Plans are now under way for the 2011 Relay for Life of Safety Harbor, FL on April 29-30, 2011 at Safety Harbor Middle School. Last year’s Relay for Life was very successful for our community in the fight for Cancer. Collectively the Safety Harbor Relay for life collected over $62,000.00. Most of this money will stay in our community and county. Here are some of the programs available, thanks to the many generous donors.
• Gift Closet - wigs, turbans, breast prostheses, ostomy supplies, etc.
• Road to Recovery - transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment
• Reach to Recovery - one on one patient visitation by breast cancer survivors
• Look Good...Feel Better - professional cosmetologist offers advice and tips for dealing with hair loss and changing skin due to cancer treatments.
• Man to Man - prostate cancer education and support programs
• Hope Lodge- free lodging during cancer treatment
• Pain relieving medication assistance
• R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp- Summer camp for children with cancer
• College Scholarships- for students with a history of cancer
As Team Captain of the Safety Harbor Rotary, I welcome the opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society again. Our team is committed to raising funds to help to continue providing the great programs listed above and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease.
Please check out my home page for more information on Relay for Life
2011 Safety Harbor Relay for Life
Monday, January 10, 2011
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Great American Teach-In
The 2010 Great American Teach-In, part of Pinellas County Schools’ American Education Week celebration, is Thursday, Nov. 18, at various schools throughout the county.
In its 17th year, the Teach-In continues to surprise, delight and educate the district’s students with its wide array of topics. Teach-In has become one of the most anticipated events of the entire school year. Approximately 15,000 volunteer presenters are expected this year.
Since 1994, participants have given presentations on everything from archeology to yoga. In those years, a total of 68,687 volunteers gave 179,525 presentations in Pinellas County’s public schools. They’ve come in costume, brought their equipment, put on plays, offered potentially life-saving information, performed magic, showed off their pets, demonstrated sports, discussed career options, shared precious souvenirs, performed songs and dances, and cooked delicious meals. I will visit my grandson's class and discuss insurance.
In its 17th year, the Teach-In continues to surprise, delight and educate the district’s students with its wide array of topics. Teach-In has become one of the most anticipated events of the entire school year. Approximately 15,000 volunteer presenters are expected this year.
Since 1994, participants have given presentations on everything from archeology to yoga. In those years, a total of 68,687 volunteers gave 179,525 presentations in Pinellas County’s public schools. They’ve come in costume, brought their equipment, put on plays, offered potentially life-saving information, performed magic, showed off their pets, demonstrated sports, discussed career options, shared precious souvenirs, performed songs and dances, and cooked delicious meals. I will visit my grandson's class and discuss insurance.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®.
Did you know that, on average, nonsmokers celebrate 10 more birthdays than smokers? In that time, nonsmokers can watch their children blow out their birthday candles ten more times.
Thursday, November 18, 2010, is the annual American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®. If you’re a smoker, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn more about smoking and make an effort to quit. If you’re not a smoker, please encourage loved ones to quit so you can celebrate more birthdays with them. Get information on smoking and help with quitting at the Great American Smokeout.
Thursday, November 18, 2010, is the annual American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®. If you’re a smoker, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn more about smoking and make an effort to quit. If you’re not a smoker, please encourage loved ones to quit so you can celebrate more birthdays with them. Get information on smoking and help with quitting at the Great American Smokeout.
Monday, November 1, 2010
It's time again to turn our clocks back
Please remember to set back your clocks on Saturday evening before you go to bed. Officially the clocks loose one hour on November 7th at 2:00AM. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep this Saturday night.
History of Veterans Day November 11th
What is Veterans Day;
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
It's a special time for all of us to give thanks to the many men and women and the sacrifices their families made for our countrys freedom and way of life. A special thanks to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
It's a special time for all of us to give thanks to the many men and women and the sacrifices their families made for our countrys freedom and way of life. A special thanks to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Safety Harbor Wine Festival
Food, wine and music will highlight the 9th Annual Safety Harbor Wine Festival — Saturday, November 6, 2010 — in Safety Harbor, a charming town nestled along the northernmost shores of Tampa Bay. The festival will take place on Main Street between Bayshore Boulevard and 8th Avenue from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Included in the night's festivities are multiple stages of local entertainment; and, along Main Street, over 40 Fine Arts and Crafts vendors will be displaying their wares.
Included in the night's festivities are multiple stages of local entertainment; and, along Main Street, over 40 Fine Arts and Crafts vendors will be displaying their wares.
As a member of the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor, our club will be participating in this event. All proceeds will benefit local civic and charitable organizations. Please come and have fun, while helping our community.
Keeping Halloween a fun, safe and happy holiday for you and your kids
Yes, its that time of year again that we get see the children going door to door in our neighborhood showing off those great costumes.
I found a great site on the internet that provides a Halloween Safety Guide. Be sure to check it out. Great information on protecting you and your children.
Happy Halloween!!!!!!
I found a great site on the internet that provides a Halloween Safety Guide. Be sure to check it out. Great information on protecting you and your children.
Happy Halloween!!!!!!
Aflac Increases Benefits to policyholders with no increase in premium
Aflac recently made some significant enhancements to some of their policies. They extended coverage of children on the family plans to age 26 with no increase in premium. Health care reform was intended to ensure all Americans are protected by major medical insurance. Because Aflac is not major medical insurance, most aspects of the reform do not apply to our policies, including covering dependent children up to age 26 under a parent’s major medical policy.
As an added benefit, Aflac is voluntarily expanding coverage for dependent children on new and existing family policies to age 26 regardless of marital, IRS or student status requirements for dependents outlined in the policy. The change is effective October 1, 2010, and applies to losses that occur on or after October 1, 2010.
No action is required for policyholders whose children are covered under the current terms of their policies: Coverage automatically extends to age 26, with no increase in premium.
No action is required for policyholders with family coverage who have children under age 26 who were covered, but had lost coverage due to previous dependent rules: Coverage will be automatically extended to age 26, with no increase in premium.
For family coverage policies that require underwriting, policyholders with children who were never covered must apply for the children to be added to the policy and these children must pass underwriting to be added to the policies. If eligible, coverage will be extended to age 26, with no increase in premium.
Aflac continues to set the pace in offering their policyholders comprehensive benefit coverage while holding down the cost to policyholders.
As an added benefit, Aflac is voluntarily expanding coverage for dependent children on new and existing family policies to age 26 regardless of marital, IRS or student status requirements for dependents outlined in the policy. The change is effective October 1, 2010, and applies to losses that occur on or after October 1, 2010.
No action is required for policyholders whose children are covered under the current terms of their policies: Coverage automatically extends to age 26, with no increase in premium.
No action is required for policyholders with family coverage who have children under age 26 who were covered, but had lost coverage due to previous dependent rules: Coverage will be automatically extended to age 26, with no increase in premium.
For family coverage policies that require underwriting, policyholders with children who were never covered must apply for the children to be added to the policy and these children must pass underwriting to be added to the policies. If eligible, coverage will be extended to age 26, with no increase in premium.
Aflac continues to set the pace in offering their policyholders comprehensive benefit coverage while holding down the cost to policyholders.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
2011 Relay For Life of Safety Harbor, FL
Plans are now under way for the 2011 Relay for Life of Safety Harbor, FL on April 29-30, 2011 at Safety Harbor Middle School. Last year’s Relay for Life was very successful for our community in the fight for Cancer. Collectively the Safety Harbor Relay for life collected over $62,000.00. Most of this money will stay in our community and county. Here are some of the programs available, thanks to the many generous donors.
• Gift Closet - wigs, turbans, breast prostheses, ostomy supplies, etc.
• Road to Recovery - transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment
• Reach to Recovery - one on one patient visitation by breast cancer survivors
• Look Good...Feel Better - professional cosmetologist offers advice and tips for dealing with hair loss and changing skin due to cancer treatments.
• Man to Man - prostate cancer education and support programs
• Hope Lodge- free lodging during cancer treatment
• Pain relieving medication assistance
• R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp- Summer camp for children with cancer
• College Scholarships- for students with a history of cancer
As Team Captain of the Safety Harbor Rotary, I welcome the opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society again. Our team is committed to raising funds to help to continue providing the great programs listed above and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease.
Please check out my home page for more information on Relay for Life
Safety Harbor Relay for Life 2011
• Gift Closet - wigs, turbans, breast prostheses, ostomy supplies, etc.
• Road to Recovery - transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment
• Reach to Recovery - one on one patient visitation by breast cancer survivors
• Look Good...Feel Better - professional cosmetologist offers advice and tips for dealing with hair loss and changing skin due to cancer treatments.
• Man to Man - prostate cancer education and support programs
• Hope Lodge- free lodging during cancer treatment
• Pain relieving medication assistance
• R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp- Summer camp for children with cancer
• College Scholarships- for students with a history of cancer
As Team Captain of the Safety Harbor Rotary, I welcome the opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society again. Our team is committed to raising funds to help to continue providing the great programs listed above and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease.
Please check out my home page for more information on Relay for Life
Safety Harbor Relay for Life 2011
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Labor Day Travel: How to Avoid Traffic Jams
Well Labor Day is almost here. If you are one of the millions of drivers planning to travel this weekend, please take your time, be careful and come home safe. Click on the title to view an article from the Wall Street Journal.
Looks like we are having an active Hurricane Season this year. Those traveling to the coast of North Carolina and up to New England, keep a watch out the Hurricane Earl.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. It's been a hot summer.
Looks like we are having an active Hurricane Season this year. Those traveling to the coast of North Carolina and up to New England, keep a watch out the Hurricane Earl.
Personally, I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. It's been a hot summer.
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