Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce's

Chamber Press Release – And The Winner Is …………….

Won By Mr. Eric Olsen!

Mr. Eric Olsen of Jacksonville, FL is the proud owner of the Club Car Elite golf cart raffled by the Steinhatchee River Chamber of Commerce on Sunday night just before the fireworks show.

Thank you to Big Bend Marine of Perry, FL who provided the cart and tickets and to everyone who purchased one or many tickets. The proceeds from the raffle funded the spectacular fireworks show that seems to get better every year. The winning ticket was sold by Fiddler’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee who seasoned the prize with a steak dinner as well. A note of thanks goes to all hard working chamber members who sold the tickets.

The 4th of July is always a great time in Steinhatchee and this year was no different.

Scallopers were filling their buckets between rain drops, but the weather cleared just in time for the festivities.

The evening opened with a flawless acappella rendering of our National Anthem sung by Emily Selleck of Mayo, FL while the flag was being raised by Post Commander Jim Moody and Mel Larue of Steinhatchee American Legion Post 291. Emily, who is American Idol bound, continued to entertain with the voice of an angel throughout the evening.

While waiting for dark:30 and the fireworks a load of fun was had by the many brave souls who dared to throw a mullet in this year’s Mullet Toss. The first toss of the evening was by Mrs. Amber Fink still in her gown only 90 minutes after her wedding (only in Steinhatchee). The winner and “Mullet Master” was Seth Kirkland with a 165 foot throw.

A very special thanks goes to Larry & Paula Fritcher, who have been involved in the fireworks show for many years, along with Ed Wessels, Dick Jackson (another long time helper), Joshua Cook and Joshua Carnes. The spectacular display lit up the night sky over the river for about 45 minutes and could be seen for miles.

Another thank you goes to Teresa & Ralph Grubbs, Vondla Sullivan and Meg Fleming who tirelessly scooped up ice cream to cool off visitors all night and everyone else who has helped in any way to make this celebration a wonderful event.

Notes From The President

1. Everyone, be sure to email a quick thank you to the Governor for the early scallop season.

2. The Board has agreed this AM to run some radio ads to let folks know about the early season. They will be heard from Ocala to Jacksonville and Buckeye has graciously agreed to kick in $1,000 to help us out. Give Buckeye a quick thank you please. Also I am looking into the possibility of making claim for what we spend to BP.

3. Thursday night (June 17) is this quarter’s American Legion Open House

at the newly remodeled and expanded American Legion Hall. They are proud to show it off. Please plan to attend 6pm.

4. Don’t forget the Proj Bd 1st ever Ladies Fishing Tournament

• this weekend (Jun 18-19).
• Friday night is the social/Capt’s meeting over at Gulf Breeze Condo Clubhouse.
• Tournament is Saturday with weigh-in at the Community Center.
• Ladies, this is the your opportunity to show up the guys!

5. There will NOT be movies for the kids this Fri ONLY

due to schedule conflict at Comm Ctr.

6. July fireworks – on the 4th (most folks off on Mon for holiday).

7. We still have 1/2 the Golf Cart tickets to sell.

We need to get busy. They seem to sell better with the cart on premises so if you would like to have it on display call Steve Kroll or Audrey. It will cost about $5K for the same fireworks display we had last year plus we had to pay for the cart. I am attaching another flyer for you to print and post. If you’ve not seen the cart yet it will be on display at Thurs’ Open House as well as the Tournament and we are scheduling other stops.

8. And lastly, Membership Dues are due now.

I have attached the renewal form for your convenience. You have basically received 6 mos free as we transitioned to the new Jun-May fiscal year. You can mail to PO Box 1008 or drop by my office at any time. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

HERE’S TO THE BEST SCALLOP SEASON EVER!!!!!

Open House And Related Chamber Business

PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE TO THIS WEEK’S OPEN HOUSE.

INSTEAD OF BEING HOSTED BY THE ESTUARY & FL FRONT PORCH, THE LOCATION OF THE OPEN HOUSE WILL  BE AT NATURE’S COAST RV PARK AT 6PM.  THEY HAVE GRACIOUSLY AGREED TO HOST THE EVENT AT THIS LATE DATE.  WE WILL BE POOL SIDE, DRESS IS VERY CASUAL & COOL.

THE AGENDA FOR WED’S MEETING IS BELOW.

RENEE FIELD WILL BE DOING A DEMO ON THE DEFIB THAT THE AM LEGION WOMEN HAVE PURCHASED AND WE HAVE CONTRIBUTED $400 TO ($200 FOR EACH SIDE OF RIVER).

LET ME REMIND YOU ALSO ABOUT

•  THE “TEA” (taxed enough already) PARTY TO BE HELD TOMORROW, TUES AT 6PM AT THE COMM CTR,
•  THE SCALLOP MEETING ON TUES THE 30TH AT COMM CTR AT 7PM  AND
• THE GOLF CART MEETING SAME DATE IN PERRY AT 6PM (see below)

SEE YOU ALL ON WED!

From Chamber President Pam Wessels of Anchor Trust Properties, inc.

AGENDA
General Meeting
June 24, 2009

• BREAKFAST
• PLEDGE
• MINUTES – Patty Zurbrick
• TREASURER’S REPORT – Yvonne Tocco
• PWW REPORT – Steve Kroll
• JUNE OPEN HOUSE Changed to Nature’s Coast RV Resort, Thurs June 25, 6pm
• No Open Houses scheduled for July/Aug
• GOLF CART ORDINANCE – Public Hearing Taylor County June 30, 6pm
• SCALLOP PRESENTATION – June 30, 7pm Comm Ctr
• JULY 4
• ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
• DEFIB DEMO – Renee Field

Honors From Legionnaires from Post 291

American Legion Officers (left) Robert Morrison, Judge Advocate and Brian Peters, Sergeant-at-Arms Place Flags next to those who have served.

In honor of deceased veterans every year on Memorial Day a group of Legionnaires from Post 291 visit four area cemeteries and they remove the old America flag and replace it with a new flag.

The Post has replace 190 flags this year:  At Waters cemetery there are 112 veterans, at Mount Olive there are 52 veterans, the Salem cemetery have 6 veterans buried there and at Mingo Acres there are 20 that have been laid to rest there.    In the photo:  American Legion Officers (left) Robert Morrison, Judge Advocate and (right) Brian Peters, Sergeant-at-Arms.