Member News

GetMoreVacations.com Goes ‘Nationwide’
Locally owned business, Amenity Services Inc. (ASI), will have a race team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this year to market their vacation sweepstakes and website GetMoreVacations.com. The race team includes ASI Founder and President, Darrell Blanton, as the Owner, Johnny Sauter as the Driver, and Marc Browning as the Crew Chief. The team makes its debut on Feb. 13, in the Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway. The public is invited to 297 Azalea Drive in Destin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, to meet the team, get driver autographs, view the #48 Chevy Impala Race Car, and register to win a free vacation.

Do you stand out in the marketplace?
Your Better Business Bureau® Foundation Serving Northwest Florida is currently accepting entries for the 2010 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The award was created to recognize businesses and charities that insist on exceptionally high standards of behavior in dealing with customers, vendors, and employees. BBB Accreditation is not required to enter; however, applicants must be physically located within BBB|Northwest Florida’s service area. For entry forms and guidelines for completing an entry for any of the awards, please visit www.nwfl.bbb.org/TorchAward or call (850) 429-0002 or (800) 729-9226.

Brooks Brothers Winter Clearance Going on Now
Brooks Brothers Factory Store...Newly Reduced Items...Save up to 60% on Select Men's, Women's, and Boys’ Apparel...Now Through Thursday, Feb. 11.

Dine Under The Stars This Valentine's Weekend
Dine with your someone special under the stars at Copper Grill, which is offering two unique Valentine pre fixe menus, in addition to its award-winning menu. A champagne split is included! Reservations are limited. Call (850) 654-6900 today.

Destin History & Fishing Museum Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 9
• Hear a brief history of Destin presented by Museum Director Jean Melvin.
• President Rick Lowry will announce the projected developments in the Museum’s future.
• Meet the Museum Board of Directors.
• Visit the Museum, join as a Member, and support your community museum.

The public is invited. For questions, call (850) 837-6611.

Gulf Coast Office Products Donates 2% of Purchases to Haiti Disaster Relief
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Gulf Coast Office Products will take 2% of all purchases and donate the proceeds to Haiti disaster relief. As you have seen and heard, the earthquake that rocked Haiti took thousands of lives and left more stranded without food and water. Therefore, we will take 2% of all purchases made on Feb. 2, and donate them to Haiti disaster relief. If you have any questions, please call us at 850-434-5588 or email us at info@gcop.com.

Crank It Up! Help Haiti Relief and Recovery Efforts
Hard Rock Café is asking you to round up your lunch or dinner bill to the nearest dollar amount or more. In response to the earthquake that struck Haiti, Hard Rock International is supporting Wyclef Jean and Yéle Hati to give immediate assistance to the island nation. 100% of your donation will benefit Yéle Haiti. Ask your server to crank it up!

Okaloosa Arts Alliance 3rd annual Family Fun Arts Fest
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance is now accepting vendors and silent auction items for the 3rd annual Family Fun Arts Fest, which will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Henderson Beach State Park. Last year’s Family Fun Arts Fest was a success with more than 1,500 people in attendance. For more information, contact Amy Baty, Executive Director at info@okaloosaarts.org.

Pavlic’s Unique Florist Reminds You Valentine’s Day is Approaching!
A Valentine Special for all Chamber members if you order by Feb. 5. Call our shop, Pavlic's Unique Florist at 837-6941 by Feb 5, use the call in code of RPE 70, and receive 15% off your valentine order, whether it be roses, mixed arrangements, tulips, or balloons. Remember, Valentine's Day is on Sunday, but if you want to send flowers to the work places, Friday, Feb. 12, will be a very busy day, so plan accordingly and place your order "NOW". Remember, "When It's Flowers, Say It With Ours", Pavlic's Unique Florist, Destin's oldest florist since 1972. Call 837-6941 or 837-3908.

Ronald McDonald House seeks sponsors for signature event
The Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida is seeking sponsors for its signature fundraising event, Kaps for Kids, to be held on May 5. Participants who make a $12-$15 donation to Ronald McDonald House receive their choice of a t-shirt, cap, or visor to wear on Kaps for Kids Day. Combo deals are also available, and all participants receive an invitation to the Kaps for Kids pre-event party. To get your Kaps for Kids sponsorship packet, participation form, and company order form, please contact Angie Hanson at (850) 477-2273 or events@rmhpensacola.org or visit www.rmhpensacola.org.

Lions Club Raffles 1964 Harley-Davidson Pan-head
The Sandestin Lions Club has tickets for a raffle of a 1964 Harley-Davidson Pan-head with trailer. Lions Clubs across Florida assist in promoting the tickets to benefit the Conklin Center (www.conkincenter.org), 100% of the proceeds go to help the Center. Suggested donation levels are: 50 / $50, 15 / $20, 10 / $15, 5 / $10, 2 / $5, and 1 / $3. The drawing schedule: 5 p.m., March 7, at the “world famous” Iron Horse Saloon. You need not be present to win. Contact Sandestin Lions Club President Jim Wood at home phone 269-0196, cell phone 502-9468, or e-mail armyguyindestin@embarqmail.com.

Valentine Social and Silent Auction on Feb. 14
St. Andrew's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 307 Harbor Blvd. in Destin, is holding a Valentine Social and Silent Auction on Feb. 14, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Funds raised from this event will go to support the church ministries. Among those is a diversified program for the less fortunate of Destin, including hot meals, sack lunches, a food pantry, outdoor showers, and the use of free bicycles for transportation. Tickets are $10 each and can be obtained by calling either Kate at 650-2737 or Jennifer at 654-5476. Refreshments will be provided.

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