January 2016 Volume 30, Issue 1

The Communicator

East Lake County Chamber of Commerce

Our Chamber

Our members are the heart of

our organization. It is through

them that our Chamber is creat-

ing a better community. We

proudly represent individuals, businesses and organizations in

the East Lake County area.

About the Chamber

The East Lake County Area

Chamber of Commerce is a vol-

untary organization of the busi-

ness community. It is not a civic

club, charitable organization or

department of any government.

The Chamber is a private, non-

profit tax paying corporation. It

unites hundreds of business and

professional firms, creating a

unique central agency working to

improve businesses and creating a healthy environment in which to

conduct business.

Most importantly, the Chamber is

people. People just like you who

realize that, through the Cham-

ber, they can accomplish collec-

tively what no one of them can

do individually. The strength of

the Chamber lies in attracting the

greatest number of members and

creating a pool of resources from

which can be drawn ideas, energy

and finances.

We need you today! We invite

and challenge you to join with us

in developing and shaping the

future. Let's work together to

make East Lake the best it can be.

Chamber Events

Winter Wellness Expo—Maronda Homes 2/4 5:30PM

Del Francos Grand Reopening 1/26 11AM

Boots and Blue Jeans Banquet 1/21 5:00PM

Chamber Luncheon—Country Club of MD 2/17 12PM

Park Square—After Hours 2/24 5:30PM

Join us for ANY of the events above! For more information call 352-383-8801 or visit

http://www.elcchamber.com/calendar

Inside this issue:

Renewing Members 4

New Member Show-

case

7

New Member

Showcase 8

New Member 10

Community Events 12

Member Rate Adjustments

Member Rates are being adjusted after 10 years to the following rates:

2016 Rates

Employees 1-4 $100

Employees 5-24 $160

Employees 25+ $300

Home Based $65

Associate $45

Individual $35

Civic $60

Welcome Our Newest Members

Judy Kostur, Videographer

Judy Stewart, P.A.

Soulful Transitions, Gloria Savannah Austin

WIGGINS BROS. WELL DRILLING

Sales and Service Since 1939

Wells from 4” to 12”

Mt. Dora/Sorrento Clermont Apopka

352-383-5935 352-242-9252 407-889-9770

“When you’ve been to the bar… Don’t drive your car Just pay your tab… and call Triangle Cab!”

(352) 589-4222

Renewing Members

Pete Van Ness, Individual

Virginia Loomis, Individual

BettyAnn Christian, Individual

Frank Lovejoy, Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc.

Member Spotlight

Pat & Shirley’s Resale Shop

Hours: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am - 4pm

23825 State Road 46 Sorrento

Household items, collectables, jewelry, clothes and much more!

Health Plus Pharmacy

2544 SR 46, Lange Plaza Suite #3

352-720-3104

New Member Showcase

Judy Kostur 407-620-4965

Founded “Spotlight Your Business” in 2015 which

consists of an Interview and Video of Your Busi-

ness.

Your own commercial :

Web-Site

Trade Shows

Local TV

Last wills and testament

Training videos

Weddings

Sports activities

It includes DVD’s, art work, voice and photos plus music.

Owner, CEO, Comet Industries, 41 year old premier company which man-

ufactured machinery for the molding of plastics. In 1974 I developed a sepa-

rate company for educating on the product and process.

Created dynamic sales/marketing team for global markets and increased

sales by 40% capitalizing on technology improvements (patented products).

judykostur@gmail.com

New Member Showcase

Gloria Savannah-Austin 321-303-0873

savygroove@yahoo.com

SOULution Factory

Life Cycle Celebrant

What is a Celebrant?

A Funeral Celebrant’s mission is to create a beautiful ceremo-

ny for families that reflect their wishes, beliefs, cultural back-

ground and values; while also bringing people together to cele-

brate the life lived. Whether a family is religious or non-

religious, a Funeral Celebrant will carefully craft a service that

tells the full story of the loved ones heritage, talent, loves, rela-

tionships, accomplishments and much more. They help to paint

a picture of the real person, and do so by asking pointed yet

caring questions so that the deceased’s true nature is reflected.

New Member Showcase

Judy Stewart, P.A. 352-742-4777

votejudystewart.com

Judy has been involved with the Lake County Ju-

dicial system since 1988. Currently, she is sole

practitioner at the Law Office of Judy A. Stewart,

P.A. where she has been in private practice serv-

ing Lake County since 2009. Before opening her

own practice, Judy worked as a legal assistant for

more than 17 years for another local attorney,

interned at the Public Defender’s Office while

attending school, and a summer internship with a

local family law attorney. In these roles, Judy has

handled many cases in the areas of family law and

criminal law. It is the real world experience and expertise that motivates

Judy’s intent to enter the race for Lake County Judge.

“After having spent the last 28 years of my life working with the Lake

County legal system, I believe my legal experiences, life experiences and

levelheadedness qualifies me to hold the office of county judge. I believe

that serving as the peoples’ judge is the next appropriate step in my ca-

reer of giving back to my community and helping those who find them-

selves involved in the legal system. I am honest, fair, and intend to utilize

my skills of common sense in enforcing the laws of Lake County and the

State of Florida.”

Stewart earned her undergraduate degrees at Lake Sumter State Col-

lege and Warner University and her law degree from FAMU College of

Law. She is married to Steve Stewart and is the mother of an adult

daughter, Amanda.

Ms. Stewart has submitted her paperwork to run in 2016 election, offi-

cially launching her campaign to replace current Judge Donna Miller

who is retiring in 2016. The Primary election will be held August 30th.

Recent Events

Board Member—Christmas Party Our annual Fashion Show was held at The Country Club of Mount Dora on Novem-ber 15, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Fashions were provided by Emz on Fifth in Mount

Dora. We had a huge turnout, even bigger than last year. The Fundraiser was a great

success with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting our three local elementary

schools!

$$$$ Free Membership $$$$

Did you know that you receive a $5 credit every time you refer a new member?

Have new members join and save on your own membership! Refer a new member and upon them joining, you will receive a $5.00 credit towards next year’s dues!

Remember it is good business to do business with East Lake County Chamber members!

Community Events

Pastor Earl Hammond announced today that Christ Community

Fellowship has installed a new marquee style sign.

Hammond states that announcements of the events at the church

are currently communicated through their weekly bulletin and

announcements at services. The new marquee will allow them to

more effectively communicate their activities to their members

and the community.

Christ Community Fellowship started holding services in 2011 at

the home of Ron Fields. In 2014, they acquired the land at their

current location on State Road 46. Pastor Hammond, who has

been leading the church since 2013 states, “Our new marquee is

just another sign that we are a growing church! The expansion to

our sanctuary will be completed soon and we want everyone to

know that you are welcome at Christ Community Fellowship.”

The sign dedication will be on Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30pm.

For more information, please contact Melanie at the CCF Offices

(352) 735-5050.

Christ Community Fellowship

Sorrento has installed a New Sign!

Cary Rada Criminal Trial Lawyer

352.742.2778 or 844.855.2993

http://www.caryrada.com/

Notary services available by appointment at the

East Lake County Chamber office

during normal business hours.

Our Directors

Angie Almeida, FL Hospital Waterman

Dave Brooks, LD Marketing Associates

Dave Burns, Schooley Mitchell

Dave Croson, J.A.Croson, LLC

George Dore, East Lake County Library

Shirley Grantham, First National Bank Mount Dora

Earl Hammond, Christ Community Fellowship

Tonya Hodak, Cool Cuts Hot Tans

Frank Lovejoy, Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc.

Thuy Lowe, Individual

Jack McDonald, Individual

Bob Otten, Individual

Barbara Tenney, Individual

25530 State Road 46

Mailing

P.O. Box 774

Sorrento, FL 32776

352-383-8801 Fax: 352-383-9343

Office Hours

M-F

9AM-2PM

Our Officers

President: BettyAnn Christian,

BettyAnn’s Antiques and Collectibles

Vice President: Tammy King,

ERA Grizzard Real Estate

Secretary: Lisa DuRant,

Lake County Soccer Club

Treasurer: Kyle Burnett,

Instant Insurance, Inc.