Chamber of Commerce<strong>The</strong> Parkland Chamber of Commerce’s Mayevening meeting was held at Java D’Lites in CoralSprings. Throughout the year, the PCC plansnumerous social and business get-togethers. Itsmembers network in a relaxed environment, andsocialize with friends, neighbors and localpoliticians. Meeting times are the 1st Thursday ofeach month from 5:30-7:30 PM and the 3rd Thursdayfrom 7:30-9:00 AM. <strong>The</strong> meeting locations vary frommonth to month, so please visit the Chamber’swebsite: www.parklandchamber.com.Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook, Sandy Brodskyand Caryn Oster (<strong>The</strong> Decadent Basket), PCC VPBob Kristal (NIA Technologies)PCC Director Andrew Garogalo, Esq., KimWhyte (Merrill Lynch), PCC Director JimNorton (Parkland Lifestyle <strong>Magazine</strong>)Suzi Hayes (Parkland Library),Todd Goldstein, D.D.S.Ellise Roberts (AAA Auto Club South), Jami Levine(Broward County School Board Candidate)PCC Director Jack Kornreich (<strong>The</strong> <strong>Parklander</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>), Melanie Marquez (Suntrust Bank)POLLED Commissioner Jay Smite, PCC PresidentBill McFarlane (McFarlane & Dolan), ParklandCommissioner Mimi Ribotsky, Parkland MayorMichael Udine.Hosts for the evening Joe Mhilli and Dawn Elias( Java D’ Lites) and Evan WolkPhotos by Rich Photo and Video Inc.Tom Kruse (Sir Speedy Printing),PCC Chairman Evan Wolk (Smith Barney)Skate for Charity’s SakeThis slammin' and jammin' party benefited the Special Olympics of Broward andPalm Beach Counties and the price of admission included food, drinks and liveentertainment. Event was sponsored by City Streets, a family-friendly, extreme sportsand entertainment venue in Coconut Creek.City Streets supports local communities by rewarding and encouraging good grades,self expression and active lifestyles through fun, safe activities for all ages and levels ofskill. <strong>The</strong> objective of the Special Olympics is to help people with intellectual disabilitesparticipate as productive, respected members of society.Mark Hurvitz from Special Olympics, MarilynGerber, Coconut Creek City Commissioner,Jason Kravetz owner of City Streets, actor EddieBarbanell with Special Olympics, Senator RonKlein (in back), Doris Kravetz, Kevin McCullom,Beth McCullom (hiding behind him), KristianSerrera, City Streets Executive Chef and BrianScarborough, City Streets general manager.112the PARKLANDER
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