October happenings...
October 1st, 2012
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Trustee Spotlight
 | Carol Alexander |
Carol Alexander, CPA, PA is a full service public accounting firm providing professional tax, auditing, valuation and comprehensive accounting services. Located in South Florida, our firm has a successful record of providing personalized, professional service and effective guidance across a wide range of tax, financial, and business issues to individuals, small and medium sized businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Carol Alexander, firm principal, is a Certified Public Accountant and is accredited through the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts as a Certified Valuation Analyst. She founded the firm more than two decades ago.
A graduate of Florida International University, Carol passed the CPA exam in 1983 and quickly began serving the South Florida community specializing in valuation, taxation and accounting for small businesses and individuals.
For more than two decades Carol Alexander, CPA has been providing quality, personalized service to both individuals and privately-held businesses in a variety of areas such as medical, legal, construction and real estate. Our expertise ranges from comprehensive accounting and valuation services to the development of in-depth tax planning strategies designed to address unique circumstances and unstable fiscal climates.
Her mission is clear: She provides clients with professional accounting, valuation, tax and business advisory services to assure client satisfaction while focusing on individual needs, business growth, compliance and profitability. She employs the traditional business practices of a small company by investing our resources in every client, delivering solid advice and solutions, and providing unparalleled personal service.
To satisfy her true spirit of service to others, Carol has been actively involved in numerous professional and community organizations. Due to her impeccable reputation on matters related to business and finance, Carol has been elected to the Board of Directors for numerous organizations including the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and Chamber South, has served as the President for the Rotary Club of Miami Sundown and as Treasurer for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the University of Miami's Frost School of Music's Friends of Music Organization.
She served as Chair Woman of Chamber South for the year 2010-2011.
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Not for Profit Spotlight
FELLOWSHIP HOUSE AWARDED $1,254,395 FOR FLORIDA ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAM
MIAMI, FL- Fellowship House, a psychosocial rehabilitation facility for adults debilitated by mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, received $1,254,395 in State funding to operate a Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Program. The Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Program uses a multidisciplinary team approach to provide intensive, community-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for persons with severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities. Persons targeted for participation are hard-to-reach and not adequately served in the traditional service system. They are at high risk of repeated psychiatric hospital admissions, prolonged hospitalization, or repeated crisis stabilization unit use.
According to Fellowship House President/CEO, Publio M. Santana, "For more than 38 years, we have been helping clients to solidify their role in their recovery, achieve independence and improve their overall quality of life." Mr. Santana added, "The FACT Program helps our ability to provide comprehensive programs focused on the redevelopment and restoration of social, vocational, and personal skills." Cick here to read more...
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82nd Annual Chairman's Gala - Bora Bora Ball
Join Chamber South for a trip to Bora Bora! Our annual Chairman's Gala will take place on Friday, October 5th, 2012, at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa.
Valet Parking $10.00
Make it a weekend Getaway with special $179 Member Rates, call us for more information.
(305)661-1621
There's still time to donate a product or service for our Silent Auction. Great exposure for your business!
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Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
Carrabba's Italian Grill
5829 SW 73rd Street South Miami, FL 33143
New Member Orientation 11:00 am, Luncheon 11:30 am
Click here to RSVP
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South Miami Art Festival Poster Unveiling

Join the Trustees for the Unveiling of the 2012 South Miami Art Festival Poster
October 18th, 2012
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Presenting Sponsor:
First National Bank of South Miami
Click here to RSVP
With support from: Baptist Health South Florida
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General Membership Breakfast
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Time: 7:15 am - 9 :00 am
Miami Dadeland Marriott
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard
Speaker: Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent Miami Dade County
Public Schools
Sponsored by First National Bank of South Miami
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South Miami Dade Candidate Reception
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Join us for a Wine & Cheese
Meet & Greet with
Candidates running for Municipal, State, and County elected positions.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: CBT College Conference Center - Chamber South
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Save the date: Not for Profit Tabletop Expo
Share your organization's mission with the Chamber South Business Community
At the General Membership Breakfast
Wednesday, Nov.14th, 7:15 am
Miami Marriott Dadeland
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
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Save the date: MAC Brick Ceremony
Chamber South Military Affairs Committee is offering you the opportunity to honor men and women in our community who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces by buying a brick in the Walk of Honor. As part of the beautification of the Chamber South's Palmetto Bay Office at 900 Perrine Avenue, a walkway of 4" by 8" red bricks has been created, each engraved with the name, service, rank and years of services of an honored service member. The bricks are $75 each. Be sure to order now for priority placement.
Deadline: Monday, October 29th For more information on the Veterans Memorial Brick program, contact Bill Thiele at 305 238-0925, or Chamber South at 305 661-1621. Click here to download form.
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Wellness Committee
We need your recipes!
The Wellness Committee is creating a cookbook to promote healthy lifestyles even among the busy lives of Chamber South members.
Please be a part of this endeavor. We are looking for recipes that are easy, fun and healthy. The categories are breakfast, bento box lunch, dinner, greens, seasonal and local, snacks, sweets, and holiday. Your names/companies will accompany your recipe with any anecdote you wish to share. This is a fun project that everyone can particpate in.
A recipe for a great cookbook
- Find a great community of people and ask them to participate.
- Have them submit recipes to info@chambersouth.com during September. Make sure to include "Recipes" in the subject line.
- Season the recipes with funny stories or family history.
- Simmer it all together and voila! A great cookbook.
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Community Events and Opportunities
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
School for Advanced Studies (SAS) Holding information sessions for 10th Graders interested in Accelerated College Studies
Family Series featuring Moona Luna
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We hope to see you at one of our many very special events this month and thank you for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Mary Scott Russell President Chamber South |
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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and Volunteer Opportunities
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February 21st, 2013
Chamber South 14th Annual Business EXPO
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Tuesday, the 2nd
Ambassadors
South Miami Office, 5:00 pm
Wednesday, the 3rd
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting After Hours
Outback Steakhouse
8405 Mills Drive #209
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday, the 4th
Governmental Affairs Committee
South Miami Office, 7:30 am
Environmental Committee
South Miami Office, 9:00 am
Friday, the 5th
Small Business Committee
South Miami Office, 7:30 am
Bora Bora Ball:
82nd Annual Chairman's GalaGrove Isle Hotel & SpaFour Grove Isle DriveCocktails, 7:00 pmDinner, 8:00 pm Monday, the 8th
Columbus Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Wednesday, the 10th
Network Luncheon
Carrabba's Italian Grill
New Member Orientation, 11:00 am
Luncheon, 11:45 am
Thursday, the 11th
Military Affairs Committee
Country Inn & Suites
11750 Mills Drive
Breakfast, 7:30 am
Meeting (second floor), 8:00 am
Friday, the 12th
Transportation Committee
Palmetto Bay Office, 7:30 am
Friday, the 12th
Wellness Committee
South Miami Office, 8:00 am
SoMi ArtWalk
South Miami Town Center
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, the 17th
Chamber N-XT Committee
South Miami Office, 4:00 pm
Thursday, the 18th
Trustee Event:
South Miami Art Festival
Poster Unveiling
First National Bank of South Miami Wirtz Gallery
5750 Sunset Drive
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hosted by: First National Bank of South Miami
With support from:
Baptist Health South Florida
Tuesday, the 23rd
Not for Profit Committee
South Miami Office, 11:30 am
Gavel Club
South Miami Office, 5:00 pm
Wednesday, the 24th
General Membership Breakfast
Miami Marriott Dadeland, 7:15 am - 9:00 am
Guest Speaker:
Alberto M. Carvalho
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Sponsored by: First National Bank of South Miami
South Miami-Dade Candidate Reception
South Miami Office, 6:00 pm
Presented by: Governmental Affairs Committee Thursday, the 25th
Trustee After Hours
Morton's The Steakhouse
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hosted by: Proficient Travel, Inc.
Friday, the 26th Education & Business Coalition South Miami Office, 7:30 am
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Networking Luncheon
General Membership Breakfast
Chamber N-XT After Hours
SoMi Art Walk Kick Off
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