VOL.1, ISSUE 3 | 2012A Community Newsletter for West Meadows Residents news

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© 2012 West Meadows News. All rights reserved. West Meadows News is currently published bi-monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the West Meadows area and advertisers. Unless otherwise noted, the views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher. West Meadows News is not an officially sanctioned publication of the West Meadows Association. West Meadows logo used with permission. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation by West Meadows News. Editorial submissions are welcome. Publisher reserves the right to reject or edit all submissions for length and clarity. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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PUbLIShER’S LETTER: Mother’s Day has passed and I hope you took the chance on that wonderful day, as you should do every day, to let your Mother or Mother figure know how special she is to you. Now, equally important, Father’s Day is approaching. Again, no need to wait for just that one special day to express to your Father or Father figure, how very important he is to you. Try something just from your heart, like a poem or a card made from scratch. I know those are things that children do a lot, however, it still works as a grown up child. :)

What Makes a DadGod took the strength

of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle’s flight,The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,Then God combined

these qualities,When there was nothing

more to add,He knew His masterpiece

was complete,And so,

He called it … Dad

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West Meadows Community Club

Summer JunIor TennIS LeSSonS

Beginner Lessons, children will learn proper grips as well as correct swings for the forehand, backhand serve and volley. students must bring own racket and wear tennis shoes.

Dates: June 11th - June 14th, June 25th - June 28th, July 16th - July 19th, July 30th - august 2nd,

august 13th - august 16thMonday - thursday

8:30am until 10:00am (Friday will be used as a rain date)

ages 5 to 12, Classes are limited to 6 children

Cost is $72.00 per week Intermediate Lessons, children must have ability to hit back and forth, serve and keep score. this is a great way to get your children ready to play in the fall leagues. there will be lots of hitting and the children will learn strategy and how to play doubles.

ages 8 to 13, Classes are limited to 6 childrenMonday - thursday

8:30am until 10:00am (Friday will be used as a rain date)Dates: June 18th - June 21st, July

9th - July 12th, July 23rd - July 26th, august 6th - august 9th ,

august 20th - august 23rd If you are interested in tennis lessons in the afternoon or for more information on summer morning lessons call Chet at 813-977-1160. Brochures are also available at the pool desk.

Tennis Anyone? Usta Ladies team has finished their season. If you are interested in playing on the team next year now is the time to get your name on the roster. Play is on Monday mornings in the tampa area. For more information call Chet at 977-1160

FITNess BeNeFITs OF swIMMING

there is no doubt that swimming does your body good. Besides overall muscle toning, strengthening and aerobic fitness, you will get more flexible and fight fat with each lap. a 150-pound woman will burn about 320 calories after one 45-minute session of light swimming. Plus, as a low-impact activity, swimming is an ideal option for those with bad backs, knees or feet, as well as expectant moms who are avoiding weight-bearing exercise like running.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Is the cost of gas and parking keeping you from going to rays games at Tropicana Field?

Paradise World transportation offers a luxury shuttle bus to tropicana Field that covers roundtrip transportation for just $9.95 per person. this is a

stunning deal for residents of New tampa. save your money! Gas prices are nearly $4.00/gallon and parking can be expensive, which makes this offer a steal. the event has been coined the No excuses tour, and there should be

no excuses to get to the game at this price.the luxury shuttle bus departs from the Lee Roy selmon’s restaurants in both

New tampa and south tampa and takes you directly to tropicana Field, where the Rays play their home games. Riders can bring their own food and drinks for the bus ride. the luxury shuttle buses are clean, stylish and can

seat 29 passengers. each bus provides an on-time arrival, using state of the art navigational equipment and even offers iPod capability so you can enjoy your

favorite tunes on the way to the game. there really is no excuse to not get out of the house for a night of fun

and entertainment for all age groups. For more information visit http://www.NoExcusesTour.com

to get all the details and order your tickets in advance.

HAppy Father’s Day

Sunday June 17th

Father’s Day Quotes

Mark Twain - When I was a boy of fourteen,

my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old

man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in

seven years.

Mario Cuomo -I watched a small man with thick calluses on both hands

work fifteen and sixteen hours a day. I saw him once literally bleed from the bottoms of his

feet, a man who came here uneducated, alone, unable to

speak the language, who taught me all I needed to know about

faith and hard work by the simple eloquence of his example.

Bill Cosby -If the new american father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the

fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right.

Eric Clapton -Up until I became a father,

it was all about self-obsession. But then I learned exactly what

it’s all about: the delight of being a servant. v

Pool Hours and Rules:• The pool opens at 8:30am and closes at dusk. • No smoking or alcohol in the pool area. • When thunder and lightning are present the pool will be closed.• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.• No food or drinks are permitted in or around the pool.• Proper swim attire must be worn

in pool.• If a child is not potty trained they MUst wear swim diapers. an accident in the pool requires us to shut down the pool for 4 hours.New Pool Lifts We recently added assisted pool lifts to enter the pool for those needing help. to operate these lifts a battery must be installed by our staff. Please ask the pool attendant for assistance. v

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West Meadows Property Owners Association, Inc. (POA)West Meadows Property Owners Association, Inc.

Board of Directors:

Brad van Rooyen, President, The Promenade

Susann Jarabak, Treasurer, Stone Ridge

Mike Carter, Secretary, Strathmoor Estates

Steve Licata, Asst-Secretary, The Preserve

Ron Jarabak, Director, Stone Ridge

Ruth Hall, Director, Lakewood

Dennis Blaha, Director, Hawthorne Estates

Written Coorespondance with the Board of Directors Can be mailed, addressed as follows:

West Meadows Poa Board of directors4131 Gunn Hwy

tampa , FL 33619

“Hometown Stars” WIN Regional

Championship with Toast of Tampa

the toast of tampa show Chorus, under the direction of Master director tony deRosa, again soared high above their competitors recently in daytona Beach, to bring home the regional singing championship an 11th time. this qualifies the tampa area chorus to compete on the international stage in Hawaii in 2013. the 120-member women’s a cappella chorus earned a high 681 a/a- level score, its second highest in toast’s 25 years. Pictured from left to right are Barbara Rutkin and Beth Bosserman Curts, lead singers, and Carol singleton, bass. Currently fifth place medalists, toast’s talented ladies have recently represented the state of Florida on the International stage in Houston, Baltimore (where they won best in world in 1994), Phoenix, detroit, Calgary, and

Nashville. audiences the world over thrill to their sounds, showmanship, and voted them “favorite” of over 630 sweet adeline choruses in 14 countries. Bay area women of all ages are invited to come out on tuesday

nights, learn about the purely american craft of singing and dancing in four-part harmony, and see why these hometown stars love what they do – having fun and entertaining audiences near and far! For further information on the toast of tampa show Chorus, our 25th anniversary Weekend in october, catching a ride to rehearsals, or booking a memorable performance, please visit toast’s website at: www.toastoftampa.org or contact Julie Kelly 813-245-5257 or jkelly@omni.net You’ll be glad you did! v

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conversation in a noisy environment such as a restaurant, are unable to hear people talk to you without looking at

them, or have a constant ringing or pain in your ears.The first step in treatment of a hearing problem is a

hearing evaluation by an audiologist.

Although most hearing loss is permanent, an audiologist can determine the best treatment, which may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and hearing

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Florida medical Clinic has two Audiology offices, Wesley Chapel, 27634 Cashford Circle and in

Zephyrhills, 38103 market Square. Appointments are necessary,

please call 813.973.8400 or 813.788.8959 to reserve your scheduled time.

Hillsborough County is seeking nominations for its 14th annual recognition of water-efficient,

aesthetically pleasing landscapes.Hillsborough County extension Services, Tampa Bay Water, and its member Governments are looking for entries for the 14th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards. These awards recognize individuals and businesses with water-efficient,

aesthetically pleasing landscapes. If you think your landscape is water-wise, fill out your free application at

www.tampabaywaterwise.org by June 30 to find out!Did you know?•

Landscape maintenance can account for up to 50 to 75 percent of many homes’ water usage during the

spring dry season.•There are nearly 380 plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and more that are recognized as Florida-friendly. To access the database,

and even build an online list for your landscape, visit http://floridayards.org/fyplants/index.php.•you don’t have to do it alone! To get more information

about landscaping in the Sunshine State, visit Florida-Friendly Landscaping’s page and click on ‘Ask an expert’ in the top-

right corner to have your questions answered by Florida-friendly landscaping and gardening experts.

For more information about the awards program or if you would like assistance and information in creating a water-

wise landscape, visit www.tampabaywaterwise.org, or contact Hillsborough County extension Services. you can also

call Virginia overstreet, Water-Wise program Coordinator, 813-744-5519, ext. 54144, or Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly

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ew tampa Pediatric dental began serving children in the New tampa and Pasco

County areas just about one year ago; however, the practice has been serving children since 2006. the owner, dr. Francisco Bezerra, or, “dr. B,” as he is more commonly known by patients and parents, carried over the care for patients in the office previously provided by pediatric dentist, dr. anna seo. dr. Bezerra, originally from Brazil , and fluent in english, spanish, and Portuguese, prides himself in providing dental visits that are fun and educational for both the parents and the children. Graduation from the UCLa school of dentistry in June of 2005 was followed shortly thereafter by dr. Bezerra’s acceptance into Nova southeastern University’s College of dentistry in order to attain his Pediatric specialty degree, which he graduated with in June of 2007. Immediately after graduating as a pediatric dentist, dr. Bezerra worked for one of the largest, most prestigious pediatric dental groups in arizona for three years. Becoming a pediatric dentist was what dr. Bezerra had dreamed of since his third year at UCLa when he attended a six month dental program

where he worked with children. dr. Bezerra has a genuine, innate love for children, since he grew up with nine brothers and sisters, and then started a family of his own, with his wife Lilyan. Interacting with parents and offering his professional knowledge for their questions and concerns

is a common contribution by dr. Bezerra, as preventive dental care for children requires the parents to be well informed about essential diet and home care. since fifty-three percent of children that have not been to the dentist by age 3 have tooth decay by age 5, dr. Bezerra, along with the academy of Pediatric dentistry recommend a child’s first dental visit to be right around their first birthday. You may ask, “Why so young?” Well, by establishing a dental home for your child at a young age, the pediatric dentist can help guide parents in

making correct choices in diet and oral hygiene habits at home. this helps to create an ideally healthy oral health for your child, and also launches a guide to follow for both parent and child which can essentially last a lifetime. dr. Bezerra states, “one of my goals is to not blame parents, or not to make them feel uneasy about their parenting choices. since I have six children of my own, I understand what it’s like to be a parent and go through the different scenarios with children when providing care for them in the home.” along with home care and diet information, there are some concepts that parents have about bottle feeding, sippy cup usage, and pacifiers that may be incorrect, since those concepts have, in essence, been passed down through several generations. dr. Bezerra enjoys taking the time to explain the risk of severe childhood caries with all parents so that they are well informed. When parents know about how they can take

small steps at home which can help their child’s overall dental health, the parents can then reap the long-term benefits from those good choices. Ultimately, “there is a genuine gratification in a child’s eyes when I perform treatment for them. an immediate reward is received, not just by the patient, but also by their parents, and also by me. When the child feels accomplished, that feeling goes well beyond just the child; the parents and the siblings are able to share and enjoy their sense of success, too.” For appointments please call Dr. Bezerra's office at 813-991-5300, Seven Oaks Professional Park, 2242 Ashley Oaks Circle, Wesley Chapel. v

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Dec 3rd | Dec 10th

Internal & Geriatric Medicine Vanessa Veve, MD.

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Big Brothers Big sisters of tampa Bay is reminding the community of its vision that all kids have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and they’re asking for your help. the agency pairs volunteer mentors with children facing adversity, so that local youth in Pasco, Polk and Hillsborough Counties have the one-to-one guidance they need—guidance that leads to academic success and positive choices. Big Brothers Big sisters matches “Bigs” (mentors) with “Littles” (mentees) throughout Pasco, Polk and Hillsborough Counties, and it has two programs it’s specifically recruiting for right now, thanks to grant funding provided by the office of Juvenile Justice and delinquency Prevention. one program targets at-risk youth, ages 9 and up, who live in dade City. While many of the children served by Big Brothers Big sisters are in single-parent and low-income households, that’s not always the case. Big Brothers Big sisters is the oldest and most

successful mentoring organization in the country, and it holds itself accountable for demonstrating positive academic and social outcomes for the children served. Last year, in Pasco, Polk and Hillsborough Counties: • 96% of our Littles were promoted to the next grade level• 95% showed an increase in self-confidence• 99% had no involvement in the juvenile justice system the agency depends on community support, in the form of both volunteers and donations, in order to achieve these results. It costs approximately $1,000 a year to make and maintain a match between a Big and a Little, to cover background checks and ongoing professional support services. “operation Bigs is our newest mentoring program, and provides support for many single and two-parent military families who appreciate the opportunity to provide their child with more academic support as well as new cultural and other opportunities from another trusted adult,” says stephen Koch, Ceo and President of Big Brothers Big sisters of tampa Bay.

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new Tampa Chamber eventsMay 8th NTCC Work It! 8am-9amMay 10th Connections Breakfast 7:30am-9amMay 14th Lunch and Workshop 11:30am-1pmMay 21st 2013 Taste of New Tampa Committee Meeting 11:30am-1pmMay 22nd Power Lunch 11:30am-1pm

May 31st Connections Evening Networking 5:30pm-7pm

Locations will be updated online at our website http://www.newtampachamber.org/events.php. Please use Internet Explorer to register and pay for events at the same site.

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[ sCHOOL News ]

Bartels Middle School9020 Imperial Oak Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33647(813) 907-6801

WEB: bartels.mysdhc.org

Clark Elementary

School19002 Wood Sage Dr.

Tampa, FL 33647(813) 631-4333

WEB: clark.mysdhc.org

Bartels Middle School

Bartels Welcomes Their new principal,

Dr. Tim BenderDear Bartels’ students and parents: Bartels Middle school has been through quite a change in the last few weeks. Mr. Matthew diPrima and I have felt so welcomed here by you and the faculty and staff. We want you to know how muchwe appreciate your kind words. We are both looking forward to meeting everyone and making a difference here. I would especiallylike to thank my friends Ms. Nadine Johnson and Mr. Keith Fantauzzo for helping us with this transition. If you happen to stop in to the office, please feel free to come in and say hello. our number one priority at Bartels is to perpetuate a safe and comfortable

relay for Life, American

Cancer Society

May 18th Wharton high School - 6pm For more information

visit www.relayforlife.org/

newtampaflor contact

Bill Holster Team Development Chair at 813-994-0419 or

wcholster@verizon.net

Freedom High School

17410 Commerce Park Boulevard

Tampa, FL 33647(813) 558-1185

WEB: freedom.mysdhc.org

environment. If there is anything you need, I am just a phone call or email away!Proud to be a Bengal,Dr. Tim Binder, Principal

Congratulations to the following students who represented Bartels

in Honors Chorus:All State

Jenessa Mylorie All County

evan HendersonMia Quintana

destiney GatewoodRuchama daniel

Congratulations to the following students who represented

Bartels in Honors Band:All County

travis dahlke trumpetGabriela Weitzenfeld Percussion

Gregory Harvey trumpetGregory Harvey was the only 6th grader in

the county to make All County Band!

Congratulations to Bartels orchestra who attended Solo and

ensemble and earned4 Superior ratings and

4 excellent ratings.J Bujarski represented Bartels at

all-state Honors chorus where he placed second chair.

Kush Patel represented Bartels for the all-County orchestra

Battle of the Books on thursday, May 17th, our Bartels Battle of the Books team will compete against other Hillsborough County Middle schools in the annual Battle of the Books Competition at thetampa Convention Center. our team is learning trivia on 15 Battle Books. team members qualified by scoring the highest on a 45 question written test on the battle books.

2012/2013 Battle of the Books Team

Richa Bisht - captains - Verity McGowanarriana Carlton, alfonso PachecoGregory Harvey, Heta Patel

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Hurricane PreparednessHurricane Season June 1 - December 1

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days

• non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices• foods for infants or the elderly • snack foods• non-electric can opener • cooking tools / fuel

• paper plates / plastic utensils • Blankets / Pillows, etc. CLOTHIng - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes

First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs Special itemS - for babies and the elderly

Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes Flashlight / Batteries

Radio - Battery operated and nOAA weather radio Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a

traditional (not cordless) telephone set Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs

may not be available for extended periods Keys, Toys, Books and games

Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag

• insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm Vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items• proper identification / immunization records / medications

• ample supply of food and water • a carrier or cage• muzzle and leash

Congratulations...to the Freedom High School

Cheerleaders for having the best team GPA in the District! Their team GPA is 3.429. They were recognized March 22nd by the

district for their efforts.

Cafe Freedom Cafe Freedom was founded by students at Freedom High school to engage their peers in service learning with the goal of making an impact on the well being of the community. the intent is to connect teens to initiatives in which they can make a difference. the festivals planned by the organization provide a venue to apply their creativity and passion to bring about social change for children.

Freedom High School

Café Freedom, a service learning club at Freedom High school, engages students in community-based literacy initiatives. the high school

students visit eight title 1 schools, facilitate literacy activities with 2nd graders, and distribute reading materials for the children to use at home. subsequently, the club hosts a community festival to promote literacy among underprivileged early elementary school students. the purpose of the festival and associated activities is to better prepare young students for their educational future by encouraging high schoolers to get involved and promote reading and learning activities with young children. over 1,000 2nd grade students in title 1 schools in Hillsborough County have benefited from participation in the previous years' festivals, and we have engaged three other high schools in the effort.the activities and programs promote the message of "I feel the need to read" and provide the children with books that they can continue to enjoy at home while also supporting their families in developing the fun and enjoyment of reading. the reading festival provides a context for playful experiences that apply reading and literacy skills.

Global nomads Group's youth LInKS program

Freedom High school is one of six schools nationwide chosen for the year-long program sponsored by the Us embassy in afghanistan through Global Nomads Group's Youth LINKs program. once a month, a group of 10 girls from Freedom video conference with a group of high school girls in Kabul, afghanistan. each session has a specific agenda that we work with. It ranges from many different topics. some are what life is like for each respective student, what their goals

Video conference with the parents of the students involved on both sides.

are in life, what are the current events taking place where we live, to breaking many cutural stereotypes. this is truly the classroom of the future and these fortunate students are learning things that can not be taught in a traditional classroom. the girls recently had a video conference in which the parents of the students on both ends had an opportunity to "chat" with the parents from the other country. this experience has been life changing and living in a

globally connected world makes it imperative that our future leaders have these kinds of opportunities to embrace different cultures and ethnicities! the students will meet a total of 6 times this school year using video conferencing. Both sets of students are working on final projects together. the afghan students are looking at a woman's education in their country and the Freedom High students are focusing on diversity among their peers. v

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youTH DeVeLopmenTSummer CAmp

summer camps at the Y focus on nurturing the potential of children and helping them grow in spirit, mind and body. We encourage fun and friendship and provide the opportunity for young people to build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills and make lasting memories. summer camp also provides kids with the things they need to succeed in school by providing engaging, hands-on education-based activities that help kids avoid summer learning loss. Plus, our highly qualified staff receive over 40 hours of preparation prior to interacting with campers and are CPR certified.

our programs reinforce 40 key developmental assets that help young people successfully meet life’s challenges. summer camp specifically focuses on the following assets: positive adult role models, other adult relationships, creative activities,

positive values and conflict resolution. at the New tampa Family YMCa we offer all types of camps such as:Full day Camp, teen Camp as well as extended day Camp

Specialty CampsPrincess Camp, action adventure Camp, drama Camp(2 week camp), dance Camp, art Camp, tumbling Camp,Leaders in training Camp, Cheerleading Camp, and safe sitter Camp

Sports CampsVolleyball , Flag Football, Basketball, soccer, & sports Conditioning

Aquatics CampsJunior triathlon, Junior Lifeguard, Water Polo, synchronized swimming, and stroke

Camp FUN FRIDAYS - try summer camp for a day any Friday $30 per day Facility members $45 program members

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(located at 26211 County Line Road)everything Y just a new maybe

closer location. Full day Camps and extended day Camps specialty Camps - Princess, drama, safe sitter, Cooking sports Camps - Flag Football and soccer

For more information regarding our camp programs or to register call 866- 9622 or register online at www.tampaymca.org

CommunITy ouTreACH the New tampa Family YMCa's annual Livestrong spinathon held in March was a huge success! thank you to all those who participated in our spinathon. together the New tampa Family YMCa raised over $7,000 to support our annual Community support Campaign and Livestrong Cancer survivor Program. With over 60 participants ranging in age from 11 to 88 the spinathon was truly fun for all ages. With their support and the support of several local businesses the YMCa's livestrong Cancer survivor Program will

continue to flourish and grow. thanks to the Livestrong Yoga Group for cheering on the spinners as well as each other. thanks to the instructors who inspired everyone to keep on pushing despite the increasing humidity and heat. and a Huge thank you to our local community partners and sponsors for all their support. that includes: Physiotherapy associates, temple terrace Family Physicians, dr. davis, d.o., Cherry Berry Yogurt, Nutralite, standard Pacific Homes, subway (Wal-Mart location), Chuck the dJ and all our wonderful spinners. v

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GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes

Join Forces With President

Obama’s Council on Service and Civic

participationto Deliver president’s

Volunteer Service Award

prestigious Award Honors outstanding

Commitment to Volunteer Service

GFWC New tampa Juniorettes today announced it has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying

organization for the President’s Volunteer service award, a national program recognizing americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. established in 2003, the award was created to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service, measured by the number of service hours performed over 12-months. GFWC New tampa Juniorettes are one of thousands of organizations that have joined forces to deliver the President’s Volunteer service award and honor the volunteers who strengthen our Nation. as a Certifying organization for the award, GFWC New tampa Juniorettes is responsible for verifying service hours, nominating potential recipients and delivering the award.“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer service

award,” said Patricia Murphy, GFWC New tampa Juniorettes advisor. “GFWC New tampa Juniorette volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a Nation. the award is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”“even if you’ve never volunteered before, the President’s Volunteer service award is within your reach,” Murphy said. “there are so many ways to contribute, and every volunteer hour makes a difference in improving the quality of life for others. We encourage everyone to get involved. together, we can

strengthen america – one hour at a time.”

the award is issued by the President’s Council on service and Civic Participation, a group convened to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among americans. the Council is composed of leaders

in government, media, entertainment, business, education, nonprofit and volunteer service organizations and community volunteering. For more information about volunteering with GFWC New Tampa Juniorettes, visit GFWCNewTampaJuniors.org. For more information on the President’s Volunteer

Service Award and to find out how to identify additional volunteer opportunities in this area, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov or call 1-866-545-5307. v

Exp. 7/15/12.

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Girl scouts is celebrating 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, and Girl scouts of West Central Florida (GsWCF) invites all girls entering grades 1 – 12 to celebrate with us at camp this summer, whether or not they are Girl scouts! overnight camps are offered throughout June and July at two of the council’s camp properties, and day camps are offered throughout the eight counties GsWCF serves – there’s something for every girl! Non-Girl scouts are welcome to register for summer camp, and many girls join each year through the camp pathway as part of the new-age membership model of Girl

scouts. Girls who join at the time of summer camp pay a one-time, annual membership fee of $12. GsWCF-owned Camps dorothy thomas, scoutcrest and Wildwood are american Camp association (aCa) accredited; three of 16 aCa-accredited camps within a 100 mile radius of tampa, according to the aCa website Horseback riding, water skiing, steM (science, technology, engineering and math), healthy living, arts and crafts, and swimming are among the many activities offered at Girl scout summer camps. Can’t decide on just one? Not quite sure about sleeping away for a week? Girls can customize their camp

experiences. all sessions include sports, nature exploration, and arts and crafts, and campfires for a well-rounded camp experience. If parents are looking for a safe, secure, nurturing all-girl environment where girls of all ages are taught respect for self and others, and have amazing opportunities to explore their passions – Girl scout camp is the place for your daughter. Girl scout camp sessions are also very affordable with pricing starting at $75/girl for day camp and $175/girl for overnight camp. Girl scout summer camp programs encompass a rich history of 100 years of providing outdoor experiences for girls. Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl scouts in 1912 on the premise that girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually. Under her guidance, she encouraged girls to get out of their home environments and into the open air. the first Girl scouts hiked, played basketball, went on camping trips and learned to tell time by the stars. “one hundred years later, girls are still having a blast at camp!” said Kim Jowell, Ceo, GsWCF. “one of my favorite times of year is going out to our summer camps to interact with girls. I see girls of all

ages arrive at camp somewhat shy and hesitant about the days ahead, but after several days of the Girl scout camp experience, they leave more self-confident, with new friends and truly exhausted from all the activities!”

Visit www.gswcf.org/summercamp to view the 2012 Girl Scout Summer Camp guide and take a peek at Camps Scoutcrest and Wildwood. Registration for summer camps is available online at www.gswcf.org/ors. v

GIRLS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE GIrL SCouTS’ 100TH AnnIVerSAry AT Summer CAmp!

Pack 142 got an inside look at the CsX Intermodal terminal last weekend. Jeff Brown, operations manager for the terminal, and scout parent, gave a very nice tour of the yard. We started with a safety lesson on how to behave around the machinery, and a couple of vivid stories of what he’s seen happen when mistakes were made. the scouts were quite attentive. We crossed the tracks into the yard, and walked past dozens of empty chassises and chassises with containers ready to go. He showed how containers are lifted from the trains and transfered to chassis, then how a truck will pick up the container and drive it away. We

learned how containers are supposed to be secured to chassis, and how sometimes drivers make mistakes, and what to look for if we happen to walk near a container. scouts got to try on different safety equipment, and enjoyed a refreshing water to help stay hydrated. Huge thanks to Jeff for sharing his time and effort putting this tour together.

Bear Den meeting recap

Hi Bears, No longer shall we be lost in the woods, now that we’ve learned how to navigate with a map and compass.We did a number of exercises with

maps and compasses. We looked at a compass and learned how it works. We learned how to orient ourselves to a particular heading. We then followed a course around the park by following and finding cards with headings on them. If they followed them correctly, they got a message I aM Not Lost. We also looked at maps. We showed how to orient a map to

north by using a compass. We used a satellite street map of West Meadows to plan a route from home to Clark elementary. We used a classic road map of tampa to plan a route from home to tampa airport. Lastly we used Google Maps to plan a route from tampa to cities far away. adam provided tonight’s snack: “dirt in cups”. It was quite well received. Great job, adam. v

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