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VOL.1, ISSUE 9 | NOVEMBER 2012A Community Newsletter for Grand Hampton Residents

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Happy Thanksgiving

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© 2012 Grand Hampton News. All rights reserved. Grand Hampton News is currently published bi-monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Grand Hampton area and advertisers. Unless otherwise noted, the views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher. Grand Hampton News is not an officially sanctioned publication of the Grand Hampton Association. Grand Hampton logo used with permission. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation by Grand Hampton 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:Dear Gand Hampton residents, You may have noticed that your newsletter came a little early this time. Normally you would receive the next newsletter on November 15th. However, now Grand Hampton News will be monthly. There is a lot of information to share and the governing entities and clubhouse manager requested that we produce the newsletter monthly, instead of every other month. This change gives you the opportunity to share more of your stories, pictures, events, happens, etc., and keeps you more up to date. November is normally associated with Thanksgiving and I would like to include a little something on the subject. I try to be thankful every day (not just the month of November) for the things I already have, the abilities I have, the small things and the big things. Even when I almost locked my keys in the car but caught the door at the last second, I am very thankful. :) Here is something I found on the internet that may give you pause and remember to be thankful every day.Each of us nurture secret dreams and aspirations. The "what if", the "when everything else settles down", the "when the kids get older", the "when I have the money". And these dreams are good. They give us hope, energy, a place to escape, the power to visualize something other than our current choices. Our secret dreams sustain us and enrich our lives. For a while.

Secret dreams and aspirations have a lifespan of their own. Over time, and without warning, the lack of action, the failure to take one step in their direction, the loss of faith to make them real, secret dreams and aspirations slip into missed opportunities, or even worse, embarrassment and regret. A dream becomes regret is a heavy chain binding the spirit, always waiting at the edge of consciousness to wrap another length of chain around the heart. Nothing in your life is beyond redemption. Not even regrets. And certainly not dreams. Have you let them out lately? Written them down or told a friend or love? Giving voice to those dreams is a first step. Let them out, let them roam. The confidence to express your dreams is a step toward making them real. Scary? You bet. Worth it? Absolutely. Need a way to recapture a dream, before regret? Be thankful for it. Be thankful that you had the ability to imagine, to hope and to feel it in the first place. Reach back and find - it's still in there - the joy it brought you. Dust it off, roll it around in your mind a while, let it out, and visualize what could be, if you only take the chance.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cindi Matter, Publishercindi @ycnpub.com

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[ CLUB News ]Grand Hampt nFrom the

desk of theLifestyleDirector

Hi everyone!

The calendar for fall is really filling up fast! Make sure to check out all of the fun events we have planned for the residents as well as all of the Clubs and outings on our website: www.egrandhampton.com and on our Face Book page at GrandHamptonTampa. If you can’t access our new website, please email your address, phone number, names of adult members of your household, and email address you would like used and I will get you signed up. Also, if you are not yet receiving weekly emails from the Lifestyle office, please drop me an email with your first and last name and email address and I will add you to the contact list. These two items are separate so if you have access to one, you don’t automatically get the other. We have many new clubs and activity groups started such as the walking club, women’s club, networking group and craft club. Grand Hampton is also enjoying a large playgroup on Wednesday mornings for the under three residents and their parents. Keep an eye out on the property and the aerobics room for our new exercise program run by the awesome exercise instructor Shandra Valenzuela and the Lifestyle office. Make sure to cheer on your neighbors if you see them working hard by the clubhouse or better yet, come join your neighbors on the road to health and well-being. Most community and club events require an RSVP in order to have the proper amount of food and supplies on hand at events. Please be certain to email all RSVP’s with your name and number of guests. I look forward to seeing everyone at all of the Holiday events. Please look out for the kids in the mornings and afternoons as they go to and from school. Kim CagleLifestyle Office, Grand [email protected]

November

W e e K l y Under Three Playgroup Wednesdays and Fridays10:00am-11:30am in Aerobics Room

Walking ClubFridays 9:00am in front of club house (bring a water and wear comfortable shoes)

Bible Studyevery other Tuesday 8:00am-10:00am in the Grand room

Total Body Conditioningevery Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-9:15am in Aerobics Room

ZumbaTuesdays 6:30pm in Aerobics Room Water AerobicsAqua-conditioningTuesdays at 11:00am in the Lane Pool Latin HeatMondays and Wednesday at 9:00am in the Aerobics Room Power it up! BootcampMondays and Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Aerobics Room

C A L e N D A R

Pool ClubBilliards is held every Thursday at 5:00pm in the Grand Room Kids Art Classes every Tuesday at 3:00pm in the Aerobics Room and are $8.00 per class for supplies.

M O N T H l y

Business Networking MeetingThursday, Nov. 8th at 8:00am and Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 7:00pm in the Grand Room (bagels and juice served) RSVP please

Crime Watch Meetings Second Monday at 6:00pm in Grand Room Craft ClubSecond Tuesday of every month at 10:30am in Grand Room (Bring a craft to work on. Occasionally, a club member or outside specialist will be brought in for fun class on a specific craft). You may bring a snack to share. Ladies Night @ the ClubMeetings last Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in Grand Room. A fun and social night for the Ladies of Grand Hampton. Meetings that fall on a holiday will be held the third Wednesday. Please bring an appetizer to share. BYOB BuncoWill be held every month but will alternate between being held in the daytime and in the evening. Check the calendar for dates and times. All Bunco’s are BYOB. v

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Painting with friends at the Club!

Playing at the Club!

Hello residents, Fall has arrived with cooler temperatures and loosened water restrictions. The City of Tampa is allowing twice per week watering again and pressure washing of roofs, sidewalks and driveways. Pressure washing is an easy way to spruce up the appearance of your property. Tile roofs, sidewalks and driveways should be cleaned regularly. In the coming weeks, my property inspections will focus on those maintenance items, so please take an objective look at your property and take action before letters are sent.Turnover will take place on December 6, at the annual meeting. Residents interested in running for a seat on the newly elected Board can send a one page biography or resume to Rebecca at [email protected]. The Grand Hampton Nominating Committee will review and their recommended choices will appear on the ballot mailed to all owners in November. Interested candidates can also nominate themselves from the floor at the annual meeting.The documents of Grand Hampton require a quorum of 30% of the

Special EvEnts

HOlIDAy BOUTIQUe November 3rd10-2 pm Free event Come by to do some of your holiday shopping. There will be vendors from

many companies to purchase gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Also, there will be some fun activities/crafts for the little ones while you shop. There will even be a secret Santa shop so your little ones can buy some presents for Mom and Dad for just a few dollars.Popcorn and Lemonade will be served. The Bloodmobile will be there.

The Annual HOA meeting for Grand HamptonDecember 6thMyrtle Lake Baptist Church2017 Riegler RoadLand O Lakes FL 34639

Holiday House Decorating ContestAll month: Thanksgiving through December 14th Winner will be announced online and in email and will receive a yard sign. Please let the Lifestyle office know if you would like to be judged for the contest.

Cookies with SantaDecember 16th2pm Pictures with Santa….what could be better? Pictures AND cookies with Santa!

total voting interests to be present in person or by proxy. Please check your mailboxes for meeting, proxy and ballot information soon. When returning the proxy and ballot, please ensure only your ballot is sealed inside the smaller envelope marked “BALLOT” and include the Proxy in the larger outer envelope. The proxy is needed to establish the quorum and the ballot is what you will use to vote for your new board. The meeting and the election cannot take place without a minimum of 30% of the owners returning both the proxy and ballot, or being present at the meeting. The annual meeting will be held at 6pm at the Lake Myrtle Baptist church in Land O Lakes. As always, please direct any Grand Hampton questions, comments or concerns via email or at the office at 813-973-8368.Rebecca Macone, LCAM Tri Morocco, [email protected] [email protected] v

VETERANS DAY is Nov 11th

Thank you to all our Veterans!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Grand Room is available on a first come, first served basis with community wide events taking precedence. All reservations must be made by residents in good standing with the HOA and all checks/ rental forms must be in that residents name. The resident who signs the rental agreement must be present at the event the entire time. It is about a 20 minutes process to come by and fill out the rental agreement, by appointment only, with Kim Cagle in the Lifestyle office. Event dates and times will be posted on the egradhampton.com website calendar. The Aerobics Room is available to residents for rental based on availability after all Lifestyle programming for the community has been reserved. This includes the exercise programming for the entire community. All reservations must be

[ CLUB News ]

After-school at Grand Hampton Free transportation. Our camp focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership and discipline. Afterschool until 6:30pm.

• NFL Flag Football League: at seven Oaks and Grand Hampton.

$75, Ages: 5-15, same day practice and play on saturday, One week of training camp, six weeks of games, Official nFL Flag Football jersey included in league fee, skill based league teaching teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.• Soccer League: at seven Oaks and Grand Hamp-ton. $75.00, Ages 3-15, same day practice and play on saturday, seven week league, skill based league teaching teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship, jersey included in league fee. v

A unique tournament circuit, only one of it’s kind in Tampa Bay area. QuickStart goes to different Tennis Connection locations and runs beginning level tournaments. QuickStart uses smaller court dimensions, smaller racquets and slower bouncing balls. Kids actually rally back and forth 8-10 times and more! Tennis Connection has been offering QuickStart Tennis classes & tournaments at Grand Hampton for 5 years. Try it out for FREE!

made by residents in good standing with the HOA and all checks/ rental forms must be in that residents name. The resident who signs the rental agreement must be present at the event the entire time. It is about a 20 minutes process to come by and fill out the rental agreement, by appointment only, with Kim Cagle in the Lifestyle office. Event dates and times will be posted on the egradhampton.com website calendar. The Field is available on a first come, first served basis with community wide events taking precedence. All reservations must be made by residents in good standing with the HOA and all checks/ rental forms must be in that residents name. The resident who signs the rental agreement must be present at the event the entire time. It is about a 20 minutes process to come by

Information About Available Rental Spaces at Grand Hampton and fill out the rental agreement, by appointment only, with Kim Cagle in the Lifestyle office. Event dates and times will be posted on the egradhampton.com website calendar. All rentals must be made 7 business days prior to the event and all vendors on community property (i.e. Bounce houses on the field) must have proof of liability insurance submitted to the Lifestyle office via email at least 7 business days prior to the event. The rental area is not considered booked and will not be reserved until checks have been received and rental agreements filled out. The Pavilion/Picnic table area and pool cabana areas are not available for reservations. They are first come, first served and may not be “held” or “saved” for events except by the Lifestyle office for community

wide events. The Lifestyle planned events will be posted on the egrandhampton.com website calendar. Pool parties may only consist of 10 guests per household and the first two guests are free of charge. Please see the Lifestyle office for payment 7 days prior to your event. v

Kids in Action at a Grand Hampton

QuickStart Tennis Tournament, for Kids Ages 5-10 years of age

Call us for a FREE TRIAL class at 813-949-9195. Dave Freiman, Director www.thetennisconnection.com v

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[ COMMUNITY NewS ]

Wharton & Freedom High School students who are on the 2013 Relay Plan-ning Committee attended the Kick-Off party October 9th at Hunters Green Country Club. Pictured left to right are: Rachel Hix, Sammy Almasri, Taylor Darrah, Gabe Agelan, Lauren Poiley

The New Tampa Relay For Life fundraising year has officially started. The Kick-Off Party was held at Hunters Green on October 9th. A limo parked at the entrance of Hunters Green Country Club from Lightning Limo gave a clue as

to the theme, which is always top secret until revealed at the Kick-Off Party. It’s official - New Tampa will transform itself into Hollywood Movies and Movie Stars. This year’s theme was revealed as: RELAYWOOD – LIGHTS,

relayforlife.org/newtampafl and do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Teams will campout overnight, and decorate their tents with movie themes. Upcoming monthly team parties will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Galbraith Road in New Tampa. The team parties are a great opportunity to bring everyone together and share the mission of Relay, obtain fundraising ideas and resources and recognize team accomplishments. The next team party will be Tuesday November 13th at 7pm. Last year New Tampa showed

their amazing community support and exceeded their fundraising goal raising over $115,000 with 54 Teams. This year our goal is to have 60 Teams and raise $150,000. We can do it New Tampa! At press time there were 17 teams registered online. If you would like more information on forming a team, sponsorship or fundraising for the New Tampa Relay For Life 2012: Please contact Michelle Rossi at [email protected] or call 813-319-5917 or visit www.relayforlife.org/newtampafl v

CAMERA, A CURE. Teams can choose any “relay appropriate” movie as their campsite theme. BJ’s Wholesale registered their team calling themselves “BJ’s Avengers.” The New Tampa Rotary Evening Club chose “Field of Dreams” with

that famous movie quote of “Build it and They Will Come”. This year’s Relay For Life will be held at Freedom High School on May 17th at 6PM until 12 noon on Saturday May 18th. Relay For Life is an 18 hour Journey providing the light of day

and dark of night to parallel the physical effects, and emotions of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment. One member of the team must be walking on the track throughout the 18 hour relay. Teams register online at www.

American Cancer Society Announces theme for 2013 Relay for Life New Tampa

“Team Maria” at the Kick-off Party on October 9th.

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Bus Trans, HARTline............................................ (813) 254-4278

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW A CDD is a governmental unit created to serve the long-term specific needs of its community. Created pursuant to Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes, a CDD’s main powers are to plan, finance, construct, operate, and maintain community-wide infrastructure and services specifically to benefit its residents. A CDD is governed by its Board of Supervisors which is elected initially by the landowners, then begins transitioning to residents of the CDD. Like all municipal, county, state, and national elections the Office of the Supervisor of Elections oversees the vote, and CDD Supervisors are subject to state ethics and financial disclosure laws. CDD business is conducted in the “Sunshine”, which means all meetings and records are open to the public. Public hearings are held on CDD assessments, and CDD budgets are subject to annual independent audits. The cost to operate a CDD is borne by those who benefit from its services. Property owners in the CDD are subject to a non-ad valorem assessment, which appears on their annual property tax bill from the county tax collector and may consist of two parts: an annual assessment for operations and maintenance, and an annual capital assessment to repay bonds sold by the CDD to finance community infrastructure and facilities. The Grand Hampton CDD primary area of common responsibility is wetlands, water management and drainage and oversight of Conservation Areas. The CDD is professionally managed by Rizzetta & Company and inquiries should be directed to Greg Cox at (813) 933 -5571. Residents are cautioned to not feed or otherwise entice alligators; this illegal practice can encourage their dependence, create a danger to humans and pets, and threaten their survival. Conservation areas cannot be encroached upon to extend lawns or views! Please contact the CDD with any questions on protected conservation areas.

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[ News ]

The first Thursday of November, the 1st – at Tampa Palms for “Networking on the Nine’s”! Networking on the Nine’s rotates between Tampa Palms and Hunter’s Green (please check the web site for location). The second Tuesday in November, the 12th - Hunter’s Green luncheon 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. We are looking for four non-competing sponsors at $100 each. Lunch is $18 if you register on line at newtampachamber.org by the prior Friday at noon, and $20 afterwards. The guest speaker is yet to be scheduled. Please bring can foods for our Thanksgiving Drive. The third Wednesday in November, the 21st - No scheduling of any event due to Thanksgiving. The last Thursday in November 29th- stonewood will sponsor our networking night and “Holiday Party”

with a FREE drink and appetizers. This event is from 5:30 to 7:30. Get a little dressed up for the Holidays!

Monday Dec. 3rd - The board and all its members are invited to The Greater Chamber of Commerce and Tampa Bay and Company, annual joint business net-working at The Straz Center from 5:30 – 7: 30p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Visit our newtampachamber.org to register. And finally the 20th Annual “Taste of New Tampa” will be March 24th from noon till 6 at Primrose School of Tampa

Palms at 5307 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa. We will have a “Battle of the Bands”, all day long and are also planning for a signature group for the last hour. We are currently looking for business sponsors from $500 to the main sponsor of $10,000 as well as signing up, way in advance, restaurants and businesses. Current members may obtain a booth at the discount fee of $200.00. Restaurant members are

FREE and will receive ½ of their $1.00 tickets back to offset the food cost. Admission will be $5.00 presale and $10.00 at the gate plus $1.00 per “Taste” ticket.

For all questions and registrations for any event please call our Executive assistant Jayne Baker at 813-293-2464 or Regina Ramalheira 2012-2013 President, at 813-245-8893. You may also inquire on line. ** If you are a current member and never received a New Tampa Chamber of Commerce plaque or are a current member with a plaque dated years prior call Regina at 813-245-8893. So keep the rhythm of…The first Thursday, the second Tuesday, the third Wednesday and the last Thursday’s, and check the web site for locations, mostly for golf and Wednesday sponsors! On line registrations are important to provide the best Chamber experiences! www.newtampachamber.org Please everyone, help us recruit new members! Just give us a call 813-293-2464. v

New tampa Chamber Calendar of events

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[ sCHOOL News ]

Turner Elementary

School9190 Imperial Oak Blvd.

Tampa, Fl 33647(813) 907-9066

WeB: turner.mysdhc.org

Bartels Middle School9020 Imperial Oak Blvd.

Tampa, Fl 33647(813) 907-6801

WeB: bartels.mysdhc.org

Wharton High School

20150 Bruce B. DownsTampa, Fl 33647(813) 631-4710

WeB: wharton.mysdhc.org

Turner Elementary School

Bartels Middle School

Wharton High School

PTA membership is an important way to be involved in your child's school experience. Congratulations to the first two classes who have reached 100% participation!

Congratulations to Mrs. T. Evans' class and Mrs. Contardo's class! Both classes have earned themselves a pizza party!

Turner Elementary Participates in “2012

Sweetbay Support Schools Program”

Turner is excited about participating this year in “2012 Sweetbay Supports Schools” to raise the extra dollars we need to get the walkways to the music room and the court covered for rainy days.

How it Works From September 12th- December 4th, Sweetbay will issue “school dollar” coupons at the register when you buy selected products identified at the shelf with a tag. Purchase the following and earn dollars for your school:• Buy three (3) Supports Schools products = $2.00 “School Dollars”• Buy six (6) Supports Schools products = $4.00 “School Dollars”• Buy nine (9) Supports Schools products = $6.00 “School Dollars” …and so on… When you purchase participating products and earn your “school dollars,” drop off your “school dollars” at the collection box in the Sweetbay store OR bring them back to your teacher for collection.

GrAND PrIzeS An additional $25,000 will be awarded to schools with the MOST “school dollars” collected the following way: 1st place - $10,000

2nd place - $3,000 3rd place - $2,000 An additional 10 schools receive $1,000 each (in order of collection totals) So get our school in the running by shopping at Sweetbay. For more information regarding the program, participating products, and a Sweetbay store near you, visit www.sweetbaysupportsschools.com or call 1-855-320-6809.

Turner is starting its first ever running club!

The club will be limited to the first 100 students that return their permission slips. Don’t delay--join the running club today!

The members of the Wharton High School Boys Golf Team are:

ricky CondonGarrett Fine

Jackson FuchsJorge Junquera

Sean Kimrobbie Kipp

Justin KoepkeAlex Montgomery

Joey Porter The Boys Varsity Golf team

MAGNET PROGRAMS During the months of October, November, and possibly December, representatives from the magnet programs will be on campus to meet with the 8th grade students to give them the opportunity to discover their talents and explore interest while focusing on academic excellence. Bartels Middle School will be hosting a Magnet Information Night on November 03, 2012 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. This is a great opportunity for parents and students K-12 to come out and learn what the magnet programs have to offer. The application period is December 5, 2012— January 09, 2012.

This includes IB applications. Have Questions? Please call the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692. For more information on magnet programs visit http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet

Electronic Personal Educational Planner

What is the ePEP all about? The guidance department will be holding two sessions for 8th grade parents to learn all about ePEP. The ePEP tool is an electronic educational planner used to help map your student’s way though high school and even college. 8th grade students will be completing the interactive online planner that enables students to map out a sample plan of coursework for each year of high school. This is a required component of the middle school planning course.

event: Electronic Personal Educational Planner Workshop

When: December 8th, 2011 Where: Bartels Media Center

5 pm and 6 pm

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hosted Plant at Hunter's Green Country Club on September 25, 2012. Wharton defeated Plant 147-149. Wharton's score of 147 is one stroke off of the lowest team score in school history of 146 in 2010 - Jorge Junquera was also a member of that team. Wharton's top four finishers were:1. Jorge Junquera 33 (5 birdies)2. Justin Koepke 37 (1 birdie)3. Sean Kim 38 (1 birdie)4. Alex Montgomery 39 Jorge Junquera's round of 33 is a NEW individual school record. Congratulations to the Wharton Wildcats Golf Team!

TEXTING WHILE DRIVING – IT CAN WAIT

Wharton High School Students Pledge “Not to

Text and Drive” For four months, Wharton High School PTSA’s Health and Safety Committee collaborated with the Florida Department of Transportation, SADD (Students

Against Destructive Decisions) and AT&T to develop a “Don’t Text and Drive” Program … a program that would enhance Wharton’s current driver’s education curriculum and truly impact the decisions our students and families make in the New Tampa community. Fast forward to September 19th... a national day proclaiming “It Can Wait – No Texting While Driving”. Wharton PTSA partnered with AT&T specifically to hold an “It Can Wait” campaign to encourage the entire Wharton community to take the pledge to never text and drive.Amal and Marcia Forbes, PTSA Health & Safety chairs emphasized the program’s goal was to save lives … the lives of not only past, present and future students but also the lives of those who visit our Wharton campus and website.

Statistics are alarming. According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000 automobile crashes occur and individuals are injured or die because the driver was texting and driving. AT&T’s Teen Driver Survey finds that 77% of teens have seen their friends and yes, their parents text and drive. Furthermore, 97% of teens will state that texting while driving is very dangerous, yet 43% still text and drive. The Technology Lab was the epicenter of the program’s activities which ran throughout the day. At the start of each period, Stephanie Smith, AT&T/FL Director of Public Affairs spoke from the heart as she zeroed in on the program’s purpose: No text is worth causing an accident – “It Can Wait”. Over 120 students were given the opportunity to view an AT&T 10 minute documentary depicting real individuals and families affected both emotionally and physically by the tragedies of texting while driving. The reaction to the documentary was immediate. A normally interactive and very talkative student group sat motionless

with teary eyes as silence consumed the entire classroom. Surprisingly, questions asked by Elizabeth Bolstridge, Wharton’s Technology Instructor, went unanswered despite

students that are normally very vocal in expressing themselves. Afterwards, each student was allowed to practice individually or in groups driving the AT&T online computer auto simulator. With the simulator, students experienced firsthand how accidents happen in a split second when they are distracted by texting. Each student was then given the opportunity to take the pledge online as well as sign their name to the “No Texting & Driving” poster. PTSA volunteers were also busy getting the attention of hundreds of hungry students during three lunch periods. In the Wharton Cafeteria, students could view the AT&T documentary as well as receive stickers and handouts on the dangers of distracted driving. In big bold letters, all banners read “It Can Wait” and “I Pledge Not to Text and Drive”. Principal Bradley Woods was one of the first to sign the banner. Throughout each lunch period, Wharton faculty, coaches, assistant principals, guidance counselors and administrators stopped by to sign the pledge. Over 1800 students signed the pledge with all banners now prominently displayed in Wharton’s cafeteria and media center. The day ended with reflections on how outstanding our Wharton Wildcat students are: one

Wharton’s Principal, Bradley Woods signs the “It Can Wait” banner.

community comprised of truly talented, diverse, and intelligent kids. We are extremely proud that a crucial message was delivered, knowing there is still more work to be done. The day before the 19th, PTSA volunteers decorated the school with “It Can Wait-Don’t Text and Drive/Distracted Driver” banners and permanent metallic parking lot signs. Wharton’s school marquee will continue to flash reminders that the decisions we make while behind the steering wheel can be life changing.Important Final reflection: Every 9 minutes someone in the United States is severely injured or dies from the decisions others make to be distracted while driving. The best way to help fight distracted driving is to get educated and it starts with taking the pledge. For additional information please visit the websites: http://wharton.mysdhc.org, www.itcanwait.com, www.distraction.gov and www.ghsa.org v

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U.S. Tae Kwon Do, located on the corner of Bruce B. Downs and County Line Road, is a martial arts school that teaches traditional Tae Kwon Do. Grand Master Jae Hak Lee and Master Vahid Smith are the proud founders of this school that welcome all ages and experience levels to come learn the beautiful art of Tae Kwon Do. U.S. Tae Kwon Do is a newer school, being open for just 2 years. The youngest students can begin as early as 4 years old, and adults can experience the benefits of Tae Kwon do well into their 60s and beyond. Lasting about an hour, the classes are very fun and full of positive energy, giving you an excellent work out. Their students notice an increase in their physical endurance, strength and flexibility while practicing Tae Kwon Do. Grand Master Lee, a 9th degree black belt, was born in Korea and became famous by coaching the Saudi Arabian National Team from 1978 to 1990. Grand Master Lee has been living in the U.S. for over 25 years and has recently been appointed the U.S. National Demonstration

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degree from the University of South Florida in exercise science, and has been appointed one of the National Demonstration team trainers.

Tae Kwon Do is a martial art founded in Korea meaning “the art of hands and feet”. What differentiates Tae Kwon Do from other martial arts are its kicks, which incorporate strength and speed. Tae kwon do has the fastest kicks in the world and is famous for its flying kicks. A tae kwon do player can easily execute 3-7 kicks in the air in one jump. Tae Kwon Do has seen an increase in its popularity and became a full metal sport in the 2000 summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Recently, Terrence Jennings and Paige McPherson brought home bronze medals for the USA in tae kwon do sparring during the 2012 Olympic Games.

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On Saturday morning September 15th New Tampa Evening Rotary Club members and other volunteers started to arrive at St. Mark the Evangelist Church to help with distributing food in partnership with Feeding America. Pallets of donated food included dry goods, meat and fresh vegetables. Tents were erected and boxes went through an assembly line. Each box was packed with a variety of products as it progressed to the end of the line. Rotarian Pat Rogers, a director at Feeding America, was on hand to direct the operation and give instruction to the volunteers. The Rotary Club of New Tampa Evening

not only provided volunteers, they donated $1500 to make this distribution possible. In addition to our Rotary club there were volunteers from other organizations. Shortly after the first boxes were filled cars started to line up to collect the food. As the temperature rose, the pace of the cars increased as well. Volunteers frantically continued to pack the boxes to keep up with the demand. Tricia Till handled half gallons of juice while Peter Vaka and Ram Kancharla put produce, crackers and cookies into each box. Our exchange student Katharina Lorenz kept the line moving with empty boxes to be filled. Lloyd Johnson, Sharon Gates and Eileen Johnson never stopped. Past President Sherri Ferguson helped with the setup and breakdown as well as packing boxes into families cars. Feeding America’s mission is “Ending Hunger Nourishing Hope”. Feeding America is the largest domestic hunger relief organization in

the country, consisting of a network of more than 200 food banks. They have the ability to leverage food donor relationships and effectively transport food to feed hungry Americans. Across the country one in six people struggles with hunger. Of the 50 million people who are unsure where their next meal will come from, Feeding America Tampa Bay provides food to

over 400,000 people in the West Central Florida. Feeding America Tampa Bay makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people weekly through its distribution to a partnership network of more than 600 churches and other incorporated non-profit organizations. These hunger relief agencies include The Salvation Army, Metropolitan Ministries, Beth-el Mission, Hope Children’s Home and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. The Food Bank services 10 counties throughout west central Florida. New Tampa Evening Rotary Club was thrilled to partner with Feeding America and was able to distribute to over 200 individuals and 50 families. The New Tampa Evening Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 6:15 pm at Hunters Green Country Club. We hope you will visit us for fun and fellowship and to find out how rewarding being a Rotarian can be. v

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We’re also gearing up for our first camping trip of the school year. In November, we’ll camp at an aeronautical youth education event called Wings-n-Things in Lakeland. Boys and their siblings, ages 8 and up, who have never flown in a

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