
11:30 to 12:00 noon — Lunch and Social Time ($10 cash includes tip)
12:00 noon — Meeting begins
1:00 pm — Adjournment
Location: The Island Cantina
Agenda:
- Welcome remarks and self introduction of board members and attendees
- Beaches Chamber of Commerce Report — Doug Izzo
- Membership Drive Report — Andrea Hawk
- 2017 Directory Production — Dan Reichard
- Business of the Year Award, Person of the Year Award — Rich Gonlin
- Update on Community Events for 2016:
- Oktoberfest Debrief — Hunter Grose
- Holiday Tree Lighting on December 3rd — Gaye Wurzbacher
- Speaker
- Dan Harter, Perfect World Consulting — “How to Protect Your Data Using Regular Backups, Virus and Malware Protection”
- 2017 TVBP Member Window Decals — Hunter Grose
- Closing Comments/Other New Business/Suggestions
- Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
- December 7 at 5:00 PM – Holiday Social
*Please note: Market in the Park is replacing the Garage Sale that has been held for the past 20 years!
This will be only arts and collectibles vendors—no garage stuff. Spaces are $50 for a 10 x 10 parking spot.
Tierra Verde’s 6th Annual
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Wayne Shattuck, Master of Ceremonies
4:00 pm — Event begins with music by Gale Trippsmith.
4:30 pm — Project Entertainment performs on stage and welcomes Kids of the Moms of Tierra Verde to join in!
5:00 pm — Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive! They are welcomed by Project Entertainment.
5:30 pm — Holiday pet parade hosted by Bayway Travel, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, and Central Animal Hospital.
6:00 pm — Lighting of the Christmas Tree by TD Bank, Noemy Gonzalez, Store Manager.
6:05 pm — More music by Project Entertainment.
6:10 pm — Raffle winners announced by TVBP President Hunter Grose.
6:15 pm — More music by Gale Trippsmith.
This event would not be possible without the hard work and contributions from many of our residents including The Moms of Tierra Verde, Tierra Verde Women’s Club, Tampa Bay Watch, Egmont Key, Project Entertainment, Veterans of South Pinellas County, Tierra Verde Business Partnership, and especially our Tierra Verde Fire Fighters!
Thanks to the following for their generous donations:
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Orvee’s Pet Centers and Dog Grooming, Re/Max Metro, Sunset Pointe at Collany Key, Paradise News, and Jules Follett
Silver Sponsors
Century 21 Coast to Coast, Dimmitt Automotive Group, Cure on Wheels, Miller Realty and Management, The Island Reporter, Dick and Judy Barcia, Joseph Cruz, Jerry Frulio, Jack and Gail Parker, Gary and Mary Ann Renfrow, and the Wurzbacher Family
Bronze Sponsors
Allen Collins Realty, DiMarino Signature Floor Studio, Cervis Inc., Gulf Coast Underwriters, Hunter Financial Services LLC, Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club, Island Massage, Marcus and Manning PA, Publix, Salon Mimi, Sam’s Club St. Pete, Suncoast Island Real Estate, Ten Pin Lanes, The Island Chapel, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Waste Connections.
Join Us for the
TVBP Holiday Social
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The Island Grille and Raw Bar
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Complimentary hors d’oeuvres
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Cash bar
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Award presentations for Person of the Year and for Business of the Year
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Donation presentation to Miracle League Gulf Beaches
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Live music by local artist John Sackett!

7:30 am to 8:00 am — Breakfast and Social Time ($8 cash includes tip)
8:00 am — Meeting begins
9:00 am — Adjournment
Agenda:
- Welcome remarks and self introduction of board members and attendees
- New Board Member Announcement — Sharon Rastello
- Beaches Chamber of Commerce Report — Doug Izzo
- Upcoming Events:
- Corn Hole Tournament, Jan. 26th at Island Grille. Prizes, drink specials and more — Hunter Grose
- SCORE Workshop Tuesday Feb 21st, TVCA at 6PM. Catered by Tony and Nellos. “10 Tips for Advertising Your Business” — Jack Kern
- Classic Car Show
- 2017 Membership Directories — Dan Reichard
- TVBP March Insert in Island Reporter — Dan Reichard
- Speaker
- Lori Hornby, Certified Public Accountant
- Closing Comments/Other New Business/Suggestions
- Adjournment
Next Meeting:
- February 1st at 11:30 AM – Location TBD – Speaker from Eckerd College Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)