Chicks in the Garden: New Members, Beneficiaries and Leadership Team.

The Green House Cfe was the scene for our second Chicks gathering.

The Greenhouse Cafe is Down Town Vero's newest restaurant.  It is an absolutely wonderful place for meetings or just to enjoy an lovely breakfast, lunch or dinner amongst the flowers.

Beautiful, isn't it?

 The wait staff is exceptional, too.








That is why I have chosen this place for the Chicks to meet.
After we had all had a chance to order breakfast, we made introductions and got to know a little bit about each other, what we were working on and what skills and talents we bring to the group.  Here's a picture and intro for each Chick in attendance:

Kim George is the owner if IRCulture.com.  It's a great way to get your business listed and to also list events.  The site is very friendly to authors, artists and non-profits and allows free listings.  Premium listings and display ads are so cost effective.  You can get a Premium Listing for 1 year for less than the cost of a dinner for 4 at Greenhouse Cafe.

Stacee Graves is a Mom, Wife and an RN.  She is currently working with VNA Hospice.  Stace found out about Chicks from the article in the Press-Journal.

Nancy Heinrich is the CEO of Economic Wellness Works and the founder of Growing Healthy Kids; a non-profit dedicated to ending childhood obesity one garden at a time.  Growing Healthy Kids will be the beneficiary at our first Party with a Purpose in January.

Judy Anderson is looking for what is hers to do next.  She was drawn to this meeting because of the opportunities to help others.  Her skill sets include writing and public relations so she will make a great addition to the Communications team.

Kelly Nosler is a single mom, who found out, after her divorce what it was like to be in debt.  Needless to say she didn't like that, got herself out of debt and teaches other people how to do the same thing.  She can be reached at kelly@readytogetoutofdebt.com.  Seems to me that is a valuable service for these tricky times!

Deby Winter, with her husband Robert, is the owner of Carpet and Tile Warehouse and Green Team Cleaning.  Deby is also an Independent Distributor for WowGreen.  She is also one of our newest members.  Deby said that in the 13 years that she and her husband had been in business they had not really participated in giving back to the community.  Through Chicks with Checks, Deby will get to do that in a big way.  She will be helping out on any committee where she is most needed.

Kadi Kay is part of the Management Team for the Isles of Vero Beach.  She came to Vero Beach from Hawaii.  Kadi loves giving and serving the community, so Chicks is a perfect fit for her too.  She, too is one of our new members and will be heading up our Membership Team.

Janie Graves-Hoover is an account exec. for Comcast Spotlight.  She is also involved in Main Street Vero Beach, an organization dedicated to the preservation and growth of the downtown area.  Main Street Vero Beach will be one of next year's beneficiaries.

This dynamic Diva is Pamela Bennett. Pamela is a very success-driven woman who is passionate about helping other women find self-esteem.  She helps them to look good which helps them to feel good, which ultimately leads to success.  You can be a Sene-Chick, too.  Pamela is now a member and will be heading up our Event Planning Team.  I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with!

Lanie Frame is a free-lance public relations specialist.  Lanie will be a wonderful edition.  I sure can use the help keeping on top of media relations as we grow! 

Darlene Forage is the Exec. Director of Plumbago Volunteer Services, an organization that brings volunteers together with opportunities to serve the many local non-profits.  Darlene is coming on board as our Beneficiary Coordinator.  I think she is probably the best person in Vero Beach for that duty!  There are a lot of ways the Chicks and Plumbago can help each other.

It was a wonderful morning of synergy and connection.  I've said it before and I will say it again - probably a lot - Vero Beach is the best place for a Chicks chapter to start.  These women are remarkable and so willing to give of themselves to help uplift this community.  Thank you Chicks for Showing Up and for your commitments to help us grow!

The next opportunity to meet the chicks and to find out more about what we do and how we help each other is Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 9:30 AM.  Back in the Garden.  Please RSVP to donna@chickswithcheck.org if you would like to come.

Tune in Friday.  I will tell you about my adventure with the Chimps! hmmm...Chicks for Chimps!  Whadaya Think?