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Upcoming events & opportunities

Mary Ellen Self and Mary Ann DeLoach present "Doncaster Fall 2010," Aug. 2 through Aug. 13. Call now to set up a private appointment 581-2138.    >>> More information.  

Attend the Show-Shop-Go at the First Friday Downtown Lakeland, Aug. 6, 4 to 9 p.m. Lake Mirror Tower Lobby, 130 S. Massachusetts Avenue.  Shop with these vendors:  Miche Bag, Pampered Chef, Celebrating Home, Fishy Face Studio, SparksArtistry, Mary Kay, NuSkin, Silpada Designs, Scentsy Wickless Candles and more! Click here for a flyer.

Members are invited to support the Polk Education Foundation "Free Teacher Market."    Click here for more information and a full list of items needed.

In the job markt?  

READ Polk is conducting interviews for the position of Executive Director.  Please submit your resume and letter of interest no later than August 2, Susan Copeland via email or fax:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 863.519.3791.  To find out more about READ Polk, visit www.readpolk.com.  Download the job description >>>

Florida Presbyterian Homes has a position open for Manager of Business Development.  Must be proficient in sales, computer experience and making presentations to community organizations.  Submit your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lakeland Professional Cleaning Services is hiring workers to work in the Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami areas.  Full and part-time positions are available. Please contact Paul Wallace by phone:  863-838-6022 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .    

Member announcements

Congratulations to member Maria Martinez, Professional Life Coach for INNERacive Coaching LLC.  Maria has been appointed as Membership Chair for the Tampa Bay Professional Coaches Association (TBPCA.) TBPCA is the local International Coach Federation chapter.

Joy Morse recently attended FAIFA’s (Florida Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors) annual conference in Clearwater and has graduated from the Leadership In Life training developed by NAIFA (National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors).   She will be in the incoming President of IAIFA (Imperial Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors) 2010-2011. This is the local Polk County association for Insurance & Financial Advisors.

Julie and husband Vince DeGeorge have relocated their picture framing business, DeGeorge Custom Frames, from Winter Haven to 1837 E. Edgewood Drive here in Lakeland.   Their new space is right next door to Mario's Restaurant. Their hours are Mon. - Fri. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and other times by appointment.  Their new motto is "Our Showroom or Your Living Room" - they continue to offer their In Home/Office Design Service.  They'd love for you to drop by and see their new gallery.

Congratulations to Jeanette Wallace, who recently received her ABWA Inner Circle Recruiting Award!   

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