June 2009 Alfredo Aguirre
Merrill Lynch, Assistant Vice President
Senior Financial Advisor
Alfredo Aguirre embodies the perfect mix of a
corporate professional with a philanthropic heart. He gives his time,
attention, and genuine interest in the mission of Children's Diagnostic &
Treatment Center. He has enthusiastically introduced friends and colleagues
that he thought would be helpful to the Center, which is truly priceless. He has
acted like a Board Member in facilitating donations of hearing aids and offering
to connect CDTC with key contacts in the community that could help further the
Mission. Alfredo's keen understanding of the important role non-profits make in
our Community is why he is a Chamber Hero. To learn more about CDTC visit
www.childrensdiagnostic.org.
May 2009 Tedd C. Simmons, Ph.D
CEO & Managing Principal
The Curtiss Group International
Trustee Member
Imagine the feeling you'll get, knowing you have helped support families
affected by congenital heart defects. Tedd knows that feeling because of his
generous contributions to Angel’s Pediatric Heart House (www.aphh.org). APHH,
a trustee member, is a non-residential, congenital heart defects support
community. It is a place where the entire family—parents, CHD child, siblings
and relatives—can come together and join others affected by CHD to give hope and
encouragement and to share their experiences. Tedd, you are a hero and we thank
you for making a difference.
Member of the Month
June 2009 Sandy Coghill Owner, Fun Promo Stuff Sandy Coghill is owner of Fun Promo Stuff, a
promotional products company, conceived in 2004. The strength of the company is
Sandy's attention to detail, follow-through and her sincere interest in the
success and prosperity of her clients. Sandy joined the Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce in 2004. As an entrepreneur, Sandy's philosophy is to give
back to the community. She donates her time to the Chamber as a member of the
Diplomat Committee. For additional information, visit
www.funpromostuff.com or call 954-493-9881.
April 2009 Tony Beall Director of Fund Development for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) Tony
Beall is the National Director of Fund Development for the Multiple
Sclerosis Foundation (MSF). He is responsible for generating awareness
and funds for the MSF in the continental Units States through
fundraisers, planned giving and grants. With national headquarters
in Fort Lauderdale, the mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is
to provide programs and support services to those persons affected by
MS that help them maintain their health, safety, self-sufficiency, and
personal well-being; and to heighten public awareness of multiple
sclerosis in order to elicit financial support for the MSF's programs
and services and promote understanding for those diagnosed with the
illness.
March 2009 Dan Young Founder and President BooksPro Accounting. Dan is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, the highest level of certification granted by Intuit and a Certified Bookkeeper. Dan serves on the Boards of the Rotary Club of Weston, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the Weston Business Chamber and the Legends at Weston Hills Condominium Association. BooksPro Accounting offers services that are tailored to the specific needs of each valued client. The company was launched in 2006 and supports a vast client base in the Tri-County area. For more information, visit www.bookspros.com or contact Dan at 954-349-2402.
February 2009 Doug Tinklepaugh Pinnacle Contractors, LLC Doug is a Trustee member and attends the Board of Directors / Trustee luncheon as well as the Trustee reception each month. He also participates on the Trustee Advisory Board. Doug is active in the Chamber, attending events such as the Downtown Council breakfast as well as being a member of the Chamber's Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange group.
Are you an active and engaged member of the chamber? You could be in the running for member of the month. The nominations are chosen by our diplomat committee.
