Glenda Snodgrass / The Net Effect
Bill Banks / Check Point
Security Engineer
Guy Garrett/ Gulf Coast State College
Associate Professor, Cybersecurity & Information Technology
Curated Collection Of The Best Interviews From Our Pensacola Studio
Glenda Snodgrass / The Net Effect
Bill Banks / Check Point
Security Engineer
Guy Garrett/ Gulf Coast State College
Associate Professor, Cybersecurity & Information Technology
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Guests: – Nick (N.Y. Nick), Mike Pevahouse (N.W. Florida Food Guy and Friends), Keith Hoffert (host) FoodieLife Creator.
Foodie Life is a Culture Brand who’s mission is “To Seek the Flavor of Life through Food, Culture and the Human Experience.”
Foodie Life people—lovers of flavor, food, adventure, culture, night life, travel and —are a true community of their own. Our first move was to tap into the strength of that community by telling Foodie Life stories and uniting them around a lifestyle. Next, we are building the ecommerce program, launching with a fresh Foodie Life website design and a strategic email marketing plan to fuel online shopping. Introducing visuals and messaging giving the brand an edge that matches the energy of Foodie Life.
Foodie Life Radio Hour is a platform for Fellow Foodies to share some of their passions and experiences in the Hospitality and Culinary arena. A collection of funny stories, cultures, flavor and human experiences!!!
New York Nick’s in Downtown Pensacola was recently named “The Best Sports Bar in Pensacola.” It’s no surprise, since the walls are literally inundated with 40 high-definition flat-screen TVs playing anything from water polo to hockey. They also have every sports package known to man, so if you’re not into football you can find something. Rhythmic gymnastics anyone?
But, ribbon dancing aside; during the Super Bowl I can imagine no better place in town to watch the game. Pensacola is located a mere three hours away from New Orleans and so, it seems, the locals have a soft spot for The Saints. My boyfriend, a native of Louisiana, was at first perplexed by Pensacola’s unabashed support of another state’s NFL team. But who are we going to cheer for? Jacksonville located on the other side of the state? Pass.
So New York Nick’s will undoubtedly be filled as the Saints (and pardon this pun) go marching into the Super Bowl (Ba Dum Ching!). And while there are plenty of franchises that cater to the sports crowd in Pensacola, nothing beats this one-of-a-kind place. Great bar specials all day long and an extensive menu keep this place busy, even during the off-season. They’re famous for their char-grilled wings but there burgers are amazing too. Try the “Best Damn Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Period” or the “Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich” if you want to switch it up a little. They even offer a children’s menu and all the usual bar fare favorites; cheesy fries, onion rings and nachos. Get here early on game day to stake out your table and be prepared to stay for the long haul. But I promise you, you won’t go hungry.”
A community of Foodies, sharing local business and great dining destinations through pictures, experiences and above all FOOD!!!!!!
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Jay Smith / Data Revolution
Managing Partner
Jay is the Managing Partner of Data Revolution LLC – a provider of Cloud Based Technology services for Small and Medium Businesses. Jay is a Voice and Data Solution Design veteran with almost 20 years of experience in professional sales and sales management in both in Telecommunications and Technology.
In addition, Jay currently serves on the Board of Directors of IT Gulf Coast.org, an association of Information Technology professionals made up of local companies, business leaders and government, who come together to fund scholarships for local students at University of West Florida, Pensacola State, and the Naval Flight Academy. Jay is also a member of the ITEN Wired Summit planning committee. ITEN Wired hosts the largest IT summit on the Gulf Coast each year in October.
Jay is an active in many local organizations. He has a strong commitment to the local area, and works with businesses throughout the region to help spur economic growth.
Specialties: Jay provides design and implementation solutions via Unified Communications and Data Networking solutions for business clients by providing key performance indicators that can be benchmarked technically and financially after implementation.
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Kathy Summerlin / Pensacola Saengar Theatre
Marketing Director
The Saenger Theatre truly is the Grand Dame of Palafox Street. Generations of Pensacola area residents have walked under her marquee to enjoy music, dance, comedy and drama. A night out at the ballet, symphony or opera naturally means the Saenger. The Saenger has witnessed many thousands of school children experience their first symphony performance or overcome their stage fright in a community production.
The Spanish Baroque/Rococo style theater, which first opened in 1925, looks better than ever after a $15 million renovation and expansion. Today, the Saenger is the premier performance space on the Gulf Coast.
David Pasqualone / TEL Staffing & HR
Senior Business Consultant
Passionate and dynamic Leader with a true love for people and helping them achieve what is commonly thought of as impossible.
Powerful Sales & Marketing Consultant with a history of success in highly competitive, dynamic, and complex environments.
Engaging Motivational Teacher that connects with audiences and inspires them to live out their calling and purpose beyond the auditorium.
CORE STRENGTHS:
• Leadership / Management
• Sales / Marketing
• Training / Motivating
• Foresight / Discernment
• Consulting / Coaching
• Problem-Solving / Solutions
• Systems / Process Duplication
CORE VALUES & BELIEFS:
• All Truth Comes From God.
• Honesty Is Always The Best Policy.
• Deliver What Is Promised In Full.
• Start With The End In Mind.
• Lead By Example.
• Never Compromise.
• Never Quit.
• And Always Remember, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
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Kurt Larson / A & A Scottish Rite
Master of all That is Scottish Rite Masonry
The Scottish Rite is one of the two branches of Freemasonry in which a Master Mason may proceed after he has completed the three degrees of Symbolic or Blue Lodge Masonry. The other branch is known as the York Rite, consisting of Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters, and Knights Templar. The Scottish Rite includes the degrees from the 4° to the 32°.
The double-headed eagle was probably first accepted as a symbol of Freemasonry in 1758. In that year the body calling itself the Council of Emperors of the East and West, was established inParis. The double-headed eagle was in all probability adopted by this body, which claimed a double jurisdiction. The eagle, one head inclined to the East and the other to the West, to guard any and all who might approach from either direction.
The accepted symbol of our Rite is the Double-Headed Eagle of Lagash. It is the oldest crest in the world, according to fraternal scholars and was a symbol of power more than two thousand years before the building of King Solomon’sTemple.
This impressive double-headed eagle features the white-ribboned motto, pendant from the hilt to the point of the sword, containing the words SPES MEA IN DEO EST, which translates My Hope Is In God.
The use of the word “Scottish” has led many Masons to believe that the Rite originated in Scotland. There was also a false belief which persisted for many years, that a man had to go to Scotland to receive the 33°. Neither of these statements is true.
Actually, the first reference to the Rite appears in old French records where the word “Ecossais,” meaning Scottish, is found. During the latter part of the 17th century, when the British Isles were torn by strife, many Scots fled to France and resumed their Masonic interests in that country. It is believed that this influence contributed to the use of the word “Scottish.”
In 1732, the first “Ecossais,” or Scottish Lodge was organized in Bordeaux, one of the oldest and most influential Masonic centers in France. The membership included Scottish and English members. In 1761, certain Masonic authorities in France granted a patent to Stephen Morin of Bordeaux to carry the advanced degrees across the sea to America. In 1763, Morin established these degrees in the French possessions in the West Indies. What he established consisted of a system of 25 so-called higher degrees which flourished in France, and which were known as the “Rite of Perfection.”
Within a few years after 1763, other degrees were added, until the Rite had a ritual structure of 33 degrees-the first three being exemplified in a Symbolic Lodge, if a Grand Lodge with subordinate Lodges existed in the area.
In 1767, Henry Francken, who had been deputized by Morin, organized a Lodge of Perfection in Albany, New York. This was the forerunner of what was to become the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in the United States. During the Colonial Period, other deputies, appointed by Morin, organized Masonic groups which conferred the advanced degrees at other important points along the Atlantic seaboard, including Charleston, South Carolina. These groups were independent and without supervision or control; however, they all agreed that their authority came from Stephen Morin in Jamaica in the West Indies.
On May 31, 1801, the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third degree of the United States of America-the first Scottish ‘Rite Supreme Council in the world-was founded in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s aim was to unify these competing groups and to bring Masonic order out of chaos. The full membership of this Supreme Council consisted of 11 Grand Inspectors General.
Of these 11-John Mitchell, Frederick Dalcho, Abraham Alexander, Emanuel De La Motta, Thomas Bartholomew Bowen, Israel De Lieben, Isaac Auld, Le Compte Alexander Francois Auguste de Grasse, Jean Baptiste Marie Delahogue, Moses Clava Levy and James Moultrie-nine were born abroad and only Brothers Isaac Auld and James Moultrie were native born. In religion, four were Jews, five were Protestants, and two were Roman Catholics.
On August 4, 1813, Emanuel De La Motta,33°, of Savannah, Georgia, a distinguished Jewish merchant and philanthropist, and Grand Treasurer General of the Supreme Council at Charleston, organized in New York City the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third degree for the Northern District and Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
The first Sovereign Grand Commander was Daniel D. Tompkins, 33°. He filled this office from 1813-25. He was at the same time Vice President of the United States for two terms, under president Monroe. The first Grand Secretary General of this Supreme Council, its Conservator during the era of anti-Masonic attacks, and its third Sovereign Grand Commander from 1832-51, was John James Joseph Gourgas, 33°.
Both the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions made slow progress in unifying the scattered degree-conferring groups, and in standardizing the rituals. They were handicapped by the pride in the local organizations; by leadership jealousies; by the anti-Masonic agitation of 1826-40, which almost destroyed Freemasonry; by the War between the States, and by other matters. The process of unification , however, was completed in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction by the Union of 1867, when the last irregular Supreme Council finally acknowledged the authority of the regular Supreme Council. From that Union, there arose what is the present Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America.
Since it is now officially recognized as beginning in 1801 in Charleston, South Carolina, the Scottish Rite has spread throughout the world. At the present time, the Supreme Council for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction officially recognizes and enjoys friendly relations with the Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite in 39 other jurisdictions, and the higher degrees systems (Swedish Rite) administered by the Grand Lodges in the four Scandinavian countries, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden).
The Northern Masonic Jurisdiction specifically covers the 15 states east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Ohio river, including Delaware. Its headquarters is in Lexington, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston.
The other Supreme Council in the United States is that of the Southern Jurisdiction. It has its headquarters at Washington, D.C., and covers the remaining 35 states, the district of Columbia, and the United States territories and possessions.
At present there are 460,000 Scottish Rite Masons throughout the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Of this number, there are approximately 3,700 Thirty-third degree Masons, comprising the membership of the Supreme Council. There are Scottish Rite centers, called “Valleys,” in 110 cities and towns in the fifteen states of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction.
The Scottish Rite membership of the Southern Jurisdiction is better than 625,000, so that the total membership in the United States is over one million.
One important point which must be recognized by all Masons is the fact that the Scottish Rite shares the belief of all Masonic organizations that there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason. The Supreme Council and its subordinate bodies acknowledge the Masonic supremacy of the Symbolic Grand Lodges, and the Grand Master of Masons is recognized as the ranking Masonic officer present when in attendance at any Scottish Rite meeting.
Our degrees are in addition to and are in no way “higher” than the Blue Lodge degrees. Scottish Rite work amplifies and elaborates on the lessons of the Craft.
In the Rite, we seek to develop society and ourselves. We teach the importance of becoming more patient, generous, tolerant, compassionate, and thoughtful. Yet, we also help society develop by supporting education, funding museums, benefiting the arts, assisting with medical research, aiding the needy, and giving both time and money to many projects which help society grow and develop. It is fundamental teaching of the Scottish Rite that we build our nation while benefiting all its citizens.
We study mankind’s greatest questions and problems. And we have fun doing it because we do it together as men in fraternity sharing dramatic, philanthropic, and social events. The Scottish rite asks us to consider just how those principles relate to our everyday lives. The Scottish Rite is often called the ‘University of Freemasonry”. If you are a man who believes in the teachings introduced in your Blue Lodge, you will be impressed by the expanded lessons of the Rite.
We sponsor 165 Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinics, Centers, and Programs nationwide. Our efforts have been recognized by national awards for our work in speech and language development in children.
We selected childhood language and learning disorders because they affect more children than all other childhood conditions combined. To hear, to speak, to understand these are the essentials in the development of every young mind.
That is the essence of the Scottish Rite to learn to be better and to do good in the world. It’s men just like you and me, Master Masons who want to learn more about Masonry, find new ways of expressing Masonry in the world, make a difference in the lives of others, and have a great time doing it!
We feel that you will thoroughly enjoy the Scottish Rite experience. On behalf of all the Scottish Rite Masons, Southern Jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, let us invite you to share what we have found. We welcome you to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
Derek Adams / Viral Technology
Owner
Viral-Technology is an innovative and rapidly growing full-service IT consulting firm. We provide our clients with cutting-edge technologies and the know-how to apply them to their individual business models. Look to our experts for strategic IT guidance, management and support that allows you to take your mind off technology and concentrate on running business.
Viral-Technology provides cost-efficient solutions that simply make good sense.
We are dedicated to proving that Pensacola is not only a great place to live and play but also a wonderful place to work and conduct business.
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Welcome to Back Porch Comedy! Join us Tuesdays at 9:30pm at The Big Easy Tavern for our open mic, and Fridays at 9:30pm for our showcase featuring the best in Florida comedy, as well as nationally touring headliners. Thank you for your interest in supporting local comedy. Check back soon for more updates!
Jessica Bright (Owner of Back Porch Comedy/ Comedian)
Tony Burkett (Owner of Back Porch Comedy/ Comedian)
Zach Van Gestel (Comedian)
Gary Harris (C omedian)
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Standing Ovation Presentations
How to Raise Your Communication Game
“Anyone who’s in business is in show business. You’re on the stage of your industry… you must be able to convey the message of whatever you’re selling in such a way that prospective customers will find it interesting and have complete confidence in you delivering it.” Tommy Schweiger
In this highly interactive presentation, Robyn will introduce you to the neuroscience of communication; share her creatively entertaining concept of ActorTypes and give you practical, actionable tips and techniques so you can shine whether you are leading a meeting, making a sale; interviewing, pitching or presenting.
You will learn:
* (ActorTypes, is Robyn’s proprietary concept from her book Standing Ovation Presentations (Motivational Press, 2013) They are based on 9 character types you see every day in movies and on TV; the Hero, Villain, Super Hero, Ingenue, Sex Symbol, Comic, Whiz Kid, Buddy & Curmudgeon)
Robyn Hatcher, owner of www.SpeakEtc.com, is a “recovering” actor who has been a presentation skills expert for the past 17 years. Over the course of her career, Robyn has helped thousands of business professionals improve their presentations and conduct successful interviews and interpersonal communication. Her clients have included C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, as well as academics and human services professionals, among many others. As a professional actress, Robyn has appeared on stage in New York and surrounding region, as well as in television commercials and dramas. She won best female actor in a Short Film at the 2011 Golden Door Film Festival and can be seen on an upcoming episode of The Blacklist. Robyn served as a writer for two daytime dramas and is a contributor to American Express Open Forum. In addition, Robyn has frequently appeared as an expert guest on HuffPost Live, was a contributing media expert in PRNEWS 2013 Media Relations Guidebook. Her book Standing Ovation Presentations, was named one of the top-ten Business and Self-help books on Forbeswomen.com, in December, 2013) Her first book, Standing Ovation Presentations (Motivational Press, 2013), is a complete presentations skills guide that contains a unique communication-style system called ActorTypes.
Interactive learning presentation/workshop
Please contact me to discuss questions, suggestions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.
Robyn Hatcher
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New York, NY 10011
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Annie Dike / Have Wind Will Travel
Author-preneur
In a former life, Annie was a trial attorney, practicing in the area of medical malpractice defense, until
she decided she wanted to sail the world instead. At an early age, Annie left her practice to write and
self‐publish books. She now works remotely as a full‐time author and marketing consultant for various
clients and companies in Alabama and Pensacola. Annie spends the majority of her time sailing she
and her boyfriend’s Niagara 35 along Florida’s west coast and the Keys, the adventures of which she
chronicles on her travel blog at HaveWindWillTravel.com. She is also the author of the Amazon #1
best‐seller in Sailing books, Salt of a Sailor, and is currently working on her second non‐fiction sailing
piece: Keys to the Kingdom.
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Lee Hansen / The Global Corner
Director
Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
In 2006, when Lee Hansen retired from a career as a Naval Officer, she wanted to make a difference in her new community. Working with a small group of thoughful, committed citizens, she designed
The Global Corner with these goals in mind:
Introduce the children of Northwest Florida to the languages, customs and cultures of people around the world –
and in the process improve basic skills.
Increase student and community interest and awareness in learning about other cultures.
Develop a future workforce capable of successfully contributing to multinational organizations
and local companies that trade internationally.
Enable citizens to develop a holistic world view – encouraging critical thinking,
celebrating international diversity, and increasing global awareness.
Our Mission Statement “The Global Corner provides opportunities for the children of Northwest Florida to learn about world languages, cultures, and geography through innovative, educational programs.”
Our Motto “Bringing the World to Life – One Child at a Time!”
Kathy Holsworth / Pensacola Little Theatre
Artistic Director
Currently the Artistic Director of PLT, the longest continuously running community theatre in the southeast. It’s a great and terrifying feeling to be in the job everyone thinks you are perfect for. Past careers include high school teacher, zoo educator, PBS membership manager, and theatre administration. Volunteering in local theatre since 1996 (over 80 productions). Pensacola native, but lived in Alabama, Germany, Arizona, Georgia, and south Florida before resettling here. Two adult children. Married to Doug Holsworth, band director at Escambia HS. BS in Secondary Ed (University of Alabama); MA in Strategic Communication & Leadership (UWF).
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Eric Stevenson / Stevenson Klotz
Attorney
Eric Stevenson is a trial attorney who fights hard to seek justice on behalf of my clients regardless of the strength of the adversary. Be it the government, insurance companies, or big business, I represent all my clients with an aggressive and personal approach to make sure they get a fair and just outcome in the courtroom.
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Bill Sheffield / Bill Sheffield Realty
Realtor
Real Estate is local. I know more about the Greater Pensacola Real Estate market than any one I know. Bold, but honest.
Proud and Loving husband of Precious – deLany Lowery Sheffield for 28 years.
Subwest Rotary – I live and practice the Rotary 4 Way Test
Greater Pensacola Chamber presently serving as an Ambassador. Spreading the great word about Paradise, ahhhhh…. Pensacola.
It is only logical that a Realtor with the slogan or brand – Where There’s a Bill, There’s a Way would open a real estate company called – wait for it – Bill Sheffield Realty.
Specialties: Selection and Negotiation for buyers.
Selling property for Sellers.
Advising Residential Investors.
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Patricia Madison/Campfire
Camp Fire was founded in 1910 as Camp Fire Girls, this cherished Movement became Camp Fire USA in 1975 when they began to serve both boys and girls. Today, the contemporary, coeducational Camp Fire is one of the nations’ leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, serving nearly three quarters of a million participants annually in the United States. By design, Camp Fire programs are not only fun; they build specific skills and characteristics like self-direction, confidence, school preparedness and social responsibility. Programs include VPK, after-school and child care programs, family clubs, environmental day camps, abstinence program, service-learning and youth-driven leadership.
Laurie Murphy/Emerald Coast Keeper
Executive Director
Laurie Murphy is the Executive Director and Coastkeeper of Emerald Coastkeeper, one of over 240 Waterkeeper Alliance members; a grassroots nonprofit organization that helps to enforce the Clean Water Act. Laurie has a B.S. degree in Oceanography and a Masters Certification in Geographical Information Science from the University of West Florida. Her background includes research and development in the effects of global climate change, including an in-depth study of the demise of mangrove forests in Senegal, Africa.
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Kolleen Chesley / Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast
Founder / Co-Director
Kolleen Edwards Chesley is the Executive Director for Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast which is a networking group for women who meet twice a month with the purpose of growing themselves personally and professionally. Kolleen enjoys her various speaking engagements where she educates attendees on topics such as networking, referrals, and business building. Kolleen has the heart of a teacher and thru her endeavors both personally and professionally, she strives to build long-lasting and beneficial relationships with all she meets. In addition, Kolleen is a Junior Advisor with Mainstay Financial Group and has worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years.
Founded after Hurricane Ivan, Women’s Business Lunch (WBL) was organized by Kathleen Shoop, Natasha Parvey, and Kolleen Edwards Chesley to provide a venue for women in business to come and share ideas, information, networking contacts, etc to help each other be more successful in business.
In the Fall of 2013, the WBL reorganized and took on the name “Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast” and are a recognized not-for-profit organization.
Meeting information — Like clockwork, we meet for PWGC-Pensacola always on the 1st Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at theGulf Coast Kid’s House on 12th Avenue. We also have PWGC-Gulf Breeze, always on the 3rd Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Gulf Breeze. There is no charge to attend our meetings. They are WOMEN ONLY events, so feel free to grab a couple of girlfriends to bring with you and help share the WBL experience.
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Chain Reaction’s mission is to empower teens to learn through service. The program is teen-directed, teen-driven and teen-organized using volunteerism as its teaching tool. Since 2003, Chain Reaction has provided local teens ages 13 to 18 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with safe, meaningful and educational service activities.
In a safe, fun and empowering environment, our teens discover their innate strengths and untapped abilities; unite as a team of connected, committed citizens; and believe in themselves to achieve more and aspire to see the good in all things.
To learn more or sign your teen up, please visit www.mychainreaction.org.
ABOUT EGGFEST
Join us on November 14th, 2015, from 11am until 2pm, at Blue Wahoos’ Stadium for Pensacola Egg Fest to benefit Chain Reaction.
Over 1300 people attended our 2014 EggFest and sampled food from more than 75 EggChefs. Don’t miss out! Your $25 ticket includes entry to the event, samplings, entertainment and Big Green Egg demonstrations! Come sample what our chefs and local celebrities have cooked up for you on their Big Green Eggs. Best of all, proceeds benefit Chain Reaction, Pensacola’s only Teen Leadership Institute.