Around town: Variety of programs

Posted on November 13, 2017 by PluggedInto in Community, St. Johns // 0 Comments

TRANSPORTATION SURVEY

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (NFTPO) and the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) are sponsoring the North Florida Travel Survey to better understand residents’ transportation needs. This is important because the information collected in this survey will help improve the regional transportation system and prioritize future transportation improvements. The survey is currently underway to late November.

The transportation survey is collecting information on day-to-day travel and activities in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns Counties.

As thanks for participation, following survey completion each participating household will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize of an iPhone X, or one of 25 $100 Amazon or Walmart gift cards.

To take the survey, go to www.NorthFloridaTravelSurvey.com and use the password: Survey.

For information email help@NorthFloridaTravelSurvey.com or call 800.895-2690.

NETWORKING LUNCH

The Women’s Networking Luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Terra & Acqua, 134 Sea Grove Main St.

This event is open to the first 30 RSVPs. Cost is $15 plus tip.Reservations are required by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Information: Carolyn Mudgette, 540-7004.

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA

A program for family caregivers caring for loved ones with dementia continues from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at The Coastal Community Center, 180 Marine St.

Information: Paulette Kozlowski, 904-209-3674.

STINTON TO SPEAK

Dale Stinton, CEO emeritus of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will discuss several of the innovative initiatives NAR implemented during his tenure at the helm of the largest trade association in the United States, with over 1.2 million members, at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council (EDC) Quarterly Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 17, at 8 a.m. at the Casa Monica Hotel.

One of those programs implemented by Stinton is the NAR’s Second Century Initiative which invests in startup businesses connected to the real estate industry, including financial services, banking, home services and insurance. The program which was started in 2008 continues to invest in companies that now manage billions of dollars in revenue.

“We are eager to host such an innovative leader, who has an impressive track record at the largest organization of its kind,” Chamber President / CEO Isabelle Rodriguez said about Stinton who had directed the NAR since early 2005 before stepping down earlier this year.

To register for the EDC Quarterly Breakfast visit www.sjcchamber.com and go to the calendar of events or call 904.829.5681. Admission for non-chamber members is $50 and $40 for members.