Lee Brown embodied the Rotary model - "service above self." The longtime accountant served the local Rotary chapter in his adopted hometown of Dade City for more than 40 years, served as treasurer of the Pioneer Florida Museum for more than 20 years and worked behind the scenes for countless efforts. ...more

October 16, 2008

Sheryl Chelena never sat down. For three hours the tiny blond whirlwind sold her purses, talked with each of her guests and walked away with future business contacts. ...more

February 11, 2008

Sheryl Chelena was giving a party at her Trinity-area home to promote Purse Party, a home-based, direct-sales business selling purses and jewelry. Women arrived throughout the event, chatting about families and other aspects of their lives while examining Chelena's purses. Purse Party is one of more than 200 companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association. The DSA is a national trade association of direct-sales firms that are committed to ethical business practices. ...more

January 30, 2008