Preparing The Home For The Hurricane Season

Below are a few ideas that could help minimize damages and conserve your efforts:

First and foremost, check your insurance policies to see if you have flood insurance as flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. If you would like to see if you qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program, call 1888-CALL-FLOOD ext. 445.

Second, secure your home by making sure that you have impact resistant garage doors and windows or even hurricane shutters. If you have none of the above, contact a contractor to help in reinforcing the doors and windows.

Third, make sure to hurricane-proof your surroundings. Have a good look at the trees around your home. Do the trunks or major limbs look damaged or diseased? Are your trees leaning in a certain direction? Keep a close eye on this, as trees can often cause considerable damage to homes and cars. Make sure to also secure your outdoor belongings such as: trash bins, grills, toys, potted plants and yes, even garden gnomes.

Fourth, put together an emergency plan, not only for your family but also for your pets. Know where your important papers and prescription medications are located. Have the latter in waterproof containers or a watertight bag. Animals should have their leashes, carriers and papers readily available, as well.

It is also imperative to have a disaster supply kit on hand. Stock up on plenty of water; it has been recommended to stock at least 1 gallon of water, per person, per day, for the duration of 3-7 days. If possible, also arrange to have 3-7 days worth of food (for animals and people) available, such as non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices.

Last, but not least, remember to also pack your day to day essentials. Grab a can opener, cooking tools, paper plates, plastic utensils, blankets, pillows, seasonal clothing, a first aid kit, toiletries and hygiene items; as well as, flashlights with extra batteries, a back up cell phone charger/battery, cash, pet care items, a tool kit and a vehicle with a full tank of gas, just in case you need to evacuate at a minutes notice.

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FAU Owl's Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger to Speak at Boca Raton Executive Club

 

53 Years Experience Coaching Collegiate & NFL Football. Coach Howard Schnellenberger; numerous highlights, honors & awards:

• 4 National Collegiate championships: Alabama '61, '64, '65 & Miami '83.
• 7 NFL playoff teams; Miami Dolphins '70,'71,'72,'76,'79, Los Angeles Rams '67, '69.
• Best record in NFL history as the Miami Dolphins Offensive Coordinator (undefeated season 1972).
• National Coach of the Year in 1983 - Orange Bowl 50th Anniversary Game.
• Sports Network South Coach of the Year 2003.
• College Division I Championship Motor Bowls in 2007 & 2008 w/FAU.
• 2007 named Sun Belt Conference "Coach of the Year" marking 1st time earning a conference award.

Special Honors, Awards

• · 2008 Inducted into Palm Beach County Hall of Fame
• · 2008-2009 Head Coach of the Nation in Texas vs. Nation Game
• · 2007 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year
• · 2007 Recognized for being in the University of Kentucky's Hall of Fame
• · 2005 Inducted into the University of Louisville Hall of Fame
• · 2003 Palm Beach County Amateur Athlete Coach of the Year
• · 2003 Sports Network South Coach of the Year
• · 1991 Head Coach, Japan Bowl All-Star Game
• · 1988 Head Coach, Blue/Gray All-Star Game
• · 1983 Coach of the Year, U.S. Football Writers Association of America
• · 1983 Coach of the East Squad, East-West Shrine Game
• · 1982 Coach of the East Squad, East-West Shrine Game
• · 1981, Coach of the Year, The Football News
• · 1981, UPI Coach of the Week in 17-14 win over No. 1 Penn State
• · 1980 Southern Independent Coach of the year, Associated Press
• · 1980 Florida Sports Hall of Fame

A truly special visionary and one of the most impactful leaders in South Florida sports history; Boca Raton's Howard Schnellenberger, Head Coach of the FAU's football team, will be the June 1st guest speaker for the Boca Raton Executive Club. He has constructed championship programs in South Florida, and now he is proudly watching the construction of a quickly rising stadium in Boca Raton - the new on-campus home of the Owls!

Coach Schnellenberger's hometown is Louisville, Kentucky where he learned football tactics as a player for "Bear" Bryant & Blanton Collier at the University of Kentucky. He served as an assistant to Collier at Kentucky & Bryant at Alabama. In the NFL, he assisted George Allen with the LA Rams and Don Shula with the Miami Dolphins. He was Head Coach of the Baltimore Coats from 1973 to 1974.

Coach Schnellenberger joined Florida Atlantic University staff May 1, 1998 to build a collegiate football team from "scratch" to establish a program and an on-campus stadium; instrumental in fund raising, and conception of football program and future stadium for FAU. He gained approval from the Board of Regents in January 1999 with the first game played on Sept. 1, 2001. FAU holds the record for the fastest start-up program to earn Division 1-A victory and youngest program to win a bowl game. By 2008 Coach Schnellenberger climbed to the ranks of Divison I-AA, joined a conference & began playing football in the country's highest classification; the Bowl Subdivision grabbing a league title & two (2) bowl championships. Known throughout Florida for his outstanding efforts in resurrecting University of Miami's football program back in the 1980's. Coach Schnellenberger has saved two programs (neither affiliated with a conference) from virtual extinction.

He is married, to Beverlee since 1959, has two sons; Stuart and Tim, also three grandchildren. His eldest Son, Stephen passed away in 2008.

Executive Club members receive maximum exposure and a chance to develop new business contacts within Woodfield, Boca Raton and the surrounding area. If you are interested in learning more about the Executive Club please contact Elliot Koolik at 561-843-0918 or click on the link below and send us an email!

To RSVP for the June 1, 2011 meeting, email Michelle Clubb at MClubb@Koolik.com.

http://www.bocaratonexecutiveclub.com/ or Facebook.



OWNER WANTS THIS SOLD YESTERDAY!!

4161 NW 53rd Street
Boca Raton, FL 33496
Woodfield Country Club

$389,900

3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
2,242 Sq.Ft. Under Air

Stunning, one story home with golf course views in the Hamilton Place subdivision of Woodfield Country Club. The well appointed and maintained home features three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a two car garage. Take in the fabulous lake and golf course views from the spacious patio area.

Upgrades include: Corian kitchen counters, oversized tile, high volume ceiling in great room, crown molding, plantation shutters, built ins and more. This model - perfect home will not last long!

Woodfield Country Club is 5 star golf community which offers resort amenities & activities. The club requires a $20,000 initiation fee + standard equity of $38,000 or full equity of $65,000. Annual dues depend upon your choice of membership between social, sports and tennis.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Gorgeous 4BR/4BA/2CG Courtyard Estate With Panoramic Lake & Golf Course Views

Panoramic lake and golf course views from this four bedroom, four bath and two car garage courtyard home on an oversized cul-de-sac site in the Enclave subdivision at Woodfield Country Club.

The airy, light and bright home features a newer custom gourmet kitchen with large granite center island that doubles as a breakfast bar with a Thermador gas professional cook top, stainless steel Kitchen Aid refrigerator and dishwasher.

Elegant estate features marble flooring with crown moldings and high hat lighting throughout. The renovated modern baths feature new contemporary onyx and glass sinks, dark cherry wood cabinetry, an onyx soaking bathtub and Travertine.

The spectacular estate is on an oversized lot with south-eastern exposure & features a one bedroom guest house, a spacious patio with Viking gas grill and an expansive side yard with a free from pool & raised spa surrounded by native tropical landscaping. Open floor plan and large yard is perfect for entertaining.

Upgrades include: Viking gas grill, brick paver driveway, oversized cul-de-sac location, newer kitchen, renovated baths & large patio.

Woodfield Country Club requires $20k initiation fee plus either standard (38k) or full equity (65K). Yearly dues depend upon your preference of membership between social, sports or golf.

To view the Virtual Tour; please click here or click here for the link to the MLS.

Real Estate Update

I am happy to report that sales have been picking up around the greater Boca Raton area. Wendy and I currently have put over 20 properties under contract in the last 60 days. Click here to find out more.

Yesterday's speaker at the Boca Raton Executive was my friend Omar Periu. We were fortunate to have someone of his caliber speak to our group. He is articulate, dynamic, insightful and innovative in his delivery and messaging. I highly recommend his services to any organization.
 
To find out more about Omar Periu, visit his site at http://omarperiu.com/.
 
We hope that everyone enjoy's the Cinco de Mayo celebrations today; as well as, Mother's Day this weekend!!