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Florida Today article
April 21, 2007
Business wants
patrons to save green
Entrepreneur launches network to help find
Earth friendly products
BY MARIA SONNERBERG
FOR FLORIDA TODAY
There're savings in numbers, figured Shannon Burnett.
That's one of the reasons the Palm Bay resident
used her experience in marketing and business development to
launch Conscious Living Partnership, a network of green and
healthy living businesses in the area.
"We've attracted some really heavy hitters," Burnett said.
"This is the wave of the future."
Members can access a nationwide directory of companies that
promise discounts for environmentally friendly or natural health
products.
"Most of our members see the environment and natural health
going hand in hand," Burnett said.
The partnering businesses comprise an interesting mix of the
traditional and the new wave, from animal healing to realtors.
"They want to be part of a community that's making a
difference," Burnett said.
Businesses can also receive discounts from each other and
barter for products and services.
Several of the partners are involved with the United States
Green Building Council.
For $25 a year, consumers can tap onto savings, such as 10
percent discount at Nature's Market and 5 percent with Casa
Verde Hardware, a store that specializes in environmentally
friendly products.
"The concept of the organization is awesome," said Casa Verde
owner Isabel Strzepka.
Customers are also invited to a quarterly appreciation party
that features gourmet food and drink.
"We want them to become part of the family," Burnett said.
"We've had one consumer say they saved $380 in one year,"
Burnett said.
The group has branches in Indian River County and in San
Diego.
The Partnership's Web site, which Burnett says is managed by
a Discovery Channel webmaster, is an interesting resource for
environmentally friendly and holistic lifestyle ideas.
Every Tuesday at 9 p.m., Burnett hosts a radio show on
tropicwaveradio.net that features guests such as David Godfrey,
founder of the World Green Building Council.
Conscious Living Partnership Featured in FL
Today
January, 2007
Woman Promotes
Healthy Living
BY RAY OSBORNE
FOR FLORIDA TODAY
PALM BAY
Shannon Burnett knows how to reach an audience.
The mother of two from Palm Bay is more than five years into a
project designed to help people learn more about natural and
alternative health services, and her following is growing.
Her weekly Internet show "Secrets
to Healthy Living" is
heard at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on Tropic Wave Radio (http://www.tropicwaveradio.net).
Callers discuss issues and ask questions in the real-time
program.
Her Conscious Living Partnership, which she started in April
2001, has grown to a long list small businesses that offer
services and goods for the well-being of their communities.
The latest addition to Burnett's
partnership is a hardware store in Melbourne. Casa Verde
Hardware, a business specializing in environmentally friendly
products, opened in December on Babcock Street in Melbourne.
The CLP was an organization I wanted to belong to because their
philosophy parallels ours, Isabel Strzepka, owner of the store.
It is very encouraging to know that there are people out there
who feel like we do that we have to take care of the world and
ourselves better than we have been lately.
Burnett likes to stay involved in her community.
We are excited that environmentally friendly store such as Casa
Verde Hardware join the CLP network, she said.
At the store's grand
opening, Isabel, her husband Ken and son Logan shared with
members of the partnership many of the products that are
designed to not to harm our environment.
My business is about giving people a healthy alternative to the
everyday home maintenance and home improvement products,
Ken said. We want to educate and make accessible to
everyone products which not only save their health and the
health of their families but also help them save money and in
turn help the environment.
In addition to Casa Verde, a wide range of businesses in Palm
Bay and elsewhere are listed on Burnett's
website (www.consciouslivingpartnership.org).
The biggest benefit for Palm Bay and Brevard County, is our
Consumer Discount Club which allows members to save on services
from local natural health services and retail stores, she said.
As the expansion of CLP grows, local members will be able to
take advantage of services from business across the nation.
Conscious
Living Partnership 3rd Annual
Visionary Awards Winners
September, 2006
Our 3rd Annual
Dinner was a successful, festive celebration for
over 100 CLP members, supporters and friends.
Awards were given with much appreciation for the
recipients and their accomplishments.
Sandy Miliore
2006
Community Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to an individual who helps our community by
volunteering hours, knowledge and skills. "Service from
the heart"
2004 Judy Ivey
2005
Leigh Hendry of Van Gogh's Creative Cafe
Chris
Edwards, D.D.S
2006
Leader in Innovative Medicine
A pioneer showing innovation in natural health products
and/or services.
2004 - Peter Holyk, MD, CNS - Contemporary Health
Innovations, Inc.
2005 - David Rindge, DOM, RN, LAc - Cooperative Medicine
Ron Van Dyke2006 Heart
of the Community
Individual or business that is working towards bringing
the community together. "Community Liaison"
2004 - Kris Urquhart and Laurie Davey - Natural Awakenings
Magazine
2005 - Elizabeth Hess Stamper
Jan
O'Han2006 Outstanding Visionary
Individual or business that has an outstanding vision for
our community's future.
Haig
John, D.C.2006
Humanitarian of the Year
Individual who is devoted to the promotion of human
welfare.
2004 - Melissa Anderson, ND
2005 - Dr. Wanda Bethea
A Special Thanks
to Our Auction Donors
Contemporary Health Innovation, Peter & Pam Holyk
Your Family Chiropractor, Haig John, DC
Kumari Mullin
Alexander Burnett
Elizabeth Hess-Stampler
Jennifer Smith
Paula Clancy, LMT
Amethyst Inc, Catherine Karas
Higher Mind Hypnosis, Terry Gurley
Apple Seed Health Food, Rene Nall
Positive Change Center, Jan O’Han and Michael Gallarano
Upside Art, Claudia Pastorious
Hula Grill
Heaven Sent Wellness Institute, Jane Warner
Sarah Armstrong, LMT
Smile Design Center, Chris Edwards, DDS
Inner Journey’s, Kathleen Pardy
Natural Awakenings Magazine, Kris Urquhart
Frank Cavalli
Helen Love
Therese Brown
PathstoLiving.com, Scott Pettleton
Center for Peace and Healing, Linda Nadia Hole MD
Jennifer Smith,
BA, CHt
Conscious Living Partnership collects Toys for Tots
at Christmas Party
December, 2005
On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at the CLP annual Christmas
Dinner Party,
a number of members contributed gifts to the local Toys for Tots
organization. The dinner began
at 5:30 pm at the Health Station Organic Restaurant on A1A in Indialantic.
Over 45
members attended this celebration and shared in the giving of
the Christmas Season.
Laurie Davey and Kumari Mullin
Richard and Leigh Hendry
Owners, Van Gogh's Creative Cafe
Jane Warner, Judy Edwards, Laurie Davey, Shannon Burnett, Kumari Mullin,
Terry Gurley
Thank You to CLP from Crosswinds for Making This Possible!
Dear Shannon,
We appreciate so very much the extremely strong partnership that
Crosswinds and the Conscious Living Partnership have built which
has been recognized as a national model. We know that you
are wisely very cautious about who you develop partnerships with
because the publicity those organizations receive - positive and
negative - reflects on you.
With this in mind, we wanted to alert you and your employees to
an article in yesterday's Florida Today which is extremely
positive regarding Crosswinds making a tremendous difference in
Brevard County by changing countless young people's lives for
the better, and often even saving their lives.
The reporter spent a great deal of time researching,
interviewing, and writing this story and we are thrilled that
her conclusion about the organization is so complimentary.
Please know and please let all your members know,
that your support makes it possible for us to help countless kids in
crisis and to make their lives better and our entire community much
better. It is an honor for us to be associated with you.
Thanks for everything. Take care, Jim
Ross
Vice President for Development
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Elizabeth Hess Stamper to
Speak on Department of Peace
January, 2004
 Special guest to speak about the Department of Peace
On Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at the CLP monthly social, Elizabeth Hess Stamper will share information
about the landmark bill before Congress to establish a Cabinet level Department of Peace. The social begins
at 5:30 pm at the Health Station on A1A in Indialantic, and the talk is scheduled for 6:30 pm. This new legislation
to create a Dept. of Peace focuses on domestic and international responsibilities of holding peace as an organizing
principle. It focuses on non-military conflict resolutions, the prevention of violence and the promotion of just and democratic
principles that expand human rights. The bill already has over 50 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. A Department of Peace
is a natural outgrowth of our times – we are tired of the costs and consequences of violence – whether interpersonal or
international – and we are seeking the answers that not only resolve conflict but address its root causes, and prevent its genesis.
The United States, as a world leader, has the opportunity to lead the way to a safer and more peaceful world and challenge the old
paradigm that war and violence are inevitable. For more information about the Dept. of Peace, see
"www.DOPCampaign.org"
or call Elizabeth at 321-777-6216. For additional information or directions www.ConsciousLivingPartnership.org or (321)266-0788.
CLP Raises Funds for Wuesthoff Hospice House
March, 2004
 Conscious Living Partnership (CLP) presents a check for $1090 to Wuesthoff Hospice House, proceeds from the fundraiser held
at the 2nd annual Healthy Living Expo.
The fundraiser was sponsored by Viera GNC, Avanza Marine, Chariot Spa and JJ Limos - these
sponsors donated the raffle's Grand Prize package for 2 that included a cruise and a day at the spa with limo transportation.
The fundraiser gift will be directed to the Hospice House that will be built to serve hospice patients across Brevard and will
help Hospice provide a special place to care for patients and families who turn to hospice during the precious last few months
of their life.
Conscious Living Partnership Nominated for Governors Award
Conscious
Living Partnership (CLP) has been nominated for the Governor’s
Community Investment Award by Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc –
a not-for-profit organization serving runaway, homeless, and other
youth in crisis. “Because the support provided by Conscious
Living Partnership has been so significant and appreciated, we felt
it was very appropriate,” says Jim Ross the Vice President for
Development at Crosswinds.
Conscious Living Partnership worked together to purchase and sell
duck adoptions to support The Great Brevard Duck Race, which benefited
Crosswinds. The members held their quarterly meeting at Crosswinds
and toured the shelter to learn more about the organization and
how they could help. “Shannon Burnett, CLP’s president,
is a truly wonderful, caring, and inspirational human being. She
has donated more than 100 hours to Crosswinds. She has been a tremendous
asset to our organization as she has provided extremely valuable
advice, introductions, and support this past year,” says Jim
Ross. “She was one of the leading raisers of funds. Shannon
is an inspiration for all of us within the organization and we are
very thankful that we have found her and Conscious Living Partnership.”
This year as Conscious Living Partnership’s first year as
a partner in the Duck Race, they had a tremendous first year campaign.
The money provided by Conscious Living Partnership helped Crosswinds’
serve the 29% overall increase of youth this year in its programs.
Visionary Dinner Is Scheduled
as Awards Celebration to Honor Leaders in Health & Wellness
October, 2003
Conscious Living Partnership is hosting the 2003
Visionary & Awards Celebration on Saturday, October 11th at
5:15pm to provide the community an opportunity to mingle with individuals
making a difference in health and wellness. Visions for the future
of integrative wellness will be shared and enjoy by all who attend.
The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of awards
such as Heart of the Community Award, Humanitarian of the Year,
Volunteer of the Year and Innovative Medicine Award.
“Our vision is to bring the community together with holistic
leaders and pioneers in the field of health and wellness,”
says Shannon Burnett, founder of Conscious Living Partnership. “We
wish to recognize those who have contributed to making our world
a healthier place.”
The luau themed evening will include a buffet to be enjoyed while
overlooking the ocean at the Ocean View Banquet Suite in Indialantic.
Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve
basis. Tickets are $29.
Governor and Florida Cabinet Honor Crosswinds
for National Recognition
As Best In America
Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet recently
honored Crosswinds Youth Services for earning national
recognition as the best organization of its kind in America.
The Cabinet approved a resolution stating that the national recognition
makes this Brevard County organization "an inspirational national
model of excellence for others to follow."
The recognition the Florida Cabinet was responding to was the National
Network for Youth naming Crosswinds "the best organization
in America serving runaway, homeless, and other youth in crisis"
in presenting it the national 2003 Agency of the Year Award. The National
Network, in existence for 28 years, is a group of over 800 member
organizations throughout America who are champions for young people.
The Florida Cabinet resolution praised Crosswinds as "a rare
type of non-profit organization that operates with the precision and
efficiency of a business while staying true to its core mission of
helping young people and their families."
It stated that Crosswinds "should be a model for the entire nation
in how to lead people of all races, ages, professions, and political
parties" to bring about great accomplishments for our
youth.
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Commissioner Charles Bronson, a former
State Senator from Brevard County, stated that Crosswinds has earned
numerous quality assurance honors and has a commendable record of
stability by providing assistance to youth on Florida's Space Coast
for the past 29 years.
Bronson praised Crosswinds for developing "an extraordinary level
of business and community funding and overall support." He stated
that this support, combined with governmental support, has made possible
Crosswinds' new $1.6 million children's shelter, which Bronson called
"one of our nation's most impressive new residential facilities
to help youth in need."
Crosswinds President Jan Lokay provided comments thanking the Cabinet
and accepting the resolution on behalf of all citizens of Brevard
County. She praised the Crosswinds Board, staff, volunteers, and business
partners for helping young people have opportunities for success in
life.
Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist; Governor Jeb Bush; Agriculture
and Consumer Affairs Commissioner Charlie Bronson; and CFO Tom Gallagher
present a Florida Cabinet Resolution honoring Crosswinds Youth Services
to President Jan Lokay and Board members Shannon Wilson-Farmer;
Sam Barber; Cynthia Handley; Jack Parker; and Dr. Bob Lehton.
 Dear
Shannon,
This e-mail is to provide good news to you and the members of Conscious
Living Partnership. Through Crosswinds’ Great Brevard Duck
Race, your organization and members developed a partnership with
Crosswinds Youth Services. We realize it is extremely important
to you to know that the non-profit organizations you have partnerships
with are highly regarded for doing good work. When you strongly
support organizations, as you have supported us, you share the goodwill
when success arrives. Please find below information regarding Governor
Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet recently honoring Crosswinds. We
share this honor with you and the Conscious Living Partnership members
because your support has made it possible for us to earn this prestigious
distinction. The involvement of Conscious Living Partnership and
the members has resulted in significant amounts of donations for
Crosswinds. We thank you for strengthening Crosswinds. Because of
your support, Crosswinds is able to help more young people have
opportunities for success. Thanks for all you have done for Crosswinds
and the young people we serve. We are honored to have your support...
and friendship! Please feel free to share this with all of your
wonderful members.
Take care,
Jim Ross
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