Lisa D’Cato
Poinciana

Writer With the new school year starting in four weeks, it’s time to ask, “Has my teen had an empowering summer yet?”.

Motivational speaker Marc Mero will present “Choices” Friday, July 27, at  7 p.m. at Living Water Fellowship, 4101 Pleasant Hill Road.

Mero is one of the most requested school presenter along with his “Champion of Choice” program, empowering people to make positive choices.

Mero is a former WWE and WCW wrestling champion, but those are not the reasons why he stands out as a speaker. The stories he shares with his audience are of his personal struggles to overcome obstacles. Those stories engage his target audience, middle and high school students.

The “Choice” presentation focuses on timely challenges faced by students. This hour-long presentation shares Mero’s candid and powerful message to make meaningful choices that do not block your goals. Teens will be challenged to review how they see themselves and others to help realize they are not alone.

Ultimately, Mero hopes to give students confidence, His phrase “champions make choices and choices make champions” empowers students to make positive choices.

This message may be the best souvenir of your child’s summer of 2012.

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Poinciana Residents for Smart Change, one of several civic groups in the community, will hold its next meeting Monday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m. at the Poinciana Branch Library, 101 N. Doverplum Ave.

Two topics will be discussed at this meeting, both important to Poinciana’s futures. One subject is what may become of the former Winn-Dixie Plaza. Gregg Scott, of SEC Commercial Realty, will answer questions.

The next focal point will be the plans for Polk County Transit to provide improved bus service to Polk Poinciana residents. Tom Phillips, executive director Polk Transit/Citrus Connection will discuss service improvements.

The first-ever Miss Poinciana pageant will be held Friday, July 27, 7 p.m. at the Poinciana Community Center. Held in conjunction with the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) 40th anniversary year, this pageant is presented by Poinciana Professionals, a group of active Poinciana businesses and residents who network on-line and meet monthly.

There are three age-appropriate categories- Miss Poinciana, Junior Miss Poinciana and Little Miss Poinciana. The fourteen contestants have been practicing and look forward to making their community proud.

Advertising space is still available for this keepsake, first-ever program. This program will feature contestant’s pictures and will be professionally manufactured. The program has the potential to reach all of Poinciana and its surrounding areas. Advertising in this program will bring positive attention to your business.

Tickets are on sale now. The price is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Seating at the community center is limited to 250, so buy yours now. For advertising spaces or to purchase tickets, call Melody Nadal, 321-437-6750.

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If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa D’Cato at 407-846-7122 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .