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(BIRMINGHAM) – Colin Coyne, Chief Operating Officer of Melaver, Inc., has been selected as a member of the board of directors of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership.
The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) is a leadership program dedicated to building and sustaining a diverse network of environmentally educated leaders who will help resolve Georgia’s environmental challenges. IGEL brings together a diverse group of leaders from a multitude of backgrounds. The IGEL program enhances participants’ leadership skills and improves their understanding of complex environmental issues.
“IGEL was, without question, one of the finest professional experiences of my life,” Coyne said. “The leadership model IGEL has created for ad dressing substantial issues in a meaningful way is something every other state should emulate. To serve on the IGEL board is a privilege.”

Based in Birmingham, Coyne oversees acquisition, development, and construction management. He received a BS degree in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and an MBA with Dean’s List honors from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is LEED 2.0 accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professionals have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources, and processes.

Melaver, Inc. is committed to sustainability – the triple-bottom line approach to economic performance, environmental impact, and social engagement with the community. The company has properties in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Huntsville, and Birmingham, including their latest acquisition at 2101 Highland. The Savannah-based company develops, acquires and renovates, manages, owns and brokers commercial and residential real estate throughout the Southeast.

Melaver, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned business based in Savannah, Georgia. The sustainable real estate developer currently has eight LEED certified projects in their portfolio and developed one of the first LEED certified buildings in the U.S. which is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Melaver Inc. also developed the first all-retail LEED shopping center in the country, Abercorn Common, including the first LEED McDonald’s worldwide.
The Alabama office of Melaver, Inc. is located at One Federal Place in downtown Birmingham. Contact: (912) 236-0781
(205) 583-9400
www.melaver.com

For more information about The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL), visit www.igeleaders.org

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Country Day School Middle School Math Team has finished its season with two first place wins and a trip to the state level math competition.

On February 23, the team of Will Brawner, Falls Kennedy, Vihan Lakshman, and Andrew Tsai placed first in the regional level of the difficult MATHCOUNTS competition. Will Brawner took the prize for first place individual, and Andrew Tsai was the second place individual at the competition after three grueling rounds of problems.

Michael Liang, Nick Kennedy, Collin Richards, and Riley McDonough also competed as individuals in this competition held all over the United States. Michael and Nick also qualified to attend the state level as individuals; Michael placed fourth in the region and Nick was sixth. The team competed in the state MATHCOUNTS contest on Saturday, March 15, in Atlanta, and placed 14th in the state. Will Brawner was the number 16 individual in the state out of about 200 students.

Additionally, on Saturday, March 8, the Middle School Math Team took 13 students to the Georgia Southern University Invitational Math Tournament. The team of Andrew Tsai, Michael Liang, Vihan Lakshman, and Scott Beauchamp won first place in their division of about 34 teams. Andrew took the first place trophy and Michael won the second place prize. Also competing were Falls Kennedy, Chase Wherle, Riley McDonough, Sarah Mac Bowman, Collin Richards, Nick Kennedy, Andrew Hearn, Andrew Lee, and Rishi Patel.

Savannah Country Day School is a pre-k through twelve independent school that seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow wise, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well being, and to serve others with a generous and compassionate spirit. For more information about Savannah Country Day School, its mission, and its programs, please visit www.savcds.org.

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(SAVANNAH) – Experienced Bluffton and Beaufort, S.C. real estate agent Bettina Munson has joined Savannah and Lowcountry area real estate experts Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty.

Munson has 47 years of experience as a real estate professional. She is a member of the National Board of Realtors and has served as officers and on committees of various boards. Munson has spent 31 years in South Carolina, 23 of those years in the Low Country, and has lived in the Bluffton area 20 years.

“With my 47 years of real estate experience and 23 years living in the Low Country, I bring a depth of knowledge about real estate transactions and the many choices of neighborhoods in our community,” Munson said. “I know the Low Country inside and out and I understand the local market. I love real estate, and I moved to Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty because I was so impressed with the company.”

She is actively listing and selling from Hilton Head to Ridgeland and surrounds, specializing in residential properties and land, although she has also been involved in the sale of businesses and commercial properties. She was previously the owner of a Real Estate Brokerage in Beaufort and Jasper County. She was the owner of a Real Estate Brokerage and Development company in New York state for 13 years and in the Upstate of South Carolina for eight years prior to moving to Hilton Head and Bluffton.

Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. Founded in 1981, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is noted for outstanding service to its clients, thorough knowledge of Savannah and the South Carolina Low Country, and excellent staff, in addition to having one of the region’s top property management departments. The owners are natives of Savannah who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in real estate. The offices are located at 9, 13, and 17 West Charlton Street on Madison Square in Savannah and 6 Bruin Street in Bluffton, S.C.

For more information, call Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty at (912) 234-3323 or visit www.celiadunnsir.com. To contact the Bluffton office, call (843) 836-3900.

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Savannah DMC Assists in Creating Perfect Stay in Savannah for Visiting Groups

(Savannah, GA)  Savannah DMC, LLC, is Savannah’s new hospitality organization equipped to handle all the needs of a visiting group during their stay in historic Savannah with just one phone call.
Founded by Chef Matt Cohen, owner of The New South Café, Savannah DMC is able to assist in group planning for any occasion including conventions, corporate meetings, large receptions and vacations.  Savannah DMC prepares a special itinerary based on the group’s size, interests and budget.  Activities such as taking a historic tour, visiting the beach, golfing, or just checking out a museum or concert can all be taken care of by Savannah DMC.
Cohen is a veteran within the hospitality industry and has channeled that long standing experience into Savannah DMC, making it the most professional and experienced Destination Management Company in Savannah.

“Groups love Savannah,” says Cohen, “Many people come to Savannah from all around to enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds of the South.  Savannah DMC assists in creating the perfect stay for a visiting group—handling lodging, transportation, recreation, entertainment, children’s activities, catering, seminars, classes, and exhibits.”

Savannah DMC, in conjunction with the Coastal Catering Alliance, recently planned the National Business Aviation Association’s 19th Annual Scheduler and Dispatcher Conference.  Over a thousand people traveled to Savannah to attend the event which was held in Forsyth Park.

A fifth generation Savannah native, Chef Matt Cohen is an award-winning culinary expert who has worked in big name restaurants throughout New York and Atlanta.  A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Matt trained at one of the top rated culinary schools in the world.  Additionally, Matt received a degree in hospitality management at Florida International University, one of the top three hospitality schools in the country.  Cohen opened The New South Café in 2006 after great success with his long standing, catering service, Professional Chef Services which provides upscale catering for events throughout Savannah, South Carolina and Florida. 912-233-7568 www.thenewsouthcafe.com

In 2008 Cohen founded the Coastal Catering Alliance (CCA), a professional, hospitality cooperative, utilizing local talent and products and offering an expansion of services that are not available from other small independent firms. The CCA is made up of the areas top chefs and catering companies who are licensed, insured, and approved by the Chatham County health department to serve food.  All food is prepared in health inspected and approved kitchens and delivered out of professional vehicles by local food service professionals guaranteeing that the highest quality products are served at the proper temperatures, ensuring safety and taste. The CCA offers authentic, gourmet, southern favorites—made by people who live, work, pay taxes and support families in Savannah. 912-313-8781 www.thecoastalcateringalliance.com

For more information on Savannah DMC contact Bunny Ware, Director of Sales & Marketing, at 912-844-1122 or visit www.savannahdmc.com.

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(SAVANNAH) – Walking through Savannah’s Historic Landmark District inevitably leads to daydreaming about living downtown. Savannah visitors and residents alike can tour historic homes for sale in the Savannah Real Estate Expo scheduled for March 27-30 to coincide with the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens. The tour will include artists at many of the venues.

“My idea of doing this tour at the same time as the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens is to give both the local residents and tourists an opportunity to see properties that are available for sale and give them an opportunity to see additional homes they might not be able to get in otherwise,” said Celia Dunn of Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty. “I love Savannah and I enjoy being able to share its beautiful architecture with people.”
The expo will run the same days as the Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens, with open houses in the same sections of town as each day’s Tour.

Savannah Real Estate Expo visitors can register for a drawing for a two-night stay in either downtown Savannah or Tybee from Luxury Living Savannah or Luxury Living Tybee.

The tours will take place each day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Look for the blue and white balloons and Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty signs at each site. For the tour schedule, visit www.celiadunnsir.com/news.asp or www.SavannahRealEstateExpo.com.

Most of the artists whose work will be on view at the Expo will be present at one of the homes. The artists include: Katrina Schmidt-Rinke, Charlotte Dunlap, Meryl Truett, David Bevell, John Olenyik, Jane Freyermuth, Tara Loughlin and Catherine Lovett. Live Oak Orchids will also be part of the Expo.

Savannah Real Estate Expo Schedule:

Thursday, March 27

424 E. Jones St.
410 E. Charlton St.
409 E. Liberty St.
534 Price St.
200 West Jones St.

Friday, March 28

107 W. Perry St. (condo)
327 Tattnall St.
339 Tattnall St.
413 Tattnall St.
118 W. Harris St.
20 W. Harris St.
514 Barnard St.
214 W. Gaston St.

Sunday, March 30
Ardsley Park

123 E. 46th St.
37 E. 50th St.
109 E. 52nd St.

Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. Founded in 1981, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is noted for outstanding service to its clients, thorough knowledge of Savannah and the South Carolina Low Country, and excellent staff, in addition to having one of the region’s top property management departments. The owners are natives of Savannah who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in real estate. The offices are located at 9, 13, and 17 West Charlton Street on Madison Square in Savannah and 6 Bruin Street in Bluffton, S.C.

For more information, call Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty at (912) 234-3323 or visit www.celiadunnsir.com. To contact the Bluffton office, call (843) 836-3900.

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(Savannah, GA) For the second consecutive year, the Savannah Country Day School Mock Trial team is the Regional Mock Trial champion. After defeating teams from H. V. Jenkins and Benedictine in the preliminary rounds, SCDS faced off with Savannah Arts Academy in the Regional finals on Saturday, February 23. The victory over Savannah Arts earned the Country Day team its second title in a row- its third since 2003. The Savannah Country Day team advances to the state competition at the Gwinnett County Justice Center in Lawrenceville on March 15 and 16.

In Mock Trial competition, students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses based on evidence and witness statements provided to participants. Professional attorneys or judges serve as the presiding judges and jurors. Teams are evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive and persuasive presentation, rather than on the legal merits of the case.
The champion team is made up of seniors Evan Brower, Jordan Cranman, Rhett Reeves, Randy Capocasale, Jessie Garten, and Fay Gibson; juniors Katherine Morrow and Brian Twibell; and sophomores Alex Thomson, Ryan Sandler, Yolanda Borquaye, Victor Miltiades, Chris Formey, and Anthony Taylor.

In the regional competition SCDS students brought home a total of ten awards. Evan Brower earned three Best Attorney awards. Rhett Reeves took home two. Jessie Garten won two Top Witness awards, Fay Gibson received one, and Ryan Sandler brought home two.

The Savannah Country Day School Mock Trial team is coached by faculty Peter Foley and Ken Hincker. Hunter Maclean attorneys Colin McRae (SCDS Class of 1991), Dennis Keene (SCDS parent 2016 & 2018), and Rachel Young also lend their expertise to the team.

Savannah Country Day School is a pre-k through twelve independent school that seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow wise, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well being, and to serve others with a generous and compassionate spirit. For more information about Savannah Country Day School, its mission, and its programs, please visit www.savcds.org

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Country Day School senior Daniel Gallagher has been named a President’s Scholar by the Georgia Institute of Technology. The President’s Scholarship is Georgia Tech’s premier merit-based award. It is offered to approximately 110 outstanding entering freshmen who have demonstrated superb leadership skills, are among the top few in their class in academic performance, and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond.

The amount of the scholarship depends on a student’s final ranking in the competition. The top five Georgia residents and the top five non-Georgia residents are awarded full rides. The remaining awards are split among the other three levels. Gallagher is one of those top-five Georgia residents and will be awarded a full scholarship to Georgia Tech.

Of Daniel, SCDS Director of College Counseling Mary Beth Fry asserts, “Daniel Gallagher is simply amazing. He has always been an extraordinary student—someone in love with learning—and always works for the sake of knowing rather than for a grade. Daniel adores a great challenge: the more complex the problem is in front of him, the more fun he has with it. When we learned that Daniel had been named a Georgia Tech President’s Scholar, we were confident that he would be an exciting candidate to the scholarship committee for the full award, and I wasn’t in the least surprised to learn that he had indeed been named one of the top-five scholarship winners in the state of Georgia. Daniel, humble as he is, is still a bit overwhelmed and stunned, but that’s just his way; for our part, everyone at Country Day is enormously proud of him.”

At Savannah Country Day, Daniel is an athlete, playing varsity tennis and running cross-country. Daniel is also a member of the SCDS math team and a volunteer with Horizons – a Savannah Country Day hosted academic enrichment program for low income students.

Savannah Country Day School is a pre-k through twelve independent school that seeks to prepare students of academic and personal promise to meet with confidence, imagination, and integrity the challenges of college and of life. In partnership with supportive families, we strive to cultivate in each student the desire and the discipline to grow wise, to lead lives of personal honor, to appreciate beauty, to pursue physical well being, and to serve others with a generous and compassionate spirit. For more information about Savannah Country Day School, its mission, and its programs, please visit www.savcds.org.

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(SAVANNAH,GA) The third season of “Creative Minds” Lecture Series brings leaders, experts and pioneers in a wide range of fields to share their wisdom in open, community-wide forums in Savannah. This annual speaker series is designed to stimulate dialogue and spark debate about important issues that affect us all. The April Ray and Nellie Schmidt Lecture, “Franklin and Winston: Leadership Lessons for Today” features Jon Meacham on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 6:30p.m.

As the managing editor of Newsweek, Jon Meacham supervises the magazine’s coverage of politics, international affairs and breaking news. Meacham is also an accomplished writer and author of Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship, a New York Times bestseller that chronicles the wartime relationship between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. In his discussion, Meacham will focus on how these two world leaders offer critical lessons in leadership that are more important now than ever.

“Meacham is an excellent story-teller, with a fine talent for thumbnail sketches of people and scenes.”—Washington Monthly

All events held in Jelks Auditorium at Savannah Country Day School, 824 Stillwood Drive.

Individual tickets $8 advance purchase, $10 at the door, ($5 for students, seniors and military).

Due to the possibility of sell out events, seats not occupied by 6:25 p.m. will be released to a waiting list.

Sponsors:
Media Sponsor: Savannah Morning News, Barbour Point/Salt Creek LLC, Mimi Harben Daniel Cay, Convention Consultants, Mr. W. Barron Crawford III, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty, Jane and Ed Feiler, Levy Jewelers, J.C. Lewis Foundation, Courtney Knight Gaines Foundation, John A. and Ruth E. Long Foundation, Charles and Rosalie Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Morrison, Jr./Mary Lane Morrison Foundation, One-Stop Remodeling.

For information, call (912)-961-8828, or visit www.savcds.org.

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(SAVANNAH, GA)  Barbara Treadwell, CFP, CAP, CLU, ChFC, REBC of Treadwell and Associates, LLC is once again being nationally recognized.  She is named in the new publication “Guide to America’s Top Financial Planners 2008”.   This list is compiled by Consumer’s Research Council of America.
The recognition is well-deserved.  Treadwell has 25 years under her belt in the financial services industry.  She began her career in finance by first opening an office in New York and 20 years later, one in Savannah.  Both offices are nothing short of booming and Treadwell has pioneered her way to the top of the financial services industry.
For a copy of the “Guide to America’s Top Financial Planners 2008,” go to www.consumersresearchcncl.org.

Treadwell is also featured in the recently published book Magnificent Masters in Financial Services.   To learn more about Treadwell & Associates, LLC you can log on at www.treadwellassociates.com or you can call the Savannah office at (912) 236-1704.

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(SAVANNAH) – Julie Manley, Brokerage Manager for Melaver-Mouchet, has earned her real estate sales associate license for the state of Georgia.
Manley manages the brokerage office and acts as liaison between the brokerage division and the Melaver organization. She is responsible for the creation of contracts, the administration of the leases, listings, and sales, along with managing deal flow, financial transactions and marketing campaigns. She will continue as the Brokerage Manager and earned her sales associate license in order to further her education and her knowledge of real estate. She had previously been a licensed real estate agent in Texas.

She is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle and is a certified Paralegal, with a background in commercial lease administration. Manley has also earned her Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council, making her a LEED 2.2 Accredited Professional. LEED APs have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources, and processes.

Melaver-Mouchet is the commercial real estate brokerage division of sustainable real estate developer Melaver, Inc.

Melaver-Mouchet is a leader in the commercial real estate market in Savannah and throughout Southeast Georgia and the Low Country. The office is located in the historic Whitaker Building, the first building in Savannah to become LEED certified; it is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Contact: (912) 238-5416
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