ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Baccarella and Baccarella, P.A. has been chosen by HASA for
recommendation to its members in need of Family Law and related legal
services. The law firm provides, exclusively to HASA members, a
free, initial $250.00 consultation and a 10% discount on legal fees.
Baccarella & Baccarella, P.A. has received an AV rating from
Martindale-Hubbell which places the firm in a category of superior
legal service and expertise. HASA members can receive the
firm’s informative quarterly newsletter by calling (813) 348-9445.
For additional information, view the Baccarella & Baccarella P.A.
website at:
www.baccarellalaw.com.
Greg Fenlon and Associates/Balfour has been awarded the
#1 office in the United States by the Balfour Company. For
years Greg has, and continues to, donate beautiful HASA membership
pins for our new members.
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Contact Information:
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Greg Fenlon |
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Phone:
727-539-7070
Fax:
727-530-0745
Email:
greg.fenlon@balfour-rep.com
Website: www.balfour.com
Balfour State Service Center, 4707 140th Avenue
North, #217, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
Certified
Public Account
We are a
full service Certified Public Accounting firm providing a wide array of
tax and accounting services including business and individual income tax
return preparation. We bring over 26 years of experience to the table
and provide discounted CPA services for HASA. Call today for a
free consultation.
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Sponsors of HASA’s
Tom Rao Scholarship, Herff
Jones continues a long tradition of service to Hillsborough County
Public School students with a $1,000 donation to the education of the
scholarship recipient.
Hillsborough Education Foundation
The
Hillsborough Education Foundation is a
not-for-profit organization that brings private resources to the
district to assist teachers and administrators. HASA has
partnered with the Foundation for a number of years to provide
matching dollar scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Every year the Foundation obtains over $5M in support from the
community, with 92 cents of every dollar going directly to
programs.
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Contact Information:
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William Hoffman
813-231-1926 - Email:
whoffman@educationfoundation.com
Bob Krouse
813-231-1970 -
Email:
bkrouse@educationfoundation.com
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Proud HASA business partner since
2002
Karp and Associates provides affordable, quality adult classroom
education concerning retirement issues and professional investment advice. Mr. Karp has been working with educators for over 25
years and is well versed regarding DROP, FRS, 403B tax sheltered
annuities, IRAs, 401K rollovers, and financial planning issues.
Our clients are managed on a fee-only basis which assures that
commissions won’t get in the way of offering you unbiased advice.
As a HASA member, Karp and Associates offers you a free consultation
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HASA members have access to high-quality security and
protection through Liberty Mutual’s Educators Plus auto insurance.
HASA members will receive a 10% discount on auto policies. In
addition, if your car is vandalized on school property, Liberty Mutual
will waive the deductible.
For more information or to get a free, no-obligation
quote call Eileen Cuesta at 800-308-8496 x55643. |

As the official
photographer for all HASA events,
Lifetouch/Bryn Alan are known for
leading edge imaging and process technologies that continually breathe
new life into school portraits and yearbook photography. From digital
cameras, to new image-enhancement software, to their interactive
portrait-management website, Lifetouch/Bryn-Alan delivers exceptional
picture products to schools, students and parents. Bryn-Alan has
sponsored several HASA initiatives and events and continues to
remain an active business partner. For more information contact:
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Lifetouch National School Studios
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Craig
A. Morris, Area Operations Mgr.
813-402-3481
Email:
cmorris@lifetouch.com
Eddie
Ocasio, Regional Account Executive:
1-800-229-2796 #7363
Email:
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The Mission of
Nova Southeastern
University, a private, not-for-profit institution, is to offer a
diverse array of innovative academic programs that complement
on-campus educational opportunities and resources with accessible
distance learning programs to foster academic excellence, intellectual
inquiry, leadership, research, and commitment to community through
engagement of students and faculty members in a dynamic, life-long
learning environment.
Nova Southeastern University is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and
doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University was first accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as Nova
University in 1971.
Nova Southeastern University sponsors two
$1000.00 academic tuition voucher scholarships for HASA’s scholarship
program each academic year. The scholarships may be applied to the
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Master’s, Educational
Specialist’s or Doctorate Degree Programs.
NSU Tampa Doctorate in
Education Program
The primary goal of the Education Major (Ed.
D.) is to build upon the capacities of adult learners to meet both
current and future leadership challenges facing their organizations.
Because of its commitment to the working professional, the school offers
alternative delivery systems that are adaptable to practitioners’ work
schedules and locations. The Tampa Doctorate in Education Program is
delivered in a combination of live on-site classes and distance learning
methodologies. At NSU, our Education Major (Ed. D.) offers eleven varied
concentration areas, as well as twelve education minors.
NSU Tampa Master’s and
Educational Specialist’s Degree Programs
The Master’s and Educational Specialist’s
degree programs range from elementary education, pre-k/primary
education, reading education, teaching English to speakers of other
languages, exceptional student education and educational leadership.
Whether you are an educator looking for add-on
certification/recertification or an individual looking to join the
teaching profession, our programs prepare educators to tackle the
educational challenges of today and tomorrow. Virtually all programs are
conveniently offered online and/or on-site in Tampa.
Contact Information:
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Tampa NSU Educational Center
Dr. Deborah Coyle, Fischler School of Education Administrator
3632 Queen Palm Drive
Tampa, Florida 33619
NSU Office Phone:
813-574-5200
Home Phone:
813-963-3065
Cell Phone:
813-244-2924
Email Address:
coyle@nova.edu |
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In 1934, teachers chartered the
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union
to help one another. Since then, SSFCU has expanded the criteria
for membership. Now, in addition to school employees, membership
is open to children attending public school in Hillsborough, Pasco and
Hernando counties, employees of many local businesses, hospitals,
cities and counties and people age 55 and over, as well as immediate
family members. SSFCU is an active HASA business partner,
providing door prizes and promotional items throughout the year.
Your LTC insurance Source
We make it easy for
HASA members to get the information, policy quotes and advice that they
need to take care of this most critical part of retirement planning and
family protection. We have the experience to support each person's
unique needs and represent most major insurance carriers bringing you
objectivity and comprehensive service.
Call today for a
free consultation. We make house calls!
Contact Information:
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Robert Fox, CFP, ChFC
Telephone: 813-949-3800
Email address: rfox0008@tampabay.rr.com
www.suncoastwealth.com |
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Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Online and On-site |
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Troy University’s Tampa Bay Site
offers a
Master
of Science in Counseling & Psychology (MSCP)
with a
choice of 2 concentrations (Clinical Mental Health and Social Services)
taught completely in-class.
TROY’s
MSCP
Social Services
concentration is a 36 credit hour program that is tailored to meet needs
of individuals interested in providing social services in settings that
do not require licensure.
Meets the academic requirements to become
certified in School Guidance Counseling.
TROY’s
MSCP
Clinical Mental Health
concentration is a 60 credit hour program and is accredited by the
Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
and has been tailored to meet educational standards for state licensure
and national counseling credentials.
Apply
now and start your portfolio for admission to the program. Go to
http://admissions.troy.edu/graduate to apply, call
813-835-6220,
email
tampa@troy.edu or visit for more information.
When
you compare, you will find that the tuition rate at Troy University is
extremely affordable. Troy University is regionally accredited by SACS
(Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).
Troy
University offers several
Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees online as
well as
dual
enrollment. TROY’s
ACCELERATE Dual Enrollment program offers online
students the opportunity to enjoy the advantages of earning college
credit while still in high school. Our Site is conveniently located on
the northwest corner of W. Kennedy Blvd. & Memorial Highway across from
Westshore Plaza.
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Since 1967, VALIC
Investments has been the leading retirement plan provider for all
employees of the Hillsborough County School Board. VALIC continues to
be a business partner of HASA and has generously donated the
printing services for this brochure. VALIC provides products and
services to help clients develop and maintain an investment strategy.
For more information regarding DROP, FRS, financial planning, rollover
accounts, mutual
funds, IRAs,
education funding and life insurance please call:
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Chris Brown |
813-269-3362 or
813-712-0938 |
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Todd M. Gutman |
813-269-3362 or 727-267-6951 |
4300 W. Cypress Street, Suite 1000
Tampa, FL 33607 |
Website:
www.VALIC.com |
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Westshore Financial Group |
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DO YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO MONITOR
AND TRACK ALL OF YOUR FINANCES?
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ATTENTION!
The Living Balance
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be available
FREE,
exclusively to all HASA Members.
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Personal Finance ||
Business Owner
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Services include:
FRS Pension & Retirement Planning, Life/Health & Disability
Insurance, Estate Planning, Brokerage & Investment
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Registered Representative of Park
Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), 5426 Bay Center Drive, Suite 550,
Tampa, FL 33609. Securities products and services offered through PAS,
(813)289-3632. Financial Representatives, Westshore Financial
Group Inc. is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New
York. PAS is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. PAS is a member of FINRA, SIPC.
The Living Balance Sheet® and the
Living Balance Sheet® Logo are registered service marks of The
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York,
NY. The graphics and text used herein are the exclusive property
of Guardian and protected under the U.S. and International
copyright laws.
© Copyright
2005-2010, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America |
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Chris Fontana
(813) 404-1853
christopher_fontana@glic.com
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WE TRUST THAT AS HASA MEMBERS USE THE SERVICES OF THE ABOVE
PROVIDERS, MEMBERS WILL GIVE THEIR HASA BOARD MEMBERS FEEDBACK ON THE
QUALITY OF SERVICES RECEIVED. THE ABOVE FIRMS WILL BE RECOMMENDED
AS LONG AS SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS ARE SATISFACTORY.
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