What exactly is CGCS? Our motto is that it’s “a new wave of doing business.” We are a business, and provide the following consulting services:

• Online marketing
• Email marketing
• Quality Control
• Reputation Management
• Business Development

Although we are a business, we give a substantial portion of our revenue to a cause or charity. Last year our cause was restoring the Gulf Coast after the devastating BP Oil Spill and CGCS staff also committed significant volunteer time to local charities.

This year we are fighting for your 5th amendment constitutional rights, starting with a class action against the GA Super Speeder Law. At CGCS we do not promote speeding, we recommend those speeding to slow down, rather this movement is to promote that a violation must suit the penalty, likewise the law should work for the people and not people working for the law.

We are working on getting a t-shirt store up to promote this cause where half of our revenue will go towards non-traditional advertising such as Facebook and Youtube ads to promote awareness for this cause. The weather is getting nicer perfect timing to invest in a t-shirt and support our movement. Watch the video and/or contact us directly on the front page. We will be sending an email update once the store is up, thank you for your support.

Best Wishes,

The CGCS Staff

The State of Georgia expects to raise $23 Million each year via the Super Speeder Law. They understand that most citizens will not contest this unjustified law. It is just too costly for the average citizen to contest or sometimes even pay this fine. At the same time not paying this fine, will result in a suspension of one’s license. Talk about triple jeopardy. In these tough economic times, we at CGCS understand that citizens are strapped enough already and we aren’t asking for much, to fight for their constitutional rights.

Support our online marketing campaign by visiting our online storefront. We don’t believe in donations because we want to make your hard-earned money work for you. Thus your contribution is NOT tax deductible. Our online storefront will be up shortly and will display various trendy t-shirt. Each month our progress will be tracked on this page via the thermometer below:

CGCS
113 S. Monroe St.
1st Floor
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 270-7213
www.gulfcoastblog.org

If you are a resident of Florida, or any state other than Georgia, and have received a notice which states that your license may be suspended for a failure to pay an extra $200.00 on top of your traffic ticket, Mr. Syfert is currently putting together a list of clients for a possible class action suit against various entities within the State of Georgia.

The first thing you will need to do is visit https://www.foreclosurelawyerjacksonville.com/contact.php
and enter your information.

Second, please gather the materials that you have collected (Your ticket, any letter or demand for payment provided by DDS) and provide it to Mr. Syfert at graham@syfert.com or fax it to 904-638-4726. By submitting your information, no attorney client relationship exists, but attorney client confidentiality does. This is not a guarantee that any case will even occur, but collection of this information is the first place to start. Mr. Syfert intends to consult with other attorneys on this matter, and may enter into an agreement for joint representation with other counsel in these matters.

Of particular interest is anyone who actually had a license suspended due to a failure to pay the super speeder fine. I would like to talk to a few people who had this happen. Mr. Syfert is licensed only in Florida and Georgia, and cannot give you advice on how to challenge Georgia’s suspension of the superspeeder law if you are the resident of another state.

I wrote an earlier blog post regarding the double jeopardy aspect of the Georgia Super Speeder law. I hope to challenge this soon in a criminal matter. While researching the matter of the constitutionality of the Super Speeder law, I came across something interesting. The legal theory is still being developed, but I don’t see any reason why it is not a good argument.

My Grandfather died on I-95 in South Georgia. He is someone that could have benefited from the extra revenue the Georgia Super Speeder law (O.C.G.A. section 40-6-189). He would be rolling over in his grave if he knew that there was another fine on top of a fine that was already paid.

“[N]or shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb …” – AMENDMENT V

On top of that, if the Super Speeder fine is unpaid by the short deadline given, the defendants driver’s license is suspended which costs another fee to reinstate or worse, the defendant is arrested and needs to post bail. We feel that the law should work for citizens instead of citizens working for the law. In these tough economic times, although the State may be strapped for cash, it is not a solution for the State to jeopardize her own citizens to generate that revenue, when they are put there to serve her citizens in the first place.

If you or someone you know has fell victim to the Georgia Super Speeder Law, firstly please gather the materials that you have collected (Your ticket, any letter or demand for payment provided by DDS) and provide it to the corresponding attorney, Mr. Graham W. Syfert, Esq. P.A. at graham@syfert.com or fax it to 904-638-4726. By submitting your information, no attorney client relationship exists, but attorney client confidentiality does.  This is not a guarantee that any case will even occur, but collection of this information is the first place to start.

Secondly, we are raising awareness to support a class-action law suit and need the funds to continue to reach out to most, if not all these victims to come forth and support this movement. Support to our online marketing campaign for only $5. We don’t believe in donations because we want to make your hard-earned money work for you. Thus your contribution is NOT tax deductible. In return we will put you or your business on our roster, and send you one of these handsome bumper stickers Purchase one on the top right of the page where it says BUY NOW. Please spread the word via a link to this page thanks!

CGCS
113 S. Monroe St.
1st Floor
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 270-7213
www.gulfcoastblog.org

We are back online (version 2.0)! After a very eventful and short transition we are settled in and ready to tackle our next projects for 2013. Firstly we want to wish everyone a wonderful 2013 and albeit it there may be certain obstacles ahead, we believe this will be a flourishing year for many.

This year we would like to welcome our new business partners for fiscal year 2013 – ESPN Inc. and Microsoft BING for providing opportunities to me and my staff. And we are also proud to announce we are expanding our territory and will cover the entire SouthEast region of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

I also want to give a special thanks to our intern-turned-consultant Danielle Bolte for her exceptional hard work and positive attitude throughout her time with CGCS. Danielle is a passionate graduate student in Environmental Planning and an equestrian in her spare time. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.

If you would like a free small business consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at duke@gulfcoastblog.org or (850) 270-7213. CGCS also offers online marketing, quality control and business improvement services for a small fee. We look forward to serving you.

Best Wishes,

The CGCS Staff

This month at the Gulf Coast Blog, we want to give a special thanks to Lindsay Boudreaux for all her hard work this year. She will be leaving our organization and getting married. Congratulations and best wishes to Lindsay!

We are still counting down til the days of Election 2012 and our projections still holds. Interestingly enough Moody’s, probably best known as a credit rating and research firm, just came out with their projections, which matches our electoral college map published a month well in advance, as you can see on the frontpage and our previous newsletter. The disclaimer is that we’re still a month away from the elections and these projections are perhaps most accurate on the day of the election. We encourage everyone to register and make your vote count.

Along with elections, Fall is an exciting time of year and there are several events we would like to invite you to:

St. Marks Stone Crab Festival draws around 12,000 visitors each year. This year it will take place Oct. 20, 2012 from 10AM – 6PM at St. Marks, FL. For more info visit: http://www.stmarksstonecrabfest.com/

If you are in Georgia, visit Athens Farmers Market, one of our listed sustainable organizations in the regions, runs every Saturday until the end of the month. http://athensfarmersmarket.net/

This October 27^th is Make a Difference Day / National Day of Doing Good, you can make a difference by donating clothing to your local goodwill:  http://makeadifferenceday.com/getting-started/

The third annual howl at the moon, Howl-at-the-Moon Howl-oween will take place at the Tallahassee Animal Service Center on October 27 from 6-9PM. There will Trick or Treating with our adoptable animals, face painting, hay rides (provided by Painted Pony,) spooky and non spooky walks, photo opportunities, and fun for all ages. http://www.talgov.com/animals/animalshome.aspx

Tallahassee Brewfest takes place on Nov. 3rd this year at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. Get your tickets in advance, at http://www.brewfesttallahassee.com/. No person under 21 is allowed at this event.

Sincerely,
The CGCS Team

This month the GOP convention is taking place in Tampa Florida, although the start of the convention has been delayed on account of hurricane Isaac. On our front page is a representation of our projections for the upcoming election. Feel free to take our poll and let us know what you think!

Another exciting development at the CGCS is our new Pinterest page. Please be sure to look us up on Pinterest for beautiful photos of the Gulf Coast, and links to our most current articles and information about sustainable business in the Gulf Coast region.

If you’re experiencing record electricity bills this month, you’re not alone. Be sure to check out our article about staying cool despite the summer heat! If you’d like to contact us directly, you may due so on this blog or you can use our contact form at www.gulfcoastsustain.org.

Sincerely,

The CGCS team

In this edition of our newsletter we would like to wish everyone a happy summer! It is reported that this may be one of the hottest summers on record. You can stay cool and save energy by keeping your indoor cooling at a constant temperature of 75F.

We would also like to take this time to introduce our staff at the Center for Gulf Coast Sustainability and welcome our newest consultant Danielle Bolte. To contract any of our services, please contact myself at duke@gulfcoastblog.org or (850) 270-7213.

Duke is the founder of the Center for Gulf Coast Sustainability and a sustainable business consultant. He is a former Park Ranger and Coast Guard. Duke calls Athens, GA home and completed his graduate studies at Florida State University’s Askew School of Public Administration. He is both a UGA Bulldog and FSU Seminole fan. On his free time he volunteers with the animal shelter and plays soccer with the Tallahassee Soccer Association and Warner Soccer.

Danielle is a recent graduate of University of Alabama – Huntsville and current graduate student at the University of Georgia’s Environmental Planning and Design. She has completed research at NASA, evaluating the effects on oyster reef habitat near Mobile bay. In her free time she operates her own horse boarding business and competes in equestrian competitions. We welcome her as a new addition to our sustainable business consulting staff.

Rachel is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Gulf Coast Blog. She is an Emory Creative Writing graduate and ran cross country and track on the Emory team. Aside from the Gulf Coast Blog, she has also written for Emory’s Generation Response (generationresponse.wordpress.com) and Creative Loafing (clatl.com). She is in charge of the informative side of our organization, including editing, marketing and search engine optimization.

Lindsay is a recent LSU English graduate and completed an internship with us in Spring semester of 2012. She continues to blog on the Gulf Coast Blog, while planning her upcoming wedding with her fiancé Tyler. They recently relocated to Houston, TX where she plans on working in the hospitality industry while continuing to seek an ideal career in writing or journalism. If you have any job prospects feel free to contact her directly at lboud36@gmail.com.

Last but not least, with elections coming up we would like to hear you opinions on which presidential candidate would be a better leader for the nation and the Gulf Coast region. Vote on our poll and be sure to leave a comment.

This month at the Center for Gulf Coast Sustainability, we had the pleasure of meeting Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) at her Baton Rouge, LA office. We presented her a sustainability award for her efforts in passing the RESTORE Act, which will allocate 80% of BP penalties back to the Gulf Coast states (FL, AL, MS, LA, TX) in helping to restore the economy and our coastal backyard.

Political Correspondent Lindsay Boudreaux describes what the Gulf Coast means to her and her meeting with Senator Mary Landrieu: “Senator Mary Landrieu worked very hard to pass the RESTORE Act which will go a long way in helping those who suffered from the disastrous Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The Center for Gulf Coast Sustainability awarded Senator Landrieu the Environmentalist of the Year Award 2011. The day I met her happened to be Louisiana’s bicentennial celebration which was significant to be in the presence of a sitting U.S. Senator. The few minutes I had were special because I knew that she appreciated the award. It was a great feeling to know that she got the chance to see how her hard work reached people who care. She and her whole staff were excited and grateful to receive the award. Out of the 100 Senators, I’ve met one and I will never forget the experience.” 

The Center for Gulf Coast Sustainability will continue in our efforts to continuously seek, provide and improve on sustainable business solutions for the region. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly via this blog or on our contact form at www.gulfcoastsustain.org, if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to contract our team to assist in your current projects.