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'The most powerful process any company can adopt to improve productivity and competitiveness is the transfer of best practice'
Through our regular meetings and events, held locally
and featuring guest speakers with a wide range of information relevant to all,
the Chamber encourages the sharing of knowledge between businesses of all kinds
and between the members of our community.
These events are informal, with one of the main objectives to encourage
questions and dialogue with the speakers. This will assist to understand
the implications for a small business as well as to the community
we live in.
General Meeting (11/14/05)
The general meeting started at 7:23 pm
The treasurer, Barbara Giaccone read the treasurer's report. She stated that the
balance was $5,108.39 and presented 4 bills to be paid.
A motion was made by Tony Liberti and 2nd by Glenn Hollins to have the following
2 business's approved for membership: Joyful noise production and Baysides
Restaurant.
Correspondence
The Chamber member for the month was James Ing (Ng) with Business Networking
International. Mr. Ing (Ng) spoke about the increase rates of real estate and
the importance of investing.
Committee Reports
Susan Wischhusen spoke about the "super chamber lottery" fundraiser. Tickets are
$10 each.
Tony Liberty informed the Chamber members that everything is on schedule for the
36th annual Christmas parade, which is on Sunday, December 4th and that the
judges will be stationed at the reviewing stand located across the street from
ice cream cottage.
During dinner, guest speaker Bill Adams with combined life insurance, spoke to
the Chamber members about his non-rated Sickness or accident policy. Depending
on the policy you apply for, Combined Life Insurance will pay you a certain
amount of compensation per day that you are in the hospital.
Karen Poidomani, who is a representative for the Wm. Floyd High School, gave a
brief summary on a career awareness program named "Career Development Council".
Ms. Poidomani had stated that she needed volunteers in different career fields
to speak to the freshman students involved in this program. She also asked if
some volunteers are willing to have some of these students accompany them during
the work day resulting in more of a hands on experience.
Business teacher for Wm. Floyd High School, Greg Plantier, informed the Chamber
members that they are looking for donations for the school's store. If anyone
would like to donate, you may contact him at 874-1120.
High School Business student Jason McMullen spoke to the Chamber about a website
called "scoresup.com". It is a student run website where business owners can
advertise their business by purchasing a banner on this site or offering "E
coupons" resulting in promoting their business.
Tony Liberti stated that the Chamber needs a head count for the Chamber
Christmas party on Monday, December 12th at 7pm at Ladakins Restaurant following
the elections. Tickets are $20 per person.
Joe Asaro stated that the Chamber still needs sponsors for the Christmas parade.
You may contact him at 281-5500.
Joe Asaro, Chairman of the nominating committee, presented the slate of officers
and Directors as stated in the newsletter. The following 3 nominations were
presented off the floor: Mark Smothergill, Barbara Johanntges and Tim Ryan.
The 50/50 raffle of $58 was won by Joe Asaro and the special raffle ticket was
drawn by Frank Giaccone, with Barbara's Stage door who failed to draw the ace of
spades.
State Farm Insurance announced that they are having their grand opening on
Saturday, December 10th between 12-2pm.
The Kiwanis Club is holding a fire prevention event at Burger King on Sunday,
November 27th between 11am-3pm. The Mastic volunteer Fire dept. will be
discussing home safety, the dangers of fire and proper fire safety.
The Montauk Hwy. merchants and the South Shore Press announced a Chinese auction
benefit for the Declan's Well Foundation being held at the Mastic Beach Property
Owners hall on Friday, November 18th between 6-9pm. Tickets are $5 per person.
The South Shore Press is holding a fundraiser in honor of Stephen on Monday,
December 12th at Violet Cove Restaurant between 6-9pm. Tickets are $30 and
include a 15 minute psychic reading with Janet Russell, buffet and raffle entry.
Contact the South Shore Press for tickets.
Mark Smothergill stated that he would be visiting all of the Chamber Business's
to have them advertise in the upcoming Chamber directory.
A motion was made by Helen Sunderman and 2nd by Joe Capuano to close this
meeting at 8:44pm.
The nomintaing committee has proposed the following slate (to be voted on at the December meeting)
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President Barbara Giaccone
Vice President Susan Wischhusen |
Secretary Desiree Apointe
Treasurer Darleen Koryl-Schneider |
Sgt. at Arms Mark Smothergill
Director at Large Pat Peluso |
Board of Directors seats (5)
Lou Galasso, Rich Geraci, Tom Neppell III, James Ng and Bill Ryan
Please note: The Board of Director's meeting is on Monday, December 5, 2005 at Violet's Cove Restaurant. Vice President Rich Geraci will conduct the meeting.
~Tony Liberti & Joe Assaro congratulate Brookhaven town Councilwoman elect, Carol Bissonette
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MEETINGS:
MEETINGS for 2005: All meetings will be held at
Violet's Cove Restaurant
| MEETING DATES: | DIRECTOR 6:30PM | GENERAL 7:00PM |
| JANUARY | 1/3/05 | 1/10/05 |
| FEBRUARY | 2/1/05* | 2/7/05 |
| MARCH | 3/7/05 | 3/14/05 |
| APRIL | 4/4/05 | 4/11/05 |
| MAY | 5/2/05 | 5/16/05 ** |
| JUNE | 6/6/05 | 6/13/05 |
| JULY | 7/5/05 | NO MEETING |
| AUGUST | 8/1/05 | NO MEETING |
| SEPTEMBER | 9/6/05 6PM | 9/12/05 |
| OCTOBER | 10/3/05 | 10/10/05 |
| NOVEMBER | 11/7/05 | 11/14/05 |
| DECEMBER | 12/5/05 | 12/12/05*** |
* Directors' Meeting to be held at Manor House
** Networking meeting
*** Christmas Party
Shirley and the Mastics
Annual
Christmas Parade
Chamber of Commerce
of the Mastics and Shirley, Inc.
Christmas Parade Committee
P.O. Box 536, Mastic, New York 11950 (631) 281 5500 x103
"Working Together To Make It Better"
Parade Information and Guidelines:
1. Cancelled Date: Sunday December 4th, 2005 We'll try again on Snow date: December 11th 2005. Parade starts promptly at 12:00 noon. In case of inclement weather check the chamber website: http://masticshirleychamber.com or listen to WALK Radio
2. Theme: "Christmas in the Toy Shoppe"
3. Parade Meetings: October 13th & November 10th at 7:30 pm and December 1st at the Mastic Firehouse. Meetings start at 7:30 pm....
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Please respond ASAP. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Bryan Blumberg at (631) 399-7954 or by email: mrbb42@aol.com |
Pictures taken at the Dec. '04 Inauguration
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Pat Peluso, Chamber President 2004, 2005 presents an award for service to Bill Ryan, Chamber President 2003 |
Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Clerk, hosts the inauguration of the Chamber Board of Directors for '2004, '2005 |
Photographs courtesy of Marilyn Wilson :: South Shore Press