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State of County topic at breakfast

Small Business Partner of the Month...............2 Member Spotlight - Dr. Lubna Somjee.............3 Message From The Chamber President ............4 Member Spotlight - Gold’s Gym ....................5 Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings ..........................6 Upcoming Events......................................7 Member News .........................................8 New Members ....................................... 10 Ribbon Cutting Photos.............................. 12 Member Spotlight - Arts Mid-Hudson............... 13 The Chamber Foundation.......................... 14

Contact Breakfast Sponsored by:

In addition, the 2014 Headliner Awards will be presented. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Fresh, the Headliner Awards are presented annually in five categories: Leadership, Outside-The-Box Innovator, Green-Friendly Organization, Continued Growth in Current Economy and Customer Service.

Also, the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee is continuing to collect canned and dry goods at all Contact Breakfasts to benefit Dutchess Outreach. Please deposit all donations in the marked boxes as you approach the registration tables at the Poughkeepsie Grand.

KeyBank proudly sponsors the April Contact Breakfast. KeyBank offers a full suite of personal banking solutions that are right for you and your business including excellent banking rewards. Applying online is easy; so apply for the banking solution you are looking for – whether it’s a checking account, a credit card or a home equity line of credit – by visiting

Search for new president under way

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n March 3, Chamber President and CEO Charles North announced his intention to retire. In response, the Chamber’s board of directors has formed a search committee to identify a replacement.

There is no timetable for North to leave his post.

“Serving the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has been and will continue to be one of the greatest joys and accomplishments of my life,” North said. “The time is right to begin the process of moving on, and I look forward to a

smooth transition.”

The search committee will be cochaired by Chamber Board Chairman Ori Brachfeld of Dash Lock & Key, and Chamber Board 1st Vice Chair Joseph Bonura, Jr., of The Grandview.

Other members will include past board chairs Stephen E. Diamond of Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP; Gaye Mallet of Adams Fairacre Farms; Jill Sammon of Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.; and Thomas Weddell of Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP; Chamber Executive Vice

President and CFO Audra B. Gerty; Chamber Senior Vice President and COO Gloria Cukar; and North.

“The Chamber, under Charlie’s leadership, has become one of the most dynamic organizations anywhere,” said Brachfeld. “Charlie and the Chamber have become synonymous with business, and nobody cares as much as he does about the Hudson River Valley. We look forward to celebrating all that he has accomplished and finding a replacement who can continue helping businesses navigate today’s economic climate.”

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Not-for-profit members from Camerata Chorale and the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will also be in attendance. Breakfast tickets cost $20 for Chamber members with advance purchase or are $25 at the door. Non-members can attend for $30. To reserve your place, call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000 or visit dcrcoc.org.

The 5th annual Headliner Awards will be presented at the April Contact Breakfast Sponsored by:

Hudson Valley Fresh The winners, as selected by a committee made up of Chamber members and former Headliner recipients: Leadership in Organization & Community Walter Joseph, Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Outside-of-the-Box Innovator Robert Allers, Department of Community & Family Services Green-Friendly Organization Drink More Good Continued Growth in Current Economy Freedom Financial Solutions Customer Service DBS Remodel, Inc.

Inquiries about the process may be directed to SearchCommittee@ dcrcoc.org.

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utchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will deliver an abbreviated version of his State of the County address to members of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce at the April Contact Breakfast on Wednesday, April 16 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center.

Originally presented at Dutchess Community College on March 4, Molinaro’s State of the County focuses on several key issues including the impact of unfunded mandates, a plan to expand the Dutchess County Jail, creative ways to attract new business to the area and much more.

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Think Local First with new directory

Officers Ori Brachfeld, Chair ............................................Dash Lock & Key Service Joseph Bonura, Jr., 1st Vice Chair........................................ The Grandview John Davies, 2nd Vice Chair ................................................ Riverside Bank Rita McPeck, Treasurer ................................................................. KeyBank Pierrette Ruhland, Secretary .............................................Red Cap Cleaners Jill Sammon, Past Chair ................. Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.

Stephen E. Diamond, Of Counsel .................................... Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond LLP Directors Salvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBM Michael Dinizo..........................................................................M&T Bank Jennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc. Ron Flaherty ..................................................... TEG Federal Credit Union Dr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist College Kimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLP Vincent R. Lander ...Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. William Lessner .........................................................Adams Fairacre Farms James Letterio, Jr. .............................................. Sedore & Company, CPAs Danielle Marxer............................................................. Chazen Companies Patrick Moore................................................... Antalek & Moore Insurance Scott Pawenski ..........................................................................EmbroidMe David Ping .............................................................................Health Quest Alexandra Putman ..........................................................................IES, Inc. Vincent Ricotta .....................................Mercedes-Benz of Wappingers Falls Barry Rothfeld ........................................................... Poughkeepsie Journal Cathy Secor...................................................................................TD Bank Jeffrey Senft ............................................ S & O Construction Services, Inc. Mike Spinelli ...................................................................... The Brake Shop Denise Doring VanBuren ............... Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.

Jennifer Van Tuyl.........................................................Cuddy & Feder, LLP Tom Weddell.............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell LLP Eben Yager............................................................Hudson Valley Renegades Associate Board Members James Lentz ....................................................... TEG Federal Credit Union Daniel Lepore..................................................................... LCS Companies Chamber Staff Charles S. North ..............................................................President & CEO Audra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFO Gloria Cukar ............................................... Senior Vice President & COO Myriah Anderson............................................. Director of Member Services Geoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media Content Loren Hoffman ..........................................Community Relations Specialist Rich Kleban .......................................... Vice President of Communications Dee Richter ............................................................Director of Membership Stephanie Seymour .................................................. Director of Operations Angela Signor .......................................................Director of Media Design Carmela Spreer ............................................................... Director of Events Howard Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison The Chamber Foundation Staff Nicholas Shannon ...........................................................Executive Director Workforce Development Center Staff Louise McLoughlin .................... Vice President of Workforce Development Cecilia Cook ......................................................... Director of Employment Elizabeth Kwant ............................................................. RPI Case Manager Maryann McKenzie ............................................ Director of Youth Services Mercy Turugh ...........................................Director of the Step Up Program Youth One Stop Staff Matt Bettina................................................ Youth One Stop Case Manager Zoaya Fatima.......................................... Youth One Stop Services Specialist Katrina Gobins............................................ Youth One Stop Case Manager Jesse M. Kimmerle ...................................... Youth One Stop Case Manager Kadiyah Lodge ............................................ Youth One Stop Case Manager

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hamber members, please check your mailboxes – you should have received the Chamber’s new business directory by now. The streamlined directory, less than half the size of previous versions, will now be published twice a year to keep Hudson Valley shoppers up-to-date on the latest and greatest. Keep a copy in your car, at work, with your shopping bags or wherever else you might want to Think Local First.

Every single business in the directory is a local business. That means that even though there are chains and “brand names” represented, they all believe in keeping money spent here in the Hudson Valley involved in the Hudson

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Valley economy. Businesses in the directory don’t ship all their profit back to corporate headquarters, they reinvest it in Red Hook, Beacon and everywhere in between. Maybe it’s through hiring additional workers or making a donation in support of a local charity. Whatever they do, the businesses we highlight care about the community and give back.

They’re worthy of your support.

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real eye on Solutions™ is dedicated to helping you to meet all of your marketing and promotional needs. in providing a full range of printing, apparel, design, and mailing services, they ensure that all of your branding, marketing, and promotional needs are being met. The chamber’s Small Business Partner of the month offers small businesses (12 employees or less) direct advertising to members and the community through print, electronic and radio media. if you are interested in this program, please contact myriah anderson at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1004.

The Bottom Line is a monthly publication of : The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 33 Henry Street • Beacon, NY 12508 www.dcrcoc.org (845) 454-1700 • Fax: (845) 454-1702

The Bottom Line • Volume 31 • Number 4 Annual Chamber membership includes a 1-year subscription to The Bottom Line POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce website, www.dcrcoc.org, is developed by Design Intervention Studio.

MeSSage froM the Chair:

Whenever you have the occasion, please continue to Think Local First and support the businesses that support us all. You’ll not only get a top-notch product or service, but you’ll be working with a neighbor, someone you can actually get on the phone when you need them. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend!

As our friend Charlie likes to say, we all have a choice where we spend our money. So make the right choice, and Think Local First. I hope the new business directory helps you do just that. And if you are not a member, we can help with that too.

Just call the Chamber offices and let them know you are interested in being in the next business directory.

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An afternoon at Omega, presented

by Health & Wellness Club Health T he Omega Institute is the perfect setting for a healthful afternoon retreat on April 30. Join the Health & Wellness Steering Committee for a delicious lunch, followed by a tour of the Institute’s amazing Omega Center for Sustainable Living, an environmental education center and natural water reclamation facility that is the first green building in the United States to achieve both LEED® Platinum and Living Building Challenge™ certification.

At 2:30, immerse yourself in an introduction to MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR).

This two-hour workshop, “ You Can’t Stop the Waves, but You Can Learn How to Surf ” is presented

by Stephanie Speer, M.A., MBSR Instructor & Training Specialist.

This experiential workshop is an opportunity for participants to reduce stress, create a calm and focused mind, and sustain balance

and ease of being. The workshop will include instruction, practice and discussion. Within a safe and supportive environment, participants will learn simple tools that can be used anytime and anywhere based upon the principles and practices of mindfulness-based stress reduction as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and supported by three decades of scientific research.

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The afternoon is limited to 30 guests. The $25 fee includes lunch, the tour and the workshop.

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Her expertise in health psychology includes a focus on implementing innovative models of healthcare delivery within medical healthcare systems; thereby increasing patient engagement, improving patient care, and decreasing healthcare costs.

Additionally, Dr. Somjee provides speaking engagements focusing on core issues revolving around health, patient engagement, leadership and employee engagement. Speaking engagements are customized to fit the specific needs of the organization.

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Additionally, Dr. Somjee provides executive coaching for leaders, and business owners, and those interested in becoming leaders.

As an executive coach, Dr. Somjee facilitates insights in order to develop and grow leadership mastery, and drive sustainable growth for organizations. Her knowledge of organizational life, business and huSomjee man behavior helps drive leadership, manage the impact of professional life on personal life, and strengthen organizational capacity. Additionally, her expertise includes an

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Message from the

Chamber President

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s a member of the Hudson River Valley community, I believe it’s extremely important that we foster the growth and development of the next generation. At the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, we’ve advanced that mission through our Workforce Development Center, which helps youth and young adults find jobs, internships, or complete school; through The Chamber Foundation, which runs the signature Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership programs; and by annually honoring the top forty people under the age of 40 with Shaker Awards.

I hope you’ll be able to join us on Tuesday, April 22 as we gather together to salute this year’s Forty Under 40. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at the Poughkeepsie Grand prior to the awards ceremony at The Bardavon 1869 Opera House and it is a wonderful, upscale evening out, a great chance to network and an opportunity to prove you

care about our future and what the Hudson Valley becomes.

So much of the future growth potential of our region depends on encouraging the next generation of leaders to stay here, raise a family here and have a vested interest in the success of the area.

Supporting the Forty Under 40 is a great place to start.

Get your tickets now by logging on to dcrcoc. org/40under40.

And if you’re interested in maybe being one of the movers and shakers in the future, being part of those leadership programs I mentioned earlier is a great place to start. Both Leadership Dutchess (for professionals) and Youth Leadership (for high school sophomores and juniors) are currently accepting applications. I invite you to visit ChamberFDN.org for more information.

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Sincerely,

Charles S. North President & CEO

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New members: Learn about Chamber

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ecoming a member of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is just the beginning. Once you’re a part of the organization, a whole world of business education, political advocacy opportunities, networking and marketing services are at your fingertips.

The best place to start is by attending the New Member Luncheon on Tuesday, April 15 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. inside the Chamber’s Poughkeepsie boardroom. Lunch will be provided at this complimentary event.

New Member Lunch Sponsored by:

Attendees will meet all members of the Chamber staff and learn how the departments of membership,

events, operations, communications, The Chamber Foundation and Workforce Development Center operate for the benefit of members. Information about all the services included with your membership dues will be provided and this is a great opportunity to ask questions. To RSVP call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

Please, only one representative per company.

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and First Call Restoration proudly sponsor the New Member Luncheon.

Chatting with a CEO

The Hudson Valley Young Professionals would like to thank Todd Baright, CEO of Baright Enterprises/Foam and Wash Car Wash, for speaking on leadership, work/life balance and the keys to happiness at the first ever

CEO Chat event on Wednesday, March 5.

For more information about upcoming CEO Chats, which allow the future leaders of the Hudson Valley to meet with and learn from established professionals, stay tuned to hvyp.org.

A Special Thank You To Our 2014 Corporate Sponsors LEADERS:

PARTNERS: Bonura Hospitality Group • COBESO, Inc. • DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota Hudson Valley Audio Visual • Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. • M&T Bank Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. • Zott Construction SUPPORTERS: EmbroidMe • Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union • LCS Companies Marshall & Sterling Insurance • McQuade Development • Meyer Contracting • N&S Supply Orange County Trust Company • Rhinebeck Bank • Riverside Bank • Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP • TD Bank • TEG Federal Credit Union Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home • Ulster Savings Bank Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni& Weddell LLP, CPAs MEDIA PARTNERS: Clear Channel Media and Entertainment • Fox Radio • Poughkeepsie Journal Radio Woodstock 100.1 • Townsquare Media

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Gold’s Gym Dutchess County makes a commitment to each and every member through a Smart Start Workout and nutritional guidance that effectively caters to your fitness goals. People of all ages, shapes and sizes find a home at Gold’s Gym, where they are provided with motivating environments with cardio cinemas and state-of-the-art video sound systems.

For anyone needing a positive change in their life, physical or mental, Gold’s Gym Fishkill or LaGrange is the place to go. Call, click or come in for a complimentary Contact them workout. in LaGrange at 845-463-4800 and Fishkill at 845-896-3300 or go online at www.goldsgymdutchesscounty.com.

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It’s also important to get your web developer involved in the process of making sure your website is secure. There is software available that can run vulnerability tests against your company website to highlight any problem areas. There are also free services. Probably the most popular is Google Analytics that can be used to really monitor and understand your website’s activity. It’s important you work with both your IT and web development professionals to make sure you are getting the best protection available to you and your customers.

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Both clubs offer a fitness team that changes people’s lives by focusing on energizing their members and getting rid of the boredom often associated with working out. The goal is to make everyone feel welcome and excited about their fitness journey.

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he chamber presents Early bird connections on tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 a.m.

This is a speed-networking event that will be industry exclusive. Attendees will have a limited amount of time to discuss their business and the type of customers they are seeking with others in attendance. Referrals can also be discussed, with a goal of developing meaningful business relationships.

The event will be at Party With us, LLc, 2419 Route 82 in Lagrangeville.

Ribbon cuttings Thursday, April 24 Valley Pediatric Dentistry

Friday, April 11 Dutchess Wine Cellar

4:30 p.m.

1955 South Road Poughkeepsie

A light breakfast will be available. only telephone or e-mail reservations will be accepted. if you are interested, please contact the chamber at 845-454-1700 ext.

1000 or email Loren at lhoffman@ dcrcoc.org.

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Check out our website for links to the Chamber radio shows each week!

For information contact Loren at (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 or lhoffman@dcrcoc.org

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening! Includes wine tastings, food, music, and give aways.

Wednesday, April 16 Toastmasters

11:30 a.m.

Chamber Conference Room One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Poughkeepsie

Join us to kick-off the Toastmasters’ 2014 Membership Drive!

Refreshments will be served and interested attendees are invited to attend the meeting of Toastmasters that will follow.

4:30 p.m.

1557 Route 82 Hopewell Junction

Join us to celebrate the grand opening! Refreshments and wine will be served.

Friday, April 25 Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

4 p.m.

Riverfront Park, Red Flynn Drive Beacon

Celebrate the 46th year of Clearwater’s service to the Hudson River and its communities and to kick-off the 2014 sailing season! Also in honor of the organization’s late founder Pete Seeger and his wife Toshi and to let the world know the Clearwaters’ mission to clean the Hudson is very much alive. Refreshments will be served.

Monday, April 28 Soul Dog

4 p.m.

107 Main Street, Poughkeepsie

Celebrate the Grand Opening of this revamped, but still gluten free, restaurant that is now under new ownership and management!

Thursday, May 1 TLC Pediatrics

12 p.m.

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Celebrate the grand opening of the new location!

Friday, May 2 Natl. Alliance on Mental Illness Mid Hudson 4 p.m.

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Join us to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month and the organization’s annual fundraiser!

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Tuesday, April 15 New Member Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Chamber Conference Room 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Poughkeepsie Meet the Chamber staff along with other new members while enjoying lunch.

Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union and First Call Restoration

Wednesday, April 16 Contact Breakfast

7:30 - 9 a.m.

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie

Monthly contact breakfast featuring: Marcus Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive The 2014 Headliner Awards are sponsored by Hudson Valley Fresh and will be presented during the breakfast.

Sponsored by: KeyBank

Tuesday, April 22 Forty Under 40 Shaker Awards

5 - 8:30 p.m.

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, Bardavon Opera House

The evening begins with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center. Guests continue to the Bardavon Opera House for awards

Wednesday, April 23 Homerun Helicopter Drop 5 - 9 p.m.

Dutchess Stadium

Leadership Dutchess, Class of 2014, presents the Homerun Helicopter Drop as part of the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic featuring Marist College vs.

Army. More information at www.chamberfdn.org

Thursday, April 24 Business Education Seminar

Topic: Smart Hiring and Firing - What every employer needs to know

7:30 - 9 a.m.

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400 Poughkeepsie Sponsored by: Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP

Saturday, April 26 8th Annual Beacon Barks

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce 33 Henry Street, Beacon

Come celebrate animal shelter, rescue and welfare organizations.

The event is sponsored in part by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are opening our Beacon office.

The Green Symposium: Actionable Steps to Sustainability is presented by the Living Green Committee.

We are inviting our farming and agriculture members to attend and display their local products, food samples and services.

Join us for a morning filled with expert presenters, exhibitors, networking and Q&A forums.

The event is complimentary to attend and a continental breakfast will be provided.

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Tuesday, May 6 Early Bird Connections

7:30 - 9 a.m.

Party With Us, LLC 2419 Route 82, Lagrangeville

Speed-networking event that allows Chamber members to deliver a strategic 2-minute promotional pitch to all participants.

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8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Main Event Sponsors: Health Quest; Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP; N & S Supply of Fishkill, Inc.; and Rhinebeck Bank Mover & Shaker Sponsors: Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp.; Chazen Companies; Hudson Valley Renegades; Marshall & Sterling Insurance; McCabe & Mack LLP, Attorneys-At-Law; Orange County Trust; Poughkeepsie Nissan Rental Car; and Rose and Kiernan, Inc. Theme Sponsors: Complete Benefit Solutions; LCS Companies; Marist College; and McQuade Development, LLC dba Entrepreneur’s Source

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The new all private room medical/surgical unit is designed so that nurses have an unobstructed view into patient rooms. All rooms will be equipped with telemetry monitors to track cardiac activity and other vital signs. The addition of new operating rooms brings larger, technically superior space designed for optimum use. It allows for more complex surgical procedures and specialized equipment required for today’s sophisticated surgeries.

During the construction, all hospital services will remain open as usual.

LCS Companies of New York, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Oscar Garcia, currently Projects Manager, to the position of Operations Director for the LCS Facility Group division of service.

Mr. Garcia has been a vital part of LCS Companies since 2001 and has grown the projects and janitorial division successfully within four counties using his expertise of facility maintenance.

In Garcia’s new position, he will oversee eight Area Managers within the Hudson Valley area, focusing on quality assurance and developing new areas of business. The Projects department will be taken over and managed by Jose Ramos. Garcia will be working closely with Ramos for the remainder of the spring season, mentoring and helping make the transition easy for all involved.

“Oscar is someone who has his finger on the pulse of facility maintenance. His passion and dedication to our company is to be admired,” says Angela M. Kanceler, Executive Director. “He cares about our customers and their personal experience with LCS Companies. We are excited for him and look forward to this transition.”

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Hudson Valley Community Services hosts its fourth annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser at over 25 Hudson Valley restaurants. In Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Cold Spring, and Ulster and Westchester counties, restaurants have signed up to donate up to 25% of that day’s proceeds to HVCS. The non-profit agency has eight offices and serves more than 3,500 people living in the Hudson Valley affected by HIV/ AIDS each year.

The complete list of restaurants, which includes several in Westchester County, is available online at www.diningoutforlife.com/hudsonvalley.

Diners will have the opportunity to enter drawings for exclusive prizes including a long weekend on Cape Cod. Volunteer Ambassadors will be stationed in each location to welcome guests and collect additional donations.

Throughout its 111-year history, Northern Dutchess Hospital has been committed to providing the highest quality care for the community. Now the hospital is ready to make its next investment in healthcare by constructing a new 81,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Medical Pavilion. The $47 million facility will feature six new operating rooms, 40 beautiful new private patient rooms and medical offices while maintain-

Follr, Inc. (www.follr.com), a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in Digital Identity, announced that the firm has hired Luke Mahoney as Director of Digital Identity – Growth. The news follows the recent opening of Follr’s West Coast regional sales office and the hire of Maya Paveza as Director of Digital identity – Outreach and is part of an active plan to expand sales, marketing and public relations.

“This is a significant hire for Follr. Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to support our focus on growth,” stated Follr CEO Stephen Fells. “His understanding and creativity will be instrumental as we scale our business and expand and build upon the Follr platform.”

Mahoney’s responsibilities will center on internal and external outreach and messaging aimed at customer acquisition and conversion.

His background in digital marketing, media and search engine optimization will enable Follr to penetrate new markets using existing and soon to be released features. He will also work on strategic development of the Follr sales and business processes.

The Hampton Inn Fishkill, located at 544 Route 9 in Fishkill, announced the special recognition of one of its own team members.

Coakley & Williams Hotel Management Company recently awarded General Manager Eddie Bello with the Management Excellence Award.

The Management Excellence award is given to the General Manager who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and whose employees maintain a friendly and professional atmosphere. Bello and his team have increased service and cleanliness scores to surpass Hampton standards and have continued to be recognized with the #1 ranking on TripAdvisor. com. He is very dedicated with his job and frequently engages with his employees and guests at the hotel.

“I am honored to be recognized for this award, however it is team effort here in Fishkill and this award really shows the commitment of our team in providing excellent customer service”, said Eddie Bello, General Manager of Hampton Inn Fishkill.

“We will celebrate this award together as we all worked towards being the best Hampton.”

Westage Companies, the region’s premier Healthcare Real Estate Developer, has launched the second phase of its Westage Medical Mall project, which first opened in 2001.

The expansion, which has been ap-

proved by the Town of Fishkill, calls for the building of a 25,000 square foot extension of the current building at 200 Westage Business Center Drive. The new extension, which would expand the western side of the current building, is intended to house medical office space as well as outpatient and ambulatory care services.

“We had the foresight to plan for this expansion when the original facility was first conceived,” says Ted A. Petrillo, Principal at Westage Companies. “Now that the original building is full, we are able to move to Phase Two.” Westage has already begun work on the project with the expansion of the facility’s parking lot. Space is available for lease in the new extension, including prime locations on the ground floor. The expansion will allow new healthcare tenants to have access to a broad spectrum of clinicians all in one convenient location.

It can also accommodate potential tenants who are in need of more square footage than is currently available in the Phase One Section of the facility.

Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce the recent hiring of David Braga to add to its team of Technical Consultants.

David has Technical and management experience from numerous years of data infrastructure design and support. A strong knowledge of technology in the areas of wide area networks, client server, network infrastructure, security, remote access, messaging, VMWare, Network Storage (NAS/SAN) disaster recovery and hardware designs from industry leading manufacturers. David currently lives in Newtown, CT with plans to relocate to New York State.

CDPHP® is pleased to announce that Brian O’Grady has been appointed senior vice president of sales, effective March 10, 2014.

With nearly 20 years of health insurance leadership experience, Mr. O’Grady will be responsible for large and small group sales, exchange sales development and bro-

ker relations. In his role at CDPHP, Mr. O’Grady will focus on sales effectiveness, product development and broker relationship development. He will report to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer Brian Morrissey.

“Brian’s proven track record of sales leadership, broker service and product development will help CDPHP build upon its record of success in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley and Central New York,” said John D. Bennett, MD, President and CEO, CDPHP. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”

“I am excited to join the talented team at CDPHP and look forward to being a part of the health plan’s commitment to providing unparalleled service, value and quality to its membership and the community,” Mr. O’Grady said.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center announced that it has been named as a recipient of Healthgrades 2014 America’s 100 BestTM Hospital Award. According to Healthgrades, to be recognized with this distinction, hospitals must have had risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates that were in the top 2% in the nation for a minimum of four years.

“Our number one priority is to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients and we are very pleased to be recognized as one of America’s best hospitals,” said Robert Friedberg, President, Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

From 2010 to 2012, Healthgrades America’s 100 BestTM hospitals, as a group, had an overall 24.53% lower risk-adjusted mortality rate across 19 procedures and conditions where in-hospital mortality was the clinical outcome, compared to all other hospitals in the nation. From 2010 to 2012, if all other hospitals had performed at the level of Healthgrades America’s 100 BestTM hospitals, 160,701 lives could have potentially been saved nationwide.

For a full list of Health Quest and Vassar Brothers Medical Center quality awards, visit www.healthquest.org/quality

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Green Symposium will focus on steps to sustainability

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he 4th Annual Green Symposium: Actionable Steps to Sustainability is presented by the Living Green Committee of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s symposium is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension, located at 2715 Rt. 44 in Millbrook and sponsored by Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. and Quality Environmental Solutions & Technologies, Inc. New to the event this year will be an Agriculture Showcase.

Farming and agriculture members are invited to attend and display their local products, food samples and services. There will be a morning filled with expert presenters, exhibitors, networking and Q&A forums. The event is complimentary to attend and is open to members as well as nonmembers. A continental breakfast will be provided.

A keynote address will be presented by Ajax Greene, Founder Re>Think Local and Co-Founder of On Belay Business Advisors.

Greene will discuss his perspective on building “place-based” organizations and a business community that expresses a strong commitment to being conscious of the

triple bottom line: people, planet and prosperity. He will talk about combining synergies including marketing and branding, people management, finance, operations and a strategic commitment greene to social responsibility.

Other presenters will include: Jeffrey Domanski - Courtney Strong, Inc., NYSERDA EDGE Outreach Coordinator. Jeffrey will present an overview of NYSERDA’s energy and cost saving program opportunities for

business community including commercial, not-for-profits, multi-family housing with more than four units, and industrial entities. The focus will be on small business and not-for-profits.

These programs provide a wide range of benefits ranging from saving on energy costs, discounts on green products when doing retrofits, renewable energy options, and how these programs can make your employees and customers more comfortable in your commercial spaces.

Joan Lawrence-Bauer, Director of Communication & Resource Development for RUPCO. Joan will present a range of communication tactics that focus on how green, sustainable practices can create brand value and increase business. Geared to engage small and medium sized businesses, she will show how they can leverage communications to deepen their relationships with customers and constituents. Integrated sustainability activities and related communication tactics have a positive triple bottom line impact: good for your business, the local economy and the planet.

Joyce deVries Tomaselli - Community Horticulture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Dutchess County.

Joyce will discuss how businesses that produce food and organic waste (e.g. restaurants, landscapers, construction firms, and retail) are finding ways to reduce costs by

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During the parade, everyone is encouraged to create a fun float and march with their dogs. The scheduled events for this year include a costume contest where everyone is welcome to enter their dogs, musical performances, and canine entertainment with demonstrations.

Several stores along Main Street will host dog themed special events and offers throughout the day, and vendors will contribute to the fun-filled afternoon with animalfriendly products and services.

Adoptable dogs will be there for everyone to meet and potentially take home at the Dutchess County SPCA booth in front of the Beacon Barkery. In addition to all the events, Dutchess County

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Beacon Barks coming April 26 oin in the celebration of animal shelters, rescue and welfare organizations at the 8th annual Beacon Barks on Main Sreet in Beacon. The festivities will occur on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor of Beacon Barks. All donations will go towards the advancement of animal shelters and rescue organizations to support them in all that they do for homeless and abused animals.

This event is fun for the entire family and continues to bring the community together in harmony for the love animals. Dutchess County SPCA and Beacon Barkery joined forces to plan and execute Beacon Barks back in 2007. Past attractions

“Reducing, Reusing and Recycling.”

Innovative new options and technologies (e.g. anaerobic digesters) have created opportunities for solutions that producers and recyclers have been successfully exploring.

To register for the Green Symposium, please visit dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

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Smart hiring and firing is the topic of seminar

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he April Business Education Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 beginning at 7:30 a.m., at the Chamber’s Poughkeepsie offices.

The topic will be “Smart Hiring and Firing: What Every Employer Needs to Know” and it will be presented by Greg Riolo of Jackson Lewis, LLP. Riolo is a partner in the firm and manages its litigation practice. He has been with Jackson Lewis since 1997, and he concentrates his practice on employmentrelated litigation and counseling.

Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With over 770 attorneys

practicing in 55 locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship.

The Business Education Seminar series includes a light breakfast and is complimentary for Chamber members and costs just $15 for non-members, thanks to the sponsorship of Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP. The firm takes a different approach to the practice of law. While many clients want advice about classic legal issues,

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some clients require more. Some clients need an attorney who will take the time to fully research their case and to develop creative legal strategies that will protect their interests. They will tailor counsel to their clients’ immediate needs and long-term goals.

Whether you want an aggressive lawyer skilled in the area of personal injury, family law, estate planning, real estate, business

agreements, elder law, municipal and administrative law or general litigation, you can count on Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP to represent you. As one of the largest law firms in Dutchess County, they have the available resources to handle any category of legal dispute. Above all, they will take the time to listen to your problems individually.

The firm has offices at 1136 Rt. 9 Wappingers Falls and now in the lobby of the Poughkeepsie Journal building, and also on the web at srddlaw.com.

To register for this event, please go to dcrcoc.org or call 845454-1700 ext. 1000.

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All Sport Fishkill celebrated their grand opening of the newly-renovated and expanded fitness center! Check them out at 17 Old Main Street, Fishkill.

Congratulations to The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse on the Grand Opening of its new location on Van Wagner Road in Poughkeepsie.

Tropical Fresh Grand Opening

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Congratulations to Tropical Fresh, a brand new supermarket now open at 440 Main Street in Poughkeepsie!

Congratulations to Tutoring Up-Grades, Inc, which celebrated their Grand Opening, new website and logo with a great “Pi day” ribbon cutting.

Arts organization marks golden anniversary

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is Mid-Hudson rts the new name for the Dutchess County Arts Council, as the group celebrates its 50th anniversary. The name reflects the organization’s expanded leadership in and support of the arts, artists and arts organizations in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties.

To mark this milestone, on March 18 AMH launched a robust Golden Anniversary celebration including visits to arts, community and other events at 50 locations in the three-county region over 50 weeks. These visits will help showcase the region’s arts organizations and programs, along with each community’s artists, photographers, musicians, performing artists, dancers and writers.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT will be on hand at each location along with the Art Bus, an information vehicle filled with material on Arts Mid-Hudson and local and regional arts events, programs and projects.

AMH will also conduct an informal survey at each site to gather information from the community on what arts and culture is presently available in their neigh-

borhoods, and what they would like to see in order for Arts MidHudson to build a regional Cultural Arts Plan with community input.

Local arts and cultural programs add more than $30 million annually to the economy through jobs and arts-related spending, as well as by attracting visitors to the region and providing quality-of-

life benefits that corporations and their employees look for in their home community. the During last 20 years, alone, the Arts Council awarded in excess of $5 million toward more than 500 projects and programs in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, directly empowering local artists and arts organizations while bolstering community bonds and the region’s economy.

For more information on Arts Mid-Hudson, its 50 Locations/50 Weeks Golden Anniversary celebration and sponsorship packages go to www.artsmidhudson.org.

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Workforce program has students saying YES by louise Mcloughlin vice President of workforce development

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he Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services funds the Workforce Development Center at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

One of our programs is the Youth Employment Services Program, or as we call it, the YES Program.

Maryann McKenzie is our Director of Youth Services and the YES Program mentor.

In 2005, the YES Program was created to address a gap in youth services. It provides young public assistance recipients in high school (ages 14-19) with academic and vocational training using a non-traditional model. The program encourages young people to stay in high school and earn their

diploma. Internship experiences are provided so that our teens learn job readiness skills. Our mentor also works with the youth on securing employment. And of course there is always room for fun! Participants go ice skating, walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson and to see exhibits at local museums. You may have even met one of them at a Contact Breakfast or Business After Hours.

Recently, I have had the pleasure to watch two young women in our Youth Employment Services

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Program learn and grow. They are Marlasia and Maryah, two local sisters. They told me that Maryann and the YES Program have helped them become more independent and less shy. Through the program they received their first work experience - an internship - and then using the skills they learned, they landed summer jobs. Because of their hard work, Marlasia was able to use her own money to do her school shopping, which made her feel accomplished.

The YES Program has tutoring and homework help twice a week. Maryah says that it is easy to get her homework done her at the Chamber offices, saying that the tutors help clarify what she learned at school. Before joining YES, Marlasia was failing two classes, but is now back on track academically and making passing grades in ev-

ery subject. She was also recognized at a recent Contact Breakfast for a painting and logo that she created for her art class at Poughkeepsie High School. You may have seen her “Eat Local” poster at an area restaurant.

The success that Marlasia, Maryah and the rest of our YES students are experiencing is proof that Dutchess County cares about our youth. The Department of Community and Family Services, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and our business community offer opportunities to at risk youth. If you previously haven’t thought about having a student intern or if you have an entry level job opportunity call Maryann or any of our mentors within the Workforce Development Center. You’ll be glad you did.

“I really enjoyed the Contact Breakfast. For me it was an outstanding opportunity to meet and network with people I never met before. Jonathan DiIorio, the Hearing Instrument Specialist for our center, and I How has also taped the Chamber radio show… With the Chamber just these two events it’s already apparent helped you? to me how this Chamber membership can dcrcoc.org/ testimonials benefit small business owners.”

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THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC

Foundation is making a difference

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ith a long, cold winter coming to an end, The Chamber Foundation is excited to think ahead to spring…and soon summer!

Since the first release of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. newsletter this past summer, The Chamber Foundation has been hard at work continuing to make a difference in the lives of many. From its prestigious leadership programs to our groundbreaking fundraising campaign, The Chamber Foundation continues to build upon and provide exceptional programming for all ages.

I am proud to announce that the next edition of The Chamber

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Foundation, Inc. is now fresh off the presses! This edition not only highlights the many accomplishments that have taken place, but also recognizes the support The Chamber Foundation has received bringing these achievements to fruition.

The Chamber Foundation realizes that our successes are rooted in the partnerships and re-

lationships we have forged. With these commitments, The Chamber Foundation remains confident in its ability to carry out its mission of providing educational opportunities for youth and the workforce, building and strengthening personal and business capacity, developing leadership skills and fostering a commitment to community service.

Please look for the latest edition of The Chamber Foundation, Inc at an upcoming event.

To keep up with all the latest Chamber Foundation happenings, please visit chamberfdn.org or call me at 845.454.1700 ext.

1026 to find out how you can get involved.

Wednesday, May 7

Career Night

6 - 8 p.m. at John Jay High School 5:30 p.m. - Complimentary Dinner

Inspire students. Take this opportunity to share your career.

Students will have the chance to visit your table and learn about your industry and business.

Interactive displays, information, and verbal interaction is highly encouraged.

Hosted by:

THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFiCers Bill Francis, Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fortress Financial Advisory LLC Tina Walz, Vice-Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M & T Bank stacey Langenthal, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank of Millbrook Anthony Morando, secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuddy & Feder LLP stephen e. diamond, Of Counsel . . . . Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP direCTOrs Amy dittmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp .

Maureen Kangas . . . . . . . . . . Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center John Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Quest peter Maher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mid-Hudson Subaru Carmen McGill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dutchess Community College doug McHoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McHoul Funeral Home rita Mcpeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KeyBank Lisa Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Charles “Chip” simon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taconic Advisors, Inc .

Aleta symon, CpA . . . . . . Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP skip Weisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weisman Success Resources, Inc .

FOundATiOn sTAFF Charles s. north . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President Audra Gerty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President nicholas shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Director

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Board development discussed

at leadership Dutchess’ march session, the participants learned about Board Development. The afternoon included a panel of Hudson Valley Business leaders who shared their knowledge on both sitting on a board and running a board. The moderator for this portion of the day was Bill francis, chair of The chamber foundation Board. Panelists were frank castella, jr, Harmon and castella Printing;Tim rychcik, marshall and Sterling; april gozza, United Way of Dutchess orange region and neil Pollack, anderson center for autism. a special thank you to the session’s host site, anderson center for autism.

Youth Leadership county tour

For more information contact Zoaya Fatima at 845-454-7629 ext. 1053

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000 for all reservations or visit ChamberfdN.org WednesdAy, ApriL 23

Homerun Helicopter Drop 5 - 9 p.m. dutchess stadium TuesdAy, MAy 27

Day of Golf

on Saturday, march 15th some of The chamber foundation’s youth leadership participants boarded a bus and enjoyed a day around Dutchess county. Students visited Beacon institute for rivers and estuaries, Dutchess Stadium, Hopewell Depot restoration and madava farms, Home of crown maple Syrup. Thank you to all the locations for their hospitality and information. also, a special thank you to Dutchess county Tourism for organizing the day!

TO BENEFIT THE NORMAN AND RITA NUSSBICKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

reGisTrATiOn: 10:30 a.m. sHOTGun sTArT: 12 noon dutchess Golf Club 2628 s rd., poughkeepsie WednesdAy, AuGusT 13

Twisted Gala 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Leadership Dutchess and Youth Leadership applications now being accepted for the Class of 2015

Go to chamberfdn.org to find out more.

Don’t miss out on these exceptional leadership programs!

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9th Annual

ShAker AwArdS Tuesday, April 22, 2014 • 5p.m.

2014 TOP 40 UNDER 40

Poughkeepsie Grand hotel, Bardavon Opera house

Joseph Amendola - 29 Amendola Landscapes, Inc./ The Amendola Group, Inc. Michelle Barone-Lepore - 30 Think Social First Eric Baxter - 26 R.L. Baxter Building Corp./Mill House Brewing Company Amanda Baxter-Dingee - 27 R.L. Baxter Building Corp.

Erin Blabac - 32 Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP

Maddalena Casabianca-Reade - 39 Lap4Life

Stephanie LaRose Lewison - 29 PVE Sheffler, LLC

Kate Sandford Rabe - 32 Rainbow Pools

Sarah Coppola - 27 Family Friendly Hudson Valley

Cristina Mauro, Ph.D. - 30 CHE Senior Psychological Services

Abraham Santiago IV - 34 A4 International Entertainment

Andy Cox - 38 Andy Cox Photography

Shelby Outwater - 39 Wappingers Central School District

Luis Santiago - 38 Marist College

Chris Crocco - 32 Mill House Brewing Company

Renee Pabst - 39 Vassar College

Crystal Schwer - 29 Kathleen F. Marks Memorial Foundation

Christie DeBoer - 35 Wallkill Valley Land Trust

Julia K. Pagones - 27 Dutchess County Dept. of Planning & Development

Julie Shaw - 32 Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert

Patrick W. Decker - 29 Big Gay Hudson Valley

Elizabeth Bogdan - 35 Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Dutchess/ Health Quest Samantha Bopp - 34 Millbrook Central School District Danielle Bushnell-Perry - 37 Music By Danielle Jaime Butler - 35 Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc.

Amy Dittmar - 32 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

Angela E. Flesland - 27 Dutchess County Legislature Ross Hardisty - 27 Ready To Run Designs Erika Kastel - 37 PathStone Corporation Christopher Lapine - 39 Chazen Companies

Wade Silkworth - 32 Silkworth Engineering

Trista Parker - 38 Health Quest

Travis Tellitocci - 31 Marist College

Abby Paul - 28 KeyBank

Thomas Van Zandt - 37 Raindrop Seamless Gutters

Jennifer Pawenski - 27 Chazen Companies

Jason S. Wilson - 32 Youth Advocate Programs

Arlette M. Porpiglia - 28 A.M.P. Events NY

Ryan Young - 36 Facial Plastic, Reconstructive & Laser Surgery

Justine Porter - 24 New Energy Events

*Ages as of April 22, 2014

Course is ready for spring season

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

two hours to complete a round of nine holes.

Rhett Myers owns and runs Vassar Golf Course. He offers

private lessons to adults, juniors, and those in the Junior Golf Academy. Myers assesses each individual’s strengths and weaknesses while stressing the 5 basic fundamentals of golf. From 20042012 he was the Head Coach of Vassar College Women’s Golf Team, and he is currently an adjunct professor at Vassar College.

He was voted “Best Golf Professional” eight years in a row, 20062013, by readers of Hudson Valley Magazine.

To join their e-mail list or to receive gift certificates by mail, send an email to Rhett@ vassargolfcourse.com. Gift certificates can be used on lessons, clinics, and rounds of golf or merchandise.

For more information visit their website at vassargolfcourse. com or call 845-473-9838.

Administrative Professional’s Day is Wednesday April 23rd, 2014

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