June 2003
Board of Directors
The annual elections of the Board of Directors took place on May 8 at the Annual General Membership Meeting at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar with Congressman Tom Davis as the Guest Speaker. Our new Chairman is Robert Stemetzki (The Burdette Smith Group, PC) with Maris Angolia (Karin's Florist) as Incoming Chairman of the Board. Bonnie Hoopengardner (Goodman & Company, LLP) is Treasurer and our General Counsel is Harvey A. Silverman, Esq. Our Vice President of Business Development is Joan Fletcher (Winning Ways, Inc.) and our Vice President of Community Affairs is Joana Bragg (Whole Foods Market®…Vienna). Sue MacReynolds, Executive Coach is our Senior Vice President of Fundraising. Don Weber (Potomac Bank) is our Vice President of Government Affairs. Serving our members are Jodi Scholes (Northern Virginia Massage Center) as Vice President of Member Benefits, Ed Powell (SunTrust Bank) as Senior Vice President Membership Development, and Billy Thompson (All Star Movers) as Senior Vice President Member Services. Paula Flohr (George Papastergiou, DDS) will serve as Vice President Organizational Services andnd Barbara McHale (Weichert Realtors) will continue in her role as Vice President of Youth & Education.
Please welcome our new Board Members at the Installation Luncheon on June 12 at Restaurant Seven, 8521 Leesburg Pike. The program will run from 11: 30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $34 for members with reservations and $38 for non-members and walk-ins. Please RSVP to 703-281-1333 or www.vtrcc.org/rsvp.htm.
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Click here for June/July events, and save the dates for these August events.
Thursday, August 14
MONTHLY LUNCHEON (Paya Thai)Wednesday, August 27
EVENING MIXER (with McLean Chamber at Westpark Hotel)
VTRCC Health Fair
As part of VIVA Vienna, the Health Fair was a success for our first effort, despite the rainy weather and slow turn-out. We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors: Evolution Health and Fitness and Grove Center for Chiropractic and Wellness and all of our participants: Jasmine Moghissi, MD; Doctors Weight Loss Center; Arch Solutions Inc. DBA Goodfeet Store; Doctokr; Gilbert Long Term Care; Janine Dent, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant; Allen S. Garai, DDS; and Advanced Home Care Services. Next year you will notice improvements in the Health Fair based on feedback from this year's event.
Make a Wise Marketing Move and Place and ad in the VTRCC Directory and Relocation Guide!
The Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the commencement of advertising sales for our new Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber Directory and Relocation Guide. Performance Publishing Group, Inc., one of the largest and most successful chamber publishers in the country, will produce our 2003-2004 directory.
Many people turn to the Chamber Directory to locate the best and most accessible companies in the area. The Directory will provide a colorful showcase for the local business community and is rich with community resources and business networking information that consumers use throughout the year. Performance Publishing Group, Inc. states that 89% of their typical chamber readership holds onto their directories for the entire year. PPG user research indicates that over 35% of their users return to the directory a minimum of nine times throughout the year to consult the advertising for their buying needs.
The professional design features extensive four-color, coated stock with high-end graphics and magazine style layouts. The Directory includes attractively-designed special guide sections by general business category, with editorial space available for Member advertisers. Special sections may include an Aarea Map, Dining, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail/Shopping, and Accommodations. There will also be a classified section that includes a listing for every member. Advertising opportunities are available in the classified section.
Approximately 6000 copies of the directory will be distributed throughout the community including key areas such as real estate, banks, city offices, visitors centers, high traffic areas, key residential, hotels, etc. The combination of high advertising value and affordable rates creates a marketing piece that will give your business a full year of returns. For more information about this opportunity, call the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce at 703-281-1333.
Message from the President
Dear VTRCC Members and Friends of the Chamber,
I would like to remind our VTRCC members that June is our membership renewal month. Invoices will be mailed on June 1, 2003. Those members who renew by July 1, 2003 will receive a $5 VTRCC mixer coupon. Members who renew by August 1, 2003 will be included in the 2003-2004 Chamber Directory. Those who renew after August 1, 2003 are in jeopardy of being dropped from the chamber membership. As you are aware, the VTRCC has limited resources and a two person staff. As your President, I strongly encourage you to renew in a timely manner. By renewing on time, you will help keep our overhead down and prevent a waste of limited office resources. Please don’t delay and thanks for your continued support.
In order to continue growing our Chamber and implement programs of interest for our members, area businesses, and the community, I need your help. If you have any suggestions or ideas that you think the VTRCC should consider or if you would like to schedule a time to meet with me, please call 703-281-1333 or email me at gpowersjr@vtrcc.org. I am looking forward to hearing from area businesses and community members so that we can improve the VTRCC. Thanks for your continued support. If you missed our May events, I hope to see you at our upcoming events and activities in June.
If you should have any questions or require more information about the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, please visit us online at www.vtrcc.org or call 703-281-1333. Please remember to call the Chamber to RSVP for our events and activities.
I look forward to seeing you at our June events.
Very truly yours,
Francis G. Powers, Jr.
Legislative Affairs
By Supervisor Cathy Hudgins
Residential real estate assessments are up. All other forms of County revenue are down, including commercial real estate and state funding. School enrollment and population is increasing and a fledgling economy has rendered our human services even more stretched than usual. Such is the situation that faced by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as we entered into our Fiscal Year 2004 budget deliberations.
The Board adopted a budget that reduced the real estate tax rate by five cents, provided a six percent increase to the school transfer, and took reductions to other County expenditures of more than $51 million. These were not easy reductions and I am extremely concerned with the effects they may have on our community and on the services provided to our residents. Without action by the General Assembly to allow the County to diversify our revenue base, however, the Board will continue to walk the dangerous tightrope of depending on real estate tax revenue to fund our essential services.
The business community’s support of last November’s sales tax referendum and their recent actions in support of raising transient occupancy taxes both exhibit recognition of the need to tap other sources if we are to maintain the sanctity of this wonderful community we share in Fairfax County. Residents of the Town of Vienna currently pay a 20-cent cigarette tax, a four- percent meals tax, and a four-percent transient occupancy tax – far higher than those in Fairfax County proper. Were such rates imposed in Fairfax County, as is currently forbidden by state law, the County could raise $71 million and reduce the real estate tax by an additional five cents. I look to the business community to voice the need for flexible revenue sources to our state representatives and to candidates for office this election year.
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USA Football - Executive Director Dave Ogrean has hired four staff members for the new non-profit advocacy group and organizing body: Shawn Moore as Director, Sport Partnerships & Services; Ms. Cathleen Healy as Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing; Nick Inzerello as Manager, Sport Development & Marketing; and Barbara Brant as the Executive Administrative Assistant. USA Football is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation conceived by and receiving initial financial support from the National Football League and the NFL Players Association. Its mission is to galvanize and promote youth and amateur football in the United States. Jack Kemp was named as its first Chairman of the Board. USA Football is located at 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 870, Vienna, Virginia 22182. For more information contact Dave Ogrean, Executive Director, USA Football 703-918-0007, x 106.
Auditions for the Vienna Youth Players' summer musical production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," will be held May 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. and June 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Youngsters age 11-18 should come prepared to move and sing a song from a standard musical theater repertoire (other than “Joseph”). To arrange an audition time and for more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31 with a formal dinner at the Hyatt Fair Lakes in Fairfax. The VVFD was established in 1903 and was the first volunteer fire department to be established in Fairfax County. The VVFD purchased the first motorized fire protection in the County – a 1919 Model T Ford truck. In September of 1929, the VVFD received its Charter and was established as Company 2. Though Vienna was founded first, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s Charter was received in the mail one day earlier. In 1958, the Fire Department constructed its current facility, located at 400 Center Street, South, in the center of the Town of Vienna. The VVFD is supported primarily by citizen donations and departmental fund-raising activities, including weekly bingo games held on Sunday evenings. For more information, visit the VVFD website at www.vvfd.org.
Vienna Parks and Recreation Department - Registration is underway for summer youth sports camps sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. Kids can learn the fundamentals of golf, horseback riding, fencing, inline skating, roller hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, softball and football. For information on dates and fees for each camp, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360 or register online at www.ci.vienna.va.us.
Club Phoenix Teen Center - Concerts for Vienna area high school students will be held June 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Admission is $5 per person. A concert for middle school students will be held at Club Phoenix June 6 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per person. For more information on teen center activities, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360. Club Phoenix features a big screen TV, jukebox and CD player, Dreamcast, VCR’s, pool and ping pong tables, food area, and a state-of-the-art sound system. Hours of operation for middle school students are Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday from 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
“Walking Wonders,” a walking group for mature adults, will meet each Wednesday, June 2-August 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., and follow local trails and scenic paths. There is no fee for this program, but advance registration is requested. A morning walking group will meet on Mondays and Fridays, June 2-July 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. The main walking route will be a three-mile circle beginning and ending at the Community Center. The fee is $3 for Town of Vienna residents and $5 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Free Seminar on Estate Planning - “Mortal Thoughts: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” will be presented from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Attorney David Hoffman will discuss medical directives (living wills), gift planning, Medicaid, funeral and burial options, probate in other states, tax law, and wills and trusts. This program is free of charge. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
“Writing Your Personal History,” an informal, group-run class for people interested in documenting their life stories for themselves and future generations to enjoy, will be held each Thursday, June 5-August 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Class members select topics about which to write, and read their work to each other for supportive feedback. The class is free of charge; a donation of $5 will be used to provide coffee and tea at each class. Advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
“Thrilling Summer Seafood Grilling,” a dinnertime demonstration and tasting for mature adults sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department, will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Fresh Fields Whole Foods Market, 143 Maple Ave., E. Enjoy salmon, oysters, scallops and more, and receive food preparation and grilling tips. The fee is $18 for Town of Vienna residents and $20 for out-of-town participants, and advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Club Phoenix Teen Center will hold an open house for parents on Wednesday, June 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The purpose of the open house is to give teen center parents an opportunity to view the facility, share information, meet the staff, complete the required registration form, and discuss issues or concerns. Parents can also sign up to be teen center volunteers. For more information, call Brandy Mullen at 703-255-5721.
See “Beauty and the Beast” in New York City on Saturday, June 21. A charter bus will leave at 7 a.m. from the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., and return around midnight. The cost of $85 for town residents and $106 for out-of-town participants includes transportation and ticket to the popular Broadway musical. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Goodman & Company - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Goodman & Company’s Elizabeth W. Moore, CPA, “The Virginia Small Business Accountant Advocate of the Year, 2003.” Pat Viola, Managing Partner, of Goodman & Company emphasized “We congratulate our partner, Beth Moore, for her dedicated efforts to support the growth and prosperity of small business clients. Goodman & Company is an active supporter of small businesses and as a consequence this honor is even more meaningful to our firm.” The Virginia Small Business Accountant Advocate of the Year Award is presented to accounting individuals who have contributed to a better economic and financial climate for small firms. Ms. Moore’s experience includes over 15 years in public and private accounting with specific contributions to the small business community as a consultant to business owners regarding Enterprise Zone tax incentives including general income tax credits, job grants and refundable real property improvement tax credits. To view the entire list of winners, visit http://www.sba.gov.
SunTrust - The SunTrust Bank at 515 Maple Avenue in Vienna has again generously donated space to the McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women for their used book collections and sorting over the summer months. These collections are in preparation for the 34th McLean AAUW Used Book Sale to be held at the McLean Community Center on September 12, 13, and 14. The sale benefits scholarships for women. The collections will be held at the bank parking lot on Saturdays June 7 and 21; July 12 and 26; and August 9. Books, Records, CD's, Tapes, Videos and Software will be collected. No textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines are needed. The collections are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 703-356-6293 with any questions.
ENDIVA Software, headquartered in Rockville, MD with international offices in China, Taiwan, Singapore and Japan provides pre-built web based applications making it easier to take control of your web content by providing instant updating and easy content control for non-technical users. The ENDIVA solution includes over 400 graphical templates for easily creating a web site combined with powerful web interactive “push” solutions such as: event management, content management, member registration, e-commerce, job postings, discussion forums, literature, and news broadcasts to members, prospects, and customers. For more information contact community@endiva.com.
Historic Vienna, Inc. will hold its annual used book sale on the Freeman House property, 131 Church Street, NE Vienna on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15. Sale hours are: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Book sellers from all over the country come to buy books at this sale, so don’t miss out on a great buy. Used book prices are $1.50 for hardbacks and $.75 for paperbacks. For more information, to donate books and/or to volunteer call the Freeman House at 703-938-5187. See you there!
Enjoy summer evening concerts on the lawn of Vienna’s historic Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free of charge; bring your own chair or blanket. The schedule is:
June 20 – Classic rock with NightworkJuly 18 – Celtic music with The Martin Family
August 22 – U.S. Navy Choral Group Sea Chanters
Call the weather line (703-255-7842) for information on cancellation or change in venue due to inclement weather.
Navy Federal Credit Union - On a rain-soaked Saturday (April 26), fifty volunteers from Navy Federal Credit Union joined together to participate in Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April. Employees, families and friends stood shoulder-to-shoulder painting, hammering, weeding, cleaning and repairing a home in Vienna, Virginia, the town where Navy Federal is headquartered. This was part of 'National Rebuilding Day', a nationwide one-day blitz aimed at repairing and rehabilitating the homes of low-income homeowners and nonprofit facilities. "Rebuilding Together With Christmas in April is the ultimate demonstration of the credit union philosophy of 'people helping people'," said Brian McDonnell, President and CEO of Navy Federal. "It also allowed us to make a difference in our own community and help out a neighbor in need." This was Navy Federal’s fifth year participating in Christmas in April. The team repaired the home of a local Vienna resident, an 80-year old homeowner, and the original owner of the 1966 home. To read the complete news release and view photos, go to eics.navyfcu.org/navyfcunews.nsf
Town of Vienna's Summer Playground Program registration is underway for children ages 6-11. The program will be held at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Weekly sessions are scheduled June 23 through August 1, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Supervised activities will include arts and crafts, games, field trips and special events. The cost for each weekly session is $60 for Town of Vienna residents and $75 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Town of Vienna’s July 4th Celebration - Space is available for non-profit organizations, commercial food vendors, and private and commercial arts and crafts vendors. June 20 is the deadline to apply for booth space. Applications are available at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., or call 703-255-6360 for more information. The celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 4, on the Community Center grounds. Booths are to be open from noon to 5 p.m. Rain date July 5.
The Women’s Center offers services to help you meet your personal, family and career goals. Learn how to get a job in the federal government on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ManTech, 12015 Lee Jackson Hwy, Fairfax ($25 members/$35 nonmembers). Or learn how to prepare for your second marriage on June 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Women’s Center, 133 Park Street, NE, Vienna. Call 703-281-2657 for details on schedules and pricing or visit www.thewomenscenter.org for current schedule and educational programs.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc., of Fairfax) has a wish list, including: a laptop computer; folding chairs, 6 ft. banquet tables; rolls of stamps; Avery Labels (5160); Hewlett Packard printer cartridges (842C, 872C, 720C, 5550); 2 inch binders for training manuals; 4 Hewlett Packard printer maintenance kits for the LaserJet 4si printers (HP part #C2062A); Jasc Paint Shop Pro software; Adobe Acrobat software; Macromedia Fireworks software; Macromedia Flash software; and Adobe PageMaker software. If you can help CASA obtain any of these supplies, contact them at 703-273-3526.
Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) headquartered at 200 Spring St. in Herndon, VA, reached $1 billion in assets during February 2003. “Reaching $1 billion in assets is a major milestone in NWFCU’s 56-year history,” said Juri Valdov, President/CEO. “It is a credit to the loyalty of our members, and the dedication of our staff.” Chartered in November 1947, NWFCU ended its first year in business with 121 members and $2,762,000 in assets. Since then, it has grown to over 63,000 members and five branches in the Washington Metro area.
Falcon Communications Solutions is pleased to announce they have been selected as one of the top Sprint Partners in the United States and have been included into the prestigious “Sprint Partners Presidents Club” for their record sales efforts in 2002. Falcon President and CEO said, “Our Carrier Services Division had record growth in 2002. Our revenue grew in excess of 1000%. In our relationship with Sprint we have been able to provide many of our clients with complete WAN and VAN solutions. We are proud to be a partner with SPRINT.” Falcon has added four new people in their Carrier Services Division in the past few months and is proud to have added Dave Gaudy, Steve Dyer and Carl McAllister to their sales and engineering team. Falcon Communications Solutions is a full service telecommunications management firm, providing telecommunication solutions to its clients in the Mid Atlantic region with telephony equipment, wireless products and carrier services. Falcon has been in business since 1995 and is based in Manassas, VA. For more information, visit www.falconcom.net.
New Members You’ll Like Doing Business With…
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Tax Recovery Stephen L. Briggs 333 Maple Ave. East, PMB 1045 Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 281-6147 Fax: (703) 281-6148 E-mail: briggsasgi@aol.com We recoup tax overpayments, provide tax-advantaged corporate structures, and restructure debt for increased profitability. |
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Nursery Meg Chattfield 390-B Maple Ave., East Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 938-6925 Fax: (703) 938-2742 E-mail: meg.bennetts@earthlink.net Website: www.bennettsnursery.com Quality landscape design and build services for developers, businesses, and homeowners since 1955. |
Caddie
Tours Niall P. Leogue 1105 Ware Street, SW Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 938-1300 Fax: (703) 938-9837 E-mail: niall.leogue@verizon.net Specializes in vacations to Ireland and Europe. Self drive, escorted tours, weekend get-a-ways, and golf vacations to Iceland, Scotland, Spain, and Portugal. |
| Doctokr
Family Medicine Dr. Alan Dappen 360 Maple Ave., West, #D Vienna, VA 22180 Phone: (703) 938-4604 Fax: (703) 938-4618 E-mail: alan@doctokr.com Website: www.doctokr.com Medical practice, family medicine, full service health care, illness to wellness care, house "call", and physical exams. |
Dynamics
Research Corp Carolyn L. Redmon 2650 Park Tower Dr., #300 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 824-1440 Fax: (703) 998-4871 E-mail: credmon@andrulis.com Website: www.drc.com Engineering, logistics, and information technology services that enhance the performance and cost effectiveness of our customer's mission critical systems. |
| Endiva
Software, Inc. Dan Williams 15808 Crabbs Branch Way., #510 Derwood, MD 20855 Phone: (703) 728-4706 E-mail: dwilliams@endiva.com Pre-built websites for the non-technical small business to manage their community of prospects and customers. |
Living
Assets Management Patti Tuthill 10332 Main Street., #226 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 591-5159 Fax: (703) 591-1195 E-mail: patti@livingassetsmanagement.com Website: www.livingassetsmanagement.com Personal and Business Coaching |
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Inc. Soo Kwon 45574 Grand Central Sq. Sterling, VA 20166 Phone: (301) 529-2872 E-mail: ssskwon@msn.com Website: www.netmedia.ws |
N2SHAPE Ellen Yates 8045 Leesburg Pike, #130 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 848-2592 Fax: (703) 749-9387 E-mail: ellen@n2shape.com Website: www.n2shape.com N2SHAPE owns and operates two private personal training studios in the Tysons area. We provide on-site corporate fitness programs and group exercise classes. |
| Pre-Paid
Legal Margaret O'Neill 1742 Abbey Oak Dr. Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 319-0642 Fax: (703) 319-0642 Website: www.prepaidlegal.com/go/ljones Legal service provided by top quality attorneys in all 26 specialties of law. |
ProAd David N. Dolton 1600 International Dr., #120 Mc Lean, VA 22102 Phone: (703) 288-7440 Fax: (703) 288-7584 E-mail: ddolton@proadgroup.com Website: www.proadgroup.com Nontraditional marketing services agency, including creative services, media planning and placement, and sports marketing. |
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E. Beach Architects Robert Beach 417 West Broad St., #209 Falls Church, VA 22046 Phone: (703) 533-8333 Fax: (703) 536-2528 |
USA
Football David Ogrean 8300 Boone Blvd., #870 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 918-0007 E-mail: dogrean@usafootball.com Website: www.usafootball.com Nonprofit organization to serve as the national advocate and promoter for the sport of amateur football. |
Committee News
Greetings from the Technology Committee!
For those of you who are not familiar with the Tech Committee, we are comprised of volunteers from the Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce ranging from industries such as IT Services for business to home support and anywhere in between. Our goal is to combine the perspectives and questions from many different industries (relating to technology) in order to be able to identify the most common tech problems that are experienced by Chamber members and their businesses. Once those issues are identified, we strive to provide education and solutions for those issues so that your business is no longer stuck in the chaos that IS the technological unknown.
So what do we do?
We hope to bring our combined experience to the table to help Chamber members better understand the technology around them and how it can help, in there business and everyday life. Our committee is open to anyone who would like to come and sit on our board and share or learn. We meet the third Tuesday of the month. For more information please feel free to contact our Chairman George B. Gould with TOGG Inc.
He can be reached at 703-266-8522 we look forward to meeting and working with all of you.
