May 2004
May 30-31
VTRCC is again planning a Health Fair as part of Viva Vienna, The Town of Vienna’s annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Booths are still available to health care providers who can provide health information and/or screenings while promoting their businesses. Mark Lander of Evolution Health and Fitness is the Health Fair sponsor and coordinator. “We have the entire street of Dominion Road from Church Street to Evolution Fitness to work with,” Lander says, “and our hope is to provide as many health, fitness, and wellness services as possible.” To participate, Chamber Members pay a $50 deposit (refundable after participation) and non-Members pay $250, which includes Chamber Membership through July 2005.
The following organizations are confirmed to participate in this year’s event: Deer Park Water, Doctokr, Evolution Health and Fitness, Foot EFX, Friends of Humanity Adoption, GoodDogz.org, INOVA Blood Donor Services, Mary Kay Beauty, Natural Healing Center, Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital, and Worldgate Nutrition. For more information or questions please call Mark Lander at 703 255-9707.
Dog Adoption and Dog Walk at Viva Vienna!
To emphasize the health benefits of pet ownership, GoodDogz.org will host a dog adoption and dog walk as part of the Health Fair. Meet adoptable dogs from local rescue groups at the GoodDogz.org booth on Sunday and Monday, or get some exercise with own canine companion at the fun-filled dog walk on Monday at 11:30AM. Registration fee is $20.00 and includes a goodie bag for all pre-registered walkers. Register online at www.GoodDogz.org today or contact us at info@gooddogz.org.
2004-2005 Chamber Directory
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Stunning magazine-style layout with useful community information
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Special guides for dining, financial service, education, health care, professional services, shopping, accommodations, and real estate
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Valuable resources for all who live, work, visit, or do business in our community
The Guide is an often-consulted resource in many offices, homes and autos. Get your company noticed! To inquire about rates, call Betsy Glass at 800-814-7289 x311.
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At our April 8 Luncheon, T. C. Smith, President and CEO of FastSigns of Herndon, gave a dynamic presentation on how to grow your business, whether for profit or non-profit by becoming actively involved in your community. Smith has built one of the most successful FastSigns operations in the country on the foundation of successful networking and community involvement.
Are you getting the most from your Chamber Membership? If not, start attending our Monthly Membership Luncheons. They’re great educational and networking opportunities!
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss our upcoming luncheons:
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Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA) will speak at our May 13 Luncheon at Clyde’s of Tysons Corner.
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John Harter, WJLA-TV’s Emmy Award-winning reporter, will address attendees at our June 10 luncheon at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
Calendar Updates
Visit our events pages for May and June events.
Save these dates for July!
| Thursday, July 8 | AWARDS
LUNCHEON Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Chairman's Awards |
| Wednesday, July 29 | EVENING NETWORKING MIXER |
| May
Business Spotlight June
Business Spotlight Click here for more information about these members or to find out how your business can be "Member of the Month". |
By Robert Stemetzki
VTRCC Chairman of the Board
I recently attended a lecture on business networking. All of the speaker’s points and techniques were great but one comment really hit home for me. If you walk into an event or luncheon with the attitude of “how long do I have to stay?” or “when can I leave?” then why bother going at all? I also invited a couple to Casino Night for the first time. We stayed until the end, and as we were leaving they talked about the great time they had (their comment, not mine). Next year, they suggested, we need to invite two other couples to join us. What’s my point? The same one I’ve been making all year: Our Chamber is good and it does work… but it’s only as good as you make it.
We’ve started some new initiatives that members enjoy: Chamber 101 and the Executive Groups. Also, we are partnering with The Networking Community, which presents new networking opportunities. We hosted a well-received Legislative Breakfast in October, “Meet the Candidates”. And we have scheduled a follow-up breakfast on May 5th to hear firsthand how this past year’s legislative session went and what it means to our members.
Our attendance is up and our membership numbers are up so we must be doing something right. I just hope your business and you have benefited from these efforts. All of this is done through the hard work of our office staff and Board members.
In closing, I want to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your commitment to VTRCC and thinking “out of the box”. Your work has been the reason for all of this. I appreciate it and I know our members do.
Member News
Cardinal Bank will raise $1 million over the next five years for the INOVA Kellar Center through the annual Cardinal Bank Charity Golf & Tennis Classic, doubling the Bank’s original commitment. Over $210,000 has already been raised for the Cardinal Classic, scheduled to take place on May 17th at the Country Club of Fairfax. The INOVA Kellar Center provides critical programs to children, including special education, mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. Cardinal Bank President F. Kevin Reynolds, co-chair of the Tournament, said “Our $1 million goal will help ensure that those services remain readily available to all children regardless of their ability to pay.” For more information on the Cardinal Classic or the fundraising initiative, visit www.cardinalbank.com or call Bruce McLeod at 703-288-0962.
The Business
Bank of Virginia, the oldest commercial bank headquartered
in Fairfax County, announces the Grand Opening of its fourth office,
located at 133 Maple Avenue, East. The celebration will include events
and promotional offers May 17-22. The local community is invited to
enjoy an Outdoor Fair in the Bank parking lot on Saturday, May 22 from
11:00am to 2:00pm. Saturday events include a ribbon cutting ceremony
by M. Jane Seeman, Mayor of Vienna, with appearances by Miss Virginia
USA 2004 Kristi Lauren Glakas and World Ranked/Local Light Middleweight
Boxer Jimmy Lange. Complementary food and entertainment will be provided
by The Vienna Inn and Sin Fronteras, a mariachi band. Headquartered
in Tysons Corner, The Business Bank has been serving the needs of businesses
and consumers of Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia
since 1981. The Business Bank offers traditional community banking services,
mortgage loans, IRA/CDs, Consumer and Commercial Loan related services,
and other customized financial solutions at highly competitive rates.
While other financial institutions have replaced service with technology,
the Business Bank remains focused on combining custom tailored financial
services with highly personalized assistance. The Business Bank does
take your business personally. Additional information about The Business
Bank can be found at: www.businessbankva.com
On Thursday, May 20, Jackson Lewis LLP is hosting its
Second Annual full-day seminar entitled Winning Strategies for Effectively
Managing Workplace Issues. Attorneys from Jackson Lewis and invited
guests, Walter Finkelstein and Greg Wells from TEC, and Jodi Finkelstein
from Caliber Associates will address new approaches and ways to implement
them in such workplace law issues as: Workplace Privacy, Preventing
Workplace Violence, Crafting Non-Compete Agreements, Conducting Workplace
Investigations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage Hour, Minimizing
Risks of Retaliation and Whistleblowing Claims. During these workshops,
participants will learn about the latest legal developments and explore
ways to avoid liability by developing preventive strategies. The seminar
will take place at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner (8661 Leesburg
Pike) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration, including program materials,
continental breakfast and lunch, is $150.00 per person. Vienna-Tysons
Regional Chamber of Commerce members receive a discount and only pay
$125.00 per person. To register, please call or email Brenda Hansen,
Office Administrator at 703-821-4307 or hansenb@jacksonlewis.com.
Marshall High School Highlights:
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The following students won first place in the Science Fair, qualifying for the Virginia State Science Fair: Brent Newman for “The effect of vitamin C on the reaction between luminol and bleach”; Zoe VanGelder for “The effect of D.C. aqueduct residuals on corn and soybeans” and Stephen Bradford & Ben Grossier for “The efficiency of thermoelectric coolers”.
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English Teacher Dottie Christensen presented a cast of twenty-one Marshall students at the Folger Shakespeare Festival, where they performed a condensed version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The students were wildly successful and walked away with seven acting awards!
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Marshall High School Has just received The National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence Award. This award program was started in 2003. The application process is lengthy and time consuming and 6 criteria are judged: Communication, Parenting, Volunteering, Student Learning, School Decision Making and Advocacy, and Collaborating with Community.
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We are excited to share with you that 20 of our 48 Marshall DECA Competitors won the honor of representing Virginia DECA at the International Career Development Conference in Nashville Tennessee in early May. The eleven students who finished first and nine students who were runners-up in their events will be going on to compete nationally. We are extremely proud of all of our students who participated in the conference! Marshall DECA will have one of the largest chapter delegations representing Virginia DECA in May at the National Leadership Development Conference.
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On Saturday, April 3rd, Marshall Academy's Engineering Physics (EP) teams succeeded once again in launching the largest number of Team America flights at Great Meadow. Eleven class teams flew a total of 19 flights -- more than three times as many as any other school. The Team America Rocketry Challenge requires competing teams to launch a two-stage rocket carrying two eggs, perform without incident, achieve a maximum altitude as close as possible to 1250 feet (as measured by an onboard altimeter), and return the eggs unbroken to the earth. The top 100 teams in the country will compete at the national finals, to take place at Great Meadow on Saturday, May 22nd.
Whole Foods®… Vienna is hosting a 5% day fundraiser for The Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc. (VOAC) on Wednesday, May 5. Five percent of all sales on that day will be donated to the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter, a 50-bed short-term emergency shelter which is one of VOAC’s homeless programs. The Shelter’s primary mission is to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical services to persons who find themselves without these necessities. It seeks to promote and reinforce self-reliance, dignity and hope. So stop by on May 5, buy natural products and contribute to a worthwhile cause! (Whole Foods®… Vienna is located at 143 Maple Avenue, East.) If you’d like to become a volunteer or donor for VOAC, call G. Bud Pope at 703-820-7621 x 218.
The Women’s Center will be holding a number of programs during the month of May:
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Retirement Planning For Women 19-99 - Tuesday, May 4, 7-9pm at The Women’s Center (133 Park St., NE), $25 members/$35 nonmembers
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Smart Women Finish Rich - Wednesday, May 5, 7-9pm at The Women’s Center, $25 members/$35 nonmembers
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Journaling For Well-Being (3 Weeks) - Saturdays, May 8-22, 9:30am-12:30pm at The Women’s Center, $75 members /$85 nonmembers
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MY TIME: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life (with Author/Columnist Abigail Trafford) - Saturday, May 8, 10am-1pm at Strayer University (2121 15th St. N, Arlington), $35 members /$45 nonmembers
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Job Hunters' Forum: Informal Networking & Guidance - Wednesday, May 12, 7:30-9pm, The Women's Center, $10 members / $20 nonmembers
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Financial Planning For Separation & Divorce - Thursday, May 13, 7-10pm, Investment & Resource Planning Associates (10600 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 310, Fairfax), $35 members; $45 nonmembers
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Uncontested Divorce - Saturday, May 15, 10am-Noon, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean), $25 members/$35 nonmembers
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Launching A Job Search (5 days) - Mon.-Fri. May 17-21, 9:30am-12:30pm, The Women's Center, $150 members/$175 nonmembers
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Changing Your Relationship With Your Body - Tuesday, May 18, 7-9pm, The Women’s Center, $25 members/$35 nonmembers
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Legal Aspects Of Child Support,Custody & Visitation - Saturday, May 22, 10am-1pm, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean), $35 members/$45 nonmembers
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Balancing Hormones Naturally - Saturday, May 22, 2-3:30pm, The Women’s Center, $20 members/$25 nonmembers Building Self-Esteem (6 Weeks) - Tuesdays, May 25-June 29, 7:30-9:30pm, The Women's Center, $100 members/$115 nonmembers
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When Violence Begins At Home - Wednesday, May 26, 7-9pm, The Women’s Center, Free but you must call 703-281-2657 to register. Online registration is unavailable for this program.
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Is It AD/HD Or Something Else? - Thursday, May 27, 7-9pm, The Women’s Center, $25 members/$35 nonmembers
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna will present Hexagon’s “Wee Puns of Mass Distraction” an evening of political satire and song. Mark your calendars for a fun evening performed by the Washington area’s only political, satirical, musical comedy revue. The performance will be held 7:30-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 at Marshall High School (7731 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets or more information, call 703-281-0538 or email shepctrov@hotmail.com.
Potomac Valley Bank has announced it will sponsor the Northern Virginia Economic Summit to take place on May 12th at 1:15 PM at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. The event will feature Dr. Stephen S. Fuller, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University with Dr. Roger Stough, Director of the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University. It is not a luncheon, but rather guests will be served delicious designer desserts while listening to a focused update on the region’s economy from members of the region’s leading economic team. Potomac Valley Bank, an affiliate of Mercantile Bankshares Corporation, has five branch offices in Northern Virginia, and 11 offices in Montgomery County, Maryland. “Potomac Valley Bank is pleased to sponsor the Northern Virginia Economic Summit as a way to participate with business and academia and make a meaningful contribution to the community we serve,” said Ken Cook, President & CEO, Potomac Valley Bank. Potomac Valley Bank has been providing a comprehensive array of financial services and an exceptional level of personal service to businesses and individuals for over 40 years. Seating for this event is limited, and reservations are required. Contact Sarah Streett at 703-385-5700 for more information.
Anniversaries
The VTRCC is happy to acknowledge members who have belonged to the Chamber for many years. Those celebrating anniversaries during April/May are:
| 29 years | Vienna Wolf Trap Motel |
| 16 years | All Star Movers Iliff Nursing & Rehab Center Vienna Paint & Decorating Co., Inc. |
| 12 years | RE/MAX Xecutex |
| 9 years | Coldwell Residential Brokerage-Paganelli |
| 8 years | Boone &
Sons Jewelers CMS, Inc. Flint Hill Elementary School Focuspoint Randall H. Hagner & Company Inc. RE/MAX Preferred Properties Strategic Financial Advisers Vienna Arts Society, Inc. |
| 7 years | Coldwell Residential Brokerage- Lattanzi |
| 6 years | bikes@vienna,
LLC Kilmer Middle School Potomac Bank of Virginia Virginia Senate (Devolites) |
| 4 years | Magruder of
Virginia, Ltd. Self Storage Plus |
| 3 years | Endless Future,
LLC Mr. Wayne E. Comer, Esq. NOVA Exteriors, Inc. Tysons Realty, Inc. Wolftrap Elementary School |
| 2 years | 1st Nebelus
Group Administaff Clean Cuts "The Don" of Elite Auto Grooming Gilbert Long Term Care Hawk Associates Image Strategies Increasing Revenue, Inc. Edgar Seydel, Citizen Member Softouch Dental Care Talking Nets The Florian Foundation Weichert Realtors (Drayer) Weichert Realtors (Hackerson) |
| 1 year | Acupuncture
Etc., Inc. ADT Security Services Advanced Home Care Services Chevy Chase Bank - Business Banking Comfort Inn University Center Community Bank of Northern Virginia - Tysons Courtyard by Marriott - Tysons Corner CrisisLink Dante's Office Supplies Dittmar Realty Group First Class Travel Fitness First Geeta Enterprises DBA Meineke Hometown Magazines James Monroe Bank MacReynolds and Company Merrill Lynch Metro Offices NetRoster Primerica Financial Services (Citigroup) Robert E. Beach Architects Synaptic Source, LLC Technisyst Computing, Inc. The Sevila Coan Fox Financial Group VA House of Delegates Vienna Diagnostic Imaging Vitality Chiropractic |
Business News
President George
W. Bush signed legislation in April that will increase loan authority
for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s
flagship 7(a) loan program by more than $3 billion. The 30 percent increase
in small business loans for the current year will allow the SBA to lift
a three-month-old cap of $750,000 on 7(a) loans and drop restrictions
on piggyback loans. The new law increases the 7(a) program’s lending
authority for this year to $12.5 billion, allowing the program to reach
up to 90,000 small businesses in fiscal year 2004, creating or retaining
up to 500,000 jobs for hard-working Americans. The legislation also
allows the SBA to immediately remove the $750,000 cap on 7(a) loans,
returning it to its previous $2 million level. The bill also raises
the maximum on SBA Express Loans to $2 million and allows the SBA to
raise the maximum guaranty on loans up to $2 million to 75 percent.
Piggyback loans will once again be allowed. The legislation reauthorizes
the 504 loan program and sets authorization levels for the Small Business
Investment Company program through the end of the fiscal year. The bill
also guarantees that the SBA’s Small Disadvantaged Business and
Preferred Surety Bond programs will remain in continual service through
June 4, 2004.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Center for Workforce Preparation
invites you to Discover 70,000 Skilled Workers: Chamber-Job Corps Showcase
2004 on July 21, 2004 in Washington, D.C. This showcase will bring together
a group of executives who understand the challenges faced by their members
in finding skilled entry-level employees. Participants will include
chamber-Job Corps partnership teams, chamber executives, and industry
association executives. It will incorporate lessons learned from chamber-Job
Corps demonstration initiatives, presentations by workforce and business
leaders, a showcase of successful chamber-Job Corps
partnerships from across the nation, and plenty of networking opportunities.
One in six U.S. job seekers is between the ages of 16 and 24. Every
year, 70,000 of these young people return to their local communities
from rigorous Job Corps training. They're skilled, motivated, and ready
to work in small and medium-size businesses. For more information, contact
Zanna Gilbert at zgilbert@uschamber.com
or 202-463-5671.
How does your state fare against the rest of the nation in the technology
and science sectors? The Milken State Technology Report (by
the Milken Institute) uses 75 indicators in five categories to measure
how well a state will perform in today's knowledge-based economy. Overall,
Massachusetts repeats from a year ago as the top-rated state, followed
by California, Colorado, Maryland and Virginia, the same Top 5 as last
year. Rhode Island showed the biggest gain, jumping 10 spots to #11.
Read the report at
http://www.milkeninstitute.org/publications/publications.taf?function=detail&ID=304&cat=ResRep
(reprinted from ACCElink)
The skill level of potential and incumbent employees has become the "hot topic" in our economy. Economic development is increasingly dependent on the quality of the available workforce. It has long been recognized that employers often "speak a different language" when it comes to skills discussions. This has been a barrier to communication between education and training service providers and the private sector. For some years, ACT's WorkKeys has been used to cross this communication divide. This assessment and skills profiling system has proven its worth repeatedly, and the return on investment to employers and workers is extraordinary. Several statewide educational and training initiatives (from the SOL's to a regional portable skills credential) are being built on WorkKeys so it is imperative that we increase awareness of the WorkKeys system and its value to our economy. To enhance this understanding, FREE WorkKeys seminars have been planned across the state. These concise, informative sessions are designed as an introduction to WorkKeys for employers, educators, parents, counselors, and other workforce development and education professionals. You are invited to attend and to encourage others to take advantage of this FREE opportunity at Northern Virginia Community College (Annandale Campus) - May 27th 10am – 2pm. Please RSVP to Heather Glissman at heather.glissman@governor.virginia.gov.
Community News
Master Plan Revision for Nottoway Park - The Fairfax County Park Authority is holding a public hearing on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 7 p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road in Vienna. This hearing is to present a proposal that includes guidance for the continued use of the Hunter House and community gardens, preservation of cultural resources onsite, replacement of one lighted diamond field with one lighted rectangular field, an additional restroom facility, an improved playground, vehicle circulation improvements, additional picnic shelters, and additional lighted parking. The park is approximately 90 acres in size, and is located at 9537 Courthouse Road in Vienna. The proposed plan is available for review at the Fairfax County Park Authority Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 421, Fairfax or on the Park Authority website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. Individuals and organizations receiving this flyer are urged to attend or have a representative at the public hearing to present their views. If you would like to speak at the public hearing or would like more information, please call Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer for the Park Authority at (703) 324-8662 or email her at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov. For persons with hearing impairments, sign language interpreter services are available upon request. Please call 703-324-8563 or 703-324-3988 TTY at least ten days before the meeting.
The Ms. Virginia Senior America (MVSA) Pageant, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, will be held Saturday, May 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School. A reception will immediately follow the Pageant, with live music by the “Senior Staff” Combo. The MVSA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the image of women who have reached the “age of elegance” (60 years and better) and informing the public of their vast contributions to society. The Pageant winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete for the Ms. Senior America National Title. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets or more information, call 703-938-6563 or 703-481-1715.
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Beginning the week of May 3, the Vienna Police Department will conduct the first official test of its new emergency notification system, also known as reverse 911. Called “The Communicator!,” the technology was developed by Dialogic Communications Corp. and is designed to alert the local community automatically in an emergency situation such as a natural disaster or public health threat. The test is necessary to ensure that the system is fully operational should an emergency actually occur. The system will deliver a detailed phone message informing residents they are listening to a test and will not be required to take any further steps. Testing will take place by town quadrants in the evening between 6 and 9 p.m. Test dates for each quadrant are: northeast – week of May 3; southeast – week of May 11; northwest – week of May 19; southwest – week of May 26. For more information, contact Sgt. Tom Burtt at 703-255-6365 or e-mail police@ci.vienna.va.us.
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The annual Town of Vienna election will be held on Tuesday, May 4. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Town elections are non-partisan, and Town Council members are elected at large. This year, Vienna voters will elect the Mayor and three Town Council members, who will begin new two-year terms July 1. For election results, call the Vienna Newsline, 703-255-6333, one to two hours after the polls close on May 4, or visit the Town's web site at www.ci.vienna.va.us. Voters who will be out of town on election day or who are physically unable to go to the polls may request an absentee ballot from the Fairfax County General Registrar's Office. Call 703-222-0776 for information.
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At its May 10 meeting, the Vienna Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Town budget for fiscal year 2004-2005. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 127 Center St., S. At the hearing, citizens will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed budget and ask questions about the appropriation of Town funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Copies of the proposed budget are available for review at Town Hall and at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E. A "Budget in Brief" summary may be obtained free of charge at Town Hall, and the entire budget document may be purchased. If Council considers it necessary, a final budget work session to discuss comments made at the public hearing will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for the June 7 Council meeting.
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The Town of Vienna Department of Public Works will be celebrating Public Works Week with an open house at the Northside Public Works Facility on Thursday, May 20, from 2 to 6pm. The facility is located at 600 Mill St., N.E. The Northside facility houses all of the Town’s Public Works operations – vehicle and equipment maintenance, street maintenance, general maintenance, sanitation, and water and sewer. All Vienna residents, school and scout groups, and others interested in seeing the facility and a display of Public Works vehicles and equipment are invited to attend the open house. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be “hard hats,” Clean & Green coloring books and other goodies for the kids. Groups of five or more are asked to call 703-255-6381 for reservations before May 14. The open house will also include the dedication at 3 p.m. of the vehicle maintenance facility at Northside in honor of Vincent J. Olson, in recognition of his service to the citizens of Vienna as a Town Councilman from 1976 to 1988 and from 1989 to 2003.
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A Personal History Symposium for people interested in documenting their personal histories for themselves and future generations to enjoy will be held on Thursday, May 6, from 10am to 2pm at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Keynote speaker will be publisher, author and writing teacher Robert W. Middlemiss, who will discuss what it takes to write an exciting and interesting memoir. Presenter, Francis Gary Powers, Jr., President of the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce and Founder of The Cold War Museum, will talk about ways to preserve family histories. Participants are asked to bring along stories about their own writing experiences or interest in writing. The fee of $5 per person includes beverages; bring a bag lunch. Advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
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The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Dynamic Walking course at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens May 13, 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 8pm. Enjoy the beauty of the gardens as you learn Dynamic Walking techniques and Dynamic Body Exercises, and how to use a pedometer. The cost for all three sessions is $12 for Town of Vienna residents and $15 for out-of-town participants. For more information, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360.
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The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a hike at Pohick Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Naturalist Keith Tomlinson will guide the group through the marshland surrounding the bay, where wading birds and eagles, and native wildflowers and shrubs can be seen. The cost is $12 for Town of Vienna residents and $15 for out-of-town participants; transportation to the park, located in Lorton off Rte. I-95, is on your own. For more information, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360.
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"What to Feed a Living Trust" will be presented by attorney David Hoffman on Monday, May 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Topics will include Virginia trust law, funding your trust, trusts and mortgages, trusts and the IRS, and more. This seminar is free of charge, and no advance registration is required. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
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The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners in its 2004 amateur photography contest, held March 20 and 21 at the Vienna Community Center. Stephen Gawarecki received the Best in Show Award, and Patricia Deege won the People's Choice award. First Place winners included Thomas Cocke, Mary Ann Setton, Brian Mitchell, Robert Lynch, Ana Gross, Alden Weatherbie, Gerry Bishop, Darren Mckewen, Stephen Gawarecki, Charles Steiner, Dan Feighery, Michele Lowell, Pamela Bartlett, Erin Manfredi, and Patricia Deege. Second Place winners are Lindsay Ritter, Dan Feighery, Gozde Tanyeri, Lara Ambler, Mary Ann Setton, Charlotte Plaxico, Steve Callender, Michele Dandrea Lowell, Genevieve Lenz, Julie Nicklin Rubley, Seymour Kaitlin, and Loma Mier. Third Place winners are James Pugh, Stephen Passman, Pam Chisholm, Mary Jane Fish, Joana Gribko, Michael Hodge, Thomas F. Cocke III, and Sue Cocke. Honorable Mention included Glenn Bernstein, Robert Coons, Michael Hodge, Kevin Ambrose, Charles Steiner, Robert Lynch, John Kupiec, Lorraine Chickering, Joan Marie Barringer, and Edgar C. Quisumbing. For students in grades 7-12, the winners are: First Place - Sarah Wagoner, Kathy Chen, James Finta, Missy Adams, Defne Arslan, Lauren Every-Wortman, Claire Burson; Second Place - Killian Malone, Samantha Ryan, Matthew Conroy, Marijke Armstrong, Kathryn Gongaware, Kristy Rooney; Third Place - Will Nissley, Omar Shafqaat, Ida Abrahamson; and Honorable Mention - Ally Cruz. Vienna Parks and Recreation thanks photo show judges Erwin A. Siegel, NVPS, and Wayne Wolfersberger, NVPS, and also thanks the Vienna Photographic Society for assisting with the show.
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The Town of Vienna Police Department will be participating in the 2004 Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, along with other police departments throughout the state. The Torch Run will be held each June to raise money for Special Olympics, the largest sports program for mentally retarded children and adults. The Vienna Police Department is asking the community for support through the purchase of Special Olympics T-shirts and hats, available at police headquarters, 215 Center St., S., Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Monetary donations are also welcome. Fosters Grille of Vienna, located at 138 Maple Ave., W., will donate 10% of all sales to Special Olympics on April 18, May 2 and May 23. For more information, contact Officer Donna Rippley at 703-255-7832.
New
Members You’ll Like Doing Business With
The following businesses were approved for membership during the March
and April Board of Directors meetings. Please welcome them.
| John Kuper
Owner/Designer/Estimator Anomaly Graphics Sign & Design 2019 George Washington Road Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 442-0665 Fax: (703) 356-6869 E-Mail: anomaly@cox.net Web: www.anomalygraphics.com |
William
Runnells |
| Gene Seiberlich Area Advisor College Funding Solutions P. O. Box 2591 Reston, VA 20195 Phone: (703) 715-0310 Fax: (703) 935-0783 E-Mail: gseiberlich@comcast.net |
Kelly Salisbury VP-Sales&Marketing Phoenix TS 514 Longhorn Crescent Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (301) 258-8200 Fax: (301) 990-4781 E-Mail: kelly@phoenixts.com Web: www.phoenixts.com |
| Katrina Funkhouser President Corporate Office Solutions 3607 Chain Bridge Rd., #d Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 352-2029 Fax: (703) 352-8103 E-Mail: corporders@aol.com Web: www.cosdirect.com |
Peggy Silverman President/CEO RSVP Party Planners of Virginia, INC. 1430 Rosewood Hill Dr. Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: (703) 759-5943 Fax: (703) 759-5943 E-Mail: padorian@aol.com |
Kamil Ince |
Gary Golman |
| Traci Claar Director, Community Relations George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 2D5 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: (703) 993-8846 Fax: (703) 993-8784 E-Mail: tclaar@gmu.edu Web: www.gmu.edu |
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| Tracy Atwell Northern VA Marketing Coordinator Glory Days Grill 3059 Nutley Street Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: (703) 204-0900 E-Mail: tatwell@glorydaysgrill.com Web: www.glorydaysgrill.com |
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Committee News
The Business Development Committee (BDC) is looking for a few good volunteers.
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The Town Business Liaison Committee is in need of representatives from the Chamber to work with the Town of Vienna regarding issues affecting local businesses. For more information, please call Roy Baldwin at 703-281-0134.
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Mark Chernisky reports that the Business Incubator Program is at a critical juncture regarding space. He hopes to hear something positive soon, so this essential program can get off and running. There is a tremendous opportunity to work closely with the program while it evolves. If you are interested, call Joan Fletcher 703-273-9299.
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Executive Dialogue Groups are forming fast. If you want to participate in one of these informative, confidential executive business committees, please contact Joan Fletcher at jfletcher@winningways.com or 703-273-9299.
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The BDC is always looking for new folks to help promote Chamber members businesses. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 28 at 8:30 a.m. at Rees, Broome and Diaz, 8133 Leesburg Pike, 9th Floor in Tysons Corner.
Tip Groups
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The Thursday Lunch and Lead Share group has become the Monday Lunch and Lead Share group and there are a few good and open slots for members. (The switch was made to Monday to better support the many other Chamber functions which are scheduled for Thursdays.) Lead share groups are one of the greatest benefits offered through membership in the VTRCC. Where else can you go and find a dozen or more businesspeople willing to help you build your business with solid referrals, direct purchases and educational support? These groups offer weekly fellowship and assistance in exchange for your commitment to helping those who help you. The lead share groups work for both new and established businesses as they support the entire business community through the Chamber. We have openings in all three groups. Please contact Harv Silverman, local attorney and VTRCC General Counsel who leads the Monday and Tuesday Groups for more information at 703-319-8806.
- The Friday Executive Lunch Group was established to accommodate business to business referrals only. If that group is right for you contact its leader, Jodi Scholes, local massage therapist and Chairman of the Membership Benefits Committee of the VTRCC at 703 255-1500. Nourish your business while you nourish yourself.
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meetings are every week 12:15-1:30 at Shula's Steakhouse in the Tyson's
Marriott Hotel for all three of the VTRCC Lead Share Groups.
