Every Tuesday; 12:15 - 1:30pm; Cost: Dutch
LUNCH AND LEAD TIP GROUP MEETINGS
NEW $15 LUNCH MENU FOR VTRCC TIPS GROUP!
Location: Shula's Steakhouse (8028 Leesburg Pike, in the Tysons Corner Marriott; (703-506-3256)
Come join our weekly TIPS Group. Network, Share Leads, and Mingle.
RSVP: Karin Arnette 703-450-4053

June 2009

Thursday, June 11, 11:30am-1:00pm
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Cost: See cost guide at end of event listing *FF 1&2 event
Location: Morton’s Steakhouse (8075 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182)
Speaker: Cynthia de Lorenzi, Chief Executive Diva at Success in the City.
Topic: You The Super Star– Using New Media to Build Your Network, Authority and Credibility
VTRCC is delighted to have Cynthia de Lorenzi, an irrepressible advocate for women in the business world and spokesperson to the values of diversity in the workplace today, as our Speaker Extraordinaire for this month’s luncheon. Expect to be entertained, inspired, motivated and educated! A partner in Success in the City TV, an Internet television network for women, Cynthia can be seen monthly interviewing some of America’s top women CEOs. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Friday, June 19, 12-1 p.m.
BROWN BAG UNIVERSITY
Cost: FREE with Pre-registration.
Location: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450,
Vienna, VA 22182)
Topic: The Living Benefits of Life Insurance
Presenter: Katherine Hurley, Infinity Financial Group, President & CEO
Come learn how financial planners are using life insurance as an investment strategy.  Kathie will share examples of how she has utilized the favorable tax treatment of life insurance to supplement retirement plans, diversify investment portfolios, transfer ownership of businesses and leave a legacy for future generations.  You will leave this workshop with a much different impression of life insurance!

Monday, June 22, Registration 9:30am / Shotgun at 11:00 am
VTRCC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (“Captain’s Choice” Format)
Location: Westwood Country Club (800 Maple Ave., E, Vienna, VA 22180)
Cost: $195 per player
Fee includes: Greens & Cart Fees, Driving Range, Box Lunch, Beverages on Course, Awards Banquet and Dinner
A percentage of the proceeds will go to The Alternative House, a Non Profit organization that transforms the lives of children and youth helping them stay safe, make positive decisions, achieve educational success, and overcome personal crises. They offer children, youth and families hope for brighter futures by providing counseling, shelter, neighborhood support and after school programs. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE – Call the Chamber office: (703) 281-1333.

Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
WELCOME TO TYSONS CORNER MIXER
Cost: See cost guide at end of events listing *FF event
Location: TEQCORNER (1616 Anderson Road, McLean, VA 22102)
Be one of the first to get a preview of VTRCC’s new Tysons branch office and all the wonderful opportunities that a Teqcorner location gives to the Chamber and its members. Meet and network with all the other businesses and organizations located at this premiere location and meet other Tysons businesses that Teqcorner is inviting to welcome VTRCC to the “neighborhood".

July 2009

Monday, July 6
Chamber office closed for Independence Day

Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
JOINT MIXER WITH CENTRAL FAIRFAX CHAMBER
Cost: See cost guide at end of events listing *FF event
Location: First Virginia Community Bank (11325 Random Hills Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030)
Two great Chambers come together again for our annual joint mixer! This is your chance to really have some summer fun while expanding your network of contacts and business leads. Don’t miss the networking event of the Summer of 2009.

Friday, July 17, 12 - 1 p.m.
BROWN BAG UNIVERSITY
Cost: See cost guide at end of events listing *FF event
Location: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450,
Vienna, VA 22182)
Topic: “To Tweet Or Not To Tweet, That Really Is The Question.”
Presenter: Cindy Simons Bennett, President, Willow Tree Media, Inc
Everyone is talking about twitter and how businesses can benefit by getting involved.  But is that true for all businesses, no matter the size or locality? And what is involved in getting your business on twitter or any of the other social networks?   Come to this event and learn more about whether social networking is a good option for your organization.

Tuesday, July 21, 6 – 9 pm
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET DINNER
Cost: $65 advance registration; $75 at the door
This is NOT a FF event
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy (2001 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102)
Join VTRCC as we present our Annual Service Awards to member businesses and community leaders in our first evening dinner format. Tickets include cocktails (2 free) and appetizers, a 3 course dinner and dessert and coffee. This is a “must attend” event spotlighting all the new changes occurring as VTRCC grows into the Tysons Corner arena and feature all the 2009 award winning companies and individuals. You won’t want to miss all the surprises this event will reveal! SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Contact the VTRCC office for more information.

Wednesday, July 22, TBA
QUARTERLY NON PROFIT BROWN BAG LUNCH
Cost: Noon – 1 pm
Cost: FREE
Location: VTRCC TeqCorner, 3rd Floor Conference Room (1616 Anderson Rd., McLean, VA 22102)
Business, nonprofit & citizen members of the Chamber are invited to the Non Profit Committee’s quarterly nonprofit networking brown bag lunch. Discussion topic is Building & Sustaining Long-term Partnerships.
FREE (bring your own lunch).

August 2009

Thursday, August 13, 11:30 am – 1 pm
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Cost: See cost guide at end of event listing *FF event
Location: Fleming’s (1960-A Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102)
Cost: See cost guide at end of event listing
Speaker: John Gilstrap, New York Times Bestselling Author of No Mercy
Topic: An Insider's View of the World of Books and Movies
New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter John Gilstrap became an overnight sensation (after 30 years of trying) when his first novel, Nathan's Run was published in 1996.  Now, thirteen years, six books and four screenplays later, he's seen the glitter and the dirty underbelly of an industry that finds itself in the throes of wild change.  He'll share it all in this entertaining, informative presentation.  John's latest thriller, No Mercy, is available everywhere beginning July 1, 2009.  He invites everyone to visit his website, www.johngilstrap.com. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Friday, August 21, 12 - 1 pm
BROWN BAG UNIVERSITY
Cost: FREE with Pre-registration
Location: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (8300 Boone Blvd, Suite 450, Vienna, VA 22182)
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA

Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
NON-PROFIT MIXER
Cost: See cost guide at end of event listing *FF event
Location: Courtyard by the Marriott (8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182)

Price / RSVP Policies

• BREAKFAST reservations made five (5) WORKING DAYS prior to the event will be charged as follows: Members: $30 / Non-Members: $40
• BREAKFAST reservations made beyond the five (5) day cut-off date (including walk-ins) will be charged as follows: Members: $40 / Non-Members: $50
• LUNCH reservations made five (5) WORKING DAYS prior to the event will be charged as follows: Members: $40 / Non-Members: $50
• LUNCH reservations made beyond the five (5) day cut-off date (including walk-ins) will be charged as follows: Members: $50 / Non-Members: $60
• MIXER made five (5) WORKING DAYS prior to the event will be charged as follows: $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. If you bring a first-time guest to a VTRCC mixer, both you and your guest will be admitted for FREE.
• MIXER reservations made beyond the five (5) day cut-off date (including walk-ins) will be charged as follows: Members: $20 / Non-Members: $25
• No-shows for events will be charged as if they had attended.

Did you know that making reservations the day before an event costs the Chamber money and therefore costs you? Did you know that walking into an event at the last minute means you may not have enough space or food to be comfortable? Sure you did, but it is easy to overlook. Therefore, the Chamber Board has instituted a reservation policy to better plan our events for your comfort. Hopefully this will help us to help you enjoy the events more in the future and help us to plan for your comfort and accommodations. To cancel your reservation (with 24 hours notice), please e-mail rsvp@vtrcc.org or call 703-281-1333.

For details on the above events, consult the calendar.

What does (FF) mean? Events marked this way are free for members of our Frequent Flyer program. This program is a bargain for super-networkers, allowing them to attend all our regular breakfasts, lunches and mixers for one low price. The Frequent Flyer program is available for purchase in December/January each year. For details, click here or call Toni Antonucci at 703-281-1333 x20. NEW FOR 2008: Two different Frequent Flyer Programs have been offered so members can make an economical choice for their needs. FF1 includes 12 Monthly Luncheons, 4 Networking Breakfasts, and 11 Mixers. FF2 includes 12 Monthly Luncheons and 11 Mixers.