2013 - Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce

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PRESIDENT’S
PERSPECTIVE
By Bob Welch
CBCC President
A
bout 15 years ago,
I was asked to join the
Central Bucks Chamber
of Commerce and I'm sure at
the time I asked "why should I
join the chamber.” I can easily
answer that question now
based on the extremely positive
experiences I've had since the
time I joined. The purpose of
this writing will be to outline
just those reasons why a person
or business should join the
Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce. As you read keep in mind the chamber’s tagline:
"growing your business IS our business."
The primary reason that business people join the Central
Bucks Chamber of Commerce is to make themselves and
their businesses more competitive and successful in their
respective field. Being well educated and trained is vital to
achieving this success. The Chamber provides a vast array
of business training and educational programs such as
the Leadership Advancement Program, State of the State,
County and Nation Breakfasts, the Business Growth Series
and the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. These programs
are but a few the Chamber offers you and your business to
hone your business skills and provide training in a wide variety
of areas. These programs take place throughout the year.
The second reason to join the Chamber of Commerce is
business development. Business development is quite simply
meeting and developing new customers and markets for
your business’ products or services. Business development
could also mean meeting new suppliers, professionals or
other consultants who could help you run your business
more efficiently and or cost effectively. The chamber has a
myriad of business development/networking programs to
include business card exchanges, Link at Lunch events, and
many committee meetings that have something to interest
everyone. The Chamber’s business development/networking
events are without peer. Attend one and you will see
for yourself!
The next reason to join the Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce is all the great things the chamber does to
benefit our local community. As a Chamber member you
can share in the great satisfaction that comes from these
community support and charity programs. These community
involvement programs include the Bucks Fever events,
the Women in Business Leadership Awards, Parenting
and Family Seminars, and the Burpee Emergency Services
Awards just to name a few. I've always said I want to be
part of something bigger and more important than just
myself and the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce gives
me the opportunity to do just that.
The last, but not the least, important reason to join the
chamber is to get out and do something new for yourself
personally and business-wise. Sometimes you can fall into
the same monotonous “stale” schedule in your work life.
Busy work schedules can isolate you. Chamber membership
will break that monotony and isolation and might be
that something that will kick-start your productivity. By
joining and being active in the Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce, you can pick and choose to fill your schedule
with activities that are truly enjoyable.
I have greatly condensed the Chamber’s programs and
activities that occur from week to week, month to month
and throughout the year. There are dozens of them. Stop
by the Chamber offices (or website) to find out more about
these events, programs and services. I am sure you will be
impressed. As President of the Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce, I hope to see you and your guests at any one
of these events-please introduce yourself to me as I enjoy
meeting all those people who make our Chamber the finest
in Pennsylvania.
Looking back on it, boy am I glad I joined the Central Bucks
Chamber of Commerce!
Membership in the
Y ourCentral
Bucks Chamber of Commerce
B
y joining the Chamber, you have made a
decision to commit to your own personal and
professional development and to grow and
further enhance your business or the business that
employs you.
You have made the right decision – for you and
for your company! Belonging to our Chamber
connects you to a rich and vibrant community
of committed business leaders – leaders who are
dedicated to their own success and the continued
improvement of their businesses and the Bucks
County community.
Because you belong to our organization, you
have access to thousands of professionals. With a
membership comprised of nearly 2,000 businesses,
employing thousands of people, you have the ability
to reach thousands more area residents, business and
governmental leaders, and regional decision makers.
And, if you aren’t sure of your message – we can
help you with that too! Sign up for Entrepreneurial
Assistance and meet with our business coaches, legal,
marketing & accounting experts for a free one-onone business consultation.
Visit our website: www.centralbuckschamber.com and
find out about our programs and committees. Mark
your calendar with some of the many events that
could enhance your corporation and your life. While
you are on our website, think about the products and
services you need, then visit our Business Directory
and access our membership, using one of our famous
taglines, created in 1993 –
“Think Chamber Members FIRST! ™”
Utilize our social media resources. “Like” us and
Facebook, then share your news with others
(facebook.com/buckschamber). Go onto twitter and
tag us @buckschamber with your news and we will
retweet to our followers! And, join our LinkedIn group
– Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce – and send
messages, blogs and information to your fellow
group members.
Finally, we are your team of professionals and we are
here to help you. See the box below, and feel very
free to contact one of us and make an appointment
for a visit or phone call to find out how you can
maximize your membership in our organization.
Remember…
“Growing Your Business IS Our Business! ™”
Mission:
The Chamber Team
The Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce builds alliances among
its members by uniting business,
industry, professionals, artists and
non-profit organizations.
The Chamber serves as a catalyst
that creates a rich business climate
and improves the quality of life
in the community.
The Chamber is devoted to
furthering the arts, humanities and
welfare of the Central Bucks region.
“Our business is to help
your business grow!” W4
Dr. Vail P. Garvin FACHE, Executive Director
[email protected] | Ext. 112
Sally Parham, Director of Administration
Amanda M. Soler, Director of Operations
Editor, W4
Bradford R. Sanders, Director of Marketing
W4 Design/Layout
Debbie Hays, Facilities & Financial Manager
Sue Freeman, W4 Advertising Sales
Receptionist
About the Cover
The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include Daniel
Anthonisen, Bucks County Arts; Joseph J. Tryon, Jr., Hatboro Federal
Savings, Business; Christine Taylor, The Christine Taylor Collection,
Ambassado r of Bucks County; Whitney Exemplar
Walter P. Lomax, Jr., MD; Marvin Woodall, Humanitarian.
About the Photographer
Chris Whitney (Whitney Landscapes) is known for his stunning
landscapes and portrait work of professionals, individuals and families.
With a particular affinity for children and landscapes, Whitney has been
capturing the spirit of people in Bucks County for two decades.
Annual Report 2012-2013
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Connections
Business Card Exchanges
Michener Art Museum | October 17, 2012
Doug Reasoner and
Barbara M. Donnelly, C.P.M.
(Donnelly Marketing Services
Associates, LLC).
Photography by Chris Whitney, Whitney Photography
Pam Mikula (Mikula Web Solutions), Lee Schwarz (Black Lion
Marketing) and Mary Ann Baviello (Bucks County Alive).
Leland Felt and Linda Felt (Doylestown Hospital).
Robert Tanner (Creekview Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC), Tom Biehl
(B&B Electrical Services), Chuck Hall (SoMeBizLife) and Hal Levin
(CMM Direct, LLC).
Business Card Exchange at Michener Art Museum.
Gracie Soler and Lisa Wuko
(Azzatori Chiropractic).
Doylestown Hospital | January 17, 2013
Jake Taylor, Tim Ernst, Joe Ernst (Ernst Brothers), Alan Openshaw
(Cornerstone Lending) and Ron Isgate (Isgate & Chiccarine, P.C.).
Judy Gold (Take Shape for Life), Clark Shuster (Assisted Transition)
and Barbara Hebel (Doylestown Hospital).
Blair Johnson (Local Living), Lisa Sylvesteri (Raymour & Flanigan,
Dave Craft (Primerica) and Mike Markowitz (Hickory Kitchen).
Michael Feite (ANA) and Rick Toone
(Shoot Better Video).
Greg Macomber (ActionCoach, Certified
Business Coach) and Hal Levin
(CMM Direct, LLC).
W4 (USPSOO9782) is owned and published six times a
year (Jan./Feb., March/April, May/June, July/Aug., Sept./Oct.,
Nov./Dec. ) by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce,
Bailiwick, Ste 23, Doylestown, PA 18901, for $50 per year.
Periodicals postage paid at Doylestown, PA. Postmaster:
Send address changes to W4/Central Bucks Chamber of
Commerce, Bailiwick, Ste 23, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Bill Hoblin (NOVA) and
Lucy Goodwin (Pinnacle Group).
W4/Who, What, Where, When:
Dr.Vail P. Garvin, FACHE, Executive Director • Amanda M. Soler, Editor/Deputy Executive Director: Operations • Sally Parham, Deputy Executive Director: Administration/Corporate Secretary
Debbie Hays, Facilities & Financial Manager • Bradford R. Sanders, Design & Layout, Director of Marketing • Sue Freeman, W4 Advertising Executive MIGU Press, Inc., Printer
Permission must be obtained to reprint any editorial material. Editorial content and advertising limited to Chamber members. Editorial coverage does not imply or indicate Chamber
endorsement of members’ business, products or services. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising considered not in keeping with the standards of the publication.
For more information, call (215)348-3913 or fax (215)348-7154. E-mail: [email protected]. W4/Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Bailiwick, Ste 23, Doylestown, PA 18901
or visit us at www.centralbuckschamber.com.
Spring-Summer 2013
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Who • What • Where • When
Connections
Montgomery Theater | February 20, 2012
Toby A. Hoffman (T.A. Hoffman Architects, P.C.), Kristi Chester (mkj creative), Janet & Bill Haines (Pearl S. Buck
International) Paulett Regan (3rd Fed Bank) Lori Smith (Sitecats).
Aggie (Walker Chiropractic), Henry Holtzman (AXA) and
Robin Coppinger (Bucks County Women's Journal).
Roiya Doyle (Liberty Mutual Insurance) and Ervin Hall
(Profection Advisors LLC).
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Susan Fisher (First Savings), Nick Custer(Baker Engineering)
and Judy Smith (Baum, Smith & Clemens, LLP).
Dan Ferry (Mona Vie) and Darla Pompilio (Your Tasks Our Time, LLC).
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Michelle Kane (Voice Matters) and
Frederic LeLeu (Lisa LeLeu Studios).
Sherry Shoemaker (Voice of Assurance, Life Coaching),
Allegra Ketchum (Montgomery Theater) and Greg
Macomber (ActionCoach, Certified Business Coach).
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Connections
Neshaminy Valley Golf Club | March 28, 2013
John Hickey (Ashmead Insurance Associates Inc.) and
Nancy Thomas (Neshaminy Valley Golf Club).
Joseph Wingert (Bucks County Herald), Jane Moore (Moore
Cleaning) and Alan Katz (Wealth Development Group, LLC).
John D'Agostino (Junction PC), Steve Sable (Streamline
Payroll LLC) and Isabel Menichella (Lower Bucks County
Chamber of Commerce).
William Sands, Jr. (Waddel & Reed) and Morris Seavey
(CV-Enterprises).
Cathy Fishman (cmf, Small Business Accounting), Greg
Macomber (ActionCoach, Certified Business Coach) and
Matt Cherapanya (Inverse Paradox).
Bob Welch (Academy Wealth Advisers), Gloria Walker
(Mary Kay Cosmetics) and Howard Cooperman
(Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art).
Roiya Doyle
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Home, Auto, Life and Annuities
[email protected]
Liberty Mutual Insurance
4259 W Swamp Road Suite 108
Doylestown PA 18902
Tel: 215-345-4422 x. 54587
Cell: 610-620-3176
Fax: 603-334-5889
Toby Hoffman (T.A. Hoffman Architects, P.C.) and Jim Happ
(Happ Contractors, Inc.).
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Providing a Full Range of Engineering Services Since 1973
Water Facilities Engineering
Wastewater Engineering
Municipal Engineering
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Traffic & Transportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
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Planning & Site Design
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The Bucks County Youth Initiative Scholarship awarded
Young Citizens Awards
Photography by Chris Whitney, Whitney Landscapes
by David & Peg Werrett
for engineering
T
he Engineering Scholarship, sponsored
by Carroll Engineering Corporation,
was awarded to Daniel E. Corney
of Warrington. Daniel will receive a $1,000
scholarship award to study engineering at
MIT and is a graduate of Central Bucks South
High School. Joel H. Ardman, Vice President
stated, “Dan’s was very well spoken, confident
about being successful in the engineering field
and had an impressive resume with respect to
extra-curricular activities, leadership positions
and awards.” W4
Business to Business
Breakfast
Chairman of the Board David H. Werrett (Wells Fargo Advisors), Young Citizens Sponsor, is surrounded by the 2012 Young
Citizens, who were honored at The Waterwheel Restaurant. This year’s recipients will be recognized on November 22, 2013.
To submit a nomination, contact the Chamber for your form: 215.348.3913 or [email protected].
Mini Business World
Photography by Jung Wi, Allure West Studios
Dr. Vail Garvin (CBCC) with local youth at the Business
to Business Breakfast at the Waterwheel in May 2013.
Jason Wood (Immersion Technologies), left, with
participating high school students.
Det Ansinn (BrickSimple) strategies with
Central Bucks high school students.
M
ini Business World was founded over a decade ago by Bob Byers (Byers’ Choice Ltd.). It is a joint
program of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Central Bucks School District. The
program, currently co-chaired by Bob Byers and Martin Bahner (CertaPro Painters of bucks County)
pairs business leaders with teams of high school students, who "run" a computer simulated company over a two
day period. The students are responsible for making a wide variety of business decisions on a quarterly basis,
everything ranging from how much of a product to produce, to how much to spend on advertising, and bank
financing. These decisions are loaded into a computer along with the decisions of other student run companies.
The computer creates a "market" utilizing all of the student's decisions and produces their results for the quarter.
The process is repeated so that each company can react to the changing market forces and the competition. The
role of the business mentor is to guide the team in understanding the relationship between different aspects of
business. If you are interested in participating as a mentor, contact the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
(the program happens each May and December) [email protected] or 215.348.3913. W4
Martin Bahner (CertaPro Painters of Central Bucks), who
co-chairs Mini Business World with Bob Byers (Byers’
Choice Ltd.), works with Cheryl Castro (Aaron Mitchell
Photography) to guide students in the real world of
an entrepreneur.
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Grand Sponsor: Hatboro Federal Savings
May 15, 2013
Expo 2013 Patrons
Applebee’s Grill & Neighborhood Bar • Annie’s Water Ice
Buckingham Valley Vineyards • Classic Trophies, Inc. • Cortineo Creative, LLC
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships • Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar • Eastcom
Portrait Photography throughout the day courtesy of Mark Margraff, M Studios
Event Grand Sponsor is Hatboro Federal
Savings. Lee Bergiven (Hatboro Federal
Savings), Special Celebrity Guest Don
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Connie Wood (Hatboro Federal Savings).
Photography by Mark Margraff, M Studios
Dale Rimmer (Dale Rimmer Siding) with former
feature reporter for Action News Don Polec
(Sun Blossom Entertainment).
Wine served at the Expo was courtesy of
long-time, loyal Chamber member Buckingham
Valley Vineyards. Shown are Courtney and
Eric Forsberg.
Marc Kramer (CDIA –
Commercial Deposit
Insurance Agency).
Vince DePaola (Tru Brew Coffee Service) served
complimentary coffee throughout the day.
Ken How and Expo Co-chair Bill Norcross, III
(Cortineo) with Bill Norcross, Jr. (Cortineo Creative).
Ann Benson and Carol Spence (National Penn Bank).
Cheryl Castro (Aaron Mitchell Photography), Valerie Cain
(TD Bank) and Todd Parlee (Parlee Stumpf).
Jessica Walsh, Don Polec and Gina Milei
(Sun Blossom Entertainment).
Natalie Wi (Allure West Studios) donated a
poster, mounted and designed by Graphics
on the Wall to the Chamber for use at the
Expo and in the CBCC offices.
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Jennifer Beatrice (Corner
Bakery Café Newtown) offered
Expo attendees the bakery
café’s sweet treats.
Donating the cuisine served at the
Business Card Exchange sponsored by
Eastcom was Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar.
Shown is Jason Hynds.
William Dannehower, IV (AutoExpress of Doylestown).
All Bucks County (and beyond!) professionals were invited to meet the region's
newest top leaders in an open forum at the Business & Technology Expo in May,
2013. Zane Moore, President & CEO of Central Bucks Family YMCA;
Mike Jameson, President & General Manager, Calkins Media, Phila. Region;
James Brexler, President & CEO, Doylestown Hospital; Lisa Tremper Hanover,
Director & CEO, James A. Michener Art Museum; Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt,
President, Bucks County Community College; Eric Rygg, President, Kelchner's
Horseradish Products; Jamie Haddon, President & CEO, United Way of
Bucks County; Dr. Rodney Green, Superintendent, Central Bucks School
District; Jeffrey Marshall, President, Heritage Conservancy; Magne Gunderson,
Scout Executive/CEO, Bucks County Boy Scouts; and Tim Schuback, President,
Malmark, Inc.
Anne and Benedict Bugajewski (Bugajewski FacilityServices).
Lee Harper (Author/Illustrator), Ellen Mager (Booktender's
Secret Garden Children's Bookstore & Gallery) and Debbie
Dadey (Author). — with Lee Harper and Debbie Dadey were
on hand to sign books, brought to the Expo by Ellen Mager.
Bill Reed and Tony Swanfeld (Applebee’s
Restaurant) shared delightful cuisine
all day.
Steve Sabel and Kim Romani (Streamline Payroll).
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with Fred Beans (Fred Beans Family of Dealerships).
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2013 BUCKS FEVER ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Title Sponsor: Customers Bank
August 12, 2013
Golf Outing 2013 Sponsors
Firstrust Bank • Amerihealth Administrators • Ventresca Ltd. • Keenan Motor Group • Matcor, Inc.
Cold Spring Beverage • Comprehensive Investment Solutions • Dontech, Inc. • General Mechanical
Services • Penn Valley Constructors, Inc. • Pine Run Retirement • Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Stephen Kiszely (Delaware Valley Packaging Group)
and Jim Collins (Customers Bank). Golf Outing
Commitee Co-Chairs.
Debbie Wagner (The Graphic Edge, Inc), Brad Sanders
(CBCC), Jane Moore (Moore Cleaning LLC), Art D'Angelo
(Insure4life Financial), Janet Hartman (Customers Bank),
Rob Byrne (Penn Valley Constructors, Inc.) and Liz Vibber
(Bee Berfvall & Co.).
Corporate Miniature Golf. Doreen Paynton (Dontech
Incorporated), Matt Garvin (Miniature Golf WINNER),
Vail Garvin (CBCC), Karen O'Donnell (St. Mary Medical
Center), Steve Sabel (Streamline Payroll, LLC).
Benjamin Crowley & Christopher Nardo (Monument Bank).
Nicholas Molloy (J. Carroll Molloy Realtor).
Michael Ivankovich (Michael Ivankovich Home
Downsizing & Appraisals).
James Eby, Kevin Oakes, Steven Bartz, Gregg Maddalo
Scott Slobotkin, Lisa Ventresca, Jon hazelwood, Kere Averett
Tom Wagner, Don Reevey, Shelleen Piselli, Bob Welch
Special tribute was paid to the late
Beverly M. Miller (Stepping Up & Out, Inc.)
for her years of contribution to the Golf Outing.
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Business to Business Breakfast
Sponsors: First Savings Bank and Central Bucks Family YMCA
May 3, 2013
Passionate about Metal Roofing: Brian Partyka, Drexel Metals
By Anne Biggs, Journalist
“Actually, I was wondering how old that metal roof is.”
And that’s passion.
Brian Partyka talked to Chamber members in
May about his start in steel, his passion for metal
roofing and what this niche industry has to do with
excellence, portability and sustainability. Partyka is
executive vice president and partner with Ivylandbased Drexel Metals, a nearly $40 million business
recently named No. 66 among the top manufacturing
companies in the U.S.
Andrew Happ (Central Bucks Industrial Aero
Park), Frank Arcoleo (A. Neumann & Associates)
and Krista Harper (Curtin & Heefner).
In response to customers’ needs, Drexel Metals has
developed a machine that creates standing seam
roofing panels in any length using coil steel. What
used to be made in a factory and shipped in large
pieces to a job site – a costly, cumbersome operation
– is now a simple, on-demand process that allows
local contractors, wherever they are, to provide an
on-site custom roofing system for their customers.
“We've been able to take a commodity and make sure
that it’s made locally,” says Partyka. “We eliminate
shipping and the damage of shipping. We are a niche
in a very commoditized market.
“There’s nothing more rewarding than your customers
promoting your strategy to their customers.”
Sponsor Bess Godin (Central Bucks Family
YMCA), Speaker Brian Partyka (Drexel Metals)
and Sponsor Todd Hurley (First Savings Bank).
A Drexel Metals roof offers greater energy efficiency
than any other roofing system, is lightweight – 1.5
pounds versus shingle’s 7 pounds – and doesn’t
degrade like other roofing systems. Because it’s
fastened internally, there’s nothing to tear and it will
withstand winds of 100mph. Prefinished with a baked
on coating, nothing sticks – not mold, not snow.
According to Partyka, a Drexel Metals roof is the
last roof you’ll ever have to buy. And he’s passionate
about that.
For more on Drexel Metals: www.DrexMet.com.
The event was held at the Waterwheel Restaurant and
sponsored by First Savings Bank and Central Bucks
Family YMCA. W4
Susan Jones and Kevin Banks
(First Savings Bank) with Craig Hall
(Hall Family Chiropractic).
Speaker Brian Partyka (Drexel Metals) and
Emcee Past President & Chairman of the Board
John C. Soffronoff (Monument Bank).
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ogether atop the Eiffel Tower, looking out over
the historic and romantic city of Paris, Elizabeth
Partyka asked Brian Partyka what he was
thinking of.
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14 Annual Bucks Fever Gallery & Studio Tour
Sponsored by Academy Wealth Advisors
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Photography by Natalie Wi, Allure West Studios
his past Mother’s Day Weekend, May 11 & 12,
art lovers took part in a delightful journey
through Bucks County and visited some of the
area’s premier galleries, featuring a wealth of regional
artists. The galleries included: Aspiring Artists of the
Earth (AAOTE), Bucks County Gallery of Fine Arts,
Artist Emily Thompson conducted art
demonstrations at Travis Gallery.
Artist Dot Bunn
demonstrated her skill at
Patricia Hutton Galleries.
Gratz Gallery served as one of the tour
locations.
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Bucks County Project Gallery, Gratz Gallery, Patricia
Hutton Galleries, Rich Timmons Gallery, Silverman
Gallery, and Travis Gallery. Each Gallery featured guest
artists doing demonstrations, holding discussions and
sharing their art, work and inspiration.
Artist/Gallery Owner
Tari Zarka demonstrated her
glass‘manship’ at Aspiring
Artists of the Earth (AAOTE).
Steve Bartz (Staples), Dr.
Vail P. Garvin FACHE (CBCC)
and Brad Sanders (CBCC)
proudly display the Coloring
Book containing original art
donated by artist/gallery
owner Lauren Travis (Travis
Gallery) and printed courtesy
of Staples.
Allure West Photography Studios served as ticket
sponsor while Aspiring Artists of the Earth
offered complimentary brochure design.
Original Art of each studio/gallery was featured in a
Tour Coloring Book by Lauren Travis, Artist & Owner
of Travis Gallery. W4
Michael Stumpf was on hand at the
Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art to
discuss his handcrafted nativities.
Julie and Rich Timmons, owner of
Rich Timmons Gallery, with dog Daisy.
Artist Sandy Askey-Adams paints at the
Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art while being The Gallery of Stephanie Lisle (Buck
observed by Gallery owner and Studio/Gallery County Project Gallery) featured Dana
Chair Howard Cooperman and tour-goers.
Isley from Dana Isley Photography.
Sponsored by 3rd Fed Bank and PECO
Photography by Aaron Mitchell Photography
Aaron Castro (Aaron Mitchell Photography), Dr. Vail Garvin (Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce)
Erik Fleisher (Bucks County Country Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus), Rob Loughery (Bucks County
Commissioner), Charlie Martin (Bucks County Commissioner), 3rd Fred (3rd Fed Bank), Kent Lufkin
(3rd Fed Bank), Art D'Angelo (Insure4life Financial), Robert Zukowski (3rd Fed Bank) and
Brad Sanders (Central Bucks Chamber).
CB South Jazz Band's performance on June 12, 2013.
Gregory Grasty, Jr.
Art D' Angelo jamming
with Slim Bob &
The New Electrics.
3rd Fred entertaining our Brown Bag-It guests.
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Audience enjoying
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CB East Jazz Band's performance on May 29, 2013.
Kicking off the Brown Bag-It Season.
Upper Bucks Alliance for Creative Expression's performance
on June 26, 2013.
The Conservatory entertaining our guests on June 19, 2013.
The Brown Bag-It Committee
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Robert Zukowski (3rd Fed Bank),
Erik Fleisher (Bucks County Country
Gentlemen Barbershop Chorus),
Art D'Angelo (Insure4life Financial),
Brad Wexler (Tycor Benefit
Administrators), Brad Sanders
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Castro (Aaron Mitchell Photography).
Chris Tully and his
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Bill Aust's performance
on June 5, 2013.
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The 27th Byers Bucks Fever Art Exhibition
Bucks Fever’s Signature Benefactor is Univest Bank & Trust Co.
T
he annual Byers Bucks Fever Art Exhibit,
supported by Byers’ Choice Ltd. & Penn Color,
Inc., featured over 100 artists living and/or
working in Bucks County in all media: oil, sculpture,
acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, photography,
jewelry, and digital.
The exhibit was hosted by the Bucks County Gallery
of Fine Art, 77 W. Bridge Street, in New Hope.
Thank you to the food purveyors who were so
generous to at the Preview Reception, on April 11.
These include Applebee’s Restaurant, Corner Bakery
Café, KC Prime and Villa Barolo with wine courtesy of
New Hope Winery. The invitation was designed by The
Graphic Edge, Inc. and was printed by
MiGU Press, Inc. W4
Pieces in the exhibit can still be viewed at:
http://youtu.be/acFgKfYEjEg
Amy and Bob Welch. Chamber President Bob Welch also
serves as Chairman of the Art Exhibition Committee.
Many of the team who comprise the Byers Bucks Fever
Art Exhibition showed up for the Art Exhibition Preview
Reception on April 11. From left are: Natalie Wi (Allure
West Studios), Deborah M.A. Wagner (The Graphic Edge),
Chairman Bob Welch (CBCC President/Academy Wealth
Advisers), Lauren Travis (Travis Gallery), Lucille Morgnanesi
(Lu Chien Arts), Daniel Anthonisen (Artist), Patricia Hutton
(Patricia Hutton Galleries), Maggie Leiby (Artist), Franca
Warden (Bucks County Academy of Vocal Arts), Joe Santoro
(Academy of Vocal Arts), Annette Szygiel (Univest Bank &
Trust Co.), Howard Cooperman (Bucks County Gallery of
Fine Art) and Chuck Mintzer.
Howard and Edie Cooperman of Bucks County Gallery of
Fine Art were gracious hosts.
Bucks County Magazine Publisher Bill Waite and Senior
Account Executive Kathy Driver. Each year, the Waites
insert the colorful Bucks Fever brochure into their
beautiful magazine.
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Bob and Pam Byers (Byers’ Choice Ltd.), sponsors of the
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Annette Szygiel (Univest Bank & Trust Co.). Univest Bank &
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‘Live, Work, Play’ is focus of
2013 Excellence in Design Tour
Sunday, September 29, 1-6pm
PLAY
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Major Sponsor: Carroll Engineering Corporation
WORK
By Anne Biggs, Journalist
E
ach fall, the Architectural & Environmental
Committee offers a delightful, unhurried visit
to a handful of the area’s notable examples of
the built environment. Chosen for their architecture,
landscaping, interior design, environmental features
or site planning, each selection offers a special look
into the shared vision of the designer and owner.
Fortunately, all of these will be described or
demonstrated during the tour by Vertical Screen’s
owner, Tony D’Orazio. Also on view are the dozens of
raised-bed garden boxes, some of which are planted
and harvested by Vertical Screen employees, that
Vertical Screen’s onsite horticulturist has established
and maintains.
But the committee has noticed a trend in recent years.
PLAY
For some Bucks County residents, “play” in the
traditional sense simply isn’t a possibility; some
of these find their way to Special Equestrians, a
nonprofit therapeutic riding center situated just off
Bristol Road on 42 preserved agricultural acres owned
by Warrington Township.
Our communities’ planners and designers, taking their
lead from the demonstrated – if not overtly stated –
needs of businesses and residents, are changing how
they envision the structures, the settings and the uses
of both. The results are intriguing, inspiring and a
heck of a lot of fun to explore.
That’s why the A&E Committee has developed its
2013 Excellence in Design Tour around the theme
of “live, work, play.” It has identified three fresh
interpretations of each element, making this year’s
self-guided tour a trio of happy glimpses into what
might be the future of our built and social environment.
LIVE
“Both baby boomers and “millennials” (ages 19-37)
desire invigorating places to live,” says architect
Michael Raphael. “They already desire places to go
(‘Third Place’) when they aren't sleeping (‘First Place’)
or working (‘Second Place’). The closer and more
convenient these places are, the greater the likelihood
they will succeed.”
That’s the premise of The Station at Bucks County
in Warminster. This newly constructed residential
project, developed by J.G. Petrucci Co. on 16 acres of
the former Draeger Medical Infant Care facility, offers
luxury apartments, a clubhouse with pool and fitness
center as well as SEPTA rail access to Philadelphia and
other areas in Bucks and New Jersey, and sits amid the
businesses and commercial offices that have developed
on and around the NADC brownfield site nearby.
WORK
Some residents of The Station make up the 450
employees who work “around the corner” at Vertical
Screen’s corporate headquarters, Bucks County’s first
and Pennsylvania’s sixth LEED Platinum-certified
building. This iconic structure, part of which rests on
the former runway, resembles the aircraft hangars
that once dotted the NADC site. The difference?
Soaring glass walls on the east and west façades, a
singular interior space created by the barrel roof and
structural insulated panels (SIPs), 900 photovoltaic
roof panels – and a host of other less visible features
that make up the building’s sustainability rating.
The center has a 28-stall barn, indoor climatecontrolled and outdoor arenas, 10 acres of pasture
and a Sensory Trail with 15 activity stations.
The certified PATH (Professional Association of
Therapeutic Horsemanship) International Center
has grown from its founding in 1982 – when few
therapeutic activities existed for children and adults
with disabilities – to a well-equipped facility that offers
more than 100 lessons a week to those with a variety of
disabilities. Eighty percent of the riders are children.
The horses, some of which are rescues, work with
staff and volunteer therapists in group and individual
sessions to help adults and children build new
functional capacity and skills they are then able to
take into other areas of their lives. Last year, the
center provided 3,500 lessons to 188 riders
ages 3 to 70.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
The 2013 Excellence in Design Tour, which is centered
in the Warminster-Warrington area, runs from 1 till
4pm. All tour property owners and ticket holders are
invited to join A&E Committee members from 4 till
6pm for a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception hosted
by Tony and Amy D’Orazio and held at Vertical
Screen in Warminster. The event is sponsored by
Carroll Engineering Corporation.
In keeping with the environmental aspects of the
event, a sampling of electric plug-in vehicles provided
by Fred Beans Family of Dealerships will be on exhibit
at Vertical Screen throughout the afternoon.
The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
celebrates 10 years of partnering with
Univest Bank and Trust Co. to bring the
best in Bucks County arts, culture,
history & festivals to residents and
tourists of Bucks County!
Ticket and map are $10 per person in advance,
$15 at tour sites on the day of the tour and $5 for
students who show their school photo ID. Tickets can
be purchased at the Doylestown Book Shop, Central
Bucks Chamber offices and online at the Chamber’s
website, www.CentralBucksChamber.com.
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Wine Courtesy of Buckingham Valley Vineyards
Members of the Lomax family gathered at the 2012 Reception. The Lomax
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by Dr. Selma Burke. Shown from left are some members of the Lomax family:
Bennett, Jacqueline, Thomas, Dr. Walter, Beverly, Charles, Maria and Elizabeth.
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Alicia and Ira Brown, M&T Bank. M&T Bank serves
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Wilmington Trust.
Serving as the 2013 Whitney Exemplar is Dr. Walter P.
Lomax, shown with some family members: First Row Julian Reese, M. Claire Lomax, Walter and Beverly, Laura
Lomax. Standing: left to right are Dylan Lewis, Maria Lomax,
Charles Lomax,. Bennett, Jacqueline, Thomas Lomax,
Michael Ledbetter, Timothy Reese, Sara Lomax Reese.
Al & Amy Tielemans.
Barbara Donnelly, C.P.M. and
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Bob Byers (Lifetime
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Business Lifetime Achievement
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Tryon, Jr. (Hatboro
Federal Savings).
Chris Chesar and Cindy
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awards night.
2013
Lifetime Achievement
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Kelly and Jim Brexler, CEO of
Doylestown Hospital, a former Lifetime
Achievement Award recipient.
Marvin and Dee Ann Woodall.
Marvin Woodall was named the
2013 Humanitarian.
Kim and Chris Nardo.
AfterDark performed at the Lifetime
Achievement Awards, held at Spring Mill
Manor in April.
Former Business Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient George E. Michael
introduced Christine Taylor, Christine
Taylor Collection.
Bucks County Arts Lifetime Achievement Award Daniel
Anthonisen is shown, at the dinner, with his parents Ellen
and George Anthonisen. George Anthonisen is past Bucks
County Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Andrew and Ellen Happ. Happ Contractors
is a former Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient.
Christine Taylor was honored with an Ambassador of Bucks
County Lifetime Achievement Award. She is shown with
her stepdaughters, Andrea (Recher), Pamela and
Meredith (Little).
The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include Daniel
Anthonisen, Bucks County Arts; Joseph J. Tryon, Jr., Hatboro
Federal Savings, Business; Christine Taylor, The Christine Taylor
Collection, Ambassador of Bucks County; Whitney Exemplar
Walter P. Lomax, Jr., MD; Marvin Woodall, Humanitarian.
Barbara and Tom Hebel.
Bucks Country Gardens is
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Rick Toone and Phillip Carroll
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Kathy Gilmore served as
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Kate and Glenn Stevens, owners of
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One of the Gala’s main sponsors was William Schutt
(Matcor), shown with Kathy Gilmore
Beth and Chris Gilbert.
Bill and Lori Norcross.
Beverly and Dr. Alan J. Miller.
Fred and Taffy Schea.
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Health & Wellness Committee
The Health & Wellness Committee mission is to assist CBCC Members in creating and maintaining a culture
of physical and mental health that benefits their business and their employees. Committee goals include:
providing unique and productive networking opportunities for committee members; supporting the
education of Chamber Members on how to create and maintain a culture of healthy living;
encouraging individual responsibility for health and wellness. The committee conducts monthly
meetings/presentations at the Chamber for CBCC Members. Meeting time includes an information
based presentation and committee business. Provide on-site, information-based presentations/services
to Chamber Members at their place of business or other locations, as appropriate.
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off-site events.
Vicki Bosler (Pine
Run Community)
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Co-chair.
The fall program, produced by the Health & Wellness Committee and sponsored by Firstrust Bank, is
“Survival Guide” for the Affordable Healthcare Act, on September 11 at the Wellness Center,
Warrington – with special courtesies from Cornerstone Clubs.
Health & Wellness Co-chair Dr. Gail Walker (Walker Chiropractic)
with former Co-chair Marge Nocton-Barr oversaw a committee
run health fair at Majestic Oaks, designed to enhance the
wellness of Majestic Oaks’ employees.
Mike Tamburino (Tamburino Insurance Group)
volunteered to assist with the program.
Committee member Julie Lachman, ND participated in the event.
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Leadership Advancement 2012/2013
Sponsors: The Rose Group and Applebee’s Restaurant & Corner Bakery Café
Leadership Advancement, the nine month program designed to enhance leadership skills, foster networking and endow participants with
a richer commitment to the community, celebrated 20 years with the 2012/2013 season.
For more information on Leadership Advancement 2013/2014, contact Debbie Hays at the Chamber, [email protected].
AgriBusiness is one of the Leadership Advancement
sessions. Shown are Mike Fourneir (Penn State
Cooperative Extension) and Jonathan Forest
(Buckingham Valley Vineyards).
Michael Araten, President & CEO of KNEX Brands, LP/The
Rodon Group; Det Ansinn, BrickSimple; Doreen Paynton,
DonTech, Inc.; and Bob Byers, President of Byers’ Choice
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Eugene G. Leffever (Interpersonal Dynamics), shown with
alum and Task Force member Matthew Knol (Peddler’s
Village), led a mid-way Alumni Session.
Shown at the Governmental Affairs session are Bucks County Commissioner Robert Loughery, Stacey Mulholland (Office of
Congressman Michael G. Fitzpatrick), Heather Cevasco (Office of Senator Chuck McIlhinney) and Senator Chuck McIlhinney.
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Leadership Advancement Graduation
Leadership Advancement Graduation was hosted by Doug
Dolan and alum Molly Lowell at the Mercer Museum and
catered by Alum Jack Skudris (Memorable Affairs Caterers).
Dr. Vail P. Garvin, executive director of the Chamber, and
Chamber President Bob Welch addressed the
graduating class.
Bob Welch and Vail Garvin congratulate
Christopher Bigos (Fulton Bank).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Gerald J.
Birkelbach (Aldie Counseling Center).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Jon Heacock
(National Penn).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Garrett Talley
(KNEX Brands, LP/The Rodon Group).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Jane
Moore (Moore Cleaning).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Morgan Nau
(Univest Bank & Trust Co.).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and graduate
and class photographer Natalie Wi
(Allure West Studios).
Bob Welch and Vail Garvin with Class
Valedictorian Deborah M.A. Wagner
(The Graphic Edge).
Leadership Advancement graduate
Benjamin Crowley (Monument Bank)
is congratulated by his family wife
Courtney, and children Shannon and FJ.
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Suzanne M. Curran, MAI, AICP
(Curran Realty Advisors-Appraisers).
Bob Welch, Vail Garvin and Nicole Boytin (M&T Bank).
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Link at Lunch
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Posing at the Link at Lunch held at the newly renovated
Warrington Country Club are, from left: Tyler Ford
(Warrington Country Club), Mary Ann Murtha (Huntingdon
Valley Bank), and Martin Bahner (CertaPro Painters).
Huntingdon Valley Bank and CertaPro Painters serve as
Link at Lunch Patrons.
Shown are Martin Bahner (CertaPro Painters of Central
Bucks) and Michelle O’ Brien, Manager of P.F. Chang’s
China Bistro at the Link at Lunch held at P.F. Chang’s.
At Buttonwood Grille in Peddler’s Village are Franco Salerno
(Darianna Bridal), David Werrett (Wells Fargo Advisors),
and Eric Jacobson (IQnection Web Marketing and Design).
David Werrett sponsors the Chairman’s Challenge, inviting
members to attend and bring a non-member for free. If that
non-member joins, the host’s next lunch is “on David!”
Joe Lattanzi (Ted’s Montana Grill) spoke to the group about
Ted’s Menu when Ted’s Montana Grill hosted Link at Lunch.
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Scott Spivack, Jennifer Villareale,Meaghan Dunn,
Josh Pilch (Dunnamic).
Don Polec (Sun Blossom Entertainment) filming the
Link at Lunch for the new Chamber video produced by
Sun Blossom Entertainment.
Women in Business Committee
Tom O’Neill (O'Neill's Catering) serves Audrey Long
(Audrey Long Interior Design).
Chamber VIA Women in Business Leadership Award recipient
Barbara Lyons is congratulated by Women in Business Cochairs Darla Pompilio and Nickey Hollenbach (outgoing).
Deborah M. A. Wagner (The Graphic Edge), Co-chair of the
Scholarships, with recipients Valerie Moeller, Kerrian Kerlew,
Annika Odhner, Amy Taber and Scholarship Co-Chair
Mae O’Brien (HealthLink Medical Center).
Rebecca S. Van Dine (Child, Home & Community) and
speaker Carol Aichele (Pennsylvania Secretary of
the Commonwealth).
Scholarship recipient Amy Taber with
William Krempa (Krempa Associates, Inc.).
David Campbell (Bucks County Herald) and
Karen Lasorda (Bucks County Bank).
Lou Pompilio and Art D’Angelo, CLU, ChFC perform
for the crowd.
Deborah M.A. Wagner (The Graphic Edge), Peggy Farley
(Hepatitis B Foundation), Laura Powers (Furia Rubel
Communications), Lucy Steitz (Sage Financial Group).
Lynne Anne Donchez, fully made up to dance with the
Doylestown Dance Center in their annual performance –
Dancing Through the Ages, volunteered her to time to do
hair, while Gloria Walker of Mary Kay Cosmetics donated
her services to do make up for the Women in Business
scholarship recipients.
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Governmental Affairs Committee
At the State of the State Breakfast featuring state legislators are: Sponsor Stephen Fera
(Independence Blue Cross), State Representative Marguerite Quinn (143rd District), Sponsor
Brian Jeter (Comcast), State Representative Kathy Watson (144th District), State Representative
Scott Petri (178th District), State Representative Paul Clymer (145th District), and
Carlo Borgia (Wells Fargo Bank).
The State of the County Breakfast gives members the opportunity to connect with our County
Commissioners. From left are Bucks County Commissioner Charles H Martin, Sponsor and
Governmental Affairs Co-chair Carlo Borgia (Wells Fargo Bank), Bucks County Commissioner Robert
G. Loughery, Governmental Affairs Co-chair Heather Cevasco (Office of Chuck McIlhinney), and Bucks
County Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia.
At the end of 2012, the some of the Bucks County Chambers of Commerce joined
together with the League of Women Voters to produce a Congressional Debate.
Republican Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick and Democrat Kathy Boockvar answered
questions from Chamber members and community residents at The Waterwheel
Restaurant in Doylestown. Show, from left, are Congressman Michael G. Fitzpatrick,
Andrea Kirchner, Kathy Boockvar, Governmental Affairs Co-chair Heather Cevasco (Office
of Chuck McIlhinney), Connie Borichersky, Governmental Affairs Co-chair Carlo Borgia
(Wells Fargo), and Chamber President Bob Welch (Academy Wealth Advisers).
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships donated complimentary shuttle service.
At the State of the Nation Breakfast
featuring Congressman Michael G.
Fitzpatrick are Sponsor and
Governmental Affairs Co-chair Carlo
Borgia (Wells Fargo Bank), Sponsor
Brian Jeter (Comcast), Sponsor Tim
Gillespie (Wilmington Trust), Speaker
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Bob Welch (Academy Wealth Advisers).
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67th Annual Meeting Luncheon
Jim Brennan: Coke Still Teaching World to Sing
By Anne Biggs
J
im Brennan, Senior Vice President of Region Sales
for Coca-Cola North America Group and Bucks
County resident, has high expectations for the
future – and he shared Coke’s compelling and upbeat
video that demonstrates the company’s commitment
to improving the health value of its beverages and
fighting obesity with healthy initiatives.
Brennan was keynote speaker at the Chamber’s 67th
Annual Meeting, held at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland.
For these “challenging times, globally, nationally and
locally,” Brennan said, Coke created the video “to
make us optimistic about our future.”
Today the beverage giant – “the world’s number
one brand is Coke” – is employing its business
heft to “encourage kids to keep moving” and to
“unite scientists with our sippers…to find
meaningful solutions to the complex problem
of childhood obesity.”
“Our success depends on our commitment to
community,” Brennan said, noting that the company
contributes $1.5 million locally to universities, Ronald
McDonald house, parks, recycling efforts, youth
programs and more.
The annual meeting was sponsored by Wells Fargo
Advisors and Chamber chairman of the board
David H. Werrett.
Barbara Donnelly receives 2013 Business & Arts Award
For her exceptional contributions to the arts of
Bucks County, Barbara Donnelly was presented
with the Chamber’s 2013 Business & Arts Award
at the luncheon.
Donnelly, of Donnelly Marketing Services Associates,
has shared her marketing expertise with Chamber
members through many of its business programs since
joining in 2006, and today is vice president of the
board. But her lasting impact on the arts has come
from bringing her business and artistic flair together
to shape and enhance successful artistic and cultural
events across the county and beyond.
Barbara is a hard-working and dedicated volunteer,
plunging into projects with unparalleled enthusiasm.
She has led the Bucks Fever Spectacular, a unique
performing and visual arts extravaganza, and served
annually as a Bucks Fever patron and now chair of
the Bucks Fever Development Committee. She serves
on the Chamber’s Byers Bucks Fever Art Exhibition
Committee, Artists Studio Tour Committee and Red
Ball Gala Committee, and is a director of the Academy
of Vocal Arts and co-chair of the Bucks County
Opera Association.
The Chamber’s Business & Arts Award, sponsored
by Syd and Sharon Martin, was established in 1997
to honor businesses that exhibit an outstanding
commitment to the arts in Bucks County. W4
Barbara M. Donnelly C.P.M. (Donnelly Marketing Services
Associates, LLC).
Annette Szygiel, CFMP
(Univest Corporation of PA),
Peter S. Thompson, Esq. and
Anne Biggs (Anne Biggs Inc.).
Elmer O'Brien (Beneficial
Bank), Susan Jones (First
Savings) and Kevin Banks
(First Savings).
“Publishers Revel in
Youthful Cruelty
The publishing world’s preoccupation with bullies does
not end at the bookshelf. Several publishing houses…
have started antibullying campaigns built around their
books. Authors have taken action on their own as well”.
IGNORE:
David Werrett (Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC) and Jim Brennan
(Coca-Cola Refreshments).
Leslie Kaufman
New York Times
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arises from the teen peer culture itself.
DISREGARD:
the science that tells us the teenage
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-a s c h o o l a d m i n i s t r a t o r seeking to design
how to penetrate the teen culture and thereby turn an
a fair, impartial and effective teacher evaluation system.
absolute negative into an absolute positive.
-a t h e r a p i s t hoping to get through to a defiant kid.
-a j u v e n i l e j u s t i c e p r o f e s s i o n a l pressured
to turn around an institution full of delinquent youth.
who in their right mind would want to put
dedicated researchers and talented authors
out of business by addressing the s o u r c e
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of the problem rather than its s y m p t o m s ?
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Alan Egber
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Refreshments).
AFTER ALL:
IN WHICH CASE:
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Standard Club Supports Sanders Benefit
T
he Standard Club recently donated space and resources to support Doug Sanders
and the Sanders family. Doug Sanders, president of The Brentwood Group, suffered
an aneurysm and stroke in December, 2012. Doug Sanders was presented with a
dire prognosis and faced enormous medical challenges. So, the Sanders family enlisted
community support and The Standard Club stepped up to the plate in a big way, along with
countless businesses and area residents. The Standard Club is a private club located in the
heart of Doylestown located in landmark 8,800 square foot building, designed and built as
a private club in 1913 by architect Oscar Martin. The Club features several inviting spaces
for members and their guests. The main floor features Oscar’s Restaurant, creating an
outstanding menu from the finest local ingredients. The second floor features the beautiful
Oscar Martin Ballroom and the elegant Governor’s Room, both offering dynamic and elegant
space, ideal for weddings, private events, large and small parties and meetings. W4
The Standard Club & The Oscar Martin Room
127 E. State Street
Doylestown PA, 18901
www.doylestownstandard.com
News from Sculpture Show Committee Member
Steven Brauns
S
teve Brauns, has been selected from the many
entries across the country, as the designer and
contractor for the Global War of Terrorism
Memorial. The memorial will honor those from Bucks
County PA who have fought and continue to fight
terrorism around the globe. Look for the Global War
of Terrorism Memorial to be installed in the garden at
the Bucks County Court House, Doylestown, PA.
Steven is personally working with the GWOT
Committee to assure every detail is attended to and
a quality piece is produced and delivered through
Brauns Inc.
Steven Brauns’ design ties together the international
struggle against terrorism and the personal losses
Bucks County experiences. Visitors will be able walk
around and through the four freestanding seven-
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foot opened globe shape sections. The exterior of
his creative design gives visitors glimpses into far
reaching areas as it educates on the many “firsts”
(such as women in combat, and cutting edge
equipment making a difference to our troops, etc.)
and the daily lives of our troops encounter.
Then they are naturally invited to enter the globe
where they are ensconced with images of the men
and women of Bucks County that gave the ultimate
sacrifice of our country. W4
Holiday Business Luncheon
Featuring George Piro
Sponsored by Hill Wallack and Wells Fargo
December 5, 2012 • Spring Mill Manor
Sponsor Frank Sullivan esq (Hill Wallack LLP), and Agent George Piro.
Donna DeSimone & Barry Alan Moore (Moore Energy), Dominic Aprile (Wells Fargo
Bank). Wells Fargo Bank was a sponsor of the luncheon.
George Piro captivated a packed luncheon as he shared intimate details of his interrogation of Saddam Hussein.
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