January-February - Wheaton Kensington Chamber of Commerce

Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
phone: 301-949-0080
e-mail: [email protected]
January– February 2013
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Holiday Party Kicks Off the Annual
“Angels for Children” Toy Drive
The November 14 Networking Evening Mixer was held at
Jose’s Grill House of International Fine Cuisine (11423
Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 / 301-962-3530).
The Chamber celebrated the start of the season and the
Kick Off of the 14th Annual “Angels for Children” Holiday
Toy Drive on December 5. The event was held at and
catered by The Limerick Pub on 11301 Elkin Street in
Mixer photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
Mixer photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
Networking Happy Hour at Jose’s Grill
House of International Fine Cuisine
Wheaton. Montgomery Housing Partnership was the
sponsor once again. Lesia Bullock, the Communications &
Volunteer Manager at MHP organized the event, and also
coordinated the annual Toy Drive with Jaime Selvin.
Our menu included specialty dishes from El Salvador,
Mexico, Argentina and Bolivia: salteñas, pupusas, quesadillas.
Owner Jose
Cardenas, a
Bolivian
native, had
worked for
23 years at
the
District’s
Hay
Adams
Hotel.
Rob Goldman, President of Montgomery Housing
Partnership, spoke about how MHP has developed affordable
apartments, condos and townhomes, and is the largest
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Wheaton &Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
Smart Computer Co., Inc.
Executive Committee
Smart Computer Co., Inc. is a computer
consulting company based in Wheaton.
They can bring back a computer that
has been declared dead!
PRESIDENT
Kathleen Guinan, Crossway Community
301-929-2505
VICE-PRESIDENT
Matt Barry, Westfield Wheaton
301-942-3200
S E C R E TA R Y
Kristen Wright, St. Luke’s House, Inc.
301-896-4432
TREASURER
James Onder, Onder Communication
Group 301-367-7023
S E R G E A N T - AT - A R M S
Kenneth Nelson, Mont. Coll. Workforce
Development & Cont. Ed. 240-328-4747
I M M E D I AT E P A S T - P R E S I D E N T
Moshe Briel, Moshe Briel Associates
LLC 301-801-1972
Directors
They serve small, medium, and large
companies in the following areas:
- PC and LAN Support Determine computing needs, purchase, installation,
ongoing support, hardware, software,
cabling.
- Internet connectivity Find the right
connection for your needs and location, connect to your local network,
email clients, hosting.
- Web design - The technical details
to make your database available to the
world, run your systems from anywhere.
2013 Green Matters
Symposium – The New
American Landscape
Friday, February 22, 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Join Brookside Gardens to examine the
next chapter of American horticulture
and the emphasis on sustainability
that will drive landscape design in the
coming decades. Sustainability has
entered the mainstream. We see it associated with our food, building materials,
and even the Olympics, but what does it
really mean and how does it apply to
landscape design?
Seminar Topics include:
Tavarious Butts, BB&T Bank
301-949-6500
- Programming on DOS and Windows
as well as web-based systems.
Pat Durbin, Kaiser Permanente
301-816-6509
Current Projects Include:
Integrated Design Strategies for
Small Scale Sites and Residential
Landscapes by Heather Venhaus,
Principal at Regenerative Environmental
Design
EasyPartyList.com - A new web site
which will provide the easiest way to
create your party list, print envelopes
& labels, track replies and more!
Ecological-and BeautifulStormwater Management by Steven
Torgerson – ASLA, RLA; A. Morton
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
Manuel Hidalgo, LEDC
202-540-7408
Michael Kelley, Kensington Volunteer
Fire Department 301-929-8000
Laura-Leigh Palmer, a.s.a.p. graphics
301-942-1121
Creating Diverse and Sustainable
Gardens Inspired by Nature by Rick
Lewandowski – Horticulturist,
Naturalist, Lecturer and Consultant
George Sydnor, Fitzgerald Wheaton
Suzuki 301-933-7400
Smart Computer Co., Inc.
301-946-2744 • Fax: 301-946-1409
[email protected]
www.smartcomputerinc.com
Kathleen Thompson, Jerry Thompson
Associates 301-332-6524
2416 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 202
Wheaton, MD 20902
Sustainable in the Material World
by Meg Calkins – ALSA LEED AP,
Ball State University
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Some of their customers include:
• Barbara Ciment, Real Estate in Silver
Spring, MD (www.ciment.com)
Friday, February 22 8:30 am-4:00 pm;
Course # 212968
Ellen Riger, EllenOriginals
301-946-7141
Anna Vazzana, Signal Financial FCU
301-933-9100 x234
Harold Weinberg, Miles Realty Co.
301-933-6161
Tim Wiens, Jubilee Association of
Maryland 301-949-8628 x105
Ex-Officio Directors
Ana Lopez van Balen, Mid-County
Services Center 240-777-8101
Rob Klein, Wheaton Redevelopment
Program, Mont. County Dept of
General Services 240-777-6016
Pete McGinnity, Wheaton
Redevelopment Program 240-777-8126
• Jewish Council for the Aging of
Greater Washington
(www.accessjca.org)
• View home sales, listings information
for free (http://viewhomesales.com)
• Real estate information
(www.smartretools.com)
Fee: $89; registration required at
www.ParkPASS.org
Stay for the Happy Hour immediately
following the Symposium for just $15,
register with course # 224799.
For
more
information,
call 301-962-1451 or visit online at
www.BrooksideGreen.org
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks’
Brookside Gardens is located at
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
• Medifocus
Administrator & Newsletter Editor
Vicky Surles 301-949-0080
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TH A N K Y O U
TO
Spotlight on New Member
O U R N EW M E M B ER !
MedStar PromptCare - Wheaton
Urgent Care
MedStar PromptCare - Wheaton
MedStar PromptCare is the ideal facility if you need
medical treatment after hours, on weekends, or on
holidays and you can’t get in to your regular physician.
This newest facility opened with a ribbon-cutting on
November 30, with WK Chamber members and MD
Delegate Al Carr joining in the festivities.
Suzanne Mullarkey
11915 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
301-942-4505 / [email protected]
www.medstarhealth.org/promptcare
TO
T H ES E M E M B ER R E N EWA L S !
Apartments
Kensington House
Gardens/Parks
Brookside Gardens
Barbara Smith
301-949-1215
[email protected]
www.ApartmentShowcase.com/
Vista/KensingtonHouse
Leslie McDermott
301-962-1427
[email protected]
www.BrooksideGardens.org
Business Consulting/
Development
LEDC
Manny Hidalgo
202-540-7408
[email protected]
www.ledcmetro.org
Computer Consultants
Smart Computer Company, Inc.
Seth Katz
301-946-2744
[email protected]
www.SmartComputerInc.com
Employment Services/Workforce
Montgomery College Workforce
Development & Continuing
Education
Kenneth Nelson
240-328-4747
[email protected]
www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce
St. Luke’s House, Inc.
Kristen Wright
301-493-4200
[email protected]
www.StLukesHouse.org
Engineers
Jerry Thompson & Associates, Inc.
Kathleen Thompson
301-565-8000
[email protected]
www.jta-atc.com
Ribbon-cutting photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
TH A N K Y O U
Graphic Design
a.s.a.p. graphics
Laura-Leigh Palmer
301-942-1121
[email protected]
www.asapgraphics.com
Music & Audio Systems
Washington Professional
Systems
MedStar PromptCare a convenient place for everyone to
go to for treatment of non life-threatening illnesses or
injuries, as well as for sports physicals, work physicals, flu
shots and some immunizations. At PromptCare, there is
always a doctor on site, radiology services and an on-site
lab. They’re part of MedStar Health, and with electronic
medical records, any MedStar Health facility can access
an up-to-the minute picture of your health information,
so you can feel confident knowing your family & friends
are receiving top-of-the-line care from respected experts.
Brett Schneider
301-942-6800
[email protected]
www.wpsworld.com
Musical Instruments
Chuck Levin’s
Washington Music Center
Robert Levin
301-946-8808
[email protected]
www.wmcworld.com
Patients can walk-in for care or call ahead and wait at
home until their room is ready. Registration online at:
http://www.medstarhealth.org/body.cfm?id=557158
Property Management
Vista Management Company
Open for Walk-in Care!
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8 am to 4 pm
Barry Wertlieb
301-649-1115
[email protected]
www.VistaCares.com
Shopping Centers
Westfield Wheaton
Matt Barry
301-942-3200
[email protected]
www.westfield.com/wheaton
Financial Services
F3E ~ Foundation for Financial
Education
Hubert “Hubie” Stockhausen
240-499-0394
[email protected]
www.F3eonline.org
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The Limerick Pub Party Kicks Off Angels for Children Toy Drive
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www.mhpartners.org
Attendees brought a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive
and could also pick up a drop-off box for toys to place at
their business. $5 of each ticket was donated to the Toy
Drive by the Chamber!
The Limerick Pub
11301 Elkin Street
Wheaton, MD 20902
301-946-3232
www.theLimerickPub.net
nonprofit housing developer in Montgomery County.
MHP works with the residents to enhance the vitality of
those neighborhoods, and implements Community Life
Programs for its residents.
Mixer photos courtesy of Vicky Surles
Ellen Riger, chairperson of the Chamber’s Holiday On
Duty Fund, explained the program that provides Holiday
meals to our local Public Safety personnel.
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Business and Residents Contribute to 2012 Holiday On Duty Campaign
The Holiday On Duty Fund of the Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce ensures that our local Public Safety
personnel have Holiday meals on the Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day Holidays.
Local agencies served are: the Montgomery County Police
stationed in this area, the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad,
and the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
During these times, most eating establishments are closed in
the area, and the public safety officers handling emergencies
find it difficult to locate open restaurants while on duty.
Every contribution – large and small, helps the Chamber
realize its goal of feeding the officers on duty during the
holidays. The Chamber is also grateful for the vendors who
make this project possible.
This is the 14th year the Chamber has sponsored the
project, and contributions from our business and residential
Communities are essential, notes chairperson Ellen Riger.
This project is the community’s tribute to our Public Safety
personnel. The Chamber thanks all of our contributors for
being so generous.
Contributors to Holiday On Duty this year:
Alan Levin Foundation**
Charles Bolton*
Harbash Chhatwal
Mirza Donegan
Fitzgerald Auto Mall Wheaton
Robert Goldman
LA & LK Greenberg Charitable
Foundation***
IHOP – William Moore*
Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept.**
Little Bitts Shop**
Jack Marshall & Vicky Surles
Leslie McDermott*
Pete McGinnity
Lynn Murphy
Kenneth Nelson*
Jim Onder
Mario Perez
Judy Purdy
Sherwood Associates***
George Sydnor
Theresa Testoni
Kathleen Thompson*
Anna Vazzana
* Donation of $100 or more
** Donation of $250 or more
*** Donation of $500 or more
Angels For Children 2012 Toy Drive a Success – with Volunteers from Community
The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, Montgomery Housing
Partnership, and theW& K Chamber of Commerce teamed up for
the 14th Annual Angels for Children Toy Drive. The generous
donations of toys and gifts from our community were delivered to
local children for Christmas by Santa and his helpers.
– coordinating volunteers, toy box pickups, wrapping sessions,
and delivery – with three Santas, and one Mrs. Santa.
The toy drive originally got underway after a Wheaton mother
and her six children lost their home and a son in a fire shortly
before Christmas. After the story made the news, the Wheaton
Volunteer Rescue Squad station was overflowing with gifts.
Deputy Chief Steve Sobolewski and the squad decided to give out
the extra gifts to needy children, and the tradition has continued
each Christmas.
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Angels activities photos courtesy of MHP and volunteers.
The Angels for Children Toy Drive has provided gifts for the less
fortunate children in the Wheaton area for the past thirteen
years. Lesia Bullock of Montgomery Housing Partnership and
Jaime Selvin, the Toy Drive coordinator, orchestrated the project
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Spotlight on New Member – MedStar PromptCare
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A Commitment to Quality
✔ A physician is always on site during all posted hours.
✔ MedStar PromptCare has been accredited by the
Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM).
✔ All x-rays are digitally transmitted to a MedStar
affiliated radiologist for a final read.
✔ All patients receive follow up calls within 72 hours to
monitor their response to care and verify that they are
following up with their individual plan of care.
✔ All patient information is entered into MedStar’s
Electronic Medical Record for ongoing care coordination.
A sample of the non-life threatening illnesses & injuries
treated at MedStar PromptCare include:
✔ Allergies / Allergic Reactions
✔ Ear Infections
✔ Asthma, Bronchitis, Upper Respiratory Infections
✔ Minor Burns
✔ Cough, Congestion, Sore Throat
✔ Episodes of High Blood Pressure
✔ Eye Irritation or Infection
✔ Influenza and exposures
✔ Gastrointestinal Disorders
✔ Migraines
✔ Nausea
✔ Sprains, Strains, Mild trauma
✔ Simple Fractures
✔ Sexually Transmitted Diseases
✔ Urinary Tract Infections
✔ Minor emergencies
Kensington Arts Theatre presents
MedStar PromptCare takes most major medical insurance
including Medicare and many Medicaid programs. Listed
below are some of the accepted plans. Patients should confirm participation as it is subject to change.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Priority Partners
- Great West Healthcare
- Coventry Healthcare
- Amerigroup
- First Health
Next to Normal
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Craig Pettinati
Music Direction by Stuart Weich
Produced by Malca Giblin
- Johns Hopkins
HealthCare
- MedStar Family Choice
- Medicaid
- Medicare Part B
- Health Net Federal
Services
- United Healthcare of
the Mid-Atlantic
- MAMSI
Performance Dates: February 1, 2; 8, 9 10;
15, 16, 17; 22, 23
(Fri/Sat @ 8:15 pm, Sun @ 3 pm)
A rock musical concerning a mother who struggles with
worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness
has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues
as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern
psychiatry, and suburban life.
Suzanne Mullarkey, Center Administrator
[email protected]
301-942-4505
11915 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
www.medstarhealth.org/promptcare
www.katonline.org
Kensington Arts Theatre / 206-888-6642
shows at Kensington Town Hall
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
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www.wkchamber.org
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Mixer
A Discussion of the Proposed Small Business Assistance Program
with Peter McGinnity, Wheaton Redevelopment Program
and Peter Bang, Department of Economic Development
In April 2012 the County Council passed legislation (BILL 6-12) to assist small businesses that are
negatively impacted by county redevelopment projects, and directed the Dept of Economic
Development to create a program to do so. The proposed Small Business Assistance Program
is the result of this legislation (PROPOSED EXECUTIVE REGULATION 24-12).
Before submission to the Council, the proposal is open for comment by the public until Jan. 31.
To view bill: www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/bill/2012/20120417_6-12A.pdf
To view proposed Assistance Program: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/exec/Resources/Files/24-12.pdf
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
from 7:30 – 9:00 AM
at
Panera Bread
in Westfield Wheaton Mall (upper level, across from Hallmark)
11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 301-942-0986
~ Continental Breakfast ~ Mix & Network with Other Businesses ~
Cost is $5 in advance (option for members only) or $10 at the door
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
the voice for
YOUR business!
www.wkchamber.org
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(Company Name)
(Attendee)
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(Phone Number)
(Attendee)
For registration information
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call: 301-949-0080
(e-mail address)
fax: 301-949-0081
email: [email protected]
Our Breakfast
Mixers are on
the fourth
Wednesday of
each month.
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(Attendee)
Return payment to: Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101 • Wheaton, MD 20902
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Cost is $5 in advance (option for members only) or $10 at the door
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Special Thanks to these Individuals and organizations who donated money,
wrapped and distributed toys, or placed donation boxes at their businesses:
Acorn Self Storage IHOP - William Moore**
Simply Accessories, Inc.
Anytime Fitness
Paul and Marcia Jacques
Soccer America
Astrium EADS-N
Jerry Thompson & Associates
St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church
America**
Jiffy Lube in Kensington
Target at Westfield Wheaton
and their
Johnson’s Florist & Garden Center
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of
employees:
Kensington House Apartments/Vista Mgmt***
Commerce - from entry fees to Dec. 5 Mixer
Mary Baumgartner*, April de Bremond,
Kensington Pharmacy*
Wheaton Nails and Hair
Yvette Larmie, Mimi Lyddane, Donna Norman, Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Wheaton Studio of Dance
Jim & Wendy Nussbaum, Amelia & Mickey
LA Fitness
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad / Deputy
Rosenbeck, Houman Samimi, Barbara
Little Gym
Chief Steve Sobolewski
Spencer, Rhonda Sullivan, and Barbara &
The Limerick Pub
* Donation of $100 or more
Thomas Turner*
The Little Bitts Shop
** Donation of $250 or more
BB&T Bank
Marchones Deli
*** Donation of $500 or more
Best Buy Wheaton
Jack Marshall & Vicky Surles
Brookside Gardens / Leslie McDermott
MAA Gallery of the Montgomery Art Assoc
Cristina Ristorante Italiano
Mirror Image Fitness
The Edge Hair Studio
Modern Body Shop, Inc.
Mayor Peter Fosselman of Kensington
Montgomery Housing Partnership / Lesia
Giant Food
Bullock, Jaime Selvin, and Robert Goldman
The Great British Pine Mine
Montgomery Royal Theater/Sunil Maximus
Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc
Norma Roncal & Mario Nunez
LA & LK Greenberg Charitable Fndtn.***
Laura-Leigh Palmer
John Healu
Sarita’s Hair Inc, Hairstyling & Nails
Hardware City*
Showcase Aquarium
Donald & Dianne Hritz
Signal Financial Credit Union
Hugo’s Hair Salon
Sherwood Associates***
Wheaton &Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
the
301-949-0080
voice
2401 Blueridge Ave, Suite 101
for
Wheaton, Maryland 20902
YOUR business!
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.wkchamber.org
Postage
Angels activities photos courtesy of MHP and volunteers.
Thank You for Successful Angels For Children 2012 Toy Drive