jan08 - Calabasas Chamber of Commerce

JUNE 2008
June Luncheon Features Calabasas City Mayor Mary Sue Maurer
Calabasas Continues Financial Stability During Economic Downturn
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hamber Members and the community are invited to
meet Calabasas City Mayor Mary Sue Maurer at the
June 26 Luncheon to be held at the
Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada in
Calabasas.
“It seems like on a daily basis we hear about the
problems with our national and regional economy.
Not surprisingly, the recent “CSUN San Fernando
Valley Economic Report” released in May noted that
the most pressing issue facing Valley businesses was
the economic downturn. Experts are divided on
how long this economic contraction will last or if it
could get worse.
So how is the City of Calabasas weathering these
economically uncertain times? Calabasas continues
to enjoy excellent financial stability through diverse revenue
streams combined with fiscally conservative policies and strong
budgetary oversight. In fact, Calabasas’s general fund is projected to actually grow slightly this fiscal year.
Much of the City’s good news stems from continued strong
automobile sales and sales from technology companies. The City
is also continuing to minimize expenditures by reducing the need
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for outside consulting, replacing older more costly processes with
more advanced and less expensive ones. The citizens of
Calabasas should expect services in their City to
continue with the same excellent quality they have
grown to expect.
Another great pride in the city is the upcoming
grand opening of the Calabasas Civic Center. It
seemed like just yesterday when the groundbreaking
ceremony took place and the clock began on the 18
month construction schedule. The project stayed on
schedule and on budget. The festivities are open to
all and include a gala fundraiser for the library on
Saturday, July 12th and a ribbon cutting ceremony
and open house on Sunday, July 13th. For more
information contact John Bingham at 818-878-4225.
It is my pleasure to serve this next year as the Mayor of
Calabasas and I hope you will share with me your ideas on how
Calabasas can continue to be a rewarding place to do business.”
–Mary Sue Maurer, Mayor, City of Calabasas
Mayor Mary Sue Maurer served on the staff of former Insurance
Commissioner John Garamendi and former Assemblymember Fran
See June Luncheon, page 5
Tuesday, June 3 ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada
~ Vintage Wines ~ Fabulous Gifts ~ Treasure Chests ~
~ Delectable Hors D’oeuvres ~ Mini-Martini Bar ~
$40 per person – To RSVP, call 818.222.5680
hamber Members Thanked for Their Support. Chamber members were recognized for
their importance during Membership Appreciation Day on May 6. Members received
a visit from a fellow Chamber member and were presented with an attractive reusable and recycle tote carrying bag with the Chamber logo including logos from 8 supporting sponsors. Before
making their delivery, the participants were treated to a wonderful breakfast, hosted by the
Leonis Adobe Museum, and catered by the Sagebrush Cantina. Thank you to the volunteers:
(front row, l-r) Jeff Morton, Amerifund Lending Group; Matthew Pime, AXA Advisors, LLC;
Susan Eastman, Leonis Adobe Museum; Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E.; (second row, l-r)
Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and
Shaklee; Trevis Rucci, UBS Financial Services; Bridget Karl, Chamber Marketing Director;
Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Brenda Johnson, Calabasas Pharmacy; Veronica
Osmonov, Diligent Financial Group, Inc.; Michelle Paquette, All Ways Consulting; Cheryl
Frotton, Chamber Administrative Assistant; Stephanie Warren, Ewing & Associates
Sotheby’s Int’l Realty and VICA, and Mike Higginbotham, AXA Advisors, LLC.
The CALABASAS POST is a publication of
the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce,
23564 Calabasas Road, Suite 101
Calabasas, CA 91302
818.222.5680 / Fax 818.222.5690
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M - F
www.calabasaschamber.com
2008 Board Of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Doug Ridley (2006)
Quisenberry, Ridley & Shiffman, LLP,
818.577.8080
Vice Chair Finance
Susan Orgen (2004)
Multi Data Services, 818.591.0130
Vice Chair Governmental Affairs
Martin Seda (2005)
AXA Advisors, LLC, 818.587.4297
Vice Chair Chamber Development
Kimberly Bordonaro (2006)
Pacific Coast Lending, 818.865.0600, ext. 106
Vice Chair Membership
Matthew Pime (2006)
AXA Advisors, LLC, 818.587.4241
Immediate Past Chair
Stephanie Warren (2004)
Ewing & Associates
Sotheby’s International Realty, 818.657.4417
Adam Adair (2007)
Eden Surgical & Wellness Center, 818.444.4244
Jeff Blum (2007)
Wachovia Securities, 818.735.6908
Joe Donato (2003)
Acura 101 West, 818.222.5555
Jeff Hoffman (2008)
Countrywide Home Loans, 818.449.0653
Brenda Johnson (2006)
Calabasas Pharmacy, 818.223.8656
Don Lucove, CPA (2008)
Lucove, Say & Company, 818.224.4411
Barbara McDaniel (2005)
Coldwell Banker – Calabasas, 818.540.5376
Jeff Morton (2007)
AmeriFund Lending Group, LP, 818.621.0308
Dave Ribble (2008)
The Company Image, 818.906.9894
Trevis Rucci (2008)
UBS Financial Services, 818.377.8824
Chamber Staff
Carol Washburn, President/CEO
Bridget Karl, Marketing Director
Cheryl Frotton, Administrative Assistant
Newsletter Design George Gura
Studio One Design, 818.595.1695
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Chairman’s Message
By Doug Ridley,
Quisenberry, Ridley & Shiffman, LLP
will be out over the next few weeks, and the Chamber
S chool
will be presenting scholarships and awards to students at
our local schools. The Chamber’s Education Committee assists in
the development of business leaders and encourages those efforts
in our schools. As the school year comes to a close, please consider taking some time out from your busy schedule and help out.
You have so much to offer in the way of advice and support. We
have to remember that this year’s graduating class is the future of
our business community. Every dime and every minute we spend are an investment in our
future business environment. As Chamber members, we can participate in career days, read to
elementary school classes, or just call up a school and ask what additional supplies they might
need. For the cost of a couple of trips to Starbucks, you could pick up some paper, crayons,
or special items for a craft project. With state budget cuts crippling our school system, your
unsolicited offer will be met with a huge amount of appreciation.
I have had the opportunity to speak about my law career to several classrooms, and I have
always found it a very rewarding experience. Every age range has its own character and its
own set of questions. It will provide you a new level of enthusiasm for your business once
you explain to a bunch of kids why what you do is exciting and fun. I encourage you to take
the time out to do the same, whether it is before school lets out, or in the fall.
I also encourage you to support our yearly Bowling Tournament in August. You can start
registering this month, so sign up your team now, or offer to sponsor the event in some way.
Proceeds from the Cal Cup Tournament go to the education committee for the scholarships
we’ll be presenting this month. The Bowling Tournament is a fun event, and you can feel good
about helping your local schools at the same time. Take care, and I’ll see you around town!
Legislative Update
By Martin Seda, Economic & Governmental Affairs Committee Vice Chair
At
the
May
EGAC meeting, the
Committee discussed
Assembly Bill 3030,
authored by Assembly
Member Julia Brownley. The legislation, if
enacted, would permit local agencies
(e.g., Las Virgenes
Municipal Water District) to pass through The Economic & Government Affairs Committee (EGAC) meets monthly
price increases from at Fins Creekside Restaurant to discuss issues of importance to the State in
wholesale water sup- general and to Calabasas in particular. (l-r) Martin Seda, AXA Advisors,
pliers (e.g., Metropol- LLC; Judy Torch, Malibu Court Reporters; Richard Woolard, Public
itan Water District) Safety Commissioner; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Jeff
without having first to Reinhardt, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; Stephen Holzer, Lewitt
go through the cur- Hackman, Marshall, Shapiro & Harlan; Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C.,
rently required ap- Q.M.E.; Rose Goldwater, Western Commercial Bank; Jesse Switzer, Field
proval process. Since Representative for Assemblymember Julia Brownley; Cynthia Scott, Field
the local districts do Deputy for Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and Stephanie Warren, Ewing &
not have any control Associates Sotheby’s International Realty and VICA.
over what they pay for
water, the significant cost incurred by the local agency for preparing a rate increase request does
not appear to be a good use of agency funds.
The legislation was passed unanimously by the California Assembly Local Government
Committee and will now move ahead for a vote by the full Assembly. This will be placed on the
agenda for the next Board meeting.
Both Jesse Switzer and Cynthia Scott discussed the difficult negotiations and considerations
See Legislative Update, page 5
Business Mixer
at
June 26 Luncheon
Guest Speaker:
City of Calabasas Mayor
Mary Sue Maurer
Hosted by:
Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas
Fins Creekside Calabasas
23540 Calabasas Road
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19
Thursday, June 26
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Calabasas Country Club
4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas
Come join us at Fins Creekside outdoor patio
for delectable appetizers and the finest wines!
Fins Creekside uses the freshest fish,
meats & poultry available. All soups,
sauces, & dressings are made in-house
(from scratch) with no preservatives.
~ Free Admission ~
~ Refreshments ~ Networking ~
Admission: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members
Reserve your place by calling Cheryl at
818.222.5680, or by sending an
e-mail to [email protected]
June Luncheon Hosted by:
To make a reservation, call the
Chamber Office at 818.222.5680
Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas
24181 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
Sales, Service, & Parts: 1-800-NEW-MERCEDES
Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas treats the needs of each individual
customer with paramount concern. We know that you have high
expectations, and as a car dealer we enjoy the challenge of meeting
and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow us to
demonstrate our commitment to excellence!
It’s Aparent - is a parenting and behavioral agency that works with
parents, teaching them to set limits with love, for their children. They
offer in-home support helping the parent teach the child a way to
make good choices and for the child to accept logical and natural
consequences for their actions. (l-r) Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law;
Aaron Mischel, Pixel Planet; Faith Mischel-Golden, It’s Aparent;
Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E.; Trevis Rucci, UBS Financial
Services and Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & Shaklee.
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Good Morning, Calabasas!
Marie White will moderate the next
Good Morning, Calabasas! Networking
Breakfast on Thursday, June 12, at 7:15
a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn – Calabasas.
Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E. will be
facilitating the June breakfast and Brenda
Johnson, R.Ph. of Calabasas Pharmacy will
speak to the Chamber Members about “Getting Ready for
Summer.” Brenda will talk about healthcare, childcare and caring for the elderly during the summer months. Remember to
make a reservation early. Bring plenty of business cards to share and
literature for the marketing display table and rehearse your 30-second business introduction!
Thank you to Marie White for coordinating “Speed
Networking” at the May breakfast. The members enjoyed meeting so many different members one on one. Another thank you
to our Host of the May breakfast, Joe Engle of LoanSmart, Inc.
In addition to our speakers, the following people donated door
prizes: Cathy Yoel, Barrys Tickets; Mike Zigler, WestValleyDir.com; Joe Engle, LoanSmart, Inc.; Deborah Snyder, Gadget
Alliance; Jami Taguchi, Hypnotherapy; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney
at Law; Larry Dinovitz, EngAGE and Laura Morgan, Laura
Morgan Yoga, Lynx Management Productions. Bringing a door
prize to the breakfast is a great way to publicize your business!
Chamber members and the general public are invited to
attend the monthly Breakfast. The cost is $15 for members and
$18 for non-members.
Please call Cheryl Frotton at
818.222.5680 to make your reservation.
Remember-A-Member
Congratulations to Sue Orgen of Multi Data Services and Peggy
Gonzales of Maria’s Italian Kitchen for winning the Remember-AMember drawing at the April Luncheon. Both won a free admission to the
June 3, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at the Calabasas Country Club.
Sarchielli and Associates – Judith Fine-Sarchielli is a job development specialist who uses her background in creative thinking to
address the problems of the mature worker in today’s work place. (lr) Steve Brevidoro, Brevidoro Insurance Agency; Bob J. Epstein,
Attorney at Law; Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E.; Judith FineSarchielli, Sarchielli and Associates; Trevis Rucci, UBS Financial
Services and Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & Shaklee.
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June Breakfast Hosted by:
Elegance Hippolyte – Director, RN, BSN, PHN
Visiting Angels non-medical homecare services allow people to
continue enjoying the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings. RN OWNED AND OPERATED.
(818) 887-3810, (805) 477-0085
6901 Topanga Cyn. Blvd., Ste. 202, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
www.VisitingAngels.com/LA, America’s Choice In Home Care
In Memoriam
Robert “Bob” McCord
Owner of the popular Sagebrush Cantina, Bob
McCord, passed away on May 12. McCord came to Old
Town Calabasas in 1974 when Calabasas was still “The
Last of the Old West.” The Sagebrush Cantina is now
among Los Angeles County’s top grossing restaurants.
Bob was a member of many area non-profit organizations. The Sagebrush Cantina hosts an annual Thanksgiving Dinner, in partnership with the Rotarians, at which
hundreds of seniors are provided transportation and served
a lavish banquet at the restaurant. Bob also partnered with
the Leonis Adobe Museum, catering numerous events for
non-profit organization fundraisers. He was a supporter of
the legendary Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, Tip A Cop, the
Sheriff’s Star Program and host to famous charitable
Motorcycle Rides. Bob supported school children in
Zambia, the Jamaican Bobsled Team, the Calabasas Method
Fest Independent Film Festival and Spotlight the Arts.
Bob served as the 1976 Calabasas Chamber of
Commerce President and in 1997, the Calabasas Chamber
honored him with the prestigious Bill Van Gieson
Memorial Award for his pioneering spirit, exceptional initiative and outstanding contributions to the community.
Welcome, New Members
WR FINANCIAL CONCEPTS – helps
people grow their money safely, with no
taxes, no risk and recover all of your costs
on your investments during your lifetime
so you can have peace of mind.
William Ramirez – President/CEO
3142 Subida Circle
Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012
805.587.8785
www.wrfinancialconcepts.com
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUSINESS
NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, INC. –
BNI is the world’s largest referral organization, helping business professionals
increase their business by word of mouth
marketing. Our mission and philosophy
is, “Givers Gain.”
Andrea Manning – Assistant Director
P.O. Box 1348
Simi Valley, CA 93062
818.254.5625
www.sfvbni.com
MALIBU CURRENT PROMOTIONS –
Janet Laird is pleased to announce the official launch of Malibu Current, a promotions marketing and public relations
agency specializing in advertising, photography and event planning. Laird’s background includes Media Planning and
Media Buying for MGM, Transition
Specialist for the Las Virgenes Unified
School District, Product Specialist for
BMW North America and Director of
Corporate Outreach for Villa Malibu.
Janet Laird – President/Owner
23852 Pacific Coast Highway #449
Malibu, CA 90265
310.499.6850
www.malibucurrent.com
BELLA NAIL AND SPA – is providing
you with the best nail care, facial and waxing services, in a very clean and very relaxing environment. Our specialty includes
natural and artificial nails, nail art and airbrush techniques.
Van Duong – Owner
James Lam – Owner
23677 Calabasas Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
818.222.6633
[email protected]
GREG’S HANDYMAN SERVICE – Greg
Rader is a licensed General Contractor
specializing in handyman services with
twenty five years of experience. Hourly or
flat rates are available. Call Greg for your
free estimate. Greg’s Handyman Service
offers a 10% continuous discount to all
Calabasas Chamber Members.
Greg Rader – Owner
5722 McDonie Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818.340.8284
www.gregshandyman.com
BEDS UNLIMITED – Established in
1984, Beds Unlimited has been a family
owned and operated business for over
twenty years. Our goal in providing top
quality mattresses and furniture at the best
prices and to keep our customers coming
back.
Lucie Volotzky – Owner
6949 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818.702.9999
www.bedsunlimited.net
CREATIVE 20 PHOTOGRAPHY – with
over 15 years of experience, photographer
Dan Madsen captures the natural beauty
in his subjects. Photographing portraits,
headshots, weddings and events. Specializing in children’s portraits.
Dan Madsen – Owner
23679 Calabasas Road #743
Calabasas, CA 91302
805.907.1130
www.creative20photography.com
MY BEAUTIFUL BARE SKIN – We specialize in giving skin treatments that truly
heal from within! Our remarkable facials
and body treatments use technology previously used extensively in the medical
field to heal injuries. This technology,
micro current, affects the way your skin
cells actually function. It repairs, rejuvenates, nourishes and maintains your skin
at its optimum state of health and functioning.
Susan Carlson – President
Frances Cozzetto – Head Esthetician
P.O. Box 3816
Chatsworth, CA 91313
818.882.0992
www.mybeautifulbareskin.com
SRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. –
Project Managers for busy entrepreneurs.
We provide expertise and service to complete tasks and achieve your goals. Our
team has experience in various industries,
from entry level to management.
Sue Orgen – Owner
P.O. Box 9175
Calabasas, CA 91372-9175
818.591.2222
www.srobiz.com
June Luncheon
Legislative Update
Continued from page 1
regarding the State and Local budgets. At the state level, the Governor has softened his
position new taxes as his staff is considering the effect of broadening sales tax on services. The impact on local County and City Budgets will remain clouded until the level
of support from the state is clarified.
Finally, the committee discussed recently introduced Assembly Bill 2940. This bill
requires the California Public Employment Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer individual retirement accounts (IRAs) or individual retirement annuities to all California
workers who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. Since the
Assembly Appropriations Committee scheduled the Bill for its first hearing, it was decided that our Committee would monitor its progress before deciding on a position.
The Committee meets on the first Monday of the month at Fins Creekside Restaurant
at 12 noon. The Committee’s next meeting will be Monday, June 2nd. Please join us!
Pavley and has worked for The Walt Disney
Company and Blue Shield of California. She
currently teaches at El Camino High School in
Woodland Hills and is a member of the
Calabasas Rotary Club.
To attend the June 26th Luncheon,
please RSVP to Cheryl in the Chamber
office at 818.222.5680, or send an e-mail to
[email protected] and invest
$30 as a member or $35 as a non-member
(and remember, no-shows will be charged).
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City News
The City of Calabasas invites the public to a free Spring
Pops Concert at Calabasas Lake featuring Latin, Classical and
Jazz music by legendary pianist Freddie Ravel on Sunday, June 1,
at 5 p.m. The traditionally private Calabasas Lake will open its
doors to concertgoers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample
field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring
lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Gate entrance and parking
will be at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center at 23400 Park
Sorrento in Calabasas. For further information, please visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com or call (818) 878-4225, x 302.
The City of Calabasas Community Services Department is
offering a free Summer 2008 VolunTEEN program. This program is designed to give individuals who are between the ages of
13 – 17 an opportunity to gain valuable “on the job experience.”
Participants will have an opportunity to volunteer in a variety of
activities including: recreational classes, camps, sports programs,
Chamber of Commerce, Creekside Pre-School, and much more.
This program will run from Monday, June 23, 2008 through
Friday, August 8, 2008 and the hours may be adjusted to fit the
participant’s schedule. Registration takes place on site. For more
information on this program or other recreation activities, please
visit us online at www.cityofcalabasas.com or call the Community
Services Department at (818) 880-6461, or stop by De Anza Park
which is located at 3701 Lost Hills Road.
Free E-waste Round Up! First Saturday of every month,
from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Calabasas City Hall. The City of
Calabasas is on a mission to collect and recycle 150,000 pounds
of electronics this year. You can help us achieve this goal and dispose electronic wastes properly. Accepted electronics: Appliances, Televisions, Personal computers (CPU, monitors, keyboards, mouse, and peripherals), CD players, Copiers, Electric
typewriters, Fax machines, Mainframe computers, Modems,
Microwave ovens, Printers, Radios, Remote controls, Stereos,
Tape players, Telephones, Uninterruptible power supplies, VCR’s,
Answering machines, and Camcorders. Please do not bring any
other hazardous wastes!
Welcome New Members
New Members receiving plaques: (l-r) Doug Ridley, Chamber
Chairman; Andrea Manning, San Fernando Valley Business
Network International, Inc.; Gall Raiman, Raiman Rocks and
Bridget Karl, Chamber Marketing Director.
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Thank You, Renewing Members
1980
Washington Mutual – Calabasas
1993
Calabasas Auto Spa
Roschke & Wall Business Advisors & CPA’s, Inc.
1994
Calabasas Flowers
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
1995
Walter Prince
Gelson’s Market
Morton Capital Management
1996
Payroll Plus
Washington Mutual – Gelson’s Village
1999
JDA, Inc.
2000
Hostetter Financial Group, Inc.
2002
Garcoa Labs
Multi Data Services
2004
Wescom Credit Union
2005
American Financial Network
Net Results
Costco Wholesale #117
Prudential California Realty
2006
Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan
Sterling Transportation & Limo Service
West Valley Hearing Center
JH Grafix
Love & Care & Help the Babies
Davies & Lemmis Law Corporation
2007
NW Rugs
Interiors by Decorating Den
Pixel Planet
CITD / Oxnard College
Boys & Girls Club of Conejo & Las Virgenes
First American Communities
Dawn Smith-Theodore, M.A., M.F.T.
EngAGE
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Barrys Ticket Service
Member Spotlight
Myron Basch, Owner of Money Mailer of Agoura,
Calabasas, Woodland Hills, & Malibu
I am proud to serve
our local communities
with outstanding, business
building direct mail products and marketing/consulting services. Our objectives at Money Mailer
are to help you attract new
customers, have high customer retention, and build Ryan, Myron, Karen and Allyson
your business to where you Basch
want it to be.
We do this with an attentive personalized business consultation, professionally designed ads, and by doing what is right for
your business. We provide the consumers in each of our communities with an envelope that has a strong value and local flavor.
Money Mailer is the only national company with an oversize,
6" x 9" envelope, with a patriotic look and feel. Inside we use a
1/2-page ad format versus the 1/3 page industry standard. This
gives our customers 67% more image area to convey their message.
Money Mailer mails nationwide & has been serving the
Agoura and Calabasas market since 1989. Over the years, Money
Mailer has added new products including One-to-One mailings
(postcards up to 6" x 10", brochures, flyers), and more. In addition to the 10,000 envelopes mailed in each zone, our envelopes
are available at selected Ralphs & Albertsons stores, giving additional access to our client’s advertisements.
By advertising with Money Mailer, you’re helping us raise $1
million for local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Money
Mailer’s partnership with Children’s Miracle Network is an extension of our ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities we serve. You can help support local children’s hospitals just
by investing your advertising dollars with us. For information on
Children’s Miracle Network, please visit www.cmn.org.
Member Business News
Congratulations to Andrea Roschke from Roschke & Wall
Business Advisors & CPA’s for receiving the “Celebration of Life
Award” from the Valley/Ventura Wellness Community for her
unshakable spirit and determination to remain positive through
her experiences as a caregiver. The event was held at the Four
Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on May 30th.
State Assemblymember Julia Brownley presented Steve
Harris with the Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation’s Citizen of
the Year award. Steve is the founding member and former executive director of the Mountains Restoration Trust. The nonprofit land trust addresses environmental issues and stewardship
of the wilderness.
The Leonis Adobe Association announced at a recent board
meeting that Michael Silberman has been elected board president.
Camille Stoddard was elected board vice president. Reelected to
their offices were Kathy Miller, secretary, and Ruth Abel, treasurer. Ray Phillips continues in his capacity as president emeritus.
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JUNE 2008
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Monday, 12:00 noon
EGAC Meeting
Fins Creekside
23504 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas
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Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
13th Annual Calabasas
Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Calabasas Country Club
4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas
12 Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Good Morning Calabasas!
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn - Calabasas
24150 Park Sorrento, Calabasas
19 Thursday, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Business Mixer
Fins Creekside Restaurant
23504 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas
24 Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Acura 101 West
26 Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chamber Luncheon
City of Calabasas Mayor –
Mary Sue Maurer
Calabasas Country Club
4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas
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Many thanks to Command Performance Catering Group & Event Production for the spectacular food and service. Pictured: 1. Michelle
Paquette and fiancé Marc Madnick, 2. Don Lucove, 3. Cathy Yoel, Richard Quintana, guest, Deanna Shapiro, 4. Michael Biskup, 5. Barbara
McDaniel and Bridget Karl, 6. Susan Carlson, Frances Cozzetto and Cheryl Frotton, 7. Bridget Karl and Diane Kay, 8. Paul Shafit, Tony
Coroalles and Joe Donato, 9. Guitarist KC Phillips, 10. Carol and Danny Washburn, 11. Dana Rolland and Carol Washburn, 12. Deputy
Robert DeSantis, 13. Chuck Gold, Marie White and Jeff Blum, 14. Bobby Dees, 15. Trevor Fitzpatrick, Susan and Robert Orgen.
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