Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle Show Returns

A Publication of the Glendora Chamber of Commerce
July - August 2008
This edition of The Business View sponsored by:
Proceeds from the fundraising event directly benefit local
educational programs by providing funding for scholarship
opportunities for college-bound Glendora students. A portion of the proceeds will also provide for business development programs and services for local businesses, assisting
in the promotion of a vital, balanced economy within the
community.
The classic car show, sponsored by Athens Services, will feature more than one hundred vehicles lined
down both sides of Glendora Avenue in the Village. The
motorcycle show, sponsored by Workman Construction,
will showcase a variety of both classic and modern bikes
for patrons to view.
In celebration of the event’s second decade an old
crowd favorite, The Wonderelles, will be brought back and
featured on the Seidner’s Collision stage. This 50’s & 60’s
girl group, who perform in both poodle skirts and rolled-up
jeans, put on a show that is guaranteed to get you up and
out of your seat and dancing to the music. The Wonderelles
have performed at a variety of different events throughout
the country, and have opened for music legends such as
Chubby Checker, The Drifters and The Temptations.
Returning again to the Hill Top Real Estate stage
will be another favorite, The Answer. This local band specializes in classic rock, and provided a show-stopping performance at last year’s Flashback event.
In addition to the car and motorcycle show and live
August 23, 2008 marks the date of the 21st Annual
music, the end of summer party will feature a Kid’s Zone
Flashback Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. The fundraiswith inflatable amusements, great food, cold beer, wine,
ing event, co-sponsored by both the Glendora Chamber of
margaritas, and fun for the entire family. A special thank
Commerce and Kiwanis Club of Glendora, runs from
you to Gold Sponsors Foothill Presbyterian Hospital and
6:00PM to 11:00PM in the picturesque Downtown Village.
SGV Tribune and Silver Sponsors Glendora Smiles,
The Flashback event has grown into the largest
Guesthouse Inn, Route 66 Tire Pros and Walmart.
“end of summer” party in the East San Gabriel Valley, and
For more information, contact the Chamber Office
is one of the most widely anticipated events of the year.
at (626)963-4128 or visit www.flashbackinfo.org.
Flashback Classic Car and
Motorcycle Show Returns
President’s
Message
President’s Circle
Gold Level
Miki Carpenter
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Summer is Here and So is Our New Year!
There is no doubt about it - summer is finally
here! Many of us anxiously await this time of year for
all the fun vacations and time with friends and family.
For those of us involved with the Glendora Chamber
of Commerce, it is the time of year when we are busy
at work planning for our new year (our fiscal year begins on July 1). I am honored to have been elected our
new Chamber President and realize there are big shoes
to fill following D.J. Jafari’s two consecutive terms.
He has done amazing things for our Chamber and I
look forward to helping to continue on that path.
The Chamber’s focus for the coming year is
on programs and services. We also want to make sure
that all of our Chamber Members are utilizing their
benefits to the fullest extent possible. Look for our
orientation sessions in the coming year that will give
you an update on what your benefits are and how to
take advantage of them.
We are also working toward events and programs that will help you market your business better.
As you probably know, our “I Shop Glendora” campaign is in full swing and we look forward to continuing to add components to it that will help your promotion efforts and drive more business to you. Please
refer to your “Business View” to stay up-to-date on all
of our offerings and events.
Your Chamber of Commerce also has in its
mission to be actively involved in our community.
One of the ways that we will do this is through the
21st Annual Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle
Show on Saturday, August 23. This incredibly fun
event helps to support local educational programs as
well as business services in our community. Definitely a WIN-WIN for us all!
As you make your plans for the summer and
develop your strategy for your business for the coming
year, please consider how you can become more involved in your Chamber of Commerce and how we
can help you. Keep in mind that it also matters to us
what you think. If you have comments or suggestions,
please give us a call at the Chamber or you can contact
me directly at (626) 857-3342 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
Happy New Year Chamber Members!
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Chili’s of Glendora To Host
Chamber Networking
Breakfasts
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
announce that Chili’s of Glendora, located in the Glendora
Marketplace at 1371 East Gladstone Street, will now be
hosting membership breakfast meetings.
Networking breakfasts are held the first Friday of
the month in January, March, May, September and November. Breakfasts offer membership the opportunity to network with peers, community leaders and local dignitaries.
All members are invited to attend and are encouraged to
bring business cards and marketing material for the event
Expo Table.
A special thank you to America’s Christian
Credit Union for opening their doors and graciously hosting our breakfast over the past two years. For more information on membership breakfasts, or any Chamber of
Commerce event, please contact the Chamber office at
(626)963-4128 or visit us on the web at www.glendorachamber.org.
Monrovia Growers Newest
Member Of President’s Circle
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
welcome Monrovia Growers as one of the newest members
of the Chamber’s President’s Circle. The nursery will be
joining gold member Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, silver
members Athens Services, Citrus College, Jan’s Towing
and bronze member Glendora Tire & Brake as part of the
Circle program.
Headquartered in Azusa, California, Monrovia
Growers is nationally known for producing the strongest
plants in the industry, offering customers peace of mind
and the quality assurance that stands behind each and every
Monrovia plant. The company operates throughout the
country in different climate zones, allowing them to produce a wider variety of plants for consumers. Although
these growing nurseries, which encompass 4,724 acres, are
not open to the public, the plants are sent to more than
5,000 fine garden centers across North America. There are
over 2,200 varieties of plants in Monrovia’s inventory,
which can be enjoyed by novice and master gardeners
alike.
For more information on Monrovia Growers,
please visit the company’s website at www.monrovia.com.
If you are interested in obtaining further information on the
President’s Circle, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (626)963-4128.
SAVE THE DATE!
FLASHBACK CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Join us on August 23rd for the 21st Annual Flashback Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. The event, co-sponsored by
the Glendora Chamber of Commerce and Glendora Kiwanis will be held in Glendora’s downtown Village from
6:00 to 11:00PM and will feature classic cars, motorcycles,
live music, food and plenty of fun!
For more information on this or any upcoming events, please contact the
Chamber at (626)963-4128 or visit us on the web at www.glendorachamber.org.
2008 - 2009 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Miki Carpenter, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
TREASURER
Dennis Chiappetta, Athens Services
SECRETARY
Linda Hermann, A & J Cake & Candy Supply
PAST PRESIDEWNT
D.J. Jafari, Glendora Tire & Brake
DIRECTORS
Matt Bartlett, Century 21 Masters
John Frisella, Frisella’s Roastery
Dena Garvin-Smart, Stellar Business Bank
Fawn Imboden, America’s Christian Credit Union
Rona Lunde, Jan’s Towing
Anthony Macias, Primerica Financial Services
Daryl Overlock, American Home Source
Glen Pine, Hawg Heaven/Spider Productions
Paul Schabow, Basis Point Home Loans
Brian Wood, Brian Wood Automotive
Anne Woods, Express Employment Professionals
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Mayor Karen Davis
Councilman Ken Herman
Catherine Nichols, Ed.D, G.U.S.D. Superintendent
Patrick Bushman, Ph.D, Ludwick Family/Arsalyn Foundation
Clint Harwick, Ph.D, C.O.U.S.D. Superintendent
Mike Conway, Glendora Coordinating Council
STAFF
Kathy Hodge, Director of Operations
Jen Loomis, Director of Business Development
Valarie Thompsett, Administrative Assistant
US SENATORS
Senator Barbara Boxer (D)
312 N. Spring St., Suite 1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone (213) 894-5000 ♦ Fax (213) 894-5012
[email protected] ♦ www.senate.org
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone (310) 914-7300 ♦ Fax (202) 228-3954
[email protected] ♦ www.senate.gov ♦ www.senate.gov/~feinstein
U.S. Congressman 28th District
Congressman David Dreier
510 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. 201
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone (909) 575-6226
Fax (909) 575-6266
www.dreier.house.gov
Representative: Richard Rea
State Senator 29th District
Senator Bob Margett
2605 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. A
Glendora, CA 91741
Phone (626) 914-5046
Fax (626) 914-8976
[email protected]
www.sen.ca.gov
Representative Corey Calacay
L.A. County Supervisor, 5th District
Supervisor Michael Antonovich
615 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. B
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone (909) 394-2264
Fax (909) 592-0751
Representative Jay Gomez
[email protected]
State Assembly, 59th District
Assemblyman Anthony Adams
540 W. Baseline, Ste. 16
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone (909) 625-1038
Fax (909) 625-1063
Representative Steve Johnson
[email protected]
NEW MEMBER PROFILE
I have been a part of the Glendora community for many
years, where my wife Miriam and I raised three beautiful daughters and a son. Glendora is a great place to raise a family, with
excellent schools and family oriented activities.
In 1998, I saw how Glendora was growing, and I decided to start my company, Community Cab, providing specialized taxi services that emphasized personal attention to my clients, privacy, and on time services which I’m proud to provide.
Our services are available any time of the day and night. Additionally, we offer service in three languages: English, Spanish
and Farsi. We also service nearby communities. We can be
reached at (626) 914-4533.
MEMBER RENEWALS
Thank you to the following Members who continue to support Glendora’s business community by renewing their
membership in the Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you to those Members in bold type who have included a
voluntary contribution with their dues.
50+ YEARS
Echo Fire Protection - 1993
East Valley Hospital Medical
Center - 1958
Officer Processing - 1994
About Face Skin & Body
Center - 2005
Wal-Mart Store 01-1941 - 1994
American Home Source LLC - 2005
30+ YEARS
Marty Rodriquez, Century 21 Real
Estate - 1995
Cliff Hamlow - 2005
R & R Signs - 1995
Groh & Knight Architects - 2005
St. Lucy’s Priory High School - 1995
Heavenly Treasures - 2005
Atria Rancho Park - 1996
Cal National Bank - 2006
Kumon Math & Reading - 1996
Dowd Roofing Company - 2006
LA Works - 1997
Mellis & Associates, Inc. - 2006
NES Mechanical Systems - 1997
United States Army - 2006
AIM Resources - 1998
Washington Mutual - 2006
Auto Marine Engineering - 1998
Kevin Curley Insurance - 2006
Wells Fargo Bank - 1964
Golden Spur Restaurant - 1966
Azusa Pacific University - 1970
Rain Bird Sprinkler
Manufacturing - 1975
Gormley, Daniel, M.D. - 1976
20-29 YEARS
Eagle Escrow - 1984
Glendora Women’s Club - 1986
Keith Van Vliet - 1986
National Hot Rod Association - 1987
U-Haul Storage - 1988
10-19 YEARS
State Farm, Rose Wentz - 1989
California Portland Cement
Company - 1991
Grand Burger - 1991
Neufeld’s Glendora
Promenade - 1991
Pihlak, Leonard J. - 1992
Eldorado Oaks - 1998
RE/MAX Masters Realty - 1998
2-9 YEARS
Armstrong Garden Centers - 1999
Domino’s Pizza - 2005
1st YEAR RENEWAL
Calvary Tax Service, LLC - 2007
Foundation for Glendora Unified
Schools - 2007
Brighton Gardens San Dimas - 1999 Glendora United Cleaners - 2007
Lone Hill Dental - 2007
California Fleet, Inc. - 2000
Glendora Community
Conservancy - 2002
Our Neighborhood Homework
House - 2007
Vandermost Consulting - 2002
R & B Reverse Mortgage
Services, Inc. - 2007
Wescom Credit Union - 2002
Awards By Champion - 2003
Speed Pro - 2004
Rossmyer Gallery - 2007
Sunny’s Home Theatre - 2007
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
A Home With A Heart
Chocolates By Imagination Reach Local
Toy Hideout
Kelly Romano
Sonia Hoffer
Sean Rayborn
Joshua Machado
(909) 305-4833
(626) 852-0939
(626) 222-7370
(626) 339-8697
1244 Essex Street
307 S. Vermont Avenue # I
1325 N. Birchnell Avenue
1780 S. Barranca Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
Glendora, CA 91741
San Dimas, CA 91773
Glendora, CA 91740
Casa Colina Rehabilitation Mi Music, LLC
REV Auto Sales
Barry I. Shafer
Sheila Giron
Gary Aris
(909) 596-7733
(626) 332-8800
(626) 857-1015
910 E. Alosta Avenue
813 W. Arrow Highway
327 S. Vermont Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Glendora, CA 91740
Glendora, CA 91741
For more information on new
and current members of the
Glendora Chamber, please
contact (626) 963-4128.
Remember, the Chamber is
your source for referrals!
RIBBON CUTTING GALLERY
A Home With A Heart
1244 Essex Street, Glendora, CA ♦ (909) 305-4833
Toy Hideout
1780 South Barranca, Glendora, CA ♦ (626) 339-8697
United California Discount Corporation
P.O. Box 187, Glendora, CA ♦ (909) 394-5400
SportClips
1385 East Gladstone , Glendora, CA ♦ (909) 305-2547
MAYOR’S
CORNER
Karen Davis, Mayor
City of Glendora
As gas prices continue to soar, we are reminded of
another good reason to “shop Glendora”. The desire to
keep gas in our tanks and money in our wallets is great motivation for us to do destination shopping and entertainment. Think of the fuel you will save (and it helps the environment!) when you drive your car to the Village, park and
then go shopping at one of several fine retail establishments, perhaps then go to one of the service businesses
(hair, nails, facial, etc.), then continue your walk to one of
the restaurants, and eventually walk back to your car. You
might go to the Glendora Marketplace and make a “day of
it”, or an “evening of it,” by shopping and dining, or head
to the Route 66 corridor and shop and dine there. There are
wonderful options for driving less and enjoying more of
what the community has to offer.
Spend your summer close to home with “daycations” at the shops, restaurants and the other many activities in Glendora. By supporting one another, we can
weather these difficult financial times. Have a wonderful
and safe summer, and please remember to keep it safe by
adhering to Glendora’s “no firework” ordinance.
THANK YOU
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DOMINO’S PIZZA for providing lunch for our
Legislative Action meeting.
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AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION for
hosting our May Networking Breakfast.
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THE CHAMBER AMBASSADORS for your raffle
donation.
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CASA JIMENEZ for catering our May Networking
Breakfast.
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ATHENS SERVICES for your raffle donation.
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LINDA HERMANN, DENNIS CHIAPPETTA AND
DJ JAFARI for speaking at our China Orientation.
CDI/GLENDORA RADIOLOGICAL for your raffle
donation.
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CITRUS COLLEGE for hosting our May Mixer.
GLENDORA TIRE & BRAKE for your raffle
donation.
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GUSD for hosting our May Legislative Lunch.
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JAN’S TOWING for your raffle donation.
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SUPERINTENDENTS CATHERINE NICHOLS AND •
CLINT HARWICK for speaking at our May
Legislative Lunch.
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KEVIN CURLEY INSURANCE for your raffle
donation.
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CLASSIC COFFEE for providing coffee for our Board •
Meetings.
STELLAR BUSINESS BANK for your raffle
donation.
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THE GOLDEN SPUR for hosting our June
Membership Luncheon.
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SPORTCLIPS for your raffle donation.
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CITRUS COLLEGE for hosting our June Legislative
Luncheon.
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SWIRE MARKETING for your raffle donation.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, THE GAS
COMPANY, MWD, ATHENS AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT for speaking at our June Legislative
Lunch.
UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA for your raffle
donation.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON and THE GAS
COMPANY for sponsoring our June Legislative
Luncheon.
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UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA for hosting our
June Mixer.
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DJ JAFARI for serving as our Chamber President for
the last two years.
•
The GLENDORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS who
dedicate their time and service to our organization.
PASS TUTORING for your raffle donation.
2008-2009 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMED
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
announce the selection of the 2008-2009 Board of Directors.
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In addition to the ten current Directors and two reelected Directors, the incoming Board will be welcoming
three new members, John Frisella, Brian Wood and Anne
Woods.
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find him on the Glendora baseball and soccer fields
coaching our youth.
Anne Woods, Express Employment Professionals
Anne is a long time Glendora resident and a local business owner. Previously, Anne was a CPA and Vice
President at Nestle. After a stint at world headquarters
in Switzerland, Anne, her husband and two children
returned to their home in Glendora where she opened
the Glendora-based Express Employment Professionals
office. Anne works with local businesses and is deeply
committed to helping local communities succeed. “I
wanted to own a company in the community I was raising my children in, and I knew that 50% of management issues came down to personnel issues. I could see
the value in the Express model and what we are able to
do for busy managers as well as helping the local community.”
John Frisella, Frisella’s Roastery
Along with his parents, John Frisella owned and operated Glendora Wholesale Produce for about twenty
years. After leaving the produce business behind, he
and his wife purchased and operated three fast food
franchise locations. It is with this background and experience that they created Frisella’s Roastery in La
Veren fifteen years ago. On March 29th, they celebrated the second anniversary of their newest Frisella’s
Roastery in downtown Glendora. John is looking forward to participating in the future growth and revitaliRounding out the board will be D.J. Jafari reprezation of this community.
senting Glendora Tire & Brake, Miki Carpenter representing Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, Dennis ChiapBrian Wood, Brian Wood Automotive
Brian Wood has been an established business owner in petta representing Athens Services, Linda Hermann representing A & J Cake & Candy Supply, Daryl Overlock
Glendora for over twelve years. His automotive shop
has received multiple customer service awards and has representing American Home Source, Fawn Imboden representing America’s Christian Credit Union, Glen Pine
been highlighted in Westways magazine. Brian has
representing Hawg Heaven, Dena Garvin-Smart representbeen working in the automotive business in Glendora
ing Stellar Business Bank, Rona Lunde representing Jan’s
since 1984. He attended Citrus College and Long
Beach State. Brian also owns the Transmission House Towing and Paul Schabow representing Basis Point Home
in Covina. If Brian is not at one of his shops you will
Loans.
CITRUS COLLEGE DEDICATES LOUIS E. ZELLAR
CENTER FOR INNOVATION
The new three-story building features upwards of
87 offices for both faculty and deans, in addition to housing
the Citrus College Foundation, External Relations, Study
Abroad and Distance Education offices. The Center for
Innovation is the first building on campus to be completely
funded by Measure G, a $121 million dollar bond measure
passed in 2004 by the voters in the Citrus Community College District. The measure provides funding for the construction of new campus facilities as well as the renovation
of existing buildings and the improvement of campus security.
The Citrus College Board of Trustees elected to
name the building after Dr. Louis E. Zellars, who served as
president/superintendent of Citrus College from 1985 to
City of Glendora Mayor Karen Davis congratulates Citrus College Superintendent/President Dr.
2003,
in recognition of his outstanding leadership and enMichael Viera on the dedication of the Louis E. Zellars Center for Innovation.
during contributions to the college and community.
Faculty, staff, community members and residents
For more information on the Louis E. Zellars Cencame together on Tuesday, May 6 for the dedication of Citter for Innovation, or Citrus College, contact (626) 914rus College’s newest facility, the Louis E. Zellars Center
8872.
for Innovation.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce
In Conjunction With
Michael Price
Chamber Fall
Business Expo
October 2008
Contact the Chamber Office at (626) 963-4128 or
[email protected] for further details.
Present
“Is The Economy Affecting Your Business?”
A Business Development Seminar
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Registration 11:45AM
Program Noon - 1:00PM
FREE to Chamber Members
Contact (626) 963-4128 For More Information
AROUND THE CHAMBER: NEWS IN BRIEF
Do We Have Your Correct Contact Information?
When was the last time you updated your contact information at the Chamber office? Your company information is
published on the Chamber’s online Membership Directory
as well as the printed versions of the Glendora Street Map
and Community Guide. Do not forget, the Chamber may
also give out your contact number to a potential new customer! Ensure that your information is correct - call the
Chamber office today to update your records.
Chamber Holds Harassment Seminar
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with
the Small Business Development Center hosted a free information seminar on Tuesday, April 23rd from 11:30AM
to 2:00PM. The workshop, entitled “Preventing Sexual
Harassment - What Every Manager And Business Owner
Needs To Know” covered a variety of topics, including
how to correctly handle harassment complaints, what constitutes harassment, and preventing liability through awareness.
FREE Advertisement Opportunities Available
Looking for a cost-effective way to promote your business?
You need look no further! Donate a prize to one of our
event raffles and receive verbal recognition the day of the
event in addition to written recognition in an issue of The
Business View. Raffle prizes may include gift certificates or
items you have purchased - or better yet, encourage potential customers to utilize your services by donating goods,
products, or a gift certificate to your place of business! For
more information, contact the Chamber office.
Chamber Assists School Districts In Spreading Message
The Chamber’s I Shop Glendora mailer, sent to over
20,000 businesses and residents, featured messages from
the Superintendents of both districts urging residents to
support their local schools. A Legislative Luncheon was
also held in May to allow the Districts to again build
awareness within the community about the tremendous cuts
to programs, services and personnel within the Glendora
and Charter Oak Unified School Districts.
Glendora Day At The Fair
Where does Glendora find its fun? The Fair is where! You
are invited to join the Glendora Chamber of Commerce as
we celebrate the community of Glendora at the LA County
Fair on Wednesday, September 17th. The festivities will
include a Glendora horse race, Community Parade, Community Hero Presentation and evening entertainment courtesy of the Glendora High School Royal Stewarts & Silhouettes. Come out and enjoy some fun in the sun while showing pride in our community! Discount coupons for Glendora residents will be available at City Hall and at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Raises $1,200.00 at Relay For Life Event
Thanks to team captains Kathy Hodge and Maura Downing, the Chamber’s Relay for Life Team was successful in
raising $1,200.00 for the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay event, which was held on June 9th and 10th at
Pompei Park.
4th Annual Joint Chamber Mixer
Fairplex of Pomona and the LA County Fair will be hosting
the 4th Annual Joint Mixer on Thursday, August 14 at the
NHRA Motorsports from 5:00 to 7:00PM. Chino Valley,
Claremont, La Verne, San Dimas and the SGV Regional
Chambers of Commerce will be in attendance.
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS FEATURED BENEFIT: MAP
& DIRECTORY LISTING
NOW RECRUITING
The Chamber is currently accepting applications
for the 2008-2009 Ambassador Committee. Meetings are
held the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00AM at the
Chamber office.
Official Ambassador duties include: promoting the
value of Chamber membership within the community; serving as a source of Chamber information; supporting Chamber functions and activities such as networking events and
ribbon cuttings throughout the year, and welcoming new
members by taking part in the Chamber’s New Member
Mentor Program.
For more information on the Ambassador Committee, or to obtain an application, please contact the Chamber
office by calling (626) 963-4128.
Did you know that as part of your membership investment your business name is listed in both the Business
Directory and Community Map - FREE?
The official Business Directory and Community
Guide is published in odd-numbered years and lists ONLY
Glendora Chamber Members in the classified section of the
guide. The Glendora map, published in even-numbered
years, also features company listings for every member of
the Glendora Chamber. Each publication includes company
name, address and contact phone number. Upwards of
10,000 copies of each are distributed throughout the community, inserted into relocation packets and handed out at
the Chamber office.
For more information, contact (626) 963-4128.
CITRUS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTS
NEW SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT
June 2, 2008 - The Citrus Community College
District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that
Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve as
superintendent/president of Citrus College.
Dr. Perri’s employment was approved at a special
meeting of the board of trustees held May 30. She will succeed current superintendent/president Michael J. Viera,
Ph.D., who will be retiring at the end of the month after
serving five years at the helm of Citrus College.
“Dr. Perri is an excellent choice to lead Citrus College as our 7th superintendent/president,” said Dr. Edward
C. Ortell, president of the board of trustees. “She brings a
wealth of experience in community college leadership, with
a strong background in facilities construction, enrollment
management and resource development.”
During her 27 years of experiences in community
college education, Dr. Perri worked as an administrator for
17 years and as an instructor for nearly a decade. Her past
administrative positions include vice president of instruction at San Diego Mesa College from 1998 to 2001 and
dean of instruction/career education at Mt. San Jacinto College in Riverside County from 1996 to 1998.
Most recently, she served as president of Cuyamaca College in El Cajon, Calif. During her tenure, Dr.
Perri oversaw the implementation of the college’s educational and facilities master plans. She is also credited with
advancing the growth and development of the college. In
fact, under her leadership, the college witnessed its highestever student enrollment and was twice recognized by Community College Week as one of the fastest-growing midsized colleges in the nation.
A community college graduate herself, Dr. Perri
holds an associate degree in dental hygiene from the City
University of New York, Hostos Community College. She
received her doctor of human an organizational development degree from Fielding Graduate University in Santa
Barbara, where she also earned a master’s degree in organizational development. In addition, Dr. Perri holds a master
of health education degree and bachelor of science degree
from New York University. She has completed Harvard
University’s Institute for Management and Leadership in
Education and Cornell University’s Community College
Administrative Leadership Institute.
Throughout her long career in education, Dr. Perri
has received awards and accolades from numerous organizations. Most recently, she was nominated for the San
Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business
award, and has been nominated twice for the East County
Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Women in Education
award. Among her many honors, she also has been acknowledged by Cuyamaca College’s Academic and Classified Senates for her leadership and was commended for
“building a culture of respect and willingness to listen and
honor faculty and classified leadership” by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
“Under Dr. Perri’s direction, we believe Citrus
College will build on our reputation for excellence and be
well equipped to meet the many challenges that lie ahead,”
Ortell said.
Dr. Perri’s tenure at Citrus College will commence
on July 1, 2008.
The Citrus Community College District is located
in Los Angeles County in the San Gabriel Valley city of
Glendora and serve approximately 12,000 students each
semester.
JUNE NETWORKING
LUNCHEON
UNION BANK HOSTS JUNE
MIXER
The Glendora Chamber hosted its June Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, June 10th at The Golden Spur
Restaurant. Members were able to market their products
and services and take advantage of the networking opportunity that the luncheon provided. Special thanks to the
Ambassadors, Glendora Tire & Brake, Jan’s Towing,
Kevin Curley, PASS Tutoring, Stellar Business Bank,
SportClips, Swire Marketing for their raffle donations.
Union Bank of California opened its doors on
Thursday, June 12th to the Glendora Chamber and its
members by hosting the June networking mixer. The
Chamber would like to thank Jane Beauchereau and her
staff for hosting this event. A special thanks to
CDI/Glendora Radiological, SportClips, Stellar
Business Bank, Swire Marketing and Union Bank for
their donations to the raffle that was held at the event.
CHAMBER HOLDS UTILITIES FORUM: PROVIDING
RESOURCES & PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
viders. The speaker from each utility gave a brief presentation on current obstacles and issues facing each resource,
and engaged in a short question and answer session with
the audience.
Several of the utilities, such as Southern California
Edision and The Gas Company provided information on
various programs, rebates and incentives available to commercial customers. Others, such as Athens Services, Waste
Management and Municipal Water District outlined the
different challenges facing each resource in the coming
years, while highlighting potential solutions to these obstacles.
The Chamber wishes to express our gratitude to
each of our guest speakers: Dennis Chiappetta of Athens
Services; Dan Aparicio of The Gas Company; Randall
Neudeck of Municipal Water District; Troy Nguyen of
Citrus College President/Superintendent Dr. Michael Viera welcomes those in attendance at the June
Legislative Luncheon, held at the Louis E. Zellers Center For Innovation at Citrus College.
Southern California Gas Company and Kitt Cole of
Waste Management. A special thank you also to Chamber
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce held its
monthly Legislative Luncheon on June 11 at the Louis. E. members The Gas Company and Southern California
Zellars Center for Innovation at Citrus College. The event, Edison for sponsoring the event.
For more information on the Utilities Forum, or
entitled “Providing Resources and Protecting the Environment” was a utility-focused forum that featured a panel of any of the Legislative Luncheons, contact the Chamber
representatives from local electric, gas, trash and water pro- office at (626) 963-4128.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY 2008
SEPTEMBER 2008
1 - Ribbon Cutting, Desire Jewelry, 8:30AM
2 - Ambassador Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 8:00AM
3 - Legislative Action Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, Noon
4 - Holiday, Office Closed
8 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
9 - Business Affairs Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 9:00AM
10 - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 1:00PM
16 - Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Office, 7:30AM
22 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
24 - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 1:00PM
1 - Holiday, Office Closed
3 - Ambassador Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 8:00AM
4 - Legislative Action Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, Noon
5 - Networking Breakfast, Chili’s of Glendora, 7:30AM
9 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
10 - Business Affairs Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 9:00AM
11 - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 1:00PM
17 - Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Office, 7:30AM
17 - Glendora Day at the Fair, LA County Fairplex
23 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
24 - Chamber Seminar, Citrus College, 11:45AM
25 - Mixer, Generation Mortgage, 5:00PM
AUGUST 2008
6 - Ambassador Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 8:00AM
7 - Legislative Action Committee, Chamber Office, Noon
12 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
13 - Business Affairs Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 9:00AM
14 - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 1:00PM
14 - Joint Chamber Mixer, Pomona Fairgrounds, 5:00 to 7:00PM
20 - Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber Office, 7:30AM
23 - Flashback Car & Motorcycle Show, Village, 6:00 to 11:00PM
26 - City Council Meeting, 7:00PM
28 - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office, 1:00PM
For More Information On The Calendar Of Events,
Or To RSVP, Contact the Glendora Chamber
at (626) 963-4128!
AUGUST 23 - FLASHBACK CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW - 6:00PM
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Glendora, CA 91741
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