MEMBER NEWS AND NOTES
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF OCEAN COUNTY
is proud to announce their very first cookbook. The Mentoring Cookbook can be purchased for a $14 donation. This cookbook would make a great gift for friends, family, office staff or yourself. All proceeds will go to the one-on-one mentoring programs Big Brothers Big Sisters provides to the children of
Ocean
County
. Cookbooks will be available all year long and all donations are tax deductible. For more info call Patti at 732-905-5349.
The ninth annual Phillies Winter Tour is coming to
Lakewood
and the World Series trophy is coming too. The LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS will host a sit-down dinner on Jan. 13th at Woodlake Country Club where fans will have the opportunity to have pictures taken with the trophy. Group and individual tickets are available, please contact Lisa or Steve at 732-901-7000 x: 192 or 120. This year’s event will benefit local charitable organizations. It’s time to get perked up with the BlueClaws Entertainment Stimulus Package, giving fans the chance to enjoy 2009 BlueClaws baseball and get 3 additional events free! With investment into a Bushel of BlueClaws package, fans will get seven prime games at value pricing. In addition to the games each package includes tickets to a
Monmouth
Univ.
men’s basketball game, tickets to a show at the Surflight Theater in Beach Haven and tickets to one of the following: Philadelphia Phillies, NJ Nets, NJ Ironmen or passes to any AMC movie theater. For more info 732-901-7000 option 2.
CARLUCCIO, LEONE, DIMON, DOYLE & SACKS, LLC
welcomes a new member to their team; Margaret Valliere-Pszczola is the new Marketing Manager. She will be responsible for all marketing, advertising and public relations activities including event coordination for the firm, brochure and quarterly newsletter writing and preparation and website management. CLDDS is a full-service law firm located in downtown
Toms
River
. The Diversity of the firm’s capabilities ranges from Wall Street financing, mergers and acquisitions, stockholder/partnership agreements, to business and real estate sales, land use, tax appeals as well as Civil and Criminal litigation and more. For more info call 732-797-1600.
DOTTIE’S HOUSE
is a transitional housing facility designed to aid woman and children who have survived domestic violence; proactively helping these families develop the life skills needed to become self-sufficient for their future financial and emotional independence. Dottie’s House would be grateful for individuals willing to volunteer their time to assist the families & staff in the following areas: Drivers (using house vehicle or their own) M-F
7:30-9:30 am
,
2:30-4:00 pm
& midday, Sat. transport woman to food store. Youth Supervisors (baby-sit for moms attending parenting workshops) M & W 6:30-9:00 pm. House Sitter (provide ‘office sitting’) Sat & Sun
9 am-4 pm
. For more info or to volunteer please call 732-295-7380.
FASTSIGNS
offers insight on how advertising during a slow economy provides rewards. One tried and true method still reigns supreme when it comes to helping a business make a visual impression and build awareness - signage. Signs are the ultimate employee, working 24 hours a day, 7days a week 365 days a year. While the number of signage choices available to marketers is growing, they suggest 10 cost-effective options. Banners, a flexible, portable and affordable way to put your message in many places; Exhibits & Displays provide a wide variety of options; Labels & Decals put a company name, logo or message on almost any surface; Vehicle Graphics offer full color graphics for sign panel graphics, removable magnetic signage on doors or even wrap an entire vehicle; Point-of-purchase signs and posters, include posters, counter cards, interior signs or menu boards; Window, Floor & Ceiling Graphics turn floors wall and ceilings into valuable marketing space; Site Signs are used to provide information to prospective visitors, tenants or purchasers; Architectural Signs greatly enhance the look and image of a property or business site; Illuminated Signs make a bright and colorful impression; Safety & ADA Signs protect your visitors, employees and the public. For more info contact Lincoln O’Hare at 732-836-3278
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
announced the 14thAnnual Golf Classic to be held on April 27th at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale. Registration begins at
10 am
, barbecue & putting green contest at
10:30
, a shotgun start at noon, cocktail reception and silent auction at 5 pm, awards dinner at
6 pm
. Many sponsorship opportunities are available for more information or to register golfers call 732-987-2276.
Chase the winter blues away with a Mardi Gras Celebration presented by the Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club to benefit the
JERSEY
SHORE
ANIMAL
CENTER
on Feb. 8th from
1-7 pm
at the Sawmill Café in
Seaside
Park
. Entertainment will be provided by Jimmy and the Parrots and DJ Jeff Allen and the event includes a buffet dinner, gift auction, 50/50 and fun activities for the kids. Tickets are $40 for CJPHC members and $45 for non-members until Dec. 31st; tickets purchased after 12/31 are $55 each.
Children age 6-16 are $20 and under6 are free. For more information or to purchase tickets call 732-920-1600 x: 208.
The MINUTE MAN PRESS has moved to their new location at 1580 Route 9, in
Toms
River
. They still offer the same great service in their brand new location. When it comes to business communications they can do it all. With a complete range of products and services at your disposal, they can help you get your message out to customers, employees and vendors alike. Stop in a see their new location or visit them online at www.tomsriver.minutemanpress.com or call 732-349-6262.
Throughout the month of January MODC will be collecting unused cell phones for the “Cell Phones for Soldiers” program (www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com) at all MODC events and committee meetings. The phones will be shipped to the recycling center by NETCETRA, LLC with the proceeds of the exchange used to purchase calling cards that will be sent to our troops abroad. Chargers, batteries and other accessories are not required but will gladly be accepted with your donation. Please call the MODC office if you have any questions 732-751-8696.
David Koerner, vice president of OZANE TERMITE & PEST CONTROL & INSECTROPOLIS BUG MUSEUM, 1761 Rt. 9 Toms River has been designated a certified mold inspector by The American Indoor Air Quality Council. David is also an accredited wood destroying insect inspector. For additional information on mold and termite inspection contact David at 732-349-0559.
Loretta Casselli, PERSONAL WELLNESS COACH-HERBALIFE INTERNATIONAL announces new Pro Weight Loss Challenge classes are available. The challenge starts Jan. 12th & 13th, 2 classes are available every Mon. and Tues. at
11 am
or
6 pm
at the Greenville Hotel & Restaurant in Bay Head. Join the Pro Weight Loss Challenge for only $29 for a 12 week class and receive your own Personal Coach, Free Body Scan, and Group Support. For more info visit www.ProWeightLossChallenge.com or to pre-register call 732-840-8133.
Open House Week at RAINBOW ACADEMY is January 5th- 9th with special weekend date on Sat. Jan. 10th
9am -12 pm
. Stop by 1823 Route 88 during open house week and take a tour of the center featuring: ParentView Internet Monitoring Systems, Spacious center-based classrooms, Developmental learning curriculum, Low child to teacher ratios, and much more! Visit www.RainbowAcademy.com for special enrollment and promotional offers or to take a virtual tour. If you enroll before January 15th they will waive the security deposit.
ROBERT J. CLARK-CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
is offering free new business owner training, learn the small business survival basics. Covering bookkeeping basics, accounting software, income/sales/payroll taxation, employee benefits, business plans, financial reporting, business borrowing and so much more. Help with the selection, installation, configuration, training and ongoing support of the full line of QuickBooks products by a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Help for small business owners with tax compliance, tax return preparation, sales, payroll, estate and fiduciary returns. Call 732-295-7100 for a free initial consultation.
Counselors to America’s Small Business is now providing FREE and confidential consulting and mentoring services to small business owners who want to improve and grow their businesses. SCORE is a resource partner with the US Small Business Administration, with over 10,500 volunteer counselors who have assisted millions of Americans grow their businesses. SCORE counselors have an extensive range of business experience and can provide small business owners with advice about increasing sales, obtaining new customers, improving cash flow, securing capital and developing business and marketing plans. Small business owners have the opportunity to discuss their questions, problems, and ideas in private one-on-one meetings at their place of business or at SCORE locations throughout
Ocean
County
. Convenient day or evening appointments are available and there is never a charge for consulting and mentoring services. For more information call 732-505-6033 or visit www.oceancountyscore.org.
SEASHORE FAMILY SERVICES OF NJ
has relocated to
2446 Church Rd., Suite 3F
,
Toms
River
. The new location is a result of a renovation of the building on
Main Street
, which will be renovated and expanded with a second floor, increasing the capacity to see patients. The demand for services requires a larger, modern facility that clients and staff can be proud of. Visit www.sfsnj.org for information on the services provided.
SIGN*A*RAMA
is now offering all 13 oz one color banners on white background for $5/square foot. A minimum size of 12 Square feet is required. Send your file to get started or SIGN*A*RAMA can design one for you. They are also offering a special on all Full Color Banners printed on 13 oz material - $6.50/square foot. These banners offer a low cost option to advertise and they are reusable. Call now for more information 732-920-0100.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S
Tides of Change Gala 2009
will be March 27th at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Cocktails start at
7 pm
and guests will enjoy a Casino Night theme with fine dinning, a 50/50 raffle and casino games. The organization will honor a Corporate Visionary, Humanitarian of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year. Proceeds go directly to fund services to help local cancer patients and their families, programs for cancer prevention and early detection as well as national lifesaving research projects.
Tickets are on sale for $150, to purchase tickets or for more info contact 732-818-3517 x: 22 or 28.
THE OCEAN COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION
sponsors its 13th annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 2nd at the Poland Springs Arena at the
Ritacco
Center
in
Toms
River
from
6-9pm
. More than 60 OceanCountyrestaurants and related food and beverage businesses will participate. In addition the evening includes live musical performances and many door prizes, including dinner for 2 at many local restaurants. There are many ways individuals and businesses can contribute to the success of this event. All proceeds benefit the OceanCountyVocationalTechnicalSchool. For sponsorship opportunities and tickets (only available in advance) contact Angela Castaldo 732-240-6414 x: 3339.
The UNITED WAY OF OCEAN COUNTY & OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES are joining forces to provide a free income tax return preparation program that will benefit individuals who have earned income. The Earned Income Tax Credit can lower the amount of taxes due, and potentially increase an income tax refund. In order to receive income tax credits, state and federal tax returns must be filed. To help in this process OHI will offer its
Toms
River
facility at
301 Lakehurst Rd.
on Tues. Thurs. & Fri. from 10 am- 3 pm, Jan. 20th to April 15th. The Lakewoodfacility at 101 Second St.will be available Saturdays only from 9 am – 3 pm, Jan. 24th – April 15th. For more info or to make an appointment contact the United Wayat 732-240-0311.
WOODLAKE COUNTRY CLUB
has announced that their 2009 membership fees have been reduced. Due to the turbulent economic times, the private country club has reduced its dues and has membership opportunities beginning at $1,100 for 2009. The club features private golf, practice facilities, summer pool and banquet accommodations for up to 600 guests. For additional information please visit the club online at woodlakecountryclub.com or call Henry DeBianchi 732-367-4500.
Congratulations to
…
Rich Lau and BRIARMILL PHARMACY, 1820 Lanes Mill Road, Brick who recently celebrated their 21st business anniversary. This Herbertsville pharmacy is a full service drug and gift store, and stocks every type of gift or novelty you need. The pharmacy also features a US Postal Contract Station on the premises and also offers, fax, copy and notary services for your convenience. You’ll find everything you need under one roof and the friendly and knowledgeable staff is pleased to assist its loyal customers with a personal touch.
Contact Briarmill Pharmacy at 732-840-1800.
FAT CAT BAKE SHOP
celebrated their second business anniversary in December. Brick residents and owners Tom & Maria Adair are grateful to their many customers who continue to support the old fashioned neighborhood bakery. Tom fires up the ovens each morning before dawn and makes the bread and rolls, so they are ready when the first customers arrive for their daily coffee and breakfast treats. Fat Cat Bake Shop is truly a treat, stop in and try for yourself, located at
632 Mantoloking Road
.
Happy 11th Anniversary to LA STRADA RISTORANTE, FINE ITALIAN CUISINE located at 1643 Rt. 88 East. The fine dinning restaurant has an extensive menu of all your favorite Italian specialties and is well known for their Portuguese style entrees. This Bring Your Own restaurant is open 7 days a week and offers a full service catering menu and will arrange your private party with all your favorite dishes. Owners Rui Correia and Joseph Augustine make every meal a special one at La Strada Ristorante, call 732-458-5228 to make reservations.