What a marvelous event! Saturday was truly a ‘Night of Stars’! It started with a private reception for the Past Presidents of the Chamber which was hosted by Dave Donovan who looked smashing in his tuxedo! Two lovely Maine South High School students played violas throughout both of the receptions. The PR Country Club always manages such an elegant affair that it takes so little effort on our part – thank you to Tom and his staff for everything. Everyone raved about how delicious the food was! I had the Norwegian Salmon which was excellent! And the Apple Betty dessert was amazing!
Our Community Stars were shining and so was Millie as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The speeches were beautiful. Congratulations to the following Community Stars who each received a standing ovation!
• Amphora: Debi Spellman and Diane Annes
• Jim Bruno, Park Ridge Indian Scouts Federation, Holiday Lights Coalition
• ELF: District 64, Elementary Learning Foundation
• Betsy Foxwell, Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge
• Mike McGrath, City of Park Ridge Public Works
• Andrew Terenzio, Maine South High School Student
• Barbara Tyksinski, All on the Road Catering & Bakery
All are sponsors were so generous. Thank you:
• Barton & Barton, Ltd., sponsored the Awards
• Jackie Mathews sponsored the beautiful sparkling table centerpieces
• Theresa Olson, Resurrection Heath Care, sponsored the Community Stars and Millie’s dinners
• Anna Wasyliw, Harris Bank, sponsored the Entertainment
• Greg Alford, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, was our Special Event Sponsor
• Dave Donovan, EJ Coyne Insurance, sponsored the Past Presidents’ Reception
• Jewel Food Store sponsored all the helium filled blue and silver balloons
• Kiko’s Flowers and Gifts sponsored the flowers worn by the Stars and Millie
• Photography was sponsored by A Sterling Design (Diddy Blyth and Greg Duda
• Quinn Print, Inc. sponsored all the printing of the invitations, programs, etc.
• Martha Berns, Dempsey Design, sponsored all the graphic design of the Stars’ logo,
The Chamber’s 2011 board was inducted by Mayor Dave Schmidt in a solemn swearing in ceremony after which a standing ovation was given! New additions to the board this year are: Alexander Barton, Barton & Barton, Ltd.; Kane Connell, Liberty Bank; Joe Campagna, Grant Merchant Services; Sheila Duda, TeaLula; Kathleen Frey, Pioneer Press; Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology.
Our entertainment throughout the receptions were two Maine South High School seniors, Grace Householder and Lydia Ramsey, who played viola duets and were magnificent! What a treasure we have in Park Ridge to be able to reach out to our high schools for their musically talented students! Lydia told me that she’s played the viola for 13 years!
Dave Donovan awarded his President’s Award to Dick Barton, Barton & Barton, Ltd., for all his outstanding work on behalf of the Chamber during Dave’s reigning year as president. Dave also passed the gavel to our new president, Jackie Mathews, and presented Karen Anderson, Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc., with a gorgeous plaque as she is leaving the board after serving as an officer for years.
All in all, it was a wonderful event to honor wonderful people. Thank you to all those who made it happen – my staff, Dorothy, Cindy and Marci, and our volunteer Sharon Showalter – and those other kind souls who showed up on Saturday to help: Susan Scatchell, Valerie Niskanen, Dave Donovan, Diane Finney, Lori Annetti, and madame president herself, Jackie Mathews.
To see and order images from www.asterlingdesign.com:
1. No Image Changes
Enter website, click bottom of welcome page, choose Event Name, type your
email address, view your images, order prints as desired.
2. Changes to Image
Enter website, click bottom of welcome page, choose Event Name, type in email
address, view your image(s). Email me at diddy@asterlingdesign.com with
explicit changes. There may be a charge for the changes. We will contact you
with the estimate before work begins. Enhancements will be completed and the
new image posted back on line within a day or two. View the enhanced image(s);
order prints as desired on line.
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Call A Sterling Design (847-698-6383) to order your desired image(s). Mail a check
($25.00 per image) to 2200 Bouterse Street, #105, Park Ridge, Il 60068 after
which the image will be emailed to you.
Diddy Blyth, principal
PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS
2200 Bouterse Street #105
Park Ridge, Il 60068
diddy@asterlingdesign.com
phone: 847-698-6383
cell: 847-638-6383
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"We capture the memories you make!"
Thank you to all our silent auction donors!
2 Sisters Boutique
A Sterling Design and Photographic Artists
All on the Road Catering and Bakery
Amphora
Athletico Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy
Barton & Barton, Ltd
Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd.
Bredemann Chevrolet
Bredemann Toyota
Cardinal Fitness
Cardinal Fitness
Carmen Nicole's Wellness Spa
Central Baptist Village
Chicago Hypnosis Center
Chicago Tribune
Chico's
Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines
Creative Flare Products
Dave Donovan
Dempsey Design
Dentalplans.com
Dominic's Kitchen Store
Duraclean Services
E & A Digital Media Co.
Generation Connection
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Gleeday
Global Handmade Hope
Home Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Home Comfort Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Houlihan's Restaurant
Jason's Deli
Journal & Topics Newspapers
Kiddie Kingdom
Le Peep Restaurant
Le Peep Restaurant
Lee Acupuncture and Healing Center, Inc
LIN-MAR Motors, Inc.
Mayor David Schmidt
Niki R. Laskaris, DDS
Noodles & Company
Norwood Seniors Network
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Park Ridge Financial Advisors
Park Ridge Police Department
Periodontics of Niles, PC
Perry's Ristorante, Pizzeria and Ribs
Petite Opera Productions
Pickwick Theatre
Pickwick Theatre
Pioneer Press - Sun Times Media
Riggio's Restaurant
Ringside Heating and Air Conditioning
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Ross E. Rubino, DDS PC & Associates
Schmidt Associates
Senator Dan Kotowski
State Farm
Sue and Bill Bell
Sue and Bill Bell
Summit Specialtees
Tasty Pup
Tasty Pup
Technology MD
The Juniper Center
The Perfect Dinner
TriPilates
Unbound Technology
Vive! Therapeutic Massage
WineStyles
You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services
All meetings are held at 720 Garden unless specifically mentioned:
January 25, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network)
January 26, Wednesday, 7:30am – 9:30am Multi Chamber Networking Breakfast at Chateau Ritz 9100 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Niles. Eleven Chambers are participating in this productive networking experience. RSVP and payment is due by 5pm on January 19th. Member pre-registration is $25 and prospective member is $35.
January 26, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:00am Health Care Forum Monthly Meeting
January 27, Thursday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Business After Hours Networking Event Hosted by Doug Stolz, Comcast Business Services, and Sergio Lazzara, Affresco Restaurant 11 N. Northwest Highway. Included in your membership – bring your business cards and enjoy a casual networking atmosphere.
January 28, Friday, 8:30am – 9:45am Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast Sima Dahl will speak about Branding Your Business via Social Media and Catered by Panera Bread. Cost is $10 members and $15 Prospective Members
SAVE THE DATE!!! Thursday, 2/3/2011 North Suburban Young Professionals (Chambers include Park Ridge, Niles and Skokie) Pre Super Bowl Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More details to come…….
SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, 2/5/2011, for the Wolves Hockey Game and dinner at the Elks Lodge – see below for all the details.
SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, April 30, for the Electronics Recycling Day at the City’s Public Works Service Center. We’re partnering with the City and the Park District. Our sponsors to date are Maine Township, Maine Township Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano and Liberty Bank for Savings. If you’d like to be a sponsor too, email me!
5th Annual Chicago Wolves Hockey Dinner/ Fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund
February 5, 2011
$30.00 for adults / $20 for children (kids menu)
Make checks payable to the ‘Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce’
$5.00 per ticket will benefit The Park Ridge Community Fund
4:30 p.m. Dinner at the Des Plaines Elks Club
There will be a photo op with local newspapers. Arrive after dinner at All State Arena at 6:30 p.m.
vs
The Chicago Wolves vs. The Peoria Rivermen
Space is limited. Last year this was a complete sell out and many were left out!
RSVP’s don’t work - only checks in hand.
So mail or drop off your $30: (Check made payable to: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce)
Call Rick with questions at 847-759-0055
www.facebook.com/shopparkridgeil
Check it out!
Also check out the link on our home page: www.ParkRidgeChamber.org
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
4. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. EJ Coyne Insurance: 847.692.9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
19. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
20. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
22. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
24. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
25. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
26. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
27. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
28. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
29. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
31. You can be here!
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