Member News
UPCOMING EVENTS: SEPTEMBER 2010:
Come celebrate the centennial of Glassboro’s first planned development! In the early 1900s, developers purchased land west of the West Jersey & Seashore Line and planned Glassboro’s first residential subdivision on acres cleared to provide firewood for the town’s glass furnaces. In 1910, advertisements appeared in Philadelphia newspapers touting building lots for large, multi-story homes on “The Chestnut Ridge Estates” in Glassboro. South Jersey’s newest neighborhood was conveniently located within walking distance of the railway station with trains serving Philadelphia daily. Subsequent development in the 1920’s and 1950’s added to the architectural variety and diversity of the 32-block neighborhood, but most of the original homes are still in use today. Centennial events Sat., Sept. 11, 10 – 3 p.m. — Walking tours of the Ridge. Admission fee. —Dennis Fotia, chair. Fall, TBA. Music of the Ridge: Live music from 1910, 1920s, and 1950s. Donation. First Presbyterian Church, 300 University Blvd. — Warren Gardner, chair. An end-of-year gala will conclude the celebrations. For information, contact 856-881-4345 or chestnutridge100@gmail.com.
Bogey's Club & Cafe is Dancing for Devereux!
Al Bartolomeo is dancing as a Gloucester County Star and needs your help! Al and Tony are inviting you to exciting events to help Al with his fundraising! Wednesday September 15th- ** Purchase your ticket for all three events! Just $120.00 per person!** Devereuz New Jersey is dedicated to enchancing the lives of children and adults with special needs. Hurry seating is limited and these events will see out! Tickets can be purchased at Bogye's or online at www.devereuxnj.org (Al at Bogey's 856-582-0160 or Kelly at Devereux 856-599-6419) People for People Foundation of Gloucester County COACH BINGO PARTY! Date: September 18, 2010 Place: Glassboro VFW Post 679 (Wilmer & Sewell Streets, Glassboro) Time: Doors Open at 6:15pm Bingo starts at 7:00pm (11 games will be played with COACH products as prizes). Cost: 20 Tables of 10 for $225.00 are available, 30 Single tickets are available at $25.00 each (Tables must be reserved and paid for by August 20, 2010). http://pfpfoundation.givezooks.com/events/dancing-with-the-gloucester-county-stars Bring party food to share with people at your table, Cash bar available, Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle will be held. Special Pre Bingo "Make Over" Party sponsored by MOTIVES Cosemetics. Space is limited so reserve your spot early. (Starts at 5:00pm, Want a make over? Just want to start the party early? Cosmetic specialist will introduce you to MOTIVIES Cosmetics, a comprehensive and customizable line with each individual product having its own unique formual thereby enhancing the beauty of all women, of all ages, and of all skin tones. Help People for People earn cashback when you purchase products through www.marketamerica.com/pfpf
Neighborhood Merchant & Craft Fair! (Flee Market) Date: September 18, 2010 Place: The Storage Depot & Best Uniform (1071 Delsea Drive, Westville, NJ) Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm Rain Date: September 19, 2010 (8-3) Donations Needed: Door Prizes, Water, Condiments, Soda, hot Dogs, Buns. All Food Proceeds Will Go To: Light The Statium Foundation and Out of the Darkness Foundation. Contact: Lorraine at 609-685-6698 for addtional information. Cost: $20.00 for a table Note: United and Table Space are not guaranteed and are on a first come first serve basis only. Reserve early for your best chance to join us for a fun filled day.
HAPPENING ON HIGH STREET EVENT Get ready to experience an era of yesteryear gone by and dance the night at the one and only Big Band Extravaganza under the Stars! to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester County Date: September 18, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - Cocktail Reception 7:00 pm - Dinner Tickets: $75.00 Visit www.gcbgc.org/stardust for details! U.s. Small business administration Would you like to know HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? are you interested in becoming 8(a) and Hubzone, certified? if so, come to our “doing business with the federal government workshop”
workshop dates
Thursday – September 23, 2010
our Address U.S. Small Business Administration Parkview Towers 1150 1st Avenue, 10th floor, Suite 1001 King of Prussia, Pa 19406
to register please email: Jane Aquila at
Glass Museum, 25 E. High Street, Glassboro
Stardust Ballroom, Down the Lane and Far Away
Program Schedule
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Doing Business with the Federal Government
12:00 noon Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. How to Become HUBZone and 8(a) Certified
4:00 p.m. Adjournment
*Please note that the workshops begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please be advised that we do not allow the use of cell phones while visiting our office. All programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Gloucester County Special Services Education Foundation/Autism Walk Fundraising Event
Join us for Monday Night Football!
The Greenbay Packers vs. The Chicago Bears
Date: Monday, September 27, 2010
Where: Adelphia Restaurant
1750 Clements Bridge Road
Deptford, NJ 08096
Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
Includes: Domestic Beer, Wine, and a Hot Food Buffet
Cost: $15.00 per person advance purchase $20.00 night of event
Ticket Information: 856-371-5162, email FDamico546@aol.com, tickets can aslo be purchased at the Gloucester County Chamber Office, 28 North Main Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (please make checks payable to GCSSEF).
October 2010:
WALK TO PREVENT SUICIDE
OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK
Date: October 24, 2010
Place: Gloucester County Institute of Technology
For addtional information please contact Ms. T at 856-466-2247
Register: www.outofthedarkness.org
PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ASTRO SIGN COMPANY GLASSBORO, NJ --- Chris Painter, President of Astro Outdoor Advertising, Inc. and Astro Sign Company, both headquartered in Glassboro, announced that Michael Fratini has joined the companies. “Mr. Fratini brings a decade’s worth of experience, within the outdoor advertising industry, to our companies” he added. As a family owned and operated business, with management having passed to the second generation, the addition of Mr. Fratini is in keeping with management’s strategic plans to further enhance the high level of expertise and customer service that their clients have come to anticipate in their dealings with the companies.
Doug Painter, Vice President, stated “Michael is a great fit and we are looking forward to him being part of our team”. Painter added that Mr. Fratini most recently worked with Titan Worldwide in Philadelphia, where he handled advertising on SEPTA, NJ Transit and the PATCO high-speed rail lines. Mr. Fratini currently resides in Mantua, NJ with his wife Jennifer, and his three children Christian, Kaitlyn and Ava. Michael will be working out of the companies main offices. He can be reached at 856-881-4300 or via email mfratini@astrosignco.com
Astro has operated in Glassboro, home of its main offices and production facility, since 1983. It is a full service sign company and outdoor advertising firm, providing solutions to customer’s visibility issues, headquartered on Rt. 322. They also have satellite offices in Woodstown NJ. Their client base encompasses the entire Delaware Valley, northern NJ and New York. It was established in 1983 by Jerry & Joann Painter, the parents of Chris & Doug, solely as a billboard advertising company. Diversification into commercial signage soon followed. Today, the company specializes in billboards, digital printing, indoor & outdoor signage of all types and styles, along with banners, vehicle graphics, project and jobsite type signs. More recently, as another part of the growth plan to better serve the customer, the company has expanded into the electrical part of it’s industry. Providing storefront letters, main ID signs, and the very visible scrolling message signs, known as multi message LED displays. You can learn more about Astro by visiting their website, www.AstroSignCo.com. They can be reached in Glassboro at 856-881-4300, or 609-617-0972 in Woodstown.
South Jersey Transportation Authority Air Tran AirTran Airways has chosen to spotlight Atlantic City with a Special Promotional Feature in the September 2010 issue of it's InFlight Magazine, GO! As you may be aware, AirTran Airways is #1 low cost carrier in the country, and GO magazine is the #1 InFlight publication in the country. The special section that the (GO Magazine) are propsing will have a huge impact on tourism awareness for the market while having an obvious national appeal! What better time ti help shine a positive light on Atlantic City then at th height of tourist season and travel season! The September issue will include a 12-page (approxiamtely) Feature Story that will give a comprehensive profile of Atlantic City covering all of the reasons that their 2.5 million passengers (per month) should visit. This section will cover topics such as Culture, History, Events, Local Celebrities, Sight and Sounds, the Business Sector, Local Attractions and more! This project is endorsed and support by: Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority. A limted number of deeply discounted Ad packages will also be available, should you desire to reserve placement and reach 2.5 million passengers that AirTran carries. The discount ad will start at roughly $1500 and will include guareanteed inclusion in the content of piece. Please contact Tony Alexander at (404) 494-7961 or email at tony.alexander@ink-publishing.com
ANGELS OF GOD CLOTHING CLOSET HELP US COLLECT SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING My name is Katelyn Eystad. I am a 7th grader at the Pitman Middle School. I am currently running a clothing closet for the needy. I have named it, "Angels of God Clothing Closet". Through my mission, "Angels of God", I hope to help disadvantaged people by providing clothing, toiletries, and other needed items. Angels of God is collecting school supplies with the hopes of helping area children in need. For some families, the return to school is dreaded. The need to buy supplies and clothes at a time when there is little money puts a stain on families. Because of the tough economic times, Angels of God is asking businesses, churches, fraternities and sororities, civic and social groups to join forces with us and assist by providing school supplies and clothing to those in need. Help make a difference and have your business participate in this project. Please contact us at (856) 625-8652 /
We are always accepting the following donations.
* Clothing of all sizes and gender in new or gently used condition.
* Toiletries - New soaps, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes, creams, shampoos etc.
* Other- New or gently used toys, videos / DVD’s.
* Monetary Donation- Make a monetary donation towards this outreach project.
Lake Garrison 2010 Rates:
Lake Garrison is South Jersey's destination for fun on a spring and summer day!
All gate admissions are based on persons age 4 and over
General Admission: Monday-Friday $6.00 per person
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays $8.00 per person
For addtional information including group rate, boat rentals, family season passes and amenities please visit us online at www.lakegarrison@verizon.net
Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester County
Planned; Support Sought From the Community
Community advocates in the greater Woodbury area are seeking support for the creation of a Boys and Girls Club in the City of Woodbury. Boys and Girls Clubs provide after school programs for children from 6 to 18 years of age. Over 50 community leaders, city officials and school administrators are working on this plan. Their goal is to be operational by September 1, 2010.
Working groups have been established in the areas of business management; grant writting, youth counselors and property. Serveral sites in teh City of Woodbury are being considered for possible locations for the club. The Boys and Girls Club mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most; to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Won't you help? For more information, please contact Sean Dalton at seandalton@comcast.net
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