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Business News From The Falmouth Chamber Of CommerceMay 2011

Falmouth Young Professionals .......... � Page 2

OceanQuest ........................................ � Page 4

Hosting a Falmouth Commodore… ... � Page 5

Calendar ............................................ � Page 6

Tech Tip .............................................. � Page 7

Catching the Wind ............................. � Page 8

Inside This Issue

C ASTLINES

Michael Welch

The April Business After Hours at Crane Appliance Sound & Vision, co-hosted by Teaticket Market, set yet another high standard for excellence. Bob Crane, Jr. and Brian Ander-sen, as owner/op-erators of Crane Appliance Sound & Vision and Teaticket Mar-ket respectively, pulled all the stops in making certain fellow mem-bers and guests were able to network and socialize under the most ideal cir-cumstances. The fi nest assortment of

beverages complimented the hot-off-the-stove creations of Clarke corporate chef Regina Dvorak and the excellent baked pastries offered by Crane Appli-

ance staffer, Ma-rie Pearson.

More than a hundred turned out to do Fal-mouth’s friendly brand of business networking. Our Chamber Board

of Directors and Ambassadors were seen making the rounds meeting and

BAH Hosted by Crane Appliance Sound and Vision & Teaticket Market

Falmouth Chamber Annual Dinner May 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford Street Falmouth, MA.

Tickets are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight people. Register and Pay in advance at our online store on www.falmouthchamber.com or call Maura Aldrich at 508-548-8500.

This Thursday May 5th!

Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner

Chuck Eastman Proclaimed Citizen of the Year

Chuck Eastman

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Photographs by DIANNE MARSHALL PHOTOGRAPHY

Mark Sullivan, Crane Appliance Store Manager, John Turchinetz, Crane Appli-ance Sound & Vision Manager, and Carol Cremmen, Lawrence-Carlin Insurance Co., one of the lucky prize winners of the night!

Other award recipients will include John Scanlan for Professional Excellence, Lisa Asendorf for Community Service, and David and Linda Newton will receive the Chairman’s Award.

May 2011

Coastlines • www.FalmouthChamber.com

President’sCorner

Twenty fi ve years ago, Mary Lou Smith, editor of The Book of Falmouth, expressed a hope “that we keep the diversity of our town alive, continue to respect one another’s differences, and preserve the beauty of Falmouth before it is lost to uncontrolled growth and pollution of its clear air, sparkling ponds, and shining sea.”

Today, on the 325 anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Falmouth, one can assert that we are a far more diverse community than ever before; that respecting one another’s differences remains an American ideal that is a challenge for some; that earning the feder-ally recognized “Preserve America” community designation, is a clear demonstration that our preservation efforts are meaningful and pay-ing dividends; that growth, owing to the current economy and some municipal efforts has slowed for now; and, that the environmental issues we must grapple with are truly disconcerting and in some in-stances demand immediate and drastic measures.

Over the past 32.5 decades, Falmouth has faced many political, economic and environmental challenges among others and the future will certainly bring many more. But if we are to be stewards of our own destiny, we must work together better than we ever have before. The best way I know is to get out and vote and urge your family, friends, and neighbors to do so also.

On Tuesday, May 17, we have an opportunity to live the American dream. Today, as we see the strife around the world, it is so gratifying to know that we have the power without raising arms to affect the course of our future—we can vote. We can help keep Mary Lou’s hope alive.

There are seats on the Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board, Library Trustees, School Committee, Housing Authority, and Town Meeting. Whom we place in these offi ces and seats will infl uence the quality of our lives, the value of our properties, the minds of our chil-dren, housing for the needy and give us a voice in the affairs of our community for years to come. Your vote is that important.

Let’s vote for public safety, facilities maintenance, and beach im-provements. Let’s fund wastewater management studies, planning, design, repairs and construction of related projects to implement the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. Let’s vote to engineer, design and construct repairs, modifi cations and improvements to the town’s sewer system, including but not limited to, odor control sys-tems and sewers/force mains. And, let’s vote to fund the Long Pond Filtration Feasibility / Pilot Study, including design and permitting.

“There are risks and costs to a program of action. But, they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” JFK

Looking forward,

Jay ZavalaPresident

Jay Zavala, President

introducing people to one another. The featured non-profi t member,

Together We Can, was well received and well represented by Lesley Phil-lips, Anne Donovan, Sandy Cuny and Kathleen Jespersen. Organizing an annual safe haven post-prom cele-bration at the Gus Canty Communi-ty Center is a big responsibility and this group is working hard to ensure this year is no exception. Kathleen and Sandy expressed their apprecia-tion for the years of support from the business community. It is a 14 year tradition worth repeating.

Crane’s Store Manager, Mark Sulli-van, and Teaticket Market Store Man-ager, Lew Farwell, representing their respective fi rms, conducted an unbe-lievable raffl e drawing totalling more than $4,200 in major appliances, fan-

tastic sound and visual equipment and wonderful gift certifi cates. The evening was a smash! A special shout out to Crane employees Cynthia Lumbert, Mike Shain, Joanne Caru-so, Bill Muse, Marie Pearson, Donna Longval, Kyle Tripp, John Turchinetz, Bill Smalley, Robert Carveiro and Kyle Tripp and to Teaticket Market em-ployees Bruce Barboza, Tom Podiel-sky, Dan O’Connell, and Jesse Cygan for their fi ne contributions to a great event. Dianne Marshall of Marshall Photography, 467 Teaticket Highway, specializing in wedding and family portraits and a valued member of the Chamber, caught the moment-to-mo-ment activity for posterity.

Don’t forget to sign up early for next month’s Business After Hours at Green Pond Yacht Club on Thursday, May 19th. PAL will be the featured non-profi t.

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BAH Hosted by Crane Appliance Sound and Vision & Teaticket Market

DIANNE MARSHALL PHOTOGRAPHY

Andrea Oriola, General Electric Representative, Crystal Joy Gonsalves, Citizens

Bank Assistant Branch Manager, Lew Farwell, Teaticket Market Store Manager

Pat Bonzagni, Owner of the Beach House Restaurant, welcomed the Falmouth Young Professionals with open arms to his e s t a b l i s h m e n t April 6th for their monthly After Hours Networking event. The FYP’s kept their mouths busy as they chatted and enjoyed avariety of delicious pizza’s and wings until celebrity guest of the night, Brent Putnam, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, took the fl oor to introduce himself. Not long after Bryan Braley, Chair of the Falmouth Young Professionals, pulled the name of the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffl e, Farah Stark, Salon Belor. Not only did the FYP’s have a 50/50 raffl e but The Beach House generously do-nated a door prize of a Beach House sticker, coozie, and t-shirt in which, Jay Fabbio, Citizens Bank, was the winner of.

The Falmouth Young Profession-als now offers FYP After Hours ad-mission at a discounted rate of $7 to South Shore Young Professionals and Cape Cod Young Professionals. Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Member rate is $5, while non- mem-bers pay only $10. Admission in-cludes two drink tickets, as well as appetizers provided by the host and the chance to win the door prizes of the night. Also don’t forget to enter our 50/50 raffl e for the chance to win cash!

The FYP After Hours is a great opportunity for networking, social-izing, and bringing good times to those under 40 and those young at heart. Make sure to bring your busi-ness cards to introduce yourself to others and make a lot of great con-nections! To attend register online and pay at the door. For more infor-mation call the Falmouth Chamber at 508-548-8500 or visit www.fal-mouthchamber.com.

SAVE THE DATE: Join us at our next FYP After Hours networking event and meet a whole new crowd of business people Wednesday, May 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. atLanducci italia, in the Falmouth Inn, 824 Main Street, Falmouth, MA.

Falmouth Young Professionals

Every year, in support of tour-ism, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce extends its operating hours to direct visitors, guests, and callers to our member busi-nesses and town amenities. We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. From May 28 (Memorial Day Weekend) through October 8 (Columbus Day Weekend) this Chamber will be open every Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. From July 3 through September 4 we will be open every Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Tourism

Ryan Ketterer, ShoreWay Acres Resort

Inn, Pat Bonzagni, Owner of the Beach

House Restaurant

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May 2011


WelcomeNew Members - April 2011

Crabapples553 Palmer Avenue

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Scott Robinson

508-548-3355www.crabapplesrestaurant.comCategories: Restaurants & Pubs

Northern Benefits33 Harbor Avenue

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Greg Penta

(508) 333-0936www.mabenefits.comCategory: Insurance

Super Cleaning, Inc.PO Box 983

North Falmouth, MA 02556Contact: Adriana Pepinelli

508-284-0673www.aldespaintingandsuper-

cleaining.comCategory: Cleaning Services

Anytime Fitness614 Main Street

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Eric Eskander

(508) 548-0230www.anytimefitness.com

Category: Health Clubs & Trainers

Aqua IrrigationPO Box 2079

Teaticket, MA 02536Contact: Brian Welch

508-457-0271www.aquairrigationcapecod.comCategory: Landscape Services

& Products

Alde’s Painting Inc.327 North Falmouth HighwayNorth Falmouth, MA 02556

Contact: Aldemir de Oliviera508-284-0673

www.aldespaintingandsuper-cleaining.com

Category: Painting Interior & Exterior

Coonamessett Farm Foundation

277 Hatchville RoadHatchville, MA 02536Contact: Ron Zweig

(508) 548-2628www.coonamessettfarmfounda-

tion.orgCategory: Charitable

Organizations & Clubs

To become a member of

the Falmouth Chamber

of Commerce,

call 508-548-8500.

who embrace the owner’s emphasis on quality, value and service have been serving stanch regulars and wel-come newcomers for years.

The restaurant, with its relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, has a seating capacity of approximately 175 con-sisting of three dining rooms—two rooms showcase roaring fi replaces. An attractive and highly adaptable

When visitors enter the Chamber or call asking for referrals and recommenda-tions, Chamber volunteers are ready to support our members—hopefully, with no less than three recom-mendations. A frequent question goes something like, “Where’s a good place to eat?”

Gratefully, members like Oysters Too Restaurant, a pearl at 876 East Falmouth Highway (Rte. 28, next to Mahoney’s Garden Cen-ter—another member of the Chamber), make our work a lot more pleasant by inviting Chamber staff and volunteers to visit and famil-iarize ourselves with their location, operations, and offerings so that we can better respond to the thousands of annual inquiries about dining in Falmouth.

Recently, during Chamber volun-teer Orientation Week, Oysters Too Function Manager, Carolyn Spooner, invited staff and volunteers in to re-acquaint themselves with this fi ne establishment in preparation for the upcoming visitor season.

Oysters Too, operated by its cur-rent owner since 1992, is opened eve-nings Wednesdays through Sundays with Early Bird specials offered until 5:30 p.m. every day except Saturdays. The chef and staffers, Carolyn, Nor-ma and Jackie are seasoned veterans

Oysters Too Is A Pearlfunction room, accommo-dating up to fi fty guests, can be reserved for special occa-sions such as rehearsal din-ners, birthdays, anniversary and company parties during the holidays.

A piano player is in resi-dence during the off season Friday and Saturday eve-nings and in season Thurs-day through Sunday eve-nings. Occasionally, a lively jazz trio entertains in the bar/lounge area, making the dining experience more enjoyable.

Oysters Too offers a varied and award winning menu with an am-ple selection of fresh seafood, beef, chicken, pasta and more. A featured and popular entrée is their rack of lamb on Thursday nights; a must try. They take reservations and also accept call-ahead seating at 508-548-9191. Visit www.oysterstoo.com for more details.

Jay Zavala, Falmouth Chamber President, Mort Cohen,

Falmouth Chamber Volunteer, Carolyn Spooner, Oysters

Too Function Manager

20 Academy Lane • Falmouth, MA 02540t.508-548-8500 • f.508-548-8521

www.FalmouthChamber.com

CHAIRMAN

Stephen J. Spitz, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank

VICE CHAIRMEN

David Faus, Falmouth AcademyJack Moakley, Northeast Fisheries Science Center

TREASURER

Rachel Greenfi eld, Cape Wind Waterfront Resort

SECRETARY

Robert D. Crane Jr., Crane Appliance / Sound And Vision

DIRECTORS

Julene Augusta, Falmouth Lumber Chuck Borge, The Falmouth EnterpriseDonald Estes, The Landfall RestaurantMichael Foley, ESQ., Foley & Foley, PC

John Furnari, Merchant Business ServicesWendy Ghelfi , Caline for Kids & Ghelfi ’s Candies

John Hatem, Johnny’s Tune & LubeDaren McDonald, Clover Paving Company, Inc.

Jim Tietje, The Patriot Party BoatsHarry Turner, Obsession Boat Sales & Service /

Green Pond Marina and Tackle

STAFF

President: Jay Zavala [email protected]

Manager Member Services: Maura Aldrich [email protected]

Manager Business Development: Michael [email protected]

Communication Specialist: Denise [email protected]

Information Specialist: Betty [email protected]

Information Specialist: Susan [email protected]

May 2011


Matt Gallagher was born in Wey-mouth, MA on July 5, 1988. In the 9th grade he moved to North Falmouth, MA close to Old Silver Beach. He at-tended Falmouth High School. He won the Abigail Adams Scholarship, for MCAS score excellence but chose to pursue a military career, following in his mother’s footsteps. His MOS in the US ARMY is a Cavalry Scout. He is currently on his second deployment to Iraq. He is stationed out of Fort

Hood, TX. When home on the Cape he enjoys spending time at the beach, bonfi res, hiking, and snowboarding. He loves eating at Pie in the Sky, La Cuccina, and of course a home cooked meal from his mother. His wife, Katie (Hall) Gallagher, and his family, Cheryl Rug-giero, Peter Gallagher, Dan Gallagher, Mia Ruggiero, and James Rug-giero are all praying for his safe return. Make his day with a special note from Cape Cod!

Falmouth Military Support Group P.O. Box 2247 • Teaticket, MA 02536 • www.FMSGrp.org.

Falmouth Military Support Group’s

Military Spotlight May 2011

Matthew Gallagher

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In the March 2011 edition of Coastlines we started a 10 month series of short listen-ing tips to help you become a great communicator. Save and share.

3. Listen with more than just your ears.

“Nodding occasionally, making eye contact, taking notes, and being fully engaged all demon-strate genuine concern for the person you’re speaking with,” notes Whitmore. “Watch his or her facial expressions, eye con-tact, and hand gestures” to pick up on unspoken messages.

The fi nal Business Exchange Lun-cheon of the season was hosted by the Falmouth Grille. Owner Troy Pe-tersen, and his trusty assistant, Inez Cook, greeted his fellow members and guests with not only four entrée choices but he reset the space with a farmer’s table – one single long table set for up to 30 people, ideal for net-working. Taking full advantage of the leisurely pace, there was plenty of time for self-introductions and friendly chatter amongst the group of energized attendees.

After learning of Troy’s culinary background and a brief overview of the Falmouth Grille, the guest, speaker Michael Galasso, Chair, Falmouth Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (FEDIC) took the fl oor. With fellow EDIC members, Brooks Bartlett, Bartlett Financial Services, and Vice Chair, David Eldredge, Oneir Realty Ad-vantage, present (these gentlemen are also members of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce), Michael offered an interesting account of the EDIC’s history and evolution. That day the EDIC had signed the pur-chase and sale agreement of its last piece of real estate. With mission accomplished and transition ahead, Michael went on to offer some sug-gestive possibilities of what the fu-ture may hold for the EDIC and by extension the Town of Falmouth.

In all, the 2010-2011 Business Ex-change Luncheon series was a huge success. Our members remarked over and over again about how en-joyable, business-enhancing, and educational each session was. David Kaplian, AmComm Verizon Wireless was the lucky business card drawing winner and will enjoy a free meal at the fi rst Business Exchange Lun-cheon in October.

Business Exchange Luncheon

Troy Patterson, Owner of the Falmouth Grille, Inez Cook, Falmouth Grille,

Michael Galasso, Guest Speaker and Chair, Falmouth Economic Development

& Industrial Corporation (FEDIC), David Kaplan, Amcomm Verizon Wireless,

winner of a free lunch at the next Business Exchange Lunch in the Fall.

The Workforce Training Fund’s three grant programs are operation-al.

1. General Program Training Grants: Training grants are direct grants awarded competitively to employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, training provid-ers, or a consortium of such enti-ties, to train current and newly hired workers. The maximum amount of a training grant is $250,000. Ap-plications for amounts greater than $250,000 will not be accepted. Grant applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011.

2. General Program Technical Assistance Grants: Technical as-sistance grants are grants to help an employer, or a group of employers or employees, determine a set of train-ing needs. Eligible applicants for technical assistance grants include industry associations, labor organi-zations, community colleges, admin-

istrative entities for local workforce investment areas, and other entities with expertise in providing technical assistance for training. The maxi-mum amount of a technical assis-tance grant is $25,000. Grant appli-cations are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011.

3. Express Program: For small companies (50 or fewer employ-ees) training employees using off-the-shelf training. An applicant can receive up to $30,000 within a 24-month period. Grant recipients are responsible for paying for the total cost of the training and are eligible to receive 50% reimbursement upon completion of the training and the submission of required documents with a maximum of $3,000 per em-ployee per course. Grant applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Workforce Training Fund Opens Next Grant Application Period

Thursday, June 2nd, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., OceanQuest, as a mem-ber of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, is offering a free infor-mational cruise for those interested in discovering how to be a part of OceanQuest as it embarks on a new voyage to success.

OceanQuest is unique! The Dis-covery Cruises give learners an intro-duction to major oceanography disci-plines. During a 2-hour cruise you are actively involved manipulating equip-ment, collecting data, and discovering the wonder of ocean sciences.

Founded and established in 1992, OceanQuest is a private non-profi t educational organization supported by donations and fees. OceanQuest provides quality hands-on, marine science educational cruises for all ages. In 2012, OceanQuest will cel-ebrate its 20th anniversary!

All life on Earth is interconnected and in the total scheme of things, without our seas, life as we know it would not exist. It is OceanQuest’s mission to motivate and educate learners to the wonders of science through hands-on experiences at-sea and give students the tools to make well-informed decisions about ma-rine ecosystems that will ensure a healthy sustainable ocean. Ocean-Quest programs use local marine ecosystems to address global marine topics and the changes in these eco-systems that are both natural and hu-man induced.

Join Us for a Voyage To Success!

2012 will be the beginning of a new course for OceanQuest. It is more important than ever that we advocate for our ocean and the role it plays in our lives today and in the future. To this end OceanQuest is planning to expand its programming and opportunities. We are seeking to increase our board of directors with new members to help us fulfi ll our mission.

OceanQuest cruises depart from the Waterfront Park on Water Street, Woods Hole, MA. The vessel is fully Coast Guard inspected. An in-formational meeting will follow to introduce potential members to our Vision Plan. Reservations are re-quired. Please use one the follow-ing emails, [email protected] or [email protected] , to let us know you are coming.

May 2011


• Water conservation: Voluntary water use restrictions are in effect. Water lawns and shrubs only between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on odd/even days (based on house number) and only if absolutely necessary. Washing driveways and patios is prohibited. Please take short showers. Use dishwasher when fully loaded.

• Water protection: Most homes here have private septic systems, which are fragile. Avoid the use of the garbage disposal. Don’t fl ush baby wipes, tissues, sanitary products, or napkins. Never fl ush pharmaceuticals. Use phosphate-free household products.

• Energy conservation: Turn off lights and electronics when not in use; wash laundry in cold water; dry clothes outside; and set the a/c thermostat to 78F. Short showers save energy and water.

• Residential recycling: Recyclables are collected on the same day as gar-bage pickup, on alternate weeks. Bundle newspapers in paper bags, tie cardboard with twine; use the blue plastic bin (or any labeled container) for glass, plastic, tin, and aluminum. Call 508-398-9222 to determine your recycling schedule.

• Pets: Falmouth has a pooper-scooper law to protect water and wildlife; please clean up after your dog. Beaches are closed to dogs during the sum-mer, so try out our new off-leash dog park on Brick Kiln Road, (between Sandwich Road and Gifford Street).

• Transportation alternatives: Ride your bike or walk the Shining Sea Bike path between North Falmouth to Woods Hole; it’s beautiful, provides great exercise, and saves gas. Ride the local WHOOSH or regional Cape Cod Transit bus (http://www.capecodtransit.org/). Please abide by the no-idling law = 3 min max.

• Local agriculture: Shop for local foods either at Falmouth’s Farmers Mar-ket on Thursdays (noon-6 p.m.) at Peg Noonan Park or at local stands and farms. Remember to bring your reusable bags!For more information, call Falmouth Town Hall 508-548-7611 or contact

Falmouth Climate Action Team (FCAT) [email protected]

Welcome to Falmouth, summer visitors!We hope you have a wonderful time here and ask that you help us continue to

reduce our carbon footprint by following a few simple guidelines.Thank you and enjoy your visit!

A Message from the Falmouth Climate Action Team

As it is every year, the Falmouth Commodores are extremely grateful to the many host families from the past to the present for their generos-ity and kindness. These young men will be arriving at the beginning of June this year eager and passionate to play baseball for Falmouth, Mas-sachusetts.

The Commodores are always looking for good host families and such is the case this year. We are in need of a few good homes for these young men. It can be promised, it will be a “magical” summer for you and your family. You will build last-ing relationships not only with your “player” but with his family. He will become the role model for your chil-dren, he will never be too tired tosit and talk, enjoy family time with you, share his experience on fi eld, and before you know it, he is part of your immediate family. It is such a rewarding experience.

If you are inter-ested, please email Christine Clark at [email protected] to become a host family for the 2011 season.

Hosting a Falmouth

Commodore…

Spohr Gardens Charitable Trust took ownership and oversight of the property at 45 Fells Road with the passing of Charlie Spohr in 1999, and Margaret Spohr in 2001. A lot has happened in the ensuing 10 years. A support group, Friends of Spohr Gardens, was formed and the annual Daffodil Days celebration began.

Local arborists donated their en-ergy and equipment during three annual Arborist’s Workdays to prune trees and open the tree canopy. Falmouth Rotarians enlarged the parking lot and built an educational kiosk. The upper path was closed at one end due to erosion, but a new sitting area was built and a new path across the hillside was created. Two new specimen trees, a copper beech and a yellow magnolia, and three memorial benches have been do-nated. New perennial fl ower beds are currently being created to extend the bloom time of the gardens. Trees, shrubs and plants are being invento-ried in preparation for placement of permanent identifying signage.

Local Girl Scouts, Falmouth High School and Falmouth Academy stu-dents, Falmouth Trial Court commu-nity service workers, and volunteers from the Friends group, have helped rake, plant and weed to restore the gardens to their original splendor. Thanks to this type of local support, the Spohr Gardens Charitable Trust is able to continue to fulfi ll its mis-

Daffodils and More

For leasing information please call: The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce: 508-548-8500 or

Email: [email protected]

Near Main Street Falmouth!

- Professional Environment with 120 Sq Ft Office Space. - Near Falmouth Main Street Prime Location - Broadband Internet with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) - Utilities included - Central Heating and Air Conditioning - Kitchen and bathroom facilities - Pre-scheduled use of large conference room - Plenty of off-street Parking - Complimentary one -year Chamber membership to NEW non-Members

Office Space

for Rent

Offices available in the beautifully renovated Historic

Falmouth Chamber of Commerce building at 20 Academy Lane,

in the heart of downtown Falmouth. Featuring:

sion: ”The Trust is dedicated to pre-serving the legacy of the founders and providing public access to the beautiful gardens and walkways of our historic property.”

Daffodil Days will be on Satur-days, April 30th and May 7th from 10-2. There will be children’s activi-ties, guided tours, and skimmia for sale. Master Gardeners will offer

soil testing on May 7th from 10-12. And please visit “Falmouth’s Hidden Treasure” throughout the year. Spohr Gardens, 45 Fells Road, is open ev-ery day of the year from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is no admission charge, but donations are always gratefully accepted. Hila Lyman, Chairman, Spohr Gardens Board of Trustees, www.spohrgardens.org,

Vocalist Stephanie Miele, a member of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce,

chatting with admirers, after a recent Sunday afternoon gallery engagement at

Queen Byway.

121 Locust Street, Falmouth, MA 02540Telephone: 508.457.7465 • Fax: 508.457.7466 • [email protected]

May 2011


Upcoming Events May 2011Please visit www.falmouthchamber.com for complete event listings and details.

1 Aprilthrough June 24

To submit your organization’s event to be published in the Coastlines calendar, please e-mail [email protected] or call 508-548-8500.

4 May

Word Play: Creative Writing with Terri LermanHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. Every other Fri. 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.

Why Weight Free ClassWhy Weight, 101 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA. 1st monthly Sat 10:00a.m-11:00a.m.

Opera Appreciation Series with Lesli LoosliCape Cod Conservatory, 60 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. Wednesdays, 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Beebe Woods Nature Walk with Alison RobbHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 2nd & 4th Tues. 10:30a.m-12:00p.m.

Cape Cod Conservatory Arts & Craft WorkshopsCape Cod Conservatory, 60 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. Various Days, Various Times, Kids and Adult Classes

New Wellness Exercise ProgramFalmouth Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation, 100 Ter Heun Drive, Suite 100, Falmouth, MA.

“The Sound of Music” - Falmouth Theatre GuildHighfi eld Theater, 58 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. Fridays & Saturdays 7:30-Sundays 2:00p.m.

May Day Baskets on Main StreetMain Street from Depot Ave to Shore St., Falmouth Village, MA.

18th Annual Cape Cod Maritime DaysVarious Locations across the Cape, Cape Cod, MA., CapeCodMaritimeDays.com

Rhapsody of Color: Paintings and Images by Diana Lee and T.A. BowerHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA.

Senioritis, Senior Artists: Artwork from the Falmouth High School Senior ClassHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA.

FYP After Hours at Landucci italia at the Falmouth InnLanducci italia at the Falmouth Inn, 824 Main Street, Falmouth, MA. 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Annual DinnerThe Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA. 5:30p.m.

Tim Seston at Treasure Chest GiftsTreasure Chest Gifts, 24 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth, MA. 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Cinco de Mayo CelebrationSponsored by anejo Mexican Bistro & Falmouth Village Association, Academy Lane, Falmouth, MA. 3:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Falmouth Beautifi cation Plant SaleTown Hall Square, Main Street, Falmouth Village, MA. 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

A Little Light Music IV: Songs My Mother Taught MeJohn Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA. 4:00p.m.-and 7:00p.m.

Open House at Karen Rinaldo GalleryKaren Rinaldo Gallery, 227 Clinton Avenue, Falmouth, MA. 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Coonamessett FarmCoonamessett Farm, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth, MA. 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Falmouth Chorale - Beethoven Ode to JoyChrist the King Church, 3 Job’s Fishing Road, Mashpee, MA. 8:00p.m.

Annual Falmouth Heritage Award DinnerCoonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA. 6:00p.m.

12Maythrough June 5

13May

Our Intertwined Lives - Art ExhibitFalmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA.

“Salute to Scouting” Breakfast - Honoring Chris MeganFalmouth Elks Lodge, 140 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA. 7:00a.m.

Inspiration, Intuition, and the Inner Critic: Visualization Workshop for ArtistsHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

“Apartment 3A” - Woods Hole Theater CompanyWoods Hole Community Hall, 68 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA. Th, Fri, Sat @ 8:00p.m.

Falmouth Service Center Fundraiser at Baccari’s DinerBaccari’s Diner, 362 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth, MA. 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Nobska Point Lighthouse Public ViewingsNobska Point, Nobska Road, Woods Hole, MA. 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Murder at the MansionHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.

Bread Basics 101: Create Your Own Delicious Rustic Loaf with Gail BlakelyHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

Business After Hours at the Green Pond Yacht ClubGreen Pond Yacht Club, 366 Menauhant Road, East Falmouth, MA. 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.

Flag Duty DayCivil Defense Room, Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA. 8:30a.m.

Opening Day at Falmouth Museums on the GreenHallet Barn Visitors Center, 55 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, MA. 10:00a.m.

Books for Cooks: Morning Glory Farm and the Family that Feeds an IslandHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m.

Falmouth Farmers’ MarketPeg Noonan Park, Main Street, Falmouth, MA. Thursdays, 12:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

Lunch with Sally Brady, author of “A Box of Darkness”Highfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.

Memorial Weekend Local Food Buffet, Ice Cream Stand OpensCoonamessett Farm, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth, MA. 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Stephanie Foster: Dune Shack ExperienceHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA.

Wine and Cheese with Sally Brady, author of “A Box of Darkness”Highfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth, MA. 4:30p.m.

Artisans Fair and Flea MarketCoonamessett Farm, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth, MA. 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Feet, Fins, & Flippers - National Marine Life Center 5K Run/WalkBuzzards Bay Village Park, West Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA. 10:00a.m.

Memorial Day Parade and CeremonyVillage Green, down Main Street to Library Lawn, Main Street, Falmouth Village, MA. 9:45a.m.

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Boy Scout Council To Honor Christopher J. Megan

Cape Cod & Islands Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor Chris Megan, owner and publisher of On The Water magazine at its “Salute to Scouting” breakfast, Thursday, May 12th, 7:00 AM at the Falmouth Elks Lodge.

“The breakfast is a chance for us to raise awareness of the tremendous Scouting programs that are being of-fered locally as well as throughout the council territory”, said David-

son Calfee, breakfast committee chairman. “Chris Megan is an example of someone that follows the values Scouting has been instilling in young people for over a century. His dedication and leadership to the Falmouth community are second to none. He is a great role model for our youth.”

Master of Ceremonies for the breakfast program will be State Representative David Vieira. The program will include remarks by community leaders and selected scouts as well as Mr. Megan.

Mr. Megan is an Eagle Scout having earned Scouting’s highest youth award while growing up in Acton. Other notable Falmouth residents who have earned this honor include Arthur Calfee, Davidson Calfee, David Vieira, Dr. Kenneth Heisler, Brent Putnam, and Troy Clarkson.

The breakfast is open to the public. Tickets and spon-sorship opportunities are available at Calfee Insurance, 336 Gifford St, Falmouth, phone 508-540-2601 or email [email protected] or by contacting the Cape Cod & Islands Council, 508-362-4322 or [email protected].

Provided by, Michael Riley, Cape Cod and Islands Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Scout Executive, 508-362-4322, [email protected].

Spread Your Company Name Across The Web Using Social Media

Facebook can help make your business web presence more interactive. Although as a business page you can’t interact and comment on personal pages, you can interact and have 2-way communication with other busi-ness pages on Facebook. Why is this important, you ask? Well, the best way to use the new aspect is to write compelling interactive content that people will comment on or want to share with friends. Also, by using the at “@” symbol and tagging another business page in your status that is related to the information you are writing in your status you are spreading your name. When you do this the status is going to appear in your fan’s newsfeed as well as all the fans of the other business page that you may not have. This is a great way to get your content out there to a whole new audi-ence that may not “like” your business on Facebook or know about your business. If someone “likes” your business on Facebook they receive your status updates in their newsfeed and you are able to keep them informed on what your business is doing and your upcoming events and specials.

TECH TIPS:by Denise Bertrand

The Falmouth Chamber is a vital and key resource in the overall marketing plan for my company, Great Harbor Bene-fi ts. The Chamber is providing the perfect combination of so-cial, personal and business in-teraction that is essential in the promotion and development of Employee Benefi t Plans for em-ployers here on the Cape.

Big thanks to you and your staff for all of what you do to make that happen for all of us, the Chamber membership.

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Matt Hedges, Great Harbor Benefits

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ily in 2000, and worked for other lo-cal builders as he positioned himself to go into business for himself. A year later, 2001, Brad became his own boss and the rest is a history of hard work and success built on integrity.

Today, Broderick Building & Re-modeling, a member in good standing with the Falmouth Chamber of Com-merce, is a full service general contrac-tor specializing in high-end custom home building, remodeling, renova-tions, and additions. Mr. Broderick

has 16 employees and hires dozens of trade partners who also employ doz-ens of craftsmen to assist him in build-ing quality homes. Since taking fi rst measurements in 2001, and meeting or exceeding client expectations, the fi rm has experienced steady growth in sales every year. The last two years, Brad has actually seen the big-gest growth with almost $8,000,000 in annual sales. Based on solid busi-ness projections, the fi rm now expects

to exceed $10,000,000 by 2012. The backbone of this realistic and measur-able expectation is driven by client communications, and consistent fair pricing resulting in top quality perfor-mance delivered on time and within budget. “What resonates with our clients continues to be our solid work ethic and high-energy, positive attitude that consistently results in a superior deliverable,” said Brad. He goes on to say, “I have always believed that you are nothing without your team and if your team doesn’t share your beliefs for what is right, then that is a recipe for failure.”

Brad closed with, “The key to sus-tained growth, in these challenging economic times, is constant profes-sional adaptability, staying in step with state-of-the-art construction and environmental practices, a keen sen-sitivity to cost, and most importantly, always, always communicating with our clients.” The offi ces of Broder-ick Building & Remodeling, Inc., are located at 237 Teaticket Hwy., East Falmouth, MA 02536. Brad can be reached at 508-548-5200 and by email at [email protected].

Cape Cod SCORE will present “Build a Better Mousetrap” award to the owners of 15 small businesses se-lected by Cape & Islands Chambers of Commerce. The ceremony will take place on May 19th, at SCORE’s annual awards breakfast held at Old Yarmouth Inn, Yarmouthport, MA.

It takes a special kind of small busi-ness to survive the critical fi rst fi ve years and be on the road to long-term success. The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce selected Brad Broderick founder/owner of Broderick Building & Remodeling of East Falmouth as its 2011 award recipient.

At 41 years of age, Brad claims to have started building when he was no more than fi ve years old. “I started with Legos and then moved on to tree forts and eventually some of the larg-est hotels and casinos in the world,” he said. Shortly after high school he moved to Las Vegas where building was booming while work in the Bos-ton areas was dramatically slowing down. An able apprentice, Broderick’s skill and work ethic was quickly rec-ognized and rewarded with leader-ship promotions to foreman and soon to general foreman. After working on commercial buildings for about eight years, he returned to Boston and began working independently as a carpenter for homeowners in Mar-blehead. Never leaving the industry, Brad moved to the Cape with his fam-

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The 22nd Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Thursday June 9, 2011 Falmouth Country Club 11am Shotgun Start

Awards, Auction & Dinner immediately following play at the newly renovated Sea Crest Beach Hotel

Early Bird Rate: $525.00/foursome ends May 15 Register: 508.548.8500 | www.falmouthchamber.com | [email protected]

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Come join fellow racers as we shake loose the cobwebs and race to Hyannis for their

annual Figawi Race

A Perfect Stopover on the Way to the Figawi!

Come Early and Leave Your Boat at Discounted Rates

Enjoy the best of Falmouth’s Shops and Dining

Sponsored by:

Falmouth to Hyannis RaceFriday, May 27th, 10am Start outside Falmouth Harbor

Falmouth Yacht Club

Register at:regattanetwork.com

A limited number of moorings and slips in the Falmouth Inner Harbor are available to participants

in the Falmouth to Hyannis Race. Contact Tim Cohan at MacDougalls’ Marine [email protected]

508-548-3146 or

Falmouth Harbormaster Greg Fraser [email protected]

508.457.2550to make arrangements.

At the invitation of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, two of its long-standing members, the Falmouth Yacht Club and MacDou-galls’ Cape Marine Services have joined forces and are bringing their considerable resources to bear on attracting more marine-minded visi-tors to Falmouth and giving local sailors another excuse to be on the water.

Exploring the possibilities andthe challenges, this group of sail-ing enthusiasts (and landlubbers)that includes representatives of theChamber, Falmouth Enterprise,Cape Wind Waterfront Resort, andTD Bank among others, are takinga long-view and a methodical ap-proach that over time will bringmore and earlier business to Fal-mouth’s accommodations, restau-rants, retailers, and marine serviceproviders while encouraging morelocal participation in sailing.

This flexible approach, pres-ently, entails a race from Falmouthto Hyannis feeding into the Figawirace which over 40 years has at-tracted hundreds of sailors and istoday a premiere sailing event anda significant economic boon. Inattracting racers to Falmouth first,in preparation for the Figawi, theexpectation is that Falmouth busi-nesses will have an opportunity toshowcase their many amenities.Recognizing that this is a “new”sailing attraction, it is initially ex-pected to draw 20 entrants (eachentrant includes crews of five tosix individuals) and that, togetherwith word-of-mouth and our re-nowned hospitality, will put windin our sails.

FALMOUTH TO HYANNIS RACE – MAY 27, 2011: Early entrants in-clude Najad/440CC, Pearson/39-2, Gulfstream/44 Center Cockpit, Tar-tan/37-2, Columbia/Columbia 34, J-Boats/J160, Farr/Farr40, c&c/cus-tom42, J-Boat/J-105, Hanse/400e, e Yacht/e33 and others. Register at www.regattanetwork.com/html/cal-endar/html and scroll to the race date 05/27/11.

Businesses are invited to takeadvantage of this opportunity.Swag bag contributions are be-ing solicited and discount invita-tions and related promotionalsare encouraged. Please contactSusan at the Chamber by email [email protected] call 508-548-8500

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