December 2011 Bottom Line

Join the Chamber for someafter-hours networking onWednesday, December 14 at5 p.m. at the Villa Borghese inWappingers Falls, and comemix and mingle with the HudsonValley Young Professionals(HVYP) group as well.Learn more about how the

Young Professionals are helpingtheir generation live, give, work,play and ultimately stay in theHudson Valley, and supporttheir efforts to give back to thecommunity this holiday seasonby bringing an unwrapped toy fortheir annual Toy Drive to benefit

the children of Astor Servicesfor Children and Families inRhinebeck.As always, the monthly

Business After Hours event iscomplimentary to attend, andpassed hors d’oeuvres will beavailable along with a cash bar.Reservations are requested bycalling 845-454-1700 ext. 1000or by visiting www.dcrcoc.org.For more information about theHVYPs, log on to www.hyvp.org.TD Bank and Security Supply

Plumbing and Heating proudlysponsor the December AfterHours.

TD Bank, America’s MostConvenient Bank®, is one ofthe 10 largest banks in theU.S., with more than 25,000employees and deep roots inthe community dating backmore than 150 years. The bankoffers a broad array of retail,small business and commercialbanking products and services tomore than 7.4 million customersthrough its extensive networkof more than 1,250 retail storesthroughout the northeast,mid-atlantic, metro D.C., theCarolinas and Florida.TD Bank operates retail stores

in 15 states and the District ofColumbia.Security Supply is a wholesale

distributor of quality plumbing,heating and air conditioningproducts with 12 locationsthroughout eastern upstate NewYork, western Massachusettsand western Vermont.Their mission is to consistently

provide customers with superiorservice and quality products.Tosucceed, they will continuallyimplement improved processesand methods to enhancetheir service, distribute qualitymaterials, and develop the

abilities of their associates. Inthat manner, they will growtheir business to the benefitof their customers, associateshareholders, suppliers andcommunity.

Get into the holiday spirit atthe December Contact Breakfast,featuring performances fromlocal students sure to bringyuletide cheer. Join theChamber at 7:30 a.m. onWednesday, December 21 at thePoughkeepsie Grand Hotel andConference Center, before takinga business break to celebrate theseason with friends and family.Network with the local

business community andenjoy the musical stylingsof the Arlington High SchoolBrass Choir, Hyde Park HighSchool Select Choir and thePoughkeepsie High SchoolChorus over a hot breakfast.Non-profit organization tablesinclude the Dutchess CountySPCA and The Center forPrevention of Child Abuse.Breakfast attendees are

also asked to bring any spare,gently used and clean coats todonate to Mid-Hudson Subaru’sannual coat drive. For moreinformation on the campaign,visit www.dcrcoc.org or www.midhudsonsubaru.com.The Poughkeepsie

Journal proudly sponsors theDecember Contact Breakfast.The Poughkeepsie GrandHotel and Conference Centergenerously sponsors the musicalperformances.After 226 years, the Pough-

keepsie Journal and its familyof products, including thepopular and up-to-the-minutePoughkeepsieJournal.com,remain the pre-eminent sourcesof local news and advertisinginformation in the mid-HudsonRiver Valley. As the oldestnewspaper in New York Stateand the second oldest in thecountry, the Journal has aheritage that spans from thebirth of our nation to its modern-day role as a watchdog for itsreaders and ardent spokesmanfor the preservation of theregion’s natural beauty andheritage.With video stories, databases

and photo galleries available witha click of the mouse, the Journalreally has become a multimediacompany. That’s why attendeesat this December’s Chamberbreakfast, which the Journal

has enthusiastically supportedfor many years, will be formallyintroduced to the company’snew business-to-business logofor the Poughkeepsie JournalMedia Group, which moreaccurately reflects the truenature of what the companyhas become. Businesses willstart seeing this logo in all futureB2B communications such aspromotions, ads, sales flyers andpresentations.Most important, some

things do not change. Chiefamong these is the Journal’scommitment to public serviceand investigative journalism ofthe highest quality, as well asin philanthropy. This journalistic

excellence is recognized in manycontests, most notably in theJournal being recognized as the2011 New York Newspaper ofDistinction in its circulation classby The Associated Press for2010-2011.The Journal also contributes

thousands of dollars tonoteworthy charities through theGannett Foundation, which itadministers locally and throughits public service contributions.The Poughkeepsie Grand

Hotel, located at 40 Civic CenterPlaza in Poughkeepsie, wasestablished in 1970. It is oneof the largest combination hoteland conference centers in thecounty with over 15,000 squarefeet of flexible conference spaceand over 200 rooms. Amenitiesinclude a hair salon, bar/loungearea, and a breathtaking view ofthe Hudson River Valley.There is a cost of $20 per

plate for members with advanceregistration, or $30 for non-members and guests.For reservations, please visit

www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 ext. 1000.

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Message From The Chair.............................2

Message From The Chamber President ........... 4

2011 Year In Review ................................ .4

Forty Under 40 Nominations ....................... 5

HVYP Toy Drive...................................... . 5

LCS To Be Honored At Gala........................ . 6

Headliner Awards Nominations.................... 6

Calendar of Events ................................... .7

New Members ...................................... 8-9

Member News .................................. .10-11

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Year-End Tax Tips .................................. 14

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce,One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Integrated Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (IES).

OfficersGaye Mallet, Chair ....................................................Adams Fairacre FarmsFrank Castella, Jr., 1st Vice Chair .................................Harmon & Castella

Printing, Inc.Karen Hansen-Simon, 2nd Vice Chair .......Sedore & Company, CPAs, P.C.Jill Sammon, Treasurer ......................Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.Joseph Bonura, Jr., Secretary ............................................... The GrandviewOri Brachfeld, Special Appointment .............Dash Lock & Key Service, Inc.Stephen E. Diamond, Past Chair .........................Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts,

Davis & Diamond, LLPTomWeddell, Past Chair ...............Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni &

WeddellDirectors

Renee Bulla ...........................................................Momentum AdvertisingSalvatore Calta, Jr. ................................................................................ IBMDr. Christine Huebner Caridi................................................Marist CollegeJohn Davies ..........................................................................Riverside BankJennifer Dunn ............... State Farm Insurance - The Jen Dunn Agency, Inc.Carol Gordon ........................................................Rhinebeck Savings BankKimberly Hunt Lee ..................................................McCabe & Mack LLPAlexandra Laubacker ......................................................................IES, Inc.Joseph Lepore ...............................................................LCS Facility GroupPaul S. Mancarella ..................................................................De’S JewelersDoug McHoul ................................................McHoul Funeral Home, Inc.Rita McPeck ................................................................................. KeyBankTom McQuade ........................................... Associated Aircraft Group, Inc.Anthony Nicolis ...............Allstate Financial-Nicolis Insurance Agency, Inc.David Ping .............................................................................Health QuestRobert Ranieri ........................................................... Rose & Kiernan, Inc.Vincent S. Ricotta .................................................Friendly Motorcars, Inc.Barry Rothfeld ........................................................... Poughkeepsie JournalPierrette Ruhland ............................................................Red Cap CleanersMary Schoonmaker ......................................................................TD BankQuinn Shaw ............................................................................M&T BankNicholas Shannon, Associate Director ...... Saint Francis Hospital & Health

CentersChamber Staff

Charles S. North ..............................................................President & CEOAudra B. Gerty ........................................ Executive Vice President & CFOGloria Cukar ...............................................Senior Vice President & COOGeoff Brault ......................................................Director of Media ContentDarlene Bruno ....................................................... Administrative AssistantKara DeMaio .................................................. Director of Media & DesignChristine “Desi” Desmoni ......................................Director of MembershipRich Kleban ..............................Director of Communications & MarketingJennifer Rosinski ............................................................. Director of EventsStephanie Seymour ..................................................Director of OperationsCarmela Spreer ...................................................... Administrative AssistantLaurie S. White ......................................................Membership ConsultantHoward Lynne..............................................Volunteer Government Liaison

The Chamber Foundation StaffKarolyn Osborne...............................................Director of the Foundation

Workforce Development Center StaffLouise McLoughlin ....................Vice President of Workforce DevelopmentCecilia Cook .........................................................Director of EmploymentMercy Turugh .............................................................Employment MentorMaryann McKenzie ............................Youth Employment Services Mentor

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Thank you! After two years,this is my final Bottom Linearticle as chairperson of theDutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce. Ithas truly been an honor and aprivilege to serve you with myfellow Board of Directors.After two years there are

several things that never ceaseto impress me:My employer, Adams Fairacre

Farms, for its outstandingcontributions to the communityand this Chamber. I especiallywant to thank Pat Adamsfor nominating me way backwhen to the Chamber board.His favorite thing to say with achuckle is, “Geez Gaye, I didn’tthink they were going to makeyou chair.”The Chamber staff is by

far, the hardest working,most dedicated and well-organized team I have everseen. The executive staff ledby Charlie North, Audra Gertyand Gloria Cukar, are alwaysseeking to provide new and/or improved services to theChambers members. They

are tireless in their passion forthe Chamber, and they havecreated an organization thatoffers something to every sizeemployer and non-profit. Inaddition to that, Charlie is thegreatest promoter of people andorganizations I have ever met.He is a walking advocate foryour business, your concernsand you.You, the members, are so

generous with your time andresources to our Chamber,community and each other. Veryimpressive! Each month as I saton the dais, I had the privilegeof chatting with the breakfastspeaker before he or she wouldmake their presentation. Ihave to admit I would swell withpride in our Chamber when thespeaker would be awed by theattendance and positive energythey felt in the room. On morethan one occasion, the speakerwould say they didn’t evenexpect close to 100 people asthey looked out at all of you,usually 200 or more strong.For me, the highlight of these

past two years is the joining

of the two chambers and theirfoundations. Thank you to allthe members who worked tosee this consolidation becomereality.It is with pride and joy that

I pass the baton onto FrankCastella, Jr., who will be your2012 Chairman of the Board. Heis an accomplished, innovativeand energetic leader. You are infor a treat.Thank you again for this

wonderful opportunity to serveyou. To you and your family, Iwish you a very happy holidayseason.

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A Special Thank You To Gaye Mallet

After brilliantly serving 24 months as Chairperson, December marks the end of Gaye Mallet’s tenure.Her hard work, can-do attitude and sparkling personality have helped propel the Chamber to unimagined

heights. Thanks for everything, Gaye!

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By now you’ve certainly heardthe slogan “When you shop,when you dine, and even whenyou shop online…Think LocalFirst.” It’s catchy, it rhymes,and it’s fun to say, but mostimportantly, now more thanever, it’s necessary.When you’re out doing your

holiday shopping in the comingweeks, remember that mantra.I know it’s tempting to head tothe nearest superstore and pickup whatever’s on sale, but weas a community can do betterthan that. Here are some ideasto keep in mind:One of my favorite things

about living in the HudsonValley is that we have someof the finest restaurants in theworld right in our backyard.Does someone on your listonly eat take-out or fast food?Consider treating them to a giftcertificate to one of our finelocally owned and operatedeateries. If they’re not thefancy “wine and dine” type,why not pick them up a couplebreakfasts at one of our diners– even they have Culinary-trained chefs!Don’t know what to get

for Mom? I bet she’d love abottle of one of our fine localwines. Or if she’s not that type,perhaps she’d like the servicesof a local housekeeper. Andwe all know Dad doesn’t need

another factory-made tie.Another thought is to give himsome coupons for an oil changeor car wash at one of the manyauto repair shops owned by ourfriends and neighbors.If you want to get something

more personal, contact a localartisan. They make jewelry,scarves, wooden crafts anda whole host of other uniqueitems that the chain stores don’tcarry – and buying from themsupports our community andhelps keep people employed.By keeping the money of

Hudson Valley residents inthe Hudson Valley, everyonewins. The consumer gets a fineproduct or service to give as agift, the business-owner getsthe support he or she needsto stay in business, and theemployees of that businesscontinue to get a paycheck thatthey can use to start the cycleall over again.With no more effort than

usual, you too can helpcontinue to make our home oneof the best and most vibrantplaces to live this holidayseason. Please remember toThink Local First!

Sincerely,

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A Look Back at an Amazing Chamber Year in 2011

The Chamber’s Annual Gala

in February allowed everyone

to dress to the nines and

experience a night at a Parisian

cirque. Guests enjoyed casino

and carnival games along with

dinner and dancing late into the

night.

Each March, the Chamber honors the future leaders of the Hudson Valley at the annual Forty Under 40Shaker Awards. This year’s group of young professionals were some of the most impressive to date.

The Celebrity Waiters Dinner, held at Cosimo’sTrattoria and Bar in Poughkeepsie in April, putlocal celebrities tableside to serve the community

while raising money for the Cosimo DiBrizziScholarship Fund.

When the calendar turns to July, turn your gazeskyward for the Chamber’s annual BalloonFestival. This year, 15 sites throughout theHudson Valley hosted a spectacular launch.

The Chamber was pleased to welcome DanFrench (left) and Marc Molinaro, candidates

for the office of Dutchess County Executive, toparticipate in an open forum and meet the businesscommunity at the September Contact Breakfast.

Market Place 2011 connected the local communityto the best products and services in the HudsonValley in October. Featuring over 75 vendors,a showcase of top chefs, informative businessseminars, and more, Market Place 2011 was the

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Hudson Valley Young ProfessionalsNow Accepting Donations For Holiday Toy DriveThe Hudson Valley Young

Professionals (HVYP) aregiving back to the communitythis holiday season throughtheir annual toy drive,sponsored by M&T Bank,Guardian Storage and CumulusBroadcasting. This year,children from Astor ServicesFor Children and Families willbe receiving gifts on behalf ofthe over 600 members of theChamber’s HVYP Committee.Donations of new, unwrapped

toys are currently beingcollected throughout DutchessCounty. Anyone wishing tocontribute can bring their gift toany of the following locationsduring regular business hours:

Chamber’s North Office•(1 Civic Center Plaza -4th Floor, Poughkeepsie)Select M&T Bank•

locations in DutchessCountyMarshall & Sterling•Insurance (110 Main St.,Poughkeepsie)Adams Fairacre Farms•Christmas Shoppe inPoughkeepsie (765Dutchess Turnpike)

The complete list of droplocations can be found atwww.hvyp.org.In addition to the businesses

listed above, toys will also becollected during the Chamber’sDecember Business AfterHours on December 14 at theVilla Borghese in WappingersFalls.Astor Services For Children

and Families is a communitybased, non-profit organizationthat provides children’s mentalhealth services, child welfare

services, and early childhooddevelopment programs.The Community Outreach

Committee of the HVYPs arededicated to giving back to thecommunity. They strive to fulfilla mission to collaborate withnot-for-profit organizations,educate young professionalsabout volunteer opportunitiesand have a positive impact onour community. The HVYPsoffer up to two volunteeropportunities a month.Featuring walks, golf outings,galas, food and toy drivesand building projects, there’ssomething for everyone toget involved with. For moreinformation, contact committeechair Angela Adams [email protected].

Last call, Hudson Valley –Forty Under 40 nominations aredue December 31.If you know an outstanding

person under the age of 40 whois making a positive impact inthe community, nominate themfor a Shaker Award, an honorpresented annually to the risingstars in the region.A good nominee is between

the ages of 18-39 and iscommitted to making the

Hudson Valley a better place tolive, give back, work hard, playhard, and ultimately put downroots. Successful candidatesmight be a young businessleader, a trailblazer with a newidea, someone who showsan outstanding dedication tovolunteerism, or just a personwho, in their own way, makes adifference day in and day out.To make a nomination,

complete the electronic form

located at www.dcrcoc.org.Nominators will be askedto include background ontheir nominees’ professionalachievement, communityinvolvement, and what setsthem apart from their peers.It is also advised that allnominations include an up-to-date resume, biography andletter of recommendation.The 2012 Forty Under

40 Shaker Awards will be

presented on Monday, March19 at the Mid-Hudson CivicCenter. Again, all nominationsmust be received no laterthan December 31, 2011.For questions regarding thenomination process, contactJennifer at [email protected].

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The Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber ofCommerce invites newmembers to attend a luncheoncatered by JK’s Corner Cafeon Wednesday, January 4 at11:30 a.m. at the Chamber’sPoughkeepsie office.Attendees will meet and

greet Chamber staff and fellow

new members while getting anoverview of everything that theChamber can do for you andyour business.Admission is free thanks to

sponsor COBESO, Inc., butreservations are required. CallDarlene at (845) 454-1700 ext.1000 to confirm your place.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber ofCommerce is seeking nomineesfor the Third Annual HeadlinerAwards.Created to recognize

and celebrate outstandingcompanies and nonprofitorganizations located inDutchess County, winners areselected each year from thosefound to be exemplary in thefollowing categories: Leadershipin Organization & Community,Outside-the-Box Innovator,Green-Friendly Organization,Continued Growth in CurrentEconomy, and CustomerService.Members of the community

including employees,customers, friends, neighborsor the organization’s leadersare encouraged to makenominations from now untilFebruary 24. From allnominees, winners will bechosen by a committee ofChamber members, and aresaluted at the April ContactBreakfast.To learn about the different

awards categories and todownload a nomination form,visit the Headliners Committeepage at www.dcrcoc.org. Formore information, contact RichKleban at 845-454-1700 ext.1023 or [email protected].

Headliner AwardsNominations Due By February 24

Annual GalaLCS To Be Honored At 2012 GalaThe Dutchess County

Regional Chamber ofCommerce is proud to announcethat LCS Facility Group hasbeen named the recipient ofthe Good Neighbor Award to bebestowed at the 2012 AnnualGala – An All-American Affair –on February 4, 2012. The GoodNeighbor Award is presentedannually to a local business thatdemonstrates great corporatecitizenship through volunteerismand support of the communityand our non-profit partners.“Our company has always

believed in the philosophy ofgiving back. It is part of ourcore values and a large part ofwhat makes up our work staff,”said Joe Lepore, President ofLCS Facility Group, picturedwith his wife, Maria. “We havebeen fortunate to have beenable to share our success withso many worthwhile causeswithin our community. We areextremely excited to be giventhe Good Neighbor awardand look forward to anotheryear of working with so manypassionate, caring and giving

organizations.”In 2001, Joe Lepore launched

LCS Facility Maintenance withfive employees, one van, anda dream to become the leadingauthority on facility and propertymaintenance in the HudsonValley. Today with more than100 employees, 15 trucks, andthree distinct divisions, LCS hasbecome that authority on facility

and property maintenanceand has paved the way forother businesses to followand continue to improve thecommunity.For a complete list of Gala

honorees or to register to attendthe event, visit www.dcrcoc.org. For more information onLCS Facility Group, visit www.lcsfacilitygroup.com.

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EvEntsDecember 4 - Athena Awards Brunch12 noon. The Grandview, Poughkeepsie. Meet the 2011 Athena Honorees and see who will be namedthe 2011 Athena Award Recipient. Sponsored by Health Quest, Ulster Savings Bank, COBESO, Inc.,DRA Imaging, Central Hudson, N&S Supply, Rider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C., Mid-Hudson Subaru, andHudson Valley Federal Credit Union.

December 14 - Joint Chamber Business After Hours with the Hudson Valley Young Professionals5 PM. Villa Borghese, Wappingers Falls. Sponsored by Security Supply Corporation and TD Bank. Bringan unwrapped Toy for the HVYP Toy Drive.

December 21 - Contact Breakfast7:30 AM. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center. Holiday performances from local highschools. Sponsored by the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and ConferenceCenter.

January 4 - New Member Luncheon11:30 AM. Chamber’s NORTH Office in Poughkeepsie. Come meet and learn about the Chamber staffover a complimentary lunch catered by JK’s Corner Cafe. Sponsored by COBESO, Inc.

** The Chamber offices will be CLOSED December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2012

December 1 - Miche Bag of New York4 PM. Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, One Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor,Poughkeepsie.

December 5 - American Heart Association’s BetterU Kickoff11:30 AM. Gold’s Gym, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie.

December 8 - Corsino Cakes12:30 AM. 2653 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls.

December 20 - D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP12 PM. 510 Haight Avenue, Poughkeepsie.

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To make a reservation to attend any of the Chamber events,visit www.dcrcoc.org or call (845) 454-1700 ext. 1000.

In approximately eight hoursover two rainy days fromOctober 14-15, the DutchessCounty Regional Chamberof Commerce collectedmore than 53,000 poundsof old electronics from localbusinesses and the communityat large. The ElectronicRecycling Days drive wasexecuted by the Chamber’sGreen Life Committee andwas held at Hudson ValleyMarketplace in Poughkeepsie.Central Hudson Gas andElectric generously sponsoredthe event.Advanced Recovery, Inc.,

a Port Jervis firm, providedthe recycling service, andmaterials were properlyrecycled or disposed of inaccordance with both FederalEPA and appropriate State

Environmental Conservationsstandards and guidelines. Inall, the community filled onetractor-trailer and two boxtrucks with over 565 televisionsand computer monitors, aswell as two complete palletsof unwanted stereos, printers,computer towers, coffeemachines, and a host of othermiscellaneous items. Theevent was free of charge,however donations totalingover $1,900 were accepted tobenefit the scholarship fund ofThe Chamber Foundation, Inc.On the heels of this amazing

haul, the Chamber and theGreen Life Committee areplanning additional recyclingdays in the spring and fall of2012.Recycling old electronics

is a boost to not only the

environment, but also theeconomy. Proper electronicrecycling helps to reduceemissions, limits the strainon our landfills and ensuresthat harmful chemicals usedin production of items such asCRTs, do no damage to theecosystem. Items can alsooccasionally be salvaged andrefurbished before being eithersold or donated to local citizensand not-for-profit organizationsin need.The Chamber’s Green Life

Committee works year-roundto implement green policiesfor local businesses hopingto reduce their ecologicalfootprint. For more informationabout the committee, visit www.dcrcoc.org.

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n Automobile Services, Repair & Maintenance

Norm’s Auto Repair, Inc.220 Hooker AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603-3324845-454-3920Email: [email protected]: Norm DennisEst. December 2006; Automobile repair andservice.

NTC Autobody & Collision218 Route 9Fishkill, NY 12524845-897-1777/Fax: 845-897-1778Email: [email protected]: www.ntcauto.comContact: Ed BaecherEst. 1989; Autobody repair.

n Bakers & Bakeries

Mario’s Brick Oven Bread15 Angela CourtHopewell Junction, NY 12533845-226-3782Contact: Carmela Terranova, OwnerEst. 1994; Fresh baked bread.Sponsor: Emil Panichi, Royal Carting Service

n Chiropractors

Brown Chiropractic Associates, PC187 New Hackensack RoadWappingers Falls, NY 12590845-297-3751/Fax: 845-297-4884Email: [email protected]: www.drbrownchiropractic.comContact: Dr. Howard BrownEst. 10/24/2006Sponsor: Charles S. North, Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber of Commerce

n Community Based Service Organizations

Children’s Media Project20 Academy Street, The Firehouse,Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-485-4480/Fax: 845-559-0005Email: [email protected]: www.childrensmediaproject.orgContact: Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, ExecutiveDirectorEst. September 1994; Arts and educationorganization that runs programs and projectsto teach critical analysis and creator of mediaas a tool for growth. Production services to thecommunity.

n Contractors - General

Ferrari & Sons, Inc.220 Overocker RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-452-0387/Fax: 845-452-0127Email: [email protected]: www.ferrariandsonsinc.comContact: Karen Ferrari, Vice PresidentEst. 1963; Three generations of excellencebuilt on integrity specializing in commercialconstruction, construction mangement, design-build services.

n Delicatessens

Rosticceria Rossi and Sons45 South Clover StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-471-0654/Fax: 845-471-0680Email: [email protected]: www.rossideli.comContact: Fabio Rossi, OwnerEst. 1979; Homemade Italian specialities.Imported Italian pastas and groceries. Hotlunches, 6ft subs and offsite catering. Gift cardsavailable.

n Education

Clarkson UniversityPO Box 5500, 8 Clarkson AvenuePotsdam, NY 13699315-268-4483/Fax: 315-268-7993Email: [email protected]: www.clarkson.eduContact: Kelly Chezum,

VP for External RelationsEst. 1986; An independent technologicaluniversity offering degrees and conductingresearch spanning engineering, business,science, health sciences and liberal arts.

n Employment Agencies& Services

HudsonValleyHelpWanted.Com, Inc.73 Sunnybrook CircleHighland, NY 12528845-219-4073Email: [email protected]: www.hudsonvalleyhelpwanted.comContact: Gillian DiValentino, Regional SalesCoordinatorEst. March 2000; Internet-based help wantedsite.

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n Financial Services

MV Bookkeeping Services3680 Route 44Millbrook, NY 12545845-677-9935Email: [email protected]: Roberto Valoy, Vice PresidentEst. 9/15/1999; Business and personal taxpreparation.

n Health Insurance Plans

AFLAC (Hartman)2 Summit CourtFishkill, NY 12524201-522-7536Email: [email protected]: www.hartmanregion.comContact: Jason Hartman, Regional Mgr.Est. 2002; Provide additional benefits at zerocost to employer.

n Hotels & Motels

Best Western Plus, The Inn & Suites at the Falls50 Red Oaks Mill RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-462-5770/Fax: 845-462-5943Email: [email protected]: www.innatthefalls.comContact: Rachel Davis, General ManagerEst. 5/19/2011; A 36 room Inn located off thebeaten path in the beautiful Hudson Valley.100% non-smoking, banquet and cateringservice available, meeting room, business centerand more!

n Podiatrists

Sims and Associates -Podiatry19 Baker Avenue, Suite 203Poughkeepsie, NY 12601845-471-2243/Fax: 845-471-2883Email: [email protected]: www.simsandassociatespodiatry.comContact: Nancy Kinnally, O.M.Est. 1973; Podiatric medicine and surgery,offices in Poughkeepsie (on campus of SaintFrancis Hospital) and Fishkill.

n Restaurant Equipment/Supplies/Maintenance

Cutco Cutlery/Vetor Marketing3 Neptune Road Suite A9Poughkeepsie, NY 12601914-475-8280Email: [email protected]: www.cutco.comContact: Thomas Miller, DistrictManager/Authorized Cutco RepEst. April 2011; Sole distributor of Cutcoproducts, the world’s finest cutlery, accessoriesand cookware. Service, sales, and 1-on-1demonstrations of all Cutco product lines.Employment opportunities are also available.

n Restaurants

Pete’s Famous Cafe Grille357 Hooker AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-483-1300/Fax: 845-483-1301Contact: Altaf Hussain, Owner/OfficerSponsor: Charles S. North, Dutchess CountyRegional Chamber of Commerce

Thai Spice Restaurant28 Raymond AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-486-888/Fax: 845-486-9388Email: [email protected]: www.thaispiceny.comContact: Darren Chan, ManagerEst. June 2008; Authentic Thai Cuisine, beerand wine available.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe2507 South RoadPoughkeepsie, NY 12601845-391-7819Email: [email protected]: www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.comContact: Jennifer Bazdaric,Owner /OperatorEst. October 2011; A quick, casual, healthyeating restaurant. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’smenu boosts bold, flavorful food and smoothiesmade toorder and with fresh ingredients.

n Work Local First

Stacie Breitmaier54 Worrall AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603845-702-5453Email: [email protected]: Stacie Breitmaier,Administrative Support Specialist

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News...Rich Galbreth of Vanguard

Energy has been certified aninstaller of solar electric systemsfrom the North American Boardof Certified Energy Practitioners(NABCEP). NABCEP solarinstaller certification is widelyrecognized to be the mostimportant of its kind in therenewable energy industry. Toearn the certification, Galbrethwas required to pass a rigorousexam on subjects as diverse assystem design, electrical andjob safety, the National ElectricalCode, roofing and constructiontechniques, system commissioningand troubleshooting. NABCEPinstallers are also required toshow that they have real-worldexperience and a minimumnumber of hours of advancedtraining.

Young Leaders United isnow accepting applications formembership. This exclusivegroup helps support the work ofUnited Way Serving Dutchessand Orange Counties throughcommunity service, outreach andvolunteerism. Applications will beaccepted through December 14.Young Leaders membership

is open to individuals who liveor work in Dutchess and Orangecounties between 18 and 40 yearsold. Member benefits includelearning more about the needsof individuals and families intheir community in the areas ofeducation, income and health,and how donations to United Waysupport non-profit partners whoaddress these needs; educatingothers about United Way’srole through volunteering andbecoming advocates within ourcommunity; and, building personaland professional networks throughparticipation in YLU eventsthroughout the year.Members’ commitments include

being active participants in oneof four YLU subcommittees andtaking part in Young Leadersevents and projects.Learn more about Young

Leaders United membershipand download the applicationform by logging on to www.unitedwaydutchess.org.

Hudson Valley Federal CreditUnion (HVFCU) announcedthat it has opened its newest

branch location in the town ofMontgomery. The branch office islocated at 30 Hawkins Drive, justnorth of the intersection of Route84 and Route 208 at exit 5. Thisis the credit union’s fourth branchoffice in Orange County.

Kirshon & Company, P.C., ispleased to announce that AnnKummer, EA, CPA recently spokeat the New York State Societyof Enrolled Agents’ 24th AnnualConference in Albany. Kummer’spresentation to tax professionalsfocused on the topic of FiduciarySchedule K-1’s, drawing on herexpertise in both estate andtrust taxation and high net-worthindividual taxation.Tammy Kirshon, managing

partner, commented, “Ann hasproven to be a leader, and we areproud to have her on the Kirshonteam.”Kummer is a Tax Manager

at Kirshon & Company, P.C., afull-service CPA firm located inPoughkeepsie and serving theHudson Valley since 1970.To learn more visit their website

at www.kirshoncpa.com

Evan R Meltzer, Senior VicePresident of Morgan StanleySmith Barney’s Kingston office,was one of more than 360Financial Advisors, out of morethan 17,000 firm-wide, whorecently qualified for and attendedthe prestigious Consulting GroupUniversity Graduate School inSeptember 2011. This extensivetraining program is offered byMorgan Stanley Smith Barney’sConsulting Group to provide anadvanced educational platform forFinancial Advisors who specializein investment managementconsulting services.Ron Insana, CNBC’s senior

commentator and contributor,moderated the three-dayprogram that featured debates,interviews and panels led by theindustry’s premiere academics,portfolio managers and financialexecutives.

Mahopac National Bankannounces that Amy Greiner isthe new branch manager of theWappingers Falls office, locatedat 1281 Route 9. The full-servicebranch opened in December 2006,and is the regional headquartersfor commercial lending inDutchess County.With more than 15 years

of banking experience in theDutchess County market, Greiner

joins the Wappingers Falls officeafter managing the Ossininglocation of Mahopac National Bankfor three years.“Mahopac National Bank

prides itself on being active inthe communities we serve, andAmy is an excellent example ofhow our employees demonstratethat everyday,” said Tim Every,Mahopac National Bank regionalvice president and externalmarketing committee member forthe Dutchess County EconomicDevelopment Corporation. “Amy’songoing involvement in localchambers, community groups andas an active member of her localRotary further the efforts of ourbusiness as well as the prosperityof the community,” he said.

WAMC Northeast PublicRadio finished its fall fund drivein just under 10 days. A total of$1,008,591 was raised.“WAMC is incredibly grateful

that our listeners and membershave once again stepped up soWAMC can be there for them andtheir children in the future,” saidAlan Chartock, WAMC NortheastPublic Radio’s President and CEO.“There are too many highlightsto mention, but the team effortput forth during the drive wastremendous. A million dollars is alot of money, but what was neededso we can do what we do well.”The on-air fund drive began

October 10, 2011 with a roomful ofenthusiastic volunteers taking thecalls. Dedicated WAMC membersand listeners checked in andpledged on-line all day and into thenight to help reach the goal.

Megan Mastowski, of VailsGate, has joined Vanacore,DeBenedictus, DiGovanni &Weddell, LLP as of October 2011.Megan will be working as a JuniorAccountant in the Newburghoffice. She is a graduate of PaceUniversity. Megan is an activemember in her community.Managing Partner Tom Weddellsaid, “We are pleased to welcomeMegan as the newest member ofour Client Service department. Weare confident that she will becomea valued member of our team.”Robert Wilson, of Monroe, has

also joined the firm as of October2011.Robert will be working as

a Junior Accountant in theNewburgh office. He is finishinghis Associates Degree from AxiaUniversity of Phoenix and will betransferring to SUNY New Paltz to

continue his education. Previously,he worked as an auditor at theCredit Bureau of Del Marua.Robert is NCRA Certified andExperian Compliance Certified.Weddell said, “We are pleasedto welcome Robert to our ClientService department. He willprove to be a strong team player.Welcome aboard!”

Alto Music in DutchessCounty has moved andexpanded. The locally-ownedmusic superstore has set up shopdirectly across the street fromtheir old location to 1676 Route9 in Wappingers Falls. Stop intoday or visit them online a www.altomusic.com.

USGBIT, which creates cutting-edge, effective, safe, user-friendly, and custom websites,business information systems,and e-commerce solutions, hasannounced its move from Kent,Connecticut to Wappingers Falls.USGBIT has also recently

partnered with www.webnode.com to launch www.anasurvey.com, a survey product to help toincrease customer satisfaction andretention rates. This tool offersmore flexibility with online surveycreation, easy functionality andfree accounts.Among USGBIT’s clients

are Ski Haus in Poughkeepsie;Rider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C. inNew Windsor; and Quaker HillCountry Club in Pawling. For moreinformation, go to www.usgbit.com,call toll-free: 1-877-871-4248, oremail [email protected].

Pencil it in…Ridley Lowell Business and

Technical Institute & DutchessCounty Community Actionwill host a fashion show andexcess inventory clothing saleon December 10 from 1-4 p.m.Senator Greg Ball will deliver thekeynote address. Learn the “Do’sand Don’ts” of proper businessattire, participate in rafflessponsored by local businessesand view the latest businessapparel. Participants will have theopportunity to purchase clothingfrom Dress for Success DutchessCounty excess inventory atunbelievable prices.For more information or

sponsorship opportunities contactKatrina Gobins at 845-475-7187 [email protected]

Bridges to Community ishosting another volunteer trip tothe Dominican Republic from July7 - July 15, 2012. The volunteergroup will serve near the Haitianborder to help build a school forthe local community. Anyoneinterested in volunteering for thistrip, please contact Frank Pepe at845-635-1309 or 845-453-0737.Reservations are suggestedbecause space is limited.Bridges to Community is a

non-profit community developmentorganization. They work to meetbasic needs by bringing groups ofvolunteers to live in materially poorcommunities where they work onongoing community developmentprojects.

The Mr. and Miss Fit Squad GetFit Challenge begins January 8,2012 and runs through May 30,2012. This contest will keep youfocused through the winter, andyou will be fit and ready for springand summer when it ends.There is a special discount

for Dutchess County RegionalChamber of Commerce members.For more information, go to www.thefitsquad.com or call 845-728-8859.

Kudos…Panera Bread recently opened

its newest bakery-café, located atArlington Square Shopping Centeron Dutchess Turnpike (Route 44)in the Town of Poughkeepsie.As part of the grand opening

celebration, Panera Bread donated$12,500 to Food Bank of theHudson Valley. Antonetta Gutter,Development Director for FoodBank of the Hudson Valley, states,“Panera Bread is a wonderfulexample of corporate responsibilityand is truly committed to servingtheir local community. The fundsdonated by Panera Bread willtouch many families in needthroughout the Hudson Valley. Weare grateful to Panera for theirgenerosity and their continuedcommitment to supporting FoodBank of the Hudson Valley.”

The Miles of Hope BreastCancer Foundation announcedthat the Saint Francis Hospitalteam won the top prize andrecognition as the team with themost walkers and the team whoraised the most money fromthe Community Walk for BreastCancer supporting Miles of Hopeon October 2.“Team Saint Francis raised over

$12,000 for this event and we are


so grateful for their involvement,”said Pari Forood, Miles of HopeExecutive Director.

Holiday Bowl made an effort tohelp STRIKE OUT Breast Cancer!Their first Bowl for the Cure Eventwas held Sunday, October 23 andraised $1400 for the Susan G.Komen for the Cure® Foundation.“Many of our bowlers and their

families have been affected bybreast cancer and we were proudto do our part to help,” says AJForrest, manager of Holiday Bowl.Bowlers and spectators

supported the event at HolidayBowl by participating in bowlingand raffles. Bowl for the Cure®is a year-round fund-raising andbreast cancer awareness initiativesponsored by USBC and TheBowling Foundation in partnershipwith Susan G. Komen for theCure. The 2011 year markedthe 11th anniversary of Bowl forthe Cure®. Since the initiative’sinception in 2000, people fromacross the country have hit thelanes to raise money for theSusan G. Komen for the Cureand its affiliates. The initiative hasraised more than $9 million. Thefoundation is the world’s largestgrassroots organization of breastcancer survivors and activists.Holiday Bowl will be hosting

another event in September 2012should any businesses want to getinvolved now. For more info [email protected].

CorrectionJoseph Bertolozzi’s Bridge

Music, Inc. and Mid-HudsonValley Federal Credit Union(MHV) have recently partnered,with MHV providing BridgeMusic rack cards to go in tourismcenters, hotels, etc. Due toan editing error, a item in theNovember “Member News”column incorrectly identified thecredit union.

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your achievements, products orservices, and business news. Pleasesubmit your entries by the firstThursday of each month. Entries arerun in the order they are receivedand publication is not guaranteed.News items must be items of generalinterest. Sales announcements, ratesand prices do not meet the criteriafor Member News items. E-mailyour information, including companyname, address, phone number, andcontact name along with your newsbrief to Geoff at [email protected] keep entries to no more than100 words.

MEMBER NEWS

Dear Charlie,I had the great pleasure of

attending Marketplace 2011 atthe Ramada Inn in Fishkill andI simply wanted to pass alongmy thanks and congratulationsfor a wonderful event. I amnew to Dutchess County and anew chamber member and wasthoroughly impressed with thelevel of professionalism evidentin all aspects of this day. Uponvisiting any business, agency orentertainment venue, one canimmediately recognize a teamworking at the top of their game.It was equally obvious that theMarketplace event was extremelywell planned, flawlessly executedand a wonderful opportunity for adiverse audience.I was grateful to attend several

workshops throughout theafternoon, solicit advice frommembers of your fine staff andspeak to nearly every vendorrepresented there. The array ofbusiness and service providerson display was exceptional.Even the “flow” of the floor planpromoted an exhilarating mixof opportunities for mutuallybeneficial conversations and a

sharing of ideas. I have attendednumerous “showcase” eventsof this nature over the yearsand none has come close tomatching the “buzz” present at thisexperience.In contrast to the aggressive,

almost unnerving, feel of similarconferences or trade shows,participants at Marketplace 2011possessed an uplifting exuberanceas folks were obviously enjoyingthe down-to-earth camaraderieamong inquisitive, contagiouslyenthusiastic attendees. Tougheconomic times? You’d neverknow it from this crowd!I feel as if this one event was

worth many more times theChamber’s modest membershipfee. Please pass along myappreciation to all the folks behindthe scenes. I look forward tothis and many other Chamberactivities in the future.

Warm regards,John Brennan

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Rainbow Car Wash (10 Ross Circle, Poughkeepsie), on the grounds of the HudsonRiver Psychiatric Institute, cuts a ribbon in celebration of 25 years in business.

Lime Kiln Recreation CenterLCS Facility Group

Panera BreadTabernacle Baptist Church

Ribbon Cuttings

LCS Facility Group (36 Cottage St., Poughkeepsie) cuts the ribbon in celebration oftheir 10th anniversary.

The Tabernacle Baptist Church (155 Academy St., Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon tomark the grand opening of their new playground.

Bacco Ristorante Italiano (718 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon tocommemorate one year in business.

The Town of East Fishkill cuts a ribbon to officially open their new recreation centerlocated at 5 Lime Kiln Road in Hopewell Junction.

Panera Bread cuts a ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of their newest HudsonValley location at 712 Dutchess Turnpike in Poughkeepsie.

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Woodman Wash & WaxJK’s Corner Cafe

Table Talk DinerFox Oldies 98.9

Augie’s Texas LunchLa Torretta Pizzeria & Trattoria

Ribbon Cuttings

JK’s Corner Cafe (1 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon in celebrationof their grand opening.

Fox Oldies 98.9 cuts a ribbon at Andy’s Place in Poughkeepsie to officiallyintroduce their new sales staff to the community.

La Torretta Pizzeria & Trattoria (827 Route 82, Hopewell Junction) cuts a ribbon tomark their grand opening.

Woodman Wash & Wax (1530 Route 52, Fishkill) cuts a ribbon as part of its grandopening weekend festivities.

Table Talk Diner (2521 South Rd., Poughkeepsie) cuts a ribbon to commemoratetheir one-year anniversary.

Augie’s Texas Lunch (193 Main St., Beacon) cuts a ribbon to mark their grandopening.


Since 1995, the UnitedWay of Dutchess County andthe Poughkeepsie Journalhave teamed up to executethe Holiday Helping Handprogram in order to providesupport for individuals, seniors,children and families whomight otherwise have little ornothing for the holidays. Thepartnership began as a result ofthe work of Bill Pukmel, the lateformer managing editor of thePoughkeepsie Journal, who firststarted Holiday Helping Hand in1989.Each year, the Journal

collects donations and UnitedWay distributes the community’scontributions to fulfill the needsof local non-profit organizations.Contributions to Holiday HelpingHand are directed towards

local organizations that provideholiday gatherings, gifts forchildren and youth, foodbaskets and support for heatingand utility assistance. Thisassistance comes in the form offood, gifts or utility assistance,and grants are made throughcommunity partners. 100% ofany gift to the Holiday HelpingHand fund goes to clients;neither United Way nor theJournal recoup any expensesfrom said gift.This year, some of the

organizationsreceiving supportinclude: AbilitiesFirst, Inc.,Astor Servicesfor Children &Families, Centerfor the Prevention

of Child Abuse, CommunityFamily Development, DutchessCounty Healthy Families,Dutchess Outreach, FamilyServices, Inc., Grace SmithHouse, Hudson River Housing,Inc., and more.For more information about

Holiday Helping Hand or tomake a donation, contact theUnited Way of Dutchess Countyat 845-471-1900 or www.unitedwaydutchess.org.

Community SpotlightHoliday Helping Hand Helps Hudson Valley

When it comes time to givesomeone a gift this holidayseason, consider brighteningtheir home with some freshflowers from any of the fine localflorists in the Hudson Valley.From lilies to carnations to

the seasonally appropriate andtraditional poinsettia, sendinga loved one flowers is often theperfect gift. Need somethingspecial for someone on yourlist? Stop by any one of ourlocal member florists today!

Adams Fairacre Farms•765 Dutchess TurnpikePoughkeepsie, NY 12603www.adamsfarms.com(845) 454-4330

Flower Barn•261 Violet Avenue

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601(845)471-8484www.flowerbarn-pok-ny.com

Flowers by Reni•45 Jackson StreetFishkill, NY 12524(845) 896-6268www.flowersbyreni.com

Hyde Park Florist,•Gifts and Home Decor4204 Albany Post RoadHyde Park, NY 12538(845) 229-9522www.hydeparkfloristandgifts.com

The Lollipop Tree•Flower Shop

37 Lincoln AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12601(845) 471-8733www.lollipoptreeflowershop.

comMarianne’s Floral•Garden

198 Hooker AvenuePoughkeepsie, NY 12603(845) 471-9318www.mariannesfloral.com

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33 Hillside Lake RoadHopewell Junction, NY 12533(845) 226-5943www.sabellico.com and www.sabellicoflorist.com

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As the 2011 calendar yearrapidly comes to a close, smallbusinesses should now befocused on planning for both thisyear’s end and the new year tofollow.As a first step, determine

what your profit or loss is as ofnow, then estimate what thatnumber will be at year-end. Fora business that uses accountingsoftware, getting these numbersis as simple as clicking a fewbuttons. Make sure all bank andcredit card accounts have beenreconciled.Next, consider what additional

expenses you can take by theend of the year. Most smallbusinesses are cash basis, thatis, cash in (income) cash out(cash or credit card payment),so you will need some cash toreduce a profitable business orat least a credit card.Take time to consider the

following expenses:1. Purchase new equipment

or vehicles. Go over whetherpurchase with/without a loan orlease is better for your business.2. Maximize your pension

contributions.3. If your busy season

occurs January through March,

purchase product and officesupplies now. You will have adeduction in 2011 as long asthey are delivered and paid forby December 31.4. Consider paying all bills, as

long as cash is available and itis prudent to do so.5. If you are a home-based

business, you may be entitledto allocate some of yourhome expenses like utilitycosts, property taxes, homemaintenance, mortgage interest,and homeowners insurance toname a few.Planning for the end of 2011

would not be complete withoutplanning for 2012. Why?Because if you are planningon purchasing product in2011 that you normally wouldneed or purchase in 2012,what happens to your 2012expenses? They will be lowerthan normal. Planning with yourtax professional will help you torun different financial scenariosthat best suits your business.You can reach Cindy Smith,

CPA for further information bycalling 845-592-2826 or onvisiting www.csmithcpa.com

Sponsor of CSO WorkshopsTax Tips from Cindy Smith, CPA

Nevill Smythe, Chair of the Community Service Organization(CSO) Committee, poses with presenters Russell Gray of HudsonRiver Bookkeeping and Consulting, Keith Weiner of PreventionResources, Inc., Nicholas Garin of the NYS Attorney General’s

Office, and sponsor Cindy M. Smith of Cindy M. Smith CPA at theCSO workshop on Fraud Prevention in November.

The CSO Committee works to foster the relationship between thenon-profit community and the Dutchess County Regional Chamberof Commerce by increasing the benefit of membership through

non-profit workshops and events, and increasing awareness of theimportance of non-profit organizations to the business community

and economy.

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Today’s high performanceleaders need more thancognitive and technical skills toinspire their teams and guidetheir organizations. Skillssuch as coping with distress,avoiding burnout and developingpersonal resiliency are crucial toensuing effective organizationalleadership.Last month, the Leadership

Dutchess class focused onsubjects such as definingstress and stressors, differentpersonality types (A and B) andthe various behavior patternsassociated with type A and typeB traits. They also identifiedburnout factors and exhaustion,as well as how to develop the

best communication (withinthemselves) and their peers.And yes, it is true that men andwomen do not think alike andtheir approach to communicationis entirely different. Thisunderstanding is not onlyvaluable to managing stress, butvital.Different tactics for coping

effectively with stress werediscussed. The class learnedthat if not properly dealt with,stress may negatively affectallergies, disease and long-termhealth. Back pain, headache,hypertension, insomnia andstomach ulcers are just a fewmedical conditions that canbe influenced by stress. Using

optimism, believing in yourselfand learning how to tolerateambiguity can make a differencein coping with stress. Exercise,nutrition and allowing time forrelaxation and recovery so youcan “re-create” yourself will helpone effectively get back on theright track.• Rule 1: Don’t sweat the small

stuff!• Rule 2: It’s all small stuff!!• Rule 3: If you can fight, and

you can’t flee...learn how to flow!Special thanks to session

presenter Dr. Richard Ovensfrom REO Associates and UlsterSavings Bank for their generoussponsorship.

1.) What is your mostmemorable LeadershipDutchess experience?It is difficult to pick one

experience as most memorable.I enjoyed the whole program.For me, receiving theCommunity Advocate award atgraduation meant a great dealto me. I was completely caughtoff guard andhonoredthat myclassmatessaw me inthat light.2.) Has

yourLeadershipDutchessexperiencechanged the way youparticipate in thecommunity.It has enhanced my volunteer

capacity by broadening myexposure to local non-profits andall the like minded organizationsin Dutchess County. I alreadyserve on two boards, Councilof Addiction Prevention andEducation (C.A.P.E.) and GirlScouts Heart of the Hudson,and now have my eye on moreways of being of service andgiving back.3.) How are you applying

the skills you learned at

Leadership Dutchess?I have been going back into

my Leadership Dutchess binderover and over to complete tasksin board development andstrategic planning for the not-for-profit I founded, A SecondChance Inc. When I wasinterviewed to participate, I knewthat all components offered

would aide increating a solidfoundation for myorganization, andit has!4.) Why do

you feel it’simportant toget involved inyour community

and how hasyour Leadership Dutchessexperience helped you?Because being selfless is

the true key to happiness. Forme, community involvementhas allowed me to use someof my most difficult and painfullife experience to help otherswho may be suffering throughthe same thing. It has allowedmy pain to be transformed intopassion and gave it value.

For more on the LeadershipDutchess program, visitwww.facebook.com/LeadershipDutchess

Leadership Dutchess AluminariesAndrea Chrisjohn - Class of 2011

The Foundation PerspectiveBy: Karolyn Osborne, Foundation Director

Scholarships AvailableThe Chamber Foundation,

Inc., was established to promoteeducation and training programsfor area youth and professionalswith the goal of enhancing thefuture of economic growth in theHudson Valley region.The Foundation’s mission

is to provide educationalopportunities for youth andthe workforce, to build andstrengthen personal andbusiness capacity, developleadership skills and fostera commitment to communityservice.One of the educational

missions of The ChamberFoundation, Inc., is to provide

scholarships for studentsattending local area schools.The Chamber Foundation, Inc.,currently offers 11 differentscholarship opportunitiesincluding:

Athena High School•ScholarshipCosimo DiBrizzi Memorial•ScholarshipJames T. Hammond•Athletic LeadershipScholarshipHVYP “Next Generation”•ScholarshipEileen Hickey Nursing•ScholarshipJuan Lafuente Memorial•Scholarship

Manufacturing & Trade•ScholarshipAudrey Morgenstern•Memorial ScholarshipRichard W. Mitchell•Memorial ScholarshipCharles S. North•Scholarship for MusicNorman and Rita•Nussbickel MemorialScholarship

For a full listing of allscholarships, theirrequirements, and todownload applications, pleasevisit www.chamberfdn.org.

Athena Award BrunchSpecial Thank You To Our SponsorsPresenting Sponsor

Health Quest

Gold SponsorsCentral Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

KeyBank

Silver SponsorsN & S Supply

Rider, Weiner & Frankel P.C.Saint Francis Hospital &Health Care Centers

Verizon Communications

Reception SponsorRhinebeck Savings Bank

Profile SponsorsCOBESO, Inc.DRA Imaging

Ulster Savings Bank

Gift SponsorMid-Hudson Subaru

Travel SponsorHudson Valley Federal Credit Union

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“Although we have only been a Dutchess Chamber Member for a short period

of time, we are very pleased with the results we are already seeing. (Director

of Membership) Christine Desmoni has guided and encouraged us from the

start to participate in the Chamber events, which have proven to be a great

networking tool for our business. She has also been an integral part in making

the other members aware of our business by creating valuable introductions

and public awareness. Everyone at the Chamber has been more than helpful

and truly genuine in their concern for our business’ growth.”

- Marian Odenwald, Village Apothecary

Read more testimonials or write your own by visiting www.dcrcoc.org,

click on Members and Member Testimonials from the drop-down menu.

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