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Issue 4, October 2014
Upcoming Events This Month
Wednesday, October 1, 8:30 a.m.
State Senator/Delegate Candidate
Forum Breakfast
UPDATE
“Chamber Discoveries” Trips to Italy
and Pompeii/Amalfi Coast
The Chamber is offering two trips in 2015. The first is
a 9-day journey to Tuscany, departing on March 24th. The
second is an 8-day trip that will take you to Pompeii and the
sunny Amalfi Coast, departing on October 28th.
Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 noon
County Commissioner Candidate
Forum Luncheon
Registration flyer in this newsletter
Wednesday, October 22
Prospect Presentation, 4:30 p.m.
Business After Hours, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Hosted by PNC Bank
See flyer in this newsletter
Tuscany
Chamber member
price: $2,899/person double
occupancy if deposited by November
13, 2014
Non-Chamber member price: $3,299/person
double occupancy
Pompeii & Amalfi
Coast
Chamber member price:
$2,699/person double
occupancy if deposited
by May 29, 2014
Non-Chamber member
price: $3,099/person
double occupancy
Chamber member rates are available to all Chamber
members, their employees and family members. Most
expenses are included. Transportation will be provided
from the St. Mary’s Airport Terminal parking lot to Dulles
International Airport and return.
Initial reservations for both trips will be made through
the Chamber office. The flyer for the Tuscany trip is in this
newsletter. Details on the Pompeii/Amalfi Coast trip will
be available at a later date.
Hosted By
22610 Three Notch Rd.
Lexington Park, MD
Catering by The Tides Restaurant
Door prizes, networking, 50/50 raffle
PNC Bank’s California office invites you to
“Harvest the Benefits” of being a member of
the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.
Invite and bring a potential chamber member
to a prospect presentation at 4:30 p.m. and
receive a free gift, then stay for the Business
After Hours at 5:30 p.m.! Please let the
Chamber office know in advance if you will be
bringing a prospective member.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
4:30 p.m., Prospect Presentation
5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Business After Hours
RSVP to the Chamber Office by October 15th.
301-737-3001 or on-line at http://smcchamber.com
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
A.S.T.I. (American Service
Technology, Inc.)
22815 Washington St.
P.O. Box 2151
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Point of Contact: Mike Mason
301-475-0115
Business Consulting
Sponsor: Joy Bowes
Boy Scouts of America-Western Shore
District
22520 Iverson Dr. #1001
Great Mills, MD 20634
Point of Contact: Wes Haynes
301-943-8376
www.ncacbsa.org
Community/Social Organization
Calvert Healthcare Solutions,
Inc.
234 Merrimac Court
P.O. Box 2469
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Point of Contact: Michael Shaw
443-404-5761
www.calverthealthcare.org
Health Services
Chamber Discoveries
1300 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 127
Fresno, CA 93710
Point of Contact: Chris Brough
866-952-2884
www.chamberdiscoveries.com
Travel Agent
Chesapeake Trails
Surveying, LLC
22660 Washington St.
P.O. Box 957
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Point of Contact: Barry Vukmer
301-475-5900
www.cts-survey.com
Engineering, Planning, Surveying
Sponsor: Mary Ann Murray
Debut Studios
21617 S. Essex Dr.
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Point of Contact: Bree Whitlock
301-904-8293
www.debutvideostudios.com
Internet Marketing
DSW Shoe Warehouse
23415 Three Notch Rd.
California, MD 20619
Point of Contact: Carrie Mokros
614-872-1134
www.dsw.com
Retail Store
Kieyos
P.O. Box 69
St. Mary’s City, MD 20686
Point of Contact: Tom Jarboe
240-298-2234
www.kieyos.com
Import/Export
Apple Basket Antiques
Asbury-Solomons Island
AVIAN LLC
Bahr Insurance Agency
BalanceLogic, LLC
Blair’s Jewelry & Gifts
Breton Veterinary Hospital, LLC
Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, PC
Cedar Point Financial Services, Inc.
CubeSmart, L.P.
Days Off Deli & Grill
Dunkin’ Donuts/The Java Group, LLC
Evolve Yoga & Wellness
The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.
The King’s Christian Academy, LLC
Tom Hodges Auto Sales, Inc. & Tire,
Service Center & Car Wash
Law Offices of Kevin J. McDevitt, LLC
RE/MAX One
132 Main Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Point of Contact: Scott Cleary
410-535-6291
www.buyonehomes.com
Real Estate Company
Dylan Schneider, DDS, MS,
Orthodontics
23415 Three Notch Rd., Suite 2003
California, MD 20619
Point of Contact: Dr. Dylan Schneider
301-862-4424
www.schneiderbraces.com
Orthodontist
Sparkle Salon
23415 Three Notch Rd. #2039
California, MD 20619
Point of Contact: Kari Jacobs
301-863-7610
Beauty Salons
University of Maryland Unmanned
Aircraft Systems Test Site
44200 Airport Rd.
California, MD 20619
Point of Contact: Kim Mozingo
240-416-0012
[email protected]
Research and Engineering
Long & Foster Real Estate
Maryland Broadband Cooperative
Mission BBQ
Platform Systems
Quality Built Homes
Raley’s Home Furnishings
Research and Engineering Development
Edward Kim Reynolds, Attorney at Law
St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission
Shasho Consulting, P.A. Commercial Real Estate
Simmons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Solomon’s Pier--Stoney’s Seafood House Restaurant
Spalding Consulting, Inc.
State Farm Insurance, Philip C. Riehl Agency
Summerseat Farm, Inc.
Take It Easy Campground
Willows Road Business Park, LLC
Worldwide Moving Systems
CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
A Taste of St. Mary’s, Sunday, September 14, 2014
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The weather was perfect for the 8th annual Taste of St. Mary’s. A large crowd enjoyed sampling the specialties
from 20 vendors, the most ever in the history of the event. Thanks to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, the Town
of Leonardtown, and everyone who contributed to make this year’s “Taste” a success!
Congratulations to Our “Best of the Taste” Winners
Best Appetizer:
Day’s Off Deli & Grill
(Rockfish Bites)
Best Entree:
Stuffed Ham
(McKay’s Market & Cafe)
Best Specialty Item:
Day’s Off Deli & Grill
(Tuna Tacos)
Day’s Off Deli & Grill
Best Dessert:
(Mini Cannoli)
People’s Choice:
Chief’s Bar/WJ Dent
& Sons
From left: David & Andy Dent (Chief’s Bar/WJ Dent & Sons); Justin Keys & Heather
Hamilton (Day’s Off Deli & Grill); Laschelle & Tommy McKay (McKay’s Market & Cafe)
Member’s Luncheon, Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
44941 Worth Lane, California, MD
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Buffet lunch served at 12:00 noon, $15/person
Reservation flyer in this newsletter
Special guests Sheriff Tim Cameron and Dr. Kathleen O’Brien, Executive Director,
Walden/Sierra, Inc., will give a presentation on substance abuse. This is a rapidly
growing problem, not just in St. Mary’s County but in the entire state of Maryland.
Abuse of prescription drugs and hard drugs such as heroin has risen dramatically
at every socioeconomic level. See article on page 14 for more information.
Are drugs affecting any of your employees and negatively impacting your company?
Join us to learn about this threat to our community and local businesses.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
eTrepid, Inc. and Print2Cloud, LLC Establish Partnership
to Provide a Network-Free, Cloud Printing Solution
eTrepid, Inc. Takes Cloud Printing to the Next Level
eTrepid, Inc. a leading managed service provider servicing small to mid-size businesses throughout Southern
Maryland, has established a partnership with Print2Cloud247 (P2C), to provide the industry’s leading, network-free,
cloud printing solution. The solution incorporates P2C cloud platform for secure network-free printing with every
major manufacturer’s printers while meeting the needs of small businesses.
“This partnership helps our clients increase their productivity by creating a mobile solution that enables them
to rethink their approach to printing,” said Tom Blandford, President of eTrepid, Inc. “As a company that supports
businesses and the prospering growth of mobility, eTrepid, Inc. will be able to support our clients with the most secure print solutions.”
The P2C solution turns mobile
devices into an all-in-one device for
sending documents to the cloud and
printing them from any printer located anywhere. The P2C mobile app
offers cloud printing to both iOS and
Android devices. Users simply confirm and upload docs or images from
their mobile device or access their
cloud services and print directly to a
P2C connected printer at their office
or home.
“Whether you are on or off the
network, it doesn’t matter. P2C is a
By working together, we
mobile cloud print solution that does
not require additional hardware or a
energize the whole community.
user to be on a company’s network,”
said Troy Pepper, President of Print2Cloud247. “P2C is easy to install and
provides companies with the flexibility they need to meet their rapidly
growing mobile workforce. With the
P2C solution, printing on-the-go is as
simple as Send & Print.”
ENERGIZING
progress
What’s Going on At Your
Business?
Have you hired a new executive,
received an award, won a major new
contract? Are you planning a special
event? Let us know and we’ll publish
your news in the Member’s Press
section!
Send press releases and photos
to [email protected] by the
15th of the month prior to publication.
1-888-440-3311 • www.smeco.coop
CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
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The 12th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley!
October 4 & 5 ~ Noon until 6:00 p.m. both days
The 12th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5th, 2014, celebrating the very best of over
20 Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic
Landmark! Combining fun and education, guests come to the place where wine
flows freely, live music is jamming, kids enjoy their own play area, engaging
demonstrations, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival
Garden Tours are FREE.
This year’s fantastic live music line-up: Saturday: The Justin Myles Experience and GrooveSpan! Sunday: Hydra
FX and The John Luskey Band!
Stop by the Warehouse to see the creations by the artisans from Fuzzy Farmer. In the historic Barn, artists
from The Color & Light Society will be creating, displaying, and selling their treasures. As an added bonus, Southern
Maryland Radio celebs T-Bone & Heather of Star 98.3 FM will be here on Saturday.
PRICING:
$25 at the gate
But WAIT! Become a Sotterley Member and pay only $15 at the gate! All Sotterley Members pay only $15!
Individual Level (Limit 1 ticket)
Family Level (Limit 2 tickets)
Patron Level (Limit 4 tickets)
Sponsor Level (Limit 6 tickets)
Preserver Level and above (Limit 8 tickets)
$15 for designated drivers
$5 for children ages 6 – 20; free for children under six years old
$15 for existing Sotterley Members at the gate.
For more information, visit www.sotterley.org or call 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850.
AAMCO of Lexington Park Receives Award
On Saturday September 6, 2014, the AAMCO Transmission and Total Car Care
System was presented the Presidents Club Award for 2013/2014 to the best AAMCO
locations in the country. The presentation of the award took place in West Palm Beach
Florida. The award for the top
AAMCO in the Capital region was
awarded to AAMCO of Lexington
Park, MD.
AAMCO of Lexington Park
is located on Rt. 235 and has
been serving St. Mary's County
since 1996. The Lexington Park
location is owned and operated
by Southern Maryland resident
Carl Merewitz.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
Askey, Askey & Associates Announces Strategic Business Combination with
E. Wayne Richardson, CPA, PA
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC recently
announced a strategic business combination with
the accounting practice operated by E. Wayne
Richardson, CPA, PA located in Waldorf, Maryland.
This combination will significantly expand the accounting and tax services and continue to build the
strengths of both companies. The strategic business
combination will continue business operations as
Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC.
“Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC will retain E. Wayne Richardson, CPA, PA employees, and
clients can expect to receive the same high levels of
service and attention to detail that they have become
accustomed to,” said Managing Partner, Robert W.
Askey, CPA, CFE, MAFF. “This transaction will
further enhance our commitment to becoming the
preferred accounting, tax and business consulting
firm in our region.”
From left: Glenn Frank, E. Wayne Richardson, Cathy Askey, Robert Askey
According to E. Wayne Richardson, CPA, PA,
“We are looking forward to working with the Askey team to bring the company into its next phase of growth and to
develop the business into a leading edge accounting firm.”
Cathy Askey, CPA, CVA, ABV added, “Both companies have many years of experience in accounting and tax
expertise, which will make the combination a perfect fit.” “With offices in Leonardtown, La Plata and now Waldorf
we are strategically positioned to better serve the accounting and tax needs of the Southern Maryland Community.”
Public Relations Individuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) Holding Annual
Conference, October 23, 2014
The Public Relations Individuals of Southern Maryland (PRISM) will hold its annual conference at the Prince
Frederick Campus of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Registration begins
at 8:00 a.m. The registration fee includes the conference and lunch. This event is designed for small business and
nonprofit managers who include PR among their responsibilities. To rev up your PR skills, reserve your space at this
year’s PRISM conference; just go to www.prismonline.info.
Freshen Up Your Marketing Methods - We have assembled a great group of subject matter experts to get you
thinking with a fresh new perspective, and we are adding a little extra this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of
our Fall Conference. Following the day’s activities, we are hosting a social event at the Running Hare Vineyard that
will be included in the cost of the conference.
Registration: Registration fee is $50 for members and $60 for non-members who register between October 1
and October 17. (Early bird rates end September 30.)
Register and pay online at http://www.prismonline.info/conference_registration_and_payment. No payments
or registrations will be taken at the door. For information, contact Karen O’Connor at [email protected]. All
attendees will receive Continuing Education Units from CSM.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
U.S. News Ranks St. Mary’s College of Maryland One
of Nation’s Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges
St. Mary’s College also recognized by The Princeton Review, Washington Monthly,
and Money Magazine.
St. Mary's College of Maryland, designated the
Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one
of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by
U.S. News & World Report. More than 1,800 students
attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary's River in
Southern Maryland.
U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized St.
Mary’s College of Maryland as a top 100 national liberal arts
college. In the publication’s “Best Colleges” 2015 edition, St.
Mary’s is also ranked in the top six public liberal arts colleges
in the nation and is one of only two non-military institutions
in the top six.
St. Mary’s College also ranks third on the publication’s
2015 “Best Colleges for Veterans” list in the national liberal
arts colleges category. The list is a compilation of top-ranked
schools that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans
and active service members apply, pay for and complete their
degrees.
In other recent rankings: The Princeton Review recently
recognized St. Mary’s in the 2015 edition of its annual college
guide, "The Best 379 Colleges." On a scale of 60 to 99, St. Mary’s
is scored 92 for both quality of life and professor accessibility.
In Washington Monthly’s 2014 college guide and rankings, St.
Mary’s is named among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges
and among the top 10 Maryland colleges in Money magazine’s
inaugural “Best Colleges for Your Money” list.St. Mary’s is also
named one of America’s “Top Colleges" by Forbes (2014), and
has been named a 2014-15 public college of distinction by the
Colleges of Distinction publication. St. Mary’s is also included
in the 2015 “Fiske Guide to Colleges” based on the college’s
excellence in a broad range of topics of interest to students and
their families. Among categories, Fiske scored St. Mary’s four
out of five stars for academics and quality of life.
College guide rankings are based on several key measures
of quality that include academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, career outcomes, affordability,
and student selectivity.
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This Space Reserved for
Business After Hours
Hosts
Business
CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
After Hours
August 27, 2014
Hosted by
Country Inn & Suites Staff
Philip C. Riehl, Agent
301-863-7007
Door Prizes Donated By:
Anita’s Cake Shop
Askey, Askey & Associates,
CPA, LLC
Balwin Design Group
Country Inn & Suites
by Carlson
Evolve Yoga & Wellness
Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneers
Forever Eden Organics
The Good Earth Natural Foods Co.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Commissioner Cindy Jones
Jane Loughran, Edward Jones
Investments
Mission BBQ
Olde Town Pub
Bob Taylor Engineering
Door Prizes Won By:
Lewis Beckley, Quality Transfer
and Storage
Ed Cole, Cole Travel
Ray Dodson, Old Line Bank
Karyn Hankins, County First Bank
Carolyn Huff
Jane Loughran, Edward Jones
Investments
Andrew Ponti, St. Mary’s County
Tourism Division
Stacey Thomas, Discovery Map
Cherisse Santos, Home2 Suites
by Hilton
Gary Willis, Bulldog
Investigations, LLC
Lisa Wood, Discovery Map
Lisa Yates, County First Bank
The 50/50 Raffle was won by Debbie Hamann, Expressions of
St. Mary’s, LLC, who donated her winnings to the Chamber’s
scholarship fund.
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This Month’s Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 1, 8:30 a.m.
State Senator/Delegate Candidate Forum Breakfast
Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 noon
County Commissioner Candidate Forum Luncheon
Registration flyer in this newsletter
Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
(Prospect Event at 4:30 p.m.)
Business After Hours
Hosted by PNC Bank (San Souci)
Flyer in this newsletter
A Look Ahead at Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 11
Veteran’s Day, Chamber Office Closed
Wednesday, November 19, 12:00 noon
Members’ Luncheon
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Reservation flyer in this newsletter
Wednesday, November 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours
Hosted by College of Southern Maryland
Thursday-Friday, November 27-28
Thanksgiving Holiday, Chamber Office Closed
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
Grand Opening of “River to Bay,” CMM’s New Aquarium Exhibit
Experience the Underwater World of Life in the Bay
It’s Simply Extraordinary! We can’t wait for you to see our new exhibit on
October 11 at the grand opening of River to Bay: Reflections and Connections at
the Calvert Marine Museum. The new aquarium exhibit will be an immersive
experience - introducing guests to the amazing diversity of animal life found in
the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The exhibit highlights three unique bay
habitats: the deep open waters, the brackish coastal shallows, and freshwater
tidal tributaries. In each habitat, guests can explore the interconnections between animals, their habitats, and humans. Dave Moyer, Curator of Estuarine
Biology and part of the project team puts it this way, “River to Bay offers exciting
and engaging ways for our guests to appreciate the unknown world that lurks
beneath the surface of the Chesapeake Bay.” In order to convey this message,
Photo courtesy Rachel Reese: Sneak a peek at
guests will find themselves standing below the waterline, making them part of
our Seahorse Tank “Hippocampus Haven”
the underwater environment. The underlying message is that all living things
exist in one dynamic, interconnected system – a system under pressure and in need of help.
The Calvert Marine Museum received a FY2013 Museums for America grant for $142,500 from the Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal granting agency, to renovate the Estuarine Biology Gallery. This
award is being matched with a $25,000 grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority, $35,000 in proceeds from
the 2014 Bugeye Ball, a $50,000 donation from a longtime supporter, and over $250,000 in labor. “It is significant”,
notes Jim Langley, Curator of Exhibits, “that we are doing almost everything in-house, both on the exhibit side that
guests see, and behind-the-scenes in the back-up areas. Most museums can’t do that.”
The new exhibit introduces many interactive elements, inviting guests not only to engage their senses, but also
their minds with hands-on experiences. Several new touch screen computers invite visitors to hear fish sounds, learn
about Bernie Fowler and his legendary wade-ins, and play learning animal adaptation games. Complementing the
gallery’s new look are six new aquariums housing new species such as chain dogfish (a small shark), octopus, smallmouth bass, crappie, painted turtle, tessellated darter, and many more. In the Eco-Invaders gallery, we are adding a
new tank to house the beautiful, but highly invasive lionfish.
“Celebrating Chesapeake Bay diversity is integrated into every facet of the new exhibit,” states Sherrod Sturrock,
deputy director and part of the project team. “The more people know about the bay, the more they value it, and we
believe that will result in a desire to do more to preserve it.” The exhibit includes a new website called Team Chesapeake that anyone can join to learn more about the exhibit, give feedback, and discover ways to get involved.
Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD), October 11-12
Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating 37 years on October 11 and 12 at the Calvert Marine
Museum. PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland and all members of the family can enjoy
free fun from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Museum admission is free and complimentary parking is available.
The arts and craft show with over thirty artists will be located in the museum’s parking lot along with and local
food vendors on both days of the festival. The two music stages will host live performances including Calvert Dance
Band, Jay Armsworthy, Folk Salad Trio, Pond Scum, and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while
the whole family enjoys free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Nathan of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s.
Paddle in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend. Dozens of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in
a wide variety of ways will offer exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products,
recycling, oyster farming, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more. Back by popular demand
is “Bounty of the Patuxent” in the Corbin Pavilion. On Saturday, local wineries from Port of Leonardtown, Solomons
Island, Perigeaux and Running Hare Vineyard will offer wine tasting. A wonderful array of fall produce, potted mums,
honey and homemade jellies/jams and lavender products will also be for sale.
The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your
float or organization, contact Randy Geck at [email protected].
CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
Wedding-Related Businesses Invited to Marketing Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,
44941 Worth Lane, California, MD
St. Mary's County Division of Tourism and the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce Tourism
& Hospitality Advisory Council invite all county wedding-related service providers to a meeting to discuss
marketing partnership opportunities. Caterers, wedding venues, reception sites, hotels, B&Bs, wedding
photographers, wineries, florists, salons and spas, etc. should plan to attend. For more info, contact St.
Mary's County Division of Tourism at 301-475-4200 ext. 1404. Please register via the Chamber's website,
http://smcchamber.com.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
BalanceLogic Launches New Website For
Hospice of Charles County
BalanceLogic, a Southern Maryland based Small Business Solutions
Company, announced today that they
have launch the new website for Hospice of Charles County, a provider of
passionate, quality, and professional
hospice, palliative and bereavement
care and education. The custom designed website will provide extensive
information and resources so visitors to the site can learn what hospice
care really is and help change the perception of hospice care.
The new custom designed and developed website will include comprehensive information on the range of services that Hospice of Charles
County provides to residents, including care given in the patient’s home
and at the Hospice House of Charles County. Visitors to the website who
are seeking information about how hospice can benefit their loved one
will find extensive information on services, the team members who work
with hospice patients and how to begin the process of hospice care. The
website also features information for caregivers to individuals who are
going through hospice care and bereavement services for loved ones.
The website will also serve as a hub for information about employment and the staff at Hospice of Charles County. Visitors to the site will
be able to browse the current employment openings and learn how to
apply for these positions. The website will also feature information on
volunteers and how residents can help support the mission of Hospice
of Charles County through donations, attending fundraising events, and
volunteering their time.
10% Discount for All Chamber Members with Member Discount Card
CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
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CSM President Earns Pacesetter Award
Dr. Brad Gottfried Recognized for Building Community, Business Partnerships
College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried has been selected for the 2014 District 1 Pacesetter
Award by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for his strong focus on the college’s
marketing, communications, advocacy and fundraising campaigns. “NCMPR presents an annual Pacesetter Award in
each of its seven districts to a community college chief executive who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment
to marketing and communications at his or her college, and who has demonstrated strong personal leadership in the
institution’s outreach endeavors. Congratulations [to Gottfried] on this well-deserved honor,” said NCMPR District
1 Director Mary De Luca. “Much of CSM’s success can be attributed to Dr. Gottfried’s passion for lifelong learning and
his embrace of the college’s role within the community,” CSM Board of Trustees Vice Chair Dorothea Holt Smith wrote
in her nomination letter. “As CEO for nearly eight years, Dr. Gottfried has transformed the college, its students and
the community through his ability to communicate and demonstrate a vision of a stronger Southern Maryland. He
consistently communicates the values of CSM and the focus on student access, success and achievement. His devotion
to student access and success is demonstrated through the creation of his personal endowed and annual scholarship
funds at CSM,” added CSM Foundation Chair Christine Rush, a 1987 graduate of the college.
Gottfried assumed a leadership role in conducting market research, and communicating and collaborating with
local industries significant to regional workforce opportunities, such as naval bases, defense contractors, CEOs, educators and funders to create an innovative Institute for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (ISTEM) Strategic
Plan and interactive website. These partnerships have resulted in growth of a STEM pipeline through new programs,
partnerships and activities. "I am honored to be selected as the 2014 recipient of the District 1 Pacesetter Award by
the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. I share this honor with the entire CSM team who work so
hard to advance our institution and our region. They set a high standard that serves us well," said Gottfried.
Gottfried will be presented with the Pacesetter award at a luncheon on Oct. 13 at the Gaylord National Resort
and Conference Center at the National Harbor. He is one of seven finalists for the national Pacesetter Award to be
presented at NCMPR’s conference in Portland, Oregon next March.
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
What Employers Need to Know about Opiate Abuse in St. Mary’s County:
Talk on November 19th at the Chamber Members’ Luncheon
with Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Dr. Kathleen O’Brien
Opiate addiction is a serious public issue in our country, state and county. Walden has seen residential treatment
admissions for treatment of prescription opioid misuse increase by 400% from 2008-2012. The rate of treatment
admissions for heroin use more than doubles (230%) in that time frame .
Pharmaceutical opioid and heroin abuse is also an increasing workplace concern. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about three fourths of those 18 and older who use illegal drugs also work.
Professional workplaces are not immune. In a large study of illicit drug use in a highly educated workforce, 42 percent
of respondents reported using mood-altering prescription drugs. Consequences of on-the-job drug use can lead to
increased accidents and injuries and decreased levels of productivity and morale, not only among those employees
with substance use problems but also among those who work alongside them.
Rising incidents of opiate addiction in the community at large also affect the workplace, as employees with an
addicted child, partner or parent struggle to cope. In a national study of employees, more than one third said that
at least one of their coworkers had been distracted, less productive or absent from work because of drug or alcohol
problems in the family.
The good news is that greater awareness of the issue can help employers better safeguard their workforce and
their business. Employers do not need to be counselors or police officers to make a positive impact on this health
issue. Join Sheriff Timothy Cameron and Dr. Kathleen O’Brien of Walden on November 19th to learn more. Among
the resources made available will be local statistical information, tips, resources, and stories of individuals in recovery
who previously engaged in workplace drug use.
Upcoming Events at St. Mary’s Ryken
St. Mary’s Ryken will hold a special Information Session on Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day) from 8:3010:00 a.m. This is a regular school day for SMR and classes will be in session. The fall Open House will be held on
Sunday, November 2, from 12:00 noon to 3 :00 p.m. The school is located at 22600 Camp Calvert Road in Leonardtown, Maryland. Both events are free and open to the public.
St. Mary’s Ryken is one of 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools in the United States. The years a student
spends at a Xaverian school are marked by college preparatory, challenging academics, and by rewarding opportunities for service, the forming of lifelong friendships, the camaraderie of athletics, and shared celebrations of faith.
St. Mary’s Ryken prepares students to take their place in a world that is increasingly global and c o n t i n u a l l y
changing. To learn more about our enhanced curriculum and the 1:1 iPad program, please visit www.smrhs.org or
call the Admissions Office at 301-475-4183.
CSM Staff Spruce up Leonardtown Library Grounds
College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus staff participated in the United Way of St. Mary’s County Day of Caring by
sprucing up the grounds of the Leonardtown Library on Friday, Sept.
5. The project is a community effort coordinated by the United Way
of St. Mary's County whereby teams volunteer to assist community
agencies with projects that may otherwise go undone. “This program
was a wonderful opportunity to work with colleagues and get to know
students on a different level. It is definitely a program the Leonardtown Campus will support again,” said Bowman-Goldring.
(Photo, from left: Testing Center Manager Jacqueline Dyson,
Enrollment Advisor Latasha Baker, Student Life Coordinator Jennifer Van Cory, Student Services Senior Executive Director Regina
Bowman-Goldring, Prospective Student Officer Kyle Medlock and
Student Assistant Kelly Boswell)
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CHAMBER UPDATE, October 2014
Pax River Naval Air Station Change of
Command Ceremony, September 18, 2014
2014-15 Board of Directors
Officers:
Board Chair, Margaret Sawyer,
Old Line Bank
Chair Elect, Glen Ives
Sabre Systems, Inc.
1st Vice Chair, Ernest Williams,
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
2nd Vice Chair, Pat Mudd, Mudd
Engineering, LLC
Treasurer, Jenny Wamsley, Murray,
Wamsley & Schrader, LLC
Immediate Past Chair,
Kim Oliver, Amelex
Board Members:
Chamber Board Chair Margaret Sawyer congratulates
Captain Heidi A. Fleming, new Commanding Officer
The Chamber’s Member Discount Program
Thank you to our Chamber members listed below who are already participating
in the Member Discount Program. If your company would like to participate,
please contact the Chamber office at 301-737-3001 or send us an email to info@
smcchamber.com. Current available discounts are listed on the Chamber’s website:
www.smcchamber.com.
Participating Chamber Member Businesses
Air Corps Embroidery; Advanced European Skin Care by Heidi; Alexander Chiropractic Center; Atlantic Specialty Advertising; BalanceLogic, LLC; Barefoot Graphics; T.N. Bowes Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; Cecil’s Mill Self Storage; Cedar
Point Federal Credit Union; Chesapeake Cuisine; Cube Smart LP; Dylan Schneider
Orthodontics; Dutchman Carpentry and Home Improvement, LLC; Expressions
of St. Mary’s, LLC; Extra Space Storage #8338; Heritage Printing & Graphics; Jon
S. Frank and Associates, Inc.; Mike’s Big Green Egg Store; Oasis Grafx; Printing
Press, Inc.; Dylan Schneider, DDS, MS, LLC,Orthodontics; Servpro of St. Mary’s
& Calvert; Southern Maryland News Net; Timeless Gifts and Baskets; Twist Wine
& Spirits, LLC
James Andreacci, BB&T
Joy Bowes, T.N. Bowes Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
Kim Cullins, Friends of St. Clements Island
& Piney Point Museums
Dan Dawson, Wyle
Tom Dennison, SMECO
Joseph Densford, Attorney
Joseph Drury, Combs Drury Reeves
Insurance Agency
Jeffrey Flick, Stepping Stone
Dr. Tracy Harris,
College of Southern Maryland
Maria Icaza, Dunkin’ Donuts/The Java
Group, LLC
Matthew Jones, County First Bank
Chris King, Raley, Watts & O’Neill
Insurance & Financial Services
Barbara Saylor, PNC Bank
Mary Lynn Stone, Century 21 New Millennium
Scott Taylor, Taylor Gas Co., Inc.
MaryLou Watson, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Community Representatives:
Robin Finnacom, Acting Director,
St. Mary’s County Department of
Economic Development
Dan Burris, Mayor of Leonardtown
Superintendent, St. Mary’s County
Public Schools
Michael Quigley, Patuxent River Naval
Air Station
Staff:
Bill Scarafia, President/CEO
Barbara Kane, Donna Lange
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