Thursday, May 06, 2010
Luncheon Rideau Tennis Club
Craft Talk Speaker: Chris Colman of Hertz Car & Truck Rentals & Leasing
Menu: Fajita Buffet

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Craft Talk Speaker: Peter Patafie of Patafie's Moving Supplies and Rentals

Patafie's Moving Supplies and Rentals Inc. is a locally owned and operated moving supply store with a Retail and Commercial outlet. They cater to any person or company who might have a moving, shipping or packaging requirement. At their one stop moving supply store they have anything you can think of to make your move easier. They also handle custom products such as vegetable boxes, custom boxes, plastic, pallet wrap and strapping. At their 25,000 square foot facility they specialize in renting moving dollies, hand and appliance carts, moving blankets, plastic bins, logistic straps and much more.

Their goal at Patafie's is to become your premier supplier for all your residential, business moving requirements and your custom packaging solutions. To accomplish this objective, they keep an extensive supply of integrated moving supplies in stock. They also offer support and their expertise to solve all your packing problems, to ensure that your move or project goes smoothly. Their business motto has always been to sell a quality product followed by quality service at a fair market price.

At last week's meeting Peter shared with members how doing business today is not an easy job. Today's customers want more quality rather than quantity. Through recent business dealings Peter was reminded that to maintain good business connections there needs to be trust between both parties and in order to encourage/grow that trust you need to give more even though you may not get anything in return right away. People do business with people they trust so to help build/nurture that trust he gives back, not only in business but also to his community. Peter is an active member of the local Kiwanis and has been involved with many local area charities. However, Peter also understands that you can't please everyone so he advises that you need to know when a relationship is not working and move on. Your energy and your trust may be better placed elsewhere.

To find out more about Patafie's Moving Supplies & Rentals, contact Peter Patafie at (613) 138-1222. You can also visit their store at 888 Belfast Rd. which is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Update from April 29, 2010 Special Meeting:
This update is to advise members that the Notice of Motion proposed by the board regarding the billing for annual dues and monthly fees was voted on and passed at the April 29th meeting.

Luncheon at the Rideau Tennis Club

Thursday, May 20, 2010 with Thank Yous
Craft Talk Speaker: To be announced
Menu: Chef's Homemade Soup of the Day, Steak au Poivre (served with a five pepper sauce) and Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Coulis

Thursday, May 27, 2010
Craft Talk Speaker: Tom Flood of Hulse Playfair & McGarry Inc.
Menu: Seasonal Mixed Greens with Champagne Vinagrette, Boneless Chicken Breast with red peppers and balsamic glaze and Carrot Cake

Interested in doing a craft talk? Contact Jennifer to arrange a date.

May 2010 - Armstrong & Richardson
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 (5pm-8pm)

June 2010 - E.R. Fisher
Thursday June 3, 2010 (breakfast)

July 2010 - Herzing College
Thursday July 15, 2010 (lunch)

Happy Belated Birthday to:
Adrian and Laura Spitzer
Mike Lacroix and
Ron Campbell

Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendar! The AGM will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010.

If you have member news that you would like to share, please send an email to Jennifer Baker at info@oxa.org.

Members are encouraged to bring along guests, potential members or clients to our weekly luncheons at the Rideau Tennis Club. There is no cost to the member for any potential member attending an OXA luncheon for the first time. Please notify Jennifer Baker, Executive Coordinator at info@oxa.org.