Chamber Member News & Events _________________________ "Baby Expo 2011" May 7, 2011 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, First United Methodist Church Corner of High & Mill Streets Chestertown "If you have a bump or a baby, this is the event for you!" The Baby Expo is being presented by Shared Opportunity Service, Inc., Family Support of Queen Anne's County and the Kent and Queen Anne's County Health Departments. The event will feature presentations on baby wearing, prenatal yoga and parenting. Older children are welcome and can make a gift for Mom for Mother's Day. Vendors will feature products to make life with baby easier and more fun. Informational vendors will share materials about safe sleep, car seat safety, health insurance and local services available to families. There will be numerous door prizes including baby goods and family fun gift certificates. There will be gift bags for the first 20 families attending the event. For more information please call Carol Strootman, Program Coordinator at 410-778-7911. Shared Opportunity Service, Inc. 601 High Street Chestertown, MD 21620 ~~~~~
BAAR Expo a Success!
The first Bay Area Association of Realtors(R) Expo held April 14 at Chesapeake College drew 125 attendees to a full day of continuing education classes and exhibits. Exhibitors included 25 regional companies displaying products and services for home buyers and real estate professionals. More than 80 Realtors(R) from Kent, Queen Anne's and Caroline counties took 180 continuing education classes at the event. Expo sponsors included 314 Design Studio, LLC; Arrow Services; AXA Advisors, LLC; Chesapeake Environmental Lab; Edible Arrangements; First Home Mortgage; Homebuyers Journal; Homeland Title & Escrow, LTD; Joe Fraser Property Inspections Maryland Residential Mgmt. Co.; Mayer Bros., Inc/HOOT Systems LLC; MetLife Home Loans; Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS); National Property Inspections; Peninsula Gas & Oil; Rainbow International; Real Biz Media; Reliable Water Systems Inc.; Showalter Property Consultants; The Atlantic Title Group; The Washington Savings; Torchio Architects; Universal Mortgage & Finance Inc.; Wesleyan Retirement Community and What's Up? Eastern Shore. An after-class mixer provided a networking opportunity for area Realtors(R) and a 50/50 drawing raised $430 in donations for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Queen Anne's and Kent Counties. BAAR provides Realtors(R) and the public with a strong voice in the protection and promotion of property rights while fostering the ultimate American dream of home ownership. BAAR offers support, service and training for its more than 300 members and they provide community outreach through partnerships with non-profit organizations. They are the leading advocate of the local real estate industry, of private property rights and for issues that affect its members' ability to service the public with competency, integrity and professionalism. ~~~~~
CASA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED AT INFORMATIONAL DINNER |
(l-r) Karen Somerville, Norvel Thompson, Margie Elsberg, Mickey Elsberg, and Rachel Carter Goss learn about the services that CASA of Queen Anne's & Kent Counties provides for children in Kent County.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Queen Anne's & Kent Counties hosted an informational dinner on April 13 at the Lemon Leaf Caf� in Chestertown. The event was organized by CASA board members Lea Ferguson Brooks, Polly Newell, Jij Duffey, Linda Reed, and the Lemon Leaf Caf� owner & chef, J.R. Alfree. Pat Melcer, MSN, CCRN, Executive Director of CASA of Queen Anne's & Kent Counties provided an introduction to and description of how CASA, through the advocacy work of their volunteers, has become a powerful voice for the abused, neglected and abandoned children of Kent County. CASA recently celebrated its first anniversary serving the children in foster care in Kent County. "We are truly blessed to have excellent relationships with our partners in Kent County's child welfare system and a community committed to supporting CASA's goal of securing a safe, permanent placement for every child under the protection of the courts," stated Melcer. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by a Circuit Court judge to advocate for the best interests of children removed from their homes due to parental abuse and neglect. The CASA volunteer's sole focus is the child. Each volunteer completes a 32-hour pre-service education program prior to appointment by the court. CASA volunteers visit their child every 7-10 days, and spend hours investigating the child's circumstances. It is this research and time spent with the child which provides the judge with the information necessary to make informed decisions regarding the best interests of the child. To learn more about volunteering and how you can support the CASA mission, please call (410) 758-8610or visit www.casaqackent.org. ~~~~~ Chester River Hospital Extends General Visitation Hours Chestertown, MD, April 25, 2011 - Chester River Hospital Center will begin new visitation hours on May 2. The new, extended general visitation hours will be from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, seven days a week. The new hours are more convenient and family-friendly, giving visitors more time with their loved ones. In addition to the extended visiting hours, Chester River Hospital Center will request all visitors to sign a log book at the main reception desk. Each visitor will receive a visitor badge to wear while in the hospital. The safety and health of patients, visitors, and staff, is a priority at Chester River Hospital Center. "This change was adopted to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff members," commented Beth Copp, director of safety and security, Chester River Hospital Center. The visitation policy at Chester River Hospital Center is designed to protect patients' privacy and increase their comfort and safety, allowing for proper recovery in restful surroundings while enabling family and friends to participate in the healing process. Chester River Hospital reviews its visitation policy each year. For more information or for a copy of the complete visitation policy, please contact Beth Copp, director of safety and security, Chester River Hospital Center, 410-810-5673 or [email protected]. ~~~~~ Willow Construction, LLC Announces Project Manager Katie Reedy and Superintendent Mark Winstead Receive Healthcare Construction Certificates (HCC) from the American Hospital Association (AHA) Certification Center _________________________________________ The American Hospital Association (AHA) Certification Center is proud to announce that Katie Reedy, Project Manager, and Mark Winstead, Superintendent, both with Willow Construction, LLC have earned their Healthcare Construction Certificates (HCC). The HCC is awarded through the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). To earn the HCC, an individual must complete a workshop that combines a pre-requisite e-learning program and a two-day seminar that educates attendees on critical topics in healthcare construction. Further information may be obtained by visiting the ASHE website at www.ashe.org. Estimator Justin Hiner Selected for Shore Leadership Class of 2011 _________________________________________ Justin Hiner of Cordova, Maryland and Estimator for Willow Construction, LLC has been accepted into the Shore Leadership Class of 2011. Modeled after national and regional leadership organizations, Shore Leadership was formed in 1997 to promote a regional approach among local leaders for addressing community issues. Justin is among 20 Eastern Shore executives and members of senior management who will take part in the nine month educational program that explores themes of regional interest including legacy, technology, economic development, community and arts, environment, education, and government. Participants will also receive leadership training facilitated by a master certified leadership coach. "Through face-to-face discussions with community leaders, these class members will hone their leadership skills and develop a better understanding of the shared challenges and opportunities of this region." For more information about Shore Leadership, visit www.ShoreLeadership.org or email [email protected]
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