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Kent County Chamber of Commerce
122 North Cross Street
P. O. Box 146
Chestertown,MD 21620
410.810.2968 Tel | 410.778.1406 Fax
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The Mission of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is to serve, represent and be the leading advocate for the business interests of its membership in ways that enhance the environment of the business community and quality of life and well being of residents and visitors.
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CHAMBER NEWS  OCTOBER 2015
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LEADERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LORETTA LODGE
PRESIDENT
DIANE BRANDT
CNB
VICE PRESIDENT KEN COLLINS WCTR BROADCASTING, LLC TREASURER
LINDA DAWSON
KENT FORWARD
PAST PRESIDENT
DAVID BOWMAN
THE PEOPLES BANK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SALLY CAMP
The Fiduciary's Friend
DR. KAREN COUCH
Kent County Public Schools
SUZANNE EINSTEIN
Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters
CREG FLEETWOOD
FAM&M Insurance Agency, Inc.
BOB GREENWALD
East Coast Storage
LORI KERN
Chesapeake Benefit Services, Inc.
STEWART SEITZ
UM Shore Nursing
& Rehabilitation Center
LANSING WILLIAMS
Washington College
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UPCOMING EVENTS
10/15/2015
Chamber Board Meeting
12:00 P.M.
Chamber Office
122 N. Cross Street
10/22/2015
Business-After-Hours
Easter Seals Camp Fairlee
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
22242 Bay Shore Road
Chestertown, MD
11/05/2015
Business-After-Hours
Crow Vineyard & Winery
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
12441 Vansants Corner Road
Kennedyville, MD
11/19/2015
Business-After-Hours
Champion Realty, Inc.
210 S. Cross Street, Suite 102
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Chestertown, MD
See details of these events later in this Newsletter.
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From the Executive Director
Greetings!
In September, we were fortunate to have two of our Chamber members host a Business-After-Hours gathering.
On September 23, the Rotary Club of Chestertown invited everyone to join them at the Lelia Hynson Pavilion along the banks of the Chester River. What a spectacular venue!
At least 40 people gathered on a beautiful fall evening to enjoy fabulous food provided by Chamber member Luisa's Cucino Italiano and refreshments courtesy of the Rotary Club. We were able to hear about the latest projects the Rotary is working on and background on the club itself. Thanks to all the Rotarians for a great evening!
I also want to thank our Silver Sponsor Washington College and the College's 28th president Sheila C. Bair and her staff for hosting our Business-After-Hours on September 30th in the College's beautiful Visitors' Center. It was a very nice affair with an impressive turn-out to meet the new president. I also witnessed quite a bit of productive networking going on throughout the evening. If you missed the opportunity to attend this event, please consider joining us for some of our upcoming events. Again, a big thank you to Washington College and a warm welcome to Sheila Bair!
Please be sure to join us for our October Business-After-Hours hosted by the Easter Seals Camp Fairlee on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. at 22242 Bay Shore Road in Chestertown. Camp Fairlee is celebrating 61 years of service in Kent County. There will be food and drink along with tours of the brand new facilities at the Camp and the historic Manor House circa 1820's. For more information and to RSVP, please see the flyer later in this newsletter.
On Thursday, November 5, Crow Vineyard & Winery will be hosting a Business-After-Hours from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the winery at 12441 Vansants Corner Road in Kennedyville. You will have the opportunity to meet the faces behind Crow Farm, Vineyard & Winery, sample Crow Angus grass-fed beef chili and stew and tour the winery. Please see the flyer later in this newsletter for additional information.
On Thursday, November 19, Champion Realty will be welcoming everyone to their new location at 210 S. Cross Street in downtown Chestertown. In addition to their Grand Opening, they will be collecting canned goods to be donated to the Community Food Pantry. This annual effort by Patsy Whiteley and her associates has always been well-supported by the Chamber community, so please come out and show your support again this year and help out those less fortunate than you.
Lastly, the holidays will be upon us before you know it. We will be hosting a Holiday Gala in December and our annual Excellence in Business Awards in January. Look for details of both of these events along with nomination ballots for the Business Awards, coming to your mailbox soon.
Lastly, the holidays will be upon us before you know it. We will be hosting a Holiday Gala in December and our annual Excellence in Business Awards in January. Look for details of both of these events along with nomination ballots for the Business Awards, coming to your mailbox soon.
Lastly, the holidays will be upon us before we know it. We will be hosting a Holiday Gala in December and our annual Excellence in Business Awards in January. Look for details of both of these events along with nomination ballots for the Business Awards, coming to you mailbox soon.
If you have not attended one of these functions in awhile ...or never, these are great opportunities to come out and network and support our local businesses. So if you're looking to get your business name out there and meet some fellow Chamber members, please be sure to join us and don't forget your business cards!
As always, thank you for your support of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce.
Loretta M. Lodge
Executive Director
"Leadership is doing what is right when no one is watching."
- George Van Valkenburg
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THANKS TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS
(Click on any of the logos below to visit their website!)
2015 Silver Sponsors
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The following businesses have recently made an important investment in their future and a significant commitment to the community by joining the
Kent County Chamber of Commerce.
We urge the membership to use the goods and services of other Chamber members.
This is what the Kent County Chamber of Commerce is all about.
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MID-SHORE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
Kathy Stevens
28578 Marys Court
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-4801Tel | 410-770-4809 Fax
Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems, (MSMHS), incorporated in 1992 through a collaboration of five county governments and mental helath stakeholders, is a Private Not for Profit 501(C)(3) Organization, serving Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties. MSMHS
Our responsibility is to plan, manage and monitor publicly funded, medically necessary mental health services in the five county region for consumers of all ages; children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population.
Our mission is to continually improve the provision of mental health services for residents of Kent, Queen Anne's Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties through effective coordination of services in collaboration with consumers, family members, providers and community leaders. We believe that the mental health system should assure quality, cost-effective services that meet the needs of our consumers.
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QUEEN ANNE'S BOWLING CENTRE
Mary Ellen Sheffield
6401 Church Hill Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
410-778-5800
Queen Anne's Bowling Center opened in 1962. We are the ONLY Bowling Alley on the entire Eastern Shore with Duck Pin Bowling. We have 12 lanes of Duck Pin bowling and 12 lanes of Ten Pin bowling. We have two pool tables and many arcade games. Our Grille provides delicious and affordable food to our customers. We pride ourselves on the quality and value of our menu items. We have many leagues to choose from and league members receive many discounts and benefits. We have a variety of bowling specials for open bowlers and we host awesome children's birthday parties. We are available to host a FUN and UNIQUE Corporate event for your company.
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SWOPE LEES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, LLC
Chuck Swope
208 E. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, LLC is a commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm that operates regionally in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with an emphasis in Chester County. It maintains regional, national, and international relationships through its affiliation with the CCIM Institute, the preeminent platform for commercial real estate networking, education, and technology. The professional services offered by Swope Lees include commercial real estate sales and leasing, market analysis, financial and investment analysis, and project-specific and market consulting.
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Please join us in welcoming our newest
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Send Us News of Your Business and We Will Publish It for FREE!
You are invited to submit a FREE announcement about your business for each weekly Chamber NewsFlash. The content of your message should be about something that's happening in your business, announcement about an employee, an award that your business has won, etc. This space is not intended to be used for advertising. Please limit your message to 100 words or fewer. It's a great way to get your business noticed! Please note that your article may be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and/or length. Photos are welcomed. Submit your announcement to kentchamber@verizon.net.
Chamber NewsFlashes are published every Tuesday.
Deadline for submission is Friday to be included in the following Tuesday's NewsFlash.
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Ken Kozel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the UM Shore Health System
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Ken Kozel, President and Chief Executive Officer of the UM Shore Health System, will tell us more about the organization of the System, recent improvements in services provided by the System and their plans for the future at our October 8 breakfast meeting. Local health care facilities provided by the System include the UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and the UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown.
Ken joined Shore Health System as President and Chief Executive Officer in October, 2011. Prior to joining Shore Health System, Ken was President of Upper Chesapeake Health System, a two hospital health system in Harford County, Maryland.
Ken completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland and became a medical technologist. Ken earned an MBA and a master of science in business from the Johns Hopkins University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
He has been a Board member of the Maryland Association of Healthcare Executives and served on the Council on Clinical and Quality Issues for the Maryland Hospital Association. He presently serves on the Association's Population Health Committee. Ken is a member of the Talbot County Blue Ribbon Task Force on Substance Abuse and is a member of the Class of 2015 of Leadership Maryland.
CBG meets for breakfast every Thursday at 7:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn Express in Chestertown. Our meetings start promptly at 7:30AM, so you may want to come at 7:15 A.M. to get your breakfast before the meeting. Our web site is www.kentcbg.org. If you have any suggestions for a program you would like to see, please send us an email message at chair@kentcbg.org.
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OCTOBER PROGRAMS AT KENT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more information about these featured programs and other regularly scheduled programs, please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636. FEATURED PROGRAMS
The Accidental Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 6 - Chestertown Branch
In this densely-illustrated, lighthearted, and candid presentation, Chestertown-based author/illustrator, husband/wife duo Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr talk about their unlikely journey from communications professionals to independent publishers to emerging voices in the trade children's book world.
The Pam Ortiz Band: Exploring Themes in Literature Through Music
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 6pm - Chestertown Branch
Pam Ortiz's songwriting speaks to the triumph and tragedy of the human experience-who we are, what we've won and lost, and how we love and live. This concert showcases the universal themes of humanity found in the One Maryland One Book selection The Boys in the Boat - how we strive to succeed, our struggles to overcome hardship, what makes us laugh and cry, and the bonds we form along the way.
Ghosts of Chestertown and Kent County
Halloween - Saturday, October 31, 2015, 1pm - Chestertown Branch
Author Diane Daniels, former director of the Historical Society of Kent County, shares her experience collecting local tales of hauntings, magical practices and bizarre true life events along with the history behind them.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS
Multiplayer Minecraft
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 4 - 5:30pm - Chestertown Branch
Minecraft is back! Join us for a joint gaming session at the library. Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks in a virtual world where the only limit is your imagination. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, join us for an afternoon of multiplayer Minecraft. Ages 8+ Space is very limited. Please register.
Egalitarian & Dinkendo Family Band
Saturday, October 17, 2015, 1:30pm - Chestertown Branch
The Dinkendo Family Band returns to KCPL for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun! All ages welcome.
Teen Book Group
Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 5pm - Chestertown Branch
Great conversations by book-loving teens about characters, stories, and what to read next!
Run by teens for teens, this group meets monthly and welcomes new ideas and book recommendations. Ages 13+ October's book selection: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Creepy Crafting Party
Friday, October 23, 2015, 4pm - North County Branch
Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 3:30pm - Chestertown Branch
Creepy art projects for all ages at this crafty party that is sure to make you howl.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Let us help you learn to feel calm and confident using technology!
Getting Started with Gale Courses
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 10 - Chestertown Branch
A Kent County Public Library card gives you access to hundreds of free online classes through Gale Courses. This in-person orientation is a chance to learn the basics of navigating the online learning environment. Questions are welcome. FREE and open to all. Please register.
Computer Connections: Intro to the Internet
Thursday, October 15, 10am - Chestertown Branch
This class teaches the basics of searching, navigating, browsing the internet. Protecting privacy online and internet safety will also be covered. Participants should have basic familiarity with using a computer. Please register.
Digital Drop-In
Monday,October 26, 3-4:30pm - Chestertown Branch
Bring your tablet, eReader, or other digital device to a Digital Drop-In to learn how to download free eBooks from KCPL's Digital Library and ask your puzzling technology questions. We'll help you find answers and learn new skills.
OCTOBER ART EXHIBIT
"Exploring Pastels" Artists Reception
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 5 - 7pm - Chestertown Branch
Meet the artists and admire this exhibition of landscape, floral, and figurative compositions showcasing the work of artists from Mary Pritchard's pastel classes. This exhibit will be on view October 7-October 31.
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OCTOBER 2015:
03 - Food Preservation Class, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton, MD. Call 410-479-4030.
05&06 - Beef Production & Marketing Workshop for Advanced Grazers, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. both days.
"Peace Hollow Farm, 2148 Rohrersville Rd., Knoxville, MD 21758."
12-14 - National Meeting On Poultry Health, Processing and Live Production, Ocean City, MD. To register, call Bill
Satterfield, 302-856-9037.
12 - UME Cecil, Kent, Q.A.'s offices closed in observance of Columbus Day holiday.
13 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace, Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
14 - Food Business Risk Management Class, UME Washington County, 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
15 - The Old Fashioned Garden, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Delaware CES Master Gardener Workshops, U.D. Paradee Center.
FREE. Call 302-730-4000 to register.
22 - Sheep & Goat Clinic, 6:30 p.m., Kingstown Farm Home & Garden store, 7121 Church Hill Road., Chestertown,
MD. RSVP 410-778-1551.
22 - AG Science Day UMES, Princess Anne, MD. Call 410-651-6206.
27 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace, Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
NOVEMBER 2015:
05 - Poultry Growers Meeting, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tilghman Terrace meeting room, Centreville, MD.
Update from MDA, Jo Chapman, DMV.
06&07- 12th Annual Small Farm Conference sponsored by UMES. Register at:
https://www.psla.umd.edu/extension/md-crops
ATTENTION!!
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR &
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT RECERTIFICATION
December 1, 2015, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UME Kent County Extension Office
709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD
Must pre-register: Call 410-778-1661
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING and EXAM
December 4, 2015 (Training for new applicators); December 18, 2015 (Exam)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
UME Queen Anne's County Extension Office
505 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD
Must pre-register: Call 410-758-0166
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October 2015
3 Fall Festival - 4-H Promo & Science Booth, 11 am - 4 pm, Kent Museum, Turner's Creek, Kennedyville - 4-H'ers with animals
welcome. Will have Motion Commotion Sci. Experiment
6 & 9 Outdoor Education, Days 1 and 2 for all 4th graders, Eastern Neck Island.
National 4-H Week! October 4-10, 2015
4 "Show Your Green" Social Media Campaign
5 "Eat Your Green" Healthy eating and Healthy Living +Kent National Science Experiment, 6:30 pm, Extension Office -
Motion Commotion +Senior Portfolios Due to Kent Off. to attend National 4-H Conference, Chevy Chase, MD April 2016
6 "Share the Green" 4-H Recruitment Day + National 4-H Week Presentation to the Kent County Commissioners, 6:00 pm - 4-H'ers
needed to bring projects related to 2015 theme "4-H Grows Here". No large animals please.
Small animal in crate only! Show the commissioners how you Grow in 4-H. Wear 4-H t-shirts, jackets, buttons, lanyards etc.
7 National 4-H Youth Science Day and Walk MD Day + 4-H Green & White Spirit Day at School! Wear your 4-H clothes, gear, hand
out stickers etc.
8 "4-H Night Out" State Restaurant Night
9 "Green Gratitude Day" - Thank you to everyone who has help support 4-H'ers and the 4-H program
10 "Green Your World" MD 4-H Service Day + Kent 4-H Adopt-a-Highway Pick-up (4), 9:00 am, start Urieville Lake Recreation Area
12 Columbus Day Holiday ~ Extension Office Closed
13 16th Annual 4-H Toy Drive 1st Planning Meeting, 7:00 pm, Extension Office
15 Ag Center Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church. UME 4-H Volunteer Online Training, 6:30 - 8:30 pm,
must register at least 1 week in advance.
17 State 4-H Archery Match, Thendera 4-H Center, Dorchester County
19 4-H Record Book Workshop for 1st Timers - Mini's, Jr/Int and Senior RB/Portfolios, 7 pm, Ext. Office
22 Sheep and Goat Clinic, 6:30 pm, Kingstown Farm Home & Garden
24 State 4-H Shotgun Match, Prince George's County
31 Halloween Adopt-a-Highway (only if rained out on 10/10). Wear a costume!!! Contact 4-H Office for schedule
KENT COUNTY 4-H CLUB MEETING DATES
Bits and Bridles 4-H Horse Club -Meets 3rd Saturday, Running W Kennel, Worton, 1:00 pm, Leaders: Avra Sullivan, 443-480-3346 and Stephanie Turner, 410-708-0994
Clay Crushers 4-H Shotgun Club - Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday afternoons weekly, alternating between Kent County Gun Club and Sudlersville Skeet Club, Leaders: Russ Parson, cell (443-480-0292) and Robert Baldwin (410-348-5727)
Junior Dairy Associates - Meets 3rd Friday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Beth Hill (410-778-1661) and Cheryl Plummer (410-648-6828)
Junior Rifle Club - Meets 2nd and 4th Sundays, 2:00 pm, Winter-Kent Ag Center Rifle Range, Summer- Alexander's Sporting Farm, LLC, Rifle & Pistol Range, Leader: John Curlett (410-778-0924)
Kent Clover Calf - Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 7:00 pm, Kennedyville United Methodist Church, Leaders: Jennifer Debnam (410-348-5905), Leader: Carrie Douthit (410-928-5860)
Kent Fuzzy Tails and Shiny Scales 4-H Club, Meets 4th Thursday monthly, 6:30 pm, Winter: Presbyterian
Church of Chestertown, Summer: Lovett Farms, Worton, Leader: Carrie & Jay Douthit, 410-928-5860, Jessica Matthews, 443-480-9308
Puppy Pals 4-H Dog Club - Meets Third & Fourth Wednesdays monthly, 6:30 pm, Winter-Radcliffe Creek School,
Summer-Mondays-Running W Kennels, Worton, Leaders: Bert and Jim Lindauer, 410-778-2887
Shore Shots 4-H Archery Club - Meets 1st Sunday, 2-4 pm, and 3rd Sunday from 1:30 - 4:00pm, Cypress Creek Archery, Millington, Leaders: Teresa Quinn, (410-708-0217) email: taquinn65@gmail.com
Udder Delights 4-H Club - Meets 4th Monday monthly, 6:30 pm, Chester River Friends Meeting House, Chestertown, Leaders: Owen McCoy (410-639-7217) and Christine Betley, 410-739-0304
"NEW" 4-H Clover Bud Club - Meets 4th Saturday of every month 10:30am-12:00pm at Colchester Farm, Galena. Ages 5-7. For more information contact: bluelemonade@me.com
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NEWS FROM & FOR OUR MEMBERS
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Trena Williamson, Regional Director of Corporate Communications & Marketing
Phone: 410-822-1000, extension 5507
Fax: 410-770-8603
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 18, 2015)
UM Shore Regional Health Announces New Board Members
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health announces the appointment of three new members to its 24-member Board of Directors, which consists of business and community leaders and physicians drawn from the five-county region served by UM SRH.
Joining the UM Shore Regional Health Board are Myra S. Butler, of Chestertown; Art Cecil, III, of Easton; and William B. Noll, of Worton.
Myra S. Butler is the director of Kent County Parks and Recreation. She is a life-long resident of Kent County and has worked in the county for all but one of her 25 professional years. She is involved in a variety of community activities and boards, including past chair of Family and Community Partnerships of Kent County; officer of Maryland Recreation and Parks Association's Recreation and Leisure Services Branch; Kent County Adolescent and Substance Abuse Coalition; and Chester River Health Foundation. .
Art Cecil III is retired from a career in finance, having worked with the Maryland National Bank and T. Rowe Price. His volunteer work includes Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton; Talbot Mentors; Talbot Historical Society; Habitat for Humanity; and Mid-Shore Community Foundation. He holds a BA in Economics from the College of William and Mary and obtained his CFA and MBA from Loyola College in Baltimore.
William B. Noll retired in 2008 after 25 years with Motors Insurance Corporation, where he worked in many capacities including chief financial officer and president. He is past president of the United Way of Kent County and has served as treasurer of Main Street Historic Chestertown. Noll is also a consultant with the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE), and currently serves as chairperson of the Upper Shore Chapter. He holds a BS in Accounting from University of Maryland, College Park.
In addition to Robert A. Chrencik, CEO, University of Maryland Medical System, and Kenneth Kozel, president and CEO, UM SRH, current Board members also include: from Cambridge, Michael D. Joyce, MD, Richard Loeffler and David Milligan; from Chestertown, Deborah Davis, MD and C. Daniel Saunders, Esq.; from Easton, Stuart Bounds, Ph.D., Charles Capute, Wayne L. Gardner, Sr., Geoffrey F. Oxnam and Martha Russell; from Federalsburg, Keith McMahan; from Grasonville, Joseph J. Ciotola, MD; from Oxford, John Dillon, chairman; from Preston, Wayne Howard; from Queenstown, Kathleen Deoudes; from St. Michaels, John W. Ashworth; from Trappe, Marlene Feldman and Thomas Stauch, MD; and from Worton, Robert Swam.
"The diverse backgrounds, leadership skills and business experience of our new board members will enhance our Board of Directors and continue to position us to meet the current and future health care needs of the people served by Shore Regional Health," comments John Dillon, chairman of the UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors. "We look forward to their insights and contributions in helping Shore Regional Health perform its mission of 'Creating Healthier Communities Together' within the five counties of the Mid-Shore region."
"Our board members live and work in our communities. I believe their diverse talents and expertise and their commitment to ensuring our success position us to achieve our vision of being the region's leader in patient centered care," says Kenneth Kozel, president and CEO, UM Shore Regional Health.
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About UM Shore Regional Health: As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health's team of more than 2,600 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers work with various community partners to fulfill the organization's mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.
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Regina K. Crossley celebrates 25 years with Avon-Dixon Insurance Agency
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Avon-Dixon Insurance Agency, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is proud to recognize Regina Crossley for 25 years of dedicated service. Ms. Crossley began her career with Avon-Dixon in 1990 as a commercial lines customer service representative. In May of 2010 Regina was promoted to Executive Assistant to the President and CEO at Avon-Dixon. Ms. Crossley earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in March of 2000 and attends continuing education classes to update her designation and license each year.
"Avon-Dixon is pleased to celebrate Regina's 25 years of service. Her loyalty, knowledge and leadership skills are a tremendous asset to Avon-Dixon and she is well respected by her co-workers and customers. It is a pleasure to work with her everyday" says Rich Trippe, President and CEO of Avon-Dixon.
Ms. Crossley resides in Sudlersville with her husband of 40 years. Regina is a licensed Pastor and serves at a local church. She also demonstrates her commitment to the betterment of the community by volunteering as a Beacon for Camp New Dawn, a bereavement program for children which is sponsored by Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville.
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Davis promoted to Assistant Vice President at Wye Financial & Trust
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Easton, Maryland - Wye Financial & Trust, a division of CNB and a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lora Davis to Assistant Vice President. Ms. Davis joined Wye Financial & Trust in 2006 as a Financial Advisor.
In her new position, Ms. Davis will continue to be responsible for delivering personal investment solutions to help individuals, corporations and non-profits work towards their long-term financial goals. "I look forward to the opportunity of leading a team of experienced financial advisors who meet the needs of our clients and local community businesses," said Ms. Davis.
Ms. Davis is a graduate of Salisbury University, Perdue School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in financial planning and a Master of Business Administration. Ms. Davis holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses, as well as a life and health insurance license.
"I am excited to offer Lora this well-deserved promotion. She is an experienced member of our financial services team and I look forward to growing our business together," said Wye Financial & Trust Manager, Talli Oxnam.
In addition to her professional career, Ms. Davis is a member and past president of Talbot County Young Professionals, a Board Member and Coach for the Queen Anne's Soccer Club and is an active participant in the Centreville Rotary Club and the Chesapeake Women's Network.
Ms. Davis resides in Queen Anne's County with her husband and three children.
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Exclusively for Chamber Members!
Every Thursday morning at 8:30 A.M. a Chamber Member will be featured on WCTR Radio 1530 AM and 102.3 FM to talk about their business at NO COST to the Chamber Member.
Please call or email Loretta at the Chamber office to set up a date today! 410-810-2968 OR kentchamber@verizon.net
WCTR - The Voice of Kent & Queen Anne's Counties
Listen to WCTR online: www.wctr.com
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Send Us News of Your Business and We Will Publish It for FREE!
You are invited to submit a FREE announcement about your business for each weekly Chamber NewsFlash. The content of your message should be about something that's happening in your business, announcement about an employee, an award that your business has won, etc. This space is not intended to be used for advertising. Please limit your message to 100 words or fewer. It's a great way to get your business noticed! Please note that your article may be edited for spelling, grammatical errors and/or length. Photos are welcomed. Submit your announcement to kentchamber@verizon.net.
Chamber NewsFlashes are published every Tuesday.
Deadline for submission is Friday to be included in the following Tuesday's NewsFlash.
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Notary Service Now Available!
Notary services are now available free to our members at the Chamber by appointment. Please contact the Chamber office to schedule an appointment.
- E-Blasts - Broadcast E-Mail Service Available!
The Chamber offers an E-Blast service to all of our members. In an effort to help you build your business and get your message out efficiently and cost effectively, the Chamber office will send an email specifically on your behalf to all Chamber members and non-members who have signed up for our mailing list. This is an excellent way to announce new products, services or events. As a Chamber member, you can take advantage of this service at a very reasonable cost of $25. Please contact the Chamber office for further details.
- SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives)
Invites retired executives to become counselors for new and existing local businesses. Contact Bill Noll at SCORE to get more information: wbnoll@yahoo.com.
- Help Us Help You. Keep Your Business Information Current!
Please remember to contact Loretta in the Chamber office if you have any changes or updates to your business contact information. We want to keep all of our members' information current.
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Member-To-Member Benefit Program
This program allows any Chamber member to offer discounts on their products and services to other Chamber members and their employees. Even if you do not offer a discount to fellow members, as a Chamber member, you may take advantage of the discounts offered by other members.
For details about discounts offered by participating members, please contact them directly.
Don't miss out! Sign up for this program today!!
The following businesses are participating members.
Please support these businesses!
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