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A Message from the Chamber President
 Dear Members: The "official" onset of the summer season coincides with the Rhinebeck Chamber's Board of Directors "official" changing of the guard. This year, we thank former President Vicki Haak for eight years of service to the Board and many years of active membership prior to that. We look forward to many more years of seeing Vicki at events and calling on her for advice every now and then! Along with that, we have the new slate of officers to let you know about: First Vice President Jesse Hewitt, Northern Dutchess Hospital; Second Vice President Philip Meltzer, Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory; Secretary Josh Burckhard, Rhinebeck Chiropractic; and Treasurer Bob Babirad, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. I am very happy to be working alongside these colleagues, and the other members of our Board, to keep the Chamber a vibrant and viable organization that is a relevant resource for our whole community. Speaking of vibrant organizations, I would like to thank Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our joint Business Breakfast meeting this Wednesday at Montgomery Place with the Hyde Park and Red Hook Chambers. Their beautiful new Rhinebeck branch is open and they are ready to help with all your banking needs, both business and personal. Maureen Gates of Sharp Images Photographic is celebrating 30 years in business by sponsoring our July Business After Hours on Thursday, July 10 at the Liberty Public House. Maureen is incredibly generous with her time and talent to so many of our local organizations, please join us to help congratulate her on this wonderful milestone. Best wishes for whatever the summer has in store for you and your families - and I look forward to seeing you at an event!
Very truly yours,
Sean Kemp
Sean M. Kemp, Esq.
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Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
sees banking differently. With offices in Rhinebeck, Hyde Park and 18 other locations throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Orange & Putnam, HVFCU provides a variety of products for small and medium sized businesses with the options and expertise to help your business grow.
Convenience? Try branch and contact center weeknight hours until
7pm and Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm, mobile and online access too.
Affordability? HVFCU has two business checking options, plus commercial loans and mortgages with no pre-payment penalties
Exceptional service? Well, that's just standard procedure at HVFCU.
Through HVFCU Financial Services Department, members have access to a complete array of financial guidance, planning, and products, all tailored to your business and personal situation.
The HVFCU Insurance Agency has access to multiple insurance carriers so you won't spend your valuable time researching several carriers to find an affordable policy that best meets your insurance needs.
HVFCU members enjoy checking and saving accounts, certificates of deposits, auto loans, home mortgages, and credit cards. Access your accounts and information with Mobile or Internet Banking, at any branch, or by phone HVFCU is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration and is an Equal Housing Lender. Visit their newest branch in Rhinebeck on Route 9 next to Williams Lumber and explore their website by clicking here.
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Upcoming Chamber Events for June
Business Breakfast
Join us for a great networking opportunity with the Hyde Park, Red Hook and Rhinebeck Area Chambers of Commerce in the beautiful setting of
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time: 7:30 am - 9am
Location: Montgomery Place, Annandale Road
(aka 26 Gardener Way, Red Hook, 12571)
Fee: $15 members; $20 guests
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Gregory W. Rakow, Dr. Michael Moses, Sally Cross
NDH Foundation Hosted 15th Annual Starlight Ball
More than 450 guests attended this spotlight event to honor Gregory W. Rakow and Dr. Michael Moses (pictured above), held on Saturday, June 14 - raising approximately $100,000 for the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation. This formal affair was catered by Abigail Kirsch Catering, with lively music by The Mystic Band. Event sponsors included American Anesthesiology of New York, Northern Dutchess Hospital Auxiliary, Northern Dutchess Hospital Medical Staff, DRA Imaging, Rhinebeck Bank, Frost Memorial Fund Inc., Page Park Associates, Williams Lumber and Home Centers, Kirchhoff Medical Properties, Keil Equipment and Northern Dutchess Hospital Mother's Club. Dr. Steven and Jill Kaplan and Lewis and Charlotte Ruge were the co-chairs this year. It was a beautiful evening full of celebration and hope. For more information on how to give, please visit their website by clicking here.
Honoree Gregory Rackow at the Starlight Ball, June 14 in Rhinebeck
Sally Cross joins Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley announces the addition of Sally Cross as its new Director of Planned Giving (pictured above). Sally is responsible for marketing the Foundation's gift planning, investment management and charitable fund options. Sally earned her bachelor's degree at Columbia University's Barnard College and her Master's in Public Administration from Portland State University, and is a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Professional). For more information on CFHV and all their fund options, please click here.
The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck has expanded its summer programming for campers ages 5 to 95. Camp starts July 7 and runs through August 29. A new modular programming system allows campers to attending a morning session, afternoon class, or stay the entire day. An overview of their unique offerings include: Kids On Stage Performance Camp, Kids On Stage Intermediate Production, Kids On Stage Intermediate Scene Study, Stage Combat, Voice Camp, Tech Camp, Stage Managing, Dramatic Literature...and more! To learn about their programs and to register, visit their website here.
The Staff Assistant Experience at Ramapo for Children: Helping Young Adults with Disabilities Learn, Grow, and Transition to Independence. For over 90 years, Ramapo has worked on behalf of children and young adults who face obstacles to learning, including those with special needs as well as social and/or emotional challenges.
The Staff Assistant Experience (SAE) is a residential transition-to- independence program offering participants an opportunity to improve and reinforce interpersonal, independent living and job skills, build resilience and self- determination, and establish a future orientation. No matter the structure of your business or organization, there are endless ways you can provide a learning opportunity for our Staff Assistants:
- Volunteers: Staff Assistants are available for both short-term events and long-term volunteer projects.
- Internships: Staff Assistants are provided with valuable social and professional experiences, and opportunity to get a feel for the expectations of the workplace and explore their career interests.
- Part-time Employment: Staff Assistants gain the skills and structure needed to thrive in the working world, develop confidence and competence as they experience success, and provide your business with an energetic new resource.
To learn more on how this program might be a fit for you, please visit their website here.
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Welcome new members
Melley Platania, PLLC
24 Closs Drive, Rhinebeck, NY12572
(845) 876-4057; Jade Platania
Sam's Club
801 Frank E Sottile Blvd, Kingston, NY12401
845-382-1320; Christine Rusciano
Samsclub.com
Smoky Rock BBQ
6367 Mill Street, Rhinebeck, NY12572
(845) 876-5232; Nike Psichas
smokyrockbbq.com
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 Save the date!
Andrea Rhodes at Gig Marketing will be hosting a brown bag lunch, "Is Your Artwork Working?" on Tuesday July 15 @ 12pm. Join us for some speed marketing makeovers - a spirited, insightful roundtable taking a look at your own real life examples. At the Rhinebeck Chamber offices. More details coming soon.  |
For Chamber Members Only! From the 13th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Sept. 6 & 7 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Just order your tickets online before Aug. 15 and enter code: CHAMBER2014 at checkout to receive your discount; visit their website to place your order and for more information at
hudsonvalleywinefest.com
Ticket Prices and Discounts*:
� 1 Day Tasting - Gate Price $40 - you pay $25
� 1 Day Regular Admission - Gate Price $22 - you pay $7
� Weekend Tasting - Gate Price $70 - you pay $55
� Weekend Regular Admission - Gate $37 - you pay $22
*Discount valid online ONLY. Additional transaction fees may apply.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS and OPENINGS!
Welcome Smoky Rock BBQ to Rhinebeck!
We held a lively ribbon-cutting on June 11 and look forward to sampling their mouth-watering menu! For more information on Smoky Rock, click here
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome unveiled a newly restored Albatros airplane on May 24. To visit their website and plan your visit, please click here.
Primrose Hill School celebrated their Spring Faire and Ribbon Cutting on May 31. For more information on their unique learning programs, please click here.
Special notes: Yay for YEA!
Four middle and high school students from Rhinebeck Central School District received CEO status after completing the Young Entrepreneurs Academy 2013-2014 Program. The graduation celebration was held during our Business After Hours at Wilderstein on Thursday, June 12. Congratulations to Bulkeley Middle School Students Dylan Cho, Ian Cho and Owen Dentico; and Rhinebeck High School Student Cameron Mimoso. And thank you to our sponsors! Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Kirchhoff-Consigli Construction Management, McCabe & Mack LLP and Valley Energy  Pictured: Bob Babirad, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union; Kim Keil, Valley Energy, Cari Meltzer, Looking Glass B&B and Program Instructor; Dylan Cho, Ian Cho, Owen Dentico, Cameron Mimoso, Colleen Cruikshank, Rhinebeck Chamber Executive Director
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The Wizard of Oz at Rhinebeck Performing Arts
 Ramapo at work at Taste Budds
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Board of Directors
Officers
Sean Kemp, President
McCabe & Mack LLP
Jesse Hewitt, First Vice President
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Philip Meltzer, Second Vice President
Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory
Josh Burckhard, Secretary
Rhinebeck Chiropractic
Bob Babirad, Treasurer
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Charles Derbyshire, Old Mill Wine & Spirits
Kyle Eighmy, NDP EMS
Suzanna Hermans, Oblong Books & Music
Kristin Hutchins, Ruge's Automotive, Inc.
Tom Jozefowicz, Williams Lumber
Tina Keil, Bella Fiori
Philip Meltzer, CFP�, Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory, Looking Glass B&B
Kevin O'Connor, The UPS Store
Janet Trupiano, Trupiano Uniform Company
Chamber Staff
Colleen Cruikshank, Executive Director
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Chamber Office Contact Information
23F East Market Street, PO Box 42
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-5904; fax (845) 876-8624
info@rhinebeckchamber.com
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2014 CHAMBERLINE
ADVERTISING RATES
Small: $25 per month or 12 months for $250 Medium: $50 per month or 12 months for $500 Large: $75 per month or 12 months for $750
Extra Large: $100 per month; 12 months for $1000
For more information on advertising, please call (845) 876-5904 or email us!
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The new Chamber e-news created by Andrea Rhodes @
Gig Marketing and Emily Crescitelli, Junior Communications Major @ Marist College
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