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2014AnnuAl Dinner & Business expo

" Follow The Yellow Brick Road To More Business"

Thursday, March 20, 2014 - starting At 5:00 p.m. at stratigos Banquet Centre

Dinner Tickets $60.00 Per Person(Includes Hors D’oeuvres, Open Bar, Dinner Buffet,

Dessert and Business Expo Admission)

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Available Sponsorships for Membersland of oz - $199.00 ruby slippers - $299.00 emerald City - $399.00(1) Dinner Ticket (2) Dinner Tickets (4) Dinner Tickets(1) 4’ Expo Table (1) 4’ Expo Table (1) 4’ Expo Table(1) Cash Challenge Ticket (1) Cash Challenge Ticket (1) Cash Challenge TicketListing in program Business card ad in program Business card ad in programName recognition at event Name recognition at event Name recognition at eventRecognition on slideshow Recognition on slideshow Recognition on slideshow

5:00 p.m. - 6 :30p.m. Business Expo, Hors d’oeuvres and open bar

6:30 p.m. - 7 :30p.m. Dinner Buffet, A Year In Review, Awards Presentation (Chamber Person of the Year and Community Volunteer of the Year)

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Business Expo, Cash Challange, 50/50 and Chinese Auction

Vendor Tables4’ Table - $50.00 or 8’ Table - $100.00

Member Kudos2

Member: CASA of WestmorelandKudos: Standard Charitable Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. to help recruit, train, and supervise a new class of volunteers to serve children who are currently on a waiting list and in need of a personal advocate. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a volunteer-based organization that provides a voice in the courts on behalf of abused and neglected children in Westmoreland County. The recommendations of these volunteers assist the courts in determining the child’s placement in safe, permanent, and nurturing homes. Throughout 2012, CASA served 195 abused and neglected children in need of advocacy. The goal for CASA is to be able to provide service to every child in Westmoreland County who is in need of advocacy.

Sherrie Dunlap, director of development for CASA explains, “On behalf of the CASA of Westmoreland, Inc.’s board, staff, volunteers, and children, we thank Standard Charitable Foundation of Standard Bank for their generosity demonstrated by awarding this grant. This charitable funding will support the a new class of volunteer advocates, which are truly the heartbeat of our organization. One advocate, a consistent, reliable adult in the life of a child is often enough to break the cycle of abuse and neglect, not just for that one child but for generations to come. Giving to CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. is an investment in a better life for the children we serve and in a better future for our community.”

Kathleen Comini, manager of Standard Bank’s Mt. Pleasant office, comments “CASA is a project very dear to my heart! CASA began in 2006 as a result of Judge Feliciani and a few community members’ realization that extra measures should be put into place to protect the children of Westmoreland County. CASA volunteers can save lives and mend hearts, so we are proud to once again be a part of giving these children a voice against abuse.”

Standard Charitable Foundation’s mission is to provide financial support to not for profit organizations in the communities in which Standard Bank operates. The Standard Charitable Foundation was established in conjunction with the 2010 conversion of Standard Bank’s parent company from mutual to stock form.

If you would like to become a volunteer for CASA and be an advocate for a child, please visit www.westmorelandcasa.org or call (724) 850-6874. CASA also hosts ongoing events, donation opportunities, mailing list and newsletter, guest speakers and much more!

Member: Calvary Assembly - Nick and Heidi PooleKudos: Congratulations to Nick and Heidi on the birth of their first baby boy, Zachariah Franklin born January 3rd at 8lbs, 2oz.

Member: Valley Pool & SpaKudos: Congratulations to Valley Pool & Spa for winning the 2013 Presidents Club award and the 2013 Outstanding Growth award from Coast Spas Hot Tubs at their dealer meeting in Vancouver.

Member: Synergy Salon & Day SpaKudos: Synergy Salon & Day Spa would like to welcome their newest stylist Sharon to their team!

Member: New Steps Rehab - Peggy BianchiKudos: February is New Step Rehab’s 20th year in business! Happy anniversary and congratulations!

Zachariah Franklin Poole

Sharon

Valley Pool & Spa

Peggy Bianchi

New Member Corner

Member Kudos (cont.)

Recent Chamber Events

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NANCY DRAzDIK - COlDWEll BANKER REAl ESTATE AgENTJeannette, PA 15644

724-787-8133 • www.pittsburghmoves.com/nancydrazdikCommercial and residential real estate sales.

AlBANESE SINCHAR SMITH & CO.Joanna Sinchar, Jim Albanese & gary Smith

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Experienced accounting, auditing and tax firm.

KUSUKA INDONESIAN CUISINENurbaiti Pribadi

13380 State Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642724-382-4968 • www.kusuka.usIndonesian cuisine for individual, family or group dine in, take out and catering.

Member: HC globalKudos: HC Global is now an authorized dealer and installer of Viper Products. Viper is the leading remote vehicle starter and security system in the US. Cold cars in the winter are painful. Start your day out with a warm car and a remote starter by Viper. HC Global also sells and services Viper vehicle Security Systems and SmartStart systems that can control and monitor many functions of your car from your Smart Phone. For more information visit www.RemoteStartPittsburgh.com or call 724-296-8054.

Member: Edward Jones and SheetzKudos: Edward Jones and Sheetz have been named Best Places to Work in PA 2013. Since 2000, Best Places To Work in PA has been a celebration of jobs and the employers who provide them. It’s a program made possibly by a joint public/private effort of Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennyslvania Department of Community & Economic Development, the Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM and the Central Penn Business Journal. To participate, a company must be a publicly or privately held organization, either for-profit or not-for-profit and have a facility in Pennsylvania, have at least 25 employees in Pennsylvania and be in business a minimum of one year. For more information visit www.bestplacestoworkinpa.com. Congratulations Sheetz and Edward Jones!

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Chamber MarketplaceSave The Date!4

The Leadercast Business Conference exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership. This year’s theme - Beyond You - challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward. Attend this conference and discover what it means to be a leader worth following.

leadercast Business ConferenceFriday, May 9, 2014

Speakers:

Andy Stanley Leadership Author and Communicator

Malcolm gladwell Award-winning Journalist and Best-selling Author

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Nobel Laureate and Human Rights Activist

Randall Wallace Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Songwriter

Jack Welch Former CEO of General Electric

laura Schroff Former Advertising Sales Executive and New York Times Best-selling Author

Dr. Henry Cloud Clinical Psychologist and Leadership Consultant

Simon Sinek Leadership Expert and Best-selling Author

laura Bush First Lady of the United States (2001 - 2009)

Hosts:

Cat Deeley and Tripp Crosby

Location: Calvary Assembly (Pennsylvania Avenue behind Giant Eagle)

Date Friday, May 9, 2014

Times 8:00a.m. Registration

9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. - Conference

Cost $60.00 per person 5 or more from same company

$65.00 per person - Members (Chambers of Commerce or Calvary Assembly)

$70.00 per person - Non-members

Includes: Conference Attendance

Conference Workbook

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks

Free Parking

Easy access from Route 30 and PA Turnpike

Free Childcare for ages 1-12

Purchase Tickets: www.leadercastirwin.com

Chamber MarketplaceMember Spotlight 5

Peggy Powers Placement

A free service providing professional guidance and research to families in need of choosing

Approximately 20 years ago, Peggy stared out in the Senior Care industry (skilled nursing and personal care) holding many positions from Marketing Director to Admissions Coordinator to Licensed Administrator. Over the years, Peggy realized that so many families had no idea where to start, what questions to ask and desperately needed professional guidance and support during the stressful time of finding placement for their elderly relatives.

After 10 years of working for private and corporate owners of personal care homes, she decided to start her own placement service and became an “advocate for the aging” in 2003. At no cost, Peggy Powers Placement will research all of the possible financial and geographical senior placement options, assess their loved ones needs, arrange tours of homes, expedite paperwork for a smooth transition and educate the family in order for them to make a confident and well informed decision.

The business is run by Peggy Powers Hamilton and her lifelong friend, Ted Dornin who has caregiver experience. Extensive experience and true compassion are what Peggy and Ted bring to their clients. Peggy’s daugher, Billie Jo also assists with marketing and speaking engagements. The company is accredited with the Better Business Bureau and has achieved an A+ rating. Ted is a licensed Notary and provides free notary services to their clients. But most of all, Peggy and Ted love what they do. “For us, the service we provide is more of a ministry than a job. What a blessing to know you have made a difference in the quality of someone’s life”, states Peggy. Each client’s case is approached as if it was one of their own family members and they make themselves available 7 days a week.

Why is Peggy Powers Placement a member of the Norwin Chamber? “The benefits of being part of such a “community friendly” chamber is such a vital part of any business. The Norwin Chamber is a great referral source and offers a variety of ways to get involved. I have been a member for years and this chamber has been the perfect balance for many successful business and personal relationships”.

For more information on the services that Peggy Powers Placement provides, visit www.peggysplacement.com or call 888-837-3449.

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2/6 Chili Cook Off & Wing Thing – Downtown Irwin3/20 Norwin Chamber Annual Dinner & Business Expo4/18 Good Friday Breakfast4/26 Car Cruise – Downtown Irwin5/9 Leadercast Conference5/14 Norwin Excellence In Education Luncheon5/19 Penn Trafford Excellence In Education Luncheon6/6 Norwin Chamber Golf Outing – The Madison Club6/14 Ethnic Festival & Craft Show – Downtown Irwin6/19 1st Art & Jazz Nite – Downtown Irwin7/17 2nd Art & Jazz Nite – Downtown Irwin8/6 81st Annual Norwin Community Picnic – Idlewild & Soak Zone8/9 Rib Rally/150th Parade & Fireworks - Downtown Irwin8/21 3rd Art & Jazz Nite – Downtown Irwin9/20 Sing For Their Supper/Fall Craft Show - Downtown Irwin9/24 Norwin Chamber Showcase of Business Expo – Norwin High School10/25 Halloween Parade – Downtown Irwin11/6 Ladies Night – Downtown Irwin11/20 Light Up Night – Downtown Irwin12/10 Norwin Chamber Holiday Mixer12/5 Cookie Tour – Downtown Irwin

What is health and where does it come from?

Knowledge is Power

That seems to be the million dollar question, especially in our society. Over the past hundred years humans have gone from being a super species to being the sickest species on the planet. The causes of all this sickness are chronic illnesses which are killing 80 percent of the industrial world. The Black Plague killed less people. So what is chronic illness and what is causing so many of us to acquire them? Chronic illness is defined as a health condition that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting. This includes diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, cancer, obesity, ADD/ADHD, fibromyalgia, depression/anxiety and the list goes on and on.

The medical community and pharmaceutical companies would like us to believe that all of these diseases are inherently “genetic”; there is nothing that we can do about them except take their pills which on average have over 70 different possible side effects. However, this cannot be true because our genes have not changed over the past hundred years. We as a species on this planet, like any other species have specific genetic requirements in how we should eat, move, think and socially interact and if we adhere to them, our genes will express in us health, vitality, wellness and a long life free from any and all of the aforementioned diseases. According to the latest scientific research all of these “chronic illnesses” are directly caused by our LIFESTYLE CHOICES. The good news and truth is that we can easily change our lifestyle to a more genetically congruent one.

It is no secret that we all spend too much time sitting and not enough time moving around. The latest research also says that the motion of our joints, more importantly our spinal joints, called proprioception, is the most important nutrient for our brains. It is the energy that charges our brains battery. Newsflash! We all have some level of lost joint function. Some of our spinal bones are restricted in moving to their “normal limits” causing an unhealthy decrease in the energy our brain needs to run our bodies and the presence of or lack of PAIN is of no importance.

The time has come for us to take back control of our health and how our bodies function because we can change, through lifestyle choices, our level of vitality, happiness and joy. Our nervous system which is made up of our brain, spinal cord and spinal nerves reach and control every cell in your body. Health is in fact how your cells are functioning. Are they strong and vibrant or are they becoming sick and weak? Is your nervous system detecting lifestyle choices that are toxic and deficient in what your genes require to express health? Your state of health (how your cells are functioning) is the direct result of your environment (lifestyle choices).

Proper Nutrition in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, lean grass fed beef and free range chickens and small amounts of fresh fish along with plenty of fresh water cover our nutritional needs from food. Probiotics, Vitamin D3 and Omega 3 rich fish oil and an organic multi-vitamin are all we need as far as supplementation. Strenuous exercise 3 times a week with a 30 min walk everyday covers our genetic exercise requirements. Healthy relationships and connections with others covers our social interaction and most importantly we need a spine that is free of restricted motion which can give supply our brain with all of the energy it needs to not only get us healthy but keep us there. Regular Chiropractic adjustments are needed to keep our energy flowing.

For more information contact Dr. David Ross at 724.515.7772 or dave@rosswellnesslifestyle.com. Ross Wellness Lifestyle Center is located at 11322 Center Highway in North Huntingdon

Article provided by Dr. David Ross of Ross Wellness Lifestyle Center.

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FEBRUARY CAlENDAR OF EVENTS:

MARCH CAlENDAR OF EVENTS:DATE: MEETINg: TIME: lOCATION:

4 Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Rodney’s Restaurant

6 C.A.R.E. 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

11 Executive Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Colonial Grille

12 Irwin Borough Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers

18 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

18 Cash Mob 4:30 p.m. Frogurt

19 N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners 7:00 p.m. North Huntingdon Townhouse

20 Annual Dinner & Business Expo 5:00 p.m. Stratigos Banquet Centre

26 Cocktails & Conversations 5:00 p.m. Rivertowne Pub & Grille

27 Ribbon Cutting 4:00 p.m. MPS Apparel

DATE: MEETINg: TIME: lOCATION:

5 Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Teddy’s Restaurant

6 C.A.R.E. 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

6 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4:00 p.m. Fontana Dental

7 Annuities Seminar 10:30 a.m. Chamber Office

11 Executive Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Colonial Grille

12 Business Mixer 4:30 p.m. Verizon Authorized Retailer Wireless Oasis

12 Irwin Borough Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers

18 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

18 Cash Mob 4:30 p.m. Kerber’s Dairy

19 N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners 7:00 p.m. North Huntingdon Townhouse

20 C.A.R.E. 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

26 Cocktails & Conversations 5:00 p.m. Rivertowne Pub & Grille

27 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4:00 p.m. Aaron’s Sales & Service

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