San Marino Chamber of Commerce PRESORTED The Green Sheet 2304 Huntington Drive #202 STANDARD San Marino, CA 91108 US POSTALPAID 6 2 6 - 2 8 6 - 1 0 2 2 PERMITNO. 12 www.sanmarinochamber.com PASADENA [email protected] 1959-2009 Volume 12 Issue 9 October 2009 San Marino Chamber of Commerce Newsletter The Alternative Officer Candice Campos welcomes Chamber as they and Firefighter host September Mixer- David Tannehill honored by Chamber- The Alternative design team of, Sandra Troup and Jennifer Eidem welcomed Chamber members on a warm September evening as they hosted our Your Invitation to Success monthly mixer. Guests were treated to an array of delicious cuisine and desserts as they toured the home of As we approach the Chambers 50thAnniversary, the San Marino Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce the Sandra Troup for a sample of her work, and enjoyed the President's Elite Club to you. This elite program is designed to recognize those businesses that show their support of the ambiance of her garden patio. Members gathered on the Chamber throughout the year. Their commitment to the business community is appreciated and deserves to be recognized patio to share stories of their Summer travels and through this program. welcomed several new members to the Chamber. Chamber President Chris Carlos thanked members As a President's Elite Club member, your business name will be in each issue of the monthly Green Sheet, listed in all event in attendance for their dedication to their business programs, and any other major advertising that we do. In addition your company's name will appear on our President's Elite membership, and reminded everyone that during these signboard that will be present at Check In of every function we hold. Depending on the level your business chooses to difficult economic times, networking is one of the most participate in, there will be additional benefits, including your yearly membership to the San Marino Chamber of Commerce. The Green Sheet is brought to you compliments of: efficient tools we have to keep our business name out in These are just a few ways to send a message to other businesses that you are a strong supporter of the San Marino business RE/MAX Premier Properties: 2375 Huntington Drive- San Marino, CA the community. Business networking not only can prove community. (626)660-1106 www.remax.net to be a source of future clients and customers, but also SilverLevel: $1,000 quite often friends. § Yearly Chamber Membership ($250 value) Police Chief John Schaefer, Officer Candice Campos, Assembly member Many members took advantage of the Raffle § Newsletter Insert 2 times a year ($150 value) Mike Eng, Chamber President Chris Carlos, Firefighter David Tannehill, Fire opportunity to advertise their businesses, and donated § Blast email 2 times a year ($200 value) Chief John Penido. § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) O fabulous prizes. Raffle prizes were compliments of: § Recognition in each newsletter of the year ($500 value) n a warm September day, a large crowd Anneticipation.com, Athens Services, Ceil § Priority seating at all events gathered at the San Marino Center (formerly § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) Mortimer, San Marino Directory, Ellen’s Silkscreening, § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) the Women’s Club) for the Chamber’s 2nd Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union, The UPS Store, § 4 reservations for Police & Fire appreciation Luncheon (September) ($100 value) Annual Police & Fire Appreciation Luncheon. In its W2 Kitchen & Bath Inc. (Continued on page 5) Bronze Level: $500 second year, the luncheon gives attendees the chance to § Yearly Chamber membership ($250 value) pay homage to the men and women of San Marino’s § Newsletter Insert once a year ($75 value) Mixer hosts 2405 Huntington Drive Police and Fire Departments. Each year an honoree is § Blast email once a year ($100 value) Sandra Troup & § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) San Marino,CA91108 chosen from each department, who best fits the Jennifer Eidem § Recognition in each newsletter of the year ($500 value) Chambers criteria of “going above and beyond the call (The Alternative) § Priority seating at all events of duty” and displaying outstanding dedication to the welcome §§ SSppeecciiaall sreigcnoaggneit iaot nC ihne Cckh aInm fboerr aDlli rCehctaomryb elirs etivnegn (tsin ( $S5a0n0 M vaarluineo) Directory) community of San Marino. Chamber § 2 reservations for the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($30 value) President Chris Our 2009 recipients were very deserving of the Carlos and Platinum Member: award. Firefighter David Tannehill has taken on the Chamber task of organizing the Firefighters annual Pancake members to the September Mixer Breakfast at Lacy Park for the past several years. In (Continued on page 5) Presidents Elite Club 2009 Platinum Level: $3,000 § Yearly Chamber Membership ($250 value) § Newsletter Insert 4 times a year ($300 value) § Blast email 5 times a year ($500 value) § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) § Recognition w/ logo in each newsletter of the year ($1,000 value) § Priority seating at all events § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) § Table of 8 for Police & Fire appreciation Luncheon (September) ($300 value) § Four reservations to the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($60) § 10 minute commercial at MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($300 value) § Opportunity to present a promotional item to every attendee of Milestone Appreciation Breakfast ($250 value) § Free admission for 4 to each Mixer of the year ($320 value) Gold Level: $2,000 § Yearly Chamber membership ($250 value) § Newsletter Insert 3 times a year ($225 value) § Blast email 3 times a year ($300 value) § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) § Recognition w/ logo in each newsletter of the year ($1,000 value) § Priority seating at all events § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) § Table of 8 for Police & Fire appreciation luncheon (September) ($300 value) § Four reservations for the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast ($60 value) § Opportunity to present a promotional item to every attendee of Milestone Appreciation Breakfast ($250 value) § Free admission for 2 to each Mixer of the year ($160 value) Membership Drive in Progress- Page 2 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 7 President’s Message..... BOARD OF The The DIRECTORS by Dr. Chris Carlos PRESIDENT Fireman’s Cops Corner Chris Carlos Athens Services 626-336-3636 Dear Members; Obama's “Home- Stability” Plan, on a Feature [email protected] collision course with banks that are By Lt. Steve Johnson Wallace Lee -Vice President preparing to take a more aggressive stance. W2 Kitchen & Bath Inc. Recent anecdotal reports from By Div. Chief Jim Frawley 626-568-3388 politicians have given the impression that the I share this information at the risk of recession is over and theAmerican economy Ceil Mortimer - Secretary sounding likeEeyore, the pessimistic donkey Residential Member is on the rebound. But, in as much as the from Winnie the Pooh. ButAmerica's The Great California Shakeout 626-795-2800 housing market is an accurate measure of economy has become almost exclusively The San Marino Police Department provides On October 15th, the City of San Marino along our economic stability, it behooves us to be consumer-driven, largely because so much of a free service that is of great benefit for our with the rest of California will be participating in DIRECTORS: more realistic when assessing how quickly Elen Daigle our manufacturing industry has been moved residents, businesses and other interested the 2nd annual Great California Shakeout. The we will rebound from the current downturn. Ellen’s Silkscreening, Embroidery & over-seas to foreign countries.Without jobs, parties. That service is C.L.E.A.R., which is an Shakeout is based on an extreme 7.8 magnitude It is true that, nationally, home sales have Promotional Products unemployment remains high and consumer 626-441-4415 been steadying, thanks largely to an confidence remains low. When consumers acronym for Communicating Law Enforcement earthquake in southern California which would abundance of cheap foreclosed properties, Alerts to Residents system. create extensive damage throughout our Marci Donovan are not spending, our economy cannot grow- San Marino Security Systems government incentives and record low it's not rocket science. So, what to do? infrastructure (electricity, water, gas, 626-285-7778 mortgage rates. Housing construction starts C.L.E.A.R provides the opportunity to supply our communications) and neighborhoods. It has been have flattened out, helping to bring supply Chief Jim Frawley The San Marino Chamber of Commerce rCesidents anLd businEesses wAith press rReleases, crime estimated that 1 in every 16 structures will be S62M6F-3D00-0738 ihnotuos binagla pnrciec ew ditehc ldinemesa hnads. Tslhoew readt ea so fwell, exists to support the business community and bulletins, information about wanted or missing rendered uninhabitable. Imagine the ground in San Marino, that means mostly small shaking violently for over two minutes. It can be even turning up in some communities. persons, crime trends, and crime prevention Lt. Steve Johnson businesses. The most effective way to SMPD However, a recent new wave of foreclosures generate new business in this current techniques. As an example, the San Marino Police overwhelming to try to comprehend the damage. 626-300-0720 this summer depressed home values, pushing recession, wherein there is a limited Department recently used the C.L.E.A.R system to However, there are things you can do to prepare Pete Loeffler more homeowners underwater. Mark Zandi customer-pool for goods and services, is remind subscribers to drive cautiously near schools yourself. We encourage you to visit the Shakeout Re/Max Premier Properties of Moody's Economy.com estimates that 15.4 through networking. The San Marino website (http://www.shakeout.org/) and 626-660-1100 zones, due to the number of students and parents million homeowners -- or about 1 in 5 of Chamber of Commerce provides many participate in the events of that day. At a Dina Lopez those with first mortgages -- owe more on networking opportunities and each of our in the area. This broadcast reached the subscribers minimum, practice your duck, cover, and hold Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union their homes than they are worth. in seconds, providing a secure, cost effective members who have taken advantage of these 626-351-9651 skills that day. Make a promise to yourself to get opportunities have garnered new business as method to keep our residents and businesses prepared now. SandraTroup Even as defaults among subprime borrowers a result. informed of this community safety concern. TheAlternative have trended lower this year, newly initiated City-wide Full Scale Disaster Exercise 626-792-4319 foreclosures involving prime mortgage loans Building upon the Great California Shakeout, the The most important time to be a Chamber How does a resident or business person subscribe AnneTurk saw a significant increase in the first quarter, member is when the economy is bad, so City of San Marino will be conducting a city-wide a6n2n6e-3ti0c0ip-0at9i9o6n.com jumping 21.5% from the fourth quarter, renew your membership or become a new to this service? An interested party should access full scale exercise on November 17th between according to a government report of loan member today. Call the Chamber Office the San Marino Police Department website 9am and noon. Utilizing the same devastating S23an0 4M Haurinntoin Cgthoanm Dbreirv oe f# C20o2mmerce data from national banks and federally at(626) 286-1022 and let the Chamber help through City of San Marino parent website at Earthquake scenario as the Great Shakeout, all City regulated thrifts. San Marino, CA91108 you and your business survive and thrive! http://www.cityofsanmarino.org. Along the left resources will be mobilized in a response to a 626-286-1022 www.sanmarinochamber.com Also, consumer confidence is already at side of the Police Department website, there will variety of simulated emergencies across San [email protected] I hope to see all of you at our next record lows, and another jolt to the housing be a series of elongated boxes. The subscriber Marino. Participating with the city departments networking event, our OKTOBERFESTat Rita Rodriguez- Office Manager market could further crimp spending, which should click the box labeled “CLEAR Program.” will be The Huntington Library and Botanical the Old Mill. Southern California Edison Office Hours- Monday-Thurs 9-5 has been pummeled by the deep recession will be our host for the evening, and you can This will allow the party to e-mail their Gardens, the San Marino Unified School District, The ORIGINALSan Marino Directory and persistent weakness in the job market. look forward to traditional German faire. subscription request to Police Department. Other the San Gabriel / Pomona Valley Chapter of the 2304 Huntington Drive #202 The latest unemployment rate, for June, rose San Marino, CA91108 options allow the subscriber to complete a America Red Cross, the San Marino / South to 9.5%, and many analysts predict that it [email protected] subscription card that is available in the police Pasadena YMCA, along with many other partners AnneTurk-Advertising Manager will keep rising until the middle of next year. Dr. Chris Carlos 626-437-3179 department lobby, or the subscriber may call the and organizations throughout San Marino. This Chamber President 2008-2009 The rapid pace of layoffs is of particular Investigation & Support Services Division at (626) exercise will provide an unparalleled opportunity Founded in November of 1959 [email protected] concern. Employers shed nearly a half- 300-0720. The list of e-mail addresses are for these resources to work together so that when the mission of the San Marino million jobs in June. Homeowners who are a real disaster strikes, San Marino will be more Chamber of Commerce is to confidential, and will not be distributed for promote the economic well- out of work have little chance of having their than prepared. If you or your organization are commercial purposes. being of the community, to be mortgages modified. That puts many interested in participating in this full scale exercise, an advocate for its members homeowners, who don't meet the criteria of please contact Division Chief Jim Frawley at and to provide community leadership. 626-300-0739 or at [email protected]. Christmas Around the Drive Page 6 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 3 Renewing Members: Welcome Your presence is requested at the Milestone Members Breakfast New Members: Asanti Fine Jewellers San Marino Security Systems The Gas Company Wednesday, October 28th Visage Hair Salon San Marino City Club 8a.m. - 9:30a.m. Kristine Sansevieri Thank you for your continuing support of the 1459 San Marino Ave. Crowell Public Library- Barth Community Room The San Marino Chamber of Commerce Chamber and your investment in your business thru San Marino, CA 91108 1890 Huntington Drive Chamber membership. We value your membership invites you to join us for a San Marino (626) 795-1888 and encourage you to be active members and www.visagesalonsm.com participate in Chamber events. All members are welcome to help us celebrate Holiday Celebration those members who reach milestones in 2009! The Green Sheet wants to hear from YOU! Call the Chamber Office Partnership Painting Inc. Chamber membership is an investment in your Special Events, Sales, Trunk Shows, Awards, to place an ad - 286-1022 Scott Penn business, and the business community of Anniversaries, New Staff, New Services- no matter San Marino. Come out and enjoy an opportunity 25 Fulton Ave. ad materials due by the 15th of the what it is, lets tell our members. ItsFREEadvertising. month for the following issue to network with your fellow Chamber members Thursday, December 10, 2009 Pasadena, CA 91107 Take advantage of it! Put the Green Sheet Editor and help celebrate those members being 626-449-4097 on your mailing list, email list or email info to: honored this year. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm www.partnershippainting.com [email protected] by the 15th of the month. $12 per person* Brandon Cuccia D.D.S. *See attached reservation form Hosted By: OCTOBER CALENDAR Brandon & Lori Cuccia or Call the Chamber Office Hodge Podge- A Stitch in Time at 626-286-1022 2384 Huntington Drive and San Marino, CA 91108 7 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting- CHAMBER GREEN SHEET Hodgkiss Insurance Brokers (626)287-0797 8 5:30pm OKTOBERFEST at The Old Mill- $15/person All are Welcome! ADVERTISING Huntington Drive 14 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall San Marino Honest Deception 28 8:00am MILESTONE MEMBERS BREAKFAST @The Matt Vizio Crowell Public Library- All are welcome! 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 1054 Seco Street #106 *Pre-Paid Reservations: $20 per person* Pasadena, CA 91103 NOVEMBER CALENDAR (626)372-3995 Christmas Around the Drive... www.mattvizio.com Join us as we celebrate the 4 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting a San Marino tradition continues 6 7:00pm 5OTH ANNIVERSARY GALA- holiday season, ALL ARE WELCOME! Friday, December 4, 2009 say goodbye to outgoing 11 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall Welcome to the 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OFFICE WILL BE 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Board Members, as we welcome San Marino Chamber of Commerce! CLOSED NOV. 26th & 27th! new Board Members We value your membership and DECEMBER CALENDAR for 2010! encourage you to get involved. Join merchants on Huntington Drive, between Let us get to know Del Mar Ave. and Bedford Rd. for this Huntington Drive tradition. you, by attending Chamber events. 2 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting 4 5:00pm CHRISTMAS AROUND THE DRIVE! Santa arrives on Old #1 at City Hall at 6pm! Contact us with any information you ALL ARE WELCOME! Enjoy snacks and treats as the shopkeepers open would like shared about your 9 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall up their businesses after hours. Take a ride around the business with our membership. 10 5:30pm HOLIDAY MIXER @ HODGE PODGE drive on a Trolley, listen to Carolers as you ALL ARE WELCOME! Once again, on behalf of our stroll the drive and get in the Holiday spirit. membership- **The Chamber Office will be CLOSED December 23rd-25th Call the Chamber Office for any details- 286-1022 WELCOME! and December 30th-Jan. 1st.** Business Card $35 per month one month free w/ purchase of a Full year 1/4 page (3.5”w x 4.75”h) $70 per month ½ Page (3.5”w x 9.5”h) $100 per month Inserts- $75 per mailing Call the Chamber Office for exact count. Thank you to this Months Advertisers: San Marino Security, Ellen’s Silkscreening, Embroidery & Promotional Products, Ray Wells & May Gonzalez- Sotheby’s San Marino Directory September Mixer Page 4 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 5 News & Notes about San Marino Police & Fire contd. Sept. Mixer Contd. The San Marino Chamber (cid:157) The Chamber thanks those members who helped of Commerce All Chamber members are invited to a re-Grand 2009, the event raised more than it has in recent work various tasks at the Mixer. Chamber Office Opening of Visage Hair Salon- 1459 San Marino history, bringing in over $13,000 for the San Manager, Rita Rodriguez, Chamber Secretary & Ave. New owner and new Chamber member, Marino Schools Foundation. David’s fearless Ceil Mortimer, Chamber VP Wallace Lee (W2 Kristine Sansevieri is planning a Grand Opening and dedication to the Fire department of San Marino is Kitchen & Bath Inc.), Lt. Steve Johnson (SMPD), Southern California Edison Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 22nd a blessing to the business community. Anne Turk (Anneticipation.com), Dina Lopez The San Marino 3pm-8pm. Join Kristine and her staff for hors Police Officer Candice Campos, was the (Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union). Our d’oeuvres, and a Ribbon Cutting at 4. Stop by and Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you chosen honoree representing the Police depart- Biggest Loser of the Month was- who missed out on a welcome Kristine to the Chamber and the business invites you and your guests to the ment. In Candice’s short career with the San cash prize of $675 for the Progressive Raffle. community of San Marino. to Marino PD, she has displayed an exceptional desire (cid:157) Mark your calendars and so you won’t be the next The Chamber extends a sincere thank you and big to make the streets of San Marino safer. An expert September Mixer Loser to join the list! round of applause to Bridget Ochoa (ReMax in Drug Recognition, Candice put herself through OKTOBERFEST Premiere Properties). Bridget has taken on the the extensive training required to recognize people task each month this year of printing our monthly under the influence of narcotics and alcohol, and Thursday, September 10th Green Sheet. RE/Max donates the paper, ink and leads the department in felony arrests. including personnel to print the Green Sheet. Bridget works several high profile narcotics arrests. 5:30 - 7:30Hpo.smted. By: Thursday, October 8th Chamber President the Green Sheet into her schedule at RE/Max, and It is no surprise that our streets and commu- Chris Carlos we are grateful for her efforts. Next time you see nity of San Marino are safer with David and welcomes new The Alternative- Sandra Troup 5:30-7:30pm members Kristine Bridget at a Chamber function, please thank her for Candice on duty. The Chamber of Commerce and Alex Sansevieri her dedication to our newsletter, and RE/Max’s salutes these individuals for placing their lives in (Visage Hair Salon) 1020 Oak Forest Lane* at Chamber affiliation. harms way each and every day to make sure our to the Chamber and (cid:157) presents them a Have you paid your Chamber membership on homes and businesses are safe. membership plaque Pasadena The Old Mill time? Don’t forget the newest marketing tool Thank You to the available to you by paying your membership JWoienst ouf sR fooserm aea Gd aBrlvdde, nNo Prtah rotfy 1120 Old Mill Road Generous Sponsors BEFORE the due date. Chamber renewals are sent as the Chamber gets back of our 2nd Annual Huntington Drive out the beginning of each month, and are due by San Marino into full swing and says the end of the month. Pay your renewal by the Police & Fire Appreciation so long to Summer! 15th of the month and receive a FREE flyer Luncheon: insert ($75 value-FREE) in any newsletter of your Jose Guzman Join us for an evening (Oak Knoll choice in the following 12 months. An $80 mem- Barber Shop) -Athens Services- of authentic German bership ends up costing $5 - now there’s a bargain! Paul Maurin (City Call the Chamber Office for any questions or details -Diana Dee’s Stationery- Club) and Tom food, fun, and festivities. Bristow (The UPS Progressive Raffle: $675 626-286-1022. -Anneticipation.com- Store) enjoy a (cid:157) Every member has a chance to win, but Beer, Brats and more at Flu shots are now available at Huntington -San Marino Police little networking. you MUST attend to claim your one of San Marino’s own Pharmacy- 2300 Huntington Drive- San Officers Association- cash prize! Don’t join others on the Marino. It’s that time of year again, and treasures- the Old Mill. Losers List Huntington Pharmacy is stocked and ready to go. Mark your calendar and join us Consult your physician if you are unsure If you Special Thanks To: September 10th! should have a flu shot. Flu Shots are available for Pat Salvaty $25 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from Judy Carter 9:30-5:30. There is no appointment necessary. $15 per person Ceil Mortimer For any questions, contact Huntington Pharmacy at 626-287-9921. Julienne Fire Marshal, Jim Members-$8 (cid:157)Many insurance companies are offering discounts Anderson accepts RSVP to the his prize from Perspective Members-$15 for Chamber members, including Progressive. The The event was not possible Chamber VP Chamber Office @ Chamber is happy to supply members with a letter without the dedication from: Wallace Lee (W2 Kitchen & Bath (626)286-1022 or for their insurance company. Ask your insurance Rita Rodriguez, Anne Turk, Inc. carrier if they offer discounts, and call the Office email: [email protected] Diana Doi and Norma Olivos 286-1022 to receive membership verification. September Mixer Page 4 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 5 News & Notes about San Marino Police & Fire contd. Sept. Mixer Contd. The San Marino Chamber (cid:157) The Chamber thanks those members who helped of Commerce All Chamber members are invited to a re-Grand 2009, the event raised more than it has in recent work various tasks at the Mixer. Chamber Office Opening of Visage Hair Salon- 1459 San Marino history, bringing in over $13,000 for the San Manager, Rita Rodriguez, Chamber Secretary & Ave. New owner and new Chamber member, Marino Schools Foundation. David’s fearless Ceil Mortimer, Chamber VP Wallace Lee (W2 Kristine Sansevieri is planning a Grand Opening and dedication to the Fire department of San Marino is Kitchen & Bath Inc.), Lt. Steve Johnson (SMPD), Southern California Edison Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 22nd a blessing to the business community. Anne Turk (Anneticipation.com), Dina Lopez The San Marino 3pm-8pm. Join Kristine and her staff for hors Police Officer Candice Campos, was the (Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union). Our d’oeuvres, and a Ribbon Cutting at 4. Stop by and Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you chosen honoree representing the Police depart- Biggest Loser of the Month was- who missed out on a welcome Kristine to the Chamber and the business invites you and your guests to the ment. In Candice’s short career with the San cash prize of $675 for the Progressive Raffle. community of San Marino. to Marino PD, she has displayed an exceptional desire (cid:157) Mark your calendars and so you won’t be the next The Chamber extends a sincere thank you and big to make the streets of San Marino safer. An expert September Mixer Loser to join the list! round of applause to Bridget Ochoa (ReMax in Drug Recognition, Candice put herself through OKTOBERFEST Premiere Properties). Bridget has taken on the the extensive training required to recognize people task each month this year of printing our monthly under the influence of narcotics and alcohol, and Thursday, September 10th Green Sheet. RE/Max donates the paper, ink and leads the department in felony arrests. including personnel to print the Green Sheet. Bridget works several high profile narcotics arrests. 5:30 - 7:30Hpo.smted. By: Thursday, October 8th Chamber President the Green Sheet into her schedule at RE/Max, and It is no surprise that our streets and commu- Chris Carlos we are grateful for her efforts. Next time you see nity of San Marino are safer with David and welcomes new The Alternative- Sandra Troup 5:30-7:30pm members Kristine Bridget at a Chamber function, please thank her for Candice on duty. The Chamber of Commerce and Alex Sansevieri her dedication to our newsletter, and RE/Max’s salutes these individuals for placing their lives in (Visage Hair Salon) 1020 Oak Forest Lane* at Chamber affiliation. harms way each and every day to make sure our to the Chamber and (cid:157) presents them a Have you paid your Chamber membership on homes and businesses are safe. membership plaque Pasadena The Old Mill time? Don’t forget the newest marketing tool Thank You to the available to you by paying your membership JWoienst ouf sR fooserm aea Gd aBrlvdde, nNo Prtah rotfy 1120 Old Mill Road Generous Sponsors BEFORE the due date. Chamber renewals are sent as the Chamber gets back of our 2nd Annual Huntington Drive out the beginning of each month, and are due by San Marino into full swing and says the end of the month. Pay your renewal by the Police & Fire Appreciation so long to Summer! 15th of the month and receive a FREE flyer Luncheon: insert ($75 value-FREE) in any newsletter of your Jose Guzman Join us for an evening (Oak Knoll choice in the following 12 months. An $80 mem- Barber Shop) -Athens Services- of authentic German bership ends up costing $5 - now there’s a bargain! Paul Maurin (City Call the Chamber Office for any questions or details -Diana Dee’s Stationery- Club) and Tom food, fun, and festivities. Bristow (The UPS Progressive Raffle: $675 626-286-1022. -Anneticipation.com- Store) enjoy a (cid:157) Every member has a chance to win, but Beer, Brats and more at Flu shots are now available at Huntington -San Marino Police little networking. you MUST attend to claim your one of San Marino’s own Pharmacy- 2300 Huntington Drive- San Officers Association- cash prize! Don’t join others on the Marino. It’s that time of year again, and treasures- the Old Mill. Losers List Huntington Pharmacy is stocked and ready to go. Mark your calendar and join us Consult your physician if you are unsure If you Special Thanks To: September 10th! should have a flu shot. Flu Shots are available for Pat Salvaty $25 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from Judy Carter 9:30-5:30. There is no appointment necessary. $15 per person Ceil Mortimer For any questions, contact Huntington Pharmacy at 626-287-9921. Julienne Fire Marshal, Jim Members-$8 (cid:157)Many insurance companies are offering discounts Anderson accepts RSVP to the his prize from Perspective Members-$15 for Chamber members, including Progressive. The The event was not possible Chamber VP Chamber Office @ Chamber is happy to supply members with a letter without the dedication from: Wallace Lee (W2 Kitchen & Bath (626)286-1022 or for their insurance company. Ask your insurance Rita Rodriguez, Anne Turk, Inc. carrier if they offer discounts, and call the Office email: [email protected] Diana Doi and Norma Olivos 286-1022 to receive membership verification. Christmas Around the Drive Page 6 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 3 Renewing Members: Welcome Your presence is requested at the Milestone Members Breakfast New Members: Asanti Fine Jewellers San Marino Security Systems The Gas Company Wednesday, October 28th Visage Hair Salon San Marino City Club 8a.m. - 9:30a.m. Kristine Sansevieri Thank you for your continuing support of the 1459 San Marino Ave. Crowell Public Library- Barth Community Room The San Marino Chamber of Commerce Chamber and your investment in your business thru San Marino, CA 91108 1890 Huntington Drive Chamber membership. We value your membership invites you to join us for a San Marino (626) 795-1888 and encourage you to be active members and www.visagesalonsm.com participate in Chamber events. All members are welcome to help us celebrate Holiday Celebration those members who reach milestones in 2009! The Green Sheet wants to hear from YOU! Call the Chamber Office Partnership Painting Inc. Chamber membership is an investment in your Special Events, Sales, Trunk Shows, Awards, to place an ad - 286-1022 Scott Penn business, and the business community of Anniversaries, New Staff, New Services- no matter San Marino. Come out and enjoy an opportunity 25 Fulton Ave. ad materials due by the 15th of the what it is, lets tell our members. ItsFREEadvertising. month for the following issue to network with your fellow Chamber members Thursday, December 10, 2009 Pasadena, CA 91107 Take advantage of it! Put the Green Sheet Editor and help celebrate those members being 626-449-4097 on your mailing list, email list or email info to: honored this year. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm www.partnershippainting.com [email protected] by the 15th of the month. $12 per person* Brandon Cuccia D.D.S. *See attached reservation form Hosted By: OCTOBER CALENDAR Brandon & Lori Cuccia or Call the Chamber Office Hodge Podge- A Stitch in Time at 626-286-1022 2384 Huntington Drive and San Marino, CA 91108 7 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting- CHAMBER GREEN SHEET Hodgkiss Insurance Brokers (626)287-0797 8 5:30pm OKTOBERFEST at The Old Mill- $15/person All are Welcome! ADVERTISING Huntington Drive 14 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall San Marino Honest Deception 28 8:00am MILESTONE MEMBERS BREAKFAST @The Matt Vizio Crowell Public Library- All are welcome! 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 1054 Seco Street #106 *Pre-Paid Reservations: $20 per person* Pasadena, CA 91103 NOVEMBER CALENDAR (626)372-3995 Christmas Around the Drive... www.mattvizio.com Join us as we celebrate the 4 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting a San Marino tradition continues 6 7:00pm 5OTH ANNIVERSARY GALA- holiday season, ALL ARE WELCOME! Friday, December 4, 2009 say goodbye to outgoing 11 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall Welcome to the 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OFFICE WILL BE 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Board Members, as we welcome San Marino Chamber of Commerce! CLOSED NOV. 26th & 27th! new Board Members We value your membership and DECEMBER CALENDAR for 2010! encourage you to get involved. Join merchants on Huntington Drive, between Let us get to know Del Mar Ave. and Bedford Rd. for this Huntington Drive tradition. you, by attending Chamber events. 2 8:00am Board of Directors Meeting 4 5:00pm CHRISTMAS AROUND THE DRIVE! Santa arrives on Old #1 at City Hall at 6pm! Contact us with any information you ALL ARE WELCOME! Enjoy snacks and treats as the shopkeepers open would like shared about your 9 7:30pm City Council Meeting- City Hall up their businesses after hours. Take a ride around the business with our membership. 10 5:30pm HOLIDAY MIXER @ HODGE PODGE drive on a Trolley, listen to Carolers as you ALL ARE WELCOME! Once again, on behalf of our stroll the drive and get in the Holiday spirit. membership- **The Chamber Office will be CLOSED December 23rd-25th Call the Chamber Office for any details- 286-1022 WELCOME! and December 30th-Jan. 1st.** Business Card $35 per month one month free w/ purchase of a Full year 1/4 page (3.5”w x 4.75”h) $70 per month ½ Page (3.5”w x 9.5”h) $100 per month Inserts- $75 per mailing Call the Chamber Office for exact count. Thank you to this Months Advertisers: San Marino Security, Ellen’s Silkscreening, Embroidery & Promotional Products, Ray Wells & May Gonzalez- Sotheby’s San Marino Directory Membership Drive in Progress- Page 2 The Green Sheet The Green Sheet Page 7 President’s Message..... BOARD OF The The DIRECTORS by Dr. Chris Carlos PRESIDENT Fireman’s Cops Corner Chris Carlos Athens Services 626-336-3636 Dear Members; Obama's “Home- Stability” Plan, on a Feature [email protected] collision course with banks that are By Lt. Steve Johnson Wallace Lee -Vice President preparing to take a more aggressive stance. W2 Kitchen & Bath Inc. Recent anecdotal reports from By Div. Chief Jim Frawley 626-568-3388 politicians have given the impression that the I share this information at the risk of recession is over and theAmerican economy Ceil Mortimer - Secretary sounding likeEeyore, the pessimistic donkey Residential Member is on the rebound. But, in as much as the from Winnie the Pooh. ButAmerica's The Great California Shakeout 626-795-2800 housing market is an accurate measure of economy has become almost exclusively The San Marino Police Department provides On October 15th, the City of San Marino along our economic stability, it behooves us to be consumer-driven, largely because so much of a free service that is of great benefit for our with the rest of California will be participating in DIRECTORS: more realistic when assessing how quickly Elen Daigle our manufacturing industry has been moved residents, businesses and other interested the 2nd annual Great California Shakeout. The we will rebound from the current downturn. Ellen’s Silkscreening, Embroidery & over-seas to foreign countries.Without jobs, parties. That service is C.L.E.A.R., which is an Shakeout is based on an extreme 7.8 magnitude It is true that, nationally, home sales have Promotional Products unemployment remains high and consumer 626-441-4415 been steadying, thanks largely to an confidence remains low. When consumers acronym for Communicating Law Enforcement earthquake in southern California which would abundance of cheap foreclosed properties, Alerts to Residents system. create extensive damage throughout our Marci Donovan are not spending, our economy cannot grow- San Marino Security Systems government incentives and record low it's not rocket science. So, what to do? infrastructure (electricity, water, gas, 626-285-7778 mortgage rates. Housing construction starts C.L.E.A.R provides the opportunity to supply our communications) and neighborhoods. It has been have flattened out, helping to bring supply Chief Jim Frawley The San Marino Chamber of Commerce rCesidents anLd businEesses wAith press rReleases, crime estimated that 1 in every 16 structures will be S62M6F-3D00-0738 ihnotuos binagla pnrciec ew ditehc ldinemesa hnads. Tslhoew readt ea so fwell, exists to support the business community and bulletins, information about wanted or missing rendered uninhabitable. Imagine the ground in San Marino, that means mostly small shaking violently for over two minutes. It can be even turning up in some communities. persons, crime trends, and crime prevention Lt. Steve Johnson businesses. The most effective way to SMPD However, a recent new wave of foreclosures generate new business in this current techniques. As an example, the San Marino Police overwhelming to try to comprehend the damage. 626-300-0720 this summer depressed home values, pushing recession, wherein there is a limited Department recently used the C.L.E.A.R system to However, there are things you can do to prepare Pete Loeffler more homeowners underwater. Mark Zandi customer-pool for goods and services, is remind subscribers to drive cautiously near schools yourself. We encourage you to visit the Shakeout Re/Max Premier Properties of Moody's Economy.com estimates that 15.4 through networking. The San Marino website (http://www.shakeout.org/) and 626-660-1100 zones, due to the number of students and parents million homeowners -- or about 1 in 5 of Chamber of Commerce provides many participate in the events of that day. At a Dina Lopez those with first mortgages -- owe more on networking opportunities and each of our in the area. This broadcast reached the subscribers minimum, practice your duck, cover, and hold Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union their homes than they are worth. in seconds, providing a secure, cost effective members who have taken advantage of these 626-351-9651 skills that day. Make a promise to yourself to get opportunities have garnered new business as method to keep our residents and businesses prepared now. SandraTroup Even as defaults among subprime borrowers a result. informed of this community safety concern. TheAlternative have trended lower this year, newly initiated City-wide Full Scale Disaster Exercise 626-792-4319 foreclosures involving prime mortgage loans Building upon the Great California Shakeout, the The most important time to be a Chamber How does a resident or business person subscribe AnneTurk saw a significant increase in the first quarter, member is when the economy is bad, so City of San Marino will be conducting a city-wide a6n2n6e-3ti0c0ip-0at9i9o6n.com jumping 21.5% from the fourth quarter, renew your membership or become a new to this service? An interested party should access full scale exercise on November 17th between according to a government report of loan member today. Call the Chamber Office the San Marino Police Department website 9am and noon. Utilizing the same devastating S23an0 4M Haurinntoin Cgthoanm Dbreirv oe f# C20o2mmerce data from national banks and federally at(626) 286-1022 and let the Chamber help through City of San Marino parent website at Earthquake scenario as the Great Shakeout, all City regulated thrifts. San Marino, CA91108 you and your business survive and thrive! http://www.cityofsanmarino.org. Along the left resources will be mobilized in a response to a 626-286-1022 www.sanmarinochamber.com Also, consumer confidence is already at side of the Police Department website, there will variety of simulated emergencies across San [email protected] I hope to see all of you at our next record lows, and another jolt to the housing be a series of elongated boxes. The subscriber Marino. Participating with the city departments networking event, our OKTOBERFESTat Rita Rodriguez- Office Manager market could further crimp spending, which should click the box labeled “CLEAR Program.” will be The Huntington Library and Botanical the Old Mill. Southern California Edison Office Hours- Monday-Thurs 9-5 has been pummeled by the deep recession will be our host for the evening, and you can This will allow the party to e-mail their Gardens, the San Marino Unified School District, The ORIGINALSan Marino Directory and persistent weakness in the job market. look forward to traditional German faire. subscription request to Police Department. Other the San Gabriel / Pomona Valley Chapter of the 2304 Huntington Drive #202 The latest unemployment rate, for June, rose San Marino, CA91108 options allow the subscriber to complete a America Red Cross, the San Marino / South to 9.5%, and many analysts predict that it [email protected] subscription card that is available in the police Pasadena YMCA, along with many other partners AnneTurk-Advertising Manager will keep rising until the middle of next year. Dr. Chris Carlos 626-437-3179 department lobby, or the subscriber may call the and organizations throughout San Marino. This Chamber President 2008-2009 The rapid pace of layoffs is of particular Investigation & Support Services Division at (626) exercise will provide an unparalleled opportunity Founded in November of 1959 [email protected] concern. Employers shed nearly a half- 300-0720. The list of e-mail addresses are for these resources to work together so that when the mission of the San Marino million jobs in June. Homeowners who are a real disaster strikes, San Marino will be more Chamber of Commerce is to confidential, and will not be distributed for promote the economic well- out of work have little chance of having their than prepared. If you or your organization are commercial purposes. being of the community, to be mortgages modified. That puts many interested in participating in this full scale exercise, an advocate for its members homeowners, who don't meet the criteria of please contact Division Chief Jim Frawley at and to provide community leadership. 626-300-0739 or at [email protected]. San Marino Chamber of Commerce PRESORTED The Green Sheet 2304 Huntington Drive #202 STANDARD San Marino, CA 91108 US POSTALPAID 6 2 6 - 2 8 6 - 1 0 2 2 PERMITNO. 12 www.sanmarinochamber.com PASADENA [email protected] 1959-2009 Volume 12 Issue 9 October 2009 San Marino Chamber of Commerce Newsletter The Alternative Officer Candice Campos welcomes Chamber as they and Firefighter host September Mixer- David Tannehill honored by Chamber- The Alternative design team of, Sandra Troup and Jennifer Eidem welcomed Chamber members on a warm September evening as they hosted our Your Invitation to Success monthly mixer. Guests were treated to an array of delicious cuisine and desserts as they toured the home of As we approach the Chambers 50thAnniversary, the San Marino Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce the Sandra Troup for a sample of her work, and enjoyed the President's Elite Club to you. This elite program is designed to recognize those businesses that show their support of the ambiance of her garden patio. Members gathered on the Chamber throughout the year. Their commitment to the business community is appreciated and deserves to be recognized patio to share stories of their Summer travels and through this program. welcomed several new members to the Chamber. Chamber President Chris Carlos thanked members As a President's Elite Club member, your business name will be in each issue of the monthly Green Sheet, listed in all event in attendance for their dedication to their business programs, and any other major advertising that we do. In addition your company's name will appear on our President's Elite membership, and reminded everyone that during these signboard that will be present at Check In of every function we hold. Depending on the level your business chooses to difficult economic times, networking is one of the most participate in, there will be additional benefits, including your yearly membership to the San Marino Chamber of Commerce. The Green Sheet is brought to you compliments of: efficient tools we have to keep our business name out in These are just a few ways to send a message to other businesses that you are a strong supporter of the San Marino business RE/MAX Premier Properties: 2375 Huntington Drive- San Marino, CA the community. Business networking not only can prove community. (626)660-1106 www.remax.net to be a source of future clients and customers, but also SilverLevel: $1,000 quite often friends. § Yearly Chamber Membership ($250 value) Police Chief John Schaefer, Officer Candice Campos, Assembly member Many members took advantage of the Raffle § Newsletter Insert 2 times a year ($150 value) Mike Eng, Chamber President Chris Carlos, Firefighter David Tannehill, Fire opportunity to advertise their businesses, and donated § Blast email 2 times a year ($200 value) Chief John Penido. § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) O fabulous prizes. Raffle prizes were compliments of: § Recognition in each newsletter of the year ($500 value) n a warm September day, a large crowd Anneticipation.com, Athens Services, Ceil § Priority seating at all events gathered at the San Marino Center (formerly § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) Mortimer, San Marino Directory, Ellen’s Silkscreening, § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) the Women’s Club) for the Chamber’s 2nd Pasadena Service Federal Credit Union, The UPS Store, § 4 reservations for Police & Fire appreciation Luncheon (September) ($100 value) Annual Police & Fire Appreciation Luncheon. In its W2 Kitchen & Bath Inc. (Continued on page 5) Bronze Level: $500 second year, the luncheon gives attendees the chance to § Yearly Chamber membership ($250 value) pay homage to the men and women of San Marino’s § Newsletter Insert once a year ($75 value) Mixer hosts 2405 Huntington Drive Police and Fire Departments. Each year an honoree is § Blast email once a year ($100 value) Sandra Troup & § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) San Marino,CA91108 chosen from each department, who best fits the Jennifer Eidem § Recognition in each newsletter of the year ($500 value) Chambers criteria of “going above and beyond the call (The Alternative) § Priority seating at all events of duty” and displaying outstanding dedication to the welcome §§ SSppeecciiaall sreigcnoaggneit iaot nC ihne Cckh aInm fboerr aDlli rCehctaomryb elirs etivnegn (tsin ( $S5a0n0 M vaarluineo) Directory) community of San Marino. Chamber § 2 reservations for the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($30 value) President Chris Our 2009 recipients were very deserving of the Carlos and Platinum Member: award. Firefighter David Tannehill has taken on the Chamber task of organizing the Firefighters annual Pancake members to the September Mixer Breakfast at Lacy Park for the past several years. In (Continued on page 5) Presidents Elite Club 2009 Platinum Level: $3,000 § Yearly Chamber Membership ($250 value) § Newsletter Insert 4 times a year ($300 value) § Blast email 5 times a year ($500 value) § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) § Recognition w/ logo in each newsletter of the year ($1,000 value) § Priority seating at all events § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) § Table of 8 for Police & Fire appreciation Luncheon (September) ($300 value) § Four reservations to the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($60) § 10 minute commercial at MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast (October) ($300 value) § Opportunity to present a promotional item to every attendee of Milestone Appreciation Breakfast ($250 value) § Free admission for 4 to each Mixer of the year ($320 value) Gold Level: $2,000 § Yearly Chamber membership ($250 value) § Newsletter Insert 3 times a year ($225 value) § Blast email 3 times a year ($300 value) § Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) § Recognition w/ logo in each newsletter of the year ($1,000 value) § Priority seating at all events § Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) § Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) § Table of 8 for Police & Fire appreciation luncheon (September) ($300 value) § Four reservations for the MilestoneAppreciation Breakfast ($60 value) § Opportunity to present a promotional item to every attendee of Milestone Appreciation Breakfast ($250 value) § Free admission for 2 to each Mixer of the year ($160 value) The San Marino Chamber of Commerce & Southern California Edison cordially invite you to OKTOBERFEST Thursday, October 8th 5:30-7:30pm at The Old Mill 1120 Old Mill Road San Marino Join us for an evening of authentic German food, fun, and festivities. Beer, Brats and more at one of San Marino’s own treasures- the Old Mill. $15 per person RSVP to the Chamber Office @ (626)286-1022 or email: [email protected] PPPP EEEE CCCC rrrreeeessssiiiiddddeeeennnntttt’’’’ssss lllliiiitttteeee lllluuuubbbb Your Invitation to Success As we approach the Chambers 50th Anniversary, the San Marino Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce the President’s Elite Club to you. This elite program is designed to recognize those businesses that show their support of the Chamber throughout the year. Their commitment to the business community is appreciated and deserves to be recognized through this program. As a President’s Elite Club member, your business name will be in each issue of the monthly Green Sheet, listed in all event programs, and any other major advertising that we do. In addition your company’s name will appear on our President’s Elite signboard that will be present at Check In of every function we hold. Depending on the level your business chooses to participate in, there will be additional benefits, including your yearly membership to the San Marino Chamber of Commerce. These are just a few ways to send a message to other businesses that you are a strong supporter of the San Marino business community. CClluubb MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp LLeevveellss::: PPllaattiinnuumm LLeevveell:: $$33,,000000 • Yearly Chamber Membership ($250 value) • Newsletter Insert 4 times a year ($300 value) • Blast email 5 times a year ($500 value) • Recognition in all event programs ($150 value) • Recognition w/ logo in each newsletter of the year ($1,000 value) • Priority seating at all events • Special signage at Check In for all Chamber events ($500 value) • Special recognition in Chamber Directory listing (in San Marino Directory) • Table of 8 for Police & Fire appreciation Luncheon (September) ($300 value) • Four reservations to the Milestone Appreciation Breakfast (October) ($60) • 10 minute commercial at Milestone Appreciation Breakfast (October) ($300 value) • Opportunity to present a promotional item to every attendee of Milestone Appreciation Breakfast ($250 value) • Free admission for 4 to each Mixer of the year ($320 value)