I don’t know how to begin to thank Claremont and its residents, businesses and colleges. We have had a warm welcome from everybody in the city and the Claremont Chamber. I truly truly believe that Claremont is the Inland Empires hidden gem with so many amazing restaurants, amazing boutiques, and shops. The combination and mix of all the businesses of Claremont really play a huge part on the success and the longevity of the business community and truly deliver exceptional value and offerings to the local residents, students and visitors near and far. My hope and dream is to have a business that can make everybody connected with this beautiful city proud, and that one day we would be called one of their own. My experience with the many business owners I have come in contact with has energized me to be a major contributor to the collective efforts of Claremont. Victor ValVerde, Kut Haus Salon
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2ND ANNUAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Save the date for the Claremont Chamber’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont.
programs. Mimi’s mission is to assist people to realize and achieve their full potential. She is a past human resources person and to-date, she has written three books.
It is back and better than ever as we line-up amazing speakers to give our attendees an experience to remember. This conference is determined to inspire leadership within us all.
Jodi Walker is the founder and Chief Creative Catalyst for Success Alliances. As an award winning speaker and consultant, she is known for her high energy presentations. She was once described by an LA Times reporter as having “seemingly endless energy.” Her unique ability to help leaders and their teams find innovative ways to move “beyond business as usual” has helped audiences worldwide.
The conference will be facilitated by nationally recognized speaker and author, Lori Giovannoni. Lori has shared the platform with authors, entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the nation. Lori has the unique ability to deliver insight and wisdom in a way few others possess. She is viewed as a visionary within the professional development field and has a keen ability to assist others to be the best they can be. Additional speakers include: Mimi Donaldson and Jodi Walker.
Early bird registration cost is $109 per person, before January 15. Registration after January 15th will be $129. To RSVP call the Chamber office or visit the Chamber website at claremontchamber.org.
Mimi Donaldson has captivated audiences for over 20 years. She has won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training
If you are interested in being a sponsor or an exhibitor, please contact Marlene at (909) 624-1681 or via email
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Service Organization Level Rotary Club of Claremont Claremont Sunrise Rotary Kiwanis Club of Claremont
Holiday Showcase Breakfast Tuesday, December 8 7:30-9am More info see page 4.
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A Note from the CEO . . . Maureen Aldridge Wow!! I cannot believe that another year has passed, and what a great year it has been for the Chamber. Membership is on the rise, our events continue to offer a return on investment for our members and we look forward to continuing this through 2016. Executive Committee Chair Sal Medina, Packing House Wines Chair-Elect Nikki Coulas, J. N. Coulas & Associates Treasurer Susan Pearson, The Bath Workshop Past Chair Linda Sarancha, Fukagawa Stark & Associates NPC Member at Large Kim Peeples, Vom Fass Board of Directors Sam Acuna, Claremont Print Corey Calaycay, Mayor James Elsasser, Ed.D., Claremont Unified School District Larry Grable, Service Center for Independent Life Tim Harrison, Broadview Mortgage Katherine Hauser Rubel, Claremont University Consortium Randy Lopez, Ophelia’s Jump Productions Joey Medeiros, Nuno’s Bistro & Bar Maia Thomas, Valda Partners Edgar W. Reece, ISN Global Enterprises, Inc. Michael Reis, Southland Data Processing Mike Rodriguez, Tintura Salon Eugene Washington, Academy Pest Control Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen | Sotheby’s International Realty Maureen Aldridge IOM, ACE, CEO Chamber Committee Chairs Claremont Young Professionals- Ryan Zimmerman and Joey Medeiros Government Relations/Economic Development- John Howland Membership/Ambassadors- Maia Thomas Marketing/PR- Nikki Coulas and Randy Lopez Village Marketing Group- Mike Manning
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chamber Board, Ambassadors, and all the committee members who meet on a monthly basis to work on the programs for the Chamber. And, to you the members who support the Chamber by attending our events. As I’m writing this it’s just a few days before Thanksgiving and, for me this is the best time of the year. I get to cook and the house is filled with all of the wonderful smells of the holiday. I get to be with my family especially my 2 grandsons, and give thanks for all that we have. As we move into to the holiday season, with all the hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget what this season is all about. For me this is the time of year to be with your family and friends and enjoy their company. On behalf of the Chamber team Marlene, Veronica and Robin, I would like to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year. Maureen
Chamber Staff CEO Maureen Aldridge Executive Assistant Marlene Fulfer Information Specialist Veronica Sepulveda Membership Coordinator Robin Wright
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From the Desk of Sergeant David De Metz
Preparing for the Holiday Season The holidays can be a special time to enjoy family and friends and to reflect on what is important in your life. With this in mind, the Claremont Police Department would like to offer you some tips to keep you, your loved ones, your home and your business safe, this holiday season. Situational awareness is the key to prevent you from becoming the victim of a crime. This is true all year round, but can be particularly important during the holiday season. During the holidays, theft-related crimes tend to increase. When using an ATM machine, always protect your PIN by not allowing others to see you typing the numbers onto the touchscreen or key pad. After removing your money from the ATM, count it where others are not watching and be aware of people following you. While shopping for gifts, watch for others that may be watching you. Thieves have been known to follow unsuspecting victims. Never leave gifts or other valuables in plain view in your vehicle and always lock your vehicles. In addition, always lock all of the doors and windows to your home and do not put presents on display in the front windows. Thieves have also been known to follow delivery trucks dropping off gifts and other packages to homes. Once the packages are left, the thief steals them. If you are on vacation or know you will not be home on the day of delivery, have a trusted neighbor pick up the package immediately. On the topic of traveling during the holidays, consider having your mail and newspaper temporarily stopped. The Claremont Police Department provides a Vacation House Check program for residents. Community Patrol volunteers staff this program and perform the house checks. If something appears suspicious, they immediately radio on-duty police officers who respond. You can sign up for this free program by completing a Vacation House Check application and bringing
the printed form to the Claremont Police Department (570 W. Bonita Ave.) to be processed. The applications are available at the Police Department during lobby hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM). Applications will not be accepted online or by mail. If you own a business in town, look for people displaying suspicious behavior. There are no hard and fast rules that define “suspicious behavior.” If someone’s behavior leads you to feel uneasy, watch them closely. The person may be planning to steal from you. Do not hesitate to call the Police Department. A common indication of someone who may be planning on stealing is someone who is intently looking toward the areas inside the business where the walls meet the ceiling. The person may be looking for video surveillance cameras. Also, watch for someone who is intently looking around the store to see where you or other employees are positioned. If the person is not asking for assistance from you and is not focusing on your merchandise, they may be looking for an opportunity to steal when no one is looking. Also, remember that sometimes thieves work in groups. A member (or two) from the group will attempt to distract you while other members of the group steal. Be observant of any larger group of shoppers that appear to be together. Also, ensure that you and your employees adhere to strict policies regarding the sale of merchandise. Examples include checking identification when required and confirming the validity of checks. Fraud comes in many different forms and is a big problem during the holiday season. The Claremont Police Department hopes that you find these holiday safety tips helpful and we wish you and your family a safe holiday season. If you need additional information regarding holiday safety tips, please call the Claremont Police Department’s Administrative Services Bureau at (909) 3995409.
PRESS RELEASE Antiquarian/Fine Books Sale The Friends of the Claremont Library are having their Holiday sale of fine, old, beautiful, rare, historical, literary, classic, whimsical, and glorious books. Just come by and take a look. Saturday, December 5 from 10am - 4pm at the Community Meeting Room, Claremont Library, 208 Harvard Ave. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Members receive 10% discount. Memberships available online at our website: www.claremontlibrary.org and at the event.
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EAT, NETWORK AND SHOP Join the Claremont Chamber as they host the Chamber Holiday Showcase Breakfast sponsored by Mt. San Antonio Gardens. After the speaker and member presentations, all guests will be able to visit 10 local retail exhibitors and get started on their Holiday shopping. This event will be held on Tuesday, December 8 from 7:30am-9am at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont, 555 W. Foothill Blvd. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for potential members. Be sure to bring extra cash and/ or checks to shop.
CLU COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE STAGE
DEDICATION PARTY Entertainment • Refreshments
Saturday January 9 2016 • 1:00-3:30pm Free Admission
Shelton Park (N/E corner of Bonita & Harvard Avenues, Claremont) Please RSVP to Nancy Krahn at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 909-399-5336;
[email protected].
Exhibitors will include: • 707 Circle Lane • The Chama • Corey Nursey • Priceless Pet Rescue • Wisteria Grove • Rio De Ojas
• Plume Ridge Bottle Shop • A Kline Chocolatier • The Diamond Center • Claremont Heights Postal Center Produced by Claremont Chamber VILLAGE MARKETING GROUP
RSVP by Friday, December 4th to (909) 624-1681 or email
[email protected].
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Get to Know Your Board Member....NIKKI COULAS My full name is...Nikki Lee Coulas My Business is...JN Coulas & Associates I am the...Owner My business has been a Chamber Member since...1979 when my father originially joined, but I have been a member since 2007. I was born...in Tucson and grew up in Culver City. If I could change professions, I would have...been a veterinarian. My hobbies include...Gardening, baking and DIY (do it yourself ) projects around the house. Along with being on the Chamber Board, I am also... on the Board for Ophelia’s Jump Productions. My ideal vacation would be...to the beach or mountains. My favorite place to eat in Claremont is...Walter’s, I love it from my college days. Love their gravlax. My favorite holidays are...Any day family and/or friends can get together, so the calendar day doesn’t matter. I became a Board Member because...My father demonstrated to me by his actions what membership and volunteering meant, so it’s a form of giving back to the community and creates business for me. Being a Chamber Member...I have made very good friends and great business contacts. My advice to young entrepreneurs is...Keep learning, never think you have it all figured out!
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Foothill Gold Line Update On October 22, LA Metro announced that passenger service will begin to the Foothill Gold Line Stations in Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The announcement came one month after the project reached substantial completion on time and on budget and was turned over by the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority to Metro for pre-revenue service. The historic announcement was made by Metro Chairman, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark RidleyThomas and Metro CEO Phil Washington at a press conference held at Metro headquarters. They were surrounded at the press conference by other members of the Metro board, including Los Angeles County Supervisors Michael Antonovich and Hilda Solis, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Duarte Councilman John Fasana, Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin, Lakewood Councilwoman Diane DuBois, Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker and Carrie Bowen. Foothill Gold Line CEO Habib F. Balian was also present, along with members of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority board of directors and mayors and city council members representing the Foothill Gold Line corridor cities. Now that the countdown to passenger service has begun, the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa – along with transit service providers – are able to make adjustments to bus feeder services in preparation for the tens of thousands of local residents ready to ride. The Construction Authority’s website now features a countdown clock to the start of inaugural service. Also in October, the Metro board heard a report on the draft 2017 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and a framework for a potential November 2016 ballot measure to fund new transportation projects in Los Angeles County. Over the coming months, the Metro board will be discussing the ballot measure and the expenditure plan that would include projects to be funded. As of now, staff is recommending including $1.019 billion from a future tax measure to complete the Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair. Stay updated on the Foothill Gold Line: Sign-up at www.foothillgoldline.org
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Thank You to Our Sponsors and Volunteers The Chamber Team would like to give a HUGE thank you to all our wonderful sponsors and volunteers for making Village Venture 2015 a grand success. EVENT SPONSORS
OUR VOLUNTEERS Sam Acuna, Claremont Print Jess Swick, Northwestern Mutual Insurance Nikki Coulas, J.N. Coulas & Associates Carol Holmes, Assistance League of Pomona Valley Dwight Holmes, Claremonty Symphony Orchestra Floy Biggs, Community Senior Services Maia Thomas, Valda Partners Tabetha Abeyta, Claremont Community Foundation Christina Coulourides, Plume Ridge Bottle Shop Ed Reece and Brutus, ISN Global Enterprises Juliet Kane, Buxbaum & Chakmak Eugene Washington, Academy Pest Control John Tarrant, Chaffey Auto Body Rick Lewis, Source1 Plumbing Jessica Pfahler, Claremont Courier Susan Pearson, The Bath Workshop Elsa Valdivia, Bright Prospect John Sison, Gray, Salt and Associates, LLP Tim Harrison, Broadview Mortgage Maggie Tupman, Claremont McKenna College Tammy Schembari, Focal Point Business Counceling Katherine Hauser Rubel, Claremont University Consortium
Ann Doskow, Doskow Studios Sophia Martini, American Cancer Society Susie Guarrera, Outhouse Custom FX Selina Contreras, John Assaf Farmers Insurance Serri Fernandez, Complete Marketing Solutions Sonja Stump, Sonja Stump Photo Larry and Ann Hogan, Synergy Home Care Paul Henry, Image Concepts Robin Gottuso, Century 21Prestige Properties Ed Leavell, 21 Choices Kim Peeples, Vom Fass T Rose Brandi Orton Joan Bunte Barbara Jeffferson Nikki Ho Steven Llanusa Rick Sarancha Victoria Jackson El Roble Panthers Marching Band El Roble Color Guard Moultrie Academy of Music, Voice and Dance
MEMBER KUDOS Honors & Accolades Awards season doesn’t just happen in Hollywood! Here is a list of recent accolades received by Kaiser Permanente and our Fontana and Ontario Medical Centers. • KPSC’s Medicare Plan Receives 5 out of 5 Rating from NCQA
• IHA Excellence in Healthcare Award
• U.S. News & World Report Ranks Fontana Medical Center #1
• CALNOC Performance Excellence Award
• Top Rating on California’s Clinical-Quality Report Card
• J.D. Power & Associates Recognition
• Kaiser Permanente Earns Top Rating from Covered California
• Leapfrog “A” Hospital Safety Score
• Path to Excellence Award Congratulations Kaiser Permanente!
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New California Decision and Task Force that Could Affect Employers in 2016 By Jaenene Maldonado –PHR Consultant Many employers are aware of some of the new laws coming up in 2016 but there are some recent decisions made by various CA government agencies that could affect employers in the coming year ahead. There also is a Labor Enforcement Task Force The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) The Labor Enforcement Task Force, under the direction of the Department of Industrial Relations, is a coalition of California State government enforcement agencies that work together and in partnership with local agencies to combat the underground economy. In this joint effort, information and resources are shared to ensure employees are paid properly and have safe work conditions and honest, law-abiding businesses. Members of LETF include: Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA), Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), Employment Development Department (EDD), Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB), California Department of Insurance (CDI), Board of Equalization (BOE) , Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) , State Attorney General (DOJ) , Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) LEFT Enforcement activity involves joint interagency inspections. In October 2015, of the 80 business inspections conducted, 93% were found out of compliance with $1.3 million in initial assessments. Some of the main issues of non-compliance were: exposing employees to unsafe working conditions, failure to carry a valid workers’ compensation policy and not paying minimum wage and overtime. Additional enforcement highlights include: • All of the garment and restaurant businesses inspected were found to be out of compliance with labor laws enforced by at least one partner agency. • DLSE found significant violations in the pallet industry with $639,190 in initial assessments. • Cal/OSHA issued 8 Orders Prohibiting Use to manufacturing employers, requiring them to correct hazardous conditions that put workers in immediate danger of serious injuries and fatalities.
they can review any of your policy and practices and share those findings with the agencies listed above. This could result in additional visits or multiple citations. Employers should make sure they are in compliance with all aspects of HR and Safety. CALIFORNIA OSHA Wins Indoor Heat Illness Decision Employers that have employees that work outside have known for years about Heat Illness regulations but a recent case (Cal/OSHA vs. Tri-State Staffing (TSI), a temporary staffing agency, and warehouse operator National Distribution Center (NDC)) changed this regulation to now could include employers that work inside in hot conditions. The case stemmed from Cal/OSHA citations against two employers because their Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) failed to effectively address the hazard of indoor heat and an employee that became seriously ill from heat stroke from working in a warehouse where temperatures were 100 degrees and was subsequently hospitalized for three days. The funny thing is I have personally developed numerous Injury Illness Prevention Plans and Safety Programs for various employers over the last 10 years and have always told my clients with warehouse, restaurant or manufacturing environments that have employees exposed or working in hot conditions to train them on Heat Illness even though it wasn’t required at the time. Well now based on the Appeals decision those businesses MUST do exactly that. But not only should they train on Heat Illness but make sure they have a written policy in place and a contingency plan of what to do if an employee falls ill to heat illness. What should an employer do? First and foremost, make sure you have a current IIPP and Safety Program if required to do so….most industries and organizations with 10 employees or more are required to have a written plan. Make sure you are following the plan and also providing on-going training as required that could include Heat Illness if your work environment has heat related conditions.
Other take -away from this decision- Both the employer and the temp agencies in this case were cited. Employers should make sure that if • CSLB licenses and regulates contractors in 44 classifications and has they have temporary employees through a third party vendor that the temporary agencies are also complying with Cal/OSHA regulations as specialized insight with regard to the construction industry. CSLB well as all CA and Federal laws since issued 3 businesses with stop orders. For more information on this recent decision see: http://www.dir. ca.gov/DIRNews/2015/2015-101.pdf
What should an employer do? This task force should be eye-opening for all employers. In previous years if a government agency walked in they could only look at their specific area of law. With this task force if any visit your workplace
Jaenene Maldonado, PHR is principal of JR Consulting based in Claremont, California. Jaenene has more than 20 years of experience in HR and Safety Consulting working with all size and type employers. JR Consulting assists employers with all aspects of compliance including; Employee Handbooks, I-9 Audits, HR Audits, Harassment Training and Safety compliance. For more information, please contact Jaenene at
[email protected] or 562-972-3817.The information provided in this newsletter does not constitute legal advice. Sources used for portions of the Newsletter include: The State of California Legislative website, The SHRM website, the DOL Website and the California Chamber of Commerce.
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October New Members
Left to Right: Russ Binder, Russ Binder Sales and Consulting; Laurie Mc Ginley and Courtney O’Melia, Faya Corporation.; Amy Gubler, PHH Mortgage and Sal Medina, Chair
Left to Right: Dr. Ann Johannsen, Claremont Optometry; Larry Grable, Service Center for Independent Life; Parker Emerson, Claremont Chorale; Claudia Thompson, College Escrow, Inc.; Richard Mayo, Pacific Auto Sales & Leasing; Michael Buckley, Pomona Valley Health Center; Patricia Mc Dowell, College Escrow, Inc.; Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s Int. Realty; Terry and Lisa Jeffers, Right at Home InHome Care; Ron Coleman, Ronald Coleman Advisors; Ann Doskow, Doskow Studios; Christopher Bautista, New York Life, Sal Medina, Chair
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140 W. Foothill Blvd. Ste. C Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont Market Place 260 W. Bonita Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
Member Spotlight-- CruiseOne Hathaway Vacations CruiseOne-Hathaway Vacations is a family owned and operated full service travel agency with over 30 years of travel experience to amazing destinations all over the world. We are excited to help you, your family, and friends create lasting memories. Kristina Hathaway Owner/Vacation Specialist walks clients step-by-step through the entire booking and planning process, from selecting destinations and excursions based on clients’ interests, to providing packing lists and enhancing memorable vacation moments. Our clients will receive experienced and personalized assistance in selecting cruise, land and resort vacation packages for independent travelers, as well as, groups ranging from family reunions at sea to corporate meetings and ship charters. As a CruiseOne franchise owner, Hathaway Vacations continues to be part of the World Travel Holdings family of brands, one of the top travel retail networks in the world with incredible buying power with every major cruise line and many tour operators, resulting in exceptional low prices and exclusive offers such as upgrades, discounts and more.
(909) 693-5445 ext. 103 • www.hathawayvacations.com •
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1+ Years I Like Pie-Bake Shop Brunswick Zone Upland Ronald Coleman Advisors New York Life Insurance Company
30 Years Dr. Harry Brown, DDS 25+ Years Doskow Studios Claremont Optometry Group
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New Members
20+ Years Service Center for Independent Life Claremont Chorale College Escrow, Inc. 42nd Street Bagel Cafe Baldy View ROP
Veracity Insurance, ACT Insurance Program Insurance www.ACTinsutance.com (888) 568-0548
15+ Years Bamboo Tea House Pacific Auto Sales & Leasing
Mahoney & Soll, LLP Attorneys 150 W. First St. #280, Claremont (909) 399-9987
5+ Years Law Offices of Scott Glovsky Claremont Graduate University Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International Realty Salon Luxe Pomona Valley Health Center Royal Alliance Subway Sandwiches #46127 D.P. Door Co. Eureka Burger Right at Home In-Home Care Waste Management Nectar
Faya Corporation Embroidery 2330 S. Archibald, Ontario (909) 923-6818
Retro Fitness Health and Fitness 675 E. Foothill Blvd. Pomona (909) 625-7240
Ferrari Photography Photography www.elisaferrari.com (619) 319-0134
Middle Tree Academy Non-Profit 250 W. First St. #256, Claremont (909) 293-9560
Member Spotlight-- Link Educational Institute Link Educational Institute is honored to serve the Claremont and Inland Empire communities with educational services such as tutoring and test preparation. We focus on enhancing your students’ level and skill while providing the one-on-one attention necessary to boost their scholastic performance. We take great pride in customizing a program to fit your students’ unique needs. Our tutors encourage creative and tech friendly methods to enhance the learning experience. We understand there is more to education than grades, so we provide the special care needed to help students succeed in all aspects of life. We truly care about making a difference in your students’ future both inside and outside of the classroom. We provide the LINK to a brighter future. (909) 766-0405 • 415 W. Foothill Blvd. #309, Claremont •
[email protected] Thank you to the following Chamber members for their donations this month.Your generous donations make our events more of a success and give you the opportunity to mention your name EVERY time you give. Claremont Chorale Claremont Sunrise Rotary Outhouse Custom FX Foothill AIDS Project Ophelia’s Jump Productions
Plume Ridge Bottle Shop Right at Home In-Home Care Marta Kassai, Mary Kay IBC Purpose Church of Claremont Ferrari Photography
DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont Kut Haus Salon Claremont Craft Ales Claremont Courier Arthur Murray Dance Studio
JN Coulas & Associates Packing House Wines
Committee Meetings December 2015 1
8:00 a.m. Executive
14 12:15 Membership/Ambassadors 15 7:30 a.m. Government Relations Committee (Citrus Room- City Hall)
Return Service Requested
VMG, Marketing/PR and Board Meetings are dark. Dates and times subject to change. Unless noted, meetings are held at the Chamber office.
Wednesday, December 2 Ribbon Cutting 12:00 p.m. Solid Rock Church 206 W. Bonita Ave, N2. Claremont
Monday, December 7 Ribbon Cutting 12:00 p.m. Retro Fitness 675 E. Foothill Blvd, Pomona
Tuesday, December 8 Holiday Showcase Breakfast 7:30- 9:00 a.m. Enjoy holiday shopping and networking Theme: UGLY SWEATER Sponsored by: Mt. San Antonio Gardens
Thursday, December 10 Claremont Young Professionals Holiday Mixer 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Claremont Craft Ales 1420 N. Claremont Blvd. Ste. 204-C Claremont
Monday, December 14 Ribbon Cutting 12:00 p.m. Ferrari Photography Chamber Office- 205 Yale Ave. Claremont
Chamber Office Closed: Friday, December 25 Friday, January 1
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, March 4, 2016 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont 555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont Cost: $109 (before January 15)
Monday, May 16, 2016 Education Classic Golf Tournament Via Verde Country Club 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas
DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont 555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont Chamber Members: $15 (pre-registration)
$17 at the door Potential Members: $20 (by reservation only)
RSVP to all events by calling (909) 624-1681 or emailing
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RSVP by Friday, December 4th
A reservation made is a reservation paid for ALL events. Payment must be made by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard prior to or on the day of the event. Please check in at registration even if you have pre-paid.
KIWANIS CLUB OF CLAREMONT 2015 Holiday Fundraiser Open Everyday November 19th thru December 2015 Proceeds will go to your Community “Educational Programs, School & City sponsored programs, Youth & Senior programs”
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY A lot of our business buy See’s Candy at Christmas time. In many cases you go directly to See’s. To keep the money in our community, we would like you to contact Kiwanis Claremont to buy your large orders. We will work with you and you will be supporting our Charity Fundraiser.
Please call (909) 626-1677 for Large Quantity Orders. Most of our money goes to Scholarships in the amount of $15,000 plus our Read Me programs and Best Bet through Chamber of Commerce.
Thank You For Your Support LOCATIONS: 1.) MAIN STORE 909 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 (Between Wild Birds Unlimited & Petco) Neal Coble (909) 626-1677 • Fax 626-1497 Everyday, 8 am – 7 pm
Net proceeds go to local Educational Programs
2.) Von’s Store at Baseline 550 E. Baseline, Claremont Every Weekend in December through December 24th 3.) Sonja Stump Photography Studio 135 W. First St., Claremont (909) 626-1147 Bob Fagg & Sonja Stump
Come celebrate Mardi Gras in the Hillcrest Meeting House turned New Orleans Jazz Club. Corey Gemme and his Wabash Wailers will make you think you’ve arrived on Basin Street in the land of dreams for sure!
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Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Claremont United Church of Christ 233 Harrison Ave, Claremont
The Chorale’s annual Christmas concert is this year built around Ottorino Respighi’s beautiful Laud to the Nativity; a cantata, accompanied by a small orchestra, that depicts the Christmas story from the viewpoint of the shepherds. Favorite music of the season will round out this popular annual event.
Tickets - $10.00 Pre-sale tickets available directly from Chorale Members Also available at the following locations: Rio de Ojas 250 N Harvard Ave. Claremont, CA 91711 Purchase tickets online: www.claremontchorale.org/buy-tickets/
Mail Depot 305 N 2nd Ave. Upland, CA 91786 Our performances are supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
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