ELECTION TIME!

The HGBA Board of Directors is elected annually each year. Nominations are received from members of the HGBA. All board members must be active business owners and professionals in the Haymarket and Gainesville communities. Ours is a working board and each member plays a key role in the success of the HGBA.

The HGBA membership in attendance at the May meeting will cast votes for each of the positions and the results will be announced prior to the June meeting.

If you or someone you know would like to serve on our board, please download our Nomination Form and submit it by May 13, 2011.

FREE tastes better.
Get ready for our Summer Lovin' Member Drive

If dining out for FREE appeals to your taste, then this is for you. For the months of May June, and July: for each guest you bring to our meeting, your name will be entered into a special drawing for dinner at one of our area restaurants. The more guests you bring - the greater your chance of winning.

NEW Our Golf League is Set up
HGBA and the PW Chamber are partnering with Bull Run Golf Club to bring you great low fees, nine holes of afternoon golf and networking fun.

Sign up now to reserve your spot.

Click here for all the details! Email Donna Wood»

Prince William County and Manassas, Virginia Launch Civil War
Sesquicentennial Commemoration

Prince William County and the City of Manassas will hold more than 100 events over the next five years to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, the Prince William County/Manassas Sesquicentennial Committee announced today. The first major battle began in Prince William County.
Read the complete article»    Learn more at Visit PWC»
Click here for information on the 150th Civil War Commemoration »

In the News
Check out page 5 of the April Issue of Haymarket Lifestyle
for the HGBA article on Showing Your Cards

Read all the Haymarket Lifestyle articles on our Press Page»
View the related Video on CBS

Town of Haymarket
Earth Day Celebration and Spring Festival

Join us on Saturday, April 16th from 10am-3pm.

This family friendly festival is created to inspire awareness and appreciation of our Earth and its natural environment. Recycling opportunities, children's activities, and other "earth friendly" activities abound. We would love to see you out on the treasure hunt, or at the stage entertainment or children’s activities that are around all day. And don’t miss out on the parade that starts at 10am or a Knit-a-thon at Needles in the Haymarket at noon. A Shred-It and electronics recycling truck will be located at The Fauquier Bank.

Please contact Kim Ingalls at (703-201-2098) or haymarketfun@aol.com
for more information. Sponsorships and vendor booths are still available. Download applications here >

Blue Sky Picnic Planner Extravaganza
April 26th 12:30 - 4:30 pm

If you ever had to plan on office party . . .
You will want to attend this FREE event.
Click here for the complete invitation»

NEW Gainesville Bartender Challenge
Come on over on Wednesday, April 27th 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Uno Chicago Grill | 7390 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville, VA 20155
phone (703) 754-1155 | directions
All proceeds benefit BARN $10 or $15 at the door Questions? Email Ginny Beers

NEW Winery at La Grange Artists Showcase
Saturday, April 30, 2011, noon until 4:00 pm
The historic Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket VA 20169

The Showcase will feature mixed media works from area artists and will offer these unique pieces of art for sale to the public. The Showcase is free to the public to attend and will be held rain or shine. For more information contact Adale A. Henderson, Special Events Manager 703-753-9360

4th Annual Rainbow Center Golf Classic - Monday, May 16, 2011

Rainbow Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which provides therapeutic equestrian activities for individuals with physical and mental challenges. Most of Rainbow Center’s clients are children. Come out swinging to Dominion Valley Country Club in support of their efforts. The format is Captains choice and includes a dinner and post play auction. Click here to learn more, register to play or become a sponsor»

ActionCOACH Virginia 1st Annual Kids' Charity Golf Classic
On Friday May 20th, 2011

ActionCOACH Virginia will host their 1st Annual Kids' Charity Golf Classic at Bull Run Golf Club. The first annual kids' charity golf classic is being held to benefit Alternative House, Northern Virginia Family Service and CASA of Greater Prince William County. Our goal is to change children's lives by creating a better environment and providing them the support they need to become the people they want to be and achieve the goals they want to achieve.
Download a brochure, become a sponsor or register.»

NEW Come as You Were Retro Party | 60s, 70s and 80s
April 30th, 2011 | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas
Dancing to 3 great bands | Prizes for best costume
To Benefit CASA.     View the invitation here >

Toastmasters News
The Gainesville Chapter is now chartered with over 20 members, with an official name: Gainesville Professional Speakers (GPS).

Meetings are being held on the first and third Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 am at Uno’s in Atlas Walk. Come and see how easy it is to practice your skills in the warm hug of your peers! You can just walk in to any meeting as a guest. Check our calendar for the schedule.

Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
You are cordially invited to attend GWCC's April 20 Luncheon at the Airlie Center sponsored by Michael Dick of Newton Manufacturing. This luncheon will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. Check in starts at 11:15 a.m. This luncheon will be held in the Jefferson Room at the Airlie Center. REGISTER FOR GWCC'S APRIL 20 LUNCHEON. The cost for this catered luncheon is $22 pre-register or pre-paid online via pay pal. Pay $25 at the door on the day of the event with no pre-registration. HGBA members attend at the member rate.

Offer a door prize at our meetings for more exposure. Goods as well as coupons are welcome. Let us know in advance and we'll promote your generosity. Just notify host@hgba.biz or info@hgba.biz prior to the meeting.

Bull Run Golf Club for hosting our March meeting
Jeff Brown with Pangea Global
Jo Ann Murchison, Community Manager, Prince William County for the American Cancer Society

Look for our next spotlight winner, Bob Moe of Moe Technologies.

SPONSOR A NEWSLETTER - Click here for rates and art specifications >

GOT NEWS? Every meeting we have members with announcements and news - well, get the word out in advance. Just send the details to info@hgba.biz and we will post it on our calendar for more to see.