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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING and GOLF on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | 4 - 6pm

Stonewall Golf Club
15601 Turtle Point Drive | Gainesville, VA 20155
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Enjoy Twilight Golf after the meeting for just $39 - includes cart and greens fees and range balls.

Our speaker will be Donna Wood, newly elected President for HGBA. Donna knows about interacting with prospects with a club in hand.

She will provide tips for Networking on the Golf Course. Read more about Donna here >



Our non-profit speaker is James Villani conductor and music director of the NOVA Manassas Symphony. As a long-time strong advocate for continuing adult music education and volunteerism in the arts, Mr. Villani has been involved in community musical organizations since coming to Northern Virginia in 1986. Read more about James here >



Agenda
4:00 - 4:20 Networking/Registration
4:20 - 4:30 Association Business
4:30 - 4:45 Non-Profit Presentation
4:45 - 5:15 Key Speaker and Q&A
5:15 - 6:00 Drawings, Open Networking, Assemble for Golf

5:30 Twilight Golf



New Board and Committees are Formed.

Elections took place at our May Member meeting. Meet the new board here >
Committees have been formed and all would welcome your support. Learn more here >

Member Spotlight

This month's spotlight is Krysta Norman with
Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine.

This social and publishing guru would like the ability to untag, but will keep smiling.

Read her spotlight interview here >

Size Matters

This month's HGBA article in Haymarket Lifestyle opens the question of
"To grow or not to grow, LLC or Inc."

Read the magazine - page 11 >     Read the article from our press page >


MEMBER EVENTS

Leading Ladies (Women's Networking Group)

When
First and third Monday from 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Where
Warrenton Fauquier Visitor Center located at 33 North Calhoun Street, Warrenton, VA 20186.

More
The Great Warrenton Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Women’s Networking Group a.k.a. "The Leading Ladies." This is a great opportunity for local business women to network and connect! We gather, share ideas and perhaps even inspire each other. There are occasional guest speakers and the information can be priceless to your business. There is currently no fee to join the Leading Ladies. Bring your coffee, breakfast and business cards!

Relay for Life

When
Friday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m

Where
Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA 20169 directions

More
Currently we are seeking event volunteers, sponsors, and teams to participate in the event. An event information night is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Battlefield High School.

For more information about volunteering and sponsoring the event please contact JoAnn Murchison, Community Manager, American Cancer Society
joann.murchison@cancer.org

To participate please go to www.relayforlife.org/haymarket.

JoAnn Murchison | Community Manager-SAD South Atlantic Division | American Cancer Society, Inc. 124 Park Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180-4654 | cancer.org 703.938.5550 | fax: 703.938.6779

Crack Down on Child Abuse
Eggspectation is joining in the fight to crack down on child abuse by
teaming with CASA.

When Thursday, June 16th from 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Where
Eggspectation
8058 Crescent Park Drive Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 248-0990

More
Print this page or download the flyer then come out to dine at Eggspectation
and 10% Goes To CASA!

Raffle drawing is at 8:30, you do not have to be present to win.

CASA provides a voice in court for every abused and neglected child that they might have an opportunity for a safe and permanent home. To help the child in crisis feel a little less alone, understand a little more about what is happening around them, and know that someone who cares will be there through their entire court experience.

CASA is a 501 c(3), not-for-profit organization which is funded solely by grants, corporate gifts and community donation.

Prince William Clean Community Council’s
1st Annual Awards Gala

When
July 28th 2011 Time: 7 - 9 pm

Where
Rockledge Mansion
440 Mill Street,
Occoquan, VA 22125
(703) 491-6335

More
Our 1st Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Gala is an opportunity to honor those in our community for their contributions to a clean and healthy Prince William environment while using the proceeds from the event to support our work. This year’s honoree is the News & Messenger.

We are asking for your help in making our silent auction, and the event, a huge success by donating a product/service. We do not have a specific value in mind, but rather are looking for unique items for the attendees to bid on.
We would need to at least have confirmation of a donation by, July 14th 2011(even if we took delivery of the item at a later date.)

This is our one big fundraiser each year and the support we receive helps Clean Community Council to provide our services to all Prince William citizens, free of charge.

If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Kayne Karnbach at kkarnbach@pwcleancouncil.org | (571) 285-3772. All donations are fully tax deductible and as a donor your business will be afforded exposure during the event.

Prince William Clean Community Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization located in Woodbridge, VA whose focus is on protecting the Prince William environment through direct litter removal and education.

4th Annual Dominion Women's Club
Golf Tournament "Scramble for Shelter"


When

July 11, 2011 9am. Shot-gun start

Where
Dominion Valley Country Club
15200 Arnold Palmer Drive | Haymarket VA 20169

More
Join us at Dominion Valley Country Club for a “truly memorable tournament experience.” This event at the magnificent Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, set against the backdrop of the Bull Run Mountain, will offer a treat for golfers, those who appreciate the game and those who enjoy a great view. And all for a great cause!

Read the flyer and learn about the many charities to benefit from this tournament. Hosted by the Dominion Women's Club. Download here >



Training for the Nation's Triathlon to Support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

When
September 11, 2011

Where
Washington DC including a swim in the Potomac River

More
HGBA VP, Jim Aram, is training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.

"I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure!"

Visit Jim's page >

HGBA Golf League

When
Tuesday April 12 through June 21, 2011, 5pm

Where
Bull Run Golf Club, Haymarket, VA 20169

More
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»


Sunset Crest Manor for hosting

A la Carte for providing refreshments.

Kris Johnson for rainy afternoon shuttle service.

Our Speaker Maria Sinner PE, Senior Transportation Engineer for VDOT and Claudia Llana PE.
Our non-profit speaker Stephanie Sturges, President of the
Dominion Woman's Club

Our May winners
Becky O'Brien of Shaklee won a tasting at Vint Hill Winery
Seth Slaby with Slabby's Mobile, won a tasting at The Winery at La Grange

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