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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sunset Crest Manor | 42169 Mayhew Lane | Chantilly, VA 20152 map>

Our Speaker will be Maria Sinner, Senior Transportation Engineer for VDOT to educate us on the area's highways and byways.


Our non-profit speaker this month is Stephanie Sturges, President of the
Dominion Woman's Club



Refreshments will be provided by À la Carte Catering + Event Design.

 

 

Agenda
4:00 - 4:30 Networking/Registration
4:30 - 4:45 Association Business
4:45 - 5:00 Non-Profit Presentation
5:00 - 5:30 Key Speaker and Q&A
5:30 - 6:00 Drawings and Open Networking
(Meeting must end promptly at 6pm. Thank you.)

Board Elections to Take Place at Our May Meeting.

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 or professionals in the Haymarket or 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.

Please review the 2011 - 2012 Election Slate by clicking here >

FREE tastes better.
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.

Member Spotlight

This month's spotlight is Dave Stinson with GEICO's local office.
Dave has a desire to grant wishes.

Read about Dave here >

Controlling Your Message

This months HGBA article in Haymarket Lifestyle serves as a primer highlighting the differences between Public Relations and advertising. You can spend your marketing dollars wisely when you stay informed.

Read the magazine - page 14 >     Read the article from our press page >

MEMBER EVENTS

Work Smarter Not Harder Seminar

When
Tuesday, May 17 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am

Where

Visitor Center at 33 North Calhoun Street in Warrenton, VA 20186 map>

More
The cost is $10 for members and HGBA and $20 for non members. The guest speaker for our Business Operations Seminar Series will be (HGBA member) Dennis Taylor, COO of Paradigm Solutions. "Documenting, Understanding and Improving Business Processes and Procedures" You will gain a basic understanding of how to: Increase profitability by eliminating "Muda", Build a flowchart - "The GWCC PBJ Challenge" (a hands-on workshop), Review process variation, Eliminate opportunities for error and re-work - Six Sigma, Improve your bottom line through streamlining the way your business operates.
Click here to register >

Women’s Health Seminar & Tea

When
Saturday, May 21 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Where
New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079   map>

More
Discover healthy solutions pertaining to these issues: Pre-pregnancy, Pregnancy, Perimenopause, Menopause, Bone Health, Heart Health, etc. Presented by world renowned Dr. Jamie McManus, M.D., interviewed by Sloan Barnett, Consumer Advocate on NBC’s Today Show, by DVD on a large screen.

Please RSVP swiftly due to limited seating. This is a FREE Event.
Becky O’Brien, 703-367-7109 or Email optimal-wellness@comcast.net
Feel free to invite guests! Refreshments will be served.

Online Auction!

When
The auction will run from April 15 thru May 15.

Where
Online at www.finalsaluteauction.com

More
We are proud to announce our first ever online auction in support of the thousands of homeless female veterans we aim to support. Please visit our custom auction site on April 15th: www.finalsaluteauction.com to bid on some of the most exciting auction lots ever seen in one auction!

Bid on a dinner with Miss Virginia USA 2011, Nikki Poteet, Incredible Sports and Music Memorabilia, Exotic Vacations and Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences.Bid on the chance to win items that are otherwise unattainable! Sporting Events, Award Shows -- THE WORKS!

Our site allows for visitors to easily refer the auction or specific items to their friends on Twitter and Facebook. Every bid counts; every referral does too! Help us help our female heroes today!

Thanking you for your support,
VR, Jas Stevenson President/Founder 866-720-9171 x101

Visit Site4th Annual Rainbow Center Golf Classic

When
Monday, May 16, 2011

Where
Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA 20169 directions

More
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

When
On Friday May 20th, 2011

Where
Bull Run Golf Club, Haymarket, VA 20169 directions

More
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.»

Moms in Motion
to stop child abuse

When
Saturday, May 21, 2011 8am to 4pm

Where
McCoart and Potomac Nationals' Fields map>

More
Join CASA to help stop child abuse. Spend the day or just a part of the day.

Dance groups, aerobic classes, friends, family, civic groups all coming together to stay in motion to raise money for the abused, neglected and abandoned children of our community.

Register as a participant, get a team together. Come out and do every kind of fitness you can think of! Zumba, Yoga, Hula Hoop, Pilates, Dancerise, Belly Dancing and Jazzerise just to name a few.

Review more information here>

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

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»


Virginia Cannons Golf Tournament

When
Friday, June 10, 2011 9am Start

Where
Bristow Manor Golf Club 11507 Valley View Drive Bristow, VA 20136 directions >

Sponsorships are available! Download the flyer here »  Visit the Cannons website »

Desiderio Italian American Grill for hosting and providing refreshments.

Our speaker, William Vaughan, Chief Economist/County Demographer
Prince William County Finance Department

Reports from Bill's presentation are availabe for download below.
Prince William Report 1st Quarter 2011 >
Prince William County Standard Data Set for 1st Quarter 2011 >

These publications as well as archived older publications are available on the Prince William County website: www.pwcgov.org Please contact Bill directly with comments or questions regarding these publications. Thank you. William Vaughan 703.792.5512 bvaughan@pwcgov.org

Debi Alexander, Executive Director from Rainbow Theraputic Riding Center

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