Newsletters
December 2007
Greetings FRBA Members!
2007 was an exciting year for the FRBA, we sponsored a number of great, community focused, events and we would like to re-cap them as part of this End of Year e-Newsletter.
Community Leaders of the Year
Honoring those who serve our Community. For the 2006 year, we honored:
- Robert Fisher Bogart
- Joseph R. Canonica
- Robet G. LaMothe Jr.
- Matthew McPherson
- Joseph Saporito
- Pamela VlahakisEvent Chair:
- James Bostocas, James Toyota/Scion
Flemington-Raritan Business Association's Scholarship Winner
Scholarship Chair: Susan Peterson, Teberry's
Laura T. Greco - 2007 FRBA Scholarship Recipient
Goals:
- College will attend: Boston University
- Majors: Biology
- Desired Career: Pre-Me
Accomplishments/Experience:
- GPA: 3.646
- SAT: 2030
- Volunteer: Whitehouse Rescue Squad (Certified EMT), Hippotherapy Assistant at handicapped riding center
- High School Clubs/Activities: Student Environmental Alliance
Community Projects/Activities:
- Leader of Mural Project at William Paterson College
Flemington Fire Department Holiday Dinner
Sponsored by: James Toyota/Scion
In December, James Toyota/Scion sponsored the FRBA Flemington Fire Department Holiday Dinner. This dinner was the FRBA's way of saying Thank You to the Fire Department for all that they do for our community and their support of FRBA events over the course of the year.
2008 Membership Renewals Now Due
To renew by mail: Please send check or money order for $150.00 to "FRBA" PO BOX 564, Flemington, NJ 08822.
To renew online: Please visit www.frbanj.com and renewl online, securely via PayPal. All 2007. Memberships expire on December 31st. Please renew to continue use of membership benefits.
2007 Classic Car Show Series
Event Chair: Ron Van Horn, Van Horn Financial.
Main Event Sponsor: James Toyota/Scion
Hunterdon Holiday Parade
Event Chair: Tom Cunningham, Flemington Floral. Parade Coordinator: Ed Morris
The 2007 Hunterdon Holiday Parade took place on a Snowy, Rainy, Windy December 2nd. The weather didn't stop 2000 participants from showing up at the Liberty Village. Staging Area and hundreds of spectators watching from the parade route. Partipants brought food donations to help stock the Flemington Food Pantry for the
upcoming Winter Season.
FRBA Board Officers and Directors Elections
In July, the membership voted and elected the following:
- Chris Gacos, President, Sneakers PLUS...
- Jerry Jaremenko, Vice President, Kries Jeweler
- Doug Steinly, Treasurer, HealthQuest
- Susan Peterson, Secretary, Teaberry's Tea Room
- James Bostocas, James Toyota/Scion
- Marshall Higgins, Higgins News Agency
- Ron Van Horn, Van Horn Financial
- Donna Miller, Liberty Village
- Irene Roufaeal, California Grill
- Sharon Hill, Art of Framing
- Bob Gentry, Burkett Supply Co.
- Frank Banisch, Banisch Associates, Inc.
- Rachel Carhart, Thee Ice Cream Parlor
- KarenPalotas, Mobile Graphix
Keep in mind, if you have a sale, promotion or event, please e-mail me the details (ed@frbanj.com) and I can create an e-mail like this and send it out to the hundreds of addresses that are on our mailing list. On behalf of the FRBA Board, I wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Edward Morris
Flemington Raritan Business Assoc.