june 2011 newsletter ofbpa

OFBPA Newsletter June, 2011

Mission Statement: “Bringing Business and the Community Together”

Our next Meeting Wednesday, June 15th 4: 30 pm at Overlea Station

6900 Belair Road (21206) (across from St. Michael’s Church) For directions call 410-661-3211.

Remember every meeting is an opportunity to meet new people

and make new business contacts!

What’s Inside? • Presidents Message

• We need you to “like us”

• Current Events • Community Announcements/Press Releases

• Updated Calendar of Meetings and Events • Community Flea Market -June25th

• 4th of July Independence Day Celebration Event o Still need $13,000 for this year’s event! o Support last major fund raiser at Overlea Station on 6/22 from 5-10

pm. Looking for items for Chinese Auction o PLEASE POST ENCLOSED FIREWORKS FLIER in your business!


President’s Message:

The dog days of summer have hit us with a vengeance. This early summer heat has zapped all our energy making it difficult to be outdoors for any length of time. What a wonderful time to grab all those business cards from all those networking events you’ve attended and either log them into a database so you can run labels for a mailing or send them an email or maybe even a phone call. So stay cool and productive at the same time!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Spring Fair event. Our local coupon book is a huge success and if you don’t have one, please make an effort to stop by Eastern Savings Bank to pick up a copy before they are all gone. We still have approx. 500 left of the original 5000 and if anyone needs more for their customers, please let me know. We encourage everyone to visit our advertisers and take advantage of all the local dining and services coupons in the book.

Special thanks to Dave Foertsch for keeping all our social media pages up to date. View photos from the spring fair on our Facebook page. Thanks to your Board of Directors Kim Durham, Darlene Conner and Sharon Kozlowski for all their hard work on the fair set up and most of all to all our husbands (and my mom and dad) who helped set up and tear down the event. Thanks to members Auggie Chesser who helped with signage and Robert Smith who helped with out OFBPA table.

Reminder that our monthly meeting is Wed. June 15th at 4: 30 pm at Overlea Station located at 6900 Belair Road (21206). Parking at the Natural History Museum-entrance just prior to corner. For those interested Overlea Station offers ½ price burgers on Wednesday nights. Guest Speaker will be Steve Janowiak, President of CLUB 10 LLC; a one-of-a-kind model that helps small businesses and is 100% free and non-obligating for businesses to participate Note: this is a change of location from originally posted on our website.

$13,000 is still needed for this year’s celebration! We need all resources at our disposal. We are looking for business that will “host” a collection jar for change until July 5th. I would like to place 7+ containers in the area to help collect change from the community. If you do not have a container, have walk-in traffic and can give us a tiny bit of counter space for a few weeks, we would sure appreciate it! Perry Hall and Parkville and Rosedale-we would love to hear from YOU! Even though the event is held in Overlea Fullerton and we take “ownership” of the event, we host over 50,000 people that day from all over NE Baltimore County. The OFBPA provides the plastic container and will collect during the week after the fireworks. Contact Donna Bethke and we will drop one off ASAP. Thanks to all the businesses who are hosting one currently!


We would like to Bob’s Wholesale Seafood Company across from the Denny’s on Belair Road and SoBo Gold Buyers located in the Taylor Plaza near Papa John’s to our business corridor. If you know of a new businesses on our corridor, please let us know so we can stop in and say hi! Reminder that all folks who are members by late summer will be in our newest 2011-2012 Business & Community Guide coming out late summer. Everyone has the opportunity to advertise, but all members get three free listing automatically. Need to join or renew your membership? Now is the time. Forms online at www.ofbpa.com. Donna Bethke, President

Calendar of Events

15-Jun OFBPA General Meeting 4:30-6:00 PM Overlea Station

22-Jun Fireworks Guest Bartender Night/Overlea Station 6:00 -10:00 pm Overlea Station

20-Jul OFBPA General Meeting-NEW TIME 7:30 am- 8:30 am Overlea Fullerton Senior Center

17-Aug OFBPA General Meeting-NEW TIME 12:00 noon-2 pm St. Michael's the Archangel/Overlea

21-Sep OFBPA General Meeting 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM TBA

13-Oct NE Networking Event 5:00-7:30 pm TBA

19-Oct OFBPA General Meeting 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM TBA

JUST IN FROM THE PENNYSAVER:

My boss has authorized me to sell some covers for the June 15 issue at 50% off. Here is what I have open: Nottingham--front and back/ $250 front, $225 back Perry Hall-front and back/ $250 front, $225 back Carney--front and back/ $240 front, $220 back Rosedale-back cover / $200 Parkville-back cover / $215 Hamilton-back cover/ $200 Overlea--back cover/ $220. Let me know if you need any other details. The only catch is we must be able to work with a previous ad OR be able to create a new ad without you seeing a proof. Must respond ASAP as these deals will go!! Thank you, Dawn Lewis [email protected] or cell 410-905-1934


“What’s Happening” / Events

Event Title: Sizzling Summer Used Car Event Event Date: June and July Event Time: n/a Company: Destinations Credit Union and Enterprise Car Sales Contact Person: Carol Szaroleta/Destinations Credit Union Address: 8767 Satyr Hill Road Baltimore, MD 21234 Phone Number: 410-663-2500 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.destinationscu.org Details: Destinations has teamed up with Enterprise Car Sales (White Marsh) to offer some great deals on used vehicles and financing this Summer. Enterprise will give Kelly Blue Book plus $500 on all trade-ins. When you buy a car from Enterprise and finance it at Destinations Credit Union, you'll also get a 32" flat screen TV! Destinations Credit Union offers rates as low as 3.25% annual percentage rate on used vehicles. Rates may be higher based on credit worthiness and the terms of the loan.

Event Title: 3rd Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser Event Date: July 8, 2011 Time: 7:30 p.m. Company: Garden Village Community Association Outreach Inc. Contact Person: Wannetta Thompson, GVCA, Executive Director Address: 6011 St. Regis Road Phone number: 410-866-9269 Email: [email protected] Details: Advance Tickets $45.00 Tickets at the door $60.00 Steamed crabs all your can eat top round of beef, Maryland Crab soup, salad bar, Top Round of Beef in Gravy, Sweet hot and mild sausage, bar-b-q-chicken, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Yellow Corn, Baked Beans, assorted bread & cakes, soft drinks & beer, cash bar. 50/50 big wheel, door prize, DJ and Karaoke. NO jello shooters, large coolers, or alcoholic beverages permitted. No one under 21 will be served beer or alcohol.

Event Title: Flea Market Event Date: July 16, 20100 Event Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Company: Overlea Senior Center Contact Person: Patti McDonnell Address: 4314 Fullerton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21236 Phone number: 410-887-5220 Email: [email protected] Details: Annual Center Flea Market featuring Granny's Attic, books, puzzles and food. Vendors wanted! Cost for a table space (6 ft table & 2 chairs) is $10. Space is limited, so call today to reserve your spot. Event to be held indoors rain or shine!


Event Title: Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day Celebration

at Fullerton Field on Monday, July 4th, 2011

Sponsored by: Allied Community Services Committee, Inc.

WE NEED YOUR HELP. Each year the Allied Community Services Committee must raise approximately $35,000.00 to put on this display. At this time we are $13,000.00 short. We can't express how important your donation is needed. The money for the fireworks is raised strictly through

fundraising events and donations from local businesses and residents. We are not affiliated with, and receive no funds from, any government agency. Allied Community Services Committee is a non-profit group of volunteer citizens and community leaders, whose sole purpose is to raise the funds needed each

year to sponsor this annual event. We are reaching out to businesses, community organizations, and residents, for donations to this purpose. The fireworks at Fullerton Field are steeped in tradition, and families from all of our Northeast

communities attend. It’s a fun day, a family day, and most of all it brings community spirit and sense of pride to all who attend. It is one of the largest community events of the year.

This year will be the 49th the July 4th Fireworks Celebration, scheduled for Monday, July 4th with a rain date of July 5th. As usual the day's events begin at 5:00 PM with entertainment on the field. Fireworks will commence soon after dusk, and will be spectacular as usual, with your help! Our business and civic donation levels are listed below, and we will provide recognition. Donations of $50 or more will appear in our annual flyer distributed in surrounding communities and businesses. They will

also be included in local advertisements, as well as on our website, thanking our contributors. for making a difference.

2011 Business & Civic Organization Sponsorship Levels

Patriot Level $50.00 + Red Level $100.00+

White Level $250.00+ Blue Level $500.00+ Stars & Stripes Level $1,000.00+

Corporate Level $2,500.00+

We are aware of the tough economic times, but the committee really needs, and rely, on your support.

Checks should be made payable to Allied Community Services Committee, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box

19433, Baltimore, MD 21206. Donations can also be made at: fullertonfireworks.com


Event Title: Linover Community Flea Market sponsored by

The Linover Improvement Association

June 25th from 9 am - 1 pm

St James Lutheran Church @ 8 West Overlea Ave (21206)

(Bear right onto E Northern Pkwy, and then immediately turn right onto Spruce St)

Booths are $10 For more details: www.linover.org

Amber @ [email protected] / 410-661-5489 or Donna @ [email protected] / 410-665-6551

• All spaces will be on the church parking lot. • You will pull forward into parking space. Table will be in front ½ of the space and

may extend slightly into the walk area • Bring your own table and chairs.

• Event is Rain or Shine • Set up starts at 7:30 am. All vendors must be in “roped off” area no later than

8:30 am.

• Advertising will be via monthly newsletters, flyers in local businesses, local media sources like, Facebook, www.linover.org, www.ofbpa.com, www.patch.com, The Avenue, etc.

Your Name:_________________________________ Event Day Phone: _________________

Address: __________________________ Zip: _______ Email: ______________________________________ I will need (#of spaces) x $10. I’ve enclosed ($$).

Checks made payable to LIA.

To reserve your space: Form can be faxed to 410-882-5194 or Email form to [email protected]

Mail or drop off completed form/payment to: LIA c/o Donna Bethke * 7406 Brookwood Avenue * Nottingham, MD

21236 (All spaces are 1st pay 1st served)


Event Title: Emergency Preparedness for Clients with Disabilities Event Date: June 30, 2011 Event Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Company: The Conference Center @ Sheppard Pratt Address: 6501 N Charles Street Towson, MD 21204 Website: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/events/emergencycon.html


Let Me Tell You About My Business Company: Metro Public Adjustment Contact Person: Damien Wagner Address: 12507 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21220 Phone number: 410-365-6681 Email: [email protected] Website: www.metropa.com Details: UNSURE ABOUT YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE? (I can help by a FREE analysis on the most expensive thing you will ever own) BEEN MISTREATED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE? (If your claim is LESS than 1 year old – I can reopen the claim and get you money you never knew you were entitled to) SCARED TO FILE A CLAIM BECAUSE YOUR RATES WILL INCREASE? (Your premiums cannot be increased just for using your Insurance) I am a Licensed Public Adjuster in MD. I have been licensed by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner to ensure Home and Business owners are treated fairly with their insurance claim. The insurance company does NOT have your BEST INTEREST! Using a Public Adjuster is another alternative to handling your Home/ Business insurance claim. I will fight and force the INSURANCE Company to pay YOU the MAXIMUM value of your claim. Call today to set up a FREE, NO OBLIGATION analysis of your homeowner’s policy and property inspection. I will educate you on how YOUR insurance companies DO NOT HAVE YOUR BEST INTEREST, DANGERS of filing the claim on your OWN and what your Insurance policy ACTUALLY COVERS. Company: Stingray Social Media Services Contact Person: David Foertsch Address: 5 Cool Meadow Court Phone number: 410-513-9311 Email: [email protected] Website: http:/www.stingraysocial.com Details: We specialize in "On boarding" small businesses to what many call "Web 2.0". What this means to the small business user is simplified Web tools that allow you to reach existing and future customers without the high cost & complexity of traditional or "old world" marketing tools. Examples are: Local Search, Social Media, Customer Review platforms and analytic tools that measure various channels to provide you more insight for future efforts. What we'll do for you: List your business on the major search engines such as Google Places™ business listings, Yahoo™ Local, Bing™ Local, plus a host of traditional directories (Yellow Pages™, Yellowbook™, Zip Local™, Super Pages™, etc.) Build social media profiles for your business on Facebook™, Twitter™, LinkedIn™, Foursquare™, Yelp™ & Groupon™. Prepare analytic dashboards you'll use to measure effectiveness of your local search & social engagement. Prepare search monitoring tools to help listen to discussions about your business, your most important brands & industry news.


Company: Pre-Paid Legal Services Contact Person: Blaney Spinelli Phone number: 410-428-6199 Email: [email protected] Website: www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/blaneyspinelli Details: Specializing in Small Business and Group Benefits offering access to the legal system for as little as a cup of coffee a day!

Membership fee is paid monthly and there is no contract required. Get access to lawyers on personal and business matters, contract review, debt collection, civil suit and IRS coverage, identity theft and much more without ever getting a legal bill!

PPL as a group benefit is the fastest growing voluntary benefit in the US right now! With only 5 employees required, you can offer this service to your employees as payroll deduct or self-paid option. No paperwork for you and no claims to file. And your employees receive a group discount which will never go up!

PPl does for lawyers and legal bills what medical insurance does for doctors and doctor bills! Call for an appointment to learn more

Company: Hood 2 Hollywood,INC Contact Person: Terrell Divers Phone number: 443.957.5555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook/Hood2HollywoodINC Details: THE NETWORK was established in 2010 after beauty supply store owner, Terrell Divers had been on a search for creative ways to network in order to build her business. She then learned that there were other small business owners who were on that same search. Many were interested in networking events and vending affairs to build sales and new business contacts. Thus, THE NETWORK's misssion was created; We are a network of like – minded small business owners who are interested in connecting with relevant resources via networking events in order to accomplish goals within our individual companies. Business owners who join THE NETWORK are members of the Board of Directors. The Chairperson, Terrell, and the members plan networking events and vending affairs. Members are invited to local events around the city. Members are also paired with a Service Manager who assists them with goals for their individual business. The Service Manager connects the Business owners with relevant resources for their individual businesses.

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Community Announcements FROM: Larry Simmons, Special Assistant to County Executive Kamenetz Baltimore County

Department of Aging's latest publication called Senior Resources 2011 is now available. This annual publication provides baby boomers, older adults, caregivers, and families, persons with disabilities and


professionals with empowering information for identifying the resources and services that best meets their needs. In response to constituent requests, Senior Resources 2011 may also be viewed on-line by

visiting www.baltimorecountymd.gov/seniorresources.

Senior Resources is also available free of charge at 20 Baltimore County Senior Centers as well as libraries. Take this opportunity to empower your community association membership with information

that provides one-stop shopping for living life. For paper copies of Senior Resources, please contact

410-887-2012 to arrange for delivery of 60 copies or more. We would be happy to mail smaller quantities.

It would be my pleasure to assist you with questions.

BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE CHIEF GETS NATIONAL ATTENTION!

Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson has been chosen to serve as the National Law Enforcement representative and

spokesman for the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. On Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m., Johnson will join National Transportation

Secretary Ray LaHood and National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland in Washington D.C. for the National

"Click It or Ticket" press event. Johnson is expected to speak about the importance of motorists using seatbelts, and how their use

and enforcement of seatbelt laws save lives across the United States. The Baltimore County Police Department is known nationally

for its leadership in traffic safety and the development of new programs.

News from

Senator Kathy Klausmeier 8th Legislative District

My office has received the following information from the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) regarding the proposed toll

increase for the bridges and tunnels that MdTA operates and the public hearings that will be held this summer regarding the

proposal. If you are concerned about this proposed increase, I encourage you to either attend one of the public hearings or submit

a comment to the MdTA during the official public comment period. I have already sent a letter to Governor O’Malley and to MdTA

Chair Beverley Swaim-Staley expressing my displeasure with this proposal. In my letter I asked that the MdTA consider the

hardship this proposal will have on Maryland commuters.

INCREASES FORMALLY PROPOSED FOR MARYLAND TOLL FACILITIES

Plan calls for phased-in toll increases in 2011, 2012 and 2013 MDTA to hold nine public hearings in June; 60-day public comment

period now open through 5 p.m. Aug. 1

“By phasing in these toll increases, we are not only giving our drivers and trucking partners the most time to plan as possible, but

we are working to simplify our toll-collection process with uniform toll rates at our facilities,” said MDTA Acting Executive

Secretary Randolph P. Brown, P.E. “Operationally, we’re also focused on streamlining the process and eliminating antiquated toll-

collection methods and technology, including AVI decals and ticket programs.”

A 60-day public-comment period begins June 2 and continues through 5 p.m. Aug. 1, 2011. The public can submit comments for

the official record via a web form at www.mdta.maryland.gov or by writing to MDTA Toll Comments, 2310 Broening Highway,

Baltimore, MD 21224. The MDTA Board also will hold nine public hearings throughout the State to receive public and private

testimony on the proposal.


Household Items Needed The Volunteer Office of the Baltimore County Department of Social Services is in need of donations of household items for its

housewares closet.

New and/or gently-used items needed include: towels, blankets, sheets, pots and pans, flatware, dishes, glassware, small

appliances, and any other useful household items (no purely decorative items please).

All basic housewares items are welcome as long as they are clean and in good condition. Receipts will be given upon request for

tax purposes. Please contact the Volunteer Office at 410-853-3024 for more information.


MEMBER CORNER .Tech Services Zach John [email protected]

Academy Animal Hospital Rick Lewis, D.V.M [email protected]

Ace Web Hosting & Design Marty Schorr [email protected]

ACN Independent Sales Representative Sharon Kozlowski [email protected]

Administrative Solutions Dawn Kahler [email protected]

AFLAC Ed Dahling; Marty Bossle [email protected]

Amica Mutual Insurance Company Kim Durham [email protected]

Avon Independent Sales Representative Donna Bethke [email protected]

Baltimore Elite Martial Arts Academy Angel Kiskadden; Rick Hammond [email protected]

Bayview Homecare, Inc. Dan McLaughlin [email protected]

Belair-Fowler, LLC Robin Demarco; Susan Riehl [email protected]

Belmont Financial Partners, LLC Terence K. Manuel [email protected]

Beltone Hearing Center Tom Fisher; Amy [email protected]

Boonerang Consulting, LLC Jackie Boone [email protected]

Boutique Petit of Waverly Evette Matthews [email protected]

Brightview White Marsh Alan LeMay; Kevin Cysyk [email protected]

CenterLine Inspections, LLC Charles Lasek; Mary Lasek [email protected]

Cookies by Design Ahmed Shafie; Lisa Harris [email protected]

Costco Wholesale Karen Ervin; Tina Fullano [email protected]

Destinations Credit Union Carol Szaroleta; Brian Vittek [email protected]

Eastern Savings Bank Darlene Conner [email protected]

Elmwood Elementary School Sharon L. Ward [email protected]

EmbroidMe Peter Tran; Allison Tran [email protected]

Escapade Promotions Lisa Gaskill [email protected]

Evergreen Equity Partners, LLC Chris Miller; Dina Nucci [email protected]

Fullerton Elementary School Susan Biscoe; Candace Winterson [email protected]

Fullerton Federal Savings Association Charles N. Dontell [email protected] Fullerton Mini Storage and Penske Truck Rental Victor Harari; Emanuel S. Glasser [email protected]

Fullerton Self Storage Karrie Barresi [email protected]

Hamilton Federal Bank Angel Clingerman [email protected]

Jerry's Toyota John Barry; Bill Bolander [email protected]

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Tom McLhinney [email protected]

Justified Electrical Services, US, LLC Janine Pfeiler; Chris Pfeiler [email protected]

Landmark Insurance, Inc. Suzanne Thompson [email protected]

Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc. Fred Lassahn [email protected]


Law Offices of Nomiki Bouloubasis Weitzel & Assoc. Nomiki B. Weitzel; Ed Weitzel [email protected]

L W Accounting, LLC Lori Williams, CPA [email protected]

Melvin's Tire & Auto Service, Inc. Joe Melvin; Mike Todd [email protected]

Mr. B's Tattoo & Body Piercing, LLC Robert Smith [email protected]

Ken W. Neibaur and Anne Neibaur Anne Neibaur [email protected]

Nextcar All Vehicle Rentals Dennis Boucher Dennis @nextcar.com

Oak Crest Village Rob Liebreich; Colleen LoPresto [email protected]

On Time Ground Transportation Catherine Shimp [email protected]

Overlea Fullerton Senior Center Patti McDonnell (Center Director) [email protected]

Parkview at Fullerton Christina Messercola [email protected] Perry Hall Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Dennis Travagline [email protected]

Perry Hall Florist Kathy Sanner; Ken Sanner [email protected]

Play It Again Sports Mike Szaroleta [email protected]

Prudential Financial Brian W. McCully [email protected]

Re/Max American Dream Olga "Auggie" Chesser [email protected]

Rita's dba Just Chillin, Inc. Jill Harp [email protected] Rosedale Federal Saving & Loan Association Nancy Alperstein [email protected] Rossbach Private Wealth Management, LLC Mark A. Rossbach, CPA [email protected]

St. Michael's the Archangel Corinna Sibiski [email protected]

Sam's Club Debra Thompson; Diane Stratka (GM) [email protected]

Slavie Federal Savings Bank Lalita Prabhakar; Patricia J. Zimmerman [email protected]

State Farm Insurance / Jim McCray Jim McCray; Rhonda McCray [email protected]

Stingray Social Media Services David Foertsch [email protected]

Streakfree Products Nancy Bagley; Karen Weber [email protected]

The Arbor Sun Group, Inc. Donna Cameron, President [email protected]

The Artist's Corner, Inc. Martin J. Vittek, Sr.; Jessica L. Vittek [email protected]

The Clip Joint, Inc. Florence A. Wells [email protected]

The Maryland School for the Blind Mark Althoff; Casey Joyce [email protected]

Waterman's Pride Seafood Christina Barcikowski; Tony Vicari [email protected]

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, L.L.P. Dennis M. Robinson, Jr. [email protected]

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