New DRBA Board Members Elected for 2009
Four business owners were elected to the DRBA Board of Directors at the December luncheon: Bobi Bomar (Weichert Realtors), Larry Ponzi (Cafe Pizzaiolo), Kristina Robertson (Barkley Square and Karing by Kristina), Dr. Julie Tran D.D.S. (Drs. William Dougherty and Julie Tran).
Tina Richardson (Figaro Consulting and 4Paws2Hands), was elected President for 2009. Maria Wasowski (A Show of Hands) will remain on the Board as Past President. Lola Capps (Chrysalis Chiropractic), Maryellen Thorp (The Healing Tree), Jen Walker (McEnearney & Associates), Gayle Reuter (Congressman Jim Moran's office), Jill Erber (The Cheesetique), Eric Nelson (Artfully Chocolate/Kingsbury Confections), and Nora Partlow (St. Elmo's Coffee Pub), will be continuing on the Board this year.
DRBA's bylaws were revised in 2008 to provide for two year terms for Board members so that only half the Board will be up for election each year. The change was made to ensure continuity and stability on the Board.
Star Awards Alexandria Police Chief David Baker was presented with a Star Award at the DRBA annual holiday luncheon. Gayle Reuter recognized Chief Baker, who was the Police Department liaison with DRBA for many years, for always being there during both up and down times over many years as the commercial corridor on the Avenue evolved.
David Fromm and Amy Slack were honored for supporting the businesses during recent revisions to the zoning code which resulted in some loosening of requirements for certain businesses, and for their many hours of work on community events in Del Ray. David is currently President of the Del Ray Citizens Association and Amy serves as chair of the DRCA Land Use Committee.
Paul Coelus and Beth Offenbacker were honored for their years of tireless leadership and many hours of work on the Turkey Trot, DRBA's annual fundraiser. Paul had to create a new registration system from scratch this year using the new website. It was a time consuming and difficult process but the result was a 10% increase in the number of registrations.
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Events:
January 13 - Alexandria Marketing 101, a marketing workshop for businesses and other organizations to network, discuss marketing and develop innovative, collaborative solutions to marketing in the City. 8am to 5:30pm, at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. For more information contact Andrea Blackford by email or at 703-519-3489. More...
January 26 - The monthly luncheon will be a business and planning meeting focusing on the budget. Member should come with ideas, suggestions and comments for activities DRBA might undertake in 2009.
January 27 - Business Development Roundtable: Marketing to Different Generations sponsored by the Alexandria SBDC and the Chamber of Commerce. 12 noon to 1pm at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 801 N. Fairfax Street.
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The Del Ray Business Association is an organization of business owners and professionals that strive for growth, visibility and success of our members. We serve as an advocate, representative, and educator for businesses within the community of Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia.
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