Tuesday, April 1
Early Networking & refreshments, 6:30 to 7 p.m.
ABA meeting 7 p.m. at the Library
66 Front Street (downstairs, via side door)
Meetings are free of charge, and are open to all business owners, executives, and managers
Bob DePeron and Glenn Travis will be hosting a Mona Vie Nutritional Fruit Blend tasting at the Early Networking event.
Presentations/Speakers:
- DVD Presentation on “Launching a Leadership Revolution: Developing Yourself and Others through the Art and Science of Leadership” by Chris Brady and Orin Woodward. This will be followed by a discussion led by Glenn Travis.
If any members are interested in giving a presentation at future ABA meetings, please contact the officers at officers@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.
ABA Map of Ashland
Members, this is a unique, low-cost advertising opportunity! Only current or joining members can advertise on the ABA's new full-color street map of Ashland. It will be distributed to all 6,000+ Ashland households in an upcoming issue of Ashland Directions, and will also be made available to residents and visitors through the schools, real estate offices, Town Hall, etc. Download a PDF showing ad sizes, rates, and ad positions.
We need your logo and wording by April 15 to help you with your ad design. Or supply your own camera-ready EPS ad by April 21. Either way, call David Teller now at 508-380-0555 to reserve your space! Then print, fill out, and return the advertising order form (PDF format) with your check. See more information.
Annual ABA Scholarship Competition
The ABA will award two scholarships -- one for $1,000 and one for $500 -- to two high school seniors residing in Ashland who are graduating in 2008 and have been accepted to an accredited school for further education. Applications are available in PDF format on the ABA website, from Tina Hunter of the Guidance Department at the Ashland High School, or by calling Claudette Rowe at 508-231-8787 to request a mailed application. Pass this information to your relatives, friends, neighbors, customers, and business associates. We need to let families know that this scholarship money is available. The deadline for submitting an application is May 1, 2008. For more information contact Claudette Rowe at Secretary@AshlandBusinessAssociation.com
Upcoming ABA Sponsored Events:
April 3: John Ellsworth of The Homes Connection of MetroWest, Inc., will present a repeat of the free workshop on Writing Business Plans at the Ashland Library, Cheever Conference Room (downstairs) on Thursday, April 3, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. See topics below. To participate,
fill out an application and mail it to John, or bring it to the ABA meeting.
1 – Preparing to Plan
2 – Developing a Base of FAN’s
3 – Setting Your Financial Numbers
4 – Building Relationships
5 – Solidifying Your Approach
6 – Analyze, Analyze, Analyze
7 – Don’t Procrastinate!
June 14: Rediscover Ashland will be held in conjunction with the annual Chili Contest, and the ABA has reserved a room at the American Legion. If you can be the Chair or a Co-Chair to get things rolling, or if you can give even an hour or two to help out, please contact the officers at officers@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.
October 13: ABA Golf Tournament – The planning committee needs your help. Last year Bob DePeron, David Teller, and Ed Furey did a fantastic job of pulling this together on short notice. This year they need some more volunteers. You do not have to be a golfer to work on this project. For more information contact Bob DePeron at VP@AshlandBusinessAssociation.com
Upcoming Community Sponsored Events:
April 19: David Hall Magic Show will be held at Ashland High School. It is sponsored by the American Legion with proceeds going towards Youth Substance Abuse Initiatives, Child Safety Programs, and Scholarships. For more information, contact Bob Lindsey at 508-233-9844.
Membership Committee
Dianna Hopper, chair of the Membership Committee, needs a few volunteers to help grow our member base and increase member participation. Contact Dianna at Dianna@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.
Membership Spotlight
One of the many benefits of being an ABA member is the opportunity to get exposure for your business on the ABA spotlight program on our local cable channel – WACA-TV. There is no charge for this service. Don’t be camera-shy. Call Bob DePeron at 508-816-3312 to schedule an appointment.
Business Cards at Sunnyside Cafe
The ABA has placed business card holders around town for its members to use free of charge -- another benefit of being an ABA member. Space is available in the rack at Sunnyside Cafe on a first come, first served basis, so hurry down to get your cards in the rack.
Elected Officers (April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009)
Please welcome the Officers and Members-at-Large elected on March 4:
Officers:
President: David Teller of Ryan Insurance
Vice President: Bob DePeron of Hilltop Mortgage and Mona Vie Nutritional Fruit Blend
Co-Secretaries: Claudette Rowe of Ashland KnowledgePoints and Kou Hang of Sovereign Bank
Treasurer: ReBecca Savard of Fish Works
Publicity Coordinator: Linda Herring of Art by Herring Design Services
Members at Large:
Jason Rutherford, Dianna Hopper, Mike Corkery, Glenn Travis, Susie Neal, Ed Furey, Elyse Shuster and Adam Sachs.
New Member
Join us in welcoming a new member:
James Towne of The Designing Resource
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
- Mark Twain
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