PRESS RELEASE: Starry Night

PRESS RELEASE: Starry Night

MALDEN—On Thursday, October 20th, the Malden Chamber of Commerce honored six members of the community who have gone “above and beyond” to support the Chamber, the City of Malden, and the community. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Awards Banquet held at Anthony’s of Malden.

Dennis Cataldo of Cataldo Ambulance and Ron Cox from Malden Access Television served as MC’s for a fun evening. The following awardees received the “Shining Star” statuette from the Chamber as well as citations from the City of Malden, the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

• Joseph McCleary, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School; Educator of the Year
• Carol Melle, Oak Grove Improvement Association; Community Service Award
• Theresa Rosa; Executive Director’s Award
• Tony Bartolo, Tony’s Auto Body; Business of the Year
• Diane Farraher-Smith, Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice; President’s Award
• Jordan Shapiro, Shapiro & Hender; Diamond Award

Several local dignitaries stopped by to wish the honorees well including State Representative Chris Fallon, and City Councilors Gary Christenson, Greg Lucey, and Craig Spadafora. At the start of the evening, Chamber President, John Kaloyanides presented a gift to Mayor Howard in gratitude for 16 years of support to the Chamber.

The Chamber wants to thank the awardees as well as all those within the civic community who make Malden a great place to live and work.

About the Malden Chamber of Commerce: We are an organization of local businesses, organizations, and agencies. Our By Laws task us to promote and develop the commercial and civic interests of the City of Malden and affiliated communities. What this means is that we are committed to this community. We are here to support all public and private interests and to cultivate a positive economic climate for job creation and business growth.

10/20 Shining Stars Awards Banquet

The Malden Chamber of Commerce

Proudly Presents

The 12th Annual

Shining Stars Awards Banquet

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Anthony’s of Malden 105 Canal Street

Social Hour 5:00pm        Dinner 6:15pm

Honoring the following Shining Stars of Malden:

Joseph McCleary, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

Educator of the Year

Theresa Rosa

Executive Director’s Award

 

Carol Melle, Oak Grove Improvement Association

Community Service Award

 

Dianne Farraher-Smith, Hallmark Health

Presidents Award

 

Tony Bartolo, Tony’s Auto Body

Business of the Year

 

Jordan  Shapiro, Shapiro & Hender

Diamond Award

 

Public Invited

Tickets$60

Tables of 10 $550

Sponsorship $250

For reservations, please contact the Chamber at 781-322-4500 or e-mail  info@maldenchamber.org

Click here for the Flyer.

The attached photo (Courtesy of Turner Photography) shows the 2011 Shining Star Awardees. From left, Carol Melle, Oak Grove Improvement Association (Community Service Award), Tony Bartolo, Tony’s Auto Body (Outstanding Small Business Award), Diane Farraher-Smith, Hallmark Health VNA & Hospice (President’s Award), Theresa Rosa Executive Director’s Award), Jordan Shapiro, Shapiro & Hender, (Diamond Award), Joseph McCleary, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, (Educator of the Year Award)

 

 

What can you do for Your Chamber?

Last week at the Shining Stars Banquet, I got a chance to see some of the best of Malden, and how a Chamber can serve its community.  This was helpful because, when I arrived here, I had never run a Chamber of Commerce, and, to be perfectly frank, I was not so sure what, exactly a Chamber of Commerce did.  Since arriving, I have learned a good deal, from both member feedback as well as observing other Chambers.  What is interesting, is that there is no standard, universal Chamber of Commerce Mission.  Chambers vary throughout the country on services and functions.  Even more interesting is that our members are not of one mind as far as what they want from the Chamber.  Some members like one service, but do not value others, and vice versa.  Hence, all of our current services seem to benefit some members.

The question then is, what more can we do to increase our value to members?  The answer is, it is up to you.  What I mean is that Chambers of Commerce are owned, governed, and funded by their membership.  The members determine and control what each Chamber does.  If you want to get involved, join a Board committee.  If you want to serve on the Board, ask other members to nominate you for the Board.

I work for you.  If we are to improve, I need your feedback.  I need to hear what we are not doing that we should, and what we need to do more or less of.  So, tell me what you want by either filling out the survey on our website or contact me by phone [781 322 4500] or email (tcoates@maldenchamber.org).  Better yet, stop by our office for a cup of coffee.

Ted Coates

June 2009

Malden Chamber of Commerce • 200 Pleasant St. • Malden, MA 02148 • (781) 322-4500 • info@maldenchamber.org