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It is the mission of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce to BUILD solid relationships and provide quality serviceswhich SUPPORT chamber members and businesses, in order to PROMOTE the economic vitality of our community.Volume 28, Number 1January 2008CORNERSTONESof IrwindaleChamber Election Results2008/2009 Board of DirectorsCommerceOfficersChair - Marissa Buckisch, Picasso’s Cafe, Bakery & Catering1st Vice - Dennis Chiappetta, Athens Services2nd Vice - Atisthan Roach, Vulcan MaterialsSecretary - John Muldoon, Securitas Security Services, USATreasurer - Robert Weil, Seal Beach Investments, Inc.Past Chair - Kevin McDonald, Foothill TransitPlatinumSilverBronzeCorporateAJLA.J.L O N G O&A S S O C I A T E S)NSURANCE s &INANCIAL 3ERVICESROYALROYAL COACHESCOACHESAUTO BODY & TOWINGDirectorsElizabeth Bagwell - City of HopeJohn Gasparian - American ReclamationSam Kim - Ayutla MarketRachel Leyba - Allstate InsuranceLouis Ornelas - Ready Pac ProduceJesus Rodriguez - Decore-Ative SpecialtiesSteven Sorell - Attorney at LawPillars of IrwindaleThe Irwindale Chamber of Commerce recognizes that tiered membership levels are indemand. The Cornerstones of Irwindale Commerce, AKA the Cornerstone Club, is ourmost prestigious level of membership. We are aware that not every company has thebudget to become a Cornerstone; therefore we would like to introduce the newest level ofmembership, Pillars of Irwindale.The Pillars is a very simple concept, double your standard investment and receive recognitionall year long! Benefits of the Pillars of the Community include: Recognition in each issue of Insights Magazine Business card ad for one month. Special renewing date-plate for your membership plaque. Pillar Member name badge. Website recognition for the entire year!Become a Pillar of the Community today. Contact Lisa Bailey for information 626-960-6606.2008 PillarsAllstate Insurance, Rachel Leyba Bailey ConstructionChampion AwardsSteven Sorell Attorney at LawInstallation and AwardBanquetJanuary 18, 2008@ Pomona Valley Mining Co.Presenting Sponsor:Vulcan MaterialsInside this issue:CalendarMember NewsGreen PagesLegislative UpdatesIrwindale Rocks!34-89-121314-16Labor Law18Chamber/City Information19Phone: (626) 960-6606Fax: (626) 960-3868www.irwindalechamber.orgPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK.

2Spirit of GivingThe Spirit of Giving is aliveand well in the IrwindaleCommunity!We are proud to report thattoys and gift cards donatedby our generous Chambermembers went to threeworthy organizations thisyear. All items received inthe month of November weredonated to CongresswomanHilda L. Solis’ Annual ToyDrive, while those receivedin December were donated tothe LA County Fire Spark of Love Program and to LeRoyHaynes Center.Special thanks to the following for their generousdonations:1st Centennial BankAllstate-Rachel LeybaAmerican ReclamationARCArtemis ConceptsAthens ServicesAvolios Pizza RestaurantBailey ConstructionCharter MediaCity of HopeDominique YatesEnthusiastHelping HeroesIrwindale Chamber of CommerceJan’s TowingK & S SnaksLisa BaileyMiller Brewing CompanyPaula KellyPepsiRancho Duarte FloristReady Pac ProduceResidence Inn/ArcadiaRoyal Coaches Auto Body & TowingSCE Federal Credit UnionSanctuary ShackSmith Barney-David AtkinsStone TapertVeronica OroscoVineyard BankVulcan Materials2007 Chamber Holiday LuncheonThe Chamber holiday luncheonsponsored by presenting sponsorVineyard Bank and corporate sponsorFoothill Transit was held at thenewly remodeled Doubletree Hotelin Monrovia on December 13, 2007.Loretta CorpisOver 60 attendees enjoyed great food,great company and beautiful music sung by Loretta Corpis,Public Works Analyst for the City of Irwindale.1st Centennial Bank was presented with the Business ofthe Month Award for December, and new members AldanaIncome Tax, Embroid Me, and Fix It received their newmember plaques. The spotlight interview was conductedby Rona Lunde of Jan’s Towing who interviewed MarthaMontano of Allstate Insurance Agency-R. Leyba. DavidAtkins, Smith Barney was named December’s Ambassadorof the Month. Congratulations to all of you!LA County Fire Battalion Chief Robert Hook, and EricCalderon were on hand to collect toysand gifts for the Spark of Love program.Twas the season for receiving as well asgiving: Veolia Environmental Servicesgave each attendee a new 9 volt batteryand reminded everyone that this isthe time to change the battery in yoursmoke detectors.Miller BrewingBattalion ChiefCompany gave each attendee a case ofRobert HookMiller Light for the holidays!Next came the chamber’s famous singing (more like shouting)competition which featured the 12 Days of Christmas. It wasdecided that the Cornerstone table who melodically shoutedout “Five Golden Rings” won the prize. Save your voicesfor next year’s competition!Thanks to the following companies for donating doorprizes at the luncheon: Allstate Insurance- R.Leyba Agency,Arbonne – Betty Futter, Artemis Concepts, Helping HeroesProductions, Jan’s Towing, K & S Snaks, SCE Federal CreditUnion, So Cal Edison, Stone Tapert, and Vulcan Materials

3Calendar of EventsJanuary 2008Cheers to a New Year and another chance for usto get it right. -Oprah WinfreyCHAMBER CLOSED1Happy New Years2Environmental Committee3Business Development Committee7:30 a.m.Chamber Office8Irwindale Education Foundation7:30 a.m.Chamber Office8CEO Roundtable7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Irwindale CommunityCenter8India Pre Tour Briefing5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Chamber Office9Ambassador Meeting10Let’s Do Lunch11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison CTACTopic: State of the Chamber Presenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe16Business SolutionsTopic: Labor Law Updates18Installation & Award Banquet6:00 p.m.Presenting Sponsor: Vulcan Materials24GMI/Mini Expo7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Picasso’s CafePresenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe28Board of Directors MeetingNoon8:00 a.m.Chamber OfficeChamber Office11:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Irwindale CommunityCenter3:00 p.m.Pomona ValleyMining CompanyChamber OfficeFebruary 2008Everything but Ordinary.SMHis love shone as impartial as the sun.-Maurice Thompson-Kim TravantyAssistant Vice President, Customer Service Manager5Ambassador Meeting8:00 a.m.Chamber Office6Environmental CommitteeNoonChamber Office7Business Development Committee9:00 a.m.Chamber OfficeIrwindale Banking Center16008 Foothill Blvd.(626) 208-320312Irwindale Education Foundation7:30 a.m.Chamber Officewww.vineyardbank.com12CEO Roundtable7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Irwindale CommunityCenter1418Let’s Do LunchPresident’s Day11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. TBACHAMBER CLOSED25Board of Directors Meeting28GMI3:00 p.m.Chamber Office7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Picasso’s CafeMarch 2008Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out lookingfor four-leaf clovers. Author Unknown4Ambassador Meeting8:00 a.m.Chamber Office5Environmental CommitteeNoonChamber Office6Business Development Committee7:30 a.m.Chamber Office11Irwindale Education Foundation7:30 a.m.Chamber Office1324Let’s Do LunchBoard of Directors Meeting27GMI/Mini Expo7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Picasso’s CafePresenting Sponsor: Picasso’s Cafe, Bakery & Catering11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edison CTAC3:00 p.m.Chamber OfficeFor more details and future events please visit ouronline calendar at: irwindalechamber.orgPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK.

4Member NewsCarolyn Anderson626-960-7551 Fax: 626-969-4971www.wm.com621 N. Azusa Ave.(626) 339-7337106 S. Grand Ave.(626) 967-6450Thank you, Irwindale Chamber, forbeing a supportive and energeticorganization. StoneTapert is trulyexcited to be a member!Founded in 1961, StoneTapert is afull service benefits firm staffed byover 25 professionals specializingin employee and execute benefits,(L-R) Lisa Bailey, Irwindale financial services and humanChamber and Joanne Billotti, resource expertise.Stone Tapert.Our clients enjoy their owndedicated team consisting of an account executive, productanalyst, account manager and human resource consultant.Joanne Billotti is a large account executive. Her passion forservicing her accounts comes from her twenty years of runninga family business. She began her health insurance career in1997. Joanne lives in Glendora and participates in communityorganizations (she is a proud Glendora Rotarian) and concentratesher business activities with companies primarily headquarteredin the San Gabriel Valley.3452 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 110, Pasadena, Ca 91107(626) 222-2531TheMetropolitanWater District ofSouthern Californiais a consortium of26 cities and water districts delivering an average of 1.7 billiongallons of water per day to nearly 18 million people in parts ofLos Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino andVentura counties.The mission of the Metropolitan Water District of SouthernCalifornia (mwdh2o.com) is to provide its service area withadequate and reliable supplies of high-quality water to meetpresent and future needs in an environmentally and economicallyresponsible way.As you have heard, water supply is a concern for the state. Recorddry conditions and the reduction of Northern California supplies pera federal court order to protect endangered species have severelyimpacted our main drinking water sources. We are already usingour reserves to help supply everyday water needs. Our watersituation is serious. But you can help!There are common-sense things that everyone can do. Fixingleaks, taking shorter showers, running full loads in the dishwasher,turning off the water while brushing our teeth, or not defrostingfood under running water are just a few of them.Metropolitan’s conservation website bewaterwise.com has tipsfor residents on saving water, and information on rebates forbuying appliances, such as smart sprinkler controllers and toiletsthat save water.Join with us today in saving water wherever and whenever you canto stretch our short supply.

5Member News(L-R) Alfred Ayala, Janie Ecker, Bill Schroeder, 1st CentennialBank; and Atisthan Roach, Vulcan Materials.December Business of the Month1st Centennial BankBusiness Accomplishments:1st Centennial Bank has been in existence for 18 years andhere in Irwindale for 4 years. 1st Centennial Bank was recentlyrecognized as a Top 20 Performer for banks its size based on2006 earnings. The Bank has 6 offices spread over 5 SouthernCalifornia Counties. In 3 plus years the Irwindale Office hasgrown to 53 million in deposits making it the second largestof the 6 offices. For the last 2 years the Bank has been theCorporate Banking Sponsor for the Irwindale Speedway.Community Service:1st Centennial Bank is a strong supporter of the IrwindaleEducational Foundation both financially and having Al Ayalaserve as a Board Member for the last 2 years. The bank is alsoworking with the Irwindale Senior Center to provide educationto seniors on banking issues.Chamber of Commerce Activity:1st Centennial Bank is a 2 year Silver Chamber CornerstoneMember through which they are the Title Sponsor of the AnnualChamber Golf Tournament and participate in sponsoring Stateof the City, Young Citizen, a monthly Chamber luncheon, andtable sponsorships at the Annual Installation Dinner & Awardsevening.NovemberAmbassador of theMonth.DecemberAmbassador of theMonthSarah ParkerK & S Snaks626-335-4836David AtkinsSmith PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER WITH SOY INK.