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Judith Decker

West Rockhill Township

Peter Gray

First Savings BankCurtis Johnston

Univest Bank & Trust Co.

Michael Mignone

First Savings Bank

Tiffany Pompei

QNBSandra Snyder

Senator Charles McIlhinney

Volume XXVI • Number 4 • July-August 2014

Newsletter of the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County

Congratulations to the Class of 2013-2014

Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County Class of 2013-2014 participants include (left to right) David Nyman, PCC Committee Member; Michael Mignone, First Savings Bank; Tiffany Pompei, QNB; Curtis Johnston, Univest Bank & Trust Co.; Sandra Snyder, Senator Charles McIlhinney; Peter Gray, First Savings Bank; Judith Decker, West Rockhill Township; Rodney Altemose, Chairman of PCC Leadership Committee.

Rodney Altemose, Chairman of the Leadership Bucks Committee, had fun presenting the Leadership award to Tiffany Pompei, QNB.

Rodney Altemose, Chairman of the Leadership Bucks Committee, posed for a picture with Marta Griffith, On Track Resources, LLC.

The event took place in the Bamboo Room at the Upper Bucks Campus of BCCC. A catered reception followed the presentation of awards.

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Mark Horne, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Grand View Hospital. Horne gave an interesting presentation on the hospital’s history and current state of operations.

Rhonda Tettemer, a previous program graduate, congratulated Sandra Snyder. Both work in the office of Senator Charles McIlhinney.

Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County

Class of 2013-2014 Recognition Ceremony

June 11, 2014 Bucks County Community College UBC

Ryan Gill, from Perkasie, led off the parade and ended up winning the first place ribbon for Least Hair.

Twins Ava and Eliana Kligerman rolled away with a second and third place ribbon in the Least Hair category.

Krystina Gray, 15 months old, won first place in the Cutest Legs category.

Thank you to our wonderful judges--Helen Graff and Rhonda Leimbach from National Penn, Teri Mandic from Pearl S. Buck International, and Tiki Martino, owner of Stella’s House Blend Cafe.

Twins Cameron and Cannon Mercier were so adorable!

Sage Kline and her family celebrated her first place finish in the Most Patriotic category.

Thank you to Leslie and Peter Leimbach and Linda Seachrist, all from National Penn, who helped behind the scenes to tally the scores and determine the winners of the ribbons.

Sage Kline, of Perkasie, won a first place ribbon in the Most Hair category.

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Mom Jen Crockett, holds Lauryn, who won first place in the Cheekiest Cheeks category.

Chamber staff Natalie Schmolk and Lisa Bogan assisted Rep. Paul Clymer in announcing the winners of the prize ribbons.

Doylestown Hospital is pleased to welcome the following physicians:

Robert Kelly, D.O. – Has joined the Department of Medicine/

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in association with Highpoint

Pain & Rehabilitation Physicians, Marion Mass, M.D. – Has joined

the Department of Pediatrics in association with Jellinek Pediatrics;

Huaguang (David) Qu, M.D. – Has joined the Department of Medicine/

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in association with Highpoint Pain

& Rehabilitation Physicians.

RE/MAX 440 is pleased to announce that Laura Crossan is now affiliated with their Perkasie office located at

701 W. Market St . Laura is a lifelong resident of Bucks County. Laura was licensed in 2002 with memberships

to the Montgomery County Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Senior Real Estate

Specialist Association. Having served the Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery and surrounding counties for over nine years

in residential resale and investment properties, she has come to specialize in first time home buyers, Veterans

and senior citizen real estate.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Rise and Shine EventAugust 7, 7:30 am to 9:00 am with a continental breakfast menu

Penn Foundation, Univest Community Room807 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960

Pennridge Chamber and Indian Valley Chamber members are cordially invited

to this “before business hours” networking event hosted by Penn Foundation.

Through a broad range of diverse programs that can be tailored to meet

individual needs, Penn Foundation provides innovative, compassionate,

responsive behavioral health and wellness services to more than 10,000

children, adolescents, and adults each year.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about what Penn Foundation does

for the community... and to jump start your morning with some member to

member networking!

There is no cost to attend but registration is required.

Pennridge Chamber members, please contact the

Pennridge Chamber at pennridgecc@pennridge.com

Please register by August 1, 2014

Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County

May 14, 2014

Tourism and Historical Perspectives in Bucks County

Leadership participants, led by Linda McCrillis, Development Associate of Pearl S. Buck International, walked around the grounds

of the estate.Jean Holmes, Development Manager of Bucks County Community

College’s Foundation and Alumni Association, and Janet Mintzer,

President & CEO of Pearl S. Buck International, facilitated the

discussion on non-profit organizations.

One of the beautiful gardens on the grounds of Pearl S. Buck International was right outside the home.

The class was given the opportunity to ride the carrousel.

Rick Doll and Matt Lynch addressed the participants regard-ing the Perkasie Historical Society and carrousel operations

Dan Faga and Elayne Brick addressed the group at The Sellersville Theater.

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Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania and its insurance subsidiary, Univest Insurance, Inc., announce the acquisition of Sterner Insurance Associates Inc., a full service firm providing insurance and consultative risk management solutions to individuals and businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley, Berks, Bucks and Montgomery counties. From a single employee in 1994, Sterner Insurance is now a 21-person firm that operates two offices in Lehigh Valley and Berks County and specializes in commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, life insurance and business continuation planning. This acquisition marks Univest’s eighth insurance acquisition since the Corporation started expanding its financial solutions beyond traditional banking in 1999.

Firs t Savings Bank , through its Community Foundation, recently dona ted $3 ,000 to the Community Fire Company, No. 1. which serves the Riegelsville and surrounding area communities. Presenting

the check to Fire Company Chief, Todd Myers, is Sue Matthias, Branch Manager of First Savings’ Riegelsville Branch. Sue’s father, Joseph Chavar, was an active member of the Fire Company for more than 58 years having served in numerous positions. The volunteer fire company reminds everyone that the public is invited to attend their monthly breakfasts held at the firehouse, served the third Sunday of every month.

Cheers and congratulations to Laurin Fegley, Event Designer and Proprietor of Simply Smooth Events of Distinction, which was voted Best Party Caterer in the Lehigh Valley. The announcement appeared in the June 2014 issue of Lehigh Valley Style magazine, the Valley’s Monthly Lifestyle Magazine. Now going on 25 years in business, Simply Smooth is in the forefront of Lehigh Valley events as an industry leader and partner with some of the finest facilities in the area. This

business has grown from being a basic caterer to a full service company offering complete event planning services, incredibly creative food and beverage options, stylish floral designs and all of the appropriate rentals needed for a special event. No job is too big or too small! From fantastic entertainment options to unparalleled food choices, Laurin works hand in hand to

assist you in creating an event you and your guests are sure to

remember for years to come!

FYIBUSINESS NEWS

KUDOS

Grand View Hospital announced the opening of its Health and Wellness Center located at Genesis Fitness Centre in Harleysville. The new center offers outpatient physical therapy and nutrition services and provides added convenience for the local community and Genesis members. The center’s private area includes three exam rooms and a consultation room as well as access to the facility’s state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The hospital’s licensed physical therapists treat patients of all ages with a variety of sports-related and orthopaedic conditions while the registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling focused on an array of health issues and diet needs. Call 215-453-4194 to schedule an appointment for nutrition services or 215-453-3091 for a physical therapy appointment.

First Savings Bank of Perkasie has acquired Delaware-based Longview Capital Management LLC, a full service independent provider of financial services with more than $270 million in assets under management and administration. Longview Capital Management LLC will combine with EagleView Capital the wealth management division of First Savings. EagleView Capital is dedicated to bringing high-quality financial planning, investment management, trust offerings, 401(k) planning and pension products and services to First Savings customers. First Savings is a full-service community financial provider with nearly $1 billion in assets. For more information visit www.firstsavingsonline.com or call 1-800-626-1027.

P e a r l S . B u c k International will be able to expand i t s c a p a c i t y t o serve children and families with special n e e d s t h a n k s t o the generosi ty of a F o u n d a t i o n s C o m m u n i t y Partnership Grant. F o u n d a t i o n s C o m m u n i t y Partnership awarded $8350 to support

families with adopted children and those with special physical and emotional challenges. Specific Pearl S Buck International programs that will benefit from this funding include Summer Culture Camps, Annual International Family Picnic and the Special Needs Family Day to be held on November 8 this year.

President and CEO Janet Mintzer accepts the generous grant from Foundations Community Partnership Executive Director, Ron Bernstein. Also pictured is Emma Vibber, Foundations Community Partnership Summer Intern (center).

The board of directors of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania, parent company of Univest Bank and Trust Co. and its insurance, investments and equipment financing subsidiaries, announced the retirement of K. Leon Moyer, effective January 1, 2015. Moyer will retire as president and chief executive officer of Univest Bank and Trust Co. and vice chairman of Univest Corporation after 43 years of service. Moyer will continue to serve on the board of directors for Univest Bank and Trust Co. and be elected on January 1, 2015 as a director of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania.

T h e B u c k s

County Medical

Society recently

h o n o r e d

p h y s i c i a n s

at i ts annual

m e m b e r s h i p

dinner for being

i n m e d i c i n e

for 10, 25, 40

and 50 years.

Pictured (L-R):

Craig D. Kesack, MD (radiology): 25 years; Robert W. Handy,

MD (orthopedic surgery): 25 years; Kieran D. Cody, MD

(orthopedic surgery): 25 years; Richard M. Herman, MD

(otolaryngology/plastic surgery): 25 years; Eric R. Gejer,

DO (President of the Bucks County Medical Society) NOT

PICTURED: Joanne B. Speigle, MD (radiology): 25 years; Frank

A. Welsch, MD (pulmonary medicine): 40 years

RE/MAX 440 is pleased to announce

that June Croissette, affiliated with their

Quakertown office located at 440 S. West

End Blvd, Rte. 309 Quakertown, has been

awarded the “Executive Club Award” 2013

RE/MAX Regional Awards for Pennsylvania

and Delaware’s best agents. June is active

with the Montgomery County Board of

Realtors and the Lehigh Valley Association

of Realtors. Contact June directly at 215-538-4400 Ext. 1210

or e-mail her at jcroissette@remax440.com.

Doylestown Hospital received the highest honor for heart

failure care for the fourth consecutive year from the American

Heart Association. The Get With The Guidelines®–Heart

Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes the

implementation of specific quality improvement measures

outlined by the American Heart Association/American College

of Cardiology Foundation secondary prevention guidelines for

heart failure patients. Doylestown Hospital earned the award by

meeting specific quality achievement measures such as proper

use of medications and aggressive risk-reduction therapies.

According to the American Heart Association, about 5.1 million

people suffer from heart failure. However, many heart failure

patients can lead a full life when their condition is managed

with proper medications and devices and with healthy lifestyle

changes.

Grand View Hospital presented the 2014

Life of Volunteer Excellence (LOVE)

Award to Bing Miller. Miller has been

part of Grand View Hospital’s volunteer

program since 2011 and has contributed

more than 1,400 hours of service. His

volunteer hours are spent greeting visitors

at the information desk or driving the

golf cart. Miller was nominated for the LOVE award because

he has outstanding customer service skills. Visitors and patients

remember his friendly greeting and hospitality.

Doylestown Hospital recently awarded scholarships to

teen volunteers who are graduating high school this year.

The following students each received a Volunteer Memorial

Scholarship: Steve Day; Spencer Jayne; Alexis Lee; Chris Lor;

Anna Vollrath and Cary Zhang. In addition, several scholarships

were awarded in honor or in memory of certain individuals.

Blake Vuocolo, Theresa Milinovich Memorial Scholarship; Brynn

McGovern, Bonnie MacGregor Teen Volunteer Scholarship;

Matt Schnell, Stroup Scholarship; Catherine Senoyuit, Richard

A. Reif Culture of Caring Award; Bridget Snyder ,Patient

Transport scholarship; Joseph Postiglione, Volunteer Memorial

Leadership Award; Arushi Jain, Gift Shop scholarship; Katelyn

Miller, Threads of Care Award; Kristina Lewis, Barbara Wright

Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships totaling $346,250 have

been awarded to deserving teen volunteers since 1982.

Grand View Hospital Auxiliary presented the hospital with

a gift in the amount of $185,000 toward the five million dollar

capital campaign, “Well into the Future,” during the Auxiliary’s

annual meeting. Accepting the gift on behalf of the hospital

was Mark Horne, COO, and Jeffrey Landis, Esq., president

of the Grand View Hospital Foundation Board. The Auxiliary

also awarded more than $3,000 in scholarships to Grand View

employees and VolunTeens. Priyanka Baireddy and Samantha

Pregizer were named recipients of the VolunTeen of the Year

Award 2014. The Auxiliary supports Grand View’s efforts

throughout the community by raising funds to ensure the hospital

is able to continue its mission of making quality health care

available to area residents. For more information on the Auxiliary

and how to

participate,

ca l l 215 -

453-4381

o r v i s i t

www.gvh.

org.

Every third Sunday in September, hundreds

of people come to downtown Sellersville

to enjoy many beautiful paintings and crafts

created by local and visiting artists during The

Gallery of the Arts. On Sunday, September 21, from 12 noon

to 5 p.m., Main Street will be lined with talented artists and

crafters who come to display and sell their creations. Enjoy a

family day of the arts including professional artists, crafts, live

music, kid’s activities,

and great food.

The Sel lersvi l le

H i s t o r i c a l a n d

Achievement Authority

announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday

and Sunday, August 9 and 10, featuring a Slinky exhibit.

The Museum will be open from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM

each day. As always, admission is free. The Sellersville

Museum is handicap accessible. The Museum is located next

to the Sellersville Borough Office at 120 East Church Street,

Sellersville. Call (215) 257-5253 for more information or visit

www.sellersvillemuseum.org.

Perkasie Olde Towne Association and

Good-Time Motivators are sponsoring

their Annual “Under the Stars” antique-

custom car show on Saturday, August

16, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. (Rain date is Sunday, August 17 at 1

p.m.) Enjoy an evening stroll in Historic Downtown Perkasie

where close to 400 classic, custom and antique cars will line

the streets. Trophies, prizes, music and food will abound.

Don’t forget to stop in the many unique shops in downtown

Perkasie, many of which will be offering specials and staying

open later for your convenience. For more information visit

www.perkasieoldetowne.org .

16 fr 5:00-9:00

Silverdale Recreation Association

is hosting a free concert on August

17 (Rain date August 24) featuring

the Quakertown Band. The concert

runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at Al Reese Park, 100 West Park Avenue,

Silverdale. Refreshments are available for purchase.

Keystone Opportunity Center is hosting their 11th Annual

Keystone Golf Outing on Tuesday, August 26, at the Talamore

Country Club. Lunch, registration, driving range and putting

greens open at 11:30 a.m. with a Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner

is at 6 p.m. There will be contests, prizes, mulligan packages,

and raffles, including a one year golf membership at the Club.

Cost per golfer is $150. For more information call 215-723-

5430 or register online at http://keystoneopportunity.org/events/

annual-events.

Stop by your local Landis Supermarket and see how you can

“check-out” for homelessness.

What’s Happening in the Community

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“Night at the Theater” Event

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Remember your ABC’s: ALWAYS BUY CHAMBER ! ! !

Board of Directors and Staff - 2014Bill Delaney

President

Landis Supermarket

Jim Spindler

Vice President

Univest Corporation of PA

Thomas Skiffington

Treasurer

RE/MAX 440, Perkasie

Teri Mandic

Secretary

Pearl S. Buck International

Betty Graver

PCC Executive Director Emeritus

Dave Nyman

Immediate Past President

David Alderfer, Director

Grand View Hospital

David Beck, Director

The Weimer Group

David Caro, Esq., Director

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher

Joe Ferry, Director

Chroma Creative Group

Todd Hurley, Director

First Saving Bank

Bret Krevolin, Director

QNB

Tiki Martino, Director

Stella’s House Blend Café

James Steeley, Director

Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home

Lisa Bogan

Assistant to the Executive Director

Natalie Schmolk

Administrative Assistant

Brenda Price

Communications Editor

Coming Events

August 7 Rise and Shine Event, Penn Foundation 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

September 9 Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber 7:30 a.m.

September 19 Government Affairs Committee Meeting, Chamber 7:30 a.m.

September 24 Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County Orientation Session, BCCC Upper County Campus 8:00 a.m.

September 25 PACC, Bucks County Community College Upper County Campus 7:30 p.m.

October 8 Leadership Bucks . . . Upper County Session, BCCC Upper County Campus 8:00 a.m.

October 7 Board of Directors Meeting, Chamber 7:30 a.m.

October 14 Night at the Theater Event, Sellersville Theater 7:00 p.m.

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SCORE Counselor available every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber office.

Check out their web site at www.ScoreBucksCounty.org seven days a week!

Remember, you can always get updated information on all of our events

on our website: www.pennridge.com or

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