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Northern Virginia Chapter

NOVA Newsletter WINTER 2017

Chapter Shout Out 22018 NOVA Board of Directors 3Renewal Application 4Among Leaders… Among Friends 5Upcoming Events 62017 NOVA ALA Holiday Party 8Ransomware: No Honor Among Thieves 10 and More Expensive

What is the Electronic Waste 12 Recycling Process for Different Types of Equipment

Value of Partnership 13Printing Smart 152017 Northern Virginia ALA 16 Business Partners

Mocha Recipes with Holiday Cheer 19

The holidays bring a time of reflection and thanks. Just like every employee in our firm, each of us has a story to tell. Each of us has walked a different path, experienced different struggles, and is thankful for something different. We are not defined by these stories, rather, these stories helped make us who we are today. In this newsletter, we are proud to share some of those stories, as our members share what they’re thankful for this holiday season.

On behalf of our chapter leaders, I’d like to wish good health and tidings to..

Our members, who help our chapter thrive. Thank you for joining us for edu-cational sessions and roundtables, armed with fresh ideas and experiences to help each other grow.

Our business partners, who support our members and their firms’ initiatives, and are always excited to take on a new project.

Our chapter leaders, who tirelessly strive to make sure the Northern Virginia Chapter is one of the best in the country.

THANK YOU ALL for making the Northern Virginia chapter of the Associ-ation of Legal Administrators so special.

Megan Pfeifle, PHRPresidentNorthern Virginia ALA Chapter

President’s Message

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONESn Maria Stanfield of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

celebrates 20 YEARS as a NOVA ALA membern Louise Gallaugher of Roberts Mlotkowski Safran

& Cole P.C. celebrates 10 YEARS as a NOVA ALA member

Congratulations and thank you for your continued membership!

VA LAWYERS WEEKLY NAMES MEMBERS AS UNSUNG LEGAL HEROESRobert Kotwicki of Cooper Ginsberg Gray and Saul Isakower of Maddox & Gerock P.C. were named 2017 Unsung Legal Heroes by Virginia Lawyers Weekly!

Congratulations, Robert and Saul!

PHR AND SHRM EXAMS! #NAILEDITCongratulations to our President, Megan Pfeifle, who re-cently passed HRCI’s Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM’s Certified Professional (CP) exams!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!n Mary Daly – MH2 Technology Law Groupn Christina Bekelja – Rossi Kimms & McDowell LLP

We are so glad that you joined us!

WELCOME CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018n Amanda Moellendick of BSKB - Membership Chair

and Website Committeen Jim Areklett of the Marbury Law Group, PLLC -

Chapter Secretaryn Deborah Wilkes of Needham, Mitnick & Pollack,

PLC - Friday Fast Five Content Committee

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE!Jillian Holmes has moved to Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.

Congratulations, Jillian!

WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS!n USI Insurance Servicesn Legal Placements, Inc.

Thank you for your support!

NOVA CHAPTER

SHOUT OUT TO OUR MEMBERS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS!!

KEEP SHINING! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!

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PRESIDENTWEBSITE CHAIRBUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEEFRIDAY FAST FIVE EDITORMegan M. Pfeifle, PHROffice AdministratorSher, Cummings and Ellis3800 Fairfax Drive, Suite 7Arlington, VA 22203

Email: [email protected]: (703) 525-1200Fax: (703) 525-0067Web: www.shercummingsandellis.com

TREASURER/PAST PRESIDENTBen S. SoteloFirm Administrator Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC 8609 Westwood Center Drive Suite 400 Vienna, VA 22182

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 703.506.1810 Fax: 703.506.1850Web: www.vfspc.com

CHAPTER SECRETARYJim AreklettThe Marbury Law Group PLLC11800 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Email: [email protected]: (703) 391-2900Web: www.marburylaw.com

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRWEBSITE COMMITTEE Amanda MoellendickBirch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP8110 Gatehouse Road, Suite 100 EastFalls Church, VA 22042

Email: [email protected]: (703) 205-8000Fax: (703) 205-8050Web: www.bskb.com

MEMBERSHIP AMBASSADORJane GallantBirch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP8110 Gatehouse Road, Suite 100 EastFalls Church, VA 22042

Email: [email protected]: (703) 205-8000Fax: (703) 205-8050Web: www.bskb.com

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEEJillian HolmesOffice ManagerChaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.1232 17th Street N.W.Washington D.C. 20036

Email: [email protected]: (202) 659-8600Web: www.chaikinandsherman.com

FRIDAY FAST FIVE CONTENT COMMITTEEDeborah WilkesLegal AdministratorNeedham, Mitnick & Pollack, PLC400 South Maple Avenue, Suite 210Falls Church, VA 22046

Email: [email protected]: (703) 536-7778Web: www.nmpattorneys.com

SMALL LAW FIRM GROUP CHAIRRobert A. KotwickiOffice ManagerCooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC10201 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 520Fairfax, VA 22030

Email: [email protected] Telephone: (703) 934-1480Fax: (703) 934-1479Web: www.cgglawyers.com

2018 NOVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS


2018 NOVA ALA MEMBERSHIP-IT’S TIME TO RENEW

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Re: 2018 Northern Virginia Chapter ALA Dues

Please remit $175.00 to renew your annual membership dues. Your annual dues will cover all fees for attending monthly chapter meetings and social events.

Payable Northern Virginia Chapter, ALA to the: c/o Ben Sotelo Firm Administrator Vaughan, Fincher & Sotelo, PC 8609 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 400 Vienna, VA 22182

Note: That pursuant to the Revenue Act of 1987, we are required to advise you that your association dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Your dues payments, however, remain 100% deductible as business expenses to the same extent as permitted under law.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH YOUR CHECK

Name:______________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________

Firm: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone No.: ______________________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

No. Of Attorneys In Firm:_____________________________ At Your Location: ________________________________

Areas Of Practice: ____________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT CHAPTER COMMITTEE WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK ON? Please Check One Or More:n Hospitality n Education n Newsletter n Membership n Website n Vendor Partner

WHAT TOPICS WOULD YOU LIKE PRESENTED AT THE MONTHLY MEETINGS?

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WOULD YOUR LAW FIRM HOST A MONTHLY ALA CHAPTER MEETING? n YES n NO(Only requirement is to provide a conference room – Hospitality Chair will coordinate arrangements with host.)

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AMONG LEADERS…AMONG FRIENDS

By Jillian Holmes

This story is a personal account of my experience in NOVA ALA. I have allowed myself to be vulnerable in sharing this story. However, I chose to share my story to sincerely express my gratitude to my chapter and to share their invaluable gift of support. Leadership is a journey where you must walk before others in efforts to guide the way. In many cases you walk into challenges before you experience success. In challenges, you may feel like you are walking alone. But you’re not….your chapter has your back!

I joined the Northern Virginia Chapter of ALA in Febru-ary 2015. My first lunch meeting was a Roundtable dis-cussion that allowed me to go back to my firm charged

with ideas and solutions. At my first meeting, I imme-diately felt welcomed as Jennifer Kubal, Rob Kotwicki, Liza Yang and Ben Sotelo extended a great level of hos-pitality. I immediately saw this organization to be a tool that will allow me to ensure that I could give my firm the best that I possibly can and ensure that we can continue to strive within the current legal industry. Therefore, I faithfully attended ALA meetings and enjoyed education, mentorship, consultation, and sharing with other legal business-minded leaders.

The benefits of being an ALA member has proven it val-ue, as it has provided me the tools and support that has allowed me to experience professional growth. Recently, the value of my ALA membership became very personal.

In the Fall of 2016, my previous firm decided to make structural changes, which included streamlining admin-istrative duties within the branch offices. This included

eliminating my position as an Office Manager. My previous firm graciously offered me an option of taking a severance or staying employed on a part-time schedule. Both options required a tremendous transition, and I received the opportunity to think it over for 48 hours. I ultimately decided to work part-time and chose to stay with ALA for the next few months since my dues were already covered.

I attended the last two meetings of the year and began to feel a loss of purpose, embarrassment and failure. I felt as if I did not need to continue to walk alongside some of best legal managers in Northern Virginia, since my position in leadership had diminished. Therefore, in January 2017, I decided that I would no longer attend ALA meetings.

When I missed the first meeting of the new year, I got a call from Cynthia Leonard, IP Director of Birch Stew-art, stating that she was hoping that she could catch up with me at the ALA meeting. Her call reminded me that I probably needed to respectfully give the NOVA ALA leadership team my goodbyes. I immediately emailed Ben Sotelo (who was the outgoing President) and Jenni-fer Kubal. Since I believed that I was no longer worthy of being a member of ALA, I expected Ben and Jennifer to say, “I am sorry, you are welcomed to reach out to us when you fix your career situation”.


However, Ben and Jennifer’s responses encouraged me to press forward and under-stand the true value of what I have achieved even when I felt it was lost. Most impor-tantly, Jennifer encouraged me to partici-pate with ALA and informed me that ALA has established hardship policies for leaders in career transitions.

In appreciation of their gratitude, I decided since I was on a part-time schedule, I would have time to volunteer with ALA. There-fore, I knew the group needed a Newsletter Editor and I stepped up! Just as I thought I was giving back, the opportunity to work on the NOVA ALA newsletters became a tremendous gift, as it provided me with valuable management education and profes-sional skills.

In March of 2017, the Northern, VA Chapter partici-pated in the ALA Virginia Statewide Retreat. I had the opportunity to spend time with our current NOVA ALA President, Megan Pfeifle. I remember Megan sharing her excitement about her new office as NOVA ALA’s Pres-ident. Megan shared with me all of the exciting things that she wanted to do with ALA. Therefore, I found it appropriate to inform Megan of my current career dilemma. Five minutes later Megan started talking about the great things that WE were going to do in ALA in the future. At that time I knew that Megan truly believed in me and that I would overcome my obstacles. At that moment, a true friendship began. I am not sure if Megan realized it, but she made me see that I had so much victo-ry in legal management lying ahead. I then realized that I did not just work as a legal manager, I AM A LEGAL MANAGER. Although my career did not look great at the time, Megan helped me to recognize my calling in the legal management field!

It really meant a lot to see how the NOVA ALA members that were aware of my career transition choose to treat me with kindness and dignity; although they understood that I was in a season where I could not offer any net-working benefits to them.

About five months later, my part time position was elim-inated and I was fully “laid off ”. Again, the very next day, we had an ALA meeting. I pulled Megan aside and privately explained my situation. Megan’s exact words were “ahhhh….that really sucks, man”. Megan then said “you are so awesome and you will find a new job because any firm would be lucky to have you”. Megan contacted

Jennifer and Jennifer enthusiastically made me aware of all the current job leads that she could think of. We spoke a lot over the course of three days, and Jennifer ended every conversation with “Hang in there…you can’t keep good people down!”.

I received a job offer from Chaikin, Sher-man, Cammarata & Siegel P.C. one week later! It was interesting how things quickly fell together, and I clearly classify this as a miracle. Each day that I work in my new position, I truly see that all things worked together for a divine purpose! The journey that I went through simply prepared me for my days ahead. It also showed me the power of true professionalism and a great professional organization!

It takes a group of very special people to genuinely walk with you during your lowest points. I never imagined that those people would be found in the Northern Virginia Chapter of ALA. When I was personally expressing my gratitude, I will never forget Robert Kotwicki stating “Come on, Jillian, ….we are not just people in a group, we are friends” Therefore, I am so grateful for not only my colleagues, but my friends. n

“We are not just people in a group, we are

friends.” Robert Kotwicki

COMING UP IN 2018n January 25, 2018 – BSKB “Diversity in the

Workplace by Dean Holley-Walker of Howard University”

n February 8, 2018 at 5:30 pm – Fairview Park Marriott “Thirsty Thursday” hosted by Planet Depos, Mode5, and the NOVA Chapter

n February 29, 2018 – Venable – Chapter Roundtable n



HOLIDAY PARTY

Thank you for joining us at the 2017 NOVA ALA Holiday Party



By Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek © 2017 Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

The FBI says that ransomware nets cybercriminals $1 billion a year. No wonder so many people want a piece of that pie.

Computerworld recently reported that hackers spreading ransomware are getting greedier. In 2016, the average ransom demand to provide the decryption key for en-crypted data rose to $1,077, up from $294 the year before, according to a report from security firm Symantec. Symantec also reported a 36% increase in ransomware in 2016 from the prior year. We are aware of small law firms in Virginia that paid $1200 and $3000 to get their data back – the damage being furthered by the length of time it took to restore the data.

Helping to fuel the ransomware boom is the digital black market, where hackers can sell ransomware kits for as little as $10 and as much as $1,800, making it easier for other cybercriminals who can’t code to get a piece of the action.

Cybercriminals also spread ransomware through exploit kits, or automated hacking toolsets, that operate on compromised websites. The kits can work by scanning a victim’s web browser for any unpatched software vulner-abilities and then exploiting them to serve ransomware. We are guessing that most readers didn’t know that this was an attack surface – most people think ransomware can only be contracted by opening an e-mail and clicking on a link or attachment – that’s certainly the most com-mon way, but there are others!

RANSOMWARE:NO HONOR AMONG THIEVES AND MORE

EXPENSIVE

Symantec’s report found that 34 percent of victims pay the ransom. However, only 47 percent of that number reported getting their files back. In a business where trusting the bad guys is important, figures like these may diminish the number of victims willing to “pay up.”

Dark Reading also recently reported that about 40% of small and midsized businesses hit with ransomware paid their attackers, but less than half got their informa-tion back. This data came from a Bitdefender survey of 250 IT pros working in small and medium businesses (SMBs).

This survey, conducted by Spiceworks, discovered that one in five SMBs was hit with a ransomware attack with-in the past 12 months. Of the 20% targeted, 38% paid attackers an average of $2,423 to release their data. Less than half (45%) got their information back. The honor among thieves is clearly evaporating.

As attackers seek weaker victims, SMBs are favored tar-gets. Larger businesses have strongly engineered backups and high level security tools. Researchers have found SMBs are appealing targets for ransomware because they handle the same sensitive business information (customer data, financial records, product info) as larger organiza-tions, but lack the strong security measures to protect it. Attackers know they’re more likely to receive payment from SMBs, which have more sensitive data than con-sumers.


E-mail, cited by 77% of SMBs – as men-tioned above - is the most popular vector of attack.

Most SMBs hit with ransomware attacks were able to mitigate the attack by restor-ing data from backup (65%), or through security software or practices (52%). One-quarter of those targeted could not find a solution to address the infection and lost their data as a result. Since our clients are largely SMBs, we can affirm that they are more vulnerable—and sometimes resist a well-engineered backup system because they don’t fully appreciate the danger and are resistant to the costs—which tend to seem very minor once they’ve become a ransomware victim. After being hit with ransomware, they tend to ask us for a pro-posal to enhance their backup system so they can in fact get their data back.

Though the FBI and other law enforcement agencies counsel ransomware victims not to pay, if they haven’t properly engineered their backups to recover the data, many say they have no choice but to pay. Payments (usually in bitcoin) used to be in the $300-$500 range but we are seeing much larger demands these days. Some

entities are even stockpiling bitcoins so they can pay the cybercriminals quickly. Some entities make a business decision that the cost of paying the ransom is cheaper than being out of business for some period of time while data is recovered. A good example is hospitals, which are likely to be sued if there are errors made because of the inability to get to data.

While the FBI counsels victims not to pay, agents are apt to whisper “but you gotta do what you gotta do.”

Calls we’ve received from ransomware victims are panicky conversations – and most of the panic stems from not having a properly engineered backup. This is a classic case – don’t be pennywise and

pound foolish. Invest in a good backup system and, even if no one is completely impervious to ransomware, you’ll sleep better knowing that you can quickly recover from a ransomware infection. n

The authors are the President and Vice President of Sensei Enterprises, Inc., a legal technology, information security and digital forensics firm based in Fairfax, VA. 703-359-0700 (phone) www.senseient.com

As attackers seek weaker victims, small and medium

businesses are favored targets.


W H A T I S T H E

ELECTRONICWASTE RECYCLING PROCESS

F O R D I F F E R E N T T Y P E S O F E Q U I P M E N T

By Rover Records, 2016

So you want to recycle your company’s old electronic equipment. As simple as the process might be for you to hand it over to a reliable electronics recycling

company, there are actually multiple variants involved throughout the entire electronic waste recycling process. The top-of-the-line question is, however: what is the appropriate method of disposal for your organization’s electronic equipment.

RECYCLABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURESBasically, all electronic equipment can be recycled. With this being said, some types of equipment are easier to handle than others. Here are a few of the most common-ly recycled electronics equipment:n Hard drivesn Laptopsn Desktop Computersn Monitorsn Telephones and Cell Phonesn Flash Drives, CDs, Data Tapes, etc.

One piece of IT (electronic) equipment that many electronics recycling companies do not accept is printers and printing supplies, such as toner cartridges. Although only a few facilities are able to recycle this equipment, Rover Recycling is fully capable of performing the job, due to our massive efforts to keep toner cartridges out of landfills.

All of this leads to the next point, the recycling procedure for each type of electronic equipment. There are different processes for different electronics. When the equipment is transported to the recycling facility, it is broken down and assessed. Some pieces of equipment can be refur-bished, while others are disassembled or shredded and sent downstream.

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PRECAUTIONSOf course, some recyclable equipment requires additional precautionary measures and must be transferred to a spe-cialty end-of-life recycling center where it can be properly and safely handled. Types of equipment that require this kind of process include cathode ray tubes (CRTs), which are found in old televisions and computer monitors. CRTs require specialty recycling because they contain toxic e-waste materials. The glass tubes are made with lead, while the interior is coated in toxic phosphor dust contain-ing cadmium. This poses many concerns relating to work-er safety and environmental protection. Therefore, when a CRT is sent downstream to a specialty recycling center, the actual glass tube portion is carefully separated from the rest of the device. From here, the other components of the device are shredded and separated based on material. The section of the glass tube that contains lead is separated from the clean glass, or panel, section.


NON-IT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING AND PROCEDURESAs mentioned earlier, many types of electronic equip-ment require advanced care. Some of the items on this list include:n Refrigerators (Freon must be properly removed and

disposed of)n Certain types of household equipment (internal com-

ponents may require special removal and disposal)n Light bulbs and fluorescent light tubes (glass requires

additional care when recycling)

DOWNSTREAM OF DIFFERENT RECYCLED ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENTIn the end, all electronic equipment has a specific down-stream location based on:n What the equipment is composed ofn Which type of process it goes through (disassembly

and shredding or refurbishing)n Whether it contains any toxic e-wasten Electronics Recycling at Rover Recycling

Rover Recycling’s facility accepts almost all types of electronics equipment for recycling. We are fully capable of accepting and recycling certain pieces of electronics equipment that some other recycling companies will not accept. If a piece of equipment that a client sends us can be refurbished and repurposed, it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Our clients have the ability to let us know if they are required to destroy this type of equipment instead—being that it might contain sensitive information some-where.

Recognizing that toner cartridges have a high tendency of ending up in landfills, and thus damaging our sensi-tive environment, we here at Rover Recycling take great steps to ensure that your toner cartridges can be properly recycled in our dedicated toner recycling center. Overall, Rover should be your number one choice for electronics recycling services that are extremely secure, worker-safe and environmentally conscious. n

T H E

VALUE OF PARTNERSHIP

The Northern VA chapter provides structures for their members that support the creation and distribution of knowledge, the sharing of best practices, and a

framework for solving problems and obtaining advice. Our business partners are a vital part of those structures, as they provide the necessary resources directly from their professional experiences and organizations. The col-laboration between the business partners and the NOVA ALA members also provides a measure of success as the

partners and members share valuable insight on the legal needs and trends of the current legal industry. Below are some stories regarding the success of ALA NOVA mem-bers thanks to the business partners and the chapter.


I am a new member of the ALA Northern Virginia Chapter. I joined this past year. I attended several meetings and found the topics to be very interesting and relevant. The networking opportunities were abundant and [I] was able to make new friends and contacts along the way. The various vendors that showed up for demonstrations throughout the year were prepared and insightful. Megan [Chapter President] did a great job keeping us punctual and well informed. She often went the extra mile with follow up emails and posts to help answer questions we did not get to during a specific session. The member diversity from various firms and practices helped mold our discussions and offered shared frustrations and issues that were common between our offices. I really enjoyed being part of this Chapter this past year.

Alan Medrano Docketing ManagerBirch Stewart Kolasch & Birch LLP

I’ve been a member of ALA since 2004 and the organization was recommended by my predecessor. I have found my local Chapter colleagues to be invaluable in helping me resolve management issues. As a Legal Administrator in a small law firm, I experience different problems than many bigger firms, and I have more responsibilities than my larger firm counterparts. Without the terrific resources on our local website, the monthly meetings with great speakers, the ability to network and e-mail colleagues with management questions, I know that my job would be much more difficult. It’s been wonderful to meet and forge new friendships with colleagues throughout the Commonwealth of

Virginia at our Annual Retreat as well. I’m very thankful for the terrific Presidents we’ve had at our Chapter who’ve done an amazing job in securing new business partners and members, and provide great leadership and encouragement to us, in our sometimes thankless jobs.

Deborah WilkesLegal AdministratorNeedham Mitnick & Pollack PLC

Legal E Employment Partners is a proud and active sponsor of the ALA Northern Virginia Chapter. As Business Partners, we applaud the organization for its dedication to the education, progression, and overall success of their Chapter Members as well as to the advancement of their Business Partners. On behalf of everyone at Legal E, we always feel welcomed to attend their monthly meetings, encouraged to draw on our expertise for newsletter publication, and urged to actively contribute to their social media presence. We particularly enjoy their hospitable approach to yearly Chapter events and value the chance to participate in their various charitable commitments, such as Toys for Tots, for the past several years. With recent enhancements to the Chapter’s online presence, the Northern Virginia Chapter has many advantages to offer Business Partners including industry supporting articles, white papers, and announcements all in the best interests of boosting their supporters and business relationships. For Legal E, the Northern Virginia Chapter has been a valuable resource and continues to be a welcoming experience.

Jeanette DerbyCEOLegal E Employment Partners


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SMARTBy Kay Du Fernandez, Senior Vice President, MarketingKonica Minolta

As many of you know, environmental responsibility is a priority for us at Konica Minolta. For years we’ve been integrating environmental, economic and social

perspectives into our corporate strategy, and our com-mitment has resulted in innovative green technologies, extensive recycling programs, solar energy initiatives and much more. As a company that specializes in printing devices, we are particularly concerned with the efficient use of paper. While reducing the amount of printed pages is an effective way to reduce your impact on the environment, there are many ways to print which are also ecofriendly. Here are some easy ways to print smart when printing is necessary. Only print when you need to. Many people are in the habit of printing emails and other documents which could be easily read and saved digitally. Decreasing the rate of printed e-mails at a 100 person company by 10% annually would reduce five tons of CO2 emissions, equiv-alent to approximately five Paris-New York return trips (Ademe, 2011). If you need to print, use print preview. When printing an email or document is necessary, always print preview before printing to be sure that you are printing exactly what you want in order to reduce wasted print outs. Always use the duplex, or double-sided printing set-ting. Duplex printing is an effective and easy way to reduce your paper usage by half. Konica Minolta MFPs offer productivity equal to single-sided printing, making it easier to reduce paper usage while maintaining efficiency.


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W I T H H O L I D A Y C H E E R

By Royal Cup Coffee

Ah, the brisk chill is in the air. Everyone’s humming the last Christmas song they heard in the car as they shop through the endless deals making sure they

didn’t leave anyone off the gift list. This time of year can move pretty fast, but always make time for that little thing that’s just for you. For many of us, that’s making a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, or even better, mocha recipes with a pinch of holiday cheer!

Colder weather means warmer drinks, but we always need to add a little something to change it up, right? These holiday mocha recipes are easy ways to add a little holiday cheer to your morning cup. Most ingredients are simple things found in your kitchen as well! Impress the family or friend stopping by with an elevated coffee to kickstart the morning for a productive day around the office or home. You could even go a step further and make your own coffee syrups!

PEPPERMINT MOCHA1 cup steamed milk1 cup strong coffee like our Signature Blend or Sumatran1½ tablespoon cocoa powder1½ tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peppermint syrupFor garnish: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and

crushed peppermints.Directions: Mix together steamed milk and coffee in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar and peppermint syrup. Simmer for 1 min. Whisk continuously. Pour into mug and garnish the top with your whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed peppermints.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOCHA1½ cup strong coffee like our Signature Blend or Sumatran½ cup milk3 tablespoons white chocolate chips½ teaspoon vanilla extractFor garnish: whipped cream and white chocolate chips.

Directions: Combine coffee, milk and white chocolate in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Whisk continuously. Simmer for 2 min. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and white chocolate chips.

CINNAMON SPICE MOCHA1 cup strong coffee like our Signature Blend or Sumatran1 cup milk1 pinch cinnamon2 tablespoons cocoa powder1½ tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon vanillaFor garnish: whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.Directions: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coffee and milk. Whisk in cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sugar. Simmer for 1 min. Whisk continuously. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.

SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA1½ cup strong coffee like our Signature

Blend or Sumatran½ cup milk2 tablespoons cocoa powder1½ tablespoons caramel syrup1 pinch of saltFor garnish: Whipped cream, caramel sauce, and sea salt.Directions: Combine coffee and milk in a small sauce-pan over low heat. Wisk in cocoa powder, caramel syrup, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 min. Whisk continuously. Remove from heat. Pour into a mug and garnish with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a pinch of sea salt.

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