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Volume 38 Issue 2 February 2020Representing Businessfor 37 Years320 Members

The Year of Vision – 2020 – is off to a great start.Inaugural Chamber Installation & Awards Dinner a Huge Success

MEMBER OF THE YEARAllen Family Automotive Group

Honoring the company for its consistent upholding of business standards and contributing time and support toward the success of the Chamber.

CHAMBER CHAMPIONThe City of Laguna Niguel

The City set new standards for community outreach and involvement during its 30th Anniversary Year, while consistently partnering with the Chamber and providing a business-friendly environment.

LEGACY AWARD Betty Pequet

Awarded to honor a true community icon and treasure for her decades of leadership and inspiration

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Mary Simon

The Chamber’s Ambassadors contribute hundreds of hours to the events and programs of the Chamber. This award recognizes the efforts of an Ambassador whose tireless efforts and dependability really made a difference.

ROOKIE OF THE YEARNancy Parker, Parker Coaching and Equipping

This award honors a first year member whose outstanding volunteerism and commitment merits particular recognition

RUSTY GAVEL AWARDDan Abrams

Awarded by the collective input from the past Chairs of the Chamber, this recognition honors a former Chamber Board of Directors Chair whose outstanding efforts and commitment continue to make a true difference to the organization.

Congratulations to those who were honored, and a deep thank you to all who serve our community through their Chamber involvement and commitment. It was a special night that will be talked about for a long time.

The Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation and Awards Dinner on January 31st was a very special event. Chamber members and government leaders gathered at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort for an evening filled with delicious food, camaraderie and laughter while celebrating and honoring the achievements of our members and the leadership of our business-friendly community.

The evening featured the installation of our Chamber’s 2020 officers and the Board of Directors. Outgoing 2019 Board Chair Stephanie Winstead of Winstead Law Group, APC turned the gavel over to our 2020 Chair, Michelle Endo, the owner of Good Choice Sushi. You can read reflections and visions from Michelle pn page 3.

Four longtime Directors, whose terms on the Board had run out, were honored with beautiful portraits and thanked for their many years of service and hard work. Three of them are former Chairs: Malinda Goller of Partners Bank of California, David Weiss of David Weiss Designs Fine Jewelry and Stephanie Winstead, of Winstead Law Group, APC. The fourth, Bill Leber of American Advisors Group, served as Vice Chair of the Board in 2019. Their service and affability will be missed.

The tradition of spotlighting the exceptional efforts and volunteerism in our midst was celebrated with beautiful awards of recognition. Those honored for efforts during 2019 with awards at the dinner included:

CHAIR’S AWARDRick Riegle, Edward Jones

Awarded by the outgoing Chair for distinguished and exceptional service to the Chamber during 2019

BUSINESS OF THE YEARGood Choice Sushi

Selected to recognize the company for its success and growth, and for embodying the ethical business practices that follow the Chamber’s mission

MESSAGE FROM thE OutGOinG ChAiR

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Bring the family out for an evening of live opera music and theatre, featuring local professionals fromLyric Opera of Orange County. This classic production of Cinderella runs 90 minutes and is sung inEnglish by 15 professional vocalists and a small ensemble of instrumentalist. Performancesrecommended for adults, teens, seniors, and children 5 and above.

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What an incredible night we had at our Awards Dinner and Installation of our 2020 Board of Directors! Many awards and recognition were given to the outgoing board members who served their two 3-year terms with integrity, adding value to the chamber with their leadership. There was also a heart-felt welcoming to the “new” members to the Board of Directors. Starting with this new idea to marry the previous two separate events, an awards breakfast and then followed by an installation breakfast…we’re already off to a “different than before” start for 2020! “New” Board Members are in quote marks because we have three past Board Chairs who were sworn in as board members, bringing their expertise forward, and making this year’s board stronger than ever! I am so incredibly grateful for the dedication and quality they bring to our Chamber leadership.

With new events that we have planned throughout the year, my focus is on adding value to each and every member, and how together we can accomplish greater things. These are really put in to play already. I was always taught that you’re stronger with a team, and accomplishments can be celebrated together. I am so grateful for the enthusiasm and support the board has given me and to the new and continued events, and we are so very excited for our plans to come together. Many of the new events are planned with different ideas and targets in mind - a “think outside of the box” approach involving the community, getting your name out there, and always working closely with you to showcase your business or organization and maximize your membership! You never know if the next person you meet could be your next best customer. So let’s be kind to one another, because together we can change the world.

MESSAGE FROM OuR nEw ChAiR

Michelle Endo 2020 Chair of the Board of DirectorsGood Choice Sushi

We Are Off to a Great Start!

Newsletter photos by Scott Alevy

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DIRECTORS

OFFICERS2020 Chair of the Board Michelle Endo, 363-8840

Good Choice SushiChair Elect

John Ulrich, (303) 726-0067 Laguna NIguel LIons Club

Vice Chair Amber Gallette, 365-5600

Carr WorkplacesSecretary

Norma Gaona, 448-5180 First Bank

2018 Chair & Treasurer Rick Riegle, 249-8248

Edward Jones

Dan Abrams, 429-7000 Abrams California Health Insurance

Jan Gameroz, 452-7405 MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

Michael Hadland, (858) 715-4595 Cox Communications

Gary Kubesh, 689-8030 Wells Fargo Advisors

Jim McGinley, 338-1997 Laguna Niguel Rotary Club

Mark Montgomery, 337-6225 Montgomery Photography

Medha Patel, 795-2233 Moulton Niguel Water District

Paul W. Pendorf, 489-2380 Medicare Supplement Insurance Agent

Jennifer Pinnegar, 677-7469 Goosehead Insurance

Enzo Scognamiglio, 443-1476 Brio Tuscany Grille

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John Ulrich Lions Club of Laguna Niguel To many, John Ulrich just seems to be everywhere. A true “Super Volunteer,” John was named the Laguna Niguel “Citizen of the Year” for 2019 and it is a well-deserved honor. If you have been to virtually any

Chamber event in the past several years, you would have seen John Ulrich taking on responsibility to help make things go smoothly.A 15 year resident of Laguna Niguel, John was an executive in the high tech computer industry with Motorola Internet and Networking Group and was the Vice President of Operations at Gateway Computers. John was a key change agent at the key executive level where he oversaw operations in multiple departments within the enterprise business.Among his high profile project leadership roles, John served as Project Director for 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and was the primary change agent of the UK business unit. He has enjoyed a long history of community service of over 40 years as he moved around the country and London. Since his retirement he has immersed himself in Laguna Niguel service opportunity in a diverse way to support Laguna Niguel wherever the need has existed. John is one of the most visible and active volunteers in the community, actively serving on the City of Laguna Niguel’s Military Support Committee and Senior Committee, the Niguel Botanical Preserve board, and in regional and local leadership for the Lions Club. John holds an BA for Wayne State University and an MBA from University of Michigan.What stands out to you from your experiences at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?The Motorola CEO, Bob Galvin, assigned me to coordinate the digital scoring, videos and interface for the entire Olympics operation. We worked on it for over two years leading up to the Games. I had “Infinity" access for the full 19 days of the Olympic Games and got to spend time with Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson and “The Dream Team” and observe President Bush exchanging Olympics pins with the Russian swimming team.. What was the best business lesson you ever received? Communicate well with those on your team. Be fair to everyone and treat every day like it is your employee review. What did you learn in the U.S. Air Force that you have carried over to professional life? The computer skills that drove my entire career. I had three job offers the day I left the Air Force, and I was able to progress from low level technician into Tech Support and then into management, and I ended up the VP of Operations at Gateway, responsible for over $4 Billion in business each year. What is your best/most interesting Chamber memory? Working closely with dozens of fellow Chamber members at our Beer & Wine Garden at the city’s Community Carnival, and at the annual Pancake Breakfast on July 4th each year. The hard work and camaraderie are just the best.

Mary Smith Allen Family Motors

When something big is going to happen at the Laguna Niguel Chamber, you can bet that Mary Smith will play a leadership role in getting it done right. One of the most respected businesspeople in our community, Mary has been a local icon at our Chamber and in the automobile business for over 30 years. Born in Ohio and raised up the road in Long Beach, Mary moved to San Clemente in 1975 and has lived in Laguna Niguel with her husband Jim since 1987. She had worked a weekend receptionist position at a San Diego dealership, so she applied to a dealership in Mission Viejo. The first call-back she received was from that BMW dealership.Mary started with Allen Family Automotive Group in 1981. With a natural ability to organize, implement and manage people and situations, Mary worked her way up the hard way and was promoted from Office Manager to Controller, and then became the Chief Financial Officer for the Allen Group in 2005. Her leadership at the Chamber and with the Allen Group has left an indelibly strong mark with all with whom she has come into contact.What drives you every day? I embraced the challenge of learning all the different functions of the auto business. While at the bank and then here at Allen I found working with and training staff and developing improvement processes was what drove me to make the business better. What is the best business lesson you ever received? I have learned so many business lessons in my career. Treat people as you would expect them to treat you, or better. Listen first, speak last, hear all sides of an issue before making a decision, but don’t delay decisions! Act, but not by reacting. Lastly, know that there is always something that you don’t know. It’s what you don’t know that gets you! What is your “dream car?” I have been in the fortunate position for over 30 years to have a new car provided to me every 4,000 miles and I have driven most of our product lines. When we were a Saab dealer I drove a turbo convertible all summer, which was a blast. I have to admit the luxury of a Cadillac sedan, the interior designs, the great ride - rates high on my list. You do so much behind the scenes. Would you rather lead, follow or get out of the way? I love to lead. After all, I have been a “Controller’ for the last 25 years or so!! I am take-charge and also have strong opinions. I know this about myself, so I make the effort to step back and let others direct so that the shape of the decisions isn’t always my view. Or my way.

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Laguna Niguel Chamber of CommerceChAMbER EvEntS

A large contingent of Chamber members joined elected officials and their representatives, along with the staff of the brand new Broadstone Vilara apartment community for a fantastic evening of great food, music and camaraderie on January 16th.The evening kicked off with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony as only the Laguna Niguel Chamber could put on. The overflow crowd got into the action by lining up on a spectacular winding staircase above Vilara’s beautiful front lobby and cheering on the ribbon cutting. Broadstone’s ownership group and local staff were on hand, and were presented proclamations (pictured on this page) from the City of Laguna Niguel by Mayor Laurie Davies, County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett by Community Rep Sergio Prince, the State Senate and Assembly by Community Representative Melissa Caldwell, and the Chamber by our new Chair, Michelle Endo.

Thanks to our January Mixer Prize DonatorsBroadstone Vilara ▪ Academy Mortgage Corporation ▪ Good Choice Sushi ▪ Lingerie Paradis, USA

Marina Hills Animal Hospital ▪ Printex Printing & Graphics, Inc.

The food was spectacular and the nearly 50 in attendance enjoyed the tasty dishes offered by the Broadstone Vilara for the evening. One of the highlights of the night was the wonderful musical entertainment provided by Orange County’s own Carly Moreno, a highly popular recent contestant on the hit television show, “The Voice.”Looking for a dream apartment community? Look no further than the spectacular and luxurious Broadstone Vilara!

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Prescription Medication Take Back ResultsDue to increased community involvement and through the hard work of our dedicated Police Services team, the 2019 ‘Prescription Take Back Events’ were a great success! Laguna Niguel Police Services personnel collected a total of 965 pounds of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications. These events are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to prevent drug use and to keep prescription medications out of the wrong hands. As a reminder, Laguna Niguel Police Services accepts prescription medications for proper disposal at the Police Services Headquarters (30111 Crown Valley Parkway) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this free resource.

Laguna Niguel Business WatchLaguna Niguel Police Services offers businesses the opportunity to become part of ‘Business Watch’ – a crime prevention program that enlists the active participation of citizens, in cooperation with law enforcement, to reduce commercial crime in the community. Laguna Niguel business owners often know what is going on in the community and with their participation in ‘Business Watch’, crimes may be prevented in the community.

‘Business Watch’ members place a decal in their business’ front window and post Business Watch signs on their commercial property, warning criminals that they are in an active Business Watch Community, and that business owners in this area are

looking out for each other. Each member of ‘Business Watch’ is also assigned a member number (on decal) which is used to contact business owners in case of an afterhours emergency. Contact Laguna Niguel Police Services Crime Prevention Specialist Kimberly Sawyer at (949) 362-4305 for more information or to join.

Upcoming Events Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in Laguna Niguel:The City of Laguna Niguel is offering tax filing assistance for seniors on February 4, 11, 18, and 25 (with additional dates in the future) from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Sea Country Senior and Community Center. This resource provides a free one-hour appointment for seniors. For more information or to reserve your appointment, call (949) 425-5151 or stop by the Sea Country Center Front Desk.Laguna Niguel Police Services’ next free Shred Event will take place on Saturday, February 22nd from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at City Hall (30111 Crown Valley Parkway). The City of Laguna Niguel, in partnership with Capistrano Unified School District, will be providing a free Resume Writing Workshop to 9th – 12th graders on Tuesday, February 25th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Sea Country Center. Be sure to refer to the City’s website, www.cityoflagunaniguel.org, to stay up to date on all upcoming events!

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Laguna Niguel Chamber of CommerceChAMbER MEMbER RECOGnitiOn

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIESThanks so much for renewing your membership!

Charter Member Since 1982***San Diego Gas & Electric

Sater Secretarial & Business ServicesMember Since 1991

Harcourts Prime Properties – Bob WolffMember Since 1993

***Allen Family Automotive GroupMember Since 2000

Soka University of AmericaMember Since 2001

Aliso Creek Minuteman PressMember Since 2002

Morgan Stanley – Robert L. Brown, CFP®

Member Since 2010Capistrano Unified School District

Comfort KeepersLaguna Niguel Senior Citizens Club

Member Since 2011Pacific Financial Planners, LLCSimpson Capital Management

Member Since 2013China Moon Restaurant

Marina View Preschool & KindergartenThe Picerne Group

Member Since 2015McCormick & Son Mortuary

Member Since 2017LegalShield

ProActive Professional ManagementSouth Coast Hearing Specialist

Member Since 2018 KSK Integrative Medicine

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RICK RIEGLE TO ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS AT OUR FIRST NETWORKING BREAKFAST OF 2020

2020 looks like an exceptional year for the Chamber’s famous Monthly Networking Breakfasts, and the morning gathering on February 18, 2020 is a great way to kick off the year. The Chamber Spotlight will be on the world of finances and investment, and nobody could be better to share some light on that ever-changing environment than our 2018 Board Chair and our current Treasurer, Rick Riegle of EdwardJones. Rick was raised in Orange County but ventured north to Pullman, Washington and attended Washington State University. He met his

future wife, Sue, at her cousin’s wedding in Spokane and (because of her) moved to Seattle after graduation. They raised their three children there until they had the opportunity to move back to California for a position with the Orange County Register. Ten years ago, Rick kick-started back to school at UC Irvine to become a Certified Financial Planner and soon started his second career with EdwardJones, one of America’s leading financial management firms. Once they established themselves with the firm’s office in Laguna Niguel, Rick’s first move was to join the Laguna Niguel Chamber, and he has been a leader in the Chamber ever since. He loves living and working in this great community and spending time with his four grandkids and Sue. As Rick often says, “I have the great fortune of going to work every day at a career that I truly love and to volunteer for a fantastic organization where I have made many great friends.”Come hear Rick answer those Four Questions on February 18th. It promises to be informative and entertaining.

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Amazing Lash Studio Laguna Niguel, the leader in eyelash extension application, is gearing up to open its doors the week of Valentine’s Day. Invest in the ultimate confidence boost and save time during your morning routine. Join their pre-opening VIP Guest List and receive their best grand opening discount offer $79.99 for a full set of classic lashes. Getting a great deal on lashes has never been simpler! Text LASH354 to 89000 For more information please call 949-339-5030, follow them on Instagram or Facebook @amazinglashstudiolagunaniguel or visit their website https://www.amazinglashstudio.com/studios/ca/mission-viejo/laguna-niguel

Gary Kubesh, CFP®, and Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors provides financial advice to successful professionals, entrepreneurs and retirees to help grow, manage, preserve and transfer wealth. It is his goal to develop long term client relationships while providing first class service with integrity. He develops a customized investment strategy for each client and aspires to explain complex financial terminology in simple and understandable language. Please stop by his branch at 28211 Crown Valley Parkway in Laguna Niguel or call him at 949-253-4463. Investments and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC-insured/ NO bank guarantee/ MAY lose value. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC.

Robert E. Frohlking, CPA PC focuses on helping individuals and businesses understand and optimize their financial circumstances. The firm is pleased to announce that Office Manager, Elizabeth (Betty) Frohlking, EA is now admitted to practice before the IRS with the Enrolled Agent designation. The firm is also pleased to announce that the price of their on-line self-prepared tax return has been reduced to $25 for 2019 Federal and State Tax Returns. Visit www.refcpapc.com and click on “Easy Tax Self-Prep.” Contact them for a free and friendly initial consultation. 949-495-7469 or bob@refcpapc.com

Wilocal is a boutique digital marketing and advertising agency located in Laguna Niguel. Wilocal offers new methods that merchants and main street venue owners can utilize to connect and communicate with their customers in-and-near their venue. They leverage automation technology through Wi-Fi hotspots, SMS, Email and Social Media to drive engagement. The recent release of their new loyalty platform provides their clients with a new way to “speak”, engage and interact with new and existing customers on their smartphones - delivering new revenue, visits and loyalty. To Demo Restaurant Loyalty Today - Text “localvip” to 69696 Contact WiLocal at: 714-823-3499 info@wi-local.com or www.wi-local.com

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in California! Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their American Pickers team are excited to return to California! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout our area in march 2020. The documentary series explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the history channel. The hit show follows mike and frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for america’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about america’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. Ameri-can Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.Com or call 855-old-rust. Facebook: @gotapick

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Assembly Member Bill Brough, who represents Laguna Niguel and the 73rd California Assembly District, will present his thoughts on what we can expect to see coming from the State Capitol in 2020 at the Chamber’s Governmental and Community Relations meeting on February 7, 2020.Bill Brough was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2014 and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions and Vice Chair of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. He also sits on the Assembly Committee on Budget; Appropriations; Communications and Conveyance; Governmental Organization; Veterans Affairs; and the Select Committee on Ports. Bill is the founder and Co-Chair of the California Legislative Irish Caucus, a 501c7 created to

foster the cultural, political and economic ties between California and Ireland.Assembly member Brough served on the Dana Point City Council from 2010-2014. The meeting will be held at the Laguna Niguel City Hall Community Room from 7:30 am until 9:00 am on the 7th. With the State Primary election just a month away, this will be an excellent time to hear about what we can expect to see this year.

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ASSEMBLY MEMBER BILL BROUGH SET TO SPEAK TO GOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY RELATIONS MEETING ON FEBRUARY 7TH

Laguna Niguel City Manager Tamara Letourneau and key staff members delivered an excellent presentation about the future of our city at the January Governmental & Community Relations gathering. The City’s recently adopted Strategic Plan, “LN 2050 – the Pursuit of Happiness,” lays out the findings of a lengthy and inclusive outreach that set the goals for where the City is headed. It was well received by the large group in attendance.Laguna Niguel is in superb hands.Pictured are (L to R) Laguna Niguel Deputy City Manager Justin Martin, Event Sponsor Karla Del Rosario, CR&R Environmental Services, Mayor Laurie Davies, City Manager Tamara Letourneau and Event Sponsor and Committee Chair Duane Cave, SDG&E

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Working with the City of Laguna Niguel, the Chamber once again conducted its annual SHOP LAGUNA NIGUEL program between “Black Friday” in November and the end of December 2019. All residents were encouraged to shop and dine in the city and then enter their receipts for any purchase in Laguna Niguel during that five week period…from groceries at Pavilions to a carload of goods at Costco or a new car at Allen Family Automotive Group…and everything in between!This year, thousands of receipts were entered digitally onto the Trio Rewards app, and drawing tickets were assigned for each purchase by Chamber staff. Three amazing prize packages were put together that included gift cards from Laguna Niguel retail and restaurant locations totaling $1000 for first prize, $500 for second place, and $250 in gift cards for third place.The winning tickets were drawn at the January 21, 2020 City Council meeting by Mayor Laurie Davies and the City Council:

$1000 – Rick Riegle $500 – Cyndi LeBerthon $250 – Maureen Crowley

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5:30 - 7:00 pm Quad-Chamber Mixer(Nissan of San Juan)

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8:30 - 9:30 am Membership Team

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9:00 - 10:00 amBoard Meeting

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Financial Power Partners

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9:00 - 10:00 amExecutive Meeting

7:30 - 9:00 amGovernmental & Comm Relations

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7:15 - 9:00 amNetworking Breakfast

(El Niguel CC) RSVP by 2/13

4:00 - 5:30 pmAmbassador MTG

All meetings held at the Chamber Office unless otherwise noted.

11:00 am - 12:00 pmOrientation

12:00 - 1:00 pmRSVP by 2/10

Multi-Mbr Ribbon CutRSVP by 2/10

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Health & Wellness Power Partners

((TBD)RSVP 2/21

Valentine's Day

President's Day(Office Closed)

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9:00 - 10:00 amBoard Meeting

All meetings held at the Chamber Office unless otherwise noted.

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Membership Team9:00 - 10:00 am

Executive Comm

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11:45 am - 1:00 pm Financial Power Partners

(Knolls Restaurant)RSVP 2/28

11:45 am - 1:00 pm Health & Wellness Power Partners

(TBD)RSVP by 3/20

7:00 am - noon FREE Shredding Event

City Hall Park Lot

7:15 am - 9:00 pmNetworking Breakfast

(El Niguel CC) RSVP by 3/12

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Daylight SavingTime Begins

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St. Patrick's Day

FINANCIAL POWER PARTNERSFor those members in the “Financial Services Industry”Monday, February 311:45 am - 1:00 pmKnolls Restaurant29971 Alicia Parkway, LN$15 includes Lunch, Beverage, Taxes & TipRSVP by 1/31

GOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY RELATIONSFriday, February 77:30-9:00 amCity Hall Community RoomGuest Speaker: Assemblyman Bill Brough73rd Assembly District “Sacramento Outlook for 2020”Complimentary RefreshmentsSponsored by:CR&R and SDG&E

CHAMBER ORIENTATION & REFRESHERWednesday, February 1211:00-12:00 pmLaguna Niguel Chamber OfficeRSVP by 2/10

MULTI-MEMBER RIBBON CUTTINGWednesday, February 1212:00-1:00 pmLaguna Niguel City HallLight lunch provided by Corner BakeryIf you wish to observe this occasion, RSVP by 2/10If you wish to cut the ribbon, RSVP by 1/31

NETWORKING BREAKFAST Tuesday, February 18 7:15-9:00 amHosted At:El Niguel Country Club23700 Clubhouse Drive, LNSponsored By:Rick Riegle - Edward Jones$25/Members, Their Guests & First Timers$35/No RSVP, 2nd Time and Thereafter Non-MembersBring a raffle prize & promote your businessRSVP by 2/13

QUAD-CHAMBER MIXERLaguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano,Dana Point, & Ladera Rancho Chambers Thursday, February 20 5:30-7:00 pmHosted by: San Juan Capistrano Nissan33633 Camino Capistrano, SJC$25 Per Person – Early bird (RSVP on SJC Chamber’s website)$30 Per Person at door

FREE SHREDDING EVENTSaturday, February 227:00 am -12:00 pm(or until trucks reach capacity)City Hall Parking Lot30111 Crown Valley Parkway, LN

HEALTH & WELLNESSPOWER PARTNERSFor those members in the“Health Services Industry”Tuesday, February 2511:45 am -1:00 pmTBDRSVP by 2/21

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Bloodmobile will be parked in front of CVS27221 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel 92677

Make an appointment today:MYSCBB.org/schedule • 1-844-380-5220

Photo ID required. Arrive hydrated. Receive points when you donate to redeem gift cards and more!

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