Long Hill Chamber installs 2014 officers, gives $500 to civic groups at annual dinner meeting March 6

LONG HILL TWP. New officers were installed and checks of $500 each presented to various civic groups at the Long Hill Chamber of Commerces annual dinner meeting held Thursday, March 6, at the Long Hill Senior Center in Gillette.

The officers for 2014 are: president, Mary Mayer of Marys YNH; vice president, Michelle Cavatt of Soo Bahk Do Karate & Wellness; treasurer, Tony Catanzaro of Regency Landscape and secretary, Geraldine Keogh from The Dessert Ladies.

The program also included the presentation of checks, each in the amount of $500, to the Stirling and Millington Fire companies, Long Hill First Aid Squad, Police Explorers and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Representatives from each organization were present to receive the check.

Members of the Police Explorers began the meeting with the presenting of the colors.

A buffet dinner was provided by The Stirling Hotel and following the business meeting desserts were served courtesy of The Dessert Ladies.

Servers from Millington Station Caf, Flowers from Murphys Florist and Garden Center and jumbo checks from Derco Office Solutions put the finishing touches on the event.

The Long Hill Chamber of Commerce has been actively working to promote and support the local business community. The Chamber is continually working with township officials to identify the unique issues and situations that affect the business community in Long Hill Township.

Through networking events, workshops and informative emails, members have had the opportunity to learn and share new ideas and techniques to help build their businesses.

The chamber sponsors three street events during the year: Millington Downtown Day, The Freedom Tour Bike Race and the Stirling Street Fair. Proceeds from these events have allowed the chamber to make substantial contributions to organizations and civic groups in town. Through their joint sponsorship with the recreation commission, the Halloween Parade and Egg Hunt have become a popular event for the Long Hill youth.

The Long Hill Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization comprised of local business persons who want to see the Long Hill business community grow. For information on the chamber visit LHChamber2014@gmail.com.

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Long Hill Chamber installs 2014 officers, gives $500 to civic groups at annual dinner meeting March 6