CHAMBER PHOTO GALLERY NOVEMBER 2007 PHOTOS Amazing Memories - Sports Memorabilia used for charitable auctions and school functions. (l-r) Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, & Mary Kay Cosmetics; Beth Kramer, Paul Gross, Amazing Memories; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, Chiropractor; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Carol Washburn, Chamber President and CEO; Bob Epstein, Attorney at Law; Matt Pime, AXA Advisors; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & The Health Spot. Malibu Canyon Dental – provides high quality dental care with a gentle caring touch. (l-r) Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Marie White, Money Mailer; Matt Pime, AXA Advisors; Dr. Edmond Mgdesyan, Malibu Canyon Dental; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & Health Spot; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Lucy Mgdesyan, Malibu Canyon Dental. Coaching for Health – Nutrition and Wellness Company specializing in health and weight loss programs. (l-r) Jenette Kinnally, Coaching for Health, Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jessica Dose, Monika Klein, Susan Scheinman, Coaching for Health; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel & Mary Kay Cosmetics; Joe Engle, LoanSmart and Bridget Karl, Chamber Marketing Director. September Luncheon - The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce was honored to have Dr. Donald Zimring, Superintendent of the Las Virgenes Unified School District spoke at their most recent Chamber luncheon on “The State of Education in California.” (l-r) Carol Washburn, Calabasas Chamber President/CEO; Terilyn Finders, Board of Education President; Dr. Donald Zimring, School Superintendent and Cindy Iser School Board Member for the Las Virgenes Unified School District; Stephanie Warren, Calabasas Chamber Chairman. OCTOBER 2007 PHOTOS Dr. Keith Richman spoke at the Calabasas Chamber’s August luncheon and addressed the members about major issues in Healthcare, costs, access, and quality. (l-r) Dennis Washburn, Calabasas City Councilman; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; StephanieWarren, Chamber Chairman; Keith Richman, M.D.; Debi Schultze, Executive Director of the United Chambers of Commerce and Doug Ridley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley, and Shiffman, LLP. Health Thru Touch– provides powerful alternative energy-healing services. (l-r) Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas & Mary Kay Consultant; Sher Murata, Loans ’N Motion; Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C.; Antranik Kizirian, Health Thru Touch; StephanieWarren, Chamber Chairman; Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker; Jeff Morton,Mulholland Mortgage Services; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel and Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO. MG Carpet Care– When we say clean we mean CLEAN. MGCarpet and Upholstery Care specializes is all types of carpets and upholstery. (l-r) Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law; Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C.; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas & Mary Kay Consultant; Ilan Mor-Livne, MG Carpet Care; Jeff Morton,Mulholland Mortgage Services; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending; Sher Murata, Loans ’N Motion; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker. Villa Malibu– The ocean at sunset. The rolling hills. Incredible vistas made even more so when viewed from Villa Malibu. Picture, if you will, beautifully renovated residences with custom interiors, bedroom and living room fireplaces, soaking tubs, granite countertops and floor plans that run up to 2,232 square feet. (l-r) Bridget Karl, Chamber Marketing Director; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Kristie Mele, Janet Laird, Jill Nani, Villa Malibu; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Lisa Fittipaldi, Villa Malibu and CatherineCobb, Fido Fitness & The Health Spot. New Members Receiving Plaques– (l-r) Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Spiros Cavelaris, D.C., Alternative Wellness Center; Monika Klein, B.S., C.N., Clinical Nutritionist & Lifestyle Coach; Cathy Yoel and Joanne DeVault, Barrys Tickets and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker. SEPTEMBER 2007 PHOTOS BOWLING TOURNAMENT The Winners, Xpress Strikers. The Cannon Balls; Edward, Lindsey, Will and Amir taking a photo op. Bowling fan, Catherine Cobb. Farm Boys- Jerome Robinson, Jill Milligan, Steve Brevidoro, and Brent Anderson who placed second in the championship round. Take a short break from bowling, Bridget Karl, Janet Laird, and Carol Washburn. Bowling fans Karrie and Trevis, cheering on the Scratchers. Maui Wowi getting ready to bowl. Bowling fans, Cher Murata, Richard Quintana, and Elena Yasno. Relaxing before the tournament Larry Negrin and Carol Washburn, whose team the “King Pins” were the 2006 champions. RMS Direct, winners of the Consolation Round. Carol Washburn checking in with Doug Ridley on her team stats. Xpress Strikers receiving the “Cal Cup” AUGUST 2007 PHOTOS Maui Wowi – is as close as you can get to going to Hawaii without hopping on a plane. It’s a totally cool, hip gathering place where you’ll find great Hawaiian coffee, all-natural smoothies, and lots of Island attitude. Visit their new location at the Fallbrook Mall. (l-r) Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & The Health Spot; Dave McNeil, Owner; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Lynn Muramoto, Owner; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker. Vision Wireless – is a locally owned and operated authorized agent for Verizon Wireless. Vision prides itself on offering the most up-todate in wireless technology combined with good old-fashioned customer service. (l-r) Doug Ridley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley, & Shiffman; Deputy Shawn Brownell, Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs’ Station; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Brian Angel, Owner; Adam Digerolamo; Aaron Angel, Owner; Sarah Rolfe, Community Relations; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Marie White, Money Mailer; Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending and Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & The Health Spot. Class Act Musical Theater – is a theater program for young performers where they enhance their confidences while completing a professional full length style Broadway show. The theater is also home to local actors who perform Musical Theater for the community; they are currently performing “Cabaret.” (l-r on the floor) Max Robin, Yael Tzalka, and Kelli Kay, Class Act Musical Theater. (l-r) Lisa Schwartz and Rachel Hassid, Class Act; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Will McFadden, Chris Karl, Jessica Buttafuoco and Rani Oerle, Class Act; Yariv Sponko, Owner/Partner/Director; Cason Murphy, Class Act; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman, Katy Rose, Andrew Karl and Abigail Guerbat, Class Act; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys and Jeremy Radin, Class Act. The Power of Home – is the best home furnishings, offering one of a kind furniture, rugs and accessories. The new store is located at Westfield’s Topanga Plaza Mall. (l-r) Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Marie White, Money Mailer; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness & The Health Spot; Yava Rafieha, VP Sales and Marketing; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Alexandra Decicco, Sales and Marketing Manager; Maria Yerukhimova, Marketing Assistant and Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO. JULY 2007 PHOTOS Chamber Welcomes NWRugs West Coast leader in rugs. Contemporary,European, Traditional,Southwest/Tribal, and Floral/Botanical rugs.Gallery Rug, Furniture and Accessory Super-store. Locations in Los Angeles, Portland and Las Vegas. (l-r) Kevin Kalaie, NW Rugs; James Maxon, AXA Advisors,LLC; Rosalind Gulis, NW Rugs, Director of Sales and Marketing; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP; Max Kashanian, NW Rugs; Catherine Cobb, The Health Spot and Fido Fitness; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Susan Brink, NW Rugs; Mike Valizadeh, NW Rugsand Matt Pime, AXA Advisors LLC. Command Performance Catering Group - offers exquisite socialand corporate catering. Personalized menus and event designs.“Proudly serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles countiessince 1986.” (l-r) Joe Donato, Acura 101 West; Ginancarlo Verano,Robert Yamada and Taka Yamamoto, Command Performance;Kirk Memoli, Owner and CEO of Command Performance;Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Jeff Morton, MulhollandMortgage Services, LP; Marie White, Money Mailer and SherryRadis, Ewing and Associates, Sotheby’s International Realty. All Ways Consulting– Why hire a coach? The answer is simple…to achieve results. You provide the goal and I’ll provide the solution. Believe It, Achieve It! (l-r) Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP; Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; Catherine Cobb, The Health Spot and Fido Fitness; Michelle Paquette, MA, All Ways Consulting, Owner; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Doug Ridley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley, & Shiffman,LLP; Joe Engle, LoanSmart; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney At Law and Marie White, Money Mailer. Westlake Wines – Destinations by Denise – offers private winetasting, sales and special events, featuring “Wines From Around The World.” Destinations by Denise features wine travel, spa destina-tions, local news and more. (l-r) Barbara McDaniel, ColdwellBanker; Dave Romano, Loews Hotel; Doug Sheets, Vons; DeniseGula, Owner of Westlake Wines – Destinations by Denise;Marian Green, Your Health Connection; Stephanie Warren, ChamberChairman; Somer Cooper, United Pacific Mortgage; Marie White,Money Mailer; Joe Donato, Acura 101 West and Carol Washburn,Chamber President/CEO. MAY 2007 PHOTOS New Members Receiving Plaques (l-r) Vice Chair Membership Barbara McDaniel, Scott Martin of Neftin Westlake Car Company, Inna Gofman of Smile In Style Dental Clinic of Calabasas, Sheri Soladar of ReMax OTB-Soladar Estates, Darryl Geewax of Countrywide Home Loans of Calabasas, Chamber Marketing Director Bridget Karl and Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren. Countrywide Home Loans Ribbon Cutting (l-r) DougRidley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley, & Shiffman, LLP, Attorneys at Law; Maha Kidess, SVP Strategy & Campaign Development; Bijan Keshavarzi, Financial Center Manager; Milena Istanbulluoglu, Financial Service Representative; Azar Nooryadeh, 1st VP Market President; Darryl Geewax, Home Loan Consultant; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Mitra Chatto, Chatto Insurance Services; Bridget Karl, Chamber Marketing Director and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas. Neftin Westlake Car Company Ribbon Cutting (l-r) Scott Martin, Fleet Manager; Laura Neftin,Owner; Marie White, Money Mailer; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Carol Washburn, Chamber President; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Mitro Chatto, Chatto Insurance Services;Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel and Sam Neftin, Owner. Pixel Planet Ribbon Cutting (l-r)Carol Washburn, Chamber President/CEO; Saleem M. Saleem, RMS Direct Inc.; Steve J. Brevidoro, Farmers Insurance; Hootie Solieman, Studio Manger; Aaron Mischel, Owner; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Christie Duggan, Designer; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Mitra Chatto, Chatto Insurance Services and Marie White, Money Mailer. Smile In Style Dental Group of Calabasas Ribbon Cutting (l-r)Shane Viksman; Mitro Chatto, Chatto Insurance Services; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Carol Washburn,Chamber President/CEO; Jeff Cooper, Family Friend; Julian Viksman; Inna Gofman, Dental Clinic Manager; Stephanie Warren, Chamber Chairman; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services; Dr. Vladislav Viksman, D.D.S.; Joshua Viksman; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Marie White, Money Mailer and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas. APRIL 2007 PHOTOS METHOD FEST FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS MAVERICK AWARD TO MICHAEL MADSEN Michael Madsen, with sister Virginia Madsen, was honored by the Method Fest for his outstanding contribution to cinema, his commitment to independent film and versatility as an actor, producer and writer. Chamber President, Carol Washburn, welcomed the festival to Calabasas. Photography by Phil Berkner LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Several hundred people turned out for the successful Calabasas Chamber / Method Fest Mixer at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center featuring a Sneak Preview of the 2007 Official Selection Method Fest Short Film, “My Backyard Is A Mountain.” City, Chamber and Method Fest officials are pictured with the film-maker, director and cast of the film. Food and refreshments were provided by Native Café, Corona Beer, Rodnik Vodka and Coffee Bean. The Method Fest Festival runs from March 28 through April 5. CHAMBER MEMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS Dr. Jeremy Eisenstein’s Chiropractic Treatment Team strives to correct a patient’s health problems and educate the patient so they do not encounter problems in the future. Dr. Eisenstein has special expertise in headaches and lower back pain relief. (l-r) Matthew Pime, AXA Advisors; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law; Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E., Owner; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn; Sherry Radis, Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas. Exclusive Realty & Mortgage is a full service Real Estate and Mortgage company, specializing in in-state and out-of-state investments, estate luxury homes, multi-family, commercial properties, and residential. (l-r) Jo Anne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas; Marie White, Money Mailer; Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law; Mehrniz Baranriz, Mirza Guzman, Cori Silva and Toni Lavaeddin, Exclusive Realty & Mortgage; Chamber ChairmanStephanie Warren; Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E.; Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Matthew Pime, AXA Advisors; Sherry Radis, Ewing& Associates Sotheby’s International Realty; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Chamber Marketing Director Bridget Karl and Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas. American Financial Network (AFN) offers custom and comprehensive Financial Planning, Wealth Management and Corporate Benefit Services. An experienced trusted resource for both individual and corporate clients, they deliver unbiased investment advice, unparalleled service and support and a caring dedicated team of accomplished financial service providers. (l-r) Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn; Brett Ellen, CPF, American Financial Network and his wife Mandy with their sons Keanu and Tristen; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP and Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C., Q.M.E. MARCH 2007 PHOTOS NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE PLAQUES Bottom row (l-r) Gina Marotta,Arthritis Foundation; Cori Silva, Mirza Guzman, Toni Lavaeddinand Mehrnaz Baranriz, Exclusive Realty & Mortgage. Top row (l-r) Shane, The VAG/Visual Arts Gallery; Remy Renault, CopierHeadquarters, Xerox; Karen Rose, MA, MS, LMFT; TammieWallace and Christine Marcello, California WellBeing Institute;Catherine Allen, Wachovia; Nicole Jordon, Chase Home Finance;Chamber Vice Chair Membership Barbara McDaniel and ChamberChairman Stephanie Warren. FEBRUARY 2007 PHOTOS 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (l-r, row 1) Carol Washburn, President and CEO; Kimberly Bordonaro; Tina Klaas; Barbara McDaniel; Stephanie Warren, Chairman; Toni Yamin; Brenda Johnson, Susan Orgen. (1-r, row 2) Doug Ridley; Martin Seda; Adam Adair; Jeff Morton; Jerry Magel; Martin Seda and Joe Donato. (not pictured, Marie White and Jeff Blum) GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW CALABASAS CIVIC CENTER The Calabasas Civic Center Groundbreaking was held on January 6 at the Center site. Over 200 community members came out to help celebrate the occasion. The Calabasas Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber members grabbed hard hats and golden shovels for a group picture with the City Council. OUR CHAIRMAN HONORED Stephanie Warren, center, honored by Laura Plotkin, State Senator Sheila Kuehl's office; Jesse Switzer, Assemblymenber Julia Brownley's office; Stephanie holding the American flag from U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman; Cynthia Scott, L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's officeand Dennis Washburn, Calabasas Mayor. AWARD WINNER 2006 Chairman's Award honoree Barbara McDaniel (right) JOHN BOETHING RECEIVES AWARD The Bill Van Gieson Memorial Award was presented to John Boething, founder of Boething Treeland Nursery by Don Goodrow and past presidents and past chairmen of the board. A FOND FAREWELL... Carol Washburn's tribute to Arlene Bernholtz for her 13 years of dedicated service to the Chamber. CHAIRMAN WARREN RE-ELECTED Presentation of the gavel to Stephanie Warren, 2007 Chairman of the Board. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT TIME WARNER CABLE The Chamber Deputies welcome TIME WARNER CABLEto the Chamber. (l-r) Amelia Peters, Harold Wilson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.; Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Jo Anne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas; Doug Ridley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley & Shiffman, LLP; from Time Warner Cable – Karen Gross, Community Affairs Specialist; Valerie Jordan, Senior Account Executive; Peter Yen, Sales Manager; Katie Himes, Public Relations Manager; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending and Jerry Magel, Pep Boys. JANUARY 2007 PHOTOS NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE PLAQUES The Chamber’s newest members proudly receive their membership plaques from Chairman of the Board Stephanie Warren and Vice Chair Membership Barbara McDaniel at the November luncheon. First row: (l-r) Barbara McDaniel; Jeff Dabbs, Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty and Rovers Soccer Club; Jamie Rose Erickson and Lauren Pelissier, Team Play Events; Dennis Washburn, Pierce College; Julia Cantu, Beauty Collection; YoshiBrocious, Hypnotherapist and Stephanie Warren. NEED YOUR DOG WALKED? Catherine Cobb ofFido Fitness provides exercise for your dog as well as dog sitting! (l-r) Kimberly Bordonaro, Pacific Coast Lending; Doug Ridley, Drescher, Quisenberry, Ridley & Shiffman, LLP; Joe Engle, LoanSmart, Inc.; Sherry Radis, Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty; Jeremy Eisenstein, D.C.,Q.M.E.; Catherine Cobb, Owner; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas; Jo Anne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP; Sher Murata, Loan ‘N Motion; Matthew Pime, AXA Advisors, LLC and Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn. NEW STORAGE FACILITY Storage Etc./Calabasas is the newest storage facility in Calabasas. Their 4-story building is located right off the 101 Freeway. (l-r)Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Sharon Smith, Site Manager; Chris Lyons, Vice President; Chris Fetherolf, Operations Manager; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgages, LP; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel and Jerry Magel, Pep Boys. INTERACTIVE RESTAURANT uWink Bistro, a new interactive restaurant in Woodland Hills, celebrated their grand opening with the Chamber deputies. (l-r) Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Nolan Bushnell, Owner; Rob Fowler, General Manager; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys; Barbara McDaniel, Coldwell Banker – Calabasas; JoAnne Catran, Carlson Wagonlit Travel of Calabasas and Amelia Peters, Harold Wilson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. TRILLIUM CAPITAL GROUP The Chamber deputies welcome the Trillium Capital Group of Woodland Hills to the Chamber. (l-r) Chamber President/CEO Carol Washburn; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot; Jeff Hoffman, Senior Equity Advisor; Adam Vine, President/CEO; Chad Evanson, Chief Operations Officer; Somer Cooper, Business Development; Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP and Jerry Magel, Pep Boys. NEW OFFICE FOR INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Harold Wilson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.has opened new offices in Woodland Hills on Oxnard Street. (l-r) Bob J. Epstein,Attorney at Law; Elena Yasno, Ticket to Travel; ChamberPresident/CEO Carol Washburn; Harold Wilson, Owner; Jeff Morton, Mulholland Mortgage Services, LP; Amelia Peters, staff;Chamber Chairman Stephanie Warren; Jerry Magel, Pep Boys;Catherine Cobb, Fido Fitness and The Health Spot and Tory Avram,Bob J. Epstein, Attorney at Law.