I’ve been involved with the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce for quite a while and have served on the Board of Directors for the last few years. Beginning in May I take over as Chairman and try to fill the very large shoes left by Jim DeAngelis of the Lakewood BlueClaws, who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the chamber for the last 12 months.
To be honest until you really get involved you don’t have an appreciation of an organization like this chamber, which is constantly working and fighting on behalf of its 800 members and looking to improve the business and economic climate of not only Toms River but Ocean County as well. Longtime President Lucy Greene and her staff remain the heart and soul of the organization which is among the largest and most active chambers in New Jersey.
On Thursday, April 24th at Eagle Ridge Golf Club we’ll hold our 45th Gala Reception and Dinner Dance in which I will take over the gavel as chairman and more importantly we honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to make this area a better place to live, work and play. This year’s “Distinguished Citizens of the Year” are Senators Andrew Ciesla and Robert Singer and recently-retired Senator Leonard Connors, Jr. In addition former Toms River Mayor Paul Brush will receive the first “Community Service Award” and the Salvation Army Ocean County Citadel will be honored as the “Organization of the Year.” Domenick Servodio of Commerce Bank will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the dinner in the View Restaurant at Eagle Ridge.
This event is the single biggest fundraiser the chamber does each year with much of the income generated by an ad journal in addition to tickets. For information you can contact the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at (732) 349-0220.
By the way don’t expect me to wear a tuxedo on April 24th but I will be wearing socks.
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