A message from our Board of Directors...
Happy 2019! As we begin the new year, we want to officially welcome SCBA's 2019 Board of Directors:
Executive Committee Members
President
Brian Wigutow, Handyman Matters
Vice President
Sandy Soyke, Norwex
Secretary
Treasurer
Desiree Williams, Liberty Chiropractic
Past President
Board Members
 
Thank you to Brett Callegary of Gauge Digital Media and Jessica Dietzel of Liberty Preferred Insurance for their years of service!

I n 2019, the SCBA's mission remains the same: to create business opportunities, referrals, and partnerships for its members and to support community outreach activities through education and involvement. We hope that you renew your SCBA membership this year. Please find information about renewals within this newsletter, follow u s on Facebook , and visit our website for more details.

Also, SCBA's 2019 event calendar is booking up! We have a few spots remaining for lunch speakers, lunch sponsors, and hosts for Power Breakfasts and After-Hours events, so act soon! These are great opportunities to shine a light on your business while giving back to the community. Contact Patti Murphy at scbaoperations@gmail.com for more information.

Sincerely,
The SCBA Board of Directors 
SCBA UPCOMING EVENTS in January:

SCBA Luncheon
~Wednesday,
January 16th
12:00PM
at Sa lerno's Restaurant & Catering

Speakers : Sheriff Jim DeWees and Chief Mike Spaulding

Sponsor : Jon Allen of
SCBA After Hours
~Wednesday,
January 30th
4:30PM
451 WMC Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
Register for lunch and events HERE or below. Thank you!
SCBA's January Luncheon
SCBA Luncheon Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
LUNCHEON SPEAKERS :
Sheriff Jim DeWees and Chief Mike Spaulding will speak about Workplace Safety
LUNCHEON SPONSOR :
Jon Allen,
LUNCHEON COST: $12 for SCBA Members and $18 for Guests
Don't Forget!  If you bring a non-member as a first-time guest to the monthly luncheon, you will have an opportunity to enter your business card into our drawing to win a $25 gift card to Salerno's.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY the monthly luncheon sponsor and speaker may place marketing materials on the round tables... all others need to place materials on the square table in the corner near the buffet. Thank you!
JOIN US or RENEW
Annual Membership = $110 
  • Year's worth of lunches = $120 (This is 12 lunches for the cost of 10 through January 31st and applies to the calendar year of 2019. This is regularly $144.)
  • Lunch sponsorship = $125 (Sponsoring a lunch is a great way to gain exposure for your company while supporting the good work of the SCBA. Spaces are limited so email Patti Murphy at: scbaoperations@gmail.com for details.) 
SCBA's Luncheon in December
Sandy Soyke of Norwex was December's lunch sponsor and demonstrated some of the most popular products from Norwex, which can improve the health of your home and the environment.
Evelyn Gaines, from Suited to Succeed was December's guest speaker. Thanks to all who brought new or slightly used women's business attire for donation to this wonderful cause. www.suitedtosucceed.org/
Ugly Sweater Contest Winners!
Sandy Soyke of Norwex , Patty Carroll of Town & Country Auto , and Stephanie Averett of Habitat for Humanity were rewarded for wearing their best-worst holiday sweaters! ;)
Government Relations Information
Larry Helminiak, SCBA Board Member
The SCBA encourages you to check in with your local representative to stay current on legislative changes that affect you and your business! If you're not sure who your representative is, the information can be found  here ! Check out up-to-date information on General Assembly happenings here .
Would you like to be a sponsor for the SCBA Newsletter? For $150, your logo, artwork, and information will be shown on every SCBA newsletter, will reach hundreds of people each month, and will help local students and the community! Please contact Patti Murphy at scbaoperations@gmail.com for more information.
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