Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • March 2, 2011 A View of the Village Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce: Still going strong he Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of individuals, businesses, professionals, and organizations dedicated to advancing the commercial, professional, civic, and general interests of the community. Associate members -- businesses that are part of the community but are not located in Ridgewood -- are welcome. Since the experience ridgewood Chamber was incorporated in 1927, it has served Ridgewood continuously. It acts as a public relations counselor, a representative to local government, a problem solver, an information and resource center, and as a coordinator of business and professional programs and promotions. The Chamber promotes the maintenance of a dignified and successful business and professional district, offers exposure to members, and provides networking opportunities. Join the Chamber any Tuesday for A.M. or P.M. Networking, Ladies Night Out Networking, or a Grow Your Business Luncheon. An unsalaried board of directors determines Chamber policies, which are carried out by an executive director and administrator. The Chamber works cooperatively with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Commerce and Industry Association, the Village of Ridgewood’s government, and other organizations that serve the residents. The Chamber recently moved its office to 27 Chestnut Street, Suite 1B. Members, residents, and visitors are welcome. This busy organization supports seasonal events that make Ridgewood a great place to bring family and friends. Spring events include Easter in Ridgewood on April 23 and Spring Sidewalk Sale Days, which will begin May 12. Contact the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for your Rewards Card and start saving at over 107 Chamber member locations in Ridgewood. Visit www. experienceridgewood.com for the current updated discount listing in Ridgewood, or call (201) 445-2600. 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Remember to use your Ridgewood Chamber Rewards Card! athy Scarpelli, the Ridgewood and Glen Rock sales executive for Ridgewood TIMES/Villadom TIMES, is used to having a busy schedule. In addition to her work for the newspaper, Kathy is also an active member of the Wyckoff community, where she and her husband Joe have resided since 1981. Kathy has served as president of the Parent Teacher Organization for Wyckoff’s Coolidge and Eisenhower schools, chair of the Wyckoff PTO Coordinating Council, and a member of the Wyckoff Community Park Committee. She is a volunteer with Wyckoff Meals on Wheels. She is also involved with the Wyckoff Republican League and serves as Kathy Scarpelli chair of the Wyckoff Municipal Alliance. She is also a member of the Wyckoff Republican County Committee, District 2. She has served as trustee, vice president, and president of the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education, as a trustee of the Wyckoff Library Board, and as a member of the Wyckoff Planning Board. Kathy is a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Rutherford and holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Jersey City State College. She joined the staff of Ridgewood TIMES/Villadom TIMES in 1997. Kathy and Joe are members of Saint Elizabeth Church in Wyckoff. Their three children, Joseph, Christopher, and Maggie, are graduates of Ramapo High School. Maggie is currently a junior at Ramapo College of New Jersey. “I enjoy the personal side of sales -- getting to know about my clients and hearing about their families while helping them promote and grow their businesses,” Kathy says. Call Kathy at (201) 652-0744 or e-mail kathy@villadom.com. Meet your sales representative: Kathy Scarpelli K