May 2016 Beachwood Buzz
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BBC Volunteers and Board
Members Recognized
The Beachwood Chamber held its
annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
on April 20th at Maggiano's Little Italy. This special event brought
together members, volunteers, community partners and staff
to recognize their dedication to the chamber through hours of
volunteerism.
Each award winner relayed the importance of volunteerism,
the impact that one can make on the success of an organization
and the personal fulfillment one gets from working with a team to
achieve common goals.
Donnamarie Cook, board president, shared her vision and
passion of having volunteer leaders engaged, achieving Chamber
excellence and strengthening community partnerships.
Receiving the President's Award for Board Member of the Year
was board vice president Benjamin Light from The Gathering Place.
The President's Award for Volunteer of the Year went to Dr. Carmen
J. Centanni, D.C., Chiropractic Physician. The Chamber's highest
honor, the Richard Adler Distinguished Service
Award, was presented to John Newburger by
Richard's wife, Adelle Adler. This award was
created to recognize board members who have
given of themselves during their tenure on the
board, as had the late Dick Adler. Heathyr Ullmo,
the organization's immediate past president, was
also recognized for her service.
We thank our many member volunteers
who have spent their time and resources to
help us become the strong chamber we are
today. It is through their continued support and
volunteerism that the Beachwood Chamber of
Commerce continues to be a catalyst for growth
in the business community.
Pictured from top: Benjamin Light, Dr. Carmen
J. Cetanni and John Newberger.
A message from
Executive Director Cindy Caldwell
Beachwood Chamber of Commerce ˇ 216.831.0003 ˇ Beachwood.org
24000 Mercantile Rd. ˇ Suite 3 ˇ Beachwood, OH 44122
Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls David Thomas
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer Unkown
Honorary Directors
Michael Goldstein ˇ Michael S. Goldstein, LPAS
Richard McKenna ˇ Peak Performance Resources
Shirley Morgenstern ˇ The Cleveland POPs Orchestra
John Newburger
Louis Orkin
The Beachwood Chamber Welcomes for 2016/2017
Board Officers
President, Donnamarie Cook ˇ Cleveland Clinic
Immediate Past President, Heathyr Ullmo ˇ Geauga Savings Bank
Vice President, Benjamin Light ˇ The Gathering Place
Vice President, Christin Barone ˇ Ohio Educational Credit Union
Secretary, Debra Zelman Rapoport ˇ Beachwood Buzz
Treasurer, Kenneth Nicholas ˇ FirstMerit Bank
Board of Directors
Leon Anderson ˇ Sports & Spine Physical Therapy
Eli Auerbach ˇ EPCO Energy Planners
Dr. Carmen Centanni ˇ Dr. Carmen Centanni Chiropractic Physician
Steven Dlott ˇ Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
James Doutt ˇ City of Beachwood
Tulio Garonzi ˇ Embassy
Robert Hardis ˇ Beachwood City Schools
Lori Kaplan ˇ Eagle Strategies, LLC
Jeff Martin ˇ DDR Corp.
Marc Paige ˇ APG Office Furnishings
Andrew Somich ˇ Pease & Associates, Inc.
UH Ahuja Medical Center
Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
On Friday, April 1, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center held
a fi ve-year anniversary celebration at which staff and community
members gathered in the main lobby for an hors d'oeuvres recep-
tion and remarks from founding benefactor Monte Ahuja, UH CEO
Thomas F. Zenty III and UH Ahuja Medical Center president Susan V.
Juris. As part of a 150-year heritage, UH Ahuja Medical Center was
developed as a key element of UH's Vision 2010, and in fi ve short
years is exceeding strategic expectations and is serving patients from
a seven-county area.
"This year is a noteworthy milestone not only for UH Ahuja Medical
Center but also for University Hospitals," Juris said. "UH is celebrating
its 150th anniversary which kicks off on May 14, 2016. We are proud
to refl ect the same core value of
that tradition here in Beachwood
by providing the highest quality
care tailored to each person's
needs."
Juris went on to say that during
its 60-month existence, patient
volume grew each month and a
growing number of physicians
and surgeons have found UH
Ahuja Medical Center to be both
an accommodating and safe en-
vironment to practice. Specialty
services have expanded and qual-
ity metrics are strong.
"We care deeply for our communities as evidenced by our `Building
Life Saving Communities' initiative and pre-hospital teamwork with our
EMS partners," Juris added. "We have off ered hundreds of free screenings
and educational programs throughout our service area and trained
thousands in CPR. We want to make a lasting and positive imprint."
Since UH Ahuja began celebrating this milestone in March, Mayor
Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed Tuesday, March 1,
2016 as "University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Day" in the City
of Beachwood.
Pictured from left: Rohan (Usha and Monte Ahuja's grandson), Usha
Ahuja, Monte Ahuja, Mayor Merle S. Gorden, Susan V. Juris and
Thomas F. Zenty III.
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Target
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Toys R Us/Babies R Us
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Old Navy
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Ulta
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Five Below
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Micro Center
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Marc's
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Fish Furniture
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Marshall Carpet
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Michaels
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Bed Bath & Beyond
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Lee Jewelers
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Great Clips
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Ecclipse Hair
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John Roberts Salon
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CVS
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Fox & Hound
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5th Avenue Deli
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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Café 56
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First Watch
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Agni Yoga Studio
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Nail Lacquer
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Games Workshop
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Atlas Cinemas
SHOP
It's All Here!
S.O.M. Center and Mayfield Roads
Mayfield Heights ˇ Just east of I-271
"We have o ered
hundreds of free
screenings and educational
programs throughout our
service area and trained
thousands in CPR. We
want to make a lasting and
positive imprint."