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Tour de Blairstown

7/20/2016

The GBBA has sponsored a rest stop for the Tour de Blairstown ride on August 6, 2016 The rest stop will be at the Frelinghuysen Town Hall. The rest stop will run from approximately 9:30- 12, depending upon the speed of the cyclists. Camp Mason has generously donated all the supplies for the stop and we will need a couple of volunteers to help with handing out water and fruit to the riders as they pass by. If you are interested in helping out please contact Keith VanDerzee at keith@campmason.org.

Also, any member that wishes to have a booth at the Farmers Market on the day of the event is welcome at no charge. Booths must be setup at 9 am and will be in the Farmer's Market area. Booths can stay up until 2. This is an awesome opportunity for our members the market is normally well attended and now there will be at least 130+ others. Members interested can contact Keith at keith@campmason.org

In Success,
The GBBA Board

GBBA July Meet and Greet

7/20/2016

Join us for the July meeting of the Greater Blairstown Business Association! All local businesses owners in Blairstown, Hope, Knowlton, Columbia and Hardwick are welcome to attend to learn more about joining the GBBA.

This month's meeting will be hosted by Fitness Empire. Learn more about them at: http://www.fitnessempiregym.com/

Fitness Empire has kindly offered to speak to our members about ways fitness and nutrition can help you cope with stress.

GBBA Members are encouraged to bring a few items ro promote their business: brochures, flyers, business cards, etc. to display for the other attendees. We hope to see you there!

PLEASE SHARE and INVITE A GUEST!

Agenda for 7/20/16 GBBA General Meeting

Networking from 6:00 to 6:30 pm:
● Please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers and samples to share! A special membersonly
table will be available to promote your business.
● Please bring donations to show support for police officers in our area.
● Please make sure you sign in.
● If you would like to speak during public participation, please sign up to do so.

Opening Remarks at 6:30 pm:
● Thank you to Fitness Empire for hosting.
● Self introduction of members and guests.

Board of Director Reports:
● Chairperson – Sandra Roberts at Kaleidoscope Enrichment
● 1 st Vice President – Jeannette Iurato at Panberry Properties
● 2 nd Vice President – Ravi Romano at RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate
● Treasurer – Keith Van Derzee of YMCA Camp Mason
● Secretary – Angela Heim at MakeUp Eraser
● Past Chair – Ron Fischer at Redemption Processing Representatives, Inc.

Old Business:
1. Please see list of updated MembertoMember
Benefits.
2. Sign up for discounted subscription to Success Magazine
3. Business Book Lending Library, Book Discussion, Motivational/Educational Videos
4. Upcoming event: Tour de Blairstown, August 6. To participate, contact Keith VanDerzee at keith@campmason.org.
5. Main Street Lighting petition

New Business:
● Meetings will resume in September. If you would like to host an event, please contact Sandy
Roberts, 9088549887 or sandy@enrichscience.com.

Presentation(s) at approximately 7 pm:
● Representatives from Fitness Empire will speak on exercise and nutrition to increase energy and
reduce stress.

Public Participation at approximately 7:30 pm
● Please sign up to present your activities, news, events, etc. Please, no direct solicitation. Everyone
will be given 3 to 5 minutes to share.

Closing Remarks and Networking from approximately 7:30 – 8:00 pm:
● Thank you all for attending.

GBBA Members Bring WiFi to Main Street

7/6/2016

The Blairstown Museum has proudly partnered with the Blairstown Enhancement Committee to establish and promote their Free WIFI Zone throughout Blairstown's Historic District. Keep an eye out for the "Free WIFI Zone" stickers, coming soon to Main Street and the village area!

Gallery 23 features the work of Kathy Yvinskas & Jeanine Erickson

7/5/2016

Artists Reception July 9th, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Refreshments and Artist Talks

Katherine Yvinskas, Paintings

Katherine has been in love with drawing all of her life and excels in capturing the subtle qualities of the subjects of her works on paper, collages, hand-colored prints and paintings. “I delight in focusing on the natural world and have strived to capture my vision of nature and her story”. Katherine is a passionate gardener and plants person. She trained in fine art at Northern Illinois University where she received her Master of Fine Arts degree. Her work is included in the collections of the Hunterdon Museum of Art and in many private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

Jeanine and Katherine are hosting a Meet the Artist’s reception on Saturday, July 9th from 12-4pm. The public is cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Gallery 23 is located at 23 Main Street in Blairstown, New Jersey. For more than 15 years Gallery 23 has offered distinctive and high-quality, affordable art from local artists. Paintings, drawings, prints, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, fiber arts, and note cards are some of the many offerings. For further information, please contact the Gallery at 908-362-6865 or visit www.gallery23.net Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5

Jeanine Erickson, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery

Jeanine has chosen to feature her leaf inspired stained glass and ceramic work for the month of July. Many of her designs come from using actual leaves; resulting in ceramic platters, pitchers and candle shelters, and stained glass mirrors and panels and boxes.

Jeanine Erickson is a stained glass artisan whose glasswork is essentially multi-media pieces that can include art glass, hammered copper sheet & wire, ceramics, agate slices, and fused glass pieces. Her organic lines, creative use of negative space and decorative soldering serve to augment the design that she has in mind. The finished work can result in a box, kaleidoscope, mirror or a large panel. Jeanine has been involved in glasswork for 20 years, holding a BA in Music Education & an MA in Music Theory & Composition from Montclair University. mailto:jerickson@mobeard.org

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At Gallery 23, all our gifts are hand crafted and American made. Our talented artisans present handmade treasures - with free gift wrapping. Popular categories include gifts for him and her, home décor, jewelry and apparel. We have a large selection of paintings, photographs, fine woodworking, pottery, stained glass, cards and more. Gallery 23has the mission of promoting work of local artists as well as raising awareness and appreciation of the various art forms represented at the gallery. This jury-selected exhibit includes fine art by various artists of the cooperative.

Business of the Day

7/5/2016

Say "Hello" to the Greater Blairstown Business Association Featured Business of the Day: A&J Messina Greenhouses!

A & J Messina Greenhouses grows annuals, herbs, vegetable plants, and fig trees. Also offers baskets and combination planters, clay pots, deer fencing, fertilizer, deer repellent, and much more.

Learn more about this GBBA Business of the Day by calling (908) 362-6570 or emailing anjgreenhouses@centurylink.net.

Blairstown Fourth

7/5/2016

Great job GBBA members! It was wonderful to see you all at the Blairstown Fourth Celebration! Pictured below are members Kaleidoscope Enrichment, Usborne Happy, A pathway to wellness- Alex Drazin Young Living distributor #1822570, Paraíso de Baile, Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, Damn Good Chicken, SKYLAND WORLD TRAVEL, Origami Owl - Breanna Johnson, Independent Designer #9348118, Blairstown Museum,

Thanks also to volunteers from Liberty Speech Associates LLC, Bear's Den Alpacas, Gallery 23, A pathway to wellness- Alex Drazin Young Living distributor #1822570, Burgdorff ERA Realtors, Buzzwerks and Salon BeYoutiful, RE/MAX RIDGE REAL ESTATE, Kaleidoscope Enrichment, Blairstown Museum, Hope Junction Antiques, Tree of Life: Natural Childbirth & Beyond, Breathing Room Center, YMCA Camp Mason, Gourmet Gallery, Blairstown Animal Hospital, Blairstown Car Wash, Brook Hollow Winery, Jen Unick -North Warren's Premier Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant, Paulinskill River Photography, SKYLAND WORLD TRAVEL and Voodoo Farm for helping us make the GBBA table, raffles and GoLocal bags great!

Thank you also to Blairstown Rotary Club for planning and hosting the event!

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Fourth of July Celebration in Blairstown

7/4/2016

Stop by the Greater Blairstown Business Association table at Blairstown Fourth on Monday, July 4th from 10:30 am to 4 pm at Blairstown's Footbridge Park for some freshly popped, buttery, delicious popcorn. Enjoy this classic treat and help support the GBBA Scholarship fund too! Be sure to ask for your special FREE GoLocal Bag, stuffed with samples and coupons from local businesses, too. Or enter to win one of our free gifts, sponsored by local businesses like Hope Junction, Burgdorff ERA Real Estate, Buzzwerks & Salon BeYOUtiful and Kaleidoscope Enrichment. We'll also have a charging station available to powerup your phone.

Business of the Day

7/4/2016

Say "Hello" to the Greater Blairstown Business Association Featured Business of the Day: Blair Academy

Founded in 1848, Blair Academy provides a college preparatory education to young men and women in grades 9-12, with a post-graduate year available. Primarily a boarding school, Blair enrolls approximately 440 students from 22 states and 20 foreign countries. Day students make up 20% of the student population. Blair's strong academic program offers 20 Advanced Placement as well as interesting electives in Chinese, Biotechnology, Roman History, etc. Arts offerings include Vocal/ Instrumental Music, Creative Video, Architecture, Dance, and Drama. Blair's beautiful rural campus is a New Jersey state historic site easily accessible from Route 80. Located where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Delaware River, Blair Academy's 423-acre campus offers the best of both worlds; the peace and quality of the country within 75 minutes of the excitement of New York City. Blair offers a competitive sports program, including its nationally-ranked wrestling program, and provides an extensive range of extracurricular activities. Blair recently completed construction on its indoor and outdoor athletic and activities facilities, a new fitness and weight center, a competition-form indoor swimming pool, 3 gymnasiums, 10 tennis courts, a private golf course, 7 squash courts, an all-weather turf field, and an impressive student activities center.

Learn more about this GBBA Business of the Day at their website:http://www.blair.edu

Business of the Day

7/4/2016

Say "Hello" to the Greater Blairstown Business Association Featured Business of the Day: Sanico Inc.!

Sanico Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection services to homes, business and industry in NJ counties of Hunterdon, Morris, and Warren.

Learn more about this GBBA Business of the Day at their website:http://www.sanicoinc.com