The Board of Directors of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce: Front, from left, Courtney Wright; Mechelle Casciotta; Mary McClurg; Cedric Glasper, president; Sherry Bukovcan; Paul Rafanello; and Michael Johndrow, executive director. Rear, from left: Jason Grizzanti; Janine Dethmers; Doug Stage; Nicole Repose; Steve Pennings; Souzie Miller; Erik Johansen; Mary Beth Schlichting; Virginia Quackenbush; Vikki Garby; Caryn Burke; Mark Kurtz; Marci Oakley; Jeff Reilly; and Rob Carney. Board members not available for the photo were Raymond Bryant, Rosemary Cooper and Sandy Glazman
2012 Officers
PRESIDENT
Cedric Glasper Mechanical Rubber Products, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENTS
Paul Raffanello Paul Raffanello, CPA, PLLC
Sherry Bukovcan Mary Kay Cosmetics
SECRETARY
Mechelle Casciotta Kitchen & Bath/Warwick Valley Appliances
TREASURER
Mary McClurg Provident Bank
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Garrett Durland Seely & Durland Insurance
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michael Johndrow Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce
2012 Board Of Directors
Duane W. Albro — WVT Communications Group
Raymond Bryant — Warwick Valley School District Superintendent
Sherry Bukovcan — Mary Kay Cosmetics
Caryn Burke — Newtek Business Partners
Rob Carney — Crystal Springs Resort & Spa
Mechelle Casciotta — Kitchen & Bath/Warwick Valley Appliances
Rosemary Cooper — Albert Wisner Public Library
Janine Dethmers — Corporate Impressions
Garrett Durland — Seely & Durland Insurance
Vikki Garby — Zero G Deals
Cedric Glasper — Mechanical Rubber
Sandy Glazman — Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty
Jason Grizzanti — Warwick Valley Winery
Erik Johansen — Iron Forge Inn
Mark Kurtz — Grammy’s Garden
Mary McClurg — Provident Bank
Souzie Miller — WTBQ FM/AM Radio
Marci Oakley — Castle Cruises & Travel
Steve Pennings — Pennings Farm Market
Paul Rafanello — Paul Rafanello, CPA, PLLC
Jeff Reilly — Bon Secours Charity Health System
Nicole Repose — Etched in Time Engraving
Mary Beth Schlichting — Frazzelberries
Doug Stage — Stage, Nathans & Ziobro LLP
Courtney Wright — ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc
Michael A. Johndrow – Executive Director WVCC
Committees
Member participation is especially important through the following Chamber Committees, Task Forces, and Activities Programs plans general membership assemblies, including: Business Mixers, Networking Events, Educational Programs and the Annual Membership Dinner.
Economic & Business Development assesses, produces, and implements, with the help of local government, a plan that supports local businesses reflective of the chamber membership, and attracts new business to the area that preserves and enhances the unique character of the Warwick area.
Member Services
- Provides group medical insurance plans
- Publishes and distributes member benefit information
- Publishes and distributes a quality quarterly membership newsletter
- Distributes WVCC promotional items and souvenirs
- Publishes and distributes a membership directory
- Provide and maintain the WVCC Web Site and membership listing
Membership Development continues to recruit and welcome new members.
Public Relations & Communications promotes our Chamber and member activities.
Governmental Affairs monitors local government issues and provides guidance to Chamber membership regarding such issues, as they affect businesses.
Merchants Guild
- Organizes and conducts activities that promote local retail shopping.
- Develops and implements joint advertising for local retail merchant members.
Tourism
- Develops and publishes the annual Tourism Guide & Calendar of Events
- Maintains and staffs Warwick’s Tourism Information Office at the Chamber Caboose.
- Participates in regional tourism organizations, specifically through Orange County Tourism.
Applefest in partnership with Bandwagon, organizes & manages Applefest Farmers’ Market organizes and manages the Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market each Sunday from May through October. Taste of Warwick organizes and manages an annual under the tent event showcasing area restaurants. EXPO is an annual event showcasing store front and home based businesses. Operation Clean-Sweep coordinates major roadside clean-up throughout the Warwick. Job Shadowing supports Warwick’s School-to-Work initiative.
