Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph T. Anderson has been promoted to the position of deputy director for the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia.
Gen. Anderson joined the Smithsonian museum in 2003 as associate director for the facility in Chantilly. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001, after serving as commanding general, First Marine Aircraft Wing, following key positions in the U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters, Naval Air Systems Command and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He also had commanded the Marine Aircraft Group 13 in Yuma, Arizona.
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Gala will feature three former governors as well as current state and local leaders to celebrate Virginia's 400th Year. The former governors are James S. Gilmore III, George F. Allen, and L. Douglas Wilder (currently Mayor of Richmond). The awards gala will be held this Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to midnight. The emcee is Ron Culberson (FUNsulting, etc.), Gala Co-chairs are Georgia Graves, president of Bridgman Communications; and Sayeh Behnam, president of Design 4 Future. Tickets are $135. To be held at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel ballroom, 13889 Park Center Rd., Herndon.
Virginia Run resident Mary-Rose Woodward is holding her Etcetera's Spring Collection Trunk Show on Feb. 6-13. Clothing sizes in 0 to 16. Etcetera is a casual yet sophisticated collection of clothing designed to dress every aspect of your lifestyle. Located at 6106 Oakengate Way, Centreville. Call or email for an appointment, 703-222-2489. Email: ParadiseFound@cox.net.
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is hosting a series of three workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in entering the export market. Topics will include an overview of state and federal government resources, market research, the exporting process and export financing. The workshops will be held Feb. 27 and March 27. Participants will receive a Certificate of Training for attending all three sessions. There is no charge for the workshops but pre-registration is required. All sessions will be held at the FCEDA offices in Tysons Corner, 8300 Boone Blvd., Suite 450, Vienna. To register for the workshop, call 703-790-0600 or sign up online at www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/export_workshop_form.htm.
The Leadership Conference will be held Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner. This is an annual event hosted by The Women’s Center that connects leaders and business professionals across the metropolitan area. This year’s Conference will focus on “The Power of Connection,” and will bring together some 800 individuals of varied backgrounds, professions, and ages in one unique and exciting event. Registration Fees: $150 – Center Circle Donors/Members; $175 – Individual Registration/Non-members; $185 – Registration and Center Circle Donor Membership Fee. The McLean Hilton is at 7920 Jones Branch Drive, Mclean. Visit The Women’s Center Web site at www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.
Leadership Fairfax Inc. (LFI), a nonprofit organization that develops current and rising leaders in Northern Virginia, is seeking candidates for its two leadership programs – the Leadership Fairfax Signature Program and the Emerging Leaders Institute. Interested candidates can attend a recruiting preview to learn more about LFI’s programs. Upcoming recruiting preview dates, times and locations are as follows:
* Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Tower Club, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700, Vienna.
* Wednesday, April 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road., Falls Church.
* Tuesday, April 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston.
The programs are open to individuals who live or work in Northern Virginia. LFI selects participants each year from the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors of the Northern Virginia area. The application deadline for both the Leadership Fairfax Signature Program and the Emerging Leaders Institute is May 1. Applications are available on LFI’s Web, http://www.leadershipfairfax.org/, site or by calling the LFI office at 703-752-7557.
MaggieMoo's Int'l and The Hershey Company are ringing in the New Year with a partnership Sealed with a Kiss — 100 kisses, to be exact. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Hershey's Kisses Brand Chocolates, and MaggieMoo's is honoring the milestone with special ice cream treats and sweepstakes contest, "So Many Kisses — So Little Time," going on now through March at the Fair Lakes Treatery. Customers also will be able to enter a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Hershey Park, in Hershey, PA. Visit www.maggiemoos.com.
The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority announced the election of new officers to the NVRPA Board. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is governed by a 12-member policy-making Board. The city council or county board of each jurisdiction appoints two members to the NVRPA Board. NVRPA is made up of the counties of Loudoun, Fairfax and Arlington, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax. William (Bill) Dickinson of Alexandria was reelected as the Board chairman and will begin his third one-year term in that position. The position of vice chair will be filled by James I. Mayer from Arlington County. Mayer had previously served as the Board treasurer. Joan G. Rokus, board member from Loudoun County, was elected to fill the position of treasurer, a position she had held previously with the organization. Rokus has also served in the past as Vice Chair of NVRPA, and used to serve as a member of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Jeffrey Tarbert of Falls Church was elected to a seat as the fourth member of the NVRPA Executive Committee. Tarbert joined the NVRPA Board in 2005. He previously served as the Mayor of the City of Falls Church.
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) had no work time or days lost in 2006 due to accidents. At the January employee meetings, Construction Manager Skip Hollcroft credited the near-perfect record to employees following safety rules and procedures, which are reinforced at bimonthly safety meetings at the Cooperative. NOVEC has more than 300 employees Many of them work directly with electricity and dangerous industrial equipment.
Leonard L. Lonas Jr. has retired as the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) board of directors’ attorney after 51 years of service. NOVEC’s board of directors recognized Lonas’ many contributions and his dedication at its December 2006 meeting. During his long tenure, Lonas made sure the Cooperative followed the letter of the law as it grew from serving approximately 3,798 members in 1955 to more than 135,000 members today.
The Centreville Rotary Club has moved its meeting location from the I-Hop in Centreville to the EggsSpectations Restaurant in Chantilly. The Rotary Club meets Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 p.m. for lunch. There is a new guest speaker every week with topics ranging from estate planning to how the Rotary helps during emergencies. Contact Gregg Caldwell at gregg@gandcauto.com.
AARP Tax-Aide, a free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking volunteers to electronically complete and file 2006 federal and state income tax forms. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome but ability to use a computer is a must. Evening and Saturday shifts are available. Tax counselors receive free tax training and become IRS certified by passing the IRS examination. Call Patty Callahan at 703-207-0056 or via email at pcallahan@cox.net or call toll-free 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit the Web site at www.aarp.org/taxaide.
Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Greater Fairfax will host Courtney Lynch, co-founder of Lead Star and co-author of Leading From the Front, speaking on her experiences as a Marine officer and the ability to become better leaders. The monthly dinner meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-9 p.m., at Tysons Corner Embassy Suites, 8517 Leesburg Pike (Route 7), Vienna. Cost of the meeting is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call Sandy Amato at 703-405-2631.
A Business Networks International (BNI) Referral Networking meeting takes place every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Centreville Lonestar Steakhouse off Route 29 in the Centreville Square Shopping Center. Contact Chris Allen at 703-653-8946.
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The Dominion Guild Inc. of Chantilly recently awarded Community Residences a $10,500 grant to purchase three portable generators to be used in its Arlington group homes for individuals with disabilities. The generators will ensure backup electricity for the homes in the event of power outages.