24 Beachwood Buzz May 2016
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 · 216.831.0003 · Beachwood.org
24000 Mercantile Rd. · Suite 3 · 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 · Michael S. Goldstein, LPAS
Richard McKenna · Peak Performance Resources
Shirley Morgenstern · The Cleveland POPs Orchestra
John Newburger
Louis Orkin
The Beachwood Chamber Welcomes for 2016/2017
Board Officers
President, Donnamarie Cook · Cleveland Clinic
Immediate Past President, Heathyr Ullmo · Geauga Savings Bank
Vice President, Benjamin Light · The Gathering Place
Vice President, Christin Barone · Ohio Educational Credit Union
Secretary, Debra Zelman Rapoport · Beachwood Buzz
Treasurer, Kenneth Nicholas · FirstMerit Bank
Board of Directors
Leon Anderson · Sports & Spine Physical Therapy
Eli Auerbach · EPCO Energy Planners
Dr. Carmen Centanni · Dr. Carmen Centanni Chiropractic Physician
Steven Dlott · Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
James Doutt · City of Beachwood
Tulio Garonzi · Embassy
Robert Hardis · Beachwood City Schools
Lori Kaplan · Eagle Strategies, LLC
Jeff Martin · DDR Corp.
Marc Paige · APG Office Furnishings
Andrew Somich · Pease & Associates, Inc.