By webmaster Larry McIntyre
Carvers Steaks and Chops to provide a variety
of food at the Vons RB Town Center Reception
August 17th.
Mark your calendars now for the gala RBBA reception set for
August 17th at Vons RB Town Center. Besides great food from
Carvers, our hosts, the businesses of Vons Town Center, will
provide a variety of great door prizes, some with values of $100
or more.
There will also be a silent auction. A chance to bid on Padres
and Chargers memorabilia and premium tickets plus other great
items. All proceeds will be donated to the Rancho Bernardo
Community Foundation, a local organization that has raised
a million dollars to support local organizations, senior services
and youth programs.
Music will be provided by popular jazz saxophonist Chris
Burgess. This will be Chris's last performance before heading
off to Berklee University in Boston, Mass.
Many thanks to our hosts, the businesses of RB Town Cehter, including:
• Carvers Steaks & Chops •
AT&T • Town Center Cleaners
• Starbucks • Fast Frame • Ellie's Alterations & Tailoring
• Dr. Lee & Associates Optometry • Anderson Travel
• Coldstone Creamery • Postal Annex • Strands Salon
• Empire Beauty Supply • Pampered Nails and Spa
• Baja Fresh • Subway • SiDNY's Deli • Pizza Hut
• Quick Wok • Kahoots Pet Store • Blockbuster Video
Make your reservations for the Vons Town Center Reception
by calling 858-451-3406 or by email to
april@rbbusinessassociation.com
RBBA membership increases by another
9 new members in July
Another 9 members have joined the RBBA in July. If you haven't already welcomed
them, be sure to do so at our next reception on August 17th.
Company Members
Lane Elliott, Off the Rock Media, Inc.
Arthur J. Burton, Health Insurance Services
Bill Chaffin, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Katie Holmes, Keller Williams Realty
Danielle Stiritz, Batter Up! Cupcakes
Sam Abadi, T-Tech Auto Service
Ali Ebadat, All Affordable Insurance Services
Associate Members
Edith Broyles, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Angela Ordway, Prudential California Realty
A Record 130+ members and guests enjoyed a perfect
summer night at Cafe Merlot at Bernardo Winery
Cafe Merlot owners, Toni and Rick Kraft, and Chef Daniel
Reynolds attracted more than 130 members and guests in
their exciting new location in the Bernardo Winery. The
largest reception in the RBBA's short history. The location,
the weather and Cafe Merlot's reputation for great food
were all contributers and, of course, Chef Daniel and the
Cafe Merlot staff did not let anyone down.
Never-empty tables of mini pizzas, smokehouse turkey
burgers, petite Reubens, sundried tomato hummus,
Bavarian pretzle with cheese sauce, smoked gouda
potatoes, cheese n' fruit and assorted desserts were plentiful and delicious.
This was Cafe Merlot's 5th reception for the RBBA and each one somehow gets
better. We're already looking forward to next year's reception
Don't miss the RBBA Farmers Market in Webb Park
every Tuesday
The RBBA Farmers Market is your one-stop outdoor
shopping experience. Fresh vegetables right from
the farmer's fields to your dinner table. It doesn't
get any fresher than that. And there is a varity of
other non-perishable products as well, everything
from flowers to bed sheets. Why not stop by Webb
Park every Tuesday after work and bring home
some fresh tomatoes, green beans, lettuce and
more for the week's dinner table.
The RBBA Farmers Market is located at the entrance to Webb Park on Bernardo
Center Drive next to U.S. Bank and is open every Tuesday year-round. Summer hours
our 3pm to 7pm. Fall and winter hours after the time change are 3pm to 6pm.
An
other reception added in October.
Mark off Tuesday, October 19th, for a reception at the brand new
URGE American Gastropub opening in July. URGE is the brainchild of
Barrel Room owners Zak & Nate Higson and Grant Tondro and is located
across the courtyard from The Barrel Room.
For a complete list of all RBBA events click here
Why not become involved?
Join one of our many committees to better serve our
membership. Your input is important and invaluable.
We eagerly invite members to become part of any of the 13 committees available to
help in creating or enhancing existing educational opportunities as well as promoting
business among our members through support, promotion, networking, advertising,
and customer referrals.
Committees include the Membership Committee, Marketing and Program
Committee, Brown Bag Lunch Committee, Savour RB Committee, Christmas Tree
and Menorah Lighting Committee, Reception Committee and the Political or Business
Luncheon Committee.
We also have five new recently formed committees. They are:
1. The New Programs Committee This is a brainstorming committee designed to
come up with new ideas that would be of educational and social interest to the
membership.
2. Welcoming Committee This committee will consist of a number of greeters who
will welcome new members, present the RBBA packet of brochures, decals, member
certificates, take publicity photos, etc. and, if applicable, stage ribbon cuttings.
3. Door Prize and Business Tabletop Committee This committee will be responsible
for contacting members for door prizes to be given away at receptions and for
encouraging businesses to take advantage of a business table at each reception.
4. Member Promotions eBlast Committee Encourage members to offer discounts
and promotions through an email blast to every member.
5. Farmers Market Committee Help promote or be involved in specific duties to
assure a successful Farmers Market program.
Committees include the Membership Committee, Marketing and Program
Committee, Brown Bag Lunch Committee, Savour RB Committee, Christmas Tree
and Menorah Lighting Committee, Reception Committee and the Political or Business
Luncheon Committee.
If you would like to be a part of any of these committees please call April at
858-451-3406 or email her at april@rbbusinessassociation.com and she will get
you in contact with the appropriate committee chairperson.
Everyone loves a door prize so don't be shy. If you are a business that is
not conducive to a product giveaway (such as a real estate firm, (unless you want to
give away a house), go to a member that you can purchase a door prize from, such as
a restaurant, florist, hair salon etc. If you would like to give a door prize, please
contact April at 858-451-3406 or by email to april@rbbusinessassociation.com.
If you have any comments or suggestions for this column or the website in
general, we invite your thoughts and opinions by emailing, RBBA webmaster,
Larry McIntyre.
