around your townJinglefest Raises Funds for Military FamiliesThe Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce (PAACC) hostedits annual JingleFest event on December 8 at Montour HeightsCountry Club for a sold-out crowd of 200. The event offered regionalbusiness leaders the perfect opportunity to celebrate the holidayswith staff, colleagues, clients, and friends. It was also a uniquelyfestive atmosphere for business networking with new contacts,complete with a sit-down lunch, music, display booths showcasinglocal business participants, and the chance to win holiday gifts inthe silent and Chinese auctions.For the third consecutive year, a portion of JingleFest proceedswere allocated for local military families in need. The charitablefunds were generated by the event’s table decorating contest – wonby AXA Advisors/Michael Freker whose table theme was “Elf” themovie – and generous matching funds from the Chamber’s HonoraryCommanders Association. This year, $1,250 was raised to assistfinancially challenged families of the 171st Air Refueling Wing,Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The 171 st Air Refueling Wing willdistribute funds to families via gift cards for grocery, home repair,and children’s supplies as needs arise.“This year’s donation was significantly higher than past JingleFestdonations. We were overwhelmed at this level of support! It willcertainly go a long way to help our families,” said 171 st Air RefuelingWing representative, Deborah Krall.PHOTO COURTESY PAACCPHOTO COURTESY PAACCABOVE: The JingleFest Table Decorating Contest winner, MichaelFreker/AXA Advisors, LLC presents a donation to the 171st AirRefueling Wing for military families in need. Michael Freker’s tabledecoration theme was “Elf” the movie.32 <strong>Allegheny</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> January 2012ABOVE: PAACC President/CEO, Sally Haas, right, joins Vince Setnar ofClearview Federal Credit Union and Alisa Faulk of Courtyard by MarriottSettlers Ridge in presenting the Honorary Commanders Associationdonation check to 171st Air Refueling Wing representative, Deborah Krall,third from left.St. Clair Hospital is RecognizedPress Ganey Associates has named St. Clair Hospital’s Emergency Room a 2011 Success StoryAward winner.Three weeks earlier, the Hospital’s ER won a Gold Award in the fourth annual Fine Awards forTeamwork Excellence in Health Care.The Success Story Award from Press Ganey, a national organization that measures the quality ofcare that hospitals provide to patients, recognized St. Clair for demonstrating leadership,implementing organizational change, and improving performance in its ER. St. Clair is one of onlysix organizations across the U.S. to receive the award for patient satisfaction performance.The Fine Awards, sponsored by Pittsburgh-based The Fine Foundation and the Jewish HealthcareFoundation, were established to reinforce the critical role teamwork plays in health care. St. Clairwon for “Sustaining Excellence in Patient Flow in the Emergency Room.”
Coming Up . . .January 20Annual Celebration of Excellence11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Hyatt Regency Pgh. Intl. AirportJanuary 26How to Deliver an Effective PowerPointPresentation Seminar, 9 - 11 a.m.Courtyard by MarriottNew Year, New Members, AnniversariesRIGHT: PAACC Ambassadors helped tocelebrate member milestones for Diane Cleaners(35 years), Chestnut Ridge Apartments (10years), The Mall at Robinson (10 years), and theMoon Library (5 years). Pictured are theAmbassadors recognizing Diane Cleaners.MEMBER MILESTONES:15 YEARSCharlie Brown’s Airport ParkingCrowne Plaza HotelLee Realty Company10 YEARSMassaro Properties LLC5 YEARSBocktown Beer & GrillGeneral Rental CenterOglebay Resort & Conference CenterNEW MEMBERSAll American Metals and Recycling, LLCChamber ExplorationsErgoSmartFinancial Transaction ServicesIsaLifeNational Network of Digital Schools Mgmt.Parkway <strong>West</strong> Rotary ClubPlan Ahead Events - PittsburghR.D. Rohde Insurance AgencyThe Dines Group<strong>West</strong>ern <strong>Allegheny</strong> Community LibraryZingrone Landscaping & ConstructionJanuary 28I Have a Great Idea for a BusinessWorkshop, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh-GreentreeTo Reach Us850 Beaver Grade Rd., Moon Twp., PA 15108Phone: (412) 264-6270Fax: (412) 264-1575Satellite Office:One Veteran’s Way, Carnegie PA 15106Phone: (412) 276-1414 x1326www.paacc.com E-Mail: info@paacc.comServing These AreasAliquippa, Ambridge, Carnegie, Clinton, Collier,Coraopolis, Crafton, Crescent, Edgeworth,Findlay, Glenfield, Greentree, Haysville,Heidelberg, Hopewell, Ingram, Kennedy,Leetsdale, McDonald, McKees Rocks, MoonTownship, Neville Island, North Fayette,Oakdale, Osborne, Pennsbury Village,Robinson, Rosslyn Farms, Sewickley, Stowe,and ThornburgChamber OfficersBERNADETTE PUZZUOLE, ChairpersonCAROL IFFT, 1st Vice-ChairJOHN DALEY, 2nd Vice-ChairDEAN HASTINGS, Vice-ChairVINCE SETNAR, Vice-ChairRONALD PASIC, TreasurerSEAN HENDERSON, Immed. Past ChairmanChamber StaffSally Haas – PresidentMichelle Kreutzeutzerer – VP, BusinessDevelopment & MarketingDoug Keeter – Membership DirectorTammammy y LynnL– FinancingAmanda Coumbassa – Mbrshp. Svcs.Kelly Burgos – CommunicationsJanuary 2012 www.alleghenywestmagazine.com 33