LymeNet Flash: Our Own Pat Smith Named Woman of the Year 2008

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Posted by lymedesign (Member # 8791) on :

Yes it is true. Pat Smith was chosen as the 2008 Woman of the Year by the Jackson (NJ) Chamber of Commerce.

This is a great honor, as she was one of many nominees that were submitted this year.

She deserves a lot of credit for all that she has done for the Lyme Community. This event is a great way for all of us to say thank you to her and applaud her never ending commitment to our cause.

Here is the link with all of the information:

http://www.jacksonchamber.com/achamber.htm

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

hip hip hooray for pat smith!!!! [bonk]

she is so deserving of this; will read the link later!

Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :

Well she would have definitely gotten my vote!

A great honor to her (and us) and another avenue of spreading the truth about Lyme disease.

Hugs,

Geneal

Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :

Sent an email to the Chamber on behalf of Pat.

Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :

Way to go Pat! This honor is MUCH deserved and WAY overdue!

Congratulations!

[Big Grin]

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

Congratulations! I think she also deserves Woman of the Decade!

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

i could not figure out how to send an email to the chamber; i read the great link on pat; but just can NOT find it.

anyone seeing it, please post here for us neuro folks ok! thanks [Smile]

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Hmmm . . . can others nominate her for the TIME magazine or network news' persons of the week/ month/ year ?

and eTown, on NPB/PBS Radio has a person each week who receives an "e-cheivement award" mostly for stuff that helps environment but also stuff that really helps people.

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Posted by lymedesign (Member # 8791) on :

Hi Betty,

If you scroll down to the bottom of the Chamber page it is on the far right hand side.

But here is the email so that it is easier to access:

[email protected]

Thanks

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

design, thank you so much!!! [group hug]

i used yours, and sent a note now to chamber and copied pat smith too.

Posted by METALLlC BLUE (Member # 6628) on :

Pat Smith is one of the few who I trust to have my best interest at heart as a patient with tick-born illness.

There are so few. She's always been courteous when we've spoken, and that, I appreciate.

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

i received this in today's email from chamber...

Dear Ms. G

I have attached, to this email, a copy of our adjournal letter and form. If you would like to participate in our adjournal, please let us know.

We have had a few people, unable to attend the banquet, post their good wishes in the Award Booklet given away that evening.
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Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at (732) 833-0005
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With regards,

Catherine Gross

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce has chosen the recipients of the 2008 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award as well as the 2008 Business of the Year Award.

Presentation of the awards will be made on September 19, 2008, at a banquet honoring:

Business of the Year: Cardinale Enterprises - Vito Cardinale, President

Non-Profit Organization: Harbor House -Linda Gyimoty

Citizen of the Year: Pat Smith - Lyme Disease Association, President

Citizen of the Year: Andy Weinstein- State Farm, Jackson, NJ

The Awards Committee is seeking sponsors for the cocktail hour to be held prior to the awards dinner.

Each sponsor will be prominently listed on a placard at the affair, as well as the awards dinner journal given to all guests in attendance.

The cost of the sponsorship is $600.00. Also included in the sponsorship are two tickets to the banquet.

Additionally, the program journal will contain congratulatory notes and advertisements, which may be purchased for:

$250.00 (in-side front cover),
$200.00 (gold page),
$125.00 (full page),
$75.00 (half page) and
$40.00 (quarter page).

Previously, you have been very generous in donating to our gift auction which benefits our scholarship fund.
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We ask you also to appropriate for this as you have done in the past.

If you would like to be a sponsor of the cocktail hour, place an ad in our program journal, or both, kindly budget for this now. Please make check payable to:

Jackson Chamber of Commerce

1021 W. Commodore Blvd.

Jackson, NJ 08527

If at all possible, please send ads via e-mail to our web address at: [email protected]
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If you are not equipped to send your ads via e-mail, they must be sent to us copy ready.

We look forward to you joining us in honoring the recipients of this distinguished award.

Thank you.

Clara Glory, President

Catherine Gross, COTY Co-Chairperson &

Jackson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2008 OUTSTANDING CITIZENS/BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

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SPONSOR COCKTAIL HOUR $600.00

PLEASE PROVIDE COMPANY NAME AS YOU WISH IT LISTED

PROGRAM JOURNAL ADVERTISEMENT

BACK COVER $250.00

IN-SIDE BACK COVER $250.00

GOLD PAGE $200.00

FULL PAGE $125.00

HALF PAGE $ 75.00

QUARTER PAGE $ 40.00

PLEASE PROVIDE AD COPY/BUSINESS CARD AS YOU WISH IT TO BE PRINTED IN THE PROGRAM JOURNAL
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK TO

Jackson Chamber of Commerce by August 15th 2008

Thank You! ************************************

LYMENET MEMBERS:

what are your thoughts about this?

i'd like to honor pat but not really that way; what are your thoughts and feelings!

I'd rather give her the money personally vs. a short wordage, 1/4 of a page in a booklet!

i was surprised to hear, but $$$ everyone wants something. [Frown]

Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :

Perhaps the local newspaper would be a better way to congratulate Pat....letters to the editor??

[ 30. July 2008, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: kam ]

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

up for more discussion

Posted by Mary J (Member # 4234) on :

Congratulations, Pat!! Well deserved.

Mary

Posted by jjeennnniiee (Member # 7964) on :

MUCH SINCERE & HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS, PAT!!!

[kiss]

I THANK YOU, FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF MY HEART, FOR YOUR NEVER-ENDING DEDICATION, TO DOING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING, WHICH YOU CAN POSSIBLY DO, TO HELP THOSE OF US WITH LYME DISEASE!!!

[bow]

I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU GET RECOGNIZED FOR ALL OF THE MANY GREAT THINGS YOU HAVE DONE AND ARE DOING, ALL IN THE NAME OF LYME DISEASE!!!

[woohoo]

I DEFINITELY BELIEVE YOU DESERVE THAT, BUT EVEN ALOT MORE, WHICH I HOPE AND PRAY YOU'LL RECEIVE, SOMEDAY, SOONER THAN LATER!!!

[bonk]

YES, I KNOW, I'M SHOUTING, BUT I WANT AS MANY PEOPLE TO HEAR ME, AS POSSIBLE, SO THEY'LL KNOW!!!

[Big Grin]

EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US HERE REALLY NEEDS TO THANK PAT, FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING SHE HAS DONE AND CONTINUES TO DO, FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE LYME DISEASE!!!

[Wink]

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, PLEASE GIVE HER A BIG PERSONAL THANK YOU!!!

[spinning smile]

Love, Light, & Health,
Jennie

Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :

Well done!!!

Congratulations!!!