Delaware Bankers Association elects, installs new officers

Geoffrey M. Rogers, managing director, Glenmede, was elected and installed May 10 as the chairman of the Delaware Bankers Association, at the DBA’s 117th Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

The DBA also elected and installed David E. Gillan, chairman and CEO, County Bank, to the position of chairman-elect. Other members of the DBA Board of Directors are Susan Faulkner, Consumer & Small Business Products executive, Bank of America; Mark A. Graham, EVP, Wealth Advisory Services, Wilmington Trust; Douglas S. Griese, SVP - Business Banking manager, Wells Fargo N.A.; Rodger Levenson, executive vice president, WSFS Bank; Nicholas M. Marsini Jr., regional president, PNC Delaware; Lynda Messick, president & CEO, Community Bank Delaware; Edward A. Reznick, president and CEO, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Delaware (past chairman); Gayle Rogers, senior vice president, Artisans’ Bank; P. Randolph Taylor, president, Fulton Bank, N.A., Delaware National Division; and William S. Wallace, president, Customer Experience, Chase Card Services.

Local professional named to regional female recruiting team

Melinda R. Tingle, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Laurel, has been appointed as female recruiting leader for the firm's women's initiative in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Tingle will lead a group of Edward Jones financial advisors who will work closely with women in those states interested in a career with the global financial-services firm.  Women who wish to know more about this career opportunity should go to www.edwardjones.com/whereibelong.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine in its annual listing.

Jodi Stuck of Georgetown joins Tastefully Simple Inc.

Jodi Stuck of Georgetown has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 delicious, easy-to-prepare foods.

As an independent business owner, Stuck offers food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple's products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients.

For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or starting a Tastefully Simple business, contact Jodi Stuck at jodistuck21@yahoo.com.

The UPS Store offers discount for AARP members

AARP members who patronize The UPS Store, found locally at 18766 John J. Williams Highway (Route 24) north of Rehoboth Beach, can save 15 percent off the regular price of eligible services and products while saving 5 percent on UPS shipping services. To take advantage of the special offer, members must present their AARP card at the store. For more information, including a list of eligible products and services, go to www.aarpdiscounts.com/theupsstore. The Rehoboth UPS Store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday; call 302-360-0264.

Becker Morgan Group associate receives international recognition

Craig Williams, AIA, of Becker Morgan Group recently received the American Society of Architectural Illustrators Architecture in Perspective Award of Excellence for his 3D illustration titled “Pavilion” in the International Competition of Digital and Traditional Architectural Illustration. The ASAI's annual international competition and exhibition presents its members' extraordinary work in major venues worldwide over the course of a year. This year, Williams’ piece was selected out of the 385 entries submitted by 125 architectural illustrators representing nine countries.

Williams combines more than 15 years of architectural rendering and 3D modeling experience with the firm’s in-house graphic design department to provide clients with state-of-the-art presentation materials.  In addition, the firm implements Building Information Modeling through Revit software.

Becker Morgan Group provides architecture, civil engineering, surveying and interior design services. The firm has offices in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina. For more information, go to www.beckermorgan.com.

Beebe Treasure Chest Thrift Shop opens on Mondays

Beebe Treasure Chest Thrift Store in the Midway Shopping Center will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays, as well as during its normal hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The Monday evening hours will continue through June. If there is customer demand,  the hours will extend until 8 p.m. and become permanent. The shop, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, has clothing and furnishing departments. It also carries a variety of small items including kitchen utensils and appliances, dinnerware, art, books, decorator items and unexpected finds.

The shop is operated by the Beebe Auxiliary and staffed by nearly 50 auxiliary volunteers who contribute thousands of hours annually to make the shop a success. All proceeds benefit Beebe Medical Center. For more information, call shop manager Pamela Coleman at 302-644-2878.

Rehoboth-Dewey chamber membership meeting May 17

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a combination Green Force and General Membership Meeting for noon, Thursday, May 17, at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth. The agenda will include a brief update on the Destination Station Center project, including presentation of the proposed interior design. The agenda will feature guest speaker Sussex County Administrator Todd Lawson. Lawson will give a State of the County address and report on his progress since becoming the county administrator as well as future goals. The menu will include sautéed chicken breast piccata with capers and lemon, BBQ roast pork, penne pasta, vegetable medley and rolls and butter

The cost is $15 per person. Seating at the meeting is limited; make reservation by calling Joy at 302-227-2233, Ext. 14 or joy@beach-fun.com.

Delaware Money School to host free class in avoiding probate May 21

A free class in avoiding probate will be offered to the public from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 21, at the Job Center in the Georgetown Public Library, 123 W. Pine St. The class covers avoiding probate, how to make the transition of property occur seamlessly at the time of death, without opening an estate. The sponsor, Delaware Money School, provides an experienced and qualified instructor, Samuel F. Slabaugh, certified financial planner, free of charge.  This class focuses only on steps the lay person can take so assets transfer at death to the intended beneficiaries by operation of law, immediately and automatically.

The Money School is the signature program of the nonprofit Delaware Financial Literacy Institute.

For more information on this class go to http://www.delawaremoneyschool.com or contact Sam Slabaugh, CEO, EST Financial Group, 302-846-9201.

Alsco linen and uniform rental acquires Linens of the Week

Linen and uniform rental service Alsco has acquired Linens of the Week, significantly expanding its services along the eastern corridor.

"This is good news for Alsco and for Linens of the Week customers, since, as a family-owned business, we report to Main Street, not Wall Street," said Steve Larson, vice president.

The purchase is the latest of three key acquisitions that Alsco has completed in the past months, expanding service in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber to host Eighth Annual Table Top Trade Show May 24

The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend the Eighth Annual Table Top Trade Show held in conjunction with Business After Hours. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 24, at the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, 101 N. Rehoboth Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. There is no charge to attend. Meet and greet with local business owners, ask questions and view products.

It’s the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their featured products and services for other area professionals. The cost per space is $65. Chamber members interested in reserving a space or wanting additional information should contact Kate at 302-227-2233, Ext. 11 or events@beach-fun.com.

For more information go to www.beach-fun.com or call 302-227-6446.

Delaware Today announces 2012 Best of Delaware Party beneficiaries

Delaware Today magazine has announced that Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children will be its 2012 Best of Delaware Party beneficiaries.  
 
To be held Thursday, July 26, at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, the Best of Delaware Party is one of the most popular events in the First State, drawing more than 2,000 guests each year.

From dining to services and retail, the party celebrates the best Delaware has to offer. The Best of Delaware Party raises funds for worthy, local causes. Proceeds have provided more than $1 million in donations to Delaware charitable organizations to date.

For more information, regarding the Best of Delaware Party or the beneficiaries, go to BestofDE.com or contact Anastasia Quinn at 302-504-1322 or aquinn@todaymediainc.com.