IRVINE, Calif. – May 29, 2008 – The Irvine Chamber is inviting business professionals and civic leaders to personally meet and congratulate the new and returning members of the Executive Committee and the Irvine Chamber Board of Directors.

Chairing the 2008-2009 Executive Committee is Steve Churm, Owner, Churm Media. The rest of the committee comprises of Don Lorack, CEO, Irvine Regional Hospital; Dori Familiant, General Manager, Hilton Irvine/Orange County; Garry Jaquess, Sr. Director, Workplace Resources, Gateway; Edward Benoe, President, HBLA Certified Public Accountants, Inc.; James McDonald, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP; Albert Napoli, Sr. Govt. and Regional Affairs Representative, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Ann Stawicki, Benefits Consultant, Benefit Partners; and Robin Leftwich, VP Community Affairs, The Irvine Company.

The dinner is also a unique opportunity for everyone to get to know the new directors on the board, including  Margie Harrier, Assistant Administrator-Operations, Kaiser Permanente; Rahul Vir, General Manager, Irvine Marriott; and Betty Jo Woollett, a community member. The current board members who are renewing their terms are Donald Bradley, Partner, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP; Massis Chahbazian, President, The Printery; Lyn Cox, Partner, VACO Orange County; Rob Hildt, CEO, AmeriCal National Bank; and Carol Tagayun, Director, AT&T.

The Board Installation Dinner is taking place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, at Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend. The cost is just $70 per person. For reservations, please contact Jessica Welch at (949) 660-9112 ext. 115.

About Irvine Chamber
 

The Irvine Chamber of Commerce represents over 1,000 local companies and is a premier business member organization dedicated to serving as advocates for pertinent issues affecting the local business community, while serving as a vehicle to promote business and community development in Irvine. For more information about the Irvine Chamber of Commerce, please call 949-660-9112, or visit www.irvinechamber.com.