Riptide

January 31, 2011

Leads:

47 Inside Leads
27 Outside Leads
22 Speed Leads

Attendance:

70 Firms are currently members of Long Beach Execs
49 Firms were present at today’s meeting

Next Meeting:

Date: Monday, February 7, 2011
Location: The Grand
Program Company: Administration - General Membership
Program Member:

Book Signing:

Business: Farmers & Merchants Bank
Address: 4827 E. 2nd Street
City: LB, CA 90803
When: Monday, January 24 – Monday, February 7
Jackpot: 160.00

Member Focus Talk

Pat Ellington
Incredible Journey
5318 E. 2nd St., #314, LB
Phone: 562-439-1629
Email: pat@incrediblejourney.net
Website: http://www.incrediblejourney.net

Pat is a Travel Consultant with Incredible Journey, a travel agency specializing in creating unique and personalized travel arrangements for their clients.  Pat's specific areas of expertise are warm weather destinations, though she also has experience with arranging general travel all over the world for her clients.  Pat holds Luxury Cruise Specialist and Master Cruise Counselor credentials and is a destination specialist for Hawaii, Kauai and Tahiti.

Pat has been extremely active in the Long Beach community since leaving her career with the government in 1997.  She has 35+ years experience in the field of Corrections, serving as a Warden within the Federal Prison System during her last four years of government service.  Additionally, Pat has over 25 years teaching experience as an Adjunct Professor for local Community Colleges and Chapman University.

In addition to working as a Travel Consultant, Pat currently serves on the Board of Directors for the EALB, Executive Women International, and Harbour Area Halfway Houses.  Pat also is a member of the Steering Committee for the Long Beach Grand Cru, the annual fundraiser for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.  In the past, Pat has served in several capacities on the Women's Council Board of Directors for the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, including serving as President for the 2001-2002 Board.

Pat holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Long Beach City College, a Bachelor's Degree from CSULB, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from CSULB (graduating in the top 2% in the nation).  Pat lives in Belmont Shore with her husband, Jim (aka Duke), a retired Long Beach Police Sergeant.  All four of her children attended Long Beach schools and reside in the local area.

Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome New Member

Business:  Growing Roots

Address:  P.O. Box 8087

Long Beach, CA  90808

Phone:  562-773-7027

Classification:  Interior Plant Care

Executive Rep:  Jennifer Perez

Sponsor:  Melissa Bolinger, Room Stylists in a Day

Classification Postings:

None at this time.

Membership Postings:

None at this time.

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Board Meeting at a Glance