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A Publication of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council(732) 751-8696 Fax (732) 751-8698 www.modc.com
E-Newsletter February 2016
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Strike Up Some BusinessWed, February 10, 2016Ocean Lanes, Lakewood
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February GeneralMembership LuncheonFri, February 19, 2016
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IRS announces 2016 Standard Mileage Rates
The IRS has released the 2016 optional standard mileage rates to be used bytaxpayers to compute deductible costs of operating an automobile forbusiness, medical, moving and charitable purposes. These rates, which areeffective January 1, 2016, reflect the recent decrease in the cost of gas.
Business Mileage RateThe standard mileage rate for business mileage will be 5 4 cents per m ile,decreased by three and a half cents from the 2015 rate.
Medical and Moving Mileage RateThe standard mileage rate for medical and moving expenses will be 19 centsper mile, decreased by four cents from the 2015 rate.
Charitable Mileage RateThe standard mileage rate for charitable purposes remains at 14 cents.
MODC Business Blog
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Member Spotlight
Heather S. BarberiExecutive Director
Ocean County College Foundation
Heather Barberi has been the Executive Director at the Ocean County College Foundation(OCCF) since May 2014. Prior to joining OCCF, Heather began her career in the non-profitarena and then moved into the corporate marketing sector. At OCCF, Heather is taskedwith overseeing all the day to day operations of the organization, as well as developingand carrying out the strategic fundraising plan for the Foundation to generate revenue andcreate productive and supportive relationships with the community, local businesses,organizations, and shareholders.
The Ocean County College Foundation, a private non-profit organization, was founded in1965 and is dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships,endowments, and capital and special projects. Originally established to providescholarships to students attending OCC, the Foundation has greatly expanded its supportto both college and community programs that enhance the lives of students and localresidents. To learn more about Ocean County College or the Foundation, visitwww.ocean.edu.
Welcome New Members!
Leslie CurranBuckman, Buckman and Reid
Harold NolanInstitute for Tourism and Recreation Management
Scott MeadeMeadepromos
David SokolerMerandex Technology Solutions, LLC
Conrad IsoldiMSC, LLC
Patrick ScanlonShamrock Communications
Laura DiTommasoSmolin Lupin
Rick HellmannThe Arlington Group
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Five Management Lessons From Olympic Athletes
Once athletes have finished competition the memories - and lessons - remain. Whetheryou're a sports fan or not, there are valuable lessons to be learned when you view theefforts and results of these amazing athletes from the perspective of leadership and peakperformance. Here's five - fittingly, one for each Olympic ring - to take to work this week:
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Another "Project Connect ion" Success Story
Below is an excerpt from a press release from LADACIN Network acknowledgingthe successful completion of a project that resulted from the MODC NonprofitCommittee's annual initiative "Project Connection".
Barlo & Associates Donates Capital Assessment Evaluation to LADACIN Network
Barlo & Associates Architects, LLC headquartered in Brick, New Jersey presentedLADACI N Netw ork's Execut ive Director , Patr icia Carlesim o w ith a Capital NeedsAssessm ent to evaluate the safety and physical infrastructure of three LADACI Nbuildings and provide a tem plate for LADACI N to use on its rem aining facilit ies.The project , valued at $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 w as donated by Barlo & Associates as a result oftheir associat ion w ith Monm outh- Ocean Developm ent Council's ProjectConnection, w hich m arr ies m em bers of the business com m unity w ith nonprofitsin need. Paul Barlo, President of Barlo & Associates, is also current ly thePresident of the Board of MODC.
"The inform ation provided in Barlo's report is essent ial to the safety, w ell- beingand com fort of the individuals LADACI N serves. Thanks to their generousdonat ion of t im e and expert ise, w e have addit ional resources to devote to thecritical upkeep of our buildings", said Ms. Carlesimo.
Barlo & Associates Architects, LLC is an aw ard w inning firm w ith 3 0 years ofexperience creat ing shore architecture. "W e are pleased to support LADACI N'smission to provide safe and comfortable surroundings, and enhance the quality oflife for the people they serve", said Mr. Barlo.
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Meetings are held 8:30 am at the MODC office unless otherwise noted below.
Feb 8 NonprofitFeb 11 GolfFeb 16 Silver Gull, 3:30pmFeb 17 Business Growth & DevelopmentFeb 18 TechnologyFeb 18 Marketing, 3:30 pmFeb 22 Cultural & Tourism * change of regular dateFeb 23 Energy & EnvironmentFeb 24 Government RelationsFeb 26 Economic Development, NJNG
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