93 Massachusetts Avenue at Newbury, Suite 306 Boston , MA 02115-1817

Phone: (617) 267-2224 Fax: (617) 267-5554

E-Mail: NewburyStreetUSA@aol.com

Website: www.NewburyStreetLeague.org

Newbury Street News

March 2008

 

A Note from the League Office:

 I have been on board for a total of six weeks so far and I thank everyone for their kindness and patience during my learning process. I must say, everyone I have met has been wonderful. The League has so much to be proud of, as we move forward with new initiatives that bring new life to the street.

Sincerely,

Susan Kelley

Chief Administrator

 Annual Membership Dues!

Just a reminder! Your annual Dues are now past due. One of your many benefits to membership is that all members who have paid their dues are eligible for a free listing in our 2008 Map & Directory which is now going to print. If you have not yet paid, your dues, please call the League office by this Wednesday, 3/19/08 in order to be included in this years publication. American Express, Master Card and Visa are accepted. Thank you!

Michele Messino, Treasurer

 

GALA 2008

It’s not too soon to look for that special outfit! The 2008 Newbury Street LeagueAnnual Gala plans are well under way. SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 17 th

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers is once again our gracious and generous host for this year’s event! Our continued thanks to Donald L. Saunders and Cynthia J. Wachs.

 

Newbury Street 2008 Map & Directory Opportunities are still available to purchase ad space in this years 2008 Map & Directory but the deadline is quickly approaching. We need your support to make this Map & Directory one of our best ever! 100,000 copies are published and distributed throughout Boston Area Hotels and Visitors centers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your business!

Many thanks to our Publisher, Panorama / Playbill Magazine. For more information, please call Panorama / Playbill Magazine directly at 617-423-3400.

Monthly Networking Reception

In February, the League held its monthly Networking Reception at G2O Spa + Salon located on 338 Newbury Street for the G-H and H-Mass Ave. blocks of Newbury Street . A special Thank You goes out to our host who not only provided wonderful drinks and appetizers, but also had professional staff on hand to answer spa questions and to apply face makeup.

 

Hosting a Networking Reception is a great way to show off your place of business to our members! If you are interested in hosting a future networking event, please contact the Newbury Street League Office at 617-267-2224 or email newburystreetusa@aol.com.

 

March Networking Event is Scheduled

The next Networking Reception for the members and non-members on Newbury Street between Arlington and Clarendon Streets will take place on Tuesday, March 25 th from 6-8 p.m. Thanks to our friend and League member, Debbie Lewis who has offered to host us at her 29 Newbury Street Restaurant. If you have not yet RSVP’d, please call the League office or email us at newburystreetusa@aol.com

 

Member to Member Benefits

If your business would like to offer a member to member benefit please call the league office or visit the website to access the form. An updated list will be sent out very soon. Take advantage of the range of opportunities available to you.

 

Website

Have you had a chance to visit the League’s website at, www.newburystreetleague.org?

Now is a good time to review your listings and let me know of any data that you may wish to change.

 

Welcome!

The Newbury Street League would like to welcome the following new members:

 

CTM Brochure and Design

Frank Roop Design Interiors

Boston BodyWorks Studios

H&M

United Commercial Bank

Chanel

in the pink

La Voile Boston Brasserie

Carter Group LLC

Annual Board Dinner

The Annual Board of Director’s Dinner was held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 . This annual event gives our Board members a chance to get together socially to celebrate the previous years accomplishments and the

start of a new League year. A special Thank You to Stephanie’s on Newbury for hosting this year’s dinner. Everything was wonderful.

Who We Are

The Newbury Street League was founded in 1972 as a non-profit business association. Currently, we have approximately 230 member businesses located on or near Newbury Street . We are dedicated to improving, beautifying, marketing, and promoting Newbury Street , Boston ’s historic Back Bay , and its environs. In honor of our founder, each year one or more exceptional citizens are awarded the Fay Rotenberg Public Service Award, highlighting the work they have performed on behalf of the city of Boston and its citizens.

 

2008 Board of Directors

Officers:

President:

Joyce Hampers, Emerge Spa and Salon and G2O Spa + Salon

Chairman:

Beatrice Flammia, The Regent Boston at Battery Wharf

Chairman Emeritus:

Jon Rotenberg, Eastern Yacht Sales

Vice President:

Tom Brennan, C.Talanian Realty Co., Inc.

Treasurer:

Michele Messino, Sterling Real Estate

Secretary:

Emily Glover, Metropolitan Protective Service

Member-at-Large

Judi Rotenberg, The Judi Rotenberg Gallery

 

Directors:

Peter Antell Antell and Associates

Mary-Ellen Delaney Longchamp

Jonathan Dorfman Dorfman Jewelers

Jackie Firestone Panorama/Playbill Magazines

Marc Glasberg Marcoz Antiques

Carmine Guarino Citizens Bank

Glen Kelley Boston Common

Mike Morris Fitness Together

Joseph Nevin Bergmeyer Associates, Inc.

R. Gregg Nourjian Croma Restaurant

Freya Shoffner Shoffner & Associates

Jason Sweeney Ben & Jerry’s

Cynthia J. Wachs The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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