The ARCC Women'\;s Business Council (WBC) invites you to their November \;2021 meeting!
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\nThe WBC is joining the ARCC Veteran'\;s Business Network in a month-long Food &\; Necessities Drive to benefit The VCHC Guardian House for female veterans. Please bring an item to donate to this meeting or call ahead to bring your donations to the ARCC office at 68 Warren Street in Glen Falls. \;
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\nJoin us for an inspiring panel discussion and donation collection in honor of \;Military Families Month. Please see below for a list of appropriate food and item donations! \;
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\nWhat to donate to the VCHC: \;
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\nThe VCHC also welcomes donations of cleaning supplies\, household items\, twin size bedding\, towels &\; washcloths\, furniture and gift cards to area stores to provide food\, clothing\, gas and other care items. (Target\, CVS\, Walmart\, etc)
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\nThe Guardian House for female vets also welcomes other necessity and &ldquo\;feel-good&rdquo\; item donations including:\n

Travel sized OTC medicines\, \;hair &\; beauty accessories (brushes\, combs\, nail polish\, make-up\, mani-pedi kits\, loofahs\, etc.) and sanitary items \;in addition to comfy socks/slippers\, pantyhose/leggings and other comfort items. \;

\nFor a complete list of what and how to donate and a list of items that cannot be accepted for donation\, \;please visit the VCHC website. \;
\nMonetary donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to Veterans Community &\; Housing Coaltion. \;
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\nThis month'\;s special guest speakers:
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\nAbout our speakers
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\nAmie Gonzales- Navy Veteran-President \;Hunt Companies\, Inc.
\nA \; heart-led leader with a passion and commitment to coaching her team to success. Her military experiences and leadership have helped her develop sound business strategies and comprehensive goals for performance and growth. She is the bridge between the company'\;s shareholders\, employees &\; their families\, Washington County\, and the Adirondack region. Amie strives for the efficiencies and foundation of a large corporation while ensuring that the company maintains its small business\, family-oriented environment.
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\nCheryl Hage-Perez - Executive Director \;Veterans &\; Community Housing Coalition
\nCheryl Hage-Perez is a lifelong resident of Amsterdam\, New York\, who has devoted her career to providing service and assistance to the most vulnerable members of our community.
\nHaving 40 years of service to the homeless population\, she is currently the Executive Director of Veterans &\; Community Housing Coalition\, which provides housing and support services to homeless veterans.
\nShe has been successful in developing programs\, housing opportunities\, support services and also focusses on creating public awareness of the plight of many men and women who served our Country and now find themselves in need of services. \;In 2018 she was awarded the New York State Women of Distinction Award. \; Cheryl does not see her work as a job\, but rather a passion.
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\nJaki Rainsberger- Marine Mom- Technology Consultant \;Repeat Business Systems
\nJaki is a mother of 4 natural + 3 bonus children! She is from Chestertown NY where she lives with her husband David\, kids\, and dogs. She has a passion for working with local ladies and bringing high quality office technology to businesses in the north country. She has been an active member of the chamber for 4 years and hopes to use her local connections to grow the WBC&rsquo\;s attendance and sponsorships for the 2021-22 season!
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\nFollowing the presentation\, and Q&\;A\, we will have some time for networking and sharing.