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	BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. In 2007, BNI’s 100,000+ members located in 37 countries passed over 5.5 million referrals resulting in more than $2.2 billion U.S. dollars worth of business! Great news! We have started a NEW chapter in Monterey that is growing fast. We only take one person per professional specialty, so you will be part of a group of business professionals whose sole purpose is to help, support and grow your business through the power of referrals. We currently number 25 members and have space for 10 more people. At that point there will be membership though waiting list only. To view a list of current members, please click here. Refuse to participate in a recession! Join BNI Platinum Networking today to make friends, find fellow entrepreneurs, and increase your business and sphere of influence. Please call Jim Rinehart at 831.393.8500 to answer any questions. We encourage you to come by Lopez Restaurante located at 635 Cass Street in downtown Monterey www.lopezrestaurante.com Tuesdays at 7:00am for your first breakfast meeting with the fastest growing referral group on the Peninsula. For more information: www.bni.com BNI The World’s Largest Referral Organization We are currently looking for professional members of many professions. Benefits of Membership • Increased exposure to many other people and businesses • Substantially increased referrals • Tools to network more effectively • Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year • Bi-monthly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business • Free periodic workshops on networking • And much, much more! Call Today! 831-393-8500 To e-mail for more info click here
	Contact: Jim Rinehart, Chapter President: 1-831-393-8500 • E-mail for more info Photos by www.amazingjane.com • Click here to view current members

	Current Members:
	Jim Rinehart, Chapter President, State Farm Property And Casualty Insurance jim@jimrinehart.com www.jimrinehart.com 831-393-8500 State Farm Insurance is a recognized leader in the insurance and financial services field for over 80 years. Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. We are people who make it our business to be like a “Good Neighbor”. As a resident of the Monterey Peninsula since 1962, and a State Farm Agent since 2003, I am keenly aware of the challenges that our “Good Neighbors” face everyday. Me and my fully licensed and trained staff are well prepared to handle all your insurance and financial service needs. We can protect your home, autos, health, and life. We can also help you plan for retirement, save for college expenses or assist you in buying a new home. We look forward to helping our clients overcome the unexpected and help them realize their dreams.
	Robert Gandrup, Vice President, Coaching, Consulting hb@gandrup.com 831-726-7290 What if you had the power to change your life by changing where you put your attention? You can. Your life is directly affected by your beliefs and perceptions. You have the ability to make changes in what you experience by shifting your focus. Robert Gandrup can help you recognize underlying opportunities and challenges that you have in your life. To create positive change, Robert puts powerful focused intention to work in the lives of his clients. His system is a result of combining many methods and personal experience. Call Robert to see how he can help you. "Robert Gandrup is a living treasure - he combines the wisdom and precision of a time honored system along with contemporary savvy..." -Rev. Dr. K "I have been working with Robert Gandrup for a month. The change in my outlook and in my life is nothing short of phenomenal." -B P
	Tracy Chappell, Secretary/Treasurer, Easter Seals Charitable-Fundraising Organization tchappell@es-cc.org www.centralcal.easterseals.com 831-566-2980 Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go - Mother Teresa. Easter Seals Central California offers you the chance to give back to your community. Children and adults with disabilties need your love and compassion. I am Tracy Chappell, Chief Development Officer, for Easter Seals Central California. Every day I meet people who can benefit from your kindness and generosity. Trust me - giving back to the underserved will give you great joy! Established in 1947, Easter Seals has been recognized by the National Health Council for 26 consecutive years as the number one healthcare agency providing direct care services for children and adults with disabilities. Over 87 cents of every contributed dollar goes directly to the people we serve at Easter Seals.
	Jeff Orloff, ACN Education Coordinator orloffjeff@yahoo.com Cell phone: (831) 601-2308 Home/video phone: (831) 233-6632 Demo video phone: (831) 920-4260 ACN is the largest direct selling telecommunications company in the world. The ACN product portfolio of essential services is appealing to both residential and business customers. ACN offers more choices, brand-name reliability, significant savings and service simplicity are reasons millions of customers choose ACN for telecommunications. ACN provides a business opportunity in which I supply consumers with necessary services that everyone uses each and every day, and will continue to do so into the future. ACN allows the chance to jump into the next generation of telecommunications technology first. I provide personalized service to all of my customers and their friends and family. I offer all of the necessary telecommunications services: local and long distance phone service, satellite TV service, home security, wireless phone service with major cell phone providers and I also offer the newest telecom technology - the ACN video phone. More information on the products and services that I offer can be accessed by going to my website: http://jefforloff.acnrep.com
	Rob Ryan, Visitor Host, Business Communications & Decision Support Coach E-mail Rob 888-762-7926 The relationship that matters most is the one we have with ourselves. I coach clients to compassionately: (1) Witness the stories that drive their powerful emotions and frustrations. (2) Connect with the inner, authentic sense of clarity and peace we each have.* (3) Communicate their newfound priorities respectfully to the people most affected. We are– all of us –filled with enthusiasm, trust and love. Under stress, most try harder to make their lives work. There's nothing wrong with hard work, but months and years of pushing and self-sacrifice results in exhaustion, resentment and confusion. That's not good for business, relationships or families. Even in a world turned upside down, hard work combined with trust and self acceptance yields near magic results. In Practice Since 1986 and References gladly given 1.888.ROB.RYAN (1.888.762.7926), or email Rob *Video Link. Take a Look: even neuroscientists know about the joy of our authentic self. In 1992 Rob and his wife Carol founded the Center for Health, Santa Cruz, CA. He served as a Graduate Instructor in Sales, Human Relations and Effective Communications for Gail Turner with the Dale Carnegie courses.
	Carol Jones, Visitor Host, Attorney - Estate Planning cjj2000@juno.com 831-373-3771
	Debra Lombardi, Membership, Cutco Cutlery/Direct Sales debidebi1967@yahoo.com mobile: 831-601-1072 I am an independent sales representative for Cutco Cutlery. Cutco is the maker of the world's finest cutlery and cookware. All Cutco cutlery is mad in the USA. Cutco offers a wide variety of products including high quality kitchen knives, cookware, hunting and fishing knives and gardening tools. All Cutco products come with our "Forever Guarantee." Most items can be engraved to be used at memorable business gifts. For 60 years Cutco has built a reputation for excellence. We are committed to setting the highest standard of customer satisfaction and service for a lifetime and beyond. We have a competitive advantage in the market - we not only offer the best product of its kind, but we go the extra mile and back up our product with unrivaled service and guarantee.
	Sandra Collingwood, Membership, Collingwood Carpet Care sandracoll@aol.com 831-373-5352 831-455-2034 Our company offers a fast-drying, non-allergenic system for carpets and upholstery, and our solution is Green Seal Certified. We are oriental rug specialists and offer expert spot removal. Our services include both residential and commercial. We also sell a magic spot remover called "Super Spotter". We are proud that this product is used and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, the White House, the Pentagon and Air Force One! It is sold at Patrick's Consignment Store, 105 Central Avenue in Pacific Grove. From small beginnings in 1983 our business has grown to over 1,000 satisfied customers throughout the Monterey Peninsula and The Salinas Valley. This is our 26th AnniversaryYear. "The Green & Healthy Way to Clean Your Carpets"
	Lloyd Holm, Roofing-Gutters holmroof@comcast.net 831-646-4580 Hello! My name is Lloyd Holm, president of Holm Roofing Inc. My experience in roofing probably started at age 5. I could smell the rain coming, and would build small tar paper card houses. I wondered how the rain always got in... Well I have learned a lot since officially joining the roofing industry in 1985.There are so many effective roofing products to choose from. The appearance of many of these products has improved also. Nature continues to produce the finest materials we use and their strength and beauty is un matched. We will compete with the best in the business, but will not sacrifice your quality. Thank you Holm Roofing Inc. “Your Safe haven”
	David Petit, D & D Tile Designs Carved in Stone DaveDelToro@hotmail.com 831-594-9253
	Pamela Marie Meyer, Interior Design pamela@designworksltd.net www.designworksltd.net 831-624-4000 Listening, Imaging and Creating…the three key elements to a great design project. Design Works, Ltd. in Carmel, CA. adds technical expertise combined with a practical approach; which creates a design partnership with you that produces innovative results. Design Works, Ltd. designs residential interiors encompassing space planning, window treatments, furniture, reupholstery, wall treatments, flooring, and accessorizing from contemporary to traditional styles. The firm works on large scale projects to remodels, to single room makeovers. Creating an environment that the client is pleased to live in is the ultimate goal. In Commercial design emphasize is placed on public appeal and functionality. Moving a project forward and on budget are key elements of a well run project. As Pamela Marie Meyer likes to say, “If your surroundings aren’t becoming to you, then you should be coming to me.”
	Ari Stein, BA, NCTMB Registered Practitioner of Ortho Bionomy® 132 Carmelito, Monterey, CA 93940 831-915-8870 othelloari@netscape.net www.ortho-bionomy.org Ari has been practicing bodywork for over 15 yrs. He first came to Monterey to open the Spa at Pebble Beach as a massage therapist and dive into his studies of Ortho-Bionomy®. Since 2002 he has maintained a private practice in Ortho-Bionomy® while also working in the offices of Dr. Peter Franklin, Dr. Stephen Barkalow and Dr. Abraham Kryger treating acute and chronic injury and pain. For the past 5 seasons Ari has volunteered his work with Carmel and Monterey HS Baseball teams helping them to several championships and no injuries. Ortho-Bionomy® focuses on stimulating the bodies’ internal healing systems. By supporting gentle movements and positions to reeducate the body, pain patterns are eased and tension in the system is reduced allowing the body to find its preferred balance and function again. By itself or in conjunction with other therapies Ortho-Bionomy® offers a comprehensive and permanently effective way of allowing the body to heal itself of pain and injury.
	Conlon Keator, Decorative Painter conlonkeator@comcast.net 831-375-4395 I see myself as a 'facilitator ' to my clients' desires... working with the clients or their designers/contractors, I bring insight and experience to a project. I provide concepts, specific ideas and designs, and working and final artwork to my clients...as well as being on the job myself from start to finish. My enjoyment is in the creation and execution of the artwork itself. My satisfaction comes from the pleasure and appreciation of the client for providing them with a unique and personalised environment that enhances their life experience. I look forward to helping you to achieve your dream environment.
	Ann Kihara, 614 Lighthouse Avenue Suite D Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Counseling Services cccmontereypeninsula@christiancounseling.net www.christiancounseling.net 831-747-4360 “I’m a special kind of counselor. I enjoy working with couples who didn’t know how hard it can be to stay together. I provide a new perspective and teach new ways of hearing and speaking with your partner. Couples who work with me say that they’ve never felt such hope before. One couple tells everyone that I shared the keys for their success. I’m looking for couples who want to bring safety and respect, love and honesty, to make their marriages “for better.” I continually upgrade my skills and have received training from The Couples Institute in Menlo Park. I can provide you premarital counseling as well as marriage enrichment.
	Susana McGuire Jewell, Infinitee Jewell Design - Graphic Design & Web Development mcguirecommunication@yahoo.com www.mcguirecommunication.com 831-239-2594 Very often your website, business card, and brochures are the first point of contact between you and your next wonderful customer or client. We create beautiful and effective designs for print and web, and also advertising design that communicates your professionalism. Infinitee Jewell Design: graphic design & web development ~ creative, beautiful designs that set you free! "Susana works efficiently and her projects are on time and affordable. It is as if I have full scale marketing department inhouse. I highly recommend her services; her work is flawless." -Jennifer Walker, Owner of Hanson Gallery Carmel "It was a pleasure working with Susana on the Banners project for His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche (Arjia Thubten Lobsang Rinpoche of The Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center) did not give me much time to accomplish the goal and you were really wonderful to respond so quickly. It is rare to get all three of what a client wants which can often be quick, good and reasonably priced. Thanks so much, Craig Lovell, Photographer, Eaglevisions.net
	Glenn Sadowsky, Optimal Health Acupuncture & Bodywork acudoc59@sbcglobal.net www.optimalhealthmonterey.com 831-655-3208 Glenn Sadowky, L. Ac., has been offering only the highest quality healthcare since 1986. He graduated from Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. As a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and bodyworker, Glenn can assist you in getting to the core of your health related concerns, returning to a more optimal state of well being. He specializes in: Chronic Pain, Asthma and Allergies, Insomnia, Women's Wellness, Depression and Anxiety. Optimal Health: Good Medicine - Great Results
	Charles Walton, – Old World Finishes for Home & Commerce – 831-595-5409 Gracious and soft spoken, Carmel native Charles Walton says: “I’m the painter, the last guy out on a project. I see the difference my work makes. I love that.” Proudly wearing colors by Old World Finishes in PG are: the Green Gables, Gosby House, and the Seven Gables. Charles’ handwork graces Roy’s in Spanish Bay, Club 19 at Pebble Beach, Fresh Cream and historic Colton Hall in Monterey. Trained in paint technology and application by Benjamin Moore, McCloskeys and Sherwin Williams, Charles managed Kidwells for 7 years. If paint failed on a local project, he found out why. Educated in the placement and psychology of colors, Charles Walton presents at MPC on interior design and faux finishes for homeowners; and, product seminars for architects. Charles welcomes your call to consider the perfect products and colors for your next project and the opportunity to apply them at 831-595-5409.
	Butch Fischer, Fischer Contruction Co. 831-373-3414 When Quality Counts! Butch Fischer, owner of Fischer Construction Company, has been building and remodeling on the Monterey Peninsula for the last 32 years. Fischer Construction's success is attributed by providing high quality craftsmanship and working closely with clients by paying attention to details, listening to their needs and personally overseeing the successful completion of each project. Fischer Construction specializes in conceptual design; whether building a new custom home or transforming an existing structure, bringing creative solutions to all projects is Fischer Construction's motto - quality you can count on. For a construction company you can trust to bring integrity, excellent craftsmanship and custom design to each project call, Fischer Construction Company at 831-373-3414.
	Rob Kennedy, Kennedy Landscaping & Tractor Service 831-659-3083 nativeground@mbay.net Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenence, Hauling, Vineyards, Mowing, Weed Eating, Post Hole Digging, Discing, Grading, Roto-tilling
	Bryan L. Hermanson, California Mortgage & Realty bryanlh@earthlink.net 800-466-1092 831.392.1028 Bryan Hermanson is a lifetime resident of the Monterey Peninsula and grew up in Carmel Valley. Bryan is the Broker / Owner of California Mortgage. Bryan has been providing residential and commerical mortgages in Monterey County and the rest of California for over Twenty Eight years to his credit. Offering Purchase and Refinance Mortgages; Super Jumbo, Jumbo, Conventional, first time homebuyers, VA, PER's, Private Money and more. With over five thousand closed loans to his credit, Bryan has worked with just about every potential problem that can arise during the processing of a loan. With Bryan's years of experience most potential problems will never arise in the first place. Borrowers can relax during the loan process knowing that there is true professional that is processing and closing their loan. Bryan offers some of the lowest interest rates and closing costs offered today from any Lender. Bryan is available seven days a week- call him. He has answers to your questions.
	Dave Terdy, Broker Associate, Keller Williams davidterdy@earthlink.net 831-277-0640
	Juliette Calandra Ferguson, Juliette@MontereyBay.com 831-402-3800 www.Juliette_Ferguson.Vemma.com An Amazing Liquid Discovery called VEMMA. As seen in Esquire, Men’s Journal, Ms. Fitness, Men’s Health, and Modern Mom Magazines
	Carl Gadener, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) Digital Home Convergence Designs, Inc. Website: http://www.dihoco.com Email: info@dihoco.com Tel: (831) 240-4494 Fax: (831) 240-4495 carl@dihoco.com P.O. Box 7060 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 U.S.A. Mission Statement "Digital Home Convergence Designs' unequivocal focus is to provide advanced, yet simple-to-use media distribution and home automation solutions that hide all the complexities of the underlying technologies." Carl has a MSc. in Computer Science from Royal Institute of Technology — Stockholm, Sweden, and has more than twenty years of experience in the Computing and Digital Home industry. Carl was involved in the early adoption of emerging technologies, including the Java ™ platform, and early prototypes of the networked home. He was instrumental in driving the adoption of these technologies, and their success, in the global marketplace. He has held several lead engineering, engineering management, program management, and technical evangelism positions at Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, and Xerox. For more than 30 years, Carl has had a passion for everything Audio/Video related, and has managed to amass an extensive music and movie collection he enjoys with his family. His vast professional and personal experience in both the analog and the digital space of the consumer industry, has prepared him well for the challenges facing consumers attempting to manage their media and home electronics in this emerging network centric world. Founding Digital Home Convergence Designs, Inc. in August of 2007 marked the culmination of those experiences. He has received the following THX certifications: THX Certified Professional Home Theater 1 & 2. Carl also volunteers as a technical advisor and is responsible for the online presence of Foundation for Self-Reliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In addition to the above, Carl is a world-traveler and speaks multiple languages.
	J. Diane Eggleston, Professional Bookkeeper, Eggleston Bookkeeping 831-915-1201 / 831-915-9801 jde511@live.com www.deggleston.com
	Anne Thull, ANNE THULL FINE ART DESIGNS, LLC, Anne@AnneThullFineArtDesigns.com www.AnneThullFineArtDesigns.com 415-706-2816 Artist, Artistic Advisor, Anne creates bespoke Architectural Art, Functional Art and Fine Art products per project. High quality truly custom designed, manufactured and keenly finished wood Cabinetry, Furniture, Fireplace Surrounds, and more. Plus one of a kind or limited edition lost wax method in bronze, interior or exterior Sculptures and Sculptural Light Fixtures, Art Glass Candle Sleeves, etc. Anne works with end user Clients and the Trade. Her Studio locations are in Carmel and San Francisco CA. USA Nationwide, and some international destinations. Anne also has an ongoing educational seminar-speakers series where guest experts keep us abreast of new scientific and other discoveries, as they explain various methods and practices that really work, in helping us maintain control of success in our personal and professional goals. www.EnergyByDesignSeminars.com

Contact: Jim Rinehart, Chapter President: 1-831-393-8500 • E-mail for more info

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