UD Medals Ceremony Draws 200 Proud! There Were Almost 200 Attendees at the 32Nd Annual Upper Dublin Medals Ceremony Held in May at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club

July 2016 Issue 46

UD Medals Ceremony Draws 200 Proud! There were almost 200 attendees at the 32nd annual Upper Dublin Medals ceremony held in May at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club. The event is a partnership among the FWBA, township, school district and the Upper Dublin Education Foundation, which benefits from event proceeds. Heartfelt thanks to sponsors: BET Investments, Platinum Sponsor; George’s Market at Dreshertown, Gold Sponsor; Sal Paone, Builder, Silver Sponsor; Temple University Ambler, Bronze Sponsor. Friend level sponsors: Ambler Area YMCA; Boles, Smyth Associates; Somerset Properties, Inc.; Kirkland Printing & Business Solutions; and Timoney Knox, LLP. Genuine appreciation to the community members, business leaders, sponsors, students and previous medal recipients who came out in support of an Upper Dublin tradition that honors its own.

Pictured above, from left, are the 2016 Upper Dublin Medal Winners, Bryan Pollack, Upper Dublin Soccer Club, outstanding non-profit organization; Henry Hoffman, outstanding senior student, male; Grace Palmer, outstanding senior student, female; Kim Schuler, outstanding educator; and Chet Derr, outstanding citizen. Visit udef.info for updates and to make a contribution to help the foundation accomplish its mission.

108 at Inaugural UDP&R-FWBA Run

THANK YOU FROM THE KIDS GOING TO CAMP TO:  ESD, INC. ~ TITLE SPONSOR  FIRESIDE GRILLE – POST RACE FESITIVITY SPONSOR  SOMERSET PROPERTIES, TIMONEY KNOX, LLP ~ GOLD SPONSORS  UNION ELECTRIC CONTRACTING COMPANY ~ SILVER SPONSOR  BOHMORA SERVICES, WOODWELL ASSET MANAGEMENT ~ BRONZE SPONSORS  HILTON GARDEN INN, IT SOLUTIONS CONSULTING, GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL, and LESTER MARTIN JEWELERS ~ AWARD CEREMONY SPONSORS Bridge Work Underway See page 5 -Continued Page 7 Water Report from UDT Public water in Upper Dublin is supplied by three providers: Aqua Pennsylvania, Ambler Borough Water Company, and North Wales Water Authority. At this time, all three utilities have provided Upper Dublin Township with statements that although both public and private groundwater sources in the vicinity of the Willow Grove Naval Air Station and the Warminster Naval Air Development Zip Ramp Own The Solution Center have been impacted by these Clean Water Partnership contaminants, the water serving Upper Dublin Township is safe to drink and Grant Received See page 9 See page 3 not affected by the contamination.

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MAKE IT HAPPEN Since spring newsletter and as of June 30, 2016 Link to Members at FWBAonline.com FWBA members appreciate the luncheon meetings. Members regularly comment on Calkins Media Philly’s Phamous Steaks & Hoagies the delicious food and the outstanding Lisa Luttmann Kevin White meeting accommodations provided by the 333 N. Broad St., Doylestown, 18901 36 Tennis Ave., Ambler, 19002 215-913-8282 ~ theintell.com 215-646-9900 ~ phillysphamousambler.com generosity of our members:

 Ambler Area YMCA Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Retail Network Advisors  Community Ambulance Assoc., Am- 4001 Schoolhouse Lane, Sean OHalloran bler Center Valley, 18034 1719 Jill Rd., Willow Grove, 19090  DeVry University Fort Washington 610-797-9000 ~flblaw.com 267-735-8545 ~ retailnetworkadvisors.com

 Gerhard’s Appliances / Mattress Cen- Fort Washington Corporate The Real Estate Law Group ter Benefit Services Leslie Margolies  Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington Steven L. Jay 775 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike  Holiday Inn Express & Suites 465 Commerce Dr., FW, 19034 Blue Bell, 19422  Jarrettown Italian Restaurant 215-632-2009 ~ fw-fg.com 215-740-9646 ~ therealestatelawgroup.org

 Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club Harmony Dental Health TruMark Financial Credit Union  Palace of Asia Dr. Paola Bukovcan 335 Commerce Drive, FW  Robin Kramer & Green, LLP 1244 Fort Washington Ave., FW 19034 Todd Milligan  Somerset Properties 215-643-0363 ~ harmonydentalhealth.com 215-901-1931 ~ trumarkonline.org

Lightbridge Academy of Fort Washington Reversing PA Mortgage, LLC. Randi Weiss Michael J. Friedman, Owner 440 Virginia Dr., FW. 19034 PO Box 725, FW 19034 215-367-5661 ~ lightbridgeacademy.com 215-901-6521 ~ reversingpamortgage.com

Nappen & Associates Westrum Development Co. David Barnhart John Westrum 171 Corporate Drive, Montgomeryville, 18936 1300 Virginia Dr., Suite 215, FW 19002 215-643-4848 ~ nappen-associates.com 215-283-2190 ~ westrum.com

Quick Contact List Barry Rose, President FWBA Advance Business Coach Upper Dublin Township 215 542 0517 Executive Board 801 Loch Alsh Ave., Ft. Washington, 19034 upperdublin.net * 215-643-1600

Code Enforcement x3205

Economic Development x3235 John Myers, Immediate Past Shaheerah Bey, Earned Income/ RE Tax x3230 President Meeting Reg./Greeter Fire Marshal x3923 Woodwell Asset Management Hilton Garden Inn FW Fort Washington Fire Co. 215-646-2555 215-886-4740 215-646-4637 Township Manager’s Office x3219

Parks & Recreation x3443

Public Works x3233 Glenn Griffin, Vice President, Tone Brady, Marketing Public Library-215-628-8744 Township Liaison Somerset Properties Storm Water Issues x3236 Griffin Consulting Services 267-460-5830 F.W. Post Office-215-646-6796 215-641-0477

Police Non-Emergency 215-646-2101 Mark Cieri, Treasurer Dave Cerami, Communication Robin Kramer & Green Home Tech Renovations Upper Dublin School District 215-641-8300 x108 Let’s Face It Clair G. Brown, Jr. Admin. Center 215-646-7477 x 110 1580 Fort. Washington Ave., Maple Glen, 19002 UDSD.org * 215-643-8800

Tina Hesdon, Membership Jim Higgins, Adult Evening School - 215-643-8802 Secure Planning Group School Liaison Business Office x8811 215-540-5566 IT Solutions Consultants Community Affairs x8994 215-886-7166 Human Resources x8806 Robbins Park - 215-641-0921 Superintendent - 215-643-8802

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From Front Page Water Report - Township Water is continually monitored and tested to ensure compliance with all state and federal drinking water regulations. Receives Grant for

This information does not necessarily apply to private wells, and residents with private water should have their wells tested. Zip Ramp Both the EPA and CDC recommend contacting a State Upper Dublin Township has been aware of the need for a Certified Laboratory for Drinking Water Testing. You can find a Zip Ramp as a significant convenience for drivers accessing list of certified laboratories on the PA Department of the Fort Washington Office Park from the PA Turnpike/PA Environmental Protection’s website. 309. Questions should be directed to your individual water supplier. To determine your provider, view the map at At the end of June, the Township was notified that it has upperdublin.net. For information on each of the public water been awarded $2.037 million for the Zip Ramp through the providers: CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund grant. The award also  Aqua Pennsylvania triggers the commitment from Life Time Fitness for a $400K 877-987-2782 contribution towards the project. Therefore, out of the total  Ambler Borough Water Company $2.6 million Zip Ramp estimate, the Township obligation is 215-646-1000 x124 approximately $160K.  North Wales Water Authority The ramp will enable drivers to quickly access the park 215-699-4836 directly from the PA Turnpike/PA 309 onto Commerce Drive,

View the most current water quality reports from Aqua near Life Time Fitness, currently under construction, Trumark Pennsylvania Water ~ Ambler Borough ~ and North Wales. Financial at 335 Commerce Drive and the Best Western Fort Washington Inn and Palace of Asia, 285 Commerce Drive. Per the Zip Ramp CFA application, it is proposed to combine the Zip Ramp as a phase to the existing $6.25 Million Commerce Drive Road Diet & Trail Project which was awarded a PennDot MTF grant in 2014 for $2.853 Million. LifeTime Fitness will also contribute $300k towards this project. The Township was also made aware that this project was awarded $250k from the CFA Greenways Trails grant. This Whole House Filter Installation award will go towards reducing the Township’s financial Removal of: obligation. Hard Water ~Sediment ~ Rust ~ Chlorine

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WHAT RUNS DAVID J. KRAMER INTO WATERWAYS UNTREATED?

Attorney at Law Everyone can help keep storm water clean. Practical steps protect creeks, streams, rivers and lakes from David J. Kramer provides dirty water finding its way into waterways that harms every living representation to his clients in federal, state and local thing. Consider these actions:  Keep Debris Where It Belongs: Provide ample trash tax litigation. He also provides litigation support cans outside, including cigarette butt disposal units. services to law firms and other CPAs.  Wash vehicles at a car was only.  Grass Clippings: Properly dispose of grass clippings. Do SERVICES INCLUDE: not allow them to blow onto roadways where rainwater 425 Commerce Drive takes them to streams.  Investigate pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer; use  Estate Planning Suite 150  Estate Administration natural, non-toxic substances - and sparingly. Fort Washington, PA  Install a storm water feature on your grounds. An  Power o f Attorney 19034-2727 attractive rain garden can become a welcome attribute for  Wills & Trusts (215) 653-0800 · your company.  Federal, State & Local Income Tax Fax (215) 525-0948  Storage: Keep rock salt piles covered and away from Planning sewer inlets [email protected]  Estate & Inheritance Tax Return UD Township Public Works - 215-643-1600 x 3233 Preparation Call about suspected violations or positive actions. upperdublin.net and wvwa.org

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Relocated! Jo-Ann Slomine was welcomed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors, Springhouse as a sales associate on the Angel Farrel Team. Licensed since 1976, Jo-Anne previously had her own real estate company. “I joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach because of their reputation to better service my clients,” she said. Contact Jo-Ann at 215-641-2423 or [email protected]

TAKE A SAFE SELFIE What I didn't know was that I was avoiding danger just by not using a selfie stick! I know, I live under a rock sometimes, but Tired of just getting by? I didn't realize that so many people had met with some Bored with your job? alarming fate - simply because they were using a selfie stick! Afraid of cutbacks? Sadly, there is even a Wikipedia Page entitled "List of selfie- It’s time to dream again. related injuries and deaths.” Lesson Learned: Take certain calculated risks with your marketing, but practice "safe selfie" Take Control of Your Future Now! at all times. lessonlearnedblog.com For more information, call --Marsha Pearson Larry Isaacman 215-654-7100

4 Business Connection Virginia Drive Bridges Undergo Reconstruction, Municipal General Authority Discussed for Future Improvements

Work is underway to reconstruct two es of rainfall for 2 to 3 consecutive days and on portions of Commerce Drive, redesign of aging bridges over Pine Run on Virginia realize a significant return on investment in cumbersome 90 degree roadway turns, addi- Drive. The project is part of Upper Dub- reduction of roadway water damage, clean tional storm water management projects, and lin Township’s major office park revitali- up costs, hazards, and loss of work time. improvements to the office park entrances, zation efforts, with the bridges among a Maintenance costs are $50,000 per year. including traffic pattern controls to minimize number of improvement projects, now in congestion, roadway design, signage and varying stages of planning and develop- “ …..The bridge work is part of paving work. ment. Upper Dublin Township’s major The Upper Dublin Township Board of There are two detours – Commissioners is looking into creating a one for through traffic and office park revitalization efforts ...” General Municipal Authority (GMA) that one solely for the business- would have the ability to assess office park es located between the two This work was part of the $98.3 million properties proportionately for improvement bridges: 1005, 1015, 1030, 1050 and estimate for proposed projects in the office projects. Assessment for a road project, for 1075 Virginia park, of which $18 million has already been example, could be based on a property’s The bridges, as explained at FWBA spent. frontage, peak hours of use, gross traffic, meetings by Paul Leonard, Upper Dublin Future improvements to the park keep etc. Township Manager, and Ira Tackel, a solid return on investment in mind, with A volunteer Core Committee has been President, Board of Commissioners, are improved property values -- through new overseeing major improvements in the office about 60 years old and therefore require business development, mixed use develop- park, which have all been paid for by the replacement. Bridge replacement work ment and attracting a strong tenant base. township or grant funds. The Core Commit- is planned for completion by June 2017. Future work identified includes reconstruc- tee has recommended adoption of a GMA, After the bridgework is completed, tion of Virginia Drive, reconstruction work which would consist of appointed members the township will have spent more than who would develop a fee structure to pay the $30 million for infrastructure improve- office park’s share of improvements. Assess- ment in the park, about $10 million of ments must be for projects where the busi- which was paid for using township tax nesses benefit. An authority raises money by dollars issuing bonds to pay for a particular project. Building two high hazard dry dams A presentation and hearing is expected over Rapp Run and Pine Run, complet- at the August 9, 2016 Board of Commission- ed in 2013, cost about $18 million and ers Stated Meeting. Please check the town- was funded in part by a PA H20 grant, ship web site, upperdublin.net, for with $3+ million in preliminary engineer- details. ing work paid for by the Township. The dams are built to withstand 9 to 15 inch- Bridge over high hazard dam, Rapp Run, Dresher

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Upper Dublin High School CLASS ’16 REPORT CARD

Of the 380 graduates in the class of 2016, 97% WILL ATTEND 2 or 4-YEAR COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES. 99.2 % GRADUATION RATE.

YES. WE ARE UD PROUD!

Students from the class of 2016 will attend colleges and universities all over the country. Among them are the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Harvard and the John Myers, left, FWBA Executive Board, presents a check to popular Temple University, PSU, Pitt and West Chester. members of the UDHS FBLA Club who will attend the FBLA Some will earn initial credits at MCCC and/or join the conference this summer in Atlanta, Georgia. The funds, along military or commit to volunteer services. with those raised through various fundraisers, including two with the Fireside Grille, help defray travel expenses. Students, from left, are, Dustin Zhang, Timmy Feng, Kyle Lee, Victoria Hoffner, Shizhuo Kevin Duan and Eric Hu. Not pictured is Wookun Jeon.

2-year college or university

4-year college or university

6 Business Connection -Continued from front page Fort Washington 5K & 5-Mile Of the 108 registered athletes, 50% completed the 5K course and Proceeds from the event go toward the Summer Scholarship the other 50% ran the 5-mile course which introduced many of Fund that enables youngsters in Upper Dublin attend summer the runners to a leg of the Camphill Road Trail near the town- camps and programs. ship’s popular Mondauk Dog Park site and walking trails. You can Oh, it was learned that another group already holds the name, see visitors walking their dogs in a photo below. This area is also “Rush Hour Run,” so UDP&R and the FWBA are looking for a near one of the two dry dams in the township. new name. A winning idea will get you a free business card size Everyone enjoyed the post-race festivities -- delicious Strom- ad in an FWBA newsletter. Contact Kathy Disque, 215-628-0313 boli, pizza slices, boneless chicken tenders, mac ‘n cheese and or [email protected] with your suggested name! more, plus beverages and prizes! The Fireside staff served up the wonderful dinner.

SLOW THE FLOW! Help cut down on water flowing into our waterways and help de- crease flooding. How? 1/ Install rain gardens to soak up rainwater and SLOWLY filter it back into the ground. 2/ Use rain barrels to harvest water for plants & grounds (saves money). 3/ Add water-absorbing paver blocks or porous concrete sidewalk planters. 4/ Plant lots of trees, shrubs FLOURISH and flower beds. 5/ Add top soil to ground that is packed down hard, like concrete.

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Everything’s Green on St. Patrick’s Day The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington each year hosts the popular St. Patrick’s Day Party & Business Card Exchange. Lots of socialization, great Irish food and delicious appetizers and, of course, doing more business in a fun atmosphere. At right are Hilton Garden Inn staff members, always on hand to welcome the 80+ attendees. The Sophisticated Strings from UD High School played wonderful background music with many Irish themes. The annual event is held with the Eastern Montco Chamber of Commerce.

Stakeholder’s Meeting

Earlier this year, the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington hosted a special meeting for owners and stakeholders in and around the Fort Washington Office Park, held cooperatively with the Township and the FWBA. Future plans, improvements and revitalization efforts in the office park, along with new development efforts, were reviewed with the group.

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n January 2016, all 16 municipalities and four wastewater the immediate and prolonged future. I treatment authorities in the Wissahickon Watershed Please sign the petition to support mitigation of damaging agreed to move forward in purposeful discussions about the floods, protect fish and wildlife, and prevent more streambank Wissahickon Alternative TMDL--renamed the Wissahickon erosion, bringing vitality back to an important and cherished Clean Water Partnership. resource. The next step of this collaborative effort is to have all municipalities approve a proposed Intergovernmental Read and sign the Agreement (IGA) to officially begin the plan. This on-going initiative allows our communities to be part of “Owning The Solution” for improving water quality. The Wissahickon Clean Water Partnership offers national expertise with local solutions. Municipalities will gain the petition at WVWA.org advantage of expert advice from the following: Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Temple University Center for Sustainable Communities, Environmental Finance Center, Montgomery County Planning Commission, and the WVWA. The full team will support the exploration of new watershed modeling, financial strategies, and implementation plans for Because you don’t want to miss a drop!

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Brick & Barrel Taphouse Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington Philly’s Phamous Steaks & Hoagies 870 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen 530 W. Penna. Ave., FW Open Daily 36 Tennis Ave., Ambler, PA 19002 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Daily Great American Grille, Full Bar Open Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.-Sats. till 10 p.m. Authentic Brick Oven Pizza, Micro Brews Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Join the VIP Club Text Phamous to 91944 TheBrickandBarrel.com 267-462-4528 215-646-4367 philafortwashington.hgi.com 215-646-9900 ~ phillysphamousambler.com

CJ Café’ and Custom Catering Jarrettown Hotel Italian Restaurant Rich’s Deli & Rich’s Other Place 550 Pinetown Rd. (across from FWPO) 1425 Limekiln Pike, Dresher 430 S. Bethlehem Pike, FW Monday to Friday - 7am to 3pm, Lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bar Menu!. Open every day — Breakfast and Deli Breakfast, Lunch and Catering Dinner - Mon.- Sat. 4 to 10 p.m. Sun. ‘til 9 Delivery to the Office Park & Beyond! 215-646-0146 215-654-6880 jarrettownrestaurant.com 215-646-2686 richsdeli.com

Upper Dublin Bagel Squad Fireside Bar & Grille 1211 Bethlehem Pike, Ambler 1650 N Limekiln Pike, Dresher Open Daily, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hours! Post this at your workplace! Bagels, Buns, Muffins, Wraps & More! Catering, Early Bird Specials, 17 TVs. 215-540-5570 215-643-6540 * firesidebarandgrille.com facebook.com/udbagelsquad

Gio's Pizza Rustica La Prima Catering West Ave. Dresher 1941 Norristown Road, Maple Glen 735 York Rd., Willow Grove 1650 Limekiln Pike, Dresher Open Daily 10:30 a.m. Sustainable menu items. Custom catering. Tues, to Sun., 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Thin Crust Pizza & Specialty Dishes Corporate lunch specialist! Breakfast All Day! Kids Menu, Online Orders 215-643-3333 giospizzarustica.com 215-830-1225 laprimacatering.com 215-367-5428 WestAveDrehser.com

George’s Market at Dreshertown Palace of Asia Zake's Café & Cakes 1650 Limekiln Pike, Dresher 285 Commerce Drive, FW 444 S. Bethlehem Pike, FW Open Daily - 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.-Catering too! Open for Lunch & Dinner, Indian & American Breakfast, Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Hot & Cold Food Take Out. Catering. Bakery. NFL TV Screens! Happy Hours , 4 - 6 p.m. Lunch, Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 215-628-8055 Georgesmarket.com 215-646-2133 palaceofasia.com Dinner, Wed. to Sat., 5:30 p.m. (BYOB!) 215-654-7600 Zakescafe.com Wedding Cakes!

Sat., September 10, 2016. Parks to Pavement 4-miler. Start and finish at Temple University Ambler. Another venue that helps underserved UD kids attend URP&R Summer Camps. Register at www.RuntheDay.com

FWBA membership Best Western has Fort Washington Inn tangible and Judy Braun, Director of Sales intangible 285 Commerce Drive BENEFITS. That’s part Fort Washington, PA 19034 of WHY 215-542-7930 THE FWBA Email: [email protected] is Extra Special. PETS WELCOME! Extra Essential. FREE FOR GUESTS Extra Hot Breakfast Buffet Cool. Hi-Speed Internet Local Phone Calls Incoming Fax Service

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Reverse Purchase Mortgage A reverse mortgage or reverse purchase mortgage is an excellent financial tool, especially for seniors entering their next life phase. It is the only financial tool available that allows homeowners to remain in their homes, gain access to a substantial amount of money - tax free - and not have the stress of a monthly mortgage payment. Avoid getting caught up in TV ads or big banks with impersonal connections. Work with a local professional who specializes solely in reverse mortgages in order to tailor the transaction to your particular needs, or the needs of your loved one. Meet face to face for a free consultation. Michael J Friedman Reversing PA Mortgage, LLC. 1-844-PA Reverse - toll free [email protected] ~.reversingpamortgage.com

Paralegal Celebrates 45 Years -- And Still Going Strong!

Congratulations to Pat Porter, far right, on 45 years of service at Timoney Knox, LLP. Staff members honored her for her commitment, which continues today. George Riter, Managing Partner, second from the right, makes congratulatory remarks to Pat, a Paralegal in the Estate and Tax Department at the

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Facial Expressions: Universal Communication Making a presentation? Negotiating a deal? Trying to forge a speaking of something that is dismaying to them. better relationship with a client? Facial expressions are an 4. Don’t Go Poker Face. No expression can important part of your communication repertoire. Here are a few make you seem indifferent. Or bored. tips that might help. 5. Mirror the Other Person. This is a 1. A Warm Smile. This is especially important powerful way to build a connection. Mirror when entering a room or beginning a presentation. It the expression of the person … including says, “I like you,” to those in the room and lets them their body language. know you are happy to be there. 6. Never Fake It. Your voice will give you 2. Make Eye Contact. Do this with one person at away if you don’t match your tone to your a time in an audience or at a meeting. This is facial expression. especially worthwhile when you are speaking 7. Smiling Can Lift Your Spirits. In this aspect, faking it just directly to one person - don’t let your eyes wander. might work. A smile might change your mood! 3. Show You Understand. Facial expressions are a powerful tool to communicate that you are engaged in the conversation. Smile if they are saying something light hearted. Frown if they are

Loyalty Program for A Superior Contractor, Inc. FWBA Members: ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS Code FWBA034

 Hard-To-Find Roof Leaks Upper Dublin Township Parks & Recreation  Repairs and Reroofing Department offers all FWBA members a special discount,  Commercial & Residential even though they might not be Upper Dublin residents. A discounted rate will be extended to reduce the costs of programs. When registering for an event at upperdublin.net, Call Mark at 267-640-4326 enter Code FWBA034. If needed, call Tammy Echevarria, [email protected] / Horsham, PA Recreation Superintendent at 215-643-1600 x 3241.

Pic n ic & Company Fun

Why not plan a company picnic? Could be a lunch time break or an after-work event. UDP&R has many sites to use. Mondauk Common is popular … with picnic tables, a walking trail, sports areas and restroom facilities. Robbins Park has a covered pavilion and a nature walk that feels like you are miles and miles away from civilization. Permits available for company use. Visit upperdublin.net or call UDP&R 215.643.1600 x3443

Lighted tennis courts at Upper Dublin High School too, open to the public. For more information on our programs, camps, trips and events please call 215-643-1600 x3443 or visit our website: www.upperdublin.net

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Eye on Employee Benefits: Busy Summer Ahead! Thomas Cox, iSolutions Insurance Advisors ~ 610-539-6300 x103 / [email protected]

During the summer, many of us take a the IRS may waive or reduce penalties in are up to date. A number of federal, state vacation and the pace of business in certain circumstances. For example if you and local laws require employers to display general often slows down. missed the recent deadlines but file before labor posters that include information about On the employee benefits front, August 1, you can catch a break. If you are relevant employment and benefits laws. however, changes will keep proactive not sure, give us a call. Posters must be current and displayed in employers busy this summer. Election year 2. Employers may receive Marketplace the right places. rhetoric aside, regardless of the outcome in notices. Watch for a notice from the Health 5. Federal Overtime Rules for white the fall election, most of the Affordable Insurance Marketplace that asks about collar workers. Is your business ready to Care Act is here to stay. specific employees. Under ACA, the handle the new federal mandates on The team at iSolutions is constantly Marketplace must notify overtime? Many employees who have been reviewing changes to keep companies up any employer whose considered “exempt” will now be eligible for to date. Below are some key issues and employee has enrolled overtime payments starting December 1, changes facing employers this summer. in a Marketplace plan The salary threshold will be doubling to 1. PPACA Reporting for employers with and has qualified for a $47,476 per year. Now is the time to 50 or more employees is now past due! subsidy. If you do not determine an effective strategy to deal with If your business has 50 or more full time respond with correct this enormous change. Keep in mind that employees (including full time equivalents) information, you may changes in your employees’ status may you are required to report your health trigger a penalty for the affect other employee benefits programs. coverage to the IRS. The deadline for company. If you believe 6. More audits coming for all group reporting was May 31 for paper filing or the notice is incorrect, you must complete plans regardless of size. The DOL June 30th for electronic filing. Although the an appeal form to avoid potential penalties. intends to review all employee benefit deadline has passed, there are still many 3. New Rules on Wellness Programs to programs for compliance—regardless of employers who are confused about this apply in 2017. Many employers offer size. Even Fortune 100 companies with requirement and have not filed. For wellness incentives to encourage their own internal legal staff have trouble example, a business that offers coverage employees to take steps to improve their staying compliant. Midsized and small to their 20 full time employees, but has a overall health. Healthier employees not employers really need to pay attention to large number of non-covered part time only incur lower medical costs, but miss the new requirements or risk facing serious employees may still be required to file. fewer days of work and are more fines.

Failure to file can result in maximum productive. But be aware that the federal Contact Tom to receive iSolutions penalties of up to $3.5 million per year! government is imposing new rules on how informative newsletters and special alerts. The (somewhat) good news is that wellness plans can work starting in 2017. because this is the first year of reporting, 4. Make sure your workplace posters

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13 Business Connection C.B.I. Business & Schools HALL OF FAME Nominations due by October 1, 2016 The Community Based Instruction program (CBI) at Upper Dublin High School offers meaningful N ominations are sought for the new Upper opportunities for area businesses to support students in Dublin High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The program’s intent is Special Education classes by hiring and/or having to honor alumni who have achieved distinction, outstanding student interns be part of the workplace, with the accomplishments, or significant contributions within their assistance of the high school teachers and staff. professions, the community or in the world. The program also During the school term, students work in provides positive role models and promotes excellence and the community Monday to Friday, for 2 hours, under inspiration for current students. the supervision of special education teachers. Alumni will be recognized in the categories of: Some recent CBI locations include FWBA members: Jarrettown Hotel; Hilton Garden Inn Fort  Arts, Entertainment, Communications Washington; Fort Washington Fire Co.; Ambler  Business Area YMCA; and UD Township Parks & Recreation.  Education Prospective employers will be provided with  Government, Military, Law background information about each student’s abilities,  Medicine, Science, Technology interests, strengths, and needs so that employers have  Philanthropy, Community Service a candid overview. The school-based team also attends the interview to help ensure an appropriate match. Fillable nomination form at udef.info. Nominations accepted

for the Alumni Hall of Fame until October 1, 2016.

Pictured are, from left, The Induction Ceremony is planned for March 24, 2017. An Caitlyn Landskroner and interactive program with current UDHS students is also planned. Louise Donnelly, Special Education Teachers at Upper Dublin High School, who presented the program background to FWBA members at the meeting held in April at the Holiday Inn Express.

Janet Wallace has joined the real estate team at If you have an interest in hiring and/or having a Long & Foster, Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill. student intern during the 2016-2017 school year, Janet is well known for her passion in selling please contact FWBA Executive Board Member, homes in and around Upper Dublin, where she Jim Higgins, the School District Liaison, at 215- resides. She enjoys helping first-time buyers and 886-7166 or email Jim at is familiar with historic sites. [email protected]. 610-828-2700 ~ 215-518-5805 LNF.com

You can also contact Kathy Disque at [email protected]

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Economic Forecast. Dr. David Wagner, at right, Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia, made a presentation at a member meeting on the regional and national economic forecast. The event was held at the Holiday Inn Express and catered by C.J. Café and Custom Catering. Thank you for a successful meeting.

C.J. Café & Custom Catering GRAND OPENING

The community is invited to attend the Outdoor Seating in a serene setting Grand Opening of Monday to Friday ~ 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. TruMark Financial Credit Union Breakfast, Lunch, Take Out, Catering Fort Washington Branch. Sat., July 30 ~ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Corporate Functions; Family Events;

Special Celebrations Food, Fun, Prizes. Soup to Nuts and all Delectable In Between Chance to win 1 of 6 IPad minis. with Personal Attention to Details! Enter to win a trip to a Philadelphia Union game in Toronto. Rain or shine. Ask about using our space for private parties. Free mini coolers while supplies last.

335 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington. 550 Pinetown Rd., Fort Washington Across from FW Post Office. Drive around back ~Two driveway entrances off Commerce Drive/Pinetown Road. Questions: Todd Milligan, Branch Plenty of parking. Manager, 215-901-1931 215-646-0146 ~ Chris Leahy Find Photos & More on Facebook

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FW FIRE COMPANY RESPONSE AREA

The all-volunteer Fort Washington the Fort Washington Expressway (Route Fire Company is the primary provider of 309) from Penna. Ave. to Tennis Fire/Rescue services for Upper Dublin Ave. and is a contracted service provid- Township -- 13.2 square miles with a er for the PA Turnpike from Willow population of approximately 26,000. The Grove to Plymouth Meeting. primary center of business in the Town- Station 88-A is located on Fort Wash- ship is the Fort Washington Office Park, ington Ave. and was newly constructed which occupies 536 acres. The fire com- in 2012. Stations 88-B is located at pany serves about 6 million square feet Twining & Susquehanna Roads at the of building area in the park, more than east end of the Township. Constructed 65 buildings of various sizes up to in 1974, it is undergoing a major renova- 658,535 square feet. tion to include additional space, bunk The FW Fire Company also covers rooms and needed upgrades.

Ongoing training takes place regularly for Fort Washington Fire Company volunteers. October 23, 2016 Visit FortWashingtonFC.org for more photos and details on joining or offering Fort Washington Fire your support. Company Hotfoot 8.8 An 8.8 mi, 8.8 km and 5(.5) km race where the runners decide during the race CAAA Celebrates 75 Years! which distance they want to The Community Ambulance Association, Ambler run. Short fun run for (CAAA) provides Advanced Life Support cover- youngsters. Begins at age 24 hours a day/ 7 days per week/365 days UDHS and ends at the FW per year. Each ambulance is staffed with a PA Fire Station! Certified Emergency Medical Technician and a Hotfoot88.org PA licensed Paramedic. At left is Dave Fleming, Executive Director, who shared information at the Ambler Car Show.

Accordingly, your site should be mobile-friendly; all of your M illennials are the demographic cohort following Generation X. content should load quickly and easily on all mobile devices, There are no precise dates for when the generation starts and and your efforts should be targeted specifically to mobile users. ends, but many researchers and commentators use birth years  Showcase your values. Millennials tend to strongly prefer ranging from the early 1980s to around 2000. Millennials share brands with some demonstration of corporate social some common traits and if you’re trying to reach them through responsibility. Millennials will be more likely to buy from you if content marketing, you need to adopt the right strategies to do it you have some verifiable claim to giving back to the community successfully. or investing in important social issues, volunteering with your  Do not sell. A whopping 84% of millennials don’t trust employees on weekends, or simply “going green” to protect the traditional advertising. They’ve been bombarded with it their environment. entire lives, especially in the digital world, and they’ve witnessed an economic collapse during their formative years. They tend to distrust corporations & brands. Use content hese strategies won’t guarantee that your content will be marketing the way it was supposed to be used—to inform, resonantT with every millennial, but it will ensure that the content entertain or provide value, with conversions as a secondary reaches this generation in ways you wouldn’t be able to tap into consideration. with a content strategy that lacks these attributes. If millennials are  Get on social media It’s no secret that millennials are one of your target demographics, use these strategies for greater reach the most engaged, involved segments on social media. They and greater engagement. It may not be perfect when you launch represent the largest audience segment on most platforms, it, but over time, you’ll build trust and nurture a larger, more loyal especially new players like Instagram and Snapchat. customer base.  Keep everything mobile friendly. Millennials are the most mobile generation. They use mobile devices far more than desktop, and rely on online content when they’re on the go.

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MONTCO SAAC

Art Center, Boomer U, Meals on Wheels & More! Mattie N. Dixon Inter-Faith Housing Alliance

Montco SAAC (Senior Adult Activities Cen- Community Cupboard Inter-Faith Housing Alliance is a ter) in Ambler is a not-for-profit organization Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard local non-profit organization serv- for adults 50 and over. Included under one 150 N. Main Street, Ambler ing families with children experi- roof are lively courses at Boomer U and 215-628-3002 encing homelessness. Hope Gar- many activities for young seniors every day. community-cupboard.org dens is located in Ambler. Inter- Donation Drop offs: If you have a course you’d like to teach Faith’s programs include a 90-day Mon & Wed, 12 noon - 2pm or make a special presentation call emergency shelter program, 2- Tues., Th, Fri, 9am - 2pm 215-619-8863. year transitional housing and a (or fax proposal to 215-619-8897) food cupboard. . SAAC runs a large Meals on Wheels pro- Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund Beyond financial contributions, gram for the homebound. Volunteers are 40th Gala Celebration Inter-Faith relies on in-kind dona- always welcome. Flexible schedule for October 9, 2016 ~ 4 p.m. tions. Gather a group of friends or business teams! Paula Mayewski, Direc- Crystal Tea Room coworkers and host a collection tor, Meals on Wheels ~ 215-619-8863 or Celebrate helping families in crisis and also drive to benefit the families of Inter [email protected] to honor Peggy Dolan as she retires from -Faith! 6th Annual the foundation after 40 Meals On Wheels years. Peggy was the Learn more at I-FHA.org or call Outrunning organization founder and Lauren Kormanik at 215-628-2334 Senior Hunger looks forward to the [email protected] 5K Run, 3K Walk organization continuing its Sept. 17th ~ 9 a.m. mission. dolanfund.org

Montgomery Co. Community College Montcosaac.com/events Pretzelcitysports.com UDAC Swims at USA Olympic Trials in Omaha!

UDAC competed at the US Olympic Trials for the first time in the club’s nearly 50-year history! The club was represented by head coach, Geoff Scheuer and swimming athletes Michael Jensen, Christopher Devlin, Alessandro Boratto, Mike Thomas and Jake Sannem. Congratulations on competing against the top swimmers in the USA!

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Ultimate Frisbee. If you missed the games this spring, held at the Germantown Academy field, plan to attend next year. The Philadelphia Spinners are an amazing, competitive team. Rusty May, Spinners Operations Manager, pictured below with the team mascot, invites local groups to have a booth at the event and/or perform during time outs. Below, students from the Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) dazzle the crowd with a dance routine.

The Secure Planning Group team poses with the Philly Phanatic Washington Fire Company vehicle, unlimited mini golf, Moon at its community “Shred the Stress” event held at DeVry Bounce, refreshments and a variety of vendor booths -- not to University. There were games for the kids, a tour of a Fort mention the secure shredding of unwanted paper.

The Holiday Inn Express The organization held an Open acts as a sounding board and lobbying House earlier voice to undertake those actions that this year assist the community in attracting and which was retaining quality businesses that are in attended by concert with a renowned quality of life many FWBA that will protect the property values for all and Upper Dublin property owners. community members.

18 18 2016 FWBA Members - Company & Contacts Ambler EAC, Stephen Maakestad Kahn & Co. Real Estate, Jim Kahn A. Superior Contractor, Mark Donnelly Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, Peggy Dolan AAB Promotions, Amy Brown Kirkland Printing, Eric Schada Acteon Networking, LLC, Jack Yoast KW Commercial Real Estate, Craig Fernsler Altman Management Company, Robert Bluth Long & Foster, Lafayette Hill, Janet Wallace Ambler Area YMCA, Carol Pinder La Prima Catering, Rob Thomson Advance Business Coach, Barry Rose LG Legacy Group, Ella Saginor Aquino Accounting and Consulting, Maureen Aquino Lenhardt Rodgers Architects, Joyce Lenhardt Atlas Plumbing, Heating, Electric, A/C, Ken Godlewski Lester Martin Jewelers, Marty Pearlmutter Avir Realty Group, Richard Smith, Jr. Lightbridge Academy of Fort Washington, Wendy Politi Avison Young, Patrick Brady Make The Grade, Steve Greene AYC Media, Tony Kindness Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club, Mary Dwyer Berkshire Hathaway Blue Bell, Mike Hobbs Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard, Christine Bouley Berkshire Hathaway Springhouse, Joanne Slomine McMahon Associates, Lou Possanza Best Western Inn Fort Washington, Judy Braun Mercedes-Benz Fort Washington, Michael Sloane BET Investment, Michael Markman Montco SAAC, Meals on Wheels, Paula Mayewski Bohmora Services, Redmond McConnell MVM Associate, Tax Credit Specialist, Mike McCann Bowe Water Filtration, Jim Bowe My Sister's Choice, Janet Crawford Brandywine Senior Living, Robin Helezman Nappen & Associates, David Barnhart Brick & Barrel Taphouse, Karl Diehl Nucleus Computer Services, Bill Payne Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC, Jennifer Barrett Organized Efficiency, LLC, Sarah Mooers Burn Brae Day Camp of the Creative Arts, Lisa Kasser Palace of Asia, Nick Nischal Business Development University, LLC, Lisa Peskin PennyLafferty.com,, Penny Lafferty Calkins Media, Lisa Luttmann PenServ Plan Services, Sue Diehl C.J. Café and Custom Catering, Chris Leahy Philadelphia Spinners, Rusty May CM3 Building Solutions, Bruce Michelson Philly's Phamous Steaks & Hoagies, Kevin White Communication Solutions Group, Leza Raffel PI Dental Center, Thomas Balshi Community Ambulance Association, Ambler, David Fleming PPL Promotions, Amy Chernow Construction Equipment Guide, Tom Weinmann Prescott College Consulting, Mary Harkins Contemporary Software Concepts. Sandra Gromball PRIMERICA, Larry Isaacman Cratin Computing Co., John Cratin Primrose Extraordinary Flowers, Sue Doyle Cushman Wakefield, Fort Washington, Tom Emig Premiere Design Studio, Donna DeMarco DeVry University, Andrew Zidel PROXUS, Gail Masayko D'Lauro & Rodgers, John Cantone Psychiatric & Psychology Services, Lynn & Robert Benjamin Docutrend Imaging Solutions, Robert Sitler Quality Kitchen Designs, Jack Koch Direct Line Development, Aleksei Kudimov RanJan Travel, LLC, Carl Scatena Dresher Dental, Drs. Edelman and Stephenson Re/Max Action Realty, Priscilla Nieto McDonald Dresher Physical Therapy, Matt Seabrook Reit Management & Research LLC, Elizabeth Mullin East Coast Mortgage & Financial Services, Jeff Seidman Reversing PA Mortgage, LLC, Michael Friedman Email Marketing Guru, Marsha Pearson Retail Networks Advisors, Sean OHalloran Enterprise Newspapers, Mike Fisher Rich's Deli, Rich Rosenau ESD, Inc., Harvey Gitlin Robin Kramer & Green, LLP, Steve Green Fastrack Construction, Chris McElwee Sandy Run Country Club, Michael Creeden Financial Independent Planning, Michael Grossman Secure Planning Advisors, LLC, David Bleznak Fireside Grille, Vince Visco Secure Planning Group, LLC, Tina Hesdon First Choice Bank, Kevin Gehring School District of Upper Dublin, Deborah Wheeler First Contact HR, Leon Singletary SignPrinters, Penny Brodie Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, Jennifer Bruce Situs Properties, Janet E’nama Fort Washington Corporate Benefit Services, Jay Steven Somerset Properties, Anthony Brady Fort Washington Fire Co. No. 1, Eric Clauson Springfield Paper Specialties, Jeff Jennings Friedman Schuman, Michael Yanoff SSP Yoga, LLC, Stacey Skilton-Pitz Fuhrman Management, John Roeckle Stantec, Michael Kozlowski George's Market at Dreshertown, George Endrigian Temple Health Fort Washington, Jon Crane Gerhard's Appliances / Mattress Center, Linda Gerhard Temple University Ambler/ FW, Rachel Berger Global Access Medical, Rick Ward Testing & Learning Systems, LTD, Sheldon Goldberg Goldfish Swim School, Meg Kevane The Montessori School, Janet Easlea Granite Galleria, Tina Vaganos Timoney Knox, Pam Patchak Graff Agency, Allstate Insurance, Marty Graff The Real Estate Law Group, Leslie Margolies Great Spring Acupuncture, Rachel Rizzi Today's Web Solutions, Debbie Hancock Griffin Consulting Services, Glenn Griffin Trumark Financial, Tom Milligan GSD INK. Gregory Pierce TurfHound Tee Surfaces, Cathy DeMarco Hands of Change Therapeutic Massage, Leigh DeTato Union Electric Contracting, Beverly Bortz Harmony Dental Health, Paola Bukovcan Upper Dublin Aquatic Club, Mark Luttmann Harvest Advisers, Sean Cook Upper Dublin Bagel Squad, Liz Kaufman Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington, Bryan Keenan Upper Dublin Education Foundation, Michelle Boas Holiday Inn Express, Jerry Skot Upper Dublin Township, Paul Leonard HomeTech Renovations./Let's Face It, David Cerami U-Save Car and Truck Rental, Tom Mellett Honeywell Credit Union, Stephen Bilo Valleygreen Flowers and Gifts, Dave Bergey Howard IP Law Group, PC, Edward Howard Visiting Angels, Howard Coff Innovative Employer Solutions, Ray Emhardt West Ave. Dresher, Jared Cohen Institute of Dance Artistry, Jamie Lipskin Wissahickon Valley Watershed Assoc., Gina Craigo Intercontinental Development, Nick Damm Westrum Development Company, Tom Westrum Inter-Faith Housing Alliance, Marsha Eichelberger Woodwell Asset Management, John Myers iSolutions Insurance Advisors, Tom J. Cox Yellow Brick Road Coaching, Terri O'Donnell IT Solutions, Jim Higgins Zakes Cakes & Café, Marlene Zakes J. Perry & Son's & Kate's Corner, Anthony Perry Zavitsanos, George, MD Jarrettown Hotel / Gio's Pizza Rustica, Giovanni Agresti

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 A. Superior Contractor, Inc.  Acteon Networks, LLC  Atlas Plumbing Heating Electric Air Conditioning Co.  Lynn Benjamin, Psychologist  Robert Benjamin, M.D.  Best Western Fort Washington Inn  Bohmora Janitorial Services  Bowe Clean Water Filtration  Brick & Barrel Taphouse  C.J. Café & Custom Catering  emailmarketing.guru SAVE THIS DATE  George’s Market at Dreshertown Friday, September 23~Fall Kick-off Meeting Topic: “State of the Fort Washington Office Park” Graff Agency, Allstate  Presenter: Paul Leonard, Upper Dublin Township Manager  Granite Galleria Hosted by: Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington  Hands of Change Massage/Music Time: Networking 11:30 a.m. to Noon ~ Meeting Noon to 1:15 p.m.  HomeTech Renovations  iSolutions Insurance Advisors MEANINGFUL MEMBER BENEFITS  Kirkland Printing & Business Solutions Do more business

 David J. Kramer, Attorney at Law Meet new associates Attend free luncheon events  Let’s-Face-It Learn from experts in diverse fields  My Sister’s Choice

 Pi Dental Center Free Job Service Network  Palace of Asia Meeting topics with professional speakers  PRIMERICA Bring the community into your business  PROXUS Give your employees more of the community  Robin Kramer & Green, LLP Evening networking events with other groups  SignPrinters Team building projects with FWBA non-profits  Temple Health Fort Washington Expand the workplace experience  Temple University, Open House Do more business  Testing & Learning Systems  Timoney Knox, LLP  Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation Membership is open to all those who wish to do business in and around  Visiting Angels of Jenkintown the Fort Washington Office Park, including owners, employers, employees, contractors and consultants. Sign up at FWBAonline.com.