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Gary M. Pess, MD, of Central Jersey Hand Surgery, was invited to speak as a guest lecturer at 2 separate meetings in Europe in April.  The first meeting was the Percutaneous Hand Surgery Course in Faro, Portugal. Dr. Gary Pess, who is considered a world expert on the treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture, lectured on Needle Aponeurotomy and Xiaflex. They are two new non-invasive treatments for contracted fingers. He also spoke about the percutaneous trigger finger release knife he co-invented (with his Monmouth Medical Center  Orthopedic Resident Mike Dunn.) He was also invited to participate in and lecture at the Delphi Project World Consensus Conference on Dupuytren's Contracture Recurrence, in Rome, Italy. Call or Visit hishis Website at: 732.542.4477 or www.centraljerseyhand.com.

GOTCC Director, former President and long-time scholarship chair, Nick Blanda has joined award-winning Residential Finance Corporation. While Nick handles all types of mortgages, he is a Reverse Mortgage and Reverse Mortgage Purchase specialist with over 20 years in the industry, and can do mortgages in  38 states. For information about how a reverse mortgage can help a family remain in their home, purchase a new one or revamp the quality of their lives, contact Nick at 732.829.4294 or n.blanda@myrfc.com.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Marie Madden, wife of GOTCC Director Tom Madden, Esq.

Congratulations to GOTCC member Tom Hayes, the Director of Customer & Community Relations for New Jersey Natural Gas has been selected as the 11^th Annual Garden State Film Festival Honorary Chairperson. He will be recognized, along with celebrity VIPs and this year’s winners, at the Black Tie Awards Dinner on Sunday, April 7^th at Crystal Point in Point Pleasant. For more information visit www.gsff.org. Congratulations Tom!

Congratulations to Joy Allison, formerly Joy Solliday, proprietor of FOODFIT Ultimate Weight Loss Management on her recent wedding! Joy will teach, motivate and inspire you to lose weight. She is a Certified Nutrition/Wellness and Weight Management Counselor/Certified Personal Trainer/AAS Human Services and Counseling, Pilates and Yoga teacher; and evaluates diet, offers meal planning and nutritional analysis, monitors blood pressure and heart rate, and more! Reach her at 855.693.6633 or  www.myfoodfit.com.

The GOTCC is seeking volunteers to help out in their office on Monmouth Road in Oakhurst. If interested, please contact Executive Director Kim Blanda at 732.660.1888.

The Culinary Education Center is now open for business! They are serving Brunch Mondays through Thursdays and a Lunch Buffet on Fridays from December 3rd to 20th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday from the same dates, seating starts at 5:15 pm. Reservations are required for dinner. For information, please call 732-988-3299.

Raymour & Flanigan is having their annual Friends & Family Sales Event..

3 Days Only! 15% off purchase up to $2500 / 20% off purchase over $2500. Friday 4-26 10AM-9PM / Saturday 4-27 10AM-9PM / Sunday 4-28 11AM-9PM. To make an appointment or if you have any questions regarding this offer, contact us at 732-531-4010 and ask for sales..

Some restrictions apply..Stop by or call Store Manager Dean Ianucilli for details - 1606 Rt. 35 South, Oakhurst.

The GOTCC Board of Directors wishes a speedy recovery to former GOTCC President Hortense Jatlow.

New GOTCC member, All Pools and Spas, LLC, a family owned business serving Monmouth County, prides themselves on providing their customers with quality pool products, personal customer service and programs customized to fit their needs. They offering a 10% discount off a Prepaid Pool opening and closing. Contact them at 732.757.9368, poolgalnj@gmail.com or visit their Website www.allpoolsandspas.net.

10% off if you book your opening and closing at the same time

Pediatric dentist and longtime GOTCC member, Dr. Richard Gindi has office space for rent in his new brick building at 167 Monmouth Road in Oakhurst (Ocean). If you are interested in office space, please contact Cindy Gindi at 732.245.5562.

The NJBIA Workforce Training Program is a partnership between the NJ Business & Industry Association, the State's community colleges and the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development. GOTCC member, Brookdale Community College of Lincroft is a participant in this program. Any NJ company or organization, is eligible for this program at no cost. Current training classes include: Computer Applications (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word); Communications (Verbal, Writing, Customer service); Basic Math/ Measurements and English as a Second Language (ESL). To schedule and reserve training, contact Jim McCarthy at  jmccarthy@brookdalecc.edu or at 732-224-2186.

New GOTCC member FEZO Cleaning Service, is expanding their territory into Ocean County. They have provided commercial and residential cleaning services in Monmouth County for 20 years to satisfied clients like the Ocean Township Board of Education and Ray Catena Lexus of Monmouth. For a free estimate, contact owner Felix Puello at 732.306.2902 or fpuello@aol.com.

Longtime GOTCC member and past president, Marty Arbus has announced the formation of his new practice - Arbus, Maybruch & Goode. The new office is located at 61 Village Court in Hazlet, 07730. Their new phone and fax are 732.888.0002 and 732.888.0024 respectively.

Trinity Worldwide Technologies wants you to know that even savvy Web users can get lured into phishing scams, which can wreak havoc at home and at work, jeopardize your entire IT infrastructure costing thousands of dollars. According to Microsoft, in 2010 phishing attacks on social networks increased by 1200%!! Internet security is a major issue that is growing in importance based on mobile technology and the social Web. Trinity has compiled information to help, which you can view on the GOTCC Website’s newsletter page or at http://customizedwhitepapers.s3.amazonaws.com/InternetSecurity/InternetSecurity.pdf. For additional information, call CEO John Kalli at 732.780.8615 or visit www.trinityww.com.

FOODFIT  Ultimate Weight Management LLC., combines all the essential elements needed to lose weight effectively, change behavior, and keep it off for good! FOODFIT  includes: Behavioral Coaching,  Nutritional Analysis and Management, and individualized Exercise for each client. All program sessions are private and on site. For a comprehensive consultation call 1-855-MYFOODFIT. www.myfoodfit.com.

If you re-employ workers you may be eligible for grant money! For details of this of program, contact Lawrence Sternbach at 732.683.8850 x3711 or Lawrence.sternbach@dol.state.nj.us.

Graphic Designer and Facebook expert, Robert Hazelrigg just launched his new Website. Check out his whimsical sophisticated style and offerings at www.roberthazelrigg.com.

Roy Press Printers, family owned and here in Ocean Township since 1965, has recently refurbished their building to accommodate future expansion in their printing capabilities. Known for their quality, they look forward to meeting your printing needs in support of your business. Call and ask for Ralph Lawrence, the fourth generation printer. 3415 Sunset Avenue Ocean Township, NJ 07712 732-922-9460

New Jersey’s largest healthcare system, Barnabas Health, has been recognized with awards from Becker’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, NJBIA Outstanding Employer Award and AARP’s 2011 Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Congratulations!!

Speaking of Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center, a part of the Barnabas Healthcare system, has opened a Geriatric Unit. For more information, contact their Transitions Program at 888.724.7123

Wegmans has one again been nationally ranked by FORTUNE magazine! In 2011, they ranked #4 on the 15^th annual “Best Companies to Work For” list, as printed in the February 6^th issue of FORTUNE and available on www.cnnmoney.com. This is their 15^th consecutive year on the list!

Did you know that GOTCC members receive a 10% discount on advertising in The Coaster? And "The Ocean Today?"

NJ Press Media Solutions, parent company of the Asbury Park Press is now making it easier to find new employees. Candidates are delivered to you 24x7 and are able to learn more about your company and position available, and you receive a convenient, online solution containing candidate who have complete job-specific profiles and expressed an interest in your company. For more information on their Virtual Career Fair, or to advertise: nwilliams@njpressmedia.com 800.555.7737.  www.virtualcareerevent.com/newjersey.

Prevention First is now offering Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training (CLYL), which has been scientifically proven to provide physical and emotional benefits. Laughter Yoga is a unique concept, which releases stress, reduces pain and improves health and social skills. CLYL can be effectively done with school children, people with special needs, those in recovery, cancer patients, social clubs, corporate organizations and senior citizens. Thee light aerobic exercises have sight variations as per the needs of the individual group. Students receive a comprehensive packet of resources

Businesswomen interested in writing about their career to appear in the Business Section of the Asbury Park Press may contact the APP Business Editor, Dennis P.Carmody.

PUBLICIZE HAS A NEW SUBMISSION POLICY: We are happy to promote our member's businesses, however we will no longer edit email blasts sent to us. Please submit a 50 words or less email or fax, including contact information, to gotcc@optimum.net or 732.660.1688. Space permitting, it will be published in "The Ocean Today" circ. 12,000 homes and all GOTCC members via U.S. mail and e-blasted and posted on this site. Don't miss out on this huge opportunity!