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Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce 2012 Winter Gala Board of Directors Installation

The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce welcomes the public to attend “Making Connections Outside the Box,” the 2012 Winter Gala Board of Directors Installation.

The event begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012 and will be held at Gannett Worldwide Headquarters, 7950 Jones Branch Drive in McLean.

In addition to the board installation, the evening will feature music during dinner provided by the McLean Orchestra, an open bar, an excellent sit-down dinner, a silent auction, and after-dinner dancing. 

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Special guest bartenders will also be on hand to serve guests and help raise funds for the 2012 Chamber programs. The celebrity bartenders include:

  • Cynthia DeLorenzi; CEO, Success in the City
  • John Foust; Dranesville District Supervisor
  • Johnny Hanna; CEO, Tyson’s Magazine
  • George Sachs; McLean Community Center
  • Wayne and Linda Sharp; McLean Orchestra
  • Margie Vanderhye; President, Claude Moore Colonial Farm Board
  • Jack Wilbern; McLean Project for the Arts


Willie Jolley, host of WUSA-9’s ‘Live Better With Willie Jolley’ will deliver this year’s keynote speech.

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Tickets are $75 per person for Chamber members and $95 for non-members.  The Chamber is also offering a special discount for table sponsors—10 tickets for $500, a savings of $250.

To order tickets or reserve a table, visit www.mcleanchamber.org or call (703) 356-5424.

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