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Whltby Fm roePs, Wednesday, Fobrua'y 1,1995,,Pago99 Faux new president o!Whibychamber By John Dujay A new president, board of directors and members were introduced at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce s annual general meeting last Thursday. Outgongpresident Lyn Woods cï Malshail Macklin Mona han summarized hi' or of olFfce, which lastedto18 months, b saying, "It'slike we took the eLevator down and are taking the stairs up." During the luncheon meeting at Cullen Gardons, Woods handed. the. reins» of power to Allan Faux of. Dloitte and Touche. During a brief speech, Faux promise d to work more closely with the other chambers and boards of trade in Durham TReasu r er John Patte, presenting his annual report said "The recession certainlyj id take its toil on our members." However, ho added "We are now swinging back.' The chamber ALLAN FAUX 'Quliy'courses ofred Quality and management will be the subjeets of courses offered at the Durham College Producti- vitylprveent Centre. Toal quality management? is a four-course certificate prograi for manufacturing and service businesses. 'Quality assurance' programs are offered for technicians (qua- lity concepts, statistics, blueprint reading, inspection metrology) and engineers (quahty manage- ment and auditing, statistics 2, designed experiments, manage- ment). 'Materials management? le a course that covers planning prin- ciples, inventory control, manu- facturing contrai, operations management. For more information, eall 905- 721-3320. THN : Fi I DOUGLAS STEEL for the useof you rtruck from llth WHITBY BEA VERS First Prize Service Grouùp 1994 WhÏtby Santa Claus Parade C.D.I.C. Insured Mel Ruttan Jim MeBride H. Office 430-5767 H. Office 666-8067 1i-MONEY42 -0 4 rCONCE1' 42 mO 4 The Money Management People Thé chamber is operating in the black, ho said. Memberps equity is $3,775, which is an increase from last year's $3,218. Assets were $56 881 versus liabilities of $53,1U4. However, revenue , while up by $3,667 from lasmt year,, barely exceeded expenditures, which rose by $9,144. Te excess was Look U When it cornes to selection, Whitby Optical takes a back seat to no one. "People tell me that we have the best selection between Oshawa and Scarbarough," says owner Narendra Sethi. "We carry many designer trames -- and we've expanded to provide even more selection." The store naw has close ta 1,000 frames on display and has a complete selectior' ot lenses, including the new, hi-tech, light weight varieties. The store alsa carnies major brands of sunglasses and contact lenses. Most contact lenses can be provided in 24 ta 36 hours. There's always a licensed aptician in the store, he notes, and WNhitby Optical's prices "are very competitive with the Patte urged members to convince other town businesses to join the chamber. "The larger our numbers, the more weight we can swing in our community," he said. Upcoming events for the chamber include the. Mayor's Luncheon on Feb. 24. s Over market." "Our main objective is quality and service -- we stand by aur products and service resulting in goad relations with area doctars." Mr. Sethi bought Whitby ODptical in 1991. His associate,. Ms. Michele Egan, has worked at the store since 1986. Bath graduated tram Ryerson Polytechnical lnstitute's ophthalmnic dispensing pragram in 1973 and 1974 respectively. Mr. Sethi is now president at the Ontario Opticians' Association and a member af the Whitby Chamber of Cammerce and was recently elected ta, the Downtawn Business fimpravement Association board of management. WIIIHTBY OPTICAL INC. 370 Brock Sre South (Price Chopper Plaza) Whitby ** 666-3831 w c»;itcr QXdvc Save up to 40% on Harden & Hickory Chair Ml The appeal of traditional style ... the quality and value î of fine furnishings from Rousseaus. Enjoy it Ai and save uP to 40% on ail Harden & Hickor-y Chair frrniture during our Winter Sale. ce HERITAGE FlOUSE Iimited Siore JIntirs-Monday-Wedflcsday 10- 6.Thurday-Frid.i> 10-1) Saturday 930-5:30 (CImied Stindavi 216 Ma.ry Street East - Whitby -<905) 668-3483 Toronla Line*(905) 686-0061 - 1-80W-387-0242 jjijjjýd lep 11 1 >.ýZ«À5lEý74t9 1 .'l .ý iý 1