The following article was published in the Northeast Chamber of Commerce ‘Chamber Time” For All Chamber News July/August 2008 Vol. 15, Issue 4 Breakfast Meeting at Deer Meadows Retirement Community The May breakfast meeting for the Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce was held on May 20th at Deer Meadows Retirement Community on Roosevelt Boulevard. The event was co-hosted by St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls located at Cottman & Torresdale Aves. The meting was attended by over 50 guests who came to enjoy the renowned full breakfast buffet for which Deer Meadows Retirement Community is known and to learn about supporting non-public schools with their tax payments. Michael Jacobs, Executive Director and CEO of Deer Meadows Retirement Community welcomed our members and guests and spoke about DMRC and the full range of services they offer. Mike thanked all those who had attended the annual Flower Festival and reminded all that is always the week before mothers Day and to be sure to visit next year. Al Taubenberger, President of the Chamber, also commented that the Flower Festival was a great event and presented extremely well. Mike introduced Lisa Sofia, Chief Operating Officer and Liz Harbison, Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales. For more information on Deer Meadows Retirement Community, please call Liz Harbison at 215-624-7575 Robert Wombwell, CLU, CAP, CFRE then presented a short program on the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Bob is the Director of Institutional Advancement at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. The EITC program allows for organizations and individuals to direct their Pennsylvania State Tax payments to non-public schools in the commonwealth. The monies are dedicated for tuition support for students whom otherwise would not have the choice to attend these schools. There are various guidelines for the program but the application is only one page. The Department of Community and Economic Development handles the application and the entire process is completed in a relatively short period time. Bob stated that he hoped all qualified companies and individuals would designate St Hubert as the recipient of their contribution but also hopes that all the area schools are beneficiaries of the program. For guidelines and applications of EITC, please call Bob at 215-624-6840.