Join us for our 40th Ruby Soiree!
Sparkling ruby red cocktails, a delicious dinner, grand networking, legacy recognitions, leader elections, prizes... You just can't miss this evening of celebrating Hanover, the chamber and your fellow, amazing members!
Dress to impress and stop by the Gemstone photo booth - you just might be voted "Mr. Garnet" or "Ms. Ruby". Enjoy photos spanning the past 40 years of supporting business in Hanover and catch up on plans for 2021-22. Special recognition will be given to our Legacy Members and past board chairs will be honored during a 'passing of the gavel' ceremony.
*Registration for member early-bird tickets ends Monday, August 23rd. Standard tickets available until Sept 10th.*
We can't wait to celebrate YOU!
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Menu & Entertainment
Ruby Red Cocktail Hour – On the Patio
Fried green tomatoes with remoulade, Beer boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce, Individual charcuterie servings
Dinner – Served Buffet
Penne pasta with seafood alfredo sauce, Sliced souvlaki marinated grilled pork tenderloin with tzatziki sauce, Grilled barbecue rubbed chicken with bourbon maple barbecue sauce drizzle, Vegan stuffed bell peppers or portabella mushrooms with spinach and artichoke filling, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, Steamed green beans, Spinach salad with sliced fruit, gorgonzola cheese, and blush vinaigrette.
Dessert
Ruby Ice Cream Dream
Beverages
Sparkling Sangria, Assortment of local/domestic wines and beers, Tea, Soft drinks, Water
Event Emcee/DJ: Mike Mackenzie
Gemstones on Display: William Jefferies Jewelers
Gemstone Photo Booth
"Mr. Garnet" & Ms. Ruby" Voting and Crowning
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Thank you to our fantastic Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Event Partners
Patron Sponsors
Vendor Appreciation
Oakdale RVA
Edwards Catering
Graham's Ice Cream
Gemstones on Display: William Jefferies Jewelers
Event Emcee: Mike Mackenzie
Photographer: Nadia De Sensi
Slate of Officers for 2021-22
The following Slate of Officers is presented as a recommendation of the Nominating Committee, with the agreement of the current Board of Directors. The Slate will be voted on by the general Hanover Chamber of Commerce membership at the Annual Dinner, now that it has been shared publicly.
Board of Directors Leadership:
Board President: Mark Lea, Richweb Inc.
Vice-President: Sam Stone, Stone's Office Equipment
Past-President: Amanda Porch, Village Bank
Serving as Treasurer: Cary Moore, Best Version Media
Incoming Board Members, new terms:
Toni Guthrie, Hanover Tavern (new, 3yr term)
Tracy Jackson, Primis Bank (new, 3yr term)
April Pruitt, Edward Jones (new, 3yr term)
Stacey Spear, S & S Painting (new, 3yr term)
The following Board Members are retiring their service to the Chamber:
Nancy Coggins, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton (board member)
Michele Hottle, Primis Bank (board member)
Kenny Janes, UBS Financial Services (past president)
Danny Redford, Copy Cat (board member)
With any questions about the 2021-22 slate, please contact the Chamber's Executive Director, Melissa Haley, at 804-442-2094 or melissa@hanoverchamberva.com.
Covid Considerations for the Event
All guests will choose stickers/tables as they enter to signify their comfortability with covid concerns. Cocktail hour is on the patio. Dinner will be served by catering staff, not self-serve. Tables inside will have less seats to allow for better spacing of guests. Please use the hand sanitizer as you check-in to the event and at the photo booth. Please be considerate of social distancing. Masks are not mandated but are encouraged/permitted unless eating, as this is an indoor event.
