Party, mixer on tap for Triangle Chamber On Dec. 9, the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce held its Holiday Mixer in the beautiful Indulge East at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Chef David Kraus and Nickole Valdov, food and beverage director, ensured it was a night to remember. More than 50 delighted guests enjoyed a delicious dinner buffet of salmon, shrimp and other delicacies while networking and making new friends. The first mixer of the New Year will be Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Miami Grille. The Grille is always fun and the food is great so they expect a great turn-out. See the Chamber Website for details, www.GoldenTriangleChamber.Com. On Dec. 17, the Chamber held its annual meeting to elect its board of directors for 2010. George Schmall of Financial BodyGuards will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Lamar Byrd of Lamari Optimal Health will be the vice chair, Michael Leonard of San Diego Corporate Law will be executive secretary and parliamentarian, Karen Ridpath of H & R Block Business Services will be the chief financial officer and Toni Sanders of Perfection Squared will be the special events chair. The installation party is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Classic Residence by Hyatt in UTC. This will be a fantastic event with a gourmet buffet dinner and hosted wine tasting. Tickets are $40 a person or $70 a couple. Groups of four people or more are $30 each. For membership information, or to make reservations for the installation party, call COB Schmall at his offices of Financial BodyGuards, (858) 350-1253.