Maureen Clancy, Jacqueline Eltringham and Bob Schoelle, village administrator. John Gibson, FOX News anchor and host of “The Big Story,” viewed daily at 5 p.m., kicked off the 2006 luncheon series at the Garden City Hotel on January 25 with a rousing talk for members and guests of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for the seventh consecutive year. Mr. Gibson brought attendees up to date on the events of the day with behind-the-scenes reports on major issues. Mr. Gibson signed copies of his new book. “The War on Christmas.” Guests were also treated to a business showcase exhibiting various members’ products and services.

Nancy SanFilippo, Michele DiChiara; past Chamber president, Agnes DeChiara and daughter Jodi Richard (of MSNBC), both close friends of John Gibson. Members of the dais: L-R: Althea Robinson, Chamber executive director, Dr. Anthony Libertella, president; John Gibson, speaker; Russell Matthews, vice president; Roger Eltringham, vice president; Paul Cronin, secretary/treasurer; and Jerry Unger, immediate past president. James McGowan with the Adelphi exhibit. John Gibson graciously signed books for guests who purchased it at the luncheon. Boarders Books had John Gibson’s signed copies of “Hating American” and “The War on Christmas” available for purchase.Tracey Gittere of Legendary Events with John Gibson. Theressa DuBois with Jennifer Poupis, Chamber director and Dr. Anthony Libertella, president. John Collins and Lou Cappelli.Kathy Bagnall, Maureen Clancy (past Chamber president) and Cummin Clancy were among the guests. Michael Ogus and Giovana Aguilar showcased the Community National Bank, which will open soon on Franklin Avenue. Roger Eltringham, Chamber vice president with Kathy Greco of Bank of New York and Gil Deninger, also of Bank of New York and Chamber director. Maureen Clancy and Bert Donley, both past Chamber presidents.Dr. Anthony Libertella, Chamber president; with Agnes DiChiara, past two-terms president, who presented a framed certificate of appreciation to John Gibson for his seven consecutive years of talks for the Chamber. Representatives from “Long Island Business News” had the latest edition available for all attendees. Kharla Daly, Chamber assistant director with Jim Heavy, controller. Representatives of Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union and State Bank of Long Island. MaryAnn Luczak from Wacovia Bank, which will soon open in the newly renovated “green” building at 1001 Franklin Avenue.