On Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Greater Merrifield Business Association will kick off
its annual festival celebrating and showcasing the best of Merrifield.

Pond Roofing, a member of the organization for 14 years, is a sponsor of the festival: look for our name where the kids are getting their faces painted.

Plan to come out for a day of fun and games in hopefully glorious autumn weather. The festival is hosted by the Mosiac District at the corner of Lee Highway and Gallows Road. It lasts from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., rain or shine, and will feature live music, a beer garden, local artists, restaurant vendors, lots of activities for kids, and much more.

The Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) has announced that Betsy Pond, Chair, Board of Directors, Pond Roofing and Exteriors, has become a member of its board of directors.

GMBA is a non-profit organization formed in 1984 dedicated to bringing together businesses in the Greater Merrifield area to promote better land use, transportation and general economic development. GMBA works closely with its public officials to make them aware of the needs of the area. GMBA also works with closely with local chambers of commerce, provides a networking base, and is a community advocate and supporter of several non-profit initiatives.

GMBA hosts monthly luncheons and/or casual networking opportunities. Speakers for these events are chosen to inform and educate its members, especially on areas of concern in this expanding area. Each year, GMBA offers a Music and Art in the Park Program which is a free concert series held at the Merrifield Park. It also organizes the Merrifield Fall Festival that includes activities for the entire family. GMBA will be hosting a party in October to celebrate its 30th birthday.

Betsy’s duties as a member of the GMBA Board will include acting as its representative to the Alliance Legislative Committee, whose members include the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, the Vienna Business Association, the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce. She will also be involved in any legislative items that may affect Greater Merrifield. Betsy will also serve as the Event Chair for GMBA’s lunch meetings and mixers.

Betsy has been a long-time member and supporter of GMBA and looks forward to promoting and expanding its presence in the Northern Virginia circle of professionals.

POND ROOFING COMPANY CHOSEN AS ROOFING CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2014

Patrick Readyhough, President of Pond Roofing Company, has been named the Roofing Contractor of the year by the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP).

The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals was created by the roofing industry for the roofing industry, and its mission is to improve and raise the bar of the profession through education and advocacy. Each year, it honors one of its members for outstanding achievement on behalf of the industry.

Patrick Readyhough is a member of the VARP Board of Directors and chairs its Steep Slope Committee. Patrick is spearheading a contractor accreditation program through the Committee that will provide additional educational opportunities to members of the roofing industry.

This is the second time VARP has awarded Pond Roofing the Roofing Contractor of the Year. Then-President, Betsy Pond, received the award in 2011. Pond Roofing is the only Northern Virginia roofing contractor who has received this award from this statewide organization more than once.

Pond Roofing Company is very proud of the awards and recognition it has received over the last 50 years. * Its reputation is based upon the superior work of its team of people who make sure that each project is handled carefully and professionally for its valued customers.

Pond Roofing Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award:

Pond Roofing has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013.“Dedication to customer service excellence is our number one concern,” says company president Patrick Readyhough. “Our reputation is something we work hard to earn and maintain every day. Without satisfied customers we are nowhere.” The company has been satisfying Northern Virginia residents since 1964 and has served over 30,000 customers.

“Only about 5 percent of the companies Pond Roofing competes with in Northern Virginia are able to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.”Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2013 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com. Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service.