Chamber President

Bill Burr

All Saints Cemetery

Thoughts from your President:Summertime and the living is easy.  Your Chamber has been busy.  Concerts in the Park had a great run, with record attendance each week, which meant tremendous Ice Cream sales.  Though many travel this time of year our attendance at BOB’s has been outstanding.  Having a great summer is the Challenge Cup, if you follow its exploits on Facebook you will know that it has been all over the Detroit area.  From all appearances it is having a better time than me.

Work is underway for a new Beer University, the chair women have some awesome plans, stay tuned for more info.  Taste of Clarkston our major fundraiser is coming up on Sunday, September 25^th we will need plenty of volunteers.  Also, there are exhibit opportunities for you business.  Finally, the 25^th Anniversary  of Expo is coming on Thursday, November 10^th.  This promises to be a grand event showcasing the Best of the Best businesses of the Clarkston area.

Soon I will take a little vacation and some time with my wife.  We all need time away from the grind to refocus ourselves and I intend on doing just that.

See you at the next event.  Continue to prosper!

Bill Burr

Chamber BOB

August 11, 2011

7:45-9:00 a.m.

The Dental Spa

6100 Dixie Hwy., Suite A

Clarkston, MI 48346

MEMBERS registration $15/person.

Non-members $25/person

MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance.  Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event.

Online Reservations

MacPhee's

650 S. Ortonville Rd.

Ortonville, MI

August 18, 2011

11:45-1:00 p.m.

SPEAKER: Clarkston Performing Arts Center

MEMBER Registration $25

Non-member Registration $30

MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance! Early Bird Registration applies to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event.

Online Registration

Get on the Bus!
ONE NIGHT
WEDNESDAY

August 24, 2011
5:30-9:00 pm

Three Venues

Fountains, Mesquite Creek and Mr. B's

FREE Parking and Bus Shuttle
Park at Fountains
Party Buses by 24/7 Limousines

$35 per person

LIMIT 75 tickets

Online Registration

OCN Business Card Exchange

Bayside Sports Grille

142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake

(at the historic lakefront district)

August 31, 2011

5:30-7:30 p.m.

www.LakesAreaChamber.com

Register by phone: 248.624.2826

or fax: 248.624.2892

Taste of Clarkston SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE is now available online. 

September 25, 2011 on Main Street!

Clarkston Coalition for Youth

Community Organizer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB POSTING

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate
• Preferably a background in education, prevention or youth development
• Good verbal, written and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher
• General knowledge of office procedures and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff members, volunteers, community leaders, school district personnel, elected officials, and the general public
• Self sufficient, independent work skills, entrepreneurial spirit

REPORTS TO:          Coalition President

WORK SCHEDULE:   Part Time (approximately 15-20 hours per week - flexible), minimal night and

                                             weekend hours 

SALARY:                       $10 - $14 per hour, depending on experience

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes all correspondence and communication; takes lead on Coalition projects
• Attends monthly Board Meetings; prepares and distributes printed materials (meeting minutes, agendas, reminder notices) for Board.  Brings new project ideas to Board for discussion and approval.
• Assists at Coalition meetings and events outside the regular work day; including monthly meetings, training meetings and other Coalition events
• Attends monthly ACHC meetings and ensures completion of all ACHC grant requirements (MBOs)  
• Liaison between Clarkston Schools and Coalition as well as other community sectors; coordinates and schedules events
• Maintains program funding within the Coalition annual budget; facilitates fundraising and financing as needed
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and program materials
• Exhibits working knowledge of Coalition policies and procedures
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable office machines, equipment and social media
• Provides monthly updates to website hosting company, writes and disseminates press releases, social media and other correspondence
• Provides clerical support for the President
• Assists in the completion of required government reports and other grant applications
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President

Interested applicants should forward a resume to the address below or email to rmcgovern@clarkstonstatebank.com   

Rebecca McGovern, President

Clarkston Coalition For Youth

P.O. Box 702

Clarkston, MI 48347

Application deadline:  August 31, 2011

Lourdes Senior Community, located in Waterford, Michigan is home to almost 250 seniors in four levels of living; independent apartments called Fox Manor on the Lake, Mendelson Assisted Living, Clausen Manor, Memory Care facility and Lourdes Nursing Home offering both short-term rehab and long term care.  Located on the shores of Scott Lake is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, formerly the Dominican Sisters of Oxford.  For more information call Colleen Burke at 248-673-1720.

Perfect Surveys and Best of the Best!!

Lourdes Senior Community is very proud to announce they have had a year of zero deficiency inspections in each living facility.  Additionally, in May Lourdes Senior Community was chosen Best of the Best in retirement living by the readers of the Oakland Press for the fourth year in a row.

Lourdes Nursing Home received perfect results on July 8, 2011 from their annual state survey.  After a weeklong survey, Lourdes Nursing Home was found to be in complete compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.  Each year nursing homes throughout Michigan undergo an extensive survey conducted by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (DLRA)to determine compliance with Federal requirements.  This survey process involves a thorough inspection of the nursing department as well as other departments including housekeeping, dietary, activities and social services.  The 429 nursing homes licensed in Michigan receive an average of seven deficiencies following a state survey.  Fewer than one percent of Michigan nursing homes receive a perfect survey each year

This is the third time within nine years that Lourdes Nursing Home received zero deficiencies from the survey results.  "This annual survey reflects the accomplishments of the past year and a zero deficiency nursing home survey demonstrates our staff commitment to the core values Lourdes embodies; dignity, service, spirituality and compassion,” stated Shela Myrick, Lourdes Nursing Home Administrator

According to Debra Wooten, a certified nursing assistant at Lourdes for more than twelve years, "It is an honor and my responsibility to have a positive impact on the lives of our residents”.

Mendelson Assisted Living and Clausen Manor, Lourdes’ assisted living and memory care facilities received perfect survey results in their most recent surveys, also.  Cori Sharrard, Director of both facilities, believes much of the success is because the staff “…consistently goes above and beyond for the benefit of the people who have chosen to live here.  The staff makes all the difference.”

Coming soon - Enjoy the remaining days of summer with a soothing massage.  If you have a massage table, Jules will come to you (within reasonable distance) at no extra charge!  Also, private yoga & fitness sessions can take place in the comfort of your own home or office; call 248-390-9270 to set up an appointment.   More information to follow on J Design Home & Office!

HEALTH Have you ever wondered if you were breathing properly when you do an asana?  Come to the Breath Class at Yoga Oasis  on Tuesday at 11:15 AM  where we will take you through breathing exercizes  to calm the mind,  enhance body awareness and  build energy.  It's an easy class for students  who have therapeutic issues, are just starting on their yoga journey or want to enhance their practice.

  For more information call 248-770-5388  or  go to www.YogaOasisNow.com

4000 W Highland Road
Highland MI 48357
248.714.1094

NEW DISCOUNT COUPON

Dear Chamber Member,
The month of August is Chamber Appreciation Month for all of its members.
We are offering 20 % off your entire purchase or 25% off any one regular priced item.
Offer expires August 31st
Lady La’s Boutique is expanding its lines and would like to invite you to come check us out.  FLYER

 You are invited by Clawson Chamber of Commerce:

“Instant Impact™” Workshops

The Clawson Chamber will be sponsoring a series of free business-development work-shops exclusively for Clawson Chamber members and Clawson businesses, to be presented over the five Thursday mornings in September of this year.  These workshops are available for a small donation each morning for refreshments and materials.  The series of 5 unique business-development work- shops are for owners, managers, and service providers.

“KEEPING ‘EM HAPPY” (For All Employers)

A revealing workshop on the single most effective, yet least-understood, strategy for operational cost control:  reducing employee turnover (by re-training your workers longer).

“NEVER BE SATISFIED WITH SATISFIED CUSTOMERS” (For Retailers)

A powerful new way of visualizing the true meaning of customer satisfaction and how to surpass it.

“THE PERFECT SERVER” (For Restaurant Owners & Managers)

A hard-hitting, back-to-basics approach to achieving the one goal that al-most no restaurants ever achieve:  Memorable Customer Service.

“IF IT AIN’T BROKE . . . FIX IT ANYWAY!” (For All Businesses)

A down-and-dirty primer on the crucial yet often neglected philosophy of quality control and continuous improvement.

“RETAIL MARKETING IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET” (For Retailers)

A primer on how the Internet and smart phones are revolutionizing retail selling at the local level, and how to make sure you’re not being left behind!

WHERE:   Clawson City Hall, 425 Main Street

WHEN:    Thursday Mornings (Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 7:15 – 8:30 a.m.

DONATION:   $10 (for refreshments & materials)

Ed Shaw will be the facilitator for these workshops.  He is a Clawson business person that has a long career in marketing, advertising, PR, and as a trainer, teacher, and motivational speaker.  He’s the author of three books and several professional articles and white papers, including his ground-breaking handbook on adult learning, The Six Pillars of Reality-Based Training.  As presi­dent of his own training firm, SHAW TRAINING, Ed has developed and pre­sented a wide variety of seminars, workshops, and professional-development programs for both corporate and retail clients throughout the country.  His train­ing, public relations, and marketing clients have included not only a number of FORTUNE 500 companies, but also a wide variety of retail operations, including video stores, barber shops, restaurants, fast-food franchises, bridal salons, bat­tery stores, dollar stores, travel agencies, pharmacies, and convenience stores.  Ed brings both an out-of-the-box creativity and a keen psychological sensitivity to each of his training and business consulting engagements.

MAX. ENROLLMENT = 20/WORKSHOP

To register for these workshops, please email Sheryl Geralds at:

sheryl@clawsonchamberofcommerce.com

NEW Canterbury on the Lake 5K      Sunday 9/18/11 at 10 am

Registration includes entry fee, t-shirt and goody bag

$25 for pre-race registration and

$30 for race day registration 

New this year…

*Fun walk for all levels of fitness, bring your walker, wheelchair or scooter

*Bounce house for the kids to enjoy!

*Join us for brunch with your family/friends afterwards in our beautiful Iris Dining Room - $10/person – offered from 11 am – 1 pm

Race starts at:

Canterbury on the Lake

5601 Hatchery Rd, Waterford, MI  48329

FLYER

“Live, Love, Believe in the Cure” 

Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C. and the Swan for Life Cancer Foundation are inviting you to partner with us to host our second annual event in honor of Breast Health Awareness Month. 

What: Afternoon Tea 

Luncheon

Keynote speaker

Medical Expert 

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 

Where: Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C.

               Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346 

Time:  1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 

Ways to Partner with Us:

• Become a Table Captain and provide the following, choosing your own special theme:*
• Table Linens (white tablecloth provided)
• Table settings for 10 to include the following items:

Teacups, Silverware, 1 Serving Platter, Cream/sugar, Water Glasses

• Centerpiece
• Table Favors for 10
• Door Prize Donations
• Your partnership includes 4 seats for guests of your choosing at your table.  The remaining 6 seats will be Breast Cancer Survivors invited by our organization.  We encourage you to provide us with any names of survivors who may be interested in attending this special event. 

*A tax deductible donation of $100 is requested to secure your table.  Feel free to utilize items that you already have!  Creativity is encouraged.  Please acknowledge your business or organization in the table design.  We will recognize your business in the promotional materials for the event.  Swan for Life Cancer Foundation Tax ID # is 26-3989312.  

Rsvp @ 248.620.9600, ext. 5, to either Angela Andary or Leah McLean at Swan for Life Cancer Foundation

The Clarkston Football for a Cure annual game is a fundraising event that honors those that have been touched by cancer.  READ MORE about Football for a Cure ORDER A SHIRT

CLARKSTON FOOTBALL TO KICK OFF

CANCER FUNDRAISER AUG. 14

Community Invited to Support “Football for A Cure”

 Clarkston High School’s football team will be taking the field in the fight against cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2011. The second annual “Football for a Cure” will feature a pre-season scrimmage among the varsity players, with kick-off slated for 7 p.m. at the Clarkston High School football field.

For this game, players will trade in their blue and gold jerseys for pink or blue jerseys, featuring the name of a family member or friend who has been touched by cancer.

The game is open to the general public, and all proceeds will benefit the Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston and the McLaren Breast Center-Clarkston, both located at the McLaren Health Care Village in Clarkston. 

Community members can support the event through the following donor opportunities:

Donate $100 to buy a commemorative game jersey with name plate on the back

• Donate $50 for a commemorative nameplate honor your loved one on the back of a Clarkston game jersey
• Donate $50 to be an honorary “Coach of the Day” and enjoy sideline viewing of the game plus receive a polo shirt.
• Donate $10 to purchase a “Football for a Cure” t-shirt.
• Donate a monetary gift of your choice.

NOTE: The orders for jerseys are due by July 31, 2011. 

More information on how to make a donation or further support the event can be obtained by calling the McLaren Breast Center-Clarkston at 248-922-6810. Checks are payable to Clarkston Football.

The McLaren Breast Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing advanced and comprehensive breast health services. The Breast Center features the latest diagnostic technology, including digital mammography, which is critical to the early detection of breast cancer and other breast conditions. Other major components of the Breast Center include evaluation and treatment planning by a multidisciplinary team of specialists; services of a dedicated patient navigator to assist patients through the diagnostic and treatment process, and a full range of education and support services.

Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston is committed to keeping the cancer patient in the center of all services, treatment plans and programs of support. The team of skilled and experienced cancer physicians and experts at GLCI-Clarkston create personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and family.  Among GLCI’s services are: clinical research, a specialty clinic, medical oncology, radiation oncology, orthopedic oncology, specially-trained oncology nurses, multi-disciplinary cancer conferences, PET/CT services, a laboratory patient service center, a patient resource center, oncology community education and patient support services. The adjacent Garden of Healing and Renewal provides a beautiful retreat for patients, care givers, clinicians, and community members to find peace and serenity. For more information, call 248-922-6610.

NEW CHARITABLE"Scoop for Hearts" fundraiser at Culver's of Clarkston Tuesday evening, August 16th from 4-8pm.  (Kick off event for the Congential Heart Walk)

OUR BIGGEST “KID’S NIGHT” EVER! 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16^th, 4–8pm

Culver’s of Clarkston, 6910 Sashabaw Rd 

IT’S A PARTY ON THE LAWN! 

●Huge Inflatables & Slides from Oakland County Parks

●Pony Rides by Blueberry Hill

●Planet Kids crafts & bounce house

●Face Painting & Balloons

●Music, Games, Entertainment and More! 

Join us for delicious food, family fun, and to make a difference!

This Kid’s Night is also our annual “Scoop for Hearts” fundraiser—10% of all food sales will go to The Children’s Heart Foundation.

Thank you to our co-sponsor Oakland County Parks & Recreation!

Culver’s of Clarkston, 6910 Sashabaw Rd.  248-922-9224

PRESS RELEASE  FLYER

NEW RIBBON CUTTING COME JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS!

When:  Tuesday, August 23, 3PM until 7PM – Ribbon cutting at 4PM

Where:  Signs Now, 5368 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI  48329

Demonstrations, Prize Drawings, Refreshments and Tours throughout the day.

Please RSVP to 248.623.4966 or info@SignsNowWaterford.com

NEW CHARITABLE SE Michigan's first "Congenital Heart Walk".

The Walk will be held in Depot Park on Sunday, September 11th at 9am. This is a national fundraising campaign happening at 20 cities across the country and we're proud to bring it to SE Michigan this year. Adults, children and families in the CHD community and beyond will rally to raise awareness and funds, then walk through the downtown village. Adults, children adn families in the CHD community and beyond will rally and walk to raise awareness and funds. Both events support The Children's Heart Foundation, which funds breakthrough research for children born with congenital heart defects.  

Congenital Heart Walk - Metro Detroit

 We’re fighting CHD’s one step at a time!

SEPTEMBER 11th - SAVE THE DATE!

The Congenital Heart Walk is a national effort between The Children’s Heart Foundation and the Adult Congenital Heart Association. This year, thousands will walk in over 20 cities across the country to honor and support the millions of children and adults living with congenital heart disease. CHD’s are the most common and deadly birth defect in the U.S.  Money raised supports the missions of these national non-profit organizations by funding services, programs, and cutting-edge medical research. Join the Congenital Heart Walk to show the nation how a team of inspired individuals in our community can make a difference!

REGISTER TODAY!

www.congenitalheartwalk.org

Click “Register” and “Metro Detroit”

This event will feature a spirited walk through the downtown Village of Clarkston. We’ll begin with an inspirational rally at Depot Park, which will include food, music, entertainment, giveaways, and more! Register on our website today to start making a difference.  

For more information contact sallypowers@hotmail.com

PRESS RELEASE  FLYER

NEW ENVIRONMENT Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter will be hosting a Seven Ponds Prairie Restoration Tour

Led by Mike Champagne Saturday, August 13, 2011

9:30am – 12:00pm

Please refer to the event flyer and press release for more information. 

Seven Ponds Nature Center

3854 Crawford Road

Dryden, Mi  48428

BUSINESS and COMMUNITY

Best of the Best EXPO

November 10, 2011

6-8 at Clarkston High School

Business to Business Hour 5-6 p.m.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer GREAT DEALS with the

Chamber Advantage Program from Office Depot!

Pens, folders, files, computer software, palm pilots... Are your company’s office supply costs getting out of control or are you looking to maximize your dollar?

The partnership between Office Depot and the Chamber can now help cut your office supply expenses with great savings on the items you purchase the most! Chamber members now have the exclusive opportunity to save as much as 90% at Office Depot on all office supplies. That’s an incredible discount on paper, hardware, post-its, labels and all your office needs.

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Office Depot makes ordering easy for Chamber members with next day delivery and monitoring your company’s office supply expenses with monthly reporting. Plus save time with convenient ways to order – phone, fax or internet! With each purchase that you make, Office Depot will give back to your Chamber! It’s easy and free to use- get yours from the Chamber.

Contact Teri or Molly

248-625-8055