Chamber President

Bill Burr

All Saints Cemetery

Thoughts from your President:

This is my last article as my term of office winds down.  It has been a privilege to serve as your President this year.  I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you this year and I trust your membership is worth its weight in gold.  I know mine is! 

The Chamber’s activities this year have been awesome.  The many events have all proved that this is a great Chamber.  As a board member we look at the finances and I assure you that the Chamber is running on all cylinders.  We have surpassed our budget in Concerts, Women in Business, Expo, Golf and Beer University.  What this tells me is that we offer a great brand in everything we do.

Please continue to attend the various mixers, this is where you meet and learn what is going on and use it as a way to market your business.  All of us need help getting the word out about what we do and where we do it and what better way that to use the resources of your wonderful Chamber.

You will still see me around at the various events and I am always willing to help if you ask.

Continue to prosper!

Bill Burr

Chamber BOB

September 8, 2011

7:45-9:00 a.m.

Randy Hosler Buick GMC

9603 Dixie Hwy.

Clarkston, MI 48348

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

Chamber Annual Meeting

September 15, 2011

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Oakhurst Golf & Country Club

7000 Oakhurst Lane

Clarkston, MI 48348

MEMBERS registration $50/person.

Non-members $75/person

Online Reservations

Taste of Clarkston SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE is now available online. 

September 25, 2011 on Main Street!

NEW Security Seminar 

Thursday, 9/8/11 at the Independence Township Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Dear Community Member,

In response to the increased burglary incidents in our community, a Neighborhood Security Seminar will be conducted at the Independence Township Hall on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend this educational public seminar to not only learn more about the problem but to also take advantage of cost-effective solutions.

According to 2009 FBI Uniform Crime Reports, Flint Michigan experienced the highest number of burglaries per 1,000 people in the Nation for cities their size. Detroit had the second highest number of burglaries per person in the U.S. in their size category in that same year. Furthermore, a recent TV news program reported that many home invasions take less than two minutes. The Neighborhood Security Seminar will offer security techniques and recommendations related to securing your homes to lessen the likelihood of break-ins.

Deputies Decker and Stewart, from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, will discuss preventative measures to make your home less attractive to burglars seeking an easy target. They will also provide suggestions about adequate protection for your home and cost-effective steps to reduce the likelihood of home invasions. In addition, information will be available offering discounts on homeowner’s insurance if certain types of home security devices are installed.  

We hope you will attend what we intend to be an informative meeting. Should you belong to a subdivision association, we are especially interested in obtaining input from your group as to how we could increase participation in neighborhood watch programs.

Please contact us if you have any questions concerning this upcoming Neighborhood Security Seminar.

Sincerely,

Barbara A. Pallotta, CMC

Township Clerk

NEW Advanced Counseling is partnering with Habitat for Humanity-Oakland County in September.  We will have about 6-10 of our therapists and clerical staff working at a building site on Friday, September 9.  In addition, Advanced is catering lunch for the volunteers and the Habitat supervisory crew that day.  The home we will be working on is in Waterford.

We will be at a build site at 610 Winding in Waterford on Friday, Sept. 9, starting at 8am.  We will break for lunch (that we are catering) at 11:30 and resume work at 12:30 and be off site by 4. 

We are very excited to be doing this and have actually been working on this for a couple of months, trying to get a day that would work for the Habitat folks, as well as when our therapists could take time off work.

NEW Clarkston Mini Storage is offering their 10x20 unit for $77 a month to classic car owners (regular $110). FLYER

NEW OXFORD BANK AND CINTAS HOST FREE COMMUNITY SHRED DAY ON SEPTEMBER 24^th  

Oxford, Michigan -- Oxford Bank, a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), and Cintas will host a FREE shredding event on Saturday, September 24^th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Bank’s Clarkston Office, located at 7199 North Main Street (M-15).  For more information, please call 248-625-0011. 

This project highlights the Bank’s on-going efforts to provide resources to the entire community for the prevention of identity theft and fraud.  According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than nine million Americans are victims of identity theft or identity fraud every year.  The majority of ID theft occurs when the thief has direct contact with the victim’s personal information, through a stolen or lost wallet, rifling through a mailbox or trashcan, or even lifting documents from inside a home or business.  It is a devastating crime from which it can take victims years to recover.  Secure destruction of personal documents is the first step in identity protection. 

This is Oxford Bank’s fourth shredding event.  The last two events (Oxford – May 7, 2011 and Clarkston – September 11, 2010) have produced 10.57 tons of shredded and recycled paper; equating to the preservation of 180 trees. 

Participating individuals and businesses can shred credit cards, pre-approved credit offers, insurance forms, charge card receipts, paycheck stubs, credit applications, personal documents listing social security numbers, and more.

It's never to early to be thinking about EXPO.

Check out the attached info on Expo Table Covers. 

The Price for the 6 ft. would be $99.99. and the price for the 8 ft. would be $109.99.  Price includes a one color imprint.  Set up would be $80.00. Also if any Chamber Members are looking for any pass outs for the Expo, remember all Chamber Members get special pricing.

Thanks, FritzJackson

Ideas for You ideasforyou@ymail.com

Are you at that time in your life when your body really speaks to you?  Changes and shifts both mentally, emotionally and physically can occur in all of us.  Experience the benefits of yoga with a private session to find out how you can adapt to these shifts & changes in a positive, healthy way.  Call Jules at 248-390-9270 to arrange for a private yoga or fitness session or maybe a massage is in order??   Spiritual coaching is always available as well.   Her new location at 7355 Hall Rd. in Davisburg will soon have a year-round gazebo to enjoy classes and workshops in.

See the website at www.jewelsyogafitness.com

Jewels Yoga & Fitness

7355 Hall Rd.

Davisburg, MI  48350

248-390-9270

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

HEALTH KIDS YOGA through Clarkston Community Education

We will help your child learn how to reduce anxiety, handle stress and calm the mind!They will learn ways to use the breathe to increase focus in sports, schoolwork or relaxing the body while increasing body flexibility, strength and confidence!       . Grades  2nd - 5th at  Independence Elementary and Springfield Elementary on           (Fridays)  Sept. 30, Oct 7, Oct 14  from 4-5:30pm                                               

Taught by owners of Clarkston’s Yoga Oasis, who are also parents of IE and SP students

$35 per student for all three weeks, $25 for each additional sibling

 Kids should bring/wear comfortable clothes for exercising, if they have a mat they can bring it, no shoes are necessary, practice is done with bare feet.
Contact CCE @ (248) 623-4326 to sign up.

Please help us make a difference in the lives of Oakland County’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens, our seniors and the disabled.

We are hosting a fundraiser with proceeds dedicated to establish the ‘Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Organization’ in Oakland County.  The Interfaith program originally began in Macomb County 18 years ago.  It is a most impressive charitable organization that serves a significant segment of our population that is often forgotten.  Currently Oakland County does not have an organization of this kind that will assist our older and disabled residents free of charge.  Macomb County has generously offered their time and resources to help us start our program but we are in need of funding for us to begin.

On October 15, 2011 "Let Your Heart Light Shine", a formal dinner dance, will be held at the Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester Hills.

More information HERE.  5 Ways you can be involved  Oakland County Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers

NEW BLOOD DRIVE The Independence Fire Department will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on September 6, 2011 from 2pm until 8pm at the fire station located at 6500 Citation. To register, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or on line at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the code, ifdlions.

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

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

NEW CHARITABLE    Join us for a fun evening at Palazzo di Bocce in Orion.  Tickets are on sale at the Center for $50.00 each. On Thursday, September 22^nd, Palazzo di Bocce in Orion will be hosting the 5^th annual fundraiser, “Bucks for Buses has gone Bocce”, from 6-9pm to help support Independence Townships Senior Transportation Services. 

“Bucks for Buses” was designed to raise funds for the Senior Center, which transports seniors and those with disabilities to doctor appointments, grocery stores, jobs, pharmacies, Dr. appointments and kidney dialysis.  “The goal of the Friends of the Independence Twp Senior Center is to raise money to help offset the expenses of senior center programs.  The transportation services the Senior Center provides for seniors and persons with disabilities enables them to be as independent as possible and stay socially active within the community”, say Lois Seddon, President, Friends of the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center.

In 2010, over 4,000 rides were given by the Independence Township Senior Center to senior citizens and those with disabilities.  Between 5 vehicles, over 4,500 miles are logged each month transporting seniors & people with disabilities around Clarkston, Independence and Springfield Townships.

  The evening includes a buffet dinner, musical entertainment by Dr. Michael Baker, prizes and Bocce play.  Help support this worthy cause. 

Please contact Barbara Rollin at the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center at 248-625-8231 if you are interested in sponsoring or donating to “Bucks for Busses”.  Otherwise, join in on the good food, fun, raffle prizes and entertainment September 22, 2011 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Palazzo di Bocce at 4291 Lapeer Road in Orion.  Please reserve your ticket.

NEW FAMILYThe Oakland County Fair Association is having a MOM2MOM Sale Event on September 24, 9-2pm at the fairgrounds in Davisburg.  Sale tables available for $20.  Admission is FREE.  See attached flyer or call the fairgrounds @ 248-634-8830.  FLYER

NEW FAMILYThe Oakland County Fair Association is having an OUTDOOR GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER Sept 24, 9-3pm at the fairgrounds 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg.  Rain or shine.  $15 per 10' space.  Call the fair office 248-634-8830 for more details or visit www.oakfair.org.

Walter P. Chrysler Museum

One Chrysler Drive

Auburn Hills, MI  48326

248-944-0450

www.wpchryslermuseum.org

NEW The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is hosting a workshop – the details of which we invite you to share via the attached flyer – with the young people in your lives who are new drivers, eligible for driver’s training or are enrolled in automotive courses.  

Maintaining Today’s Cars is slated for 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Museum, in Auburn Hills.  Led by the Chrysler Academy School of Technical Training, Maintaining Today’s Cars will feature key components inside vehicles as well as under the hood and under the car.  Chrysler Academy staff – the same professionals who lead the automaker’s national dealership training programs – will explain and illustrate vehicle maintenance tips and schedules that will help drivers keep vehicles in good working condition and avoid getting stranded.  

Maintaining Today’s Cars will emphasize:

·         changing tires and starting vehicles

·         servicing various fluids and filters

·         navigating dashboard gauges

·         what various warning lights indicate

·         handling roadside emergencies and more. 

Tips and techniques presented in the program’s first half will be demonstrated at hands on vehicle stations in the second half.  

Admission for Maintaining Today’s Cars – including refreshments – is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door ($8 and $10, respectively, for Museum members).  Advance registration is accepted online at www.wpchryslermuseum.org, via e-mail at events@wpchryslermuseum.org or by phone at 248-944-0450. 

NEW FAMILY Clarkston Area Mothers & More
Mom 2 Mom Sale

When: Saturday, October 1st 9am-1pm

Where: First Missionary Church
4832 Clintonville Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346

Tables still available to rent. Please contact Kim at mcclain2186@gmail.com

“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

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