Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection

May 3, 2011

Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce

www.clarkston.org

5856 S. Main St.

Clarkston, MI 48346

248-625-8055

From the President

Chamber President Bill Burr All Saints Cemetery

May is here and now promises nice weather and longer days.  Your Chamber has just finished our Women in Business Series with Marilyn Suttle’s “Who’s your Gladys”.   Marilyn tells in her book how to turn even your most difficult customer into your biggest fan.  The whole WIB series this year was awesome and performed over budget. I am happy to report that the Golf Challenge is tracking nicely and many sponsorship opportunities are still available, so don’t wait too long to join this outstanding new concept for us.   Wouldn’t your Company name look great on one the Team’s shirts? As I think of nice weather I think of Concerts in the Park which has become a family tradition for many, so make sure you save room on your calendars. At all the events I notice that this Chamber offers many opportunities to network and enjoin each other into to serious conversation.  I hope you are all taking advantage of these great events. See you at the next BOB or Luncheon Mixer!

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Take5 (Five Fast Facts)

1. TONIGHT BIG BOY – CLARKSTON FUNDRAISER Tuesday, May 3, 2011   5:00-10:00 P.M.

For the Benefit of the 4^th Annual Angels’ Place Race  

Clarkston Big Boy is located at 6440 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI 48346, (248) 625-3344.
A portion of the customer’s total bill will go towards the upcoming 5-21-11 Angels’ Place Race  St. Daniel Church, Clarkston, 48346

1Mile Family Fun Walk – 9:30 am 5K Run/Walk – 10:00 am  and 10K Bruce Clifton Memorial Run – 10:00 am

Please refer to www.angelsplacerace.org for additional race information.

2.  Rotary Wine Tasting Tickets are now available at the Chamber office.  $50 per person  May 11, 2011 Event at Oakhurst.

3. The 26^th Annual COMMUNITY AWARDS BREAKFAST will take place on May 19, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346.  All are WELCOME!

Members of the community will be honored for their exemplary ways in seven categories. 

The price is $10.00 per person and includes a full (catered) Breakfast. 

Tickets are available at the Clarkston Community Education Office, 6558 Waldon Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346.  Credit Cards welcome with phone reservations, 248 623-4327, or make checks payable to Clarkston Community Awards.

4. Oakland County Business Finance Corporation Names Clarkston State Bank “2010 Bank of the Year” PRESS RELEASE

5. Real Estate Matters--via Kay Pearson, The Pearson Group.  An update on the first quarter trends in local real estate.

Upcoming Networking events

May 12, 2011 7:45-9:00 a.m.	Town Planner and Stars & Stripes Academy co-hosting at 4630 White Lake Rd. 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
May 26, 2011 11:45-1 pm	Ruby Tuesday 6898 Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 SPEAKER: David Spencer Exec Director SmartZone Development OU INCubator	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

Contributor's Corner

• NEWCheck out Ron Delorme, Manage Max article in the Contributors Corner
• NEWCheck out State Representative Eileen Kowall's Capital Connection in the Contributors Corner 
• NEWCheck out State Senator Jim Marleau's Marleau's Michigan in the Contributors Corner
• Check out Lou Melone's Dbusiness Web Xtra columns in the Contributors Corner 
• Check out Stacy Himmelspach's newsletter in the Contributors Corner 
• NEWCheck out Advanced Counseling's newslettter in the Contributors Corner 
• Check out Chamber Member Lou Melone's interview on From the Top with DBusiness Magazine!

Members News

Concerts in the Park Summer Schedule

NEW Looking for cool logo imprintable items for the upcoming Golf Challenge Cup?  Check out these items from Ideas for You

NEW HEALTH Jewels Yoga & Fitness  Come and experience your very own Spring renewal by participating in a Flow, Basic, Gentle or Blended Yoga class; all of which will help your inner spirit come alive!  Check out www.jewelsyogafitness.com for times and descriptions.  We're also offering CPR Recertification on May 21st from 2-4:00pm - a representative from Red Cross will be teaching, cost is $50. 

Call 248-390-9270 to reserve your spot.

CHARITABLE GIVING  Kelley LaFontaine Woman of the Year Candidate--Fundraising for Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

• WIN A 2 YEAR LEASE ON A 2011 CADILLAC SRX OR 2011 CADILLAC CTS   
  Drawing to be held on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 5 p.m. Tickets $25 each or 5 for $100  Raffle information
• Our first event will be held on May 6^th  A Night of Dreams… at 6pm we’ll be rolling out the red carpet at the LaFontaine Manor – 4555 Chevron Drive Highland, Mi 48356.  Come show your support!  Tickets are $100 per person.  RSVP 248-714-1164 or email Kelley@lafontaine.com . 
• Our next event will be held on June 5^th Drive FORE Dreams… we have an action packed day planned at Mystic Creek Golf Course – One Champion Circle, Milford Mi 48380. 9am Registration 10am Shot Gun start. Sponsorship packages are available - Golf is $150 per person.  Dinner is $50 per person. One Lucky winners dream will come true. The Cadillac raffle ticket will be pulled at 5pm sharp. Our MC that night will be George Blaha. It will definitely be a night to remember!  RSVP 248-714-1164 or email cpeters@lafontaine.com or Kelley@lafontaine.com.
•  The last event is on June 10^thLeukemia Bash 2011 at the Westin Book Cadillac.  Sponsorship packages are available.  RSVP norb.promo@lls.org or 248-581-3903. 

NEW CHARITABLE GIVINGCostco Children's Miracle Network  contact Ginny @ Costco  248-563-7556

Would you like to help support Children’s Miracle Network & advertise your business at the same time?  

Dollars raised stay local and go to the William Beaumont Children’s Hospital. 

Here are the top ways to help the kids! 

Buy a large CMN balloon for $50 with your name displayed on it & hung at the front of our warehouse. (over 60,000 members pass by a month ) 

 Donate a WOW gift for our silent auction at the warehouse & your name displayed on a large CMN balloon!

 Enter your pets picture in our pet parade at the warehouse for $10.

(members vote with money for their favorite picture)

CHARITABLE GIVING DOWNTOWN RETAILERS want you to know that there is a Soldier based in a remote village of Afghanistan without a PX.  He commands 80-100 Soldiers.  He is a former student of Clarkston High School.  Sending the packages to his attention and he will distribute them.  Requesting:  sunblock, deodorant, body wash, shaving cream, and coffee, etc. Has also asked if we could supply some educational items for the village children such as: crayons, pencils, erasers, shapreners, paper, etc. To help with donations--please contact Peg Roth.

Chamber and Community Events

NEW EDUCATION Becoming Indigenous: From Preservation to Regeneration Presented by Mark Angelini, Regenerative Design & Edible Landscaping Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Registration: 6:30pm
Location: Independence Township Fire Station, 6500 Citation Drive, Clarkston
Registration preferred; mdbrueck@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered how human interaction with the landscape could be as beneficial as it is currently destructive? Have you also wondered how we can provide for our food, housing, medicine and other human needs in a way that not only sustains ecosystem health, but regenerates both wild and cultivated landscapes? In this presentation we will look at land-use through the lens of permaculture design -- a fusion of ancient and cutting-edge ecological design and agricultural techniques that puts humans into their role
as the stewards of our living planet.
This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Sponsored by: Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter

HEALTH  Smoking Cessation Series - two (two) hour classes offered at Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe, Clarkston please RSVP to Deanna Hart 248-922-6606.

May 11 and 18th - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

July 13 and 20th - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

NEW EDUCATION Fun with Fly Fishing

Friday, May 6^th at 7:00pm

CUMC Speakers Team and the Independence Township Library are teaming up to present Shawn Chalker from the White River Fly Shop located in Bass Pro Shops.  The free event will be a talk about fly fishing, tying flies, and casting.  Weather permitting Shawn will take the group outside to do some practice casting.  Registration is appreciated

Independence Township Library

6495 Clarkston Road

248.625.2212

www.indelib.org

RECYCLING Oxford Bank, a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: OXBC), and Cintas will host a FREE shredding event on Saturday, May 7^th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Bank’s Oxford Office, located at 60 S. Washington St. in downtown Oxford.  For more information, please call 248-628-2533.  This is Oxford Bank’s third shredding event.  The last event in Clarkston, Michigan on September 11, 2010 produced 5.24 tons of shredded and recycled paper; equating to the preservation of 89 trees.

NEW OPEN HOUSE and Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, May 10, 2011 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 
Sterling Title Agency 13442 Canal Sterling Heights, Mi 48313 Ribbon cutting ceremony @ 9am   13442 Canal Sterling Heights, Mi 48313

HEALTH Sunday, May 15th, 2011 7 PM DRUM WORKSHOP at Jewels Yoga and Fitness FLYER

EDUCATIONPeace of Mind Seminar: Preplanning your final wishes

Monday, May 16^th, 7:30pm

Losing a loved one is a difficult process especially when so many decisions need to be made.  Learn how to ease these difficult moments by organizing your wishes in advance.  Protect your family from unnecessary expense, discover the difference between Funeral Insurance and Funeral Trusts, ensure your farewell is uniquely your own and record your choices in an easy way.  Learn all this and more at an informative community awareness program presented by Coats Funeral Home.

Independence Township Library

6495 Clarkston Road

248.625.2212

www.indelib.org

EDUCATION/HEALTH Mind & Body Wednesdays @ the Independence Township Library

Energy, Metabolism and Exercise with Cindy Crandall

Wednesday, May 18^th, 7:00pm

Cindy Crandell, RN, Certified Nutritionist and lifestyle educator of Nuview Nutrition, will share her expertise on energy, metabolism and exercise.  Learn the foods you should eat and the foods you should avoid to feel better and be healthier.

Independence Township Library

6495 Clarkston Road

248.625.2212

www.indelib.org 

NEW FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 6 Stools and a Folding Chair is a Youth Theater Group who have produced Musical Theater for the last 7 years.  This year they will present "Oliver" written by Lionel Bart and based on the Novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. 

Performances will be May 19, 20, 21 at 7:00 PM on the Little Stage in Mt. Zion Church 4900 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 

Tickets on Line at  www.sashabawpresbyterian.org  or by phone 248-673-3469

Presale tickets $10.00  at performance $12.00

HEALTH Project Kidsight Free Preschool Vision Screening

Saturday, May 21, 2011, 1-4pm

Clarkston Area Lions Club is providing free vision screening for children ages 6 months to 5 years at the Independence Township Library.  Photos are taken of the child’s eyes to check for potential vision problems.  Results are immediate and a report is provided at the screening.

Independence Township Library

6495 Clarkston Road

248.625.2212

www.indelib.org

 NEW  HEALTH Positive Self-Esteem? YES, it matters! Free Public Forum
Presented by: Advanced Counseling Services [In partnership with] Clarkston Area Youth Assistance
• What does positive self-esteem look like?
• What barriers does your child face in getting it?
• What to do and when to seek outside help
Tuesday, May 24 7 - 8:30 pm
Community Education Building
6558 Waldon Road Clarkston
Space is limited! Call: 248-623-4313 to reserve your spot!
Presenters: Jennifer Arkwright, MA, LPC;
Pina Newman, MA, LPC; and
Nonnie Humphreys, LMSW

FAMILY Friends of the Independence Township Library 8^th Annual Parking Lot Sale

Sunday, June 12, 2011, 10am-3pm

Got stuff to sell? We provide the advertising and parking.  You rent a space (or 2) and set up to sell.  Spots are just $10 and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  We can’t guarantee the weather, so come prepared.  Spaces are going fast! Applications are available at the library and on the library’s website.

Independence Township Library

6495 Clarkston Road

248.625.2212

www.indelib.org

CHARITABLE RACE 4th Annual Angel's Place Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in downtown Clarkston (start/finish at St. Daniel's Church). 

RACE Southern Michigan Adventure Racing Team (SMART) will be putting on an "Urban Hybrid" Adventure Race this year (The Blast) in The City of the Village of Clarkston on June 4, 2011.  The race will start and end in Depot Park.  This will be our second year in The City of the Village of Clarkston. for more information: (http://www.smartblast.org) What's an Urban Hybrid Race? It involves two-person teams competing on foot, on bike and by paddling a canoe. Along the way, each team completes special events. The types of special events as well as the course specifics are only found out on race day.

ENTERTAINMENT

Peacefest June 4-5, 2011 is looking for bands and artists. Any questions call Darren Graunstadt at 248-623-1648 or Fax 248-666-3325 or e-mail : thepeacefest@aol.com Join over 50 artists for our Third Annual Peacefest When : Saturday and Sunday, June 4th & 5th Where : 5815 Dixie Highway, Waterford MI 48329 and south down the Dixie Corridor to Bank of America Our featured artist this year is Carl Lundgren Psychedelic Rock Poster Artist check out his website : www.detroitrockposters.com or carllundgren.com Running List of Sponsors  Sponsorship Form

ENTERTAINMENT June 4, 2011  M-15 Heritage Route Car Rally (1st Annual)  Clarkston to Vassar

FAMILY Quake on the Lake ... Oakland County's Greatest Summertime Happening, benefiting the Rainbow Connection as well as other grass root initiatives is gearing up for the 12th Annual Event, set for July 16-17 at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. 

FAMILY and ENTERTAINMENT September 2-5 Great Lakes Agricultural Fair at the Silverdome

FAMILY and ENTERTAINMENTTASTE of Clarkston September 25, 2011 Noon-6 pm on Main Street.

You can help save the July 4th Independence Day celebrations!  Community Challenge   July 4th Sponsorship Levels