| It's time to get your registrations in for the FestiFALL events. Crab boil dinner, sidewalk sale, car show, United Way 5K run, and the Wardog Basketball Chili Cook-off. Wow!...that is a lot to do. Please make plans to be part of this growing event showcasing our community. Flags are flying today in honor and Fern Holland, and Saturday morning you can start your weekend with the Fearless Fern 5K run. It's a great way to honor a local hero and support the Community Crisis Center. More info is in this email. Also, Saturday is the City of Miami's Aviation Day. From 9am to 5pm you will be able to view many different kinds of planes, tour the newly remodeled airport, and popcorn and balloons will add to the festivities. Be sure to stop in! It's almost time to start tailgating at the Wardog home games. Plan to be part of the fun. More info is in this email. Take a minute to check out Security Bank's new website. It looks amazing! Just click on the ad at the top of this email. Have a great week! Michele Us vs. Them is a myth. There is no Them. There is only Us. |
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Don't Miss This:
Fern Holland Week
August 17 - 22
Details of all activities in this email. Please help honor this local hero.
City of Miami's Aviation Day
Saturday, August 22
9am to 5pm
Miami Regional Airport
FestiFALL
Thursday, Sept. 10 - Crab Boil Dinner
Friday, Sept. 11 - Miami Wardogs Home Game
Saturday, Sept. 12 -
Sidewalk Sale
Car Show
United Way 5K Run
Wardog Basketball Chili Cook-off
Dachshund and small mix breed dog races, and Doggie Dress Up contest
Lots of great entertainment!
Ottawa County Man Up Event
September 15 & 16
Donations and support are needed. Please see more info in this email.
Buffalo Run 5K Color Dash
Saturday, October 3
Register at BuffaloRun.com or cd5K.com
Proceeds benefit breast cancer programs.
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Miami Area Chamber of Commerce
111 N. Main
Miami, OK 74354
918-542-4481 * 918-540-1260 Fax
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Advertising Space Available
Want to advertise your business or event in the Monday Morning Memo? It's only $20 per week.
Contact Michele at the Chamber office for details.
918-542-4481 or e-mail
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Community Calendar
For a full calendar of community activities, please click on this link...
miamiokchamber.com
If you have information you would like registered on the Community Calendar, contact the chamber office at 542-4481
or via email to [email protected].
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| 2015 Chamber Board
Jeff Brown - Chair Eddie Munson - Vice Chair Treasurer - Jodi Hayes Mary Booth- Past Chair
Mike Addington Debbie Fry Pastor Rick Longcrier Debbie Pollard Josh Catt Eddie Munson Kim Folks Debbie Jurgensmeyer Heather Lillard Zeb Neece Any of these board members would be happy to answer any questions or concerns related to the Miami Area Chamber.
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The Suitcase Project
Help support children placed in foster care by donating a new or nearly new suitcase.
Call Teresa Karliskint at 918-533-2656. She will pick-up donated suitcases and deliver them to the Ottawa County Foster Care Unit.
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Click above to visit the Chamber's webpage.
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Get your tickets to the Crab Boil dinner today.
Get your business registered for the Sidewalk Sale. Remember: All businesses in Ottawa County or Chamber members can participate FREE of Charge. Share this with small or home businesses owners you know.
Do you have a classic car? Or a really cool car? Be part of the FestiFALL Car Show. Dash plaques for all entries, awards for Top 20, Best of Show, First Runner-Up, People's Choice, and lots of great door prizes!
Entry is on $10.
It's time to get running and support the United Way
8th Annual Wardog Chili Cook-Off
Teams Are Needed.
Call Kelli Garber for more info at 918-540-3717 or 918-533-6888.
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As school resumes, Bright Futures will start the second year of making a positive impact on students' lives.
This year Bright Futures is excited to add a
Mentoring Program
. It's as easy as having lunch with a child each week, but the impact can far surpass most people's imagination. It is simple things such as encouragement, guidance, listening, empathy, kindness, sharing, understanding, and caring that can make a difference in young peoples' lives.
What is expected of a mentor:
- Commitment - If you make the commitment, stick with it. Do not let these children down.
- Positive Outlook - Children get enough negativity. Your are there to be a positive influence.
- Encourage - Telling a child they can do anything they set their mind to is something a child can never get enough of.
How to get started:
- If more than one person from a business will be a mentor, please assign someone to be the contact with Bright Futures.
- Complete the application and waiver below.
- Submit a check payable to Atlas Risk Management for $12 for each person applying. (Can be grouped into one payment)
- Send all information to the Miami Area Chamber of Commerce.
- After the background check is complete, a Bright Futures representative will contact you in regards to the school and student you have been assigned.
You may call the Chamber at 918-542-4481 with any questions.
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For the Week of
August 17, 2015
Beauchamp and Beauchamp
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Beauchamp and Beauchamp Law Firm, 201 East Central, has been selected for this week's Business Spotlight Award. Glenn Beauchamp is active in the Miami Rotary Club and has also been involved with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Red Cross, Ottawa County E-911 Governing Authority and has judgeships in North Miami, Wyandotte, Fairland and Afton. He has practiced law for over 30 years. Pictured are Michele Bolton of the Miami Area Chamber of Commerce, Glenn Beauchamp, Judee Snodderly of MAEDS, and Anita Smith of Sunkissed Floral. To nominate a business call the Chamber at 918-542-
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