Miami Area Chamber of Commerce
Monday Morning Memo

 Chamber E-Newsletter 

August 8, 2016

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Please join us for a Meet and Greet for our new, fearless leader, Steve Gilbert, on Thursday from 4 to 6pm on the state of the Coleman Theatre.  Steve and his family are going to be great additions to our community, so let's make him feel welcome!  

Also during this time there will be a short presentation celebrating Ottawa County becoming the first county in Oklahoma to be certified as a Work Ready Community. 

 

There is information in this email about the special board and membership meeting scheduled for Thursday.  We encourage all members to attend.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office or any of the board members.


 

Have you seen the work being done at 25 N. Main Street?  It is the new home of Megan Frazier Photography, and on Tuesday, August 16 they will be celebrating with an open house and ribbon cutting.  You won't want to miss this!


 

Have you noticed our hospital has a new name?  They will be formally unveiling INTEGRIS Miami Hospital on Thursday, August 18 from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the hospital's front entrance.  

 

Please consider making a donation to support Youth Leadership Miami.  We had a great year and look forward to showing local young people about the community.  We are only half way to our goal.

 

 

Have a great week!

Michele

 

On August 8, 1929 The Masonic Lodge moved to a new temple in the Coleman Theatre on the anniversary of their 1899 charter,

  
 Don't Miss This:   


Ottawa County Farmers' Market
Every Thursday
4-7pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
225 B Street NW



Chamber Luncheon on Facebook & Social Media
Wednesday, August 10
Peoria Ridge Banquet Room
11:45 to 1pm
Lunch is Free, but you must RSVP by August 8 at the Chamber 918-542-4481


Chamber Board and Membership Special Meeting
Thursday, August 11 at 1pm at the Miami Civic Center Banquet Room.


Meet & Greet for Steve Gilbert & Celebrate Work Ready Community Status
Thursday, August 11
4 to 6pm - Come & Go
Coleman Theatre


Open House & Ribbon Cutting for Megan Frazier Photography
25 N. Main Street
11am to 2pm
Ribbon Cutting at Noon


Reception Re-Naming INTEGRIS Miami Hospital
Thursday, August 18
4:30-5:30pm, Short Program at 5pm
Hospital's Main Entrance


Fearless Fern 5K
Saturday, August 20
7am
Details in this email.


4th Annual TTCU FestiFALL Event
Thursday, Sept. 8 - Crab Boil Dinner Downtown
Friday, Sept. 9 - Movie on Main Street "The Sand Lot"
Saturday, Sept. 10 - Sidewalk Sale, Car Show, 5K Run, Chili Cook-off, Native American Dancing and much more!


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Miami Area Chamber of Commerce

111 N. Main
Miami, OK  74354
918-542-4481   *   918-540-1260 Fax 
Welcome New Members

Wyandotte Technologies
2 Turtle Drive
Wyandotte, OK
918-678-4262

Five Alarm Athletics
2223 N. Main Street
In The Gym Complex
918-931-9556

Grand Iron
530 A Street NW
Miami, OK 74354
918-542-6742

Metromedia, Inc.
4210 Shawnee Mission Pkwy 314-A
Fairway, KS 66205
913-951-8413

Crawford Collision
412 N. Micky Mantle
Commerce, OK 
918-675-4800

Gr and Lake Shrine Club
Miami, OK

Pure Nutrition
116 S. Main
417-230-6475

Red's House BBQ
Welch, OK
918-323-2227

BOLT Fiber Optic Services
27039 S. 440 Rd.
Vinita, OK
918-256-6405

Wynnco General Contractors
129 S. Main Street
918-629-0857

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
  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 info@miamiokchamber.com.

 

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2016 Chamber Board

 


 

Jeff Brown - Chair

Eddie Munson - Vice Chair 

Treasurer - Jodi Hayes

Mary Booth- Past Chair 

  


 

Dean Kruithof

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.


 


 

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.
Welcome Steve Gilbert, President and CEO 
of the newly organized
Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce
and
Miami Area Economic Development Services, Inc.

Meet & Greet Reception
Thursday, August 11
On the Stage at the Coleman Theatre
4pm to 6pm - Come and Go
Refreshments Served

We will also be celebrating Ottawa County being certified as a Work Ready Community with a short presentation at 4:30pm.
Join us for food and fun, and help us welcome Steve to Miami!




Special Board and Membership Meeting

After extensive research and planning the Miami Area Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Area Economic Development Service, Inc. (MAEDS) are excited to announce the consolidation of the two organizations.  These two organizations have always worked closely together, but by joining talents and resources we can more efficiently and effectively serve Miami and the surrounding communities.
 
Below is a link to the proposed changes to the Chamber's by-laws that will dissolve the current Chamber Board and form a new Board with members of both organizations represented.   As a Chamber member, we encourage you to review these proposed changes and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 
 
The proposed slate of new board members and their terms are:
1 year term - Jason Blevins, Dr. Jeff Hale, Jeff Brown
2 year term - Eddie Munson, Chief John Froman
3 year term - Chuck Neal, Pat Jurgensmeyer
Permanent positions - Miami City Manager, Miami Mayor or his/her designee
 
A Chamber board and general membership meeting is scheduled for
  Thursday, August 11 at 1pm in the Miami Civic Center banquet room.   The by-law changes will be presented, discussed and voted on at that time.  All Chamber members are invited to attend and take part in the discussion.
 
It is an exciting time for the Chamber and MAEDS, and we look forward to the great things we will accomplish together.  







What a GREAT year the Miami Area Chamber of Commerce had with 
Youth Leadership Miami 2016.

YL at their graduation.


We are half way to our goal thanks to:
First National Bank
Chapters
Chas. A. Neal Co.
Paul Marquez
TTCU The Credit Union
Family Dental Associates

Can you donate?
Sponsors - It will cost approximately $2,900 to cover the costs of Youth Leadership Miami.  This will include: Orientation/Team Building exercises, transportation, lunches, class shirts, a graduation lunch or dinner, and a $500 scholarship to the outstanding Youth Leadership participant.  

Volunteers - Volunteers are needed to organize and facilitate each of the classes.  This will require planning the activities and businesses they will visit, and accompanying the class that day.

Please consider a financial donation and a donation of your time.

Contact the Chamber at 918-542-4481 with any questions.

Thank you for supporting today, our leaders of tomorrow!




It's time to get registered for the FestiFALL Sidewalk Sale
All businesses or individuals from Ottawa County can participate FREE of CHARGE!

Retailers, Home Businesses, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Organizations...all are welcome!


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