Sammamish Chamber of Commerce

- Building Community One Business at a Time!

Weekly Bulletin
October 19, 2010
Chamber News
 
Membership Drive Kicks Off This Thursday, October 22 
 
  Bring a new member application with payment to the
 October 21 Luncheon and enter your business card (1) for each application turned in to win a Big Raffle prize! Bring the new member with you and put your 2nd business card in.
 
Thinking about upgrading your membership to the Business Booster?  During the month of October you may upgrade to any membership package and receive at least $50 off.  Call 425.681.4910 for details.
____________________________________________
 
Don't forget to Vote!
Sammamish Chamber Members were recently sent an official ballot for the election of Directors to the Board of Directors. Don't forget to cast your vote for the 4 open positions.
Voting deadline is this Thursday, October 21, 5:00pm. 
 
Chamber Events 
 
 
This Thursday! Date: October 21, 2010
Time: 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Plateau Club
Guest Speaker: Alan Finkelstein of McDonald's
Learn how Alan began his career at age 16 and came to own several McDonald's today. 
 
 
Date: October 22, 2010
Time: 7:30 AM
FAB 5 Networking Breakfast
Location: Tibbets Creek Manor, Issaquah
The Fabulous 5 Chambers bring you the Brand Builder Networking Breakfast at a new location! 
 
 
Date: October 22, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sponsor and Meeting Location: McDonald's, Sammamish
We will need callers and messengers who can participate in this one day drive for new members. You need only commit to 1 - 2 hour shifts.  Email Deb Akerstrom at debakerstrom@me.com  or call 425.681.4910. 

In celebration of the Membership Drive, the Chamber will also be holding an After Hours at Simone's Restaurant, Sammamish, following the drive,
from 4:00 - 6:30pm!
Come join us!
 
 
Date: October 27, 2010
Time: Noon
Location: Washington Federal, Sammamish
 
Member News & Events
 
 
The annual Sammamish Kiwanis Ski and Sports Swap is coming on Saturday, October 23 at the Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. SE in Sammamish from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Bring ski, snowboard, soccer, baseball, golf, and racquet sports equipment as well as bikes, roller blades, and skateboards to sell. Check-in starts Friday, 5:30 to 8:00 PM.
 
Two venders, Pacific Bicycle Co. and Gert's Alpine Hut will be there with special deals of their own.
 
Twenty percent of all proceeds goes to Kiwanis to reinvest in local  programs for the youth of our community. It's a great opportunity to sell things you no longer need as well as upgrade for the coming year for people of all ages and all levels of skill from beginners to experts, whether single or multi-sports minded.
For more information call Nicky Beedle at 425-868-9888 or 425-868-8862.
_________________________________________________
 
Members of Jet City Improv bring their hilarity to the Plateau Thursday, October 28 from 7 to 8 pm at Sammamish City Hall.
They improvise comedy from ideas thrown out from the audience, creating songs, jokes and stories. Be prepared to help them entertain using your life events! This evening is free and is sponsored by 4Culture and the Sammamish Arts Commission.
________________________________________________
 
Eastside Catholic's innovative educational model gives kids in grades 6-12 the skills they need - both academic and personal - to succeed in the changing world of the 21st century.  Please join us at an upcoming open house or contact our admission office at 425-295-3001 to schedule a personal visit.  Visit www.eastsidecatholic.org for more information.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 6:00-8:00 pm -
Middle School Only

Wednesday, November, 17, 2010 @ 6:00-8:00 pm -
All School (HS/MS Combined)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 6:00-8:00 pm -
High School Only
 
Our October Luncheon Sponsor
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
 
 
Overlake Hospital Medical Center was the first hospital to open on the Eastside and this year marks our 50th anniversary.
 
To celebrate, we've planned the biggest-ever Eastside Vitality Health Fair on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hospital campus. Please join us

- it's our way of saying thanks to our community for 50 years of support.
 
Our Membership Drive Sponsor
 
 McDonald's
Quick Links
 
Renew Your Membership Online
Did you know that you can
Renew Online?
   
 
To renew your dues, simply visit:
www.sammamishchamber.org
Join Our Mailing List
 
Looking for Volunteers to do research for SCC on local businesses. Proficiency in Excel needed. Contact: Deb at info@sammamishchamber.org or 425.681.4910.