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Chamber News August 17, 2010
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"Rich Eddy's Rock-n-roll Oldies"
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Country Music Show at the Soo Theatre
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Smith & Company Real Estate
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1st Annual
Chamber Chase
full & 1/2 marathon
10k, & Bridge Run

For more details on the events listed above visit our calendar at www.saultstemarie.org
Business After 5August 19, 2010
5pm - 7 pm



hosted by
OLD MISSION BANK
at
2701 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste Marie, MI

What a great spot to celebrate the end of a busy week. We'll enjoy great food and beverages and the company of our friends and neighbors. Oh, and prizes too!
Community invited to participate in the 8th annual
Lakerpalooza
Lakerpalooza, an annual information and resource fair at Lake Superior State University, will welcome students to the twin-Sault community for its eighth year later this month and area businesses, non-profit organizations and service groups are invited to participate.

The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. in the Norris and Student Activity Centers on Aug. 27th.  The fall semester begins Aug. 30.

"Lakerpalooza is especially designed to welcome new students to the community," said Karen Johnston of LSSU's Advising, Retention and Orientation office, "and it can help non-profit and service organizations find students who are interested in volunteering.  In addition, the event helps to heighten students' awareness of services and products available to them in the community.

"Lakerpalooza can help businesses promote their products and services to the entire LSSU community," Johnston added. "Area churches may provide information about themselves as students settle into their home away from home."

Contact the LSSU Office of Advising, Retention and Orientation at 906-635-2874 for more information. Online registration available at www.lssu.edu. Deadline for registration is Aug. 20th.
Lobster
Downeast Lobster Bake with live Maine Lobster!


Get your tickets in advance!  Saturday, September 25, 2010, come indulge in a Downeast Lobster Bake with real live Maine lobster along the side of the of the Saint Mary's River.  You can enjoy a whole boiled lobster with mussels, corn on the cob, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage for $25 (US or CND) per person.  Don't worry, if you don't eat seafood, have seafood allergies or have young ones that can't eat a whole lobster we'll have meal options for them too.  There will be something for the whole family. Serving will begin at 11:30am at The American Legion Post #3, 3 Legion Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. 

Lobsters are limited and only available with a ticket.  To-Go meals will be available, ticket still required.  Tickets may be purchased at The Ameican Legion Hall, from a member of the Chippewa County Sunrise Rotary Club or on-line.
350 project

WE'RE A BOSTON QUALIFER!  Certification Number: MI 10054 SH.  All plans are coming along according to schedule and we are receiving registrations every day. 

Scheduled for Saturday, September 25th, this event includes four races, a certified full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon  (13.1) miles, a 10k (6.5 miles) and a 5k (3.1 miles).    A couple of important notes:  1) all races run across the International Bridge with the exception of the 5k.  Our course is primarily fast in flat, however, runners will experience inclines on the Bridge.  An elevation chart is available on our website. 2).  The 10k is slightly longer than a typical 10k.   We've added two extra blocks to the 10k in order to allow all racers to finish at the same finish line.   This will give all runners the same opportunity to finish at the point where extra support is located, including food, medical personnel, timing folks and supporters.   We believe the extra two blocks will provide a more rewarding experience for the runners.
   
Volunteers Needed!  Any community event relies on volunteer help to ensure its success.  The Sault Area Chamber Chase is no exception.   We have many opportunities for you to become involved with all the race day activities.   Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Water Station:  Volunteers at water stations are responsible for handing water and/or Gatorade to runners as they pass by.   Volunteers will also need to keep the area clean and tear down the station when the race is complete.  The race starts at 7:00 am and will conclude no later than 1:30 pm.
  • Registration:  Registration activities take place on Friday, September 24th from 4 to 9:30 pm.  Registration volunteers will hand out race bibs, t-shirts and other pertinent information.   They may also be required to assist with questions from participants about the course, local activities and the procedure for changing races.
  • Course Marshalls:  Marshalls will ensure the safety of runners along the course.   Marshalls stop traffic (possibly rerouting traffic if necessary).  Volunteers must be aggressive enough to stop traffic, suggest alternate routes, and otherwise ensure the safety of runners.  Runner safety is of utmost priority!
  • Spirit Stations:   Spirit stations provide race participants with a welcoming and encouraging environment.   We are looking for groups of 4 to 5 people to be located  at specific locations along the route to provide encouragement.   These stations may have balloons, signage, music, bands, etc.  Anything that helps let the runners know their doing a great job.   Some stations will indicate turn around points for a couple of the races.
To volunteer contact Joann at the Chamber, via phone 632-3301, email office@saultstemarie.org or fax 632-2331.   Leave your name and contact information and we'll be in touch.  The deadline to register as a volunteer is Friday, September 10.  Some of the above activities will have required training associated with them.  Our priority is to ensure that our participants enjoy the race so they will encourage their friends to come back next year.   This is what will help this event grow to thousands of participants in the next few years.