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We have many events on our calendar
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Donna Pride
London Properties
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London Properties-Pride
Donna Pride, Realtor
40142 Highway 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644 Phone: 559-642-3666
E-mail: dpride@sti.net
www.donnapride.com
Member Since: 1981-03-06
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New Members
Congratulations to the Following Businesses for Joining the
Oakhurst Area Chamber
Cottonwood
London Properties,
Steve Walling
Martignoni Glass
Subway Sandwiches
Time for Tea
Cornerstone Gardening
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Renewing Members Congratulations To The Following Businesses For Renewing Your Membership
Ahwahnee Care Homes
Best Western - Yosemite Gateway Inn
California State Automobile Association
California Sungold
Crossroad Tours
Days Inn
DiCicco's
H & R Block
Suburban Propane
Curves for Women
Oakhurst Giftworks
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Don't forget to tell your customers how much you appreciate them.
The Chamber values each and everyone of our local businesses. This week we would like to express our appreciation to: 
Oakhurst Computers
Corky Stanton & Scott Cockerham 40034 Hwy 49 Ste A-11
Oakhurst, CA 93644 Phone: 559-683-4447 oc@oakhurstcomputers.com www.oakhurstcomputers.com Member Since: 2008-02-06 Jolene's computer got a nasty virus and crashed. We thought she lost everything. Oakhurst Computers got rid of the virus and restored the data on her computer. Thank you! Local Businesses keep our community strong. |
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Proud Sponsors of the Oakhurst Area Chamber
Gold Sponsors:
- Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino
- London Properties
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors:
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United Security Bank
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Yosemite Bank |
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| Exotic Vacations for 2010 |
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These vacation getaways have been put together by Chamber members and have beeen approved by the W.A.C.E.
To learn more about these group vacations visit:
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Chamber Statistics
October 2009 |
Website
Total Hits 380,347
Avg. Daily Visitors 837
Avg. Daily Hits 12,269
Office
Incoming Phone Calls - 630
Office Visitors - 143
E-Mail Responses - 783
Relocation Packs - 24
Out Going Mail - 502 |
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| SHOP LOCALLY |
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Support the earth, go green, save money, save gas, support each other...
SHOP LOCALLY
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Help Grow Your Business with Email Marketing |
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Members of Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, you qualify for a special discount.
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Do You Have a "Basketball Jones"
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The Chamber is putting together a basketball ball team to play against the Harlem Globetrotter Ambassadors.
 The team will be coming to Oakhurst to help us raise funds for the Chamber and several local charities. The game will be held at Yosemite High School on Thursday, May 13th, 2010. Our team players need to be at least 19 years old, and they cannot be playing collegiate or professional basketball.
We are hoping to have enough players to form four teams.
Tickets will go on sale soon. In the meantime we need our team. We have coaches and several players already signed up for this fun event. You do not need to be a member of the Chamber to play. Please contact the Chamber office to sign up. 683-7766 or events@oakhurstchamber.com
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What will 2010 Hold in Store for Us?
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The Chamber's Annual Planning Conference is this
Sunday at the Best Western from 1 - 5 PM. We still have a few seats available.
Incoming President, Susan Madden owner of Above the Fog Marketing, will be launching her game plan for
the year: The Three E's
We will be discussing: member benefits, the new
downtown development, economic and community development, Oakhurst's 100 year
anniversary, plans for the Chamber (long and short term), and more.
To be truly successful planning our future - your
input is vital. We encourage your participation. To RSVP please contact the Chamber of Commerce: 683-7766
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Chamber Nominated Over 50 Attractions for the National Geographic's Geotourism Website
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 Nominations for Eastern Madera were a bit on the light side, so the Chamber staff dedicated as much time as they could to nominate all of the wonderful sights, attractions, restaurants, museums, hotels, B & B's, and retailers as we could.
National Geographic Nominations for the map portion of the project closed November 1st. The vetting process will take place next and Kathy McCorry will be going to Truckee CA in a few weeks to represent our region during that process.
Sometime after the first of the year, we should be able to start going back into the website and adding more content, but it was important that everyone was nominated before the mapping process closed.
To see the nominations visit: www.SierraNevadaGeotourism.org
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Chamber Mixers |
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Ambassadors Corner
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This month the Ambassadors held Ribbon Cuttings to welcome WHOA to the Chamber of Commerce.
 Shawn, Don, Dave, Rick, Dawn, and Sue welcome WHOA to the Chamber.
Have you moved, remodeled, or recently joined the Chamber? Would you like to have a Ribbon Cutting? The Ambassadors would love to schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for you.
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The Ambassadors are the Welcoming Committee for the Chamber. They
attend events, conduct ribbon cuttings, and mentor other businesses,
helping guide them through the benefits of the Chamber and of
networking.
Would you like to be more involved? Welcome other businesses to our community? Even mentor other businesses and help them thrive? Then perhaps you would you like to be an Ambassador?
Call the Chamber office for more information: 683-7766
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Belonging to Your Local Chamber is Still the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Business
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 This video is four years old but still applies to all
of us. Belonging to your local Chamber is still the best thing you can do for your
business. In today's economy, when a business person needs to get the biggest
bang for their buck; Chamber membership is more important than ever. The
business that is committed to their customer and their community stand a much
better chance of surviving recessions. Chambers of Commerce are a vital part of
any business plan. York County Chamber of Commerce
Source: www.youtube.com
York County Chamber of Commerce
This video not only
represents the York County Chamber; it represents the Oakhurst Area Chamber and
many others. Join your Chamber today.
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Tax Savings Benefit
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 Membership in your local Chamber of Commerce is tax deductible! Membership in the Chamber gives your business several advantages. - A toolbox of advertising and marketing tools, discounts, and money savings opportunities
- A voice in the community. We are here to represent you.
- A way to help your community. The Chamber takes on community projects in beautification, education, and economic development.
- Networking opportunities - People do business with people they know
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Training Solutions for Lean Times |
Cost
Effective Strategies for Training & Developing Your Employees
1. Learn about Ed2Go ~ low-cost online training
programs
2. Learn about ETP training money available through
the Training Institute
3. Hear from local employers who have partnered
with us for training
Monday, November 9, 2009
12:00p - 1:15p Workforce
Connection @ Manchester Center 3302 N.
Blackstone Ave., Suite 225 Lunch will
be provided!
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Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst
Tree Auction
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Golden Chain Theatre - Rooftop Follies
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"Book Are Fun" at Sierra Telephone
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"Books Are Fun"
Sidewalk Sale Book
Fair
Portion of the proceeds donated to Madera County
Hospice
Monday, November 9, 2009
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sierra Telephone
Road 426, Oakhurst
559-683-4611
This is Open to the Public and Everyone is Invited
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Start
your Christmas Shopping by Purchasing Books & Gifts at 70% Off Retail
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Cookbooks
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Children's Books
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CDs
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Variety of Gifts & More
Accepts
All Four Major Credit Cards
Sierra
Telephone sponsors the "Books Are Fun" Book Fair
to
show our support of others in our community by donating a portion of the
proceed to Madera County Hospice
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Best Western Appreciation Menu
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Half Price Book Sale
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New Service at Library
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Oakhurst Branch Library begins Bestseller and DVD Rental Program
Oakhurst, CA
- October 2009 - Beginning November 2, 2009, the Friends of the Oakhurst Branch
Library will implement a new program to supplement the purchase of books and
DVDs for our library.
The State of California has cut all
Public Library Funds (PLF) from which our book purchases are made. Madera
County reduced the
Library Budget by 38% for 2009/2010. The
result is a double blow for Oakhurst; further reductions are likely to
follow. It may take as long as three
years for Madera
to qualify for PLF.
Friends of
the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will underwrite as much as $1,000 per month
for bestsellers, which County Librarian Linda Sitterding will purchase and new DVDs,
which Oakhurst Branch Manager Dale Rushing will select and purchase. These
books and DVDs will be rented to patrons for $1 per week.
"I understand
that if we want to continue to provide excellent materials, including new
books, DVDs, and music on CD, to our patrons, the Rent~a~Book program is the
only way for us to do that," said Dale Rushing, Oakhurst Branch Manager, "So,
I definitely support this program."
All rental
items must be returned to the branch from which they were rented. At the conclusion
of popular demand, these items will be put into regular circulation within the
SJVLS library system. It is believed that by the end of the first six months,
this program will become self sustaining.
The same
rental program was approved in the past by the Board of Supervisors and many
other libraries in California
have Bestseller Rentals. It is currently in practice at Madera's main branch.
All FOBL book
sale income, previously designated for the Building Expansion Fund, has been
temporarily redirected to this program. Book sales are held monthly and dates
are available at OakhurstFOBL.com. Memberships, pledges and donations are also
essential to this program's success.
"FOBL has
supported our branch library through difficult times in the past, sometimes
donating as much as $7500 each year," stated board president Candace
Flammang. It is hoped that the rental program will provide income to purchase
additional books.
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Urban Circus is Coming to Town
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In the photo Catherine Broyles , Savanna Nelson, Sarah
Parker, Katie Howell, Mariah Lincoln, Lauranne Fowler, Kylie Plantez
For the last three months a cast of 50 performers have been in
rehearsal for one of the most unique shows that has ever hit the mountain
area. The director Teena Hagerman started brainstorming
People really need to come out and see this
show. So much work and effort has been put into this massive
production. Its a great family event. Out of the Box Dance
& Theater Productions will be donating all the ticket proceeds back to each
school that show is performed at.
Friday Nov 6th Rivergold School
Theater Coarsegold Ca. Door open at 6:30
show starts at 7:00
Friday Nov 13th Coarsegold School Theater
Coarsegold Ca. Doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7:00
Ticket prices are $5.00 for seniors and students, $8.00
for adults.
For ticket reservations and show information call the ticket
office at 658 - 7013.
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County Economic Summit
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 Madera County
EDC is planning its Annual Economic Summit for this year. We are hoping
you will help us get the word out by adding our event information to your
Community Calendar. The event information is listed below. Thank you for
your continued support and we hope to see you there!
Madera
County 2009 Economic Summit
Wednesday,
November 18, 2009 from 11:30-1:30
Madera
Municipal Golf Course
Guest
speakers at this year's luncheon will be John Stewart from Grubb Ellis Pearson
Realty and Keynote Speaker Dr. Joseph Penbera, Economist.
Please
reserve your seats for $30 a person and $300 for a table of ten by contacting
the Madera County EDC at (559) 675-7768 or email lgrow@maderacountyedc.com
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Shopportunity - Presented by the Women Realtors at Yosemite Gateway Assoc. of Realtors
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Flu Information
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Madera County Public Health Update
 Madera County Public Health does NOT have any seasonal flu vaccine at this time. It is hoped that the expected shipment will arrive by November 10th. H1N1 vaccine is a new vaccine. As this vaccine becomes available, we expect to receive it in small quantities. Because children are gravely affected by the H1N1 virus, Public Health and the Madera County Office of Education are working together to plan for giving vaccine at the schools in the evenings and on Saturdays.
For School Information; visit the Madera County Board of Education website - www.maderacoe.k12.ca.us You will be able to learn which schools will hold the clinics, who can get the vaccine and the dates and times of the school flu clinics. Madera County Public Health plans to hold drive through clinics as H1N1 clinics when the vaccine arrives. At this time, we do not know when we will have the vaccine. School clinics for H1N1 and later all drive through clinics will be posted on:
www.madera-county.com/publichealth/h1n1
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Ghost and Goblins Enjoyed Trunk N Treat
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Fun was had by all! Our thanks to Christin from the Pet Palace for organizing this event and to State Center Community College for hosting it.
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Women in Business October Luncheon
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