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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
March 8, 2010
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Contact Us
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71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, Michigan
48307
W: www.rrc-mi.com
E: info@rrc-mi.com
P: 248-651-6700
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| Thank you to our February 2010 Renewing Members |
BD's Mongolian Barbeque
Bear Creek Management, LLC
Beaumont Hospital
Chase - Rochester
ConferenceDirect
Dr. Shary Henderson, DDS
eChamber Connect
Edward Jones Investments
EEI Global
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
Fidelity Bank
Focal Pointe Project Management Solutions
Froggy's Toy Stop
Habitat for Humanity Oakland County
Heart of the Hills Barbershop Chorus
Hollywood Markets
Jonathan R. Crane, P.C.
Kendal & Co.
LEGEND The Band
Lewis Travel
Life Time Fitness
Media Concepts, Inc.
Michigan United Physicians, PC - Kumar
Motor City Landscape Design & Installation
Mr. B's Food & Spirits
North Oakland Family YMCA
Nuisance Wildlife Service
Rick Young & Associates - Butler
Rochester Area Neighborhood House
Shaklee
SJ Video Productions
Strategic Funding
Successfully Single, Inc.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Rochester
The Painted Pot
Wal-Mart
Waltonwood at University
Web Litho, Inc.
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Greetings!
Thank you to Croskey, Lanni & Company CPA's for providing an extremely informative seminar last Friday on the Michgan Business Tax.
This week brings many networking opportunities! Please join us tomorrow for Coffee at COSTCO, Wednesday for our monthly Business Women's Roundtable, Thursday for the YPR Networking Mixer and Friday for the Chamber's New Member Breakfast! What a busy week with wonderful networking opportunities! We hope to see you soon. See the information below for details on all of these upcoming events.
The Golden Grizzlies will be playing in the upcoming NCAA or NIT tournament! We invite you to join them for breakfast, meet and mingle with the coaches and team members, hear a recap of The Summit League Tournament and get a preview of the first round opponents on Monday, March 15th from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Royal Park Hotel. For more information call 248-370-2669. To help us continue to provide the best service to you, please take our survey. Click here to participate.
Please join us online on the following sites -
Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.
Grow Your Business with netSuccess!
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Downtown Rochester
Thank you to our Partners!
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Featured Business of the Month - Great Oaks Country Club
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Featured Business of the Month - ACT NOW!
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This advertising space could be yours!
Featured Business of the Month
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Retailer of the Month
ads now available!
Contact Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com for details.
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Featured Business of the Month
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Through the Chamber, members have access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance program with the most coverage options, best available price and a host of services to compliment their health insurance plan.
The Chamber program has a full suite of products for businesses of all sizes. Choose from a menu of PPO, HMO, and consumer-directed options. Individuals can also access the full MyBlue portfolio. Dental, vision and prescription drug plans are available to accompany medical coverage.
Members in the Chamber's health program also benefit from services designed to save time and reduce liability. Working in partnership with the Chamber's insurance service center, and in cooperation with your agent, members have a dedicated resource for benefit questions and billing inquiries, employee additions and change of status requests.
For more information call (888) 844-1530 or visit www.detroitchamber.com/localblue
Click here for six reasons to join the Chamber's healthcare program.
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| Upcoming Chamber Events & Networking Opportunities |
Click here to register online! Registration required for all meetings and events. Please note, for events with fees, registration MUST be cancelled 24 hours in advance to avoid late charges.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Coffee at COSTCO
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
COSTCO Auburn Hills
400 Brown Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No Charge
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
Charge: $25 pre-paid, $30 at door
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Young Professionals of Rochester
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Hills Bar & Grille
6810 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge, Cash Bar
Friday, March 12, 2010
New Member Breakfast sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1500 Opdyke Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No charge
Monday, March 22, 2010
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Understanding the basics of wireless: iPhones, Netbooks, Blackberries, and Beyond
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Oakland Community College
Student Center, room G-240
Campus Map (closest parking is lot #14)
2900 Featherstone
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
To register for this event:
1.Go to Oakland Community College website: www.oaklandcc.edu
2.Click on "Online Services" link
3.Click on "Continuing Education (Non-Credit)" link
4.Click on "Register for Company Sponsored Workshops and Seminars" link
(Company code is: NCQD1)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Marketing Resource Group refreshments donated by Whole Foods Market
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Fieldstone Winery
223 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Spirit at Work refreshments donated by Whole Foods Market
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, March 26, 2010
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
St. John Lutheran
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Business Women's Roundtable Sponsorship Available!
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Don't Miss the Chamber's New Member Breakfast!
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2010 Community Outlook Luncheon
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Sponsored by:  Hosted by:  and 
Thank You to our press conference participants:
Oakland University Crittenton Hospital Medical Center City of Rochester City of Rochester Hills Dillman & Upton Michigan Earth Day Fest
David Walker , emcee
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Thank you to our Business Table SponsorsThe Ambassador Network City of Rochester City of Rochester Hills City of Rochester Hills City Council Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Dillman & Upton Genisys Credit Union Gofrank & Mattina, P.C. HealthPlus of Michigan Oakland University Paint Creek Center for the Arts Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce PCN Group #3 Trent Design Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC "the little Blue Book," Inc. Tim Crawford Nationwide Insurance Agency Special Thank you to MG Photography and Community Media Network  |
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Oakland Community College Chamber Seminar Series
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Hometown Connection
Diane Suiter
8746 S. Shore Drive
Clarkston, MI 48348
248-625-1890
www.hometownconnection.com
Direct Mail Ad Magazine
The Toffee Store
Heidi Paterson, Owner
P.O. Box 81554
Rochester, MI 48308-1544
248-240-6450
www.thetoffeestore.com
Toffee Sales/ Gifts
NextStep Solutions, Inc.
Amy Pozzi, Director of Grnats & Contracts
John Oleson, CEO
1202 Walton Blvd., Ste. 214
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-656-7504
www.nextstepsolutionsinc.com
Behavioral Healthcare/Electronic Medical Record Software
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Member Spotlight - HAP
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Power Package Partners Announce More
Options for Rochester Small Businesses
HAP, a Rochester Regional Chamber member, is now offering the "Power Package" to provide cost relief for chamber members.
Medical and dental benefits can be combined through HAP and Delta Dental of Michigan. Auto, home, life and long-term care insurance are available through AAA Michigan.
Power Package Advantages:
- Customized, affordable options and transparency-members purchase only the coverage they want with no hidden fees.
- Personalized support from client representatives-chamber members can use online services or consult a "real person."
HAP's Healthy Solutions is one example of the cost-saving Chamber Power Package options. Plan designs include a novel approach to lower costs and encourage preventive care -the first copay is refunded when members see their primary physician, and members pay nothing for preventive services.
Chamber members can call their agents or visit http://www.hap.org/powerpackage. Agents may use the eSales application at www.hap.org to obtain a quote, or contact HAP at 800-HAP-PLUS (800-427-7587).
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March Business Workshops Offered By Oakland County
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Waterford, Michigan - February 8, 2010 - Business owners and entrepreneurs who need assistance are invited to attend seminars in March, 2010 offered by the Oakland County Business Center. Business Basics workshops are now offered in the evenings on alternating months.
Fiscal Fitness for the Growing Business - Fiscal Management Tools for the Non-financial Manager. This workshop provides the business owner an in-depth look at the essentials of using financial information to make effective decisions about improving their business performance. Topics include Ways to improve your company's cash flow, How to use the balance sheet and income statement to diagnose business problems and opportunities, how breakeven analysis helps you make better pricing and business decisions and How to insure you have enough working capital to support growth.
Wednesday, March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $50. No refunds.
Fundamentals of Starting a Business is a seminar for anyone thinking about going into business. Participants examine their entrepreneurial skills, learn how to implement their ideas and receive a list of pitfalls to avoid when starting a business.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $30. No refunds.
Sales I: Effective Networking - You're up and running, right? And still busting your butt, but not getting the results you want? You're asking yourself, "Is this it? What am I missing? Learn the secrets and skills that will give you a tremendous competitive edge and dramatically improve your income! Learn how to give an effective 60 second elevator pitch, learn valuable networking tips and how to network effectively and get Invited In! Presented by Denise Roberts, Sales Partners-Troy.
Wednesday, March 17, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $40, which includes all materials. No refunds.
Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan is a workshop for small business owners who are developing a plan to serve as their road map to success.
Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $40, which includes all materials. No refunds.
QuickBooks® Essentials - This introduction to small business financial management provides an overview of accurate recordkeeping, report interpretation and utilization, and management of the variety of tools provided in this system. Presented by Kildal Services, LLC.
Session I
· Basic accounting terminology
· New company file setup
· Customizing forms and letters
· Working with bank accounts
Session II
· Invoicing customers
· Receiving payments & making deposits
· Entering vendor bills/paying vendor bills
· Using credit card accounts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Session One from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session Two from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
Session I: $40/person, Session II: $40/person
Both Sessions: $75/person. No refunds.
Includes: 60 day QuickBooks® software demo
Laptop highly recommended.
The Web site address for Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services Workshops is www.oakgov.com/peds/calendar.
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Shifting Gears Program
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This exciting program was launched at Ann Arbor SPARK last year and was so successful that we are bringing it to Oakland County in partnership with Automation Alley, the Rochester Regional Chamber, and the Oakland County Economic Development Small Business Service Center.
Program Description: Shifting Gears is an intensive 5 month experience for corporate executives and managers in transition that prepares them for working in small businesses. This 3 phase (gear) program helps individuals adapt to the small business environment and provides networking, coaching and internships with dynamic local start-ups and second stage businesses.
Click here for more information.
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MI-SBTDC presents 5 Keys to Successful Financial Planning for Small Business
A workshop to help even the non-financial manager
business owner achieve "Fiscal Fitness"
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MICHIGAN (March 3, 2010) - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) will present a financial tools workshop March 10 in Oakland County. "5 Keys to Successful Financial Planning for Small Business: A workshop to help even the non-financial manager business owner achieve 'Fiscal Fitness'" is a state-wide training program designed to strengthen financial literacy and improve the ability to access capital businesses need to grow. The program is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and will include more than 25 separate workshops hosted by regional offices throughout Michigan.
Topics to be discussed include:
· Identifying problems using your balance sheet and income statement
· Providing ways to increase your company's cash flow
· Using breakeven analysis to improve decision-making
· Planning the working capital to support your growth
· How to keep your banker on your side
"In these trying financial times, Fifth Third bank recognized how important it is to reach out to business owners and help them become savvier in managing their business finances. Fifth Third Bank is proud to support the MI-SBTDC is these efforts." Dolores Sturdivant - Fifth Third Bank.
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) is a statewide business assistance program that provides one-on-one counseling, training and research support for Michigan small businesses. MI-SBTDC Region 9, serving Wayne, Oakland and Monroe counties is headquartered at the Eastern Michigan University College of Business in the Center for Entrepreneurship with full service locations at TechTown in Detroit, Schoolcraft College in Livonia, the Monroe Industrial Development Corporation and Oakland County Business Assistance Center.
Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third operates five main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, Investment Advisors and Fifth Third Processing Solutions.
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Proenergy Consultants
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Fuse Lounge & Bar
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BizMatchConnect
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eChamber Connect
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The MYTH Golf & Banquets
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~Winter Wonderland~
Let's go to Harbor
Springs for the weekend!
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 Snow shoeing, skiing, snowmobiling (rentals available), cozy evenings by the fireplace, shopping and dinning in Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Take a dip in the indoor pool or a nice hot Jacuzzi and sauna after a day of play! Speaking of play, there is also the Odawa Casino in nearby Petoskey. And while we're talking near by...Nubs Knob ski resort and Boyne Highland is a quick 6 - 7 minutes (about 4 - 5 miles) from the condo door! Boyne Mountain is about 30 minutes south.
Take the family or bring your friends, there are so many fun things to do "Up North" in the winter season, it's truly activity rich OR the perfect get away place to cuddle up in comfort, in the northern woods for an absolute bit of peace and quiet!
Weekly and Weekend bookings available.
Phil Lowman 248.705.7752 or Carol Lowman 248.505.5950
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Time to Fix the Deck!
Dillman & Upton hosts FREE seminar for homeowners
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Remodel, reface and hit your new deck this summer! Celebrating its 100th Year Anniversary as a family-owned company, Dillman & Upton is proud to continue its perennial FREE Deck Clinic where you can learn all about fixing or building a deck. Thursday, March 25, at 7 pm Dillman & Upton gathers its best deck builders and specialists to educate homeowners about material choices, costs and construction options. You'll be able to ask lots of questions in a fun, small group setting as you rotate through learning stations around the Design Center.
"The great thing about our Deck Clinic is that many of our experienced Deck Builders are on hand with their portfolios of recent projects. It's a convenient opportunity for homeowners to meet and talk with them in addition to learning about all the material options," says Brad Upton.
Dillman & Upton has the best deck displays in southeast Michigan featuring the latest maintenance free materials, railing systems, lighting and decorative hardware. New this year is their exclusive Deck Design Packages and Rebates and a Deck Center featuring take-home sample boards and their signature GREEN Decking.
Clinic attendance is limited. To make your reservation, call or visit the Dillman & Upton Home Center at 607 Woodward Street in Downtown Rochester, 248.651.9411. Or register on line at www.dillmanupton.com.
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Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K - October 3, 2010
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Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K - October 3, 2010
Online registration is now available for the third running of the Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K.
Join thousands of area runners as they begin the race at Oakland University and traverse the cities of Rochester Hills, Rochester, the Clinton River Trail and the Paint Creek Trail.
Early Bird Special - Online processing fees waived until May 1st! Save $30.00 over race weekend price. Featuring a new look Brooksie Way t-shirt and expanded post race festival.
Register today at www.thebrooksieway.com.
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Non-Profit Advertisements
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Community Organization Resource Exchange
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Make Plans to Participate in Michigan's Largest Earth Day Celebration
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Make plans to participate in Michigan's largest Earth Day Celebration, on April 23-25, 2010, celebrating what is working in our community and showcasing leadership in green business, government and non-profit programs. The MI Earth Day Fest will welcome to downtown Rochester an anticipated audience of 100,000 people from around Michigan, eager to learn about green and healthy living. Businesses and organizations committed to the triple bottom line-people, planet and prosperity-are invited to sponsor and exhibit. Gain the benefits of exposure, recognition, sales, community service, networking and association with this high-profile, family-friendly event. For information, visit www.miearthday.com or contact Steve Rogge at steve@trigreen.biz or 248-535-9390.
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St. Patrick's Day Party
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The Judges of the 52nd -3rd District Court
Julie Nicholson Nancy Carniak Lisa Asadoorian
Invite you to join us for our 10th Annual
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY
On
Thursday, March 11, 2010
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at
The Post 3380 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills
(across from the Palace)
$10.00 per person (cash only, please)
Includes: hors d'oeuvres & soft drinks
**Cash bar**
Tickets may be purchased at the door
This is a non-profit event, unrelated to any fundraising activity. Ticket price reflects "at cost" only. This event is not sponsored by or otherwise paid for by any Court or legal funding agency.
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"Rochester Junior Woman's Club to host "Spring Highlights"
a boutique shopping event and luncheon at the Royal Park Hotel
to benefit Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre
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Rochester, MI - March 1, 2010 -- The Rochester Junior Woman's Club presents "Spring Highlights", a boutique shopping event and luncheon, to benefit Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre.
This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan.
Tickets are $35.00 and include great shopping with over 40 vendors and artists with new spring merchandise; clothing, jewelry, handbags, home décor, unique gift items and much more.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm and a cash bar will also be available. The event will also include a Chinese Raffle with items generously donated by the event vendors and a Silent Auction which includes golf packages, wine tasting, fine jewelry, home décor and more. And, a Fashion Clinic with the Top 10 "Must Have's for Spring" hosted by The Peppertree.
Some of the vendors who will be at the event include clothing and accessories from The Peppertree, Flirty Fashions Trends in Fashion, Just Girls and The Look for Less, handbags by Jenna Kator, stationary and gifts from Susan Tisdel, home décor from Ah' Toscana and many more.
The event will benefit the Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre.
"Spring Highlights" is chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Kim Dolenga Marianne Koller and Lauren Sitko.
To reserve your spot, send your check to Rochester Junior Woman's Club Luncheon P.O. Box 80743 Rochester, Michigan 48308-0743 - or to pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover card, please call Marianne at 248 608 8108 or email mbk642@aol.com or visit our website for an order form at www.rhpl.org/rjwc/. Table of 8 or 10 are available. All reservations must be made by March 10, 2010.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Rochester Area Neighborhood House 1234 Inglewood, Rochester, MI 48307 Monday - Friday 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
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Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition
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The Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition is again sponsoring an alternative spring break experience for our local middle and high school students. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles through prevention and reduction of risky behaviors in collaboration with youth, families and our community.
Our committee is looking to promote and offer students supervised and healthy activities for them over their spring break this year. A flyer will go to each home through cooperation with the school district which will outline various local opportunities for them to participate in as well as places to gather with friends in a healthy environment. Would your business consider offering a special or discount for services, food items, activities that we could include in our flyer for spring break? Please consider how your business might participate with the coalition in providing alternatives for our youth this year. Spring break will be the week of April 5 for local students.
Information should be received by the coalition by February 26 for inclusion in our flyer. Please contact Evelyn Van Sloten at 248-766-5662 for more information or email to cpcevelyn@gmail.com. You may refer to our website at www.rahccoalition.org to review the work the coalition is involved in. We look forward to your participation and hearing from you!
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LEAN MORE ABOUT HOW TO BE A PART OF THE 12TH ANNUAL
RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
| (ROCHESTER, MI) - Everyone can be a part of the Greater Rochester Area Relay For Life expereince and join the the fight against cancer!
Learn how you can become a part of this amazing event. Relay For Life will hold their annual Kick Off event on March 9th at St Paul's United Methodist Church at 620 Romeo Rd and everyone is invited to attend!
Area residents are invited to attend the kick off celebration to learn more about getting involved in Relay, what the American Cancer Society is doing in the community and enjoy an evening of information, inspiration and celebration! Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. with a strolling dinner from 6:15 to 6:45 and the evening program beginning at 6:45 p.m.
A complimentary dinner and beverages will be provided courtesy of approximately 20 Rochester area restaurants including Antoniuo'sTown Square Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chicken Shack, CJ Mahoney, Give Thanks Bakery, Gus O'Connor's, King's Pizza, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Planet Pizza, Shields Pizza and Sir Pizza.
The evening will include Sheryl Albert and Kathy Leighton who will be the co-masters of ceremonies for the evening. During the opening ceremony Major Smith will be a guest speaker and the Survivor speaker for the evening will be Anne Buechel and a "special" acknowledge for all local cancer survivors. Monique Anthus will be speaking about Team Development as well as other speakers with more information on the Relay for Life event and the effect it has had on their lives.
The Relay raises funds, honors survivors and remembers those who have lost their battle with cancer. Family and friends create teams who walk through out the night along with activities, food, music and the lighting of thousands of luminaries to remember and honor those who fought cancer. Each year the event grows bigger and better! This year will mark the 12th annual event in Rochester Community.
In 2009, 44 teams participated raising over $115,000. Survivors and caregivers gathered at the event for the Survivor Ceremony and luminaries lit the walking path in honor and memory those touched by cancer. This year, the planning committee hopes to increase the team participation to 36 teams. This year's Relay For Life of Greater Rochester will take place on June 26th at Hart Middle School begining at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 9:00 a.m. on June 27th.
Community members can also start or join a team by following the links to our local Relay event on www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi or donations can be made at this website.
To attend the Relay For Life Kick Off event please contact Katie Brennan at 248 663 3436 or email kathryn.brennan@cancer.org.
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2010 Relay for Life of Greater Rochester
Presents Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser
Rochester, MI.- Come join the "Eddie and the City Cruisers" Relay for Life team at Classic Lanes on March 11th from 6 pm. to 9p.m. and help support a great cause.
"Eddie and the City Cruisers" team, made up of City of Rochester employees, are hoping to pack all 31 lanes at Classic Lanes full of fun and excitement.
Individuals can participate or get a group of 5 friends together and join a team. The cost of the event is $25 per person and includes two games of bowling (shoes included), two slices of pizza each and a pitcher of pop for each alley. All paid individuals will receive a raffle ticket and be automatically entered to win a $50 Meijer gift card.
If you are interested in participating in this event please contact Bob White at 248 841 2441 or whiteb@rochesterhills.org. Deadline for team and individual sign up and payment is March 1st, 2010.
For more information on the Rochester Relay For Life, please contact Katie Brennan at 248 663 3436 or email kathryn.brennan@cancer.org.
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The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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Holy Family Regional School
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| MHS Pet of the Week - Duffy |
 Meet
Duffy, a one-year-old, 34-pound female Shepherd/Chow Chow Mix who is
looking for a home to call her own! Duffy is a sweet and playful girl who loves
going for walks and meeting new people. She would do well in a home eager to
provide her with plenty of activity and encouragement, and should do well with
children of all ages. Her adoption fee includes age-appropriate vaccinations and
much more. Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills
Center for Animal Care at 248-852-7420 and provide Duffy's Pet ID number,
A09773941.
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