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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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02/28/2011 | |
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
March is looking to be a wonderful month for the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce! It is my sincere wish that it brings us all less snow and great commerce! I hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming networking opportunities!
Also, I wanted to make a special mention that the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Committee is now accepting nominations for this year's Grand Marshal. Click here to download the form to submit a nomination.
Please check our calendars below for upcoming Chamber events and upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. We have several Ribbon Cuttings booked. We hope you will be able to join us in supporting these new businesses. Remember to send us your "Good News!" 50 words or less should be sent to Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com. Please join us online on the following sites - TwitterClick here to view our FaceBook page!
Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.
Sheri Heiney
Executive Director
As always, we'd like to thank our partners!
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Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
Friday, March 4, 2011
Legislative Committee Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Coffee at COSTCO
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
COSTCO Auburn Hills
400 Brown Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No charge
Wednesday, March 9 2011
YPR Meeting
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Business Exchange Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fortesa Restaurant and Bar
543 Main Street, Suite 311
Rochester, MI 48307
$25 pre-paid, $30 at door
Friday, March 18, 2011
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
Friday, March 25, 2011
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
LaSala Banquet Center
6840 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge
Monday, March 28, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Good News!
The Onyx Rochester Ice Arena
The Onyx Rochester Ice Arena along with Suburban Ice Macomb are hosting the Girls and Women's hockey Nationals in April. Ninety teams that win their state championships will converge in Rochester to compete - that's over 1,200 players from around the country that will be here with their families and friends! These arenas were selected over any others in the USA to be host.
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
As parents age, it becomes more important for their children to look after them. Make it a practice to check your parents' home every six months to make sure there are no hazards. In particular, test the smoke detectors, door locks, handrails, and lighting. Also, make sure that your parents know who to call or what to do if an emergency should arise.
www.hap.org
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Chapman's Mill Restaurant Randy Jarman, Proprietor Jim Nichols, Proprietor 2086 Crooks Rd Rochester Hills, MI 48309 248-293-0633 www.chapmansmill.com Food & Dining Huntington National Bank Nelson Lagerbohm, Branch Manager 2229 Metropolitan Pwky Sterling Heights, MI 48310 586-795-9300 www.huntington.com Banking Schlaupitz & Madhauan, PLLC Linda Schlaupitz, Manager Donny Madhauan, Director 3221 West Big Beaver, Suite 301 Troy, MI 48084 248-649-1600 x 202 www.smcpafirm.com CPA Firm
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 12:00 Noon
Neil King Physical Therapy
141 Hampton Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-853-7555
www.neilkingpt.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 4:00 p .m.
Penny Black
124 W. 4th St.
Rochester, MI 48307
248-841-1522
www.pbrochester.com
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
Wesley Dental & Associates, P.C.
2565 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
www.wesleydds.com
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
Rochester Ballroom
322 S. Main St., Suite 220
Rochester, MI 48307
www.rochesterballroom.com
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Thank You
Community Outlook Luncheon Sponsors
Ambassador Network
Beaumont Hospitals
Bill Fox Chevrolet/Fox Automotive Group
City of Rochester
City of Rochester Hills
City of Rochester Hills City Council
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
Gofrank & Mattina, P.C.
HealthPlus of MI
Michigan Production Studios
Oakland University
PNC Bank
Rochester Junior Woman's Club
Rochester Rotary Club
Royal Park Hotel
RRCC Board of Directors
RRCC Preferred Client Networking Group #2
Shelton Buick GMC
The Women's Fund - Community Foundation of Greater Rochester
Tim Crawford Nationwide Insurance Agency
Trent Design
A special thank you to: Oakland University, O'Brien Images, Rochester Rotary Club and the City of Rochester Hills |
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February 7, 2011 ThinkTank Recap
The Power of Strategic Alliances
1. Partner with someone in your industry- Someone who has a special "niche" that you can refer clients to each other.
2. Planned Social Networking- Share post, like peoples comments, write referrals for other business professionals. Have it show up on their linkedin and their facebook wall.
3. Personal- Continuous face time. Take the time to reach out to your clients
4. Consistency- Touch Time- "Ticklers" and Personal Touch. Weekly and monthly. Take the time to care about your current and past clients.
5. Website and Social Media- Always accessible add your personality to it.
6. Post Articles- Post articles on your facebook, linkedin, blog, e newsletters, and twitter. When visiting colleagues facebook, twitter, and linkedin and hit "share" to repost it.
7. Write Articles- Get with your strategic alliances and write articles for each others newsletters.
8. PCN Group/ Networking Group- Have a mission statement and read it before every meeting. This will keep you focused on why you are there.
9. Personal Phone Call- Call your clients and your fellow business professionals and talk to them about a specific "ask." Let them know how they can refer to you.
10. Biz Card Dot System- Red, Green, Yellow. On business cards put a sticker on your connections cards. Have the understanding with what each color means. Green stickers are clients that you have to keep in touch with often, Yellow clients that you can get in touch with every other week or once a month, and red are the cards that you don't stay in touch with that much or not at all.
11. Email Signature- Put your "ask" in your email signature.
12. Commit to Community involvement-
13. Join & Participate in business networking events.
14. Cultivate personal relationships
15. Exchange Contact Info- Have follow ups, schedule 1 on 1's, keep in touch
16. Brochures- Come up with a hand out that has information about you and your trusted alliance. You can hand them to past and potential clients. It will help people understand how you can help them and cut down on the cost that it would normally cost you to print.
17. Ask for referrals
18. Non- Profits- Donating to non profits and keeping active with them. Be good to them and their members will be good to you.
19. Customers- Most of your customers want you to succeed. Keep them informed, treat them good, get to know them. They will bring you business.
20. School system- Be involved with your local schools. Donate to fundraisers/ volunteer. Grow your brand by being out there and meeting the parents.
21. Cross promotion with local businesses.
22. Business Card Contest- Have a monthly/ weekly drawing at your business for your customers. A drawing were they have to drop their business cards in. Here you will see what your customers do and how you could possibly work together.
23. "Power Group"- Form a team of 3-6 business professionals that you have synergy with. Ones that you are targeting the same clientele but not in direct competition with. See how you can send each other referrals/ cross promote.
24. Ads- To help with the price of ads combine your advertising dollars with your alliance.
25. Book speaking engagements- Get with someone that you have a strategic alliance with and target organizations/ companies that you guys can speak at. Make sure to target your demographic.
26. Build business with your existing clients - It is easier to build your business with your existing clients than to get new ones. Word of mouth is one of (if not the) the most powerful methods of advertising. Becoming known in your industry is your primary goal when networking. When you are known, you will get business.
27. Referral Programs- Have your clients/ Staff work for you. Have an on going referral program or a monthly program to help your existing clientele work for you.
28. Think outside the box- Always try and come up with new and exciting ways you and your strategic alliance can grow.
29. Cross promote your social media- Have contest on each others facebook fan pages to cross interact with your clients. The contest could be sponsored by your alliance or they can promote it for you. Write reviews on their facebook fanpage wall and like/ comment on their topics.
30. Interview- Interview your clients on video. Ask questions about what they do, what sets them apart, and how they can help people. Put this on blogs, youtube, your website, and facebook. Great way to promote each other, let your clients know what they do, and that you trust them.
31. Trade Shows- Set up booths together at events and trade shows. It will cut down the cost of the tables and you can promote to your same clientele.
32. Contest- Have in house contest sponsored by an alliance. Or go in with your alliance/ power group and sponsor a contest, go in on prize, or gift certificates.
33. Go to events together- Take your strategic alliance to events together. Going with a plan is a great way to meet more people faster. Bring people to your alliance and warm up the introduction.
34. Top Clients- Call your top clients and see how they are doing, let them know how they can help you, through specials or events for them. Have an event were they bring a friend. This is a great way to get new customers.
35. Referral partner- Get with your strategic alliance and focus on getting each other 1-3 referrals a week. If you have a power group of 4 people and you all focus on getting 2 referrals for each other a week. That could potentially be 288 new referrals a year.
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Introducing the Rochester-Rochester Hills-Oakland Twp. Lifestyle
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Member Spotlight - Genisys Credit Union
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Member Advertisements
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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Healing Arts Series
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MG Photography & Design
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 Whether it's a holiday party, or business affair, the "chiladogs" are the perfect group of top professionals in the Detroit area to enhance your event.
A diverse repertoire of jazz for all audiences! Call now! 248 882-0916 |
Whole Foods Market
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KRISTIN CAMPAGNE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR You only need one... The Free Forever IRASM from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney An IRA here, a Rollover IRA there, and even retirement funds left in plans offered by former employers... Are your retirement savings divided among several accounts at various locations? Consolidating your funds at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney could provide multiple benefits such as a more comprehensive investment strategy, greater investment flexibility, simplified tracking and paperwork, and lower costs. A special offer When you add, transfer and/or roll over at least $50,000 to a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney IRA, we will waive your annual maintenance fee for the life of the account. Please note that this offer is available until April 30, 2011. Call today to take advantage of this limited time offer. Kristin Campagne Financial Advisor 220 Park Street, Suite 220 Birmingham, MI 48009 248-593-7540 Kristin.campagne@mssb.com
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR ONLY $49
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WALTONWOOD at MAIN
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The Quality of Life Adult Day Health Care Center
The Quality of Life Adult Day Health Care Center located at 3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Ste. 160, Auburn Hills, will be featuring a Free St. Patrick's Day Caregiver and Senior Tea on March 14th. The time will be: 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. We will have free refreshments, entertainment, raffle for prizes such as centerpieces, 1 hr. massage, fruit baskets, gift cards, etc. and everyone will receive a free gift. This event is open to all Caregivers and Seniors. Please R.S.V.P. as space is limited. 248-364-4064
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GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AT THE ROCHESTER BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXPO
WHAT: Join us on Wednesday, March 2 for the Rochester Business to Business Expo. Discover the diverse mix of products and services available in your own backyard. More than $2,000 in door prizes. Free admission. For more information, contact the Rochester DDA at 248/656-0060.
WHO:
A Place To Grow Chiropractic
Antiques & Fine Jewelry by Pamela
Bloomingdale Construction
Capelli Salon & Spa
Classic Appreciation
CrossFit Inclusive
Dillman & Upton
Fieldstone Winery
Firebrick Gallery
The Funky Frog Children's Resale Boutique
Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry
Health & Healing Chiropractic
Images Unlimited, LLC
Lombardo Computer Services
Main Street Insurance Agency
Marie's Salon
Mark Crane PLLC
McEntire Pilates
Peaceful Birthing
The Peppertree
Pino Insurance Agency
Plain & Fancy Gift Shop
Refined
Rochester Athletic Club
Rochester Ballroom
Rochester Play
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Royal Park Hotel
Shamrock Travel
Something Fabulous
Soy Valley Candles & Gifts
Stella & Dot Jewelry
Tracy Jane Jewelry
Twinsite Optical
Via Linda Salon
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University, Rochester
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Meadow Brook Hall & The Village of Rochester Hills
Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun: Social Stroll & Runway Show
Presented by Meadow Brook Hall and the Village of Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER, MI, February 25, 2011 − The Village of Rochester Hills and Meadow Brook Hall are hosting a Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun: Social Stroll & Runway Show on Friday, March 25 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Attendees will get the "first view" of spring collections displayed by the Village's fine merchants in the ambiance of Meadow Brook Hall in a beautifully orchestrated two-part program. The opening hour-long Social Stroll allows guests to preview the latest spring-summer fashions while enjoying complimentary mini-makeovers, hors d'oeuvres and wine. Immediately following, attendees will join special guest Rebecca Voigt, 944 Detroit Managing Editor, in the ballroom for a "reveal" of the latest trends and fully commentated Runway Show. A spring fashion kick-off event not to be missed; admission is only $40 per person with all the inclusions listed and a goody bag of special offers from Village merchants. Also, the first fifty guests to register will also receive a $10 Village gift card! Throughout the year Meadow Brook Hall hosts a variety of educational programs and special events. All proceeds from the programs support the preservation and interpretation of The Hall. For more information and to make reservations for Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun: Social Stroll & Runway Show, call (248) 364-6263 or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org. The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills' very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more shops and eateries, there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Visit www.thevorh.com for more information. MEADOW BROOK HALL is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy's most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival style architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale of 88,000 square-feet. It was the center of a country estate that included 1,500 acres, numerous farm buildings, recreational facilities, several residences and formal gardens. Listed in both the national and state registers of historic places, MEADOW BROOK HALL strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine and decorative art so that visitors may be entertained, educated and inspired by history. ### |
Oakland Christian Schools
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Rochester Junior Woman's Club to host their annual "Spring Highlights" a boutique shopping event and luncheon at the Royal Park Hotel to benefit several local organizations
Rochester, MI - (February 14, 2011) -- The Rochester Junior Woman's Club presents "Spring Highlights", a boutique shopping event and luncheon.
This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan.
Tickets are $40.00 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 include a silent auction with items generously donated by local businesses as well as the event vendors. There will also be a "Fashion Clinic" presented by Chico's with the latest looks for spring.
Some of the vendors who will be at the event include Barbara Markham, Bee be's Beads, Bella D, Brianne Faye LLC, Brush Strokes, Buckle Up, D.I.A Custom Jewelry, Jewel Kade, Just Girls, Marilyn's, Names In Knit, Pearl Girls Boutique, Polka Dot Tots, Posh Palace, Premier Designs Jewelry, Queen Bee, Sylfran Designs, Talulah Belle, The Look For Less, The Peppertree, Trends i Fashion, Yum Me and many more.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council's Rachel's Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.
"Spring Highlights" is chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Sue Carr and Marianne Koller with members Marge Friederichs and Deb Panter as their co-chairs.
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 Monique at 248 652 4845 or email manthus2@comcast.net 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 11, 2011.
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2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A CANCER PREVENTION STUDY SITE
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
(ROCHESTER, MI) -What if you could personally participate in cancer research that could make it possible so just one family never has to hear the words "you have cancer"?
Residents of the Rochester community will have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in cancer research this year. Enrollment for the American Cancer Society's third Cancer Prevention Study will be taking place at the Relay For Life of Greater Rochester on June 25 at Hart Middle School from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Individuals between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study are encouraged to sign up. Those who choose to enroll will complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years.
If you aren't eligible to participate, you can still make a difference by telling everyone you know about Cancer Prevention Study-3.
For more information, visit www.cancer.org/cps3 or contact Katie Brennan at kathryn.brennan@cancer.org or (248) 663-3436 or for more information on Relay For Life, please visit our event website at www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi.
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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 OPTIMIST CLUB ANNOUNCES STUDENT ORATORICAL CONTEST DETAILS
The Rochester Area Optimist Club's Oratorical Contest will be held at the Rochester Hills Public Library, in downtown Rochester on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 9:30 am. The contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of 12/31/10, and the theme is "If I were Leader of the Free World, the First Issue I would Address would be." Speeches must be a minimum of four minutes and a maximum of five minutes. The deadline for entries is Friday, March 4th.
Questions regarding the Oratorical contest or requests for applications should be directed to Rochester Optimist Club members Carol Rafferty @ 248-650-4332 or Gay Berg @ gaymberg@aol.com.
At the local Rochester level, a $200 Savings Bond will be awarded to the first place winner and a second place winner will be awarded a $100 Savings Bond. First place winners of the March 12th Club Contest will move on to the Zone/Regional Oratorical Contest to be held in April. Winners will go on to the District Contest in May where a $1500 prize will be awarded to the first place male and female winners.
The Rochester Club's projects are selected and conducted by the Club's members, who range from business owners and professional service providers to members of the school community and retirees, to accomplish the Optimist mission of Bringing Out The Best In Kids. The Rochester Area Optimist Club meets on Thursdays. To learn more, please visit www.rochesterareaoptimists.org.
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Date Set for the 2011 Relay for Life of Greater Rochester
DATE SET FOR THE 2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
(ROCHESTER, MI) - It's time to fight back against cancer. This year's Relay For Life will take place on June 25th at Hart Middle School begining at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 9:00 a.m. on June 26th.
Relay For Life is dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight cancer. As the Society's signature event, Relay has been bringing cancer survivors and anyone touched by the disease together for more than 20 years.
Held overnight in honor of the fact that cancer never sleeps, Relay For Life has grown from a single event to the largest grassroots movement nationwide. The event will celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups - people from all walks of life - all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society's vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Teams of not only raise dollars and camp out overnight, but also participate in fun activities and ceremonies. Last year, 42 teams participated in the Greater Rochester event raising $129.700.
"Relay For Life provides an enviormnment where everyone in our community to join in the fight against cancer," said Patty DeShetler, Event Chairperson. "It is truly inspiring to witness the cancer survivors in our community celebrate their victory over the disease."
This year the Rochester Relay has been selected as an enrollment site for the third Cancer Prevention Study (CPS-3) of the American Cancer Society. This is a one time opportunity, a hands-on way for us to be personally involved in research and to play a significant role in cancer prevention. Being involved in this Cancer Prevention Study means we will have the potential to impact the lives of so many people and change the course of our future and our children's future as we learn ways to prevent cancer.
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.
For more information on how you can get involved there will be a kick off event at St Pauls Church 620 Romoeo Road in Rochester on April 13th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please contact Kathryn Brennan at Kathryn.Brennan@cancer.org or (248) 663-3436 if you are interested in attending or if you would like more information about the Relay and/or the Cancer Prevention Study 3.
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St. Patrick's Day Party
Judge Julie Nicholson and Judge Nancy Carniak Of the 52/3 District CourtInvite you to join us for our 11th Annual ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY On Tuesday, March 8, 2011 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. |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Raffle
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE RAFFLE TICKET PRICE $20.00 Drawing to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 All proceeds benefit RAYA services and programs Contact RAYA -248-656-3558 - for more information!!!!
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Pet of the Week - Bacon Bit
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Meet Bacon Bit! A 10-month-old Manx mix, Bacon Bit is a bit of a unique cat in that he does not have a tail. However, that hasn't slowed him down one bit! Bacon Bit is very friendly, loves being around people, and will jump up for attention if not receiving the proper amount of petting. Meet him today at the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care! The adoption fee includes microchipping, sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and much more. Please visit or call (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 12399768. |
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