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Please join us!
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Annual Awards Night
Fri, May 4th
Mine Oyster
Click here for details.
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Business After Hours
We are taking reservations for our Business After Hours for the spring and fall.
Wednesday evenings 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 2
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
May 9
Welch House Inn
May 16
On Board Fabrics
May 23
Boothbay Railway Village
May 30
Harborfields On The Shore
June 6
Topside Inn
June 13
McSeagull's Restaurant
Oct. 17
Blueberry Broadcasting (location TBD)
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| Dear Valued Members,
Welcome to the start of the summer season as the community celebrates Fisherman's Festival this weekend!
We kick off the chamber season with our Business After Hours on Wednesday, May 2nd at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, then a marketing workshop on Thursday, May 3 with Marketing Cents 4U at Mine Oyster and followed by the Annual Party on Friday, May 4th at Mine Oyster where we have many surprises as we celebrate the Chamber's 50th Anniversary.
We are using an online registration system to gather our RSVP's for the Business After Hours and our Annual Party to streamline the registration process. You can click on the links above and also RSVP by calling the Chamber at 633-2353 or via email at seamaine@boothbayharbor.com.
I hope you enjoy reading about all the things happening at the Chamber and within our region. We look forward to a successful season!
Best wishes,
Catherine Wygant
Executive Director
catherine@boothbayharbor.com
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Board Update | |
At the Tuesday, April 17th Board of Directors meeting the Board agreed to allow businesses to schedule BAH that suits the needs of the businesses (ie: not always on Wednesdays and not just spring or fall). We will stick with only one BAH per week. Evelyn Andrews will be the Board liason with the members and the staff to coordinate the BAH. We are very excited to kick off the spring season with Coastal Maine Botancial Gardens. Click here for the press release.
Click here for the Board Roster and contact names of current Board members.
Board meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and the next meeting is on May 15th at the Chamber. No meetings will be held in July and August although committees will continue to give Board updates. |
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Member News | |
Pyro City Fireworks Stores
Congratulations to the opening of Maine's Premier Fireworks Store in Edgecomb at 31 US Route 1, 882-9800. A Maine owned business serving all your fireworks needs. Launch your own dazzling pyrotechnics show with their full line of Zenith Shells, Fountains, Multi Effects, Roman Candles, Smoke Items, Firecrackers and more. Owner Steve Marson has been in the professional fireworks display business for many years and can advise you on a safe and memorable experience.
Boothbay Region Memorial Library
The Boothbay Region Writers' Group meets every first and third Tuesday of the month and the next meeting is Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:00pm. Are you an aspiring writer but have no audience for your works? Would you like to hear what others are writing? If yes, then come to the library to meet others who share your desire. For more information, contact the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 633-3112 and click here for more events. Remember the Paul Coulombe/Bosarge Family Foundation $100,000 Library Challenge ends this Memorial Day and they need your support!
The Opera House
For generations the historic 1894 Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine stage has played host to actors and musicians from around the state and around the globe. With over 100 events and performances annually, there is almost always something happening at the House. Click here for the upcoming events.
Key Bank
KeyBank has a Part - Time Teller position available in Boothbay. Click here to learn more.
First Federal Savings
Jean Huber of Wiscasset has joined First Federal Savings as Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer in the bank's Boothbay Harbor office. Previously, Jean worked for 11 years for Gardiner Savings and then Bank of Maine as a Branch Manager, Loan Officer and Financial Advisor. First Federal is based in Bath and has 5 locations in Mid Coast Maine. For more information, contact Jean Huber at jhuber@firstfederalbath.com or (207) 633-2660. Welcome Jean!
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Check out the 7th Annual Maine Photography Show 2012 from now until Saturday, May 5th at BRAF at One Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. The show is the premier juried gallery show of photography in Maine juried by Andre Gallant.
The Boothbay Region Garden Club
Save-the-date for Saturday, August 11th for their House & Garden Tour with six homes and various gardens. More details to follow..
Servpro of Bath/Brunswick
Servrpro is offering a discount to all chamber members. Servpro of Bath/Brunswick is locally owned and has been servicing the Midcoast region since 1997. Their teams of qualified specialists are trained to professionally clean and restore your home and personal belongings. For more information please contact Barbara M. Rapoza, Marketing Manager at 207.721.8500 or barbara@servprobb.com www.servprobb.com
The Nautical Rooster
Now in their tenth year they are exclusively online at www.nauticalrooster.com. They specialize in unusual decorative accessories and exquisite designer jewelry. Their mission is to provide excellent customer service on every single sale. They welcome your inquiries by email or by phone seven days a week during normal business hours. They are very pleased to offer layaway on their jewelry lines; please call for details. They ship from facilities in both Connecticut and Maine. No matter where they ship from, you will not pay sales tax unless they ship to a Maine address. In stock orders are often shipped the same day. If your order is a gift, you will have the option to request a complimentary gift card at checkout by filling in the message box.
Heads of the Harbor Salon
We welcome Heads of the Harbor at their new location, 50 Union Street, Boothbay Harbor. (207) 633-6088. They specialize in women, men and children's hairstyling: manicures and pedicures; foils and hair colors and are celebrating 32 years in business. Walk-ins welcome.
2012 Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta
Calling All Artists For T-Shirt Design! The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year's Official festival T-Shirt. The selected design will be featured on the back of the T-Shirt which commemorates the Sixth Annual Pumpkinfest & Regatta set for September 29 - October 8, 2012. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected. The deadline for submissions is June 4, 2012. Design submissions should be in JPEG/ PDF files, and either be emailed or put on a CD. Artwork may be dropped off , or mailed to: King Eider's Pub, PO Box 365, 2 Elm St., Damariscotta, Maine 04543, Attn. Cynthia Weiss or e-mailed to Nancy MacKinnon at gowethaflo@aol.com. Please call Nancy MacKinnon 207-677-2257 with any questions and click here for more details. For details on all things Pumpkinfest, visit the official website at www.damariscottapumpkinfest.com; check us out on Facebook; or leave us a tweet. |
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Central Distributors, Lewiston, ME
A fourth generation full-service beverage wholesaler specializing in alcohol-based products since 1934! The mainstay of our current portfolio includes domestic, imported, and specialty beers, wines and fortified wines. We supplement our offerings with non-alcoholic beverages including a variety of natural juices, spring waters, flavored teas, sodas and coffee. We provide superior service to our 2000+ customers in a territory which encompasses all of the state of Maine, excluding northern Aroostook County. 800-427-5757 or www.centraldistributors.com
Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters, 22 McKown Street, Boothbay Harbor
We outfit your pet for adventure! Two Salty Dogs stocks products for dogs, cats, and the people who love them. We feature top-quality natural food and treats, super fun toys, grooming and health care supplies, plus lots of unique items and gifts for pet owners. Proudly featuring many products made right here in Maine! Come see us at our convenient location in downtown Boothbay Harbor - opening May 2012. (207) 633-PETS or www.twosaltydogs.net
travelMaine
With nearly 40 years in the publishing and tourism industry, locally owned RFB Advertising is committed to assisting Maine businesses to succeed by offering a suite of very powerful tools created to effectively promote themselves to a primed market of vacationers and residents. A combination of these unique products propels Maine businesses to new heights, increasing market-share and garnering a higher return-on-investment. RFB Advertising aids in growing business through Print, Internet, Mobile and Social Media Marketing. RFB Advertising currently publishes travelMAINE (the oldest, most highly sought after, locally owned travel guide published about Maine), dineMAINE (Maine's only statewide dining guide), petMAINE (the only guide written specifically for people vacationing in Maine with their pets), marryMAINE (a statewide destination-wedding planning guide) and Downeast Dog News (a monthly newspaper for people who love dogs). If you would like to know more about our products, please contact our Sales Rep, Velinda Elwell at (207) 659-2798 or e-mail at velinda.gotravelmaine@gmail.com
Dan's Auto Repair, Boothbay
Full service repair on all makes and models - all major and minor services. Full service body shop, from scratches to major collision. Custom paint jobs. Brakes, oil changes, state inspections, tune-ups, tire sales & repair, AC service, front end alignments. 9 bays. Hours: M-F 7:30-4:00. Since 1974. 56 Barters Island Road, Boothbay. (207) 633-6364
Peter Gardner has joined us as a Friends of the Chamber. |
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Downtown and Region Map - Put your Business on the Map! - Literally...
We are trying to put the finisihing touches on our map for the season and still have a few last minute folks who have not submitted their materials. It's not too late to get in... Click here to fill out your form and get on the map!
Deadlines:
- Sign-Up Form
- Photo or Logo
- Business Description
Extended Deadline Due: Friday, May 4th, 2012
Stop by the Chamber to see our map prototype. Maps available by early May.
New England Group Travel Planner 2013
They are currently working on the 2013 edition of the New England Group Travel Planner and would like to offer the opportunity to include content about our area. The New England Group Travel Planner is a tool used by group travel organizers to plan group trips to the New England region. Visit www.grouptravelplanner.net for more info.
Specifically, they have editorial opportunities available related to the following categories:
* Arts & Entertainment - Art galleries, theatres, and performing arts events occurring throughout New England
* Nature & Adventure/Eco Tours - For the adventurous, non-traditional, outdoors group of travelers
* Top 10 Lists - Outlining the best of a state in a variety of categories, including attractions, local "must sees", food, and more
* Local Flavours - Highlighting unique cuisines that are considered local specialties or favourites
* History - Take a step back in time to discover how the past has influenced the present
* Seasonal - Showcasing various activities happening throughout the seasons
* Off the Beaten Path - Discovering that some of the greatest travel experiences come from some of the most unexpected places
* Shopping Destinations - Offering up suggestions as to the best shopping locales
* Signature Events - Spotlighting multiple local and popular events
* Budget Friendly Group Travel - Plan great trips for groups without breaking the bank
* Itineraries - Sample multi day schedules to help make planning easier
* Only in 2013 - Events and celebrations happening exclusively in 2013
* Experiential Travel - Make your group's trip memorable with one of a kind experiences
* Green Travel - Learn how to reduce your group's carbon footprint and still plan a great trip
* Meetings & Conventions - Outlining industry trends and M&C facilities in multiple cities, unique trends and/or locations
Please remember - All content must be relevant to group travel organization or experiences. Article length - 500-1,200 words. All photo submissions must be 300dpi and include appropriate photo credits. They have a select amount of space available for participants to present information on your region, if you would like to be included, please confirm and/or submit your articles by Friday, May 11, 2012 to Catherine@boothbayharbor.com.
WQSS 102.5 Midcoast Radio
The chamber is offering a coop promotion with Blueberry Broadcasting for the next six months rates that are at a 17% discount for members. This is a great way to get day trippers from near our region and we recommend you do one week on and one week off. Advertisers get 30 spots a month at no minimum and get at price break if you do more. Click here for complete details and email Catherine@boothbayharbor.com if you are interested in participating.
Experience Maritime Maine
The Maine Maritime Museum in partnership with the Maine Office of Tourism is excited to announce the launch of www.ExperienceMaritimeMaine.info. This new website is a FREE resource for travelers to Maine and a FREE marketing tool for organizations that celebrate, interpret or preserve Maine's extensive maritime heritage.
If you have a maritime-related event, activity, program, exhibit or festival that you would like to market to thousands of potential visitors, please consider listing your experience at www.ExperienceMaritimeMaine.info. There are NO COSTS to organizations who wish to participate in the Experience Maritime Maine project.
The project is partially funded by the Maine Office of Tourism and administered by the Maine Maritime Museum. Any organization or institution that promotes maritime and coastal lifestyle activities and experiences can participate. Essentially, we are asking to advertise your maritime-related institution or event free of charge to potential visitors throughout New England. Click here to learn more!
Downtown Information Center
Rachel, Alain and Catherine are working on giving our Downtown Information Center a fresh coat of paint and a good spring cleaning. For just $45 you can have your rack card brochures prominently displayed here for all the visitors to see. Please contact Rachel for ideas on wall space too!
New England Tourism Center
The chamber has teamed up with Manny Witt for the "Experience New England Road Show 2012" presentations that include multiple stops at various key travel agencies. Some of the targeted travel agencies include the larger and more reputable offices such as: Amex, .Vision 2000, Sears Travel. Carlson Wagonlit, Independents, home based travel agencies, etc. The company is Canadian owned and operated since 1991, which offers experienced niche marketing opportunities to various New England based tourism enterprises. Their mission is to represent the public and private sector of the industry by promoting and stimulating travel and tourism to New England. The markets they cover include Canada, with a primary focus on the eastern Canada drive markets, and the Northeastern United States. Click here to see the slide they use to represent the Boothbay Region along with our Guides. |
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KeyBank has teamed up with the Maine International Trade Center
"All About Receivables: Increase Sales Using Diverse Terms of Payment." MITC Office, 511 Congress Street, Portland, Thursday, May 03, 2012, Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Are your finance and sales staff familiar with different international payment options and how to manage receivables risk? With the tightening of credit in Europe and elsewhere, international customers are looking for more helpful international payment solutions. Learn to consider different terms of payment when negotiating with new and existing accounts.
Don't miss this important seminar covering the essentials of international payment terms including: using international letters of credit, cash against documents, and risk management for "Open Account" terms of payment. Click here to learn more and register.
Marketing Cents 4U (MC4U) presents... Spring into Summer Campaign
Join MC4u partners, Lori Pecor and Heather O'Brien, May 3rd, 5:30pm at the World is Mine Oyster for a FREE marketing workshop. The workshop has been designed with the small business in mind and EVERYONE is welcome! The workshop will focus on:
· Creative and fresh ideas that will make our region standout in a crowd through website specials and packages, social media campaigns, press releases and promoting events in the region.
· How we can work together to build our businesses, our relationships, our community and our region.
· Our spring into Summer Marketing Campaign that allows businesses to do more for less: We will demonstrate how you can increase exposure, decrease expense, reduce time and eliminate hassle.
· Explore exciting new business tools we have partnered with: Constant Contact, Travel Maine and Reachlocal.com .
Sound impossible? All the more reason to come check it out. What do you have to lose....it's FREE! And it's being held at the newest hot spot in the harbor.... The World is Mine Oyster, (Next to McSeagull's). A cash bar will be available and there is rumor of a special workshop Rotisserie dinner (cost $10.00). Please RSVP to marketingcents4u@gmail.com. To find out more about the workshop visit www.marketingcents4u.com and click on our Spring into Summer Campaign. MC4u wishes to offer a very special thank you to our event host and sponsor, The World is Mine Oyster. This workshop is a fabulous example of how businesses working together can provide a service to fellow community members for the sole purpose of improving as a whole.
Introducing travelMAINE Mobile Web App
You are cordially invited to attend an informational seminar on the newest, most-unique statewide Mobeo App!m.gotravelmaine.com. Tuesday May 15th 5-8 PM, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Rd., Boothbay. This exciting Mobeo app is innovative, helpful, and the most powerful tool available to effectively promote and market your business to millions of mobile device users! Join us to learn more about the app, see it in action and have your questions answered. Click here for the invitation and please RSVP to velinda@gotravelmaine.com. Light refreshments will be served
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Free Trade Show for Group Friendly Businesses
Join Catherine Wygant and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for a free opportunity to promote your business or organization to group-friendly businesses at the FREE trade show associated with the FAM Tour on Friday, April 27th by the Maine Motorcoach Network at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. Click here for more details.
Convention of Maine Counties returns to Boothbay Harbor
Lincoln County is very pleased to announce that they are hosting the 2012 Convention of Maine Counties in Boothbay Harbor on September 5, 6 and 7 at Spruce Point Inn. This event is held annually and sponsored by a host county; Penobscot in 2011, Cumberland in 2010 and Waldo in 2009. The Convention is the only time of the year when all county officials, elected and appointed, have the opportunity to get together to discuss issues of importance to the counties as well as to attend many workshops and training sessions.
Lincoln County last hosted the convention in 2000 and it was extremely successful. John O'Connell,
Lincoln County Administrator, says that "Participants were talking about it for years and some had suggested that Lincoln County host it every year! Spruce Point Inn did a great job in 2000 and is being extremely supportive this year as we go forward in the process." Sponsorships and support come from all over the state but local businesses are being asked for their help in making this a memorable event for all participants. "It is great publicity for the Boothbay Harbor Region, " added O'Connell. Those looking for further information should call either John or Debbie at 882-6311 or look at the county web site at www.lincolncountymaine.me.
On the Road with Mainebiz - Midcoast
Join On the Road with Mainebiz as they make their stop in the Midcoast region. Mainebiz will bring together business owners, managers and more in the Midcoast region for networking while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. These free-to-attend events are a great place to meet and mingle with other business executives from the area and make new connections. Please pre-register by clicking here. Date: May 17, 2012, Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm, Location: Amalfi On the Water, Ocean Street, Rockland
CruiseMaine
Catherine Wygant met with Amy Powers, Director CruiseMaineUSA and Amy will be attending the CLIA's Cruise3Sixty travel agent trades show held in Ft. Lauderdale - April 25-30, 2012. The show focused on travel agent training and destination product awareness. Amy took two boxes of our Regional Guides and maps from the Chamber to personally distribute at this show. Catherine is also working with Amy and their mutual contacts in the cruise industry. We are looking at ways that the chamber can tie in with port calls to Boothbay Harbor and for doing shore excursions for passenger that come into Portland, Rockland and Bar Harbor.
We are working with the Maine Office of Tourism and CruiseMaine on various FAM trips for the cruise industry and have one scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8 - Friday, Sept. 14th, 2012. We would like to see if a member could offer box lunches with lobster rolls for Thursday, Sept. 13th for the group of around dozen people. Catherine has also noticed some interest from other members and is looking into forming a "Cruise Committee". Please contact Catherine if you are interested in participating. Please click here for more information on CruiseMaine.
Maine International Trade Center Trade Day
May 24, 2012 | Samoset Resort, Rockport, Maine
GET INSPIRED * NETWORK * CELEBRATE * RECHARGE * INNOVATE
Trade Day attendees from previous years have told us one of the major benefits of this event is the opportunity to make connections with other local businesses that are internationally active. You're invited to step out from behind the computer, hang up the phone, and NETWORK the old-fashioned way -- in person -- for one day. Join the Maine International Trade Day on May 24th at the Samoset Resort and gain a fresh perspective, hear new ideas, meet new business colleagues, and enjoy the beautiful view. Registration includes admission to the full day (program, networking reception, and awards luncheon). MITC Members: $75, MDF Members special rate: $75, Non-members: $95. Click here to learn more and register.
Rotary
Catherine Wygant is the Public Image/Promotion Chair for the District Conference for Rotary for May 17-19, 2013 and is assisting with the District Changeover for the Rotary president and the Rotary International president-elect Sakuji and Kyoko Tanaka, will be District 7780's guests at a lobster bake/changeover set for the afternoon of Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Spruce Point Inn.
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Planning & Policy
The committee is working on a number of initiatives that include the following:
1) Circulating a petition to support the Water Districts master plan to extend services to year round water. The expense is $150 per foot. Click here for a copy of the Water District Master Plan.
2) Parking Signs - Doug Roberts from Oak Street Provisions would like to facilitate buying parking s igns for businesses that are interested in purchasing them. The intent is to have consistent parking signs throughout the region regardless if it is paid or free. The cost is $29. Please contact Doug Roberts at 633-1290 if you are interested in purchasing them.
3) Town of Boothbay Harbor Warrant (click here to see the warrant)
Town of Boothbay Harbor will meet at the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building on Friday, the 4th day of May, 2012, then and there to act upon Articles 1 through 5. The polls for voting on Articles 1 through 5 shall open at 8:00 AM and will close at 6:00 PM. The remaining business to be transacted under the TOWN WARRANT will be taken up on Saturday the 5th day of May 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Boothbay Region Elementary School Gymnasium.
The public restroom question is being posed at the Annual Town Meeting and it is a referendum question, which means that people will go to the polls for this and vote. It is a yeas or no question. It is also very specific.
Article 3 To vote by secret ballot: To see if the town will vote to authorize the municipal officers to appropriate up to $45,000 of the existing general fund towards construction of ADA compliant public restrooms, at or near, the town owned footbridge parking lot. (The restrooms previously supplied to the public in this location were leased by the town. Recently the lease costs have increased. The Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend passage of this article.)
It also includes the fireworks and Harbor Lights festival vote for the Chamber.
Article 21 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate $167,358 for the UNCLASSIFIED ORGANIZATION accounts.
Selectmen and Budget Committee recommend $167,358
$600 for the ALUMNI BAND account
$14,000 for the BB/BBH CEMETERY DISTRICT account
$24,429 for the COMMUNITY CABLE CHANNEL account
$3,000 for the FIREWORKS account
$2,000 for the HARBOR LIGHTS FESTIVAL account
$2,000 for the HISTORICAL SOCIETY account
$500 for the MEMORIAL DAY/AMERICAN LEGION account
45,000 for the MEMORIAL LIBRARY account
$1,155 for the NEW HOPE FOR WOMEN account
$1,000 for the SENIOR CITIZENS account
$1,000 for the SUMMER BAND CONCERTS account
$38,215 for the AMBULANCE SERVICE account
$33,459 for the DISTRICT NURSE account
$1,000 for the SHELLFISH COMMITTEE account
4) Town of Boothbay Warrant (click here for the warrant)
The TOWN OF BOOTHBAY will meet at the Boothbay Town Offices, on Monday, the 7th day of May, 2012 at 8:00 AM, then and there to act upon Article 1. The polls for voting on Articles 2 and 3 shall be opened at 8:00 AM and will close at 6:00 PM. The remaining business to be transacted under this Warrant will be taken up on the evening of May 7, 2012 at 7:30 PM, at the Boothbay Town Hall in the Railway Village at 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, Maine.
Article 10 refers to The Chamber asking for funds for our Windjammer Days and July 4th Fireworks to celebrate 50 years. It is written "Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,000 for the Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce." And has the
Board of Selectmen recommendation: Approval.
Marketing (MARCOM)
The Marketing Committee is working on a year-round calendar for coop marketing and other marketing ideas. We are working on a "The Best" of Boothbay Videos!" Where you can promote your business, organization or talents at NO CHARGE through the Chamber website & other marketing channels by submitting your "best" video(s) that represent our beautiful Boothbay Harbor Region, it's people and ALL that it has to offer visitors & residents alike. The Chamber Marketing Committee will review all video entries submitted and choose those that will be placed on the website & other marketing channels that promote "the best" of Boothbay. Let's work together to show all that we have to offer guests visiting our beautiful destination! If you are interested, please email Catherine@boothbayharbor.com.
Volunteers Committee
Sheri Gordon from Midcoast Clock & Music Box Company is working on our volunteer program with three basic areas of service for our volunteers:
1) Concierge - includes greeting visitors, and handling visitor inquiries both in person and on the phone.
2) Office Support - includes mail sorting, delivering, and special mailings. Also includes some light clerical duties and computer work if applicable. Some special events support as needed.
3) Information Centers - includes stocking information racks at the main office and at the visitor center in downtown Boothbay Harbor.
Please contact Sheri Gordon sheri.gordon@midcoastclock.com or 633-9965 or Rachel Tibbetts rachel@boothbayharbor.com 633-2353 if you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering. |
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Artists and Art Gallerie s!
As part of the exciting expansion of our Windjammer Days Festival we will be inaugurating a new event called Artists Alley. It will be a street art fair with artist's displays of fine arts and fine crafts in tents and on tables with individual artists doing demonstrations and portraits. The Date is JUNE 26, the Tuesday during the Windjammer Days Festival. The By-Way and Bridge Streets in Boothbay Harbor will be blocked off for the day for this event. The artists will start setting up at 7-9 am for a 9am opening to the public. The event will be open for business until 6pm. Take down will be between 6 and 7pm. There is room for about 15-- 10" x 10" tent spaces and about 7 table spaces.
The Artists Alley committee is charging a space fee of $30 for the 10'x 10's, and $15 for the Table size spaces payable to the Chamber. Some spaces are on slanted roadway and may need shims. No charge for artists doing demonstrations or portraits (without tables and tents). No commission will be taken by the Chamber. Please call Jim Taliana to reserve a space. 633-2815 None-Members will be solicited after all Chamber members have a chance to respond. * The Boothbay Region Art Foundation has already reserved two tent spaces
Poster Contest Winner!
We are delighted to announce that Pat Berger has won the first annual Windjammer Days poster design contest. Her family has been summer residents of Southport since the early 1900's. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this contest...
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