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Upcoming Chapter Events

Thursday, June 10 - Tour of Stone Cliff Winery
We are excited to have a tour and wine tasting ($5 a person for the tasting).  Tour will start at 6:00pm at Stone Cliff, 600 Star Brewery Dr.  Following the tour we can move into a social at the wine bar or upstairs at the Star Ultra Lounge

*Bracelets for entry on Saturday to America's River Festival will be available at Thursday's Wine Tour.  If you plan on working the Festival on Saturday you need to make sure to get a bracelet.  If you don't come on Thursday, please contact Chris Stholmeyer at stetsonic@hotmail.com

Friday, June 11 - Sunday, June 13 - America's River Festival
Our festival season kicks off with a bang.  Friday afternoon we will need a few hands to help get set up.  By 5pm our tents will be open for drinks, so we'll need volunteers to help 11pm.  Saturday we will start at 11am and go until 11pm.  Sunday we are open 11am - 5pm.  We will need people to work the ticket area, beverage tents, and brave souls to 'hock' drinks in the crowd.  It's a fun event, so we hope to see every one there!  Contact Chris Stohlmeyer at stetsonic@hotmail.com to sign up to work.
 
Thursday, June 17 - General Membership 7:30pm Hotel Julien
Join us for the General Membership meeting for an update on what is upcoming and some socializing. Since our first Jazz is the next day, we'll make sure the meeting is kept to 1 hour with socializing next door at Riverboat Lounge to follow.
 
Friday, June 18th - Dubuque and All That Jazz...
It's our first Jazz of the year in the Town Clock Plaza.  We will need a few volunteers to help set up around 1pm.  Then we'll need lots of help at 5pm until 9:30pm to work our three tents.  Come on our and help us support the fireworks!  Contact Chris Stohlmeyer at stetsonic@hotmail.com to sign up to work.
 
Thursday, June 24 - New Member Orientation - 7:00pm
For those new the the Jaycees or for those just wanting to brush up on information, please join us at Flora Park for a New Member Orientation.  We will be grilling out.  Please bring your own beverages.
 
July 3rd Dubuque Jaycees/Radio Dubuque Fireworks
       July 2nd - 4th - Chairpersons needed
We are looking for people to help as chairpersons for the various areas involved in the planning of the parking for this year's fireworks.  We are expecting large numbers of people this year, so we will need all the help we can get. 
- Friday July 2 - 6pm meet to help set up barricades/fencing etc.
- Saturday July 3 - 8am (or earlier) help with setup, parking cars in lots, selling glow ropes, etc.
- Sunday July 4 - 10am help with tear-down of barricades/fencing
 
If you are interested and would like to know what is all included in being a chairperson contact me as I have very detailed information as to what is to be expected for each position. - Tammy ruajc@yahoo.com
Summer Sand Volleyball Team
Courtside Bar & Grill, 2095 Holliday Dr.

If you've signed up to play and didn't get the schedule, please contact Chris Stohlmeyer, stetsonic@hotmail.com.  If you didn't sign up, but are interested in playing or just watching, feel free to show up and support us.

Game are Wednesday evenings.

Jun 09: 7pm
Jun 16: 8pm
Jun 23: 8pm
Jun 30: 7pm
Jul 07: Bye week
Jul 14: 9pm
Jul 21: 7pm
Jul 28: 6pm
Aug 04: 9pm
Aug 11: 6pm
Aug 18: 7pm
Aug 25: 6pm
Sep 01: 7pm
Sep 08: 8pm
Sep 15: 6pm

If the weather is bad, remember to bring shoes and socks to play inside.
 
Across the State
Upcoming Events/Deadlines from other Iowa Chapters

Friday-Sunday June 11-13th
Iowa Junior Chamber Summer All State Convention

Registration is Now Open!

Click Here for more information

Click Here to register

Hotel Informaion
Ramada Inn & Convention Center
205 W. 4th Street
(Corner of 4th & Commercial Streets)
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
319-233-7560

Mention Jaycee All-State to get the Jaycee rate of $79.00 + tax per night.  Hotel Deadline for Jaycee rate is May 21st

Register online or by mail
Early Bird Registration
$40.00 Full Registration

Registration after May 28
$50.00 Full Registration

Senate Early bird
$25.00 Full Registration
$15.00 Basic

Senate after may 28th
$35.00 Full Registration
$15.00 Basic
Upcoming Events in Our Community
 
Republican Primary Election - Tuesday, June 8th
On Tuesday, June 8th, Iowa Republicans will elect their candidates to run for U.S. Congress, Governor, other statewide offices and Iowa statehouse. Here are some important things you should know about voting in the GOP Primary Election:
- You must be registered as a Republican to vote in the GOP primary.
- You can register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. You will need a form of identification and proof of residence.
- If you cannot get to the polls on June 8th, you can vote by absentee.
- You can vote anytime between now and June 8th by going to your local county auditor's office.
- Polls are open from 7:00AM - 9:00PM on June 8th.
- For more information, voter registration forms, absentee forms or help finding your polling location please go to the following website: www.iowagop.org
 
DBQ Chamber Business AM
Join us this month at Lorelei Cabins, 11823 Lorelei Lane, for a chance to network with your fellow Chamber members. Breakfast catered by Life's A Feast.
 
Directions to the Lorelei Cabins: Go South on Hwy 151/61 to Key West. At 2nd set of stop lights, turn right. Take an immediate left on Rockdale Road. At the cemetery, veer right onto Military Road for 2 miles. Lorelei Cabins is located on the right on Lorelei Lane.
 
Date: June 9th   
Time: 8-9AM
Location: Lorelei Cabins

Member Rate: $5.00
Not-Yet Member Rate: $10.00
 
 
DBQ Chamber Business After Hours
Join us at the Dubuque Art Center, to meet other Chamber members and future potential clients, while seeing what the host company has to offer.
 
Date: June 15th
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Dubuque Art Center

Member Rate: $5.00
Not-Yet Member Rate: $15.00

Alyson Tasker
2010 Communications Director
Dubuque Jaycees

www.dubuquejaycees.org