NEWS YOU CAN USE Weekly Blast, May 12, 2015

New Chamber Number -- For general information, call 360.277.5007

CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENT CALENDAR
www.northmasonchamber.com

May 12, 2015

Make a Note of it

THANK YOU, Brad Patterson, Mason Transit Authority General Manager, for sharing the latest information on the Belfair Bypass and the West Sound Alliance, which is addressing Puget Sound-area traffic congestion concerns. More than 20 members - including Olympic College's Allison Smith (pictured above) attended our Build Your Business Breakfast at Lennard K's in Allyn on May 6.

CONGRATULATIONS, Gretchen Schodde of Harmony Hill! Our "Chairman's Choice" award winner was presented with the state's Medal of Merit at a recent ceremony with Gov. Jay Inslee in Olympia. The medal is awarded to an individual who has been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and the state of Washington.

In the NEWS...

Check out our Chamber page in the May issue of the

Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal May 2015

Miss something? Click here to see Mason County related articles that have appeared in Mason County Life --http://www.kitsapsun.com/mason

All of our media members are welcome to post their stories here. Send your PDFs files to Stephanie Rowland. Stop by our Chamber office for a free copy of the Mason County Journal (Thursdays), Mason County Life (Fridays), and the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, first week of the month. Supply is limited.

Making plans for the weekend? Visit our new tourism site for event ideas, dining, and more ... such as --

Belfair Saturday Market

May 2 through September 26, 2015

Saturdays, 10am - 2pm

Corner of NE Roy Boad Road and NE Clifton Lane; near Safeway Shopping Plaza

www.BelfairFarmersMarket.org

Harstine Island Farmers Market

3371 E Harstine Island Rd N

Shelton (360)528-7710

Facebook/HarstineIslandFarmersMarket

Harstine Island Farmers Market

Saturday-Sunday, May 15-17

Bluegrass from the Forest - check out the Chick Rose School of Bluegrass at this year's event (pictured above)

Shelton High School Auditorium and Campus

Shelton (360)426-1782

www.BluegrassFromTheForest.com

Last weekend, thousands turned out for the Hama Hama Oyster Rama, which was promoted throughout the Explore Hood Canal social media channels. If you have an event to add, please let me know. I may see you there! Here's our new Mason County tourism logo hard at work ...

New Members

Welcome, Island Johnny, LLC!

Tina Goodwin

Shelton, WA http://islandjohnny.net

(360)426-6697

...just happened to see their portable potties at the Hama Hama Oyster Rama!

Upcoming Chamber Events

Business After Hours

Thursday, May 14

5:00 - 7:00pm

Location: The Salmon Center, Belfair

Complimentary event

Neighborhood Network Brown Bag Luncheon

Friday, May 15

11:30 - 1:00 pm

Location: Theler Community Center

Chamber members - FREE

Future members -- $15

Guest speaker: Luanne M. Muller, Attorney, Northwest Justice Project

$5 donation to scholarship program much appreciated

Monthly Luncheon

Wednesday, May 27

11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Theler Community Center

"Identity Theft Prevention" featuring Kim Haack, Branch Manager, Kitsap Bank

Would you like to sponsor this luncheon? Please call Stephanie at 360-275-4267

TEAM CHAMBER

Relay for Life at Theler Community Center & Trails

Saturday, June 20 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Would you like to join "TEAM CHAMBER" and walk or support 2015 Relay for Life of North Mason? Contact Cat Ross at (360)552-2303 or email cat.ross@msn.com. Thank you, Cat, for heading up our team!

Upcoming Community Events

Monday, May 25

Thursday - Sunday, May 28-31

Mason County Forest Festival

Shelton

www.masoncountyforestfestival.org

(360)426-9333

Saturday, June 6

12:00 - 5:00pm

North Mason Regional Fire Authority & North Mason Eagles ...

The North Mason Salsa and Chili Cook-off!

Live Music and Family Fun

Location: North Mason Eagles Club

Entry Fee: $3 (children 12 and under get in FREE)

Competitor Entry Fee: $10 (due no later then 6/1/15)

For more information or to register as a competitor contact Ashlee or Amie at (360) 801-4044 or visit www.northmasonrfa.com

Saturday, July 25

10:00am - 3:00pm

4-H EXTRAVAGANZA!

Showcasing our year of learning by doing!

Games - Activities - Fun - Displays - Food Trucks

Location: Shelton High School

Cost: FREE

EXTRAVAGANZA POSTER

Member Announcements

Thursday, May 14

3pm - 8pm

PUD 3's BROADBAND EXPO

Find out about: Phone, Video and Security Services, Data Storage and Hosting,PUD 3's Super Fast Fiber Network

Enter to win a FREE IPAD

Location: PUD 3 Johns Prairie Rd, Shelton

Friday, May 15

12:00pm - 7:00pm

GRAND OPENING PUD 3

Tours, Prizes, and Food

Catered by Shelton SMOKING MO'S

Tuesday, May 19

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Olympic Tax & Business Consulting along with Parker Moores & Cena PS will be hosting a Social Security Seminar

Press Release

Mason General Hospital announces Mozell Snider as MGH&FC May Employee of the Month!

Press Release

Chamber Marketing

Sponsor needed for our May luncheon! Last month, Hood Canal Communications sponsored our luncheon -- thank you, Darren Eisele! This $125 investment includes: A five-minute talk at our luncheon and a welcome table at the entrance, and you may display your brochures on the luncheon tables. Door prize donation is up to you! For info, call Stephanie at 360-275-4267.

Our 2015 Visitor Guide & Membership Directory is available for you to display at your office, restaurant, hotel, or???

Tempt Yourself with Tuscany

We are partnering with Hood Canal Travel and CI Destinations to bring you this seven-night "Tuscany/One Hotel Holiday" -- departs October 27. Call Leanne Sanchez to book -- 360-275-2831

Stephanie Rowland, President and CEO

North Mason Chamber of Commerce

North Mason Chamber of Commerce | 30 NE Romance Hill Rd. | Belfair, WA 98528
OPEN: Monday through Friday, 9 - 5; Saturdays 9-1

To reach Stephanie Rowland -
360-275-4267 | stephanie@northmasonchamber.com | http://www.northmasonchamber.com
To reach Adena Clark, Member Services/Visitor Information Center Manager
360-277-5007 | adena@northmasonchamber.com
To reach Sue Perkins, Belfair Licensing Manager
360-275-0600 | sue@northmasonchamber.com

For more information on what's happening in our community please visit:

Event Calendar