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Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
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 July, 2015
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 A Message from your Executive Director Dear Chamber Member, As we begin our 2015-16 Chamber year, I would like to congratulate the 2014-15 Chamber Board of Directors, under the direction of President Sharon McKelvey, on continuing to make this organization a strong and vital part of our community. Thank you to Roberta Campbell of Port Washington State Bank, Tom Lubner of Primecast Advertising, John Riechers of MPI and Frank Oetlinger of Blanking Systems for their many years of service as a members of the Chamber Board. I would also like to welcome Amanda Hansen of Hampton Inn & Suites, Mary Karnitz of Port Washington State Bank, Matt Schroeder of Little Caesars and Nate Krueger of MPI to the Board.
Congratulations to Celebrate Grafton for kicking off the summer with two great back to back events. The Giro d' Grafton brought hundreds of cyclists and spectators to our community for a day of bike racing chills, thrills and even a few spills! Grillin' in Grafton and the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks were a terrific way kick off the 4th of July Holiday! In addition thirty-three teams participated in the Kansas City Barbecue competition, the food, family entertainment, and of course our spectacular fireworks made the event a big success.
We look forward to the start of our Farmers' Market on July 9th in the Grafton High School Parking Lot and Ladies Night Out on August 4th. You won't want to miss GALA's Concerts in the Park beginning July 9th, and Mel's Slow-Pitch Classic Softball Tournament & Music Festival in Centennial Park on July 10 -12 is sure to be another great time for a great cause.
We hope that you have a wonderful summer and that you will contact us if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Pam
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The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce presents
Steppin' Out in Grafton
Ladies Night Out
Tuesday, August 4h, 2015
Registration Begins at 4:30pm the Arts Mill
Bring your friends, sisters, mothers, daughters for an evening of fun!
Fashion Show
(Sponsored by Cornerstone Community Bank)
Pedal Shuttle
(Sponsored by Port Washington State Bank)
Live Music, Discounts and Treats
throughout Downtown Grafton
All ladies will receive a Outdoor Wine Tumbler, LNO w
Wristband and Event Guide
$8.00 in Advance through August 3rd
or $10.00 at check in
Pay online now with PayPal or mail/drop off payment at the Chamber office
(1624 Wisconsin Ave)
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Click HERE to Register NOW!
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July 4th
Independence Day!
Farmers Market Opening DayJuly 16th
8:00am Leadership Toolbox Series #4
August 4th
4:30pm-9:00pm
Ladies Night Out! August 26th
ONCE September 24th
Chamber Golf Outing
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Please take time to read the
Village of Grafton Planning and Development Newsletter, for all updated on the changes happening in Grafton!
The Village of Grafton Parks & Rec Department, along with the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association, is offering
discounted tickets
to area summer attractions including:
Six Flags
Noah's Ark
Wisconsin Dells Ducks
House on the Rock
Old World Wisconsin
and more!!!
Tickets are on sale NOW at the Parks and Recreation Department and will be available for purchase through Labor Day. 675 N Green Bay Rd, Grafton
262-375-5310
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CHAMBER MEMBERS
We have enhancements to our Chamber Member Listing Options! Chamber Businesses have the opportunity to UPGRADE your Business listing on the Chamber Website!
We now have specialized tools to promote your organization via the online Membership Login.
Login at www.chamberlogin.com to update your information and start using these new enhanced features:
- Membership Listing
- Deals
- Job Postings
- Advertise Events
Don't know your login? Send an email to
and we will email you your information
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Independence Day Trivia
The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest at age 70, and Edward Rutledge was the youngest at age 26.
One of the United States' patriotic songs, "Yankee Doodle" was originally sung by British military officers prior to the Revolution as a means to mock the disorganized American colonists who fought alongside them during the French and Indian Wars.
Did you know that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both of whom had not only signed the Declaration of Independence but went on to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on July 4th, 1826?
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Lobo's Place
1305 Wisconsin Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
Contact: Luis and Veronica Calix
Lobo's Place offers Authentic Mexican Food at an Authentic Mexican Restaurant! Great Location in Downtown Grafton. Great Food, Great Service - we'll be waiting for you! WATCH FOR DETAILS ABOUT OUR OPENING IN LATE JULY!
 Newcastle Place
12600 N. Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092
262-232-7338 www.newcastleplacelcs.com
Contact: Donna Yellen
Newcastle Place pledges to deliver a vast array of services and benefits without compromise. It's what we call our LifeSTYLE Promise™. We emphasize choice, control and flexibility, employ attentive service staff and have a personal approach to service that focuses on you. At Newcastle Place, we take care of everything!
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FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS
 Aurora Health Care will be sponsoring Live Well Ozaukee Benefiting Emergency Medical Services in Ozaukee County on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at the Watermark at Shully's. Click HERE for more details or contact Erin Starck at 262-329-1070 or erin.starck@aurora.org with questions.
Balance Inc., an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, is gearing up for the annual Ozaukee County Summer Recreation Program. Each summer during the month of July, Balance, Inc. provides a summer recreation program for children with developmental disabilities between the age of 5 and 15. The program pairs a child with a volunteer who spends each day going into the community for recreational activities such as swimming, visiting museums, zoos, nature parks and reserves, water parks, and much, much more. We are seeking volunteers to help out to work with the amazing young people! Volunteers must be age 15 and older and can devote 40 to 100 hours during the month to this program.For more information please contact Kari at 262-268-6811 or by email at kkrause@balanceinc.org. 
The Cedarburg Cultural Center The Historic 1849 Kuhefuss House Museum will be open for its annual summer tours on Saturdays from 12-4pm now through August 22. Blueburg Café Open Mic Night showcasing local talent on the first Wednesday of every month (JULY 1ST!). All ages are welcome. Doors open at 6:15pm for performer sign-up and talent takes the stage at 7:00pm. A $2 donation earns guests the chance to win door prizes courtesy of sponsor Cornerstone Community Bank! Visit our website for all the latest events! www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org
The Cedarburg Grafton Rotary is proud to present the 16th Annual Rotary Music Festival - Drum & Bugle Corps Show on Friday, July 3rd at 7:00pm. Seven Drum & Bugle Corps will be performing in the CHS Fieldhouse. You won't want to miss this amazing musical performance! Click HERE to visit our website for details or click HERE to purchase tickets.
 Join us THURSDAYS in July and August (Starting Thursday, July 9th and continuing through Thursday, August 20th) for FREE Concerts! Concerts held from 6:30pm - 9:00pm in Veteran's Memorial Park in Grafton along the Milwaukee River. GALA is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to bring to Grafton family events, activities and entertainment. The FIRST CONCERT on July 9th features the BriTins! July 23 will be Grand Union (top Country) and August 6th features Leahy's Luck. Visit our website www.graftonarealivearts.org for details!  Recruiting Members Who Are Looking To Make A Difference! The Grafton Fire Department is seeking individuals who live or work in Grafton and are interested in joining our team as Firefighters or EMTs. Our department is primarily staff by community members who train, work, and respond to over 1,000 Fire-Rescue-EMS incidents per year. No experience is required and all training will be provided. For more information please visit our website www.graftonfire.com
 Hampton Inn & Suites is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Friday, July 17th from 9:00am-1:00pm (2633 Washington Street, Grafton). Please sign up at www.bcw.edu/graftonhampton or call the Blood Center at 877-232-4376.  Kapco, Inc. is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on July 17th from 11:00am-3:00pm at 983 Badger Circle in Grafton. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all prospective donors. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, please contact John Jurkiewicz at jurkiew4@uwm.edu or 414-429-1355. While we are predominantly collecting whole blood, we do have a limited number of slots available for double-red donation; if this interests you, please let us know! Thank you for your generosity in supporting the American Red Cross!
 The Grafton Lions Club is hosting their 17th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on Monday, August 10th at Fire Ridge Golf Club. Registration begins at 10:30am and the Semi Shotgun Start begins at 12:00pm. We'd LOVE to have you join us! For information please contact Tom Krueger at 262-375-4966. Click HERE for the Registration Form or visit our website for more information: www.graftonlions.com
Join Mel's Pig Roast on July 10th-12th at Centennial Park in Grafton. Whether you're a player, fan or party animal, this event is sure to be a treat. Besides great softball, food and fun, this year we've added the magic of music!
July 10th: Dr. Woo Band (7:30-9:00pm)
July 11th: Rail-Tie Band (4:30-6:30pm)
Leroy Airmaster w/Billy Flynn (7:00-9:00pm)
Admission is FREE but please no carry-ins. 100% of net proceeds of this event donated directly back to the community. Since 1999 Mel's has dispersed of $480,000. We are grateful for your support! Visit our website www.melspigroast.com for info on all the details on this great event!
Join us at the 30th Annual Fish Day Run/Walk! Saturday, July 18th to benefit Portal, inc., an agency in Grafton supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Click HERE to view the flyer with all the details or please visit our website www.portalinc.org
for more information.
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