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April
Calendar of Events
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April 4
Fair Oaks Women's Fashion Show
April 5
Executive Meeting
April 8
Christmas in the Village
April 9
Board Meeting
April 10
Taste of Fair Oaks Committee
Fiesta Day Committee
Spring Mixer
April 18
Luncheon
April 22
Ambassadors Meeting
April 23
Better Business Skills
April 25
Women's Round Table
2013 Officers
President-Doug Proctor
Proctor Engineering
Vice President-Rose Erickson, Moth
Hole Cconsignment & Boutique
Secretary-Paul Lenser,
Lenser Financial Group
Treasurer-Ed Cook, CPA
2013 Directors
Roselyn Barbray
Take Shape for Life
Rand Jacobs
R.K. Jacobs Insurance Services
Maria Mengotti
Safe Credit Union
Charles Miller
William Charles Salon
Dr. Betty Swan
Swan Family Vision Care
Pete Schroeder
PGS Coaching & Consulting
Diane Templeton
Jafra Cosmetics
Raffle Thanks
We appreciate the following businesses and Associate Members for donating to our events. Market your business and donate a raffle prize at the next mixer, luncheon or upcoming event.
March Mixer
The Chocolate Architect
Keller Williams, Liz Yoakum
The Moth Hole Consignment & Boutique
Live Well at Home
California Ave Skin & Body Works, Angela Nokes
Finishes by Fonda Jo
St. Francis Episcopal, Penny Howard
Tupperware, Diana Cralle
Right at Home
Edward Jones, Kirk Camunez
H&R Block, Tena Wiegand
Fair Oaks Cemetery District, Terri Perrin
PGS Coaching
Proctor Engineering
O'Connor's Santa Maria Grill & Catering
Judy Maderos
Len & Rose Anne Lamb, Associates
Pat & Bob Vogel, Associates
Janet & Warren McWilliams, Assoc.
March Business Luncheon
Moth Hole Consignment and Boutique
Proctor Engineering
Swan Family Vision Care
Trends-N-Treats
Bohichitta Botanicals
Penny Howard, St. Francis Episcopal
Mercey Springs Foundation
Ameriprise Financial, Dustin Buck
Jafra Cosmetics, Diane Templeton
Diane Smith, Associate
Von & Lorna Carter, Associates
Judy Maderos, FOCC Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Available
Did you know that the Fair Oaks Chamber Committees are "open?" That means you can join a committee(s) anytime, even after planning has started on an event or other needed activity. It's also a great way enlarge your net and meet other business or associate members. Take a tiny piece or more, as time permits. Our major event committees are: Fiesta Days, Taste of Fair Oaks, Golf Tournament and Christmas in the Village. There are other opportunities as well: Ambassadors, Mixers, Sponsorships, Honorary Mayor's Race, luncheon decorations, office volunteering and more. Call Jan Bass Otto at the Chamber for additional information, 967-2903. Remember - ounce by ounce, every effort counts!
Luncheon Sponsorship's
Available
Now back by popular demand! We've had requests from our members to again offer the opportunity to sponsor a Business Luncheon and promote their business at the same time.
It began with the Thursday, February 21 Business Luncheon and end in October. In November we have the Business Table Top Trade Fair and in December our Installation and
Awards Luncheon.
The cost is $100 and includes logo or mention in our newsletter, e-blast, one trade table where you can place your banner, one free lunch, head table seating and three minutes of microphone time.
If you're interested in sponsoring a month, call the Chamber office
916-967-2903.
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Join us for a Spring Mixer hosted by State Farm Insurance. The mixer will be on Wednesday, April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm at 4201 Sunrise Blvd. Suite A in Fair Oaks (near Extra Space Storage).
This is a great way to network and meet potential clients.
Stop by and bring a raffle prize and plenty of business cards. Please RSVP by April 8 at (916)967-7764. Mixer offers FREE WINDSHIELD REPAIR at the event - by Windshield Pro's North.
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Business Luncheon, Thursday April 18
Learn How SCORE Can Help Your Business
Our guest speaker this month is Keith Walter, a representative of the Sacramento branch of SCORE. SCORE is a national organization of retired executives, supported by the SBA, serving small businesses with FREE expertise and advice on running a successful business - for start-ups and mature businesses. The meeting will be held Thursday, April 18 at Noon at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks.
The meeting is open to the public and reservations are necessary. Cost is $17 for members with reservations, $20 at the door without, and guests and future members. The entree is Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken with Rice Pilaf. Deadline is April 15. To reserve, call the Chamber office, 967-2903, respond to this email or for your convenience - register online at http://www.fairoakschamber.com/member-benefits/chamber-luncheons/.
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Honorary Mayor's Race Set To Begin
 Here's your chance to raise money for your favorite charity or community organization. We are now accepting applications for the 59th Honorary Mayor of Fair Oaks! Money raised to date for the local community; $291,000.00
- Make a difference in your community and gain recognition for your business.
- As Honorary Mayor, you will be the ceremonial representative of the Fair Oaks community and attend such events as the Fair Oaks Fiesta Days, Concerts in the Park, Taste of Fair Oaks, Christmas in the Village, Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings, Mixers and Business Luncheons.
HOW: Contact the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce for more details at (916) 967-2903 or Dr. Betty Swan, Swan Family Vision Care at (916) 966-6080.
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Fiesta Days is Coming!
 The 64th Annual event will be held Saturday, May 4 and Sunday May 5 in Fair Oaks Village. It features a Parade, a popular Children's Play in the Amphitheatre, one-of-a-kind Toilet Bowl Race, Vendors, Concessions, Children's area with bounce houses and games, Sun Run, Pancake Breakfast and a huge Classic Car Show (250 cars in 2012). Free shuttle at Scandinavian Designs, free admission and lots of family fun! For further information: Chair Stacy Flascher, State Farm-Flascher Insurance Agency 916-967-7764. Classic Car Show Chair, Rand Jacobs, R.K. Jacobs Insurance Serv. (916) 966-3733. Booth info: FO Park Dist 966-1036. |
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20th Anniversary
Taste of Fair Oaks
 It seems like only yesterday the Taste of Fair Oaks began and was held in the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse. The very popular event soon outgrew the venue and had to move to a larger place.
The North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Ave in Fair Oaks had the space, was available and offered two patios, large banquet room, space on the greens for a putting contest, ample registration area, roomy area for live entertainment and dancing, plenty of parking, golf carts to take you to and from the main entrance and more.
Now it's time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary!
The festive, fun-filled evening will be held, Friday, June 7, 6:00-9:30 p.m. at North Ridge Country Club. It is sponsored by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce.
Pre-event Tickets: $40 and Tickets at the Door: $45. Advance tickets will soon be available on the Chamber website.
Area restaurants, regional wineries and microbreweries will be in attendance for guests to taste and sample the exhibitor's food and beverages.
In addition to the sampling of wine, beer, food and desserts, attendees will enjoy live music, a golf putting contest ($5,000 grand prize), gift raffle and silent auction.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit VIVA, Volunteers in Victim Assistance.
Information: Chair Roselyn Barbray, Take Shape for Life, 916-612-3352.
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From the Desk of the President
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Doug Proctor
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Spring is here. Is it just me or is time flying by at an accelerating rate? I think not on both counts. Folks are getting busier these days with their pursuits and commitments. From my perspective things are looking up a bit for Chamber businesses in Fair Oaks. The main purpose of the Fair Oaks Chamber is to support member's businesses through communications and connections with other member businesses and to the community at large.
Last month I mentioned that we started a monthly themed email in January (New Year, New You) where we emphasized goods and services offered by our members. We've followed up in February (Valentine's Day) and March (St. Patrick's Day & Easter). Do you want your business included on the April or May email? Let us know soon to secure a place. There is no charge, it's another Chamber benefit.
Did you attend the last luncheon? If not, you missed and excellent (and candid) talk by Marcus Breton describing his experiences as a Sacramento Bee columnist. Our speaker coordinator, Pete Schroeder, is doing a yeoman's job getting speakers for our luncheons. The Chamber Luncheons are held on the third Thursday of the month from 12 noon -1:30 pm. Come at 11:30 to network. Mark your calendars and join us.
And now for a shameful plug: I am once again heading up the Golf Committee this year and we need additional committee members. Contact the office, 916-967-2909 or call me at 916-967-8861.
The honorary mayor's race starts in May and we have one dynamic candidate so far. Millie Finch, owner of Trends-n-Treats, 8929 Madison Ave. #200 (at Hazel). Thank you Millie! Now, we have plenty of room for more candidates. Consider the opportunities associated with Running for Honorary Mayor. It's good for business!
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Business Briefs
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The Fair Oaks Historical Society will hold its 2nd  quarterly meeting and potluck dinner on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Avenue, Fair Oaks.
The program for the evening will be presented by Jim Pearce, Fair Oaks Historian and Technical Guru, who will talk to us about genealogy study and Why Start Now. He will demonstrate how easy it is to start researching your family history and discuss all of the new, and easy, ways to search historical records. We invite you to bring your family to this meeting - and then make genealogy study a family event.
Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30. The price of admission is a casserole, salad or dessert to share with others which makes this the best potluck in town!
Society members, their friends and others interested in the activities of the Fair Oaks Historical Society are invited and welcome to attend the gathering. (For a map and membership information, see their website: www.fairoakshistory.org.).
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The Rachel Anne Gray Scholarship
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Katy Albers is shown accepting an award from Senator Ted Gaines for starting the fund. It was presented at a recent Town Hall Meeting.
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The scholarship was established in honor of Rachel Anne Gray who passed away September 2nd, 2012 at the age of 21. Rachel was a resident of Fair Oaks and a member of the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board (FOYAB) from 2006 through 2008. Rachel graduated from Bella Vista High School (Fair Oaks) in 2008 and received her degree in International Business from California State University, Sacramento. Rachel was a valued member of the Fair Oaks community, who made a huge impact on young leaders, the community and the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District staff. Rachel enjoyed being outside, working with the community, and living life to its fullest each day.
The award, in the amount of $250, is given annually to deserving high school Juniors or Seniors. The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) and the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board is proud to host this scholarship program to acknowledge those young people who are committed to community and school service and who seek positive solutions to critical problems and issues today's young people face. This scholarship is based on service to the community and personal achievement & not on need or academic achievement, although we require a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. If interested, submit your application materials by Friday, April 12th, 2013 by 5:00pm to Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Attention: Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship 4150 Temescal Street, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
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Consciously Living in Light with Blossoming Path
Spring Special
1 hr Healing Treatment (Gift Certificates Available)
Transformative Massage - $40
Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage - $40 Reiki with Crystals and Color Therapy - $60 Acupressure with Crystals- $60
Call to schedule an appointment (916) 792-6322
10227 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks Village
ATTENTION MEMBERS! SEND US YOUR SPECIALS AND WE WILL PROMOTE YOU.
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On March 28th Rod Fairlee was named District Field
 Marketing Associate of the Year for Smart and Final. Rod has been a member for approximately a year andhas been very involved in chamber activities. He is responsible for marketing for a 17 store area that includes the five Sacramento area Smart and Final locations. Rod has worked for Smart and Final for over 20 years at numerous levels including store operations, training and marketing. Rod normally works out of the store located at 1734 Watt Ave.
- Bella Vista High School E-Waste
 The Bella Vista High library and Science Olympiads are hosting an CEAR E-Waste Event on April 20th from 9am - 1pm in the Bella Vista parking lot. Drop off your old electronics for recycling. We will accept your old computers, printers, scanners, cell phones and more. A $5 donation is appreciated to support our Science Olympiad teams and promote information literacy. For more information contact Susan Sloan at 971-5030.
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Better Business Skills - April 23
The Happiness Edge: Scientific Edge To Increase Your Bottom Line
Join us the fourth Tuesday of the month for Better Business Skills! This fast paced, one-hour program will benefit you greatly. You'll leave with tips, tools & techniques you can apply immediately. Start your morning off right with coffee, tea and refreshments along with education. Hosted by Certified Master Life Coach Anne Browning, 916-899-3209. Learn the fundamentals that are the keys to your success.
Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse (Lower Level)
7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks CA 95628
Tuesday, April 23
8:15am-9:30am
$5 per member and $10, guest
RSVP to the Fair Oaks Chamber Office, (916) 967-2903
or respond to this email.
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Women's Round Table, Thursday April 25
Brown Bag Lunch
New Time, Same Location
 Round Table for Women is a place to bring business challenges and get solutions. We Mastermind, Brainstorm and generally solve each others issues in a place of laughter. - Are you a woman in business?
- Would you like a place to share ideas., trends and questions about your business?
- Want to form deeper business relationships with other women?
WHAT: Brown Bag Lunch and Round Table Talk
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2013
TIME: Noon - 1 pm (last Thursday of the month)
WHERE: 5330 Primrose #150 Fair Oaks
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Last Chance to Support the "Dave Cox Memorial Interchange"
We are happy to announce that a fundraising campaign for the "Senator Dave Cox Memorial Interchange" project has been launched.
The next step in the process of completing this project is to raise the appropriate funds to create and erect the signs marking this special designation. All funding will come from private donations and other non-state sources. No state monies or resources will be used.
The Chamber is honored to be playing a part in celebrating the memory of Senator Cox through these fundraising efforts. This memorial is just a small way we can recognize the legacy of good work Senator Cox conducted on behalf of the Fair Oaks community and the state of California.
If you are interested in donating to the "Senator Dave Cox Memorial Interchange" signage, please contact the Chamber at (916) 967-2903 for more information. Checks can be made payable to: FOCC/Dave Cox Memorial Sign and mailed to the Fair Oaks Chamber, P.O. Box 352, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.
A dedication ceremony will be held May 3 at 10:30 a.m. to unveil the new sign. |
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