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May
Calendar of Events
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May 14
Board Meeting
May 16
Luncheon
May 22
Concert Meeting
May 27
Ambassadors Meeting
May 28
Better Business Skills
May 30
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
A Big Thanks for those who helped with Fiesta Days!
Rand Jacobs
Jan Bass Otto
Amy De La Cruz
Betty Swan
Charles Miller
& the Parade Team
Don Troutman
Clean & Sober Team
Kathy Jones
Kathy O'Brien
Mike McGee
Liz Yoakum
Mike and Nicole Cable
Sabrina Bernardo - Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
Terri Perrin - Fair Oaks Cemetery District
Ray Young - Fair Oaks Cemetery District
Dustin Buck
Karyn BarthMoore
Ronda Leuty
Roselyn and Del Barbray
Rose Erickson
Dave and Kiyomi Barr
Maria Mengotti
Pete Schroeder
Millie Finch
Ed & Barbra Cook
Diane Smith
Claudia Thorn
Rich Hanna
Tony & Barbara Sestito
Sharon Tairy
Melissa Fairlee
Stacy Flascher
Sandy Doyle - Water District
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.
April Mixer
The Chocolate Architect
California Ave Skin & Body Works, Ronda Leuty
St. Francis Episcopal, Penny Howard
Edward Jones, Kirk Camunez
Proctor Engineering
Jafra Cosmetics
Golden State Collision Repair
State Farm, Stacy Flachser
Lyon Real Estate, Mike Maddox
Hair by Danny
Maranello's Restaurant
ServPro of Folsom/Fair Oaks
Bella Fiore
Judy Maderos
Len & Rose Anne Lamb, Associates
Pat & Bob Vogel, Associates
Janet & Warren McWilliams, Assoc.
April Business Luncheon
Moth Hole Consignment and Boutique
Everhart Denistry
VIL Insurance
California Ave Skin & Body Works
Tupperware, Diana Cralle
Finishes by Fonda Jo
Keller Williams, Liz Yoakum
Golden State Collision Repair
Trends-N-Treats
The Chocolate Architect
Penny Howard, St. Francis Episcopal
Mercey Springs Foundation
Ameriprise Financial, Dustin Buck
Bob McCafferty, Associate
Von & Lorna Carter, Associates
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.
Concerts Set To Begin, June 13  Enjoy a variety of music this summer from
June 13 to August 29 -- 7 pm on Thursday Nights in Village Park. See website for a complete schedule.
(No concert July 4)
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Business Luncheon, May 16
Fire Chief Kurt Henke
"Current State of the District"
Our guest speaker this month is Kurt Henke, Sacramento
Metro Fire Chief. The meeting will be held Thursday, May 16 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 Grilled Tri-Tip with Pasta. Deadline is May 13 . 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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Mountain Mike's Ribbon Cutting
 Welcome to one of our newest members! Mountain Mikes Pizza located 5267 Sunrise Blvd, Fair Oaks(916) 961-4000. Mountain Mike's Pizza which has been at the corner of Madison and Fair Oaks Blvd. For the last twenty years has moved to Madison and Sunrise, in the Trader Joe's Shopping Center. Pal and Soni Grewal have operated the Mountain Mike's and through the encouragement of friends and customers have decided to make a change. They held their Grand Opening of the new location on Monday, April 8. The ribbon cutting was performed by Pal and Soni Grewal. Jan Bass Otto, Executive Director, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce and Kathy Jones represented the Chamber and Fair Oaks.
-Courtesy of American River Messenger
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Table Top Mixer Next Month - Reserve Space Now!
 The annual 4 - chamber chamber mixer will be held Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the North Ridge Country Club, 7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks. We are teaming up with three other local chambers, Orangevale Chamber, Citrus Heights Chamber and Carmichael Chamber. If you would like to reserve a table to promote your business you can download the application HERE. You wont want to miss out on this network opportunity, so be sure to bring plenty of business cards. |
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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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Honorary Mayors Race
 Honorary Mayors Race is set to kick off this Thursday, May 16 at Noon at the Business Luncheon. The candidates are: Stephen Danford, Home2Roost; Thomas Reid, Attorney with Happe Reid PC; and Millie Finch, Trends-N-Treats. Biographies, fundraising schedules and more will come in the next coming months. Vote early, vote often! Each dollar equals one vote. Partial proceeds go to a charity of the candidates choice or approved projects. |
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From the Desk of the President
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Doug Proctor
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We at the Chamber continue to pursue our goal of helping promote member businesses any way we can by providing a business friendly atmosphere that promotes interaction and communication between members as well as to potential customers and clients. The Chamber Board of Directors is dedicated to helping members succeed in their business ventures.
Perhaps this is an old cliché, but as a business owner you are the "Captain of your ship". Now, if the ship is tied up in port, no amount of steering will result in forward movement. The ship must leave the dock or you will never reach your destination.
Here are a few suggestions on how you can get a greater benefit from your Chamber:
- Participate on a Committee
- Share your goals with our Associate Members at the mixers. Our Associate members are a great resource
- Support the Honorary Mayor's Race. A great way to meet other business owners and spread the word on your enterprises
The Chamber is a catalyst for business growth. Your business is your business. If you add the Chamber to the mix your business goals may just be a bit easier to reach!
Last month I mentioned here that the
Honorary Mayor's Race starts this month. I am very pleased to note that we now have three candidates! Let's do our very best to support Millie Finch, owner of Trends and Treats; Stephen Danford, Home2Roost; and Thomas Reid, Attorney. This year's race promises to be the best yet if we all participate! Remember, every time you attend a Chamber event you are promoting your business!
The Fair Oaks Fiesta has come and gone and we all had a grand time. Many thanks are in order: Rand Jacobs for stepping up to chair this event for the last year, Jan Bass Otto for co-chairing the event; Liz Yoakum for organizing the childrens park; Kathy O'Brien for gathering raffle prizes; Charles Miller for organizing the parade; Betty Swan for helping with permits and traffic control; and Don Troutman for setting up and taking down the barricades. As we dial down from the action of the Fiesta, we are ramping up for the twentieth annual A Taste of Fair Oaks!
On that note, coming up in June is the 20th annual A Taste of Fair Oaks, Graduations, and Father's Day. Do you want your business included on the June Flyer? Let us know soon to secure a place for your business promotion in the flyer for June. It's good for business!
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Business Briefs
 - Fair Oaks Cemetery District invites you to join in remembering our honored loved ones. 15th Annual Memorial Day Celebration & Avenue of Flags on Saturday May 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Fair Oaks Cemetery District, 7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks.
- Saint Francis Episcopal Church Art Show, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd, on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 pm, 11430 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks. Cost is $5.00 which includes appetizers and wine.
- Supervisor Susan Peters will be having her Community Coffee Meeting on May 15th at 7:30 a.m. at featuring Sheriff Scott Jones. This meeting will be held at the Fair Oaks Water District'sconference room, 10326 Fair Oaks Blvd. near Winding Way, which is a different location than our usual gathering spot at Dianda's Italian Bakery and Café in the Fair Oaks Village. Coffee and water will be provided but please feel free to stop by Dianda's prior to the meeting to grab a breakfast treat. I will give a brief update on what is going on with the County of Sacramento and then introduce our speaker, Sheriff Scott Jones, followed by questions and answers.
- Orangevale Meats, 8525 Madison Ave #127 Fair Oaks, features all your needs for barbecuing, from Tri-Tip Steaks to Baby Back Ribs. They are now selling fresh fish. Their Deli is also open 'til 4 p.m. daily 916-863-5400
- September 2013 will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Heritage Community Credit Union, and we're celebrating this milestone all year long. Members can enjoy refreshments and giveaways at Member Appreciation Days in all our branches on the second Tuesday of each month. In celebration of our Diamond Anniversary, HCCU has created a special "All That Sparkles" Sweepstakes, in which one lucky member will win a genuine 1-karat diamond at our 60th Anniversary party in September.
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Better Business Skills - May 28
Reward Yourself! Have Fun & Get More Done
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 Pete Shroeder, 928-202-2007. Learn the fundamentals that are the keys to your success.
Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse (Lower Level)
7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks CA 95628
Tuesday, May 28
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 May 30
Brown Bag Lunch
 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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