News from the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce
July 2013  
 
In This Issue
President's Message
Donations Needed
Quick Links

Join The Chamber
  
  

 

  
Upcoming Events
August 22
 
Oldies Night
6 - 9 pm
August 9
  
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Networking
Details to Follow 
  
July 31
6 - 8 pm
Sunset Harbour
90 Colonial Dr
E Patchogue
  
August 6
12 pm
PeraBell Food Bar
69 E Main St
Patchogue
  
August 21
6 - 8 pm
Patchogue YMCA
255 W Main St
Patchogue
Committee Meetings
Installation Committee

August 6

6 pm

Location TBA

 

St. Liberata Committee
August 13
6 pm
Chamber Office

 

Marketing Committee
August 19
1 pm
Chamber Office
Greetings!
President's Message

 

Dear Members,

 

Patchogue's summer event season is here! Join us on Thursdays from 5-9pm for the 12th Annual Alive After Five� summer festival and concert series! With 6 stages of music and entertainment, crafts and fun for the kids, a variety of food, craft and information vendors there is something here for everyone. A list of all Chamber and other summer events in the Greater Patchogue area can be found on our website, Patchogue.com.

 

Many of our Chamber's committees are beginning to meet and prepare for the fall season, if you are interested in joining one or more of the Chamber's exciting committees you can find a list in this newsletter and are encouraged to call the Chamber office to sign up or get more information. Not sure what committee would be best for you? David Kennedy and I would be happy to help you volunteer your time for a committee that best suits your needs. You can email me at jacqueline@wmjoneills.com or David at info@patchogue.com.

 

Mark your calendar for July 31 at Sunset Harbour's Tiki Lounge from 6-8pm for a Networking event on the beautiful Great South Bay! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while mingling with fellow chamber members. The Networking Committee is hard at work arranging for the next several Networking and General Meeting events. More information on these happenings will be coming soon.

 

Stay cool!

 

Jacqueline Hensley

President

2013 Fourth of July Parade
2013 Best Overall Float  
Thousands attended this year's Annual Fourth of July Day Parade on historic Main Street in Downtown Patchogue. 
 
Winners
Best Overall: Knights Of Columbus (pictured above)
Most Original: Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Most Beautiful: Cub Scout Pack 177
Most Patriotic: Cub Scout Pack 270 
 
For over 50 years the Patchogue Lions Club has coordinated and sponsored this parade to honor Independence Day.
Kicking off the summer with Alive After Five�!

The first Alive After Five� of 2013 was very successful! Thousands walked Main Street browsing through the vendors as well as local businesses and restaurants.

The remaining dates are August 8, 22 & September 5.



Congratulations to the models in the Chamber's Fashion Show! Over twenty local community members were chosen to showcase fashions from Blum's, City Swag and Dahlia Fashions.
Great South Bay Music Festival
Soundswell performs on Jambalya Stage at Great South Bay Music Festival 2013

The Great South Bay Music Festival, located at Patchogue's Shorefront Park, is the largest three day, "American Themed" music, art & cultural family event on Long Island. This year's event featured acts such as The Doobie Brothers, Dark Star Orchestra, and Electric Hot Tuna as well as many local musicians. 

Great South Bay Music Festival booth  
The Chamber staff was also at the event to help promote Patchogue!
Family Fun Night on Main Street
Family Fun Night 2013

Hundreds of families attended the Family Fun Night festival on July 26. There was live entertainment, craft vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and a small train ride for all to enjoy.
Ribbon Cutting: Berry Good Yogurt Cafe
Berry Good Yogurt Cafe ribbon cutting ceremony

Congratulations to owners Jason Beinerman & Ruslana Loziner of Berry Good Yogurt Cafe on their Grand Opening! The frozen yogurt/sweet shop is now open at 14 East Main Street.
Get in on the "ACTION"!
September Calendar Fund Raiser

The Business Promotion Committee has an exciting fundraiser in progress to help fund Family Fun Night & Oldies Night. It is called get in on the "ACTION" for only $10.00.

 

You have a chance to win from $20.00 to $50.00 each day in September. Plus if you are a daily winner, your ticket goes back in the barrel for another chance to win. Don't delay!!

 

Call Lori Belmonte at The Colony Shop at 475-0070 or stop in at the Chamber Office for your chance to get in on the "ACTION".
Sincerely,
Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce

 
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Volunteers Needed
Alive After Five�
 
The 2013 Alive After Five� will feature two Chamber booths - one for general information and another for our Chinese Auction  fundraiser!
  
We ask that you please consider volunteering on one or more of the following dates/times:
  • Thursday, August 8  3-5pm, 5-7pm and/or 7-9pm
  • Thursday, August 22  3-5pm, 5-7pm and/or 7-9pm

Please contact the Chamber office at 631-207-1000 or email info@patchogue.com if available.

Descriptions
 
ALIVE AFTER FIVE� 

CO-CHAIRPERSONS: Krystle DiNicola (KLD Photography & Web Designs) & Jon Maggio (Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce) 

 

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSON: Marc Parente (Nationwide Insurance)

 

ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRPERSONS: Janet Pickett (Patchogue Printing and Web Design) and Carol Proven (Tall Tree Floral Designs of Patchogue)
 
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: Paula Murphy (Patchogue Garden Club)

BENEFITS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Neil Weingarten (Conference Associates/NY Business Group)

BROOKHAVEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COALITION
CHAIRPERSON: Carol Proven (Tall Tree Floral Designs of Patchogue)
 
BUSINESS PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Lori Belmonte (The Colony Shop)
 
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold (Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson)

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: Thomas J. Keegan (Keegan & Keegan, Ross & Rosner)
 
DIRECTORY COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Terry Tuthill (Long Island Advance)

EAST END FA�ADE GRANTS COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: OPEN

FINANCE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Harold Trabold (Dranitzke, Lechtrecker Trabold & Johnson)

FOUNDATION GALA COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: OPEN

GRANTS COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee & Chamber)
CHAIRPERSON: OPEN
 
MARKETING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Melissa Kuehnle (St. Joseph's College) 

NETWORKING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Alicia DeMonte (Newsday)

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Krystle DiNicola (KLD Photography & Web Designs)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Donna Boyle (YMCA) 

RESTAURANT AND TOURISM COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRPERSONS: James Skidmore (BrickHouse Brewery & Restaurant) and Alicia DeMonte (Newsday)

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Donna Boyle (YMCA)

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON: Nancy Schaefer (Swan Realty)

THEATRE COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: George Hoag (BrickHouse Brewery & Restaurant)

WATERFRONT COMMITTEE

(Greater Patchogue Foundation Committee)
CHAIRPERSON: Mark Miller (Harbor Crab Co.)
 

 

Please contact the Chamber office at 631-207-1000 or email info@patchogue.com if available.

 

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