Membership Form

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Main Street, with Carleton Opera House, built in 1900, on the right
- Yesteryear in Bay Shore with Suffolk Printing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE
The Chamber of Commerce of Bay Shore is a community organization endeavoring to undertake programs and
projects designed to improve and preserve the best interest and welfare of the total community. Its primary function
and overriding concern is the betterment of the business community, serving the commercial, industrial and
professional interests which strengthen its economic base.
Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, professionals and residents of Bay Shore-Brightwaters.
Some of the many services we perform are:
• Providing information for new businesses and residents
• Handling inquiries on potential relocations
• Conducting special community-wide events and promotional efforts
• Serving as liaison among the various segments of the business community
• Reviewing governmental legislation that affects the interests of businesses and residents
• Continuing efforts to maintain and beautify the town’s business and residential areas
• Developing and maintaining a profile of Bay Shore’s businesses
The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore invites all businesses and residents to become members and to participate in
its committees and programs. Meetings are held at 7 PM at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library as shown on events schedule.
✔ YES, I’m on board for 2016
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Enclosed is my one-year membership fee:
❑ $20 Residents ❑ $75 Business,1-5 employees ❑ $150 Business, 6-12 employees ❑ $250 Business, over 12 employees
Name/Company
Address
e-mail
Phone
Make checks payable and mail to: Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore, PO Box 5110, Bay Shore, NY 11706
For more information on joining the Chamber of Commerce, call (631) 665-7003. On-line: www.bayshorecommerce.com
or by e-mail: bayshorecofcbid@optonline.net
UPCOMING 2016 BAY SHORE - BRIGHTWATERS EVENTS
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Tuesday, January 26th • Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 7 PM
Saturday, March 12th • 16th Annual Bay Shore-Brightwaters ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, 2 PM
Parade steps off at Saxon Avenue & Montauk Highway, extends 1.6 miles west to St. Patrick’s Church
This year’s Grand Marshal is Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter
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Tuesday, March 29th • Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 7 PM
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April, DTBA • 16th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
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Thursday, May 5th • Bay Shore Schools 22nd ANNUAL COMMUNITY SUMMIT, 7 PM at BSHS
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Monday, May 30th • MEMORIAL DAY PARADE starting at 10 AM at Lanier Lane & Main Street
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Tuesday, May 31st • Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 7 PM
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Sunday, June 12th • The 16th Annual “2016 ARTS FESTIVAL BY THE BAY”
Main Street, 11AM - 6 PM- A performing arts extravaganza enjoyed by over 20,000 people last year
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Wednesday, June 22nd • Beautification Society Luncheon
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Summer 2016 Events
Friday, July 1st • “Children’s Main Street 4th of July Celebration” at the Band Shell, 1- 4:30 PM
sponsored by the Bay Shore - Brightwaters Public Library
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“SUMMERTIME IN THE PARK” Concert Series - The highly successful series is held at the
Main Street Bandshell every week throughout July & August .
• TUESDAYS - 12:30 PM - Brown-Bag Lunchtime Concert Series sponsored by the BID & Islip Arts Council
• WEDNESDAY MORNINGS - 10:30 AM - “Magic Carpet Story Time” sponsored by the
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library (starts July 6th - August 10th)
• THURSDAYS - 7:30 PM July & August - The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Symphonic Band Concerts,
and other featured music performances
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July, DTBA • “Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim” at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters
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August, DTBA • Snapper Tournament at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters
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Tuesday, September 27th • Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 7 PM
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October, DTBA • Haunted Halloween Festival sponsored by Beautification Society
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Tuesday, November 29th • Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 7 PM
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Saturday, November 26th • "SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY" / WINTER FESTIVAL at 3:30PM
A Holiday Tradition on Main Street with Tree and Menorah lighting, music, treats, & visits from Santa and Frosty
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Saturday, December 3rd • SNOWFLAKE SALE AND VISIT FROM SAINT NICHOLAS
Bay Shore Historical Society, 22 Maple Ave. 10 AM - 4 PM
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Sunday, December 11th • “LIGHT THE NIGHT” sponsored by Beautification Society
At 5 PM, the Bay Shore - Brightwaters community will be aglow with luminaries
“Netherbay”
Residence & Cottage
on Clinton Ave
The residence of Charles Gulden, founder of famous Gulden’s Mustard, was constructed in 1890.