May 2012 - Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

MASON in Motion
OUR 29th ANNUAL SPRING FLING FESTIVAL
FEATURES SATURDAY COURTHOUSE SHOW
The 29th annual “Spring Fling”
will take place in Mason the
weekend of May 3 through May
6 this year, with the Mason Area
Chamber
of
Commerce’s
signature Courthouse Show
being held on Saturday, May 5
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special events will be taking
place all around the Mason area
during the Thursday through
Sunday festival.
You can go to the website
www.masonchamber.org to click
on “Mason Area Community
Events Calendar” and scroll down for the latest information and contact numbers.
Some events are weather dependent and some activities have an admission charge.
Mason’s Spring Fling Festival starts off with two National Day of Prayer events on
Thursday, May 3. There will be a prayer breakfast on Thursday morning from 7:00 to
8:00 a.m. at the Mason First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Ash Street, sponsored
by the Mason Kiwanis Club and Mason Kiwanis Golden K. Tickets are $6 from
Kiwaniians and at Bestsellers in advance or at the door. The other National Day of
Prayer event is an outside community-wide prayer at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Mason on
the west lawn of the Ingham County Courthouse.
The 24th annual Mason State Bank 5K Run/Walk will again be part of Spring Fling
this year on Friday, May 4. The race starts at 7:00 p.m. on Maple Street, just north of
the downtown’s Ingham County Courthouse. This is a popular mid-Michigan race
that attracts people from many surrounding localities. The net proceeds benefit the
Mason Public Schools Foundation. The Mason Rotary Club will have a “Brat or
Hots” dinner fundraiser for $8.00 at 360 S. Jefferson Street from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on
Friday as well.
The signature event of Mason’s festival begins the morning of Saturday, May 5,
with the 29th annual Spring Fling Courthouse Show downtown. The show, presented
this year by sponsor LAFCU, is held outdoors -- rain or shine. Ingrid Nova of the City
of Mason, chair of the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Fling & Down
Home Days committee, says that “our estimates are that between 4,000 and 6,000
people attend this show each year.” She also notes that “the show features a mix of arts
and crafts, food vendors, community groups, and other booths.” The Courthouse Show
runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday only.
A “Kid’s Korral” children’s activity area staffed by Mason Assembly of God and
presented by Trinesha Goebel’s State Farm Insurance Agency will also feature a
bounce house and kiddie train from Mason RailTime Adventures. This area will be
near the west Courthouse steps. Admission is charged for the train and bounce house.
Stop by the area parks booth near the Kid’s Korral to celebrate the Mason Hayhoe
Riverwalk, presented by CAPEX Land Company, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On
Maple Street, in front of the Hilliard Building on the north side of the Courthouse, the
Ruhala Performing Arts Center will perform a free show at 11:00 a.m. The
entertainment is sponsored by Dart Container Corporation, Two Men and a Truck,
and the Mason Rotary Club.
Many more things happen on Saturday at other locations in Mason. Prior to the
Courthouse Show, the Mason Firefighters Association will host a pancake breakfast
at the fire station, 221 W. Ash Street, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Kean’s Store Company
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A publication of the
148 E. Ash Street
Mason, Michigan 48854
Phone: 676-1046 ~ Fax: 676-8504
masonchamber@masonchamber.org
www.masonchamber.org
May 2012
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?
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2012 Spring Fling Events Update
Welcome New MACC Members
News From Our Chamber Members
More Chamber Volunteers Needed
EAA Chapter 55 Events Listed
Memorial Day Events Slated
Inserts: Spring Fling Events Poster,
MACC Anniversary Ribbon Cutting,
MACC Golf Classic Form, MACC
Golf Classic Sponsorship Information,
MSB 5K Run Form, Thursday Night
Live! Courthouse Concerts Lineup
YOUR CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS
OR ORGANIZATION CAN SPONSOR A
2012 CHAMBER EVENT OR PROGRAM
If your business or organization has never
sponsored a Chamber event or program, take
advantage of a special opportunity this month to
earn a FREE bonus. The Chamber offers its
members a variety of sponsorship opportunities
that fit well with members’ specific marketing
and public relations goals and objectives.
Focused on business-to-consumer marketing?
Try a sponsorship for one of our many
community events. Focused on business-tobusiness marketing? Try a sponsorship for one
of our many networking events.
Here’s a special incentive: if you sign up for
any new sponsorships and/or membership
upgrades totaling $500 or more during the
month of May 2012, Star Associates will offer
you a FREE 20 hour marketing and public
relations audit (a $1000 value) at a mutually
agreeable time. Call Doug Klein, APR, CTA at
(517) 676-1046 for details.
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MASON in Motion
MAY 2012
NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS:
Come and reminisce about your days in Mason area schools. There
will be a meeting on Saturday, May 19 th at 1 PM of the Mason
Area Historical Society. This is a meeting for people of all ages to
help gather stories for posterity. Come and tell about one-room
schools, Jefferson Street School, or any area school. All are invited
to come and listen, eat some cookies, and have fun. The meeting
will be held at the Mason Area Historical Museum, 200 East Oak
Street in Mason.
Mason Pizza Day is Wednesday, May 2nd. Buy a
pizza at any of the following: Chamber members City
Limits at 810 N. Cedar or 244-1090, Darb’s Tavern
at 117 Cedar or 676-5042, and Westside Deli at 204
N. Cedar or 676-9191. Also participating are Little
Caesar's at 227 N. Cedar St. or 676-2401, Courthouse Pub at 160 W.
Maple or 676-6941, and Pizano's at 302 S. Cedar or 676-4444.
Participating pizzerias will donate $1.00 per pizza to the Mason
Public Schools Foundation.
The Mason Fire Department invites you to their Pancake Breakfast
on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The cost is
$7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, $4.00 for kids 2-12, kids 2 and
under free, or $20.00 for a family. The breakfast will be at the Chief
James M. Pelton Memorial Fire Station, 221 W. Ash Street in
Mason. Firefighters will be serving eggs, sausage, potatoes,
pancakes, and beverages. The money that is raised will benefit the
Mason Firefighter’s Association.
The Capital Area Career Center will
hold its Year End Student Showcase on
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 4 to 8 PM.
The Center is located at 611 S. Hagadorn Road, on the north side of
Mason. The event is free and open to the public and features food,
prizes, free health screenings, child fingerprinting, and more.
The Men’s Auxiliary of VFW Post 7309 will have a Mother’s Day
Breakfast on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 8:30 to 11 AM at 1243
Hull Road, south of Mason. The breakfast of eggs, french toast,
sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee, and juice is $7 for adults 12-64, $6
for seniors, and $3 for kids 5 to 11. Call 676-3181 for more
information.
The Mason Orchestral Society will present its spring concert on
Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Charlotte Performing Arts Center,
378 State Street in Charlotte. Both the Mason Symphony,
conducted by Timothy Krohn, and the Mason Philharmonic,
conducted by Lyndra Tingley will perform. A highlight of the
concert will be a performance of several movements of The Planets
by Gustav Holst by the Mason Symphony. Tickets are $10 for
adults, $5 for seniors and students, and children under 12 are FREE.
Tickets are available from members of the Mason Orchestral
Society or through the CPAC box office which can be reached at
517-541-5690. Proceeds will help to fund the future growth of the
Mason Orchestral Society.
The Friends of the Mason Library will hold their annual Plant Sale
on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 9 AM to Noon at the Library, 145
W. Ash Street in Mason. Heirloom tomato plants, perennials,
annuals, and house plants will be available. Plant donations for the
sale are welcome. They should be dropped off at the site on the
morning of the sale. All donated plants should be labeled. Questions
should be directed to Elaine Ferris (517) 676-4175.
EAA 2012 EVENTS ANNOUNCED
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 55 of Mason,
Michigan, is pleased to announce their schedule of events to be
held at Mason Jewett Airport in 2012. Chapter 55 will host
three YOUNG EAGLE AVIATION DAYS with free airplane
rides for youngsters on the second Saturdays of June, July, and
August from 10 AM to 2 PM. Local pilots will be offering area
youngsters ages 8 to 17 their first airplane flight FREE of charge.
Young Eagles Aviation Days are part of the National EAA Young
Eagles Program, created to spark aviation interest in young people.
Since the program was launched in 1992,
EAA Chapter 55 pilots have flown over
2,300 youngsters from the mid-Michigan
area. Call Phil Tartalone (517) 525-0984 or
Ken Vandenbelt (517) 589-5051 for more
information.
The Chapter will host a Dawn Patrol PANCAKE BREAKFAST
on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The pancakes will be served with eggs,
sausage, juice and coffee from 7 AM until noon at $6 per person.
Mason Jewett Airport is located on Eden Road at Kipp Road,
Mason – south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Airplane
rides will be available for a fee (weather permitting).
Chapter 55 will host MASON AVIATION DAY on Saturday,
August 18, 2012. Homebuilt, general aviation and war bird
aircraft will be on display. Helicopter and airplane rides will be
available for a fee (weather permitting). There will be a Pancake
Breakfast sold from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There will be a
Grilled Steak Lunch (or sandwiches) sold from noon to 4 PM.
EAA Chapter 55 is always looking for sponsors who would
want to put out flyers on the info table for the public or in pilot gift
bags. Donations generated from Chapter 55 events benefit the
Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund. Visit www.eaa55.org for
more information about EAA Chapter 55 and additional contact
information.
Your free combined business directory
which includes our Chamber and
several others, is still available at
our Chamber office. We’re open
9 to 3, Monday through Friday,
so just stop in! While you’re here,
check out our Visitors Center and
see how you can be a part of that program, too.
MAY 2012
MASON in Motion
MASON’S SPRING FLING EVENTS UPDATE
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will have “Art Under the Awning” from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
412 S. Jefferson Street. The Mason Area Historical Society will
have a rummage sale at 9:00 a.m. and their pie sale starting 10:00
a.m. at the Mason Area Historical Museum, 200 E. Oak Street in
Mason. The CBI program at Mason High School, 1001 S. Barnes
Street, will host the Craft Fair & Mom-to-Mom Sale at the school
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and fieldhouse.
The Friends of the Mason Library will hold their semi-annual
book sale at the Mason Library, 145 W. Ash Street from 9:30 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Rotary Club of Mason will have their annual duck
race on Sycamore Creek near the City of Mason’s Lee Austin Park
on Ash Street, just west of the Mason City Hall, at 12:00 noon. The
Kiwanis of Mason will have a chicken sandwich dinner for $8 at
Extra, 356 S. Jefferson Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Also on
Saturday, the Mason Junior Bulldogs present “Cosmic Bowling” at
the City Limits Bowling Center, 801 N. Cedar Street, from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Select Mason area businesses also will have their sidewalk sales on
Saturday. Many homeowners will participate in city-wide garage
sales throughout Mason neighborhoods.
The festival weekend concludes on Sunday, May 6. Mason’s
Spring Fling organizers extend an invitation to attend Sunday
services at any of the many churches in the Mason area. Chamber
member churches are Mason First Presbyterian Church, Eden
United Brethren Church of Christ, St. James Catholic Church,
Mason First Church of the Nazarene, The Fringe – A Wesleyan
Church, Mason First United Methodist Church, and the Mason
Assembly of God.
The VFW Post 7309 will have evening bingo on Sunday, May 6 at
1243 Hull Road, south of Mason. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., food,
beverages, and sales at 4:00 p.m., regular bingo at 5:30 p.m. Call
(517) 676-3181 for more information.
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CHAMBER VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION WINNER
Sue Burgess of B-Dry Systems of So. Central Michigan was
the winner in our latest monthly drawing for the Chamber
Volunteer Recognition Program. Sue’s volunteer service at one of
the Hometown U.S.A Committee meetings was drawn from the
fishbowl in the Chamber office. Sue wins a $25 MACC Gift
Certificate good at any Mason area business. The gift certificate
this month was sponsored by Bullen’s Weight Loss. Your
business or organization can sponsor the next one -- just call us to
reserve your sponsorship.
For every hour of volunteering on a Chamber committee,
program, or event, volunteers fill out a small, simple card with
their name, activity, and membership affiliation and put it in the
fishbowl to become eligible. The more one-hour cards in the
bowl, the better your chances to win. While each card can only
win once, all cards are kept in the bowl all through the end of the
year. On the 20th of each month, a card is drawn from the
fishbowl to win a $25 MACC Gift Certificate, which is sponsored
by a Chamber member business or organization.
WELCOME TO NEW MASON
AREA CHAMBER MEMBERS
Please welcome the following new Chamber members:
MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS
WJXQ-106.1 WVIC-94.1 WLMI-92.9 WQTX-92.1
2495 S. Cedar Street, Holt, MI 48842
Phone: (517) 699-0111
scott.truman@mwcradio.com
Scott Truman and Melik Brown
Midwest Communications is a group of radio stations serving Lansing,
Jackson, and Battle Creek markets. They are a full-service media company,
offering products for on air, online, and on premises.
COMMITTEE TO ELECT
TOM COCHRAN TO THE 67TH DISTRICT
418 Coppersmith, Mason, MI 48854
Phone: (517) 202-1382
www.votetomcochran.com
wtomcochran@gmail.com - Dave Keller
This candidate committee organization is promoting the
candidacy of Tom Cochran for the 67th District seat in
the State House of Representatives.
CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
SPRING FLING, TNL CONCERTS & MORE
We have a current need for people to help out at our community
events, parades, and Chamber programs, including our visitors’
booths at Spring Fling, Down Home Days, and the Ingham County
Fair. We also need help with raffle ticket sales and Thursday
Night Live Courthouse Concert series programs.
Chamber volunteer opportunities are open to all associates and
employees of Chamber member companies. For more information
on where you fit in -- or to review the committee, activity, and
event opportunities -- just call Doug, Bonnie, or Aleasha at the
Chamber office at 676-1046.
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MAY 2012
2012 MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION SET
This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 28, 2012. The day's events will start at 8:00 AM on
the Ingham County Courthouse Square with a service including placing of wreaths at the memorial
at the corner of Ash and Jefferson. This service will conclude at about 8:30 AM. At 8:30 AM,
the parade will begin forming at Mason’s Bond Park near Columbia and Barnes Streets and is
scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM. This is an open parade, but those wanting to have their names or
units mentioned as they pass the Courthouse are encouraged to send their information to: American
Legion Post 148, P.O. Box 361, Mason, MI 48854. No sirens, no getting on and off units, and no
throwing candy or any items. Units must clean up after any animals. The parade route is South on Barnes to Ash Street to
Jefferson Street, north on Jefferson Street to Maple Street, west on Maple Street to State Street, northwest on State Street
to Columbia Street (with a pause at the bridge for Navy services and wreaths), east on Columbia Street into the Maple
Grove Cemetery. All persons participating are encouraged to attend the services inside the cemetery, as those represent
the true purpose of Memorial Day.
2012 Board of Directors
Doug Klein ................................................................................................... President
Star Associates
Andrew Serratelli……………………………………………………...Vice President
Dart Container Corporation
Nichole Dorr…………………………………………………………….Treasurer
Independent Bank
Jamie Robinson..................................................................................... Past President
Darrell’s Market / Bestsellers Books & Coffee Co.
Pam Bullen ......................................................................... Bullen’s Weight Loss
Sue Burgess .............................................. B-Dry System of S. Central Michigan
Mark Dillingham .............................................................. Mason Public Schools
Elaine Ferris .................................................................................. City of Mason
Brent Forsberg................................................................................T.A. Forsberg
Shireen Luther ............................................................................. TomCo Asphalt
Trinesha Goebel ................................................................State Farm Insurance
Jeff Oesterle ............................................................Little Creeks Cattle & Grain
Liz Luttrell-Wilson ................................................................. Mason State Bank
Bonnie Root ….. Administrative Assistant
Aleasha Wood ….. Program Assistant
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
148 E. Ash Street
Mason, Michigan 48854
www.masonchamber.org
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PERMIT NO. 42
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40 Anniversary!
35th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon
Cutting
You are invited to help
your fellow Mason Area Chamber of
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Commerce members celebrate our 40
Anniversary by attending an “after hours”
party and a Mason Area Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors ribbon cutting on
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Friday, May 11 at 5:10 PM sharp. The
MACC office is located at 148 E.
Ash Street, in downtown Mason.
Please come and help us celebrate!
Food and Beverages are Provided by our Sponsors
Mason Area Chamber of Commerce - 148 E. Ash Street - Mason, MI
48854 - Phone: (517) 676-1046 - Fax: (517) 676-8504 - masonchamber@masonchamber.org - www.masonchamber.org
39th Annual
MACC Golf Classic and Member Mixer
Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 9 AM Check-In & Breakfast, 10 AM Shotgun Start - 4 Person Scramble
ELDORADO GOLF COURSE 3750 W. Howell Road, just west of Mason
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
Mason’s premier golf scramble, the MACC Golf Classic attracts many golfers each year. The outing runs on two 9-hole courses simultaneously
and is a great opportunity for members, guests and volunteers to network and conduct business in a relaxed, fun environment. Again this year,
net proceeds of the MACC Golf Classic will benefit the MACC Agnes “Aggie” Corner Scholarship Fund for Community Volunteerism. Some
benefits require a sponsorship commitment well in advance of the event. Previous year’s sponsors have the right of first return.
Eagle (Presenting) Sponsor - $1,000 (1 available)
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Prize Sponsor - $300 Thanks to Dart Bank - 2011 Sponsor!
Four golf passes for the event
 Opportunity to present award to winner of cash prize
Four tee/hole signs, your choice of locations
 Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
and dinner
and dinner
 Recognition in marketing materials
One skirted table for company materials at mixer/dinner
 Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
Opportunity to place marketing materials in golfer
registration packets
Recognition on all marketing materials including: website, Dinner Sponsor - Thanks to CP Federal Credit Union flyers and newspaper ads
2012 Sponsor!
Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
Half-page recognition ad in “Mason in Motion” newsletter
Premier reserved seating at dinner with signage on each
Lunch Sponsor - Thanks to A&W Restaurant dinner table
2012 Sponsor!
Name and logo with 200 word description in dinner
program
Breakfast Sponsor - Thanks to LAFCU - 2012 Sponsor!
Exclusive opportunity for your executive to provide a brief
dinner reception welcome address
Birdie (Corporate) Sponsor - $500 (2 available) Thanks to
Mason Auto Body & Orthopaedic Rehab Spec. - 2011 Sponsors!
Beverage Oasis - $200 (2 available)
Thanks to Dr. David Golder & Big Boy - 2011 Sponsors!
 Signage on beverage oasis
Two golf passes for the tournament
 Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
Two tee/hole signs, your choice of locations, one on each
and dinner
course
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Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
 Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
and dinner
 Recognition in marketing materials
Beverage Carts - $200 Thanks to Timothy Zielinski DDS &
 Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
Ware’s Pharmacy - 2011 Sponsors!
 Name and logo with 100 word description in dinner
 Signage on beverage cart
program
 One tee sign on course of your choice
 1/3 page vertical recognition ad in “Mason in Motion”
 Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
newsletter
and dinner
Par (Supporting) Sponsor - $300 (3 more available)
 Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
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Thanks to Dart Container Corporation and
Walt Sorg - 2012 Sponsors!
Tee / Hole Sponsors - $100 each (up to 36 available)
Thanks to Origami Brain Injury Rehab Center and Dr.
One tee/hole sign, your choice of location
Tim Zielinski DDS - 2012 Sponsors! ..and Ace Hardware,
Signage on sponsorship board displayed during registration
Fiedler Insurance Agency, Mason Insurance Agency,
and dinner
R&R Travel, & Showtime Rental - 2011 Sponsors!
Recognition on marketing materials
 One tee sign on the course of your choice
Opportunity to supply items for golfer “goodie bags”
Name and logo with 50 word description in program
Additional “Goodie Bag” Item and door prize sponsorships are also available - Thanks to Allegiance Health, Darrell’s Market & Hardware, Dart
Container Corporation, EAA Chapter 55, Heartland Home Health & Hospice, MACC, Mason Area Historical Society, Mason Public Schools
Foundation, Mason State Bank, Logonation, Star Associates, and State Farm Insurance - Trinesha Goebel who were 2011 Sponsors!
Please reserve this 39th annual MACC Golf Classic sponsorship for us:
$___________
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CONTACT NAME: _________________________ BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION: _______________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY: _____________________ STATE: _______ ZIP: ___________
PHONE: __________________________ FAX: _____________________ E-MAIL: _____________________________________
VISA/MC: __________________________________________________________ EXP. DATE: __________________________
39th Annual
MACC Golf Classic
39th Annual MACC GOLF CLASSIC
Thursday,
July 26, 2012
Please register the following: FOURSOME OR INDIVIDUALS
and their companies / organizations
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(name)
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(company/organization)
2.
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(name)
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(company/organization)
3.
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(name)
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(company/organization)
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Net proceeds of the MACC Golf Classic will
again benefit the MACC Agnes “Aggie” Corner
Scholarship Fund for Community
Volunteerism.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
9 AM Check-In & Breakfast, 10 AM Shotgun Start
4 Person Scramble
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Separate prizes for: 1 place Men’s Foursome,
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1 Place Women’s Foursome, and 1 Place Mixed
Foursome (must include at least 2 women)
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(name)
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(company/organization)
(Copy form to register additional individuals or foursomes.)
 Payment Enclosed  Bill To: ____________________
 VISA/MC: ________________________ EXP.:______
$___________ per foursome or $__________ per player
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ELDORADO GOLF COURSE
3750 W. Howell Road, just west of Mason
$75 per person or $300 per foursome
(MACC Members & Their Guests)
$90 per person or $360 per foursome
(Non-Members)
+ $___________ for ___________________ sponsorship
(See available sponsorships listed on the back of this form)
= Total: $_________________
Make checks payable to MACC.
Fees must be paid in full before the day of the MACC Golf Classic.
Includes:
18 Holes of Golf with Cart, Continental Breakfast, Lunch At-the-Turn, Golfer’s “Goodie Bag,”
Beer and Wine on Course, Pop & Water, Door Prizes, and Reception/Dinner/Mixer.
Clip out the form above and mail to:
MACC, 148 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854, or call us at (517) 676-1046,
fax (517) 676-8504, or e-mail masonchamber@masonchamber.org to register your team.