Chamber of Commerce NEWS AND VIEWS

Chamber of Commerce
NEWS AND VIEWS
2012
CHAMBER OFFICERS
2007 Officers
CHAIR
Mike Worley
Edge Entertainment
VICE-CHAIR
Anne Brodsky
Palm Air Realty
TREASURER
Paula Bradford
Bank Of America
SECRETARY
Carol Magestro
Carolina Beach Furniture
CHAIR EMERITUS
Cynthia Remahl
Intracoastal Realty
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
PRESIDENT
Gail McCloskey
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Greg Reynolds
2012
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brant Barnwell
Intracoastal Realty
Paul Boroznoff
Southern Digital Art.com
Ann Coen
Shoppes at Squigley’s
Frank Grady, Jr.
New York Life Insurance
Janet Knott
Artful Living Group
Andrea Cinanni-Wilson
Southern Sign Company
Ex-Officio Director
Brenda Butler
Town of Carolina Beach
Chamber Champion
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Volume 119
September 2012
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The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce proudly present
Labor Day Weekend 2012
LIVE MUSIC
August 31st—Gazebo Stage
DOUBLE FIREWORKS
August 31st
Re-Scheduled Final FREE Concert
September 14, 2012
6:30—8:30
MOVIES AT THE LAKE
September 2nd
3rd ANNUAL ISLAND DAY
September 30, 2012 1:00-5:00
Carolina Beach Lake
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SEPTEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS TO BE HOSTED BY MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD
ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2012
DATE: Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 TIME: 5:30 -7:00
LOCATION: Michael’s Seafood,
1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC
Once again, the fabulous folks at Michael’s Seafood will be hosting our September Business After Hours on
Wednesday , September 12th, 2012. They will be serving up some very tasty treats for your culinary
delight along with a CASH bar for beer, wine, cocktails and more.
Please join all your Business Associates and Friends at Michael’s Seafood to celebrate the slower pace of
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ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 2012
On a recent, rainy evening in August, we gathered at Uncle Vinny’s Pizzeria & Ristorante’ and held our weather-delayed August Social
with cold beverages, tasty samplings of Vinny’s fine Italian cuisine and some very lively tunes from The Phantom Playboys. Everyone
dodged the sprinkles, turned up a few brewskys and overall had a great time on this special piece of paradise we call Pleasure Island.
After a few announcements, we had the opportunity to participate in a few raffle prize give-always, First up as always, we had the 50/50
raffle which was won by RSVP. The next prized give-away is a pair of tickets to this years Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival
featuring GREGG ALLMAN which were won my Uncle Vinny Doria himself.(courtesy of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce).
Next up - The Checkered Church donated a Gift Bag which was gratefully accepted by Debi DiNatale of Carolina Beach Babe.com. The
final prize of the night was a beautiful floral arrangement courtesy of Island Florals by Roxanne which were scooped up by Caroline
Meeks of Victory Vacations. Take a minute and reminisce with the selected photos below.
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Welcome New Members
These businesses realized the importance of economic growth for Pleasure Island, and have pledged their support by investing in your
Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products and services.
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Island Montessori School
222 Winter Avenue
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Happenings Around The Island
Labor Day Sale
Unique Boutique
207 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach
793-1897
Buy one get one free in
the $10 room only
Katie B. Hines Senior Center
308 Cape Fear Blvd.
458.6609
1st Saturday of the month from
7:30 am –11:00 am
Pancake Breakfast—Just $6.00
includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice & coffee.
American Legion Fish Fry
1st Friday of the month from 11:00
am to 7:00 pm, the American Legion Post 129 will hold a tasty Fish
Fry at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in
Carolina Beach
(910.458.4253). For $8 a plate,
you will receive Large Whiting fillet
or NC Farm raised catfish, hush
puppies, cole slaw, potato salad,
iced tea or coffee. Beer and Wine
available for purchase. Captain Ray’s Seafood is also available for purchase. For an additional fee, the Ladies Auxiliary
will give you choices of dessert.
Carolina Beach Annual Golf Tournamant
Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit the Carolina
Beach Police Blue Liners Foundation & The
Nephcure Foundation held Friday, September
28th at the Masonboro Country Club. Deadline
to register: September 21, 2012. For more information please contact Officer Tess Casals at
(910) 616-4664 or
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Happenings Around The Island
Chamber Member-to-Member
Discount Program
Do business with a fellow member...and get a discount. Have you
checked out the Pleasure Island
Chamber Member-to-Member Discounts lately?
For More Info
COASTAL K-9 BAKERY,INC.
HOW DOES YOUR DOG SLEEP?
CONTEST WINNERS
1st
PLACE
2nd
PLACE
Federal Point Help Center Needs for
September 2012
Peanut Butter
Pasta Sauce
Canned Fruit
Soup
Any other canned or packaged food items or toiletries will be gratefully accepted
3rd
PLACE
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Happenings Around The Island
TOWN OF KURE BEACH OFFERING
COMMEMORATIVE
OPPORTUNITIES ON THE NEW BOARDWALK
The Town of Kure Beach is offering commemorative opportunities on the newly replaced boardwalk in front of the
Ocean Front Park site on Atlantic Avenue.
Commemorations are in the shape of a Bluefish made of
corian material that is embedded in the boardwalk plank.
The shape of the Bluefish allows for either two or three lines of print and sells
for $220 each.
What a great way to remember someone special, celebrate an event, advertise a business or give the grandkids a memory of a time spent with you.
The Town is also offering commemorative opportunities on swings and
benches that will be on the boardwalk and in the new Ocean Front Park. Just
think, a swing with your name on it, ocean front! Swings are $2,000 and
benches are $1,800.
Heres your chance to be a part of Kure Beach history and leave a legacy in
your favorite place for yourself or a loved one that believes Kure Beach is a
special place to be.
Come make a memory on the Kure Beach boardwalk.
Come by or call Town Hall at 458-8216 to order your fish, swing or bench or
go to the Towns website for more information at www.townofkurebeach.org,
recreation & tourism, parks & facilities, ocean front park.
Proceeds will go towards park activities and debt retirement.
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Message From The Chair
It’s hard to believe that we are at the close of another season here on
Pleasure Island and it has without a doubt been a great one! It’s
apparent that the “slice of paradise” that we call home has become the
place to be for vacationers throughout the United States. In fact, it has
been the best year ever since ROT taxes have been collected! With
that said, the success of our tourist season doesn’t depend solely on
one organization or group but rather many groups and individuals
alike with the common goal to make this island the BEST, and for that,
we say thank you!
Although the summer season is coming to a close, we still have plenty
of events coming up. Our next major event coming October 13-14th is
The 19th Annual Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival featuring Gregg
Allman. In the past, this festival has brought some of the best national and international artists to
our island and this year Gail and Greg have out done themselves! It is important to get your
tickets early as this event WILL sell out! Both days will be filled with lots of great music and fun for
the entire family. Be sure to visit our website for a complete list of remaining events.
Make plans to join us tonight for our final fireworks show and music at the boardwalk. This will be
a great way to kick off the Labor Day weekend!
Sincerely,
Mike Worley, 2012 Chair
Edge Entertainment
Team up with Aquarium for Big Sweep
Show the ocean some love, meet new friends and rid local beaches of trash and marine debris
during the 2012 North Carolina Big Sweep. The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher will again organize a
volunteer group for the event on Saturday, September 29, to make a big difference.
Plastics, trash and other marine debris threaten aquatic environments and wildlife. The annual Big
Sweep event helps clean-up a growing problem and keeps our beaches beautiful and safe. Last
year 537 volunteers cleaned up approximately 1,235 pounds of trash in New Hanover County.
Those interested need only commit several hours of time. Volunteers who register with the Aquarium will meet at 9 a.m. and will travel to a nearby beach to collect trash. Bags will be provided.
If you would like to participate with the Aquarium’s Big Sweep
team, please email NCAFFregistrar@ncaquariums.com , or call
(910) 458-7468. Remember to bring your own water in a reusable bottle, on the day of the event.
If you prefer to sign-up for another site or register your own
group, visit http://keepnhcbeautiful.org/