July 2016 - Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

MASON in Motion
43RD ANNUAL MACC GOLF CLASSIC AT
ELDORADO ON THURSDAY, JULY 28
Oracle Financial Solutions is presenting the 43rd
annual Mason Area Chamber of Commerce Golf
Classic that will take place on Thursday, July 28 at
Eldorado Golf Course, 3750 W. Howell Road, west
of Mason. The outing will begin with continental breakfast and registration at 8
a.m. followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Please note
that it is an hour earlier than last year. All area
residents and businesspeople are invited to
participate in this year’s 4-person scramble, which
features numerous games and prizes for golfers.
The cost per golfer is a great value at just $75 per
golfer/$300 per foursome with prepaid reservations
before July 10. For this low price, golfers play 18
holes with a cart and receive continental breakfast,
lunch-at-the-turn, a “goodie bag”, contests, prizes,
beverages, and dinner at the after-golf Member
Mixer. The three meals are sponsored by Chamber
members -- and beer and wine tickets are also
provided by our sponsors.
Those who choose not to golf may simply attend the MACC Golf Classic
Member Mixer at 3 p.m. Admission to the mixer is only $20 per person. This
mixer is a great opportunity to network and get to know other Chamber and
community members while enjoying a tasty, but rather early dinner. Call the
Chamber to reserve your spot!
Again this year, net proceeds from the MACC Golf Classic will benefit the
MACC Agnes “Aggie” Corner Scholarship Fund for Community Volunteerism.
Each year this scholarship is awarded to deserving Mason High School
graduates. The 2016 scholarships were awarded to Daniel Kennihan and
Jacqueline Madery for their active participation and volunteerism in our
community.
Major sponsors of this year’s outing to date are Oracle Financial Solutions,
Americhem Sales Corporation, Dart Container Corporation, Mason Auto
Body Repair, Shaheen Chevrolet - Mark Betcher, CP Federal Credit Union,
Dart Bank, Fiedler Insurance, Reith-Riley, A&W Restaurant, LAFCU,
ServiceMaster, Ware’s Pharmacy, Mason Big Boy, Andrews Automotive,
Zielinski Dental, Darrell’s Market and Hardware, and so many Chamber
members at other levels. Chamber member businesses and organizations are
encouraged to sponsor, provide
door prizes, and contribute items
for the “golfer goodie bags.”
“Last year we had 184
golfers,” says Aaron Fiedler,
MACC Golf Committee chair.
“We’d like to repeat that success
this year.” Sponsorships in the form of door prize and goodie bag items, are an
integral part of the MACC Golf Classic. See the insert in this newsletter to sign
up and/or sponsor!
A publication of the
148 E. Ash Street
Mason, Michigan 48854
Phone: 676-1046 ~ Fax: 676-8504
masonchamber@masonchamber.org
www.masonchamber.org
July 2016
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?
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MACC Golf Classic on July 28
TNL Courthouse Concerts Continue
Welcome New Chamber Members
News From Our Chamber Members
MACC Community Fundraising
 Inserts: MACC Golf Classic Info,
Reservation and Sponsorship Forms,
51st anniversary Eldorado Celebration
Outing, Michigan Steam Engine &
Threshers Reunion Flyer, Paper
Image, and InghamToday.com
Gorsline Runciman Funeral
Homes invite those in our local
community to join them in a
“Tribute from a Grateful Nation,
Honoring Those Who Serve.”
This patriotic program of symbolism and song
will take place at St. Thomas Aquinas Church,
955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI, on
Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 7 PM. The third
annual event honors and recognizes local
police, fire, emergency responders and
veterans, both living and deceased.
Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth
and Ken Beachler, a local actor and director, are
featured guest speakers. As a community
service of Gorsline Runciman Funeral
Homes, admission and participation are free of
charge. Gorsline Runciman’s locations
include Lansing, East Lansing, Dewitt,
Williamston, and their Ball-Dunn Chapel at
621 S. Jefferson in Mason.
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MASON in Motion
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE
COURTHOUSE CONCERTS
CONTINUE WITH LIFE SUPPORT
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to
downtown Mason at 6:00 p.m. on
Thursday evening July 7, and enjoy the
sounds of Life Support, an energetic
local band, in their third Thursday Night
Live! performance on the Ingham
County Courthouse lawn. This free
concert is hosted by the Mason Area
Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Dart Bank.
This is the fourth concert the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce
has scheduled in their twelfth season of “Thursday Night Live!
Courthouse Concerts,” a summer series of free live
musical entertainment presented by Independent
Bank on select Thursday evenings. The previous
concerts had great turnouts, with over 200 attending
each concert.
The free outdoor concerts take place at 6:00 p.m. on the Ingham
County Courthouse lawn in downtown Mason on July 7 and 21,
August 11 and 25, and September 15, weather permitting.
Organizers have also set aside a rain date of September 1.
The Mason Optimist Club will be selling hot dogs, chips and
pop nearby, so families can enjoy a picnic dinner during the
concerts. Many concert-goers stop by restaurants and stores in
Mason before and afterwards.
On July 21, two weeks after this concert, the popular local band
The Sea Cruisers, sponsored by Darrell’s Market and Hardware,
will entertain on July 21. On Thursday, August 11, sponsored by
Mason State Bank, the Backwoods Band will have the stage –
back for their twelfth straight year.
For the August 25 concert on the Courthouse lawn, sponsored by
the Dart Container Corporation, the series will feature the
Twilight Memories Big Band. The entertainment series concludes
with the Mason High School Band on Thursday, September 15,
led by Beth Bousfield, MHS Band Director. The Mason High
School Cheer Squad will join them in the program sponsored by
CP Federal Credit Union. All concerts are weather permitting.
Americhem Sales Corporation
is proud to be a Birdie Sponsor of the
2016 MACC Golf Classic
Your ad may also appear in our newsletter, just like Americhem Sales Corporation ad
above or Oracle Financial Solutions’ ad on the next page. Just contact the Chamber at
(517) 676-1046 for our reasonable newsletter advertising rates.
JULY 2016
FIND WALDO LOCALLY
RIGHT HERE IN MASON
The famous children’s book character
in the striped shirt and black-rimmed
specs is visiting twenty-six local
businesses (Mason Area Chamber of
Commerce members) throughout our
community July 1st -27th. Find Waldo
Locally is a great summer vacation
activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses and
the Shop Local movement in our community, including these
partners: Bestsellers Books & Coffee Co, Kean’s Store,
Maple Street Mall, Dart Bank, Darrell’s Market, The
Vault Delicatessen, Mason State Bank, and many more!
Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find
Waldo Locally in Mason!” passport, which contains the names
of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or
signed for each Waldo they spot. Collecting store stamps or
signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent
seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing on July 27th, with the
top prize being a six-volume deluxe set of Waldo books. This
year, participants can also #ColorWaldoAndWin: when they
share a completed coloring sheet of Waldo on Instagram,
they’ll be entered into a drawing to be one of five lucky
winners of a deluxe prize pack.
There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts July 1st
through 27th. For more information about hunting for Waldo
in Mason call Bestsellers Books & Coffee at 517-676-6648.
ALEASHA WOOD LEAVES MACC STAFF FOR A
NEW JOB AND MACC NOW WELCOMES OUR
NEW PROGRAM ASSISTANT EMILY FENGER
The MACC staff and
Board of Directors
congratulated Aleasha
Wood for her over eight
years of service to the
Chamber as program
assistant for special
events. She started a
new full-time job with
the Michigan State Police on June 20.
We’re happy that Mason resident Emily Fenger was able to
start right away as our new part-time program assistant. She
is a graduate of Michigan State University
where she gained valuable special event
experience. Beginning this fall, she will be
taking classes at Central Michigan University
in their Recreation and Events Management
program working towards a second bachelor’s
degree.
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Bringing freshness to you! The Mason Farmers
Market starts July 9 and runs through October 1 on
Saturday mornings, 9 AM to 1 PM on Maple Street
between Jefferson & Barnes.
JULY 2016
MASON in Motion
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WE WELCOME OUR NEWEST
MASON CHAMBER MEMBERS
Please welcome the following new members of the
Mason Area Chamber of Commerce:
SENIOR COUNTRY CARE
776 E. Columbia - Mason, MI 48854
Phone: (517) 883-5028
www.seniorcountrycare.com
info@seniorcountrycare.com – Carrie Moran, Administrator
Senior Country Care has three assisted living facilities – in Mason,
Dansville and Stockbridge. They also offer visiting physician / dietician
services and private duty home care.
“Where all of your care needs are important to us!”
THE HOME STORE MASON
Oracle Financial Solutions would like to say ‘THANK YOU’
for the opportunity to help sponsor again the Mason Area
Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Classic!
We look forward to seeing you on the course -- have a
great day!
454 Raindrop Court - Mason, MI 48854
Phone: (989) 598-6024 - thehomestoremason@yahoo.com
Mary Ebelt
The Home Store – Mason provides personal assistance with window
treatments, area rugs, furniture, accessories, and more!
“Please call for an appointment!”
FreedomRE at
KELLER WILLIAMS
3490 Belle Chase Way, Suite 130 - Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: (517) 252-4440 – service@freedomre.com
http://freedomre.com - Mark Jacobson
FreedomRE represents the new, high-tech, high-touch
method of transacting real estate.
“Visit us 24 x 7 x 365 at FreedomRE.com”
ROBINSON HOME INSPECTION
2354 Ives Road – Leslie, MI 49251
Phone: (517) 749-1876 – Dan Robinson
robinsonhomeinspectionmi@gmail.com
Robinson Home Inspection is a local business that
focuses on customer service and fast response.
“We will help a customer feel good about their purchase of a home.”
OFSadvisors.com
140 E. Ash Street – Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6445
Securities Offered Through ValMark Securities, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC
Investment Advisory Services Offered Through ValMark Advisers, Inc. a
SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 130 Springside Drive, Suite 300,
Akron, OH | 44333-2431. 1-800-765-5201 Oracle Financial Solutions is a
separate entity from ValMark Securities, Inc. and ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Oracle Financial Solutions
is proud to be the Eagle Sponsor of the
2016 MACC Golf Classic
Associate Status for life has been awarded to
Aleasha Wood in recognition of her
contributions to the Mason Area Chamber of
Commerce in over eight years of service as
MACC Program Assistant.
Please also welcome the following Mason Area Chamber of
Commerce volunteers to associate status: Shawn Dansby,
Diane Craig, Mary Dunn, and Tom Cooper.
The Mason Area Visitors Center and
Mason Area Chamber of Commerce
Office will be closed on Monday, July
4th. For information, call 676-1046.
For a listing of all the day’s events, go
to www.masonchamber.org
and click on the Events Calendar!
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JULY 2016
162ND ANNUAL INGHAM COUNTY FAIR IS AUGUST 1 THROUGH 6
Don’t miss this year’s Ingham County Fair! The daily gate admission includes all grandstand events and is $6 for adults, $5 for children (3-12) and
seniors (62 & over). Children age 2 and under are always free. Free daily parking. Advance sale of carnival wristbands before August 1 only at the
Ingham County Fair Office, 700 E. Ash Street in Mason. Kids Day is Tuesday, August 2. Activities start at 1 PM. Special thanks to the Mason
Rotary Club for their time in generating the Kid's Day program each year. Don't forget the carnival ride special on Kids Day of $17 for unlimited
rides from 11 AM to close. Scheduled grandstand events and entertainment are:
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Monday, August 1 - Wolverine Pullers Tractor Pulls - 7:00 P.M. – Sponsored by Ingham County Farm Bureau
Tuesday, August 2 - SJO Productions - Michigan State Fair Supercross - 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, August 3 - The Motown Sounds of Touch Concert - 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, August 4 - USA Demolition Derby - Autocross & Truck Demo Derby - 7:30 P.M.
Friday, August 5 - USA Demolition Derby - Figure 8 & Auto Demo Derby - 7:30 P.M.
 Saturday, August 6 - ATR Motorsports Promotions Monster Truck & Tough Truck Show – 7:00 P.M. –
Sponsored by Shaheen Chevrolet - "Your Michigan Chevy Team"
Tickets Sales Begin Each Night at 5:30 p.m. under the grandstands. Grandstand General Admission –
$5.00 per person, Grandstand Reserved Admission - $10.00 per person. Stop by the Chamber’s Visitors
Center booth in the commercial building! Better yet, volunteer there! Go to the website www.inghamfair.org for more details.
2016 MACC Board of Directors
Mark Voss ………………………………………………………...… President
Mark Voss Agency
John Sabbadin …………………………………………….……Vice-President
Mason Firefighters Association
Marlon Brown …………………………………………….…............ Treasurer
City of Mason
Kathy Smith ………………………………….………….……... Past President
Mason Insurance Agency
Ron Drzewicki ................................................................. Mason Public Schools
Joyce Grinczel ......................................................... Dart Container Corporation
Amy Hanson ...........................................................................Independent Bank
Kassie Rhodes ..................................................................................... Dart Bank
Ian Richardson .............................................................. Doberman Technologies
Scott Russ ................................................................ Oracle Financial Solutions
Kathy Wakefield .....................................................................Mason State Bank
Don Waskiewicz ....................................................................Deep Blue Insights
Desiree Waters ........................................................................ S & S Contracting
Doug Klein …... Executive Director
Sandy Clark …... Administrative Assistant
Emily Fenger …... Program Assistant
www.masonchamber.org
148 E. Ash Street
Mason, Michigan 48854
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148 East Ash Street  Mason, Michigan 48854
Telephone: (517) 676-1046  Fax (517) 676-8504
Dear Fellow Chamber Member,
The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you and all your business
colleagues to Mason’s premier networking event. On Thursday July 28, 2016, the Chamber
will host its 43rd annual MACC Golf Classic and Member Mixer, presented by Oracle Financial
Solutions. Last year 184 golfers participated! The net proceeds from the golf outing will again be dedicated
to the MACC Agnes "Aggie" Corner Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded yearly to graduating Mason
High School seniors engaged in community volunteerism.
For only $75 per person, you can enjoy a relaxing day of golf which includes:
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18 holes of golf with cart
Tickets for free beer and wine are
courtesy of our beverage sponsors!
Great contests and door prizes
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner – 3 meals!
Networking opportunities with other businesses and potential customers
Of course, people may attend the dinner mixer just by itself for $20. There is also an opportunity for your
business name to be exposed to all of the golf participants by purchasing a sponsorship. While most of our
more prominent sponsorships are no longer available, there are still many opportunities to get your business
name in front of all the golfers. We still have room for a few more Tee and Green Sponsors. For just $100,
your business name will be placed near a tee or hole on the course of your choice and recognition given in
our publications. But consider another sponsorship option:
Contributions of door prizes and logo-imprinted items are also very, very welcome. Sara Naninni of
ServiceMaster Absolute is organizing “goodie bags” for every golfer. You’ll want to call her at 676-1626 to
reserve space for your advertising specialties and promotional items! Call Missey Trudell of Paper Image at
694-2400 to order those today! Door prizes are a super way to get recognized as sponsor of the MACC Golf
Classic and also announced at the event. We need all contributions by July 12th if possible.
Some members use networking and community events as a way to let their customers, clients and suppliers
interact with their sales and management staff in a relaxed setting. Businesses and organizations can invite
key employees and their families to also join them to build stronger relationships.
Sponsorships are an affordable way of getting your business name in front of a large group of potential
customers. Participating as a golfer is an important way to help with a great cause. The Mason Area
Chamber is asking you to be a part of the MACC Golf Classic and the Aggie Corner Scholarship this year.
Give us a call and let’s get started!
Sincerely,
Aaron Fiedler
Fiedler Insurance Agency
MACC Golf Classic Committee Chair
Daniel Kennihan and Jacqueline Madery are the 2016 recipients of the Mason Area
Chamber of Commerce’s Agnes “Aggie” Corner Scholarships for Community
Volunteerism. The 2016 Mason High School graduates have been actively involved in our
community while maintaining high GPAs at MHS. For example, Daniel Kennihan has
volunteered with St. James Church and the ACS’s Relay for Life. He is interested in
pursuing a career in engineering or medicine. Jacqueline Madery has volunteered at
the Ingham County Animal Shelter, CACS’s Mason Food Bank, and the CHUM
Therapeutic Riding Stable. When she goes to college, she plans to study forensics. The
net proceeds of the annual MACC Golf Classic go toward funding the Chamber’s longtime $500 scholarship program, which now assist two students a year. The program
was named the MACC Agnes “Aggie” Corner Scholarships in 2008 to honor the memory of Aggie
Corner, a prominent, long-time community and Chamber volunteer.
E-mail: masonchamber@masonchamber.org
Web site: www.masonchamber.org
presents the 43rd annual
MACC Golf Classic
43rd annual MACC GOLF CLASSIC
Thursday,
July 28, 2016
Please register the following: FOURSOME OR INDIVIDUALS
and their companies / organizations
1.
__________________________________________
(name)
__________________________________________
(company/organization)
2.
__________________________________________
(name)
__________________________________________
(company/organization)
3.
__________________________________________
(name)
__________________________________________
(company/organization)
4.
__________________________________________
(name)
__________________________________________
(company/organization)
(Copy form to register additional individuals or foursomes.)
Thursday,
July 28, 2016
+ $___________ for ___________________ sponsorship
(See available sponsorships listed on the back of this form)
8 AM Check-In & Breakfast, 9 AM Shotgun Start
= Total: $_________________
4 Person Scramble
 Payment Enclosed  Bill To: ______________________
 VISA/MC: ______________________________________
Name: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City: __________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ______
EXP.: ___________________ CSC/CVV: _________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Separate prizes for: 1st place Men’s Foursome,
1st Place Women’s Foursome, and 1st Place Mixed
Foursome (must include at least 2 women)
ELDORADO
GOLF COURSE
3750 W. Howell Road,
just west of Mason
$___________ per foursome or $__________ per player
Make checks payable to MACC. Name and address above must match the one for credit card.
$75 per person or $300 per
foursome before July 10th
Fees must be paid in full before the day of the MACC Golf Classic .
($85 per person or $340 per foursome
after July 10th or for nonmembers)
Net proceeds of the MACC Golf Classic will again benefit the MACC Agnes
“Aggie” Corner Scholarship Fund for Community Volunteerism.
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.
Not a golfer? Please join us! A separate ticket for the Reception/Dinner/Mixer is available for just $20 per person.
Call the Chamber office to reserve at (517) 676-1046 or e-mail to masonchamber@masonchamber.org.
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.