MASON in Motion

UPDATE August 15,

2018

Mid-Month Supplement to the Monthly "Mason in Motion" Newsletter

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

A reminder: Names of MACC members are usually in bold type in our publications.

GOOD MORNING MASON IS ON AUGUST 23 AT FAIRGROUNDS

Since 1996, the Chamber has held 136 consecutive "Good Morning Mason!" news and networking programs every other month. These take place at the Ingham County Fairgrounds Community Building, 700 E. Ash Street in Mason at 7:15 AM usually on select Thursdays in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

Organized by members of the Chamber's Ambassadors committee and presented by Dart Bank since the very beginning, Good Morning Mason! is also the Chamber's most popular networking event. Admission is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers and includes a continental breakfast.

Attendees have a networking opportunity to meet and greet each other before they sit down to hear news snippets about area happenings. This "Good Morning, Mason!" has a "Back to School" theme and is sponsored by Shumaker Technology Group. Join us on Thursday, August 23rd at 7:15 AM.

MASON'S THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE COURTHOUSE

CONCERTS CONTINUE WITH TWILIGHT MEMORIES BAND

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to downtown Mason on Thursday evening, August 23 and enjoy the sound of our community's 18-piece Twilight Memories Big Band. This free concert is sponsored by Dart Container Corporation and hosted by the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce. This performance will be the seventh concert in this year's Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concert series line-up.

The Chamber is nearing the end of their fourteenth season of their summer series of live musical entertainment presented by Independent Bank on select Thursday evenings. These free outdoor concerts take place at 6:00 p.m. on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn in downtown Mason. All concerts are weather permitting, but if this concert is rained out, the Chamber will host a rain date concert on August 30 with a band to be announced.

Mason's Optimist Club will be selling hot dogs, chips, water 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. During the concert, Mason Farmers Market will have a mini-market in front of Commercial Bank Mason.

"The Chamber is hosting Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concerts again as a way to bring more fun and excitement to downtown Mason," said Elisabeth Yeider of Independent Bank, chair of the committee organizing the concerts. She is especially happy this year since most of the performers are returning for encore performances. "We thank our sponsors and volunteers and want to let folks know that we can bring these concerts to our visitors and residents only through their generosity and the assistance of the City of Mason and Ingham County," she added.

The series concludes with a concert by the Mason High School Band on Thursday, September 13, 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. This last TNL concert in September will also mark the beginning of Mason's 45th anniversary "Down Home Days" festival.

The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce is also one of the sponsors of Mason's ninth annual Sun Dried Music Fest, held August 24-26 in the downtown of Mason surrounding the Ingham County Courthouse. This free festival is hosted by Sun Dried Music Festival, LLC.

MASON'S 9TH ANNUAL SUN DRIED MUSIC FEST IS ON AUGUST 24 - 26

The ninth annual Sun Dried Music Fest will return to downtown Mason on August 24, 25 & 26, 2018. The event, hosted by the nonprofit Sun Dried Music Festival, LLC, will again showcase a variety of exciting musical performances!

The music festival is free, thanks to support from sponsors, most of whom are Chamber members. The continuing title sponsor is the City of Mason's Downtown Development Authority. This event always features many popular bands in the mid-Michigan area. There will be lots of music, plenty of food, a variety of merchandise vendors, and a refreshment tent right next to the main stage.

On the evening of Friday, August 24, the Capital Sundogs will play in downtown Mason from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. The refreshment tent and vendor booths will also be open Friday evening.

The music fest begins in earnest on Saturday, August 25 at 12 noon with bands playing consecutive sets through to the late evening. Bands scheduled are The 89th Key, Unlimited, Sea Cruisers, Kari Holmes, Young Pioneer, Delilah DeWylde, Root Doctor, and Showdown. They will each take the stage at the corner of Maple and Jefferson Street, in historic downtown Mason and play one-hour sets, separated by half-hour sets on the Second Stage.

At the second stage will be The Bad Habits, MI Chicks with Picks featuring Marina Threadgould and Annika Quinn, The Hot Mess, and The Cloud Hoppers. A complete schedule with set times for each band is at the www.sundriedfestival.com website.

Families are invited to enjoy the special attractions for kids as well as the food, refreshments, and other vendors that are a part of the festival again this year. They are also again organizing worship and music on Sunday morning at 11:00 AM with the Mason Ministerial Association.

Besides the Mason DDA, sponsors of the ninth annual Sun Dried Music Fest include the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce, Ware's Pharmacy, Eagle View Golf Course, Dart Bank, Commercial Bank Mason, and Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, among others.

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ASK Named to 2018

CRN Fast Growth 150 List Recognizing Thriving Solution Providers in the IT Channel

Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), an I.T. managed services and cybersecurity company, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named ASK to its 2018 Fast Growth 150 list. The list is CRN's annual ranking of North America-based technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants with gross sales of at least $1 million that have experienced significant economic growth over the past two years. The 2018 list is based on an increase of gross revenue between 2015 and 2017. The companies recognized this year represent a remarkable combined total revenue of more than $50 billion.

"ASK is honored to be recognized for the significant growth we experienced over the last two years," said Mike Maddox, president and CEO of ASK. "The world of technology changes so fast and is becoming increasingly complex, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Offering cybersecurity solutions and having an incredibly talented team has played a major role in our continued growth."

"CRN's 2018 Fast Growth 150 list features companies that are growing in an ever-changing, challenging market," said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. "As traditional solution providers are moving towards a services-focused business model, this extraordinary group have been able to successfully adapt; outperforming competitors and proving themselves as channel leaders. We are pleased to recognize these organizations and look forward to their continued success."

The complete 2018 Fast Growth 150 list is featured in the August issue of CRN and can be viewed online at www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.

Community members,

Bids for the construction work at the Harvey Education Center (HEC) were opened on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. There was good response from contractors and a total of 40 bids for the 13 bid categories were received. The construction team will prepare bid recommendations and report out at the Capital Improvement Committee (CIC) meeting on August 23rd at 7:30 PM. A special meeting of the Board will be called on Monday, August 27that 7 pm to approve bids for the project. The CIC meeting and special Board meeting are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

A formal ground breaking event will take place at the HEC on Wednesday, August 29th from 5-8 pm. The entire Mason community is invited to join us at this milestone event. The event is free and we will have activities, food and more. The formal ground breaking will take place at 5:30 pm. A rendering of the building is attached. Here is a link to the facebook event for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/475220949608806/.

The high school weight room project is set to begin the week of August 13th. The auction of old equipment will end on Wednesday, August 15th and the expected completion date is Friday, September 7th. Five new buses were delivered and are ready to transport students on the first day of school. An elementary furniture committee will be formed in the coming weeks and the summer technology infrastructure project is 98% complete and will wrap up in the next two weeks. The project will close to triple the wireless access points district-wide.

For details and updates about all projects made possible by the $69.7 million bond passed by the Mason community in November 2017, visit: http://bondprojects.masonk12.net/.

Thank you for your continued support of Mason Public Schools!

Ronald Drzewicki, Ed.S.

Superintendent

Mason Public Schools

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Please make a note that St. James Catholic Church is now the Catholic Community of Sts. James, Cornelius & Cyprian.

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Mason Public Schools and the City of Mason Collaborate on Shared Office Space Municipality and school district engage in unique service model

Mason Public Schools (MPS) and the City of Mason have demonstrated true regional cooperation by entering into a partnership to share resources and office space. MPS has recently moved its administrative staff into offices within Mason City Hall at 201 W. Ash Street. This partnership is unique to the mid-Michigan area. City and school district administration are excited about the opportunities and possibilities this arrangement will create. The City of Mason and MPS agreed to a 10-year lease for MPS to be located within City Hall.

Mason's City Hall was built for more employees than the City anticipates having in the next 10-15 years. Better utilization of City Hall will maximize space and reduce overhead cost, while ensuring more tax dollars serve the residents of Mason and the students of Mason Public Schools. Collaborating with joint office space demonstrates a commitment from both parties to use tax payer dollars efficiently and create a positive environment in Mason. Both organizations are now able to share resources including conference rooms, parking lots, utilities, etc. Parents and community members will have easy access to school administration and city services with both organizations located under one roof.

The partnership makes fiscal and operational sense for both organizations. By relocating MPS administration, it allows for renovations and new construction to begin at the Harvey Education Center (HEC). Additionally, it will allow the HEC to better serve Mason students as an early childhood and kindergarten building when construction is complete.

"After passing the bond last fall, the MPS Board of Education decided it made sense to move the administrative offices out of the Harvey Education Center to make room for additional programming for Mason's youngest students. Mason City Manager, Deb Stuart and Mason City Council worked hard to come up with a plan to make this collaboration work for both organizations. The City of Mason staff has been a great partner to us and we look forward to finding other ways to maximize our resources," said Ronald Drzewicki, Ed.S., superintendent, Mason Public Schools.

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ENJOY SUMMER FUN ON THE GRAND RIVER

Not sure what to do this weekend? Come on out to Burchfield County Park! With the dry conditions and summer heat the bugs are basically non-existent, and the views are spectacular! Pack a picnic lunch and come out and hit the water! All trips including McNamara, Bunker Road, Eaton Rapids Landing, and in-park rentals are open!

Burchfield County Park canoe and kayak trips offer park visitors scenic landscapes as well as wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors have the option to rent canoes or kayaks from Burchfield's boat house and paddle up stream then back to the park or be dropped off at one of three different access points along the Grand River: McNamara, Bunker Road, or Eaton Rapids.

Canoe and kayak rentals are available daily from mid-May to Labor Day and on weekends only in September. In October, trips are by reservation only at specified times. In-park rentals are $6 per hour and downstream trip rates vary by location. Canoes and kayaks are available on a first-come first-serve basis; however, reservations are encouraged for weekday trips and groups using nine or more boats.

To make a trip reservation or for more information please contact the Ingham County Parks office at 517-676-2233. Burchfield County Park is located at 881 Grovenburg Road, Holt. For more information please visit the Ingham County Parks Department website at www.inghamcountyparks.org or call 517-676-2233.

Tire Collection Results:

Thanks to the response from Ingham County residents and a dedicated team of volunteers, the Ingham Conservation District collected nearly 1,300 unwanted tires on June 23rd. Responsible disposal and recycling of unwanted tires helps reduce harmful mosquito breeding sites and environmental pollution. This event was made possible through a MDEQ Scrap Tire Grant and with the support of the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Thank you for participating!

Sunflower Learning Center

The Ingham Conservation District had a wonderful opportunity to talk to the Sunflower House Youth Garden Club on July 11th about water quality and conservation. They also got to see the new rain barrels they've installed there in action. The kids are using the water collected in the barrels to water their new flower and vegetable garden located behind the historic Pink Schoolhouse in Mason. This effort was led by the Mason Sycamore Creek Garden Club with support from the Mason community. Learn more about the adult and youth Garden Clubs and their events on their Facebook page.

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The Ingham Conservation District is now taking orders for their Fall Tree Fundraiser through September 6th. See this fall's inventory list of conifer trees and accessories and place your order online at www.inghamconservation.com, or stop by the ICD office Monday-Wednesday from 9 am-3 pm at 1031 W. Dexter Trail in Mason to pick up a form or place an order with ICD staff. Tree order pick-up and walk-in sales will be held at the ICD on Friday, September 28th from 11:30 am-6:30 pm. Your tree purchases support the natural resources conservation work of the Ingham Conservation District.

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AMERICAN PICKERS TO FILM IN MICHIGAN

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to MICHIGAN! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in September 2018!

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America's past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they've never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to:

americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST. facebook: @GotAPick

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LCC - MASON JEWETT CAMPUS by Mark Bathurst (bathursm@star.lcc.edu)

Every year the Boeing Corporation publishes its Outlook for pilot, aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) and cabin crew (flight attendants) demand for the next 20 years. This is considered the seminal industry study and is widely used and quoted by government, industry and educators alike. Based on previous years' studies, it should come as no surprise that the just-published 2018 version forecasts a significant shortage in all three categories.

Quoting from the Boeing study: "As new generation airplanes become more prominent in the global fleet, advances in airplane technology will drive an increased need for technicians skilled in avionics, composites, and digital troubleshooting."

"Mobile and distance learning solutions are becoming increasingly popular as a flexible alternative to traditional classroom instruction, and new technologies such as augmented reality are being tested as a way to improve engagement and knowledge retention. As airlines continually invest to improve the quality and efficiency of their operations, new training curriculums and methodologies will need to be adopted to keep pace with innovation."

"The need for maintenance personnel is largest in the Asia Pacific region, which will require 257,000 new technicians. Airlines in North America will require 189,000, Europe 132,000, the Middle East 66,000, Latin America 55,000, Africa 28,000, and Russia / Central Asia 27,000."

Doing the math, that's a total of 754,000 new AMTs required worldwide to meet forecast demand. In the U.S., all AMT schools like LCC's graduate between 4,500 and 5,000 students per year. Assuming no change in graduation rates, that's 100,000 new AMTs in the next 20 years versus a demand for 189,000. Clearly something has to change to meet the demand.

As the article states, innovations in subject material taught, training methodologies and industry support for programs will have to occur. Schools will have to expand significantly to meet increased enrollment demand as the word spreads that the AMT career field needs new employees, that the jobs pay exceptionally well and that one can work anywhere in the world with an FAA A&P license. Our program this fall will be at capacity with new students, and based what we're seeing now, we expect to be full for the foreseeable future.

The demand for pilots is just as challenging as it is for AMTs. Boeing forecast states: "As the pilot labor supply has continued to tighten around the world, regional markets that have relied heavily on recruiting pilots from outside their home locations are increasingly seeking to recruit, train, and develop locally sourced pilots. Cadet programs that train aspiring pilots from zero flight hours to being an operationally ready first officer have increased in popularity as airlines look to provide career pathway programs and fill future pilot pipelines.

"Over the next 20 years, the Asia Pacific region will lead the worldwide growth in demand for pilots, with a requirement for 261,000 new pilots. North America will require 206,000, Europe 146,000, the Middle East 64,000, Latin America 57,000, Africa 29,000 and Russia/ Central Asia 27,000." In total, that's 635,000 new pilot positions.

Clearly the aviation industry shortage is real, it's here now and there are tremendous opportunities for individuals interested in a career in this exciting field.

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Centennial Celebration for Community

Features Patient Tower Grand Opening

Henry Ford Allegiance Health will host a community celebration to celebrate its centennial anniversary and the grand opening of its new patient tower. The three-story, 59,000 square-foot tower, located above the existing Heart & Vascular Center, creates a total of 66 new private rooms to provide a quieter, more healing environment for a truly patient-centered experience.

An open house for the community will take place on Sunday, August 26, Noon - 4 p.m.

The entire community is invited to join Henry Ford Allegiance Health in celebrating their centennial anniversary and grand opening of the new patient tower. The main hospital campus will be the host site for what promises to be a fun and historic event. This special event will include tours of the patient tower, refreshments, family-friendly activities and centennial-themed giveaways, as well as:

• Hourly prize drawings for tour participants

• Special guest(s) from Detroit Lions and/or Pistons

• Health information booths and screenings

• Interactive art for children and adults

• Local DJ and music

• Marching bands

• Food trucks

• Face painting and balloon sculpting

• Inflatables for kids and adults

• Photo booths

Features of the new patient tower are intended to improve the overall experience of patients and visitors, as well as staff and clinicians. These include:

• 66 private rooms with ample space for patients, family members and caregivers

• Patient-controlled heating and cooling system

• Expansive windows to allow for natural light

• Inviting family lounge with comfortable seating and fireplace

• Inboard bathrooms to reduce noise and promote patient privacy

• Capability for in-room testing and other services, to reduce a patient's need to be moved or transported

• All patient rooms have a refrigerator, a wardrobe, a device charging station and desk space

• Curved hallways, with inviting seating and local art

• Break rooms to allow staff to recharge between caring for patients

• New, more direct access to the hospital's cafeteria

Construction of the new patient tower began in February 2017 and will be completed in August. Henry Ford Allegiance Health's next construction project will involve the expansion of the front entrance of the hospital to provide a more welcoming environment in the lobby area and enhance way-finding-allowing patients, families and visitors to more easily navigate the enlarged hospital structure, including the newly built patient tower. "The updates to the hospital entrance will knit together both patient towers and allow for expanded space for our cardiovascular services on the first floor," said HFAH president and CEO Georgia Fojtasek. "We are making these important renovations with our patients in mind, and based on the input of our customers, staff and physicians, so that we can be sure we are meeting their needs." The front entrance renovation is expected to begin in the spring of 2019 and will take approximately 18 months to complete.

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100+ Women Who Care of Mason, Michigan Meeting Bring yourself, your gal pals and your check book to help raise funds to help support a local nonprofit that is a registered 501 (c)(3). Being a member

means you are committing to a donation of a minimum of $400 per year ($100 per meeting), 4 hours of your time per year and it is really that simple! The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4th at 6:30 at Mason's City Hall located at 201 W. Ash Street. Simple, Easy and Effective way to directly help our community!

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Down Home Days Highlights! National Assisted Living Week Open House "Capture the Moment" will be hosted by Green Acres of Mason, on Thursday, September 13th at 2 PM - 4 PM, at 1025 E. Ash Street, Mason, Michigan 48854. Please join them to help "Capture the Moment"! They are celebrating National Assisted Living Week September 9th through 15th, focusing on living life to its fullest every day and reminiscing about pivotal moments in our lives that have shaped us into the beautiful beings we are. The Open House is for everyone in this community to come and enjoy!

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With a top prize of $1000, you can participate in the most exciting 45 seconds of Mason's Down Home Days festival! Tickets for the annual Mason Firefighters Association Golf Ball Drop Raffle are on sale now! $5 per Golf Ball, or 5 balls for $20. The first 10 balls in the hole pays CA$H! See any Mason firefighter or PM them if you'd like to get in on the action! Need not be present

to win. License #R49349 Official rules can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17KoSIlgup-_BSTu4ZDu1empNRlVS72R4/view?usp=sharing

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The "best firefighter made pancakes in a six mile radius" are coming back on September 15th! Join the Mason Firefighters Association for breakfast at the James M. Pelton Memorial Fire Station at 221 W. Ash Street from 7 AM to 11 AM during the Saturday morning of Mason's Down Home Days festival. A full breakfast is only $8 for an adult, $7 for seniors, kids 2-12 are $5, kids under 2 free and feed a family for only $22! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Saturday, September 15th from 10 AM to 5 PM, Michigan Barn Wood & Salvage LLC at 352 W. Columbia Street, Mason, Michigan 48854 is hosting a Pop Up Maker's Market at Michigan Barn Wood & Salvage. Come join them, along with several of their incredible vendors, and shop all locally made products! Downtown Mason will have many events around the square as well! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Off the Clock Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Awaken Haunted Attraction - 4760 Churchill Road, Leslie 49251 Register Now

Mid-Michigan's Premier Professional Networking Event The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host our 2nd Annual Regional Networking Event this time for the Mid-Michigan Area. Join us and nearly 15 other Chambers of Commerce as we come together to build regional relationships that will strengthen our greater Michigan Community and foster business growth in our greater Jackson and Lansing communities. Off the Clock is our high energy low-stress networking event that strives to bring people together in a fun, engaging and unique atmosphere to help build relationships through business networking. This event will be hosted at Awaken Haunted in Leslie as they kick off their Halloween season. A preview of their Haunted Experience will be available to attendees if you're brave enough! Title Sponsor: Comerica Bank

Hosted by: Awaken Haunted Bar Sponsor: Experience Jackson Live Radio Remote: Jackson's Hit Music Station K105.3 Food Sponsor: Finley's Grill and Smokehouse Business Sponsors: Accident Fund, Community Hearing Center, DBI, Granger, Jackson Magazine, and RjM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Meals-On-Wheels Meeting Meals-on-Wheels will be having a meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Potential new volunteers can learn more about how to help the Meals-on-Wheels program. Current volunteers can meet for discussion about upcoming events. There will also be an open presentation from Michigan Attorney General's Office on In-Home Care and Senior Residences at 1:30.

Please let them know if you can join them, call 676-2775. RIMOW Office (in the Mason Nazarene Church), 415 E. Maple St., Mason, MI 48854, Melisa Lamb, Send an Email, this event is FREE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Help support the Mason Community with the upcoming Push-ups for Charity event! The Ingham County Sheriff's Department will take on Mason Public Safety in a fundraising push up contest in support of the Mason Area Community Fund (MACF) on October 17, 2018 at Bestsellers in Mason. Small appetizers will be served. CASH BAR. Tickets are $20 will give you entry to the event. Tickets will be available for online purchase starting August 14 or tickets can be purchased in person from an MACF board Member starting August 17. Donations can be made at the door by cash or check. The MACF has provided monetary support for programs that enrich or improve the quality of life and encourages the development of programs for basic human needs for almost 60 years. Over the years hundreds of thousands of dollars has been distributed by 15 members of our local board of directors to help Mason-area organizations, including programs for at risk children, those promoting healthy childhood development and others that help with basic needs for our local residents in crisis. Our board members make sure that the funds raised by the Mason community stay in the Mason community. MACF is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

"LUNCH & LEAD" EVENT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Strategic goals of the Chamber include promoting membership, sponsorship, leadership, and fellowship. In past years, the Ambassadors Committee has invited new and prospective Chamber members to attend "Chamber 101" sessions to learn how to maximize Chamber benefits,

This past year, the Ambassadors Committee has reworked the sessions to become "Lunch and Lead" noontime sessions at the Chamber office, limited to 12 people each. These are now quite popular. Lunch will be provided at the FREE session starting at Noon and the actual program will be from 12:15 to 12:45 PM. We're now looking for sponsors to defray the cost of lunch. In-kind contributions are welcome! The next "Lunch & Lead" is scheduled for Thursday, September 20sh and another identical session will be on Thursday, November 15th. For more information about these sessions or to reserve a spot in either one, please contact the Chamber office or any Chamber Ambassador.

THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU ON CHAMBER COMMITTEES The Chamber's Board of Directors relies on many committees to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and activities during the year. Each committee depends on volunteers like you to contribute time and energy to help make every activity a value for Chamber members. Contact the Chamber office to get in on the action! Ad hoc committees meet as necessary, usually only three or four times a year. Standing committees meet monthly and make their reports to the Board of Directors. Four of these standing committees and their chairpersons and secretaries are: Ambassadors Committee - Mike Waltz, Mason Kiwanis Club & Jeff Haueter, Mason A&W -- The Ambassadors Committee helps members get the most value from their Chamber membership by coordinating networking events, sponsoring ribbon cuttings to bring attention to business milestones, and by providing a variety of additional opportunities to mentor new and current members. They oversee all of the Chamber's networking events, for which there are several ad hoc committees. Economic Development Committee - Cheryl Benjamin, Dart Container & Ron Drzewicki, Mason Public Schools -- The Economic Development Committee seeks out opportunities for business growth in the Mason area to create value for our entire business community. They maintain a list of available commercial space, identify and help resolve issues that may inhibit business growth, and provide community information to prospective business partners to promote economic growth. Hometown USA Committee - Debbie Shattuck, Maple Street Mall & Jamie Robinson, Darrell's & Bestsellers -- The Hometown USA Committee has an overall objective of highlighting the value of the Mason area and Mason area businesses through supporting the marketing and promotional activities of members. Organizing group advertising programs, assisting with marketing planning, promoting buying locally, and much more -- are all activities aimed at bringing more business to the Mason area and keeping resident's dollars close to home. They oversee all of the Chamber's community events, for which there are several ad hoc committees. Membership Services Committee - Ian Richardson, Doberman Technologies & Scott Ring, MSU Federal Credit Union, The Membership Services Committee recommends new Chamber member services and enhances the value of membership by providing opportunities for businesses to become more efficient and effective. The committee looks for new services and benefit programs that add value to Chamber membership. They organize and work on the annual MACC Raffle and other fundraisers that provide essential funding for creating value in our community.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Mason's City Hall

Learn. Discuss. Get Involved.

Come learn about the current condition of our region's transportation system, view potential future projects, learn how transportation projects are funded, and provide input on how you would want your transportation dollars spent. Plus, enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card!

Runs from 5:30-7 PM at Mason City Hall: 201 W. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP for Mason City Hall https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efcz3vobd020c087&oseq=&c=&ch=

How Else Can I Participate? https://www.movingmidmichigan.org/participate

Can't make it but still want to provide input?

Fill out a public comment form here https://www.movingmidmichigan.org/contactus

or take a survey for the chance to win a $50 transportation-related gift card! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PublicOpinionSurvey2045MTP

Take the Survey

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

3135 Pine Tree Road, Suite 2C

Lansing, MI 48911

517-393-0342

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Outdoor Concert & Celebration at Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centeron Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, 3181 Sandhill Rd, Mason, Michigan 48854 - Tickets at www.origamirehab.org- Find Tickets

Clients, team members, and the community are invited to use the new therapeutic greenspace in the center of Origami's campus. Please join in as they celebrate this exciting milestone on Tuesday, September 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM with an Outdoor Concert & Celebration. It will be a fun filled evening! There will be food trucks, kid friendly activities, tours of campus, and of course, live music! This is a free admission event! There will be food trucks available on campus for you to purchase food from. Complimentary, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for all attendees. The concert will begin at 6:00 PM. You are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs to use during the concert as there will be limited seating. In addition, parking will be available in a number of the lots on the campus. Team members will be directing traffic to the correct lots. RSVP at the following link: www.OrigamiRehab.org/Concert

Origami is excited to be able to invite clients, team members, and the community to use the new therapeutic greenspace in the center of their campus. Please join them as they celebrate this exciting milestone on Tuesday, September 18, from 5:30-7:30pm with an Outdoor Concert & Celebration. It will be a fun filled evening! They'll have food trucks, kid friendly activities, tours of the campus, and of course, live music!

This is a free event! They will have food trucks available on campus for you to purchase food from. Complimentary, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for all attendees. The concert will begin at 6:00 PM. They encourage you to bring blankets or folding chairs to use during the concert as they will have a limited number of seating options onsite.

In addition, they will have parking available in a number of the lots on campus. Team members will be directing traffic to the correct parking lots.

Click on the RSVP button to save your spot for this fun event! Hope to see you there!

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efgu10vfa5418266&llr=6k5nn

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When:

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

Where:

Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center

3181 Sandhill Road Mason, MI 48854

Contact:

Yvonne Fleener

Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center 517-455-0278 yvonne.fleener@origamirehab.org

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Final Note:

Continuing a 46-year tradition, the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce publishes its "MASON in Motion" printed and mailed newsletter near the end of each month. This hard-copy newsletter has information about Chamber events and programs, new Chamber members, news from member businesses and organizations, and more - in a short four-page format. The several insert pages included in the newsletter each month are designed to be removed for easy sharing or posting within a business or organization. For this reason, the Chamber has decided to continue distributing this newsletter in the conventional manner with no opt-out. This also maintains value for limited advertising. Sponsorships that include a benefit of a newsletter insert are just $100 per insertion to reach 450 key decision-makers in the Mason area. This newsletter is mailed to all contact people for Chamber members, Chamber volunteers, and select stakeholders. A .pdf copy of the newsletter is also available to all the same day it is delivered by the post office at the Chamber's website www.masonchamber.org. Deadline is the 20th of the month for all submissions. Items are included as space is available and submissions are edited for space and consistency of the publication. Since August of 2006, the Chamber also publishes a mid-month "MASON in Motion UPDATE" newsletter electronically. This e-mailed newsletter is forwarded to all who have submitted their e-mail addresses to the Chamber, provided they are associated with a Chamber member, are a Chamber volunteer, or are a select stakeholder. A link to the archive on the website for the .pdf copies of the printed and mailed "MASON in Motion" newsletter is included in the UPDATE. A .pdf copy of this UPDATE newsletter is also available to all at the Chamber's website www.masonchamber.org under the "Newsletters" tab. Deadline is the 10th of the month for all UPDATE submissions. All items submitted are included, subject to minor editing for publication consistency. It is the intention of the Chamber to limit broadcast e-mails to those who have e-mail addresses submitted to the Chamber to 24 times per year at most. Of course, those who are Chamber leaders and volunteers get much more frequent information e-mailed to them.

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