Chamber News
Tickets on sale now at the Chamber office or from committee members! Over 26 chances to win!!
Mackinaw City CA$h BA$h Raffle 2009
Audie's Banquet Room Friday Oct 2, 6-10pm
The CA$h BA$h is the new fundraiser for community programs and services sponsored by the Greater Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce. Less investment than previous community raffles, more chances to win!
$100.00 Raffle Ticket
6-7:30 Hors d'oeuvres with in house raffles
7:00 Big Drawing begins
$$ Every 20th ball wins 50.00 CA$h
$$ 1st ball drawn wins free 2010 Raffle ticket
$$ Early Bird Drawings with first prize being $200.00 and second prize a free 2010 Raffle ticket
$$ Last Chance Raffle - all non winning tickets can go into this 50/50 raffle for $10.00
10 Winners will be determined in reverse order with the:
194th-198th balls drawn $150.00
199th- 200th balls drawn $250.00
201st ball drawn $1,000.00
202nd ball drawn $2,000.00
203rd ball drawn $3,000.00
Need not be present to win.
Mackinaw CA$h BA$h supports community based events, programs & projects of the Greater Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce. Winterfest, Community Yard Sales, Junior Achievement, County Spelling Bee, Mackinaw City Parade Float, Music in Mackinaw, Spring and Fall Bike Tours, Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, Mighty Mac Golf Outing, Great Pumpkin Hunt, Christmas in Mackinaw Tree Lighting and Parade.
Committee members: Belinda Mollen, Gene Cooley, Rob & Judy Most, Paul Michalak, Donna Beach.
Information Hotline: (231)436-5574 Raffle License # R02455
20th Annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show 
Committee Chair Marian Harrison from Citizens National Bank sends a big "Thank you" out to everyone involved in the 20th annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show. "It takes a lot of volunteer hours and sponsors to make this event a successful show and fundraiser for the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce. Everyone's commitment to the Corvette show keeps our vette owners coming back rain or shine."
There were over 160 cars registered in spite of the rainfall and winds all day. The awards were presented by Patrick Dolan of the National Council of Corvette Clubs. Appreciation plaques were given to Marian (she was on the original Corvette committe in 1990) & Patrick for all their service to the show over the years. Four of the registered vettes this year were part of the original show. 75 vettes participated in the parade through Mackinaw City and over the Mackinac Bridge.
Please visit and support our plaque award and poker walk sponsors: Mackinaw Outfitters, Admiral's Table, Straits Area Federal Credit Union, Econo Lodge at the Bridge, Blue Water Grill & Bar, Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co., Merle's Lock & Trophy, Mackinaw Beach & Bay All Suites Resort, Mackinaw Trolley Co., Vindel Motel, Citizen's National Bank, Audie's Restaurant, BC Pizza, Candy Corner/Windjammer Gifts, Darrow's Family Restaurant, Fort Gift Shop & Candy Kitchen, Depot Restaurant, Island Bookstore, Krueger's Fish Market, Mackenzie's on the Ave., Up North Dining..by the Bridge, Mackinaw Kite & Toy Co., Mancino's, O'Brien's Shirt Shop, Pancake Chef, Teysen's Gallery, Teysen's Gift Shop, Top Hats of Mackinaw, Trails End General Store, Treasure Chest Gifts and Scalawag's Whitefish & Chips.
Rainy event day support volunteers and businesses include: Belinda Mollen, Dick and Carol Perlick, Donna Beach, Kelly Vieau, Dawn Edwards, Jim Halleck, Connie Strouse, Margaret Paquet, Norm & Brian Schneider, Ray & Cid Roth, Brenda Beyer, Chris Herald, Marian Harrison, Gary Engle, Arnold Line Transit Company, DNR, National City Bank, Village of Mackinaw, Mackinaw City Police Department and Mackinaw Crossings Mall .
Thank you one and all!
BOARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for Board of Directors are still being accepted thru September 5th. Contact Ruth Morse, nominating committee member at 436-5396 or Kelly Vieau at the Chamber office 436-5574.
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Website ads are available for as little as $250 per year. Working with echamberconnect, we are able to offer our chamber member discounts on the ads and websites. Contact Kelly for more information.
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Maximize hits to your site by linking back to the Chamber http://www.mackinawchamber.com/ Mackinawchamber.com hits to date has reached 7 million, up from last years total of 4.9 million hits.
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide is available online. It features a city map and business, service member info and locators.
Village information is available at http://www.mackinawcity.org/.
Pick up the new Mackinaw City Hike & Bike Map which features culture & nature pathways; a great addition to your area information packet. Thank you to Sandy Planisek & the Village for creating this informative brochure.
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Chamber Member News
On Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) the Mackinaw Crossings will be having a Memorial for our friend Pop Shop Tom at 6:15pm in front of the new Toy Store. The Mackinaw Crossings Merchant Association has had a brick made in his name to be placed in front of the store. After the Memorial, please bring a munchie and meet at the Depot for a pot luck appetizer get together. If you have any questions please contact Sarah at 436-5030 or
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. We hope to see you there! 
Cynthia's Fine Yarn & Gifts has a 30 women workshop coming up the middle of Sept and a 48 women retreat in Oct. Cynthia would like to know if any store/restaurant/attraction owner would like to give her coupons to hand out to these women. Call 436-5882 for pick up.
Pond Street Village Apartments is currently accepting applications for 2 bedroom apartments. Our apartments are less than 3 years old, very spacious and come with many ammenities: Dishwashers, central air, balcony/patio, washer/dryer hookups, washers/dryers available to lease, DSL available for $15 per month, carports available for $20 month, playground. Walking distance to town & schools & Pet friendly (conditions). 6 & 12 month leases available. Call Tie at 231-436-7727 or 231-539-7368.
NORTH COUNTRY GARDENS 231-436-5169:
MUMS are in and offer a new splash of color for the fall. Great colors to choose from and a variety of sizes.
FRESH CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS AND BALLOON BOUQUETS ALONG WITH MANY HOUSE PLANTS AVAILABLE.
WILL DELIVER & VISA/MASTERCARD ACCCEPTED. CALL FOR ESTIMATES OR TO PLACE YOUR ORDER. LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MACKINAW CLUB GOLF COURSE, 4 MILES FROM TOWN.
Unemployment Insurance Agency to hold free seminars for employers about Michigan's UI system
Back by popular demand! The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will be holding a series of ten free half-day seminars for employers about the state's unemployment program at various locales around the state in October and November.
"Last year we held several employer seminars and the response was overwhelming," UIA Director Stephen Geskey said. "Just about every session was filled, and we had to schedule additional sessions. Due to their popularity, we will offer them again this year."
The seminars explain to employers Michigan's UI tax and benefit programs as well as recent changes at the agency. Seminar topics include: how UI benefits are paid and charged to employer UI accounts; new online UIA services for employers; how UIA calculates employer UI tax rates; and how to appeal an agency determination. In addition, there will be two breakout sessions - one on UI benefits and the other on UI taxes.
Each session starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
Tamara Ward
NEMCSA-MI Works! Area Manager
(989) 732-3886 Gaylord Office
(231) 627-4303 Cheboygan Office
(989) 733-8548 Onaway
EEO Program Employer
Auxiliary aids, services and alternative format will be made available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777 711 (Voice and TTY)
Senior Days at Wilderness Golf Course, every Tuesday through September 15th. Seniors get reduced rates! Call ahead for tee times or details at (231) 537-4973.
Come Home to Wilderness... Glow Golf at Wilderness Golf Course, every Saturday evening through September 5th @ dusk. Everything is dark except the glowing people, flags, hazards, balls & carts! Enjoy prizes, hotdogs and s'mores around the bonfire after glow golfing. Call ahead to register for the event at (231) 537-4973.
FREE Annual Tournament & Pig roast at Wilderness Golf Course, Saturday, September 12. Turn in 10 scorecards from Wilderness Golf course played during the 2009 season. Those ten games will establish your handicap for the tournament. Not that good? Don't need to be! This is our day to say thank you to all of our customers for a great season. Beer, Pig roast, Golf & Club Champ Trophies are all on us! Come on out for a great day!
Woman's League Promotion at Wilderness Golf Course - "Fore" every two new ladies that join the League, one golfs at 1/2 price for the entire season! Women's League meets Wednesday evenings at 6:00, beginning June 10 and ending September 9. The year end banquet will be held on September 16. Girls pitch in $2/night for a nightly game (not always skill based). Winner takes $ and provides a snack the next night. League dues are $25.
Ice Breaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is open for tours daily 10 am to 8 pm thru September 6 and from 10 am to 6 pm, September 7 thru October 11. Visit their website at http://www.themackinaw.org/ or phone 231-436-9825 for more information.
Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows last performance is Labor Day at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 231-436-5225 or visit http://www.jackpinelumberjackshows.com/
The Wawatam Area Senior Center is serving dinners on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30pm and on Sundays at 1:00pm. The Senior Center is located at the Lion Dan Russell Building on Cedar Street, west of the cemetery, in Mackinaw City. All meals include soup, salad bar and dessert. A donation of $3.00 is suggested for seniors 60 and over. There is a fee of $5.00 for family members and guests 59 years and younger. For more information call 436-5334 or 436-5626. The number at the Center, for menu information, is 436-5323.
Jr's Tailgate Pub Specials: Monday: 16" One Item pizza with Pitcher of Beer for $15, Tuesday: 3 tacos for $5, Wednesday: 1/2 off pizza dine in or pickup, Thursday: $5 Wet Burrito, Friday: 10% any Mexican entree or combo platter, Saturday: Cooks choice, Sunday: $2 hot dogs / $4 burgers / $5 beer pitchers.
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Community Notes
From Paradise to Hell - Michigan and beyond
Clayton Klein is walking for his 5th year for Hospice. He is amazing at a mere 90 years young. He will walk a total of 420 miles. Clayton times his trek to participate in the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day.
He invites all to say hi and walk along. The Chamber will have a "Welcome to Mackinaw City" lanyard and Bridge walk Tee Shirt for him on his arrival over the bridge at about 10:00am . He will then head out to Mill Creek Campground by 11:15 then on to the roadside park at 12:45 He will then proceed down US 23 to Cheboygan and stopping for the day at the Birch House Motel.
Please welcome him as he passes by or walk along for a spell. To see his itinerary and read more about Clayton visit www.mihospice.org
50th Bridge Walk coins are available at O'Brien's Shirt Shop, Darrow's Family Restaurant & at the Mackinaw Area Visitor's Bureau.
According to Bob Sweeney of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the 150,000,000 vehicle to cross the bridge is due to happen sometime on Sunday.
SEE-North is pleased to announce the first annual "Bird's Eye View" conference to be held September 25-27, 2009 at Boyne Highlands Resort. This will be a three day event for both amateur and professional photographers and artists who wish to learn more about their art. Expert professionals will teach a series of workshops on and discuss what it takes to be in nature photographing or sketching birds and wild life, etc. Join us for a gathering of photographers and artists who will teach a series of workshops on preparing your images, composition, equipment, marketing your images, techniques, sketching and painting. Up close experiences with our raptors. Kayaking, biking, hiking, elk viewing tours and trips. Photography and sketching workshops focused on equipment, qualities of light and techniques for capturing wild images in nature.Keynote speaker: internationally recognized and collected photographer, Bill Schwab. For more information and eBook visit our website www.seenorth.org. Registration online or call 231-348-9700. Contact: Cindy Blasius, Executive Director, P.O. Box 884, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740
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Labor Day Weekend Events
4-7 Live Statue in the Mackinaw Crossings Mall
4 Doug Thomas performing in the Mackinaw Crossings Mall 6 pm to 9 pm.
5 LBD Trio Band performing in the Mackinaw Crossing Mall 7 pm to 9 pm.
6 Charlie Reager 1pm to 4pm and Doug Thomas 6 pm to 9pm performing at the Makcinaw Crossing Mall
6 10:30 a.m. - Free Concert - The Master's Touch Quartet Southern Gospel Music at Conkling Heritage Park
11:00 a.m. - Church Service, David Wallis, Minister, The Church of the Straits. The concert and church service will be held at The Church of the Straits in case of inclement weather.
6 Music in Mackinaw Free Concert Series Presents "Northern Michigan Brass Band" - 3:00 PM Conkling Heritage Park
6 DALMAC Bike Tour www.dalmac.org
7 Doug Thomas performing at the Mackinaw Crossing Mall at 12:00 Noon
 7 Brunch at the Depot Restaurant beginning at 9 am. All you can eat $8.00
7 52nd Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Visit www.mackinacbridge.org for information and map. $5.00 pp bus fare. Walk is free.
September Calendar
Beginning after Labor Day the Mackinaw Crossings will have the Laser Light Show on Friday & Saturday nights at dusk. Weather permitting it will run through October.
11-12 Hopps of Fun - Mackinaw Crossings Mall. Friday, September 11th , 5-8 The Dinosaurs, 8-11 Howlin Rooster. Hamburger, hot dogs and brats 5-10. Saturday, September 12th 1-4 Howlin Rooster, 5-8 ABANDINUS, 8:30-11:00 Uncle Ugly. Pig Roast starting at 1:00pm.
12-13 Nora Bellows Knitting Workshop
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Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce