Night for...2008
We are doing things differently this year. The Chamber holds their annual fundraiser each August and in the past, we hand−picked the proceed recipient. This year, we’re asking local organizations to tell us why they should receive the funds. Our event is scheduled for Saturday, August 16 to be held at a location in Jamestown TBA.
Many of you are involved in local organizations and we encourage you to apply. The organization(s) chosen as the recipient(s) is expected to work with the Chamber to assist in event coordination including but not limited to ticket sales, soliciting donations, promotions, and event set−up/breakdown.
If your organization would like to be considered as the event’s recipient, submit a letter detailing what the funds would be used for (priority will be given for specific projects vs. general operating funds) and how your organization will help support the fundraiser. Please provide a copy of your annual budget, and if you are a non-profit, your tax ID number. Priority wil be given to Jamestown−based organizations.
Letter should be sent to Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, Jamestown, RI 02835 and must be postmarked by Friday, March 28, 2008.
Visit the Chamber website for more information.
The final session in our Winter Breakfast Series will be Thursday, April 3 at The Bay Voyage from 7:30 to 8:45 am. The topic is ”Jamestown Vision Process: Next Steps“ featuring Lisa Bryer, Town Planner and Mike Swistak, Chamber liaison to Town Goverment & member of Planning Commission. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $20 for non−Chamber members and includes a hot, buffet breakfast. Payment may be made at the door by cash or check. RSVP by email, sign up on−line, or leave a voicemail at 423−3650.
Download and review the Charrette Report prior to the meeting. The Chamber will not be providing hard copies of the report at the meeting.
Chamber Calendar of Events
Tuesday, March 11
Rotary Bike Race & Effects on Downtown Business− Jack’s Electric, 14 Clinton Avenue, 8 to 9 am. The Chamber has listened to our member businesses regarding issues and concerns on the annual Rotary Bike Race. This meeting with the Rotary is to talk about business’ concerns. Seating is limited and your RSVP is required.
Thursday, March 20
“Buy Jamestown”− Jack’s Electric, 14 Clinton Avenue, 8 to 9 am. Jack Hubbard, a long−time Jamestown resident, will present and discuss his ideas for a marketing and public relations campaign to encourage Jamestowners to support our local businesses. Seating is limited and your RSVP is required.
Thursday, March 27
Annual Meeting− Tricia’s Tropi−Grille. Stay tuned for time and event details.
Thursday, April 3
Winter Breakfast Series −The Bay Voyage, 7:30 to 8:45 am. ”Jamestown Vision Process: Next Steps“.
Saturday, August 16
Night for....2008 − Mark your calendar for our fun− filled annual fundraiser to benefit a local organization. Time, location, and beneficiary to be announced. If your organization would like to be this year’s recipient, read more in this newsletter or visit the Chamber website.
For the most up−to−date information on Chamber events, visit the Chamber website.
our newest members...
Dutra Designs
Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau
RWV, Incorporated
Tricia’s Tropi−Grille
Tour Rhode Island Day
Jamestown will be featured this year for the state’s annual “Tour Rhode Island Day” on Saturday, May 3rd. This all−day tour of our island includes visits to Watson Farm, Clancy Designs, Jamestown Windmill, Quaker Meeting House, & Beavertail Lighthouse Museum. The Jamestown Tour is sold out but there are plenty of other tours taking place that day throughout the state. Visit Rhode Island for ticket information.
Jennifer & David Clancy in their glassblowing studio on North Main Road
2007/2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Vicki DeAngeli, Island Realty
1st Vice President John Collins, JHC Enterprises
2nd Vice President Peter Brockmann, Brockmann & Associates
Treasurer Eric Eunis, Eunis & Associates
Tim Baker, Baker’s Pharmacy
Mary Brittain, View This
Deb Goyette, The Purple Door
Bill Lawrence,Cityscope
Jane Lee,Jane Lee Design
Barbara Lundy,Jamestown Fitness
Jeff McDonough, The Jamestown Press
Special thanks to our outgoing Board members, Eric Eunis & Barbara Lundy.
Board Members Needed
Each year at our Annual Meeting the Chamber membership votes
in our newest Board members. For the 2008−2009, we have 2 openings and are
looking for members interested in serving on our Board. Board members serve a
3−year term. The Board meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month
from 7:15 to 8:30 am. Board members set the Chamber’s agenda, plan out
our monthly member events & activities, and serve as “ambassadors”
to our membership.
The Chamber’s mission is "to preserve and improve the quality of life in
Jamestown and create an atmosphere of goodwill between the business community
and the residents of Jamestown". Our Board members are the points of contact
for our members to ensure that our organization is meeting the needs and
expectations of our membership.
If you would like to serve on the Chamber Board, please contact
Peter
Brockmann.
Chamber Board Adopts New By−Laws
The Chamber Board undertook the endeavor of reviewing and revising the organizations’s by−laws over the past few months. Our new by−laws are posted online.
Jamestown Traffic Commission
Joe Frisella of Frisella Engineering has been selected as the Chamber representative to the Jamestown Traffic Commission. This commission meets as needed to address parking and traffic issues on our island. Please contact Joe if there are issues you would like the Traffic Commission to review.
Chamber Map
It’s that time of year again to print our Chamber street map and this year we are printing 30,000 copies. Advertising is $100 for a 1 x 2 1/4 space (approximately). If you would like to advertise, contact the Chamber or mail your payment of $100 to PO Box 35, Jamestown, RI 02835. Advertising space is on a first−come, first−served basis and payment must be received first to be included. We are going to print in the coming weeks and need to hear from you ASAP.
