May 7, 2004


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce
To Contact Us: Telephone 738-2202 Fax 738-1534
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

May 12 - Kawartha Business Social, click here for registration form - 738-2202
May 15 - Boyd Museum Yard & Book Sale, Bobcaygeon Library, 738-9482
May 22 - “Unlock the Summer” Festivities - 738-2202
May 22-23 - 27th Annual Canada/U.S. Walleye Tournament
May 28, 29 & 30 - Cottage & Country Living Show, Lakefield, 1-888-565-8888


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS & NEW OWNERS:
We are pleased to welcome the following new members:
Patrick’s Tire Service offers tire repair, sales & service, alignments and 24 hr emergency road side assistance. Richard Patrick can be reached at 738-4980 or 1-800-486-7527.
Village Trophies & Plaques, owned by Darlene Patrick has trophies, plaques and awards, with all engraving done in their showroom at 1837 Bass Lake Road. Call 738-3459 or email darlen.patrick@sympatico.ca
We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Margaret & Jim Lefebvre, the new owners of R Haven Resort, 234 Front St. W., 738-5232 or email rhavenresort@i-zoom.net

MEMBER LOCATION CHANGE:
We would like to congratulate Keough’s Carpet on their Grand Reopening and welcome them to their new location at 221 Main Street (right next door to their previous location). They can still be reached at 731-0518.

DID YOU KNOW:
You’re probably familiar with the kinds of benefits employees get from a group plan, but did you know that an employee’s spouse and children can receive an impressive range of coverages too? When you are looking at benefits for your company, keep in mind the breadth of services it provides to dependents as well. For more information please phone 1-800-665-3365 or visit www.chambers.ca.

BUSINESS SOCIAL:
Hurry! Time is running out to sign up for this great networking opportunity at Eganridge Inn & Spa on Wed, May 12 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Admittance is only $3.00 and snacks are included.

THANK-YOU TO SPRING SOCIAL COMMITTEE:
The Spring Social was another great success this year, with fun games, excellent food, wonderful prizes and a good deal of merriment! Thanks to the Spring Social committee for all their hard work in putting together such a terrific evening. Also thanks to all who donated a prize for the evening.

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
Their were two winners of this year’s Citizen of the Year Award. Our congratulations go to Jack Fairfull and Paul Cziracy . Business Leaders of the Year are Brenda McConnell & Rick Williams of Brown-Eyed Susan’s. The Outstanding Business Achievement Award went to Shea’s IGA and the Outstanding Service /Volunteer Organization was awarded to the Bobcaygeon Olde Tyme Fiddlers. We had many nominations this year, and we would sincerely like to thank all those who took the time to put in their nominations and especially to those who were nominated. It is people like you that make Bobcaygeon a great place to be!

MERCHANT ALERT:
If you are not on our merchant alert list, and you would like to participate, please call our office at 738-2202

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
May 21. If you wish to place an ad or have info for the next edition, please call 738-2202 by Tuesday, May 18.



Celebrate with us the re-opening of the
BOBCAYGEON LOCK 32
the oldest lock on the
TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY
Saturday, May 22nd, 2004 starting at 10:00 am, Parade begins at 11:00 am

Live Music              Refreshments 
Rubber Ducky Race   Parade & Ribbon Cutting   Vintage Cars & Boats



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