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2007 Officers The Pleasure Island 16th Annual Chowder Cook-Off
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce will be holding the 16th Annual Chowder Cook-Off on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Carolina Beach Lake.
The Chowder Cook Off is all about delicious food, good music, and family fun, so bring the kids along to this family-oriented event. Chefs from southeast North
Carolina’s finest restaurants will prepare the region’s best seafood chowder recipes between the hours of 11:30am and 5:00pm. Folks can sample a taste of Cape Fear
during this friendly chowder competition held at Carolina Beach Lake Park in Carolina Beach. Children can enjoy the park’s playground and a Kidz Zone with
face-painting, a giant inflatable slide and more. And for an additional fee, there will be paddleboat rides for the entire family.
During the Chowder Cook-Off, enjoy live music by Mark Roberts and Breeze and
chowder-tasting (and voting) between 11:30am and 4:00pm, but make sure to arrive early while the chowder is abundant.
Your job is to bring the family and your discerning palate to sample and vote on
your favorite chowder. This daylong event includes live music, fun for the kids and of course, great food. So come to the beach for the weekend and spend the day
with us at this great party. Gates open at 11:30, admission is $5.00 for adults 12 & under free. For more information please call the Chamber at 910-458-8434 or
email at [email protected]
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Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce NEWS AND VIEWS
Volume 113 March 2012 2012 CHAMBER OFFICERS
CHAIR Mike Worley
Edge Entertainment
VICE-CHAIR Anne Brodsky Palm Air Realty TREASURER Paula Bradford
Bank Of America SECRETARY Carol Magestro Carolina Beach Furniture
CHAIR EMERITUS Cynthia Remahl Intracoastal Realty
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
PRESIDENT Gail McCloskey
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Greg Reynolds
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brant Barnwell Intracoastal Realty Paul Boroznoff Southern Digital Art.com Ann Coen Shoppes at Squigley’s Frank Grady, Jr. New York Life Insurance Jane Hassell Island Cakery Janet Knott
Artful Living Group Doreen Turgeon Andrea Cinanni-Wilson Southern Sign Company Ex-Officio Director Brenda Butler Town of Carolina Beach
Chamber Champion
On a comfortable Wednesday evening on February 8th , the Members of the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce got together at Havana’s and were treated to scrumptious hors douevres and other selected goodies. Pete Donat welcomed each and every Member as they passed the threshold of the historic house. Chef Charley and the bartenders made sure everyone had a good time and was well taken care of...Thank You Havana’s for adding that Touch of Class to our Winter-
time blues.. After the announcements by the Chair Mike Worley, Alicia Devereaux walked away with her portion of the 50/50 Prize, while Pete Donat donated the Host portion to the March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Steve Haydu Lo-Tide Run.
John Childers started things off by winning a hand-made quilt donated by Trudy Barnes (Chamber Friend). Next up, Nelly Webb took home a Budweiser Cooler provided by Alicia Devereaux (Intracoastal Realty). Janis Boroznoff captured a hand-made pillow from Susan’s Sewing. Coastal K-9 Bakery donated Yappy Valentine’s Day treats which were quickly
grabbed by Brenda Butler. Tanya Friend received a lovely Rose Bouquet provided by Island Florals by Roxanne.
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NEWS AND VIEWS
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DATE: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 TIME: 5:30 -7:00 LOCATION: 2 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC
Matt and Sean and their great staffs at Shuckin’ Shack and Pleasure Island Rentals want to wel-
come you to the After Hours Social On Wednesday, March 14th, 2012. Please join all your Business Associates and Friends at the Shack and Pleasure Island Rentals to celebrate the advent of Spring (just around the cor-
ner) and the upcoming season full of tourists, guests and locals alike!. The Directors and staff at the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce along with Pleasure Island Rentals and Shuckin’ Shack, welcome you to one of the best get-
togethers of the year! The guys at the Shack will be preparing tasty oysters and spicy shrimp for your sampling pleasures, along with keg beer and select wines while they last. Also available for your enjoyment will be a full service Cash bar in-
side Shuckin’ Shack for all your beverage needs and desires. Come on out early, enjoy the sunshine and ocean breezes, have a cold one, talk with some friends, meet some new ones and then stay later for dinner..
Come on out—Spring is waiting for you! Be sure to bring your business cards to enter your business in our drawing for the Spotlight on Business in the next newsletter. And, don't forget to look for the colored dots on members' name tags. This
signifies a new member to our Chamber. Please do what you can to make them feel welcome. It’s been a while since our February Social, so please join us for the March Business After Hours Wednesday, March 14th at 5:30 at Shuckin’ Shack
and Pleasure Island Rentals!
SHUCKIN’ SHACK AND PLEASURE ISLAND RENTALS TO HOST THE MARCH
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
HAVANA’S HOSTS THE FEBRUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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Spotlight On Business—Edward Jones
Your wedding day is the day you have dreamed about since you have been a little girl. Perhaps, you never thought this day would come. . . and now you are planning your dream wedding. The person you choose to officiate your wedding should put your needs and desires as a couple foremost in your ceremony. My goal is to create a ceremony that you will cherish for the rest of your lives. A ceremony that reflects you as a couple; your interests, your passions and expressions of how you feel about each other. Adding
special touches to your ceremony such as blending of sand, shell blessings and binding of the hands tell your story to those surrounding you on your wedding day! Whether you are planning a simple ceremony on the beach, or an elegant affair; your wedding day reflects who you are as a couple! I specialize in customizing your ceremony to create a day you will cherish for the rest of your lives!
*Packages to fit every budget
*call to see if your date is available *available weekdays and Sundays
*serving the coastal Carolinas
Pastor Lynn Yeso, Wedding Officiant call 910-754-9356 or 412-951-1128
Bonded Hearts Weddings and Wine www.bondedheartsweddingsandwine.com
Spotlight On Business—Bonded Hearts Weddings and Wine
Edward Jones is one of the nation's most convenient suppliers of financial products for individual investors and is one of the only firms to serve individual investors and small business own-ers exclusively. We provide this personal brand of service by discussing clients' individual investment needs on a one-on-one
basis. At Edward Jones we provide quality, long-term investment opportunities that include a broad mix of municipal, government and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common stocks; and tax advantaged securities including IRA's and business retirement accounts. The firm's size has changed but its set of business prin-cipals retains the same focus. First, we serve just one client; the serious, long-term individual investor. Se-cond, the firm's investment philosophy emphasizes quality and well-balanced portfolio, and, lastly, we be-lieve personal relationships are key. For two years in a row J.D. Power and Associates rated Edward Jones
"Highest in Investor Satisfaction with Full Service Brokerage Firms"
My branch is located in the Monkey Junction area of Wilmington between Blockbuster Video and Giorgio's Restaurant.. The office is convenient to all who reside and/or work in Wilmington, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. However, we service clients all over the state as well as the entire U.S. and have clients who reside as far away as Hawaii. I believe client excellence is important and strive to make every client feel welcome and confident that we are doing all we can to protect their finances today as well as in the future. Why not stop by or call my office to schedule an appointment for a FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW. I sincerely welcome the opportunity to evaluate your current situation and show you how we can help you reach your financial goals.
Kyle Mitchell, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones 5226-3 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
Telephone: 910-392-3923/email: [email protected]
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Spotlight On Business—Custom Colors Paint & Decorating
Family owned and operated since it’s founding in 1968, Joy Construction Company is renowned for striving for perfection in each and every project. We have established our outstanding reputation as quality builders with an eye for detail due to the meticulous care that we put into each project. Diligence, thoughtfulness and expertise are the foundations of Joy Construction, and show through in our finished results.
As certified Green builders, we keep an eye on the future as well as the environment; backed up by over 4 decades and a wide range of construction experience including commercial, residential and remodeling.
During 2010, we expanded our offices to Charleston, SC. So we are now proud to serve the entire state of South Carolina with our two offices in Seneca/Greenville and Charleston. Than in Nov 2011 we opened our new office in Carolina Beach, NC. We look very much forward to extending our 43 years into a long and successful future, building on our existing relationships with homeowners and businesses alike.
As our company continues to grow and be passed on to future generations, we will stay strong to our foundations as a family business that prides itself on quality and care for each client, above and beyond other builders. Call us to turn your dreams into reality, and see for yourself why Joy Construction Company has earned it’s infallible reputation.
Joy Construction Co. Joy Rampy, CEO
Sid Rampy, President www.joyconstructioncompany.com
864.973.3480
Spotlight On Business—Joy Construction Co.
Custom Colors Paint & Decorating has been servicing the Wilmington and surrounding communities since 1988 from our four conveniently located stores, offering the best paint in the industry, as well as quality flooring by the nation’s leading manufacturers. Benjamin Moore, a company that has been dreaming in color since 1883, is nationally recognized as the best paint on the market. Offered up in a wide array of finishes and price points for the customer’s needs, Moore features the Regal line and the innovative eco-friendly lines of Aura with color lock and Natura with no VOCs. If your walls aren’t spectacular with the brilliant fade-resistant colors by Benjamin Moore, come in and let our professional staff assist you today! With your new stunning wall colors, you can complete the beautification of your home with a wide array of floors; carpet, hardwoods, ceramic tile, and vinyl by industry leading manufacturers such as Mohawk, Shaw, Milliken, Mullican, Bruce, Daltile, Florida Tile, Armstrong and Congoleum. Our knowledgeable staff has over 30 years experience in the flooring field and can assist you with any flooring need. We provide installation by mechanics with 20 years of expertise in their field; fully insured and their workmanship is warranted by Custom Colors for your peace of mind! Visit or call us today at one of our four locations: Ogden Store @ 6943 Market St.(Paint and Flooring Cen-ter) -392-2166, Oleander Store @ 4206 Oleander Dr.-392-5602, Monkey Junction Store @ 5552 Carolina Beach Rd.-332-0318, and Southport Store @ 4805 E . Southport Supply Road—454-4161
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Welcome New Members These businesses realized the importance of economic growth for Pleasure Island, and have pledged their support by investing in your
Chamber of Commerce. Please support your community by calling on these businesses when you are in need of products and services.
The Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce is proud to announce the 2012 Board of Directors. Starting at left is
Andrea Ciinanni-Wilson (Southern Signs), Greg Reynolds
(Assistant Director), Mike Worley, Chair (Edge Entertainment), Janet Knott (Artful Living Group), Brenda
Butler (Town of Carolina Beach), Anne Brodsky, Vice-Chair
(Palm Air Realty), Brant Barnwell (Intracoastal Realty), Paula
Bradford (Bank of America), Gail McCloskey (President),
Carol Magestro , Secretary (Carolina Beach Furniture) and
Paul Boroznoff (Southern Digital Art.com). Not pictured is
Cynthia Remahl (Chair Emeritus), Ann Coen (Shoppes at
Squigley’s), Frank Grady, Jr. (New York Life), Jane Hassell
(Island Cakery) and Doreen Turgeon.
Tracy Herdemian
Anointed Oil Massage Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910.264.1807
www.anointedoilmassage.com
Mobile Massage Therapy
Trudy Rinker
The Dog House 115 Cathay Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
910.547.1568
www.PIDogHouse.com
Dog Daycare and Boarding
Tom Wunder
The Perfect Wedding Planner Magazine 1319-CC Military Cutoff Road #198
Wilmington, NC 28405
910.793.4044
www.theperfectweddingplanner.com
Publishing Wedding magazine and producing Wedding Show
Ken & Jodi Mayer
Pelican Printing 133 Loder Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28409
315.447.3736
Screen Printing Services
Tell your business associates, acquaintances and friends to join
the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce.
Ron & Noel Stevens
Island Hots 103A Cape Fear Boulevard
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910.274.5875
Restaurant—Hot Dogs
Valerie Dorsett
C & W Copier Service, Inc. 4553 Technology Dr., Suite 1
Wilmington, NC 28405
910.791.1154
Www.cwcopier.com
Xeroz, Lanier, Software, IT Services, Print Management
Services. Copiers, Printers
Rollin Stone
Affordable Arms 109 Redwood Court
Wilmington, NC 28412
910.233.0952
www.affordablearms.net
Firearm sales, NC Concealed Carry Training
Gary Cain
ABC Liquor Stores 1020 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
910.762.7611
[email protected] [email protected]
NewHanover.ncabc.com
Retail Liquor Store
2012 Board Of Directors—Pleasure Island Chamber Of Commerce
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DEADLINE—March 31st Carolina Beach Town Vehicle Iden-
tification Decals Permanent residents of the Town are required to purchase and display a Town Identification Decal on their au-tomobile. The Town VID is a tax and is issued for a one-year period each year. Decals may be purchased at
Town Hall between January 1st and March 31st at a cost of $5. Thereafter, decals may be purchased with an addi-tional penalty charge of $10. Every motor vehicle, re-quired to be licensed in the state and a resident within the town, must display a decal. Failure to display a current decal may result in a fine.
Freeman Park Annual Passes The cost of the season permit is $60.00 from January 1 to March 31. After March 31, the cost of the annual permit is $100. Permits are available at Island Tackle & Hardware, Parks & Recreation Dept., Water/Sewer Dept., CB Police, Parking Office, Walgreen’s, Brew-Thru, Canal Dr, Scotch-man. For more information go to www.carolinabeach.org/
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Happenings Around The Island
Katie B. Hines Senior Center 308 Cape Fear Blvd.
458.6609
1st Saturday of the month from
7:30 am –11:00 am Pancake Breakfast—Just $6.00
includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice & coffee.
American Legion Fish Fry 1st Friday of the month from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, the American Legion Post 129 will hold a tasty Fish Fry at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach (910.458.4253). For $8 a plate, you will receive Large Whiting fillet or NC Farm raised catfish, hush puppies, cole slaw,
potato salad, iced tea or coffee. Beer and Wine available for purchase. Captain Ray’s Seafood is also available for pur-chase. For an additional fee, the Ladies Auxiliary will give you choices of dessert.
Island Hots Ribbon Cutting
Island Hots will open for business on Thursday. March 8th at 11:00 am.
Pre-Season Hours Monday-Sunday
11:00 am—8:00 pm
You are cordially invited to a Ribbon-Cutting on Thursday, March 22nd at 5:30 pm
A sampling of food from our menu will be served as appetiz-ers. Beer will be offered at a reduced price for this private
function.
103-A Cape Fear Blvd. 910-274-5875
RASP Class—Monday, April 2, 2012 from 6:00 – 7:00
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Happenings Around The Island
Lights! Camera! Action! Celebrate North Carolina Film North Carolina citizens and filmmakers have a fascination with the silver screen, and filmmaking is part of North Carolina. That rich past is captured in " Celebrate North Carolina Film," part of the "Celebrate North Carolina" initiative of the Office of First Gentleman Bob Eaves and arranged in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. Historic documentaries, futuristic films and everything in between are made in North Carolina.
"In North Carolina, film is more than just entertainment, it's a way for us to share our stories with the world and an important sector of the economy," said Eaves. "We are fortunate to have the unique combination of outstanding, scenic locations and a skilled and creative workforce. In addition, our world-class film school programs that are training the next generation of film makers and pro-duction workers will mean that North Carolina will continue to play a leading role in the film industry in the future."
Details of the first film shot in North Carolina can be found on the Celebrate North Carolina site. In 1921 Dare County School Super-intendant Mabel Evans shot and produced "The Lost Colony" about the settling of the Outer Banks in the 1580s. The long running symphonic opera of the same name still delights audiences every summer in Manteo.
The web site offers glimpses into the past with vintage footage from the State Archives of North Carolina, including a future-oriented look at the state from the 1949 black and white short film, "Tar Heel Family." It examines the shift from a farm to an industry based economy, and how the state can continue to be progressive.
Other gems include the movies of H. Lee Walters from the 1930s. Walters traveled to cities and towns across North Carolina to make movies of everyday people. He showed the films in local theaters and provided an affordable pick-me-up for folks living through the Great Depression.
North Carolina plays a part on the big screen as well. Blockbusters such as "The Color Purple," "The Last of the Mohicans," and "Forrest Gump," did filming in the state. The TV shows "One Tree Hill," and "Dawson's Creek" were shot here also. The movie "Iron Man 3" should start production this year. A list of productions and locations is on the web site.
Film festivals for eclectic tastes also are popular destinations for tourists to North Carolina. In coordination with First Gentleman Eaves' Celebrate North Carolina initiative, the Southern Documentary Fund is providing a series of films for discussion groups. The films focus on North Carolina people, history and culture. Public libraries across North Carolina will be purchasing the films and hosting viewing and discussion programs at their libraries. Many of them will include discussions led by the local film maker.
For additional information visit Celebrate North Carolina Film and the State Archives Film Collection. For information on the film discussion groups at public libraries call (919) 807-7421.
BIG NEWS—WE ARE GROWING The cat is out of the bag - we are
growing! Our address is now simply 608 S. Lake Park Blvd.
(we’ve officially dropped the B)! This will allow us to bring in a larger variety of products and MORE, much much more! Stay tuned in for details because there are lots of exciting things just around the
corner!
910.805.3014
Needs of the Help Center in March Peanut Butter; Canned Fruit; Canned fish; Pasta Sauce. Any other packaged or canned food items or toiletries are gratefully accepted.
Anne Hope & Tim Marvin
Island Ice Factory opens up
March 31st
Mention this announcement and receive 15% off your purchase!
106 Carolina Beach Ave. North Carolina Beach 910.707.0366
FREE DEBRIS PICKUP
ON APRIL 12th
The Town of Kure Beach is offering No Charge Debris Removal on Thursday, April 12. This is a one-day special service.
The Town will not accept the following items:
Paints & pesticides Shingles Gas cylinders Batteries Tires Oil drums Used or mixed oil Bio-medical waste Construction debris (See Environmental Management Dept. at www.nhcgov.com for more information on these items.)
We will pick up electronics (televisions, comput-ers, printers, etc.), but they must be separate from other items. Vegetation must be of the non-commercial yard debris type, not vegetation from lot clearing. Brush will need to be separat-ed from all other types of debris and should not be bagged. Please have your debris in the right of way in front of your home by 7:00 am on Thursday. If you have any questions about pick up, please call the Public Works Department at 910-458-5816.
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Happenings Around The Island
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regionals Return to Carolina
Beach The Eastern Surfing Association is proud to announce that the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championships will be held at the Hamlet Avenue beach access in Carolina Beach, NC May 3-6, 2012. Over 250 ESA competitors from Delaware to Georgia will compete for the title of ESA Region Champion and coveted slots to the ESA Easterns® held in September in Cape Hatteras. The ESA Southern North Carolina District will be the Regional host District for the 5th time in the 28 year history of the Mid-Atlantic Regionals, the most of any District. The 2004 Region-
als were also held at the Hamlet Avenue beach access. “Our competitors and their families love coming to the Wilmington area, especially Carolina Beach” commented Harry Purkey, ESA Mid-Atlantic Region Direc-tor. “The waves and weather are great in May, the accommodations are excellent and the people are won-derful. Carolina Beach is one of the ESA’s favorite contest venues” continued Purkey. “We are really excit-ed to be back”. Competition will start Thursday May 3rd at 7AM and conclude mid-day Sunday, May 6. For more infor-mation, or to become a sponsor please contact Harry Purkey at [email protected] or ESA-SNC Dis-trict Director Amy Rose at [email protected]. Or follow us on the Web at Surfesa.org/Midatlantic for more information.
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Member Announcements
2012 Orchid Island Events Beach Wedding Ceremony/Vow Renewal Ceremony Contest!
2012 Sandy Ceremony Giveaway! Win a beach front wedding or vow renewal ceremony! • Submit a love story, poem, song or other literary work of art (about you and your significant other or another deserving couple). • Be creative! Think outside the
box and use your imagination to let us know why the cou-ple deserves to win. Feel free to include pictures or original art! ... • Winners will receive:
· Beach front ceremony for up to 10 guests on Pleasure Island, NC
· Bridal bouquet o Groom’s boutonniere
· Ceremony Photos -Jessica Wrightmore Photography
· Table with centerpiece and sand ceremony set
· 10 chairs for guests decorate with starfish
· Ceremony music o Beach wedding sign
· Ceremony director o Officiate (if needed)
· Fun gift basket
· Final date for nominations is 4/2/12
· Winning couple will be announced on 4/9/12
· Ceremony will take place on a Sunday in September (final date TBD)
· Rain date TBD
· Submit entries to: [email protected] with the subject line “Sandy Ceremony Contest”
· Judging will be taken care of by the Orchid Island Events creative team
· Only ONE lucky couple will win **For additional information, please visit www.OrchidIslandEvents.com
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Upcoming Events Around the Island
KURE BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER GARDEN LECTURE SERIES On Saturday, March 10th from 9:30-10:30 am, the Kure Beach Community Cen-ter will host the first in an ongoing series of educational lectures by the NC Co-operative Extension’s Speakers Bureau Programs. Speakers from the exten-sion’s Master Gardeners program will address a variety of plant-related topics, which can help average homeowners manage their landscapes. The center’s first presentation is titled “Gardening in New Hanover County,” which offers
gardening tips for managing plants in this challenging Cape Fear environment. Future lecture topics include turf management, tree and shrub selection, native and drought-resistant plants, environmentally friendly pest management, best practices for vegetable and fruit gardens and container gardening. Dates for those lectures will be announced. The KB Community Center is located at 118 N. 3rd Avenue in Kure Beach. A $5 donation would be appreciated to defray costs. For more information, call the center’s phone line @ 910-458-8944 and leave a message. The general public is invited to attend.
BUS TRIP TO BROOKGREEN GARDENS – UPDATE!!! Reservations are now being taken at Town Hall for a bus trip to Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC, on April 10, 2012. So far, we’ve sold 34 tickets, leaving only 13 tickets to sell. The price of admission, the private tour, the bus and driver fees come to a total of $32 per person. At the time you book your trip, you can opt to pay an extra $7 to be booked on a 45-minute Creek Cruise. Most everyone has booked this option which features a pontoon boat ride through tribu-tary creeks of the Waccamaw River, past abandoned rice fields (now home to alligators, waterfowl and other wildlife). Did you know that Brookgreen Gardens has the largest outdoor sculpture gar-den in the country? It also has walking trails, a zoo, an arboretum, a museum, a gift shop and more. But, the most spectacular feature of Brookgreen Gardens is THE GARDENS, which should be absolutely gorgeous in April. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Reserve your spot on the bus today!!!
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Letter From the Chair
Dear Members: The season is well on the way and we are getting excited about the great events taking place this year! Thanks to all of you who came out and supported the Polar Plunge last month. The weather was amazing and it appeared that everyone had a great time while raising money for the Special Olympics of New Hanover County. I have to say that there was a great sense of team unity and creativity in this year’s “plunge”! Coming up in a few weeks, we have the 8th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Lo Tide Run on Sat. the 17th and the 16th Annual Wing Fling on Sat. the 24th. Both of these events are great ways for you to be a part in giving back to the community. I realize that it’s hard to donate monetarily to all of the worthy causes that happen on Pleasure Island.
So instead of opting out altogether, try donating your time as a volunteer. It is often an overlooked option that happens to be very rewarding! All events, especially those backed by the Chamber, de-pend heavily on volunteers and could not be as successful without them. So try a new approach this year and make a commitment to donate some time. I can assure you, you’ll be glad you did! While I am on the subject of volunteering, I would like to challenge all of our members to look at the Chamber’s 2012 calendar of events and find at least one event to volunteer for. This can be done individually, or as a joint effort with your co-workers. We consistently need volunteers throughout the year and unfortunately, Greg spends a lot of his time searching for those who are willing to help. I am sure he would not object to you calling him before he gets around to calling you! A special thanks to Pete Donat and the entire staff of Havana’s for hosting our February social. The food and service was outstanding and they did a great job hosting! We had a great crowd in-cluding a good number of new members, as well as, existing members who have never attended one of the monthly socials. The monthly socials are an excellent way to meet other members and promote your business! Make plans to attend this month’s social on March 14th, hosted by The Shuckin’ Shack and Pleasure Island Rentals. Each year these guys put on a first class event, so make sure you put the date in your calendar. Be sure to mark your calendars for April 14th for the 16th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder
Cook Off and May 12th for the 1st Annual Pleasure Island Bluegrass By The River. Sincerely,
Mike Worley 2012 Chairman-Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce