CHAMBER CALENDAR

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JUNE 2009 ALERTNESS

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
JUNE 11TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: RHONDA SELLERS, AT&T

Workshops Back in June, July & Aug 2008
BLACKGOLD ANTIQUES SKIATOOK 396-4911 First 2 Saturdays of the month-- June 7th & 14th, July 5th & 12th, Aug 2nd & 9th LIMITED Space 11:30-2:30. Bring your own lunch and bottled drink $8.00 Per Saturday or 15.00 for 2 additional child or friend 1/2 price limit 2 Each Saturday will have Music Theory, Vocal Workout, Games, Craft or Project & Community Service Field trips TV& Commercial filming, show taping and or music videos. Call 381-5439 to register or e-mail tjrock@cox.net

06/07/2008 Skiatook High Schools 3rd Annual Car Show
Location : Hwy 20 & Lombard-Old Walmart Parking Lot Skiatook OK 74070
918-396-1790 or 918-396-5729 cosborn@skiatook.k12.ok.us Additional Info :
Each year we have grown with the number of participants. Cost per car is $10 until May 25th, after which the cost goes up to $20.

Participants are asked to be in the spot by 10am. Arrive between 8-10.
Judging takes place starting at 11:00, and trophies awarded at 2. Skiatook High School is excited to present their 3rd Annual Car Show and Silent Auction. This year the show will be held in the old Wal-Mart Parking Lot, located on Hwy. 20 and Lombard. Each year we have more participants, and have added live music, car smashing, and this year we are adding other events. This is a fundraiser that benefits the student body at the high school. Cars that we have had in the past range from: Jeep Clubs, VW's, variety of Chevy's:1958 Belair, Caprice Pontiac Solstice, Vette, Fords: Shelby Cobra, Mustang-Mach 1 Fastback and 1967 Kaiser 2 1/2 Ton Truck, and Motorcycle from war. These are just naming a few of the cars, trucks, off roads we have had. Please come out and join us.

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SKIATOOK ...... will take place from 7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 20 until June 20, Saturday, 7:00 A.M. at the Osage Prairie Trail.
If you would like to participate on a team, or contribute money in exchange for advertisement at the event please contact Marcy Beeman, Chairman at 396-0312 or e-mail at marcy.beeman@cancer.org OR Stacy Gabriel at 855-1850.

4TH ANNUAL SKIATOOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: June 26th - 28th Located near beautiful Skiatook Lake. For more information on BANDS and Accomodations call 918-261-3443. Check out www.skiatookbluegrass.com
(The RV Park behind the Sports Complex in Skiatook, OK)

JULY 2008 DECISIVENESS

FIREWORKS, THURSDAY, JULY 3RD.
"FANTASY IN THE SKY"
LOCATION: SKIATOOK AIRPORT 1501 S. Lombard
Sponsored by Exchange Bank. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT: Darryle Singletary, Rock'in Acoustic Circus Band, Alaina Whitaker with FIREWORKS AT DARK.

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
JULY 9TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: NETWORK MEETING - EVERYONE INVITED.
"GIVE ME THE MIKE" - Come to the Chamber Luncheon where you will have 2 minutes to stand up and talk about your business and any current promotions going on.

COMING JULY 19, 2008
KAWFEST CELEBRATION at Kaw Lake - For more information contact: Kathy Tippin 580-762-9494

Kihekah-Steh Pow-Wow event times.
Friday - Sunday
Gourd Dancing 6:00 p.m.
Grand Entry 8:00 p.m.

AUGUST 2008 JOYFULNESS

AUGUST 1-3 TH - GATESWAY BALLOON FESTIVAL – Tulsa, OK

AUGUST 13TH, WEDNESDAY
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JOHN SULLIVAN, CONGRESSMAN

SKIATOOK SCHOOLS START - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008

SEPTEMBER 2008 TRUTHFULNESS

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. GARY JOHNSON, Superintendent Skiatook Public Schools

September 12, 2008
Brian Moss Memorial Golf Tournament
Cedar Crest, Skiatook OK $35.00 Entry Fee
Tee Time: 8:00 A.M. 4 Man Scramble or make your own team

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SEPTEMBER 20TH - PIONEER DAY
COME TO SKIATOOK, OK AND CELEBRATE PIONEER DAY!
PIONEER DAY PARADE: Saturday, Sept. 20TH 9:00 a.m.
PIONEER DAY FESTIVITIES: Sept. 20TH
PIONEER DAY DIRECTOR: Scott Neighbors, Stephanie Upton

CHAMBER PRESENTING SPONSOR: OMNI PHYSICIANS GROUP
CHAMBER SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Freedom Bank, GRDA, Exchange Bank, Wal-Mart, Osage Travel Plaza, RCB Bank, American Bank

OK IS DO'IN FINE! PIONEER DAY RESULTS

5K LAND RUN
PIONEER DAY 5K RUN PARTICIPANTS

GOLDEN COUPLES SKIATOOK AREA THAT HAVE BEEN MARRIED 50 + YEARS
93 MARRIED COUPLES IN SKIATOOK HAVE BEEN MARRIED 50+ YEARS.

CHILI CONTEST WINNERS
First Place: Nuclear Chili
Second Place: RCB Bank
Third Place: Tulsa Federal Employees Credit Union
Peoples Choice: RCB BANK

PET CONTEST OVERALL WINNER - PEANUT

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT WINNERS
First Place Dean Dodson and Mike Paradee
Second Place Gary McCuthen and Mike Earp

CAR SHOW RESULTS - Please call the Chambaer 918-396-3702

Enjoy a day in Skiatook with your family participating in:
Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pull, Car Show, 5K Run, Little Ms. & Mister Pageant, Wheel Barrow Races, Horse Shoe Tournament, Kidzone, Carriage Rides, Rodeo, Fireworks, Vendors, Artshow, Parade, Chili Challenge, Entertainment, and Create-a-book contest.

Amusement Rides: Open Friday - Saturday.

SATURDAY: LAND RUN 5K and Fitness Walk. Registration begins at 6:30 A.M. FUN WALK: Begins at 7:00 am 5KLand Race Begins at 7:30 am

PARADE DIRECTORS: Steve Moyer, Scott Bartlett, Marilyn Dulaney, Ken Cooper PARADE: Begins at 9:00 a.m. GET THOSE FLOATS READY!
Floats - Line up at Old Wal-mart Parking Lot
Trucks, Cars, Trackers, - Line up at High School Parking Lot
Horses - Line up behind the Old Super H Building
GRAND PARADE MARSHALL: PHYSICANS SUPPORT GROUP

EVENTS: BEGIN AT 11:00 A.M. Amusement Rides, Little Miss & Mr. Pageant, Car Show, Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pull, Kid zone, Bands, Entertainment, Horse Shoe Tourney, Chamber Chili Challenge, Wheelbarrow Races, Bridle Idol, Arts & Crafts, Concessions, Carriage Rides, Parade, Fireworks, Mr. & Mrs. Pioneer, amusement rides. Vendors set up all day.

START your day in SKIATOOK “Gateway to the Osage” at the Osage Prairie Trail Park.

7:00 A.M. Pioneer Day Land Run 5K/Fun Run – Osage Prairie Trail

7:00 A.M. Golden Couples Breakfast – St. John, Health System Tent

9:00 A.M. Parade Begins

10:00 –12:00 – Skiatook Museum (serving Refreshments)

11:00 A.M. Little Miss & Mister Pageant, Main stage

11:00 A.M. Chili Chamber Challenge – Main stage (judge at noon)

1:00 P.M. Pet Contest, Main stage

11-2 Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pull, location - Downtown area

11-3 Fantasy on Wheels, Car show, Hwy 20 (old Wal-mart parking lot)

Writers Welcome (create-a-book) Skiatook Library

7:00 – 9:00 P.M. TRAVIS KIDD CONCERT, Main stage Osage Trail

8:00 P.M. Rodeo, Ferrell Arena

9:30 P.M. Fireworks, Osage Prairie Trail

CAR SHOW: "FANTASY ON WHEELS"
September 20, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Old Wal-Mart parking lot-Hwy 20 & Lombard, Skiatook, OK.
Trophies and cash awards for the longest trip, judge's choice, peoples choice. Pre-registration $20.00 ends SEPT. 1ST, 2008 NO EXCEPTIONS. All entries will receive a goody bag. All pre-registered will receive a t-shirt. Hourly drawings for prizes and cash, free food, and live entertainment by the Osage Road Hogs

We encourage ALL CARS to arrive early and participate in the"PIONEER DAY PARADE." LINE UP at the High School at 9:00 a.m. For more information contact Sharon or Clay at 918-396-7396.

RODEO: Fri.–Sat. Rodeo begins at 8:00 P.M. Ferree Arena

VENDORS: Vendor applications available at the Chamber office. Deadline is September 5th , 2008. Electric is limited and first come/first serve.

BOOTH SPACE. Booth Space is 12x12 – 1 space and 24x12 spaces.
Booth set up in Saturday at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20th, 2008.
By request, vendors may set up the night before; however, they must check with the Chamber office on Friday to get their exact set up location. (in case of last minute changes) and the Chamber assumes no liability for their equipment. There will be no special security through the evening hours. Most booths will clear out by 6:00-6:30 p.m. However, booths may remain open through the final evening concert. All vendors must clear their spaces by 10:00 p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made with the Chamber office.

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, VOLUNTEERING, OR HAVING A BOOTH CONTACT THE SKIATOOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.396-3702

PET CONTEST pet

OCTOBER 2008 OBEDIENCE

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
OCTOBER 8TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ROGER BEVERAGE, President and CEO of the Oklahoma National Bankers Association.

NOVEMBER 2008 GRATEFULNESS

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
NOVEMBER 12TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: ROGER BEVERAGE, President and CEO of the Oklahoma National Bankers Association.

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: SATURDAY/NOV. 8TH
Location: Osage Hills Cemetery, Skiatook, OK
Time: 10:00 a.m.

SKIATOOK CHAMBER AUCTION - BOOTS-N-BARBEQUE SATURDAY NOVEMBER, 15TH
Location: Skiatook High School Commons
Doors open at 4:30 P.M.
FREE dinner will be served between 4:30 – 5:30 PM
The Silent Auction begins at 5:00 P.M.
The pie and desert auction will begin at 6:00 PM
The live auction immediately follows.

Come hear how fast the Auctioneer can speak. We have many items to choose from so come shop early for the holidays and eat free while your there.
We are asking establishments to provide merchandise to be auctioned or to make a cash donation that will be used to purchase merchandise to be auctioned. As an auction participant, your business will appear in the Skiatook Journal auction ads prior to the event; listed on the chamber website; and announced during the auction.

DECEMBER 2008 GENEROSITY

SKIATOOK CHRISTMAS PARADE
DECEMBER 6th SATURDAY
PARADE SPONSOR - TBA
PARADE THEME - JINGLE BELLS

Plaques will be given for the the best spirit float, school float, and theme float.

PLEASE fill out a PARADE APPLICATION AHEAD OF TIME. CONTACT THE CHAMBER FOR A FORM.

PARADE LINE UP  - SKIATOOK HIGH SCHOOL 8:00 A.M.  PARADE BEGINS AT  9:00 A.M.

CAUTION:::::FOR SAFETY REASONS NO CANDY WILL BE THROWN FROM ANY FLOAT. WE DO ENCOURGE PARADE ENTRANTS TO DESIGNATE "WALKERS" TO WALK ALONG WITH THE FLOAT NEAR THE CROD AND TOSS CANDY, T-SHIRTS, COUPONS, ADVERTISEMENTS, ETC...

FOLLOWING THE CHRISTMAS PARADE

SANTA'S WORKSHOP: DECEMBER 6TH SATURDAY
Location: Skiatook Community Building
Come to SANTAS WORKSHOP to tell Santa your wish list, play reindeer games, drink hot cocoa, listen to Christmas carols, and get your picture taken with Mr. & Mrs. Claus. MAKE A HOLIDAY CRAFT AND THEN TAKE IT WITH YOU TO GIVE TO SOMEONE SPECIAL.

SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 10TH, 2008
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CHRISTMAS NETWORK LUNCH

Come enjoy the Skiatook School Jazz Band and Choir sing Christmas Carols.