CHAMBER CALENDAR 2009
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
JANUARY, 2009
Chamber Banquet - "HAT'S OFF TO SKIATOOK"
When: Saturday, January 31st
Where: Bridle Creek Horse Ranch & Resort
Time: 6:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN
Speaker: Rick Brinkley, Better Business Bureau President/CEO
Entertainment: Comedian, Charles Marshall
Buy your tickets from the Skiatook Chamber or any of the local bank in Skiatook. THANK YOU SPONSORS: GRDA, BRIDLE CREEK, OSAGE TRAVEL PLAZA
FEBRUARY 2009 Character Trait: Forgiveness
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
FEBRUARY 11th, 2009 (Wednesday)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Martin Tucker, Town Manager
February 28, 2009
WOMENS DAY at FIT FOR HER IN SKIATOOK
Women take the opportunity to pamper yourself between 10:00-2:00
Enjoy a massage, spinal screening, buying jewelry, cosmetics, pampered Chef, and much more... Call 918-396-4433 for more details.
Sponsored by: Lakeside Chiropractic & Juicy Tan
MARCH 2009 Character Trait: Sincerity
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
MARCH 11th, 2009 (Wednesday)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK
12:00 - 1:00
SPEAKER: Daniel Cornelison, OK. THUNDER FOOTBALL TEAM
APRIL 2009 Character Trait: Virtue
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
APRIL 8th, 2009 (Wednesday)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK
12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Bob Ball, Tulsa Economist
CAREER FAIR - Connecting People with Opportunity
APRIL 4th, 2009 (Saturday)
1000 West 4th Skiatook, OK 74070
Dr. Gary Johnson Activity Center
10 - 2
Contact Michael Lewis at 918-946-0188 or mlewis@skiatook.k12.ok.us
APRIL 25th, 2009
WESTERN HERITAGE DAY - Downtown Skiatook
A fun-filled Saturday for the whole family! Rootin'-tootin' fun includes stage coach rides, cowboy shoot-out's, petting zoo, a chili cook-off, craft vendors, a real fine art show, musical entertainment, and much more! Why, you'll be hollerin' 'Ya-Hoo!' and 'Yippee-Ki-Ay!' all the way home!
MAY 2009 Character Trait: Honor
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
MAY 13th, 2009 (Wednesday)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK
12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Larry Rice, President Rogers State Univ.
May 9th, 2009
WILD ABOUT CHARITY...Benefiting Skiatook Schools, Safari Joe/Fire Diaster Fund and your favorite charities your wild about
Where: Dr. Gary Johnson Activity Center
Concert at 8:00 pm/opening act 7:30 pm
Contact: TJ Manchester 918-381-5439 or e-mail tjrocks@cox.net
MAY 30, 2009
Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Skiatook H.S. Summer Baseball Program
Where: Bailey Golf Ranch Owasso, OK
When: Saturday, 5/8/09, 8:00 am registration begins at 7:00 am
Format: 4 player scramble - shotgun start
Fees: $75.00 Includes 1 green fee, 1/2 cart and 1 raffle ticket for the give-away.
Prizes: Closest to the pin, longest drive, raffle
Contact Mike Garrett for more information at gcci@att.net or 918-640-7692
JUNE 2009 Character Trait: Justice
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
JUNE 10TH, 2009
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rob GardenHire, Tulsa Driller Baseball
SKIATOOK PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPPORT FOUNDATION
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
For Golf, Fun, Networking, Prizes and a very Worthwhile Cause - EDUCATION
JUNE 19TH, BAILEY GOLF RANCH OWASSO, OK 8 - 9 am Registration (9:00 Shotgun start)
The cost for each golfer includes green fees, cart, tournament souvenirs, lunch, enrollment for prizes and a tax deductible contribution.
All proceeds from the tournament go to the Skiatook Public School Support Foundation, a private, non-profit foundation for the support of its school system. For more information contact: Mike Moyer 918-638-5375 or Geoff McGoffin 918-396-6701.
5TH ANNUAL SKIATOOK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: June 25th - 27th Located near beautiful Skiatook Lake. For more information on BANDS and Accomodations call Larry Nunley, Director at 918-261-3443.
Check out www.skiatookbluegrass.com
(The RV Park behind the Sports Complex in Skiatook, OK)
2009 BAND LINE-UP
Jim Blair & City Moon (Tribute to Hank Williams)
Janette Williams Band and Robert Hale & Wildfire
Bonham Revue, ZooGrass Boys, Tall Cotton String Band, Klondike Five
PLUS Bluegrass karaoke, fiddle contest, Thurs. night gospel & much more.
JULY 2009 Gentleness
FIREWORKS, FRIDAY, JULY 3RD.
"FANTASY IN THE SKY"
LOCATION: SKIATOOK AIRPORT 1501 S. Lombard
Sponsored by Exchange Bank and Town of Skiatook. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Come out to the Airport and watch the firework celebration. Red, White, and boom will light up the sky.
JULY 3RD, Come out to Exchange Bank Stadium in Skiatook, OK and watch some "OKLAHOMA THUNDER FOOTBALL. " Game time 6:30 p.m.
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
JULY 8TH, 2009
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
Join us for a networking lunch. Bring business cards, brochures, etc...
Kihekah-Steh Pow-Wow event times.
Friday - Sunday
Gourd Dancing 6:00 p.m.
Grand Entry 8:00 p.m.
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AUGUST 2009 Character Trait: FAITH
AUGUST 12TH, 2009 WEDNESDAY
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LT. Governor Jari Askins, discuss OK. House bills and how the stimulus package affects Oklahoma.
SKIATOOK SCHOOLS START - AUGUST 13th, 2009
SKIATOOK NIGHT AT DRILLER STADIUM - AUGUST 15TH, 2009
Ready for some Fun? Join the "Skiatook Community" at the Driller Baseball game. For tickets contact the Skiatook Chamber 396-3702. More information to come.
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SEPTEMBER 2009 Character Trait: Responsibility
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
SEPTEMBER 9th, 2009 Wednesday
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. GARY JOHNSON, Superintendent Skiatook Public Schools
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SEPTEMBER 19TH - PIONEER DAY
COME TO SKIATOOK, OK AND CELEBRATE PIONEER DAY!
PIONEER DAY PARADE: Saturday, Sept. 19TH 9:00 a.m.
PIONEER DAY FESTIVITIES: Sept. 19TH
PIONEER DAY DIRECTOR: Scott Neighbors, Stephanie Upton
CHAMBER PRESENTING SPONSOR: OSAGE TRAVEL PLAZA
CHAMBER SUPPORTING SPONSORS: AT&T, GRDA, FREEDOM BANK, WAL-MART, VISIT THE OSAGE
CHAMBER CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: RCB, ST. JOHN OWASSO,
AMERICAN BANK
PIONEER DAY FESTIVAL
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
FUN TIME SHOW - AMUSEMENT RIDES
Thursday Night - Wristbands
Friday Night - Wristbands
Saturday - Tickets $3.00 each (each ride takes 1 ticket)
GOLDEN COUPLES SKIATOOK AREA THAT HAVE BEEN MARRIED 50 + YEARS
IN 2008, 93 MARRIED COUPLES IN SKIATOOK HAVE BEEN MARRIED 50+ YEARS.
ITS TIME FOR A REMATCH CHILI CONTESTANT - WHO'S GOT THE HEAT!
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT (LAST YEAR WINNERS)
First Place Dean Dodson and Mike Paradee
Second Place Gary McCuthen and Mike Earp
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.
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 High School Parking Lot
Trucks, Cars, Trackers, - Line up at High School Parking Lot
Horses - Line up at Skiatook High School Parking Lot.
GRAND PARADE MARSHALL:
EVENTS: BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. Little Miss & Mr. Pageant, Car Show, Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pull, Kid zone, Bands, Entertainment, Horse Shoe Tourney, Chili Challenge, Wheelbarrow Races, Arts & Crafts, Concessions, Carriage Rides, Parade, Fireworks, Mr. & Mrs. Pioneer. 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 –
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)
11-2 Tractor Pull, Kiddie Pull, location - Downtown area
11-3 Fantasy on Wheels, Car show, Hwy 20 (old Wal-mart parking lot)
8:00 P.M. Rodeo, Ferrell Arena
CAR SHOW: "FANTASY ON WHEELS"
September 19, 2009 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 $25.00 ends SEPT. 17th, 2009 NO EXCEPTIONS. Mail check to Fantasy on Wheels 2100 W. Rogerrs Skiatook, OK 74070. First 100 entries receive goody bag's. All pre-registered will receive a t-shirt. Free lunch for participants and The Osage Road Hogs wil perform. We encourage ALL CARS to arrive early and participate in the"PIONEER DAY PARADE."
LINE UP at the Skiatook 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
OCTOBER 2008 Character Trait: Patience
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
OCTOBER 14TH, 2009
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TBA
NOVEMBER 2008 Charater Trait: InitiativeI
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
NOVEMBER 11TH, 2009
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 940 West Oak Street Skiatook, OK 12:00 - 1:00
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: SATURDAY/NOV.
Location: Osage Hills Cemetery, Skiatook, OK
Time: 10:00 a.m.
SHOP SKIATOOK!
SKIATOOK CHAMBER AUCTION - SATURDAY NOVEMBER,
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 2009 Character Trait: Self-Control
SKIATOOK CHAMBER LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 9TH, 2009
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.
DECEMBER 12TH, 2009
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE AND SANTA WORKSHOP
Hosted by the Skiatook Chamber of Commerce in Skiatook.
The annual Christmas Parade is held in downtown Skiatook on Hwy20.
A favorite holiday event, this community and family oriented parade features a variety
of floats, autos, band, walking groups. Trophies will be awarded for 1/2/3 place.
The Skiatook Fire Department concludes the parade, with Santa.
All groups are welcome and encouraged to participate. For safety reasons, we ask that no candy
to be thrown from any vehicle or float. We DO allow participants to walk along the parade and hand
out candy to the children. Advertisements, coupons, and giveaways can also be handed out.
SANTA WORKSHOP - FOLLOWS THE CHRISTMAS PARADE
Come see Santa following the Christmas Parade at the Skiatook Community Building.
Enjoy hot chocolate, home-made cookies, talking to Santa, and making age appropriate
crafts at various tables scattered throughout the gym.
Mark your calendar now and bring the entire family!
What a great way to mark the beginning of the holiday season!
Due to the Jan. 30st Chamber Banquet, there is no Chamber Luncheon in January, 2010.
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