Join the Brooklyn, Brook Park, and Middleburg Heights Chambers of Commerce on Friday, June 17th for a great day of golf and fun, sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings. The outing is being held at Copper Top in Valley City. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8am with a shotgun start at 9am. A breakfast buffet will be provided, followed by dinner after golf. Plus, prizes for the best Foursome and skill competitions! We are in need of sponsors, raffles prizes, door prizes, and goodie bag donations. If you are inter-ested in donating any items, becoming a sponsor, or registering to golf, please email Valerie Thomp-son at exec@brooklynohiochamber.org or call at 216-288-5484. We appreciate any help you can give us to make the event a success!! Click here for flyer... Click here for sponsorship and golfer registration...

EAGLE SPONSOR

Par Sponsors

Dollar Bank EmbroidMe

Birdie Sponsors

Westbrook Village Apts./K&D

Remember, if you sponsor both the Golf Outing and Picnic in the Park, you save 10%!! Click here for more information...

Join us on Saturday August 13th from 1pm-8:30pm, as we bring the community to-gether for a "Picnic in the Park", sponsored by Dollar Bank and Hampton Inn. The event will be a family friendly celebration with FREE admission, live entertainment, children's activities, exhibitors, corn hole, food trucks, and more! The event is being held at Veterans Memorial Park, behind Brooklyn City Hall off of Memphis Ave. Click here for flyer...

Home Depot will be at the event with their FREE kids' workshop. A cornhole tournament will be held starting at 3pm, with cash prizes to the winners. Time Warp Band will perform from 1:30-5:30pm. Fast Lane, an Ea-gles Tribute Band, will be performing from 6-8pm. Cleveland Metroparks Nature Tracks mobile classroom will be available from 1pm-5pm. Children can enjoy their own FREE area with games and a bounce house. The following food trucks will be available all day with their delicious food, dessert, and beverages: The Brunch Box, Wilbeck's BBQ, and Snowie (snow cone fun).

We will have raffle baskets and chances at 50/50 tickets. We will also be selling tickets for our pedal car fund-raiser...winners will be chosen at 8pm that night. In order to defray the cost of planning an event of this magnitude for the Brooklyn community, we are in need of sponsors. There are two levels available, Silver and Bronze. Please click here for more information on sponsorship opportunities. Remember, if you sponsor both the Golf Outing and Picnic in the Park, you save 10%!! Click here for more information on summer sponsorship discounts…

We are also looking for exhibitors that would be interested in participating in Picnic in the Park. The cost is $25 for Chamber members and nonprofit organizations and $50 for non members and for profit organiza-tions. This is a great way to promote your business and/or product, while interacting with the communi-ty. Please click here for more information and the exhibitor registration form.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, an exhibitor, or donating a raffle basket, please contact us at exec@brooklynohiochamber.org or 216-288-5484.

GOLD SPONSORS

Dollar Bank

Hampton Inn

SILVER SPONSORS

EmbroidMe

Westbrook Village Apts./K&D

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Join the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for a Cornhole tournament during “Picnic in the Park”.

50% Of The Proceeds Will Be Paid Out To The Winners, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place 32 Team Max; Double Elimination No two premier players permitted on the same team Registration And Warm Ups Begin at 2 PM; Tourney Starts at 3 PM Sharp Registration form and $40 CASH payment due by August 1st; fee increases to $50 per team the day of

the event

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM .

You’re invited to attend a special Barbeque Fundraiser on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the Pola-ris Commons.

The cost is $35 per person which includes a fantastic barbeque dinner: ½ slab of St. Louis style ribs AND an all-you-can-eat buffet with BBQ chicken, sausage, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob, green beans, mac & cheese, desserts and beverages – ALL PREPARED BY OUR AWARD WINNING CULINARY ACADEMY CHEFS AND STU-DENTS!

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll also have some great auction packages and baskets available for bid. For ticket information, email friendsofpolaris@gmail.com OR text 216.337.2329. Be sure to include the names of those attending. Cash and checks (checks preferred) are accepted. Please make checks payable to Citizens for Quality Career-Technical Education.

Forward this exciting information to family, friends and neighbors who may want to attend. Click here for flyer to share... All proceeds will benefit Citizens for Quality Career-Technical Education, the levy outreach arm for Polaris. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us in-person, by phone, by email (hit reply) or via text message. Thank you.

Doug Miller Cell: 216.337.2329

Mike Robinson Cell: 614.806.4509

ENROLL to receive exclusive discounts on select FedEx® services. When you enroll in the NOACC Chamber Shipping Program, a free Brooklyn Ohio Chamber of Commerce member bene-fit, you save up to 27%* on select FedEx® services. If you already have a FedEx account, it’s a no-brainer! PartnerShip will ensure you’re receiving the best possible pricing and link the discounts to your existing account. If you are not currently using FedEx, an account will be created for you when you enroll. Either way, you’ll be on your way to saving! Visit PartnerShip.com/89NOACC for complete program details. If you have any questions call 800‑599‑2902 or email sales@PartnerShip.com. *Includes a bonus 5% online processing discount. Full details available at www.PartnerShip.com/89NOACC/FedExdiscounts. Freight shipping for Brooklyn Ohio Chamber of Commerce members Brooklyn Ohio Chamber of Commerce members have access to the most competitive freight rates in the industry. Part-nerShip®, the company that manages the NOACC Chamber Shipping Program, offers all Brooklyn Ohio Chamber of Com-merce members competitive discounts with the country’s top carriers on every less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, and tradeshow freight shipment! QUOTE

Click the button above for a free, no obligation rate quote on one of your upcoming freight shipments. If you have ques-tions about the NOACC Chamber Shipping Program or freight services through PartnerShip, call 800‑599‑2902 or email sales@PartnerShip.com.

The Chamber is now accepting applications for our Storefront Beautification Grants The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce realizes the value of actively working with community leaders, property owners and business tenants to reinvigorate the City of Brooklyn. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that we are offering two $500 grants to aid property owners and business tenants with rehabilitating their store-fronts. Businesses must be located in Brooklyn, and be current Chamber members in good standing. All applica-tions must be received by May 25, 2016. Click on the links below for more infor-mation. Click here for criteria... Click here for application...

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Contact Us:

Phone: (216) 288-5484

Email:

exec@brooklynohiochamber.org

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www.brooklynohio

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Are you a business owner interested in being considered for opportunities con-nected with the Convention? If so, sign up for the Cleveland 2016 Host Com-mittee Supplier Guide – at no cost to you. This resource is a guide for the RNC Committee on Arrangements and other entities interested in doing business lo-cally for their Convention-related activities and events. There are more than 100 vendor categories that include everything from florists, bakeries, shoe repair, caterers, transportation, etc. To register, please visit: www.2016cle.com/become-a-supplier.

Upcoming Meetings & Events Thursday, May 12th - Banking Forum luncheon - We will be having several of our member banks, including Dollar Bank, Huntington Bank, KeyBank, and PNC on hand to present programs that they offer to small businesses. There will also be an open forum at the end of the presentations to give you an opportunity to ask questions on various banking topics. The luncheon is being held at U.S. Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy (West), located at 6775 Memphis Ave. Rockne's will be cater-ing. Registration and networking begin at 11:30am and the luncheon will begin at 12noon. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non members. Hope to see you there! Click here to register... Thursday, June 9th Monthly Luncheon - Superintendent Mark Gleichauf will give his 1st annual State of the Schools address. The 2016 scholarship recipients will also be in attendance to receive their awards. The luncheon is being held at Brooklyn City Schools, 9200 Biddulph Rd. Networking and registration begin at 11:30am and the luncheon will begin at 12noon. Click here to register…

Brooklyn Trinity UCC Sue Tamilio 8720 Memphis Ave Brooklyn, Ohio 44144 216-661-0227 Email: sue.tamilio@gmail.com

Officers

PRESIDENT Chris Ellis

VICE PRESIDENT

David Nodge

TREASURER Jeff Suhay

SECRETARY

Valerie Thompson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andy Celcherts Brooklyn Resident

Denise Christescu

Westbrook Village Apts/K&D Group

Jessica Cliff U.S. Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy

Chris Ellis

Hampton Inn

Mark Gleichauf Brooklyn City Schools

David Hill

Dollar Bank

Karen Kirsh FirstEnergy

Nick Maroulis

Youth for Christ/Campus Life

David Nodge Brooklyn Adults Activities Center/Cuyahoga

County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Jennifer Piechowski

Key Bank Operations Center

Jeff Suhay PNC Bank

Andi Udris

City of Brooklyn

Mayor Katie Gallagher Ex-Officio

Ends Friday, May 13th!

Wednesday, May 25th.

Summer Program runs from Wednesday, June 1st - Friday, September 9th and will consist of 2-3 Classes/ Week and ends with a pizza party celebration on Saturday, September 3rd and a belt testing ceremony on Saturday, September 10th.

Prepare for Next School Year!Open Enrollment for our Summer Martial Arts Program Learn Focus, Concentration, Self DisciplineEarly Registration Ends Wednesday, May 25th

Contact Valerie Thompson Phone: 216 288-5484

Email: exec@brooklynohiochamber.org

Joint Chamber Golf Outing Friday, June 17th

Brooklyn, Brook Park, & Middleburg Hts.

Chambers of Commerce

BIRDIE SPONSOR - SPECIAL PRIZE HOLE SPONSOR - $200.00 – Special Recognition GPS/Sign PAR SPONSOR - HOLE SPONSOR - $75.00 – Company name on Sponsor Sign and GPS

GOLFERS - $85.00 per golfer – Includes Buffet Breakfast, Dinner (Western Ribs, Barbeque Chicken, Italian Sausage, Beer), door prizes and goodie bags

We also welcome gifts for raffle items, door prizes, and goodie bags

Thank you again for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the links! Sincerely,

Valerie Thompson Valerie Thompson Valerie Thompson Valerie Thompson Valerie Thompson Executive Director Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce PO Box 44038 Brooklyn, OH 44144 (216) 288-5484 exec@brooklynohiochamber.org

Please fill out the form below to sign up your golfers and/or be a sponsor:

Birdie $200

Par $75

Golfers $85(each) 4 Golfers $340.00

Contact Name________________________________________________________ Company Name______________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________City, State, Zip____________________________ Phone_____________________ Email_______________________________________________________________

Golfer #1____________________________________________________________ Golfer #2____________________________________________________________ Golfer #3____________________________________________________________ Golfer #4____________________________________________________________ Total Amount Due: $________________

Pay by Check Pay by Credit Card Bill Me

Please make checks payable to “Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce”.

Mail checks and forms to:

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce PO Box 44038

Brooklyn, OH 44144

Join the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for a Cornhole tournament during “Picnic in the Park”...

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Player #1 Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Player #2 Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone # __________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Email _____________________________________________________________________________________

Cash payments and registration forms can be dropped off to:

Dollar Bank 4730 Ridge Rd

(Ridge Park Square) Brooklyn, OH 44144

• 50% Of The Proceeds Will Be Paid Out To The Winners, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place • 32 Team Max; Double Elimination • No two premier players permitted on the same team • Registration And Warm Ups Begin at 2 PM; Tourney Starts at 3 PM Sharp • Registration form and CASH payment due by August 1st; fee increases to $50

per team the day of the event

Picnic in the Park Sponsorship Opportunities

Dear Members, As most of you know, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 5th annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday, August 13th at Brooklyn’s Memorial Park. It is going to be a fun, family friendly event with food, live entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks, & more. However, we need your help to make it a success! In order to help defray the cost of planning an event of this magnitude, we are looking for sponsors. We have 2 different levels listed below. SILVER SPONSOR - $200 – Name/logo on 3x2 banner; recognition at Chamber events, on event emails, and on Chamber website. Plus special recognition throughout the event! BRONZE SPONSOR - $100 – Company name on sponsor sign; recognition at Chamber events, on event emails, and on Chamber website. Plus special recognition throughout the event! If you or your company are able to help out in any way, please let us know. This is a great way to advertise your business and support the Brooklyn community! The banners will be displayed at the event. Thank you again for your support and we look forward to seeing you Picnic at the Park! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 216-288-5484 or exec@brooklynohiochamber.org! Thank you, Picnic in the Park Committee

Please fill out the form below to

sign up as a sponsor:

Silver $200

Bronze $100

Contact Name_____________________________________________________ Company Name____________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________________________

Pay by Check Pay by Credit Card Bill Me

Please make checks payable to Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Mail checks and forms to:

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce PO Box 44038

Brooklyn, OH 44144

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Thompson at 216-288-5484 or exec@brooklynohiochamber.org.