MASON TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS ON

NOVEMBER 23 WITH PARADE & MORE

Every year about this time, we in Mason get our Big Santa and mailbox up at the

corner of Jefferson and Ash Streets, we put our downtown holiday decorations on

streetlights, set out seasonal plants in our downtown flower planters, our area

merchants start to offer holiday values, and Express Tree Service strings lights on the

large Christmas tree on the Ingham County Courthouse lawn. Those are the signs

that we in Mason are getting ready for Friday, November 23. That’s the day after

Thanksgiving and a full month before Christmas Eve. That afternoon and evening our

community holds its annual Mason Holiday celebration.

For the fifth year, Dart Container Corporation is the presenting sponsor of the

Mason Holiday Celebration. “We are proud to have Dart Container sponsor the 2007

parade and the day’s events. We also thank the folks at Lear Corporation for again

allowing us to start the parade in their parking lot,” said Debbie Cwiertniewicz, chair of

the celebration for our Mason Area Chamber of Commerce. She also encourages local

folks to help with the day’s and evening’s events by volunteering. You can contact the

Chamber at (517) 676-1046 or at masonchamber@masonchamber.org by e-mail.

Mason’s popular evening lighted parade and the lighting of the community’s

Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. are the biggest of the several events slated. Last year, the

parade featured 22 units including the special

“Courthouse Float” from Dart Container. “The

City of Mason is also an important partner.

They help by closing streets and providing

traffic coordination. We are again responding

to their request for improved public safety this

year by letting parade participants know that

they are not to throw candy or get on or off any

unit that is in motion,” Cwiertniewicz added.

The lighted parade steps off through the

Cobblestone Village Antiques District at 6:30

p.m. and proceeds to downtown Mason. The route is Mason Street to Columbia to

State to Maple. The parade then circles the Courthouse by turning right on Jefferson,

then left on Ash, Barnes and Maple Street before stopping in the 100 block of west

Maple. Lighted units will represent many area groups and businesses and will include

CATA, Dart Container Corporation, MDOT, Two Men & a Truck, Potter Park

Zoo, ServiceMaster Clean, Granger Container, and many more lighted vehicles and

floats. Commander Bob Raab will lead volunteers and members of the American

Legion Browne/Cavender Post 148 in keeping the parade organized, but this year

another Legion member will have an additional duty.

Don Jacot, in his role as the Chamber’s 2007 Citizen of the Year, will officially light

the Christmas tree on the Courthouse square at 6:30 p.m. This year, the community

Christmas tree will have 1200 new energy efficient LED lights, thanks to the City of

Mason, the Mason Downtown Development Authority, and American Legion Post

148 as the Chamber’s decorations sponsor. Also downtown, near the tree before the

parade, will be a welcome by City of Mason mayor Leon Clark, music from the

Mason High School Santa Band, and more. Food and warm drinks will be available

on the square from Mason A&W Restaurant, Mason Optimist Club and several

downtown businesses.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the end of the parade and then meet up with Mason

Area Historical Society members who will take them back over to the museum on

Oak Street to meet children and continue the fun over there. Also, a living nativity will

be presented downtown on the Courthouse square by Eden United Brethren Church

following the parade.

A publication of the

148 E. Ash Street

Mason, Michigan 48854

Phone: 676-1046 ~ Fax: 676-8504

masonchamber@masonchamber.org

www.masonchamber.org

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?

Get in On the Holiday Celebration

and Parade this November 23

Salon Infinity Ribbon Cutting and

Open House November 12

Nominate Someone for an Award

Welcome New and Returning

Chamber Members

News From Chamber Members

Inserts: MACC Annual Award

Nomination Form, Mason Holiday

Celebration Sponsorship Reservation

Form, 7

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Annual Lighted Parade

Reservation Form

MASON in Motion

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The day’s activities actually begin much earlier

in the afternoon in the downtown area near the

Courthouse. In the former Dancers/Goodwill

building at 108 W. Maples Street, music,

singing, storytelling, free refreshments, a tree

decorating contest, and family entertainment will

take place from 2:00 until 5:30 p.m., sponsored

by Ware’s Pharmacy.

The United State Marines will have a “Toys

for Tots” collection station at the Maple Street

location during the afternoon. Proceeds from a

tree decorating contest will go to Ingham East

Habitat for Humanity.

This year, for the first time, kiddie train rides

will be available on Barnes Street during the

afternoon and evening from Mason RailTime

Adventures. Information on the tree lighting,

parade and other events is on the Chamber’s

website at www.masonchamber.org or call (517)

676-1046. Volunteer help is very welcome.

GERALD SMITH WINS BIG

AT MACC RAFFLE PARTY

Gerald Smith of Mason

won a 1989 white Corvette

convertible in a recent raffle,

but he also held another

ticket to win the second

prize as well. His good

luck held out right to the end

at the sixth annual Mason

Area Chamber of

Commerce’s raffle party at

the Ingham County Fairgrounds.

The October 20 event was a licensed raffle (MLR 91324) with net

proceeds going to partially fund the Chamber’s “Hometown U.S.A.”

community investments and programs, including parades; banners;

community identity; and visitors’ center operations. Many

volunteers worked very hard to make the Chamber’s raffle and party

a success.

“This year, about 200 people enjoyed a fine steak dinner catered by

Darrell’s Market,” said organizer Ron Tatro. “Beverages and

snacks were served by Liz Hogg and Carl Howard. Assisted by

Robin King and Jeff Haueter, Jim Hyde led several lively auctions

throughout the party to add to the fun. Arnold Short of the County

Seat Old Car Club

won the ticket

sellers prize for the

sixth straight year.

Kim Gorrell, Kathy

Smith, Rich Reid,

Peter Robinson,

Carl Howard and

many others were

also in our ticket

seller’s hall of

fame,” added Tatro.

The Chamber is

grateful to the

many partners who

helped make the

event successful,

especially Holt

Auto Sales, Dart

Bank, Mason

State Bank, and

others. “We

couldn’t do it

without the behind

the scenes

assistance of our

dedicated

volunteers,” said

Tatro. Flood Reid

Insurance Agency, Independent Bank, B-Dry Systems,

ServiceMaster Clean, and others had successful “parties within a

party” and used the MACC raffle party for business-building.

Everyone who registered for the loser’s gift drawing also got a

coupon for a free A&W root beer float, courtesy of the Mason A&W

Restaurant. The next MACC raffle party is scheduled for Saturday

evening, October 18, 2008.

NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS

Are you in need of fun and affordable entertainment for your office

party or annual meeting? The Coventry Players have several

mystery dinner plays that will fit the bill nicely. Contact Phyllis

Baisch at (517) 676-1765 or Shirley Richards at (517) 6576-9160 for

information.

Two Men and a Truck was ranked highest for local moves among

Midwest moving companies, according to the J.D. Power and

Associates. The 2007 Full-Service Moving Company Customer

Satisfaction Study used customer evaluations to rank local moves of

50 miles or less in the United States. Two Men and a Truck started

a number of years ago right here in the greater Lansing area. Two

Men and a Truck International Inc. now has 201 franchisee-

owned locations worldwide.

You’re invited! Located right next to Ken Young’s State Farm

office, the new Salon Infinity will celebrate their grand opening

with a ribbon cutting provided by the MACC Ambassadors on

Monday, November 12 at 5 PM sharp. The salon’s is at 706 S. Cedar

Street in Mason. You’re invited to an open house with refreshments

that will follow the ribbon cutting and run until after 8 PM.

The Mason Orchestral Society will have their 32

nd

Fall Concert

this Friday. The Mason Community Orchestra and Mason Youth

Symphony perform on November 2

nd

at 7:30 P.M. at the River

Terrace Church, 1509 River Terrace Dr., East Lansing. The church

is located north of Jolly Rd. off of Hagadorn Rd. located on the

eastern edge of the campus of Michigan State University.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Check the

M.O.S. out at www.masonorchestras.org.

Habitat for Humanity is still looking for a few good trees! Ingham

East Habitat for Humanity will be holding a “Holiday Trees for

Habitat” fundraiser beginning November 1. Local merchants and

organizations will be asked to decorate a tree, display it during the

holiday season and donate the proceeds from the auction to Habitat.

If you have an unused artificial tree of any size, shape, or color

please consider donating it to Habitat. For more information call

Liz Hogg at (517) 655-1872 or e-mail her at

lhogg@inghamhabitat.org. Ingham East Habitat for Humanity is

a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.

State Representative Barb Byrum, who represents most of the

Mason area in House District 67, has announced the following

coffee hour in our area: Wednesday, November 14 at 4 PM at Baja

Grille in Mason. She may also be contacted by phone at (517) 373-

0587; by e-mail at barbbyrum@house.mi.gov; or website at

byrum.housedems.com.

The Ingham County Fair Board will host a Holiday Winter

Carnival on Friday, December 7 from 5 to 10 PM, on Saturday,

December 8 from 11 AM to 10 PM, and on Sunday, December 9

from noon to 6 PM. This carnival will benefit Angel House, and

will include carnival rides, fair food, games, face painting, craft

show, Santa, and musical performances. A potted tree decorating

contest is open to businesses and organizations. Please register for

that before November 16 at the Fair Office. Call (517) 676-2428 or

go to www.inghamfair.org for more information.

Mason High School’s Fall play “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will

be November 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM each evening. Cost is $12

for adults, $10 for students/seniors, and $7 for children under 13.

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1989 Corvette Convertible – Gerald Smith

2

nd

Place - $500 – Gerald Smith

3

rd

Place - $300 – John Manning

4

th

Place - $200 – Wilma Causie

5

th

Place - $100 – John Manning

$10 50/50 Board - $867.50 – Phyllis Mustaine

$5 50/50 Board - $587.50 – Ray Heinlen

$100 for First Number Drawn – Linda Reid

$150 for 97

th

Number Drawn – Linda Haueter

$200 for 145

th

Number Drawn – Kevin Ammerman

$250 for 194

th

Number Drawn – Ray Mizza

$300 for 218

th

Number Drawn – Wilma Causie

Bonus! Ticket Winners:

120

th

Number – Ray Gonzales

133

rd

Number – Betsy Colburn

145

th

Number – Nina Sylvester

157

th

Number – Elizabeth Manning

169

th

Number – Wilma Causie

181

st

Number – Todd Short

193

rd

Number – Martha McDavell

205

th

Number – Jann Lifsey

217

th

Number – Phyllis Mustaine

229

th

Number – Wilma Causie

Gift Winners:

Don Fletcher – Soup Pot from Kean's

Carl Howard – Book & Gift Card from Bestsellers

Sue Dunn – Ladies watch from Fink Jewelers

Linda Haueter – Drill from Darrell's Hardware

Skip Mustaine – Sander from Darrell's Hardware

Peter Robinson – Shop Vac from Darrell's Hardware

Loraine Larkins – Toaster Oven from Meijer

Bill Potter – Undercounter CD/Radio from Meijer

Mike Thompson – Slow Cooker from Meijer

Danny Short – DVD/VHS Player from Meijer

SALON ∞ INFINITY

KIWANIS HELPING KIDS

AT NOVEMBER 10 EVENT

Members of our Mason area Kiwanis clubs need your help in

volunteering and providing snacks for workers for an

unprecedented local event. On Saturday, November 10, Kids

against Hunger and Kiwanis organizations from around Michigan

(including Builders Clubs, Aktion Clubs, K-Kids, Key Club and

Circle K) are teaming up for a Kids Against Hunger Super

Packaging.

Over 1050 volunteers from many Kiwanis clubs and school

organizations will gather to package over 100,000 meals in one day

at the Kinawa Middle School in Okemos. Fifty percent of the

meals will stay in our Michigan communities, including Food

Banks and the Salvation Army. “We can designate some of the

meals to stay in the Mason area,” says Liz. Luttrell-Wilson of

Mason State Bank and the Kiwanis Club of Mason.

Help is needed. Four shifts will be packing meals from 10 AM

until 4:30 PM. Besides volunteers to package the meals, they we

are in need of donations to provide snacks and beverages for the

volunteers, entertainment to keep the volunteers excited, and

donations to help fund the $25,000 project. For more information,

or to help, please contact Liz Luttrell-Wilson at 517-676-0500 ext.

228. Donations may be sent directly for Kids Against Hunger to

David Siegrist, 1225 S. Main, Plymouth, MI 48170. Kids Against

Hunger is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

GET READY FOR THE DECEMBER

MEMBER MIXER HOLIDAY PARTY

The Chamber Ambassadors suggest you put some of your holiday

gift buying money away until December 6

th

. That particular

Thursday evening they want you to bring it over to the Ingham

County Fairgrounds Community Building. There you’ll enjoy a

fun December Mixer Holiday Party – the Chamber’s biggest mixer

event – from 5 to 8 PM. They expect about 250 people again this

year. It is a great time to greet all your friends and neighbors in the

community and wish them the happiest of holidays.

Like last year, you’ll also enjoy the delightful live holiday music

from harpist Kelly Yoakam. You’ll just love the wonderful food of

the “Taste of Mason” provided by area restaurants and caterers.

And there will be door prizes. But it is the silent auction and live

auction item values that will make you reach for your wallet. You

can snap up some really great gifts and finish your Christmas

shopping in style.

The December “Mason In Motion” Newsletter will list all of the

auction items in a detailed catalogue. Just make sure the party is on

your calendar today!

WELCOME OUR NEW MACC MEMBERS

Please welcome the following new Chamber members:

Mason RailTime

Adventures

701 S. Diamond Road

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (517) 648-1096

Fax: (517) 244-9185

www.masonrailtimeadventures.com

mike@masonrailtimeadventures.com

Mike & Angela Prelesnik

Mason RailTime Adventures provides kiddie trains and more for

festivals, fairs, community events, birthday parties, shopping

district promotions, company picnics, and other events.

Salon Infinity

706 S. Cedar Street

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (517) 244-0400

www.saloninifinityonline.com

contact@saloninfinityonline.com

Kasey Smith and Kim Hills

Offering a wide range of services and utilizing the best products

available, Salon Infinity is a full-service salon encompassing all

beauty needs, including hair, skin, and nails.

SBF Promotions

144 Linden Boulevard

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (800) 384-7245

www.sbfpromotions.com

busybeetraveler@gmail.com

Deborah Hardman

SBF Promotions can put your business or organization's name and

logo on thousands of promotional items.

And welcome back a returning

member:

Benedict Auto Body

246 W. Maple Street

Mason, MI 48854

Phone: (517) 676-4970

Fax: (517) 676-9959

car@acd.net

www.benedictautobody.com

Darrell Benedict

Benedict Auto Body is the “body doctor.” They work with all

insurance companies and use PPG products. They offer free

estimates and a free loner car with collision repair.

NOVEMBER 2007 MASON in Motion 3

Mason Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates offer the gift recipient the

option to choose what they want, instead of settling for a gift they don't really

like or receiving a gift certificate only redeemable at a single place. From

restaurants to entertainment; from office supplies to specialty shops; from

automobile repair to retail items… a MACC gift certificate offers you a truly

unique gift that is right for everybody. Give the gift of convenience –

certificates can be purchased at the Chamber office and redeemed by any

Mason area business or organization. For more details, please contact the

Chamber office at (517) 676-1046.

Doug Klein ….. Executive Director

Bonnie Root ….. Administrative Assistant

2007 Board of Directors

Millennium Digital Media Systems, L.L.C. has changed its

operating name to Broadstripe. This change reflects the company’s

new mission to improve system reliability, introduce advanced

products and services, and provide top quality customer care.

Extensive system upgrades and improvements have begun in the

three regions operated by Broadstripe. Substantially increased

staffing at the corporate and regional levels is also underway.

Broadstripe president and CEO Bill Shreffler said, “We intend to

dramatically grow this company, both through our internal

achievements and by acquisition. To help do that we needed a new

name that reflected our new mission.”

“Broadstripe is an American company.

We are proud to live and work in the

communities we serve.” He added, “We are local, and that is

something our competition cannot match. They are large

nationwide companies that have a ‘one size fits all’ strategy. We

will be successful by listening carefully to our customers, and

being responsive to their needs.”

Broadstripe is a privately held company which provides voice,

video and high speed Internet data services to 120,000 residential

and commercial customers in Maryland, Michigan, Washington

and Oregon.

Mark Howe .................................................................................................... President

Dart Bank

Joe Dean................................................................................................ Vice-President

Coventry Players

Robin King.....................................................................................................Treasurer

Independent Bank

Dan Schlattman ..................................................................................... Past President

Freedom Tax Services

Tom Botsford................................................................................EAA Chapter 55

Lance Delbridge .................................................................Mason Public Schools

Kim Gorrell ................................................ B-Dry System of S. Central Michigan

Neil Kentner ..............................................................................Wynsmoor Manor

Jeff Oesterle...................................................................................Oesterle Farms

Phil Preston ...................................................................... Gestamp US HardTech

Jamie Robinson ................................................................. Darrell’s Supermarket

Kathy Smith.......................................................................... ServiceMaster Clean

Bob Warnke...............................................................................Mason State Bank

148 E. Ash Street

Mason, Michigan 48854

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MILLENNIUM DIGITAL MEDIA IS NOW BROADSTRIPE

Chamber annual awards recognize our community's finest people!

NOMINATE SOMEONE WHO DESERVES AN AWARD

You can help honor those who are an inspiration to the Mason area community by

making nominations for the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards.

Each year, your Chamber recognizes the contributions of individuals and groups by

awarding Citizen of the Year, Excellence in Business, Excellence in Education,

Special Recognition, and our President’s Award. The deadline for nominations is

Friday, November 16, 2007 for all awards. Please take a moment to review the criteria

and make a nomination or two. Your efforts may have a lifelong impact on the

recipient and our community!

The 2008 Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Eldorado Golf Course Banquet Center, 3750 W.

Howell Road in Mason. Reservations for the MACC Awards Dinner can be made

before February 1 at $30 per person by calling the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

office at 676-1046. The dinner is generously sponsored by a Chamber member and

this year each award will be similarly sponsored. Dinner reservations are $30 per

person payable in advance of the event.

Citizen of the Year – An individual who has made significant contributions to the

community over several years through their caring and concern.

Excellence in Business – A business that has demonstrated innovation, risk and growth

that represents the entrepreneurial spirit of business development.

Excellence in Education – A teacher who best exemplifies the teaching qualities that inspire students to learn and value education.

(Selection by Mason Public Schools)

President’s Award – A person or group of persons who have made significant contributions to the Chamber’s goals over the past year.

Special Recognition – A person, group of persons, or organization that has made significant contributions to the community or to the

Chamber usually within the recent past. This is an opportunity to highlight people, events, or programs that have made an impact in

the community or in support of Chamber programs.

This is the list of Chamber award winners through 2007:

Citizen of the Year

Aggie Corner – 1987

Jenny Dart – 1988

Dr. Donald Cairns – 1989

Rollin Dart – 1990

Terry Shultis – 1991

Mary Jo Leonard – 1992

Wendy Pulver – 1993

Jim Blauvelt – 1994

Frank Guerriero – 1995

Claude Cady – 1996

Jackie Lawrence – 1997

Virginia Schlichter – 1998

Sue Parsons – 1999

Stan Jordan – 2000

Tom & Rose Mary Hopp – 2001

Ray Perkins – 2002

Larry Howe – 2003

Bob Ware – 2004

Jack Davis – 2005

Doug Williams – 2006

Don Jacot – 2007

* Jeff Jones, Denise Jones, Rich Reid, Pete Hanover,

Kristine Workman, Annette Snyder

** Jodi Somerville, Phil Mathews, Melissa Kean, Jackie

Lawrence, Roger Fleming, Barb Smith, Craig Goble,

Mike Prelesnik, Ron Weesies, Jacque Weesies, Ellen

Dral, Ivan Kerr, Dave & Camille Vanpoelvoorde

Excellence in Business

Vision Real Estate – 1996

Joseph A. Young & Associates – 1997

Mason Community News – 1998

AeroGenesis Aviation – 1999

Grove’s Motorsports – 2000

Cayenne Grill – 2001

Bestsellers Books & Coffee Co. – 2002

Merindorf Meats – 2003

Done-Right Auto & RV – 2004

ServiceMaster Clean – 2005

Gestamp U.S. HardTech – 2006

Sheridan Realty & Auction – 2007

President’s Award

Dick Roberts – 1996

Craig Goble – 1997

Liz Hogg & Tom Marriott – 1998

Golf Outing Committee* – 1999

Jeff Haueter – 2000

Jeanine Christman – 2001

Tom Bergeon – 2002

Kerry Ferguson – 2003

Doug Klein – 2004

Russ Whipple – 2005

Arnold Short – 2006

Ron Tatro – 2007

Excellence in Education

Mary Lou French – 1996

Cheryl Roe – 1997

Margaret Edgar – 1998

Sandra Haynes – 1999

Debbie Blauvelt – 2000

Jana Stewart – 2002

John Berry – 2003

Margaret Doolittle – 2004

Michele Shafer – 2005

Kathy Horton – 2006

Barb Buda – 2007

Special Recognition

Balloon Rally Committee** – 2002

John & Betty Brazier – 2003

Mason Optimist Club – 2004

Mason DDA – 2004

Joe Watkins – 2004

Care Free Medical – 2005

Gorsline-Runciman – 2005

Sheren Wright – 2005

Mason Area Historical Society – 2006

Jeff Haueter – 2007

Mason Promise Scholarship – 2007

2008 Annual Awards Program

Nomination Form

I/we wish to nominate the following person/group for: ___________________________________________

Person’s Name/Group being nominated: ______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (day): ______________________________ (evening): _________________________________

Description/details of community service/achievements:

Attach a 500 word submission outlining the nominee’s background, achievements and reasons for nomination.

You may enclose supporting material (newspaper clippings, certificates, etc) if desired.

Nominated by (name): _________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (day): ______________________________ (evening): _______________________________

Is the nominee aware of the nomination? (circle one) Yes No

I have read and accepted the conditions of entry. The information contained in the nomination is, to my

knowledge, true and accurate.

Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Complete this form and mail with your 500 word submission to the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce,

148 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854 to arrive by November 16, 2007.

To make a nomination for the MACC annual awards:

1. Complete the nomination form and attach it to the front of your final submission.

2. Prepare a 500 word submission outlining the nominee’s background, achievements and

reasons for nomination.

3. You may also choose to attach supporting materials such as newspaper clippings and

certificates but please ensure these are photocopies only, as they will not be returned.

4. Nominations may be made by an individual or organization.

5. You can make more than one nomination from the same organization.

6. Persons cannot nominate themselves for the Citizen of the Year Award.

7. Community Groups may self-nominate. The names of the office bearers must be listed.

8. It is permissible to contact the Chamber office for advice regarding nominations.

9. All nomination information and materials submitted remain the property of the Chamber.

10. The committee’s decisions are forwarded to the Executive Committee and they

recommend action to the Board for final decisions at theirDecember Board meeting.

11. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007.

Please be a part of Mason’s 7th annual

Mason Holiday Celebration ~ Electric Light Parade

Friday, November 23, 2007

Seasons Greetings!

We invite you to be a part of the Mason

community’s 7th annual Electric Light Parade

during our Holiday Celebration. The parade

will be held Friday, November 23, stepping off

at 6:30 p.m. This Parade and Celebration

attracts thousands of people to downtown

Mason each year and includes our Christmas

Tree Lighting and a visit from Santa.

The parade line-up will begin at 6:00 p.m. in

Lear Corporation’s parking lot on North Street and the parade will travel through the Cobblestone

Village Antiques District to downtown Mason around the Courthouse Square. Get your generator

humming and use as many lights as you can on your parade unit so it will light up the night.

Please fill out the form at the bottom and mail it to us, or fax it to us at (517) 676-8504, or email

your response to masonchamber@masonchamber.org.

This year Mason will again be aglow with traditional lights, the big Santa with his mailbox for

children’s letters, carolers, the Mason High School Santa Band and more. We cordially invite you

to join in and be a part of an old and new tradition in Mason.

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Mason Electric Light Parade Registration Form

Mason Area Chamber of Commerce, 148 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI 48854

Fax to 676-8504 or email your response to: masonchamber@masonchamber.org

_____ YES, we will be a part of the Electric Light Parade

on Friday Evening, November 23, 2007.

Company/Organization __________________________________________________________

Contact ______________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________ City __________ State _______ Zip______

Phone __________________________________ Fax ________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________________________

Proposed Electric Light Parade float/vehicle ________________________________________

All units must adhere to certain rules which are provided upon entry. Please call (517) 676-1046 if you have any questions.

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MASON

MOOLAH

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Mason Holiday Celebration, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Lighted Parade on Friday, November 23, 2007

Call 676-1046, Fax to 676-8504, or email your response to: masonchamber@masonchamber.org

Please let us know which part of this great community event you are interested in sponsoring. Checking the blank to the

left of each only indicates your interest, not your commitment. We will then contact you with more information about

these sponsorship and value opportunities. Commitments by some businesses and organizations for sponsorship

opportunities may have already been made and may no be longer available. Previous year’s sponsors usually have the right

of first refusal for subsequent years.

______Presenting Sponsor (1): $1,000 ______Mason Moolah Coupon and/or

______Decorations Sponsor (1): $300 ______Parade Unit Entry: FREE

______Entertainment Sponsor (1): $300

(Parade re-registration IS required – see separate form)

YES, we are interested in being a part of the Mason Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 23, 2007.

Company/Organization __________________________________Contact _________________________________

Address ______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________

Fax _______________________________________Email ______________________________________________

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Mason Holiday Celebration & Electric Light Parade

Friday, November 23, 2007

Join with us as a part of the Mason area community’s annual Mason Holidays Celebration which will include the 7

th

annual

Electric Light Parade. The celebration and parade will be held Friday, November 23, 2007. This Celebration attracts many

people to downtown Mason each year. This year Mason will again be aglow with traditional lights and the big Santa will

stand at the corner with his mailbox for children’s letters. Musicians, carolers, the Mason High School Santa Band, and

others will entertain. We invite your business, group, or organization to: put together a float, get recognition as a sponsor,

or be a part of our “Mason Moolah” coupon program – all a part of our old and new traditions in Mason. Just mark your

interest on the form above and return it to the Chamber. The Celebration includes our older traditions of the Christmas

Tree Lighting on the Courthouse lawn, carol singing, and visits with Santa at the Historical Museum. It also includes our

newer traditions of music, kids activities, a living Nativity, and the light parade.

This coupon is good for $1.00 off on a total purchase of $10.00 or more -- Friday, November 23 and

Saturday, November 24, 2007 only -- at the following participating Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

members. Only one coupon per household per business, please. Not to be combined with any other coupon

or offer. Participants in the past two years have included:

Bestsellers Bookstore & Coffee Co. Mason A&W Restaurant Fink Jewelers

Mason Jar Pub & Grub Kean's Store Company Kerr Hardware

Ware’s Pharmacy Mason Elevator (There’s room

Lawrence's Westside Deli Mason Antiques District for you, too!)

This coupon is redeemable only at the individual member businesses listed above on 11/23 & 24/07. This is a discount

provided by the individual business and not by the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce. No cash value.

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COUPON SAMPLE – CALL US OR SEND IN FORM ABOVE TO BE A PART OF THIS IN 2007

NON-NEGOTIABLE - SAMPLE ONLY

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