May 2017
newsletter
A Message from the President
Board of Directors
President:
Calvin York
Treasurer:
Joe Pompo
Town Supervisor:
Mary Ann Coogan
Executive Director:
Kathy Kitt
Past President:
David Colbert
Term ends 2018
2017
Anthony Nappa
Mary Flynn
Chris Cesta
Mike Columbus
Joe LaPlante
Stan Cerlanek
Bob Maynard
Cindy Webster
Calvin York
Maryanne Dowling
Passion, Community, Success
Welcome to May!
What a year so far. We had another great Leads Breakfast
at Bailiwicks in Elbridge. They were wonderful hosts to
nearly 40 of us including some new members and first timers. For those of you that didn’t make it, Bailiwick Market &
Café is a great place to check out and it really isn’t that far
away.
For May we will be meeting at Mo’s Pit BBQ on Bennett Rd
for our Leads Breakfast on May 10th. Please try to make it.
Then our After Hours will be hosted by Lakeside Vista Restaurant in Marietta on Thursday the 24th. It is a lovely spot
with a wonderful vista of the lake, and only about 10 miles
from the Village of Camillus. It is sure to be a great time
and place for networking. Also try to stop in at Solvay
Banks, Fairmount Office, Open House on May 12th, 11 am
to 2 pm.
Please check our website for more upcoming events. Also
check out your own page on the camilluschamber.com website and see if you can update any information or add some
new information and photos about you and what is going on.
It is a great resource for all of us.
We are still bringing in new businesses as members. That
should be wonderful news for all of us. Many hands make
The Greater Camillus Chamber of Comlight work for one thing, but many members create many
merce (GCCC) is a dedicated group of busi- opportunities for each of us. Support your fellow members
nesses and individuals that are passionate
and I’m sure your business will grow also. Make sure to take
about advancing the commercial, financial, advantage of all our events and your space on our website
industrial, and civic success of the Greater
and newsletter. You can send a spotlight about your busiCamillus community. Our mission is to enness to Kathy Kitt and be showcased in our newsletter.
hance the economic growth of the Greater
Camillus area by providing educational &
I look forward to seeing you soon. Try to take some time to
networking opportunities, promoting member enjoy these lovely spring days.
businesses, education, and advocating the
benefits of living and working in the Greater Cal York, President GCCC
Camillus community.
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Web Design by Rick: For members without existing websites, a free mock-up home page design.
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Welcome New Members
Priority IT Works is a locally owned and operated business computer services/consulting company, Offeringa wide range of remote and on-site support options for small, medium, and large sized businesses in Syracuse, NY. Contact Jami Schmohe or Jason Mandresh at 315-985-2055.
Promotional Marketing Consultants (PMC) renders exceptional service to clients in need of
customized promotional advertising items. Our imprinted goods include a full line of casual, work, or sports team
apparel. We can supply gifts, souvenirs, trade-show/convention give-aways, and any specialty items that you may
need to get your name out there, your business recognized, or your team outclassing the competition. Contact Bob
Brantner at 315-494-1135.
Buffalo Wild Wings is located in Township 5 and is famous for their seasoned wings—bone in
and boneless. The also feature music trivia and have a great outdoor patio for the nice weather. Manager Brian Adydan makes the atmosphere fun for the whole family! Happy Hour and weekday specials.
Mesa Grande Taqueria
is a fast, casual California-Mexican style restaurant serving custom
made burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, quesadillas and more. We are a local company, we prepare and
cook all of our food in-house, from scratch. We strive to be as eco-friendly as we can. Located in Township 5 near Movie Tavern, manager Jim Daddabbo can be reached at 315-488-9000, or fax your order to
315-252-6255.
Camillus Park News & Events
Bring your family and friends to the first of the monthly tailgate parties, Friday, May 12, starting at 6:30 A
local Classical Rock Band, “ECHO” will play oldies but goodies from the 60’s. Bring lawn chairs, a dish to
pass, and, if you wish, adult beverages.
The popular Splash Pad will reopen Memorial Day as well as a new, enlarged playground!
On Friday, May 5, National Grid volunteers will improve the forest walking trails with new wood chips, trail lining and trail marking. Stop over and meet the volunteers. Lend a hand if you’re up to it!
Wednesday, June 14, at 6:30 PM, Pickle ball play will begin. All are invited to join in the fun. This is the fastest growing older-adult exercise and so much fun and EASY to learn! They have spare racquets you can borrow while you learn.
SAVE the DATE for our 2017 Fundraiser, Camillus Dash to the Splash. The Walk/Run will be held in Camillus Park, Sunday, July 16, 9:00AM for the Forest, Fun Run which is approximately a 1 Mile Walk/Run in
the Forest and 9:30AM for a 4 Mile Run, which begins in the park, on through the forest, exiting at Winding
Way into Orchard Village, back into the forest ending at the splash pad. Proceeds for the Run will be used to
purchase Outdoor Fitness Equipment. Visit www.friendsofcamilluspark.com or www.camillusdashtothesplash.com
Got your supply of 2017 Directory & Buyers’ Guide? Stop by the Camillus Kayak Shop to pick some up or call Kathy Kitt if you need them
delivered to you. There is no charge and your customers will love
them—they have been flying off the shelves for a couple weeks now!
315-247-5992.
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Mark Your Calendar
Business After-Hours
Lakeside Vista Restaurant
Overlooking Otisco Lake
May 24th
5 to 7
Come and network at this picturesque Gourmet restaurant
Happy Hour pricing and special deals for GCCC members!
OPEN HOUSE & Anniversary Celebration
Solvay Bank Fairmount Office
May 12
11am until 2pm
Tailgate Party
Camillus Park
Friday May 12 6:30pm
Music by ECHO
Music from the 60’s—bring a passable appetizer, lawn chair, your
choice of adult beverage, friends, family, and enjoy the party!
Monthly Leads Breakfast
Mo’s Pit BBQ
Newport Road across from Township 5
May 10 at 8am
$8 per person
Be prepared to give your 60 second “elevator speech”
Spotlight on Promotional Marketing Consultants
Promotional Marketing Consultants (PMC) renders exceptional service to clients in need of customized promotional advertising items. Our imprinted goods include a full line of casual, work, or sports team apparel.
We can supply gifts, souvenirs, trade-show/convention give-aways, and any specialty items you may need to
get your name out there, your business recognized, or your team outclassing the competition. Whether embroidered, screen printed, etched, or engraved, we do it all. We also carry a complete line of eco-friendly products and items specially made in the USA. Furthermore, we furnish quality art creation and logo printing and
design at the most economical rates around--and all consulting is free. Let us equip you with the personalized
items of your choice to help you gain visibility and also stay connected with your current clients.
Our goal is to provide our customers with exceptional service and to work with them to find the right product
at the right price, to meet their every need and budget. We are adept at giving ingenious ideas to you, to help
promote your unique business and outshine your competition by putting “your logo anywhere!”
I hope to meet you at some of the upcoming events. THANKS!
Annual BarberQ Coming Up
Saving Face Barbershop presents the 8th Annual Barber-Q event on Sunday, August 6th at the
Camillus Municipal Building on West Genesee Street.
It's a great event .. with FREE haircuts, FREE food, FREE entertainment, shopping with local
businesses and crafters, activities for the kids, AND an opportunity for you to be part of a family-friendly, fun, fund-raising event at the same time. We're seeking volunteers to help out at
the event, as well as looking for businesses to become event sponsors, and/or to consider donating prizes or gift certificates. We'd be delighted to send you more info about this year's
event. Linda Ruckdeschel for Anthony Nappa at Saving Face Barbershop.
E: [email protected] or call 315 744 6950
Fairmount Community Library April Events
Book Sale: Saturday, May 20 from 10 am to 5 pm. Join us for the library book sale and pick up some
things for yourself, your family, or friends.
Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Tuesday, May 9 at 6pm. A presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to
learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes, and risk factors, stages of the
disease, treatment and much more. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families sharing their stories.
The Hindenburg: Anatomy of a Disaster: Wednesday, May 10 at 6 pm. Historical Presentation by
historian, Cheryl Pula. She was the pride of Germany, a hydrogen filled dirigible that carried passengers
across the Atlantic in the 1930’s. In May 1937, she was landing at the U.S. Naval
Station at Lakehurst, New Jersey when she exploded. Was it sabotage? Static
electricity? A flammable skin? All of the above.
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Around Town with (The Help by) Maryanne Dowling
Welcome SPRING!!! It’s been a fine month of visiting or talking with GCCC business owners! Balliwick hosted a wonderful LEADS Breakfast for us. It’s a lovely restaurant with gift items , ice
cream, delicious food and great service! Pop out to Elbridge and check them out! Speaking of food
~~ Country Breakfast is being served in the mornings at Mo’s BBQ Pit. They’ll be hosting our May Leads
Breakfast. Come out and join us. Meet fellow business owners and make some super connections! Camillus
Massage Therapy is located right at 4906 West Genesee St. It was great chatting with owner Christopher
Hess . His business focuses on medical alternatives for injuries and chronic pain. You can book your sessions online or call. The 5th Annual Ladies Night at West Genesee HS was held April 27. Many vendors
(chamber members) were there sharing their goods and services from 6-9 pm! Looking for something to
do— AMF Strike and Spare has open bowling and will host bowling parties. Give Chris Museums a call to
set up an event . Colorful Inspirations (in the village) is ready to help you choose a gift or find the perfect
item for your home. Stop in and see Diane — it’s a great shop! Buffalo Wild Wings in Township 5 just
joined the chamber! It’s always a good time at Buffalo Wild Wings with a variety of food and beverage choices! Looking to buy or sell your home or interested in a market analysis? Give Berkshire Hathaway Realty a ring. They’re so helpful and nice and can give you great suggestions for your home! Wrapping up the
month wth a shout out to Medical Center West. The staff at Med West— always kind, gentle and professional!
Don’t forget— give me a call or email me to swing by your place of business and you can be a star in next
month’s newsletter!! [email protected]
Beekeeping Featured at Maxwell Memorial Library
Art exhibit by Terry McMaster; Celtic Connections: Art and Identity, May 1 through 25
The show includes acrylic paintings, photographs, and mixed media illustrating similarities between the Celtic design
tradition and Mr. McMaster’s artwork.
Artist’s talk: Celtic Art, Identity, and Y-DNA. Monday, May 1, 6-6:45 PM, Followed by an informal reception, 6:45-7:30
PM. Free. No registration.
Learn how art, science, and genealogy are connected in this talk by Terry McMaster, Maxwell Library's artist of the
month. Mr. McMaster will share results of his personal Y-DNA testing, which changed his sense of family and ethnicity.
Friends Geranium Sale Order deadline: Friday, May 12, 5 PM Pickup: Saturday, May 20, 9 AM-NOON at the Village
Hall. Geraniums in 4½-inch pots and your choice of five colors are back for the 14th Annual Friends of Maxwell Library
Geranium Sale. Order forms are available at the library and on our website. Don’t miss out! Thanks for your support.
Beekeeping Workshops at Maxwell
People in rural, urban, and suburban locales have become increasingly interested in beekeeping. If you've ever considered
starting your own apiary or are just curious about what's involved, check out these free workshops:
Beekeeping for Beginners Tuesday, May 2, 2:30-4:30 PM. Free. Registration preferred.
Ray Lowe from Hiwire Honeybees in Lafayette will teach what beginners need to know, what equipment is required, and
how to purchase beekeeping supplies.
Beekeeping 101 Wednesday, May 10, 6-7 PM. Free. Registration preferred.
Join Rich Schuler for an introduction to the hows and whys of beekeeping. He will share his own experience as an amateur apiarist, tell you how to get started, provide free literature for you to review at home, and even bring a beehive (no
bees!) for you to examine.
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P.O. Box 415
Camillus, NY 13031
Upcoming events
May 10
Leads Breakfast at Mo’s Pit BBQ
May 12
Open House Solvay Bank Fairmount 11
May 12
Tailgate Party Camillus Park: ECHO
May 24
After-Hours at Lakeside Vista Restaurant
June 3
Shred Day at AmeriCU 9 til noon
June 22
Seminar: Secure Network Technologies
June 22
Solvay Bank Camillus After-Hours