BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20200229T220000Z DTEND:20200301T030000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Annual Awards Banquet 2020 - 63rd Annual DESCRIPTION:Join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce at the Comfort Inn Conference Center Saturday\, February 29\, 2020 for the \n\n63rd Annual Awards Banquet\, which recognizes the most outstanding community leaders in Mt. Pleasant\, honoring individuals and businesses who have given selflessly in service to our community.\n\n\n\nOne truly remarkable citizen will be honored with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award\, and other exceptional community service club/organization volunteers who have "soared" above and beyond will be honored with Eagle Awards.\n\n\n\nWe will also again be honoring two Mt. Pleasant Chamber member businesses (one small\, one large) for their support of the Chamber of Commerce\, and their dedication to our community with Business Community Service Awards.\n\n\n\nIn addition\, we will again honor one outstanding Mt. Pleasant area young professional who has demonstrated leadership to improve the quality of life in Isabella County and significant support of Mt. Pleasant Chamber initiatives\, with the Young Professional of the Year Award!\n\n\n\nFinally\, one individual who is a rising star in their overall service to this community will be honored with the Rising Star Community Impact Award! They may be a relative newcomer\, or have recently become involved in the community\, but have already made a huge impact -- maybe even in several ways!\n\n \n\n2019 Award Winners\n\n\n\n2019 Large Business Community Service Award Honoree\n\nMcLaren Central Michigan\n\n\n\n2019 Small Business Community Service Award Honoree\n\nPure Vitality Juice Bar & Spa\n\n\n\n2019 Rising Star Community Impact Award Honoree\n\nJennifer Ebnit\, Director of Operations\, MidMichigan Health\n\n\n\n2019 Eagle Award Honorees\n\nArt Reach of Mid Michigan Rhonda Tudor\n\nCommunity Cancer Services of Isabella County Bill Odykirk\n\nFriends of the Broadway Theatre Dawn Bardell\n\nGeneral Federation of Women's Clubs - Mt. Pleasant Patricia Baderschneider\n\nIsabella County Child Advocacy Center Chief Luke Sawyer\n\nLife Choices of Central Michigan Christine Mocny\n\nMcLaren Central Michigan - Volunteer Services Carol Lanfear\n\nMt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Jill Bourland\n\nMt. Pleasant Citizens' Climate Lobby Marie Koper\n\nMt. Pleasant Discovery Museum Cindy Rudert\n\nMt. Pleasant Jaycees Tara Lee Leonard\n\nMt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club Jessica Turner\n\nMt. Pleasant Lions Club David Ebbinghaus\n\nMt. Pleasant Optimist Club Lori McConnon\n\nRotary Club of Mt. Pleasant Sivaram Narayan\n\nThe Care Store Julia Eigenbrood\n\nZonta Club of Mt. Pleasant Janie Breyer\n\n\n\n2019 Young Professional of the Year\n\nRachel Rollin\, Director of Events\, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n2019 Chamber Ambassador of the Year\n\nSherri Rosecrans\, Local Sales Manager\, 95.3 WCFX-FM Grenax Broadcasting\n\n \n\nEnjoy an evening out celebrating Mt. Pleasant's finest!\n\n\n\nIn 1957\, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce began what would become a time-honored tradition\, which has continued to this day\, to honor Mt. Pleasant's exceptional citizens. Held each year in early March\, this community-focused event honors outstanding volunteers from local service clubs and organizations for excellence in service and leadership. The event was recently expanded to honor a large and small business\, and a local young professional who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the community. The Chamber's highest honor\, the Citizen of the Year Award\, is the highlight of the evening as it is a surprise to the recipient and all attendees.\n\n\n\nEvent Features: Cocktail Reception\, Cash Bar\, Awards Program\, Dinner\, Dessert\, chance to win a half carat diamond\, and Entertainment! Business formal/semiformal attire recommended.\n \n\nMining for Diamonds\n\n\n\nAll attendees who purchase a "special ring" (Cost: $10) and participate in our fun "Heads or Tails" style game\, will once again have the chance to win a 1/2 carat diamond! Courtesy of S. Silverberg Finer Jewelers. \n\n\n\nLast one standing wins the diamond!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Photo Packages Available!\n\nGuys & Dolls Photography of Mt. Pleasant will again be offering professional photo packages don't let all that work getting dressed up go to waste! Take the opportunity to get a professional photo taken! Packages range from $20-$55. View them here.\n \n\nDinner Options & Cost to Attend\n\n(please notify the Chamber of any special dietary needs as soon as possible-- this can also be done during online registration)\n\n\n\nSurf & Turf Plate\n\nBeef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce\, Freshly Grilled Salmon in Cream Dill Sauce\, Saffron Potatoes\, and Fresh Vegetable Stack\n\n\n\nVegetarian Plate\n\nPasta Primavera: Penne Pasta & Fresh Vegetables tossed in Olive Oil\, Truffle Oil & Parmesan Cheese (also able to be made Vegan)\n\n\n\nCost to attend is $65.00 per person.\n\nFull table seats 8-10. \n\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, February 24th\, and payment must be received no later than Thursday\, February 27th. \n \n\nReservations are required to attend this event.\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE:\n\nMonday\, February 24\, 2020\n\n\n\nYou may register online (click Register Now above)\, by phone (989-772-2396)\, or by email (jpierson@mt-pleasant.net). \n\n\n\nCost to attend is $65.00 per person and must be paid no later than Thursday\, February 27th.\n\n\n\n* All registrations are final. Please give notice of any cancellations before February 24th. No refunds will be given to cancellations after February 24th\, or no-shows the day of the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Join the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce \;at the Comfort Inn Conference Center \;Saturday\, February 29\, \;2020 \;for the
\n63rd Annual Awards Banquet\, which recognizes the most outstanding community leaders in Mt. Pleasant\, \;honoring \;individuals and businesses who have given selflessly in service to our community.
\n
\nOne truly remarkable citizen will be \;honored with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award\, and \;other exceptional community service club/organization volunteers who have "\;soared"\; above and beyond will be honored with \;Eagle Awards.
\n
\nWe will also again be \;honoring two Mt. Pleasant Chamber member \;businesses (one small\, one large) \;for their support of the Chamber of Commerce\, and their \;dedication to our community with \;Business Community Service Awards.
\n
\nIn addition\, we will again \;honor \;one outstanding Mt. Pleasant area \;young professional who \;has \;demonstrated \;leadership \;to improve the quality of life in Isabella County and \;significant support of Mt. Pleasant Chamber initiatives\, with the \;Young Professional of the Year Award!
\n
\nFinally\, one individual who is a rising star in their overall service to this community will be honored with the \;Rising Star Community Impact Award! They may be a relative newcomer\, or have recently become involved in the community\, but have already made a huge impact -- maybe even in several ways!
\n\n

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\n\n
2019 Award Winners
\n
\n2019 Large Business Community Service Award Honoree
\nMcLaren Central Michigan
\n
\n2019 Small Business Community Service Award Honoree
\nPure Vitality Juice Bar &\; Spa
\n
\n2019 Rising Star Community Impact Award Honoree
\nJennifer Ebnit\, Director of Operations\, MidMichigan Health
\n
\n2019 Eagle Award Honorees
\nArt Reach of Mid Michigan &ndash\; Rhonda Tudor
\nCommunity Cancer Services of Isabella County &ndash\; Bill Odykirk
\nFriends of the Broadway Theatre &ndash\; Dawn Bardell
\nGeneral Federation of Women'\;s Clubs - Mt. Pleasant &ndash\; Patricia Baderschneider
\nIsabella County Child Advocacy Center &ndash\; Chief Luke Sawyer
\nLife Choices of Central Michigan &ndash\; Christine Mocny
\nMcLaren Central Michigan - Volunteer Services &ndash\; Carol Lanfear
\nMt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation &ndash\; Jill Bourland
\nMt. Pleasant Citizens&rsquo\; Climate Lobby &ndash\; Marie Koper
\nMt. Pleasant Discovery Museum &ndash\; Cindy Rudert
\nMt. Pleasant Jaycees &ndash\; Tara Lee Leonard
\nMt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club &ndash\; Jessica Turner
\nMt. Pleasant Lions Club &ndash\; David Ebbinghaus
\nMt. Pleasant Optimist Club &ndash\; Lori McConnon
\nRotary Club of Mt. Pleasant &ndash\; Sivaram Narayan
\nThe Care Store &ndash\; Julia Eigenbrood
\nZonta Club of Mt. Pleasant &ndash\; Janie Breyer
\n
\n2019 Young Professional of the Year
\nRachel Rollin\, Director of Events\, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce
\n
\n2019 Chamber Ambassador of the Year
\nSherri Rosecrans\, Local Sales Manager\, 95.3 WCFX-FM Grenax Broadcasting
\n\n

 \;

\n\n
Enjoy an evening out celebrating Mt. Pleasant'\;s finest!
\n
\nIn 1957\, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce began what would become a time-honored tradition\, which has continued to this day\, to honor Mt. Pleasant&rsquo\;s exceptional citizens. Held each year in early March\, this community-focused event honors outstanding volunteers from local service clubs and organizations for excellence in service and leadership. The event was recently expanded to honor a large and small business\, and a local young professional who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the community. The Chamber&rsquo\;s highest honor\, the Citizen of the Year Award\, is the highlight of the evening as it is a surprise to the recipient and all attendees.
\n
\nEvent Features: \;Cocktail Reception\, Cash Bar\, Awards Program\, Dinner\, Dessert\, chance to win a half carat diamond\, and \;Entertainment! Business formal/semiformal attire recommended.
\n \;\n\n
Mining for Diamonds
\n
\nAll attendees who purchase a "\;special \;ring"\; \;(Cost: \;$10) \;and participate in our fun "\;Heads or Tails"\; style game\, \;will once again have the \;chance to win a 1/2 carat diamond! \;Courtesy of \;S. \;Silverberg \;Finer \;Jewelers.  \;
\n
\nLast one standing wins the diamond!!
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nProfessional Photo Packages Available!
\nGuys &\; Dolls Photography of Mt. Pleasant will again be offering professional photo packages &ndash\; don&rsquo\;t let all that work getting dressed up go to waste! Take the opportunity to get a professional photo taken! Packages range from $20-$55. View them here.
\n \;\n\n
Dinner Options &\; Cost to Attend
\n(please notify the Chamber of any special dietary needs \;as soon \;as possible-- this can also \;be done during online registration)
\n
\nSurf &\; Turf Plate
\nBeef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce\, Freshly Grilled Salmon in Cream Dill Sauce\, Saffron Potatoes\, and Fresh Vegetable Stack
\n
\nVegetarian Plate
\nPasta Primavera: Penne Pasta &\; Fresh Vegetables tossed in Olive Oil\, Truffle Oil &\; Parmesan Cheese \;(also able to be made Vegan)
\n
\nCost \;to attend is $65.00 per person.
\nFull table seats 8-10. \;
\nRegistration deadline is Monday\, February \;24th\, and payment must be received \;no later than Thursday\, February 27th. \; \;
\n \;\n\n

Reservations are required to attend this event.
\n
\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE:
\nMonday\, February 24\, 2020
\n
\nYou may \;register online (click \;Register \;Now \;above)\, by phone (989-772-2396)\, or by email (jpierson@mt-pleasant.net). \; \;
\n
\nCost \;to attend is $65.00 per person and must be paid no later than Thursday\, February 27th.
\n
\n* All registrations are final. \; Please give notice of any cancellations before February \;24th. \; No refunds will be given \;to \;cancellations after February \;24th\, \;or no-shows the day of the event.

\n LOCATION:Comfort Inn Conference Center 2424 S. Mission St. Mt. Pleasant\, MI 48858 UID:e.634.348542 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260607T052646Z URL:https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/annual-awards-banquet-2020-63rd-annual-348542 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR