Chamber News and Notes
Olean Macker Deadline Looms
The OHS Sports Boosters and the OCSD Foundation are calling for visitors, students and community members to sign up for the August 15-17 Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament. "It's a slam dunk weekend of fun that supports two organizations - Olean High School Sports Boosters and the Olean City School District Foundation," said John Irving, Olean Gus Macker Co-Chair. "It's definitely something we encourage people of all skill levels to participate in," he said. "The teams are set up to play against teams with like expertise."
Entry deadlines for teams interested in this year’s tournament are Friday, July 25 for applications that are submitted by mail, and Monday, July 28 for internet entries. To register on-line, go to www.macker.com or mail an application to Gus Macker Application, P.O. Box 70, Greenville, Mich. 48838. No faxed application forms will be accepted. The entry fee must accompany the team application, and can be paid by check or credit card. The entry fee for four player teams is $116. The two groups anticipate having over 300 teams and 10,000 spectators from a 100-mile radius to attend the 3-day event and see this as a great opportunity to showcase Olean.
The tournament will take place on Delaware Avenue and North Barry Streets in Olean, NY. The tournament, based on basketball played in driveways throughout the U.S., will include players who have no experience to those who have played college and semi-professional basketball. Primarily based on their age and level of experience, players will be placed in divisions where they will be most evenly matched. Depending on the number of teams placed in a specific division, players and the teams they’re on will be
playing for first- and second- and third trophies. Also teams that finish last in their divisions could receive “Toilet bowl” trophies.
Registrations forms are available at the Olean Family YMCA; Park Centre Development; Village Green; So. Tier Health Care System; Old Library Restaurant; Five Star Bank; Olean General Hospital; City of Olean Municipal Building; Olean Center Mall; Schachter Communications; WPIG-FM Radio Station; Mellon & Co. Tech Services, WMXO-FM Radio Station; Times Herald; Sports Locker, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as on the Web at www.macker.com.
Want to play?
What: Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament
When: August 16 and 17
Where: Delaware and North Barry Streets, Downtown Olean
Cost: $116 per four-person team. Checks, Visa and Master Card will be accepted.
Entry deadlines: Friday, July 25 (mail), Monday, July 28 (online)
The Charter Founding Members of the Gus Macker Olean are Park Centre Development, Southern Tier Health Care System, CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center, Old Library Restaurant, and the Village Green. Organizers also are looking for volunteers to keep score, serve as referees, assist with water and food distribution, and help set up and tear down. To volunteer or for more information, please contact John Irving (716) 397-8223, David Carucci at (716) 378-7860, or Meme K. Yanetsko at 372-4433.
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FARM CITY DAYS
GOACC is seeking food, retail, and craft vendors who would like to participate in the Farm City Days event planned for Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. North Union Street will be open to traffic. Cost to set up on Union is $15 for both days and you will be guaranteed the same spot for the two days. There will be no charge for existing stores to be located in front of their storefront on Union but the stores would still need to register. For a vendor application or for more information, please contact GOACC at 372-4433 or by email to tourism@oleanny.com.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, GOACC’s ANTIQUE AUCTION
The Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus County Campus Alumni Association and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host the second annual Olean Public Auction and the Olean Antique Roadshow on Saturday, August 2 at JCC’s Cutco Theater. The Antique Roadshow will have appraisals from 9 - 11:30 AM, with the auction underway at 11:30 AM.
Gather up an antique or collectable for this new part of the weekend, the Olean Antique Roadshow. Participants may bring small antiques or collectible items for appraisal, anything from jewelry to artwork. Photos of furniture may be brought in for appraisal of the pieces. The fee for appraisals are one item $5.00, three items $10.00. The Olean Antique Roadshow is not in anyway affiliated with the popular Antiques Roadshow television series on the Public Television System.
The Public Auction will follow the Antique Roadshow. Last year, the auction featured a Fredrick Remington Bronze on Marble; Mahogany Corner China Cabinet with Spade Feet; Framed Icart Painting; and Deco Style Child Candlesticks. Consignments are still being accepted for the Auction. Key and unique items should be consigned right away. Pictures and descriptions are needed and are a requirement for these items. Some of these key and unique items will be displayed in the auction catalog.
“We are excited to join JCC in another great venture that has become an annual occurrence. The auction is an unexpected opportunity to grab some history -- whether it’s memorabilia from Olean past, stamps, coins, even furniture. This auction is the chance to browse through the discarded remnants of times gone by and come away with something that could be polished to a shine,” said John Sayegh, chief operating officer, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. You can see some consigned items online at www.unitedauctionsandantiques.com. For more information on the auction or to receive a consignment form, call GOACC, 716/372-4433; or United Auctions, 307-3405.
The OHS Sports Boosters and the OCSD Foundation are calling for visitors, students and community members to sign up for the August 15-17 Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament. "It's a slam dunk weekend of fun that supports two organizations - Olean High School Sports Boosters and the Olean City School District Foundation," said John Irving, Olean Gus Macker Co-Chair. "It's definitely something we encourage people of all skill levels to participate in," he said. "The teams are set up to play against teams with like expertise."
Entry deadlines for teams interested in this year’s tournament are Friday, July 25 for applications that are submitted by mail, and Monday, July 28 for internet entries. To register on-line, go to www.macker.com or mail an application to Gus Macker Application, P.O. Box 70, Greenville, Mich. 48838. No faxed application forms will be accepted. The entry fee must accompany the team application, and can be paid by check or credit card. The entry fee for four player teams is $116. The two groups anticipate having over 300 teams and 10,000 spectators from a 100-mile radius to attend the 3-day event and see this as a great opportunity to showcase Olean.
The tournament will take place on Delaware Avenue and North Barry Streets in Olean, NY. The tournament, based on basketball played in driveways throughout the U.S., will include players who have no experience to those who have played college and semi-professional basketball. Primarily based on their age and level of experience, players will be placed in divisions where they will be most evenly matched. Depending on the number of teams placed in a specific division, players and the teams they’re on will be
playing for first- and second- and third trophies. Also teams that finish last in their divisions could receive “Toilet bowl” trophies.
Registrations forms are available at the Olean Family YMCA; Park Centre Development; Village Green; So. Tier Health Care System; Old Library Restaurant; Five Star Bank; Olean General Hospital; City of Olean Municipal Building; Olean Center Mall; Schachter Communications; WPIG-FM Radio Station; Mellon & Co. Tech Services, WMXO-FM Radio Station; Times Herald; Sports Locker, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as on the Web at www.macker.com.
Want to play?
What: Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament
When: August 16 and 17
Where: Delaware and North Barry Streets, Downtown Olean
Cost: $116 per four-person team. Checks, Visa and Master Card will be accepted.
Entry deadlines: Friday, July 25 (mail), Monday, July 28 (online)
The Charter Founding Members of the Gus Macker Olean are Park Centre Development, Southern Tier Health Care System, CUTCO/Ka-Bar Visitors Center, Old Library Restaurant, and the Village Green. Organizers also are looking for volunteers to keep score, serve as referees, assist with water and food distribution, and help set up and tear down. To volunteer or for more information, please contact John Irving (716) 397-8223, David Carucci at (716) 378-7860, or Meme K. Yanetsko at 372-4433.
~nothing but net~
FARM CITY DAYS
GOACC is seeking food, retail, and craft vendors who would like to participate in the Farm City Days event planned for Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. North Union Street will be open to traffic. Cost to set up on Union is $15 for both days and you will be guaranteed the same spot for the two days. There will be no charge for existing stores to be located in front of their storefront on Union but the stores would still need to register. For a vendor application or for more information, please contact GOACC at 372-4433 or by email to tourism@oleanny.com.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE, GOACC’s ANTIQUE AUCTION
The Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus County Campus Alumni Association and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host the second annual Olean Public Auction and the Olean Antique Roadshow on Saturday, August 2 at JCC’s Cutco Theater. The Antique Roadshow will have appraisals from 9 - 11:30 AM, with the auction underway at 11:30 AM.
Gather up an antique or collectable for this new part of the weekend, the Olean Antique Roadshow. Participants may bring small antiques or collectible items for appraisal, anything from jewelry to artwork. Photos of furniture may be brought in for appraisal of the pieces. The fee for appraisals are one item $5.00, three items $10.00. The Olean Antique Roadshow is not in anyway affiliated with the popular Antiques Roadshow television series on the Public Television System.
The Public Auction will follow the Antique Roadshow. Last year, the auction featured a Fredrick Remington Bronze on Marble; Mahogany Corner China Cabinet with Spade Feet; Framed Icart Painting; and Deco Style Child Candlesticks. Consignments are still being accepted for the Auction. Key and unique items should be consigned right away. Pictures and descriptions are needed and are a requirement for these items. Some of these key and unique items will be displayed in the auction catalog.
“We are excited to join JCC in another great venture that has become an annual occurrence. The auction is an unexpected opportunity to grab some history -- whether it’s memorabilia from Olean past, stamps, coins, even furniture. This auction is the chance to browse through the discarded remnants of times gone by and come away with something that could be polished to a shine,” said John Sayegh, chief operating officer, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. You can see some consigned items online at www.unitedauctionsandantiques.com. For more information on the auction or to receive a consignment form, call GOACC, 716/372-4433; or United Auctions, 307-3405.
The official Shuck, Rattle and Roll Tees are now available! Olean, NY has the extreme pleasure of hosting three super events the same weekend August 15-17: the SHUCK, RATTLE, ROLL TEES ARE HERE!! Olean YMCA Cornfest and Wellness Rally, the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and community festival, and the Chamber’s 6th Annual Rally in the Valley.
On a suggestion from Jack Morton from WPIG-FM, the Chamber was looking for a theme/name for that weekend - something that would relate to corn, basketballs, and motorcycles. The winning entry from Kathleen Gibbons of Olean was Shuck, Rattle, and Roll Weekend. Shuck (as in corn), Rattle (as in the rim), and Roll (the motorcycles). Dan Wintermantel of Studio 4 East in Allegany designed the logo and printed the tees.
The shirts, available in sizes adult small through 2X and limited children sizes ($6), are $10/$11 (2X). Proceeds from the shirt sales will benefit the three events. The shirts are available for sale at the Olean Family YMCA, the City of Olean City Clerk’s Office, and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. John Irving, co-chair of the Gus Macker event, stated, “This weekend will be huge for the community. Olean should be proud that it can host three events in one weekend. These three events should peak the interest of everyone in the family - all should come out and see.” Dennis Jones, co-chair of the Rally event, added, “The event locations and schedules should make it easy for attendees to visit all events - we hope to see many new faces at the Rally.” For more information on the Chamber’s Rally, please call 372-4433; for the Olean YMCA Cornfest, 373-2400; and for the Gus Macker Tourney, 397-8223.
PHOTO: (L-R) Mark Schuman, Olean YMCA Cornfest; Dennis Jones, Rally in the Valley; John Irving, Gus MAcker 3-on-3 are all wearing the weekend’s tees.
GREATER OLEAN CHAMBER MEMBERS MAKE THE NEWS -- A FREE member benefit - please announce awards, personnel changes, promotions, merchandise changes, etc. Only details sent directly to the Chamber office will be included.
•Vendors and sale donation items are needed for Joyful Rescues PetFest and Yard Sale, August 1 and 2. Vendors do not have to be pet related and the vendor fee is only $10. Sale donation items can be picked up. No clothes please. Contact Annette by email or phone 585/968-3999.
•KAMAN Industrial Technologies - Save the date - Thursday, August 21 for the Kaman Industrial Technologies Tech Fair. Held at their Olean location, 243 Root Street Suite 500, from 10 AM - 4 PM, the fair will feature over 20 different manufacturers booths. An Energy Efficiency Seminar will be held, and there will be door prizes and giveaways. For more information, please call 373-1650.
•SUBCON INDUSTRIES provides document shredding services. Need more room in your office? They can help! Sub-Con is conveniently located in Olean, serving a five-county area. The company picks-up files in company owned trucks. The shredded files are shipped directly to recycler while maintaining confidentiality. The service is ‘pay by the pound’ pricing. Please call Chuck Townsend at 716-375-4770, ext. 416 for a free estimate.
•The Law Offices of J. Michael Shane are pleased to announce the recent addition of Attorney Jeffrey P. Reisner. Mr. Reisner is an Olean native who has recently returned to the area from Syracuse where he has been practicing law since his admission to the New York State Bar. Mr. Reisner’s primary area of practice is civil litigation with a particular emphasis in the areas of municipal and insurance defense. Additionally, Mr. Reisner’s practice will include real estate, probate and estate planning. Mr. Reisner is accepting new clients and offering a free initial consultation for members of the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. To schedule an appointment, kindly contact the Law Offices of J. Michael Shane at (716) 375-4213.
•Jack Whipple, CPA, CVA, the Managing Director of Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro, P.C., has announced that Cheryl A. Watts, CPA has joined the firm as a Director. Cheryl has over twenty-five years of public and private accounting and audit experience with specialties in financial statement preparation and analysis, auditing and regulatory compliance for government, tribal, gaming and corporate entities. She has experience in Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance and in enhancing internal controls and accounting systems. In addition to her background in accounting and audit, she also will be involved in tax related services and strategic planning including budgeting, forecasting and trend analysis.
Nancy Morgan •E&M Engineers and (These members appear in the July 2008 newsletter.) Please remember to call GOACC members when you need a product or service. It’s GOOD Business to do Business with Chamber members!!
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Look Who’s Joined US! Please Welcome These New Chamber Members
Surveyors, PC
Civil Engineering
24 Derrick Road
Bradford, PA
814/362-5546
•AFLAC NY & PA Kim Bloise
Supplemental Health Insurance
739 South Union Street
Olean
375-5555
•Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Non-Profit Organization
120 North Union Street
Olean
372-4433
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