Clio Family Fitness Expo 2013

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COMING UP AT THE CHAMBER

The next networking Luncheon will be on Thursday, May 9th at BIG BOY Restaurant 11:30am - 1:00pm -Thank you Laura and Big Boy for hosting our luncheon and sponsoring the lunch! Members $5 and Bring a guest! $7.00.  

Thank you to Cyndi and Jackie from the Roadhouse for a great networking event on Thursday!  Good Food and great companies!   

Clio Roadhouse Bar & Grill & The Clio Chamber hosts an OFFICE PARTY!  

April 18th – Clio Chamber Afterhours Networking “OFFICE PARTY” sponsored by The Clio Roadhouse Bar & Grill – 5-8pm. Come meet the folks at the Roadhouse! Bring your business cards and plan to network. Raffles, prizes and refreshments.  Please RSVP at 686-4480. If your business would like to donate a raffle prize please call Cyndi at 877-8766.  If you know of a new business in town that is not a chamber member - invite them! 

  

 

VISION 2020

CLIO VISION PLAN NOW AVAILABLE:

BY THE YEAR 2020, THE CLIO AREA COMMUNITY WILL HAVE EVOLVED INTO AN ECONOMICALLY SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESSES, EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENTS, SUPERIOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO RECREATION, HEALTH CARE, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

On October 25th the Clio Area Regional Planning Board accepted the final DRAFT of the Vision 2020 plan that has been worked on and developed with the help of over 50 area citizens.   A copy of that report is now available for review at the Chamber/Healthy Community Office (192 W. Vienna St. Downtown Clio).

Read The Executive Summary

MAKE A DONATION TO YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY!

 

Thank you! to all who have made donations to support the Clio Area Human Services Fund. We still need your donations!  Our goal is to raise $6,000.00 to continue helping families in our area over the next year.  Become a member for $100.00 and get listed in our CAHSF pamphlet.  Call the office at 686-4480 or click on the HSF Brochure on the right side of the page and make a copy of the application for membership. Any donation is appreciated. Help us Help Ourselves.

GIVE A DONATION

Clio Human Services Fund - Financial Assistance to Clio area residents in need

Checks payable to:
Clio Area Regional Planning Board
192 W. Vienna St.
Clio MI  48420
810-686-4480
 

 

Clio Healthy Community Initiative

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Thank you to:  The Clio Expo Planning Committee - for their hard work and dedication to the 2013 Family Fitness Expo.  What a great event we are looking forward to!

ITS NEW AND IMPROVED!  Get Ready for a Great Summer EXPLOSION of FUN! Planned so get ready to make Clio your Destination!

Clio Family Fitness Expo - KICKOFF 2013 will be May 18th from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Clio Area Sports Complex.  We had nearly 1000 participants last year, so join with us at this “Kick-off” event for all the festivals, concerts and fun happening in the Clio area throughout the 2013 summer.

Date: Saturday, May 18th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Location: Moved to The Clio Area Sports Complex . Creating an outdoor midway of tents and booths for sponsors, activities and food. The facility will host the Mustang Obstacle Challenge! Activity Sponsors -will provide a health, fitness or sport related activity.  Each activity sponsor will be provided a space along the midway to set up a booth, tent or if you have a mobile unit for your activity. (Tent cover is recommended in case of weather). Host your event or activity with a contest or demonstration, promote your products and services – wear your company t-shirts and bring signage, samples, coupons, and other free handouts.  Name your activity after your business. Please remember to bring your own tables and chairs – inform us if you need electricity.
  • Healthy Food Sponsors – Sign up your restaurant or independent food service organization to participate in our “Food Courtyard” and provide a free sample of your favorite healthy foods. Call for details and to reserve a space for your booth or set-up.
  • FREE LUNCH – Thank you to the Clio Roadhouse Bar & Grill for sponsoring our annual free community lunch!
  • KIDZONE – Watch for the Rock wall, Sabertooth Tiger Slide, mechanical bull ride (3 rides for $5) and more! 
  • Health Pavilion – Again, this year we will be providing health information and screenings free to the public. NOTE: In addition to providing an activity and free sample - your business is welcome to sell approved products at this event – the product must relate to our family health & fitness objective to promote our healthy community initiative.

Again this year, the headquarters will be at the Chamber/Healthy Community Office on Vienna St. in downtown Clio.  Call Janet at 686-4480 between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Monday - Friday or call Nate on his cell anytime at 691-4801. 

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Thanks to all the Rotary members who have already volunteered to help organize the Fitness Expo!

*  The Clio Area Health Center (operated by Hamilton Community Health Network on Vienna Road) is taking patients at 687-1008.  No insurance?  Access to all, without regard to your level of insurance or your ability to pay.

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