May 1, 2019 Chamber Newsletter
JOIN US 5/9 FOR...
A presentation on:
“State of the School District”

LUNCHEON RSVP REQUIRED by 5/2 - please prepay with your RSVP if possible. In order to ensure that we have enough catered meals ($25), attendance only/no meal ($10), & prepared seats for all attending individuals please make sure to RSVP 5 business days in advance to: info@covingtonchamber.org   

Please note that a failure to cancel within 48 hours, or a no show, will result in an invoice of $25. Please review the luncheon policy via the button below. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you to our May Luncheon Sponsor: The Reporter
Are you attending May's Luncheon?
LOCATION
Kentlake High School

DATE AND TIME
05/09/19 11:30am - 05/09/19 1:00pm

11:30am-1:15pm @ Kentlake High School $25 ($10 no meal) RSVP by 5/2 "State of the School District" - Dr. Calvin Watts. Sponsor: The Reporter
I'll be there! $25 meal please
I'll be there! $10 attend (no meal)
I can't make it this time.
Join us on Thursday, 5/16/19, for a casual networking and happy hour opportunity at Edline Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel. We meet between 4:30-6:30pm (ish) drop in style.
There will be drinks, appetizers and a jazz trio! JOIN THE FUN & DON'T MISS OUT!
This is open to members and potential members! Bring a relative, friend, neighbor, loved one, business acquaintance, associate...We look forward to meeting you and yours!

If you do plan to attend please RSVP: info@covingtonchamber.org
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Free Community Event
9.21.19 from 11am-2pm
Turn Screens Off so you can Turn Life On! Promote healthy youth activities at your business!


SIGN UP (refresh 2x):
What is this #memberme2we thing????
A perk of being a chamber member is the option to participate in this program.
Step 1: attend a luncheon and put your card in the me2we box.
Step 2: take the card of the person you are paired with.
Step 3: reach out to meet them via phone/email/in person/zoom... and get to know them!
Step 4: post it (or email us) and tag the Chamber and make sure to hashtag it as follows: #memberme2we then share a picture of your meet up and/or a quote about it!
AND- you'll be entered into a drawing!

IF YOU TYPE IN #memberme2we in your facebook search bar all of the current chamber member entries will show up!
SIGN UP FOR HEADSHOTS! 9/12/19 event
Thursday, September 12th 2019 we will offer headshots again! $30 gets you your sitting fee and 1 digital image of your choice.

This is done directly before and after the luncheon. You do NOT need to attend the luncheon to register for your headshot.

Preregister Please - we need 20 individuals signed up by 8/30 in order to continue with the event.
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CALL TO ACTION!
Have you ever thought about joining our Chamber Board of Directors? Now is the time! We make a positive impact in the Covington Community and ensure the Chamber members have the best time ever! Don't wait - Apply today! Visit our landing page: HERE
JOIN OUR ENTRY IN THE PARADE!
7.20.19 in COVINGTON!
JOIN OUR CHAMBER PARADE ENTRY!
July 20th we will meet in the morning to walk in the parade for all of Covington to see us while we show our support for our City! We wear/represent our individual businesses while walking TOGETHER in the Chamber's entry. Last year we had 65 participants in our entry alone and we won the "Spirit of Covington" award 2018! Don't miss out - walk with us today! Email us to let us know you plan to participate: info@covingtonchamber.org
UPCOMING CHAMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
SAVE THE DATES!

5/2 Green River College Career Fair May 2, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm details HERE !
5/2 Luncheon RSVP due please for the 5/9 luncheon - email us: info@covingtonchamber.org
5/9 Luncheon 11:30am Kentlake High School $25 (meal)/$10 (no meal). Please RSVP to info@covingtonchamber.org Luncheon topic: "State of the School District" presented by Dr. Calvin J. Watts, Kent School District. Sponsored by The Covington-Maple Valley Reporter.
5/15 Scott Beusch Edward Jones 2nd Anniversary Celebration 1-4pm RSVP to Scott HERE..
5/16 SAVE THE DATE! After Hours at Edline-Yahn 4:30pm (Replaces our Third Thursday) Drinks/Snacks/Jazz trio provided - Don't miss out - Join the fun! event info here.
6/15 Maple Valley Farmers' Market Opening Day! 9am-2pm
7/18 SAVE THE DATE! Ribbon Cutting & After Hours starting 4:30pm at Valley Automotive & Electric. (This replaces our Third Thursday event)
7/20 Covington Days Parade! Join the Chamber entry - email us: info@covingtonchamber.org
8/15 SAVE THE DATE! After Hours at Ristrettos Maple Valley 4:30pm (Replaces our Third Thursday)
9/21 FALL FESTIVAL 11am-2pm! GET YOUR $50 BOOTH TODAY! (Nonprofit chamber members $25)
10/25 Annual Chamber auction fundraiser "Monster Bash 2019" 6-9pm at The Weatherly Inn - Lake Meridian. Details to follow!


 

For additional info on the above events, view our Community Calendar  

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