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Annual Awards Banquet (Friday, January 15th, 2010)
At the 64th Annual Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, "Amongst the Stars," Friday, January 15th, 2010, 6PM – 9PM. Lester Jenkins (Director of the Year), Korinne Baxter, Nichole Kupper, and Tod Medema (Junior Achievers), MaryAnne Heath (Lifetime Achievement), CAPS and Oakdale Community Sharing (Community Service Organizations), Oakdale Irrigation District (Business of the Year), Greg Rivera (Citizen of the Year) were recipients at this year's program. This event recognizes outstanding individuals and businesses that have contributed their time and efforts to enhance our community. The outgoing and new Board of Directors were also recognized. Mike Eggener - City of Oakdale, Gretchen Haidlen - Haidlen Design House, Michelle McKinsey - City of Oakdale, David Rodrigues - Oak Valley Hospital District, Eric Thorburn - Oakdale Irrigation District, and Laura Weaver - Oak Valley Community Bank graduated from the 2009 Leadership Program. There were 300 attendees; including board members, city and county officials that attended. Nominate the next candidates for this great recognition and don't miss out on the presentation at the 65th Annual Awards Dinner 3rd Friday in January 2011. There were sponsor opportunities and will be sponsor opportunities for 2011.
Home & Garden (Saturday, March 13th, 2010, 9AM - 5PM)
Come see Chamber Members and Oakdale based Home & Garden businesses indoor and outdoor displays of product and services for it's 5th year. Located at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 South Second Avenue, Oakdale. Public admission is FREE! Purchase a $10 raffle ticket from the Chamber for a channce to win an LG 50" Flat Screen TV! We thank Valley First Credit Union for the event contribution. Come see them at the show!p>
Home Show Vendor Application / HG_sponsorships_2010.pdf / Home & Garden Sponsor Ops Application 2010
Why Buy Oakdale? (Saturday, March 13th)
The "Buy Oakdale, Because it Matters,"City Wide Sidewalk Sale campaign begun Saturday, November 28th, 2009. There were 15 local businesses that participated in the advertising. The second one is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th in conjunction with the Chamber's 5th Annual Oakdale Home & Garden Show. We encouraged members and potential members to bring attention to their storefronts and invite shoppers to their businesses. An advertising campaign will include: email alerts, ads in the Oakdale Leader, 30+ KAT Country commercials, and a live remote. Please contact the Chamber if you would like to showcase your business in these marketing efforts.
The following businesses are showcasing their products and services to you at the second "Buy Oakdale, Because it Matters:" Ackley Circle E-Z Store, Bornona's Furnature & Appliance, The Empty Nest, Holiday Inn Express, Ichord Overhead Doors, Northern Lights, Oakdale Pet Station, and the Oakdale Nutrition Center. See what their "City Wide Sidewalk Sale" has to offer you and support your community!
Why Buy Oakdale is the question. The answer is: 1% of 8.375% sales tax stays in Oakdale; funds Police and Fire Emergency Service Operations; maintains public parks; purchases provide jobs; business owners give back to the community; friendly and top-notch service. Spend locally to support your community and the entire city benefits!
Ag Luncheon (Thursday, March 18th, 2010)
You are invited to the 37th Annual Ag Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center located at 110 South Second Avenue in Oakdale. Come see agricultural-related vendor booths and get product information and samples beginning at 11:00 a.m.; followed by a tri-tip and chicken luncheon. There will be speaker(s) talking about "From Our Farm to You...The Lacavore Movement." The lacavore movement encourages consumers to buy from farmers' markets or even to produce their own food, with some arguing that fresh, local products are more nutritious and taste better. Locally grown food is an environmentally friendly means of obtaining food, since supermarkets that import their food use more fossil fuels and non-renewable resources. In addition, there will be a silent auction and possibly a farmers market. Proceeds go towards Oakdale Scholarship fund. Please compete the registation, participant, and/or sponsorship form(s) below:
Ag Luncheon Reservations / Ag Booth Registration and Sponsorship Form
Business & Youth Day (Thursday, April 1st, 2010)
Participating students from Oakdale High School complete an application for possible scholarship consideration through the Oakdale District Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau by Friday, February 26th, 2010. Then on Thursday, April 1st, 2010, the Oakdale Chamber gives an opportunity to students to job shadow with business associate that may be in the field they may like to pursue. A luncheon is held later that day at the Gene Bianchi Community Center located at 110 South Second Avenue in Oakdale. During the luncheon, the participating students do a presentation on what they have learned from their mentor. A panel of judges evaluate their applications, their presentations, and their mentors also evaluate them to determine the winners of the scholarships. Six scholarships are offered four Business and two Agricultural. The luncheon is sponsored by the business hosts. Please have your or a student you know complete the following application(s) (Deadline 2/26/10):
BYD_Scholarship_Ap_2010.pdf / BYD_Scholarship_Ag_Ap_2010.pdf
Concerts in the Park (July 16th - August 27th, 2010)
"Concerts in the Park" CNP are FREE to attend and promote a family and friendly environment! Great groups to see and listen to Friday's, July 16th - August 27th, 2010, 630PM -8PM! They are held at Dorada Park (Play Park), behind the Chamber and Community Pool, A Street and 2nd Avenue, Oakdale, CA. 2009's line up consisted of the following.
July 17th – Remedy (Classic Rock & Country); July 24th –Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit (Country & Blue Grass); July 31st - Community Band (Instrumental); August 7th – Steadfast Heart (Contemporary Christian Rock/Praise); August 14th - Barbara Findlay & Jim Ramont (70’s and 80’s Light Acoustic Rock); August 21st – Taillights (Classical & Blues Rock); August 28th - Fabulous Blue Notes (Jump, Swing and Rock & Roll).
Come one, come all to Concerts in the Park! Sponsor ops also available: be an IDOL, GROUPIE, FAN, or SPECTATOR! Contact the Chamber for more information (209) 847-2244 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Great individual, group, and/or company exposure!
2nd Annual Taste of Oakdale (Tuesday, August 31st, 2010)
Don't miss out on sponsoring, participating, and/or tasting at the 2nd Annual Taste of Oakdale, Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce held their first “Taste of Oakdale” on Thursday, September 17th, 5PM – 10PM at the FES Hall, 190 N. Lee Avenue, Oakdale. There were 18 participating vendors with a great variety. 200 Patron's came to taste, for a nominal fee, the delectable catering, food, and beverages that Oakdale based businesses, Chamber members, and distributors had to offer. They tasted micro-brews, wines, health and energy drinks, coffees, American, Mexican, Italian Foods, Gourmet Cheeses, and Bakery Items. There were cooking demonstrations by the Culinary Department from the Institute of Technology and there was an outstanding raffle!
The purpose of this event is to increase patrons awareness of what Oakdale based and Oakdale Chamber Members catering, food, and beverage businesses have to offer; thus, increasing patrons awareness and building future clients for these businesses. Patron's selected the "The Best" and the consensus was: Non-Alchoholic Beverage - 7up Bottling Company of Modesto, Neuro; Alcohol Beverage - Most Wanted Wine Company; Catering Company - House of Beef; Local Restaurant - Cafe Bravo and Pizzeria - Pizza Plus. 
Chocolate Ball (Saturday, November 7th, 2009)
This years Chocolate Ball was "The Roaring Twenties, High Stakes Happening!” An evening of Elegant Dining, Delectable Chocolate and Champagne Buffet, Hosted Bar, Dancing, Fabulous Casino Night, Raffle Prizes, and Black Tie/Twenties Theme Dress Optional event. Tickets were $65 per person/$600 VIP Table (8), on Saturday, November 7th, 6:00PM-Midnight at the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 South Second Avenue, Oakdale, CA. Tentatively mark your calendars for 1st Saturday November 2010. For more information about the event or sponsor opportunities call (209) 847-2244 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Watch 2008's Ball, "Unmask the Night, Masquerade"
Youtube, Oakdale Chocolate Festival, "Unmask the Night" / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKjraeMoKEs
Launch 2009's Ball, The Roaring Twenties, "High Stakes Happening!"
See 2009's Invitation