2014-05-02

LeaderCast offers – Continuing Education Credits

Are you required to take continuing education to keep your license in your profession? If so, we are thrilled to announce that Leadercast, has partnered with University of North GA to offer several options for needed continuing education units. If you would like to learn more send me an email. Our 3rd is an annual event here in Newport comes live from Atlanta GA to 800 sites around the world where over 100,000 people experience dynamic speakers, get motivated and challenged to be leaders worth following. This year’s theme – Beyond You – challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward. For more information or to register http://leadercast.com/location/lincolncounty/

Make The Most Out Of This Summer!

Get your team ready this tourist season with professional development from Chris Waugh. You’ll replenish your professional skills and your energy level at the same time! Customize your session(s) from topics like Communication, Teamwork, Customer Service, Sales, Leadership, Stress, and Motivation. Chris has delivered to teams as small as a handful to groups of hundreds – in board rooms, training rooms, living rooms, casino show rooms, gymnasiums and even a 911 dispatch center – while they were working! Prepare to make the most out of this summer. Call Chris Waugh at (541) 270-0399 or email Chris@ChrisWaugh.com and get ready.

A Quick Response To The Signs Of A Stroke Could Help Prevent Life-long Disability

A free seminar on stroke prevention will be held Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. The seminar will be led by medical director for Samaritan Stroke Services, Richard Lafrance, MD, and AmieJoe Roper, RN, Samaritan Stroke Services program coordinator, who will share helpful information about how to prevent a stroke, recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke and what to do if a stroke is suspected. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. Heart healthy refreshments will be provided. To register, visit samhealth.org/BeHealthy, or call toll free, 1-855-873-0647.

CASA Beach Bash

Join us for CASA’s annual fundraiser BEACH BASH Saturday May 10th at the Embarcadero Resort from 6:00 – 10:00 PM. This event helps fund advocate programs that help children in foster care in Lincoln County. A really fun event for a serious issue. It’s the most fun you’ll have at the beach this year!! Tickets: $60 per person of $450 per table of 8. Call (541) 265-3116 or order online at casalincolncounty.org.

Poker For Pets

On May 3rd at 6:30 pm the Newport Yo-Pros will be hosting a social, networking & community service event entitled “Poker for Pets.” All Young Professionals of Lincoln County are invited. The gathering will be held at the Embarcadero Resort on the Historic Bayfront. Your “buy in” to the game will be donations to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, for example 1 bag of pet food equals 20 chips, collars and leashes equal 100 chips and a box of flea medicine would equal 250 chips. Additional purchasing of chips for cash will be available too! We will have professional and amateur dealers providing Black Jack and Texas Hold ‘em. Complimentary appetizers and a no-host bar will be provided. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office (541) 265-8801 or to bobbi@newportchamber.org. Limited space is available!

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