April Newsletter: North Oakland Community Coalition

April Newsletter: North Oakland Community Coalition

by | Apr 10, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit

Upcoming at the NOCC

April is here, and we at the NOCC are springing into action with some programming you won’t want to miss. Read below to learn about our upcoming events, such as:

  • Prescription Drug Take Back Day
  • All About Connections Suicide Prevention Trainings
  • Level Up Camp
     Take Back Day is April 27th, from 10am-2pm. We’ll be out at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Orion Substation, Lake Orion Village Police Department, and the Village of Oxford Police Department to help dispose of any old or unused medications.

Wondering what you can drop off? Currently, we cannot accept any liquid medications, inhalers, or needles. Pills, including liquid gel capsules, are allowed, and must be popped out of any blister packs or removed from their prescription bottles and put into plastic sandwich bags.
The North Oakland Community Coalition will be hosting an All About Connections Suicide Prevention Training on May 7th. At this training, we cover what to look for in friends and family members that may indicate they need professional help, how to encourage them to get that help, and how to connect them to the resources they need. The training acknowledges that talking about this can be difficult and gives tips to help make it easier. If you would like to register for this training, please visit noccmi.org or click here.
Registration for our 2024 Level Up Camp is now open! Youth entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to join the NOCC for a 4-day camp. Camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Your camper will play games, create art, and participate in group activities while becoming better prepared for their middle and high school years. Topics covered include resiliency, goal setting, communication skills, dealing with stress, drug and alcohol refusal skills, and more. This is also an excellent opportunity for your child to become familiar with the middle school setting, practice opening lockers, and meet new friends that will be a part of their middle school experience. Campers will have so much fun they won’t even realize they are learning skills that will strengthen their future!

This year, both weeks of camp will take place at Scripps Middle School. Students may attend either week of camp but must register under the school they will be attending in the fall. There is a $40 deposit upon enrollment that can be reimbursed or donated to the NOCC at the camp’s end. You can register your student for Level Up Camp by visiting noccmi.org.
If you’d like to follow along with all that the NOCC does, make sure to follow us on social media! We share posts about what we’re up to in schools, post information about substances and mental health, and information about all our upcoming events. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see more!
OACC International Women’s Day Networking Luncheon

OACC International Women’s Day Networking Luncheon

by | Feb 27, 2024 | Local News

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 27, 2024

Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO

Phone: 248.693.6300  I  Cell:  760.808.0823 

Email: [email protected] 

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Media Release

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Announces

International Women’s Day Networking Luncheon

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Internationally Inspired Strolling Buffet Networking Luncheon in celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, 11:30 – 1:00 PM. 

“International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The first International Women’s Day gathering was in 1911, supported by over a million people.” says Joyce Donaldson, Orion Area Chamber President and CEO. “The Chamber’s Networking Luncheon is a grand opportunity for similar minded professional women to gather together and support, mentor, and celebrate each other on this National Day of Recognition!”

Guests will be treated to an Internationally Inspired Strolling Buffet featuring delicious cuisine thanks to generous Chamber Member Restaurants: Fancy Sushi & Thai, Italian Gardens, Lake Rock Fusion & Grill, Palazzo di Bocci, Rainforest Café, Sprout Bake, Texas Roadhouse, and The Flavor Lab.

The luncheon is sponsored by: Sprout Bake. 

Registration is required. Register at orionareachamber.com or call 248.693.6300. 

Cost: Orion Area Chamber Members: $45   I   Non-Members: $60

The Luncheon will be held at the Orion Township Municipal Complex – Dragon Room, 2323 Joslyn Road, lake Orion, MI 48360.

Begin Building a Career with a Summer Job

Begin Building a Career with a Summer Job

by | Feb 7, 2024 | Local News

Begin Building a Career with a Summer Job at Oakland County

Post Date:02/07/2024 10:30 AM
  • College students and teens will gain valuable experience with a summer job at Oakland County.
  • Starting pay for summer jobs and internships at the county range from $12.42-$20.38 per hour.
  • Apply online at oakgov.com/jobs or at one of the application PC stations at the Oakland County Human Resources Department. For more information, call 248-858-0530.
Pontiac, Mich. – The “O” in Oakland County stands for opportunity as the county begins accepting applications for summer jobs. These positions give college students and teens indispensable experience as they prepare for their adult careers.
“Making new friends and some hard-earned cash is a great way to spend the summer in Oakland County,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “This is an excellent chance to gain job skills and explore career paths for the future.”

County departments and divisions hiring summer employees and interns include Oakland County International Airport, Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, Health Division, Parks, Sheriff’s Office, Circuit Court, and Water Resources Commissioner (WRC).

Some of the available jobs, which have starting pay ranging from $12.42-$20.38 per hour, are epidemiologist intern, sanitarian intern, health education assistant, animal census worker, criminal justice/casework assistant, law clerk intern, summer business clerk, summer business assistant, and laborer.

Apply online at oakgov.com/jobs or at one of the application PC stations at the Oakland County Human Resources Department in the Executive Office Building at 2100 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. For more information, call 248-858-0530.

Summer employment will generally be limited to a maximum of 13 weeks. In some departments and positions, the nature of the work may require a longer term of employment.

Applicants under 18 who have not completed high school will be required to obtain working papers at the time of appointment. They will also be required to provide written parental consent for the employment physical and a parent/guardian must be present for the TB skin test.

Drug testing may be required of individuals assigned to the Sheriff’s Office and Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center.

ONTV 14th annual food drive for FISH, Feb 5-9

ONTV 14th annual food drive for FISH, Feb 5-9

by | Jan 25, 2024 | Local News

Orion Neighborhood Television

“14th Annual Food Drive for FISH”

 

Orion Neighborhood Television, Orion’s community access television station, will be hosting its 14th annual Food Drive to benefit the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry. Last year’s food/fund drive raised over $13,000 and collected over 2,000 pounds of food for the pantry.

The televised food/fund drive will begin the week of Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. and run through Feb. 9 until 9 p.m. The drive will air for five full days and nights with LIVE studio elements each day from 12-2 p.m. and every evening from 7-9 p.m. The community can view the food drive on Comcast Ch. 10, AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99, ROKU Cablecast Ch., Amazon Fire TV, ONTV Facebook Page and at OrionONTV.org.

“I can’t believe this is our 14th food drive,” says Ian Locke, ONTV executive director. “Each year the donations go up and we can’t thank the community enough for its continued support. We are once again partnering with our friends at OCTV in Oxford. By working together, we’re hoping to raise more money and collect more food for the shelves at FISH.”

ONTV’s goal is to raise $6,000 for FISH through corporate sponsorships and community donations. They are also asking for the community’s help to fill the ONTV van with non-perishable food and personal items. The ONTV production van will be parked at the studio, located at 1349 Joslyn Rd for in-person donations Feb. 6 -10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Monetary donations can be made through the GoFundMe account located on the ONTV website at orionONTV.org.

Oxford/Orion FISH provides emergency aid in the form of food and agency referrals to individuals in Oxford, Lake Orion, Addison and Oakland Township.  People who have a need for groceries can call the office at 248.628.3933.

OACC Announces New 2024 Chamber Board Members

OACC Announces New 2024 Chamber Board Members

by | Jan 12, 2024 | Local News

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
248.693.6300
orionareachamber.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2024
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]

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Media Release

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2024 Board of Directors
The Orion Area Chamber Leadership Team is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy
and building a strong environment for economic growth and sustainability.
In keeping with this vision, the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce three
recently elected Board Members to serve a three-year term: Tonya Hamilton, Executive
Director of North Oakland Community Coalition; Chase McMunn, Director of Orion Township
Public Library; Janice Zale, LPL Financial Advisor at Zale Group Wealth Management.
They join newly appointed Chairwoman of the Board – Angela DelPup of Ascension Michigan
Community Health; Vice Chair – Jimmy Johnson of Graphic Takeover; Vice Chair – Theresa
Doan of Genisys Credit Union; Treasurer – Steve Wandrie of Steve Wandrie Caliber Home
Loans; Secretary – Nicki North of Hershey Insurance; Immediate Past President – Wayne Haney
of Haney Farm Bureau Insurance; Aaron Whatley of Orion Township Parks & Recreation;
Jennifer Whitteaker of DTE Energy.
“The Orion Area Chamber is very fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who share their
time, talent, and treasures to benefit of the Orion Area business community.” states Joyce
Donaldson, President and CEO of the Chamber. “We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer
Board of Directors, two paid staff, and 300+ enthusiastic members. Together, we are working
rigorously to enhance the quality of life in the Orion area and are proud to offer a growing and
energetic environment in which businesses can joyfully flourish”
The Orion Area Chamber will host their Annual Meeting and Membership Appreciation
Breakfast on Wednesday, January 31st at the Orion Center. To register or for more information
please contact Joyce Donaldson at 248-693-6300 or visit orionareachamber.com.