by orionontv | Jul 5, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Happy July!
In the newsletter below, we’ve got a brief recap of our Level Up Camp. Additionally, we have some information about how to get involved with the NOCC. |
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| Level Up Camp 2024 has come to a close! We had a great time with our campers and high school volunteers and are so grateful to Lake Orion Community Schools for allowing us to use Scripps Middle School for our camp. Throughout the camp weeks, we were able to talk to our campers about valuable life skills they’ll use throughout their middle school years and beyond, all while playing games and making friends
Thank you to Chief Ryan Allen and his amazing team at the Orion Township Fire Department for coming out and surprising our campers both weeks with a visit from the fire truck. The campers were so excited to run around in the spray!
If you’d like to see what we we were up to during camp, make sure to scroll to the bottom of this email for our camp photos! |
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| Want to stay up to date with all that the NOCC is doing? Make sure to follow us on our social media! We share posts about what we’re up to in the community, information about substances and mental health, and information about upcoming events. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
If you would like to support the mission of the North Oakland Community Coalition, you can do so by visiting our website at noccmi.org or clicking here to make a donation. Your contribution helps us as we plan events and bring substance and mental health programming to our community. |
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by orionontv | Jun 3, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Oxford Meijer Simply Give program benefits FISH thru June 29th
How to Give During the spring Simply Give campaign, Oxford Meijer customers purchase $10 Simply Give
donation cards at checkout. Once purchased, the donation is converted into a Meijer Food-Only Gift
Card and donated directly to Oxford/Orion FISH. Simply Give donation cards can also be purchased
as an add-on to pickup and delivery orders. The Simply Give spring campaign will run through
June 29.
Oxford Meijer will double match any
cards purchased on Saturday, June 15, effectively
tripling contributions made on that day.
Neighbors helping neighbors…
In addition to the letter carriers, we are so thankful for all of the volunteers who helped make the Letter Carriers’ Food
Drive successful. See some of them below.
From promotion to transport, to checking in, sorting, and shelving, it doesn’t work without all of you!
by orionontv | Jun 3, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Summer is here!
Now that the school year is drawing to a close, the North Oakland Community Coalition is excited to kick off our summer programming!
In the email below you will find:
- How to make your voice heard by taking our quick, five minute community survey
- Important information about registration dates for our 2024 Level Up Camp
- A quick wrap-up on the May NOCC activities
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| We are listening!
You have the best insight regarding the unique needs of youth and families in Lake Orion and Oxford. Please share your thoughts with us by taking this quick, five minute survey found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nocc-pc-2024 |
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Level Up Camp is almost here! If you are interested in having a student attend this year’s camp, the last day to register is June 7th at 12pm.
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!
Registration is open at noccmi.org.
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May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and the wonderful trainers at Flip Spot Gymnastics took the time to become All About Connections QPR certified!
These amazing trainers understood the importance of coaching the whole child, working not just on gymnastics skills, but helping their students build mental fortitude and strong bonds that will allow the child to feel safe and secure.
If you would like your business to become QPR Suicide Prevention certified, reach out to Jill McCollum at [email protected].
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| This month, the NOCC spent time at Lake Orion High School encouraging students to make the smart choice to stay sober during prom and graduation season. Students visited our tables during lunches to participate in our intoxication goggle puzzle or take a field sobriety test with School Resource Officer Deputy Tolan. |
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| Additionally, we hosted a Smart Dragons Don’t Drink prom photobooth, where students were able to take photos with their friends and share why they are choosing to stay sober. |
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by orionontv | 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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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by orionontv | Feb 23, 2023 | Local News, Nonprofit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2023
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]
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Media Release
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Conference
in Celebration of International Women’s Day March 8th
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Women in
Business Conference in celebration of International Women’s Day March 8th. The luncheon will
take place at Paint Creek Country Club in Lake Orion from 11:30 AM – 2 PM.
The afternoon will feature three inspirational keynote speakers, a delicious lunch, networking,
and friendly camaraderie while celebrating International Women’s Day together. Featured
speakers include: Mary Kramer, Director, Detroit Homecoming and Founding Director, Crain
Currency, The Honorable Julie A. Nicholson, 52nd District Court Judge, and Marie Osborne,
Anchor-Reporter, WJR. International Women’s Day is powered by the collective efforts of all.
“The Orion Area Chamber is honored to take part in this worldwide effort to applaud the
women forging change and to increase the visibility of our local women leaders’ achievements.”
states Joyce Donaldson, President and CEO of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce. “Since
the first global gathering in 1911, women have gathered to celebrate the social, economic,
cultural, and political achievements of women.”
Many thanks to our sponsors: Title Sponsor – Michigan United Credit Union. Partner Sponsors –
Genisys Credit Union, Heartfelt Impressions, Rainforest Cafe, Redwood Lake Orion, Steve
Wandrie Caliber Home Loans, and Zale Group. Champion Sponsors – Ascension Providence
Hospital Rochester, Counelis Agency-Farm Bureau Insurance, Haney Farm Bureau, and Sprout
Bake.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Joyce Donaldson at
[email protected].
Registration is required. Purchase tickets at orionareachamber.com or call 248.693.6300. Space
is limited. Gentlemen are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Ticket Cost: Members $60 I Non-Members $75
Ticket cost includes a scrumptious lunch, door prizes, and SWAG Bag
Paint Creek Country Club is located at 2323 Stanton Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
About the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to creating a healthy local economy and
building a strong environment for economic growth and stability. In ongoing efforts to achieve
this lofty goal, we represent business to government, coordinate educational forums, host
networking events, advocate for business-friendly legislation, and promote community.
The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization, funded through chamber membership
investments, sponsors, and fundraisers. We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer Board of
Directors, 2 paid staffers, and 300+ enthusiastic members that generously share their time,
talents, and treasures. Together we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Orion
area and are proud to offer an energetic and sunny environment in which businesses can joyfully
flourish!
