 | | Pauline Dodge - Citizen of the Year |
Sodus to Celebrate 2008 Citizen of the Year and Sodus Rotary AgriBusiness of the YearThe Sodus Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Pauline Dodge has been chosen as the 2007 Citizen of the Year. Pauline works at the Sodus Free Library but also donates her time and energy to the Presbyterian Church, Sodus Cemetery Association and the Eastern Stars to name a few.
Celebration Banquet
Friday, April 4th, 2008
6:00 pm
Sodus Bay Heights Restaurant
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The public is invited to attend the banquet to honor Pauline, along with the 2008 Sodus Rotary AgriBusiness. The banquet will be held on April 4, 2008 at the Sodus Bay Heights Restaurant. The celebration starts at 6:00 pm with cocktail snacks followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. A steamship round of beef buffet will also feature meatless pasta, baked chicken, Virginia baked ham as well as potatoes, mixed vegetables, coffee and dessert. Dinner tickets are advanced sale for $23.00 per person and are available at The Sodus Free Library on Maple Ave, Fox Law Office, Main St. (483-6733), Sodus Curves, Maple Ave, (483-1222) or by contacting the Chamber at 315-398-8473. Deadline for ticket sales will be 3/28 and no tickets will be available at the door.
The Chamber will also be drawing the winners of the Scholarship raffle throughout the evening (but you need not be present to win). All proceeds from the raffle go towards scholarships to benefit graduating Sodus students. A total of $7500 in scholarships have been awarded since 2003 and this year it is hoped to raise even more than last year’s $1800.00 which enabled six (6) scholarships to be awarded. Raffle tickets are three for $10.00 are available from any Chamber member and the dozens of items will be on display at Curves on Maple Ave.
We will celebrate all her accomplishments at the Citizen of the Year and Rotary Agri-Business Banquet on April 4, 2008 at the Sodus Bay Heights Restaurant. For more information contact the Chamber at chamber14551@yahoo.com or call the Chamber at 315-398-8473.
ALASA Academy
Alternative Learning Academy for Student Achhievement
Alasa Academy – where kids count
ALASA (Alternative Learning Academy for Student Achievement) Academy Summer Children’s Workshops 2008 – located at the historic Alasa Farms, 6540 Shaker Road, off Route 14, Sodus (Alton) – The week-long day workshops are for children ages 6-16 – Sessions are July 7-11; July 14-18; and July 28-Aug 1 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Longer day offered this year) This outdoor experience will include: stream walks, outdoor science experiments; animal care; journal writing; problem-solving challenges; presenters; hiking and camping activities; and much more.
For more information and/or registration forms, please contact: Sharon Maher at( 315)-573-1470 or smaher45@aol.com or Maryanne Whyte at (315)-573-0036 or Maryannewhyte@yahoo.com
Check out our new web site, coming Spring 2008 ALASA-Academy.org
** Examples of a daily schedule and activities include:
MORNING WORKSHOPS
- -11 a.m. Workshop Examples**:
Monday – Math in Nature
Tuesday – History of the Area
Wednesday – Science Experiments
Thursday – Art in the Outdoors
Friday – Cooking in Nature
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
11a.m. - 2 p.m.
Workshop Examples**:
Mon.–Fitness/Hiking/Animal Care
Tues.–Literary Focus/Compass Skills
Wed.–Team-building/Challenge games
Thurs.–Animal/Fossil Identification
Fri.–Personal growth/Closing ceremony
** Different content and activities for each workshop.
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The Chamber invites anyone interested in helping Sodus grow; we have 3 levels of membership: $50.00 for businesses, $24.00 for Individual and $15.00 for Retired people over 62 years. JOIN NOW and take advantage of Chamber benefits and have your voice heard in the future of Sodus. Use our Online Membership form or email at chamber14551@yahoo.com. Call the Chamber at 315-398-8473 for more information
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The Township of Sodus is located on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in northern Wayne County. Route 104 spans the township and links us with Rochester and Syracuse in less than one hour. The NY State Thruway (Interstate 90)is less than 20 minutes to our south. Close by attractions include the Erie (Barge) Canal and the Mormon Pageant.
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