President's Letter - January 2008

The weather outside has been great if you like warm weather  - so far, but just like the Snow Birds so will  the snow will be back.
Our Christmas Meeting was held at the Irish Wigwam - Big Thank You to our Gracious host RJ. The Annual Elections were held during this meeting and we would like to welcome our 2008 Chamber Officers and Board Members. The results of which are below. 
Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners - Shirley Kessler who won a lovely basket of Food, Books & Wine compliments of Barb & Ed Lighthall from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.  One of our guests, Mr. John Walker got lucky and won an  Illustrated map of what Pulaski looked like in 1885, donated by Brian Leary, Lakeshore Hardwoods. Mr. Walker donated it back to our International Fishing Museum.
Light-Up Pulaski was a measured success!  The Giving Tree collected cash donations that were given to the Food Pantries of Dugway and the Rural Migrant Ministries.
Cathy Stanley has been diligently working on the cataloging of our collection at our International Fishing Museum.  Our office is busy putting together the 2008 Business Directory and mailing out calendars and Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber Pens. 
Communication is key in business. Take a moment to email us your events or drop us a line to let us know how your business is going - we want to know!!  We now have this web site as a form of communication, with your input we can keep it current and utilize the new technology to all of our benefits!
Remember: Buy Locally!!!  keep Your headlights on and yourseat belts buckled! The life you save may be your own!
~Margaret Clerkin, President
Meeting Schedule


March 2008

Info Coming Soon

2008 Chamber Officers
President - Margaret Clerkin   315.387.5326
First Vice President - Melissa Segerlind   315.298.6961
Second Vice President - Brian Leary - 315.298.6407
Treasurer - Jon Furgison - 315.298.3683
Secretary - Michelle Hughes - 315.298.6673

2008 Chamber Board Members
Pat Beige   315.298.6820
Brian Luce   315.420.9197
Sylvia Yerdon   305.599.7008
Penny Kimball  315.298.4307
Lee Harvey   315.963.0760
Tom Griffith   315.599.7008
Ken Trawick   315.298.7589
Chris Noel   315.529.1446
Chamber Meeting Info

Board Meetings
2nd Thursday

General -Dinner Meetings
4th Tuesday
Welcome to the Pulaski/Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce's Website
and the communities of
Pulaski, Altmar, Albion, Tug Hill, Richland, Oswego,
Port Ontario, Sandy Creek, Redfield, Mexico, and MORE!

Our communities boast excellent schools, a world-class fishery, sumptuous dining, comfortable lodging, varied shopping venues, exceptional outdoor recreational activities, and a thriving business environment.
It's an inviting area to call "home" for your family, business, or just for a visit.

We invite you to find out more about what makes these communities so special.  Feel free to contact the Chamber directly for answers to your specific questions.

Thanks for visiting our site.
The Chamber supports businesses in our community in many ways.
The members of our community have taken on the responsibility to support our mission, our projects, and each other in a true effort to make the community a wonderful place to live, play, work or visit. Take a few moments to look at all the aspects of our Chamber and it's members, and we feel you will not only come to realize how our members support the community but make a conscious effort to promote it and be a part of it's future.

Make sure to check out all the sections included in the Our Chamber category, to find out all about our members, their services, and the benefits, projects, committees, events, and news of our Chamber.
Chamber Office

The Chamber office is located on State Route 13 just east of the village of Pulaski.

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 34
Pulaski, NY  13142

Phone: 315.298.2213

Email:  pulaski@dreamscape.com
The Chamber's History

Although we are still compiling the history of our chamber, we have located some very interesting material about our beginnings. In November of 1894, the Pulaski Business Association was organized with J. I. Hutchens as corresponding secretary. It was comprised of the enterprising business men of the village, and was formed for the purpose of fostering and encouraging local manufacturing and commercial interests. This was truly the beginning of the chamber of commerce structure in our area.

The next data we have unearthed is that on May 23, 1946, twenty "progressive" businessmen met to "make Pulaski a more prosperous business center".

On June 6, 1946 at 8:00 pm these gentlemen formally met at the American Legion house on Lake Street. Although no name was chosen until the next meeting, this organization became the Chamber of Commerce. The president chosen was Max A. Butler with George Greene serving as Vice President and Stanley Hinman, Jr. serving as Secretary/Treasurer.

STAY TUNED.....as we uncover more history about our current day chamber.


Our Mission

The Pulaski / Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater Pulaski surrounding area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civil, commercial, industrial and educational interests of the area


Membership:
There are two levels of membership available in the Chamber. Check the following information for the type your organization requires and the print out your application from our site. (click here)

Business Membership:
A Business Member is defined as any entity operating for profit; being allowed one vote and full membership benefits and privileges. The dues for a Business Membership is $200.00 annually.

Benefits and Privileges:

  • Free business listing on the Chamber web site

  • Free link from the Chamber web site to your web site

  • Free link on the Chamber web site to your email

  • Monthly networking opportunities

  • Access to insurance

  • Monthly newsletter

  • Membership plaque

  • Representation on Various Government and Community Boards

  • Membership Mailing Lists

  • Promotional material display

  • Ability to participate in "Welcome Baskets"

  • Membership Card (for possible BtoB programs)

  • Inclusion of your promotional materials in mailings*

  • Advertising opportunities in newsletter and/or website*

  • Business referrals

  • Voting rights

* additional small fee applies

Booster Membership:
A Booster Member is defined as any individual or non-profit organization and is allowed partial membership benefits and privileges but is not entitled to vote. The dues for a Booster Membership is $75.00 annually.

Benefits and Privileges:

  • Free listing on the Chamber web site

  • Free link from the Chamber web site to your non-profit web site

  • Free link from the Chamber web site to your email
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  • Monthly networking opportunities

  • Access to Insurance

  • Monthly newsletter

  • Membership plaque

  • Representation on Various Government and Community boards


Chamber Projects:
The chamber is currently in the midst of several significant projects including:

SRVC/ISFM Project

The Salmon River Visitor's Center & International Sport Fishing Museum. This project is currently in the "Fund Raising" phase and you can find out much more by going to the "Museum Project" section identified on the left.

Comprehensive Plan Project

As a direct result from feed back of our last joint community reception, the Chamber is facilitating the movement for the development of a Comprehensive Plan and Vision for both the town of Richland and village of Pulaski. Participating area service groups include: PROP, Economic Development Task Force, Village of Pulaski, Town of Richland, and concerned citizens.

Current Chamber Committees

As part of the ongoing workings of the chamber, we have the following committees hard at work changing and improving our community:

Pro-Am Committee

This committee is in charge of organizing and operating the annual Oswego County Pro-Am Fishing Tournament. The current co-chair persons are Troy and Shelly Creasy of Lake Ontario Outdoors Magazine.

Fundraising Committee

This committee is in charge of all fundraising activities for the chamber and is currently dedicating a majority of it's effort to the Museum Project (see Museum Project section). The current chairman for this committee is Ron Zealor of the Victorian at Altmar.

Membership Committee

All organizations are in constant need of new members to support growth, and it is the responsibility of this committee to help recruit new members to the chamber. The committee is joint chaired by Sam Fodora of the Golden Fish Restaurant and Robert Adamski of Whitakers Sports Shop and Motel.

Advertising/Marketing Committee

Marketing and Advertising of the community and our members through chamber activities, articles, and advertising are overseen by this committee. The current chair for the committee is Nancy Farrell of the Port Lodge Motel.

Downtown Business District Committee

This committee was assembled to address issues and concerns of member businesses located in the downtown business district of the village of Pulaski. The current chair of the committee is Nancy Farrell of the Port Lodge Motel.