April 2016

Palatka Elite Premieres April 24th. Your Chamber is proud to announce the broadcast schedule for the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series at St. John's River that was held March 17th-20th, 2016 in Palatka on Upcoming Events the beautiful St. Johns River. The Bassmaster Elite Series on the St Johns River 2016 TV Schedule for April 9 ESPN2 and ESPN Classic is as follows:  Putnam County Master Gardener Plant Festival @ Ag Center, East Palatka NETWORK AIR DATES START TIME (EST) PROGRAM NAME  Palatka Chalk Explosion Street Art Festival @ St Johns Ave/Downtown Palatka ESPN2 Sunday, April 24, 2016 8:00am Premiere: Bassmaster Elite Series  Putnam County March of Dimes “March for Babies” Sunday, May 8, 2016 7:00am at St Johns River @ Riverfront Park, Palatka April 9 - 10 ESPN Classic Sunday, May 1, 2016 10:00am Bassmaster Elite Series  2016 Palatka Bicycle Festival @ Riverfront Park/ Sunday, June 5, 2016 10:00am at St Johns River Downtown Palatka April 9 - 23  Huge Used Book Sale @ Putnam County Library, Thousands attended the 4-day event, enjoying daily launches and weigh-in ceremonies, entertainment, Palatka food, casting contests, giveaways and the family festival, locally sponsored by Georgia-Pacific.  Saturday Night Live! @ Larimer Arts Center, Palatka Bassmaster.com gave fans easy access to tournament action. During tournament week, coverage  Wagon Tours @ Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka generated over 9MM page views and 337K video plays. The Elite LIVE show launched in Palatka and fans April 14 - May 6 followed the competition as it unfolded; the three days of LIVE coverage generated more than 116.8K video  Graduate Exhibit @ FL School of the Arts, Palatka plays and more than 3.5MM minutes of viewing time; the average time spent watching was 30 minutes. April 15 Joining Palatka and all of Putnam County in the “Winner’s Circle”, were local Anglers Cliff Prince and Terry  3rd Friday Dance @ American Legion Post #293, th th Interlachen Scroggins who placed 6 and 7 respectively. Prince also snagged the Big Bass Award of $1,500 for a 10-8 lunker. B.A.S.S. history was made in Palatka when 69-year old Rick Clunn won first place, becoming  3rd Friday Art Show & Sale @ Tilghman House, Palatka the oldest angler to win a B.A.S.S. event. A “Big Thank You” to our local sponsor, Georgia-Pacific Corp, our City of Palatka and Putnam County partners, the many businesses who contributed resources, and the  3rd Friday Downtown Street Party @ St Johns Ave, Downtown Palatka volunteers who helped with this huge event.  Community Farmer’s Market @ Heritage Park, County-Wide Clean-Up! Clean It Up, Green It Up! -- May 21st. Your Chamber is joining the Melrose County-wide cleanup and we need YOU, your employees, friends and family! PLEASE be one of the 500 April 15 - 16 volunteers participating on May 21st from 8:00am until noon.  American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” @ Putnam Volunteers will receive all supplies needed, a backpack and free lunch! County Fairgrounds, Palatka Staging areas will be set up at City Hall in Palatka and in Crescent April 16 City, Pomona Park Town Hall, the East Palatka Fire Station, Bostwick  3rd Saturday Open House @ Historic Union Station, Library, Welaka Women’s Club, Melrose Library, and at CR 315 & SR Palatka 20 in Interlachen. To participate on the Chamber team, please email  Save Rodman Reservoir Bass Tournament @ [email protected] or call 386-328-1503. We need everyone Rodman Reservoir, Palatka st  Saturday Night Live! @ Larimer Arts Center, Palatka to register as soon as possible so put May 21 on your calendar now! A-1 Pharmacy  Wagon Tours @ Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka You can also help if you have a sign or marque by running the fol- lowing message between May 16th –21st: “County-Wide Cleanup Pharmacy & Medical Supplies  Paddle Day on the St Johns River @ Veteran’s Memorial Park, East Palatka May 21”. Chili’s Grill & Bar April 17 Restaurants Invest In Your Community. Your Chamber is the lead  Musical Theatre Vocal Company Concert @ Florida economic development organization in Putnam County and our efforts Jerry’s Drive-In of Palatka School of the Arts, Palatka are paid for through a public-private partnership known as the Putnam Restaurants April 21 County Economic Development Council (PCEDC). Now is a great  Bike Ride & Eat Day @ Hawg Wash BBQ Joint, time to join the PCEDC! Chamber Staff is getting ready to roll out a Set Free Recovery Welaka Counseling Services April 11 - 24 portable display to recognize and thank these very special Chamber  An Evening of Dance @ Florida School of the Arts, Members, who invest above and beyond a normal Chamber Palatka Membership. This 7-foot tall banner will be proudly displayed in the Chamber’s lobby and travel to most of April 22 our events. PCEDC members in good standing on May 1, 2016 will be put on the banner based on their  4th Friday Barn Dance @ Interlachen Hall membership investment level. Membership in the PCEDC ranges from $250 up. Funds contributed to  Live at the Larimer @ Larimer Arts Center, Palatka the PCEDC are used to market the community as a viable place to do business and cultivate prospects.  Community Farmer’s Market @ Heritage Park, If you’ve been thinking about joining, don’t miss this great opportunity to be recognized as one of the Melrose premier members of the Chamber. For more information or to join, call Brian Bergen at the chamber  Full Moon Paddle on Dunns Creek @ Dunns Creek (386-328-1503). State Park, Pomona Park April 22 - 24  Palatka Class of 76’ Reunion @ Palatka area  The Florida Greenways and Trails Council voted the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop trail  Earth Day Celebration @ Dunns Creek State Park, as the next priority regional trail system. This means that 1/3 of yearly appropriated Pomona Park Florida Legislative funds under the SunTrail program will go to this trail system, until it April 23 is completed (this year ~ 8.3million). The alliance of Counties (Volusia, Brevard,  4th Saturday Cruise-In @ St Johns Ave / Downtown Flagler, St. Johns, and Putnam (did a wonderful job explaining its role and importance Palatka in the future of our collective trail programs.  4th Saturday Breakfast @ American Legion Post #293, Interlachen  Congratulations to Putnam resident John Browning who was appointed by Governor  4th Saturday Cook-Off & Chinese Auction @ Palatka Lion’s Club, Palatka Scott to the St. Johns River Water Management District Board.  Wagon Tours @ Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka  Paddle Day on Dunns Creek @ Dunns Creek State Chamber “Political Season” Policy. All Chamber members should be aware that their Chamber Park, Pomona Park (organization) will not endorse any local candidates, or engage in local political activities of support. The April 27 Chamber will often be involved in political issues that affect business at the local, state and federal level.  Dance Showcase @ FL School of the Arts, Palatka In addition, all Chamber staff personnel are forbidden by Chamber policy from taking any active or inactive April 28 roll in the candidacy of any individual, announced or unannounced. Chamber events are designed to be  “Why Go Global” SBDC Exporting Workshop @ networking opportunities, but should not be used as a candidate’s forum. We welcome candidates to all Putnam County Chamber, Palatka April 28 - 29 Chamber events and respectfully request them not to distribute or bring signs, buttons, and other campaign materials. During the forthcoming "political season", the Chamber and its staff will adhere to this policy, both  Final Scene Performances @ Florida School of the Arts, Palatka in letter and spirit. We do encourage all members to participate in the election process, and VOTE! Below you will find important information and dates for the upcoming election: April 30  NEFAR Bass Tournament & Family Fun Day @ Election Dates: Primary - Aug 30, 2016 -- General - Nov 8, 2016 Riverfront Park, Palatka  Bostwick Blueberry Festival @ Bostwick Deadlines to Change Party or to Register To Vote:  Arbor Day Festival @ Natural Park, Keystone Heights Primary Deadline: applications due at Elections Office by Aug 1,  History Round Table: Roads & Bridges @ Putnam 2016. -- General Deadline: applications due at Elections Office by County Library, Palatka Oct 11, 2016. April 21st For more information contact: Putnam County Supervisor of Want more exposure for your Elections, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 900, Palatka, FL 32177 Sponsored by: upcoming events? List them on Phone: 386-329-0224 -- Email: [email protected]. St Johns River State College the Chamber website at: ——————————————————————————————- at FL School of the Arts www.putnamcountychamber.com Putnam County Chamber of Commerce -- 1100 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177 386-328-1503 -- www.putnamcountychamber.com See Your There!