MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020 Mayor Brian Goodell is a long-time resident of Mission Viejo. He is a graduate of Linda Vista Elementary, La Paz Intermediate, Mission Viejo High School and UCLA.
Brian was one of the original members of the Mission Viejo Nadadores swimming and diving team, and was the first person from Mission Viejo to win an Olympic Gold Medal, winning both the 1500-meter and 400-meter freestyle swimming events in world-record time at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
Brian set 15 World and American records and won 19 US National and NCAA titles. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame, the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the United States Congressional Gold Medal by President Jimmy Carter. The 3rd Annual Oso Fit 5K Fun Run and Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday February 29th. This event will feature a 5K race, a children of all abilities half-mile run, a children of all abilities quarter-mile run along with the ever so popular Community Health Fair. By simply registering for this event, you can support your favorite local nonprofit.
The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with the Community Health Fair featuring more than 60 health and wellness organizations offering giveaways, handouts and free health screenings. The 5K Fun Run follows at 8:30 a.m., then the quarter- and half-mile runs beginning at 9:30 a.m. The children’s course will be accessible for kids of all abilities – even those with braces, crutches, walkers and wheelchairs.
At the Mission Viejo Chamber, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to benefit the members. We recently decided that one piece that was missing for the growth of our chamber and a benefit to members was good solid education opportunities on a regular basis that would assist our members with the growth and development of their businesses.
We have formed an education committee. This committee is responsible for the planning, scheduling, facilitation, and execution of Chamber educational classes, for the benefit of the general membership and surrounding community.
Among other things the education committee will hold a monthly Lunch n’ Learn the first Wednesday of each month. The first class will be held on February 5th at Oggis Pizza on Alicia. Oggi’s is stepping up to be our premier sponsor for the first quarter. These will be a free event and lunch will be served at $10 per/person, if you desire.
AAUW Interbranch Council Orange County, and the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a panel on Human Trafficking. The City of Mission Viejo is giving its strong support for this free community program.
We take this opportunity to sincerely congratulate Chamber member Kateryna Karasyk (k.karasik@elephant.expert) for all of her amazing efforts as the "Volunteer of the Quarter"!
She serves on: 2nd term on the Daybreakers - Membership Director; Ambassador Committee; and Events Committee. She also attends and volunteers at nearly all mixers and events.
It's with great excitement that we proudly announce our Chamber "Ambassador of the Quarter", Rochelle Chacon (www.rchacon.businesgroupresources.com).
While it's true that we have an awesome group of Chamber Ambassadors who are giving of themselves daily on behalf of their assigned members, we will proudly offer the "Ambassador of the Quarter" to Rochelle Chacon!
Chamber Member since: Since it's inception in 2011!
Doing business in Mission Viejo since: 2009
Since 2009, (949) Local Internet Marketing has been helping local businesses in Orange County improve their online visibility and bottom line. Voted "Best Small Business Person of 2018" in Mission Viejo on Alignable.com.
Thank you, Jim. So glad to have you as a valued member of our Chamber! To learn more about 949 Local, please call 949-394-6394 or visit www.949local.com/contact-us.
Daybreakers Weekly Networking
Lunch & Learn Networking February 5 Learn MoreRibbon Cutting - Home Based Businesses February 6
Happy Hour - Pub Thirty Two
February 17
Tri-Chamber Mixer February 27
Oso Fit Community Health Fair & 5K Fun Run February 29
Lunch & Learn Networking March 4
City Hall Reception March 19
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Cal Properties
Cash for Platinum & Gold
College and Career Advantage
Fringe Dance Studio
Massage Heights Face & Body Spa
Mission Viejo Acura
Signarama
Spirit League
Valiant Women of Mission Hospital
City of Mission Viejo
DCB Insurance Services
DryMaster
Fairhaven Memorial Services
Floor and Decor
Heightened Health
iFinance Mortgage Inc.
Kwik Kopy Printing
Lock-Tech
Mission Viejo Nadadores
Mission Viejo Rotary Club
Neighborhood Car Care
Orange County Realtors
PayProTec West Coast
S.A. Electric, Inc
Saddleback College
Saddleback Family & Urgent Care Medical Group
Sherwin-Williams
Signature Resources
Surfin Donuts
TeamLogic IT
Top Hat Balloon Werks
Heritage House Open House February 8
Free Film of Character - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse February 16
Community Services Commission Meeting February 18
City Council Meeting February 25
Oso Fit Community Health Fair & 5K Fun Run February 29
The Bee's Knees Speakeasy & Swing Dance March 14
Community Services Commission Meeting March 17
History Lecture: Holocaust Memoir March 25
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