MAY 2010

 

 

 

SPRINGS’ A POPPIN

 

         

On Saturday, May 1st, the West Point/Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce hosted their 7th Annual Springs’ A Poppin at the West Point Square Shopping Center.  The Chamber would like to thank the following for their contributions and support:  Michael Modr (Modr’s Servicenter) and Lynn Shackleford (Larrymoore).  Also to our vendors, AmeriCare Plus, BayLands Federal Credit Union, Berry’s Produce, Bloomers, Boy Scouts Troop 340, Parent Child Development Corp., Rivah Bounce, LLC, Serendipity Corner, Tidewater AG Enterprises, West Point High School Students without Drugs, West Point Police Dept., and the West Point Volunteer Fire & Rescue Auxiliary.  A “special” thank you to our volunteers, Lori Nein, Maureen Medlin, Stuart Jackson and Janice McGowan  Thank you for making this another successful year.

 

   

 

 

                                       JAMMIN ON THE POINT

 

          The next Jammin on the Point Concert Series will be Friday, May 28th from 6 –9:30 at the West Point Town Square Park.  The featured artists are Groove Tide.  Free admission.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase.  Come out for an evening of food, family and fun!!!

          A special thanks to our Gold Sponsors:  BayLands Federal Credit Union, West Point Pharmacy, Commonwealth Assisted Living, LLC and Loveland Distributors!!!

 

CHAMBER MEETING

 

          The next general membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 3rd      at 7:00 p.m. in the Downtown Business Center.  Our guest speaker is Dave Lipscombe with L! Marketing and Design.  If you cannot attend, please send someone to represent you or your business!    

 

 

 

CRAB CARNIVAL

 

          The Crab Carnival Committees have been meeting monthly and are hard at work preparing for the 28th Annual West Point Crab Carnival.  The next meeting is Tuesday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Downtown Business Center at 621 Main Street.

 

 

 

 

WELCOME BAGS

 

          The Chamber office is in need of supplies (rulers, cups, coupons, etc.) for our “Welcome Bags”.  Remember this is a great way to advertise your business or service to new residents.       

 

 

 

 

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

 

          WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!  Use the newsletter to spotlight or promote your business.  News of chamber members and their firms, such as promotions, business changes, new location, weekly or monthly specials are welcomed in our newsletter.  Please send your information to the West Point/Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1035, West Point, Virginia 23181, email to wptrcc@oasisonline.com or drop it by the office at 621 Main Street in the Downtown Business Center.  If will be fun and informative to learn exciting and new things about our members each month.

 

 

puller.jpg                       3rd Annual Chesty Puller

                          Memorial Twin

                          Bridge 10K Run

                         Town of West Point, Virginia

                      Saturday, June 26, 2010

 

                                                 Benefits West Point Historical Society

                                   (USATF Certification Pending)

                                      

                                      Limited to 400 Participants

 

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up:                                                    Start Times:

6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. at Town Square (Kirby & 8th Street)                              8:00 a.m. – 10K Run/Walk

Please show up early!                                                                                                         10:30 a.m. – Awards & Prizes

 

Entry Fee:

$15 per person postmarked by June 11, 2010 (includes race t-shirt)

$20 per person after June 11, 2010 (t-shirts while they last)

 

Course:

The course loops through downtown West Point passing the home of Chesty Puller, goes over the Mattaponi River bridge into King and Queen County, comes back over that bridge into West Point and continues over the Pamunkey River Bridge in Eltham, comes back over that bridge, and turns right on asphalt.  Two water stops are on the course and will each be passed twice.  No official times after 90 minutes.

Visit http://www.west-point.va.us to view map of course.

 

Awards:

Top 3 male/female overall

Top 3 male/female in age groups: Under 14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

 

Directions:

From the West: I-64 to Exit 220 East to West Point.  Cross over the Eltham Bridge (over the Pamunkey River) and immediately make a right turn on Kirby Street.  Park in the gravel lot at 8th Street.

From the East: Route 17 North, West on Route 33 to West Point.  Cross over the Lord Delaware Bridge (over the Mattaponi River).  Turn left at second streetlight (Main Street).  Turn right on 8th Street and follow to Kirby Street.  Park in gravel lot.

Race Information:

Holly McGowan

hmcgowan@west-point.va.us

804-843-3563                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

Make checks payable to: “Town of West Point”           T-Shirt Size (circle one)    S     M     L     XL 

 

Mail to:  Chesty Puller Memorial Twin Bridge 10K Run/Walk

                                P.O. Box 152

                                West Point, VA  23181

 

 

First Name __________________ MI ______ Last Name ______________________

 

Mailing Address _________________________ City _____________ State ________ Zip _________

 

Phone # ____________________  E-mail __________________________________________________

 

Age on Race Day ______  Date of Birth ____/____/____          Gender ____M   ____F

 

Runners/Walkers Agreement Waiver, Release & Acknowledgement.  All runners/walkers are required to sign this waiver.  I know that running/walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity.  I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I agree to abide by any decisions of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk.  I assume the risk associated with running/walking this event, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, including, high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Town of West Point, Peninsula Track Club, all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kid arising out of my participation in this event.  I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.  The Peninsula Track Club and Road Runners of America are excluded from liability.

 

 

Signature and/or signature of Parent or Guardian if less than 18 years of age                                          Date

 

 

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Finish line results and race supported by the Peninsula Track Club.

No PTC Race Passes Accepted

 

                                                

WALKING IS PERMITTED

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE RACE

RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR DOOR PRIZES!