POWER! Event at the Country Club of Scranton

August 15th, 2011

Get ready to hit the links with POWER! Scranton. The Country Club of Scranton, 1001 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, will open its private club to POWER! Scranton members for a networking event on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, from 6-8 p.m.

You can hone your skills with free golf lessons from the club pros, while you meet young and young-thinking professionals, enjoy adult beverages and delectable food, and explore the club grounds and exclusive clubhouse.

Entertainment will be provided by Christian Gratz. Dress to impress – country club casual (no jeans, please).

The event is free for members; $10 for non-members.

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Celebrating Clarks Summit’s 100-Year Anniversary

July 12th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Clarks Summit with an event on July 20, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Amici Restaurant, 1300 Morgan Highway.

Enjoy networking with young and young thinking professionals; learn about the history of Clarks Summit;
enjoy special “POWER!” adult beverages and happy hour specials for members; taste delectable food; and enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio at Amici!

Guest speakers will be the Clarks Summit Centennial Planning Committee. Entertainment following the event will be provided by Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet.

Free for members; $10 for non-members.

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V POWER!: Volunteers Needed for St. Joe’s Festival

July 7th, 2011

Power! Scranton is happy to announce our latest “V Power!” opportunity!  Participating V Power! members can get discounts on their future memberships and be recognized as a V Power! member at our events and thru our marketing!  Just keep an eye out for V Power! volunteer opportunities or contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com to learn more!

This month, we’re looking for volunteers from our membership to help out with the 50th Anniversary of the St. Joseph’s Center Summer Festival!

Help is needed to volunteer at the ice cream stand (the Sweet Shoppe!).  We’re looking for 4 to 5 people per shift, so come to the festival, enjoy the good times, and give a little of your time to help a good cause!  Email Tim McLain, Power! Volunteer Coordinator, at tmclain@dxdempsey.com to help.

What:  St. Joe’s Festival – Sweet Shoppe volunteer
When:  Sunday, July 31st, 2011.  Shifts are from 1:00 to 5:00 or 5:00 to 9:00.
Where: Once again on the campus at Marywood University, the Festival is just a few hundred yards up University Drive in a large lot just behind the Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness. Shuttles will be available from the marked parking lots on the campus. There will be plenty of signs to guide visitors in the right direction.

For more information, visit http://www.stjosephscenter.org/events/summerfestival/

A sponsored mission of the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Joseph’s Center strives to be a sign of hope to individuals and families who have special needs. Beginning as an orphanage back in 1888, St. Joseph’s has evolved, in response to changing needs, into a multifaceted service provider. Today, individuals diagnosed with mental retardation or a developmental delay, pregnant women, young families, couples hoping to adopt, and people who require outpatient therapy can find help at St. Joseph’s Center.

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V POWER!: Marley’s Mission

June 9th, 2011

Power! Scranton is happy to announce our latest volunteer request and introduce “V Power!”:  an opportunity to go above and beyond as a Power! member while earning rewards and recognition!  Participating V Power! members can get discounts on their future memberships and be recognized as a V Power! member at our events and thru our marketing!  Just keep an eye out for V Power!  volunteer opportunities or contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com to learn more!

And to start it all off:

Power! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our membership to help out with the 35th Annual Horse Show to benefit Marley’s Mission.

Marley’s Mission currently treats nearly 40 children from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and has seven horses as well as the use of stables and fields in Lake Ariel, PA.   Marley’s Mission employs a team approach to healing children who have experienced trauma.  The treatment team includes a specially trained Trauma Therapist and an Equine Specialist.  The treatment team has been educated in the internationally recognized Equine-Assisted Therapy Model (EAP) developed by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).

What:  35th Annual Horse Show benefitting Marley’s Mission
When:  Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th
Where: The Double “A” Farm, Justus, PA

Volunteers are needed for setup on Saturday to help paint, spruce up, set flower displays and set up the Concession tent.  5 volunteers needed.

Volunteers are needed for the event on Sunday to assist at the concession stand and with the operation of the horse show itself.  10 volunteers needed.  (Shifts are from 7:30-12:30 or 12:30-5:30).

Power! kindly asks that you respond by June 20th if you plan to help with the event.  Please contact Tim McLain, Power! Volunteer Coordinator, at tmclain@dxdempsey.com.  Come help out an important cause!

Additional Info:
www.marleysmission.com

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POWER! White Out during First Friday

May 20th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will host a “White Out” networking event during the First Friday Scranton art walk on Friday, June 3, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Bella Faccia, 516 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

Wear white – Heart To Art artists will be ready to paint you to promote your business or just color you up for the fun of it! White shirts will be available for $5.

The event is free and open to the public. Adult beverage sponsor is Rock Creek Corporate Center. Food sponsor is The Scranton Plan.

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Job Opportunity: Business Development Specialist for MetroAction

April 28th, 2011

The Business Development Specialist position is a full-time position. The person holding this position is responsible for promoting business development through MetroAction’s various lending, training and recognition programs. This includes outreach activities, marketing, underwriting, collections and reporting functions.

The person holding this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field. A minimum of three years experience is required. The person holding this position should have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior presentation and analytical skills and a demonstrated public speaking capacity.

Resumes should be e-mailed to kaugustine@scrantonchamber.com and will be accepted through May 13, 2011.

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Cinco De Mayo Celebration

April 27th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will host a Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Giribaldi’s, 309 N. Main Ave., Scranton, on May 5, 2011, from 6-8 p.m.

The area’s best professional networking, authentic Mexican appetizers and refreshments; entertainment provided by DJ Cadillac. Sponsored by ERA Real Estate and The Roc Social Club.

This event is free for POWER! members; $10 for non-members.

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Volunteer Opportunity: American Cancer Society Relay for Life

April 11th, 2011

POWER! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our members to participate in this year’s Relay for Life held by the American Cancer Society!  Between Friday, May 6th at 4:00 PM and Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 AM, Relay for Life teams will participate in an effort to Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back!

A variety of events and entertainment will be ongoing thru the night as teams continuously walk the Counthouse Square in downtown Scranton.  The idea is that there is always a team representative on the move!

What:  Relay for Life
When: Friday, May 6th at 4:00 PM and Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 AM
Where: Downtown Scranton, Courthouse Square

If you are interested in helping form the Power! Team, contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com

For more information, go to www.relayforlife.org.

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Speed Marketing and Networking Event

March 24th, 2011

POWER! Scranton will hold a Speed Marketing and Networking Event on Tuesday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Sno Mountain.

Speed marketing begins at 5:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Entertainment will be provided by Brendan Quinn & Friends and there will be giveaways, prizes and complimentary food.

Interested in sponsoring a table? Tables are available to POWER! members only at $100. Contact Susan Turcmanovich at Susan.Turcmanovich@amwater.com for details and reservations.

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POWER! Outage at Ireland Uncorked

February 23rd, 2011

The POWER! Scranton March networking event will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Ireland Uncorked, 1614 Luzerne Street, Scranton.

Refreshments will be provided by Armetta’s Restaurant and Pizzeria. Participate in wine tasting and purchase group parade day t-shirts.

The event is free for paid POWER! Scranton members and $10 for non-members.

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