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Projects
Scholarship Program
The St. John Chamber awards two $500.00 scholarships each
year. To be considered for a chamber scholarship the applicant
must be a graduating senior, living in the town of St. John.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic
ability, commitment to receiving an education and community
service and involvement. Applications
can be downloaded from the Web site and are also available
through the Chamber office beginning February 1st and are
due by April 1st of each year. View
the 2007 winners
 Golf
Outing
The annual golf outing is held every year on the second Wednesday
in July at a oocal golf course in the area. Participants receive
a cart, 18-holes of championship golf and a catered lunch
and dinner. There are also opportunities to win raffle prizes,
skill competitions and more. Golf usually begins at 12:00
(noon) and is followed by h'ors duerves and dinner. The Chamber
is always looking for businesses not only to participate in
a fun day of golf, but also for door prize donations, hole
sponsors and more. For those who don't wish to play golf,
simply sign up for dinner and network with other local businesses.
The golf outing is a great event, don't miss out!
 Corn
Roast
Since 2003, this has been an annual, one evening, event that
is a combined effort between the St John Chamber and the Rotary
Club. It is held at the Community Outpatient Center (outdoors).
It is planned by a small joint committee over several months
prior to the event and requires many volunteers, as well as
community business involvement. The corn is pre-cooked the
day of the event at Comfort’s Catering, the many miscellaneous
food and paper items are supplied by local vendors and grocery
stores. Hotdogs, etc are grilled on site by Welch’s Stop
& Shop. Eenigenberg supplies bottled water. Proceeds are
split between both organizations. The Chamber proceeds benefit
the scholarship fund. It has been very well received by the
community, offering food, socializing, live
entertainment, children’s activities, as well as booths
operated by local businesses and organizations.
 Breakfast
with the Easter Bunny
Generally held the Saturday morning before Palm Sunday, Breakfast
with the Easter Bunny gives children and parents an opportunity
to visit with the Easter Bunny, have their picture taken with
the Easter Bunny and enjoy a full breakfast. Each child is
also given an Easter goodie bag with donated toys, candy and
various other items donated by local businesses. The event
is a ticketed event with tickets sold at selected businesses
in St John.
Breakfast with Santa
This is an annual event serving a delicious buffet Breakfast
catered by Comfort Catering to local families for $5.00 each.
Every child receives a goody bag filled with treats donated
by local businesses. Santa is present and each child visits
with Santa and has his/her picture taken with Santa. The Chamber
has been hosting this event for many years and it is enjoyed
by young and old.
There are also other activities that the St. John Chamber
brings to the town of St John:
- Festive Christmas Banners on street lamps advertising
individual businesses
- Nativity scene displayed on Route 41
- Holiday luncheon at Livio's Restaurant
- Decorated tree representing the St. John Chamber at the
Festival of Lights Event
- Ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses
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