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ATTENTION I-5 TRAVELERS HEADING SOUTH AND NORTH PAST MOUNT VERNON
Due to the bridge collapse on May 23rd along Interstate 5 between Mt. Vernon and Burlington, I-5 is closed in both directions in Skagit County south of Burlington. Traffic is being diverted off southbound I-5 at Exit 230 (George Hopper) and northbound at
I-5 Exit 227 (College Way). Alternate routes for southbound and northbound travelers are in place. If you need to travel between Mount Vernon and Burlington you should expect significant delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.
**** Please visit this page with a map / directions for alternative routes. ****
Additional service provided by Amtrack Cascades Passenger Rail and Buses
For additional Border Crossing information, click here.
Tuesday, June 18
Chamber Lunch Meeting
Location: Birch Bay Waterslides
4874 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.
Time: 11:30 am Social
Lunch, 12:30 pm with guest Speaker
Speaker: Rachel Vasak Director of NSEA (Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association)
Topic: Shared Area Projects
Lunch Catering: Birch Bay Pizza.
This meeting will have a trial run for the Ducky Derby (Bring money for 50/50 tickets). Networking begins at 11:30 AM, so bring your business cards, the business meeting starts at 12:00, and our speaker will start between 12:20 and 12:30. For other details, call the chamber office at (360) 371-5004 or email info@birchbaychamber.com.
COMING UP
 Saturday, June 22, 2013
30th Annual Birch Bay Sandcastle Contest
Location: Birch Bay Waterfront
Registration: 9 AM
Judging: 12 Noon
Cost: FREE
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Get ready to dig in. It's amazing how with a little imagination the beach at Birch Bay transforms in to a series of sand castles and sand sculptures. Each takes on its own life in the form of sea life, castles, cars, dragons, people, shipwreck and more. Great for businesses to get together with employees and build a "Business Sculpture". Have some fun and see what you might come up with! Spectators will find participant using sand, water and any other natural materials found at the beach to construct their castles and sculptures. This event is open to individuals, teams, families. There is no cost to participate and it proves to be a fun day on the beach! Come on out and let your imagination run wild on the beach.
Judging & prizes in the following categories:
1. Individual
2. Family/Groups
3. Business
4. Youth 12 and under
2013 Sandcastle Contest Sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Data-Link West Inc.
Silver Sponsors:
Praise 106.5
Pooch Palace & Kitty Castle Dog & Cat Daycare/Grooming
Bronze Sponsors:
Oltman Insurance
Tutor Doctor
Carrie Beck-Take Shape 4 Life
Corion Landscape Management
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Upcoming Birch Bay Chamber Luncheon Meeting Dates and
Guest Speakers
Information will be posted shortly.
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June 16, 2012
Annual Birch Bay Sand Castle Contest Winner Results
There were 33 registered sand sculptures with prizes awarded in three categories and Best of Show!
TEAM CATEGORY:
1st Place - Unsuspecting Swimmer -
by Team Old Crow Sisterhood
2nd Place - Cheshire Cat by Team Flying Unicorn.
3rd Place - Lions of Judah by Team God Squad
BUSINESS CATEGORY:
1st Place - Whale in Inner Tube by Team Birch Bay Waterslides
2nd Place - Flaming Z by Team Zion Church
3rd Place - Peace Arch by Team Blaine Insurance 
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY:
1st Place - Couch by Team A Little Bit Crazy
2nd Place - Canoe by Team Undecided
3rd Place - Heart by Team Beach Angels
BEST OF SHOW:
Best of Show - Unsuspecting Swimmer
by Team Old Crow Sisterhood
1st Runner-Up - Lions of Judah by Team God Squad
2nd Place Runner-Up - Time Machine by Team Time Travelers
Thank you to all the contestants that made this years contest a great success!
See everyone next year.
Add to your marketing reach with one of the chamber’s Sponsorship Programs!
These sponsorships present additional channels for marketing your business brand and are flexible to allow businesses of any size to participate.
Choose from one of four sponsorship types:
Click on the image to download a
PDF version of the program.
Platinum "Blue Heron" Title Sponsorship - $1,000 each event
Limit of one sponsor for each of the following events, or sponsor all three events for the year at $3,000:
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope / Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Birch Bay Sand Castles Contest (June)
Birch Bay Discovery Days/Ducky Derby Race (July)
"Blue Heron" sponsor benefits:
1. Sponsors name, and Logo, are posted with event name on all promotional materials and press releases.
2. Opportunity to be a judge for sponsored event (if applicable).
3. Sponsor receives (upon payment) an electronic mailing list of Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members.
4. Sponsor receives up to 50 event posters for distribution and promotion.
5. For the Annual Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner and Auction, the Sponsor receives two tickets with formal recognition for their support.
6. Sponsor is provided a free web page on the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce website for the sponsoring year.
7. Sponsor will be featured in a radio interview to help promote the event.
8. Sponsor receives one booth space free of charge for the sponsored event.
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Gold "Eagle" - $500 each event
Limit of two sponsor for each of the following events:
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope / Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Birch Bay Sand Castles Contest (June)
Birch Bay Discovery Days/Ducky Derby Race (July)
"Eagle" sponsor benefits:
1. Sponsors name, and Logo, are posted with event name on all promotional materials and press releases.
2. Opportunity to be a judge for the event (if applicable).
3. Sponsor receives (upon payment) an electronic mailing list of Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members.
4. Sponsor receives up to 25 event posters for distribution and promotion.
5. For the Annual Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner and Auction, Sponsor receives two tickets with formal recognition for their support.
6. Sponsor receives one booth space free of charge for the sponsored event.
Silver "Mallard" - $250 each event
Limit of four sponsors for each of the following events:
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope / Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Birch Bay Sand Castles Contest (June)
Birch Bay Discovery Days/Ducky Derby Race (July)
"Mallard" sponsor benefits:
1. Sponsors name, and Logo, are posted with event name on all promotional materials and press releases.
2. Sponsor receives (upon payment) an electronic mailing list of Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce members.
3. Sponsor receives up to 10 event posters for distribution and promotion.
4. Sponsor receives one booth space free of charge for the sponsored event.
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Bronze "Brant" - $100 each event.
No limits on sponsorships for the following events:
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope / Polar Bear Plunge (New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day)
Birch Bay Sand Castles Contest (June)
Birch Bay Discovery Days/Ducky Derby Race (July)
"Brant" sponsor benefits:
1. Sponsors name, and Logo, are posted with event name on all promotional materials and press releases.
2. Sponsor receives up to 5 event posters for distribution and promotion.
3. The sponsor donation will be used to purchase prizes for the event.
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