August 2026 — Member Matters

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When you arrive at our Newaygo County Gus Macker tournament, we hope you notice the spacious court layout, the food trucks tempting your taste buds, the Macker mascot bringing the energy, and the officials ready to tip off another unforgettable weekend.

What you don't see are the people who quietly made every one of those moments possible.

While you experience two days of basketball, laughter, and community, our committee has spent the last year pouring their hearts into making it happen.

Countless evenings after work, meetings, phone calls, text messages, and last-minute problem-solving all happened long before the first basketball ever hit the pavement.

They volunteer their time without expecting applause or recognition.

They do it because they care deeply about this community.

This week, we gathered around a nacho bar from Sober Eats to celebrate another tournament and reflect on the journey.

We laughed about the unexpected moments, shared stories from the weekend, and realized something pretty special.

Thanks to this group, this was our smoothest tournament yet.

Hosting a national tournament that rotates between three different communities is no small task, yet this team makes it look effortless.

When challenges come up, they don't ask whose job it is, they simply step in.

They lift each other up during the long days, celebrate the small victories, and somehow always find a reason to laugh along the way.

So next year, if you see someone wearing a local Event Staff shirt, take a moment to tell them you're having a great time.

That simple "thank you" is worth more than they will ever admit.

It's the reminder that every hour they gave, every problem they solved, and all the missed hours they could of been golfing mattered.

To our committee: thank you for believing in this event, in each other, and in Newaygo County.

Because of you, thousands of people leave with memories they'll never forget.

And knowing this crew...

they're already dreaming up ways to make 2027 even better.

With endless gratitude, thank you to our incredible committee: Dale Richardson, Kirk Rider, Jake & Annie Swinehart, Mike, Jen & Cam Espinoza, Ryan Swinehart, Aric Booth, Chad Swinehart and Jazmin Vanderwall.

Kelly, Rachael & Sam

5K run/walk on a Saturday in August (Gerber Federal Credit Union cited on the designed flyer). Full time, route, and registration details are in the Original PDF and Chamber events links above.

  Seekin Sponsor For more than 75 years, Logging Festival has brought our community together while welcoming more than 14,200 visitors (2025 stat). Lumberjack competitors and the families travel from 36 states to participate in the, and families visit from across Michigan and beyond to experience this one-of-akind event. Your sponsorship helps make it all possible.

It provides the funding needed for competitive prize payouts that attract top lumberjacks year after year (previous world and national title holders!), while also covering essential event expenses such as portable restrooms, waste removal, marketing, signage, the traveling museum experience, insurance, live chainsaw carving and other features that create a safe, memorable experience for everyone.

By becoming a sponsor, you're not only supporting a 75+ year community tradition, you're investing in tourism, local businesses, and an event that continues to showcase Newaygo County to thousands of visitors every year. Benefits can be found on our website or email RPorter@. In Partnership With: Thank You Sustaining Sponsor! Thank You Presenting Sponsors! See sponsorship Thank You page for complete listing.

Influential Women in Leadership — designed flyer page. Open the Original PDF for the full visual; use the Links list above for event details when present.

River Country Chamber charity event sponsorship — your support helps build a more accessible Newaygo County. See the Original PDF for sponsor tiers and artwork; sponsorship PDFs are in the Links list when available.

Follow River Country Chamber on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@RiverCountryChamber). Members-only Facebook group and MIC portal links appear in the Links list above when present in the PDF.

Chamber marketing snapshot from this issue: total website views and social media reach (about 1.39 million reach / ~9,919 followers cited on the designed page). See Original PDF for charts and full figures.

Use this issue’s sponsorship selector as a tool for choosing the best Chamber sponsorships for your business. Full options and benefits are in the Original PDF and sponsorship PDFs linked above.

2 0 26 committed sponsors! grant festival In Partnership with logging festival

2 0 26 committed sponsors! In Partnership with newaygo county influential women in leadership river country chamber auction In Partnership with christmas walk In Partnership with christmas in croton

Chamber staff highlighted in this issue include Executive Director Kelly Rider (sets direction and goals of the chamber), with additional roles shown on the designed staff page in the Original PDF.

Board of trustees named in this issue:

• Lori Shears • Deb Kett • Jen Espinoza • Jena Zeerip • Jacob Swinehart • Ramona Deters • Foods The • Newaygo Plumbing • Corewell Health • The Swinehart • Agency Deters • Jazmin Vanderwall • Chenoa Boss • Randy Poll • Independent Bank • Bank Greenridge

Organization affiliations appear on the designed page in the Original PDF.

Year-at-a-glance calendar of Chamber programs (including LIVE2LEAD, Business Resource luncheons, and seasonal events). Open the Original PDF for the full designed calendar; event links are listed above when present.