Event Registration - Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce
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April Membership Luncheon
4/10/2018
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Event Description
NOTE: RSVPs are now due by Friday, April 6 at noon! Registration is limited to the first 130 guests.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at Celebrations. Lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m.

The speaker will be Roman Basi, who will speak about the new IRS tax law update.

Buffalo Wild Wings will be the caterer. The menu will include three naked tenders, potato wedges, side salad, mini chocolate fudge cake and sweet tea, unsweet tea, water and soda. 

Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding is the sponsor of the April Monthly Membership Luncheon.

Registration for the event is $12 (payable to the Marion Chamber of Commerce) to those who RSVP prior to noon on the FRIDAY before the luncheon. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. After noon on the Monday before the luncheon, no more registrations will be taken, however walk-ins will be accepted. Please note that the walk-in rate is $15.  

If you register for an event and are unable to attend, a 24-hour notice is required or you will be invoiced. Note: If you have registered and are unable to attend, you may transfer to a fellow employee without penalty. A refund will only be given to those with a paid registration who cancel more than 24 hours prior to the event. 

If any Marion Chamber of Commerce member would like to have fliers for an upcoming event, announcements, etc. given to each attendee at the luncheon, please contact the Chamber at 618.997.6311 to arrange for delivery of the fliers prior to the luncheon. 


Our Mission as Specialized Equine Services is to provide exceptional therapeutic services, through accredited and dedicated professionals and volunteers, improving the quality of life for those in Southern Illinois.

Specialized Equine Services (SES) uses the powerful healing energy of horses to help children and adults with psychological, neurological and physical conditions such as Down’s syndrome, MS, cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury, PTSD, stroke and cancer.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding is a form of physical therapy for people who have a range of disabilities including physical, emotional, cognitive and social difficulties.

Horses provide a tool for physical therapy, emotional growth and cognitive improvement in a unique format that is fun, exhilarating and holds the potential to change a person’s perspective on life!

Giant City Stables has been providing horse assisted therapy since 1995. Our PATH Intl certified riding instructor works with clients one-on-one and in small group settings.  Each rider is engaged through a combination of therapy, education and recreation tailored to meet their individual physical, cognitive and emotional needs.

SES is a non-profit organization staffed primarily by volunteers. Financially, we rely heavily on the generosity of our sponsors, because fees cover only a small portion of the actual costs of our programs.

Our annual “Sweethearts of the Saddle” Derby Day Gala is our main fund raiser.  A fun evening in conjunction with the running of the Kentucky Derby. Coming up on Saturday, May 5th, 2018, at the Carbondale Civic Center,  you are invited to come and watch the race, dress in your formal “derby attire”, have your picture taken with our “winning therapy horse”, participate in a live and silent auction, enjoy a great dinner by Great Boars of Fire, and dance to “We Got It Covered”. Tickets are $100 per person or $900 per table of 10.  Make your reservation by calling 618-529-4110 by April 20th