Oak Bluffs Association
The Oak Bluffs Association was established in 1991 to support a harmonious working relationship between members of the business community, civic associations, town officials and the citizens of Oak Bluffs. The overall goal is to promote the activities and attractions of Oak Bluffs in order to improve tourism through the pursuit of excellence, and in so doing, improve the quality of life for the community year round.
GOALS:
1. Develop Membership
2. Produce and distribute a first rate brochure each year that will promote our
events and members 3. Find ways to extend the shoulder season business for. Work
with organizations and town officials to improve the town and create a more
productive and harmonious working relationship between all parties.
The Oak Bluffs Association (OBA) has produced this site to help travelers from
around the world to learn about the events, attractions and special features of
Oak Bluffs. This Victorian seaside resort on the island of Martha’s Vineyard has
been a premiere destination place for over a century. Many of the original
landmarks and vacation amenities remain to this day making this community a
popular retreat from the stress and strain of mainland living.
We have tried to provide detailed information about visiting Oak Bluffs and
hopefully have covered all areas of interest. If there is something we’ve
forgotten, if you have a comment or a suggestion, please e-mail us at
obainfo@yahoo.com We may be reached by phone/FAX at 508-693-3036.Below you
will find information, membership benefits and our member application form.
Thank you for visiting
www.oakbluffsmv.com
OAK BLUFFS
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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A free listing in the annual Oak Bluffs Association Directory of Members, which includes Town Information and an events calendar.
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Member-vendor discount fees for booth space at both the Harbor Festival in June and Tivoli Day in September. Non-member fees: $125 for each event/OBA member fees: $45 for each event. (A potential savings of $160)
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Members are eligible to list their business (businesses) in the Oak Bluffs Brochure. Only members may be listed. 60,000 brochures are printed and distributed each year at the Information Booth in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, to all boaters visiting the Oak Bluffs harbor, It is distributed on the Hyannis, Falmouth and New Bedford ferries, distributed to the cruise ships visiting Oak Bluffs and mailed out with requests for information. There is a fee of $150 for each business listed. Only OBA members may be listed in the brochure.
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The OBA web site: www.oakbluffsmv.com features all of the brochure listings for a fee of $35 each. Members who are listed in the brochure and have their own web sites, can be link their pages to the OBA site free.
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The Oak Bluffs Association maintains and staffs the Information Booth at Farland Square. Members are eligible to participate in the booth program for a small fee. Brochures, schedules, events, menus etc are displayed on a first come, first serve basis. Booth fees for 2006 are:
--Inns/Hotels & Guesthouses 1-5 rooms $125 , 6-12 rooms $175, 13 + rooms $275
--Restaurants, Retailers, Services & Transportation $125 -
The Oak Bluffs Association has an extensive public relations program that helps to promote events both on and off island, helping to bring visitors to Oak Bluffs.
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The Oak Bluffs Association advertises in the local and regional media for all OBA sponsored events. Press releases and calendar listings are included as support for this program.
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The Oak Bluffs Association produces and installs the street banners for the OBA sponsored events, town meetings, elections and the Oak Bluffs Road Races.
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The Oak Bluffs Association sponsors the annual Tree Lighting and Town Christmas Party, along with the PTO, the Friends of Oak Bluffs and the Town. We work with the Highway Department to provide the holiday lighting for downtown.
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The Oak Bluffs Association sponsors the Food Safety courses specifically designed to accommodate the restaurants and the inns and hotels. OBA members are given advance notice and discount fees for these courses.
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Board Member, Renee Balter attends the weekly Board of Selectmen Meetings in an effort to improve working relations and communications between town officials and the business community and to address issues that may adversely impact the businesses of Oak Bluffs.
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The board of Directors meet every month starting in January. Members are welcome at all meetings.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For information, contact Executive Director CATHERINE MCCARTHY
508-693-5755
Oak Bluffs Association
P.O. Box 1521
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
FAX # (508) 693-3036 e-mail
obainfo@yahoo.com
www.oakbluffsmv.com
MAKE IT YOUR BUSINESS TO JOIN TODAY!
OAK BLUFFS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
VISITOR BOOTH APPLICATION FORM
Harbor Fest Vendor Application
CREDITS
Many thanks to our local photographers, Alison Shaw
www.alisonshaw.com,
Julian Robinson and Betsy Corsiglia
www.betsycorsiglia.com
for use of their work on our site.