Update 768 September
Ellsworth-Kanopolis Area Chamber of Commerce (ellsworthkschamber.net)
@Nick’s Notes: September Update #768
Office hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
To: Chamber Member
CHAMBER BOARD BUSINESS
At their regular monthly meeting on September 13th the board conducted the following business
Approved:
a President Morford’s appointments to the Ad Hoc Board Member Nominating Committee; Amy Eck, Linda Denning and Anita Hoffhines. (see NOMINATIONS page 2)
a President Morford’s appointments to the Ad Hoc Pig Kiss’n “Name the Pig” Contest Selection Committee; Amy Eck, Curt Glaser and Ken Robson.
a Policies 302, Inspection of Chamber Records; 311, Membership List; 312 Membership Benefits; Policy 401, New Board Member Orientation and Policy 305 Memberships and Investments approved but to be reviewed at the October meeting to consider a change in the investment amount for non-affiliated Associate-Ambassadors
a A 1/8th page ad in the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter’s special edition of the Great American Cattle Drive and Cowtown Festival at a cost of $59.95.
a An Ellsworth 30 second promotional jingle for broadcast on In-kind membership radio stations.
In other business the board: 1) Acknowledged new Full Membership businesses “Just In Time”, Mike Salyers owner and “Reliant Roofing LLC, Shannon Mog, Owner. (See BUSINESSS BUZZ below). 2) By board consensus, authorized the director to send an appreciation letter to the Immanuel Lutheran LC-MS Church for their gracious decision to move their annual soup supper from September 28th to October 25th in order to avoid the conflict with the Chamber-Ambassador hamburger feed at Preisker Park. 3) Finalized plans for the Annual Hamburger Feed and the first “Pig Kiss’n and Name the Pig” contests. Reviewed a quote from Clubine & Rettele, CHTD, CPA for a procedural audit of the financial records and a second quote to add review of the Federal Form 990-EZ. The quotes are being considered for inclusion in the 2008 budget if funding is available. Such an audit would be supplemental to the annual internal audit conducted by the board and volunteers.
“The biggest cause of crooked politics is people who don’t vote because of crooked politics.”
BUSINESS “BUZZ”
2007 NEW MEMBERS
1) Owner Mike Salyers, “Just In Time”, has become another of our local entrepreneurs joining the chamber ranks. I was pleased when Mike contacted me concerning possible membership during the height of the major flooding problems in May. He had opened his water damage restoration business and expressed interest in becoming an active member. Although the demand for water damage service has diminished, Mike continues to provide services with his mold and mildew remediation; carpet, auto and upholstery cleaning. Mike works from his home office, 315 Blake, and can be reached at 531-1999 or email; justintimerestoration@gmail.com. He is also listed in our chamber business directory under Home & Gardens. We wish Mike much success and look forward to his presence at chamber events and other activities.
2) Owner Shannon Mog, “Reliant Roofing LLC”, has also committed to a Full Membership. He has been very active in our neighborhoods as well as throughout the area with his roofing crews plying their trade. He also engages in other construction activities which have included his Crestview Apartments. The apartments have provided some much needed relief to the recent demands for housing. Shannon operates his business from his home, 408 N. Lincoln, and can be reached at 785-252-7244 or email; shannonmog@hotmail.com. He is also listed in our chamber website directory under Home & Gardens. We extend best wishes to Shannon and look forward to his attendance at some of our chamber activities.
“Half a loaf is better than no time at all.”
NEW BUSINESSES
1) A few days prior to her official opening, I visited Dena Stoltz, owner of Studio 121, 121 East First Street, (co-located with her husband’s business, Old School Stamps). Dena gave me a “cooks” tour and the facility is as first rate as one could imagine. Although not totally completed at that time, the décor in the lower level offers an excellent environment for those who choose SPINNING (cycling) as their exercise of choice. The upper level has been renovated to accommodate the planned Yoga classes. With qualified instructors for the exercise and fitness, the Ellsworth area now has some diverse offerings in health improvement. Dena will host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, October 5th at 10:00 a.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend. I have provided our chamber packet for new members for consideration of our invitation to join the chamber business family. The telephone # is 531-0192
2) Connie Terry has purchased the former location of the Kanopolis Lunch Box, 105 N. Kansas, and plans to open her restaurant, Mom’s Diner, on October 1st. Connie indicates that her menu will consist of Blue Plate Specials with homemade bread, buns, and pies. French fries and other supporting menu items will be prepared from scratch as well. Operating hours will be Monday – Saturday, 5 am-8 pm and Sunday 6 am – 2 pm. The telephone number is 472-8985. Plans for a ribbon cutting will be forthcoming.
“Dad criticized the sermon. Mom thought the organist made lots of mistakes. Sister did not like the choir’s singing. But they all shut up when little Billy said, “I thought it was a pretty good show for a quarter.”
NOMINATIONS
The aforementioned nominating Committee will be meeting soon to discern names for the ballot for new board members. The names of those who are willing to serve, if elected, will be presented to the board of directors at their October 8 meeting. The election will follow shortly thereafter. If anyone is interested in board service, please contact Amy Eck at Ellsworth Federal Credit Union, 472-4172 or this office. If you are contacted by one of the committee members please give consideration to their request for your service. The office is for a 3-year term. I believe you will have a rewarding experience.
PIG KISS’N CONTEST – HAMBURGER FEED
The chamber board is pleased with the plans that are in place for these two fund-raising activities during the Cowtown Days and Great American Cattle Drive. Voting jars and forms for the kids pig naming contest were distributed this past Thursday. I want to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped and continue to work with us. 1) Posters-Jars-forms; Robson’s Card & Gift Shop; Ellsworth Antique Mall; ALCO Discount Stores; Dollar General; True Value; Gene’s Heartland Foods; Lux Interiors; Orozco’s, and First Bank Kanopolis. 2) Pig naming Judges; Amy Eck, Curt Glaser and Ken Robson. 3) Cooking: Bill Maddux Train B-B-Q; Service volunteers; Nancy Johnson, Heather Barta, Ambassador Club members and board members. 4) Kids contest advertisement; DQ Brazier, Ideal Realty, Farm Bureau Financial Services and Radio Shack. 5) A big thanks to my good friend David Bircher for furnishing the award winning pig. 6) Linda Denning Ellsworth County Independent Reporter for her press release support in communicating our events to the public; Mark Seitz for furnishing some of our celebrity photos. 7) Our Celebrity Candidates: Jim ‘Pork Barrel’ Morford; John ‘Quick Draw’ Goddard; Roger ‘Fearless’ Pearson; Josh ‘Honey-baked Ham’ Svaty; Kimberly Gencur ‘Pork Chops’ Svaty; Kendra ‘Puckerin’ Ploutz; Jonathan ‘Red Dog’ Mitchell; and Cherie ‘Hot Lips’ Sauers.
TOURISM ACTIVITY
VISITOR INFORMATION
OUT-OF-STATE IN-STATE LOCAL FOREIGN
Hodgden House 37 39 7 0
Kanopolis 27 60 0 0
Georgia’s 1909 Caboose Countdown: Goal: $14,000 ______$10,000______ *$5,894
*Georgia received $1000 this month from a Union Pacific Grant. “Congratulations!”
ELLSWORTH ANTIQUE MALL
Mark & Josie have added a new service to their business; a wireless “Internet Hot Spot.” Congratulations!
GIFT CHECKS
In August there were two deposits totaling $1,085. The bank processed 21 checks totaling $435. The total amount of checks still outstanding is $4,549. The 21 checks processed was the lowest number in a long time.
Human: “Can you speak, dummy?” Parrot: Yeah. Can you fly, stupid?”
Welcome Bags
The Chamber will be furnishing 60 welcome bags with local brochures for the Mark Cunningham Memorial/E.A.A. Golf tournament, October 7, and 60 welcome bags with local brochures and participating merchants bargain coupons to the County Treasure’s office for their conference October 17.
CHIT-CHAT
a I received a call from a Tennessee retiree who saw our Welcome Home information on a CBS affiliate station. He thought we had a free house as well. I explained the situation. He was still interested in relocating to Kansas having some relatives in KC. He was interested in housing costs so I sent him to our website realtor page.
a I had another call from a California couple who were anxious to relocate to escape the inflationary costs of living in Nevada City, California. They are planning ten more years in the workforce before retiring. They requested information on the Ellsworth area which I supplied including our outstanding medical facilities. (His wife is an RN). The good news is that IF they should choose to come, their daughter and family with three school age children may follow.
a I have had other contacts as well as have Rob Fillion and Jonathan Mitchell. They are the result of the re-televising of a previous interview that Anita Hoffhines did while serving as the Economic Development Director. The CBS CH 13 Sacramento affiliate had won an Emmy award for the story last May. They apparently felt it was worthy of a re-run. Some new seeds are again being sown. Only time will tell if they will bear fruit.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 20 - U.S.D. #327 District Office, Chamber Gatherin’, 8:00 a.m.
September 27 – Cowtown Idol Contest- First Round - Preisker Park, 7 pm
September 28 – Cowtown Idol Contest Semi-finals – Ambassador Club- Chamber of Commerce Hamburger/Brats/Corn/Chips, 5pm-9 pm.
September 29 - Celebrity Pig Kiss’n and Kid’s Name the Pig winners announced, approx. 6:30; Cowtown Idol Finals, 7:00 pm
September 27-30 Cowtown Days – The Great American Cattle Drive – www.ellsworthcelebrations.com
October 5 – Open House and Ribbon Cutting, Studio 121, 121 E. 1st Street, 10:00 am
October 8 - Ellsworth-Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 6 pm
1947-2007 “Diamond Jubilee Year”
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