Update 770 November
Ellsworth-Kanopolis Area Chamber of Commerce (ellsworthkschamber.net)
@Nick’s Notes: November Update #770 Office hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
To: Chamber Member
CHAMBER BOARD BUSINESS
At their regular monthly meeting on November 12th the board conducted the following business
Approved:
a Nominating Committee’s slate of candidates for the board of directors’ 2008 election: Jon Halbgewachs, Chele Denton, Ken Arnhold, Tony Kirby, Luke Murrow and Danny D. Urban
(see Nominations below)
a President Morford’s three person Nominating Committee for the 2008 slate of officers; Caleb Schultz, Ch, Megan Muchow and Bill Finke.
a Distribution of Ambassador Club’s share of the September hamburger feed.
a Year-to-date, October 31st Financial reports.
a Changes to the Kansas Cattle Town brochures for upcoming proposed revisions by the coalition.
a Revised Procedure 102 for the use of chamber event signs for public garage/yard sales.
a Removing the “Living is Good in Ellsworth County” tourism brochure from the chamber inventory pending review and possible revision through Smoky Hill Economic Development.
a Waiving of bylaw, Article IV, Section III, Para 3, “Secretary’s notice of slate of nominees and right to petition.”
In other business, the board requested the director write a thank you letter to ECF for their construction of an exceptional conference table for the chamber office. They also approved, by consensus, the mailing of a survey in conjunction with the voting ballot. (see Survey below)
NOMINATIONS
The following candidates and their business association have agreed to fulfill the responsibilities of board member if elected: Jon Halbgewachs, Kirkham Michael & Associates; Chele Denton, ALCO Discount Store; Ken Arnhold, Superintendent, USD #327; Tony Kirby, Dollar General; Danny D. Urban, Ellsworth County Medical Center and Luke Murrow, First Bank Kansas. Ballots will be forthcoming.
Most of us never realize that we have the right to remain silent until after we’re in trouble.
SURVEY
With the upcoming election of new board members and changes that will occur, the board believes that an information gathering survey on member expectations, ideas for improvement, etc. may be helpful as the board reorganizes at the December meeting. The last survey to measure member satisfaction was conducted in 2004. However, it had a very minimal response with the majority expressing “very satisfied.” We encourage and thank you in advance for your participation.
BUSINESS “BUZZ”
2007-2008 RENEWALS
Thanks for the following Chamber member annual renewal: Full: City Plumbing/Heating & Air Conditioning.
NON-RENEWAL
M & D Service, Kanopolis did not renew their 2007-2008 membership.
Today we have three kinds of people in the world: the haves, the have-nots, and the charge-its.
2007 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
The Ellsworth-Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee, Georgina Bates, Chairman, and members, Ken and Alice Robson, Josie Roehrman, Wanda Morford, Nancy Johnson and Linda Denning have completed plans for the Christmas kick off celebration on Monday, November 26 at 5:00 pm. This year’s event theme is “Keeping the Tradition Alive 1867-2007. Kelvi Peschka has been appointed chairman for the Christmas parade. Events will kickoff at 5:00 with lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Hodgden House Museum (carolers welcome); food court on west 1st Street, kiddy train rides, east 1st Street; Santa and Ms. Claus at the Citizens State Bank, open houses, registrations and drawings.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2007
The Citizen of the year selection committee: Josie Roehrman, Mark Parsons and Caleb Schultz, is seeking nominations for the 2007 Citizen of the Year. The due date for nominations is Monday, December 3rd. Voting chamber members are reminded to include as much specific information as possible, i.e., types of activities, estimated dates and years of service, and other relevant information. Keep in mind that the description is the basis for the introduction of the winner at the annual meeting. The winners in the past 10 years were: Mark & Josie Roehrman; Mark Parsons; Don & Pat Bender; Scott Moore & Linda Kohls; Ken & Alice Robson; Thomas Zouzas; Karl Gaston; Anne Grothusen; Karma Aylward; and Roger Thompson. Address is: Citizen of the Year – Ellsworth-Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce - P.O. Box 315 – Ellsworth, KS 67439. No e-mails or faxes please.
A happy marriage exists when the couple is as deeply in love as in debt!
RADIO PROMOTION
The radio jingle we had produced to promote Ellsworth has been placed on our chamber website. It is located below our front page under the blog.
WELCOME BAGS
Our merchant’s welcome bags for new residents are nearly depleted. I will need 20 items for the usual refills. For first time participants, please, no large items such as coolers, cups etc. With over 60 items to fill, the plastic bag is packed. Due to some inventory on hand the following businesses do not have to respond unless you want to change your promotional item: Brooks Financial Services; Casey’s General Store; Cliff’s Body Shop; Custom Care; DQ Brazier; Independent Reporter; Ellsworth Federal Credit Union; Gene’s Heartland Foods; Ideal Realty; Millwood Realty; Smoky Valley Appliance, and True value Hardware. Items must be in the chamber office no later than Monday, the 19th to be included in the next distribution.
No one ever ruined his eyesight by looking at the brighter side of things.
GIFT CHECKS
In October there were two deposits totaling $330. The bank processed 50 checks totaling $705. The total amount of checks still outstanding is $3,904.09. Gift check sales are down considerably this year versus 2006. Hopefully, the holidays will boost the sales significantly.
Television is called a medium because so much of it is neither rare nor well done.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 15 Lincoln County Leadership, Chamber office, 1:30 pm. Jonathan Mitchell, Rob Fillion and Nick, presenters.
November 15, Ellsworth-Kanopolis Area Chamber monthly gatherin’, Citizens State Bank & Trust, 8 am.
November 15 North Central Kansas Regional Tourism Council meeting, Orozco’s, 6:00 pm. 472-3059.
November 22 Thanksgiving. Chamber office closed
November 25 Ellsworth Purple Power Catbackers annual Holiday Tour of Homes, noon – 6:00 pm; Soup and dessert, noon – 2:00 pm, VFW Hall. 472-5005
November 26 Ellsworth Holiday Opening Celebration, 5:00 pm
1947-2007 “Diamond Jubilee Year”
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Wishing you and yours a safe, peaceful and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!
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