have a great 2008! - Troy Maryville St. Jacob Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY, 2008, Editor: Dawn Mushill
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, January 10
5-6:30 p.m.
Pizza Man
The Fountains of Troy
Assisted Living Residence
39 Dorothy Drive, Troy, IL.
(618) 667-1342
ANDERSON HOSTS DECEMBER EVENT
If you missed the December Business
After Hours, you missed an event full of food,
hospitality and fun. The Warren Billhartz
Cancer Center at Anderson Hospital hosted
the December, 2007, Chamber Business After
Hours. The staff at Anderson Hospital
served as hosts, tour guides and provided an
unbelievable buffet. There are no words to
describe the facility. They took great care in
every detail when building it.
The next Business After Hours will take
place on Thursday, January 10, at Pizza Man in
Troy, Illinois. Dennis and Cheryl Chandler
hope that you will be able to make this event.
HAVE A
GREAT 2008!
IMPORTANT JANUARY DATES
1 New Year’s Day (Chamber Office Closed)
10 Chamber Board Meeting (noon)
10 Business After Hours (Pizza Man)
10 Deadline for new resident packet items
25 Deadline for Chamber newsletter
New Chamber Members For December
Huffman Law Offices
Mark Porter
Green Tree Audio & Video
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lisa Zabawa, First National Bank/Troy (President)
Pat Peverly, Anderson Hospital (Vice President)
Carol Porter, TheBANK of Edwardsville (Treasurer)
Norris Brase, Brase Construction (Secretary)
DIRECTORS
Joyce Virgin, City of Troy
Roger Alons, Troy VFW
Huffman Law Offices, P.C.
Margie Huffman
2225 North Center
Maryville, IL 62062
618-344-9330
618-344-9903 (Fax)
[email protected]
huffmanlawoffices.com
GreenTree Audio & Video
Andy Schreiber
St. Jacob, IL 62281
618-644-4020
[email protected]
www.greentree.com
Mike Yates, Truck Centers Inc.
Matt Williams, NuWay
Dennis Chandler, Pizza Man
Scott Wiesehan, Scott’s Custom Edging
Renee Robertson, Renee’s Gourmet Catering
Tim Greenfield, Tri-Township Park
Victoria Hart, Tri-Township Library
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Linda Manley, Edward Jones Investments
Mark F. Porter DMD
Mark Porter
212 East Market
Troy, IL 62294
618-667-6101
618-667-8099 (Fax)
[email protected]
AMBASSADORS
Evy Storm, Collinsville Building and Loan
CJ Stiles, TheBANK of Edwardsville
Sharon Shelton, FrameMakers
Leigh Lewis, Triad School Disrict
Richard Jones, Washington Kettle Corn
Mae Grapperhaus, Times-Tribune
KNOW THE LAWS
If you own a business, you need to know about the new smoke-free laws
in Illinois. For detailed information, visit:
Cathy Hart, H&R Block
Sandra Prince, Four Season Flowers and Gifts
Beth Sheldon, Moonlight Computing
Andrea Shaw
www.smokefreeillinois.net
EXEX-OFFICIOS
Mayor Tom Caraker, Troy
ENTER TO WIN
Dave’s Jo-2-Go: Enter each visit to
win a $250 Bunn Grinder - Drawing
Jan 2 (winning number will be posted
on their Reader Board Jan 3)
Mayor Ray Muniz, St. Jacob
Mayor Larry Gulledge, Maryville
CHAMBER STAFF
Dawn Mushill, Executive Director
Diana Stogsdill, Administrative Assistant
Michael Monken, Webmaster
Troy/Maryville Area
Chamber of Commerce
647 E. US Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-7750 Time and Temp
(618) 667-8769 (phone)
(888) 667-8769 (toll free)
(618) 667-8759 (fax)
www.troycoc.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
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JOIN FBCM FOR THEIR EVENTS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MARYVILLE HOSTS EVENTS IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
Life University Winter Quarter: Begins Wednesday, January 9
Strengthen your family, your marriage, and your spiritual life through interactive classes designed with you in mind! Life University is an incredible opportunity to seek and learn God’s will for your life, no matter how long you have been a believer. We offer
dynamic classes in personal Christian growth, evangelism, parenting, marriage, and Bible study. God desires for believers to be
transformed into the likeness of Jesus. Life U is an awesome tool to help all of us work toward this life-long goal! God has called our
church to equip the saints for the work of the ministry- we offer Life U courses year-round designed to enrich the spiritual lives of
adults. Some courses have a small book fee, but most are free. Activities are also offered for preschoolers, children, and middle
school, high school, and college students. Childcare is provided. Booklets with full class descriptions and more info about Life U are
available in the church office (667-8221) or online @ www.FBMaryville.org. FBCM is located at 7110 State Route 162, Maryville.
The following classes are being offered during the winter quarter:
• How to Really Parent Your Teenager ~ Grief Share
• Strength for the Journey: A Biblical Perspective on Discouragement and Depression ~ The Book of Acts
• Getting Our House in Order: A Study of Practical Finances ~ Understanding the Cults
• Sharing Jesus Without Fear/The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus ~ Exodus
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Disciple Now (DNow) Student/Youth Conference: January 30, February 1-3, 2008
Kick Off: January 30
DNow Weekend: February 1-3
Featuring Sevenglory in Concert and Guest Speaker Ed Newton
It’s not just another weekend- Disciple Now is an experience that will change your life from the inside out! Spend a weekend
learning about God with new friends, old friends, and the best youth leaders in the world in the comfort of a FBCM host home.
DNow is for those in grades 6-12. For more information or to sign up, please contact Pastor Paul Byrd @ 667-8221 x106 or check
out our website- www.FBMaryville.org. FBCM is located at 7110 State Route 162, Maryville.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
We have put away Santa’s House for another year and have pulled out the Mardi Gras decorations.
The 18th Annual Troy/Maryville Area Chamber of Commerce will host their Auction on Friday, February 22. If you have never attended this event, we encourage you to come and join in the fun.
There are multiple opportunities for bidding and to meet other people who are part of the Chamber.
The Chamber strives to be a resource for your business. The profit made from the Auction will help
us continue to bring those resources directly to you.
One of the Chamber’s goals is to continue to bring free benefits to our members. Things like
attendance to Business After Hours, hosting Business After Hours, items/ads in the newsletter,
items placed into new resident packets, etc. It is because of the money made at the Chamber
Auction and the Chamber Golf Scramble that we can keep providing these items for free. For the
Auction, we hope that you will consider purchasing tickets, making a donation or placing an advertisement in the program book.
This year we are proud of the many accomplishments that we have made — becoming the Troy/Maryville Area Chamber of
Commerce, expanding our website, increasing our membership, implementing the member-to-member discount cards, posting our
newsletter online, upgrading e-news (and expanding the distribution to over 1,100) and so much more.
The new year brings opportunity to work more closely with the Chamber. Stop by and visit us. We are always here for you or
just a phone call away.
Dawn Mushill, Executive Director
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE JANUARY BENEFITS!
Barbara Wheeler, Ind. Cons. #511904
(618) 667-7855
[email protected]; www.pamperedchef.biz/barbspckitchen
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
BE PREPARED!
BEFORE OLD MAN WINTER KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR
Prepare for the Elements and Protect Your Home From Damage
Is your home winter-proofed? By preparing for winter storms and the deep freeze ahead of time, you can avoid winter related
disasters from wreaking havoc on the home front. Damage caused by heavy snow, bitter cold, ice buildups and powerful winds accounts for a high percentage of homeowners insurance claims. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) reports that:
• Winter storms accounted for 7.8 percent of catastrophe losses from 1986-2005
• Losses averaged more than $1 billion a year over that same period.
• The average claim for water damage and freezing is $5,095
But before the thermometer drops, you can take simple steps to safeguard your home from winter’s wrath and head off a cold
weather catastrophe. “It’s hard to start thinking about winter while temperatures remain well above freezing,” said Allstate Insurance agent Mike Farinella. “But now is the time to plan ahead and take care of all the things in and around your home you wish you
had done when the weather was still nice. Making the effort now to winter-proof your home may save a lot of time, money and aguish
down the road.”
To prepare for winter, Allstate and the I.I.I. offer the following tips:
OUTSIDE YOUR HOME
• Clean out gutters. Remove leaves, sticks and other debris from gutters, so melting snow and ice can flow freely. This can
prevent ice damming—a condition where water is unable to drain through the gutters and instead seeps into the house causing water to drip from the ceiling and walls.
• Install gutter guards. Available in most hardware and home stores, “gutter guards” prevent debris from entering the gutter
and interfering with the flow of water away from the house and into the ground.
• Trim trees and remove dead branches. Ice, snow and wind can cause weak trees or branches to break, causing damage to
your home or car, as well as injury to people on your property.
• Repair steps and handrails. This may prevent someone from falling and being seriously injured. Broken stairs and banisters
can become lethal when covered with snow and ice.
• Seal cracks in holes in outside walls and foundations. Use caulking to protect water pipes and make sure that skylights and
other roof openings have proper weather stripping to prevent snowmelt from seeping in.
INSIDE YOUR HOME
• Keep the house warm. Set the thermostat for at least 65 degrees, since the temperature inside the walls, where the pipes
are located, is substantially colder—a lower temperature will not keep the pipes from freezing.
• Add extra insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. If too much heat escapes through the attic, it can cause snow or
ice to melt on the roof. Water can then re-freeze, causing more snow and ice to build up. This can result in a collapsed roof,
and can contribute to ice damming. Ideally, the attic should be five to ten degrees warmer than the outside air. Wellinsulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes from freezing. You may also consider insulating unfinished
rooms such as garages to keep pipes from freezing.
• Have the heating system serviced. Furnaces, boilers and chimneys should be serviced at least once a year to prevent fire and
smoke damage.
• Check pipes. Look closely for cracks and leaks and have the pipes repaired immediately. Wrap exposed pipes with pipe insulation or heating tape. Allow your faucets to drip lukewarm water to minimize the chances of a pipe freeze. If you plan to
travel or be away from home for an extended period of time, have someone check pipes and the temperature in your home on
a regular basis. Turn the water off and/or have the water system drained by a professional to keep pipes from freezing.
• Install an emergency pressure release valve in your plumbing system. This will protect against the increased pressure caused
by freezing pipes and can help prevent your pipes from bursting.
• Make sure that smoke and fire alarms are working properly. Residential fires increase in the winter, so it is important to
protect your family with working alarm systems. Also, consider installing a carbon dioxide detector, since a well sealed home
can trap this toxic gas.
• Learn how to shut the water off and know where your pipes are located. If your pipes freeze, time is of the essence. The
quicker you can shut off the water or direct your plumber to the problem, the better chance you have to prevent pipes from
bursting.
To learn more about preventing burst pipes, ice dams, and other winter safety tips, contact Allstate agent Mike Farinella at 618344-3600 .
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Anderson Hospital
(www.andersonhospital.org)
Chief Development Officer
Hospital Chaplain
Cardiology Tech
CCT (IMU)
CCT (ICU/IMU) (ICU/IMU (2)
Clerk/Temp. – Express Care
Clerk – Pt. Registration
C.N.A./ Nurse Ext (TRC)
C.N.A./ Nurse Ext (3rd Medical)
ER Tech (2)
C.O.T.A. (Rehab Services) (2)
Housekeeper
Dietary – Food Service Worker
Lab Assistant (2)
MRI Technologist – Radiology
Medical Asst. - Surgery
OT (Rehab Services)
PT (Rehab Services) (3)
PTA/Early Inter (Rehab Services)
PTA (Rehab Services) (2)
RNs (2nd Surgical X 2/ 3rd Medical)
Radiology – Tech. Asst.
Radiology – Radiology Tech.
Respiratory Care – Tech.
RNs (ER) (2)
RN – 2nd Surgical (2)
RN – 3rd Medical
RN - Surgery
RN – ICU/IMU (3)
RN – TRC
RN-Labor – OB
RN postpartum - OB
Scrub Tech (OR) (3)
SLP (Rehab Services) (2)
SLP/Early Inter (Rehab Services)
Sleep Lab Tech
Unit Assist- N/E (OB) (2)
Unit Secretary (ICU/IMU)
Central Illinois Community
Blood Center
Phlebotomists (Springfield, IL)
LPN’s and RN’s (Springfield, IL)
US Bank (usbank.com)
Business banking Officer 1 (Fairview
Heights)
Cracker Barrel
Kitchen Help
Waiters (part-time)
Waitresses (part-time)
Gateway Center
Part-time facility Worker
Gateway Regional Medical Center
(www.gatewayregional.net)
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Unit Clerk
HIM Supervisor
Financial Counselor
Patient Registration Manager
Home Health RN
Home Health Supervisor/Charge RN
ICU/CCU RN
Med/Surg. CNA/PCT
Med/Surg. RN
Nursing Home/ SNF RN
L&D RN x 2
Step Down RN
Physical Therapist (PT)
Hollywood Tan
Apply in person at our 10
locations
Nu Way (nuwayinc.com)
Sales
Rental
Showroom Sales
Office
Warehouse
Parts/Service
Estimating/Drafting
Information Systems
Thouvenot, Wade, and Moerchen,
Inc. (twm-inc.com)
Corporate Office : Swansea, IL
Structural
Bridge Engineer
Transportation
MicroStation/GEOPAK CAD
Technician
St. Louis Branch Office
Branch Manager
Waterloo Branch Office
Structural
Bridge Engineer
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SWIC
Americorps Field Coordinator/
Training and Development
ATS Drivers
Community Services Coordinator/
Evening Supervisor
Financial Aid/Registration Specialist
Geography Instructor
Head Volleyball Coach
Part-Time Instructors
Part-Time Instructors: Construction
Management and Industrial
mechanics/Machining
Part-Time Instructors: Math & Science
Division
Philosophy (Logic) Instructors
Physical Fitness Specialist
Registration Clerk
Speech Communication Instructor
Student Testing Assessment Assistant
Title III Activity Coordinator/
Curriculum Specialist
Elmwood Nursing & Healthcare
RN
LPN
CAN
Regions Bank
Full-Time Teller (Troy)
Full-Time Teller (Belleville)
Full-Time Teller (Fairview Heights)
PT 2nd Shift Proof Operator
(Belleville)
Branch Business Banker
(Belleville) X2
Part-Time Teller (Collinsville)
Part-Time Teller (Belleville) X2
Part-Time Financial Services Specialist
(Belleville)
PT 2nd Shift Proof Operator
(Belleville) X3
Trust NRRE Property Manager IV
(Belleville)
Part-Time Teller (Fairview Heights)
Mortgage Loan Originator (Belleville)
Private Banking Sales Manager
(Belleville)
Visit www.troycoc.com
For more job opportunities
CHAMBER CONNECTION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDS YOUR FUTURE
Scott Credit Union (scu.org)
Branch Manager
Caseyville Part-Time Teller
Collinsville Part-Time Teller
Collinsville Head Teller
Collinsville Part-Time Financial Services Representative
Collinsville Saturday Financial Service Representative
East Belleville Part-Time Financial Services Representative
Edwardsville Saturday Financial Service Representative
Fairview Heights Head Teller
Fairview Heights Assistant Head Teller
Fairview Heights Part-Time Teller
Financial Advisor
Floating Saturday Financial Service Representative
Highland Part-Time Teller
Highland Saturday Financial Service Representative
O’Fallon Part-Time Teller
Telephone Operations Member Service Representative
Troy Branch Manager
Troy Head Teller
Troy Part Time Teller
Waterloo Head Teller
SAFB Part Time Teller
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MARYVILLE
Student/Girl’s Ministry Assistant
The Student Ministry is looking for a person to serve approximately 32 hours/week working with our Minister to
Students. The qualified applicant would need to have good
office skills as well as the ability to assist in planning and
developing our Girl’s Ministry. If you are interested, please
fill out an application in the church office or contact Pastor
Paul Byrd @ 667-8221 x106.
Intern Needed- Publicity, Marketing, or Advertising
FBCM is in need of a college intern studying public relations, marketing, or advertising. Interns must have strong
writing and verbal communication skills. Experience with
Adobe InDesign is a plus but is not required. Hours are
flexible and subject to school requirements if you are earning class credit. Applications are available in the church
office. This position is unpaid. For more info, contact Erin
Westfall @ 667-8221 x113 or [email protected].
Building & Grounds Manager
FBCM has a full time Building & Grounds Manager position
open. Applicants must have the ability to perform numerous
functions in maintenance and repair of the building. For
more info, please contact Robert Cunningham @ 667-8221
x114 .
ENTHUSIASM FOR RELIV NUTRITION
IS CONTAGIOUS
These days, Paula Kipp of Staunton, Illinois, can actually
get out on the court and play basketball with her children, something the working mother of three would never have dreamed of
before Reliv.
“We’d get home in the evening and tryt to get through as
best we could,” she recalls. “Then we’d flop into bed so we could
get up and do it all over again the next day. Now, with Reliv, I get
up early every morning and stay up late.”
Four years ago, Paula didn’t think she or anyone else in
her family needed Reliv, but a co-worker’s enthusiasm for the
products was contagious. She gave Reliv a try and soon had her
family also using the nutrition.
In addition to more energy, Paula got relief from allergies
and the tingling aches in her arms. She’s lost 25 pounds on the
Slimplicity* Weight Loss System and is well on her way to losing
more.
The kids are also faring well, especially in school. Daughter Hannah is better able to focus and concentrate in class and
son A.J.’s behavior improved once he started on the products.
“They can see a difference when they don’t take their
shakes,” she says. “They know what this nutrition does for them.”
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ARE YOU AN ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR?
SWIC OFFERS COURSES FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS
Beginning in January, Southwestern Illinois College is once again offering an entrepreneur certificate program for anyone
thinking about starting a business. Taught by experienced business professionals, the program consists of three courses of one
credit hour each designed to be completed in one semester. All classes meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays.
· MGMT 201, Entrepreneur Basics – Jan. 14 to Feb. 20
Wendy Smith, who recently opened Irma’s Café in O’Fallon, will help students understand the personal risks involved with starting
a business, the methods for evaluating sales potential, forms of ownership and how to protect business ideas.
· MGMT 203, Business Plan Basics – Feb. 25 to April 2
This course will provide an overview of a basic business plan. Key topics will include competitive analysis, financial projections and
start-up costs. To complete the course, students will write a business plan for a small start-up operation.
· MGMT 202, Entrepreneur: Year One – April 7 to May 14
O’Fallon entrepreneur Wendy Smith will explain the important details start-up operations need to address the first year. Topics
include employee-management issues, plans for hiring and training employees, financial management and the need for marketing
plans for the second year and beyond.
For information, contact Program Coordinator Sue Taylor at [email protected] or 618-235-2700, ext. 5434. To
register, call 800-222-5131, ext. 5455.
TROY UMC ELECTRONICS DRIVE
Troy UCM Audio Visual Team is asking for donations of any and all televisions, camcorders, DVD players, computers, computer peripherals, and any cables. Bring all items to the church office during office hours or to
the audio/visual team in the Family Life Center on Sunday mornings. For more information, contact Sharie at
667-6241 ext. 411.
TIME AND TEMPERATURE
667-7750
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT CARDS
Remember, you can add, change or delete your discount any time.
Do you want to know what your current discount is? Visit
www.troycoc.com or call the Chamber office at 667-8769. You may e-mail
any changes to [email protected].
PRINTER FOR SALE
Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 632C. Compatible with
Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, and XP. Installation CDs
are included. $20. Call Andy between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Monday-Friday at 667-3111 if interested.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN ...
TRIAD ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUb (TABC) TRIVIA NIGHT
The Triad Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for our annual Trivia Night that will be held on
Friday, January 11, 2008. The TABC provides financial support to both Triad Middle and Triad High
School Athletics. Your donation has the potential to touch many athletes in several sports at both
the Middle and High School levels. Recent projects the TABC has either partially or entirely
funded include but are not limited to weight room equipment and improvements at both the High
School and Middle School, new bleachers at the middle school gymnasium, replacement of middle
school baseball dugouts, softball and baseball field improvements, Knights Central (High School
Multi-purpose building between the baseball fields and tennis courts), new bleachers for football,
baseball, softball and soccer fields at the high school, and the new electronic billboard in front of
the high school.
One of the biggest parts of the success of our Trivia Night is the income derived from our
silent auction items. The continued success of this fundraiser depends heavily on the generosity of
the people and businesses in our community…people like YOU, businesses like your.
No donation is too big or too small. Examples are gift certificates, sporting event tickets, merchandise of EVERY kind. Please
consider making a tax deductible donation to TABC for our upcoming Trivia Night.
We eagerly await your call requesting that we stop by to pick up your generous and much appreciated donation. Please contact
Robin Sims at 667-4989 or Melanie Eader at 667-2269 with any questions you may have or to make pick-up arrangements. If you
prefer you can mail your donation in care of Robin Sims, 2717 Posey Lane, Troy, IL 62294
With sincere appreciation, Robin Sims & Melanie Eader, Triad Athletic Booster Club
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GRMC REACHES CONTRACT AGREEMENT
GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
REACHES CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WITH UHC
Gateway Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and United
Healthcare (UHC) reached a contract agreement that will
allow UHC subscribers to receive uninterrupted healthcare services from GRMC. After negotiations were finalized, Gateway Regional Medical Center, the Edwardsville
Ambulatory Surgery Center, and the physician practices
remain participating providers in the United Healthcare
networks.
“We recognize that it is our patients with United
Healthcare insurance who ultimately benefit the most
from this contract agreement,” said Damon Brown, GRMC’s
interim Chief Executive Officer. “Gateway Regional Medical Center is committed to providing quality services to
our community, and that will always be our main focus.”
Payments from insurers allow GRMC to serve the community: to pay nurses' salaries, buy supplies and medication, run operating rooms, provide diagnostic scans and
many other procedures patients expect from a medical
center. Members of the community, including local employers, contacted GRMC and UHC to express their concerns about the contract negotiations.
“I am pleased to learn that GRMC and UHC reached an
agreement,” said Rosemarie Brown, Executive Director of
the Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Madison
County. “GRMC provides essential services to our community and as a major employer, the payroll and taxes generated by this hospital represent a vital component of our
local economy.”
For individuals who have questions or concerns regarding the GRMC and UHC agreement, Gateway Regional
has a dedicated information line with staff available to
offer assistance, 866-404-5804.
Gateway Regional Medical Center is a 408 bed hospital
with a 90 bed Behavioral Health unit. Located in Granite
City, GRMC and its predecessors have served their community for over 100 years. With a medical staff of over
220 physicians, Gateway provides a very broad range of
services, including emergency services, home health and
hospice, occupational health, and women and newborn services. For more information about Gateway Regional Medical Center, call (618) 798-3000.
VISIT THE CHAMBER
WEBSITE
www.troycoc.com
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
HAVE A GREAT JANUARY!
STEVE LYNN TAKES HELM OF SWIC PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
Steve Lynn of Highland
has been appointed part-time
coordinator of the Paramedic
program at Southwestern
Illinois College. SWIC Photo
by Linda Gass-Burgess
Steve Lynn of Highland has been appointed part-time coordinator of the Paramedic program at
Southwestern Illinois College.
As coordinator, his duties include organizing class offerings, managing instructors, advising
students who wish to pursue a career in emergency medical services, managing equipment, monitoring budgetary expenses, and developing new classes.
Lynn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1996 from the University of Central
Arkansas in Conway, Ark.; an Associate in Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
from then Belleville Area College in 1998. Currently, Lynn is working on a Master’s degree in Public
Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
He also holds certificates from the Illinois State Fire Marshall in Firefighter II, Firefighter
III, Firefighter Apparatus Engineer, Hazard Material Operations Certification, Vehicle and Roadway Rescue, Instructor I and Instructor II.
Lynn, a native of Troy, is a member of the International Association of Firefighters and National Association of EMS Educators. “I believe strongly in education and continuing education,”
he said. “The position was presented to me and I felt maybe I could have a positive affect on the
community in this role.”
Lynn and his wife, Kristina, have two daughters: Jordan and Victoria.
For more information about the Paramedic program, call Lynn at 618-235-2700,
ext. 5343,
or toll free at 800-222-5131, ext. 5343.
18th ANNUAL AUCTION
Brought to you by the:
TROY/MARYVILLE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Celebration date: Friday, February 22, 2008
Celebration time: 5:00 p.m. (doors open)
Krewe serves buffet: 6:30 p.m.—
p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Party location: Gateway Center/Collinsville
Other information:
Ticket information: inside brochure
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A variety of packages available:
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Mardi Gras Captain’s Table
Mardi Gras Extravaganza Sponsor
Mardi Gras Carnival Sponsor
Mardi Gras Jester’s Sponsor
Individual tickets available
All night armbands for beer, wine and soda
available
All donations receive recognition at the event
Tickets available at several outlets
Bidding throughout the night
Mardi Gras buffet
More information to come in the mail!
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GIVE BLOOD!
SWIC TO OFFER WELDING CERTIFICATION CLASS AT SWGCC
Southwestern Illinois College is offering a 13-week course to help prepare Welding Qualification & Certification Inspector
candidates for the upcoming certification exam.
The course, WLDT 256-060, Qualification & Certification Procedures for Welding Inspectors, will be offered at the Sam
Wolf Granite City Campus, 4950 Maryville Road, from
9 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., Saturdays, from Jan. 12 through April 19 – ending approximately one week before the exam.
Students will review the basics of welding processes; inspection reports; codes, standards and specifications; weld-joint
preparation and discontinuities; and other topics pertinent to the qualifying exam. Also, the AWS D1.1 Code will be covered in
its entirety.
“This course is vital for those who want to confirm and review their skills and knowledge of the industry and welding techniques,” said Chuck Gulash, coordinator of SWIC's Welding Technology program. “Plus, this course helps enhance the welding
profession in our region.”
Cost for the course is $204 for in-district students, $579 for out-of-district students in Illinois, and $879 for out-ofstate students. There is an additional $15 lab fee. Book orders will be taken from an American Welding Society representative at the first class meeting, when students must be prepared to pay for them with cash or a check.
You can register in person at the Belleville, Sam Wolf Granite City or Red Bud campuses or by telephone at 618-2352700, ext. 5455. Call toll free from Illinois at
800-222-5131, ext. 5455, or toll free from Missouri at 314-436-3218 or 314-436-7045.
For more information about SWIC’s Welding Technology program, contact Gulash at 618-235-2700, ext. 5377 or Tracy
Jungmann at ext. 5252. Call toll free in Illinois at 800-222-5131, ext. 5377 or 5252, and toll free in Missouri at 314-436-3218
or 314-436-7045.
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DOES YOUR VALENTINE WANT
DOZENS OF ROSES A WEEKEND SPA &
GOLF RETREAT (OR BOTH?)
LET US HELP YOU RELAX WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO SAY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
WWW.TJCASHTRAVEL.COM ~ 618-960-0532 ~ [email protected]
APEX PHYSICAL THERAPY
DONATES TO TRIAD HIGH
SCHOOL
In support of Triad Knight Athletics,
Apex Physical Therapy donated a check to
the Triad Athletic Booster Club. Pictured
above is Stefani Poletti, DPT of Apex Physical Therapy, presenting the donation to Lisa
Barras, Treasurer and Jeff Faulkenberg,
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director.
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SANTA HOUSE IS HERE
JANUARY BLOW-OUT
SALE!!
10-50% OFF!!
Fancy That!
~ Gifts Collectibles & Antiques!! ~
Also includes New and Vintage Furniture and
Books!
Out with the Old and in with the NEW!!
Means GREAT SAVINGS!! For YOU!!
Come enjoy browsing through our
Nine-Room Shop!
Open every day but Sunday – for your shopping
pleasure!!
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Located in Maryville on Highway 159, just south of
Hwy 162.
2915 North Center (Hwy 159)
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sat. 9 – 4
618-288-3491
IT’S FREE, WITH A CHANCE TO WIN
They say some of the best things in life
are free! Have you attended a Business After
Hours event lately? The Chamber offers this
benefit FREE to all Chamber members (and
anyone in their business). As an added bonus,
your name is put into a Chamber Jackpot
drawing. If your name is drawn, you win the
jackpot.
A FREE PRESENTATION OF THE GEORGE E. MCCAMMON MEMORIAL
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
January 31, 2008 ~ 7:00 p.m.
Through the presidential primaries in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida, the nation will voice positions
that shape presidential campaign agendas and Dinesh D’Souza, who the New York Times named one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers, will visit McKendree. D’Souza is noted as a best-selling author and one of the nation’s most popular
and acclaimed speakers for business and university audiences. D’Souza is a Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellow at the Hoover
Institution at Stanford University. He has been called one of the “top young public-policy makers in the country” by Investor’s
Business Daily.
*Tickets for The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series must be picked up at Will Call at The Hett
Box Office. The box office will open 90 minutes prior to all Distinguished Speaker Series events. Unclaimed tickets will be
released 30 minutes prior to the event. For reservations, please contact The Hett Box Office at 618.537.6863.
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ENJOY MARYVILLE!
CONGRATULATIONS HYPE CREATIVE!
Congratulations to Hype Creative on their new
building. A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the
event.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY AVAILABLE
Looking for a particular type of business?
Visit www.troycoc.com and click on the Business
Directory. There you will find information on over
330 businesses, listed alphabetically or by type of
business.
While you are there, take a look at the information on your business. You can easily change it
by e-mailing any changes to [email protected].
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
REBUILDING TOGETHER MADISON COUNTY INC. TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. – Trivia
Starts at 7 p.m.
The BPOE Elks Lodge 1063
4801 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
8 Person Teams
$120.00 per table
Door prizes * 50/50 * Silent Auction
Popcorn, Pretzels Beer & Soft Drinks Provided
Feel free to bring your own snacks
Call to reserve your table
Brenda at the Rebuilding Together MADCO office
(618) 876-4578
All proceeds to help make homes warm, safe and dry
for our neighbors in need.
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LET OFFICE PLUS DELIVER TO YOU!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR MARYVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Story time every Saturday from 10:30-11:30.
Teens @ the Library – Our 3rd meeting was held Tuesday, December 18th. We discussed our
2nd book, Rock Star, Superstar by Blake Nelson while enjoying some Chinese cuisine. The next
book will be Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. If you would like to read this book, and discuss it
with us at our next meeting, stop by the Maryville Community Library to join our group and
receive a free copy of the book. Read it before our next meeting, which will be Tuesday,
January 15th at 6:30. Teens at the December meeting chose tacos to eat and the book Upstate by Kalisha Buckhanon to read for the February meeting. Sign up by stopping by, calling
the library at 618-288-3801, or e-mailing the library at [email protected]. Funding for this program was provided by an LSTA grant.
Tumblebooks is available on the Maryville website at maryvillelibrary.org. Click on Tumblebooks under Children's Programs
and Tumblebooks will read you a story.
Business After Hours
Thursday, January 10
5-6:30 p.m.
Pizza Man
Come Hungry!!!
CHAMBER INTERN SEEKING POSITION
Are you interested in hiring a web designer? The
Chamber’s fall intern has graduated and is seeking employment. He has excellent website skills and can take your
website from blah to WOW! Check out the Chamber’s
website to see what he has done to spruce it up.
For more information, contact the Chamber office at
667-8769.
CHAMBER OFFICE SIGN GETS NEW LOOK
Thanks to digitalartz, the Chamber sign took on a new look. Chris at digitalartz incorporated the new logo into a copper
sign with a black background. The sign is the first thing people see when they walk into the Chamber office.
If you are in need of signage, contact digitalartz at 651-1500. They also specialize in wrapping cars, promotional items,
printing and much more. Give them a call.
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PLEASE GIVE BLOOD!
UPCOMING CICBC BLOOD DRIVES
Date
1/3/2007
Blood Drive/Sponsor
Greenville College
Address
316 E. College Ave.
City
Greenville
Time
12:00pm-5:00pm
1/8/2007
Memorial Hospital
4500 Memorial Dr
Belleville
12:00pm-4:00pm
1/9/2007
St. Joseph's Hospital
1515 Main Street
Highland
1:00pm-6:00pm
1/10/2007
2100 Madison Ave
Granite City
9:00am-2:00pm
1/18/2007
Gateway Regional Medical
Center
Madison High School
600 Farrish
Madison
9:00am-2:00pm
1/21/2007
Centreville Community
City Hall
Centreville
12:00pm-5:00pm
1/22/2007
Church of the Nazarene
1800 West Delmar
Godfrey
3:00pm-7:00pm
1/23/2007
Anderson Hospital
68 State Rte. 162
Maryville
2:00pm-6:00pm
1/23/2007
East St. Louis High School
1005 State Street
East St. Louis
8:00am-1:30pm
12846 Daiber Road
Highland
3:00pm-7:00pm
4441 Industrial Dr
Alton
1/25/2007
1/25/2007
Highland Hope United Methodist Church
Cope Plastics
time to be announced
1/29/2007
SIUE - Quad area
Rte. 157
Edwardsville
10:00am-3:00pm
1/30/2007
SIUE - Quad area
Rte. 157
Edwardsville
10:00am-3:00pm
1/30/2007
SWIC-Granite City Campus
4950 Maryville Road
Granite City
10:00am-2:00pm
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SANTA HOUSE 2008
Staffing the Santa House takes an army of volunteers. Our thanks to all who stepped
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Troy Downtown Revitalization
Committee Volunteers:
• Pat Peverly
• Renee Robertson
• Mae Grapperhaus
• Lisa Zabawa
• CJ Stiles
• Evy Storm
• Diana Stogsdill
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Santa Volunteers:
Matt Williams
Richard Schmidt
Jim Grapperhaus
Jerry Lanahan
Charlie Huelsmann
Tim Greenfield
Robbie Prince
SANTA’S VISIT
Children brought letters, cookies, gifts and
more to greet Santa at his house at Spencer
Park in downtown Troy. Our thanks to ADR for
transporting the house to the final destination.
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Triad National Honor
Society Volunteers:
Adam Lewis
Alisa Richter
Allison Throm
Andrea Metcalf
Ashley Meyer
Brittany Becker
Brooke Greeling
Cassi Turner
Chelsea Weider
Dana Dalton
Donny
Emily Belt
Ethan M
Ethan Moore
Hannah Schlemer
Jeff Kelley
Jenny Brown
Julie Fults
Kaley Kessel
Kalia Mitchell
Kate Ponder
Katie Yann
Kelsey Kamp
Kelsey Underwood
Kyle Ziegler
Lauren B
Lauren Kiklos
Lauren McAllister
Leslie Mifflinn
Madie Murray
Melanie Hein
Melissa Bauer
Melissa Brockmann
Michaela Reid
Michelle Dumoulin
Nan Haines
Peter Nikolai
Sam Kueker
Sandy
Sara Meier
Tori Tindell
Tricia Barrett
Trista Pierce
Tyler
Tyler Moore
Victoria C.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
SO MUCH GOING ON
THE LATEST BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER HAS THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICES CALLING ON DONORS
Please check www.americanredcrossblood.org for updates
Last week it was a winter blast of ice, this week, the Midwest is digging out from a
snow storm. The snow over the weekend put a severe damper on the turnout to blood
Together, we can save a life
drives throughout the American Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region.
For the second week in a row, the American Red Cross is asking eligible donors in areas
not heavily impacted by the snow to make every effort possible to make it to a blood donation opportunity near them. With many
schools having a short week because of the holidays, and many people thinking about travel plans, the Red Cross would like everyone to remember to take time to donate blood this week or sometime before the end of the month. In addition to giving the gift
of life, all presenting donors in December will receive a complimentary vintage long-sleeve t-shirt when they donate at a participating blood drive or donation center.
“Snow and ice are expected during December and January in the Midwest,” said David A. Chumley, CEO of the MissouriIllinois Region. “As a Region we try to ramp up our efforts this time of year to ensure there is enough blood available for the
regular day-to-day needs as well as any emergency situation that may happen over the holidays.”
The mission of the American Red Cross is to make sure there is an adequate and safe blood supply in times of need. During
times like this the true spirit of being a Red Cross donor is displayed by the public rolling up their sleeves and helping someone
they may never meet. Thank you in advance to anyone who attempts to give during this critical time of year. Thank you also to
the Red Cross staff for braving the elements and bringing in the blood to help patients in need.
O negative is the most critically needed blood type right now, as the forecast calls for the O negative supply to fall further
now that the holidays are here. O negative donors are considered universal because their blood can be given to anyone, regardless of blood type. However, when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type, O negative is used.
For more information on cancellations, the blood supply, or to see a picture of the vintage t-shirt, please visit
www.americanredcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to find a blood donation opportunity near you.
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TAKE THE TEST!
Test your employment eligibility knowledge.
Take the True/False quiz below, then read the tips. Contact Express Personnel Services to find out more about employment
eligibility and other human resource issues.
1. I must keep copies of the documents employees provide me when completing the I-9 process.
2. I can require a newly hired employee to use a specific employment authorization document.
3. I don’t have to complete I-9 Forms for workers sent to me from a staffing company.
4. We must periodically follow up to make sure I-9 documentation is still valid.
5. I can accept documents not listed on the back of the Form I-9.
6. Employees are not required to provide a Social Security number on the Form I-9.
QUIZ ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS
Compare your answers with the correct ones below to learn what is true and false regarding employment eligibility.
1. I must keep copies of the documents employees provide me when completing the I-9 process.
False: You are not required to make copies of the documents employees present to you; however, you can do so ONLY for immigration law compliance. Just make sure you keep any copied documents attached to the form they support and keep the Form I-9 filed
separate from all other personnel files (this helps protect you from discrimination claims based on national origin, race, age, and
immigration status).
2. I can require a newly hired employee to use a specific employment authorization document.
False: You can only tell employees that they must provide you with a document(s) listed on the back of the Form I-9. You cannot
tell them which document they can use off the list. Also, you should never require more documentation than needed.
3. I don’t have to complete I-9 Forms for workers sent to me from a staffing company.
True/False: If the workers are sent to you on a temporary or evaluation hire basis, you are not required to have the employee complete a Form I-9 unless you take them on your payroll. However, you should ensure that the staffing company you are using is checking the identity and work authorization by requiring a Form I-9 for all workers sent to you. If you use a staffing firm for a direct
hire placement, you must make sure you have the new employee complete the Form (this also applies when you put an evaluation hire
employee on your payroll).
4. We must periodically follow up to make sure I-9 documentation is still valid.
False/True: Typically all you need to do is verify work authorization and identity once. However, if your new hire is a foreign national whose work authorization has an expiration date, you will need to re-verify their employment eligibility prior to the expiration
date. They can either supply a new work authorization or a document showing that the original work authorization has been extended.
5. I can accept documents not listed on the back of the Form I-9.
False: You can only allow employees to use documents listed on the back of the Form I-9. Since recent amendments removed five
documents from the list, it is important that you verify you are using the correct Form.
6. Employees are not required to provide a Social Security number on the Form I-9.
True: Employers can no longer require employees to provide a Social Security number on the Form I-9. There is an exception if the
employer is participating in the E-Verify Program since it requires a Social Security number for the employment eligibility verification process.
Marc Voegele, Express Personnel Services
618-288-8011
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