August Newsletter

“ Wo r k i n g To g e t h e r f o r a B e t t e r B e r e a ”
www.BereaChamber.com
Back to School & Change
August 2016
Newsletter
August….a time for back to school preparations, and the
unofficial end to summer. As the school buses begin to roam
our roads again, colleges and dorms begin to fill, and sleepy
headed children and young adults learn to transition back
into busy academic schedules with extracurricular activities,
homework, and chores or jobs, it would be wise for us to
reflect on the importance that our youth play in futures.
Membership Mtg.
Sponsored & Hosted by
Peoples Bank
Chamber Coffee &
Networking Meeting
Sponsored & Hosted by
Citizens Guaranty Bank
Coupon Book Available
25 People File
for Berea City Council
Geocaching Weekend
Coming In October
Blood Drive at Saint
Joseph Berea
Sunday Brunch
Coupon for
Boone Tavern
These young people will become our future leaders, future
business owners, future developers, future doctors, future
employees, future parents, and also our future Chamber
members. It is the duty and commitment of each generation
to mentor and encourage the next generation to excel and
reach for new heights, develop new products, create innovative new ideas, believe that a
positive and productive future is attainable, and most of all believe it is vital and admirable
to work together.
When we work in awe of the differences and talents each person has to offer, we learn to
admire why we are all different, and acknowledge how those differences are valuable to all of
our futures. Do you have a team member who is critical? Their strength is in identifying flaws
and pointing out potential problems. Do you have a team member who never has a bad day?
Their strength is in motivating and inspiring others. What about that team member who is always making excuses, or wants to get out of doing their work? They’ll usually be the ones to
identify a faster way to complete a task….but, if they don’t respect the task, then we’ve taught
them that specific task has no value. We should strive to redirect their mindset – because ALL
work has value and purpose. If we can appreciate each other’s differences without impeding on
each other’s differences, and model the behavior we want the next generation to value, then
future generations will perceive opportunities for potential and success, not failure and loss.
The future is always about changes, and learning to adapt to those changes is a recipe for
success. Your Chamber of Commerce is no different. As many unexpected and unanticipated
changes have taken place this year, we’re learning to adapt to them, and face the future with a
sense of wonder, admiration, and a positive outlook. The past cannot be changed, and will
absorb energy that could be redirected elsewhere, but the future is an unwritten book, yet to be
published, with chapters we get write. The chapters are getting ready to get exciting – so be
prepared for the publishing party!
Register to Vote
Online
Join a Committee
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Napier, President
Berea Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Services:
Relocation Packets
Member Services
2
6
Miscellaneous
Info. Materials
7
12
Member Referrals
(*Also see web directory count)
33*
Tourism Referrals
Chamber Event Inquiries
Website Hits
Pageviews:
Events Calendar
* Member Directory
Newcomers Page
Newsletter Page
Spoonbread Festival
Website Hits:
2
34
725
185
52
52
15
247
Executive Committee
President
Jennifer Napier
President Elect
Scott Thompson
Vice President
Dale Ballinger
Secretary
Jackie Ash
Treasurer
Paul Reynolds
2016 Board of Directors
Mona Arritt
Jackie Ash
Dale Ballinger
Frankie Blevins
Cathy Broaddus
Steve Carter
Janel Lakes Davenport
Kenny Fields
Sam Gibson
David Gilliam
Chad Hembree
Mike Hogg
Jennifer Napier
Nola Newman
Heather Resor
Paul Reynolds
Paul Rominger
Teresa Scenters
Kevin Slemp
Darlene Snyder
Scott Thompson
Linda VanWinkle
George Wyatt
Office Staff
Executive Director
David Rowlette
Sales Representative
Kyle Sowers
Berea Chamber
Broadway Center
204 N. Broadway, Suite 1
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-986-9760
Fax: 859-986-2501
Executive Director’s Comments
Chamber Coupon Book Offers
Savings at Area Restaurants
I would like to encourage you to check out the Berea Chamber of Commerce’s newest fundraiser. Our Coupon Book
features 90 discount coupons for area restaurants ranging
from $1.00 off to Buy One Get One Free. The Coupon Book
costs $10.00 each and the value of the savings exceeds
$500+.
Our Gold (Corporate) Partners
Sales of the Coupon Book will begin August 10th through
the Chamber office as well as members of our Board of Directors. The coupons expire August 1, 2017.
For more information, call Kyle Sowers at 859-358-2819.
Participating restaurants include:
DQ Grill & Chill Berea
Lee’s Famous Recipe
Mario’s Pizza
McDonald’s Restaurants of Berea
Old Town Grill
Sonic Drive In Berea
Smokehouse Grill
Streetside Cafe
Subway Berea
Yamato Steak House of Japan
These Coupon Books will go fast due to the tremendous
savings provided by the numerous discount coupons.
Sincerely,
David
Our Silver (Business) Partners
Member News
You’re
Invited!
Chamber Coffee &
Networking Meeting
Did you know…
You can stay informed of all
ribbon cuttings, committee and
membership meetings as well as other
chamber events 24 / 7?
Visit our Events Calendar
www.BereaChamber.com
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored & Hosted by:
Madison County
Berea Community
Blood Drive
Thursday, August 18, 2016
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
214 Richmond Road N, Suite 10
Berea, KY 40403
Saint Joseph Berea
305 Estill Street (Pinnacle Room)
Berea, KY
To schedule a donation, visit
kybloodcenter.org
or call 800-775-2522
Member News Policy
www.BereaChamber.com
or by email at
[email protected]
or call 859-986-9760
Please RSVP by Monday, August 8th
at 12:00 noon
Thank You!
Our member news section provides members,
in good standing, the opportunity to share information with other Chamber members and the
general public. This free service allows you to
introduce new employees, promote new facilities,
business expansions, awards, certifications, or
anniversary celebrations and other special recognition within your industry. Newsletter submissions
should be emailed to [email protected]
by 5:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month.
The Chamber reserves the right to edit and reject
submissions.
Member News
Candidates for
Berea City Council
Gregory Bordelon
Steve Caudill*
Hubert Chasteen Jr.
Reid Connelly
Jim Davis
Edd Easton-Hogg
Vi Farmer*
Bruce Fraley
Mike Hammonds
Chad Hembree*
Robert Johnson
Ed LaFontaine
Jerry Little*
Jack Marshall
Darnell Martin
Bradley Bud Montgomery
John Payne
Chester Powell*
Tracy Prater
David Rowlette
Tom "the mailman" Schultz
Ronnie Terrill*
Martha J. Wayland Putz
Cora Jane Wilson
Billy Wooten
*Incumbents
Register to
Vote
Online Today!
Elect.ky.gov
Deadline to Register to Vote
in the General Election
October 11, 2016
Date of General Election:
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information, call
859-624-4703
Member News
Welcome our
Newest Member
MEDSAVE Pharmacy
102 Prince Royal Drive
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: (859) 985-7283
Email: [email protected]
August 2016
Membership Meeting
Thursday, August 18, 2016
12:00 noon
Sponsored & Hosted by :
Thank You!
2016
Membership Renewals
Berea Food Bank
Chiropractic Health Solutions
Meeting to be held in the
Peoples Bank Annex
424 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40403
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Goose Hill Downs Bed & Breakfast
Heartland Rehab Services
Miller’s Berea Tire & Auto Care
Todd’s Antique Mall
www.BereaChamber.com
or by email at
[email protected]
or call 859-986-9760
Please RSVP by
Tuesday, August 16th
at 2:00 p.m.
Thank You!
Order your long sleeve T-shirt
online TODAY and help us
kickoff Berea’s New GeoTour,
launching alongside our 3rd
Annual Geocaching Weekend,
October 14-16, 2016.
Front
Side
Don’t Call the Cops
I’m Just Geocaching
Back
Side
If I Look Lost,
You’re a Maggle
Gildan Long Sleeve Tee (YM - A 2XL)
Forest Green with glow in the dark ink or Navy with white ink
$16.99 each (includes sales tax & shipping)
Order on-line at:
https://www.firstgear1.com/retailproduct/gildan-long-sleeve-teeym-a2xl-forest-green-glow-dark-ink-or-navy-white-ink
Scenes from July Membership Meeting Sponsored
& Hosted by Nola Newman Realty
Thanks Nola & Gary
for a GREAT evening!
Scenes from Chamber Coffee & Networking Meeting
at US Bank
Thank You!
Dominique Vandenberg
& Staff
August 2016
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
City / Chamber
Networking Mtg.
BMUD
9:00 am
Wed
3
City Council Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Thu
4
Geocaching
Planning Committee
Meeting
Broadway Center
9:00 a.m.
Fri
5
Sat
6
Geocaching
Planning Committee
Meeting
Broadway Center
10:00 a.m.
First Friday Berea
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
17
18
19
20
Berea Celtic
Festival
Berea Celtic
Festival
26
27
Chamber Coffee &
Networking Meeting
Sponsor & Host:
Citizens Guaranty
Bank
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
14
15
16
Economic Dev.
Committee Mtg.
Broadway Ctr.
10:00 a.m.
Membership Meeting
Sponsor & Host:
Peoples Bank
12:00 noon
Bluegrass Area
Development District’s
Development Advisory
Committee Meeting
Woodford County
1:00 p.m.
21
22
Berea Celtic
Festival
23
24
25
Executive Committee
Meeting
Peoples Bank Annex
11:00 a.m.
Farm City Banquet
Planning Meeting
Ext. Office
10:00 a.m.
Board of Directors
Meeting
Peoples Bank Annex
12:00 noon
Deadline for
Submitting
Information for
the September
Newsletter
5:00 p.m.
Kentucky State Fair August 18-28, 2016
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29
30
31
UK Rally at
Commonwealth
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pops in the Park
at Whitehall SP
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Berea Chamber of Commerce
204 N. Broadway, Suite 1
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: (859) 986-9760
FAX: (859) 986-2501
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BereaChamber.com
2016 Committees
Call the Chamber office at 986-9760
if you would like to volunteer for
Chamber activities, events or
committees.
Our committees include:
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Ambassadors / Membership
Recruitment Committee
Awards / Banquet Committee
Christmas Parade Committee
Communications Committee
Economic Development
Committee
Geocaching Planning Committee
Golf Scramble Planning
Committee
Nominating Committee
Public Affairs / Government
Relations Committee
Rook Tournament Planning
Committee
Scholarship Committee
Spoonbread Festival
Our Mission:
The mission of the Berea Chamber of
Commerce is, with integrity, to promote
prosperity and enhance the quality
of life in Berea, Kentucky by:
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supporting the success and growth
current businesses;
encouraging and seeking new business
development;
enhancing communications and
collaboration; and
promoting Berea as a place to live, work
and explore.