3 MB March 2010 - Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Chat
March, 2010
Wapakoneta Area
Chamber of Commerce
30 E. Auglaize St.
PO Box 208
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Telephone 419-738-2911
Fax 419-738-2977
[email protected]
www.wapakoneta.com
Officers (Executive Committee)
Ron Gasior
President
Josh Steinke
First Vice President
Dan Lee
Second Vice President
Stephanie Shutt
Treasurer
Jason Neumeier
Past President
Board Members &
Committees
Member Services
Josh Steinke*
Lorraine Fischio
Teresa Heitbrink-Ireland
Bonnie Berry
Greg Myers
Tourism
Ellie Archer*
Denny Borgert
Josh Hines
Chet Hittepole
Karen Brown
Mike Doepker
Legislative/Education
Dan Lee*
Jason Neumeier
Deron Horman
John Poppe
Stephanie Shutt
Manufacturing
Greg Myers
Gus Wintzer
Clay Kantner
Ron Gasior*
WAEDC Representative
Ron Gasior
Summer Moon Festival
Jason Neumeier*
* Chairperson
Staff:
Dan Graf
Executive Director
Susan Hawson
Administrative Assistant
Proudly
Serving the
Greater
Wapakoneta
Area
Chamber Sponsors 6th
Annual Progress Awards
The Chamber will again provide
recognition to its members for the
progress they have made during the past
year. The award is non-competitive and
designed to give public recognition to all
our members who have grown during the
past year. See the insert for complete
details and application form. Deadline to
submit an application is March 20.
Presentations will be made at an
Senior Center Opening Soon
Award Luncheon to be scheduled in early
spring. Recipients receive a nice plaque
An outstanding opportunity for
to exhibit at their place of business.
Wapakoneta’s Senior Citizens is being
Questions should be directed to Dan Graf created in the Chamber building. A Senior
at the Chamber office. 419-738-2911.
Center will be opening in March. The
Previous winners are listed below.
Auglaize County Council on Aging will be
2005
Ametek Westchester Plastics
extending its services by locating a satellite
Hut Construction
Holiday Inn Express
Professional Computer
Water Tower Place
facility in the basement assembly room of the
American Trim
2008
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Chamber office. The entrance to the center
Ametek Westchester Plastics
ServiceMaster by Case
Closet Systems
Wapak Family YMCA
will be at the rear of the building and is
Cloud Nine Café & Catering
2006
Elkins Family Chiropractic
handicapped accessible with ample parking.
Auglaize Provico
Oen Kitchen & Bath
Dome Financial
ServiceMaster by Case
Plans are to have the center open on
General Aluminum
St. Rita’s at the YMCA
Mondays and Fridays with a breakfast and
Greve Chrysler
2009
Ron Spencer Real Estate
Community Health
lunch provided. Cards, bingo, entertainment
St. Rita’s Imaging Center
Professionals Tri-County
Travel America Wapakoneta
Tri-County Nurses
2007
Gardens of Wapakoneta
The Diva Depot
St. Rita’s Imaging Center
Wapakoneta Family YMCA
Wapakoneta Theatre Guild
Calendar of Events
March
6 Bowling Bash, 8:00 PM, Astro Lanes
2 Chamber Executive Committee, noon-1, La Grande Pizza
9 Chamber Board of Directors, noon-1 PM, Astro Lanes
11 Business After Hours, 5-7 PM at Alpha Cafe
12 Irish Music Evening Fundraiser, 419-738-2352
13 Rotary Blood Clinic, 7-9 AM, Grand Plaza Banquet Hall
14 VALU Class on Industry & Economic Development
18 Soroptimist Beef & Noodle Dinner, Connie 419-738-1011
20 Rotary Blood Clinic, 7-9 AM, Grand Plaza Banquet Hall
20 Progress Award Deadline
25 Summer Moon Festival Planning Committee, noon, Eagles
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Chamber Chat
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50th Anniversary
The Wapakoneta Chamber began in
1919 and was incorporated in 1960.
Citizens of the Year - 1960’s
Mrs. Herman Swonguer
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Men’s Garden, Christen
Business Men
Wapak Women’s Club, Soroptimist Junior
Service League
Clyde Berry, MD ~ Richard Brading
Paul E Fisher, Sr. ~ Fred Wintzer
Ralph Walther ~ Mrs. Walter Menges
Steve & Viola Armstrong
Josh Hines Appointed to the Board
Due to the retirement of Judy Faccenda from
Superior Federal Credit, Josh Hines of the
Holiday Inn Express was appointed to fill Judy’s
unexpired term which will end December 31,
2010. Judy was a very hard working Board
member and we wish her much happiness in her
retirement.
and wellness activities are scheduled to be provided.
The ACCA is providing the manpower to complete
the renovations to the room which is being conducted
by Ed Morris. Renovations include painting the walls
and adding chair rail, upgrading the bathroom and
making it more accessible. The concrete floor will be
covered with vinyl and carpet. The Wapak Manor and
its corporate office, HCF have contributed $1700 to
complete the flooring upgrade. Johnston Supply has
donated bathroom fixtures.
The Senior Center located in downtown is just one
more important step in making downtown Wapak an
active and viable area for our business community.
Administrative
Assistants Luncheon
Wednesday, April 21
(Secretary’s Day)
Save the Date for
your office staff !
Welcome Program Enrollment
The Warm Wapakoneta Welcome
program is your Chamber’s way of welcoming
newcomers to our community. The “goodie
bag” is filled with promotional items provided
by participants and distributed by the Chamber
to new residents.
The investment to participate in the program
is $50/year. Participants agree to provide 100
items for the bag. In the past, these items have
included pencils, flyswatters, ice scrapers, key
chains, flashlights, rulers, magnets, note pads,
etc. Discount coupons are welcome and have
been successful in bringing the new residents
into your place of business.
Warm Wapakoneta Welcome bag with some
of its “goodies”
To participate in this program call the Chamber
office (419) 738-2911.
Chamber Chat
New Chamber Members
The Freedom Train
11932 St. Rt. 29
New Knoxville, OH 45871
Contact person: Gary Katterheinrich
Ph. 419-753-2034
Website: www.freedom-train.us
Provides transportation/rides at fairs, parades,
weddings, church events, retirement homes, etc.
Advertising opportunities on sideboards available.
FABrehab Services, LLC
803 Brewfield St. Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Contact person: Teresa Stachler
Ph. 419-738-7763
Website; Fabrehabservices.com
Offering out patient physical therapy services for
post surgery, weakness, neurological recovery,
worker’s compensation, etc. Also offering home
health therapy in conjunction with Community
Health Professionals.
Welcome to the Chamber
Chamber’s Rolling Thunder
Bowling Bash
March 6
at Astro Lanes
Join us for a crazy, fun, and an
exciting night of Scotch Doubles
Bowling
Door prizes, Team Prizes, Crazy
Challenges, Best Poker Hand,
50/50 Drawing
Just Good Fun !!!
Save These Dates
April 21—Administrative Assistants Luncheon
June 24—Golf Outing
July 15-17—Summer Moon Festival
November 11—Annual Meeting
AN IRISH
BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS
Thursday, March 11
5-7:00 PM
at THE ALPHA CAFE
THE THEME IS
ST PATRICK’S DAY
WEAR YOUR GREEN ATTIRE &
BRING YOUR FAVORITE
LEPRECHAUN.
SPONSORED BY
THE ALPHA CAFÉ
AUGLAIZE
EMBROIDARY
AUGLAIZE ANTIQUE
MALL
BORNHORST
PRINTING
~ Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres ~
~ Door prizes throughout the
evening ~
~ 50/50 Drawing ~
Bring your business
card and a FRIEND
Chamber Chat
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P.O. Box 208
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
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Chamber Chat ~ March, 2010
BOWLING BASH SPONSORS
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WAPAK
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PETERSON
CONSTRUCTION
McDONALDS
RESTAURANT
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&
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INSURANCE
MEDLAB
OHIO
STOLLY
INSURANCE
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GRAND LAKE
HEALTH
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GREVE
SALES &
SERVICE
CORNELL &
FINKELMEIER
INSURANCE
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SUPERIOR
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WAPAKONETA
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Progress Awards
Senior Center Opening Soon
Calendar of Events
50th Anniversary – 60’s Citizens of the Year
Josh Hines Appointed to Board
Administrative Assistant’s Luncheon
Warm Wapakoneta Welcome Bags
New Chamber Members
Bowling Bash
March Business After Hours
INSERTS
Progress Award Application
Soroptimist Annual Beef & Noodle Dinner
DrexEvents—Looking for Unique Gift?
Rotary Blood Testing Clinics