“Your success is our business” - Greencastle

“Your success is
our business”
Member Moments Newsletter
Greencastle-Antrim
Chamber of Commerce
July
2016
Board of Directors
Mary Cordell, Chairman
NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DESK
F & M Trust
Traci Ingram, Vice Chairman
Summit Occupation Health
Colin Swain, Vice Chairman
Six months of 2016…gone! Since spring was basically a wash around here
(literally) its suddenly summer and so much is happening! From
Sidewalk Sales (July 8&9), to Old Home Week (August 6-13), to our
August Chamber Breakfast with Mike Ross (August 18), to our annual
banquet (September 22), Christmas will be here before we know it.
M&T Bank
Frank Traver, Vice Chairman
Eagle Construction
Brad Kearns, Treasurer
Smith Elliott Kearns & Company,
I’ve often felt that summer is over right after July 4. I know that’s crazy
because it’s hardly begun! But time does seem to slip away faster after
those first few lazy weeks of summer in June when school gets out and
days seem to stretch on endlessly. This year—I vow it will be different!
I’m greatly looking forward to all that we have planned and even though
it’s customary to look back as one approaches an anniversary, (my first
anniversary here at the Chamber is August 1), I want to look ahead. I
already mentioned some upcoming events and inside this newsletter you
can learn more about the August Breakfast, our Old Home Week August
8th Orange Dreamsicle Sundae party, and the Annual Banquet in
September. We also have two positions opening on our board for
the 2017 year and soliciting nominations for these positions. In addition,
the James P. Oliver Award nomination process is open and we are
accepting nominations for this prestigious award.
LLC
This fall, we have a couple of new events planned which we will reveal in
the coming months but stay tuned! This Chamber is energized and ready
for action! As always, thanks for your ongoing support.
Mercersburg
Doug Beltzner
Greencastle Presbyterian Church
Charles Eckstine
Greencastle Borough Representative
John Flannery
The John Allison Public House
Stan Flenner
Graphics Universal
Joyce Fye
Commander VFW 6319
Chris Grimm
First Community Bank of
Rachel Grimm
Orrstown Bank
Brian Hissong
Warmly,
Georgina
JAG Management Group
Ed Jackson
Manitowoc
Charlie Strausbaugh
Charles L. Strausbaugh, CPA, PC
Fred Young
Antrim Township Representative
WARM WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS!
Thank you!
Brother's Pizza
Thank you to our renewing members. Visit
their websites via the links.
AC&T
Gate 7, LLC
Horizon Goodwill Industries
State Farm - Fran Kenawell
Zip Self Storage
Brother's may be known for their pizza, but they
also offer a variety of Italian dishes, subs, wraps,
and sandwiches, to eat-in or have delivered.
Breakfasts are delicious also!
In addition, Brother's is a great venue for a party
or social event. Check the website for specials or
their Facebook page to keep up with
happenings.
Jennings Chevrolet Buick GMC
Jennings Chevrolet Buick GMC is a premier
dealer of both new and used Chevy, Buick, and
GMC vehicles in the area. They recently moved
into a new facility on Norland Avenue, in
Chambersburg.
Along with selling, Jennings provides drivers
with a top-notch service & body center and sells
parts and accessories.
Visit their website to search new or pre-owned
vehicle inventory, meet the staff, look for deals,
research financing options, and
hours/directions.
We love working with you!
BREAKFAST
Thank you to all who attended our June 16
Breakfast at Blue Heron Events. State
Representative Paul Schemel spoke about
changes to Overtime Laws and the
Minimum Wage Increase.
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber News
NO BREAKFAST IN JULY
No Breakfast in July
SAVE THE DATE for August 18!
7:30-9am at Green Grove Gardens. Mike Ross will be the
speaker. Mark your calendars and send your RSVP now to
[email protected].
Save the Date
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
Thursday September 22 @ Blue Heron
Events Center
Invitations will
be sent in
August. Mark
your calendars!
Please let us know if you need a window cling
of our logo (above) or a directory!
Accepting Nominations
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce is
soliciting nominations for 2 vacant seats on
the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors, to start in
January.
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Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce is
accepting nominations for the James P. Oliver
Businessperson of the year Award. The
individual who currently holds this merit is
GACC board member Frank Traver.
Nominations must be made in writing. Pick up
an application at the Chamber office or visit
our website and download the application and
email it to us. The deadline is August 31.
http://greencastlepachamber.org/event/jamesp-oliver-nominations-due/
ATTENTION GOLFERS
Friday, August 6
GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
(GAEF)
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING- Proceeds
support the Jim Thomas Scholarship Fund
and GAEF.
Friday, July 22
GREENCASTLEANTRIM
EXCHANGE
CLUB
GREENCASTLE GREENS
4-Person Scramble
1PM SHOTGUN START
11AM Lunch
12PM Shotgun Start
5:15PM Awards
4-person scramble, $80/player, includes
Golf / Cart / Lunch
Sponsorships Available.
Please contact 717-597-4610 to sign up, to
become a hole sponsor, or for more
information.
Thursday, August 11
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED BETWEEN 12
NOON AND 1 P.M. NO MEAL AFTER THE
TOURNAMENT.
Cost is $85/player- Cart/Golf/Lunch/Prizes
All proceeds used to purchase
Christmas gifts for children from
Greencastle-Antrim School District4CRAMBLnsors
Greeencastle Exchange Club
PO Box 464, Greencastle, PA 17225
Call Eric Gossard @ 717-360-0014
for more information
36th Annual Hospice Golf Tournament!
Chambersburg Country Club
Come for lunch and a brief presentation before
the 12:30 shotgun start!
Afterwards, heavy hors d'oeuvres available while
waiting for results.
Platinum Sponsor is Progressive Waste Solutions.
For more information about the event or
sponsorship opportunities, contact SpiriTrust
Lutheran Foundation at 717-854-4425 or
[email protected].
MEMBER NEWS
Local Bridge Renovation Receives
International Award
Coldwell-Banker welcomes
Jennifer Strange as their
Office Administrator.
Coldwell Banker is very
happy to have her on
board to help with the
many administrative tasks
needed to run the office.
Welcome Jennifer!
Groundbreaking Ceremony held for N.
Chambersburg Improvements Project
This project is a joint public-private partnership
between Chambersburg Health Services, Borough of
Chambersburg, and Greene Township, to enhance
the efficiency and integration of the local road
network around Norland Avenue. Work will be
undertaken by Fayetteville Contractors and aims to
be completed by December 2017. Read more here.
Rehabilitation of the historic Martin's Mill
Bridge, located in Antrim Township, was
recently awarded the Abba G. Lichtenstein
Medal from the International Bridge Conference
(IBC). This award recognizes a recent,
outstanding achievement.
Beam setting
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce
Book ClubThanks to all who participated in our first book club!
Stay tuned for our
next time and
title.
Suggestions
Welcome!
Receipt of Award
Congratulations
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
ANNIVERSARY OPEN
HOUSE
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber Window
Displays
JULY 22 10-5
JULY 23 10-3
Deep discounts, gift basket giveaways,
food samples, holistic practitioner
demonstrations, goodie bags full of
samples, and more!
Stop in to see their new offerings as
well.
32 North Allison St., Greencastle
Garden Smiths has decorated the front windows
in our office for the month of June.
Farmer's Co-op will decorate for the month of
July. Thank you for adding attraction to our
office. Stop in and see these displays and set up a
month when you can decorate!
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care &
Hospice's Camp Evergreen
Shepherd University offers a Tuition
Discount Program to Chamber Members.
FREE | Friday, July 29 - Sunday, July 31
Camp Evergreen is a weekend long camp for
children between the ages of 8 and 16 years who
have experienced a recent death of a loved one
within their family/community circle. Call Linda
Rothermel, 877-438-3511
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
The Chamber Chat radio interview features
Greencastle Antrim Chamber 1X/month. Call our
office (717-597-4610) if you would like to be
featured on this show to talk about your business.
Hear recent conversations on our website.
This tuition discount is available to all Chamber
of Commerce members and their employees.
Contact Evan MacKenzie, Enrollment Specialist,
at 304-263-3303 x 3083.
ENERGY PURCHASING - REMINDER
We have received our 2016 Greencastle-Antrim
Chamber of Commerce Membership
Directories! Look for yours to be delivered by
Chamber staff soon.
With OnDemand Energy, Chamber Members
have access to cost effective commercial and
residential energy solutions in all of the major
utility territories. Start saving today by joining
the largest energy program in Pennsylvania.
For more information, call Senior Energy
Consultant Cheryl Hefft at 717-575-4807 or
[email protected].
EVENTS / CALENDAR DATES
What's Happening in July?

2016 Fireman's Carnival July 11-16
Featuring "Ride All Night " M-Thurs $20.

Thursday (14th) 10am at Carlisle
Chamber of Commerce. Free workshop
on Selling to the Government: The First
Steps. Register here.

Tuesday (26th) 8am at York HACC
Campus. $30 workshop on Lean for
Small Manufacturers. Register here.

Wednesday (22nd) 9am at York HACC
Campus. $25 workshop on HR
Essentials. Register here.
Entertainment Schedule Monday - Mountain Ride
Tuesday - The Rock & Roll Relics
Wednesday - Karaoke
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Thursday - The Reagan Years
Friday - Pete Best & Peterbuilt
Saturday - The Hello Strangers

Monday (18th) 10-4 in Brooks Science
Center. $25. workshop "Women
Farmers: It's Never Too Late or Too
Early to Face the Risks of Farming"

Thursday (21st) 5:30 pm in Norland
Hall. Wilson College Hosts Humanities
Information Session
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Hole In One
Prizes!
BIBLE SCHOOL
Greencastle Baptist
Church July 18-22

Thursday (14th) Greencastle-Antrim
School District hosts 3rd Annual
Substitute Employee Job Fair! 9 am - 4
pm, Elementary School Cafeteria.
Cafeteria workers, Van drivers, bus aides,
traffic control personnel, classroom aides,
RN's, LPNs, noontime aides.
PROJECT BIG LOVE - JULY 30
LOCATED AT THE MONT ALTO
CARNIVAL GROUNDS!
VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE
INFORMATION!
Greencastle:
SunnyWay Market Saturday, August 13
8 AM - Noon
EVENTS / CALENDAR DATESSave these August dates!
August 5 (Friday) Greencastle- Antrim
Education Foundation (GAEF) Golf Outing Contact GAEF at 717-597-4610 to sign up. Public
Welcome!
August 6 (Saturday) Chicken BBQ at Rescue
Hose Co. No. 1, Greencastle
August 6 (Saturday) 8am Greencastle Flyers
Club Fred Kaley 5Mile/5K/Kids Race at Kaley
Field.
August 6 (Saturday) All day long Wine and
Music Festival, Summer Wine Down at Green
Grove Gardens, brought to you by 104.7 and
92.1.
August 6-13 OLD HOME WEEK in Greencastle
 Window Displays, Concerts, Class
Reunions, Music on the Square, Open
Houses, Breakfasts, Family Events,
Parade, Fireworks & more, including...
 Monday August 8 2-4pm GreencastleAntrim Chamber of Commerce
Creamsicle Social at 217 East Baltimore
St. back parking lot
 Friday, August 12 5 pm 39th Triennial
Old Home Week Alumni Banquet at Blue
Heron Events 407 S. Washington St.
Sponsored by Greencastle-Antrim
Education Foundation.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Monthly breakfasts
($150 includes two meal tickets)
Breakfast attendance has been increasing.
Help us continue to increase by inviting
an audience and share updates from your
organization with everyone!
Heritage Christmas
will be here before we know it!
Plan ahead to work with the Chamber in
sponsoring an activity during this festive
time of year.
Here are a some sponsorships still
available:
Signature Sponsor
Tree Lighting Sponsor
Horse and Buggy Sponsor
Lights of Love Sponsor
Shop Small Marketplace
August 8-10 Rhodes Grove Ministry Couples
Marriage Retreat
[email protected]
Church Tour Sponsor
August 9(Tuesday) Lillian Besore Library Book
Club
Entertainment Sponsors
August 11 (Thursday) SpiriTrust Lutheran Golf
Tournament
Silver, Bronze, Patron, or Friend
Sponsor...or let the Chamber know if
there is something else you are interested
in doing.
August 18 (Thursday)
G-A Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
August 25 (Thursday) Shalom Christian
Academy 15th Annual Golf Tournament and
Putting Green Contest at Chambersburg Country
Club. www.shalomca.com/golf.
Light It Up Sponsor
For more information, please contact Georgina at
[email protected] or call 717597-4610.
Manager's Corner™: Pick. Pace. Perform.
by Liz Weber, CMC, CSP
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It’s been an incredibly busy time for my team and I recently as several clients are at some phase of
their strategic planning efforts. Either they are gearing up for their planning retreats, they are working
to implement their new plans, or they are identifying areas of their current plans that need modification.
No matter which phase they are operating in, there is excitement, anxiousness, and yes, confusion.
And, most of the excitement, anxiousness, and confusion are caused by the leaders.
Share your statements as facts not pleas for support.
Yesterday, I had two conversations with two organization presidents, both with the same basic question: “How do I tell the
board/leadership team, we can’t keep doing what we’ve been doing and stay relevant and viable?” My response to both
presidents was, “Tell them what you just told me. However, say it as if you’re not afraid of this challenge yourself. You have
to convey your message with confidence. Share your statement as a fact and not as a plea for support. How you say it impacts
how they’ll respond.”
Pick your non-negotiable strategic priority.
A fundamental mistake many leaders make when creating or implementing a strategic plan is not being clear on at least one
strategic area from which they are not going to budge. Too often, leaders will hold tight to every strategic initiative s/he and
the team have identified, or the leader holds tight to none in an attempt to be flexible. Either behavior dooms a strategic plan
and its implementation. As I shared with both clients yesterday: “Identify at least one of the strategic priorities you and your
team have identified, that you know (in your gut) is essential for moving your organization forward. If none of the other
initiatives get off the ground, action in at least this area will help move your organization in the direction it needs to go.” If
your strategic plan has been created well, there’s at least one strategic priority that will cause an organizational culture shift
and change. Identify that priority and personally commit to it. Then, tell your board and leadership team that strategic priority
is “A Must Do”. Backing away from it is non-negotiable. That sends a clear message to others as to where you will push for
funding, resources, time, and people to ensure success. It also points to where you expect to see results, and where you’re
willing to risk your credibility to assure it. It’s a risky step to take, but it’s powerful, effective and causes action.
Pace yourself and your team’s work for maximum impact.
Once your team has created its plan, and you’ve also identified your non-negotiable strategic priority, it’s time to put the plan
into play. However, here again, leaders can often cause the most anxiousness and confusion. “How do I ensure they don’t fall
behind schedule? How do I ensure they’re not doing things that are not on the new plan but are instead what they used to
do?...” The answer is: You can’t. Not every person is going to do exactly what is needed in exactly the correct way at exactly
the correct time. That’s reality. We know that as managers and leaders. Instead, focus on ensuring the timelines in the plan are
challenging but realistic given everything else you and your team have to do as part of daily operations. Be aggressive with
only those key actions that truly need to get started, and give yourself and your team a break on the others that need to occur
as the other pieces start to fall into place. Your ability to control the pacing for maximum impact is crucial.
Perform yourself for maximum impact.
Finally, your ability to do what you need to do as the leader and your focus on the key strategic priority(ies), will tilt you
towards a successful implementation or away from it. The board, the leadership team, and your entire team are watching you
to assess how serious you are about needed change, planned change, and well-implemented change. If they don’t see you
performing well to deliver on what you believe is important, why should they? A leader’s performance in implementing
planned change should cause excitement, minimize anxiousness, and eliminate confusion. Does yours?
Copyright MMXVI - Liz Weber, CMC, CSP - Weber Business Services, LLC – www.WBSLLC.com +1.717.597.8890
Liz and her team work with leaders to create focused plans for their organizations' future. Then they teach leaders how to
make their plans a reality.
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of
Commerce
217 East Baltimore Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone: 717-597-4610
www. greencastlepachamber.org