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GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
November Community Events
 Sun. 1 Nov, 2015
the great range of human experience they showcase.
 First Lutheran Church Communion Worship &
Each show starts with a theme, and the storytellers
Sunday School Classes for All Ages @ First
explore it, often in unexpected ways. Since each story is
Lutheran Church Nov 1 @ 9:30 am All Saints Sunday
true and every voice authentic, the shows dance
– Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in
between documentary and theater, creating a unique,
thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We
intimate, and often enlightening experience for the
believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means
audience. Moth stories dissolve socio-economic barriers,
of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are
expose vulnerabilities, and quietly suggest ways to
welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages
overcome challenges and see with new eyes. You can
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hear The Moth Radio Hour Saturdays at noon on TSPR.
 Mon. 2 Nov, 2015
 Phi Theta Kappa FUNdraiser (Painting and
 Microsoft Word I & II Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
MORE!) @ 156 East Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm A
Learning Center Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Must
little something for everyone! Painting is the main focus
possess foundation skills to attend. Class will cover
of the night led by the artists from Art Defined. In
saving, editing text, cut, copy, and paste, inserting
addition there will be an open cash bar, complimentary
objects, formatting a document and more. This is for
appetizers, a bake sale, and silent auction! We urge
versions 2010, 2013 and Free Online Version. This is a
everyone to participate in the painting, but it is not
four-day class starting on Monday, Nov. 2. Read more
necessary to attend the event!
 Tue. 3 Nov, 2015
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is two-fold: (1) recognize and
 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields
encourage the academic achievement of two-year
Church Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This lifecollege students and (2) provide opportunities for
changing, 9-week class taught by Dave Ramsey and the
individual growth and development through participation
FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Karen
in honors, leadership, service and fellowship
Paton at Fields Church in Galesburg, IL will help you
programming. PTK is the world’s largest and most
achieve your financial goals by showing you how to
prestigious honor society for two-year college students.
eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never
Come out and find out what Phi Theta Kappa is up to
before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a
this year! Follow the link for more information!
plan for your money and change your family tree forever.
http://www.artdefined.net/store/p178/Autumn_from_the_
Dock_-_Nov_6th.html PTK Silent
FIRST SESSION IS FREE! Read more
 Wed. 4 Nov, 2015
 Sat. 7 Nov, 2015
 Toddler Storytime (Wed. 4 Nov, 2015 10:00 am)
 Rail Rangers Galesburg Event (Sat. 7 Nov, 2015 1:30
pm) APRHF Rail Rangers Executive Director Robert
Storytime for children ages 18 – 36 months and their
caregivers.
Tabern and Assistant Chicago Coordinator Kandace
 Branson Country Christmas (Wed. 4 Nov, 2015 2:00
Tabern will be presenting an informative and fun
pm) Champion fiddler, Randy Newman – otherwise
presentation about the BNSF (ex-CB&Q and Santa Fe)
known as Doofus Doolittle! – and the Ozark Jubilee will
rail line. This presentation, held at the Galesburg Public
have you rolling in the aisles with their unique style of
Library, at 40 E. Simmons Street in Galesburg, is free
Hillbilly Humor. Don't miss it!
and open to the public. Topics covered will be a brief
 Thu. 5 Nov, 2015
introduction to the APRHF Rail Rangers program,
 Tots and Tunes (Thu. 5 Nov, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00
information about the American Passenger Rail Heritage
am) For children ages 0-5 years old accompanied by an
Foundation in La Plata, a power point presentation about
adult. Children will be signing and dancing! This class
some of the unique sites seen along the route, and a
will be held on Thursdays when District 205 has school.
question/answer session from the audience. The rail line
 Fri. 6 Nov, 2015
being discussed passes through communities as
 The Moth: Flirting with Disaster (Fri. 6 Nov, 2015 7:30
Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Plano, Mendota, Princeton,
pm) Enjoy the show you love on the radio LIVE or
Kewanee, Galesburg, Fort Madison (Iowa), and La Plata
experience the wonder of The Moth storytelling for the
(Missouri).
 Home for the Holidays Christmas Store (Sat. 7 Nov,
first time with this performance. The Moth is an
2015 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) Galesburg Flower Company
acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art
You're invited to our event! Feel the warmth this season
and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the
at our open house featuring Ribbon, Garlands, Wreaths,
raconteur, who breathes fire into true tales of ordinary
Decorated Trees and Trimmings, and general Christmas
life, and the storytelling novice, who has lived through
Décor! We will be open from 6-9pm on Friday,
something extraordinary and yearns to share it. At the
November 7th and 9am-5pm on Saturday, November
center of each performance is, of course, the story – and
8th!
The Moth’s directors work with each storyteller to find,
 Sun. 8 Nov, 2015
shape and present it. In Galesburg storytellers will be
 First Lutheran Church Worship & Sunday School
exploring the theme Flirting with Disaster. Since its
Classes for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Nov 8
launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of
@ 9:30 am All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School
stories, told live and without notes, to standing-roomclasses for all ages Read more
only crowds worldwide. Moth shows are renowned for
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November Community Events continued
 Mon. 9 Nov, 2015
 Internet & Email Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
Learning Center Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Must
possess foundation and basic word skills to attend.
Class will cover learning correct terminology, maximizing
the use of your web browser, searching for information,
sending emails and attachments, organizing, and
managing email and more. This is a four-day class
starting on Monday, Nov. 9. Read more
 Tue. 10 Nov, 2015
 Storytime (Tue. 10 Nov, 2015 10:00 am) Children ages
3-7 are welcome to attend Storytime’s Tuesday
mornings @ 10am. We will be reading books, creating
crafts, singing and dancing, and watching a short movie
clip.
 Microsoft Excel I Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
Learning Center Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Excel
versions 2010 & 2013. Must possess foundation and
basic word skills to attend. Class will cover learning
Excel terminology, setting up and formatting an Excel
spreadsheet, and performing basic calculations. This is a
two-day class starting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Read
more
 2015 Torch Awards for Business Integrity @
Gateway Building Nov 10 @ 5:15 pm The BBB
Torch Awards seeks to elevate and celebrate the
commitment made by local enterprises to the highest
standards of leadership character and organizational
ethics. The awards bring attention to the practices that
these organizations employ to generate a high level of
trust, among their employees, customers and their
communities. Companies and individuals are selected
through a regional competition to receive the BBB Torch
Award and BBB Jeff Bell Customer Service Award.
Award winners will be announced at the 2015 Torch
Awards. Read more
 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields
Church Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Wed. 11 Nov, 2015
 Toddler Storytime (Wed. 11 Nov, 2015 10:00 am)
 Thu. 12 Nov, 2015
 Tots and Tunes (Thu. 12 Nov, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00
am)
 Fri. 13 Nov, 2015
 Galesburg Christian School Fall Banquet (Fri. 13
Nov, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Fall Fundraising Banquet
- Special Speaker Dr. Jeff Barclay; former GCS teacher
and Pastor of Brown Avenue Church. Reservation by
calling GCS at 343-8008 or visiting us online
at http://www.galesburgchristian.org/fall-banquet
 Sat. 14 Nov, 2015
 Mockingjay Afterhours Lock-in (Sat. 14 Nov, 2015
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm) Come join your fellow tributes in
the arena at our Mockingjay Afterhours Lock-in! You’ll
compete in the ultimate Hunger Games trivia contest,
enjoy a pizza feast, and watch Mockingjay Part 1 on the
library’s big screen using MuVChat — software that lets
you text your comments and they show up on the movie
screen. Open to teens aged 12-18 (or grades 612). Registration and permission slip are required. Sign-
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up opens on October 26th. Call 343-6118 or stop by the
Reference Desk to sign up. The Mockingjay Afterhours
Lock-in is co-sponsored by Galesburg Public Library and
the Galesburg High School Learning Center.
 Knox -Galesburg Symphony Concert (Sat. 14 Nov,
2015 7:30 pm) The Knox-Galesburg Symphony (KGS)
presented its first subscription series in 1951 at Beecher
Chapel in Galesburg. As the Symphony audience grew,
concerts were presented at Central Congregational
Church, Harbach Theatre on Knox College campus, and
now in the historic Orpheum Theatre. The KGS season
has expanded from three to five subscription concerts,
plus a non-subscription pops concert, and since 1984,
the annual Concert on the Lawn, a free, outdoor
performance outside Old Main on the beautiful Knox
College campus. The Symphony also presents highly
visible youth and adult education programs each season
including Music Mornings, Music Memories, the annual
Young Pianists Competition , and In-School Tours , with
District 205 and Costa Catholic Academy. Dr. Polay is
also a featured guest lecturer with KGS concert previews
at Carl Sandburg College and Galesburg High School
Music Appreciation classes. Title: Maurice Cohn, cello
Sponsor: G&M Distributors, in part
Presenter: Knox-Galesburg Symphony
Schubert: Symphony no 8 in B minor, D 759
"Unfinished" Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo theme
for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33 Schubert: Symphony no
3 in D major, D 200
Sun. 15 Nov, 2015
 First Lutheran Church Communion Worship &
Sunday School Classes for All Ages @ First
Lutheran Church Nov 15 @ 9:30 am All are welcome!
10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages Read
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Tue. 17 Nov, 2015
 Storytime (Tue. 17 Nov, 2015 10:00 am)
 Microsoft PowerPoint Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
Learning Center Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
PowerPoint versions 2010 & 2013. Must possess
foundation and basic word skills to attend. Class will
cover designing a presentation using the PowerPoint
program. This is a three-day class starting on Tuesday,
Nov. 17. Read more
 Microsoft Excel II Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
Learning Center Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Excel
versions 2010 & 2013. Must possess basic Excel skills
to attend. Class will cover performing intermediate
calculations, inserting charts and graphs, and more. This
is a two-day class starting on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Read
more
 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields
Church Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00
Wed. 18 Nov, 2015
 Toddler Storytime (Wed. 18 Nov, 2015 10:00 am)
Thu. 19 Nov, 2015
 Tots and Tunes (Thu. 19 Nov, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00
am)
 Food for Thought Book Discussion at En Season
Café (Thu. 19 Nov, 2015 11:30 am - 12:30 pm) Join us
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November Community Events continued
for the last Food for Thought book discussion until after
the new year! Enjoy a healthy lunch and a discussion
of Apples of Uncommon Character by Rowan Jacobsen.
While supermarkets limit their offerings to a few waxy
options, apple trees with lives spanning human
generations are producing characterful varieties – and
now they are in the midst of a rediscovery. From
heirlooms to new designer breeds, a delicious diversity
of apples is out there for the eating. With more than 150
art-quality color photographs, Apples of Uncommon
Character shows us the fruit in all its glory. You will
order and pay for your own lunch (usually around $8-$12
for entree, side, and drink). Copies of the book will be
available at the Check-Out Desk about one month in
advance. Located at Galesburg’s Sustainable Business
Center, En Season Café serves locally grown food with
an ever-changing lunch menu depending on what is in
season.
 Sat. 21 Nov, 2015
 Holiday Craft Show and Bake Sale (Sat. 21 Nov, 2015
9:00 am) Central Congregational Church is hosting a
Holiday Craft Show and Bake Sale. Just in time for
holiday gift giving, the show will feature a delightful
variety of handmade items, baked goods, and lunch for
sale, plus live entertainment. Proceeds to benefit
Building Restoration Fund for this historic building, listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. For more
information, or to request a vendor application, please
contact the church office at (309) 343-5145. The bazaar
will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 GBA Holiday Open House (Sat. 21 Nov, 2015 10:00
am - 3:00 pm) Visit downtown businesses and have a
chance to win one of two $500.00 shopping sprees. It
happens 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop by Ducky's Formal
Wear to pick up a entry card. Visit the businesses on the
card and collect stamps. Santa Claus will be at
Ducky's. There will be free horse drawn carriage
rides. Enjoy live music and prepare for Christmas!!
 Galesburg Community Chorus Holiday Concert @
First Lutheran Church Nov 21 @ 7:30 pm Featuring
music by modern composer Benjamin Britten, including
Ceremony of Carols and St. Nicholas. Sponsored by
Blick Art Materials. Tickets are available at the door or at
Innkeeper’s Fresh Roasted Coffee. Read more
 Sun. 22 Nov, 2015
 Holiday Parade (Sun. 22 Nov, 2015 2:00 pm) It's our
Annual Christmas Parade in downtown Galesburg. It
runs from Chambers Street to the Court House on
Cherry Street. The Santa Rescue as at 1:15 pm.
 Mon. 23 Nov, 2015
 Microsoft Outlook Class @ Galesburg Goodwill
Learning Center Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Outlook versions 2010 & 2013. Must possess foundation
and basic email skills to attend. Class will cover the
email software program Microsoft Outlook, including
formatting emails, maximizing email efficiency, using the
calendar program to set reminders and more. This is a
three-day class starting on Monday, Nov. 23. Read
more
 Tue. 24 Nov, 2015
 Strawberry Shortcake Night! (Tue. 24 Nov, 2015 6:00
pm - 7:00 pm) Come to the library for Strawberry
Shortcake Night! Activities include making a hat and a
sticker book, participating in a cake walk, and enjoying a
piece of strawberry shortcake. Registration is required in
the Children’s Room.
 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University @ Fields
Church Nov 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Wed. 25 Nov, 2015
 Toddler Storytime (Wed. 25 Nov, 2015 10:00 am)
 Fri. 27 Nov, 2015
 Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm (Fri. 27 Nov,
2015 9:00 am) Friday through Sunday. Cherish family
traditions! Begin your winter holiday season on
Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering
foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas.
Take home natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite
one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. End your visit
with a horse-drawn wagon ride through the walnut
grove! Call (309) 289-4770 for
details! http://www.walnutgrovefarm.com/
 Sat. 28 Nov, 2015
 Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm (Sat. 28
Nov, 2015 9:00 am)
 Sun. 29 Nov, 2015
 Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm (Sun. 29
Nov, 2015 9:00 am)
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Allstate Insurance/James Norton Agency
(Insurance: property/casualty,
life/health & financial services)
Mr. James Norton
454 N. Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)342-3633, [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Galesburg
Mr. Emmet Gonder, Treasurer
(309)341-3930,
[email protected]
Kunes Country Auto Group
(Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram)
Country Financial
Mr. Jason Lumberry
180 S. Soangetaha Rd., Galesburg
(309)337-4349, Jason.Lumberry@
countryfinancial.com
Countryfinancial.com/Jason.Lumberry
Foster Insurance Agency
Mr. Thomas Foster
350 E. Simmons Street, Galesburg
(309)342-2123,
[email protected]
Mr. Jim Bonar
1121 N. 6th St., Monmouth IL 61462
(309)734-2155, [email protected]
Precision Family Eyecare
(optometry)
Dr. Nathan Dieckow, OD
1115 N. Henderson Street, Galesburg, IL
(309)343-1107, [email protected]
Precisionfamilyeye-care.com
TCC
(Verizon Wireless, Dish Network, Comcast)
Great River Pain Center
(Dr. Sanjay Sundar treats acute & chronic pain)
Ms. Rachel Sundar, Practice Manager
555 N. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)973-4137, [email protected]
Mr. Matt Hogue
1910 N. Henderson Street
(309)343-1054, [email protected]
www.tccrocks.com
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Thank you to the following businesses who renewed
their membership. We value your support and participation!
Quad City Int’l Airport
Ferris Moving & Storage Co.
First Choice Medical Equipment
First Lutheran Church
Kohl’s Diamond Gallery Inc
Lindstrom’s
May Storage
JackieTurner
Neil Thomas Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Wayne Allen
Daxon Construction Company
Galesburg Sign & Lighting, Inc.
Cottage Rehabilitation &Sports Medicine
The Path Ctr. for Healing, LLC
Prairie Players Civic Theatre
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The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
wishes to spotlight our great members
and share information about your
business or organization. If you
would like to participate in this benefit of
membership, please provide us with a 1-2
paragraph summary so everyone can learn
about who you are, the services you provide, and your hours of operation. We
will include you in our monthly newsletter which is sent out to approximately
1,000 email addresses. Please email your summary to [email protected].
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Who do you wear pink for? Help us Turn Up the Pink this October as
Sunny 97.7, WRAM 1330 AM and WAIK 1590 AM will be selling Breast
Cancer Awareness T-shirts to help raise funds for Relay For Life. 100%
of proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life.
Shirts will be sold for $10 each. To place an
order please call: 734-9452, Email: anne.begley@
prairiecommunications.net or visit us at:
55 Public Square, Monmouth.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Complete Parts and Repair, Merle Norman, Azer Clinic, Go Van Gogh's,
Galesburg Nissan, Yemm Chevrolet Buick GMC Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram,
Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory Galesburg Animal Hospital, PC,
Dennis Twitty State Farm Agent, Care Center of Abingdon, IL Cancer CenterGalesburg Clinic,
Cornelius Renew,
Roseville Rehab
And Healthcare
Center, Tompkins
State Bank MC
Sport and More
and Immaculate
Conception
School
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Iron Spike
BANQUET ROOM RENTALS
The upper level of the Iron Spike Brewing Company was
originally the living quarters for the firefighters of the Central
Fire Station in historic downtown Galesburg, Illinois. It is now home to 1,300 square feet of beautifully renovated
banquet space, and is the perfect location to hold any holiday
party or business event!
10% OFF FOR
CHAMBER MEMBERS
WHO BOOK
BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2015!
For further information on booking, pricing, & menu options
please contact Iron Spike Banquet Manager, Caitlin Juraco
[email protected]
Illinois State Museum closure
now threatens the museum’s
accreditation
Earlier this month, the
Accreditation Commission of the
American Alliance of Museums
voted to put the Illinois State
Museum system on probation.
The Commission took this
action after Illinois Governor
Bruce Rauner and the state
legislature were unable to pass
a state budget, and forced the
museum to close to the public on
September 30.
“The Illinois State Museum
system has never been in greater
peril and it’s due to political
maneuvering and an unfortunate
lack of recognition by the state’s
leadership of the museum
system’s tremendous impact,”
said Laura L. Lott, president &
CEO of the American Alliance
of Museums. “This 138-year-old
institution is a major educational
resource for more than 40,000
Illinois students each year, a
regional economic powerhouse
and an internationally recognized
research facility.”
“The museum’s accreditation in
1972—and its four subsequent
re-accreditations—bear witness
to the fact that the Illinois State
Museum is one of the most highly
regarded and professionally
operated museums in the
world,” said Lott. “We stand in
solidarity with the museum’s
professional staff, including
those in the leadership who were
summarily dismissed without
health benefits. These staff
members are not only valued
AAM members, but they are true
community leaders and experts
in their respective fields. Their
departure from the museum is
a significant loss for the state of
Illinois and for the museum field.”
Accreditation is the museum
field’s highest mark of distinction,
and indicates that a museum
is operating at the highest
professional level, admirably
caring for collections and having
a significant and measurable
impact on the community. The
closure of the museum—now in
its fourth week—has far-reaching
consequences. Not only is the
museum’s accreditation now at
risk, but the state is vulnerable to
lawsuits and risks defaulting on
contracts and loans which could
affect the museum’s ability to
secure future support.
“Given the state budget
stalemate and closure of the
museum, the Accreditation
Commission had no choice but to
take this serious action because
the accreditation guidelines
are very clear: Museums must
remain open to the public, must
maintain a professional staff and
must comply with all federal,
state and local laws to maintain
their accreditation,” said Lott.
“I call on Governor Rauner and
the Illinois state legislature to put
aside their differences, recognize
the $31 million generated in
economic activity by ISM visitors
and the inestimable contribution
to citizens’ lives and immediately
re-open the Illinois State
Museum system,” said Lott.
At home, I am glad to inform
everyone that the Carl Sandburg
State Historic Site (CSSHS) is
still open Thursday thru Sunday
from 9 to 5. It is administered
by the Illinois Historical
Preservation Agency (IHPA), at
least for now. Gov. Rauner has
proposed eliminating the IHPA
and moving their operations to
the Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity
(DCEO). The Historical Sites
division oversees 56 historic
sites in Illinois, including the
CSSHS in Galesburg. Matt
Swanson, of Galesburg, has
been the site interpreter since
early June. Matt is under
contract until the end of this
fiscal year in June 2016.
Illinois Council of Convention
and Visitors Bureaus
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closures, the World Shooting
and Recreational Complex
(WSRC) in Sparta Illinois
remains closed due to the
budget impasse. The facility is
considered one of the nation’s
premier trapshooting ranges,
and hosts several tournaments
each year. At least one
organization has canceled an
event at the range during the
shutdown.
Representative Jerry Costello
(D-Red Bud) confirmed
the Scholastic Clay Target
Program (SCTP) Collegiate
Championships, which was
scheduled for WSRC later
this month, has moved to a
location in Ohio. Costello said
that tournament was expected
to draw about 900 competitors,
as well as their guests, to the
region’s hotels and restaurants.
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budget may be decided by judges
instead of legislators.
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Convention and Visitors Bureaus
(ICCVB). Our organization has
Convention and Visitors Bureaus
(ICCVB). Our organization has
been busy lobbying Springfield
and engaging with citizens in an
effort to convince our legislature
and governor of the importance of
tourism to the Illinois economy and
to state revenue.
I attended the ICCVB Fall
Conference in Rock Island, Oct.
15 & 16. The discussion at the
conference revolved around the
possibility of no budget for 2016.
It is possible that the 2016 & 2017
budget will be negotiated together
next year.
Since the Illinois Constitution
requires a balanced budget before
2016, there is a realistic possibility
that a lawsuit will be filled in the
Illinois Supreme Court requiring
a balanced budget. The 2016
Legislative Update
Kim Bless is the President/CEO
of Elgin Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau. She is the Chair
of the Legislative Committee for
the ICCVB. She helps to keep the
CVBs up-to-date on the legislative
news front.
Tim Hennessey’s is the ICCVB’s
Legislative Consultant. He works
with Kim and the member CVBs in
understanding the legislative and
political process. Tim’s business is
Consulting4Biz, Inc.
Prepared by Kim Bless, Chair,
Legislative Committee & Tim
Hennessey, ICCVB Legislative
Consultant
Important Upcoming Dates
•
House and Senate are
scheduled to be in session
November 10 (tentative).
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As of this report, it is
anticipated that the General
Assembly will be in one more day
in December
There will not be a “veto
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session” since the General
Assembly is staying in continuous
session and voting on emendatory
vetoes and total vetoes as they
happen.
No schedule for spring
•
session has been released.
Bill Morris
Executive Director,
Galesburg Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau
[email protected]
Flirting with Disaster...
The Moth in Galesburg
Join Tri States Public Radio for an evening of live storytelling with the
Moth Radio Hour in Galesburg
Friday November 6th, 7:30pm
The Orpheum Theatre
Tickets on sale tspr.org
or 309-342-2299
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Ribbon Cutting
Farmers Insurance Agent Gina Martin and Maggie Beekman, CSR, celebrate the opening of the Martin
Agency along with Galesburg Chamber of Commerce representatives Tom McIntire, Doris Medhurst,
Stephen Browning, Steve Brody and Bob Juraco.
The Farmers Insurance Martin Agency is located at 250 E. Main Street, Ste. 309, Galesburg, IL.
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Presents An Evening of Leadership Excellence from
Experienced Local Leaders
FEATURING Kraig Boynton & Bill Nelson CEO Bridgeway Inc. Past President, United Way of Knox County Moderated By Terry Cavanaugh The
Leadership Perspectives
Series
Voices of Experience—Social Services __________________________________________ $20 Chamber Members $25 Future Members 5:30—7:00pm November 19, 2015 appetizers and cash bar Kensington Garden Room 59 S. Kellogg Street Like us on Facebook
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
5 TO 8 PM
JOIN US AND THE IRON SPIKE WILL DONATE A
PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO THE LIBRARY
FOUNDATION! 50/50 DRAWING, LOTS OF FUN!
Galesburg
GOODWILL
COMPUTER CLASSES
LEARNING
CENTER
October/Novemebr
FREE
Use our computers or bring your own.
Computer Foundation Essentials
No skills necessry to attend. Class will cover learning correct terminology, using a mouse, operating
windows, making a folder, saving and more.
10/26, 10/27, 10/28 & 10/29 : 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Microsoft Word I & II (versions 2010 & 2013 & Free Online Version)
Must possess foundation skills to attend. Class will cover saving, editing text, cut, copy, and paste,
inserting objects, formatting a document and more.
11/02, 11/03, 11/04 & 11/05 : 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Internet & Email
Must possess foundation and basic word skills to attend. Class will cover learning correct terminology,
maximizing the use of your web browser, searching for information, sending emails and attachments,
organizing, and managing email and more.
11/9, 11/10, 11/11, & 11/12 : 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Microsoft Excel I (versions 2010 & 2013)
Must possess foundation and basic word skills to attend. Class will cover learning excel terminology, setting
up and formatting an excel spreadsheet, and performing basic calculations.
11/10 & 11/11 : 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Microsoft Excel II (versions 2010 & 2013)
Must possess basic excel skills to attend. Class will cover performing intermediate claculations, inserting charts
and graphs and more.
11/17 & 11/18 : 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Microsoft Power Point (versions 2010 & 2013)
Must possess foundation and basic word skills to attend. Class will cover designing a presentation using the power
point program.
11/17, 11/18 & 11/19 : 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Microsoft Outlook (versions 2010 & 2013)
Must possess foundation and basic email skills to attend. Class will cover the email software program Microsoft
Outlook, including formatting emails, maximizing email efficiency, using the calendar program to set reminders
and more.
11/23, 11/24, 11/25 : 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to register please contact
Molly Trulson at (309) 342 - 1055
[email protected]
1931 Grand Ave., Galesburg, IL 61401
www.goodwillpeo.org
CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE & CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
P R E S E N T
A program of Civil War era music performed by
Gail Masinda on the MAGNIFICENT Triumvirate organ
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015 6:30 P.M.
Central Congregational Church
60 Public Square, Galesburg, Illinois
There will be a freewill offering towards the preservation of the
Galesburg landmark Central Church building. Central Congregational Church
was built in 1898 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
THE ORGANIST
THE ORGAN
Galesburg native Gail Masinda
teaches piano, voice and organ
and serves as Director of Music
for Central as a Certified Church
Musician. For many years, Gail
was also a staff writer/arranger
with Sheet Music Magazine.
The M.P. Moller organ, Opus 1315,
was installed in 1912, and has 4
manuals plus pedals, 48 ranks, and
over 3,000 pipes. This organ is a
memorial to the “Knox Triumvirate” of Milton Comstock, George
Churchill and Albert Hurd.
Central Congregational Church (309)343-5145
galesburgchurch.org
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IRON SPIKE BREWING COMPANY
NOVEMBER 12TH AT 6:30 PM
BEER AND FOOD PAIRING EVENT
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