CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

THIS WEEKS CHAMBER EVENTS

CHAMBER WEEKLY

May 3rd 2010

Doing what most people think just happens!

UPCOMING EVENTS

OMEGA O u t s t a n d i n g M c P h e r s o n

E i g h t h G r a d e A w a r d OMEGA Award Presentation-May 13th The McPherson Chamber of Commerce BASIC committee (Building Assets Successfully In Children) will be presenting OMEGA awards, May 13th, to 8 deserving eighth grade students. OMEGA stands for “Outstanding

Eighth Grade Award”. OMEGA award winners are being honored for making a difference in our community by demonstrating leadership, service, courage and compassion. Please join us May 13th during the May Fete festivities beginning at 7:00 pm at the McPherson High School, to show your support of

these inspirational students: Mason Weiss, Lindsborg; Ryen Trost, McPherson; Maren Hansen, McPherson; Shaelah White, McPherson; Dylan Stos, McPherson; Doralynn “DJ” Mellinger, McPherson; Kylie Regehr, Inman; Derek Sprunger, Inman

Tuesday May 4th 8:30 a-2010 Leadership class @ Chamber 11:30 a-2010 Leadership Class Celebration-Best Western Holiday Manor $20.00 RSVP 241-3303 Wednesday May 5 th 7a-When Pigs Fly @ Perkins 12-Board of Trustees @ Chamber Thursday May 6 th 9:30a-Chamber Coffee hosted by Home State Bank- East -104 S. Centennial 12-Ambassabors @ Chamber

Tuesday May 11th 7a-Ag Committee meeting @ Perkins 12-BASIC @ MMS Thursday May 13 th 9:30-Chamber Coffee hosted by All Schools Day Committee@ Chamber 7p-OMEGA ceremony @ MHS Friday May 14 th Chamber Office Closed YP BAKE SALE-In front of Kari Lyn’s before the parade 10:30-All Schools Day Parade

2010 Chamber Women’s Trip2010 Chamber Women’s Trip2010 Chamber Women’s Trip2010 Chamber Women’s Trip On Wednesday April 14th a group of ladies from McPherson began their trip to Santa Fe New Mexico for the 2010 Chamber Women’s trip. The group enjoyed being able to relax and be entertained while traveling in a deluxe motor coach. While in Santa Fe the group stayed at the Inn

and Spa at Loretto. Several outings were planned while in and around Santa Fe including a City Historic Walking Tour, The Georgia O’Keefe museum, eating lunch at the O’Keefe Café, Badelier National Monument and Ansazi Indian Cliff Dwellings tour and The

Santa Fe School of Cooking. There was plenty of time for shopping and enjoying the spa as well. The ladies enjoyed their networking opportunities and are looking forward to next years Women’s Trip.

Men’s Trip 2010 The Men’s Trip Committee would like YOUR input on planning this year’s trip.

Please let us know which of these 3 cities you would prefer to visit on the Men’s Trip?

Indianapolis, Seattle, or Salt Lake City. Which of the following dates work best for you? October 6-10, October 13-17 or October 20-24?

Call 241-3303, email chamber@mcphersonks.org or fax your preferences to 241-8708.

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May 6th

Home State Bank East branch 104 S. Centennial

May 13th

All Schools Day Committee-@ The Chamber 306 N.

Main

May 20th

Ribbon Cutting

and Chamber

Coffee-

King Enterprise Group 1401 S. hiway 81

bypass

May 27

Tartan Turkey Golf Tournament

Committee

1000 Fox Run

June 3rd

Heartland Haven At the Well

101 N. Main

June 10th

Ameriprise Financial 100 S. Main

June 17th

The McPherson Sentinel 301 s. Main

June 24th

Great Plains Federal Credit Union 720 N. Main

July 1st

Edward jones-

Brad Seibel

201 N Walnut

Coffee Crumbs

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Don’t put it off any longer, schedule your Tee-time at Turkey Creek Golf Course , 1000 Fox Run Drive today! It’s easy to squeeze a round or two into a busy day with summer hours from 6:30am to 8pm. The City acquired the golf course as a generous donation from the Chet Anderson family, adding even more beautiful assets to McPherson. As PGA Class A Golf Professional John Hastert commented, it was a wonderful opportunity for the City and adds even more to the community. During the Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Turkey Creek Golf Course , Chamber members browsed the new selections at the Hastert Golf Shop while learning about the expanded concession menu and upcoming programs. Golf Professional, John Hastert, will be offering youth golf lessons and a ladies golf clinic. Sign up for these at the McPherson Family YMCA or contact John at 241-8530 to schedule individual golf lessons. More information about Turkey Creek Golf Course can be found on their website www.golfturkeycreek.com. This site provides the current weather conditions, fees, rules, course maps and will even have Tee-time reservation capabilities soon. Because his golf abilities aren’t always up to par either, Mayor Tom Brown hopes to involve the community so even non-golfers can enjoy the beautiful area. The Mayor provided insight on the Turkey Creek logo which displays 7 feathers, representing Mr. & Mrs. Chet Anderson and their 5 children. Because Turkey Creek Golf Course is owned by the City, it had the capability to adjust fees for the MHS golf team and will be assisting with a fund raiser in the future to help fill the financial needs of the MHS golf program and MHS swim team. Thank you Turkey Creek, for finding ways to give back to the community. Turkey Creek Golf Course grounds supervisor, Jason Buschbom elaborated on the improvements to the T-box on 18, and fairway on 16. He thanked the departments who have helped make these improvements possible and is already working on plans for future course upgrades. Kudos to the Parks Dept., Street Dept., and Water Dept. for their part in improving the course and Anne Hassler, CVB executive director, for her time and efforts in marketing Turkey Creek Golf Course . Chamber members who received door prizes from the golf shop include: Nick Gossnell (KNGL/KBBE McPherson Radio), Neil Dykes (Midway Motors Supercenter), Kim Unruh (McPherson Sentinel), Carver Swindoll (Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Lloyd), Lisa Starr (Team Employment), Jerry Meng (Home State Bank and Trust), Chet Lang (Sunflower Bank), Chris Elliott (Elliott Insurance and Real Estate) Honor Smith (Peoples Bank and Trust), and Mary Steffes (Fee Insurance, and McPherson Co. Humane Society). Next week we will draw for a $45 ChamberCheck since Carma Wall (The Cedars) was not present to claim the ChamberCheck this week. We leave you with a challenge. PLEASE do your part to help Turkey Creek Golf Course show profits this year and watch the Mayor fulfill his promised incentive, to take a swim… January 2011.

Member Events May 3rd Family and Friends Day-McPherson Sears Hometown Store -Save 10% on almost everything, extra 5% off Lawn and Garden. 311 N Main 241-6060 May 5th Come Celebrate Lester Jantz 55th year of being in the lumber business-cookies and coffee-Jantz Lumber 200 W. Euclid May 6 What is Medicare? K-State Research and Extension McPherson County will be offering educational sessions to help you understand Medicare and the different parts. 2:00pm or 7:00pm. To register call 620-241-1523 May 7th 12 in 12 Kick Off The McPherson County Community Foundation is officially kicking off the 12 in 12 Endowment campaign on Friday, May 7, 2010. The goal - build our endowment to $12 million by our 12th anniversary on May 12, 2013. Come learn more about it! The event is from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm with the big announcement at 5:00 pm. We'll be at our office - 206 S. Main May 6,7& 8 Come out and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jantz Lumber -200 W. Euclid May 8 McPherson College Annual Car Show 8a at McPherson College. Organized by the C.A.R.S. club 241-0731 May 12 Greg Laswell presented by McPherson College at the McPherson Opera House 8pm- Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.mcphersonoperahouse.com or by calling 241-1952

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May 14th

CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED All Schools Day Parade 10:30 Don’t forget to purchase Your ASD button $2 @ the Chamber office

King Enterprise GroupKing Enterprise GroupKing Enterprise GroupKing Enterprise Group MAY 20th 9:30am

1401 S. Highway 81 bypass

YP MAC Dates to Remember May 14th-Bake Sale Fund Raiser in front of Kari Lynn’s Bridal-before the parade.

Car Wash Fund Raisers Walgreens parking lot

May 22 from 11a-2p

June 19 th from 11a-2p

July 24 th from 11a-2p

For more information about YPMAC visit them at www.ypmac.org or find them on Facebook

Early Bird Pre-parade sale at select merchants from 7am-10am on Friday, May 14th . Show your ASD button to receive an additional discount on merchandise (food items excluded). Several locations will have breakfast specials as well. Look for the Giant ASD button identifier or contact Main Street 241-7430 for locations.

The Courtyard on MainThe Courtyard on MainThe Courtyard on MainThe Courtyard on Main will be selling refreshing drinks and goodies at the gates of The Courtyard on

All Schools Day

This Mother’s Day treat mom to a lunch buffet

inspired by Mediterranean traditions! Amics

Mediterranean Café, 204 N. Main, will be open Sunday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made

by calling 620.241.1833.

May 13&15 Healthy Lifestyle Wellness Center -Dr Tina Guerro is having her bi-annual Patient Appreciation Days. $5 or 5 cans of food. All proceeds to benefit the McPherson Food Bank. For more information or the make an appointment call 241.9669

www.allschoolsday.com

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of The McPherson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of The McPherson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of The McPherson Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors of The Tartan Turkey Golf TournamentThe Tartan Turkey Golf TournamentThe Tartan Turkey Golf TournamentThe Tartan Turkey Golf Tournament

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Hole and Prize SponsorsHole and Prize SponsorsHole and Prize SponsorsHole and Prize Sponsors

Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball

Certain Teed Corporation

Farmers Alliance Mutual

Insurance Co

Farmers State Bank

Home State Bank & Trust

National Cooperative

Refinery Association

Peoples Bank & Trust

Sunflower Bank

Melland Engineering

The Mortgage Company

King Enterprise Group

TTTT----Shirt Sleeve SponsorsShirt Sleeve SponsorsShirt Sleeve SponsorsShirt Sleeve Sponsors

Midway Motors Super Center

Edward Jones (Gary Hess)

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Louie’s Service Center, Inman

Wendy’s

Client Centered Counseling,

Welco,

Walmart

Becker Tire of McPherson

Stull Gallery & Auction

Memorial Hospital

S&S Farms

Brown’s Shoe Fit

Hole SponsorsHole SponsorsHole SponsorsHole Sponsors

Citizens National Bank

First Bank Kansas

Grabers Ace Hardware

McPherson Business Solutions

McPherson Concrete Products

Citizens State Bank

Hospice Care of Kansas

Hassman Termite and Pest Control

Patriot Pawn and Firearms

Hutton Construction

Central Plastics

Patriot Pawn and Firearms

Additional SponsorsAdditional SponsorsAdditional SponsorsAdditional Sponsors

Wendy’s

Walgreens

Applebee’s

Artshirt, Gear for Sport

Advanced Physical Therapy

Quiznos

Farmers State Bank

McPherson Eye Care

(Drs Goering& Hageman)

Midway Motors Super Center

Becker Tire of McPherson

Edward Jones (Gary Hess)

Ameriprise Financial

McPherson College

Home State Bank

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Lindsborg

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ServicesServicesServicesServices

Robertson Chiropractic Center

Will be available to perform

assessments of any injuries

sustained during the tournament

and provide taping & ice for

minor injuries. The thermal

scanner will be on-site to do

free screenings of the cervical

area. Dr. Marc will be happy to

answer any questions and

concerns relating to back

health.