Machine & Pattern, Palmyra Jaycees, REC, Roland Machinery, SSD Build and an anonymous donor for generous monetary c o n t r i b u t i o n s . Congratulations to the winners of the cash drawings: Pauline Jones, Shari Mangold, Judy Martin, Kim Trower and Glenn Voepel each won $100. Pam Hess won $200, and Sandy Shannon was the lucky $300 winner.

The money raised stays in the community and is used for donations for organizations and events such as the Fireman’s Fundraiser Dance, the Heritage Seekers, PHS After Prom and After Graduation, FACT’s PAWS Pack Program, etc.

~ Gratefully, The Christmas in Palmyra Committee, Teresa Smyser, Chair

December ‘16

Thanks to all who played a part in making this year’s Christmas in Palmyra so very successful! If you were part of the crowd that turned out for this event at the Palmyra Courthouse, Saturday, December 3, you can probably still hear our excellent Christmas carolers: the St. Joseph Singers and the Methodist Church Choir. The fine entertainment provided a festive background while everyone enjoyed complimentary refreshments served by Rachel Bringer Shepherd and three Marion County Fair Queens: Kinley Timbrook, Little Miss; Alyssa Lee, Pre-Junior Miss and Mallory Sublette, Junior Miss. For the first time, the public voted on their favorite decoration or basket in the live auction. Congratulations to Heather McChristian and HATS Restaurant, the 2016 Winner of the People’s Choice Award!

The live auction was a big draw, and hearty bidding raised $1730. Our thanks to George Keller for doing such a fine job as auctioneer. We are sincerely grateful to the businesses and individuals who donated items or refreshments for the live auction: B&S Insurance, BASF, Deb Behring, Blessing Palmyra Clinic, BLP, Branching Out, Budget Inn, Connie Burch, Chariton Valley Wireless, County Market, Culligan, Edward Jones, Exchange Bank, Farm Bureau Insurance, Flowers For You, Sarah Harsell, HATS, Heritage Seekers, Hillman Appraisal, HOMEBANK, Lewis Brothers, Lynn & Lemons, Maple Lawn, Mark TwainTitle, Mercantile Bank, Irene Meyers, NEMO Seed & Grain, Old Stone House Inn, Olive Branch, Palmyra Parks & Recreation, Palmyra Spectator, Paws & Claws, Ravenscraft Realty, Rebel Pig, Rachel Bringer Shepherd, Sydenstrickers,

United Community Credit Union, United Vitality Health and Janelle Vondehaar. Thank you to Brown’s Furniture, L. N. Bross, Joelle Fohey, Janes Surveying, Kathryn McDaniel (Community Mgr., Relay For Life), Northeast Missouri

F E A T U R E D E V E N T

Photos courtesy of the Palmyra Spectator.

St. Joseph Church Carolers

People’s Choice Caption: Larry Gottman is the very happy high bidder for the People’s Choice item donated by Heather McChristian and HATS Restaurant.

Deadline for nominations:Fri. December 23CHAMBER

AWARDSANNUALCitizenof the Year

Educatorof the Year

Volunteerof the Year

There’s still a few days left to submit your nominations for Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations for Educator of the Year don’t have to be for a teacher but may be for any individual who positively guides youth or trains others.

To assist you, nominating criteria and guidelines are available at showmepalmyra.com > Click Here <; they are also available in print form at the Chamber office, the Palmyra Spectator, and City Hall. Recipients will be announced at the Palmyra Chamber’s Annual Banquet, January 5, 2017.

As in the past, the Palmyra Chamber Board of Directors will select the recipients for the Business Hall of Fame and the Paint Brush Award, the latter for a business that has really improved its looks and added that “something extra” to our community. Send your nominations to the Chamber office at P.O. Box 446, Palmyra, MO 63461 or palmyrachamber@gmail.com. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 23.

Mark those calendars for our Annual Banquet

Meeting, Thursday, January 5th at Farischon

Hall. Social begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at

6:30 p.m. Tickets are available and may be

purchased at the December 13th Monthly

Meeting, the Chamber Office, City Hall,

HATS, the Old Stone House Inn, and the

Palmyra Spectator. Tickets are $20 in advance

(by December 30th) and $25 after December

30th and at the door.

GET YOUR BANQUET

TICKETS TODAY

2016 Citizens of the Year, Norma and Randy Smyser

Chamber Briefs...PALMYRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Palmyra Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Tuesday, November 8, at El Nopal. President Brian Caldwell welcomed all, including FBLA guests Lane Hammon and Jessalyn Hultz.

CHRISTMAS IN PALMYRA Christmas in Palmyra chairperson, Teresa Smyser, shared news about Christmas in Palmyra, the Chamber event that would be held from 10 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, December 3, at the Marion County Courthouse. Highlights were a Christmas decoration and basket live auction at 11a.m. followed by a chance to win cash prizes: 5 drawings for $100, 1 for $200 and 1 for $300. All adults attending received a ticket for the cash drawing; those donating items for the food pantry and those making a purchase could receive an additional ticket. Doors opened at 10 a.m. for everyone to look at auction items and vote for their favorite item for a People’s Choice Award. Free coffee and donuts would be served. Smyser invited everyone to the event.

The Chamber is continuing its tradition of sponsoring Saturday fire truck rides with Santa. The rides depart from the fire station every Saturday from 1 – 2 p.m., November 26 through December 24. Riders are asked to bring a food item for our local Food Pantry.

CHAMBER NOMINATIONS The Palmyra Chamber is encouraging early submission of nominations for Citizen, Educator and Volunteer of the Year. Nominating criteria and guidelines are available at showmepalmyra.com, at the Chamber office, the Palmyra Spectator and City Hall. The deadline for nominations is December 23. Recipients will be announced at the Palmyra Chamber’s Annual Banquet, January 5, 2017.

CHAMBER “DELIVERY” The Palmyra Chamber webmaster, Sheila Scholl, delivered a healthy baby girl six weeks before her due date. Consequently, Chamber News and our website may be “delivered” little behind for a short while. Please bear with us! Congratulations to Sheila and family!

The next Chamber meeting will be held at noon, Tuesday, December 13, at HATS. Mayor Loren Graham and one or more members of the Palmyra City Council will present a recap of 2016 city happenings and perhaps a glimpse into the future as well. The public is invited to attend. Also mark your calendars for the Chamber’s Annual Banquet which will be held on January 5 beginning at 6 pm.

Winners of the Christmas in Palmyra Cash Giveaway (from left to right): Glenn Voepel, Shari Mangold, Pam Hess, Kim Trower, Pauline Jones, Judy Martin and Sandy Shannon.

YOUR NEXT CHAMBER MEETING IS NOON

Tu., December 13th:HATS. One or more members of the Palmyra City Council

will join us with an update on 2016 accomplishments.

Th. Evening, January 5th, 2017:Msgr. Farischon Hall. Awards for Citizen of the Year,

Educator of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business Hall of Fame and the Paint Brush Award will be given at the

Palmyra Chamber Annual Banquet. Social 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Tu., February 14th, 2017:Nutrition Center. Clay Thornburg will be revealing his new product and share information about his business venture,

United Vitality Health.

UPCOMING MEETING DATES & PROGRAMS

upcoming events

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP:

You too can be a member of the Palmyra Chamber of Commerce. Businesses with only 1-3 employees can join for

only $75. 501(c) Not-For-Profit and Non-Business Individual Membership is also $75, while Retired Individuals may join for $25. Membership runs January – December. An application

and more information are available HERE.

Palmyra Chamberof Commerce

Working Together for a Stronger Future for the Palmyra Area

Visitwww.showmepalmyra.com

for everything Palmyra!

CALENDARDecember 14Palmyra Nutrition Center Christmas Dinner ~ 11 am – 12:30 pm.

December 16Jr. Singers/Honors Choir Concert ~ 7 pm, Palmyra Middle School

December 17Ride the Fire Truck with Santa ~ 1-2 pm, Fire Station

December 21Adopt-A-Child Drop Off ~ 1-3 pm, HS CafeteriaAdopt-A-Child Pick Up ~ 4-6 pm, HS Cafeteria

December 24Ride the Fire Truck with Santa ~ 1-2 pm, Fire Station

December 25Merry Christmas!

January 5, 2017Palmyra Chamber Annual Banquet ~ Social 6 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm, Msgr. Farischon Hall

Chamber Email Address: palmyrachamber@gmail.com

Palmyra MO Chamber of Commerce