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Due to the Thanksgiving holidays and our cooperation with the Goodlettsville Chamber, we will be having our November Membership Luncheon ONE WEEK EARLY. Please plan to join us on Thursday, November 10 at

11:45 am at St. Joseph Parish Life Center (1217 Gallatin Pk S.) for another informative and tasty event!

CRAVE Catering will be serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal. RSVP HERE. Cost is $13 per person (add .50 ¢ for credit cards.)

While you’re enjoying your meal, we’ll have Spotlights on Business, a guest

speaker (announced soon) and of course Door Prizes!!

BRING FOOD DONATIONS: We will again be collecting food for the

Christian Cooperative Ministry. Beginning November 14, CCM plans to distribute more than 250 special food boxes to bring Thanksgiving to the tables of many of our Madison neighbors in need.

Items Requested: instant potatoes, stuffing mix, canned green beans,

canned corn, canned sweet potatoes, cornbread mix, mac & cheese, cake mix, small bottles of cooking oil, and cranberry sauce.

Of course, you call also just give financial contributions so they can purchase turkeys or hams to put in the boxes.

Join Us for An Early Thanksgiving on November 10

Women in Business Prepares

For Winter Service Projects It’s the perfect time to get involved with Women in Business (WIB) if you would like to help your community. Our WIB have two service projects this winter—Dress for Success and attending graduation for Begin Anew.

Find out all about this and more at our November meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at Noon at the a SPECIAL LOCATION—LONGHORN

STEAKHOUSE in Rivergate!

In addition to planning for our service projects we will be taking nomina-tions for the 2017 Vice President.

Can’t make November? Join us December 6 when we’ll be having our Christmas meeting with our Ornament Exchange!

Sponsored by Miller’s Florist

(Down the Street from the Madison Post Of-

It’s Time to It’s Time to It’s Time to It’s Time to ‘Re‘Re‘Re‘Re----Up’! Up’! Up’! Up’!

All Chamber Members should receive their 2017 Membership

Invoices soon. As you're making your 2017 budgets, please remember to

include your MRACC membership dues! Dues are not going up this year. If you joined mid-way through the year, your invoice will be pro-rated for 2017.

Why Renew?Why Renew?Why Renew?Why Renew?

1. Credibility. Chamber membership conveys cred-ibility to your customers. According to a study by the American Chamber of Commerce, when consumers know that a business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.

2. Network for your business. Being a Chamber member can open the door to many contacts that can help your business grow through referrals and networking. Remember though, you have to participate to get this benefit! Attend The 4’Cs, Women in Business, After-Hours, Monthly Luncheons and more to get the most out of your membership.

3. Business referrals. The Chamber of Commerce receives emails and inquiries from resi-dents and visitors frequently. The Chamber recommends its members first when responding to inquiries.

4. Low-cost advertising opportunities. Our Chamber offers a wide range of free or affordable advertising options, such as mass emails, newsletter advertising, word of mouth at our many events, and the President’s Club.

5. It helps your community. The Chamber not only exists for business, but to better our community. Your membership dollars help us sponsor community events, such as Clean Up Days, Night Out Against Crime, the Annual Community Breakfast, and more. We also stay in contact with our local government to see that Madison’s needs are being met.

6. Skills and Service. The Chamber wants to help businesses members gain skills to carry with them back to their businesses and out into the community. Guest speakers and seminars, such as our recent LinkedIn workshop, offer tricks of the trade to help you and your business grow and prosper. We also help you build your personal and professional experience through serving in roles within the chamber and throughout the community.

7. Government Advocacy. The Chamber advocates for members by monitoring local issues to let them know what may affect their businesses and the community.

8. It’s 100% tax-deductible. Since your membership allows you to promote your busi-ness, your dues are tax-deductible!

9. Opportunity to join the President’s Club. This is not only a great way to plan your sponsorship budget, but to market your business all year long! The application is on the following page.

And many more...you can’t afford NOT to join!And many more...you can’t afford NOT to join!And many more...you can’t afford NOT to join!And many more...you can’t afford NOT to join! If you have any questions about your invoice or membership, call us at 865-5400.

1 - 5 Full Time Employees: $199

6 - 12 Full Time Employees: $250

13 - 24 Full Time Employees: $350

25 - 49 Full Time Employees $425

50 - 99 Full Time Employees: $550

100+ Full Time Employees: $650

Elected Officials, Candidates $125

Real Estate Associates $125

Single-Product Entrepreneurship (ex. Avon) $125

Non-Profits/Churches/Schools/Civic Org. $100

Individuals not representing a company: $80

2016 MRACC

Board of Directors

OFFICERS DAVID MCMURRY, PRESIDENT

Roof Doctors • 448-6349 davidmcmurry@roofdoctorstn.com

RON SMITH, PRESIDENT-ELECT

ESCU • 687-4801 ron.smith@escu.com

CATHY HOORMANN, VICE PRESIDENT

Kickin’ Coffee and Tea 294-7849 • info@kickincoffeeandtea.com

PEGGY SHOAF, SECRETARY

Madison Suburban Utility District 868-3201 • pshoaf@msud.net

RAY TATE, TREASURER

First Bank 851-4620 • rtate@firstbankonline.com

KAREN RAMSEY, PAST PRESIDENT

Miller’s Florist 868-2696 • karensramsey@att.net

NATHAN MASSEY, ECD EX-OFFICIO

Wm Massey Electric 612-3100 • nathan@masseyelectric.net

BOARD TARA BESSLING, Spring Hill Funeral

Home & Cemetery • 865-1101 • tara.bessling@nsmg.com

MARK CAIN, CSSI • 860-5600 • mcvol1@bellsouth.net

FREDA EVANS, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. • 7484486 • freda.evans@suntrust.com

MAGGIE MARTIN, Bailey’s Wrecker 277-1283• maggiemartin@comcast.net

RICKY PERRY, Goodpasture Christian

School • 868-2600 • rperry@goodpasture.org

DAVID PITZER, C. David Pitzer, P.C., CPA

851-2727 • david@cdpcpa.com

PHIL RYAN, Cherry & Associates pryan@cherryandassoc.com

KATHY SAGER, AT&T • ks6875@att.com

RICHARD SCHULTZ,

Schultz Monument Company 712-9521 •

rdschultz@schultzmonument.com

SGT. JAMES VIVRETTE, Community Liaison Officer for Madison Police Precinct 880-3111 • james.vivrette@nashville.gov

STAFF

DEBBIE MASSEY, EX. DIRECTOR

865-5400 president@madisonrivergatechamber.com

• Recognition in mass emails and in newsletter

• Recognition at our Annual Banquet

The Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce offers our members the opportunity to join “The President’s Club”, which serves as a tool for you to create the sponsorship package most suitable to your business’ strategic plan and to eliminate repeated solicitation of funds throughout the year.

The President’s Club Levels Are: ���� The President’s Choice - $6000

� � � � Elite - $4000

� � � � Superior - $2000 � � � � Excellence - $1000

Please check the Level above your business would like to sponsor. Then, review the

Chamber events below and check which ones you would like your funds applied to.

ALL LEVELS include the following benefits: • Name on banner to be displayed at chamber events

• Recognition ALL-YEAR LONG on the website

Tally Your Amount

2017 Golf Tournament (April 2017) ���� Corporate Sponsor $4,000 $ _________ Package Includes: Two teams – Registration and Meals; Exclusive Hole Sponsorship;

Name displayed on all Advertisements; Right to display company’s banner; Special

recognition at Awards Ceremony; 3 feet of string & 2 Mulligans, $50 value, for each team

� � � � Awards Sponsor $1,500 $ _________ Package includes: One team – Registration and Meal; Exclusive Hole Sponsorship;

Name displayed on all advertisements; Right to display company’s banner at Awards

Ceremony; Recognition Award; 3 feet of string & 2 Mulligans, a $50 value, for team

� � � � Prize Sponsor $1,000 $ _________ Package includes: One team – Registration and meal; Exclusive Hole Sponsorship;

Name displayed on all advertisements; Recognition at Prize giveaway; 3 feet of string

& 2 Mulligans, a $50 value, for team

���� One Team $700 $ _________

� � � � Exclusive Hole Sponsorship $250 $ _________ Package includes: a sign with your company name. Gives you the right to set

up a tent/table (not provided) at the tee

� � � � Friend of the Tournament $100 Includes sign on the course $ _________

Cedar Hill Bike Criterium (April 2017) $ _________

Over 400 cyclists + spectators from across the country come to Madison to race!

� � � � Sponsor Tier One - $1,500 Includes name on banner, website, announcements & Booth $ _________

� � � � Sponsor Tier Two - $500 Includes name on banner and in announcements & Booth $ _________

Community Breakfast (July 20, 2017) $ _________ � � � � Sponsor Tier One - $2500 Includes: Name & Logo on invitations, advertisements, banner, program; booth

� � � � Sponsor Tier Two - $500 Includes: Name & Logo on banner, program, booth

� � � � Sponsor Tier Three - $250 Includes: Name on program, booth

Night Against Out Crime (August 1, 2017) $ _________ � � � � Sponsor Tier One - $500 Includes: Name & Logo on Sign, Flyer, Press Releases

� � � � Sponsor Tier Two - $250 Includes: Name on Flyer, Press Releases

...continued on back

Company:__________________________Pd:_______

Taste of Madison & Business Fair (Sept. 26, 2017)

� � � � Epicurean Sponsor $1,500 $ _________

Includes: Name on tickets/posters/all marketing materials; Name on business/vendor list passed

out to every patron; Name announced and listed as a sponsor on recognition board Business Fair or

Food Vendor Booth Plus 10 tickets to the Event a ($100 value)

� � � � Gourmet Sponsor $500 $ _________ Includes: Name on posters/business/vendor list passed out to every patron; Name announced

and listed as a sponsor on recognition board; Business Fair or Food Vendor Booth; Plus 5 tickets

to the Event (a $50 value)

� � � � Bon Appétit Sponsor $250 $ _________ Includes: Name on business/vendor list passed out to every patron; Name listed as sponsor on

recognition board at the event; Business Fair or Food Vendor Booth Plus 4 tickets to the Event ($40)

� � � � A la Carte Sponsor $100 $ _________

Includes: Business Fair or Food Vendor Booth Plus 2 tickets to the Event; Name on business/

vendor list passed out to every patron

Membership Luncheons $ _________ We meet every month but January, when we have our Annual Banquet. July is the Free Community Breakfast.

� � � � Luncheon Meals

� � � � $117 (9 luncheons @ $13 each) x _____ people = Total $__________ Includes 10 luncheons plus we’ll give you 1-month FREE for paying for the whole year!

� � � � Luncheon Spotlight on Business Each luncheon we have 3 Spotlight on Business spaces available. You get a 6-ft table to display your

Business, plus 2-minutes during the luncheon to tell about your business. As a Spotlight Business, you must provide

a $25.00 door prize. Includes 2 luncheon tickets, a mass email and newsletter ad.

� � � � $50.00 x _____ luncheons (maximum of 3 per year) = Total $__________

Which month(s) would you prefer? ___________________________________

� � � � Madison Police Precinct Lunch Sponsor To say ‘thanks’ to our MNPD officers, we pay for their meals at our Monthly Chamber Luncheon. Please help us

by sponsoring them for the year.

� � � � $500

� � � � JrROTC Lunch Sponsor To say ‘thanks’ to our JrROTC Students who present our colors and lead our pledge at our Monthly Luncheon

eight times a year, we pay for their meals. Please help us by sponsoring them.

� � � � $450

� � � � Education Appreciation Day (April 20, 2017)

$60 per School Sponsorship x _____= Total $__________

Which school are you interested in? ____________________

After-Hours Event Sponsor $ _________ We have 10 After-Hours spots available in 2017, February-November.

� � � � $50.00 After-Hours Package Host an After Hours and receive a free Spotlight on Business to promote the event at the prior luncheon. Includes 2 luncheon tickets, free mass email and newsletter ad. Please note we will try to accommodate preference, but most go by who signs up first. Preferred Month: ___________________

Total Sponsorship Amount: $_____________

Bill Me: � � � � One Time � � � � Quarterly � � � � Monthly

Company Name _________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________ Email _________________________________

Rotary Pancake Breakfast

November 5

Madison Goodlettsville Rotary’s Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the O’Charley’s in Rivergate.

Tickets are only $5.00 (or you can pay at the door!)

Kids eat free with a paid adults.

Proceeds will benefit Rotary to help support

causes in the community.

Help new member Yogatown celebrate their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting on November 15. Yogatown is located at 533 Gallatin Pike S. in Madison and will help you “Breathe-Move-Connect!”.

Janie Valence Mary Kay Representative

P.O. Box 651 White House 37188

615-293-1690 Website

Crown Realty Homes Moren Adenubi

525 Rivergate Pkwy Ste 2 Goodlettsville 37072

615-832-6250 Website

Coldwell Banker Lakeside Realtors Karlie Kee

237 Harbor Village Dr. Madison, TN 37115

615-668-5920 Website

Premier Design November Special! In honor of Premier Designs Jewelry 's 31st anniversary, Doris Lynn is rewarding ladies who have a show November 1-7! 50% of retail sold in FREE jewelry. Minimum sales only $100! Have girlfriends over to your place, Panera or Starbucks...I'll make it happen! Contact Doris Lynn at 615-881-5586 or dorishasjewelryforyou@gmail.com

Come join the “Characters from a Galaxy Far Away” and special

guests on Saturday, November 12 from Noon to 3:00 pm as

RiverGate Mall welcomes Santa with a festive parade. The

Goodlettsville Fire Department will be bringing Santa in on their

Fire Truck at Noon. Come out and enjoy the parade starting outside

the food court. Make sure to plan for some fun filled activities after

the parade including a Facepainter, Balloon Artist, Bounce House,

Magician, Character Meet and Greet , Entertainment and more!

St. Joseph School Open House November 15 St. Joseph School presents an Open House Tuesday, November 15

from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for those interested in learning more about their strong academic environment, focus on service and educa-tion based in Faith. Financial aid, bus service, before and after school programs, and extracurricular activities are offered for Kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Joseph is located at 1225 Gallatin Rd S. in Madison.

Grace Manor Health Fair November 16 Grace Manor’s 3rd Annual Health Fair on the 16th from 9:00 am to Noon benefit’s Breast Cancer Awareness! The day will include vendors from various local businesses; mobile mammogram unit (RSVP for appointment to 615-724-0129); special guest speakers from the National Breast Cancer Foundation; donations taken at the door for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Call 615-724-0129 for more information or if you would be interested in having a FREE booth that day!

Our December Membership Meeting will be a BREAKFAST—and please note that it is ONE WEEK EARLY than our regular meetings! Please plan to join your fellow members on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 am at St. Joseph Parish Life Center. Cost for this wonderful breakfast buffet is $13.00. In the spirit of Christmas, we are asking everyone to bring a NEW, unwrapped toy(s) to donate to the Christian Cooperative Ministry. More details forthcoming.

Cole & Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville will be holding their Tree

of Memories and Service of Remembrance service at 2:00 pm on

December 4 to pay tribute to the lives of loved ones lost during the last year.

Families are invited to place a free orna-ment on our memorial tree (please call 615-859-5231 to reserve your ornament) in special memory of their loved one.

Share Your Holiday

Marketing Plans With Us! While we are enjoying this beautiful FALL weather, it is time to get your HOLIDAY marketing plan together! Whether you are offering special sales, taking up a collection for charity, or having a open house at your

business, please share it with us so we can share it with your fellow members via the web-site, our mass emails, and the newsletter. Email us here with the information!

Come celebrate the season with your Madison community at the lighting of Madison's

'official' Christmas tree on

Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 pm on the front lawn of the Madison Library.

We’ll sing Christmas carols and Santa

will be visiting for pictures!

Tree of Memories and Service of Remembrance December 4

Spring Hill Funeral Home will be holding an Angel Tree service at 6:00 pm on

December 8 to pay tribute to the lives of lost loved ones. Families are invited to

place an ornament on the memorial trees in special memory of their loved one. A candlelight service will also be held. Refreshments will be served following.

Angel Tree Service December 8

Early Voting

through

November 3 at

all Early Voting

Locations,

including our own

Madison Library.

Election Day

is Tuesday,

November 8!

Grace Manor Health Fair Wed., November 16

9:00 am –Noon Grace Manor Assisted

Living

Chamber Offices Closed

November 24 & 25

For Thanksgiving Holidays

Tree of Memories/Service of Remembrance

Sunday, December 4 2:00 pm

Cole & Garrett/Goodlettsville

Women in Business Tuesday, December 6

Noon Chamber Meeting Room

Christmas Tree Lighting

Tuesday, December 6 5:30 pm

In front of Madison Library

The 4’Cs Wednesday, December 7

8:00 am RiverGate Mall Food Court

Chamber Christmas Breakfast

Thursday, December 8 7:30 am

St. Joseph Parish Life Center

Angel Tree Service Thursday, December 8

6:00 pm Spring Hill Funeral Home

Women in Business Tuesday, November 1

Noon LongHorn Steakhouse

After-Hours

Tuesday, November 1 5:00 to 7:00 pm Miller’s Florist

211 E. Old Hickory Blvd.

The 4’Cs Wednesday, November 2

8:00 am RiverGate Mall Food Court

Madison-Goodlettsville

Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, November 5

7:30 -10:30 am O'Charley's in Rivergate

Tickets only $5.00 at the Door!

Chamber Luncheon

Thursday, November 10 11:45 am

St. Joseph Parish Life Center

Santa’s Arrival Parade Saturday, November 12

12:00 to 3:00 pm RiverGate Mall Food Court Side

St. Joseph Catholic School

Fall Open House Tuesday, November 15

10:00 am-2:00 pm 1225 Gallatin Pk S.

YogaTown Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, November 15 1:00 pm

533 Gallatin Pk S.

The 4’Cs Wednesday, November 16

8:00 am RiverGate Mall

Food Court