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Jan. 13, 2012
 If you haven't yet finalized your weekend plans, please take advantage of the opportunity to attend the Chamber's first euchre tournament and chili cook-off -- tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 14, at York Golf Club.
Reservations for euchre players and chili entrants will be accepted through 3 p.m. today. Guests who plan to attend and enjoy chili, snacks and networking, but not play in the euchre tournament, may register by phone (614-888-3040) through 4:30 p.m. today. Details of the event are below. Watch your email for a link to our annual survey requesting your feedback on economic development and chamber member services. The results will be  shared on Feb. 2 at our annual Groundhog Day Business Forecast Breakfast at Brookside Country Club. Leaders of the City of Worthington, Worthington Schools, Worthington Libraries, and The Shops at Worthington (our community's most notable renovation project in 2011-2012), will share their projections for the coming year. Take time now to register for the breakfast using the link below in "COMING UP."  Also plan to attend the Chamber's 2012 Annual Meeting on Feb. 21 at Crowne Plaza Columbus North. This year's event has the theme, "Building Connections, Building Community." A showcase of Chamber benefits, programs and involvement opportunities will begin at 11:15 a.m., prior to the luncheon and business meeting. Five candidates have been nominated for election to the board of trustees at the meeting. Three board members have been nominated for officer positions. The candidates include:
For three-year terms commencing with the annual meeting on Feb. 21, 2012:
- Bill Owens, Owens Construction (re-election following partial term)
- Craig Bringman, Craig W. Bringman Co., L.P.A.
- Russ Kromminga, Lake Business Products
- Pete Macrae, Macrae ARCHitecture, LLC
- Alison Mausser, AAA Ohio Auto Club
Proposed slate of officers for one-year terms commencing with the annual meeting on Feb. 21, 2012:
- Chair: Sheila Sinno, Sinno Law Office
- Chair-elect: Ann Baldwin, Sales/Event Consultant
- Treasurer: Tony Lordo, Anthony Lordo DDS, LLC
Once elected, the board chair may appoint up to two additional members to one-year positions on the board. Please review the Chamber's election procedures in the article below.
Check out the additional information on events on the COMING UP section of this e-newsletter. Call us at 888-3040 to let us know how we can help you make great connections to grow your business.
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Euchre, chili competitions combine in new Chamber event Saturday at York Golf Club
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Reserve your place by 2 p.m. to make sure you are included in this exciting new event! Call 888-3040.
 A new Chamber-sponsored community event invites euchre enthusiasts - and anyone who enjoys a good bowl of chili - to warm up a Saturday afternoon in January with networking, camaraderie and some friendly competition. The Chamber's Euchre Tournament & Chili Cook-off will take place at York Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 2-5 p.m. (Players must arrive by 1:30 p.m. to receive table rotation assignments.) Amateur euchre players are invited to play in the progressive-type tournament, which will include a minimum of five rounds. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams and for the last loner. Home cooks and restaurant chefs alike are invited to participate in another competition at the event, a Chamber Chili Cook-off. Both "people's choice" (determined by ballots of event guests) and "professional's choice" (a blind tasting judged by a magazine food critic) awards will be made. Each entrant should plan to make one gallon or more of chili to be sampled by event guests along with chips, veggie trays and other snack foods. Winners will be announced at approximately 4:30 p.m. (Chili entrants should arrive by 1:30 to set up their food displays.) Casual networking and sports TV will be available during the tournament for guests who are not playing euchre or serving chili. A cash bar with special pricing includes $3 beer and wine offerings. Water and soft drinks are included in the event fee. Event and suit sponsors will have company displays on hand to share information about their organizations. Costs to attend and participate in the euchre tournament are $25 for a Chamber member or $35 for a non-member. Non-player attendance fees are are $15 for a Chamber member or $20 for a non-member. Chili competition entrants who are not playing in the euchre tournament pay $10 for a Chamber member or $20 for a non-member. Registration for each level is available on the Chamber's online Calendar of Events at this link.  Presenting sponsors for the event are State Farm Insurance & Financial Services/Bill Alsnauer Agency and the Young Professionals of Worthington Leadership Team. Worthington Jewelers is, appropriately, the Diamond Sponsor. Table sponsors include First Place Bank, Sinno Law Office, Park National Bank and The Rite Bite. For information, contact the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040. |
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COMING UP ...
Selected upcoming Chamber events are listed below. Click on blue (hyperlinked) events to register online.
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SAVE THE DATE ...
Mark your calendar with these updates and coming events | |
Major event dates in 2012:
Friday, April 20, 5 - 7 p.m. - Reds, Whites & Desserts wine tasting and auction at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center
Thursday, June 14, 4-7 p.m. - Combined Chambers Business Expo at Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center
Friday, July 20 - A Taste of Worthington food festival
Monday, Sept. 10 - Annual chamber golf outing at York Golf Club
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Old Worthington Market Day
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 Click to learn about these timely promotions from Chamber-member businesses:
Where's YOUR E-sert? Contact the Chamber at 888-3040 to schedule the "E-sertion" of your promotional flier in PDF format.
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SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Gold Sustaining Members
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MEMBER BENEFITS |
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Volunteer Energy Discount Program
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Extend the networking you do at Chamber events by following us on popular social media sites
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Our members can often be found making connections on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter ... and so can the Chamber.
Check out the current discussion threads on the Chamber's LinkedIn group and Young Professionals of Worthington LinkedIn group!
Reminder: Please do NOT use "attending this event" features on social networking sites to attempt to pre-register for a Chamber event. Pre-registrations should be done through the Chamber's Calendar of Events on our Web site or by calling 888-3040.
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Buckley Financial Planning hosts January BAH
at their offices in Sharon Memorial Hall
| Enjoy great networking, food, beverages and door prizes on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., as Buckley Financial Planning, LLC, presents our next Business After Hours,
 Buckley Financial Planning,
LLC, which provides a personalized, comprehensive approach to financial planning, is located at 137 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Ste. A, Worthington, within Sharon Memorial Hall. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Owner Sean Buckley will host the event, sponsoring food and beverages from Rivage Atlantique and door prizes including an iPod Shuffle and restaurant gift certificates to The Worthington Inn; J. Liu, Rivage Atlantique and First Watch.
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Monthly Business After Hours (BAH) events are designed to give Worthington Chamber members the opportunity to network with other members in an informal setting and to learn more about Chamber member businesses.
We encourage pre-registration. Select "REGISTER NOW" above to reach the online registration page, and follow the registration prompts. Be sure to click "SUBMIT." You'll receive an e-mail confirmation when successfully registered. Members who pre-register on our website by Monday, Jan. 23, at noon will receive preprinted name tags, eligibility for extra door prizes, and listing in the "Know Before You Go". section of the Website. |
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Review of the Chamber's election procedures:
| See the names of candidates nominated for trustee positions at the top of this e-newsletter, and plan to attend the annual meeting on Feb. 21. Here is a review of the election procedure that is part of the Chamber's bylaws:
The candidates for trustee and officer positions will be considered for election at the organization's annual business meeting on Feb. 21. The article above, listing the candidates, along with the information on the Chamber's website, serve as official notification of the meeting to each member business.
According to the Chamber's bylaws, additional names of candidates for trustee positions may be submitted for nomination by "petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least 10 qualified regular members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Nomination Committee/Executive Committee within 10 days after notice has been given of the names of those nominated (i.e., Jan. 24). The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final."
Voting at the annual meeting shall be by members only. Each member has one vote. One representative of a regular member or a community/not-for-profit organization shall cast the vote for himself or herself.
New trustees and officers take office after the vote at the business meeting.
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Advertising opportunities available for printed Business Resource Guide & Member Directory
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Sales are in progress for advertising opportunities in a printed 2012 Chamber Business Resource Guide & Membership Directory that will complement our online membership directory with additional opportunities to promote your business.
As a Chamber member, you have the opportunity to promote and partner your business in this widely circulated publication. Our Chamber plans to distribute printed copies of the guide beginning in mid-summer 2012. The guide will be included in relocation kits, economic development prospect packets and visitor information booklets, as well as at the Chamber office, municipal building, libraries and other public sites throughout the area.
The professionally produced, catalog-style publication will include editorial chapters on Worthington-area education, finance, health care, residential and commercial real estate, business services, industry/manufacturing/agriculture, associations, and state government, as well as Chamber information and other topics of interest in the Worthington area.  The Guide will be downloadable onto your computer or into your iPhone, Android or other Web-enabled device.
Among many advertising benefits, the guide offers:
- A "View eBook" in digital/downloadable format. (Ask Linda Garrett, our Village ProfileŽ representative, for a demonstration of this feature.)
- Seven levels of display advertising rates, directory enhancement listings and free ad art preparation available.
To learn more, please call Linda Garrett, our Village ProfileŽ representative, at the Chamber office at (614) 888-3040 to set up a brief meeting. Linda will be attending some Chamber events and phoning some Chamber members to acquaint them with the advertising opportunities in the Guide.
Thank you in advance for your support and participation.
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 Need more information about these or other Chamber activities or benefits? We're open for business 24/7 on our website, www.worthingtonchamber.org, to view or sign up for events. Call 888-3040 or click here to e-mail us for help in using our website, making payment arrangements, or learning more about Chamber member benefits. Copyright 2011 - Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, 25 W. New England Ave., Suite 100, Worthington, OH 43085. Phone: 614-888-3040. Fax: 614-841-4842. |
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