Hello GMACC Members & Friends:
 

MAY WAS A VERY BUSY MONTH FOR OUR CHAMBER.  We enjoyed our Annual Dinner at historic Gray's Mill and recognized many of our members with longevity awards.  We hosted our monthly luncheon at the Village Hall and had a record number of attendees!  And we've just about completed our membership renewal cycle.  Thanks to the 99 of you who renewed or became new members of the GMACC!  You can expect your 2012 membership certificates in the next two weeks.
 
Please  remember that we are now located in the Village Hall at 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL  60538.  Some correspondence is still being sent to our prior address.  It's still reaching us, but taking longer to get here.
   
CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS:
Monday & Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 12 - 4:30 pm  
In this issue...

DON'T MISS... 

  • WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
  • Orchard Road Construction Update
  • 2012 GMACC Event Calendar
  • Everything Events
  • Member Memos
  • Look Who's In the News...
  • IRS Info
  • Chamber Ambassadors
  • Partner Perks
  • Chamber Quick Links

Get the most from your Chamber eBlast communication by "clicking" on all underlined words.  They provide related links and reference documents.  Or, Visit the Chamber website to access this and previous messages from the GMACC.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS...!

Take a moment to reach out and say hello to these new GMACC Members...

 

The YARN Foundation

Contacts: John and Deborah Anthony

- 708-899-9900

Not for Profit Community Outreach to At-Risk Youth and Their Families

   

Wills Burke Kelsey Associates LTD

Contact: Patrick Kelsey, EVP

- 630-701-2245

Civil, Stuctrual, Environmental Engineering - Envioronmental Sciences - Landscape Design

Orchard Road Construction Update...

Here's the latest...  

 

For weekly updates and project photos visit: www.orchardroadrecon.com  

2012 GMACC Event Calendar
 

CHAMBER HOSTED EVENTS:

SAVE THESE DATES in 2012!

  • Every Tuesday: Leads Group / 12-1 pm at Village Hall            (Exception: 4th Tuesdays Leads Group is at Member Luncheon - location moves from month to month)  
  • Every 3rd Wednesday: Ambassador Group / 8-9 am at Village Hall
  • June 26: Monthly Chamber Luncheon @ Applebee's
  • July 12: Alice Sutcliff Memorial Golf Classic
  • July 19: FAY's BBQ/ Village Summer Concert
  • August 11 & 12: Montgomery Fest
  • Autumn: New Event TBD
  • December 2: Village Tree Lighting
  • December 6: GMACC/MEDC Holiday Party
  • Visit the Chamber website for updates on these and other Chamber events
Everything Events 
 

Is there an After Hours in our future? 

Yes, if you are hosting one. Contact Pam at the Chamber office, 630-897-8137 to get on our schedule.  

 

AND... Please send your press releases to gmacc@montgomery-illinois.org so we can help share your news with our members. 

(No fee -- this is one of your membership benefits.)

 
JUNE 
5/ 12/ 19/ 26:
LEADS GROUP MEETING 
12-1 PM / Village Hall - 200 N. River Street, Montgomery
(Please note: 4th Tuesdays, Leads Group meets at the Member Luncheon.  Scroll down for details.) 
Interested in joining the Leads Group? 
Contact: Jennifer Jones Sinnott at 630-606-3967. 
 
7-9:
MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Montgomery's annual Community Garage Sale will take place on June 7, 8, & 9 from 8-4, with rain dates of June 14, 15 & 16. Maps are available at the Village Hall.  This even is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Commission.  (Please note that Village ordinances allow for garage sale signs, not to exceed 6 square feet, on the parkway of a home on the day(s) of the sale. all signs must be removed upon close of the sale.  Please do not post signs on telephone or electric poles.) 

  Dolphin Tale Movie

10:
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: "Dolphin Tale"
6 PM/ Genesis Community Church - 1300 S. Broadway, in Montgomery
 FREE Admission, Pizza, Popcorn, Soda.
ALL WELCOME!
 
12:
MOOSEHEART PRESENTATIONMooseheart Logo
10 am/ Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street
A free presentation on the history of Mooseheart and other interesting information about this facility will be offered.Bob Zininger from Moosehart will talk about how the school was founded and how it has grown over the years as well as services they provide to the children they serve.  It's a fascinating story as they prepare to celebrate their 100th anniversary next year.

 

This program is being offered by the Village of Montgomery as part of its Senior Citizen Program. There is no charge and the event is handicapped accessible. This monthly Senior Lunch and activity will begin at 11 am after the presentation. There is a $4 suggested donation for the lunch.

 

For additional information on this event, please call the Montgomery Village Hall at 630-896-8080 ext. 1227.

 

17:
HAPPY FATHERS' DAY!
 
20:
AMBASSADOR MEETING 

 

 

8:30-9:30 am  

Montgomery Village Hall -

200 N. River Street in Montgomery

(Upstairs Community Room)

  
 
21:
Lilne Dancing
CONCERT IN THE PARK & LINE DANCE LESSONS!
6:30 pm/ Montgomery Park - Corner of Mill Street and River Road
Grab those cowboy boots and head on down to  Montgomery Park.  Professional Instructor, Cathy Vary will provide an hours' worth of country dancin' practice to anyone who wants to learn.  People of all ages are welcome. Cathy Vary gives beginner and intermediate lessons at Saddle Up & Dance Saloon in Aurora every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 pm. Country line dancing is easy and fun -- and you don't even need a partner.

 

An open air concert featuring country music by Smokin' Gunz, a top 40 band voted best country rock band in 2011, will follow at 7:30 pm in the park. Smokin' Gunz plays all the top country favorites, including oldies as well as current hits.  They also write some original music based on personal experiences.  More information about Smokin' Gunz from Schaumburg can be found at http://www.smokinggunz.net/.

 

Come early to learn a new step or two, then dance in the street during the concert!
 
26:Applebee's logo

JUNE CHAMBER

LUNCHEON AT APPLEBEE'S

NEIGHBORHOOD

GRILL & BAR

11:30: Networking

12 - Lunch Served

12:30: Guest Speaker

Location this month: 350 US Route 30, Montgomery, IL  60538 

Come meet and mingle with fellow Members, Village Officials and your Board of Directors while enjoying lunch "in the neighborhood."

(This month's guest speaker TBD...)

FYI., there is no fee for this event. Just the price of your lunch.

Reservations recommended but 

not required.  

 

27: (and every 4th Wednesday)

Dime Jingle for Seniors 

10 am - Noon/ Montgomery Village Hall - 200 N. River Street 

No skills are needed for this simple game. Just come to have fun and maybe take home some winnings!  For a $2 charge, the Village will provide light refreshments and the $1.90 in change needed to lay the various rounds of the game.
 
28:
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYERS! 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm/ Plainfield North High School Gym
- 12005 S. 248th Avenue, Plainfield
Call, fax or email your contact information to Julie at...
Phone: 815-464-9908/ Fax: 815-464-9607
 

 

LINK TO JOBS FAIR BUSINESS PARTICIPATION FORM

 

30:
FREE CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECK
9 am - 12 Noon (First come first serve & cut off will be at 12 pm)/ Target Parking Lot - 3020 Route 34, Oswego, IL
Proper use of a child restraint can lower a child's risk of injury or death in most car crashes.  AutoSmart and Target are hosting this event. Montgomery Police Officers and other Certified child passenger safety technicians will instruct parents and caregivers on proper use and installation of child restraints.
Over 90% of child car seats are installed or used incorrectly!
30:
ENGRAVED STONE PAVERS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Pavers purchased by June 30th will be laid this summer in a walkway around the historic Settler's Cottage on the site of the Montgomery Village Hall.  Families and businesses can leave their permanent mark on Montgomery by purchasing a brick engraved with their own name or in memory of a love one. 

Two sizes are available:
  • 4" by 7" for $100 - up to three lines of engraving
  • 7: by 8: for $200 - up to four lines of engraving

Pavers may be purchased after June 30th, but will be installed at a later date.

 

Montgomery's Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring the sale of these pavers as a fundraising project for the restoration of Settlers' Cottage and other historic preservation projects.  For more information, please contact Debbie Buchanan at 630-896-8080 ext. 1114 or visit the Village website: www.ci.montgomery.il.us.



Member Memos

Book IT Consulting Services and Help Establish a Computer Lab for Local Youth Organization.

Member, NetComm Business Solutions will provide 100% of its IT Consulting Fees (for the first 2 hours)  toward the purchase and installation of  25 computers for the YARN Foundation -- Restoring the Fiber of Communities One Stich at a Time.

 

MORE INFO & WHO IS YARN?

 

  

No, you're not seeing things.  Yes, that's a picture of a candy cane...  

Save the date: Saturday, July 28

Times: TBD

Location: Alden of Waterford Campus - 1955 Randi Drive, Aurora

Member Anna Johnson, wants you to know it's not too early to reserve a booth at the Alden of Waterford  2012 Christmas in July Gift and Vendor Show... 

Contact Pat Powers at 630-851-1466 for info and registration materials. Booths are filling up!

 

 

Have something to share with fellow Chamber Members? 

 

Send an email to the Chamber Office, or, call: 630-897-8137

Chamber Ambassadors
Your GMACC Ambassadors...

 

 

What are Ambassadors?

The Chamber's Ambassadors are members who volunteer their time in order to provide an invaluable link between the Chamber and the Community. They will ensure that all GMACC Members receive the maximum benefits from their investment.

 

The primary Ambassadors responsibilities are to help in the retention of members, recruitment of new members and to make sure all members feel that their business is truly benefiting from being involved in the Montgomery community. 

 

Ambassador Duties Include... 

  • Mentor new members by inviting them to Chamber events and introducing them to other members.
  • Promote the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and invite businesses to join.
  • Attend and/or assist in Chamber activities and events.
  • Provide feedback from discussions with new members to the Chamber so that we can continually strive to meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Attend monthly Member Luncheon and Ambassador meeting.
  • Make every effort to attend ribbon cuttings and other publicity events on behalf of the Chamber.

 If you would like to be part of this Group call the Chamber office at 630.897.8137 or send an email to GMACC@Montgomery-Illinois.org.

Partner Perks
          
Take Advantage of Partner Perks...  
NetComm logo
 
NEW!! GMACC MEMBERS RECEIVE
16% DISCOUNT ON IT SERVICES. 
Call Mike Pfeifer for Details:
630-235-9440
  
 
Constant Contact logo
 
 
 
DISCOUNT ON CONSTANT CONTACT FOR GMACC MEMBERS

 

As a GMACC member, you can get some of the biggest discounts on Constant Contact's Email Marketing to help you stay in touch with your customers.

- Get 20% off for six months when you pre-pay

- Get 25% off for a year when you pre-pay -it's like getting

   three months FREE

- Plus, you get our unlimited, award-winning FREE support

   and personal coaching to help you do it right every step of the way! 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO  

 

Become a Partner & Promote Your Business 
What's a Partner Perk...?  A Members Only Privilege.   Members offer exclusive opportunities for other members.  Examples: Specials/Discount on Products/Services, Consultation in your Business Area of Expertise, Barter Services with each other.  Partner Perks are limited only by your imagination and ingenuity!  Your Chamber is dedicated to building partnerships among our members, so think about what you have to offer and what you are looking for in partnerships with fellow members. 

 

Questions?  Call the Chamber Office: 630-897-8137.
Chamber Quick Links

GMACC WEBSITE:

   www.chamberofmontgomeryil.org 

 

LEADS GROUP INFO

 

Send an email to the Chamber Office:

   gmacc@montgomery-illinois.org  

 

Village of Montgomery website

 

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GMACC: Promoting Partnerships

 for Business Success

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