Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce
MAY 2012
BUSINESS AFTER FIVE

      
 This month is sponsored by UW-Barrron County Foundation Board 
Tuesday May 8th    5- 7 P.M. @ UWBC Commons
Serving Louie's Finer Meats brats and sausage, 
with potato salad, beans, and lemonade. Wine and beer cash bar. 
There'll also be a chance to tour the campus.
 
The next BAF is September 11th, Sponsored By The Rice Lake Elks Club.
Quasquicentennial Trivia                         
Week #5
#1 Which street in Rice Lake has been here since WWI, but has never had a business or residential address?

#2 The elevation of Rice Lake is 1,222 ft above sea level at the dam. With in the city limits, it rises:
A. 125 ft.    B.175 ft.    C. more than 210 ft.

ANSWERS CAN BE SENT TO US BY
Email: chamber@rice-lake.com
Mail: Rice Lake Area Chamber 37 S. Mains Street, Rice Lake, WI. 54868
PHONE: 715.234.2126
The correct answers will go into a monthly drawing for $25.00 Gift Certificate

The April Trivia Winner is:
Amey Vik
New Members
Chippewa Valley Airport Service
Dan Pekol
715-830-9400
Shuttle pick up @ Americ Inn 2906 Pioneer Ave. Rice Lake
Membership Renewals
Olympic Fitness                                3 yrs.
Mike Korby                                        13yrs.
Marjorie McEachern                        17 yrs.
Emmet Engstrom                             21 yrs.
Rice Lake Rotary                               4 yrs.
Busy Bobin                                        28 yrs.
Badger Steel  & Fabricating          18 yrs.
Lillyblad & Associates                     24 yrs.
Maxines Restaurant                        24 yrs.
YOUNG AMBASSADORS
Carmella DeSerto Photo  
 Kathy Kadlec awarding Carmella DeSerto with a plaque for her participation as the Rice Lake Young Ambassador for 2011. Best Wishes Carmella!

2012 Young Ambassadors
Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2012 Young Ambassadors 
L-R  Nick Webber, Aaron Pelle, Gabriella Ashlin, Jack Ester,
Courtney Bliese, Shawn Gilbert,  Elizabeth Below, 
 Nick Rogalla, Kailey Tillung. 
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Customer Service Dane Deutsch
 Dane Deutsch was recognized for his Outstanding Customer Service in helping Businesses in the Technology field, his Leadership and his Character.
L-R Linda Wiese, Roger Rivard, Kathy Kadlec, Karen Heram, Tara Kay, Dane Deutsch, Becky Kuhrt, Anne Gallagher, Wendy Markgren & Dana Heller.
Ribbon Cutting
Osterbauer Drugs 2012
Congratulations Osterbauer Drug in your new location @ 312 W. Knapp Street
L-R Roger Rivard, Bert Richard, Karen Heram, Becky Kuhrt, Karey Kaiser, Dan Osterbauer, Anne Gallagher, Rita Kringle, Lori Abel Tomesh, Kathy Kadlec, Wendy Markgren, Dana Heller, Tara Kay, Linda Wiese.
Rosie Hart Gifts 2012
Congratulations Jean Korunda owner of 
Rosie Hart Gifts & Collectibles, 17 E. Messenger Street.
L-R Linda Wiese, Wendy Markgren, Kathy Kadlec, Jean Korunda, Anne Gallagher, Becky Kuhrt, Tara Kay, Dana Heller, Roger Rivard , Bert Richard.
National Travel & Tourism Week, May 5 -13, 2012.
Stephanie Klett 2012
Bert Richard & Karen Heram with the Department of Tourism Secretary, Stephanie Klett -Visiting Northwest Wisconsin for a  Regional Meeting,  
Tuesday April 24th.sponsored by the Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
In This Issue
Business After Five
Quasquicentennial Trivia
Membership
Young Ambassadors
Customer Service Award
Ribbon Cutting
Regional Tourism Meeting
Small Business Planning
The last class of the four is on 
 May 12 6-8P.M. @ WITC
"Financing Your Own Business"
Quasquicentennial logo
 



SPOTLIGHTING  . . YOU   
What 
does your dream library look like? 
 The Rice Lake Library is planning for an expansion and renovation. Fill out our community input survey online or in person and be entered for the chance to win a kindle. printed survey's are available at the RLPL,  at Rice Lake City Hall, at the Rice Lake Senior Citizen Center or by calling 715.234.4861

2012 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Did your child have a teacher  that positively influenced them or inspired their experience in the classroom and or personal growth?
 Attached is a link for your student to submit their nomination.
Petunias Unlimited Banquet
Monday May 14, 2012
@ Turtleback
Petunia  
 
call Kathy @ 234-5117
COMMITTEE MEETINGS

National Lumbering Hall of Fame  
Tuesday, May 1 @  7:30 a.m.
Economic Development & Education
Thursday, May 3, @ 7:30 a.m.
Board of Directors 
Tuesday, May 8 @ 7:30 a.m.
Tourism/Promotion
Thursday, May 10 @ 8:00 a.m.
Heart of The North Days
Friday, May 11 @ 7:30 a.m.
Golden K Board
Tuesday, May 15 @ 9:00 a.m.
Executive Committee
Monday, May 28 @ 7:30 a.m.
Ambassadors
 Friday, May 25 @ 8:00 a.m. 
Salute to Industry     
August 16, 2012 @ 
 
Turtleback Golf  Dinning & Conference Center.

ArtScape on Main 
The beautiful banners are along Main street. Several of the original artwork or banners available for bid.
Artscape 2012
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Begins Thursday,
June 7th, Opening with a Flag Day Ceremony
@ 7:00pm

The remaining concerts will begin @ 7:15 with a Historical Reading in observance of our Quasquicentennial,and music to follow.

Music In The Park Poster 2012
18th Annual RCU
Charity Classic
June 30th in Eau Claire. 10K, 2 mile and two children's races.
 www.rcu.org

Cheryl Tomesh
Administrative Assistant
Banner Ad Space Available on the Chamber's Economic Development Website
We have three banner ad spaces available for anyone of our members interested in having their ad on the Economic Development page on the Chamber's website.
The cost is $50 a month (billed quarterly at $150), plus the one time set-up fee which depends on your ad.
If you are interested, please call the Chamber office at 715-234-2126