"Made in Monett" will be the theme for the next  membership mingle which will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at IDF on Chapell Drive.  Lunch ($7.00 per person) will be served at 12:00 p.m. followed by short program. Attendees will be invited to "peek" into the new warehouse and see the new dryer. Please enter by the southernmost door facing Chapell Drive, there will be a greeter to direct you upstairs.  There are two flights of stairs and there is not an elevator.  Industry members - please contact Regina Bowsher at IDF, 417-235-8374, if you wish to setup a small display of your product that is "Made In Monett".    October's mingle will be held at Aaron's Sales and Leasing, 859 Highway 60, on October 20th.  Please mark your calendars for both of these dates!

CHAMBER BENEFIT 

Spend Less and Get More! 

 The Monett Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Office Depot.  As a member you can save 15% to 25% annually on your office supply needs.  Not only do you save money on office products, but you also contribute to our local school system.  The choice is yours!  When you make a purchase at an Office Depot store, just let the cashier know that you wish to have 5% of your purchase donated to the school of your choice.  Office Depot will then give a gift card to that school.  They will make the donation twice a year, September and January.

Listed are the ID numbers for Monett School locations: 

High School  =    ID#70056962

Middle School =   ID# = 70056963

Intermediate School  =    ID# = 70056964

Elementary School =    ID# = 70056961

This program features discounts of up to 60% off a core list of 200 most commonly purchased items.  Most other items at the store are discounted as well.  Receive special copy and print pricing.  BW - .025, color .29 when placing orders online or in the store.  If you place an order of $50 or more (by 4 p.m.) shipping is free and it will be delivered to your door the next day.

September Special - Office Paper

HP paper is now just $34.99/case when you enter item #271-333-465, see details.   Chamber Office Depot members have access to deeper discounts when shopping from the special pricing list. Click here to view list.

Not a member of the Chamber Office Depot Program?  click here to sign up and receive special pricing on your office supplies and copy and print orders.

FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS
 

 Tuesday, November 8th is the date that has  been selected for the Festival of Flavors.  It will be held at the First United Methodist Church starting at 6:00 p.m.at the Family Life Center.  "Save the Date" postcards have been mailed to all previous vendors and new restaurants in the area.  If you know of anyone interested and they have not received an invitation, please let the chamber office know.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 19th.  Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-12, 6 and under are free.

 Leadership - Monett

 Leadership Monett V opened with a two day retreat at Roaring River Lodge with 14 class members attending.  Second session was held on Thursday afternoon,  August 18th at the chamber meeting room with the theme centered on History of Monett. Tour of the city hall, museum, and Mocha Joe's was part of the afternoon schedule.  Next leadership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 1st.  That afternoon will be dedicated to education.  Highlight of the afternoon will be a tour of the newly remodeled Monett Elementary School, along with lunch at SWACC and a tour of that facility.  Next session will be held on Thursday, September 15th.  Subject for that afternoon will be Economic Development.  

FESTIVAL OF  LIGHTS

  Opening night will be the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, November 23rd and will run through Monday evening, December 26th. We have some new displays again this year, it will be fun and exciting!  About half of the dates are filled for working the elf hut.  Call your name in today before all of the dates are filled!

CHRISTMAS PARADE 

 Monett Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10 starting at 10:00 a.m.  Be thinking of float ideas for your church/civic organization.  

Calendar of Events

Sept 5  - Laboy Day Holiday, Chamber and License Offices closed 

September 9 - Broadway Nights

September 15 - Leadership

September 12 - Industry Council Meeting-C of C Meet Room @ Noon

September 15 - Leadership

September 20 - City Council Meeting

September 21 - Board Meeting

September 22 - Membership Mingle - IDF 

September 29 - Leadership

October 13 - Leadership

October 14 - Broadway Nights

October 19 - Board Meeting

October 20 - City Council Meeting

October 20 - Membership Minge - Aarons Sales & Leasing

October 27 - Leadership

November 8 - Festival of Flavors

November 23 - Opening of Festival of Lights at South Park

November 24 &25 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Chamber and License Office closed

December 10 - Christmas Parade

Mission Statement

Need a little something to give that special person, coach, teacher?  Chamber Checks make a wonderful gift!  Cost = $10.  Purchase your Chamber Check at the Chamber Office today!

Thank You to Clark Industries for welding braces on the Christmas trees so Tanner Courtney can paint them.  Tanner is doing this as an Eagle Scout project.