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OCTOBER
MEMBERSHIP MINGLE
Complimentary Lunch | |
Our next mingle will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011, 11:50 - 1:00 p.m. at Aaron's Sales & Lease, 859 Hwy 60, Monett. Aaron's will be giving away a Wii System and other door prizes. Lunch - complimentary of Aaron's. Spotlight your business by bringing a door prize. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Monday, October 17th by calling 417-235-7919.
September mingle, "Made In Monett" was held at IDF with appx 60 in attendance. $221 was collected for Crosslines! Thanks to IDF for hosting this event, the gift, and providing a peek (at the new dryer). Thanks to the industries who showed their products that are "Made in Monett"! |
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Proposed By-Laws/Revisions | |
Proposed revisions to our by-laws will be mailed to all chamber members on Friday, October 7. Please review the changes. Voting will take place at the Mingle on Thursday, October 20th at Aaron's Sales and Lease.
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Chamber Checks-Keeping $$ at Home | |
The Chamber will be offering Chamber Checks for 2012. Chamber checks are a $10 gift certificate and may be purchased from chamber office at 200 East Broadway. They can be redeedmed only at participating chamber member businesses. They make great stocking stuffers, gift certificates, employee appreciation gifts, etc. Chamber check quidelines, invitation, and letter of commitment will be mailed this week to all active chamber members. Your commitment form must be returned by November 8th to have your business name printed on the back of the chamber checks as a participating business. |
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FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6:00 p.m. | |
Monett's 8th Annual Festival of Flavors will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church/Family Life Center. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-12, 6 and under are free. Tickets are available now at the Chamber Office or from a board member. Come to the Festival of Flavors and enjoy food/drink samples from your favorite restaurant! |
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Public Forum - Barry County Tax | |
A public forum will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Monett City Park Casino, 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Barry County Tax increase that will appear on the November 8th ballot. If you have any questions on this proposed tax increase, be sure to attend this meeting. |
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NEW OWNERS/NEW BUSINESS | |
Dairy Queen - Grimes Family Partnership of Arkansas has recently purchased the Monett Dairy Queen from Ed and Cathy Daugherty who have owned the business since 1995. Bryan J. Burns will be the new manager. Welcome to Monett!
Connie's Photography - Mary and Steve Graves have purchased Connie's Photography at 318 East Broadway. Welcome to Broadway!
The Yellow Frog- Soon to open - is a new business located at 5th and Broadway in the former location of Connie's Pet Parlor or back in the '70's, the former Sinclair Rogers Photography Shop. The Yellow Frog will be specializing in "making your own jewelry". Amy and Travis Tennison are the new owners. Welcome to Downtown! |
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"HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" | |
is the theme selected for our annual Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday morning, December 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. There is no entry fee - entry forms are available at the chamber office. Be thinking of float ideas for your church/civic organization. |
| Out of state License Plates on Display-Only 43 More to Complete Set | 
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Calendar of Events | |
October 11 - Public Forum-Airport Improvements-Monett City Hall Auditorium-5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
October 13 - Leadership-Justice Center
October 14 - Broadway Nights
October 19 - Board Meeting
October 20 - City Council Meeting
October 20 - Membership Mingle - Aarons Sales & Leasing
October 20 - Public Forum - Barry Co Tax Proposal, Casino-6:30 p.m.
October 27 - Leadership
November 5 - Ribbon Cutting - Monett Elementary School-2:00 p.m.
November 8 - DON'T FORGET TO VOTE !
November 8 - Festival of Flavors, First United Methodist Church-6:00
November 10 - Leadership
November 11 - Broadway Nights
November 23 - Opening of Festival of Lights at South Park
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Chamber and License Office closed
December 8 - Mingle - Casino - Pot Luck Lunch
December 10 - Christmas Parade-"Home For Christmas"
December 13 - Leadership Team work Community Kitchen
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| Monett Chamber of Commerce |
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200 E Broadway
PO Box 47
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-7919
417-235-4076 fax
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Mission Statement | |
The mission of the Monett Chamber is to promote pride and progress by enhancing the industrial and business environment and quality of life in our community. |
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2011 Board and Staff
Regina Bowsher - President
International Dehydrated Foods
Walter Branch- President Elect
EFCO, A Pella Company
Danny Vaughn - Past-President
Vaughn Companies
Rod Anderson
Produce Growers
Jay Apostol
Monett R-1 Schools
Doug Childress
Jack Henry & Associates
Noel George
Monett Church of the Nazarene
Keith McCracken
Century 21 Properties Unlimited
Janell Patton
Cox Monett Hospital
Scott Smith
Huffmaster Insurance
Cindy Stephens
UMB Bank
Jeremy Vanderbol
Buchanan Funeral Home
David Young
Tyson Foods
Staff
Suzy McElmurry, Exec. Director
chamberdir@monett-mo.com
Alice Heim, Administrative
Assistant
chamberadmin@monett-mo.com
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Tuesday, November 8th Election
Last day to register to vote is October 12, 2011. Practice your freedom by voting, then attend the Festival of Flavors!
- Membership Mailing -information will be mailed to all chamber members on Friday, Oct. 7th. Copy of the proposed by-law revisions and chamber check signup will be enclosed, please watch the mail for your packet! Voting on by-law changes will be held at the October Mingle, 10-20-11 at Aaron's.
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Office Depot
Holiday Deals
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In the Spotlight... | |
Lonesome River Band - will be guests on the David Letterman Show on November 11th. Brandon Rickman is a member of the band and is the son of Karla and Gary Rickman. The band will also be in Springfield at the South Haven Baptist Church, 2353 South Campbell on Friday, October 14th, 7:00 p.m.
Leon Troyer, employee of Davis and Son, will be preforming the opening act for the Pam Tillis Show in Branson on October 25, 2011. |
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