February 2012, Monett Chamber of Commerce                Volume III, Issue I
Chamber
Connection 
 
February Membership Mingle 

SWACC will be the site of the February Membership Mingle at noon on Thursday, February 9th. The Culinary Arts Class is preparing a delicious  meal that will be served in the Commons Area.  Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 7th to the chamber office at 235-7919.

  

Dr. John Jungman, Superintendent of Monett R-1 Schools is the guest speaker.

 

Bring a door prize and plenty of business cards.

$7.00 per person

(pay at the door)

 

The Sights and Sounds of Monett

will be featured at the Chamber's Annual Meeting Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Southwest Area Career Center Commons. Four new board of directors will be elected, Community Service and Pride and Progress award winners will be announced along with a great dinner and entertainment (Leon Troyer, The Common Man). 

 

Tickets will be available Monday, February 6th at the Chamber office ($20 per person).

 Award Nominations

 The Community Service Award is given for outstanding service to the community, spanning a long period of time, and having significant impact on the quality of life in Monett.

 

The Pride and Progress Award is given for notable contribution to the community in an area of special pride and progress.  This may be of short duration or narrow impact on the community.

 

Submit name and brief history and resume of achievements to the Chamber office by noon, Wednesday, February 15th.  Email: chamberdir@monett-mo.com; Fax: 417-235-4076 or Mail to PO Box 47, Monett, MO 65708.

Ag Conference

The 43rd Annual Ag Conference will be held on Tuesday, Feburary 21st at the Monett National Guard Armory.  Dairy registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Diary Conference hours are from 10:30 - 2:30.  Lunch will be served at noon sponsored by the Monett Chamber of Commerce.  Beef Conference starts with registration at 3:30 and will close at 8:00 p.m.  Miller FFA will be serving the evening meal at 6:00 for a cost of $5.00 per person payable at the door when you register.

Chamber Golf Tournament Date Set
The Chamber Industrial Appreciation Golf Tournament date is Friday, June 1, 2012. Reserve the date on your calendar.
2012 Chamber Directory 
 
Ad sales for the Chamber's 2012 Community Profile and Business Directory will start on Tuesday, February 21st.  Encore Publishing, representatives DeDe Harmell and Tammie Easson will be contacting Chamber members regarding advertising opportunities in our publication. 
Watch your email for contact information and details.
Board of Director Nomination....
This is a great time to be involved with Chamber activities and serve on the Chamber board.  If you are interested call Regina Bowsher or Suzy McElmurry.  If not, nominate 4 individuals that will best represent your business.

Nominations should be submitted to the Chamber office by February 17th. For more information call the Chamber - 235-7919.
Retiring board members are: Jay Apostol, Regina Bowsher, Cindy Stephens and David Young.   

Calendar of Events

 Feb. 6 - Strawberry Festival Planning Committee - 6:00 p.m. - Denali Dreams

Feb. 9 - Membership Mingle-Noon-SWACC-Culinary Arts Will Cater Meal

Feb. 15 - Chamber Board Meeting

Feb. 20  - City Council Meeting - 9:30 a.m.

Feb. 20 - Chamber Office Closed - Presidents Day

Feb. 21 - Ag Conference - Monett National Guard Armory - 

 10:00 Dairy, 3:30 Beef

March 8 - Annual Meeting - SWACC - "Sights and Sounds of Monett" Doors Open at 6:15 p.m., Meal 7:00 p.m.

March 20 - City Council Meeting - 9:30 a.m.

March 21 - Chamber Board Meeting

 

Chamber Building
Monett Chamber of Commerce
200 E Broadway
PO Box 47
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-7919
417-235-4076 fax
 

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.
 

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

 

  

 

Tuesday, February 7th is Election 

 

Don't forget to vote. 

 

 

  

     Adopt-A-Table

The theme for the annual  banquet this year is "Sights and Sounds of Monett".  Tables are round, seat eight, and will be covered with a white tablecloth.  Let your imagination be your guide in designing your centerpiece.  All arrangements will be given as door prizes at the end of the evening.  Call the chamber office to adopt a table--235-7919 or click here for form