Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 

May, 2014
From Your Chamber President   
Roberta Campbell  
Port Washington State Bank 

 

There's much in store in Grafton this month including our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on May 14th . This event is not to be missed as we recognize important local businesses and individuals who truly make a difference in our community.  Join us in honoring these resourceful and creative folks with clear vision and foresight who have found  ways to make great  things happen in Grafton.

 

It's been an honor serving as your Board President this past year.  I have truly enjoyed working with our wonderful board and committed staff members.  Special thanks to Pam King and Lisa Taubner, who keep our chamber running smooth all throughout the year.  

 

Remember your Chamber serves as a resource and referral source for your business.  We look forward to our continued partnership.

Roberta
The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
 Invites You and Your Guests to Attend the 

 2014 Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Please join us as we honor the Outstanding Business Award winner and recognizing others for their significant contributions to the community and the chamber. This year's Award recipients include:  

RAM Tool, Inc - Outstanding Business

Chamber Vice President Sharon McKelvey with the part of the leadership team of RAM Tool, Michelle Polum, Mike Kannenberg and Dennis Polum and GPS students.  

 

Carl Hader, Grafton High School
Outstanding Vocational Educator
Chamber President Roberta Campbell with Carl Hader and GHS Principal Ken McCormick
 

Sgt. Doug Wilde, Grafton Police Department

Outstanding Public Servant

Capt. Joe Gabish and other members of the

police department help Roberta Campbell

congratulate Sgt. Wilde (center).

We will also be electing the 2014-15 Chamber Board Officers and Directors

 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The BOG  ~  3121 County Hwy I, Saukville

5:30pm Reception with Cash Bar 

7:00pm Dinner 

 $35.00 per person 


CHAMBER TO ELECT 2014-2015 OFFICERS

 

Election of officers and directors will take place at the May 14th Annual Chamber Meeting & Awards Dinner. Sharon McKelvey of The Investment Center of Grafton, Vice President/President Elect, will be installed as President for the 2014-2015 year.  The slate of candidates for other offices submitted by the Nominating Committee is as follows:

Vice President/President Elect
  
Rick Novotny, Cornerstone Community Bank
(2 year term - 2nd year President)  

Directors 
  
 
(3 year term/Financial)   
Frank Oetlinger, Oetlinger Precision Manufacturing
(3 year term/Manufacturing)
Jennifer Sciuti, Aurora Health Care 
(3 year term/Service)    
John Wirth, Digital Edge Copy & Print Centers 
(3 year term/ Retail)  
             
Our sincere thanks to Jeff Larson, Alliance Packaging Group, Inc. for his many years of service and commitment while serving on the
Chamber Board of Directors.


In This Issue
From Your Chamber President
Annual Meeting
Officer Elections
Welcome New Members
From Our Chamber Members

May 14th

Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

May 20th
Dept of Tourism Presentation

June 22nd
Hot Rods n' Blues

June 21st

Giro d' Grafton

 

June 27th & 28th  

Grillin' in Grafton

Holidaze Celebration   

 

 

July 10th 

Farmers' Market Opening Day

Grafton High School Parking Lot 

 

 

August 5th

 Ladies Night Out

 

August 23rd  

Grand Night Out in Grafton 



Please join us on  

Tuesday, May 20th at 9:00am

 

Rose Harms American Legion Post in Grafton(1540  13th Avenue)
 

 A Wisconsin Dept of Tourism Representative will present an overview of current programs and initiatives. Learn whats in store for 2014!

Afterwards, you can schedule a 30-minute appointment for one-on-one appointments to assist our partners in a variety of areas.

  

Learn What the Wisconsin Dept of Tourism can do for your business!

Please Call the Chamber at 262-377-1650 if you would like to attend or email

lisa@grafton-wi.org 

The Grafton Parks & Rec Dept is offering many opportunities to get out in Grafton this May!

 

Family Fun Night - May 2nd at the GHS Pool and Gym  

click here to view flyer 

 

Keep Grafton Clean Day!

Saturday, May 10th 10:00am-Noon 

    

click here to view flyer  

 

Walkabout Grafton

A Journey to Wellness

Saturdays in May

walk  

Click here to view flyer   


Leaders for Ozaukee's Next Generation (LONG)
will be accepting applications for the 2014/2015 Class

OED in partnership with local Chambers will be offering the third class of its LONG program, which runs from September to May.  The monthly programs focus on key issues for leadership development including finance, public speaking, strategic planning, and other issues. Participants will also work in teams on a community project. Programs run from 4-7pm on the third Wednesday of each month.

For more information contact Kathleen Schilling at 262-238-7730 or
kschilling@co.ozaukee.wi.us
2012 Chamber Logo
You should be receiving you Membership Renewal Information via email within the next few days.  Please contact the Chamber office if you have any questions.  As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to working with you and your business!
 

 
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS    
 

Cherry Berry
Contact - Ana Hanson 

 1963 Wisconsin Ave 

Grafton, WI  53024 

262-546-5727            www.cherryberryyogurtbar.com

 CherryBerry is a locally owned and operated SELF-SERVE frozen yogurt bar. We now offer 18-24 delicious yogurt flavors at a time. We have more than 50 different frozen yogurt flavors that we are able to rotate between on a regular basis, this includes gluten free and sugar free options. Treat your family to a special dessert or healthy snack in a fun atmosphere. Choose your favorite flavors and experiment!      

 

 

CYGA Grafton

Julie Prochnow

1251 Washington Street, Suite 1
Grafton, WI 53024

414 332 1998             www.cygagrafton.com   

At CYGA Grafton, we offer personal and small-group training (5 or fewer) that incorporates indoor/outdoor cycling, running, walking, yoga, yoga with weights/balls/blades, heart rate training, and power training - whatever it takes to help you find the joy of movement and life. 

 

 


SERVPRO of Ozaukee County

Jan Callaway

10650 N. Baehr Road, Suite G

Mequon,  WI  53092 

262-242-8888             www.servproofozaukeecounty.com   

SERVPRO of Ozaukee County Professionals provide fire and water damage restoration services. SERVPRO of Ozaukee County proudly serves Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Port Washington, and surrounding areas. We are available 24 hours/7 days a week and are ready to restore damage to your home  or commercial structure caused by water damage, fire damage, disaster, storm and flooding and mold damage.
FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS


cedarburg cultural center

Don't miss Wami Award Winners Blessed Feathers with Grafton's own Life in a Tree on May 31st at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Click here for ticket information    Also, our monthly Blueburg Cafe Open Mic night is Wednesday, May 7th; door open at 6:15.  Stop in and wee out beautiful Idiana Green exhibit from 
Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, June 22. www.cedarburgculteruralcenter.org  

 

 

Balance, Inc.,  a nonprofit organization serving the developmentally disabled  in Ozaukee County, runs a special summer recreation program for children with developmental disabilities each summer. Almost 2,000 hours of volunteer time make this program a success each summer. We are looking for organizations and businesses that will sponsor a day during the program, which  will  help to pay for admission fees and transportation costs for events.  Please consider  supporting this program and some really great kids! Click here for more information. 

 

 

The Bloomin' OliveRemember Mom this Mother's Day with beautiful flowers from the Bloomin' Olive! Choose a beautiful vase or arrangement of fresh flowers, a dish garden or potted plant. Pick up or have it delivered to her door! Call 376-1404 for all your needs. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. We always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect!  Click here to see our Mother's Day Special flyer!

 

   

cornerstone bank Cornerstone Community Bank is sponsoring the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Sunday, May 18th at Concordia University-Kapco Park at 1:00pm. Activities for kids prior to the walk! Contact Shannon at 262-546-1138 for more information. Click here to view the  flyer! 

 

 

 

The Glass Palette

Paint Nite comes to The Glass Palette. Are you wondering what it means to Drink Creatively?  Are you looking for a creative team event? Go to our website for details and a discount code for $20 off.  Contact us for a private Paint Nite for your team. May events include the opening of our outdoor seating, Mint Juleps for the Kentucky Derby,  bourbon tastings, Mothers Day wine flights and so much more.  Click here to see all our upcoming events!

 

   

Celebrate Spring by beautifying your yard with gorgeous plants for FREE from the Plant Exchange at the Grafton Library (1620 11th Ave) on May 15-17.  Ozaukee Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions or just talk plants! Please contact Barbara Behm at 262-375-5315 for more information.  

 

 

 

Save the Date! The Grafton Lions Club is holding their Annual Chicken Roast on Sunday, June 1st. at Veteran's Memorial Park. Please email Dave Antone for more information at davenan75@wi.rr.com.



GEF
The Grafton Education Foundation will be hosting a Children's Resale and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 3rd, from 8:00am- 2:00pm in the Grafton High School Cafeteria. Admission is FREE to this Children's Toy and Clothing Resale and Craft Fair. Shop for all things kid-related: toys, puzzles, clothes, bedding, furniture, sporting equipment, etc. while also picking up gifts! Half-Price Sale from 1-2 pm. All proceeds from this event will go to fund the Grafton Education Foundation's annual grant awards. Seller and volunteer opportunities still available, for more information e-mail gef.resale@gmail.com or visit www.graftoneducationfoundation.org.
 

Mel's Pig Roast
Please join us for Mel's Pig Roast's BC's 8 Pin Tap May 9 & 10 at Cedars III (W53 N404 Park Lane, Cedarburg)   Click here for all the details!  View our flyer with all the dates of our upcoming events including the 3rd Annual PIG Scramble on July 28th. flyer


American Legion Auxiliary
Please join the Rose Harms Unit 355 American Legion Auxiliary Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 4th. Doors open at 9:00am, serving until 1:00pm. Tickets available at the door; Adults $10.95, Children 10 and under $5.95 (under 5 free).Click here for more details!

St. Paul's Lutheran Church & School is holding their Community Electronics Recycling Collection on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00-2:00pm. $10 fee per vehicle. Proceeds will benefit SPL Technology and National Junior Honor Society.Click here for details.  Also on May 10th, from 9am-3pm St. Paul's Youth Group will be having a Plant & Flower Sale on the Church grounds (Hwy 60). Stop by for all your planting needs!  click here to view the flyer
 

Thomas J. Ward Agency, LLC is looking to hire a qualified Insurance Agent, (preferably licensed ) for our Cedarburg location. We are a growing business looking to expand with the right people. Please call 262-618-2072 or email resume and qualifications to tjwinsurance@wi.rr.com.