Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 
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May, 2015
From Your Chamber President 
Sharon McKelvey Investment Center of Grafton

 

In closing out the end of our Chamber year, it is evident that the Grafton Chamber has once again been blessed with tremendous support from our local business community. It is our Chamber members who continue to make Grafton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

It has been an honor to serve as your Chamber President over this past year and I want to sincerely thank of all of our board members who have worked diligently in keeping the Grafton Chamber the best in Ozaukee County. Thank you to Roberta Campbell, Tom Lubner, Frank Oetlinger and John Riechers for your service to the board and the Chamber. You will be missed! A huge thank you also to our dedicated hard working staff, including Executive Director, Pam King, with Lisa Taubner and Sami Grady, who make the chamber a top notch organization that works tirelessly for all our members.  

 

Please remember to attend the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on May 13th at the Bog, where we have the privilege of honoring our outstanding business person and group who have made a real difference in the Grafton community.  

 

Continued blessings to all!

  

Sharon McKelvey

Investment Center of Grafton

Chamber President

Join Us As We Honor
2015 Outstanding Business Person
Mica Lawrence
Mica Meuner Lawrence Agency - American Family Insurance
2015 Outstanding Public Servants
The Grafton Fire Department
 
and other individuals who have made significant contributions to the Chamber.
  

CHAMBER TO ELECT 2015-2016 OFFICERS

Election of officers and directors will take place at the May 13th Annual Chamber Meeting & Awards Dinner. Rick Novotny of Cornerstone Community Bank, our current Vice President/President Elect, will be installed as President for the 2015-2016 year.  The slate of candidates for other offices submitted by the Nominating Committee is as follows:


Vice President/President Elect  

Renee Samson, Grafton Pub and Bowl

(2 year term - 2nd year President)  


Directors    


 

Amanda Hanson, Hampton Inn and Suites

(3 year term/Service)


 

Mary Karnitz, Port Washington State Bank

(3 year term/Financial)   

Nate Kreuger, ProMPI

(3 year term/Manufacturing)    


 

Matt Schroeder, Little Caesars 

(3 year term/ Retail)  

             

Our sincere thanks to Roberta Campbell, Tom Lubner, Frank Oetlinger, and John Riechers
 for their commitment while serving on the Chamber Board of Directors.

Call the Chamber at 262-377-1650 to RSVP or Email Lisa@grafton-wi.org 

or email your RSVP to Lisa@grafton-wi.org

In This Issue
From Your Chamber President
Annual Dinner & Awards
Speed Conection
County Wide Survey
Welcome New Members
From Our Chamber Members

May 5th
Speed Connection
Networking Event
hosted by LONG

May 13th
Chamber Annual Meeting
& Awards Dinner

May 21st
Leadership Toolbox Series #2

It's Chamber Membership Renewal Time!
Renewal invoices will be emailed and mailed to you within the next week.  Membership runs from June to June and is based on full time employee equivilance.  Please contact Pam at the Chamber office if you have any questions.  We appreciate your continued support of the great organization!
  
SPEED CONNECTON
Hosted by LONG
Leaders of Ozaukee's Next Generation
Please join us
 Tuesday, May 5th
 from 5:30-8:00 

at the Ale House
in Grafton
 $15 includes
Networking opportunities with up to 50 Ozaukee County professionals, complementary hors d'oeurves and raffle drawings. Cash bar available.
 
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The Village of Grafton
Planning and Development Department Newsletter

Keeps up-to-date on Village activities throughout the month. 

Click here to read the latest Newsletter


There are also Construction Updates planned for Falls Road & 16th Ave, and the Pine Ridge Subdivision.
Please click here to read details
from the Director of Public Works, Dave Murphy

 

Visit the Village of Grafton website for all your Village information

 

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Here's a great opportunity to expand your customer base!
 
 
The of Town of Grafton
is looking for businesses to participate in their 'Gift Basket' program. If you own a business and would like your information/coupons/products to be included to new residents with their Welcome Basket, please contact Bonnie at 262-377-8500 or email

Continuing Education Scholarship Applications are now available!

  The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is offering

one $1,000 Scholarship to continuing or returning students who are residents of Grafton, work in Grafton or have graduated from GHS.

 

 

We're looking for your help!

 


OED, Ozaukee County UW-Extension, and the County Chambers of Commerce
are interested in learning more about interest in leadership development and other educational programming in the county. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey so that we can develop programming that best meets the needs of you and your employees.
The online survey takes only takes five  minutes of your time.  

responses will be collected until Friday, May 22
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS 

Coakley Brothers 

400 S. 5th Street

Milwaukee, WI  53204

414-526-7902 

Contact: Shelly Ruppel

www.coakleybrothers.com 

 

Coakley Brothers are the premier business service provider in the Milwaukee and Madison regions in the following areas - residential moving, office moves, commercial relocation, office furniture, facilities management, installation services and warehousing, as well as many specialty services. At Coakley Brothers our management team has over 100 years of combined moving experience. Each team leader has breadth and depth in their particular area, making them valuable consultants to the people we serve. We're especially proud of our flexibility and our ability to spot new service areas that make it easier for companies to operate. Call us today!


Toastmasters International
Club #3210
Contact: Shabana Wollin
414-779-1263
www.ozaukee.toastmastersclub.org

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking, communication and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in 1924, the organization currently has more that 280,000 members in 13,500-plus clubs in 116 countries and is celebrating its 90th anniversary! Ozaukee Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 6:30 pm at Aurora Medical Center,1st Floor,Rm 5, 975 Port Washington Rd. Grafton. Visit us on facebook: www.facebook.com/ozaukeetm3210
 
 FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS
 

  


Aurora
Aurora Health Care will be sponsoring Live Well Ozaukee Benefiting Emergency Medical Services in Ozaukee County on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at the Watermark at Shully's. Click HERE for more details or contact Erin Starck at  262-329-1070 or erin.starck@aurora.org with questions.



Balance Inc., an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, is holding its first Annual Rummage Sale to benefit the PACE Day Services Program! Thursday, May 14th: 9am to 4pm Friday, May 15th: 9am to 4pm Saturday, May 16th: 8am to 1pm. Click HERE for all the details!!!



With Mother's Day just a few days away (MAY 10th), don't forget that special Mom in your life with GREAT Mother's Day Specials from the Bloomin' Olive. Don't forget about Prom!
Click here for view the flyer or call 262-376-1404



BMO HarrisStop in the Grafton BMO Harris Bank lobby to view Excellence in Art, Grafton School DIstrict's Art Show, on now through May 7th. 1200 Washington Street.


cedarburg cultural center Good stuff is happening at the Cedarburg Cultural Center in May! The final "First Friday" of the season on May 1 with headliner Copper Box - the dance floor will be out! Exhibit opening reception Friday, May 8 from 5-8pm for local artists Nora Boedeker & Kitty Sturrock, plus Wisconsin Visual Artists. Join us for complimentary wine & appetizers. Finally, you'll want to rock out at the Rockabilly Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 4-10:30pm featuring four bands, contests, food, and drink specials! For more information on these events and MORE, visit our website  www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org

 

 

Please join Congressman Glenn Grothman for an OPEN HOUSE on Monday, May 4th from 4:00pm -7:00pm at the Fond Du Lac American Legion (500 Fon Du Lac Avenue). The winner of the congressional art competition will be announced and light refreshments served.  

 

 

 

 

First Bank First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC), a full-service, community bank that has served southeastern Wisconsin since 1859, has received an "Outstanding" CRA rating from the FDIC. "We are one of only a handful of Wisconsin banks to earn the FDIC's highest rating for CRA, and we couldn't be more proud" said FBFC President & CEO, Mark Mohr. "It requires a total team commitment to be a strong financial partner, and our outstanding rating is a reflection of the dedication our 265 employees have to our customers and our communities." The latest CRA exam marks the second consecutive time FBFC has earned an "Outstanding" rating, the highest such rating a bank can receive. CONGRATULATIONS! 

 


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The Village of Grafton would like to invite everyone to 'Walkabout Grafton' - weekly walks starting Saturday, May 2nd, and continue every Saturday in May. Click HERE to view the schedule for times and locations. Help beautify your community by joinins us at 'Keep Grafton Clean' on Saturday, May 9th at 10:00am. Meet at Lime Kiln Park.

 

   

Grafton FIre Dept
 

The Grafton Fire Department Explorers Post 9431 will be having a BRAT FRY at Veteran's Memorial Park on Sunday, May 17th from 11:00am-6:00pm. All proceeds benefit the Fire Department Explorer Program. Please join us for music, beer, soda, brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and more! Raffles throughout the day!

 

 

 
 The Grafton Public Library Spring Plane Exchange is May 7th (11am-7pm) & May 8th (11am-4pm). Ozaukee Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Call 262-375-5315 for more info.
 


 


The Grafton Lions Club is please to announce their 28th Annual Chicken Roast on Sunday, May 31st from 11:00am-6:00pm at Veteran's Memorial Park. This  is a MUST for your Sunday dinner! Call Bob Lauer with questions: 414-333-3079.


 

  

Mels Pig Roast
Come support Brian "BC" Clement's 8 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament to benefit Mel's Pig Roast's local charities. Raffles, prizes and commemorative gifts for all bowlers. May 8-9, Cedars III in Cedarburg.  Click here for flyer



The Ozaukee County Historical Society has partnered with the 1st Allied Airborne Living History Group to announce their new WWII event, "Final Push to Victory" to be held on Armed Forces Day, May 16th and will commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the 1945 V-E Day. Visit www.ochs.co.ozaukee.wi.us for the complete schedule, more information. Click here for the event flyer

    

 

Ozaukee Family Services is holding their Spring 'Breakfast for a Brighter Tomorrow'  on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 10am-noon at Shully's Watermark in Thiensville. Barbara Rinella returns to entertain the crowd with her dramatization of the book The Traitor's Wife, by Allison Pataki. Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention programs at Ozaukee Family Services. $45/person. Click here to view the flyer. 

   
   

Partnership Bank would like to share their first Newsletter 'Ozaukee County Business CONNECT' with our members. Please take some time to read this informative and timely publication.

 Click HERE to view the full Newsletter  

 

 

 

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Join us at the 30th Annual Fish Day Run/Walk! Saturday, July 18th to benefit Portal, inc., an agency in Grafton supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Click HERE to view the flyer with all the details or please visit our website www.portalinc.org for more information. 

    

   American Legion Auxiliary  

The Rose Harms Unit 355 American Legion Auxiliary will host a Wine Tasting Event - Saturday, May 2 @ 6:00pm to raise money for Camp American Legion. Tickets are $25 advance or $30 at the door. Advanced Tickets can be purchased at Corner Stone Bank; Fire Ridge Golf Course; and Rose-Harms American Legion Post (262-377-8887) or call Sue Turowski at 262-389-4644 for more information. Vendors Grapes & Tastes and Vines to Cellar. Appetizers provided by Flannery's at Fire Ridge.  Click HERE to see the flyer 

 

 

St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Grafton will be holding their Annual Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:00am-1:30pm. Email Dawn at dawnsinur@gmail.com or call 262-377-4659 with questions.

     

St Joseph Parish School in Grafton will be hosting their annual "Spring is in the Air" dinner and auction on May 9th, 2015.   The auction committee is currently seeking auction contributions and advertising partners, as well as table and underwriting sponsorships. Please call 262-375-6505 or email auction@stjosephgrafton.org for details.

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Please support Starting Point of Ozaukee as they cordially invite you to 'Taste for a Reason', an event to sponsor drug-free youth, on Friday, May 29th from 6:00-9:00pm at Corcordia. $40/group of 10 $250.

 

Ozaukee Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at Aurora Medical Center, 1st Floor, Room 5, 975 Port Washington Road, Grafton. Guests welcome for FREE anytime! www.ozaukee.toastmastersclubs.org