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September 11, 2015 - In This Issue:
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Submissions for next week's newsletter may be emailed to chamber@getintogrinnell.com. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.
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Welcome
Join us in welcoming new Chamber of Commerce member Ideal Energy. We appreciate having such a green and wonderful business! |
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Meet Tony
I recently had the pleasure of meeting 11-year-old Tony Neeley. What anamazing, selfless kid. He is going to be a philanthropic young man, I have no doubt. Tony is currently involved with Food for the Hungry, and has committed to sponsoring a child in a poverty-stricken area in Ethiopia. 
Each month, Tony sends letters, prayers and $35 to help Shagu, an orphaned boy just four months older than Tony, have a chance for a better life.
Tony is out collecting empty pop cans in his neighborhood each week to raise the money to send to Shagu. I had the chance to meet him last month when he collected the cans from Friday Fest. What an inspiration to all of us to get involved and make a difference!
Have you thought about how you could give back? There are so many ways, whether to an organization like the one Tony's involved with, or some right here in our own community. We have so many non-profit organizations doing great work in Grinnell and they are looking for help, from volunteers to board members to monetary donations. Please consider getting involved in one of the many organizations here and making a difference in our community. If you need an idea of where to start, please let me know - I'd be happy to help connect you with an organization that matches your interests.
Additionally, our business community is continually being asked to be supportive of different efforts taking place in Grinnell and surrounding areas. Would you do me a favor? Next time you see a business listed as a sponsor of an event or organization, please take the time to thank them, whether with your business or a simple 'thank you'.
-Rachael
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"A Closer Look at the Iowa Prairie"
FAULCONER GALLERY: "Start By Asking Questions: Contemporary Art from the Faulconer and Rachofsky Collections" opens September 18.
STRAND THEATRE: Click here for this week's show times.
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AMERICORPS: Grinnell College is hosting 14 AmeriCorps service members for one year of service
BROWNELLS: Warehouse Material Handlers, Wholesale Assistant Buyer, Regional Sales Manager, User Experience Manager, Sr. Data Developer, Sr. Email Specialist, E-Commerce Analytics Manager, Marketing CRM and Analytics Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Full Time Picker, PT Contact Center Representative, Warehouse Material Handler, Accounts Payable Specialist. SOE SpecialistAssistant Retail Manager, User Experience Manager, Sr. Data Developer, Sr. Email Specialist E-Commerce Analytics Manager, Marketing CRM and Analytics Manager, Network Engineer, Full time Picker
GRINNELL COLLEGE: Administrative Assistant III, Administrative Support Assistant, Admission Counselor, Alumni Relations Assistant, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life and Orientation, Assistant Softball Coach, Assistant VP of Human Resources, Associate Director of Student Health & Counseling and Lead Psychologist, Bookstore Assistant-Pioneer Bookshop, Call-In Cashier, Coordinator of Commencement and Conferences, Instructional Technologist, Pantry, Presentation Cook, Technical Assistant, Technology Services Desktop Systems Team Lead, Temporary Presentation Cook.
GRINNELL MUTUAL: Director-Big M Agency, Reinsurance Technical Analyst, Sr. Payroll Administrator
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Cardiopulmonary, Care Coordination, Emergency Department, Grinnell Regional Clinics, Home Care Aide/Hospice Aide, Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Director, Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist, Staff Counselor, Cook, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Service Representative
MANATTS: Equipment Operator, Mechanic, Foreman, Truck Driver, Laborer, Skilled Technician
Construction Crew Members, Payroll Clerk/HR Assistant
TRINITY STRUCTURAL TOWERS: Assembler, Crane Operator, Maintenance, Weld Trainee, Production Supervisor, Material Administrative Support, Scheduler, Quality Supervisor
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This list includes events taking place in the next two weeks.
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ART & VINO is Friday, September 11 at 6pm at Van Wijk Winery.
BOARD GAME NIGHT is Sunday, September 13 at 6:30pm at Forge Computer Services, hosted by Forge and Gamers.
AIKIDO is every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm at the Grinnell College Bear Center Dance Studio
PRAIRIE STUDIES SPEAKER is Tuesday, September 15 from 7:30pm at the Grinnell College Joe Rosenfield Center, Room 101
TECH TALK is Wednesday, September 16 at 4pm at Grinnell College.
BUCKET COURSES are Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11:30 at Drake Library.
ADULT TAP CLASS is Thursdays starting September 17 at 6:30pm at Michelle's Dance Academy.
GALLERY TALK is Friday, September 18 at 4pm at Faulconer Gallery.
ART & VINO is Friday, September 25 at 6pm at Van Wijk Winery.
RAKU WORKSHOP is Saturday, September 26 from 9am to 3pm at Grinnell Arts Center.
LIVE MUSIC is Saturday, September 26 from 7 to 9pm at Van Wijk Winery.
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POLICE WARN OF MEDICARE SCAM.
Female posing to be a Medicare representative is targeting elderly to discuss changes in Medicare policies. Following the initial phone call, a van with Polk Co. plates has pulled up with a Male & Female exiting to talk with the elderly individual. If you are confronted, please exercise extreme caution and/or call police to report the incident. It is unknown at this time what their intentions are, but it does not appear to be legitimate in any way.
HOT AIR BALLOON RAFFLE TICKETS are for sale for $20 at Grinnell Regional Medical Centers' Glass Gift Box or online. The drawing is Friday, September 18 at Noon for a ride in the RE/MAX hot air balloon on Saturday, Sept. 26.
IDEAL ENERGY is partnering with Imagine Grinnell to install solar panels in select homes and businesses to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Learn more with a free consultation with an Ideal Energy solar expert.
GHS HOMECOMING PARADE is September 24. Applications to participate in the parade may be downloaded here. Also, 4 volunteers are needed for the homecoming parade.
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