May 2015
eBlast for the week of
May 26, 2015
This week at the Chamber:

Thursday, May 28th 
- 9:30 a.m. : Chamber Coffee hosted by  Clara Barton Hospital Foundation (joint coffee with GB Chamber!)


Monday, June 1st
- Labor Day Sponsor Deadline!
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This week in our area!
Tuesday, May 26th
Last day to register to vote in the Lincoln Elementary School Bond Vote.

Hoisington Food Bank open 4-6 p.m.

7 p.m. City Council Meeting

Thursday, May 28th
5:30 p.m. - Heritage Club meeting @ Friendship House

-5:30 p.m. - Argonne Cheer Try-Outs

Saturday, May 30th
9 a.m. - Photography workshop at Kansas Wetlands Education Center

Sunday, May 31st
7:30 p.m. - Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament @ Hoisington K of  C
 

 
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Be a part of our Labor Day Celebration's Success!
The deadline to become a Sponsor for the 119th Annual Hoisington Labor Day Celebration is Wednesday, June 1st!

Thank you to all of the businesses who have already submitted their donations for the events which mean the most to them!

The Hoisington Labor Day Celebration is only made possible by the generous contributions of our local businesses and Chamber supporters.  The weekend consists of over a dozen major events for people of all ages, and ends with over 10,000 people flocking to see the biggest Labor Day parade in Kansas!

If you have any questions of which events need sponsorship, or if you would like to donate any amount to the Hoisington Labor Day Celebration, you can call Kristi at the Chamber at 620-653-4311, or visit the Chamber's dedicated Labor Day page HERE!
Barnard Tire & Automotive Schedule Chamber Ribbon Cutting!
One of Hoisington's newest businesses have scheduled a Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 4th at 10:30 a.m. after Chamber coffee. 

Come meet Brad and Brance Barnard and their staff and let them tell you what Barnard Tire and Automotive can help you with!

Congratulations to them on their strong start in Hoisington!
Senator Moran to come to Town Hall to Hoisington - June 6th
Senator Moran is scheduled to hold a Town Hall in Hoisington on June 6th as a part of his Listening Tour.

The Town Hall will be held from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Road, in the Meeting Room on the main floor. Light refreshments and coffee will be served.

If you have any questions about the Town Hall, please call the Hoisington Chamber at 620-653-4311.
 
Summer Sizzler Promotion to start Monday, June 8th!
 
Member News

Photography workshop May 30  

Saturday May 30, the Kansas Wetlands Education Center along with the Central Kansas Photography Club will sponsor a day-long photography workshop. The workshop will feature Jim Griggs, photographer and founding father of the Great Plains Nature Photographers.  

The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. Fee for the workshop is $49.00 which includes lunch.  

 

Griggs will cover basic photography topics such as: Composition, Rules to Keep, Rules to Break, Basic Principles of Depth, Understanding What Your Meter is Telling You, Lens and Perspective Control, Field Shooting, He will also discuss his specific software choices for editing photographs.

 

A registration form can be found at http://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu. 


For questions contact Karole Erikson or Jay Miller

620-793-3333.

 

Jim Grigg's photography has been used by National Geographic, Africa Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, The Sierra Club, Wyoming Wildlife, Shutterbug, Footprints, Plastics Engineering, 2Njoy Magazine, National Kart News, Backroads of Colorado, Extreme Golf, newspapers, websites, museum and visitor center displays and others too numerous to mention. In addition, he leads Photography Trips for Mondo Verde Expeditions to places such as Tanzania and Peru. 

 

Gentiva Hospice offers Bereavement Camps for Children 
Gentiva Hospice, a member of the Gentiva Health Care Services family of home health and hospice companies, is sponsoring a Free children's grief camp - Camp I Believe -for children ages 7-14 who have experienced the loss of a family member. Open to children across Kansas, Camp I Believe will take place Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 at Camp Horizon in Arkansas, Kansas.

Camp activities and programs help children to express feelings, build confidence, foster a sense of community and identify with other children and adolescents who are experiencing similar struggles. Camps are organized and operated by skilled professionals such as social workers, bereavement and spiritual care coordinators, and trained volunteers.

For more information on Camp I Believe, call Laura Snyder at 316-559-2049.

For more information, see our camp brochure [PDF].

To apply for a given date and location, please download the appropriate application.  

 

DateFacility NameCityApplication
June 5-7Camp HorizonArkansas City, KS

Golden Belt Community Foundation Grant Opportunities
The Golden Belt Community Foundation would like to invite proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle. Applications are now being accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and public institutions, including schools, government entities, and clubs and civic/community organizations in Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties. Funds are available primarily for the health and well-being of youth; however, limited funds are available in many other categories. Detailed grant guidelines can be found online.

Applications must be completed online at  www.goldenbeltcf.org.

Deadline for completed applications is 5 p.m. on July 1st. For more information, call 620-792-3000 or email gbcf@goldenbeltcf.org.

 

The foundation would also like to announce that Midwest Energy, Inc. is making a change to the Midwest Community Fund in September 2015. In addition to their current grants offered between $50 and $1,000, they will also be awarding five larger Impact Grants, one in each community territory in the amount of $5,000. Impact Grants should be submitted by organizations or committees established for the purpose of community with the goal of enhancing long-lived improvements with demonstrated support from the community. The application deadline for fall funding is September 1st. For more information, contact Bob Muirhead at 785-650-2502.

 

Upcoming Community Events
Heritage Club to meet
The Heritage Club will meet Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m. at the Friendship House, 419 E 3rd for a covered dish supper. Stan Jantz will give a presentation on the Sons of the American Revolution. Everyone is invited to attend.
Argonne Cheer Try-Outs
 
ABC's of Grant Writing Workshop
Thursday, May 28, 2015

1:00 to 4:30 PM

FHSU campus, Memorial Union, Stouffer Lounge Room #222

This half-day workshop is designed as an introduction for beginners and as a refresher for grant writers looking to polish existing skills and receive updates about funding trends.   

 

Designed for people working with schools, non-profits, and economic development organizations, participants will learn strategies to find federal and non-federal funding sources, the basics of proposal development, and tips for increasing the competitiveness of a proposal.  

 

Leslie Paige, Coordinator of the FHSU Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects, will facilitate the workshop.   

 

 Visit the MDC website to register.   

 

Priority registration Thursday, May 21, 2015. 


Texas Hold 'Em Tournament 

 Everyone 21 and over is invited to compete in a Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st. at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall. The Knights host this tournament to raise funds to be donated to area charities.

 

$25 DONATION FOR $200 IN CHIPS

 

HOISINGTON K. OF C. HALL - 114 N. MAIN

 

NEXT TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY, JULY 12

 

 

Barton County YP Corner
Register for Leadership Training "Paving the Path to Success" June 17

 


The Young Professionals Leadership Team has been working hard to put together a specialized workshop for Young Professionals members, designed to inspire and re-motivate you in pursuing your personal and professional goals. This year's leadership workshop, entitled "Paving the Path to Success" is sponsored by Marmie Motors and will feature presentations from Kari Smith, Executive Vice President of Stores for The Buckle, Inc, along with Desa Marmie, Sales Manager with Marmie Motors. Desa will share her perspective on community leadership and how it can impact your professional career. Kari will share her inspirational story of starting part-time with The Buckle and working her way up to the Executive Team for a company with over 450 stores in 44 states. This event will take place Wednesday, June 17th from 2-5 p.m. at the Chamber Office, 1125 Williams in Great Bend. Cost per person is $20 and includes refreshments and all related materials. Participants will receive a certificate of completion to display at work. And it'll look great on LinkedIn! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by registering online.

 

 

An Update on The Tot Spot Project

Grand Opening to be Held in July!


We've made lots of progress on our biggest Community Impact project this year, and we're excited to announce that The Tot Spot is now fully funded! In fact, we raised more than our original goal so now we get to upgrade the equipment and add even more fun elements for kids under 5 years of age. This early childhood playground will be installed at Brit Spaugh Park next to the existing equipment. The order has been placed, and the City of Great Bend crews will begin installing it in early July. We will announce the date for the grand opening very soon, but know that we are shooting for late July or early August.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared Facebook posts to spread the word, and attended fundraisers.

This project is being led jointly by volunteers from the Young Professionals group and the Great Bend Rotary Club. Like The Tot Spot's Facebook page to keep up with announcements
   

 

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Keep up with events and activities for the Barton County Young Professionals group by liking their Facebook page. The Barton County Young Professionals group is operated under the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development, and strives to accomplish three goals: 1) facilitate networking, 2) give back to the community, and 3) develop young leaders. For more information, visit www.bartonyp.com.

 

Now Hiring
In the interest of keeping the eBlasts and Newsletters manageable in size, the Job Opportunities from our investment members will be listed on our website under the "About Hoisington" link under "Employment".

TO SEE WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR MEMBERS.
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Hoisington Chamber of Commerce
123 N Main St
Hoisington, Kansas 67544
620-653-4311
hoisingtoncofc@embarqmail.com
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