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| South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issue 17 June 2005 |
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| In This Issue President's Message Golden Leadership Circle Membership Luncheon-June 21, 2005 Special Thank You! Ambassadors Thank Access Control Technologies! Board Member of the Month Breakfast B4 Business Chamber Night at Sec Taylor South/East/Carlisle Golf Outing New Chamber Members Upcoming Events Ribbon Cutting Highlights Annual Spring Fling Thing Board of Directors |
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Chamber's Spring Fling was indeed a fitting conclusion for the spring season. However, before
the summer arrives, and a variety of activities arriving with it, a couple of things bear mentioning
from this recent successful event.
First, we have been fortunate to have AIB College of Business host this event for many of the last several years. Their hospitality has always been great! And what about their new 50's style café? I don't know when I've enjoyed more than at this year's Spring Fling. Next, thanks to you, our members, the SDM Chamber silent auction raised $1,000 which will be presented to Orchard Place. We were glad to have Orchard Place representatives, Tina Postel, Amy Moss and Bridgette Wombacher as our guests and they informed us about all of the good work being done at their facility. Lastly, our committee did its usual outstanding effort with this year's event and it remains one of the top Chamber functions. I am already looking forward to what they will come up with for next year! Summer is close at hand and there is a lot coming up to put on your calendar. I'd be less than honest if I didn't say how excited I was to be participating in the 26th annual trip to Washington, D.C. Aside from some early site seeing, I was privileged to witness the greatest civics lesson I will probably ever get. The Partnership went with a large, detailed agenda in hopes of returning with millions of dollars in Government appropriations for a variety of metropolitan projects and economic development. More to come on that! Another group of select SDM Chamber members is currently meeting to map out our vision for South Des Moines. The Plans are to develop a marketing piece for South Des Moines venues, residential and commercial development, and have it distributed locally through the news media reminding Des Moines residents to "think south." This vision committee plans to detail this agenda before the end of summer. In the meantime, there are Chamber Business B4 breakfast networking opportunities scheduled monthly through September. Also, don't forget the I-Cubs game and annual golf outing with East Des Moines and Carlisle Chambers. Like I said, there's a lot to do. I hope to see all of you at these great events! Craig Krouch, 222-2377 ====================================================================== |
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| 2005 GOLDEN LEADERSHIP CIRCLE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AIB College of Business Community State Bank Companies of Clarke First American Bank First Bank Four Points Sheraton = DSM Airport Iowa Realty = South Office Southridge Mall Speck Enterprises Wakonda Club Willow Creek Golf Course WE WELCOME COMMUNITY STATE BANK AS A NEW GOLDEN LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBER! THANK YOU for joining this group! ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING"!
Join us at the Four Points Sheraton, 1810 Army Post Road, on Thursday, June 21, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Valerie A. Culp, Director of the Ankeny Art Center. Valerie will speak on how she became involved in volunteering and how important it is to the community. You will not want to miss hearing her very touching story! The cost is $15 with a reservation or $20 without a reservation payable at the door. Please call Mary at 286-4996 to make a reservation NO LATER THAN MONDAY NOON, JUNE 20. It is very important to RSVP by the deadline date, so we may give the Four Points Sheraton an accurate count. ====================================================================== |
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| A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO VERNA MAY OF CLARKE COMPANIES! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When you see a lady walking around the chamber events with a camera in her hands, it is Verna May of
Clarke Companies. She is the South Des Moines Chamber Photographer and takes photos of all the chamber
events, i.e. membership luncheons, ribbon cuttings, spring fling event, and many more events throughout
the year.
Her photos are beautiful and we thank her for sharing her time to take so many wonderful and exciting pctures. SO - the next time you see Verna - be sure to "SMILE"! ====================================================================== |
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| AMBASSADORS THANK ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Ambassadors Committee thanks Elizabeth Loffredo for printing a supply of color brochures for
use by the Ambassadors when we call on new businesses and other prospects. We appreciate it very much!
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| BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH - CRAIG KROUCH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Craig has been active in the South Des Moines Chamber since 1995 and has served as a committee volunteer,
Board Member, and officer. A Vice President for West Bank, since 1991, where community involvement is greatly
encouraged, Craig enjoys Chamber networking, developing long term relationships with Chamber members, and
promoting Chamber businesses.
He enjoys living in South Des Moines because it is very similar to living in the same size community as Marshalltown, where he grew up. " Being active in the Chamber is one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a southsider. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the Chamber. That's probably because of the great leadership and involvement passed down from other long time Chamber members over the years - like Dr. Eidbo, Mary Bickford, Jim Lane, Nancy Williams, and many others. If you know them, you know how compassionate they are about our community, promoting our businesses, and interacting with our members. It rubs off!" Craig is the father of two great children. Son, Brandon, is serving in the United States Navy and stationed in Mississippi, while waiting for the Navy's newest ship to be commissioned. Daughter, Lindsay, is a recent graduate of Iowa State University and currently studying English Literature in England. Craig enjoys golf, volunteers for a variety of organizations, and traveled with the Greater Des Moines Partnership this month to Washington, D.C. "I've waited all my life to see the Capitol. It was the greatest civics lesson, and, hopefully, will result in millions of dollars for Des Moines." In addition to serving as this year's Chamber President, Craig is also Co-Chair for Membership. If anyone is interested in be- coming more active in the Chamber, please call him at 222-2377. THANK YOU, CRAIG, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE CHAMBER! ====================================================================== |
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| BREAKFAST B4 BUSINESS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Join us for Breakfast B4 Business
Join us on Tuesday, June 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for networking at Radisson Hotel at 6800 Fleur Drive. Please RSVP to Mary Knueven at mknueven@desmoinesmetro.com or call 286-4996.
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| CHAMBER NIGHT AT PRINCIPAL PARK - Sec Taylor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Royals THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005
Chamber Night at Principal Park - Sec Taylor Stadium will be on Thursday, July 14, 2005. Join over 1,000 Greater Des Moines Partnership members for a fun night of baseball and networking. A tailgate party will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the north parking lot followed by a great game of baseball at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $3 each and include the tailgate party featuring brats, hot dogs, chips, ice cream and soda on a first-come first-served basis. It is great fun for all ages - so bring your family, friends and co-workers. Call Sharon Keeling at 286-4980, if you have questions, or contact any of your South Des Moines Chamber Board Members for tickets. ====================================================================== |
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| SOUTH/EAST/CARLISLE GOLF OUTING = FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING COST: $75 per person for 18 holes with cart, includes dinner DINNER WILL BE AT: THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS: COPY SYSTEMS & E-MYTH IOWA LLC THANK YOU TO OUR ELITE SPONSOR
======================================================= GOLF OUTING 2005 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: June 17th $450 - Exclusive Hole Sponsorship - 4 golfers Sponsorship is an exceptional way to showcase your business to over 100 golfers that are local business people! Each hole sponsor will be provided signage and beverage sponsors will be listed on signage at the Club House, on the drink carts and on drink tickets! Hole sponsors are encouraged to have representative at their hole. You can provide give-a-ways such as food, beverages, prizes or coupons! Contact Sharon Keeling @ 286-4980 for information. ====================================================================== |
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| NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS Bill Voitel 3416 SE 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50320 Telephone: 280-6465 Fax: 248-4403 E-mail: bvoitel@cs.com *************************************************** FUEL RIGHT #4 ================================== COSTCO WHOLESALE WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER! IF YOU KNOW OF A NEW BUSINESS IN SOUTH DES MOINES, PLEASE CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER! WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH A "WELCOME" AND RIBBON CUTTING! ====================================================================== |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 16, Greater Des Moines Partnership = Outclassing Your Competition-a seminar in business etiquette.
Covers general business and dining etiquette. Cost: $135 for members/ $155 for non-members. Download registration
form at
http://www.desmoinesmetro.com/outclassing_june05.pdf or contact Meg at 515-286-4934.
June 21, South Des Moines Chamber Monthly Membership Meeting @ Four Points Sheraton. Speaker: Valerie Culp, Director of Ankeny Art Center. Topic: "The Importance of Volunteering". June 22, Golden Circle Games - Swamp Stomp, Chicken on a Stick and other goofy games return in the 2005 Golden Circle Games. Put together your team of 8 and get ready for an afternoon of fun, games and team-building! Download registration form at www.desmoinesmetro.com/games2005/entryformflier.pdf or contact Sharon at 515-286-4980. June 28, Breakfast B4 Business - Join us at the Radisson Hotel on Fleur Drive from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for networking and a light breakfast. July 12, Ribbon Cuttings at Southridge Mall for Future Visions and House of Leather. July 14, Chamber Night at Principal Park July 22, South, East and Carlisle Golf Outing at Copper Creek. July 26, Breakfast B4 Business at Southridge Mall. August 23, Breakfast B4 Business at the Four Points Sheraton. September 7, Greater Des Moines Partnership = Emerging Leader Series-Management Development Curriculm. A four part series to develop/enhance skills in core areas of managerial practice including performance management, conflict management, leading change and many more. Download full curriculum and registration form at www.desmoinesmetro.com/emergleader05.pdf or contact Meg at 515-286-4934. ====================================================================== |
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| RIBBON CUTTING HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The ribbon cutting for the new HyVee Gas at 1107 W. E. Army Post Road was on 05/10/05. HyVee Foods at Southridge is a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and the South Des Moines Chamber was delighted to host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new gas station. Purchases at HyVee Foods entitle shoppers to discounts on gas purchases. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The “Spring Tee Off” event at A H Blank Golf Course was on May 10, 2005.
A H Blank Golf Course is now offering Twilight Specials, beginning at 4 p.m. on week days and 2:00 p.m. on weekends, with special discounted rates. Contact Jeff Chiodo at 248-6300 for details. The golf course now has the GPS system, which displays yardage to the hole on a screen in the golf carts, runs the leader board during tournament or large-group play, and allows golfers to page the beverage cart or to order food from the clubhouse, which will be ready by the time the golfers finish their rounds. |
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| ANNUAL SPRING FLING THING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Side Sock Hop
The South Des Moines Chamber Spring Fling was held at AIB College of Business on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. The event was a 50's-themed party complete with hula hoop contests, bubble gum blowing contests, and a twist contest. The City View Diner at AIB provided party-goers with an authentic atmosphere to enjoy old fashioned root beer floats, burgers, tenderloins, fries and onion rings catered by Main Event. The program included the presentation of two $500 scholarships being presented to two local students, door prizes, and a silent auction. This annual event raised $1,000 for Orchard Place. The Chamber would like to extend a special thank you to ALL of the businesses who generously donated cash, prizes, and supplies for this event! |
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