We had a great time renewing memberships and welcoming two new businesses as South Des Moines Chamber members: Xtreme Home Improvements and Carlos O'Kelly's. Look for a ribbon cutting this month at the new Carlos O'Kelly's at 6250 SE 14th (next to Walgreens). Your renewals and new memberships are helping us plan, budget, organize the coming year's events, and publish a Membership Directory in early 2006. Thanks to Mary Ellen Nicklaus (Clarke Companies), Sadie Smid (Allegra Print & Imaging), Diana Thomas (Community State Bank), David Harkin (American Express Financial Advisors), Dr. Sara Neil (South Des Moines Chiropractic), John Irving (Baker Electric) and Shirlee Buschow (AIB) for their efforts. Prizes from Tumea & Sons Italian Restaurant, Southridge Mall and Hy Vee (Fleur) were awarded to Mary Ellen Nicklaus, Sadie Smid and some guy from West Bank.

We still have two more great events planned for this year. I hope you can attend our November 15th membership luncheon at Wakonda Club featuring Ron Mark from Summerset Inn & Winery, and our Christmas luncheon December 13th at the Four Points Sheraton featuring the Lincoln High School Choir and a power point presentation from Don Tripp (Director of Des Moines Park & Rec) on economic development in Des Moines during the last decade. Both should be fun, entertaining, and always great for networking.

As I mentioned earlier regarding an upcoming ribbon cutting for this month, it may very well turn out that we have 2 ribbon cuttings. I hope that by now you all know that all members are welcome to attend these and, in fact, we'll be looking for more members to join our group of "Ambassadors" in 2006. If you would like to join this group, or become more informed about this group, please attend one of these upcoming events. This is a great way to get to know more members, owners, to network, and to see what is going on and what is new on the south side. Either you, or one of your co-workers are invited to join us. We'd love to have you!

By the time you receive this newsletter, it will practically be the start of the "holiday shopping season". Please remember to shop and support your fellow Chamber members and to use your Membership Directory whenever possible. If you want to learn more about the Chamber or how the Chamber can promote your business, please give me, or one of our board members a call.
Your success is our constant goal!

Craig Krouch, 222-2377
President

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The following have newly joined the Chamber's Golden Leadership Circle Membership (by paying an additional $275.00 to be part of this elite group of sponsors):

Allegra Print & Imaging
Bankers Trust Company
Community State Bank
West Bank
West Lakes Properties
Wyckoff Industries

The following are new chamber members:
CARLOS O'KELLY'S
Kate Sorensen
Restaurant

6250 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
(319) 521-6022
Fax: (515) 267-1606
E-mail: kate1113@aol.com

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DR. ROBERT EELLS Podiatrist
319 7th Street, Suite 315
Des Moines, IA 50309-3814
(515) 244-0633
Fax: (515) 244-2412
E-mail: iowafoot@usa.com

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MAINSTREAM LIVING
Ben Stone
Human Services
333 SW 9th Street, Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 309-0324
Fax: (515) 309-0330
E-mail: bens@mainstreamliving-dsm.org

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SOUTHWEST FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Tracy Arbogast
Mark Jones, DO
Richard Evans, DO
Medical Office
4821 SW 9th Street (Effective December 12, 2005)
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 262-8471
Fax: (515) 266-9783
E-mail: arbogata@ihs.org

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XTREME HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC.
Tom & Tressa Wagner
General Contracting = Residential & Construction
714 Broad Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 309-0571
Fax: (515) 309-0571
E-mail: tomwagner1@excite.com

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We thank all of them for their commitment to the Chamber and to South Des Moines!

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

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He will discuss various types of wines, their origins, and which wines are good to serve with specific foods. He will also give us upcoming events at Summerset Winery.

Cost is $15 with reservations; $20 without reservations. Please RSVP to 286-4996 BY NOON on FRIDAY, November 11, 2005. (Reservations made and not attended will be billed).

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This year's Holiday luncheon will be held at the Four Points Sheraton on Tuesday, December 13th at 11:30 A.M.

Again this year, the Lincoln High School Choir will be providing a selection of holiday music for us. If you attended last year, you'll want to come back for this one too. The Chamber is donating $100.00 to the LHS Choir to help raise money for new robes. We invite attendees at this event to also donate, as we will "pass the hat" to raise more money for the Choir.

Also on the program is Des Moines Park and Rec Director Don Tripp who will present a power point presentation on the economic growth in Des Moines during the past decade. This lunch meeting will be both entertaining and informative as we reflect on the many new additions to not only the south side, but the entire community.

Business of the Month will be Carlos O'Kelly's.

Please mark your calendars for this one! RSVP to 286-4996 no later than NOON on FRIDAY, December 9.

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Food & refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by November 7 to 282-5025.

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This year, the Chamber is accepting sponsorships for this event. Interested members may choose from one of the three following levels of sponsors.

Level One is for $1,000.00 and sponsors receive their name and logo on all event notices and programs, their name recognized at the dinner, display their business banner, and receive 4 free tickets.

Level Two sponsors for $500.00 receive their name and logo on programs, their name recognized at the dinner, display their business banner, and receive 3 free tickets.

Level Three sponsors for $250.00 receives recognition at the dinner and 2 free tickets.

Please contact Annual Dinner Committee members Joan Bindel, Julianna Kincheloe, Amar Sinha, or Craig Krouch, if you are interested in sponsoring this dinner. This is a great way to not only support one of our largest community events, but also promote your business.

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Craig Krouch, President of the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, is asking community residents to nominate candidates for the Citizen of the Year Award for 2005. This annual award is given in recognition of outstanding services to the community by a South Des Moines resident. This will be the fourteenth year of this event.

NOMINATING FORM

The South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce wishes to recognize a South Des Moines resident for exemplary service to the community; by maintaining business, civic and moral responsibilities with a commendable Code of Ethics; whose unselfish guidance and deeds, unmindful of pecuniary rewards, have aided and encouraged those things which have stimulated business, humanities, government, education and/or religion to a higher plain of attainment and by so doing, not only has created a better atmosphere for our citizens, but also has brought credit and honor to South Des Moines.

I nominate:

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Address ________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________

Why (name) ____________________________ should be the 2005 South Des Moines "Citizen of the Year":

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Achievements: ______________________________________________________________________

Please continue on reverse side, if necessary)

Name & Phone number of person/persons who may give the Nominating committee detailed information regarding the above named nominee:

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Please return to:
South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
700 Locust Street, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309

NOMINATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 18, 2005
Fax: 286-4974
Phone: 286-4996

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November 15, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club featuring Ron Mark with Summerset Inn & Winery

November 16, Ribbon Cutting @ Romeo's On The River, 1300 SE First Street 5-7:00 pm

November 17, Ribbon Cutting @ Carlos O'Kelly's, 6250 SE 14th Street = 4:00 pm

November 18, Deadline for nominations of Citizen of the Year

December 13, Membership Luncheon at Four Points Sheraton featuring Lincoln High School Choir and Don Tripp, Director of Des Moines Parks & Rec. (NOTE: Date & Location Change)

January 17, 2006, Chamber Annual Dinner @ Four Points Sheraton-Army Post Road.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2005 10:30 am
Co-Owners: Joel Smith and Kevin Burns

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Ribbon Cutting
And Grand Opening!
"ROMEO'S ON THE RIVER"
Located at 1300 SE First Street-Des Moines

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2005
5 - 7:00 p.m.
featuring discounted drinks and free appetizers.

Owner: Joseph Romeo

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"CARLOS O'KELLY'S"
Located at 6250 SE 14th Street-Des Moines

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005
4:00 p.m.

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FootPRINT Fund designed to help charities and associations "leave a footprint" in the community

The Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines FootPRINT Fund, will help nonprofit organizations "leave a footprint" in the community by awarding print services for promotional and informational materials.

The Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines FootPRINT Fund will award $15,000 annually to nonprofit organizations and associations seeking financial assistance for graphic design and printing of brochures, newsletters, handouts, invitations, programs and other print communications. Applicants that qualify are eligible to receive up to $1,000 each in 2006. This is the second year Allegra Print & Imaging is sponsoring this grant. In 2005 there were 56 applicants with 21 awarded recipients.

"Providing community support is an important goal at Allegra Print & Imaging in Des Moines," said Jim Eaton & Pat Rhoades, owners. "The FootPRINT Fund was created to provide a means of helping local organizations receive assistance in an area that may not be addressed by other funding sources."

Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines launched the FootPRINT Fund as part of its Community Care Campaign, a nationwide effort supported by the company's franchise headquarters, Allegra Network. The FootPRINT Fund was developed to help unite and strengthen local communities by assisting eligible nonprofit organizations and associations in building their awareness and increasing local support.

To be considered for a FootPRINT Fund award, nonprofit groups, associations and charitable organizations with a main office or branch in Des Moines, IA must submit a completed application by December 1, 2005. Application forms may be obtained at 1000 Thomas Beck Rd, or apply online at www.allegradsm.com.

Award recipients are selected by a review panel based on how the print services will be used to further organization goals including service expansion, program enhancement and maximization of existing resources, as well as the organization's innovation and resourcefulness. All applicants will be notified in writing of their award by December 31, 2005.

"This program is a way for us to make a difference in our community, one step at a time. Here at Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines, we feel that it is extremely important to reach out to those in need and help our local organizations and associations leave their 'footprints' in the community," added Eaton & Rhoades. "Since opening in 1978, we have provided print services to more than 1,500 area businesses and organizations."

Allegra Print & Imaging in Des Moines features traditional and advanced printing technologies including full-color printing, mailing, graphic design services, digital color output direct from computer disk, on-line file transfer, high speed copying, promotional products, and project consulting.

Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world's largest printing franchises linking nearly 500 locations in the United States, Canada, Poland and Japan.

For more information, call 515-244-1414 or visit the company's Web site at www.allegradsm.com.

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Southgate Lodge, at S.W. 12th & Randolph, will welcome those who would like to have Thanksgiving dinner. Dinner will be served from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24th).

Anyone who would like to help with food or cash donations, or with your personal time, please contact Dwayne Feight at 285-6805. This is a great way for the southside community to express our compassion for others and to urge NO ONE to be alone or go hungry on Thanksgiving Day!

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We say goodbye to Cyndi Lorenzen who served on many committees including Steak Fry/Spring Fling and Membership; Dave McClannahan is a past-president and previously chaired the Steak Fry Committee; John Kirchoff is moving to the Ankeny Chamber; Gary Calvert served on both Economic Development and Golf Committees; and Ron Wyckoff co-chaired the Steak Fry/Spring Fling Committee and served on the Golf Committee. These retiring board members are all, of course, volunteers, southsiders, and committed to both the Chamber and our community. They all served with distinction and we thank them for their years of service.

We are pleased to welcome new board members Dianna Thomas, Andy Wyckoff, Lin Phillips, and Chad Alley. We'll see all of them, and you, at our next Chamber event!

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