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| Issue 24 February 2006 |
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| In This Issue President's Message Golden Leadership Circle Welcome new Golden Leadership Circle Members Business of the Month Board Member of the Month Website Temporarily Unavailable Spring Fling Event New Chamber Members Get Involved! Directory Ads Upcoming Events Applications Sought for South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Education Opportunity Grant Legislative Reception Annual Dinner - Great Success Allegra Print & Imaging of Des Moines FOOTPRINT FUND "Romeo Loves Valentines" Board of Directors |
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 The year is off to a great start! We had a successful Legislative Reception. The South Des Moines Chamber
had a fabulous display table with pictures, flowers and a DVD slide show of all of our past events. Robin's
Wood Oven Grill was able to showcase some of their delicious appetizers, which were very popular with the
legislators and special guests. Having the reception at the Iowa Events Center was another sign of how much our
city is growing. Everyone who attended the Legislative Reception enjoyed meeting our government officials and
other Affiliate Chamber members from all around the metro.
The Annual Dinner at the Four Points Sheraton was a huge success! I would like to thank all of our sponsors: Baker Electric, Wells Fargo, West Bank & Wyckoff Industries for their contributions to our Annual Dinner. Special thanks to Des Moines Metro Brass for doing a fabulous job of entertaining us during the reception. Congratulations to Mary Said, our Citizen of the Year, and Verna May, our Volunteer of the Year! Both of our award winners are great examples of why the south side shines. Congratulations to Southwest Family Physicians! Welcome to the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and welcome to the south-side! We are honored to have you here and wish you many years of prosperity. The ribbon cutting on Jan. 26th was one of our largest attended ribbon cuttings. I think that is a sign that the entire community is glad you are here! Please mark your calendars for our upcoming events. Remember, you will get out of the Chamber what you put into the Chamber. Attending our events is one way to get the most out of your membership. Networking with other business members is a great way to exchange business and develop strong friendships. We are planning some new events you will NOT want to miss! The SDM Chamber is here for YOU! Let us know if your business has expanded, moved, remodeled, etc. We would be happy to announce any news about your company in our newsletter, which goes out to all members once a month. I am looking forward to a successful year. In order to grow our membership, I would like to encourage ALL current members to PLEASE get one new member to join our "business family." Just 1! If everyone just brought in one new member, we would double our membership and double our south side pride! I'm looking forward to seeing you soon! Juliana Kincheloe, 2006 President ====================================================================== |
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| 2006 Golden Leadership Circle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AIB College of Business Airport Commerce Park Allegra Print & Imaging Bank of the West Bankers Trust Company Community State Bank Companies of Clarke First American Bank First Bank Four Points Sheraton-Des Moines Airport Iowa Realty-South Southridge Mall Wakonda Club Willow Creek Golf Course Wyckoff Industries, Inc. ====================================================================== |
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| WELCOME NEW GOLDEN LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Chamber would like to extend a special welcome to the following new Golden Leadership
Circle Members:
Airport Commerce Park We are very pleased to have all of you as a major supporter of the South Des Moines Chamber! ====================================================================== |
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| BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - Southwest Family Physicians Celebrates Grand Opening | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An Open House was held January 26 to celebrate the recent opening of Southwest Family Physicians. Formerly known as Family Physicians at Penn, Southwest Family Physicians relocated to their new location in south Des Moines on December 12. Care is provided by three family medicine providers, Richard Evans, D.O., Mark Jones, D.O., and Walter Eidbo, M.D., who has retired from his own practice and is now working part-time for Southwest Family Physicians. The clinic is located at 4821 SW 9th Street in Des Moines and their phone number is 515-262-8471. They are currently taking new patients and are glad to be part of the south side community. Southwest Family Physicians is open Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m. “Our physicians and staff are excited to be providing quality healthcare to south Des Moines,” said Jean Shelton, Executive Director of Partners In Health clinics. “We chose a location where we felt we would be in the heart of the community.” With 40 central Iowa locations, Iowa Health – Des Moines’ Physicians and Clinics is the largest primary care physician group in Iowa and includes many primary care physicians on staff with Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Blank Children’s Hospital. With a medical staff of more than 200 primary healthcare providers across central Iowa, Iowa Health provides care in family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, mental health and 16 medical sub-specialties. For a listing of healthcare providers and clinic locations near you, call 1-800-IA-HEALTH (1-800-424-3258). |
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| BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH - ANDY WYCKOFF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Board of Directors welcomes one of its newest members,
Andy Wyckoff, as February’s
Board Member of the Month.
Andy is a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Grandview College. He has been employed at Wyckoff Industries for 21 years. He heads the Estimating Department, is the Service Manager, and is the Vice President of the Board of Directors. Previously Andy has been involved with the Association of Builders and Contractors, the DMACC Advisory Board, and the Warren County Zoning Board. His hobbies include sports, hunting, and the Hawkeyes. Andy and his wife, Kelly, live south of Carlisle with their three children, Rush (15), Rachel (12), and Regan (7). Andy is becoming very involved in the Chamber by serving on the Spring Fling Committee and the Governmental Affairs Committee. WELCOME TO THE BOARD, ANDY! ====================================================================== |
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| Website Temporarily Unavailable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Chamber Website will be temporarily unavailable beginning February 11. The Board will be
seeking a new host for the website. We appreciate your patience during this transition.
You will continue to receive e-mail notices, reminders, and newsletters. As soon as the website (southdesmoineschamber.com ) is operational again, we will let you know. ====================================================================== |
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| SPRING FLING EVENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Spring Fling Committee will meet on Friday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Mezzodi’s on Fleur Drive.
Please contact Shirlee Buschow at
buschows@aib.edu, 244-4221, if you plan to attend this meeting.
Agenda items include choosing a location for the event and reviewing a list of charities who may benefit from the silent auction. ====================================================================== |
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| NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGACY BUILDER Kevin Cooper Joe Falbo 5403 Ponderosa Drive West Des Moines, IA 50266 Telephone: 707-5145 RE/MAX REALTOR WARNKE LAW FIRM 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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| GET INVOLVED!! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It is time to begin re-forming our committees. To do this, we need involvement from each of YOU. The
participation of our members can make the difference in which way the Chamber moves ahead and becomes stronger.
The chamber's strength is its members and we are glad you have made the commitment to join with us.
Each committee has set their goals and now needs the involvement from the members. It is a wonderful opportunity to network with more of your fellow South Des Moines Chamber members. Following is a list of committees. Please take a few minutes to seriously consider volunteering for any of them. Just copy the Committee Preference Section below and fax to the Chamber office at 286-4974 or call the Chamber office at 286-4996 as to which committee you would prefer to assist on. If you have questions, please give me or any of the board members a call. Thank you for your involvement. I look forward to working with you for the betterment of South Des Moines! Juliana Kincheloe President
COMMITTEE PREFERENCE Programs/Special Events Governmental Affairs Community Development/Small Business ====================================================================== |
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| DIRECTORY ADS = LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is in the process of putting together its 2006 Directory. Your
Chamber's directory will include a board of directors list, committee chairs, calendar of events, and all
membership. Members will be listed under Membership, the Buyers Guide by type of business and Who's Who by
contact name. You will also find a list of clubs and organizations.
Your directory is also a very good way to advertise and promote your business at a very low cost and help us defray the cost of the directory. This is one of the many benefits of being a chamber member! Advertisement costs and sizes are as follows:
All advertisers will be listed on the inside of the front cover of the directory. We must have all ads e-mailed in either a JPEG or TIF file to: mknueven@desmoinesmetro.com. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 286-4996. FINAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006! ====================================================================== |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 February 21, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00 Speaker: Jeff Segin of Airport
Commerce Park/Knapp Properties
March 21, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00 April 18, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00 May 23, 2006, Spring Fling (More details to follow) June 20, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00 June 22, 2006, Golden Circle Games w/Partnership @ Fairgrounds August 3, 2006, Chamber Night at Principal Park August 18, 2006, Golf Outing w/East Des Moines & Carlisle Chambers @ Willow Creek - 11:30 Lunch/12:30 Shotgun start ====================================================================== |
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| APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR SOUTH DES MOINES CHAMBER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please encourage your high school student workers who will be graduating this spring to apply for the 2006
South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Education Opportunity Grant. The SDM Chamber will award two grants, each in
the amount of $500 to Des Moines South Side residents who work or volunteer in South Side businesses.
"We are trying to attract the "B" students who are the backbone of our present and future workforce," says Phillips. Applicants are asked to write an essay about how living and working on the South Side have helped shape their lives, describe how they have integrated the 6 Pillars of Character into their lives, as well as submit a resume and 2 letters of reference. Applications must be post-marked by April 13, 2006 to qualify. Application packets may be obtained from school counselors or telephoning Lin Phillips, Career and Life Transition Counseling, at 285-1240. Application criteria and scoring sheets have been e-mailed separately to all chamber members. Linda (Lin) A. Phillips, MS, NCC, NCCC ====================================================================== |
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| LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Legislative Reception welcoming the 81st Iowa General Assembly on January 9, 2006, was a great success!
A BIG THANK YOU TO: THE ROBINS WOOD OVEN GRILL for being the serving vendor representing the South Des Moines Chamber! All of the food and display tables were great! |
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****************************************************** 2006 MONTHLY STATEHOUSE BRIEFINGS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 ANNUAL WASHINGTON DC TRIP ====================================================================== |
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| ANNUAL DINNER - GREAT SUCCESS! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The South Des Moines Chamber's Annual Dinner was held on January 17 at the Four Points Sheraton.
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORS: WEST BANK ******************************************************** CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO MARY SAID, CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND TO VERNA MAY, VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR |
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2006 President Juliana Kincheloe thanking 2005 President Craig Krouch for his dedication to the Chamber (Photos taken by Lin Phillips of Career & Life Transition Counseling) THANK YOU TO THE DES MOINES METRO BRASS! ====================================================================== |
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| ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING OF DES MOINES ANNOUNCES FOOTPRINT FUND AWARD RECIPIENTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Local nonprofit organizations to receive no-cost print communications services Jim Eaton and Pat Rhoades, owners of Allegra Print & Imaging in Des Moines announced the recipients of this year's Allegra Print & Imaging FootPRINT Fund, which helps nonprofit organizations "leave a footprint" in the community by awarding print services for promotional and informational materials. Award recipients include: The Allegra Print & Imaging FootPRINT Fund, launched earlier in 2005, awarded $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and associations seeking financial assistance for graphic design, printing, and mailing of brochures, newsletters, handouts, invitations, programs and other print communications. Applicants that qualify were eligible to receive up to $1,000 each during 2006. Award recipients were selected by a review panel based on how 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. "Allegra Print & Imaging in Des Moines is proud to be part of a community that has so many fine organizations," said Eaton. "This year's winners of the FootPRINT Fund demonstrate the type of commitment and ingenuity that we are looking for in recipients of this award. We are honored to support them in their local efforts." Allegra Print & Imaging 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 must submit a completed application. Next year's applications will be available in January at 1000 Thomas Beck Rd. or on our Web site at www.allegradsm.com. "The FootPRINT Fund award is intended to make it a little easier for our community organizations to make a difference, one step at a time," said Rhoades. "And it is a way for us at Allegra Print & Imaging to thank the community for its ongoing business and support." We are now accepting applications, look for them on line at www.allegradsm.com. 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, complete finishing services, print management solutions and project consulting. Allegra Print & Imaging 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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| "Romeo Loves Valentines" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Celebrate "Romance on the River" with your favorite Valentine at "Romeo's on the River" 1300 SE 1st Street.
You and your sweetheart will dine by candlelight enjoying a delicious filet steak and lobster tail dinner with all the trimings, complete with a glass of champagne, dessert di giorno, a box of chocolates, and a long-stem rose. Romantic violin music and Romeo's famous downtown skyline view will make this Valentine's Day one you will always remember! Reservations are being accepted for Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14. Treat your favorite Valentine to an evening of romance only Romeo can provide! $55 per couple plus tax and gratuity. Call soon for reservations 282-5550. For more information contact: Joe Romeo
1300 SE 1st Street ====================================================================== |
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