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| South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issue 27 May 2006 |
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| In This Issue President's Message Golden Leadership Circle Chamber Member of the Month Upcoming Events Chamber Night at Principal Park Annual Golf Outing Spring Fling Highlights Ribbon Cutting Partnership's DC Trip Career Development Grant Membership Directory-Changes for 2006 1997 Lincoln High School graduate Non-stop flight service from Des Moines. Board of Directors |
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 I am currently on the Greater Des Moines Partnership D.C. One Trip as I write this message. It has been an honor
representing the Southside of Des Moines and being a part of the economic and community development effort. I
would like to thank Amar Sinha, Joan Bindel, and John Irving, our other South Des Moines board members who came
on this trip to represent the Southside and other community needs.
While working with the 21 affiliate chambers of commerce it is obvious that together we can accomplish great things. Our annual spring fling was a huge success. We had approximately 120 people in attendance. The silent auction raised $1,000 for our Southside YMCA. I was pleased to be part of the ribbon cutting at the grand opening of their new pool. It was a pleasure presenting the YMCA with a check for $1,000. The smiles on the children’s faces when they splashed into the new pool were a great example of how the Southside is making a “SPLASH” on improving our great city and making this the "place to be." Juliana Kincheloe, 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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| CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIZABETH A. LOFFREDO
Elizabeth A. Loffredo, serves as the President and C.E.O. of Access Control Technologies, Inc., has an associate degree in computer science, has been engaged in the computer industry since 1969 in programming and systems engineering, and has several years of experience in the parking controls field. She started Access Control Technologies, Inc. in June of 1993 with initial plans of just covering the Iowa and Nebraska areas. To date, the company has equipment sales throughout the United States, Guam and the Caribbean. Elizabeth handles all of the office administration, accounting and human resources. She also does inside sales. Elizabeth is a member of IPI (International Parking Institute), MCPA (Midwest Campus Parking Association), and AWC (Association of Women Contractors) of which she is the president. Her husband, Carl Loffredo, Systems Engineer at Access Control Technologies, Inc., has an educational background in salesmanship and business management and a technical background in electricity/electronics. He served as Vice President for a family owned parking company since 1976 and had directed all facets of sales, marketing, advertising, production, systems engineering. He came to Access Control Technologies, Inc. in June of 1993 and is responsible for the direct sales of parking and access control systems as well as the systems engineering and integration. His past experience and contacts make him a valuable resource to the company. Carl is Vice President of the Central Iowa Chapter of ASIS and also serves on their Board of Directors. Access Control Technologies, Inc. is a member of the South Des Moines Chamber. As members, you will see Carl and Elizabeth at nearly every Chamber event. They are very active volunteers on the Ambassador's Committee and serve as historians by taking pictures at all SDSM Chamber events. ====================================================================== |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 July 18, 2006, Membership Luncheon at Wakonda Club, 11:30 - 1:00. Speaker - Deb Reiner of Tero International
speaking on "Business Etiquette".
August 3, 20066, Chamber Night at Principal Park = Tailgate & Game $3.00 per person - Call 286-4996 for tickets. August 18, 2006, Golf Outing w/East Des Moines & Carlisle Chambers @ Willow Creek - 11:30 Lunch/12:30 Shotgun start ====================================================================== |
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| CHAMBER NIGHT AT PRINCIPAL PARK - Sec Taylor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Iowa Cubs vs. Tacoma THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005 Chamber Night at Principal Park - (Sec Taylor Stadium) will be on Thursday, August 3, 2006. 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 northeast section of 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 Mary Knueven at 286-4996 if you have questions, or contact any of your South Des Moines Chamber Board Members for tickets. ====================================================================== |
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| ANNUAL GOLF OUTING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SOUTH DSM/EAST DSM/CARLISLE WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE LUNCH: 11:30 AM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Ø Elite Sponsorship - PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO *********************************************************** If you would like to donate a door prize or make a cash contribution to support this event, please call the chamber office at 286-4996 OR visit our website: www.sdmchamber.com *********************************************************** COST: ====================================================================== |
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| SPRING FLING HIGHLIGHTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Annual Spring Fling event was a HUGE SUCCESS! THANKS to all of the following contributors: ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. A BIG THANK YOU TO ROBIN'S WOOD OVEN GRILL FOR CATERING THE DELICIOUS FOOD! |
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| RIBBON CUTTING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Ribbon Cutting at SOUTH SUBURBAN YMCA on June 1, 2006 |
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| PARTNERSHIP'S DC TRIP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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South Des Moines Chamber Representatives Promote a Unified Regional
Representatives of the South Des Moines Camber joined a record-setting 200 of Central Iowa's business, civic and community leaders for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's lobbying trip to Washington D.C. The itinerary underscored a range of educational and networking opportunities for Juliana Kincheloe of Iowa Realty and Amar Sinha of Four Points Sheraton, who participated in the trip June 7-9. The 2006 trip, themed D.C. ONE, highlighted a regional agenda that promoted economic growth with one voice, one mission, one focus as one united Greater Des Moines region. "Year after year, our Affiliate Chambers of Commerce make up the backbone of our annual advocacy trip to our nation's capital.," said Martha Willits, President and CEO of the Partnership. "By working together as one voice, we are able to successfully promote our regional economic federal agenda with one voice as one united Greater Des Moines region." The 2006 Congressional Leadership luncheons featured presentations by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA). Senator Grassley, Senator Harkin, Congressman Boswell, Congressman Latham, Congressman Latham and Congressman King addressed the group at the Thursday breakfast. The trip was capped at a Friday morning breakfast with a preview of this fall's national elections and the upcoming Iowa Caucuses from Chuck Todd, Editor-In-Chief of The Hotline. The delegation also attended workshops on immigration policy, the aviation industry, education, and the future of local economic development incentives and eminent domain under federal law. Other issues addressed during the three-day program included transportation, health care, quality of life, business climate and other economic growth issues. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Partnership's D.C. trip, which was launched in 1979 by former Des Moines Mayor Arthur Davis, who was then Chair of the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Federation, one of the four organizations which later merged to become the Partnership. Over the years, the trip has evolved to include civic, business and community leaders from nearly every community in the Des Moines metro area. In working with our well positioned Congressional delegation, the 2005 D.C. trip helped generate an estimated $175 million for regional infrastructure, quality of life, and other economic development projects, including: I-235, the Southeast Connector, Riverpoint West, World Food Prize Foundation, Principal Riverwalk, recreational trails projects, Pappajohn Higher Education Center, and transportation projects in Altoona/Pleasant Hill, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines. For more information about D.C. ONE 2006, please contact Jay Byers, Sr. Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Partnership at jbyers@desmoinesmetro.com or visit www.desmoinesmetro.com/dctrip. The dates for the 2007 D.C. trip are set for June 6-8, 2007.
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| Career Development Grant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Your South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board wishes to announce a new benefit to SDM Chamber members.
The new benefit is Career Development Grant money in an amount up to $500 to help your adult workers improve
their skills in your employment setting. The Career Development Grant funds may be used for credit classes at
a local accredited school, college or university; a workshop sponsored for professional growth; or a program
geared to improve your skills in your employment setting. The funds may also be used for books or fees associated
with the above classes or program. The application form and specifics on eligibility for the Career Development
Grant money is below.
Application packages may be submitted any time between now and September 1, 2006. Applicants may request less than the $500, allowing additional applicants to receive some of the grant money. Grant recipients will be selected by October 15, and the funds released for reimbursement or prepayment on or about January 5, 2007. Linda (Lin) A. Phillips, MS, NCC, NCCC ====================================================================== South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
To be eligible to receive the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Career Development Grant money in the amount
up to $250, you must: Career Development Grant funds may be used for credit classes at a local accredited school, college or university, or a workshop sponsored for professional growth, or a program geared to improve your skills in your employment setting. The funds may also be used for books or fees associated with the above classes or program. Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number (______) ______-__________, ext __________ Employer:________________________________________________________________________________ Employed: ____part time ____full time Job Title:____________________ Does your employer provide tuition assistance / reimbursement? ___yes ___no Purpose of your application for funds: Describe the specific program in which you will be participating: Program dates:____________________________________________________ What specific amount of funding are you seeking in this application? $_________ What is the total cost of the program you have identified? $_________________ If you are not applying for the full cost of the program, how will you be paying for the remaining cost?
(Describe) Essay: Include an essay (maximum 1 page) with your completed application form discussing why the Career Development Grant money is needed. Please include your goals for taking the program, how the funds will be used, and any special circumstances to be considered by the committee. Please type your essay on a separate sheet of paper, double spaced, size 11 or 12 font. All decisions of this organization's board of directors on grant recipient(s) are final, and there is no appeal process. Applications are due by September 1, 2006. Selections will be made and the grant recipient(s) notified by October 15, 2006. Funds will be released January 5, 2007. Applications without a completed application form, letter of employer support, and attached essay will not be considered. Proof of enrollment will be required before payment can be made. Grant recipients may be requested to make a brief presentation about your educational experience to the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce membership at a monthly luncheon. I understand the terms of this application and agree to comply with the requirements. Signature____________________________________ Date _______________ Submit completed applications to: South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, attn: Lin Phillips, Career and Life Transition Counseling, 200 Army Post Road, Suite 3, Des Moines, Iowa 50315 ====================================================================== |
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| MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - CHANGES FOR 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Please make the following changes in your membership directory:
Veridian Credit Union Please remove Joshua Ernst and add: Rusty Naber (rustyen@veridiancu.org) and Amanda Jones (amandakj@veridiancu.org) as assignees. Josh has been transferred to a new Cedar Rapids office of Veridian Credit Union. WELCOME RUSTY AND AMANDA! ====================================================================== |
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| 1997 Lincoln High School Graduate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
__brandon.jpg) Brandon Krouch, a 1997 Lincoln High School graduate and son of Chamber Past-President Craig Krouch, has been
serving in the U.S. Navy since June, 2004. He was recently promoted to (Gunner's Mate) Third Class Petty Officer
aboard the USS San Antonio.
Krouch received his promotion from Captain Bradley Lee and is also the ship's senior helmsman. The San Antonio, home-ported in Norfolk, VA, is the Navy's newest amphibious transport ship whose mission is to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies, and has a crew of 360. It is the Navy's first amphibious transport of the San Antonio class of ships and was partially constructed with the recycled steel from the "Twin Towers" in New York City. CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON! ====================================================================== |
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| Non-stop flight service from Des Moines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Below is a link that shows all non-stop flights currently from Des Moines. Check it out!
http://rrc.desmoinesmetro.com/userdocs/documents/38_nonstopflightsdoc.pdff For more information, please contact Roy Criss at the Des Moines International Airport at 515-256-5093. ====================================================================== |
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is the South Des Moines Chamber Member of the Month for June!
