[vip_committees] [Fwd: Monday Morning Update]
- From: Blaine Clark <thelight9@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: vip_committees@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:41:46 -0500
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Cataldo's Collision is the Update Sponsor for January - Since opening in
1982, Cataldo's Collision Inc. has established itself as the leader in the
Collision Repair Business. They have a large facility and the latest
equipment necessary to provide valued clients with more options, faster
turn-around times, and the highest level of quality repairs available
anywhere! Their employees will work hard to make sure you are satisfied with
your automobile repairs. Cataldo's Collision is located at 615 Division
Street in DuBois. Phone is 814-372-8600; email President Carney Cataldo at
carney@xxxxxxxxxxxx .
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This Week:
The DuBois Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding the following
Health and Safety classes at their office at 109 N. Brady Street in DuBois:
Child & Infant CPR on Tuesday, January 11. All classes will start at 6 pm.
For more details or to register, please call the Chapter office at
371-2750.
South Street Botanical Designs 130 South St., Ridgway - Color is Arriving!
"Spring Fling Soiree", Join us January 13-15 for 3 days of Shopping,
Promotions, Giveaways & Refreshments, as we welcome Vera Bradley New Spring
Colors. Attendees receive a free Vera Bradley gift, while supplies last.
Inaugural Annual Winter Sale: 50% Off Several of your favorites. Call today
and make a reservation for our upcoming "Magical Winter Tea Luncheon,
Tuesday, January 18th, 11 - 2. 814.772.9660. SSBD Hours, Mon. - Fri. 9-5
and Saturday 10-4
Soap Box Derby Display at the DuBois Mall on Friday and Saturday, January 14
and 15.
Will Your Business Help?? The DuBois Chamber is asking for your help as we
join the 'Month of Service' scheduled for Clearfield County during the Month
of January. Sponsored by Clearfield County RSVP, this month's collection of
food and money will be divided among the many food banks in our county, to
benefit those deserving people in our county. Many schools, churches
libraries, etc. will have collection boxes for canned foods. We are asking
area restaurants to provide a collection jar for monetary donations toward
this project. As people donate they may put their names on paper hands to
be displayed in that restaurant. The DuBois Chamber has a supply of
'Helping Hands' and collection envelopes. If you are out for dinner this
month, please look for the Helping Hands Jar to help area Food Banks! If
you are a business willing to help with this, call the Chamber at 371-5010
or email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
Tuesday Morning - Please join SHRM for our January 2011 meeting! The
meeting will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at The DuBois Diner, located
at W. DuBois Avenue (across the street from Harley-Davidson). Registration
will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by a delicious buffet breakfast. Our
presentation will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude before 10:00 a.m.
The topic for January's meeting will be "Who is GINA and Why is She Tweeting
on My Time?" with Susan Grady as presenter. Hear what some of the
legalities are with your employees in the workplace and the company's
responsibility.The registration fee for this event is $10 for current
members of our regional Chapter and $15 for non-Chapter members. Everyone
is welcome. To make your reservation, please contact Linda Kronenwetter at
(814) 371-2821 or reply back to this e-mail or fax this form to 371-5264.
Reservations are requested and appreciated by January 7, 2011.
Time to think about our breakfast series "Business Over Breakfast 2011"-
four times during the year we will be hosting this meeting to provide
pertinent information for our businesses on a variety of topics. Sponsors
for this series receive two (2) complimentary seats for each of the four
events, as well as, a two-minute commercial about their own business.
Sponsors to date include: Murrays Ford Lincoln Honda Freightliner;
Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging; All About A Party & Costumes; North
Central PA Building & Construction Trades Council; Clearfield Bank & Trust;
DuBois Continuum of Care; and First Commonwealth Bank. We'd like to promote
your sponsorship of these breakfast meetings - if your business is
interested, the sponsor fee is $175, which includes the business commercials
and eight (8) FREE seats for the year. Email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
.
Sponsors and Basket Donors for the Business Bash in January include:
Clearfield Bank & Trust; DuBois Business College; Domtar; KTH
Architects/Hallstrom Construction; Miller Brothers; Northwest Savings Bank;
Carol Jones, Miche Bag Consultant; Joseph M. Lazore; Swift Kennedy; McLean
Publishing; Sunny 106/Newstalk Radio; DuBois Hampton Inn; DuBois Continuum
of Care; Clearfield-Jefferson CMHC; Rosie's Book Shoppe; Red Lobster;
Luigi's Ristorante; Carriage House Creations; Way Office Plus; Carol Jones,
Tastefully Simple Consultant; S & T Bank; Way Copy Solutions; DuBois Mall;
Downtown DuBois; Giancarlo's/Brookville Lanes; Giant Eagle; Farmers National
Bank; Coldwell Banker Developac; EWEnique Yarns; Carol Foltz, Coldwell
Banker Realty; Winery at Wilcox; Fezell's Shop 'n Save; Clearfield-Jefferson
MHMR; Penelec First Energy; Michelle Sedor, Mary Kay Cosmetics; North
Central/Tri-County KIZ; All About A Party & Costumes; Osburn Buick GMC
Truck; Comcast Spotlight; Ponderosa; Linda Weis State Farm Insurance;
Helpmates, Inc.; United Electric; Owens - Brockway; North Central PA
Building & Construction Trades Council; Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm; Stoltz
Family Dealerships; First Commonwealth Bank; Micks Associates; Timberland
FCU; Absolute Settlement Company; DuBois Country Club; DRMC; Gallikers;
Global Fabrication; Brady St. Florist; Johnson Motors; Tri County Church;
Priority First FCU; Steeple Furniture; TLPOA and our Business Leader
Sponsor, Reynolds Financial Advisors. If you wish to be added to this list
please contact the office at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 371-5010.
Have you received your Business Bash Invitation?? It was sent to the
business, but if you have not seen it yet, we'd be happy to send you
another. We'd like our reservations as soon as possible for the January
29th event. We'd be happy to supply more information, just contact us at
dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We want everyone to be aware that Centre Publications is in our area selling
advertising for the Chamber's next Community Profile and Membership
Directory. Nancy from Centre Publications is setting up appointments for
Danielle Olszewski Stelene. Danielle will meet with you at your
convenience. This single printed piece provides a year's worth or promotion
and publicity for our community.
Marcellus Shale and other Forms of Energy - The Chamber gets many articles
and websites of information on 'Energy,' the effects, the solutions, the
positives and negatives, financial impacts and so on. We don't want to
continue sending this information if the subject does not interest you. If
you would like to get regular updates of information and education about
Energy, please email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and ask to be placed on
the Energy Update Email list. Thank you.
Newly Added Today:
Business Success for 2011 is the topic for the Entrepreneur's Club (E-Club)
Central meeting on Thursday, February 3rd. Motivational speaker Susan
Hileman will walk us through increasing our chances for success in the
coming year. This FREE workshop is at the Best Western DuBois from 5-7pm.
Although FREE, registration is a must. To register, Call the SBDC at (814)
393-2060 or Toll free at (877) 292-1843, or Email: sbdc@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:sbdc@xxxxxxxxxxx?subject=EClub%20Central%202/3/2011> Website:
web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training
UPCOMING MIXERS: Please mark your calendars so you attend an After Hours
MIXER to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of radio station Newstalk 1420 -
WCED. The date for this great event is set for Thursday, February 10th at
the station location of 12 West Long Avenue in downtown DuBois. Watch for
further details.
Then, mark your calendar for a very special Fat Tuesday After Hours MIXER
hosted by First Commonwealth Bank on Tuesday, March 8th at the downtown
office from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
And then.save Tuesday, March 15th for a MIXER from 4-6pm welcoming the new
Vice-President of Energy to the Clearfield County Economic Development
Corporation. This will be a joint celebration with the Clearfield and
DuBois Chambers and hosted by the CCEDC in Clearfield. This will be a great
way to see all that is happening in our county with regard to all forms of
energy.
The Annual DEF "Lion" Wine & Cheese Auction will be held at Penn State
DuBois on Friday, February 11th at 6:00 pm. Purchase your ticket early (by
January 24th) and receive an additional door prize ticket (Door Prize value
is $340). To purchase your $30 ticket, call Julie at 375-4786. Sponsorships
also available! Event benefits PSU DuBois Varsity Athletics.
A "Comedy Show Fundraiser" will be held on Saturday, February 12th beginning
at 5:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel, exit 97 in DuBois. Tickets to enjoy THREE
Headline Comedians are $15 per person-no tickets will be sold at door, so
purchase your tickets are DuBois Nursing Home, TJ's Lounge at Clarion Hotel,
or Giancarlo's (Downtown and Mall). There will be drink and meal specials,
a 50/50 drawing and Chinese Auction. Proceeds benefit 2011 Alzheimer's
Memory Walk and DCCCI Facility Enhancement Fund. For further information
call Jodi August at 375-9100.
Downtown DuBois Revitalization Groups Offering Engraved Bricks Downtown -
Interested in owning a piece of history? The Downtown DuBois Revitalization
Group has recently implemented a program to sell engraved bricks to generate
revenues for the sustainability of the revitalization program. To be
installed on North Brady Street at the sight of the downtown kiosk, each
brick paver is 4" x 8" and will be engraved with up to two lines (14
characters per line). The cost for each brick is $75.00. Anyone may
purchase bricks to engrave with their own names or the names of the members
of their immediate families. You may also want to purchase bricks in the
names of your children and grandchildren, laying the groundwork for younger
generations of your family to become part of the history of Downtown DuBois.
Even further, you may choose to bricks as memorials, inscribing them in
memory of loved ones whose lives were touched in some way by DuBois. When
completed, it will serve as a permanent piece of sacred, historic Downtown
DuBois and will be visible to thousands of visitors each year. In addition,
you'll also receive a beautiful certificate of recognition, suitable for
framing, as a keepsake. To order or for more information, please contact
the Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group at 814-371-3064 or
downtowndubois@xxxxxxxxxxxx
The DuBois Area Honor Guard is a vital asset to our community. They provide
Final Honors at Veterans funerals, Community support, and Patriotic
activities. What many of you may not realize is that you can be a part of
this fine organization ! The Honor Guard is always looking for new members
to help support their mission. To become a member, you do not need to be a
Veteran, just someone who wishes to Honor those who have served, be willing
to learn, and able to attend events on a regular basis. Regular monthly
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in the
DuBois American Legion ( although they are not officially affiliated with
the Legion or any other Veterans organization ). Training is provided, as
they are an official Department of Defense provider. If you think you might
be interested in learning more please feel free to contact Commander Mike
Skehan ( 371- 9306 ) or Paul Sprague ( 541-9077 ).
The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days are coming soon and volunteers are
needed: Presale Coordinators are needed to take orders within their
Business/Company/Church in February. Then submit to the American Cancer
Society. Orders will be delivered during Daffodil Week - March 14 - 20,
2011. Volunteers are needed to assist with selling Daffodils at locations
throughout Clearfield County during Daffodil week (March 14 - 20, 2011).
Materials and instructions will be provided. Volunteers just show up at
their confirmed time.
Your support of the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days helps give life
and hope to millions of Americans facing cancer. If you are interested in
volunteering to help with the Daffodil campaign, please call the American
Cancer Society office at 765-1315 or Susan Babik at 800-458-3856 Ext 3507.
Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter - Walk to End
Alzheimer's - September 17, 2010 - Memorial Park, DuBois - Become a planning
committee member - help with team and sponsor recruitment, walk day
logistics, and awareness activities; or - Become a sponsor - full packet is
available for review; or - Form a Team by visiting
http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois; or - Walk as an Individual
http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois; or - Host a speaker. If you are
interested in helping with any of these, please contact Robin Hecker at
(814) 456-9200 or Robin.Hecker@xxxxxxxx The Alzheimer's Support Group meets
at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation, 700 Leonard Street in
Clearfield Pa 16830 the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3pm; Facilitator: Deb
Dodson (814) 765-7545 for more information.
Next Week:
The DuBois Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding the following
Health and Safety classes at their office at 109 N. Brady Street in DuBois:
Standard First Aid on Tuesday, January 18th. All classes will start at 6
pm. For more details or to register, please call the Chapter office at
371-2750 or send an email to duboisarc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
First Step: Starting a Small Business - Workshop each month January through
December 2011 designed to give you a head-start with your business. Topics
that will be covered during each session: What to consider before starting
a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business;
Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a
business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.
All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings at the DuBois Hampton Inn
from 8:30 - noon. The date of the workshop is January 22. The cost is $20
per person. To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call
toll free at 877-292-1843.
Programs at Cook Forest State Park - Saturday, January 22 at 930am - 'Otter
Watch' Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office
for a driving tour to otter hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic
Clarion River. This is the prime time of the year to witness otter
activity. Chances are good to observe otter sign such as slides, tracks,
and carp kills along the banks of the river. Hot chocolate will be
available at the Park Office to warm us up. (1.5hrs)
Saturday, January 22nd at 1200pm - 'Winter Equestrian Father-Daughter Tour'
Please meet at the Silver Stallion Stables for a unique equestrian
interpretive father-daughter tour through the winter wonderland of Cook
Forest. We will travel through the pine orchards of Forest Drive, then
venture deep within the Forest Cathedral. This is an excellent time of year
to observe a variety of animals and their tracks from the common white-tail
deer to the elusive and seldom seen fisher. Cost is $100 per person which
includes basic riding instruction, a wide array of discussion on
environmental topics and a scenic campfire meal prepared by a local Chef.
(Vegetarian options available). Participants must be at least 12 yrs of
age and weigh no more than 250 lbs. Pre-registration by January 17th is
required, and is limited to 8 People. A Visa or MasterCard will hold the
reservation. A 25% cancellation fee for any cancellations 48hrs prior to
January 22nd. For directions, information, and registration, contact Silver
Stallion Stables at (814) 927-6636. (3 hrs)
Coming Soon:
Sunny 106 and News-Talk Radio WCED announce the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates
Caravan is back and will be stopping Tuesday, January 25th for autographs
from 6:30-8:00pm at the DuBois Mall. Players, coaches and announcers will
include: Jeff Banister, Neil Walker, Joel Hanrahan, Jose Tabata and Greg
Brown! More details coming soon on Sunny 106!
Treasure Lake Winterfest 2011 (January 28 - 30) Public Always Welcome! No
Rain Date! Winterfest 2011 held by Treasure Lake Recreation and Treasure
Lake Ski Lodge.
For more information, call TLPOA Office @ 814-371-0711 ext. 106, or the
Treasure Lake Ski Lodge, 814-375-1806!
Friday, January 28th
Ice Skating at the Treasure Lake Front Entrance Pond - **Weather Permitted**
Ice Skating - 6pm - 8pm; Bring your own skates, for those who don't own a
pair there are limited
Ice Skates available for use. Hot Chocolate & Cookies provided! Sponsored
by Treasure Lake Sportsmans. Come enjoy the Rum Dums @ the Ski Lodge-9:30pm.
Saturday, January 29th
Sled Riding ALL Day! Cardboard Sled Derby @ Ski Lodge Hill; Registration -
10am - 10:45am; Derby - Starts @ 11am. Age Groups: - 6 & under; 7 - 11; 12
& older
Categories are: Most Original - Most Creative - Farthest. 1st & 2nd Place
Trophies awarded in each age group! Winners will be announced inside Ski
Lodge following the event.
Winterfest Events: Between 1pm - 3pm - - Kids Crafts * Located lower level
of Ski Lodge*; Winter Volleyball * Get your teams together (4 on 4) Hockey
Shoot-out - * Come show our Goalie Howard what you got! Bonfire/Tree
Burning @ bottom of Sled Riding Hill - Starts @ 4:30pm. Come enjoy some
great music with Serious Jones Band @ the Ski Lodge! Starting @ 9:30pm
Sunday, January 30th
Chili/Soup Contest - 1pm - 3pm; Participates must have their chili or soup
registered by Noon! Winners announced @ 3:15pm!
Treasure Lake Idol - 1pm - 4pm. It's your time to shine, come and show
Winterfest what you got!
SCORE Central Pennsylvania - Business Improvement Workshops. Business
Basics Workshops are FREE . Offered second Tuesday of each month 9:30am-
Noon in State College PA at the Nittany Bank near the Nittany Mall. Dates:
Pre-register on-line at <scorecpa.org> and receive a business resources
CD. Want a Business Basics Workshop in Clearfield County, call 814-765-8987
and SCORE will return your call.
First Step: Starting a Small Business - Workshop each month January through
December 2011 designed to give you a head-start with your business. Topics
that will be covered during each session: What to consider before starting
a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business;
Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a
business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.
All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings at the DuBois Hampton Inn
from 8:30 - noon. The dates of the workshops are February 26, March 19,
April 23, May 21, June 25.. The cost is $20 per person. To register online
www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.
If you know of someone who would like to receive the Monday Morning Update,
please have them email the Chamber at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Have a great Chamber Day!
Nancy
Nancy J. Micks, President/CEO
Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
P: 814-371-5010 F: 814-371-5005
dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.duboispachamber.com
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