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September 2015- Vol 2015, Issue 9
GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
September Community Events Wed. 2 Sep, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 2 Sep, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 & 12:45!!! Yemm Ford Business After Hours @ Yemm Ford Sep 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sat. 5 Sep, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 5 Sep, 2015 8:00 am) There is something for everyone at the Galesburg Farmers Market, from honey to handmade jewelry! Our market features locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. Come shop Galesburg and stay and chat awhile! Vendors: Please call Kathy Bennett at309-368-1750 to participate. Cost is $15 per week or $150 for the season. We would love to bring you on board as there is a nice demand for fresh produce in our area. We accepts LINK and WIC coupons for Young Mothers and Seniors. Event Location: Parking Lot Simmons & Kellogg Streets, Galesburg, IL Event Date: Saturdays starting May 2 thru October 31Start Time: 8 am End Time: 12 noon Sun. 6 Sept, 2015 First Lutheran Church Worship @ First Lutheran Church Sep 6 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! Mon. 7 Sept, 2015 National Stearman Fly-In @ Galesburg Municipal Airport Sep 7 @ 7:00 am – Sep 12 @ 7:00 am Thu. 10 Sep, 2015 Rootabaga Jammers Concert (Thu. 10 Sep, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm) FREE concert by the Rootabaga Jammers!!!! Get your friends, spouses, relatives and come to the FREE concert by the amazing Rootabaga Jammers at the Kensington ball room. The doors open at 6:00 PM and the band will play for your enjoyment from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.
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Sat. 12 Sep, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 12 Sep, 2015 8:00 am) Goodwill’s Forward March & Run @ Peoria River Front Gateway Building Sep 12 all-day On Saturday, September 12, Goodwill’s Forward March & Run will be held on the Peoria Riverfront. The event gives people of all fitness levels a chance to run or walk alongside veterans, active military members and their families. The race begins at the Gateway Building and features a unique opening ceremony and post-race celebration. Participants can choose from a two-mile march, a fourmile run or an eight-mile run. Thu. 17 Sept, 2015 Klingner and Associates, P.C. Business After Hours @ Klingner and Associates, P.C. Sep 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 8:00 am) 1st Annual Monarch Migration Festival (Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm) Migrate to the Lakeside Nature Center for a day of activities, education and fun events. Victorian Tea & Painting Party (Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Victorian Tea & Painting Party!!!! The Maquon Historical Association is having a fundraising party to help with projects at the Fruit Hill School. What better way than to throw a Victorian Tea & Painting Party by the Victorian Tea Ladies and Studio2:22!!! Be served a proper Victorian Tea & paint a painting by following the step-by-step instructions by Studio2:22. The party will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at "Ellouise's House" located at 422 West Street in Maquon. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today!! $30 per person. To get on the list, mail your check to: MHA, PO Box 33, Maquon, IL 61458 For more information call (309) 875-3333
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September Community Events continued Sun. 20 Sept, 2015 First Lutheran Church Worship & Sunday School Classes for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Sep 20 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages Thu, 24 Sept, 2015 The Leadership Perspectives Series @ Kensington Ballroom Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Sat. 26 Sep, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 26 Sep, 2015 8:00 am) Sun. 27 Sep, 2015 Raise Your Hands for Camp Kidz (Sun. 27 Sep, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) Raise Your Hands for Camp Kidz Praise Concert!!! Join us for a praise concert benefitting Camp Kidz, an enriching summer camp program for children with disabilities. Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Northwoods Church, 940 W. Fremont Street, Galesburg. A Free Will Offering Will Be Accepted At The Event. Featuring: Bethel Baptist Praise Band, Calvary Assembly of Galesburg, Northwoods Community Church, First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg & Maple City Baptist Church of Monmouth. There will also be a live auction. This is a joint project of Warren Achievement Center, KCCDD, and Bridgeway. First Lutheran Church Worship @ First Lutheran Church Sep 27 @ 9:30 am Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome! 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for All Ages
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c l i c k h e r e f o r n o m i n a t i o n f o r m
Thank you to the following businesses who renewed their membership. We value your support and participation!
Beck's Convenience Stores Care Center of Abingdon Central Congregational Church Kalb Corporation Lacy England Agency Ken Weaver Enterprises  CL Anderson Harbor Light Hospice
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS CASA of Knox County
Ms. Sara Robison 311 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 director@casaofknoxco.com www.casaofknoxco.com
Yemm Ford
Mr. Brad Sandy or Mike Glasnovich 2201 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)342-1121, bsandy@yemmford.com or mglasnovich@yemmford.com
Farmers Insurance
Gina Martin Agency 250 E. Main Street, Ste. 309 Galesburg, IL 61401, (309)341-0609 E-mail:gmartin1@farmersagent.com Website: www.farmersagent.com/gmartin1
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The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to spotlight our great members and share information about your business or organization. If you would like to participate in this benefit of membership, please provide us with a 1-2 paragraph summary so everyone can learn about who you are, the services you provide, and your hours of operation. We will include you in our monthly newsletter which is sent out to approximately 1,000 email addresses. Please email your summary to mplue@galesburg.org.
! n r o H n w O r u Toot Yo SAVE THE DATE! The Galesburg Public Library Foundation and the Iron Spike Brewing Company are teaming up on a Veteran's Day fundraiser! We hope to see all of our Library and Iron Spike friends at the Iron Spike on Wednesday, November 11 from 5 to 8 pm. The Library will have several "celebrity" waiters, waitresses, and bartenders on hand and we will also be having a 50/50 Drawing! Library and Foundation staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the building of the NEW Galesburg Public Library. It will a great night to eat out and support the Galesburg Public Library Foundation. See YOU there!
G&M to donate to Habitat for HumanityGALESBURG — G & M Distributors Inc. announced that during the month of September, its recycling center will donate 1 cent per pound of aluminum cans recycled to the Habitat for Humanity program. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization that helps low-income families build their own homes. The philosophy of Habitat is that the economically disadvantaged need capital, not charity, and co-workers, not caseworkers, in order to obtain a decent house in a decent community. Habitat for Humanity just finished their 49th home two weeks ago and donations will go towards their 50th home that will begin next spring.G&M has been operating its recycling center since 1973. Recycling hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
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Inner Wsidom is celebrating our 10th anniversary Join us for a month long celebration. Register beginning Septmeber 1 for a chance to win 10 wonderful prizes (to include a massage and a facial ) Names will be drawn on Saturday,September 26th Watch for sales all month and a special coupon in our newletter
Presents
An Evening of Leadership Excellence from Experienced Local Leaders FEATURING
Steve Cheesman & Steve Wilder Director of Gale Scholars
Superintendent
Retired District 205 Teacher (35years)
Knoxville CUSD #202
Coach (38 years)
Moderated By
Terry Cavanaugh The Leadership Perspectives Series
Voices of Experience—Education
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$20 Chamber Members $25 Future Members
5:30—7:00pm
September 24, 2015 appetizers and cash bar Kensington Ballroom 311 E. Simmons Street
them, in storage. As for the Stearman posters, we have the current edition available. However, for past editions, you may need to contact Diane Stickle for availability. In July, I wrote about the artist responsible for the Stearman Fly-In posters each year. It struck me as a pleasant coincidence that Frank Schaufler from Hilton, N. Y. was very similar to our very own Ron Hatch of Knoxville. Both men are avid about their machines. For Frank it’s aviation; for Ron it’s trains. Ron has been creating Railroad Days posters since the beginning. Frank has been creating Stearman Fly-In posters since the beginning as well. Both men have an attention to detail that is unrivaled.
Anyone interested in posters of either Railroad Days or the Stearman Fly-In can find them at the Welcome Center for $10.00. As a matter of fact, we have a lot of past Railroad Days posters available, totes filled with
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As I write this addition for the Chamber News Letter, I am still uncertain of the funding level that will be available from the State of Illinois. We are supported by a Local Tourism and Convention Bureau (LTCB) grant through the Illinois Office of Tourism in the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). In Fiscal Year 2105 (FY15), we received a grant for about $62,000. That was up about 7% from FY14. Fiscal Years run from July 1-June 30 each year. In a routine year, we would already know what our grant award would be. Since there is no budget for the State, we have not yet been informed about our award. The last I heard we would most likely receive around $52,000. That was our funding level from FY13. What is most frustrating about the funding process for tourism in FY16 is the fact that tourism numbers and revenue for Illinois have been growing. From FY11 to FY14, Illinois enjoyed record breaking numbers of visitors. In FY14 nearly 110 million visitors chose Illinois which includes 2 million International visitors. There was more than $2.7 billion in State and Local Tax Revenues from Tourism in FY14. This translated into about $1,300 in tax savings per household in
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Illinois. Nationally, we were 9th overall in domestic visitors; we were 5th overall in traveler spending and 8th overall in overseas visitors. That sounds like a job well done by all. These numbers come to us from D. K. Shifflet & Assoc., the U. S. Travel Association, U. S. Dept. of Commerce and the Illinois Dept. of Revenue. In Knox County, we saw nearly $74 million spent by domestic travelers. That reflects a 6.9% increase in spending over FY13. All indications are for more growth in FY15. Those numbers are still being calculated. Our top visitors to Illinois were from Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri. Residents in Illinois also comprised part of the big numbers by staying within the state for vacations in FY14. Our top five international markets to visit Illinois were Canada, Mexico, People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom & Germany.
Bill Morris Executive Director, Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau bmorris@visitgalesburg.com
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Thank You Chamber Members for Door Prizes & Teacher Bag Items! Blucker, Kneer & Associates Bob Lindsay Cars ClearSound Hearing, LLC CM Promotions, Inc. Discovery Depot F & M Bank Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Go Van Gogh's Hair Cuttery Hospice Compassus Knox County Farm Bureau Knox - Galesburg Symphony Kohl's Diamond Gallery Merle Norman Cosmetics Packinghouse State Farm Insurance - Shawn Mason Sweetbriar Family Dentistry Tri States Public Radio
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Thank You to the following Chamber Members for Sponsoring the New Teachers Luncheon! Accounting Systems, Inc. Azer Clinic Azer Medical Equipment Kelli Bennewitz, City Clerk Bob Lindsay Cars Breslin's Inc. Century 21 Tucker-Swanson, Inc. ClearSound Hearing, LLC Dairy Queen Go Van Gogh's Kensington Klingner & Associates Midtown Chiropractic Clinic Representative Norine Hammond Representative Don Moffitt Senator Darin LaHood Stoerzbach Law Office
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DINNER
IN THE
DARK
September10,2015
Caesar Salad Herb Roasted Pork Loin Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Vegetarian Option: Penne Pasta
Doors Open at 6:00pm Dinner Served at 6::30pm
Cheesecake Stuffed Chicken Breast Honey Glazed Carrots Fresh Bread with Butter
Soangetaha Country Club 238 North Soangetaha Road Galesburg, IL
For further information, contact: Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living 39 North Prairie Street Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)344-1306
Celebrating the opening of their new location at 1348 N. Henderson Street, Ste. 3 (in front of the Goodwill store). Outgrowing their previous location, Unique Personnel Consultants moved into their new offices a couple of weeks ago. Pictured left to right: Chamber Ambassadors Lance Oetting & Chris Ryner, Consultant Ian Smith & Area Manager Elyce Yelk, Admin. Assistant Jennifer Johnson, Regional Manager Melinda McFadden, Amber Smith, Ambassadors Theresa Mangieri & Bob Juraco and Chamber Exec. Dir. Steve Brody. — at 1348 N. Henderson Street, Ste. 3.
Ribbon Cuttings Dr. Adam Welty is joined by his Professional Staff and Drs. Scott Bialobreski & Clint Martin from the Galva Family Dentistry along with Chamber Ambassadors & Board Members to celebrate in an open house.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE 44th ANNUAL NATIONAL STEARMAN FLY-IN *Monday, September 7, 2015 7-11 a.m.: Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast, Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Food charge. 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 10 a.m.: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 6 p.m.: Welcome Picnic for Fly-In participants at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, beverages. Catered by the Rib Shack, Galesburg. Sponsored by Shotts Auto Machine Shop, Galesburg. Free for Fly-In participants. 7:30 p.m.: Movie Night: “The Great Circle Air Safari”, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Free and open to the public. *Tuesday, September 8, 2015 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “A Quick Engine Change”, presented by Tye Hammerle, Kenosha, WI, and Pete Spear, Salem, WI. Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. Evening: Dinner at Cerar’s Barnstormer Restaurant, Monmouth, IL. Order from menu. Ground transportation available; contact Stearman Fly-In office. *Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “Aeromedical Concerns”, presented by Dr. Bruce Chien, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, Peoria, IL, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 11 a.m.: Fly-out to Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Lunch menu: Butterfly pork chop sandwich, potato salad, broccoli salad, mixed fruit salad, dessert, drink. Price $7. 4 p.m.: Pilot briefing for Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 5 p.m.: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over. Evening: Dine out in Galesburg. *Thursday, September 10, 2015 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “Stearman Wings and New PMA Parts”, presented by David Groh, Yesteryear Aviation, Mason, MI. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. Mid-morning: Fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Lunch menu: Grilled pork loin, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, pies. Price $8. 2 p.m.: Stearman Aerobatic Contest at Galesburg Municipal Airport. 3:30 p.m.: Seminar, “Fabric Work, Stearman Paper Work, Lycoming Engines” presented by Bob Swint, Geneseo, IL. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 5:30 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pizza party at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport, catered by Pizza Hut, sponsored by the Stearman Restorers Association. Free for Fly-In participants. Charge for beverages.
7:30 p.m.: Gone West! A remembrance of members of the Stearman community who have passed on during the past year. 7:35 p.m.: “Stearman’s Planes, and the Truth About Vietnam” a presentation by Dr. William Stearman, son of aircraft designer Lloyd C. Stearman. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. *Friday, September 11, 2015 9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting, SRA President Ken McCullough, Upland, CA, presiding. Stearman Fly-In tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out. 2:30 p.m.: Briefing for short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing contests, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent. 3 p.m.: Short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing contests, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 6 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 7-8 p.m.: Dinner at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu: America’s cut (10-12 oz.) pork chop, potato salad, coleslaw, mixed fruit, baked beans, dinner rolls. Catered by Thrushwood Farms. Tickets $15. Beverages additional charge. 7:50 p.m.: National Stearman Foundation Update presented by Harrel Timmons, Foundation president. Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport 8 p.m.: “Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover”, presented by David Brown, Warrenton, VA. Free and open to the public. Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. *Saturday, September 12, 2015 6:39 a.m.: Dawn Patrol flights launch for Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, Burlington, IA. Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. sponsored by EAA Chapter 700. Menu: Egg casserole, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, juice, coffee, milk, water. Price: $8 for full order with drink, $5 for half order. Catered by Hy-Vee, Burlington. Free breakfast for PIC of each arriving Stearman courtesy of Heartland Harley-Davidson, Burlington (Bob Knoll). Activities continuing throughout the day: Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Art in the Park, Standish Park Arboretum, downtown Galesburg. Juried fine art and craft fair. Check pilot packet for more information. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person. 1 p.m.: Fun for Kids! Balsa airplane flying contest for chance to win prizes. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 1:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 2 p.m.: Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 3 p.m.: Parade of Flight over Galesburg Municipal Airport, an airborne history of Stearman aircraft. 7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet & Awards Presentations at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Serving until 8 p.m. Menu: Carved prime rib, boneless chicken breast, baked potato, corn, tossed salad, pasta salad, dinner rolls. Catered by Thrushwood Farms. Tickets $25. Beverages additional charge. Awards sponsored in part with a donation by an Anonymous Galesburg Resident. Fly-in officially ends. *Sunday, September 13, 2015 Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice. Adults $6, children $3. Open to the public. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE