February, 2015

New Members

New Chamber Committees Seek Volunteers For the 2015 year, the Chamber Board of Directors has revamped our committees. We feel these new committees better suit the needs of our Chamber Businesses and will help us to better serve you. Our five committees are: Membership & Benefits Committee, Tourism Committee, Business Committee, Technology and Communications Committee, and Programing Committee.

Each member of the Board serves on one of the Chambers standing committees. Their committee memberships are noted to the left of the front page. Each Board member also serves on one of the Chambers events committees and one of the festival events. However, these committees are open for all Chamber Businesses to volunteer.

If you have any suggestions to make to these committees, please feel free to contact the chairperson or a committee member. Also if you would like more information or to serve on one of the committees, please contact the Chamber office or the committee chairperson.

30 E. Auglaize St.

PO Box 208 Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Telephone 419-738-2911 Fax 419-738-2977

www.wapakoneta.com

Officers (Executive Committee)

Andy Walters

President Josiah Osborn

First Vice President Sheena Behr

Second Vice President Kathy Mathews

Treasurer Joshua Little Past President Board Members &

Committees

Membership & Benefits Barb Utrup*

Kathy Mathews Sheena Behr

Chad Dunlap Judy Dubois

Dawn Miller Business

Tyler Copeland* Debbie McElroy

Tom Schlenker Brian Schlosser

Josiah Osborn Tourism

Deb Zwez* Josh Schoolcraft Greg Myers

Quinton Moye Chris Burton

Technology & Communication

Jason Neumeier* Ashley Blackburn

Programming Josh Little*

Andy Walter Josiah Osborn

Sheena Behr Kathy Mathews

Summer Moon Festival

Josh Little* * Chairperson Staff: Josh Hines

Executive Director josh@wapakoneta.com

Lindsay Zielonka Member Service & Event

Coordinator

CHAMBER Chat

Family owned and operated for over twenty years, Megacity Fire & Security serves

satisfied customers throughout Western O hio with a commitment to integrity, quality, and

reliability.

New Location 308 Commerce Drive

Wapakoneta, Ohio 419-954-0250

www.megacityfire.com

Helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back against cancer. We are here to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Our vision is a world free of cancer.

740 Commerce Drive, Suite B

Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 www.cancer.org

www.relayforlift.org/auglaizecounty

An outreach ministry to help non-profit organizations obtain the resources they need

to fulfill their mission and to share resources they have to help other

P.O. Box 246, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 www.cyberministries.org

Chamber Chat

Calendar of Events February 7 – 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast @ New Knoxville American Legion; 8am-10:30am (New Knoxville Cub Scouts Pack #0444) 8 – United Way Hike for Health 5K (www.htparks.org) 9 – How to make Freezer Meals; 6:30-7:30pm (Auglaize Co. Library 419-738-2921) 10 –Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, Noon, 30 E. Auglaize St. 10 – Grand Health Challenge-It’s All About You @ Memorial HS, St. Marys; 7pm (Grand Lake Health Systems) 14 – Valentine’s Wine Tasting @ Grand Plaza; 6pm (Rotary 419-738-2911) 16 – Cabin Fever Cookie Exchange; 6:30-7:30pm (Auglaize Co. Library 419-738-2921) 18 – Free Health Screening; 9am-3pm (New Vision Nursing & Home Care 567-356-5113) 18 – Crafternoon for Adults; 1-2pm (Auglaize Co. Library 419-738-2921) 18 – Adult Wellness Checks; 9-10:30am (YMCA 419-739-9622) 18 – Friends of the Library Meet & Greet; 6-7pm (Auglaize Co. Library 419-738-2921) 19 – Sertoma Chili Day @ K of C; 11am-7pm 21 – WASS Bridal Show @ Eagles; 10am-3pm 21 – Indoor Floral Design Seminar; 11am-12pm (Kah Nursery 937-596-6209)

The Chamber’s Performing Arts Committee is again scheduling a series of free concerts to be held in Heritage Parkway this summer. As in the past, there will be an opportunity for local non-profit service organizations to raise money at these concerts by hosting the beverage stand selling pop, beer, and water. The profits will be shared between the Chamber and the host organization. Organizations interested in this opportunity to raise some $$$ and have some fun should contact Josh Hines at the Chamber to discuss the host program and receive an application packet. A lottery will be held in March to determine participation and selection of concert date.

1. Wapakoneta’s Premier Source for Business Support and Community Development

2. Website & Membership Directory Presence where you can be found by customers 24/7 (wapakoneta.com)

3. Member Only Referral Policy

4. Invitations to Chamber Activities, Events, and Promotions

5. Discounted Group Health Insurance and Workers Compensation Plans

6. Exclusive participation in Chamber Gift Certificate Program keeping thousands of dollars in our community

7. Networking Opportunities

8. Educational Seminars

9. Community Involvement & Recognition

10. Mailing Labels and Bulk Mailing

Top 10 Reasons

to use your Chamber Membership!

Chamber Chat

Sertoma

Chili Day Dinner February 19

at K of C Hall, 11-7:00

2015 Membership Payments

2015 Membership Investment invoices were sent out in December. To ensure you continue receiving the many benefits of your chamber membership please submit your payment as soon as

possible. If you did not receive your invoice please contact Lindsay at the Chamber of Commerce office. We look forward to working with you and promoting your business in 2015!

SUCCESS THROUGH TIME MANAGEMENT by Randy Fisher

Thursday, March 5th

Wapakoneta Eagles

Lunch & Networking - 11:30 AM

Presentation - Noon to 1:00 PM

$10 per Person for Members

$15 per Person for Non-Members

Register at wapakoneta.com

Topics to Be Covered: Setting Smart Goals

Prioritizing Your Time

Planning Wisely

Tackling Procrastination

Crisis Management

Understanding & Coping with Stress

Action Planning for Improvement

Rotary Wine Tasting &

Dinner February 14

at Grand Plaza, 6 PM

Creating an appealing downtown physical environment is

an important goal for Chamber of Commerce, DWP,

WAEDC and the City. The River Corridor committee

worked with landscape architects from Garmann/Miller

Architects to develop a master plan for a new river corridor

park. The plan includes tree plantings, a walk/bike path

along the river, a pedestrian bridge, as well as boat docks at

Belcher Park and near the WaterPark. This new river

corridor park will be an important amenity for

Wapakoneta’s downtown visitors.

RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT

Chamber Chat ~ February, 2014

2015 New Committees New Members Bowling Bash Party In The Parkway Beverage Host Calendar of Events Top 10 Reasons Sertoma Chili Day Rotary Wine Tasting 2015 Membership Speaker Series River Corridor Project

INSERTS Bowling Bash Team Registration Chamber Speaker Series Sylvan Learning Center

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2015 Calendar of Events The Chamber is preparing its 2015 Calendar of Events and needs your event information. We will also list special events of service clubs, community organization, etc. Events are listed on our brochure and on the Chamber website.

Send info to : Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 208, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, Fax 419-738-2977, email to lindsay@wapakoneta.com or

online: wapakoneta.com/calendar/event

The following information must be provided:

Event Name

Date(s) of the event

Time(s) of the event

Location of the event

Contact name & phone #

Event Website (if available)

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