CHAMBER EVENTSDecember

31 - New Year’s Eve Wrench Drop on East Main Street, Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Enjoy music and lots of fun as we countdown to the New Year! 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM.

January

10 - Business Women’s Networking Luncheon at Members 1st FCU - Annex Building, 5020 Louise Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. FREE for members. $10 for non-members.

18 - Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting at The Mechanicsburg Club, 333 Heinz St, Mechanics-burg, PA 17055. 6-9 PM. $30/person. RSVP by Jan 13. 26 - AM Strategies...for Business Success at The Bridges at Bent Creek, 2100 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Chip McBreen, PA State Trooper (ret.) will present a seminar on “Fraud & Cybercrime: What Every Business Should Know.” 8:30 - 10:30 AM. FREE for members; $10 for non-members.

In This Issue:

Welcome New Members..................................2

2017 Annual Dinner & Membership Meeting............................................................3 Medication Safety Tips....................................7

Member News, Events & more!

Thank You For Renewing Your Membership!

Andrews & Patel Associates Ella Home Care, Inc. Farnham Insurance

Life Builders Coaching

McCafferty Ford/Kia NEXT Financial Group

Senior Helpers Karen Simmons

The Mechaniscburg

Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed December 23-26

to observe the Christmas holiday. The office is scheduled to reopen

Tuesday, December 27

CHATTER

For a full calendar of chamber and member events, visit www.mechanicsburgchamber.org/events.php

6 West Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 796-0811 www.mechanicsburgchamber.org

12.22.16

Chamber

Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce presents:

Join us for a delicious lunch while networking withfellow business women in the area!

This event is FREE to Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce members and only $10 for non-members.

Tuesday, January 1011:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Business Women’s Networking Luncheon

RSVPing is easy, simply email info@mechanicsburgchamber.org, RSVP online, or call 717-796-0811

Members 1st Federal Credit UnionAnnex Building5020 Louise Dr.

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Sponsored by:

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Clipper Magazine, 3708 Hempland Road, Mountville, PA 17554; Nicole Devitt; 717-215-5910; www.localflavor.com; Printing/Publishing / Advertising

CSL Plasma, 4880 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Olivia Chung; 717-620-5155; www.cslplasma.com; Blood & Plasma Services

Kindred Spirits Consignment & Gifts, 13 W Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; Cindy Fenton & Kim Wyman; 717-319-5389, 717-713-0855; www.kindredspiritsconsign.com; Antiques / Furniture / Jewelry / Retail

The Crossings at West Shore, 2000 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050; Karen Mackley; 717-402-1200; www.thecrossingsatwestshore.com; Retirement Services

The Mechanicsburg Chamber’s Chamber Chatter is published every Thursday. We encourage member businesses to send us information on sales, promotions, news and events. It is a great way to promote your business or organization. Chamber Chatter advertisements will remain for up to 4 weeks, or as space permits.

If you have something to share, please submit it by Wednesday at noon to info@mechanicsburgchamber.org.

**Chamber Chatter advertising is a FREE member benefit.**

Business Women’s Networking Luncheon

This event brings members together in a prime networking setting. It is also a time to celebrate the Chamber’s efforts and growth, to look ahead as new leadership takes its place, and to enjoy good food, drink and entertainment.

This year, the event will feature Ross Tucker as the keynote speaker.

Wyomissing-native Ross Tucker is a former NFL offensive lineman, and currently a media personality, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.

After being named a Two-Time Academic All-American at Princeton Universi-ty, Tucker played in the NFL for 7 years for the Redskins, Cowboys, Bills and Patriots.

Since retiring from the NFL 2008, Ross is now a year round host on SiriusXM NFL Radio, a studio analyst for both the NBC Sports Network and the YES Net-work, a color analyst for NFL games for Sports USA, the creator & host of the “Ross Tucker Football Podcast”, the lead NFL columnist for Sporting News and also a primary fill-in for the Dan Patrick Show.

Outside of his broadcast media career, Tucker is the co-founder and CEO of GoBigRecruiting.com, a service that allows high-school student-athletes to submit their videos to college coaches online and know when it has been reviewed.

Tucker currently resides in Harrisburg, PA.

Don’t forget your business cards for networking and a chance to win a door prize!

Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce

RSVP by January 13 -- $30 per person -- Checks should be made payable to Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce or reserve by credit card by calling 717-796-0811.

Sponsored in part by:

Seeking: SPONSORS & DOOR PRIZES

Annual Dinner and Business MeetingWednesday, January 18, 2017 --- 6:00 - 9:00 pm

The Mechanicsburg Club, 333 Heinz Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

MECHANICSBURG MUSEUM

Now - January 14, 2017 “Winter Wonderland Express”Visit our popular Lionel scale railroad layout. Push buttons to make things happenSee our trees and toys. Meet Wallace, our new animated snowman. Play “Find Wallace” in the museum or around town

The Mechanicsburg Museum Association 2 W. Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg

717-697-6088Hours: Wed. - Sat. Noon - 3p.m.

For more details on events, visit www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org

Do you live, work or own a business in

Silver Spring Township?

The township’s Business Advisory Council is seeking additional

committee members!

The Business Advisory Council (BAC) was formed in 1979 as a means of aiding the Township’s busi-ness community by helping to identify business problems; recommend plans and programs for the promotion of business, and to undertake tasks relat-ed to business in Silver Spring Township as request-ed by the Board of Supervisors. The Council meets once per month, on the first Monday of the month, at 12pm at the Township Administration Building. More information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Jeff Palm at (717) 796-0811

Mechanicsburg’s 13th Annual

53 E. Main Street, Mechanicsburg PA 17055MASTER OF CEREMONY Bob Buhrig | Music Provided by DJ Bob Arbogast

Mechanicsburg First Church of God Youth Group Program 4-8PM 28 E. Main Street - Ages 3yr old through 6th grade

Silent Auction 9PM-11:15PM - Gift Certificates ranging from $10-$89

PRESENTED BY MECHANICSBURG’S NEW YEAR’S EVE WRENCH DROP 501 C(3)

THANK YOUMayor Jack Ritter

Wrenches are available to complete sets for 2013-2017.

2017 Wrenches available at JoJo’s starting Dec. 1stLimited complete sets Limited complete sets

2005-2017 are available.

SPONSORED BY: MECHANICSBURG’S NEW YEAR’S EVE WRENCH DROP 501 C(3)PLATINUMBOROUGH OF MECHANICSBURGJOJO’S PIZZERIALL BROWN INC.WESTBY FINANCIAL SERVICES

GOLDGOLDADVANCED COATING TECHNOLOGYBBEC INC. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSHOT FROG PRINT MEDIAJIM’S AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRJOHN GROSS & COMPANY, INCTHE MECHANICSBURG CLUBZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEZIMMERMAN PLUMBING & HEATING INC.SUPPORTING SPONSORS A&B AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER, MECHANICSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCEMYERS-BUHRIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, WASHINGTON FIRE COMPANY NO.1

SILVERAMERICHOICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONFOSTERS AUTOMOTIVEPNC BANKSELECT COLLISION GROUPZIMMERMAN’S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC.BRONZEBRONZER.MARK THOMAS, ATTNY AT LAWBOBBY RAHAL AUTOMOTIVE GROUPCLAYS SERVICE CENTERDAD’S GARAGE GRILL & BURGER HOUSEHELLENIC KOUZINAMALPEZZI FUNERAL HOMER.R.T. DUNN INSURANCE, INC.SPANKYS AUTO GROUPTHE RAZORED EDGEWALKER REALTY

SATURday, December 31, 20169:00 PM - 12:30 AM

JAZZ ME BAND

Publ i c Per fo rmances :

December

23 – Holiday Party, Bridges at Bent Creek – Kirk solo 6:30-7:30

21 – Village at Sprenkle Drive, York 7-8:30

29 – Spring Gate Vineyard, Devonshire Road, Harrisburg 6:30-8:30 (Kirk solo)

30 -1794 Whiskey Rebellion Restaurant, Comfort Inn Suites Carlisle (Kirk Wise & Steve Davis,

Acoustic Duo) 7-10. Reservations suggested Call 717-960 1000.

January

5 – CURE International Event Hershey Lodge

6:30-9:30

6 – Spring Gate Vineyard, Devonshire Road, Harris-burg…6:30 start (Kirk solo)

7 – B Street-104 Restaurant & Pub, Greencastle…Kirk solo 6:30 – 9+

For complete up-to-date schedule, information,

and photos go towww.jazzmeband.com

Bookings: call Kirk at 717-979-0341 or E-mail wisemotors@aol.com

The Jazz Me Band is sponsored annually by:FARNHAM INSURANCE AGENCY,

MEMBERS 1st FCU, KEISER’S AUTOMOTIVE, TIMBERVIEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL &

LANDON WISE PHOTOGRAPHY

Nikoli’s Pizza Cruise to New England and Canada 2017

We will depart from New York City on September 23rd 2017 for a 7 day cruise on the Carnival Sunshine!

“If lobster, kayaking, Yankee and Fenway stadiums, the New England Coast, the fall leaves are of interest to you –you have to spend the week with us!”

Free Gift: $50 onboard credit!

Ports to include Boston; Portland, ME; Saint John (Canada); Halifax (Canada)

$749 for inside cabin $899 for outside cabin

$1199 for balcony cabin (port charges and taxes included)

*Not included: Transportation to & from New York City, gratuities, alcohol and soda, & excursions

Early Bird Offer $79 down payment to reserve your inside cabin OR $99 down to reserve your outside or balcony cabin

More views of ship at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaXPq5Cvzsw

Checks to be made payable to: Scott Travel with Nikoli’s Pizza Cruise in the Memo addressed to Nikoli’s Pizza and Catering 3904 Gettysburg Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011 Questions to Jeannette @ 717-919-2857 or email miasnikolis@yahoo.com. More info to follow at www.nikolispizza.com

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CONGRATULATIONSGunn-Mowery, LLC is pleased to announce that Krista Reed, AIS, CISR,CPIA,AINS, CPIW, DAE, Commercial Account Administrator, was named PA Council Member of the Year for 2016 from the Pennsylvania Association of Insurance Professionals. Insurance Business America (IBA) released its annual Hot 100 report, recognizing some of the major power players who are shaping the future of teh insurance industry. Gunn-Mowery, LLC is please to announce that G. Greg Gunn, CIC, Managing Partner was named to the 2017 Hot List

Applications for the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence are now being accepting until January 3, 2017

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced that they are now accept-ing nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Awards for

Environmental Excellence.

If you have an eligible project, business, organization or person to nominate, we would encourage you to submit your application or if you know of an eligible project, person or organization, please consider nomi-

nating them or forwarding this information to them.

The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are presented each year to highlight the best in en-vironmental innovation and expertise throughout the Commonwealth. The awards are the highest state-wide honor bestowed upon businesses, individuals and organizations for environmental performance and

innovation.

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the PA Department of Environmental Protection will hold an event to honor the recipients of the “2017 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence” on Tuesday

April 25th, 2017at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Individuals and organizations are invited to apply for the 2017 awards for projects completed between August 1, 2015, and July 31, 2016. The awards are open to all individuals, whether a project leader or participant, and to all nonprofits, businesses, farms, government agencies, and educational institutions.

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5 p.m. Applications must be emailed to RA-EPgovenviroawards@pa.gov. Find complete project guidelines and applications at

http://www.dep.pa.gov/About/Awards/EnvironmentalExcellence/Pages/default.aspx

Projects are evaluated on the basis of nine criteria: degree of environmental protection, public service, pollution prevention, climate change, sustainability, partnership, economic impact, innovative technology, and environ-

mental education and outreach. A project doesn’t need to meet all criteria to merit an award.

KEEP MEDICATION OUT OF REACHProtect your family during the holidays and every day

The holidays are a time when you open your home to friends and family, which often includes their little ones. It’s easy to get distracted catching up with Aunt Sandra or helping in the kitchen, and it does not take long for a child to stray. Whether your house is child-free or already child-proof, there are steps you should take to prevent accidents.

We take medication and vitamins to feel and stay well, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 60,000 young children are hospitalized every year for consuming medicine when their caretaker is not looking. It is important to remember that even non-prescription medication is potentially dangerous if taken incorrectly. Children are not the only ones at risk; adults may “look for something in the cabinet” for a headache and take a potentially dangerous medicine. A good rule of thumb to follow is that all medicines and vitamins should be kept up, away, and out of a child’s reach and sight.

A few simple steps can help prevent medication accidents in your home:

• Put medicines and vitamins out of reach and out of sight: Young children are curious and will put almost anything in their mouths. Walk around your house and find the safest place to keep medicine and vitamins. Stores sell “child-proof” locks to help deter little fingers from opening the medicine cabinet.

• Properly store medicines and vitamins after every use: You may be tempted to leave daily multi-vitamins on the counter or a prescription antibiotic at a sick child’s bedside; but, taking the time to prop-erly store medication can prevent problems in the future.

• Wait for the click: Many medication and vitamin bottles are child-proof and include a lock that “clicks” when activated. When closing these bottles, wait for the “click” to ensure the bottle is fully closed. Do not let “child-proof” bottles give you a false sense of security. Keep these bottles out of reach.

• Talk to your guests: Ask houseguests and visitors to keep purses, bags, or other items that con-tain medicine away and out of sight while in your home, or offer to store the medication in a safe place.

Not all holiday functions will be held at your own home. Here are a few tips to help protect your child away from home:

• Teach your children about medicine safety: Education is the best prevention. Teach your children what medicine is and why you must be the one to give it to them. Never tell them medicine is candy. Children are naturally curious and may go exploring for “candy” in Grandma’s purse.

• Be prepared in case of an emergency: Call poison control center immediately if you think your child ingested medicine or vitamins you did not give him or her. Program Poison Control’s phone num-ber (1.800.222.1222) into your cell phone so you are prepared in the event an accident happens.

These tips do not just apply to the holiday season. Making safe medication storage a year-long habit is a great way to reduce the risk of harm from medications.