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C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum “Victorian Christmas” Candlelight Tours Each year, during the holiday season, the C.H. Moore Home- stead DeWitt County Museum is decorated in full Victorian splendor, illuminated by candles, and filled with music. For many, the candlelight tours have become a treasured Christmas tradition. This year’s decorating theme is “Victorian Christmas.” These special candlelight tours are open to the public and take place on Friday evenings only; beginning the Friday following Thanksgiving, November 29th. The remainder of the tours will take place December 6, 13, and 20, from 5-8pm each night. In addition, the Museum Gift Shop, which offers a variety of Christmas ornaments and decor, gift items, Museum logo merchandise, books by local authors, Apple ‘n Pork Festival apple butter, and more, will be open during the candlelight tours. Guests are asked to enter the house at the front door. Tours are self-guided, so visitors may arrive anytime between the hours of 5:00pm and 7:30pm and take as much or as little time as desired exploring the historic house, exhibits, and carriage barn. Additional parking is available in the lot directly across the street from the Museum. The Victorian era mansion, the centerpiece of the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, is the former residence of Clifton H. Moore. One of DeWitt County’s leading citizens, Moore acquired his vast fortune through a land speculation partnership with Bloomington’s David Davis and was also a law partner, political supporter, and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. Located at 219 E. Woodlawn in Clinton, is also open for regular tours Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and 1pm-5pm on Sundays through the end of the year. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a tour at any time during the day. Reservations are required for large groups. To schedule a group tour, call the Museum at 217-935-6066. Admission is $5 for adults, ages 12-18 $2. For those age 11 & under as well as members of the DeWitt County Museum Association, daily and candlelight tour admission is free. Enjoy history, warmth, hospitality, beauty, and Christmas cheer, at the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum this holiday season! Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau December 2019 Newsletter DOVE, Inc. of DeWitt County 803 W. Leander Street, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.doveinc.org Dove, Inc office: 217.935.6619 RSVP: 217.935.2241 Domestic Violence: 217.935.6072 Sunset Inn & Suites 100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.sunsetinnandsuites.com 217.935.4140 Dan Caulkins, State Representative 101st District District Office: 715 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521 Website: www.dancaulkins.com 217.876.1968 Save-A-Lot Food Store 205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727 217.935.3618 C & P Custom Printing 8238 Old Silo, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.candpcustomprinting.com Phone: 847.780.7119 Bayer U.S. - Crop Science, Monsanto Company 14901 Asgrow Road, Farmer City, IL 61842 Website: www.bayer.com Phone: 309.928.9445 DeWitt County Children’s Advocacy 100 S. Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727 Email: [email protected] Phone: 309.888.5656 Tradewind Energy, Inc. 705 North Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.tradewindenergy.com Phone: 847.909.8579 Calvert Funeral Homes 201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www. calvertmemorial.com 217.935.3166 DeWitt County Human Resource Center Encore Development Services & Thrift Store 10840 IL 10, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.encoreservices.org Services: 217.935.2218 Thrift Store: 217.935.7043 Exelon / Clinton Power Station 8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL 61727 Website: www.exeloncorp.com 217.937.4205 If you’re a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, you can be part of the 150% Club! Just renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate. ROI: You will receive the following ADDED benefits: - 1 Extra Chamber Scoop Newsletter Insert - Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop Newsletter - Banner Ad on the Chamber Website clintonilchamber.com 150% CLUB Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 www.clintonilchamber.com It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements. DON’T FORGET TO VOTE The Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently e-mailed ballots for the 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors Election of Officers. Each year, the Chamber elects three board members. The board is made up of nine representatives from the Chamber membership, each one elected to a three year term. A board member may run for two consecutive terms if he or she wishes. Each board member is asked to put in many volunteer hours through monthly meetings and Chamber events during their term. There is no compensation for this service. The board directs the Chamber’s course throughout the year and determines how to best utilize the Chamber dollars. Clinton Chamber Board Members retiring at the end of this year are Jason Frantz (Jason Frantz State Farm Insurance), Josh Shofner (First National Bank & Trust Company), and Byron Conner (Clintonia Eagle Theater). Mr. Frantz has served on the Clinton Chamber Board for two consecutive terms. Mr. Shofner and Mr. Conner are both running for re-election and will be listed on the ballot along with a third candidate, Mike Lovett (Love It Once More Thrift Store). Ballots must be received by Friday, December 13, 2019 to be counted in the election of officers.

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Page 1: Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism …...December 2019 Newsletter . Page 2 2 0 1 9 C L I N T O N C H A M B E R B OA RDF I E C T S Byron Conner, Chamber President Clintonia

C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum “Victorian Christmas” Candlelight ToursEach year, during the holiday season, the C.H. Moore Home-stead DeWitt County Museum is decorated in full Victoriansplendor, illuminated by candles, and filled with music. Formany, the candlelight tours have become a treasured Christmastradition. This year’s decorating theme is “Victorian Christmas.”These special candlelight tours are open to the public and takeplace on Friday evenings only; beginning the Friday followingThanksgiving, November 29th. The remainder of the tours willtake place December 6, 13, and 20, from 5-8pm each night. Inaddition, the Museum Gift Shop, which offers a variety ofChristmas ornaments and decor, gift items, Museum logo merchandise, books by local authors, Apple ‘n Pork Festivalapple butter, and more, will be open during the candlelight tours. Guests are asked to enter the house at the front door. Tours areself-guided, so visitors may arrive anytime between the hours of5:00pm and 7:30pm and take as much or as little time as desired exploring the historic house, exhibits, and carriage barn.Additional parking is available in the lot directly across the streetfrom the Museum. The Victorian era mansion, the centerpiece of the C.H. MooreHomestead DeWitt County Museum, is the former residence ofClifton H. Moore. One of DeWitt County’s leading citizens,Moore acquired his vast fortune through a land speculation partnership with Bloomington’s David Davis and was also a lawpartner, political supporter, and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. Located at 219 E. Woodlawn in Clinton, is also openfor regular tours Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and 1pm-5pm onSundays through the end of the year. Visitors are welcome tostop by for a tour at any time during the day. Reservations arerequired for large groups. To schedule a group tour, call the Museum at 217-935-6066. Admission is $5 for adults, ages 12-18 $2. For those age 11 &under as well as members of the DeWitt County Museum Association, daily and candlelight tour admission is free. Enjoy history, warmth, hospitality, beauty, and Christmas cheer,at the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum this holiday season!

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauDecember 2019 Newsletter

DOVE, Inc. of DeWitt County803 W. Leander Street, Clinton, IL 61727

Website: www.doveinc.orgDove, Inc office: 217.935.6619

RSVP: 217.935.2241Domestic Violence: 217.935.6072

Sunset Inn & Suites100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.sunsetinnandsuites.com

217.935.4140

Dan Caulkins, State Representative 101st District District Office:

715 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521Website: www.dancaulkins.com

217.876.1968

Save-A-Lot Food Store205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727

217.935.3618

C & P Custom Printing8238 Old Silo, Clinton, IL 61727

Website: www.candpcustomprinting.comPhone: 847.780.7119

Bayer U.S. - Crop Science, Monsanto Company14901 Asgrow Road, Farmer City, IL 61842

Website: www.bayer.comPhone: 309.928.9445

DeWitt County Children’s Advocacy100 S. Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727

Email: [email protected] Phone: 309.888.5656

Tradewind Energy, Inc.705 North Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.tradewindenergy.com

Phone: 847.909.8579

Calvert Funeral Homes201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www. calvertmemorial.com

217.935.3166

DeWitt County Human Resource CenterEncore Development Services & Thrift Store

10840 IL 10, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.encoreservices.org

Services: 217.935.2218 Thrift Store: 217.935.7043

Exelon / Clinton Power Station8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.exeloncorp.com

217.937.4205If you’re a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce,

you can be part of the 150% Club! Just renew your Clinton Chamber membership dues at the 150% Club Rate. ROI: You will receive the following ADDED benefits:

- 1 Extra Chamber Scoop Newsletter Insert - Monthly Recognition in the Chamber Scoop Newsletter- Banner Ad on the Chamber Website clintonilchamber.com

150%CLUB

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 www.clintonilchamber.com

It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

DON’T FORGET TO VOTEThe Clinton Chamber of Commerce recently e-mailed ballots for

the 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors Election of Officers. Each year,the Chamber elects three board members. The board is made up ofnine representatives from the Chamber membership, each oneelected to a three year term. A board member may run for two consecutive terms if he or she wishes. Each board member is askedto put in many volunteer hours through monthly meetings and Chamber events during their term. There is no compensation for thisservice. The board directs the Chamber’s course throughout the yearand determines how to best utilize the Chamber dollars.

Clinton Chamber Board Members retiring at the end of this yearare Jason Frantz (Jason Frantz State Farm Insurance), Josh Shofner (First National Bank & Trust Company), and Byron Conner (Clintonia Eagle Theater). Mr. Frantz has served onthe Clinton Chamber Board for two consecutive terms. Mr. Shofner and Mr. Conner are both running for re-election andwill be listed on the ballot along with a third candidate, Mike Lovett (Love It Once More Thrift Store).

Ballots must be received by Friday, December 13, 2019 to becounted in the election of officers.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSSanta’s House on Mr. Lincoln’s SquareDecember 7, 14, & 21, 2019 • 11:00am until 2:00pm

DeWitt County Development Council Leaders LuncheonThursday, December 12, 2019 • Noon Monical’s Pizza, 121 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727Lunch Buffet $10.00 per person . RSVP by December 11 to217-935-5271 or email [email protected]

Clinton Chamber’s December Board MeetingMonday, December 16, 2019 @ Noon Contact us at 935-3364 if you wish to be placed on the agenda.

Clinton Chamber Holiday Closure ScheduleDecember 24, 2019 @ noon for Christmas EveDecember 25, 2019 for Christmas DayDecember 31, 2019 @ noon for New Year’s EveJanuary 1, 2020 for New Year’s Day

Looking Ahead . . . . .Open House & Ribbon Cutting EventMonday, January 6, 2020 from 11am until 12pmGrace La Boutique, 210 E. Main Street, Clinton, IL 61727

Clinton Chamber Annual Dinner, Awards & MeetingSaturday, January 25, 2020The Abagail, 1520 E. South Street, Clinton, IL 61727Event Information will be mailed to all Chamber Members.

Clinton Chamber’s January Board MeetingMonday, January 27, 2020 @ Noon Contact us at 935-3364 if you wish to be placed on the agenda.

“Like” Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/visitclintonil

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 www.clintonilchamber.com

It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauDecember 2019 Newsletter . Page 2

2019 CLINTON CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Byron Conner, Chamber PresidentClintonia Eagle Theater

Gabe Goldsmith, Chamber Vice-PresidentExelon Generation / Clinton Power Station

Paul Skowron, Chamber TreasurerWarner Hospital & Health Services

Janell Baum-Thomas, Chamber SecretaryBaum Chevrolet Buick

Brad BartonClinton Ace HardwareStephanie TorbertDeWitt Savings Bank

Joshua ShofnerFirst National Bank & Trust Company

Jason FrantzJason Frantz / State Farm Insurance

Rachel BrewerRichland Community College

& Clinton Higher Education Center Chamber Staff

Marian Brisard, Executive DirectorLacy Phelps, Marketing Coordinator & Tourism

While the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, various information follows that is via a third party and should be used at your own discretion. Information is subject to change, without notice, and if interested in any of the information included in this edition, you should contact that group, business, or organization directly.

NEWSLETTER INSERTSAs a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, your benefits include submitting your business’ event or promotionalflyer that will be included in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.Members may utilize this member benefit up to four times a year.The newsletter is available 24 / 7 on the Chamber’s website. If youhave questions about this offer, please call the Chamber office at217-935-3364. Please email your .pdf insert(s) to us at [email protected] deadline to submit an insert is the 25th of each month.

Clinton Chamber of CommerceAnnual Dinner & Awards

The Clinton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner committee members have confirmed the location and entertainmentfor the Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet. The event will take placeon Saturday, January 25, 2020 at The Abagail, 1520 East SouthStreet in Clinton. Awards for Small, Medium and Large ChamberMembers, & Direct Sales/Non-Profits will be announced at theevent. A Caricature Artist will be there to create a special memento.Complete event information including times, cost, sponsorship opportunities, and menu, will be mailed out to all Chamber membersthe first week in December.

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Santa's House on Mr. Lincoln's Square in Downtown Clinton

will be open on these Saturdays: December 7, 14, & 21, 2019 from 11:00am until 2:00pm

PARENTS DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA!

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CALVERT FUNERAL HOME201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL 61727

www.calvertmemorial.com 217-935-3166

EMC PHOTOGRAPHY 106 West Main Street, Clinton, IL 61727

www.edandkrystal.com217-542-1602

R. P. LUMBER400 East Macon Street, Clinton, IL 61727

https://www.rplumber.com217-935-2158

DEWITT SAVINGS BANK 302 West Main Street, Clinton, IL 61727

www.dewittsavingsbank.com217-935-9470

LANCE SCHMID AUCTION SERVICES9750 Revere Road, Clinton, IL 61727http://www.lanceschmidauctions.com

217-521-6692

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE1603 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727

217-935-38401161 W. IL-54, Clinton, IL 61727

217-935-7572https://www.caseys.com

FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY2 Kelli Court, Clinton, IL 61727

https://www.firstnbtc.com217-935-2148

STATE FARM INSURANCE - JASON FRANTZ602 West Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727

https://www.insureclinton.com217-935-0252

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • www.clintonilchamber.com

THANK YOU for your confidence in the Clinton Chamber of Commerce!

Clinton Chamber’sMember Renewals

We’re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Members who renewed their dues during the month of November, 2019

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100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, Illinois 61727 • 217-935-3364 • (fax) 217-935-0064 [email protected] • www.clintonilchamber.com

SANTA’S HOURSSanta will be in his little red house

on Mr. Lincoln’s Square, Downtown Clinton, IL:

12/7/19, Saturday ~ 11am to 2pm

12/14/19, Saturday ~ 11am to 2pm

12/21/19, Saturday ~ 11am to 2pmPhotos with Santa will be posted on the

ClintonILChamber Facebook Page

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CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS ANNOUNCEDThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s Christmas Parade took place on Saturday,

November 30, 2019. The Chamber would like to thank everyone that participated in the parade. Congratulationsonce again to the 2019 Clinton Christmas Parade Grand Marshal, Jeff Morlock. Complimentary cups of hot cocoaand delicious cookies were served by volunteers from Celebrate Clinton, Inc. Tradewind Energy opened up theirdoor, offering complimentary hot cider and cookies for parade attendees.The Clinton Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all the volunteers that helped with the parade:• Parade entry line-up volunteers: Gabe Goldsmith, Stephanie Torbert, Chae Mills-Pugsley, Krystal Cicenas,Michael Moore, Dan Taylor, Steve Meade, Rachel Brewer, Tony Girardi, Carolyn Jameson, Kristen Davis, andMarian Brisard.• Parade Announcer: Jared White, Station Manager at WHOW/WEZC/DeWittDailyNews.com • Banner carriers from Clinton High School FFA: Krayton Carter, Wes Burton and Kreston Carter.• Drivers who volunteered were Mayor Roger Cyrulik (City of Clinton Officials) in a vehicle from Anderson Fordof Clinton; Stan & Cheryl Morlock drove Jeff Morlock in the Grand Marshal entry; Tim Earl drove the CHSHomecoming King and Queen entry featuring Clayton Welch and Olivia Earl; and Jacob Taylor, AMS, Inc., pulledSanta’s float.Others deserving a thank you for their assistance with the parade are Mayor Cyrulik and Clinton City Commis-sioners Ballenger, Buchanan, Edmunds, and Wise, City of Clinton Street Department, Clinton Police Department,Lance Schmid Auctions, Clinton Auto Auction, EMC Photography, Steve Meade Enterprises, David Mayfield,Jim Mandrell, and Central Illinois Associates, LLC.If you were unable to attend the parade, Ed Cicenas of EMC Photography created a video for all to enjoy. You cancheck this out on the Clinton IL Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Walkers 1st Place: Vespasian Warner Public Library District; 2nd Place: Girl Scouts of Central IL

Vehicles 1st Place: DeWitt County Pheasants Forever; 2nd Place:Ace Hardware

Floats 1st Place: Cub Scout Pack #142 & Boy Scouts Troop #1142; 2nd Place: Clinton United Methodist Church

Equestrian Entries 1st Place: DeWitt County Riding Club

Motorcycles/ATV’s 1st Place: Guardians of the Children; 2nd Place: Ten Mile Creek ABATE

Community Service AwardsAmVets Post #14, Crang Bennett American Legion Post #103, Hall Evey VFW Post #4168, Fred O’Malley VFW Post #6190, DeWitt County Sheriff, Clinton Police Department, Clinton Fire Department, Kenney Fire Department, Waynesville Fire Department,

Warner Hospital, & Health Services, Clinton Junior High School Marching Band, and Clinton High School Marching Band

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, 100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • www.clintonilchamber.com

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Christmas

Candlelight

Tours

C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum

he historic Victorian mansion will be decorated in full holiday splendor

& illuminated by candlelight as festive music fills the rooms.

C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum ~ 219 E. Woodlawn ~ Clinton, Illinois ~ 217-935-6066

www.chmoorehomestead.org

“Victorian Christmas”

will take place

on the following dates:

our dmission:

$5 Adults

$2 Ages 12-18 Ages 11 & Under Free

Free Admission for Members

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau offered several haunted house sponsorship opportunities for Clinton’s Terror on Washington Street Haunted House event. Thanks to the following businesses for their sponsorship!

SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT (WEBSITE) SPONSORSHADOWS IN THE NIGHT (WEBSITE) SPONSORSunset Inn & Suites

Save-A-Lot Food StoreArcosa, Inc.

Tradewind Energy

WE DARE YOU (FACEBOOK) SPONSORSWE DARE YOU (FACEBOOK) SPONSORSNanRan CorporationState Bank of Lincoln

Arcosa, Inc.Casey’s General Store

Tradewind EnergyEdward Jones

Bryce Starkey, Kim O’Donohue, and Alec Martin, Financial Advisors

UNSOLVED MYSTERY (ROOM) SPONSORSUNSOLVED MYSTERY (ROOM) SPONSORSArcosa, Inc.

Clinton Antique MallClinton Family DentalDeWitt Savings Bank

Covenant Animal ClinicWarner Hospital & Health Services

Celebrate Clinton AssociationThe Vault Community Center

Tradewind Energy

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK (PORTABLE TOILET) SPONSORARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK (PORTABLE TOILET) SPONSORHale Mechanical

FRANKIE’S ESCAPE ROOM SPONSORSFRANKIE’S ESCAPE ROOM SPONSORSPeterson Insurance Services, Inc.

Big “D” Food & LiquorTaylor Abstract Company

Tradewind Energy

GHOST (IN-KIND) SPONSORSGHOST (IN-KIND) SPONSORSAMS, Inc.

Miller ContainerCity of Clinton

Exelon / Clinton Power StationClintonia Eagle Theater

McDonald’sTradewind Energy

Celebrating 26 Years of Scarin’ Central IL!

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Create a WillA great place to start is with a will, as everyone should have one. Be sure to list a personal representative or executor of your estate, name a guardian for your minor children and a list of your personal property with who these items should be left to. Examples would include jewelry, family heirlooms and antiques.

Consider a TrustIt’s important to consider a trust. Research the various types and find out which is correct for you and your family. Sometimes you or a family member can serve as the trustee of your trust while other times it is wiser to name a non-family member as the trustee, such as a corporate trustee (bank).

Health Care DirectivesMake sure to provide your health care directives such as a living will health care declaration and power of attorney, along with a durable financial power of attorney. Additionally, make sure to review the beneficiaries on ALL of your accounts. Make sure they are up-to-date as this is very important and could overrule what you have listed in your will.

Building Your TeamMost of us don’t have the time, knowledge, or expertise to set up an estate plan by ourselves. With that in mind, you need to utilize a number of professionals that you can trust, and that are knowledgeable about estate planning matters. Identify an estate planning attorney, an accountant, an insurance agent and a financial planner or advisor.

What Makes Up a Great Estate Plan?

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There are many aspects of making a great estate plan. The steps to be taken and the paperwork involved can sometimes be fairly complex. In other situations, it can be quite simple and everyone’s circumstances are unique. Let’s take a look at some of the things that help make a great estate plan.

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Final ArrangementsPlan ahead with your final arrangements as it will be much easier on the loved ones you leave behind. Pre-planned funerals are a great option. Make sure your end-of-life wishes are documented such as cremation or burial, do you wish to donate your organs?

MiscellaneousKeep yourself organized by putting all of your important papers together in a three-ring binder or folder. Make sure to list the location of items, bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts, life insurance policies, safe deposit boxes and the keys to them. Also include contact information for your attorney, accountant, banker, insurance agent, financial planner and/or advisor.

Family MeetingsConsider holding family meetings to keep your family members informed. Discuss what you are contemplating doing, or what you have already done, with regard to setting up an estate plan and this will facilitate discussion and eliminate any surprises.

Executors, Trustees, & GuardiansName someone who will handle your affairs according to your wishes, and who is trustworthy and knowledgeable. An advantage of naming a bank’s trust department, is that they are knowledgeable in the area of administering estates and trusts. Another advantage to naming a bank as your Executor and/or Trustee is that the bank will likely be here. Whereas, if you name an individual, he or she could possibly predecease you.

Review, Monitor and UpdateYou should review your estate plan every three to five years as circumstances change: people pass away, minors become adults. As time goes by, it’s not unusual for clients to decide to change who they’ve named as a guardian for their children, or who they’ve named as their executor, etc. Laws change too. If the law changes, perhaps you will need to change your estate plan as well.

The above is intended to serve as a quick guide to the things that you should consider when putting together an estate plan. For most people, it’s simply a question of taking that first step and getting started. If you partner with the right professionals, and if you take the steps recommended above, I truly believe that you’ll have what is needed to make up a great estate plan!

We want to be your partner in creating a plan that secures and empowers your financial prosperity, while giving you the ability to care for your family today and for generations to come. Contact Matt Riley to schedule your prosperity planning meeting or visit our website.

What Makes Up a Great Estate Plan?

Matt Riley, Fiduciary Officer217.935.7456 [email protected]

Matt was named Fiduciary Officer, VP, for First National Bank and Trust Company in December 2018, helping clients to meet their prosperity goals through investment and estate planning. Prior to joining FNBT, Matt had risk and compliance analysis experience at State Farm Bank in Bloomington, Ill. Matt is a proud Illinois State University Alumni, receiving his B.S. in Finance with an emphasis in Financial Planning. He has continued his education journey, earning other designations including the Chartered Financial Consultant designation. In addition to his bank service, Matt became a member of the Clinton Rotary Club in April of 2019 and became a board member for the Warner Hospital & Health Services Foundation in May of 2019.

About First National Bank and Trust Company: First National Bank & Trust Company is a community bank located in Clinton, Illinois. Dedicated to community prosperity, the bank was chartered in 1872 under the name DeWitt County National Bank. The name was changed First National Bank and Trust Company in 1974, and was acquired by TS Banking Group in 2017. With $170 million in assets, First National Bank is dedicated to community reinvestment and gives 10% of its net income back to the community. For more information visit firstnbtc.com.

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Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Calendar of Events 2020CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS

January 25, 2020AGRI-BUSINESS BANQUET

February, 2020BUSINESS EXPO

Clinton High School Gym • March 25, 2020CLINTON AREA FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Every Saturday, 8:00am to Noon on Mr. Lincoln’s Square • May through October, 2020Special Apple and Pork Market on September 26 & 27, 2020

MAYDAYS FESTIVALMr. Lincoln’s Square • May 14, 15, 16, 17, 2020

TOUR DEWITTSaturday, June 27, 2020GOLF OUTING

Clinton Country Club • Tuesday, June 23, 2020APPLE and PORK FESTIVAL

(*Member Event)C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum, 219 E Woodlawn, Clinton

Country Junction, 1477 W. State Highway 54, Clinton Clinton Antique Mall, 1439 W. State Highway 54, Clinton

Country Church Craft Mall, 1160 State Highway 54 West, Clinton St. John’s Parish Center, 502 N. Monroe Street, ClintonClinton Presbyterian Church, 302 N. Center, Clinton

Clinton Area Farmers & Artisans Market, Downtown ClintonVespasian Warner Public Library, 200 Block N. Center, ClintonSeptember 26 & 27, 2020 (Last Full Weekend in September)

Terror on Washington Street Haunted HouseOctober 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2020

www.clintonhauntedhouse.com or Follow us on Facebook!

CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADESaturday, November 30, 2019

SANTA’S HOUSE ON MR. LINCOLN’S SQUAREDecember 7, 14, & 21, 2019

Websites:Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau: www.clintonilchamber.com

City of Clinton: www.clintonillinois.comDeWitt County: www.dewittcountyill.com

Farmer City: www.farmercityil.orgDeWitt County Development Council (Economic Development): www.dcdc-illinois.net

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Mission Statement:It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, Illinois 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) www.clintonilchamber.com • e-mail: [email protected]