M i n d e n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

May Newsletter

2016

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

President Marcy Brandt

Minden Opera House

Vice President Kevin Krull Krull Agency

Secretary

Carol Loschen First Bank & Trust

Dena Beck

REAP

Erica Hansen Big John’s Ford

Janene Hill

Jensen Memorial Library

Natalie Janda Hissy Fit

Jeanne Jons

Individual

Joelle Knott Krull Agency

Jordan Patterson

Patterson Chiropractic

Sally Jurgensmier Sculptures by Sally

Don Phillips

Joy’s Floral & Gifts

Administrator

Marcia Davis

308-832-1811

mindenchamber@gtmc.net

www.mindenNE.org

Honored Businesses

5 years

Valerie’s Interiors

10 years

Weaver Farm Services

15 years

Gary Braun Electric

Minden Country Club

20 years

Farm Bureau Insurance

Sculptures by Sally

25 years

Bethany Home

Minden Courier

Southern Power District

30 years

Anderson Jewelry

Wakefield Chiropractic

35 years

Burgess Well CO.

40+ years

Big John’s Ford

First Bank & Trust

Garrett Agency

Gene Lundeen

Grayson Tool

Holdrege Soft Water Service

Kearney CO Health Services

LandMark Implement

Layton-Craig Funeral Home

Martin, Stirtz & Martin

Mason’s Market

McBride Realty

Minden Exchange Bank & Trust

Minden Hardware

Minden Public School

Royal Engineer Composites

Stadler Implement

T-L Irrigation

Chamber Appreciation Breakfast Hosted by Ambassadors

Chamber Lunch May 18—Minden Opera House—12-1:00pm

Speaker Senator John Kuehn Legislative Update and Issues

Lunch Catered by Country Catering Bow Tie Chicken pasta, enchilada casserole, Salad,

Veggie tray, dessert, Tea & Water

Cost $12.00

RSVP to the Chamber Office by Friday, May 13

Bee Well in Kearney CO

5K & 1 mile Run/Walk

Saturday, May 7

Sponsored by Kearney CO Health Ser-

vices

(Entry form on page 7 of Newsletter)

featuring the LA Band—

Robert Jon & the Wreck 7:45am-3:30pm

Minden Opera House—308-832-0588

$40.00 (includes lunch)

Hosted by Be the Gift

Special Luncheon with

Shawn Eichorst & Coach Mike Riley UNL Athletic Director & UNL Football

May 12 Kearney Holiday Inn

11:30-1:30 RSVP to Kathy, 308-237-5187 by May 9th.

Kearney County Great American

Cleanup 2016

May 6 & 7

Kearney CO Road Department (1124 E. 9th)

Fri. May 6, 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat. May 7, 8:00am-Noon

(or until Dumpsters are full)

Items not accepted: Tires, Yard Waste, Households waste (no liquids)

Boy Scouts will pick up items curbside, Saturday 9:00am-Noon.

Free Will donation to arrange a pick-up Call Marse McCann-Carpenter, 402-432-4841.

Rotary Books for the World project will be accepting clean books with covers &

National Geography magazines, Saturday, 8:00am-Noon, 1st & Colorado

The Great White Shedder will be available at First Bank & Trust to shred any paper documents,

Friday, May 6, 2:00-4:00pm.

Call City of Minden, 308-832-1820 or Kearney County, 308-832-2854

for more information.

Sally Jurgensmier’s

Art & Antiques

on the Farm!

Sat, May 7

1:00-4:00 pm

1388 41 Road, Heartwell

1/4 mile east, 2 miles south

of Heartwell on HWY 6

Plant & Bake Sale Saturday, May 7, 8:00am-12:00pm

St Paul Lutheran Church Presented by

Kearney County Health Services Auxiliary

Lost of Lovely Plants & Delicious Baked Goods Reasonably priced

Proceeds will go towards KCHS Projects

May 6/7 Kearney CO Clean-up

6 Leadercast, Minden Opera House, 7:45am-3:30pm

7 Fire Department Pancake Feed, Fire Station, 7:00am-11:00am

7 Bake Sale & Kids games, Fire Station, 7:00am-11:00am

7 Bee Well 5K run, Kearney CO Hospital, 8:30am

7 Art on the Farm, Sculptures by Sally, 1-4:00pm

7 KCHS Plant & Bake Sale, St Paul Lutheran Church, 8:00am-Noon

8 Mother’s Day

12 Eichorst-Riley Lunch, Kearney Holiday Inn, 11:30am-1:30pm

14 Minden High School Graduation, C.L. Jones Gym, 2:00pm

18 Chamber Lunch with Senator Kuehn, Minden Opera House, 12-1:00pm

30 Memorial Day

June

4 Minden Spirit Triathlon

11 City Wide Garage Sale

25 Street Dance

Platinum Partner

Silver Partner

Gold Partner

Bronze Partners

Anderson Jewelry

Aurora Cooperative

Bill’s Plumbing

Breakaway Bar & Grill

Joy’s Floral & Gifts

LandMark Implement

Mason’s Market

Minden Opera House

Pioneer Aerial Applicators

Rhynalds Auction & Realty

Royal Engineered Composites

Sculptures by Sally

Stadler Implement INC

Welcome new Chamber Partners

A & A Roofing—Jesse Frank Clearman—Katrina Tomson

South Side Diner USA Communication

City Wide Garage Sale Saturday June 11

Ryan Wakefield Is looking for volunteers to help with the Minden Spirit Triathlon, June 4

Contact Ryan (308) 830-0682 or wakes00@gmail.com to volunteer.

Do you have an upcoming event? Email (mindenchamber@gtmc.net

or call (832-1811) the Chamber and I will post the event on the

Calendar and in the Monthly Newsletter.

Platinum Partner

Space is Available for rent in the

Clearman building The shared space is under construction, now is the time to

contact Kartrina as the space can be customize to your needs. Contact new Member Katrina Tomsen

402-379-3937 or ktomsen@yahoo.com

Christmas City Classic Car Show

Saturday, Aug. 20 Minden Square 10:00am-3:00pm

Lots of cars, family fun, food, entertainment, craft fair & fun.

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Chamber of Commerce

& Check out our web site

www.mindenne.org

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

April 6, 2016

Present: Dena Beck, Marcy Brandt, Erica Hansen, Janene Hill, Sally Jurgensmier, Joelle Knott, Kevin Krull, Carol Loschen, Jordon Patterson, Don Phillips and Chamber Director Marcia Davis.

Absent: Dena Beck, Natalie Janda and Jeanne Jons were absent.

Meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by President Marcy Brandt.

Kevin Krull moved to approve the March Secretary minutes and current Treasurer report as submitted. Janene Hill sec-ond, motion approved.

Old Business

I. 2016 Partnership Recruitment: Marcia Davis reported that the campaign is going well to date 95 members have renewed and 3 new members have joined. A total of $19,150.00 has been received in due for the 2016 renewal campaign. Board member reviewed the mailing list and were encouraged to remind owners and businesses of the benefits of Chamber.

II. Blue Jeans and BBQ: Marcy, Sally and Marcia reported that the event was a success and updated Board members on financials. The committee has met and suggestions for the next event were discussed.

III. Chamber Visits: Marcy Brandt reported on a few of the Chamber visits that have been conducted by Marcia Davis, Kevin Krull and herself. Discussion was held on how the Chamber can help the Minden Business Community stand out and grow. Discussion items included sponsoring a Job Fair, promotion of joint advertising through the Kearney Hub for Chamber Sponsored community events, bringing back a “Shop Minden” campaign, engaging a promotional speaker for one of the quarterly luncheons who would bring fresh ideas for marketing our local businesses.

IV. Community Calendar: Janene Hill has sent out the Webinar link. The matter was tabled until members had a chance to review the link.

New Business

I. June 25th, 2016 Street Dance: – Marcia Davis and Don Phillips reported that the band “Groove Puppet” has contracted for the event. An admission price was set at $10.00 for the dance.

II. Office Closings: – Marcia Davis reported that the Chamber Office will be closed on May 5th and May 10th.

III. Budget Filing: Marcy Brandt reported that a budget request will be turned into the City of Minden for 2016/2017.

Committees:

I. Ambassadors, April 13, 12-1 p.m. 0 @ Pizza Hut

II. Promotions, April 27th, 12-1. @ Minden Opera House

III. Christmas Festival, April 11, 5:30, Minden Opera House

Upcoming Events:

I. Ambassadors Chamber/Teacher Appreciation breakfast, April 22nd, Windmill

II. Krull Agency Walk at Lunch, April 27th Courthouse lawn, 11:30 – 1:00

III. Leadercast, May 6th, Minden Opera House

IV. Bee Well 5K run, May 7th, Kearney County Health Services

V. Minden Spirit Triathlon, June 4th

VI. Minden Street Dance, June 25th

The Next meeting will be May 4th, 2016 at Minden Opera House

Don Phillips moved to adjourn, Jordon Patterson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Carol Loschen, Secretary

Minden Sprint Triathlon

June 4th, 2016

Last Name: __________________________ Age on Race Day: ____

First Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: ________

Address: ____________________________ Male: ____ Female: ____

City: _______________________________ Check T-Shirt Size:

State:________________ Zip:___________ S ___ M ___ L ___ XL ____

Phone: _____________________________

Email ______________________________

Entry Fee: $30 thru Jan. 1st, $35 thru May 1st, $40 up to race day

Register online @ http://fueltrainlive.com/MindenTriathletes/Signup Participant

Waiver for Race Registration I know that running [volunteering for] a road race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I

am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or

suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but no limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic

and the conditions of the road all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller

blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The Minden Sprint Triathlon committee,

the city of Minden, Kearney County and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this

event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.

Signature: Parent’s Signature if under 18 years: Date:

Questions or Comments Contact: Ryan Wakefield (308)-830-0682 or rwakes00@gmail.com