Corporate Trustee Member

Celebrating 130 years

Patty Shults, Salem Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 9/8/2007 – 4/23/2010

NEW Member: Scott’s Printing 1111 E. St. Rt. 72 Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-1616 www.scottsprintinginc.com

Intercounty Electric Cooperative is sponsoring the Tuesday, January 8th, chamber members’ luncheon meeting at the Southwest Baptist University Salem Campus, 501 S Grand. Karen McNew, Manager of Member Services and Development will be speaking on how the co-ops are addressing current energy needs and challenges for the future. There is no cost for lunch but please RSVP by January 4th, to chamber@salemmo.com or call 573-729-6900.

FEBRUARY 2013 at the Salem Area

Chamber of Commerce

SALEM R-80 SCHOOL DISTRICT is sponsoring the February 8th Salem Area Chamber members’ JUMPIN JAVA at The Visitors Center, 200 S Main, 7:30 – 8:30 AM. Stop in anytime during the hour to catch up, enjoy coffee and donuts and share what’s new at your shop. Don’t forget to bring your business cards and promotional materials. Bring along a friend who is interested in the chamber.

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Your 2013 Chamber officers are Scott Roberts, President, Salem R-80 School District; George LaJoie, Treasurer, Air Evac Lifeteam and Tracey Wood, Vice-President, Holiday Inn Express.

Mark your calendar for April 6, 9 AM – Noon. See attached form.

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Sponsor the 2013 Business Expo bag! A $25 sponsorship will include your business name displayed

in an alphabetical list on the back. The 2013 Expo logo will be on the front.

DEADLINE is March 15 at 5 p.m.

Members’ Announcements City of Salem and Dent County will host the 4th Strategic Meeting on Feb. 5th

At this next meeting the participants will be divided into focus groups to develop an action plan to address some of the issues identified in the various categories, as was done at the December meeting. The four groups will be: Tourism Government Healthcare/Social Services Community Involvement/Communication The meeting is at the Salem R-80 Upper Elementary School, 1601 Doss Road, and beginning at 6:00 PM.

The Salem Public Library is beginning to consider plans for the design of the newly acquired library building.

The Board of the Salem Public Library would greatly appreciate the public’s input in this process in order to best meet the needs and expectations of the community now and as they move into the 21st century. Refer to the Salem Public Library Physical Assets Allocation Survey attached.

Salem Economic Development Department, Missouri Forest Products Association and Missouri Enterprise are offering a workshop that discuss ways to Increase Profits for Area Wood Products Industries - There are many important keys to the success of a business, but none are more important than controlling costs and increasing sales. To help area wood products industries manage costs and increase sales, the Missouri Forest Products Association is co-sponsoring a free, one day workshop in Salem on February 21 at the Salem TCRC, 1200 West Rolla Road. Co-sponsors are the city of Salem and Missouri Enterprise.

The workshop is titled “Growing Profits for Missouri’s Wood Industries.” Any industry that makes a product out of wood is welcome to attend. Five presentations are featured in this one day event.

• Saving Time and Money Through Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping • Saving Money on Energy Costs and Environmental Sustainability • Selling Wood Products to International Markets • Creating New Products, Services, Marketing Messages, and Business Models to Grow Profitable Sales

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Three of the presenters are experienced business and manufacturing professionals from Missouri Enterprise, a non-profit organization that provides hands-on assistance and training to help Missouri manufacturers succeed. The fourth presenter is the International Marketing Specialist from the Missouri Department of Agriculture who specializes in finding export opportunities for forest products industries. There is no cost to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is required. To register, you can call Rick Prugh at 573-308-7581 or register on-line at www.missourienterprise.org and click on the workshop title under the seminars and events heading. This workshop is made possible through funding from the USDA Forest Service. See attachment for workshop.

Dent County Fall Festival Association has the following events occurring at Dent County Commons

include the following: *February 23 – Service Area for Rally in the 100 Acre Wood drivers, 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM *April 13 – Life Line screening in the Multi-Purpose Building, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Did you know that you can exercise on site ….. Walk, walk your dog and enjoy the nature trail?

Attention Chamber Members - Do you have a business that offers a special promotion during the Road Rally? Please let the chamber office know if you are doing something special or different on the weekend of February 22 & 23rd. Are you a restaurant that is staying open later to accommodate our many visitors? Are you offering a special meal option? Do you offer and provide services for the Road Rally participants? Let the chamber office know so we can pass along that information.

Dent County Extension is hosting their Annual Forage and Beef Conference to be held Monday, February 11th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cuba, MO. The program begins with registration at 12:30. Refer to attachment.

Celebrations Catering is offering a special Valentine’s Day Treat! Who can resist chocolate dipped long stem

strawberries? For more details refer to Chocolate Strawberries attachment. Enter The BANK of Salem Calendar Contest by March 29th. Photographs, drawings, paintings or other medium

will be voted on by customers. Refer to The Bank of Salem attachment.

SALEM AREA COMMUNITY BETTERMENT Association’s

GIFT of TIME ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER

Recognition of Outstanding Achievement by Volunteers in 2012 Tuesday, February 26, 2013

6:30 PM Dinner Grace Community Church – The Gathering room

Tickets - $20 For more information call 573-729-8163 or email judy@salemtcrc.com.

Nomination form to nominate a volunteer is attached.

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Thanks to Intercounty Electric Cooperative for hosting the January 8th chamber lunch meeting. Karen McNew & Tony

Floyd shared information about the Co-op’s programs. Chamber President Roberts welcomed members.

Membership Renewal Reminder Over one half of our members have renewed, let’s shoot for 100%!

Your 2013 chamber membership fees are due now. Thank you for your prompt renewal.

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Do You Have Rooms for rent?

The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood wants to know if local residents have rooms, homes, or garages available for rent. If you do please let the Chamber of Commerce know so they can pass along your contact information to the Rally Committee who will post it on their website. The goal of the rally webpage is to arrange rally guests with potential renters. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is not responsible for handling any monetary exchanges in regards to deposits or money due to the renter. Both are also not responsible for any damages or loss in regards to these agreements.

Members: Do you have promotional items that you would like to be a part of the Road Rally Visitor Packets? If yes, please have 350 – 400 copies or items dropped off at the chamber office by February 12th. Are you going to keep your place of business open later on ROAD RALLY weekend Feb. 22 or 23? Let us know so we can be sure to have information for all the spectators, drivers and volunteers coming to Salem the last week in February. If you are planning a special event or meal function that might be of interest for 100 Acre Wood visitors – let us know so we can pass along.

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FEBRUARY Calendar of Events – www.salemmo.com

Bald Eagle Viewing Day - Bald Eagle Viewing Day - Join the Montauk Park Naturalist in viewing bald eagles as they soar over the park. Bring a pair of binoculars and camera. Program is free. 9:00 AM Stone shelter-Montauk Park 573-548-2225

9:00 AM

Stone Shelter Montauk Park

573-548-2225

Salem Chamber of Commerce JUMPIN JAVA Friday - SALEM R-80 SCHOOL DISTRICT is sponsoring this informal networking

event for chamber members in the Visitors Center/chamber office, 200 South Main. Find out what's new and different and or who is doing what! Donuts, pastries, juice and of course, coffee is provided by Salem R-80. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole hour. Remember to bring your business cards and promotional material for display.

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Visitors Center - 200 South Main

573-729-6900

Hearts Day - Spring Creek Artisans will have fine art, handcrafted gifts, special treats and sweets available for your Valentine. Enjoy punch or hot coffee while you shop. *Have a Heart! *Bring a Valentine for the Valentine Tree...all cards will be distributed to local nursing homes and the hospital.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bonebrake Center-601 N

Hickory

573-729-3400

Rotary Club PANCAKE Day - This is an event that has become a tradition. Support the Rotary Club on Saturday the 9th of February at the William Lynch Elementary School. Tickets may be purchased from Rotary Members. For more information contact Brian Martin at 573-729-5135.

William Lynch Elementary

School

573-729-5135

Bald Eagle Viewing Day - Bald Eagle Viewing Day -- Join the Montauk Park Naturalist in viewing bald eagles as they soar over the park. Bring a pair of binoculars and camera. Program is free. 9:00 AM Stone shelter-Montauk Park 573-548-2225

9:00 AM

Stone Shelter-Montauk Park

573-548-2225

RALLY in the 100 Acre Wood - Performance Rallying is one of the world's most challenging and popular motor sports. Unlike any other type of car racing, rally teams face a "track" which is unknown to them and which consists of rugged unpaved roads

across terrain including sand, gravel, mud or snow. This event serves as the second event on the Rally-America national championship calendar. Champions from coast to coast will come to race head-to-head in the foothills of the Ozarks to crown winners in all five performance rally classes. More information can be found at www.100aw.org.

Salem, MO

573-729-6900

SACBA Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner - SACBA Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner - Join the Salem Area Community Better Association for this year's Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Tickets are $20 per person, available from SACBA board members, SACBA office/Visitor Center.

6:30 PM

Gathering Place, Grace

Community Church

573-729-6983