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A monthly publication of the gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce
The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is a member-focused, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to providing and promoting business opportunities and connections that promote and enhance county-wide economic and civic well-being.
Introducing the Member-to-Memberdiscount ProgramThe Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new Member-to-Member Discount Program, proudly sponsored by CenturyLink. The program was created to provide our members with another service to add value to your Chamber membership. This program offers a unique combination of promoting member-to-member buying, boosting sales for member businesses and increasing visibility in the community.
Chamber member businesses and their employees are encouraged to patronize fellow members. There are currently over 500 member businesses, representing nearly 15,000 employees, which results in significant purchasing power that can positively impact your business.
As part of the Member-to-Member Discount Program, the current membership representative for each Chamber member business will be issued cards identifying their eligibility for program discounts. Those representatives will then be charged to distribute cards to all of the employees within the member business. These cards will be distributed at a kick-off event in October. Please watch your e-mail/mailbox for invitations.
We encourage all members to take advantage of this opportunity to save money, as well as generate new exposure and new clients for your business! If you are interested in adding your business to the list of participants, please contact Jennifer McCleaf at 717.334.8151 or visit our web site, www.gettysburg-chamber.org, to print an application from the homepage.
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18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 | Gettysburg, PA 17325717.334.8151 | FAX 717.334.3368
Office HoursMonday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Jennifer McCleafMembership/Events [email protected]
Allysa DillonMembership Assistant/[email protected]
Stephanie MummertMarketing [email protected]
Edith WaldronOperations [email protected]
new Members
*S. Gregory Allen, Board ChairGraphcom, Inc.
*Stacey Green, Vice ChairBiggerstaff's Catering
*Gregory Livelsberger, SecretarySchmuck Lumber Company, Inc.
*Steve Rasmussen, TreasurerAdams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Mary BottorfHACC - Gettysburg Campus
*Darlene A. BrownAdams County Housing Authority/Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs Inc.
*Emried ColeLutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Eric EshbachUpper Adams School District
Norris FlowersGettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Carl E. FrantzCarl E. Frantz, Inc.
William G. HanneBorough of Arendtsville
*John G. KrambAdams County Winery
Katie LawhonGettysburg National Military Park
Pete MartinSharrah Design Group, Inc.
Frank PizzutoEdward Jones-Frank Pizzuto, AAMS
Gary RappoldtACNB Bank
Nina ReddingPenn State Cooperative Extension of Adams County
Matt SheadsHockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency
*Carrie S. Stuart, PresidentGettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce
*Denotes Executive Committee member
teresa gonder Clark Companies, N.A.240 Kindig LaneHanover, PA 17331717.633.8414 FAX [email protected]
david davies Davies Lawn CareP.O. Box 4834Gettysburg, PA 17325717.334.6627 Landscaping Services
7th Annual
SEPTEMBER 10 & 11
NOON-6PM DAILY
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GATEWAY GETTYSBURG COMPLEX95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA
• 22 Pennsylvania Wineries• 11 Food vendors• 36 Arts & crafts vendors• Great live entertainment• Cooking & Wine Pairing Demonstrations• And Much More!
SAVE $5 - BUY IN ADVANCE$20 Advance* • $25 On-site*
$12 Designated Driver • $15 Group Rate*Free - Kids 12 and under!
*Admission includes souvenir wine glass, unlimitedsamplings, access to live performances/cooking
demonstrations and applicable taxes.Proper ID Required to Enter Festival Grounds
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President’s Message
The Chamber would like to thank the following businesses for continuing their commitment to the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and the Gettysburg/Adams County community:
Membership renewals
Allstar Events Complex
Battlefield Bed & Breakfast Inn
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Buchart-Horn, Inc./BASCO Associates
Carriage House Inn
Comfort Keepers
Confederate WoodsVeterinary Hospital, Inc.
Gettysburg Concrete Co.
Gettysburg Internal Medicine Association, Inc.
Gettysburg Regional Airport/SARAA
Hanover Concrete Co.
Hartlaub & Sons, Inc.
Hauser Estate Winery
Huber’s Carpet Cleaning
Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc.
Kime’s Cider Mill, Inc.
Misty Meadows Cabinetree
Put On The Feed Bag Catering
Schaedler Yesco
Segway Tours of Gettysburg(formerly SegTours, LLC)
Staub, Riggs & Collins, Inc.
Stock and Leader
Summit Homes, LLC
Terminix International
Unger, Richard L.
The final Key Attribute of the recently revised strategic plan focuses on the financial sustainability of the Chamber. With the drastic change in economy over a
year ago, it became apparent that the Board should have a renewed focus on this. Times have become very different than they were five years ago when the previous strategic plan was developed; goals regarding the financial direction and future needed to be revisited under the current set of circumstances.
As with many of our members, the Chamber recognized the need to evaluate all programs and offerings to ensure diverse and reliable revenue streams, while offering members quality programs and services that are responsive to your needs. To that end the breakfast programs were streamlined, the annual Business Expo has been discontinued and changes are in store for the 2012 Winter’s Palette.
We heard what you were saying—your time and money is in high demand and you need to allocate it where you will get the biggest return on investment. Relevant topics for breakfast program will include things to help your professional development and growth of your business. You told us the Expo was not an efficient use of your time, and that you wanted some new excitement in an old favorite—the Winter’s Palette.
These changes have allowed staff time to be utilized to serve you better, too! The purchase of our new membership management software streamlines internal processes and offers us the opportunity to customize correspondence to members; provide excellent tracking of referrals for your business and better direct potential clients to your business through the searchable online membership directory.
What hasn’t changed is our ongoing dedication to providing and promoting business opportunities and connections that promote and enhance county-wide economic and civic well-being.
Additionally, the Chamber partners with other organizations to provide additional opportunities for members in selecting merchant card services, health insurance and ancillary products, as well as options for purchasing more cost effective energy. Not only do these programs add value to your membership, but they provide additional revenue to the Chamber.
Over the past three months, I have provided updates on Chamber activity as they related to the four Key Attributes of the Strategic Plan, all of which are a result of member input. As we move forward in accomplishing the goals set forth, please take a moment and share with us your thoughts on any changes that have been made, or to let us know what changes you feel should be considered. Your needs are what drive the programs and benefits offered to all members of the Chamber. Thank you for your input and involvement!
Dick’s Homecare celebrated the Grand Opening of its new office,which is located at 236 West Street in Gettysburg, on July 12, 2011.
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Ribbon Cutting on September 14, from 5:30-7:30pm. BBQ and refreshments will be provided. RSVP your attendance to 717.337.9958.
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, has been awarded a 2010 Buick Enclave through General Motors’ corporate donations program to assist in the GM Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP) offered at the college. GM also donates engines, transmissions,
transfer cases for four-wheel drive, differentials and other parts, as well as numerous cars for the students to work on, said Jeff Gieniec, HACC automotive technology instructor for the program. For more information, go to www.hacc.edu and search “Automotive Technology.”
Pennsylvania Chamber is presenting the Water Quality/Stormwater and Air Quality/Greenhouse Gases Regulations, and the New Underground Storage Tank Operator Requirements Conference from 8am-3pm in Camp Hill, Wednesday, October 19. The fee to attend is $295 for PA Chamber members, $345 for non-members. Full registration, topics and speaker information is included online. You may register online or call our toll-free Conference Hotline 877.866.8965 or visit www.pachamber.org.
Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently awarded $15,750 in scholarships to 21 high school students, who are sons and daughters of current Adams Electric Cooperative members, living in Pennsylvania. Scholarship winners were decided by
committees. Adams Electric scholarships are also available to adult members interested in continuing their education. For more information, visit www.adamsec.coop, and click on “Scholarships” under “Student Corner,” or call 717.334.9211.
Sarah Eckard, of Gettysburg, joined Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. in mid-July as a Communications Specialist in the Communications/Community Services Department. She is a graduate of Juniata College, Huntingdon, with a bachelor’s degree in communications and public
relations. Her duties will include maintaining the co-op’s web sites, working with the media, and writing for co-op publications. In addition, Eckard will be responsible for photography, audio/video, and working with the co-op’s membership.
Member news
From the publishers of Celebrate Gettysburg…a new magazine dedicated to all things family
debuts this fall. Celebrate Family is Adams and York County’s premier regional family resource guide. Published annually, Celebrate Family provides timely information and ideas for parents with children ages 0-18. Inside each issue: • Family-friendly attractions • Recipes the whole family will love • Area family events information • Recreation opportunities • ...and more.Visit www.celebrategettysburg.com/family for additionalinformation.
Three senior administrators at Cross Keys Village–The Brethren Home Community have been promoted and given new responsibilities as of July 1. Tracy Biesecker, Director of Financial Services will become Vice President of Operations
and Technology as well as Corporate Compliance Officer. Karl Brummer, Vice
President of Human Resources, will become Vice President of Programs and Human Resources, and Amanda Chase, Health Care Administrator, will become Vice President of Health Care. For more information call 717.624-5203.
The Organized Referral Network, Inc. (ORNI) is proud to welcome Barry Cockley, as their newest member. Barry is the founder and President of Insurance Benefit Associates, an independent insurance agency providing the quotes and services of all the major insurance carriers for individuals, families and businesses in Pennsylvania and Maryland. For more information about ORNI and its fifteen business partners log on to www.orninetwork.com. Call 717-860-8695 for more information.
SERVPRO of Gettysburg/Adams County is pleased toannounce the expansion of their business. They have
moved operations to their new facility at 3045 York Road just East of Gettysburg. Boasting 2200 sq. ft. of office/conference space and a flooring show room; as well as 1400 sq. ft. of production and warehouse space, their new location provides them with a platform for future growth. For more information log on to www.servproofgettysburg.com. Please help them celebrate their new location with an Open House/
Tracey Biesecker
Amanda Chase
Karl Brummer
Sarah Eckard
York District directors Judy Queitzsch, of New Freedom (left), and Tom Knaub, of Wellsville (right), present Benjamin Reinke (left center) and Daniel Picone (right center) $750 scholarships.
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new team members, they’d like to invite you to visit them for dinner to enjoy: Buy one meal get one ½ off in the Great American Grill! Visit their menu online at www.tinyurl.com/greatamericangrill or feel free to contact Rachel at [email protected].
Join the Rotary Club of Gettysburg at the Hauser Estate Winery - on Sunday, October 16th from 5-8pm, when they host a fun event of live music and wine to raise money for our community Benevolent Fund. Tickets are $25 in advance and can be
ordered at www.hauserestate.com.
Biggerstaff’s Catering, a unique custom catering company located in Gettysburg, is pleased to announce the launch of their new web site. Visit them at www.biggerstaffscatering.com
to view their photo gallery, read what their clients have to say about their personal experiences with the company, and to get information on booking an event.
CenturyLink is partnering with DonorsChoose.org to offer a $100,000 “Double Your Impact”
grant to fund classroom projects in public schools in their service areas. Any public school teacher within the CenturyLink service areas can go online to DonorsChoose.org to request support for classroom materials and projects. Please contact Debbie Keyser, Market Development Manager-Pennsylvania Office at 717.245.7762 or [email protected].
Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg proudly introduces Ms. Rachel Shope as the new Food & Beverage Manager of the Great American Grill, located inside the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg, and Mr. Jared Stevison, as new Head Chef. In honor of their
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Rachel Shope
Jared Stevison
Tickets: $100 per person / $175 per couple For questions contact Alicia Stanley in the Development Office: 717-359-7148 ext. 1404
Majestic Performing Arts at the Jennifer and David LeVanPerforming Arts Center Box Office(717) 337-8200 • [email protected]
A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program for Children
PO Box 4777, Gettysburg, PA 17325
The Board of Directors of Hoffman Homes for Youth invites you to join us for our eighth
ANNUALGalaSaturday, November 12, 2011
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Majestic Theater25 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Fine dining provided by The Altland HouseLive music provided by 6 Cents
Silent and Live Auction
Cocktail attire required. Guests must be 21 or older please.
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and photos to: [email protected]
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Program UpdatesAre you looking for a unique and fun way to promote your business to the general public? The Basket Bingo Team is seeking sponsors for the upcoming Holiday Basket Bingo to be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011. There are several options available, contact Jennifer McCleaf at 717.334.8151 or [email protected] for details.
The Awards Team is seeking nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Citizen of the
Year. Take this opportunity to nominate someone that you believe displays outstanding commitment to serving Adams County area via active participation in efforts to better the community. Completed forms are due to the Chamber office by October 14. Please contact the office if you have not yet received a form. The recipient will be announced at the Annual Meeting.
As a senior executive of one of the most successful Lancaster County asset management companies, Dave Hanson will share with attendees of the annual Community Prayer Breakfast how Fulton Financial arrived at a formula of success in a difficult financial market. He will also address what the future of investments look like in today’s uncertain times. Join the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Gettysburg Christian Businessmen’s Connection on
LUNCH &
SERIES PRESENTS - What’s Happening to
Manufacturing in South Central PA?
Hosted by: WHEN:
WHERE:
RSVP:
September 20, 12:15-1pm
GACOC Office
18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203
717.334.8151 by September 13
*Bring your own lunch - Parking is available in theRace Horse Alley Garage
Free to members, $10 for non-members.
Friday, October 28 at the Refectory at Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary. Networking and breakfast is available beginning at 7am, with the program beginning at 7:30am. A registration form is on page 12.
Membership Council hosted a successful Membership Orientation on August 17. It brings us great pleasure to create awareness about the programs and benefits of Chamber membership to new members. Special thanks to: Presenting Sponsor, Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Flats, Original Flatbread Company for donating lunch. Mark your calendars now for November 2—the date of the next Membership Orientation. And remember, all members are welcome to attend whether you’re new to a business, new to the area or you just plain need a refresher on the benefits.
Our Mentor Program has been connecting community business men and women with at-risk high school students for over 8 years, to the benefit of all involved. This year the program is expanding from three
school districts to four as we bring Bermudian Springs School District on board. We are excited to begin this new school year welcoming a new participating high school, seven new mentors and twenty returning mentors. Many thanks go out to all of those individuals who contribute to make this program so successful! If you want to contribute to this program there are also sponsorship opportunities available, contact Edith at 334.8151 or [email protected].
Our Chamber has selected APPI Energy to assist you with this important buying decision. APPI Energy has 16 years of experience and a staff of dedicated consultants, analysts and business experts. Independent and objective, APPI Energy is trusted by 17 local Chambers in PA, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, and 130 other trade groups.
For independent consulting advice about the Pennsylvania electricity market, contact APPI Energy at 800-520-6685 or visit www.appienergy.com.
Member Benefit Update
A sponsored basket that was available to win at 2010’s Basket Bingo event.
The Mentor/Mentee activity from Winter 2011.
Community PartnersCVB to roll out official 150th Merchandiseby Carl Whitehill, Media Relations Manager, Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
discount Program roll outby Deb Adamik, President & CEO, Main Street Gettysburg
The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau and its partner, International Event Partners, are inviting Adams County and the regional business community to a merchandise show on Thursday, September 8, to preview the official merchandise for the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Civil War and Gettysburg Address.
The CVB has been working with IEP in creating and trademarking the official 150th logo, as well as developing merchandise for the commemoration.
At this event, the businesses can get their first look at the new merchandise and purchase items at wholesale. Items include clothing, souvenirs and household items. The show will be held 5-7pm at the Gettysburg Hotel’s Ballroom. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, please contact Stacey Fox at 717.338.1052 or [email protected].
Main Street Gettysburg was the catalyst in working with the Gettysburg College, GARMA, the Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Adams County Transit and several businesses in town to create a Town and Gown Committee. Currently chaired by Maggie Baldwin from the College, they have been proactively brainstorming ways to promote the town and its many sites, restaurants and shops to connect students, parents, and visitors to the Gettysburg College campus. Through websites, written communications and special promotional activities the college has been informing its extensive college community about the wonderful goods and services offered just blocks away in downtown Gettysburg.
Through this partnership, a Gettysburg College student, Rachel Wynn, who is also a Main Street Gettysburg intern spearheaded the effort to create a discount program for Gettysburg College students and parents. Downtown businesses have signed up to provide their own unique discount to College students and parents. There are currently 37 businesses offering discounts and it is growing in popularity. Students and parents just have to show their ID to receive the discount. This exciting new program is set to roll out on Friday, September 2 during GARMA’s First Friday. The theme for this special First Friday is “Fall Frolic and Welcome Gettysburg College Students.”
There will be a table set up at the College in the Event Activities Center from 6–8pm letting the students know what will be going on that evening. The table will have prize coupons, fliers, trolley maps, and future First Friday dates.
This collaborative effort sets the stage for new and returning students and parents to establish relationships with their business neighbors, as well as present opportunities for businesses to have sustained business through the off-tourist season. This is just another example of how working together can create great ideas that improve our community.
The Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show returns to the streets of Downtown Gettysburg on Saturday, September 24th. This one day event transforms Gettysburg into a unique antique paradise for both buyers and sellers, radiating in all four directions out from Lincoln Square. Over 125 dealers from 13 states are expected to exhibit their best wares between 7am-4pm, rain or shine. This large gathering of exhibitors will feature antiques and collectibles from
across historic Americana from the primitive frontier to the nouveau antiques of your youth. Period furniture, depression glass, art-deco, toys, early mechanicals, commercial art, china, kitchenware, and many collectible items of everyday life of the past 300 years will be available for you to see. You could find the bargain of the day strolling the streets of Downtown Gettysburg this Fall.
The event is sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants’ Association (GARMA) to help promote shopping in Downtown Gettysburg and to help raise funds for the various projects the group supports. GARMA is instrumental in decorating the streets of Gettysburg for the holidays, attracting shoppers to the area, supporting the general well being of the business climate in and around Gettysburg, and participating in joint partnerships with many area non-profit and governmental organizations like Main Street Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and more.
Do you have a business that could benefit from exhibiting at this Show? Please contact Show Director John Angstadt at [email protected] . The Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show will return for its 45th year in May and September of 2012, so plan now to participate.
44th Annual Antique Show takes to the Streets of gettysburgby Walt Tuchalski, Member, Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants’ Association
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PNC takes the same approach to investing in its customers. PNC’s technological advancements set it apart from numerous other banks. Their newest mobile banking applications make banking simple and fast, including a new feature which allows customers to deposit checks straight from their cell phone. By taking photographs of the check, the deposit will be swift and hassle-free.
PNC Bank’s constant updates in technology and in the community strive to provide better services for clients and citizens alike. Dedicated employees such as Carolyn Wagaman, Jacquie Hollabaugh, Teresa Baadte and PNC’s team throughout Adams County will ensure you a positive experience in and out of the bank. Visit pnc.com for more information and updates. Let PNC make banking easier for you!
PNC Bank6 York Street, Gettysburg, PA
717. 337.9011 - www.pnc.com
Membership Spotlight
As Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of West Street PNC Bank Branch, Carolyn Wagaman’s responsibilities include service to PNC’s customers, management of the West Street team, community involvement and business development. Carolyn and her colleagues from other PNC locations in Adams county such as Jacquie Hollabaugh, Downtown Gettysburg Office and Teresa Baadte, at the Gettysburg East Office are particularly proud of the projects they have helped to spearhead in the community.
PNC’s Grow Up Great Program, a 10-year, $100 million initiative to prepare pre-school aged children for school and life, boasts a strong presence in the city of Gettysburg. In conjunction with the Annual Adams County Heritage Festival on September 18, PNC Grow Up Great will feature the Mobile Learning Adventure, containing fun and educational activities for pre-school aged children and their parents. PNC is proud to once again highlight their signature cause within the Gettysburg community.
PNC sponsors and participates in numerous additional community events throughout the year such as the United Way Day of Caring. PNC is currently displaying its commitment to economic development through an investment being made in the West Street renovations.
PnC Bank
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Membership Spotlight
Have your pet professionally groomed by a knowledgeable, helpful, caring staff with over 20 years of experience. What is a complete groom? Your pet will be trimmed and styled to your request, with nail trimming, and ear cleaning. Next, your pet is pampered with a hydro massage bath. Invigorating whirlpool jet action removes loose hair and dry skin, resulting in the healthiest skin and coat possible. Teeth brushing and peticure nail filing are available. The grooming is then topped off with a special touch.
Love your pet, hate the shedding? Furminator shed-less treatment is designed for both long and shorthaired pets. The Furminator shed-less treatment will make your pet look and feel better, and includes a hydro massage bath. Within one to two treatments, the Furminator has been proven to reduce shedding up to 90%. This treatment is even more effective with regular visits performed every 6 to 8 weeks.
Tail Chasers offers an extensive line of pet-friendly spa treatments. Your pet will love the skin treatments offered by our Spa collection. You pamper yourself...now you can pamper your pet. It’s enough to make humans jealous!
What is our “Pet Taxi” service? If you don’t have time to get your pet to the groomer or you don’t like to have your pet in your car, this is the perfect solution. We will pick up your pet
tail Chasers grooming & Unique Pet Supplies
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from your house to our shop and safely home again. The taxi is so convenient, you do not even have to be home for this service.
Tail Chasers has a unique store for pets. You will find many items the superstores offer but in a small, country setting. Inside the store, pet owners will find a vast array of quality toys, gifts, and seasonal items. We proudly showcase healthy, natural treats and pet foods. We carry a complete line of Lupine collars and leads. Frontline and Advantage are available for when the flea & tick season is upon us.
Don’t miss Kitty Corner! Tail Chasers is proud to be part of PAWS as an authorized adoption center. We have placed many cats and kittens with caring people who have found their new friend here at Tail Chasers. If you wish to add a cat or kitten to your home, stop by and see who’s featured for adoption.
Tail Chasers has flexible hours to fit your schedule, including evenings and Saturday.
503 W. King St. (Rt. 234)East Berlin, PA717.259.7024
100 Buford Ave.Gettysburg, PA717.337.1800
TailChasersGrooming.com
Visit our two locations:
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Community newsIf you love history or know someone who does,leave a legacy in Historic Downtown Gettysburg. Donate a commemorative brick engraved with your name, the name of a loved one, or the name of a business or organization
and create a permanent remembrance along Gettysburg’s Historic Pathway, on Lincoln Square. For more information, visit www.mainstreetgettysburg.org and click on “Engraved Bricks.” Please pay careful attention to the guidelines when placing your order.
An Adams County 4-H Benefit Auction will be held on November 4, 2011 at the Agricultural & Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Doors open at 5pm.; Auction starts at 6pmFood will be available for purchase from the 4-H Senate Club. For more details call 717.334.6271 or visit: http://extension.psu.edu/adams/events/4-h-benefit-auction.
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is offering an Emergency Medical Technician course this fall. The 140-hour EMT-Basic course is offered at a number of sites in the region through the Sen. John J.
Shumaker Public Safety Center. For more information about the community EMT-Basic classes or to register, call the EMS education Unit at 780.2643 or email [email protected]. For updated schedules, go to http://hacc.edu/PublicSafetyCenter/index.cfm.
The grand opening of the Adams County Arts Council’s new arts education center, at 125 S. Washington St., will be Saturday, October 29, from 10am-5pm. The event, sponsored by CenturyLink, and is open to the public, and will
On a warm and beautiful day at the Carroll Valley at Liberty Mountain Golf Course, sixteen foursomes competed in the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament on July 28. The format for the tournament was a 4 person scramble.
The tournament winners were:• 1st place went to the foursome of Dan Sharrer, Mike Stonesifer, Alicia Stanley, and Mitch Snider, of Hoffman Homes for Youth.
• 2nd place went to the foursome of Jon Fetter, Terry Hancock, Randy Hoover and Ron Plank, of Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• 3rd place went to the foursome of Brad Beegle, Greg Beegle, Mike Gillean and Terry Fox.
Additional winners were: • Closest to the Pin on Hole #3 went to Gavin Green.• Longest Drive on Hole #12 went to Randy Hoover.• Straightest Drive on Hole #13 went to Zak Smith.• Putting Contest winner was Mike Gillean, who won a Nike putter.
The Chamber would like to thank the following:Gold Sponsor: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Beverage Sponsor: Carl E. Frantz, Inc.; Putting Contest Sponsor: C.S. Davidson, Inc.; Hole Sponsors: CRS Insurance, Hockley & O’Donnell Insurance, Hoffman Homes for Youth, The Pike Restaurant, Susquehanna Bank, Kennie’s Market, Carroll Valley Golf at Liberty Mountain, Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc., Carl E. Frantz, Inc., C.S. Davidson, Inc., and Campbell & White, P.C.
The winning foursome of Dan Sharrer, Mike Stonesifer, Alicia Stanley, and Mitch Snider, of Hoffman Homes for Youth
include performances, demonstrations, tours, a members’ show and food. If you’d like to support the new center, send your tax-deductible contribution to ACAC, 18 Carlisle St., Suite 201, Gettysburg, PA, 17325.
Gettysburg National Military Park maintenance employees were cutting through a fallen oak tree on Culp’s Hill when the chain saw hit bullets. The discovery was made on August 4, 2011, as maintenance employees cut a fallen oak tree that was resting on a boulder next to the Joshua Palmer marker on the east slope of Culp’s Hill summit. Two sections
of the tree trunk where the bullets were discovered have been moved to the park’s museum collections storage facility. As a relic of the Battle of Gettysburg, the tree sections with bullets will be treated to remove insects and mold and then added to the museum collections at Gettysburg National Military Park.
The world has gone digital. Internet service has become essential for success. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials. It’s available to households with children who receive free school lunches under the National School Lunch Program. While participating in Internet Essentials, customers will receive:• Affordale Internet for $9.95/month + tax• A low-cost computer available for $149.99 + tax• Free internet training, available online, in print, and in classroom.Call toll-free: 1.855.8.internet (1.855.846.8376). For more information visit: InternetEssentials.com.
Gettysburg National Military Park’s Bob Jones points to one of the bullets. NPS photo by James Kirby.
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1-888-232-6732 | www.adamsec.coop
Voted Among the Best Places to Work in PA 2010 Adams Electric Cooperative provides its employees the resources they need to effectively serve 32,000 member-accounts in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties. The co-op provides peace of mind while improving the quality of life in communities it serves. Adams Electric: Local People, Serving You!
Local People, Serving You!
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Membership rmixe news
New Age Associates, Inc. will be hosting the next Chamber mixer on Thursday, September 15, from 5-7pm at Stoner’s Farm, 20 Digges Court, Littlestown, PA 17340.
RSVP your attendance by September 9th to the Chamber office at 334.8151 or [email protected].
We would like to thank last month’s gracious host, Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, for a wonderful evening at their facility. Mix-It-Up! Program winners were Diana Trout, of Tail Chasers Grooming, who won the Member Spotlight, and Steve Rasmussen, of Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc., who won a gift certifcate for Cookie Lee Jewelry, donated by Anita Livelsberger.
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September Entertainment:
Enjoy a peaceful evening and an exceptional dining experience. Dinner served 5pm-9pm daily. Featuring new menu items! Reservations Recommended.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Light Fare Daily.
Featuring Daily Dinner Specials & Live Entertainment every weekend!
After a round of golf on the Carroll Valley Golf Course, enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of our resort restaurants.
Holiday JackpotRaffle Party
• (1) $5,000 winner• (1) $1,000 winner• (3) $500 winners• (2) $250 winners
Thursday, December 8at the Wyndham Gettysburg
Raffle tickets are $75(includes admission for 2 people)
This year’s prizes include:
Tickets will go on sale soon, watch foran order form in future editions of the
Chamber Chat.$10 cover charge if not purchasing a raffle ticket.
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12 ::: Chamber chat
Community Prayer BreakfastJoin host Gary W. Rappoldt, ACNB, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
sponsored byGettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce,
Christian Business Men’s Connection and Christian Business Women’s Fellowship
Featured speaker David Hanson, President and CEOFulton Financial Advisors
BREAKFAST DETAILSFriday, October 28, 2011Networking & Breakfast Buffet 7:00 - 7:30 AM, Program 7:30 - 9:00 AMLutheran Seminary Refectory, Gettysburg (park at Valentine Hall)Cost: $13.50 per person, Tables of 8 $100.00Reservation Required by Friday Oct. 21, 2011
Reservations for 11th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
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at the 11th Annual
Dave is president and CEO of Fulton Financial Advisors, a $6 billion wealth man-agement firm with offices in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey. Dave isalso President and CEO of Clermont Wealth Strategies, the Wealth Management group ofFulton Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Fulton, Dave Hanson spent 19 years withSunTrust Banks in a variety of positions including Closely Held Business Analyst andBusiness Development officer. Dave managed SunTrust Private client services offices inGeorgia, Tennessee, and Florida and also worked in Corporate Strategies and Mergersand Acquisition related roles. Dave has been married to Tammy for 26 years and they have four children whoTammy has homeschooled since 1995. Dave and his family live in Lancaster County.Dave enjoys playing golf, boating, snow skiing and serving as an elder and Sundayschool teacher at Harvest Bible Church in Lancaster. Dave will also share his personal faith story.
Friday, October 28, 2011(see details below)
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September 2011 eventsSeptember 5
Office closed - Labor Day
September 7
Agriculture Team Meeting, 7:30am, Agricultural &
Natural Resources Center
September 8
Mentor Team Meeting, 9am, Chamber office
Legislative Team Meeting, Noon,
Inn at Herr Ridge
September 10-11
Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival,
Noon-6pm, Gateway Gettysburg Complex
September 12
Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office
September 13
Environmental Team Meeting, Noon,
Chamber office
September 15
Business & Industry Team Meeting, Noon,
Inn at Herr Ridge
Membership Mixer, 5 to 7pm, New Age
Associates (Stoner’s Farm)
September 16
Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30am,
Chamber office
September 19
Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office
September 21
Marketing Council, 12:30pm, Chamber office
September 22
Mentor Training, 9am, Chamber office
September 23
General Membership Breakfast/Volunteer of
the Year, 7am, Eisenhower Inn & Conference
Center
September 26
Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office
September 28
Executive Team, Noon, Chamber office
Transportation Team, 4pm, Chamber office
September 30
NETC Mentee Kick Off, 8:30am, NETC
Emmitsburg, MD
The second place foursome at the Chamber’s
10th Annual Golf Outing on July 28, 2011.
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