September 2012

Tuscarora Area Chamber Office Moves to The Irwin Tuscarora Area Chamber Office Moves to The Irwin Tuscarora Area Chamber Office Moves to The Irwin Tuscarora Area Chamber Office Moves to The Irwin House on the Square in Downtown MercersburgHouse on the Square in Downtown MercersburgHouse on the Square in Downtown MercersburgHouse on the Square in Downtown Mercersburg

The TACC office has relocated to 3 South Main St. Mercersburg. We are located in the Lower Level office, our door is on the left hand side of the building. (Notice the railing off the sidewalk on the left in the photo above.) Please update our mailing address to PO Box 161 Mercersburg, PA 17236. The Irwin House also has a “Visitor Center” in the first floor lob-by, with The Dressing Room connected. There is a brochure rack for Tourism information, maps, etc. and another specifically for Tuscarora Chamber member brochures. This center is a “benefit of membership” brought to you by owners John (a chamber board member) and Ame Flannery.

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The Hip Hydrangea opens with fanfare and a chamber ribbon cut-

ting in downtown Mercersburg. This unique antique/consignment furniture and décor shop is located at 13 N. Main St Mercersburg, PA.

http://thehiphydrangea.com/

Chamber LunchChamber LunchChamber LunchChamber Lunch PA Gaming Control BoardPA Gaming Control BoardPA Gaming Control BoardPA Gaming Control Board

September 19, 2012September 19, 2012September 19, 2012September 19, 2012 Whitetail Golf ResortWhitetail Golf ResortWhitetail Golf ResortWhitetail Golf Resort

$10 paid at the door RSVP 328-5827

http://www.tachamber.org/chamber/event/144

B&M Diesel Services Inc. celebrates their grand opening at 6446 Lincoln

Way West, St. Thomas PA. 717-595-0024

2 Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce News www.tuscaroraareachamberofcommerce.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Board Members

Chair Melanie Gordon F&M Trust Vice Chair Travis Hall D.L. Martin Co. Vice Chair Elect Tammy Oberholzer Borough of Mercersburg Treasurer Theresa Gourley Auto Sales Unlimited Secretary Judy Boyd Whitetail Resort

Board Members

Gloria Pine First National Bank of Mercersburg John Flannery Flannery’s Tavern on the Square Dr. Elizabeth George Summit Health Debbie Rutherford Mercersburg Academy Dwayne Johnson St. Thomas Development, Inc. Julie Barthalow Susquehanna Bank Chris Shelley Tuscarora School District

Staff

Executive Director Mary-Anne Gordon The Chamber News is a monthly newsletter of the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce. Submit your information by the 23rd of each month for inclusion. The Chamber reserves the right to edit content of submissions for space limitations. Ideas, opinions and statements expressed in articles by contributors are not necessarily those of the Chamber.

DO YOU KNOW TACC’S STATED PURPOSE? The Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to achieve the

objectives of:

1) Preserving the competitive enterprise system of business by: creat-

ing a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of

business people and a concern for their problems; educating the

business community and representing them in township, borough,

county, state and national legislative and political affairs; preventing

or addressing controversies which are detrimental to expansion and

growth of business and the community if they arise; creating a

greater appreciation of the value of a more liberal investment of

substance and self on behalf of the interests of competitive business;

2) Promoting business and community growth and development by:

promoting economic programs designed to strengthen and expand

the income potential of all business within the trade area; promot-

ing programs of civic, social and cultural nature which are designed

to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community;

and discovering and correcting abuses which prevent the promo-

tion of business expansion and community growth.

As stated in the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce By-Laws

Page 1 Article 1 Adopted 2009

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOB DESCRIPTION

Described briefly below are the duties and responsibilities of each member of the Chamber Board of Directors (Officers excluded). Basic Function: The Board of Directors assumes legal and theoretical responsibility for all Chamber activities. The Board of Directors shall advise and consent on all Chamber policy, approve the annual budget, approve membership policy and fees plus all other duties listed within the current Chamber By-Laws. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Assist in the development of policy for the Chamber of Commerce and advise the Executive Committee and staff of needed or desirable policy changes. 2. Understand the mission of the Chamber and promote the goals and activities of the chamber to his or her own constituent groups, other members and the commu- nity as a whole. 3. Become familiar with all materials, information issues and documents relating to the Chamber and its operation, especially those relating to financial matters and member benefits. 4. Commit two - four hours per month to prepare for and attend Board meetings, committee meetings and to participate in other appropriate Chamber-sponsored activities. 5. Offer opinions and insights honestly and with an open mind, without reservation and in a constructive way, with a desire to accomplish the best for the Chamber. 6. Support Board decisions even when he or she may differ personally with the majority decision. 7. Support membership recruitment and retention.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another for this position in 2013 please email mgordon@tachamber.org or call 328-5827 By September 12, 2012.

Saturday, September 29, 20129:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. • Downtown Mercersburg

Community Sponsorship $100.00Open to all Community & Business Members

Artisans & CraftersEntertainmentDelicious Food

Kids Corner

Business/Name: _____________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________Contact Person: _____________________________________________________E-mail: _____________________________________________________________Phone: ____________________________________________________________

Mary-Anne GordonTuscarora Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 161Mercersburg, PA 17236

Mail Form & Payment to:

www.mercersburgtownfest.com

33rd Annual

Sign up for: Tuscarora Area

Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 717-328-5827 E-mail: mgordon@tachamber.org

PO Box 161 Mercersburg, PA 17236

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Signature

Method of Payment

Name

Address

Phone

Hole Sponsor w/Team

Hole Sponsor without Team

Price

$400.00

$200.00 Payment Enclosed

Team Sponsorship Opportunities

Cart Sponsor $500 3 available

Logo on all cart signs, Complimentary foursome, Special thanks at meal/awards

ceremony, Special mention in press release, web site and newsletter

Brunch Sponsor $500 1 available

Logo on Brunch Bag (you provide logo/sticker or bag), Complimentary foursome,

Special thanks at meal/awards ceremony, Special mention in press release, web site

and newsletter

Golf Ball Sponsor $500 1 available

Your name on Golf Balls made for the event, Complimentary foursome, Special

thanks at meal/awards ceremony, Special mention in press release, web site and

newsletter

Hole Sponsor $400 18 available

Logo sign at exclusive hole, Complimentary foursome, Special mention in press

release, web site and newsletter

Hole Sponsor $200 (no team) 18 available

Logo on sign at exclusive hole, Special mention in press release, web site and news-

letter, does not include a team.

Tee Sponsor $100 (no team) Unlimited

Logo on sign at Tee, Special mention in press release, web site and newsletter. This

sponsorship is for those who support the chamber and this fundraising event, and

does not include a team.

Whitetail Golf Resort Friday October 12, 2012 11:00 am Shotgun Start 4-Person Scramble Brunch Preceding & Dinner/Awards to Follow

6TH ANNUAL

TOURNAMENT

Brunch Sponsor

List players on the back of this form.

Tee Sponsor $100.00

Cart Sponsor $500.00

$500.00

Golf Ball Sponsor $500.00

Players Name: Phone Number/Email:

Total Amount Enclosed:

Make Checks payable to and mail to:

Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce

Attn: Golf

PO Box 161

Mercersburg, PA 17236

6TH ANNUAL

GOLF

TOURNAMENT

Left to right: Lynn Waite, Assistant Vice President, Small Business

Relationship Manager, F&M TrustJackie Horst, D&C Dairy Farm

Charles Horst, D&C Dairy Farm Donald Horst, D&C Dairy Farm

With a great local banking relationship, this dairy can serve a new generation.

In 1991, Nathan Horst (not shown) and his family began operating a

successful dairy farm near Chambersburg. As the business grew, it

earned recognition as a Dairy of Distinction for exceeding dairy industry standards for quality and

cleanliness. In 2010, Nathan’s sons Donald (right), and Charles (center right) as well as Charles’ wife

Jackie (center left) decided to purchase the business from Nathan and operate as D&C Dairy Farm.

After talking to several banks about financing, the Horsts chose F&M Trust. The reason was simple:

Of all the banks being considered, only Lynn Waite (left) and her 100% local F&M Trust team took

the time to listen to them and work out an ideal financing solution.

The Horsts couldn’t be happier with their decision to work with Lynn and F&M Trust. Today, she

continues to provide personal service and financial guidance to help the Horsts as they settle into

their role as second-generation owners of the dairy farm.

If you’re ready for a wholesome financial relationship with your bank, F&M Trust has all the

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> Franklin eDeposit (Remote Deposit Service)

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For a no-obligation meeting to talk about your needs, call Lynn Waite at (717) 597-2384 or visit

your nearest F&M Trust community office.

St. Thomas6962 Lincoln Way West 369-3240

West Side1100 Lincoln Way West263-9168

Philadelphia Avenue2405 Philadelphia Ave. 264-5122

Lincoln Way East1712 Lincoln Way East 264-9414

Memorial Square20 South Main Street264-6116

Norland Avenue870 Norland Avenue262-2085

Orchard Park841 Wayne Ave.263-1801

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To discuss your personal, investment and trust needs without obligation, please call (717) 261-3569. Left to right:

Warren HurtVice President

Senior Investment Portfolio Manager

Ron FroeschleVice President

Employee Benifits Officer

Carole CristVice President

Investment & Trust Services

Jim ProbstVice President

Investment & Trust Services

Lise ShehanSenior Vice President

Investment & Trust Services Manager

Chuck PorterVice President

Business Development

Avis GrahamAssistant Vice President

Investment & Trust Services

Denny WilsonVice President

Investment & Trust Services

Diana SponsellerVice President

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Rod SalterAssistant Vice President

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