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Monday, August 27, 2018

Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce 
Keeping You Informed!


The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a local chamber without ties to either the Kansas or the U.S. Chambers of Commerce.  We believe that being independent allows us the best opportunity to serve our members with an unbiased approach to issues that are important to the local communities where we serve. 

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2018 Chamber Lunch Bites Series

Mark the following dates down on your calendar for the annual Lunch Bites Series! Area leaders will give a presentation over a catered lunch.

August 30
State of Cowley County*
presented by County Commissioner Alan Groom
Community Center at Baden Square
Please RSVP by 5:00 PM TODAY

October 4
State of USD 465
Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce

All presentations are at Noon. Lunch is $10.
To RSVP for any of these dates, please email  admin@winfieldchamber.org or call 221-2420.

*Indicates these luncheons are co-hosted by the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Vike-Connected T-Shirts



DEADLINE FOR SHIRT ORDERS IS TODAY!

We are putting in another order for Vike-Connected T-Shirts! For $12, you can get your business logo printed on the back of the shirts. Help us support our local Vikings!  Click here for order form.

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Chamber Activities This Week

Chamber Dinner & Auction Committee Wrap-up Meeting
Monday, August 27, 5:30 PM,

CCTA Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 28, 11:30 AM, Grouse Valley Grill, 501 HWY K15, Dexter

SC Video Class Commercial Meeting
Wednesday, August 29, 9:00 AM, Chamber meeting

Lunch Bites Series: State of Cowley County
Thursday, August 30, Noon, $10, Community Center at Baden Square, 700 Gary St.
RSVP to admin@winfieldchamber.org by 5:00 TODAY

Upcoming Chamber Activities

Chamber office will be CLOSED on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day

YP Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 5, 6:00 PM, Location TBA

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Weekly Snapshot



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Community Events Calendar:    
find Arkansas City events at http://www.arkcity.org/calendar.php


Walnut Valley Farmers Market
Saturday, September 1, 7:30-11:00 AM, Parking Lot across from Winfield Aquatic Center


5th Annual Kid's Day Car & Bike Show
Saturday, September 1, 9:00 AM, Island Park, 200 North Main St.


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News from Chamber Members

 
Please help us promote your business by sending us information to include in this section! Email information to admin@winfieldchamber.org and we will add it to this email blast. Information will need to be received each FRIDAY BY NOON in order to be included in the following week's news.  Pictures and/or flyers must be in a .jpeg format please.
 
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DUE to RELOCATION
Winfield First Presbyterian Has a Full Time Opening:
Christian Education Discipleship Development Coordinator

Seeking a dynamic individual with a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.  Candidate must have a joyful and outgoing personality and be  an excellent People Person with top notch communication talents!  A self starter, motivator and a volunteer coordinator who exhibits proven capability to work cooperatively with all ages of God's family to coordinate learning, youth programs and large events.

This growing Faith Family has vital education, outreach,
and fellowship opportunities that impact lives and make
a difference in Cowley County and the world.

Send your resume to Head of Staff/Personnel Team,
1101 Millington, Winfield 67156.  
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Seeking a qualified candidate with both education and experience. 

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Power of the Purse

The Power of the Purse Fund is soliciting grant requests at this time. Your request must be received in the Legacy Regional Community Foundation office located at 1216 Main Street, Winfield (KS) by Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to qualify. As updates have been made to the form, only requests using the 2018 Grant Application form will be considered.
 
Power of the Purse (POP) is a women's giving circle that pools donations to make grants to worthy projects. Qualified nonprofit organizations and service clubs are invited to apply. Grants to be considered will be one-time projects or special initiatives. Operating funds or overhead requests will not be considered. The 2018 POP goal is to fund projects that are innovative and have an immediate impact on the women and children in the Cowley County area.
 
 
Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by:
  • Encouraging community within the circle and with those they serve
  • Educating and increasing awareness of local need
  • Building a network to catalyze positive change
 
 
Applicant organizations include 501c3 organizations, quasi-governmental entities, and service clubs willing to team up with a qualified organization. Organizations that promote a particular religious or political ideology will not be considered.



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HELP COMMUNITY KIDS GET READY FOR SCHOOL
BRING YOUR SUPPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
  • EAGLE NEST INC
  • MILLINGTON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
  • CITIZENS STATE BANK
  • Grace UMC and First UMC
LIST OF THINGS NEEDED:

Dry erase markers black
Dry erase markers color
Ziplock Quart
Ziplock Gallon
Backpack
Zipper Binder
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Loose leaf paper WIDE
Spiral notebooks WIDE
Colored pencils 24 count
Adult Scissors

ALL PAPER NEEDS TO BE WIDE AND ALL SCISSORS POINTED, BLUNT SCISSORS AND COLLEGE RULE PAPER ARE NOT ON ANY LIST
Make checks marked "school supplies" payable to:
IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS ASSISTANCE WITH SUPPIES CALL 229-8282 FOR AN APPOINTMENT



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Lynn Street Bungalow
 Teri Spengler-Andreas 620-229-4306   tspengler@yahoo.com
To Book a Reservation go to Airbnb.com

Lynn Street Bungalow is the perfect place for family and friends to stay when they visit Winfield.  It also works great for work related stays with Wi Fi, copier and a workspace available. 

Charming two bedroom, two bath bungalow built in 1925. All original wood floors. Existing bath completely remodeled with a deep antique bathtub with shower. New bathroom with a walk-in shower en suite to master bedroom which is the "Bluegrass Room". The "Sunflower Wheat Room" is slightly larger with new king beds in both bedrooms. Fully stocked kitchen with basic cooking supplies provided.   Security system with keyless entry. TV with DVD in living room and smart TV's in both bedrooms. Washer and drier available in the basement. You can relax on the front porch with you morning cup of coffee. Enjoy the lighted patio with firepit to toast your marshmellows for your smores or just staying warm.

Upon arrival enjoy homemade muffins and breads as well as coffee and tea provided by College Hill Coffee located only two blocks away. The Lynn Street Bungalow is located on a quiet street within walking distance to Southwestern College, Baden Square, the Winfield Public Library, William Newton Memorial Hospital, Physicians Pavilion and Winfield Fitness center. Wi-Fi with 2g and 5g access.



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Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce
123 E. 9th Avenue
P.O. Box 640
Winfield, KS 67156
Ph: 620-221-2420
Fax: 620-221-2958
email: admin@winfieldchamber.org
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