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Monday, March 26, 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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Winfield Main Street Flower Basket Sales



Order forms are available at the chamber, can be printed by clicking the picture above, or orders can also be submitted online at: 

SAVE THE DATE

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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.

April 25
State of Strother Field* 
presented by Strother Field Manager Shawn McGrew
Four County Mental Health 
Please RSVP by Monday, April 23

June 21 
State of City of Winfield
presented by Mayor Greg Thompson
Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce

August 30
State of Cowley County*
presented by a member of the County Commission
Community Center at Baden Square

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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The Cowley County Service Alliance held its first meeting on Feb. 8 with more than 70 attending.  The mission of the group is to create community growth through coordinated efforts in service and philanthropy for a larger collective impact.

CCSA is asking clubs, organizations, civic groups, and non-profits who would like to be involved to complete the CCSA organization  submission form.

Contact the Winfield Chamber with questions.

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BEST COUPON BOOK



LAST CHANCE!!

BEST Members, if you would like to submit coupons to be in the first Winfield's BEST Coupon Book, please fill out this form and turn it into the chamber by Thursday!

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Chamber Activities This Week

CCTA Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 27, 11:30 AM, Shindigs Bar & Grill, 500 Main St.

Ribbon Cutting for Cutting Edge Custom Tees & The Edge Performing Arts Center
Friday, March 30, Noon, 721 Main (formerly Lindly's TV & Appliance)


Upcoming Chamber Activities

Sunday, April 1st is Easter Sunday

YP Board Meeting
Monday, April 2, Noon, Steamy Joe Coffee Shop, 216 W. Central Ave.

WMS Downtown Clean-Up
Saturday, April 7, 9-11:00 AM, Meet behind B'leus restaurant at 9:00 AM

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

VFW Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31, 1:00 PM, Memorial Park, 9th & Loomis


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Vike-Connected Snapshot
 

Monday, March 26, 2018
4:00 pm          Soccer: Girls Varsity Titan Classic vs. Wichita-South @Wichita South          
4:00pm           Track and Field: Varsity Early Bird Invitational @Rose Hill High School        

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
TBD                 Tennis: Boys JV Tournament @Arkansas City High School     
3:00pm           Tennis: Boys Varsity Invitational @McPherson High School   
4:00pm           Baseball: Varsity Double Header vs. Clearwater @Clearwater High School 
4:00pm Baseball: JV Double Header vs. Clearwater @Winfield - Broadway Recreation Complex   
4:00pm           Swimming: Girls Varsity Invitational @El Dorado High School
1:00pm           Golf: 7/8 Dual @Lew Wentz Golf Course 
3:30pm           Track: 7/8 Invitational @El Dorado - BG Products Veterans Sports Complex

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
TBD     Soccer: Girls Varsity Titan Classic  vs. Wichita-South @Wichita South           

Thursday, March 29, 2018
3:00pm           Golf: Boys JV Invitational @Winfield Country Club Golf Course          
3:30pm           Tennis: Boys Varsity Invitational @Andover Central High School      
4:00pm           Baseball: Varsity Double Header vs. Augusta @Rodney Wheeler Stadium (Augusta)          
4:00pm           Baseball: JV Double Header vs. Augusta @Winfield (Broadway Complex)    
4:00pm           Track and Field: Varsity Invitational @Richard L. Jantz Stadium         
4:30pm           Softball: Varsity Double Header vs. Augusta @Augusta Girls Softball Complex      
4:30pm           Softball: JV Double Header vs. Augusta @Augusta Girls Softball Complex
10:00am          Golf: 7/8 Dual @Augusta Country Club   
3:30pm           Tennis: Boys 7/8 Dual @T.H. Vaughn Tennis Center     
 
Friday, March 30, 2018- (No School)
4:00pm            Swimming: Girls Varsity Invitational @Wichita-Heights swimming pool         
 
Saturday, March 31, 2018
TBD     Soccer: Girls Varsity Titan Classic  vs. Wichita-South @Wichita South


GO VIKINGS!!

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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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Save the date! Join us for a relaxing evening outside full of food, drinks and DIY Classes! So grab a friend and come on out for a fun night!   From cute containers and fairy gardens to helpful garden tips, these garden art projects and practical DIYs will enhance any backyard/home! Classes include:
- Succulent Wine Corks
- Mini Succulent Pots
- Fairy Garden
- Painting Class
- Wooden flower/herb box
- Water features
- Planting basics
- Painted rocks
 

Luciano's  Italian Food Truck
Bottle Service  will have a great selection of drinks (wine & beer)
Little Lion Ice Cream  homemade ice cream

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Best Western Plus Seeking Assistant General Manager

Have you ever desired to be in a leadership position but maybe haven't ever had the opportunity? If so, let us know why you might want to take on a leadership role at our award winning hotel.

We are currently looking to add another member to our leadership team who will supervise 5-9 other employees. Assistant General Manager.

Email or call 620-307-6767

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Need extra housing? Whole apartment available for nightly, weekly, or longer stays next to Southwestern College, College Hill Coffee, and Grace Methodist Church.
New signups to Airbnb can use this URL for $40 credit:

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Senior Portfolio Interviews

This year's senior portfolio interviews will take place on the evenings of Tuesday, April 17; Wednesday, April 18; and Thursday, April 19  from 5:00-9:00 p.m. each evening.  Business professionals and community members are needed to help form the interview teams.  If you are willing to help on one or multiple evenings mentioned above, please follow this link to fill out the volunteer form https://usd465.formstack.com/forms/untitled_form_2 .
 
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

Portfolio information: 
All of this year's portfolios are digital!   
One of the benefits of the digital medium is that the portfolio(s) can be viewed prior to interview from the comfort of your own home or office.  You will no longer need to go to the District Office ahead of time or be at the interview location early to view the portfolios.  Once interview teams are set, you will be emailed links to the portfolios belonging to the 3-4 seniors you will interview, and you can view them any time at your convenience.  


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Winfield Elks Charitable Fund taking applicants

The Winfield Elks Charitable Fund of Legacy Regional Community Foundation provides funding to Winfield (KS) area charitable projects and programming that helps children grow up health and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and/or honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.  The Fund is pleased to announce a request for proposals.  Successful project applications for the Winfield Elks Charitable Fund grant will carry out the same intended objectives.  The project or programming must serve the Winfield (KS) area.

Each applicant is eligible to apply for one (1) 2018 Winfield Elks Charitable Fund grant up to $5,000.  The deadline for submitting completed applications is March 30, 2018.  Detailed information is available at  www.leagcyregionalfoundation.org .


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Mosaic in LOCATION invites you to attend a free, one-hour tour of our mission and hear stories from the people we support, their families and our staff. FREE LUNCH TO GO provided! 
 
Thursday, April 19, 2018
12:00 Noon
2120 E. 9th, Winfield, KS
 
Thursday, May 17, 2018
12:00 Noon
2120 E. 9th, Winfield, KS  
 
 
For your reservation, please contact:
Nancy Maier, Community Relations Officer
620-229-8702

 

 

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Medical Loan Closet Seeking New Location

The Medical Loan Closet, which has been housed at Grace Episcopal Church annex for the last four years needs to find a new home - soon! The Closet is a non-profit ministry staffed entirely by volunteers. The Closet loans durable medical equipment at no charge to anyone in need. The space needs to be at least 700 square feet and either on the ground floor or with elevator access. If you have any ideas for this space,  please call or email Cheri Baer, 221-3678 or bcbaer@att.net.


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The Military Hometown Heroes of Winfield Banner Project is a living tribute created for the community to recognize and honor Winfield residents and their family members who are serving, have served, or have given their life to our country in the United States Armed Forces. Each banner will be in honor of a specific Winfield service person and will include their name, branch of service and photo. Banners will be displayed in the square of the Winfield Memorial Park on Armed Forces Day and the month of November to both celebrate and remind the community of their dedication to our country.

Project:
The Hometown Heroes banners will be displayed at the Memorial Park square at the initial start of this program and as the project expands the banners will be placed in other common community areas within our town, such as 9th and Main street. (All banner locations shall be determined solely by the banner committee.)
The Hometown Heroes Banners are purchased by the family members or the individual veteran. The cost of each banner is $150 and includes the design, production and shipping. $160 is for the pole hardware that includes, 2 poles, 2 clamps and 2 steel straps. $7.00 will be added for the administration fee. Totaling $317.  Only one Veteran per banner side. So if you have multiple Veterans you may put one Veteran on one side and the other on the other side. 
 
The banners will be used twice a year for the next four years. At the end of the 4th year the family will be notified that their term is up and they will have the option of purchasing a new banner and continue with another 4 years or opt out and keep their banner.  When they opt out we will mail their banner back to them for the family to do what they wish.
 
Businesses or individuals at any time may donate any amount of monies to help other Veterans that are unable to purchase their own banner.  They may also sponsor an individual Veteran.
 
Please Fill out the information below:
 
Family/ Name of applicant__________________________________ 
Applicant address___________________________________
Applicant phone___________________________ 
Applicant email___________________________ 
 
Veterans Name_____________________________________ Veterans Military Branch____________ Rank (if known)____________________ 
Years of service (if known)__________ War Served (if served in War)____________________________
 
There is room at the bottom of the banner for general information. 2 lines, 21 characters each including spaces.(Military information only) Example: if they served in multiple branches or an exemplary medal, such as purple heart... etc 
 
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You will need to submit a picture and payment by March 31st, 2018 . Pictures must be in Military Uniform and in a high quality digital form (preferably 300 or higher DPI). If you do not have a digital copy, please bring the picture and self addressed envelope to Tammy Carrasco at 1521 Main Street and we will digitize the photo and return it to you in the envelope you provided in an appropriate time frame. Please return ALL forms to Tammy Carrasco at 1521 Main Street, Winfield, KS 67156. Payments need to be made in cash or check, payable to Legacy/Veterans Banner Project.


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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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