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Monday, June 18, 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.

June 21  
State of City of Winfield
presented by Mayor Greg Thompson
Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Please RSVP by 5:00 PM TODAY

July 18
New Luncheon!  - State of William Newton Hospital
presented by Ben Quinton
WNH Physicians Pavilion

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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Sponsors & Volunteers Needed for 4th of July Celebration

Each year, the Winfield Rotary Club helps coordinate the Community Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks show. This celebration is only possible because of generous donations from business and individual sponsors. This year's theme will be "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave."

Your financial support of this program helps to mitigate the ever increasing costs of the fireworks and will lead to another successful year of festivities.

Sponsorship levels:

$1,000 - Banner displayed at event (provided by sponsor), special thanks during the program and recognition in Courier Traveler.

$750 - Banner displayed at event (provided by sponsor), special thanks during the program and recognition in Newspaper thank you.

$500 and under - Recognition in Newspaper thank you.

All contributions help our community celebrate Independence Day together. All support is appreciated!

Please send your contribution, made payable to 
WINFIELD ROTARY CLUB, to Rusty Zimmerman at
Union State Bank, PO Box 539, Winfield, KS 67156.

Volunteers are needed for set up and collecting donations. You can sign up online here:

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Dilly Dally in Cowley

For the last several summers Cowley County Tourism Alliance has organized the Cowley County Treasure Hunt which guided visitors and locals to numerous hidden treasures located across the county. This year, CCTA is putting a twist on the old favorite and has launched a new summer tourism promotion; "Dilly Dally in Cowley".

Dilly Dally in Cowley puts the treasure hunters in the driver's seat, quite literally. Throughout the summer months CCTA asks participants to photograph and post their favorite treasures to the Cowley County Tourism Facebook page. The tourism alliance will then narrow down the entries and winners will be determined by Facebook likes. The top gems from the contest will be mapped and shared to the public so everyone can seek out and enjoy a sampling of the Cowley County Treasures.

CCTA has announced three categories and posting dates for Dilly Dally in Cowley. Monuments, Memorials and Markers- May 15 through June 14; Art and Architecture-June 15 through July 14; and Foodie Favorites-July 15 through August 14. Pictures must be taken on public property in Cowley County and easily accessible. CCTA also requests that information on the entry such as location and significance be included with the Facebook post.

Full details and rules are posted on the Cowley County Tourism Facebook page or contact Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce-123 E. 9th Avenue or the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce - 106 S. Summit with questions.  
 
 
 

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Chamber Activities This Week

Chamber Board Meeting
Monday, June 18, Noon, Chamber office

Chamber Dinner and Auction Committee,
Wednesday, June 20, 11:30 am, Chamber office

Lunch Bites: State of the City
Thursday, June 21, Noon, $10, Chamber office
Please RSVP to admin@winfieldchamber.org by 5:00 pm TODAY

Upcoming Chamber Activities

CCTA Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 26, 11:30 AM, Si Senor Mexican Grill, 711 N. Main

Chamber Coffee hosted by Custom Internet Services
Thursday, June 28, 10:00 AM, Chamber office

YP Family Game Night
Friday, June 29, 6:00 PM, Wheat State Wine Co., 23622 Springhill Farm Dr.


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

Easter Seals Capper Foundation "Pancakes N' Paradise"
Saturday, June 23, 7-11:00 AM, Holy Name Parish Hall, 700 Fuller

Walnut Valley Farmers Market
Saturday, June 23, 7:30 AM, Parking Lot across from Winfield Aquatic Center



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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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Walnut Valley Festival looking for Merchants to take part in Feisty's Treasure Hunt

Walnut Valley Festival is looking for area merchants who would like to take part in our second annual Feisty's Treasure Hunt. Last year, we kept our treasure hunt down at the fairgrounds. This year, we would like to start a little earlier (before Festival starts, even), and include Winfield businesses in the game. Any businesses who are interested in taking part will be asked to contribute in-kind prizes, to be included in collective prizes to the top 3 teams who complete the treasure hunt.

This is not the typical scavenger hunt, in that we will not be asking treasure hunters to bring actual items to a finish line. Rather, those who figure out the clues will need to visit the site, monument or business indicated by the clue, and then scan a QR code located somewhere there. Those who successfully find all of the codes will solve a puzzle and can then present the completed puzzle in order to claim a prize--first, second or third place.

Contact us at hq@wvfest.com , to get your business involved. We'll start the hunt on Saturday, September 8, so your business must be open that day. Minimum prize value for donation is $50, and deadline for getting your business involved is June 22.

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Sponsors Needed for Dog Park Trap Shoot Fundraiser

Bailey's Barking Dog Park is hosting a Trap Shoot at DuckCreek Gun Club 11524 101st Rd Winfield on Saturday, July 7, 2018 to raise money in support of the Dog Park to be located at Black Creek Park. Plans are well under way and we believe this event will be well-attended.  We hope that your company would consider helping.

Sponsorship levels are as follows:

  • Presenting Sponsor - $500----Logo & Name on Lg. Banner
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  • Event Sponsor - $250 ---- Name on small Banner
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  • Handicap_______________
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  • Post Sponsor - $100 --Yard sign
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If you are able to contribute, please make your check payable to Legacy Foundation and write " Baileys dog park" in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Legacy Foundation, PO Box 713,  WInfield, Ks.

Sincerely,


Bailey Haunschild




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William Newton Hospital Presents
"Chip in for Children" Golf Tournament
 
 
benefitting CASA of Cowley County
June 22, 2018 at the Winfield Country Club
 
Four man scramble (Two flights)
Registration $400.00 per team ($100 per player)
Prizes awarded for each flight!
Paid Registration due by: June 19, 2018
 
Team check-in begins at 9;00am
Shotgun start at 10:00am
 
For more information contact Caroline Kaufman (620) 222-1618 or Linda Groth (580) 491-8182.
 
All proceeds help CASA volunteers provide a voice for abused and neglected children involved in the court system in Cowley County.
 
 

Click here for registration form

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cowley County Seeking Council Members

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cowley County are currently looking for members that might be interested in serving on our Community Leadership Council.  We meet on the 4th Monday Bi-monthly and currently have 9 positions filled with room for 6 more.  Responsibilities are helping with recruiting and fundraising.  If someone is interested, please contact Debi Clark @ 620-221-7766 or email dclark@kansasbigs.org.  


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Gottlob Coupon Program



Join our 2018 Coupon Program for $25 and receive great deals and save big each month through the entire year! You'll also receive a free pot and a set of gardening gloves (pictured above)! Get started this season! Stop by our Nursery & Garden Center today and start saving.


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123 E. 9th Avenue
P.O. Box 640
Winfield, KS 67156
Ph: 620-221-2420
Fax: 620-221-2958
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