Happy August! Hard to believe it’s almost the middle of August already and families are preparing for school to begin soon.
Welcome to Kim Brandon, our newest Steering Committee member. Wishing Sue Rush happy days and travels in her retirement.
Last month, we had the pleasure of presenting WBC Marie Sanborn Scholarahip winner, Kate Jochims, with her certificate. Wishing Kate much success in her college career.
The annual WBC picnic is fast approaching. It will be held at the home of Kay Reppen in Big Bend on Tuesday evening, August 20. (Note change of date.) Time will be 5-7:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share, ham sandwiches will be provided. Plan enough for 12-15 people. The picnic is always a fun gathering and chance to celebrate summer. If you are bringing a guest, please indicate her name on your RSVP on the chamber website.
Please note the following changes and happenings:
- THe chamber office will be moving to its new location next to Freebird on Janesville Rd. at the end of September/beginning of October. As a result of anticipated disruption, the WBC Marie Sanborn Scholarship fundraiser scheduled for early October will now occur on Tuesday, October 22, at Culver’s on Racine Ave. WBC will receive 10% of all sales from 5:00-9:00 pm. Please help promote this event and plan on stopping by for dinner that evening.
- We are seeking 2-3 persons who would like to speak for 15-20minutes about themselves and their busineses at the September 19 luncheon as part of our Presentation Conversation series. Please let one of us know if you are interested.
- October gathering will be another after hours event, at the Chamber Business After Hours at Advanced Physical Therapy on Tuesday, October 15. Come say hi to owner and WBC member Amy Helminski from 5:30-7:30.
- November gathering will be a bring your own luncheon to Citizens Bank on Tuesday, November 19, where Krisann will review Chamber Benefits 101 with us.
- the annual chamber membership drive will be September 4- October 20, during which time the membership fee will be discounted for new members. New WBC members can also save $10 on membership during this period as well. Please help share news of these discounts to anyone you know who might be interested in joining us.
- Upcoming ABLE meetings are Tuesday, August 13 in Greenfield and Tuesday, August 27 at Matty’s in Muskego. Find info and registration links on the chamber website.
Remember that you are always welcome to invite a guest to any of our gatherings, or to bring a coworker with you or in your place if you are unable to attend.
Please notify me of your events, specials, honors, and celebrations so I can share with all our members. We love celebrating each other and recognizing our members' accomplishments.
Kathy Miller, Tealightful Tea Independent Consultant, 414-403-2029
