Welcome New Members, May Luncheon, Chamber Golf Classic, 4th of July, Networking Event, Grants, Community Events and more... |
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Chamber May Luncheon
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
DeForest Area Public Library
11:30am to 1:00pm
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We will be at the DeForest Area Library celebrating their 20th Anniversary at 203 Library Street, in DeForest! The library staff will share the many different programs and resources they provide in our community! Tours will be available following the presentation!
We will have Dan Jardine, President of the Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters, Inc., sharing a summary of the organizations plans for 2022 and upcoming river clean-up opportunities!
Check out their website:
Dan will also share highlights of the upcoming DeForest Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony taking place on Monday, May 30th, at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 11:45am.
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Chamber Golf Classic
Thursday, June 9th at
Lake Windsor Country Club
Shotgun Start at 9am!
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We are excited to host the Chamber Golf Classic at Lake Windsor Country Club!
The day will feature 18 holes of golf on an awesome course! Enjoy a boxed lunch and fun games at the holes with chances to win premium prizes! Check out the raffle prizes and drop your tickets in the baskets - we have a new raffle ticket system this year - no more long strips of tickets to find your numbers!
Join us in the event tent following golf for awards, prize drawings, food & beverages and networking!
Register for Sponsorship HERE
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Current Chamber Golf Classic Sponsors!!! |
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Hole Sponsor - Premium Prizes |
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4th of July Community Celebration!
July 2nd - 4th, 2022
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The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber 4th of July Community Celebration is a tradition to come together as community to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom and independence! Many people attend our event to enjoy a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages!
It is a wonderful opportunity for your business to show its community support and receive recognition for sponsoring these activities for families to do for free!
Sponsorship & Event Information: HERE
Volunteer sign-up coming soon!
Event Schedule below - plan ahead for your time!
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Fortifi Bank Fiesta at 4
Networking Event is Back!
Tuesday, May 10th
Registration not required but helps with planning!
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Rural Workforce Innovation Network Virtual Workshop
Topic: How to Apply for and Manage Federal Grants
Date: Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28, 2021 | Time: 2:00 p.m. CST
Participate in a two-part virtual workshop on how to effectively apply for and manage federal grants.
In part one, we will discuss how to prepare and access systems required to applying for federal grants. In part two, we will share tips and guidance on grant applications and how to understand grant management. The workshop will be recorded. You can access past workshop recordings at the USDA Rural Development YouTube Channel and at www.rd.usda.gov/rwin.
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Fisher Family Dental's 2nd Annual
Earth Day Clean-Up of the Yahara River Trails!
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Earth Day is a day to take a minute and give back to our GREEN spaces.
Come help us collect garbage along DeForest's beautiful Yahara River!
Please join us at Veterans Memorial Park at 11:00. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
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DeForest FFA Plant Sale
in the Greenhouse at 615 Jefferson Street, DeForest
May 3rd - 7th, 2022
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May 3rd: 1PM to 6PM
May 4th: 1PM to 6PM
May 5th: 1PM to 5PM
May 6th: 1PM to 4PM
May 7th: 8AM to 1PM
The greenhouse plant sale would not be possible without the cooperation of the Horticulture Class and the FFA Chapter. The FFA supplies the funds to purchase all of the supplies needed, including soil, seeds, fertilizer, pots, trays, and more.
The profits go to the FFA to be used by the chapter as well as preparation for the following horticulture class.
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Dane Buy Local Coffee Fest!
Wednesday, April 20th from 8am to 10:30am
at Lexus of Madison, 8000 Airport Road, Middleton
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Coffee in the morning. Coffee at night. Anytime is a good time for Coffee. Something local in every cup. Coffee Fest brings together all of your Madison favorites for the ultimate café experience for your home or office! Fill your cup with something local and enjoy a break with friends. Coffee Fest goes LIVE and in-person for 2022. Join the fun.
Your ticket includes samples of coffee, baked goods, and more from Dane Buy Local members. The first 100 attendees will receive a goodie bag featuring local businesses.
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Purple Up for Military Kids
Wednesday, April 20th!
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Join our DeForest Area School District community to show support and thank military children with “Purple Up! For Military Kids”! Wednesday, April 15, 2022 is “Purple Up!” day.
Wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Wearing purple is a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.
Purple indicates support for all branches of the military: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Show support throughout April by posting on social media with hashtags #PurpleUpWI and #InThisTogether.
More information:
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Time to clean out your medicine cabinets! As part of National Drug Take Back Day on April 30th, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Village of DeForest Police Department in partnership with the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy will be collecting any unused prescription medication for disposal! We will be conducting a “drive-through” type collection this year in order to aid all citizens in properly disposing unused medication. Learn more here http://doseofrealitywi.gov/drug-takeback/
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Reality Day for DASD Seniors
Wednesday, May 11th, 7:30am - 12:30pm
Looking for Volunteers to Enhance their Experience of the Real World
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DeForest Area High School is planning Reality Day, which will be held on May 11, 2022!
What is Reality Day? Reality Day is a fun, interactive financial literacy simulation for all high school seniors to learn the realities of life after high school or college. Visit the Reality Day webpage for more information and see details from 2019, which was the last in-person event.
If you have not participated in our Reality Day before, please consider doing so.
You won't regret it! It's a fun, educational event for our graduating seniors. Those of you who have done this in the past, please feel free to share your thoughts.
Here are more details . . .
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
7:30 am-12:30 pm
Comfort Inn & Suites
North Star Conference Center
5025 Cty. Hwy. V, DeForest
Volunteers
Set up will be available at Comfort Inn & Suites beginning at 7:00 am. Stations should be ready to go by 8:15 am. A brief orientation for volunteers will be given at 8:25.
Schedule
Students will be bussed to the Comfort Inn & Suites (5025 Cty. Hwy. V, DeForest) in three shifts - 8:45, 9:20 and 9:55 am. It will take approximately 2-2 ½ hours to complete all Reality Day activities, with everyone finishing by 12:30.
Donations
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Raffle Prizes: Students will have the opportunity to earn raffle tickets by investing or donating their money. We are in need of several raffle prizes!
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Event Support: Monetary donations are appreciated to defray the costs of transportation, facility rental, refreshments, supplies, and lunch for students.
Thank you for supporting this learning opportunity for students. Feel free to reach out to Debbie Brewster -- dbrewster@deforestschools.org or 842-6581,with questions.
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Press Release: Fortifi Bank
Congratulations Greg Lundberg!
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Greg Lundberg Appointed to
WBA Board of Directors
April 1, 2022 – Berlin, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association has appointed Greg Lundberg, Fortifi Bank’s President/CEO, to the WBA board of directors for a three-year term. The WBA nominating committee, which is comprised of the current WBA officers and recent past chairmen from WBA, elected Lundberg based on his dedication to leadership and forward-thinking in the industry.
“WBA’s long-standing reputation for educating and growing Wisconsin banks is highly respected and aligns with Fortifi’s mission of Growin’ Wisconsin.” Lundberg said. “I am eager to build on that mission at the state level.”
A 30-year industry veteran, Lundberg joined Fortifi Bank as a business banker in 2010. He served as the company's executive vice president, chief lending officer, board member, and was appointed president and CEO in 2020.
“This is a great honor and indicative of Greg’s success thus far at Fortifi Bank. He has positively impacted our financial standing in just 2 years," stated Russ Kuehn, Fortifi Bank Chairman of the Board. “Through his commitment to efficiency, diligence, and supporting our teams.”
In his tenure as president, Lundberg has reorganized the management structure and led the opening of two new branches in Ripon, WI and Oshkosh, WI. He has a strong track record for business development, financial management, and overall efficiency gains to deliver an enhanced client experience.
About Fortifi Bank
Fortifi Bank has been Growin’ Wisconsin for 146 years – one person, one business, one relationship at a time. Financial centers can be found in Berlin, Green Bay, Green Lake, Montello, Omro, Oshkosh, Ripon, Waunakee, and Winneconne. Their full-service financial centers have been offering both personal and business clients with a portfolio of products and services that are designed with the client in mind. Local decision-making, community involvement, community ownership, and a Board of Directors comprised of local citizens have been the driving successes of Fortifi Bank since inception. For more information, visit www.fortifibank.com or call 855-876-1500.
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Mark your calendars for the Event Essentials Tent Sale!
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8am - 2pm
Where: 6485 Blanchar's Crossing, Windsor, WI 53598 (Home of EE and ALC)
*Don’t forget to BYOB: Bring Your Own (Shopping) Bag.
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The Dragon Arts Group is gearing up for the 16th Annual Dragon Art Fair
to be held Saturday, June 4th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Check out all the details at:
With 100 amazing local & regional artists working in all medias, family entertainment and great local food, the Dragon Art Fair is sure to have something for everyone. Located in Fireman’s Park, the fair offers a walkable park setting, easy access and adjacent parking, all of which provide an enjoyable experience for both artists and guests. Our silent auction, with 50+ items donated by our generous artists and community businesses, provides an opportunity have fun and support the Dragon Arts Group Scholarship fund.
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Monday, May 2, 2022 - 6:30pm
at the DeForest Area Public Library
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From Parked to Driven: Why low motivation is so prevalent right now and steps to regain traction.
Presented by Jennifer Worley
These are challenging times when it comes to motivation and engagement. From Parked to Driven will look at how the past year and a half has impacted many people’s sense of motivation and explore 4 concepts & strategies to begin regaining traction. This presentation will include time for questions or conversation.
Jennifer has 16 years of experience in the mental health and emotional wellness field. A public school counselor, a private practice therapist, a clinician in a medical setting & a trained trauma informed yoga instructor, she has seen how emotional wellness intersects with many factors for people and society.
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DeForest Library Endowment Fund
What is the Endowment Fund?
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Why Support the DeForest Area Public Library?
- The DeForest Area Public Library is an important and wonderful asset to the community.
- The library is a community-based center for lifelong learning, and provides free computer use & WiFi, educational services, cultural events, and programs & activities for all ages.
- The DeForest Library has celebrated its 50th Anniversary and is planning for the next 50 years. The library needs alternative funding for the future to ensure it will be able to provide the services and technologies our community needs and wants.
Ways to Assist DAPL: Checks may be made payable to the DeForest Area Public Library. Please note "For Endowment Fund" on the check. The donation may be dropped off or mailed to:
DeForest Area Public Library
203 Library Street
DeForest, WI 53532
Online donations may be made online at:
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HOOPER Community Open House
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Visit our Community Websites for more
Information & Upcoming Events
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If you have an event or member to member deal that you would like on the Chamber Website, please go to Chamber Master and fill out an event listing or contact the Chamber office.
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Keeping the Connection Sponsor |
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Thank you to TDS Telecom for sponsoring small businesses
in our communities to remain members of the
DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce!
We are so grateful for your Keeping the Connection
sponsorship in 2021 and 2022!
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