MONDAY MENTIONS McHenry Area Chamber Weekly Newsletter November 8, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS See what's happening this month. NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Welcome to our newest members. FEATURED POST Check out resources from fellow members in our Chamber News and Knowledge. 4 Common HVAC Mistakes - Duane Blanton Family Home Services Very few new homeowners start out with detailed knowledge about common HVAC mistakes to avoid or how their new home's HVAC system works. The equipment is complex and the gas and electricity utilities that are used to warm most homes can be... Read more mchenrychamber.com BEWARE OF SCAMS 'Tis the season for scamming. In the last week, members have reported two separate solicitations to advertise in publications that do not exist. I received one myself last week. Over the phone, they claimed to work for one of our member businesses so I asked them to send me an email with more details. Only then did I realize that he wasn't an employee. Once I did a google search of the company, I found out that it was a scam. Take these steps to protect yourself: Ask for information to call them/email them back. If the business is legitimate, you don't need to make a quick decision over the phone. If you receive a solicitation from someone claiming to work on a behalf of a business, call the business directly to follow up. If in doubt, google the company.

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS

CHAMBER OPPORTUNITIES

Multi-Chamber Mixer at Salvation Army of Crystal Lake Tuesday, November 9 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Located at 290 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake Join us for the Red Kettle and Angel Tree kickoff at Salvation Army. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a child in the angel tree program. MORE INFO ON MIXER

A Seat At the Table Thursday, November 11 from 11:30am - 1:00pm Hosted at Margaritas (2314 IL Route 120, McHenry) Register for an exclusive, members-only opportunity to meet with Mayor Wayne Jett and other business leaders in an open discussion. Register for A Seat At the Table

Never Eat Alone Networking Friday, November 12 from 11:45am - 1:00pm Hosted at VFW of McHenry (3002 IL Rte. 120) Open networking lunch for those who don't want to eat alone! No cost to attend. Attendees order and pay for their own check. Choose from their $10 menu or order off their full menu. Register for Never Eat Alone

Downtown McHenry Holiday Walk Saturday, November 20 McHenry’s downtown stores come to life with magical scenes of the season! Enjoy the live mannequins, lights, carolers, decorations, trolley and much more. Join us for a fun filled day of events, including holiday shopping, tree lighting, kids' activities, live mannequin window displays and a Polar Express Pub Crawl! MORE INFO

Festival of Trees November 20 - December 4 Sponsor and decorate a 7 ft. artificial tree (only $100) to be displayed at Hidden Pearl for 2 weeks beginning with the Downtown McHenry Holiday Walk. Trees can be decorated in any style that best represents you or your organization. Attendees vote by placing non perishable food and toiletries beneath their favorite trees. All donations will go to Veteran's Path to Hope. MORE INFO

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

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MEMBER NEWS Home of the Sparrow: Holiday Gift Program 2021 with THREE Giving Opportunities! What: Give back this holiday & help homeless women & children in our community! You can participate in any of the options within the Holiday Gift Program, which include: 1) Making a monetary online donation at www.hosparrow.org/donate, 2) Donating items from our Shelter Needs Wish List at www.hosparrow.org/how-to-help/shelter-wish-list, 3) Adopting a Family & gifting Gift Cards! If you have questions about the Gift Program or Adopt a Family, please contact Emily Greene at EGreene@hosparrow.org or call 815-271-5444 x224. For full details on all Holiday Giving Opportunities, visit www.hosparrow.org/holidaygiving2021. When: October 2021 through December 31st, 2021 Shelter Needs Wish List Item Donations Drop off Deadline: 12/30/21 Gift Program - Adopt a Family Gift Card Drop Off Deadline: 12/9/21 Where: For full details on all Holiday Giving Opportunities, visit www.hosparrow.org/holidaygiving2021. For more info, contact: Emily Greene, Development Manager (Coordinating Holiday Gift Program and Adopt a Family 2021): EGreene@hosparrow.org or call 817-271-5444 x224 Visit Website MEMBER EVENTS Harnessing Social Capital: Uncover the Power in Networking (a live event) What: Part 3 of 3 in our Motivational Musings : Ladies' Lunch & Learn Series. In person at The Community Foundation for McHenry County's Philanthropy Center Presented by: Linda Grizely of Weyers McKeever Financial Partners Holistic Financial Planning for Individuals, Families, and Businesses Your Vision • Our Team THIS IS A FREE EVENT. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SEATING IS LIMITED. Register on our website at: https://www.weyersmckeeverfinancialpartners.com/events.htm When: Tuesday, November 16th from 11:30am-12:30pm Where: The Community Foundation for McHenry County's Philanthropy Center, 33 E Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners, at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com Visit Website College Planning: Saving for a College Education What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM. This seminar is for general audiences, and everyone is encouraged to attend. Presented by: Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely Weyers McKeever Financial Partners Your Vision • Our Team Register on our website at: https://www.weyersmckeeverfinancialpartners.com/events.htm When: Tuesday, November 16th, 4:00pm-5:00pm Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners, at (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com Visit Website Financial Planning Basics: An Overview of the Financial Planning Process What: FREE Education to Benefit You and Your Finances! VIRTUAL SEMINAR VIA ZOOM. This seminar is for general audiences, and everyone is encouraged to attend. Presented by: Jay Weyers & Linda Grizely Weyers McKeever Financial Partners Your Vision • Our Team Register on our website at: https://www.weyersmckeeverfinancialpartners.com/events.htm When: Wednesday, November 17th, 2:00pm-3:00pm Where: This is a Virtual Seminar online via Zoom Registration is Required to Receive the Zoom Link For more info, contact: Linda Grizely, Weyers McKeever Financial Partners, (815) 455-5292 or Grizely_Linda@nlgroupmail.com Visit Website EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

IN MEMORIAM

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the friends and family of Kurt Rice who passed last week. Kurt was a valued member of the McHenry Area Chamber, serving on our board, as an ambassador, and helping at Fiesta Days. He touched many lives in the McHenry community and will be missed. Visitation will be held at the Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, Illinois, on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 5-8 pm. Funeral Service will follow at 8pm.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held for Barb Virgilio this Saturday, November 13 from 1-5pm at the McHenry Country Club. Barb was a member of our Gala committee and was responsible for the beautiful silent auction basket wrappings for both the gala and the golf outing. A true class-act, her generosity, creativity, and wit is deeply missed.

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