Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau June 2023 Newsletter

A Word from the Director... Welcome to June everyone! I apologize for the late newsletter. We have some sad news for the Tour deWitt ride this year. Unfortunately, it's been cancelled for 2023. Pre-registration numbers were very low and the TDW committee felt that those numbers would be a true indicator of the turnout for the ride. Therefore, they decided to cancel for this year. All registration refunds have been sent. Thank You to everyone who attended our MayDays events. This year's festival was very successful! Pre-Sale coupons went on sale May 1st and we sold out! Next year there will be more! If you ever have suggestions for events etc., please feel free to reach out to me anytime. We are looking for new to add to our schedule for 2024. ~Janice

**NEW MEMBER WELCOME**

MAYDAYS 2023 The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce sincerely thanks everyone who helped make MayDays 2023 a success... from those businesses who sold pre-sale carnival coupons, sponsored entertainment, set-up barricades and water hook-ups, allowed the use of parking lots for carnival rides prior to set-up, provided trash services, and event photography. A festival of this magnitude could not take place without the cooperation of many, many people.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Annual Golf Outing - June 20, 2023 Tour DeWitt - June 24, 2023 Canceled Chamber June Board Meeting Monday, June 26th, 2023 @ Noon Call 217-935-3364 if you want to be placed on the agenda.

**Looking Ahead** 4th of July on the Square - July 4, 2023 Sponsored by American Legion Post 103 Click here for the Flyer of Events 4th of July Fireworks - July 5th at Dusk Sponsored by Celebrate Clinton Clinton Area Farmers & Artisans Market Now through-October 14, 2023 Saturdays from 8-12 on Mr. Lincolns Square Chamber July Board Meeting Monday, July 24th, 2023 @ Noon Call 217-935-3364 if you want to be placed on the agenda.

Gift Card A Palooza Raffle - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!! Our Annual Raffle this year is a Gift - Card - A - Palooza. The grand prize is over $400 in gift cards from our retail members. One person will win them all! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here at the Chamber office or from any of our board members. The drawing will be held at our Annual Golf Outing on June 20th. You do not have to be present to win.

Clinton Chamber’s Member Renewals We’re showcasing Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Members who renewed their dues during the month of May 2023. FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION about these members on the Clinton Chamber of Commerce website at www.clintonilchamber.com Dan Caulkins St. John’s Catholic Church Clinton Lake Boat & RV Storage Quality Glass & Trim Town & Country Motel  Weldon Springs Foundation 2023 Chamber Board of Directors Executive Board Jared White Chamber President WHOW / WEZC / DeWitt Daily News Ed Cicenas Chamber Vice-President EMC Photography Francis Jackson Chamber Treasurer Big "D" Food & Liquor  Meghan Morge Chamber Secretary C&P Custom Printing   Board Members Brad Barton Ace Hardware  Koni Lovett Love It Once More Mackenzie Larrick  Richland Community College Stephanie Torbert DeWitt Savings Bank Lance White First National Bank & Trust Company Grace Duke Clinton High School Student Board Member Chamber Staff Janice Petersen Executive Director Erin Angel Administrative Specialist

Do you want to know more about the Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s DUES PLUS Program? Call us at 217-935-3364.

DUES PLUS BENEFITS: Monthly Business Card Ad in the Chamber Newsletter Banner Ad Prominently Displayed on www.clintonilchamber.com Business Card Ad on Clinton Chamber Instagram & Facebook Pages More benefits coming soon.

We are looking for occasional volunteers to help with events, etc. If this is something you would be interested in please give us a call 217-935-3364 or send us an email at chamber@clintonilchamber.com This is strictly a volunteer position, there is no monetary compensation. Every Saturday (Weather permitting)  May 6 through October 14, 2023  8:00 a.m. to Noon Mr. Lincoln's Square in downtown Clinton, IL Special Farmers Market on July 4th

Events & Happenings from our Members Send us your flyer by the end of the month to be included in the next months newsletter. Email: chamber@clintonilchamber.com Click on each flyer to enlarge and print.

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 100 S. Center St., Suite 101 Clinton IL 61727 chamber@clintonilchamber.com 217-935-3364 Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 4:30pm

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