May - Bradford PA Chamber of Commerce

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MAY
the back page
2015
Summer Fun
Save the Date...
BACC Member
Family Cookout
Thursday, July 23rd
at Mystic Waters Resort
Details coming soon!
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
Saturday, May 30th
4-7pm
Father Leo J. Gallina Social Center
Includes beverage, salad, and dessert.
$10 Adults/$5 Children under 12
Takeout available. For delivery, call 331-2215.
50/50 tickets $5 each. Chinese Auction.
Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Church.
Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce
121 Main Street, Bradford PA 16701
Return Service Requested
We would like to thank
Zippo/Case Museum
for serving as
BACC’sSignature Sponsor
for the Annual Meeting
and Awards Presentation
again this year.
Your continued support helps us to fulfill our
mission as a Chamber and we sincerely appreciate it!
If your business, club, or
organization has events
coming up throughout the
summer (or later in the year with confirmed dates), please
be sure to send us details so
that we can add them to the
Chamber calendar of events.
We regularly receive calls
checking for scheduling
conflicts, but if your event
information hasn’t been
shared with us, it limits our
ability to help everyone
avoid conflicting dates!
CHAMBERNEWS
Annual Meeting and
Awards Presentation
Congratulations to this year’s Annual
Award winners, and thank you to all
who joined us for the Annual Meeting
and Awards Presentation on April 16th.
This event is one of our favorites every
year, because it gives us the opportunity
to celebrate you, our members. If you
were unable to attend, make sure to
read the profiles of our winners on page
11 - they will give you a brief overview
of just a few of the many reasons this
year’s winners were selected.
Ca$h Mob
Bradford
Auto ● Home ● Life ● Business ● Annuities
600 Chestnut St., Suite 1
Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-9840
www.mckeanagency.com
Jenna Eckstrom, CIC
Terrie Borkowski, CISR
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Bradford, PA
Permit No. 264
Join the fun! Our next Ca$h
Mob Bradford will meet at
the Chamber office, 121
Main Street on Saturday,
May 9th at 10am. Bring $20
to spend and be ready to
shop! Would you like to be
added to the Ca$h Mob
Bradford email reminder
list? Contact kara.kennedy@
bradfordchamber.com and
you’ll receive email
announcements of upcoming
Ca$h Mob Bradford events.
Tote Bags!
We are gathering items to
include in two new batches
of tote bags featuring
information from our BACC
members. We are working to
fill 100 New Homeowner Tote
Bags for distribution via local
realtors and direct referrals
to our office, as well as 100
Angler Tote Bags for those
coming to the Bradford area
to participate in the Cabela’s
Master Walleye Circuit
tournament in June. Want to
contribute a flyer, business
card, or item to promote
your business? See the story
on Page 5 for details.
Above: Steve Hopkins (Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet - Exemplary
Business Award Winner), Tim Asinger (BACC President), Chris Minich
(Directors’ Award Winner), Ron Orris (BACC Executive Director), and
Rick Seager (Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems - Community
and Spirit Award Winner). At right: Ron presents Chris Minich’s award.
Below left: Kris Luther from Representative Martin Causer’s office
presents Steve Hopkins with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives. Below right: John Sullivan presents a custom-made
W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. knife to Rick Seager.
Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation photos courtesy of Shawn Murray Photography
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Your chamber is growing. . .p2
Member News . .. .. .. .. .. p3-4
Ron’s Message. .. .. .. .. .. .. .p3
Let’s Talk About. . . . . . . . . . . p 5
Calendar. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. p6-8
What’s Happening . . . . . . . . .p9
Photo Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . p10
News You Can Use . . . . . . . p11
BACC Board of Directors
Officers
President, Tim Asinger
Kessel Construction, Inc.
1st VP, Susan Oliphant
American Refining Group, Inc.
2nd VP, Guy Signor
Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
Secretary, Dr. Steve Hardin
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Treasurer, Ryan Race
Northwest Savings Bank
Past President, Ann Robinson
Board of Directors
Vickie Baker
CNB Bank
Jill Ballard
Gretchen Brahaney
KOA Speer Electronics
Anita Dolan
Main Street Manager, City of Bradford
Jill Henry
Bradford Era
Stephanie Huber
Bradford Hospital Foundation
Devon Kloss
Kelly Martin
Kelly’s Restaurant
Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District
Colette Roessler
Individual Member/Community Volunteer
Dan Williams
Williams Insurance Agency
Sharon Yost
Walmart
BACC Staff
Ron Orris
Executive Director
Kara Kennedy
Event Coordinator
Tricia Wilt
Membership Coordinator
814-368-7115
bradfordchamber.com
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The Winners Are...
Brief Profiles from our Annual Awards
Your chamber is growing
Friendship Table
Contact: Barbara Shufran, Chairman
Address: 21 East Corydon Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1245
Phone: 814-362-6658
Email: bradfordfriendshiptable@gmail.com
About: Non-profit providing a critical
service for those in need in our rural
community - feeding the hungry.
Pumpkin Fest
Contact: Kim Graham, Chair
or Ryan Race, Treasurer
Mailing Address: c/o City of Bradford
Main Street Program, P.O. Box 490
Phone: 814-366-2524 (Kim)
or 814-362-3503 (Ryan)
Email: graham1117@atlanticbb.net
or rrace@nwbcorp.com
About: Seasonal festival held in
historic downtown Bradford – fun for
all ages, including vendors, games,
rides, food booths, children’s activities,
and entertainment.
The Taste House Bar & Grill
Contact: Justin Feldman, Co-Owner
Address: 1401 West Warren Road
Mailing Address: 290 Seaward Avenue
Phone: 814-362-3003
About: Located at Pine Acres Golf
Course, offering an amazing menu
and warm atmosphere. Will begin
serving full menu on May 1st.
Individual Members
Paul Berg
Robert Esch
Little Learner EDventures
Contact: Shannon Kirk, Owner
Address: 10 Fernwood Drive
Phone: 814-598-2571
Email: smjkirk@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/
Little-Learner-EDventures/731090227009013
About: Early learning opportunity for
2-4 year olds in a home setting.
Developmentally appropriate, standardsbased activities for early reading, writing,
math and social studies, integrated with
science investigations involving the
outdoors. Structured morning program
with pace set by students’ needs.
Afternoon focus on student choice and
social skills. Designed to benefit parents
with full-time jobs and those wanting
the best educational opportunities in a
comfortable, home setting.
Cline Oil, Inc.
Contact: Joyce Cline, Secretary/Treasurer
Address: 1 Longfellow Avenue
Phone: 814-368-5395
Email: cline.oil@verizon.net
About: Family-owned independent oil
producer that has been in operation for
more than 60 years.
Baker’s General Contracting
Contact: Bob Baker, Owner
Address: 60 Wright Street
Phone: 814-368-2265
Email: rjbaker12000@yahoo.com
About: Fully insured contracting
company offering seamless gutters,
roofing, siding and all types of
remodeling. Call for a free estimate.
For those unable to attend our Awards Presentation on April
16th, we share the winner’s profiles excerpted from the script.
Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet
Exemplary Business Award Winner
Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet’s long-standing tradition of
quality sales and outstanding customer service began in 1989
when Tim and Ed Shults, Jr. purchased Bay Chevrolet and
renamed the dealership Edmond Chevrolet. A year later, the
Toyota franchise was added, and in 1991 Steve Hopkins moved
to Bradford and became the dealership’s service manager.
In 2001, Steve became General Manager and partner with Tim
and Ed Shults, Jr. In 2006, Ed Shults, Jr. retired, and in 2007 an
economic recession began that presented significant challenges
to the auto sales industry for several years. In 2010, the General
Motors operation moved back to the 880 East Main Street
location, and in 2013 the 590 South Avenue property was sold.
During the past two years, Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet have
made significant improvements to their East Main Street property,
including the addition of a new body shop, and complete rebuild
of the Chevrolet dealership and Toyota showroom.
As an anchor in the East Bradford area, Shults Toyota/Edmond
Chevrolet has been in a prime position to watch as Bradford has
developed and changed. They have played a significant role in
supporting local events and organizations, financially and through
participation of management and staff throughout the community.
The dealership, known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff,
has shown they believe in and provide excellent customer service,
and has proven to be a supporter of the Bradford community.
Community and Spirit Award Winner
Beacon Light applied for and was awarded a state grant of $3
million to invest in infrastructure of its headquarters on East Main
Street. This will allow the company to remain in Bradford for the
foreseeable future, and expand and renovate campus structures.
Although Beacon Light remains relatively quiet, they have been in
the Bradford area for over 110 years and are a major employer
in the area with over 400 employees in McKean County alone.
The agency completed a $2 million capital campaign to add a
10-bed residential wing to its existing First Street building. This
wing will be home to a specialized population of children who
require a high level of supervision and care.
Many of the leaders at Beacon Light serve on local boards and
volunteer their assistance to other service agencies. The clients
volunteer their time, with assistance from staff members, at the
SPCA and visiting local nursing homes.
Additionally, the agency has been a supporter and advocate
of other non-profit agencies such as the United Way of the
Bradford Area, the Bradford Family YMCA, the Bradford
Area Public Library, and Kiwanis Kapers.
Regardless of the number of services, employees, or locations,
at its core Beacon Light is about serving mental health needs
of children and adults in their homes, schools and communities.
Each day their programs touch more than 1000 individuals,
and whether it’s in a family therapy session, a structured group
home setting, a peer-led mental illness recovery journey, or
alternative classrooms teaching life skills, the mission remains
constant: reaching out to individuals in need wherever they
may be, developing programs of hope and mental wellness in
a customized way to enrich the lives of those most in need.
Chris Minich
Directors’ Award Winner
Chris Minich was selected as the Directors’ Award recipient,
based not only on her dedication and commitment to the
community, but also in appreciation of her continued support
of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and its mission.
Chris embodies our theme of “giving back” in everything she
does. She is one of the Chamber’s best ambassadors, and
beyond her support of the Chamber, her commitment and
dedication to a wide variety of organizations and efforts has
made an extraordinary impact on the community.
Chris has served most recently as chair of the Board of Trustees
for the Bradford Area Public Library and as a board member
for the Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center. She has
also been spokesperson and board member for the ELF Fund,
Festival of Trees chairman and volunteer, American Cancer
Society Relay for Life team leader, and a volunteer for United
Way of the Bradford Area. For United Way, Chris – with
Steve Cottillion and Karen Pecht – were campaign co-chairs
for two consecutive years – where they were proud to join
together to raise awareness for the campaign (LIVE UNITED).
As just two examples of Chris’s enthusiasm and devotion within
the community, you may remember her ‘one hit wonder’ stint
with Bradford Little Theatre as the murderer in the dinner
theater “I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning,” and her role
with Kiwanis Kapers in 2012 – where she and Ed Hayden
were the ‘announcers’.
As many people at the Chamber and beyond can attest to,
Chris has a unique ability to enlist volunteer support –
when she asks you to get involved, it’s nearly impossible
to say no. But when you do agree to help, you also know
that she’ll be right there in the trenches with you, working
together to get the job done!
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Hi Everyone,
BACC photo gallery
Member News
The Good News Department
Michelle Zimmerman has
completed the required
education and passed
the final examination to
be licensed as an
Associate Broker for
Michael DePalma of
Penn Laurel Realty.
Representatives from American Refining
Group Inc. (ARG) announced the
company is a finalist for the 2015
Pennsylvania Governor’s ImPAct Awards
in the Community ImPAct category. The
Community ImPAct award is ultimately
“given to a company that exemplifies
the tenet of ‘doing well by doing good.’
The winners in this category show a
sustained commitment to the growth and
development of its employees and the
communities in which it does business.”
All businesses nominated are being
recognized for “creating jobs that pay”
and their economic impact in the
commonwealth. The winners in each
division will be announced at an awards
luncheon to be
held May 21
in Hershey.
Top row: BACC and BAPL Interns, Katelyne Barr and Katya Friedman, worked with our April Brown Bag attendees on setting up their e-readers
to get the most benefit out of the library’s free book database. Middle row: Thanks to Katie Neidich of Studio B Dance Academy for hosting our
April Business After Hours at the studio. We enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres, great company, and learning more about the programs the studio offers, including self-esteem building activities along with a wide variety of dance instruction. Bottom row: On April 23rd, Bradford Ecumenical
Home sponsored a reception at the Pennhills Club, and a special screening of “I’ll Be Me.” Pictured here are Glen Campbell’s wife and children,
along with several members of the Bradford Ecumenical Home staff. (Photos from “I’ll Be Me” event courtesy of Shawn Murray Photography.)
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Anita Dolan, the current Main Street
Manager, has been hired by the City
of Bradford Office of Economic
Development as the Economic
Development/Community Development
Coordinator, effective June 1st. She will
replace Debbie Huston Walter, who is
retiring after nearly 24 years of service
with the OECD.
The 14th annual Bradford Area Town
Wide Garage Sale will be Saturday,
May 23rd beginning at 9am. Registration
forms are available at the Tin Ceiling
Gift Shoppe and the Main Street Outlet.
Deadline to register is Friday, May 8.
There is a fee to participate. Participants
receive a yard sale sign and their
location will be included in the Bradford
Area Town Wide Garage Sale map
distributed the week prior to the event.
The event is sponsored by the Downtown
Bradford Business District Authority.
For information contact the Main Street
Manager at 814-598-2646.
Tickets are now
available for
“Illuminations –
A Celebration
of Families and
the Arts” planned for May 16th at the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The
free day of arts activities and performances
for families will focus on children age 6
months through 10 years of age. Tickets
may be obtained on a first-come, firstserved basis through the Bromeley Family
Theater Box Office by calling 814-3625113 or emailing cmealy@pitt.edu. The
event will fill Blaisdell Hall with artists
performing and conducting workshops.
The event is made possible by a grant
from the National Endowment for the Arts
Challenge America Grant. Local groups
helping fill the day with fun include
Bradford Little Theatre, Studio B Dance
Academy, Windworks from Olean, N.Y.,
and local artists.
As we head into the summer
months I wanted to use today’s
letter to encourage all of our
members to use the services
that we provide. Many times we
hear from members who choose
not to renew that they aren’t
getting anything out of their
membership, but we are here
to help you get your money’s
worth from your membership.
So let’s start with our email
blast. It goes out every week,
and if you have anything going
on in your business, let us know
and we will be happy to share
it with our email list.
Our Facebook page is one of
the best tools that we have. This
past week we had over 72,000
hits with all the posts we made
from our members, and again
we love to help you promote
your business. If you have a
Facebook page, make sure that
you have liked our page, so
that we can in turn share your
latest posts.
This newsletter is another source
of information for our members.
Again, if you have something
going on let us know, and we
will be sure to include your news.
We have a calendar where
you can list your events. We
encourage everyone, especially
non-profit groups, to list their
events on our calendar, so
that we can help eliminate
duplications on the same day.
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Thanks to our
wonderful
volunteers!
We couldn’t do
this without you:
Theresa Bond
Ellie Thumpston
and
Chris Yeager
Member News
...continued
The Bradford Family YMCA will hold
its 2015 Bradford Community Awards
Breakfast on Tuesday, May 5th at the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The “George G. Blaisdell YMCA
Community Service Award” will be
presented to Greg Booth and the
Bradford City Water Authority. Five
area youth will be presented with the
“Ray C. Uhler YMCA Outstanding Youth
Award”: Sarah Potter (Bradford), Dillon
Mattis (Kane), Lauren Kerr (Otto-Eldred),
Jefferson Stehle (Port Allegany), and
Keenan Kost (Smethport). Volunteer of
the Year awards will be presented to:
Amy Fox, Policy Volunteer of the Year,
Frank Troublefield, Program Volunteer
of the Year, and Madison Smith, Youth
Volunteer of the Year.
The United Way of the Bradford Area
has selected Bradford Area School District
as this year’s recipient of the Red Feather
volunteer award. Steve Jackson, regional
executive director of the YMCA of the Twin
Tiers is the recipient of the Excellence in
Representation Award. Both awards were
presented at the Red Feather volunteer
recognition luncheon on April 29th.
Bradford Regional Medical Center has
earned the “Safety Across the Board”
Excellence Award from The Hospital and
Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Hospital Engagement Network. Only 33
acute care hospitals and 9 non-acute
health care settings in the state earned
this award for their work to reduce
preventable harm and readmissions.
What’s happening
at the Chamber
Ron’s message...continued from page 3
Our website includes your member listing,
and if you open that you will see a brief
description of your business. You can change
that information any time that you like, and
that includes listing Facebook, website, and
email addresses. Contact the office for any
updates to be made.
Up next is networking - we have a Business
After Hours event several times a year at
various member locations. We welcome you
to come and share with other businesses what
is happening in your business.
We also offer the use of our window. One
great example was the recent Glen Campbell
“I’ll Be Me” reception and movie sponsored
by the Bradford Ecumenical Home. They used
our window to promote their event. Check
with Tricia if you are interested in scheduling
a window display.
If you need to use our conference room
for a special meeting, let us know. As a
member you are entitled to use this room
and we schedule it on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Would you like a set of mailing labels for our
members? You are entitled to one set a year just let us know when you need them, and we
will be happy to print them and have them
ready and waiting for you.
Ca$h Mob Bradford will be back in action on Saturday, May 9th at 10am. Bring
$20 cash, be ready to shop, and meet us at the Chamber office, 121 Main Street.
Together we will head to our target business and make their day! Feel free to bring
along your friends and family to join the mob - the more, the merrier!
As chilly as it has been, it’s hard to imagine that our second annual BACC Member
Family Cookout is just a couple months away. Be sure to mark your calendar for
Thursday, July 23rd from 5-7pm at Mystic Waters Resort, and spread the word!
Brought to you in part by Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank, the cookout
is open to all members and their families. We will have live music, a delicious picnic
buffet, beverages, games, your choice of mini golf or driving range, and more!
Feeling lucky? We will again draw the winners for our 200 Club 50/50 Raffle at the
cookout. 200 Club tickets are $50 each (and include one free cookout admission!).
Only 200 tickets sold, 27 cash prizes awarded, ranging from $100 to $1,000, for
a total of $5,000 in prize money. You do not need to be present to win, but winners
must be 18 or older. Tickets will be available starting next week - see the BACC
office (or catch up with your favorite BACC board member after the May meeting!).
Chamber News
Insert Printing
Black/White
So please, take advantage of these benefits,
and let us know what we can do to help you
with your business.
(1-sided) $40 (2-sided) $60
Colored Paper $13 additional
As always, we invite you to come down to
121 Main Street, have a cup of coffee with
us, and share your ideas!
(1-sided) $100 (2-sided) $175
Ron Orris
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We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of this year’s Annual
Meeting and Awards Presentation sponsors. With the combined support from
our recurring sponsors, as well as participation by several new sponsors, this was a
record year for the event. Your generous contributions allow us not only to produce
the Annual Meeting, but also provide continued support for ongoing programs and
services throughout the year - we could not do what we do without your help!
Color
Printing fees are in addition to standard insert rates of $50/1 or $100/3.
Sharing your message...
Monthly: Remember, each new business member is
eligible for one free Chamber News insert or ad during
the first year of membership. If you have not used your
free insert or ad, call 814-368-7115 to reserve a spot
for an upcoming month. Don’t miss out on this advertising
benefit that is included as part of your new membership!
Weekly: Do you have news, events, or announcements
you would like us to include in an upcoming e-blast?
Email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com to submit
your information by Thursday to be included in the
following week’s blast!
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MAY 29
MAY 30
May calendar - continued
Bindings 6-9pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PA
Cost: $5. Are you bored with the bindings that you put on your quilts? This class will show you how to put bindings on your quilt, finish up
the binding AND learn two different bindings. This class promises to be informative and fun. For more information contact Judy Brown at
814-362-6070 or email at littlefabricgarden@hotmail.com
Community Preservation Workshop 8:30am-4:30pm Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons, University of Pittsburgh
at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Great advice for realtors, bankers, property and business owners, contractors, or anyone interested in buying, selling, or maintaining
historic properties. Topics: Historic preservation as community asset management, tax credits and grants, archaeology and planning,
rehabilitation case studies, local case study for historic property redevelopment, and tour of a restored historic property in Downtown
Bradford. Fee: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch). Pre-registration required. Reserve your spot by calling 814-362-5078 or by emailing bfantask@pitt.edu. Sponsored by: McKean County Economic Development, City of Bradford, Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce,
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Downtown Bradford Business District Authority, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and
Preservation Pennsylvania.
• Chicken and Biscuit Dinner 4-7pm Father Leo J. Gallina Social Center, East Corydon Street, Bradford, PA
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Includes beverage, salad, and dessert. Takeout available. For delivery, call 331-2215. 50/50
tickets $5 each. Chinese Auction. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Church.
• 70 Years of Red, White, and Blue for World War II Canteen opens at 5:30pm, Performance begins at 7:30pm Bromeley Family
Theater, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Presented by Eldred WWII Museum and McKean County Historical Society. USO themed performance – songs, dances, and comedy
skits produced by Ardyth Van Scoy. WWII Veterans admitted at no charge – call today. For tickets – call the Eldred WWII Museum at
814-225-2220 or McKean County Historical Society at 814-887-5142 or visit WWIIShow.com. Sponsor and patron opportunities
available. Proceeds to equally benefit Eldred WWII Museum and McKean County Historical Society.
When submitting information for the Calendar of Events, please be sure to include:
Date
Time
Title of Event
Location (including Address)
Cost (If Any)
Brief Description of Event
Contact Information
and any other details which would be helpful for Chamber News readers!
Service Clubs – Weekly Meeting Schedule
Bradford Area Public Library Ongoing Programs
Bradford Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club of Bradford
Exchange Club
Bradford Township Lions
Zonta
Story Seekers
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30am
Mondays, Noon, Beefeaters
Tuesdays, Noon, Beefeaters
2nd Monday, 6:30pm, Beefeaters
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm, Lions Club
2nd Wednesday Noon, Togi’s Blue Room
4th Tuesday 6pm, Togi’s Blue Room
Science Adventures
Thursdays from 11am-12noon
Knit Knuts
Thursdays from 1-3pm
Laugh and Learn Reading
Saturdays from 11am-12noon
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Let’s talk about...
You’re Tote-ally Awesome!
Spring Cleaning - Part 2
Our mission here at the Chamber is to promote and support
our business community, but we need your help with a couple of
upcoming promotional opportunities!
Last month we talked about spring cleaning your business, and
this month, we’re turning our attention outside!
• We currently provide New Homeowner Tote Bags to new
Bradford area homeowners - these tote bags are distributed
through local realtors and direct community referrals to the
Chamber office. We have a brand new supply of bags ready
to be filled with promotional items from our member businesses
and organizations. Here is how you can get involved and get
your message out to those who are new to the area: provide
a business card, printed piece (brochure, flyer, menu, etc.), or
promotional item (key chain, pen, notepad, or other item of
your choice) to be included. We will be assembling this batch of
100 New Homeowner Tote Bags during the third week of May,
so be sure to have your items at the BACC office by May 15th
to be included. You will need to provide 100 of whatever item
you choose to contribute, and it must represent a BACC member
business or organization. To let us know you plan to participate,
please contact Kara at kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com
and we’ll be on the lookout for your items to arrive at the office!
• We are also working with Zippo Outdoor again this year as
the Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit returns to town in June. We
will be assembling an additional 100 Welcome Tote Bags for
the anglers participating in the tournament. This is a great way
to get the word out about your company or organization, and
share anything special you may have going on when they are
in town (the weekend of June 19th-21st). Some of the fun things
our members included last year were sunscreen packets with the
business name/logo on them, a coupon/flyer with an inexpensive
fishing lure attached, magnets, water bottles, and more. If you
would like to participate,
contact Kara at kara.kennedy@
bradfordchamber.com to be
added to the list, and provide
100 of your item to the BACC
office by June 1st to be included
in the anglers’ bags.
There is no advertising fee to
participate in either tote bag
program - your only cost is for
the item(s) you supply. Questions?
Contact us at 814-368-7115.
It was nice to see so many volunteers at the Main Street Program
clean up day, and now we at BACC are preparing for a Veterans’
Square Clean Up to have it in great shape for Memorial Day. We
hope to have several volunteers join us Thursday, May 7th at 9am
at Veterans’ Square. Bring a shovel or rake and, please, watch our
Facebook page for updates in case of inclement weather!
Ready to take it further and clean up your own neighborhood?
Here are some useful ideas from an article aimed at children for
Earth Day - but the concepts definitely apply to all of us.
Help Clean Up Your Neighborhood! (from kidzworld.com)
Earth Day is the day to clean up our planet. But it’s not something
we should do only one day of the year, but every single day!
Since it’s pretty difficult to clean up the entire planet by yourself,
start by tidying up your neighborhood with a few simple tasks.
Take out the trash. Collecting garbage is a gross job, but it has
to be done. Organize groups of three or four people, wear old
clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and throw on a pair of
gloves. Don’t just stick to the streets, but hit the alleys, parks and
parking lots to pick up any trash that’s lying around.
Gang up on grafitti. Graffiti can take the form of drawings or
words, but it’s vandalism if done on a person’s property without
consent. You can fight graffiti by washing down/painting walls,
houses, fences, garage doors and anything else with graffiti on it.
Mow, mow, mow your lawn. You may not stop and smell the
grass like you would with roses, but with the exception of people
with allergies, who doesn’t like the smell of freshly cut grass? A
nice lawn instantly brightens up the neighborhood, but many
homeowners aren’t able to care for their lawns because of their
age or other limitations. So volunteer to do yard work if you can
by trimming hedges, plucking weeds and mowing lawns.
Flowers, plants, and trees, oh my! If there’s a vacant lot collecting
dust and junk, wouldn’t it be great to start a community garden?
A community garden is a space where neighbors work together
to grow fruit, veggies and flowers. If that’s out of the question, try
gardening on a smaller scale - plant flowers, shrubs and trees in
neighbors’ gardens (with permission!) and along the sidewalks.
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MAY
2015
Chamber Calendar of Events
de Mayo Derby Party 6:30pm Buffet 8pm Band VFW Social Club, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PA
MAY 1 Stink’n
What better way to start off Stinkfest weekend! With Southern blues band, all the way from Alabama, “Danny Brooks Band” performing at 8pm. Cinco de Mayo buffet and
Kentucky Derby festivities all rolled into one. Small cover for a Stinkin’ Mexican buffet. Proper ID required for legal beverages.
MAY 2
• Stinkfest “A Festival Featuring Leek Cuisine” 11am-6pm Location: Between South Kendall Avenue and Fisher Avenue on East Main Street in Bradford, PA
Featured attractions include food vendors, craft vendors, kiddyland amusement rides for the kids, entertainment by Clean Slate, live remote from The Hero 100.1, leek dip
contest, outhouse races, and dunk tank. Proceeds to benefit the Bradford VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Sponsored by East Bradford Business Association. For more information
contact Kim Glenn at 814-368-7417 or email dandk@verizon.net
• Derby Gala 4:30-10pm The Bradford Club, 32 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA
Southern cuisine and beverages. Silent auction. Featuring: The Earthquakers. Please call the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527 for more information.
• Kentucky Derby Day! Good Times of Olean, 800R East State Street, Olean, NY
Join us for a day full of Derby event. Including best costume contest, tournament sign ups, trivia, games, Hors d’oeuvres, and music while we show the races all day on our big
screen! Freddy and the Jets wrap up the night and take the stage at 7pm! Pre-sale tickets $15.00, $20.00 day of the derby! Buy tickets online at gtotickets.com or at Good
Times of Olean.
MAY 3
Southern Tier Symphony presents “Fabulous Finales” 3 pm Bromeley Family Theater, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Cost: $20 for adults. Free for all students. Fabulous symphony finales by celebrated composers: Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and more. Tickets available at door.
MAY 5
• 2015 Bradford Community Awards Breakfast 7:30am University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Hosted by the Bradford Family YMCA. The “George G. Blaisdell YMCA Community Service Award” will be
presented to Greg Booth and the Bradford City Water Authority. Five area youth will be presented with the “Ray C. Uhler YMCA Outstanding Youth Award”: Sarah Potter
(Bradford), Dillon Mattis (Kane), Lauren Kerr (Otto-Eldred), Jefferson Stehle (Port Allegany), and Keenan Kost (Smethport). Volunteer of the Year awards will be presented
to: Amy Fox, Policy Volunteer of the Year, Frank Troublefield, Program Volunteer of the Year, and Madison Smith, Youth Volunteer of the Year.
MAY 5 -JUNE 23
MAY 6
MAY 7&21
Tai Chi for Everyone 6:15-7:15pm Tuesdays, Fifth Floor Ballroom, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford, Pa.
Cost: $59. Learn Tai Chi from Confucius Scholars from Wuhan University. For more information or to register, call the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of
Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or email contined@pitt.edu.
• Lunch in the Square 11:30am–1pm Veterans Square, Downtown Bradford
Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants, live musical entertainment by the BAHS Choral/Jazz Department, and fun. Open to the public.
• Political Forum 6:30-7:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
For more information, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527.
Starlight Wall Hanging 6-9pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PA
Here is a great opportunity to learn how to paper piece. This beginning paper piecing project will be the envy of all your friends and they never have to know that it
wasn’t difficult. This project will meet two times to complete. Cost: $22. For more information contact Judy Brown at 814-362-6070 or email littlefabricgarden@hotmail.com
MAY 8
Product Development and Commercialization Forum: From Idea to Invention to Marketplace 9am-2:30pm Clarion University SBDC, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100 (Barnes
Center), Clarion, PA
Cost: Free. Presentations will cover everything from business and market research, applied research support, product development and feasibility analysis, intellectual
property development, and trials, tribulations and joys of working in a start-up environment. To register call 814-393-2060 or 877-292-1843 or e-mail sbdc@clarion.edu
MAY 9
• Ca$h Mob Bradford 10am Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, 121 Main Street, Bradford, PA
Bring $20 to spend and be ready to shop! Would you like to be added to the Ca$h Mob Bradford email reminder list? Contact kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com and
you’ll receive email announcements of upcoming Ca$h Mob Bradford events
• Mother’s Spa Day 11am-2pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
For more information, contact the library at 814-362-6527.
• Bird Feeders with Thara 1-2:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
• Illusions & Escapes show with Josh Knotts Good Times of Olean, 800R East State Street, Olean, NY
Treat Mom to an exciting show on Mother’s day Weekend! A family friendly Vegas Style Illusions & Escapes show. Doors open at 2:00. Show Time at 2:30! $15 per adult;
$10 per youth ages 15 and under. Show your ticket the day of the event and get 10% off lunch or dinner. Buy tickets online at gtotickets.com or at Good Times of Olean.
MAY 9-10
Rock City Park Arts and Crafts Show 10am-5pm Rock City Park, 505 Rte. 16S, Olean, NY
Admission: $5. Mothers free on Mother’s Day. For more information, visit www.rockcitypark.com or call 1-866-404-ROCK.
MAY 10
Mother’s Day Brunch 10am – 3pm Good Times of Olean, 800R East State Street, Olean, NY
Check out our buffet menu at goodtimesolean.com with a craft table to make a card for MOM! $19.95 adults, $9.95 children under 10 years old and children under 3
are free! Reservations are recommended - Call 716-379-8210
MAY 11
• Mother Goose Visit with Melody Pullock 10:30-11:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
• Using Instagram as a Marketing Tool 6-8pm (5:30pm registration) Clarion University SBDC, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100 (Barnes Center), Clarion, PA
Cost: Free (as a result of funding received from Jobs 1st). Learn how to get started on Instagram, what types of content you should use to really engage with your followers,
and run through best practices to posting on the site. To register call 814-393-2060 or 877-292-1843 or e-mail sbdc@clarion.edu
MAY 12
Introduction to Operational Excellence 8-10am Room 200, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford, Pa.
Cost: $20. Focus on the framework for achieving operational excellence and explore necessary conditions to transform your organization to give it a competitive advantage
in the market. Continental breakfast provided. For more information or to register, call the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional
Development at 814-362-5078 or email contined@pitt.edu.
MAY 14
Gardening with Bob Harris 6:30-7:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
MAY 16
• Science Discovery 1-2pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Program for school age children. Hands-on experiments, documentation, themes will be implanted within this program. For more information, contact library 814-362-6527
• We Gotta Regatta! 2-6pm Crook Farm, Seaward Avenue, Bradford, PA
Tuna Valley Trail Association event. Float the Tuna – by canoe, kayak, etc. – launch sites include Fifth Ward, Dorothy Lane, or Browntown Road. $20 wristbands for pig roast
and liquid refreshments. Entry for children 12 and under is $5.
• Illuminations – A Celebration of Families and the Arts 10:30am-3:30pm Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
A free arts festival featuring arts, crafts, workshops and performances for children age 6 months to 10 years and their families. All children must be accompanied by an
adult at all times. Free tickets available by calling 814-362-5113 or sending an email to Courtney Mealy at cmealy@pitt.edu.
MAY 16&23
Black and White Daisy Wall Hanging 9am-1pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PA
Cost: $22. If you are looking for something to get rid of the Winter Blues, this is what you are looking for. This sweet project is a combination of piecing and appliqué.
This class will meet two times to complete. For more information contact Judy Brown at 814-362-6070 or email at littlefabricgarden@hotmail.com
MAY 17
• Miles for Smiles 9am (5K Run, 2 Person Relay Team, and 2 Mile Walk), 9:45am (Kids Fun Run) Registration at UPB Gymnasium, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Awards for the top male and female 5K and top relay team winners. Age divisions ranging from 14 and under to 70+. Registration fee: $15. Refreshments. Chinese auction.
For more information, visit www.milesforsmilesrun.weebly.com.
• American Cancer Society – Bark for Life 1-5pm Otto Township Recreation Park, Sweitzer Drive, Duke Center, PA
Registration fee: $10 (pre-registration helpful). Join in for a fun day with you best four-legged friend, and help raise money for a great cause. There will be demonstrations of different things your pets can do along with information on how to join in on different things for your pet. Vendors, groomers, kennels, therapy dogs, dog obedience,
rescue animals, food, and more. The SPCA will also be there, so if you don’t have a dog to walk, they will have one for you! Cute Canine Contest winner announced that day.
Visit Bark for Life of McKean County on Facebook for more information.
MAY 18
Incorporating Social Media Into Your Marketing Campaign 9am-12noon (Registration begins at 8:30am) Clarion University SBDC, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100 (Barnes
Center), Clarion, PA
Cost: Free (as a result of funding received from Jobs 1st). Review strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media marketing activities. To register call
814-393-2060 or 877-292-1843 or e-mail sbdc@clarion.edu
MAY 19
• Teen Book Club 5-6pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Club meets once a month. For this month’s selection and more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.
• Food Choices – How they Affect You 6-7:30pm Room 200, Seneca Building, 2 Main St., Bradford, PA.
Cost: $29. Explore how processed foods affect your health, what to eat to maintain energy, how sugar and fake sugar affects your body, and why low-fat is not always a
good choice. For more information or to register, call the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078
or email contined@pitt.edu.
MAY 20
Increase Performance, Make Better Decisions, and Grow Your Family Business 9-11:30am (Registration begins at 8:30am) Clarion University SBDC, 330 North Point Drive,
Suite 100 (Barnes Center), Clarion, PA
Cost: Free (as a result of funding received from Jobs 1st). Have you ever wondered how to develop your leadership skills to increase performance and make better
decisions? If so, this seminar is for you. To register call 814-393-2060 or 877-292-1843 or e-mail sbdc@clarion.edu
MAY 21
Learning with Legos 4-5pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Learning experience that helps children explore possibilities by using Legos in a creative way. Legos available for preschool and school age children. For more information,
contact the Library at 814-362-6527.
MAY 23
14th Annual Bradford Area Town Wide Garage Sale Beginning at 9am
Registration forms are available at the Tin Ceiling Gift Shoppe and the Main Street Outlet. Deadline to register is Friday, May 8. There is a fee to participate. Participants
location will be included in the Bradford Area Town Wide Garage Sale map distributed the week prior to the event. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Bradford
Business District Authority. For information contact the Main Street Manager at 814-598-2646
MAY 25
MAY 26
Memorial Day – No School Bradford Area School District
Play Doh Pals 10:30am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W. Washington Street, Bradford, PA
Families are invited to join in for an hour of play doh fun. There is always room for creativity! For more information, contact the Library at 814-362-6527.
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MAY 29
MAY 30
May calendar - continued
Bindings 6-9pm Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford, PA
Cost: $5. Are you bored with the bindings that you put on your quilts? This class will show you how to put bindings on your quilt, finish up
the binding AND learn two different bindings. This class promises to be informative and fun. For more information contact Judy Brown at
814-362-6070 or email at littlefabricgarden@hotmail.com
Community Preservation Workshop 8:30am-4:30pm Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons, University of Pittsburgh
at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Great advice for realtors, bankers, property and business owners, contractors, or anyone interested in buying, selling, or maintaining
historic properties. Topics: Historic preservation as community asset management, tax credits and grants, archaeology and planning,
rehabilitation case studies, local case study for historic property redevelopment, and tour of a restored historic property in Downtown
Bradford. Fee: $25 (includes breakfast and lunch). Pre-registration required. Reserve your spot by calling 814-362-5078 or by emailing bfantask@pitt.edu. Sponsored by: McKean County Economic Development, City of Bradford, Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce,
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Downtown Bradford Business District Authority, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and
Preservation Pennsylvania.
• Chicken and Biscuit Dinner 4-7pm Father Leo J. Gallina Social Center, East Corydon Street, Bradford, PA
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Includes beverage, salad, and dessert. Takeout available. For delivery, call 331-2215. 50/50
tickets $5 each. Chinese Auction. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Church.
• 70 Years of Red, White, and Blue for World War II Canteen opens at 5:30pm, Performance begins at 7:30pm Bromeley Family
Theater, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA
Presented by Eldred WWII Museum and McKean County Historical Society. USO themed performance – songs, dances, and comedy
skits produced by Ardyth Van Scoy. WWII Veterans admitted at no charge – call today. For tickets – call the Eldred WWII Museum at
814-225-2220 or McKean County Historical Society at 814-887-5142 or visit WWIIShow.com. Sponsor and patron opportunities
available. Proceeds to equally benefit Eldred WWII Museum and McKean County Historical Society.
When submitting information for the Calendar of Events, please be sure to include:
Date
Time
Title of Event
Location (including Address)
Cost (If Any)
Brief Description of Event
Contact Information
and any other details which would be helpful for Chamber News readers!
Service Clubs – Weekly Meeting Schedule
Bradford Area Public Library Ongoing Programs
Bradford Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club of Bradford
Exchange Club
Bradford Township Lions
Zonta
Story Seekers
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30am
Mondays, Noon, Beefeaters
Tuesdays, Noon, Beefeaters
2nd Monday, 6:30pm, Beefeaters
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm, Lions Club
2nd Wednesday Noon, Togi’s Blue Room
4th Tuesday 6pm, Togi’s Blue Room
Science Adventures
Thursdays from 11am-12noon
Knit Knuts
Thursdays from 1-3pm
Laugh and Learn Reading
Saturdays from 11am-12noon
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Let’s talk about...
You’re Tote-ally Awesome!
Spring Cleaning - Part 2
Our mission here at the Chamber is to promote and support
our business community, but we need your help with a couple of
upcoming promotional opportunities!
Last month we talked about spring cleaning your business, and
this month, we’re turning our attention outside!
• We currently provide New Homeowner Tote Bags to new
Bradford area homeowners - these tote bags are distributed
through local realtors and direct community referrals to the
Chamber office. We have a brand new supply of bags ready
to be filled with promotional items from our member businesses
and organizations. Here is how you can get involved and get
your message out to those who are new to the area: provide
a business card, printed piece (brochure, flyer, menu, etc.), or
promotional item (key chain, pen, notepad, or other item of
your choice) to be included. We will be assembling this batch of
100 New Homeowner Tote Bags during the third week of May,
so be sure to have your items at the BACC office by May 15th
to be included. You will need to provide 100 of whatever item
you choose to contribute, and it must represent a BACC member
business or organization. To let us know you plan to participate,
please contact Kara at kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com
and we’ll be on the lookout for your items to arrive at the office!
• We are also working with Zippo Outdoor again this year as
the Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit returns to town in June. We
will be assembling an additional 100 Welcome Tote Bags for
the anglers participating in the tournament. This is a great way
to get the word out about your company or organization, and
share anything special you may have going on when they are
in town (the weekend of June 19th-21st). Some of the fun things
our members included last year were sunscreen packets with the
business name/logo on them, a coupon/flyer with an inexpensive
fishing lure attached, magnets, water bottles, and more. If you
would like to participate,
contact Kara at kara.kennedy@
bradfordchamber.com to be
added to the list, and provide
100 of your item to the BACC
office by June 1st to be included
in the anglers’ bags.
There is no advertising fee to
participate in either tote bag
program - your only cost is for
the item(s) you supply. Questions?
Contact us at 814-368-7115.
It was nice to see so many volunteers at the Main Street Program
clean up day, and now we at BACC are preparing for a Veterans’
Square Clean Up to have it in great shape for Memorial Day. We
hope to have several volunteers join us Thursday, May 7th at 9am
at Veterans’ Square. Bring a shovel or rake and, please, watch our
Facebook page for updates in case of inclement weather!
Ready to take it further and clean up your own neighborhood?
Here are some useful ideas from an article aimed at children for
Earth Day - but the concepts definitely apply to all of us.
Help Clean Up Your Neighborhood! (from kidzworld.com)
Earth Day is the day to clean up our planet. But it’s not something
we should do only one day of the year, but every single day!
Since it’s pretty difficult to clean up the entire planet by yourself,
start by tidying up your neighborhood with a few simple tasks.
Take out the trash. Collecting garbage is a gross job, but it has
to be done. Organize groups of three or four people, wear old
clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and throw on a pair of
gloves. Don’t just stick to the streets, but hit the alleys, parks and
parking lots to pick up any trash that’s lying around.
Gang up on grafitti. Graffiti can take the form of drawings or
words, but it’s vandalism if done on a person’s property without
consent. You can fight graffiti by washing down/painting walls,
houses, fences, garage doors and anything else with graffiti on it.
Mow, mow, mow your lawn. You may not stop and smell the
grass like you would with roses, but with the exception of people
with allergies, who doesn’t like the smell of freshly cut grass? A
nice lawn instantly brightens up the neighborhood, but many
homeowners aren’t able to care for their lawns because of their
age or other limitations. So volunteer to do yard work if you can
by trimming hedges, plucking weeds and mowing lawns.
Flowers, plants, and trees, oh my! If there’s a vacant lot collecting
dust and junk, wouldn’t it be great to start a community garden?
A community garden is a space where neighbors work together
to grow fruit, veggies and flowers. If that’s out of the question, try
gardening on a smaller scale - plant flowers, shrubs and trees in
neighbors’ gardens (with permission!) and along the sidewalks.
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The Bradford Family YMCA will hold
its 2015 Bradford Community Awards
Breakfast on Tuesday, May 5th at the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
The “George G. Blaisdell YMCA
Community Service Award” will be
presented to Greg Booth and the
Bradford City Water Authority. Five
area youth will be presented with the
“Ray C. Uhler YMCA Outstanding Youth
Award”: Sarah Potter (Bradford), Dillon
Mattis (Kane), Lauren Kerr (Otto-Eldred),
Jefferson Stehle (Port Allegany), and
Keenan Kost (Smethport). Volunteer of
the Year awards will be presented to:
Amy Fox, Policy Volunteer of the Year,
Frank Troublefield, Program Volunteer
of the Year, and Madison Smith, Youth
Volunteer of the Year.
The United Way of the Bradford Area
has selected Bradford Area School District
as this year’s recipient of the Red Feather
volunteer award. Steve Jackson, regional
executive director of the YMCA of the Twin
Tiers is the recipient of the Excellence in
Representation Award. Both awards were
presented at the Red Feather volunteer
recognition luncheon on April 29th.
Bradford Regional Medical Center has
earned the “Safety Across the Board”
Excellence Award from The Hospital and
Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
Hospital Engagement Network. Only 33
acute care hospitals and 9 non-acute
health care settings in the state earned
this award for their work to reduce
preventable harm and readmissions.
What’s happening
at the Chamber
Ron’s message...continued from page 3
Our website includes your member listing,
and if you open that you will see a brief
description of your business. You can change
that information any time that you like, and
that includes listing Facebook, website, and
email addresses. Contact the office for any
updates to be made.
Up next is networking - we have a Business
After Hours event several times a year at
various member locations. We welcome you
to come and share with other businesses what
is happening in your business.
We also offer the use of our window. One
great example was the recent Glen Campbell
“I’ll Be Me” reception and movie sponsored
by the Bradford Ecumenical Home. They used
our window to promote their event. Check
with Tricia if you are interested in scheduling
a window display.
If you need to use our conference room
for a special meeting, let us know. As a
member you are entitled to use this room
and we schedule it on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Would you like a set of mailing labels for our
members? You are entitled to one set a year just let us know when you need them, and we
will be happy to print them and have them
ready and waiting for you.
Ca$h Mob Bradford will be back in action on Saturday, May 9th at 10am. Bring
$20 cash, be ready to shop, and meet us at the Chamber office, 121 Main Street.
Together we will head to our target business and make their day! Feel free to bring
along your friends and family to join the mob - the more, the merrier!
As chilly as it has been, it’s hard to imagine that our second annual BACC Member
Family Cookout is just a couple months away. Be sure to mark your calendar for
Thursday, July 23rd from 5-7pm at Mystic Waters Resort, and spread the word!
Brought to you in part by Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank, the cookout
is open to all members and their families. We will have live music, a delicious picnic
buffet, beverages, games, your choice of mini golf or driving range, and more!
Feeling lucky? We will again draw the winners for our 200 Club 50/50 Raffle at the
cookout. 200 Club tickets are $50 each (and include one free cookout admission!).
Only 200 tickets sold, 27 cash prizes awarded, ranging from $100 to $1,000, for
a total of $5,000 in prize money. You do not need to be present to win, but winners
must be 18 or older. Tickets will be available starting next week - see the BACC
office (or catch up with your favorite BACC board member after the May meeting!).
Chamber News
Insert Printing
Black/White
So please, take advantage of these benefits,
and let us know what we can do to help you
with your business.
(1-sided) $40 (2-sided) $60
Colored Paper $13 additional
As always, we invite you to come down to
121 Main Street, have a cup of coffee with
us, and share your ideas!
(1-sided) $100 (2-sided) $175
Ron Orris
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We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of this year’s Annual
Meeting and Awards Presentation sponsors. With the combined support from
our recurring sponsors, as well as participation by several new sponsors, this was a
record year for the event. Your generous contributions allow us not only to produce
the Annual Meeting, but also provide continued support for ongoing programs and
services throughout the year - we could not do what we do without your help!
Color
Printing fees are in addition to standard insert rates of $50/1 or $100/3.
Sharing your message...
Monthly: Remember, each new business member is
eligible for one free Chamber News insert or ad during
the first year of membership. If you have not used your
free insert or ad, call 814-368-7115 to reserve a spot
for an upcoming month. Don’t miss out on this advertising
benefit that is included as part of your new membership!
Weekly: Do you have news, events, or announcements
you would like us to include in an upcoming e-blast?
Email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com to submit
your information by Thursday to be included in the
following week’s blast!
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Hi Everyone,
BACC photo gallery
Member News
The Good News Department
Michelle Zimmerman has
completed the required
education and passed
the final examination to
be licensed as an
Associate Broker for
Michael DePalma of
Penn Laurel Realty.
Representatives from American Refining
Group Inc. (ARG) announced the
company is a finalist for the 2015
Pennsylvania Governor’s ImPAct Awards
in the Community ImPAct category. The
Community ImPAct award is ultimately
“given to a company that exemplifies
the tenet of ‘doing well by doing good.’
The winners in this category show a
sustained commitment to the growth and
development of its employees and the
communities in which it does business.”
All businesses nominated are being
recognized for “creating jobs that pay”
and their economic impact in the
commonwealth. The winners in each
division will be announced at an awards
luncheon to be
held May 21
in Hershey.
Top row: BACC and BAPL Interns, Katelyne Barr and Katya Friedman, worked with our April Brown Bag attendees on setting up their e-readers
to get the most benefit out of the library’s free book database. Middle row: Thanks to Katie Neidich of Studio B Dance Academy for hosting our
April Business After Hours at the studio. We enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres, great company, and learning more about the programs the studio offers, including self-esteem building activities along with a wide variety of dance instruction. Bottom row: On April 23rd, Bradford Ecumenical
Home sponsored a reception at the Pennhills Club, and a special screening of “I’ll Be Me.” Pictured here are Glen Campbell’s wife and children,
along with several members of the Bradford Ecumenical Home staff. (Photos from “I’ll Be Me” event courtesy of Shawn Murray Photography.)
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Anita Dolan, the current Main Street
Manager, has been hired by the City
of Bradford Office of Economic
Development as the Economic
Development/Community Development
Coordinator, effective June 1st. She will
replace Debbie Huston Walter, who is
retiring after nearly 24 years of service
with the OECD.
The 14th annual Bradford Area Town
Wide Garage Sale will be Saturday,
May 23rd beginning at 9am. Registration
forms are available at the Tin Ceiling
Gift Shoppe and the Main Street Outlet.
Deadline to register is Friday, May 8.
There is a fee to participate. Participants
location will be included in the Bradford
Area Town Wide Garage Sale map
distributed the week prior to the event.
The event is sponsored by the Downtown
Bradford Business District Authority.
For information contact the Main Street
Manager at 814-598-2646.
Tickets are now
available for
“Illuminations –
A Celebration
of Families and
the Arts” planned for May 16th at the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The
free day of arts activities and performances
for families will focus on children age 6
months through 10 years of age. Tickets
may be obtained on a first-come, firstserved basis through the Bromeley Family
Theater Box Office by calling 814-3625113 or emailing cmealy@pitt.edu. The
event will fill Blaisdell Hall with artists
performing and conducting workshops.
The event is made possible by a grant
from the National Endowment for the Arts
Challenge America Grant. Local groups
helping fill the day with fun include
Bradford Little Theatre, Studio B Dance
Academy, Windworks from Olean, N.Y.,
and local artists.
As we head into the summer
months I wanted to use today’s
letter to encourage all of our
members to use the services
that we provide. Many times we
hear from members who choose
not to renew that they aren’t
getting anything out of their
membership, but we are here
to help you get your money’s
worth from your membership.
So let’s start with our email
blast. It goes out every week,
and if you have anything going
on in your business, let us know
and we will be happy to share
it with our email list.
Our Facebook page is one of
the best tools that we have. This
past week we had over 72,000
hits with all the posts we made
from our members, and again
we love to help you promote
your business. If you have a
Facebook page, make sure that
you have liked our page, so
that we can in turn share your
latest posts.
This newsletter is another source
of information for our members.
Again, if you have something
going on let us know, and we
will be sure to include your news.
We have a calendar where
you can list your events. We
encourage everyone, especially
non-profit groups, to list their
events on our calendar, so
that we can help eliminate
duplications on the same day.
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Your chamber is growing. . .p2
Member News . .. .. .. .. .. p3-4
Ron’s Message. .. .. .. .. .. .. .p3
Let’s Talk About. . . . . . . . . . . p 5
Calendar. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. p6-8
What’s Happening . . . . . . . . .p9
Photo Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . p10
News You Can Use . . . . . . . p11
BACC Board of Directors
Officers
President, Tim Asinger
Kessel Construction, Inc.
1st VP, Susan Oliphant
2nd VP, Guy Signor
Secretary, Dr. Steve Hardin
Treasurer, Ryan Race
Northwest Savings Bank
Past President, Ann Robinson
Board of Directors
Vickie Baker
CNB Bank
Jill Ballard
Gretchen Brahaney
KOA Speer Electronics
Anita Dolan
Main Street Manager, City of Bradford
Jill Henry
Bradford Era
Stephanie Huber
Bradford Hospital Foundation
Devon Kloss
Kelly Martin
Kelly’s Restaurant
Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District
Colette Roessler
Individual Member/Community Volunteer
Dan Williams
Williams Insurance Agency
Sharon Yost
Walmart
BACC Staff
Ron Orris
Executive Director
Kara Kennedy
Event Coordinator
Tricia Wilt
Membership Coordinator
814-368-7115
bradfordchamber.com
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The Winners Are...
Brief Profiles from our Annual Awards
Your chamber is growing
Friendship Table
Contact: Barbara Shufran, Chairman
Address: 21 East Corydon Street
Phone: 814-362-6658
Email: bradfordfriendshiptable@gmail.com
About: Non-profit providing a critical
service for those in need in our rural
community - feeding the hungry.
Pumpkin Fest
Contact: Kim Graham, Chair
or Ryan Race, Treasurer
Mailing Address: c/o City of Bradford
Main Street Program, P.O. Box 490
Phone: 814-366-2524 (Kim)
or 814-362-3503 (Ryan)
Email: graham1117@atlanticbb.net
or rrace@nwbcorp.com
About: Seasonal festival held in
historic downtown Bradford – fun for
all ages, including vendors, games,
rides, food booths, children’s activities,
and entertainment.
The Taste House Bar & Grill
Contact: Justin Feldman, Co-Owner
Address: 1401 West Warren Road
Mailing Address: 290 Seaward Avenue
Phone: 814-362-3003
About: Located at Pine Acres Golf
Course, offering an amazing menu
and warm atmosphere. Will begin
serving full menu on May 1st.
Individual Members
Paul Berg
Robert Esch
Little Learner EDventures
Contact: Shannon Kirk, Owner
Address: 10 Fernwood Drive
Phone: 814-598-2571
Email: smjkirk@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/
Little-Learner-EDventures/731090227009013
About: Early learning opportunity for
2-4 year olds in a home setting.
Developmentally appropriate, standardsbased activities for early reading, writing,
math and social studies, integrated with
science investigations involving the
outdoors. Structured morning program
with pace set by students’ needs.
Afternoon focus on student choice and
social skills. Designed to benefit parents
with full-time jobs and those wanting
the best educational opportunities in a
comfortable, home setting.
Cline Oil, Inc.
Contact: Joyce Cline, Secretary/Treasurer
Address: 1 Longfellow Avenue
Phone: 814-368-5395
Email: cline.oil@verizon.net
About: Family-owned independent oil
producer that has been in operation for
more than 60 years.
Baker’s General Contracting
Contact: Bob Baker, Owner
Address: 60 Wright Street
Phone: 814-368-2265
Email: rjbaker12000@yahoo.com
About: Fully insured contracting
company offering seamless gutters,
roofing, siding and all types of
remodeling. Call for a free estimate.
For those unable to attend our Awards Presentation on April
16th, we share the winner’s profiles excerpted from the script.
Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet
Exemplary Business Award Winner
Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet’s long-standing tradition of
quality sales and outstanding customer service began in 1989
when Tim and Ed Shults, Jr. purchased Bay Chevrolet and
renamed the dealership Edmond Chevrolet. A year later, the
Toyota franchise was added, and in 1991 Steve Hopkins moved
to Bradford and became the dealership’s service manager.
In 2001, Steve became General Manager and partner with Tim
and Ed Shults, Jr. In 2006, Ed Shults, Jr. retired, and in 2007 an
economic recession began that presented significant challenges
to the auto sales industry for several years. In 2010, the General
Motors operation moved back to the 880 East Main Street
location, and in 2013 the 590 South Avenue property was sold.
During the past two years, Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet have
made significant improvements to their East Main Street property,
including the addition of a new body shop, and complete rebuild
of the Chevrolet dealership and Toyota showroom.
As an anchor in the East Bradford area, Shults Toyota/Edmond
Chevrolet has been in a prime position to watch as Bradford has
developed and changed. They have played a significant role in
supporting local events and organizations, financially and through
participation of management and staff throughout the community.
The dealership, known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff,
has shown they believe in and provide excellent customer service,
and has proven to be a supporter of the Bradford community.
Community and Spirit Award Winner
Beacon Light applied for and was awarded a state grant of $3
million to invest in infrastructure of its headquarters on East Main
Street. This will allow the company to remain in Bradford for the
foreseeable future, and expand and renovate campus structures.
Although Beacon Light remains relatively quiet, they have been in
the Bradford area for over 110 years and are a major employer
in the area with over 400 employees in McKean County alone.
The agency completed a $2 million capital campaign to add a
10-bed residential wing to its existing First Street building. This
wing will be home to a specialized population of children who
require a high level of supervision and care.
Many of the leaders at Beacon Light serve on local boards and
volunteer their assistance to other service agencies. The clients
volunteer their time, with assistance from staff members, at the
SPCA and visiting local nursing homes.
Additionally, the agency has been a supporter and advocate
of other non-profit agencies such as the United Way of the
Bradford Area, the Bradford Family YMCA, the Bradford
Area Public Library, and Kiwanis Kapers.
Regardless of the number of services, employees, or locations,
at its core Beacon Light is about serving mental health needs
of children and adults in their homes, schools and communities.
Each day their programs touch more than 1000 individuals,
and whether it’s in a family therapy session, a structured group
home setting, a peer-led mental illness recovery journey, or
alternative classrooms teaching life skills, the mission remains
constant: reaching out to individuals in need wherever they
may be, developing programs of hope and mental wellness in
a customized way to enrich the lives of those most in need.
Chris Minich
Directors’ Award Winner
Chris Minich was selected as the Directors’ Award recipient,
based not only on her dedication and commitment to the
community, but also in appreciation of her continued support
of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and its mission.
Chris embodies our theme of “giving back” in everything she
does. She is one of the Chamber’s best ambassadors, and
beyond her support of the Chamber, her commitment and
dedication to a wide variety of organizations and efforts has
made an extraordinary impact on the community.
Chris has served most recently as chair of the Board of Trustees
for the Bradford Area Public Library and as a board member
for the Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center. She has
also been spokesperson and board member for the ELF Fund,
Festival of Trees chairman and volunteer, American Cancer
Society Relay for Life team leader, and a volunteer for United
Way of the Bradford Area. For United Way, Chris – with
Steve Cottillion and Karen Pecht – were campaign co-chairs
for two consecutive years – where they were proud to join
together to raise awareness for the campaign (LIVE UNITED).
As just two examples of Chris’s enthusiasm and devotion within
the community, you may remember her ‘one hit wonder’ stint
with Bradford Little Theatre as the murderer in the dinner
theater “I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning,” and her role
with Kiwanis Kapers in 2012 – where she and Ed Hayden
were the ‘announcers’.
As many people at the Chamber and beyond can attest to,
Chris has a unique ability to enlist volunteer support –
when she asks you to get involved, it’s nearly impossible
to say no. But when you do agree to help, you also know
that she’ll be right there in the trenches with you, working
together to get the job done!
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MAY
the back page
2015
Summer Fun
Save the Date...
BACC Member
Family Cookout
Thursday, July 23rd
at Mystic Waters Resort
Details coming soon!
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
Saturday, May 30th
4-7pm
Father Leo J. Gallina Social Center
Includes beverage, salad, and dessert.
$10 Adults/$5 Children under 12
Takeout available. For delivery, call 331-2215.
50/50 tickets $5 each. Chinese Auction.
Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Church.
Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce
121 Main Street, Bradford PA 16701
Return Service Requested
We would like to thank
Zippo/Case Museum
for serving as
BACC’sSignature Sponsor
for the Annual Meeting
and Awards Presentation
again this year.
Your continued support helps us to fulfill our
mission as a Chamber and we sincerely appreciate it!
If your business, club, or
organization has events
coming up throughout the
summer (or later in the year with confirmed dates), please
be sure to send us details so
that we can add them to the
Chamber calendar of events.
We regularly receive calls
checking for scheduling
conflicts, but if your event
information hasn’t been
shared with us, it limits our
ability to help everyone
avoid conflicting dates!
CHAMBERNEWS
Annual Meeting and
Awards Presentation
Congratulations to this year’s Annual
Award winners, and thank you to all
who joined us for the Annual Meeting
and Awards Presentation on April 16th.
This event is one of our favorites every
year, because it gives us the opportunity
to celebrate you, our members. If you
were unable to attend, make sure to
read the profiles of our winners on page
11 - they will give you a brief overview
of just a few of the many reasons this
year’s winners were selected.
Ca$h Mob
Bradford
Auto ● Home ● Life ● Business ● Annuities
600 Chestnut St., Suite 1
Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-9840
www.mckeanagency.com
Jenna Eckstrom, CIC
Terrie Borkowski, CISR
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Bradford, PA
Permit No. 264
Join the fun! Our next Ca$h
Mob Bradford will meet at
the Chamber office, 121
Main Street on Saturday,
May 9th at 10am. Bring $20
to spend and be ready to
shop! Would you like to be
added to the Ca$h Mob
Bradford email reminder
list? Contact kara.kennedy@
bradfordchamber.com and
you’ll receive email
announcements of upcoming
Ca$h Mob Bradford events.
Tote Bags!
We are gathering items to
include in two new batches
of tote bags featuring
information from our BACC
members. We are working to
fill 100 New Homeowner Tote
Bags for distribution via local
realtors and direct referrals
to our office, as well as 100
Angler Tote Bags for those
coming to the Bradford area
to participate in the Cabela’s
Master Walleye Circuit
tournament in June. Want to
contribute a flyer, business
card, or item to promote
your business? See the story
on Page 5 for details.
Above: Steve Hopkins (Shults Toyota/Edmond Chevrolet - Exemplary
Business Award Winner), Tim Asinger (BACC President), Chris Minich
(Directors’ Award Winner), Ron Orris (BACC Executive Director), and
Rick Seager (Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems - Community
and Spirit Award Winner). At right: Ron presents Chris Minich’s award.
Below left: Kris Luther from Representative Martin Causer’s office
presents Steve Hopkins with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives. Below right: John Sullivan presents a custom-made
W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Co. knife to Rick Seager.
Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation photos courtesy of Shawn Murray Photography
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Ceramics Studio, Pitt-Bradford
Youth Writing Spectacular!! Youth ages 9 -14
Monday-Thursday, June 15 – 18
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Room 158 Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport
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CSI 101 You are the Detective Ages 10 - 16
8:30am – noon
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X-Treme Science Camp Youth ages 6 -1 2
Monday-Friday, June 15 – 19
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Pets ’n Vets Camp—I and II
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Tuesday-Thursday, August 4 – 6, 8:30am – noon
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Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 and 16
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Willow Creek Triathlon
PO Box 51
Bradford, Pa. 16701
www.willowcreektriathlon.org
On Saturday, August 1, 2015, we will be holding the 10th annual Willow Creek Triathlon
for individuals and teams to compete in a 300-yard swim beginning at Quaker Lake in
Allegany State Park, N.Y., a 15-mile bike ride to The New Corydon Hotel, and a threemile run culminating at The Willows Restaurant in Willow Creek, PA.
The purpose of this event is to raise money for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Transportation Network. Money raised is used to purchase vans to transport Veterans to
and from VA hospitals and clinics. Donations to the Triathlon stay within the local area.
To date we have donated more than $150,000 to the DAV. We ask that you consider
making a generous donation to this cause. Sponsors may donate any amount. The sponsor
levels and available advertising are on the back of the sponsor form.
In times of economic downturns, it is difficult to raise money for worthy causes. Please
remember that difficult times are temporary; a disability is forever.
To make a contribution, please contact one of the following individuals:
 Shane Oschman 814.362.3503 or soschman@nwbcorp.com
 Ryan Race 814.362.3503 or rrace@nwbcorp.com
You may also mail checks or money orders to:
PO Box 51
Bradford, PA 16701
We thank you in advance for your time, attention and consideration to this worthy cause.
Sincerely,
Shane Oschman
Treasurer
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Wanita Lynch
Sam Johnson, Jr.
Becky & Ken Yohe
Steve Jackson
Dr Dennis Faucher
Rusty Ransom
Gregg Reynolds
Doug Yohe
Ryan Race
Bruce Housler
Shane Oschman
Andy Wells
Ron Bradley
Sandy Rhodes
10th Annual
August 1, 2015
The Willow Creek Triathlon is a unique event designed to raise
money to benefit the
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Fund
The benefits of sponsorship include:
 Making a tax-deductible donation
 Recognition through print media
 Announcement of sponsorship at awards ceremony
Please make a commitment to support the men & women
who fight for our FREEDOM!
SPONSOR COMMITTMENT FORM
I/We proudly agree to sponsor the
2015 WILLOW CREEK TRIATHLON
IN THE AMOUNT OF $____________
Sponsor name _________________________________________________
Sponsor website _______________________________________________
Check #____________
Contact name _____________________________________________________________
Contact address __________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP______________________________________________________________
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
WILLOW CREEK TRIATHLON
P.O. BOX 51
BRADFORD, PA 16701
EIN# 23-7169116
www.willowcreektriathlon.org
PENN BRAD OIL MUSEUM
901 South Avenue • Post Office Box 36
Custer City, PA 16725-0036
Phone: 814-362-1955
2015 Yellow Dog Award
Dear Friends,
With pride and gratitude, Penn Brad Oil Museum announces the Yellow Dog Award for
outstanding service to the museum and our community. This year we will be honoring Susan
Gibson Perry and Sherri Huston Schulze. Susan served the museum as president and treasurer
and Sherri as curator. Both of these generous women are extremely well versed in Bradford
Oilfield History. Together they have organized and classified the entire collection of exhibits at
the museum. During difficult times at the museum Susan and Sherri held things together in an
extraordinarily generous way.
The Yellow Dog Award was instituted by Jim Bryner, museum founder, to honor leadership and
dedication in preserving the history of the Bradford Oil Field and the unique culture that
developed with it.
Susan and Sherri will be honored on June 6, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Bradford Club at a
celebratory award dinner. In order to provide for the future of the museum that they so love we
are offering the opportunity to place an advertisement or message of congratulations in the
program booklet. We are sure you would derive personal satisfaction knowing you publicly
acknowledged their efforts. There will also be opportunities for personal or corporate
sponsorships of various features of the evening. Enclosed, please find a form to indicate your level
of participation and/or desire for dinner reservations. Please return the form no later than May 4,
2015. Please return R.S.V.P. dinner reservations by May 28, 2015
On behalf of the Penn Brad Oil Museum, we thank you in advance for your support and look
forward to seeing you on June 6, 2015.
With warmest regards,
Tom Miller
President, Penn Brad Oil Museum Board of Directors
Harvey Golubock
Chairman, Yellow Dog Award Committee
PENN BRAD OIL MUSEUM
The Annual Yellow Dog Award
Celebration and Dinner
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at six o’clock in the evening
to Honor Outstanding Service to the Museum and our Community
by preserving the history of the Bradford Oil Field and the unique culture that developed with it.
Sponsorship Opportunities
☐
☐
☐
☐
Event Sponsorship*** Cocktail Hours Sponsorship** Music Sponsorship Wine Sponsorship (All
$5,000
$2,500
$ 250
$ 250
☐
☐
☐
☐
Program Journal Sponsorship* Invitation Sponsorship* Dessert Sponsorship Flower Sponsorship
$1,500
$1,000
$ 250
$ 250
sponsors will be acknowledged in the program booklet.) • Sponsor Deadline is May 4, 2015
Advertising Opportunities
☐
☐
☐
☐
Outside Back Cover
* Inside Back Cover*
Inside Front Cover* Full Page
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
$ 500
☐
☐
☐
☐
Half Page
Quarter Page
Business Card Eighth Page
Name/Comment • 2 lines or 1line
$ 250
$ 125
$ 75
$ 50/25
Advertising Deadline is May 4, 2015 • Please attach typed ad or business card
Camera ready ads are preferred • (Names/Comments limited to 40 characters/line
please email to: pennbradmuseum@icloud.com
Dinner Reservations/Payment Options
☐ *** complimentary table of 8
☐ **4 complimentary dinner reservations
☐ *2 complimentary dinner reservations
Number of dinner reservations ________
@ $
Table of eight reserved seating ________
@ $ 600/table
Total (sponsorship/advertising/dinner reservations) $ __________
☐ Check enclosed to Penn Brad Oil Museum ☐ Credit Card • Please call 814 -362–1955
☐ Please invoice me R.S.V.P Dinner Reservations by May 28, 2015
Name
Address
Phone (Home) (Business)
E-mail address Ad solicited by
75/person
$ __________
$ __________
Your total donation ( less $60 for each dinner reservation) is tax-deductible.
Penn Brad Oil Museum • Post Office Box 35 • Custer City, PA 16725

May - Bradford PA Chamber of Commerce

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