C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

C H A M B E R
P.O. BOX 38
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O F
C O M M E R C E
BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513 • TELEPHONE (708) 485-3893
www.brookfieldchamber.net
JANUARY
2009
NEWSLETTER
2008 HOLIDAY WALK
JANUARY 8TH HOLIDAY PARTY
The 2008 Holiday Walk held on December 6th was a
great success. Hundreds came to see Santa, visit Village Hall, see the tree-lighting, pet the reindeer and participate in the Passport Game. As the afternoon turned
to dusk, the lights in town looked great and it really felt
like the Holiday Season! The event keeps growing and
I highly encourage every member to try and participate
next year. The community, especially the families in
town with children, truly love this event and keep expecting bigger and better from us.
We have already started planning some improvements for next year. If you have opinions and suggestions for 2009, please join me in organizing this event.
The Grand Prize Winner of the 42 inch Big Screen
TV from the Passport Game was Pam Dubonetti.
Our installation of officers and holiday party will be
held on January 8th at Nino’s Buona Cucina at 9237
W. Ogden Ave. Cocktails from 6 pm to 7 pm with
dinner served promptly at 7 pm. The menu for the
evening, which will be served family-style, includes
Baked Chicken and Prime Roast Beef, Pasta, Oven
Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Coffee and
Spumoni for dessert. There will be a cash bar! The
cost is $25.00 per person. RSVP by January 5th.
If you haven’t responded yet, do so now. You can
RSVP by sending in the response part of the invitation
along with a check for the number of people that will
be there or by calling Betty LeClere at 485-3893 or
Ellen Frantzen at 485-7042.
Have a safe and happy holiday season,
BROOKFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2009 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Mike McNeily
President
Betty LeClere
FEBRUARY 8TH – VALENTINE’S DAY
SENIOR SOCIAL
Betty’s Flowers & Gifts
485-3893
First Vice President
Mike McNeily
It will soon be time for the Second Annual Senior
Social, which is hosted by the Brookfield Chamber
and the Recreation Department. This is a great
opportunity to get together and meet some of our
senior residents. We are anticipating 50 to 75 seniors
for an afternoon of light music, snacks and beverages.
You are welcome to join this event and promote your
business or supply Valentine’s Day treats. You may
also want to make a special “Valentine” from your
business. We would love to have anything to help
make this a special time for our guests. It would be so
nice to give all of our seniors a goody bag of treats and
valentines to take home.
We will be asking for donations and RSVP’s
towards this event in January. Thank you for all your
support.
Second Vice President
Vacant
Edward Jones Investments
485-8291
Secretary
Amy Weinert
Treasurer
Vacant
Anytime Fun Store
485-4298
Directors
Term Ending 2009
Jerrold Dobes (JD Pro Productions, Inc.)
Ellen Frantzen (Joe’s Saloon)
485-2126
485-7042
Term Ending 2010
Charles Hitzeman (Hitzeman Funeral Home)
Patricia M. Weber (Le Grand Decor, Ltd.)
485-2000
485-2204
Term Ending 2011
Chris Borzym (Christopher Mark Fine Flowers)
Stanka Daker (Dream City Realty)
387-7112
485-2100
Term Ending 2012
John DiGiovanni (First National Bank of Brookfield) 485-2770
Dorothy Giannini and Rose Ahrens, Visiting Angels
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BROOKFIELD CHAMBER
OF
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JANUARY 2009
A Message
from the
President
recommend him. Manus Dental, they are at 8908
Ogden Ave. We have used them for about 35 years.
Also Helping Hand has rejoined and they are at
3726 Grand Blvd. and Maria Urban is the shop’s
manager. We welcome all our new members and
hope we can all work together to make all of our
businesses very successful in the years to come!
Our installation of officers and holiday party will
be held on January 8th at Nino’s Buona Cucina at
9237 W. Ogden Ave. Cocktails from 6pm to 7pm
with dinner at 7pm. The cost is $25.00 per person
with Baked Chicken and Prime Roast Beef, Pasta,
Oven Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Coffee
and Spumoni for dessert. This will be a cash bar,
drinks are not included in the price! I sure hope
everyone can make it that evening. I will also be
giving out the President’s Choice Award that
evening. Please join us and give us your ideas as to
how we can make our businesses grow!
I wish everyone a Healthy and Prosperous New
Year for 2009.
Betty LeClere
Well 2008 is almost over, what a busy year it was for
the Brookfield Chamber!!!!! I am very happy to say
we now have 101 members. Thanks to everyone for
their support all year long. We have accomplished a
web site, a directory and a Holiday party in January,
a Valentine senior social in February, Fashion show
in April, we participated in the 4th of July parade
and held an Auto and Bike show in July, our first Pig
Roast in September, and then there was the Monster
on Main street in October, the Santa fly in and the
Tree lighting at eight corners. We also held after
hours at different businesses each month!
We are still in need of a treasurer, please
volunteer for any of these activities, you will have a
great time.
Our newest chamber members are B&H Auto,
Scott Barret is the owner, he is located at 9400 W.
Ogden Ave. He does auto repair and I would highly
Betty LeClere
Betty’s Flowers and Gifts
Chamber President
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
NOTICE TO
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISERS
On pages 3 and 4 in this newsletter you will find the
2009 Application for Membership. You will notice
a change at the bottom to include a “special offer”
that you may want to consider giving other Chamber
members. On the back of the application are the
specifics of your “offer.”
Please complete the application and get it in the
mail ASAP! All completed applications and
payment should be received by JANUARY 31st.
At this time we do not plan on sending out
separate reminders or applications to save some
money on postage. We decided that since the
newsletter is being mailed to all members that we
would use it as a means of getting the applications
out to the members.
Looking forward to being with you at the Holiday
Party on January 8th!
For those of you that have advertised with us
previously, your payment for your advertisement in
the Newsletter is now due. I usually send out invoices
ahead of time but this has been a very busy time for
me so I am letting you know through the newsletter
that the invoices are coming soon. I know that there
are 2 advertisers who joined us in May and I will
contact them in April about renewing their
advertisement at that time. If you do not advertise in
the Newsletter, why not start now. Contact Jerry
Dobes at (708) 485-2126 or email me at
jdpro@jdprod.com
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C H A M B E R
P.O. BOX 38 •
O F
C O M M E R C E
BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513 • TELEPHONE (708) 485-3893
www.brookfieldchamber.net
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP – 2009
“Be Community Minded”
______________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF COMPANY
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ADDRESS OF COMPANY
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TYPE OF BUSINESS
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NAME OF MEMBER
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ADDRESS OF MEMBER
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BUSINESS PHONE
CELL PHONE
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EMAIL ADDRESS
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DATE
SIGNATURE
(PLEASE CHECK ONE)
____ Please send my Monthly Newsletter via email
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(PLEASE CHECK ONE)
____ Yes, I would like to offer a “special promotion” to Chamber Members
____ No, I will not be able to offer a “special promotion” this year
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AND MAIL TO:
BROOKFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 38
Brookfield, IL 60513
DUES ARE PAYABLE ANNUALLY ON JANUARY 1ST
One person non-business (non-voting) . $ 50.00
Two to Four persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00
One person business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00
Five or more persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00
Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90.00
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CHAMBER BENEFIT CARD
In 2009 the Chamber is creating a Benefit Card for all members. Each Chamber business can
help create new customers by giving an incentive for fellow Chamber members to shop, dine or
stop by your office by giving them a special deal.
If you would like to participate, please fill out this form and mail to Mike McNeily at Edward
Jones, 3734 Prairie Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513.
Be creative – the following are just some examples of what you might want to do depending on
the business you are in.
I would like to provide ______% off to fellow Chamber members throughout 2009.
I would like to provide $______ off to fellow Chamber members throughout 2009.
I would like to give ____________________________ to fellow Chamber members throughout
2009.
Come up with your own:___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
My business is ___________________________________________ and the contact person is
__________________________________________________.
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BROOKFIELD CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
JANUARY 2009
FEATURE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Brookfield Jaycees
The Brookfield Jaycees is a not-for-profit organization
which for the last 34 years has provided area residents
the tools they need to build the bridges of success for
themselves in the areas of business development,
management skills, individual training, community
service, and international connections. The foundation
of the organization is to provide members with
leadership training and personal development through
community involvement so members have the
opportunity to improve their own skills and become the
best they can be while helping others — the ultimate
“win-win”.
In 2008, the chapter increased its programming and
grew in membership every month. The chapter was
ranked first in the Illinois Jaycees Parade of Chapters
competition, a program which tracks progress amongst
all 88 Jaycee chapters within the state. Chapters are
awarded points for a variety of different items in the
following areas: Planning, Training, Personnel
Management, Public Relations, Communications,
Financial Management, Membership Growth, and
Membership Retention, Orientation, and Activation.
The Brookfield Jaycees were ranked fifth after the first
trimester with 7,470 points and moved up to a first
place ranking after the second trimester with 12,470
points. 2008 Brookfield Jaycees President, Yvonne
Agnello-Adams, stated “We are very excited to be
ranked #1 in the State, especially because the Parade of
Chapters program awards points for doing things the
chapter should do to be a well-rounded, community
focused chapter which grows in membership. We have
all worked very hard this year and this is a great reward
for everyone’s dedication and commitment to success.”
The chapter is always looking for new members who
wish to improve themselves while making a difference
in the Brookfield area. Regular membership is open to
people age 18 – 41 and Associate membership is open
to those outside of that age range. Annual events include
the Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July Concessions, the
Haunted House, Christmas At Your Doorstep &
countless other worthwhile projects which positively
impact the community.
Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each
month at Joe’s Saloon Banquet Room located at 9220
W. 47th Street in Brookfield. Please call the chapter’s
hotline at 708-387-4695 or visit their website at
www.brookfieldjaycees.com for more details.
The Brookfield Jaycees accepting their award for being ranked #1 in the
Illinois Jaycees Parade of Chapters program at the state’s Medieval
themed awards banquet in November. Going clockwise from the back, the
Jaycees pictured are: John Hearnden, Kevin Anderson, Jessica Pimentel,
Adam Felgenhauer, 2009 President John Hanna, 2008 President Yvonne
Agnello-Adams, 2008 Illinois Jaycees State President Tanya Lee, and 2008
Membership VP Melanie Sprengel.
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BROOKFIELD CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
JANUARY 2009
SANTA ARRIVES AT JAYCEE/EHLERT
Santa’s arrival at Jaycee/Ehlert Park was a bit different
this year due to the flying conditions and visibility.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by fire truck on a very
cold and windy day to the delight of a very large group
of children and adults.
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BROOKFIELD CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
JANUARY 2009
Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd.
ESTABLISHED 1904
9445 WEST 31ST STREET
BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513
FAX 708-485-2002
WWW.HITZEMANFUNERAL.COM
Bettyʼs
Flowers & Gifts
708-485-2000
773-521-3808
Betty & Paul LeClere
We Deliver • Wire Service
708.485.3893
708.372.1005
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9-6
Sat. - 9-5
9138 Broadway
Brookfield, IL 60513
Fax: 708-485-7058
www.bettysflowers.biz
www.fnbb.com
.
At Edward Jones you’ll get more than
respect. We’ll help your business gain
a financial advantage.
Jerry Dobes
JD PRO PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Typography • Printing (both digital and conventional)
4123 Maple Avenue • Brookfield, Illinois 60513
8404 S. Wilmette Ave., Unit E • Darien, IL 60561
PHONE (708) 485-2126 FAX (708) 221-6606
CELL (708) 955-6143 E-MAIL jdpro@jdprod.com
708-485-6769
Ad Books • Newsletters • Brochures • Banners • Posters
Flyers • Stationery • Business Cards • Business Forms
Wedding Invitations • Copies (Color or Black & White)
FAX # 708-485-4276
AWNINGS UNLIMITED, INC.
BUY DIRECT FROM FACTORY
AWNINGS - CANOPIES - ROLL UPS - PATIO COVERS
AWNING REPAIRS
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
HAROLD J. VOLMAN, JR.
9445 OGDEN AVENUE
President
PO BOX 25
JEFF RUSSLER
BROOKFIELD, IL 60513
EMAIL: AWNINGSUNL@EARTHLINK.NET
If you are interested in taking out an ad in this
newsletter, please call JD Pro Productions at
(708) 485-2126 and we will be more than happy
to help you. We also would like to hear any
comments or suggestions for the newsletter.
Please call or email your comments today.
SHOP CHAMBER BUSINESSES
AND HELP SUPPORT
OUR MEMBERS
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BROOKFIELD CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE
JANUARY 2009
— DATES TO REMEMBER —
NEW MEMBERS
January 8, 2009 — Holiday Party and Installation
of Officers, 6:00 pm at Nino’s Buona Cucina, 9237
W. Ogden Ave., Brookfield. Cocktails at 6 pm dinner
at 7 pm. NOTE: This event will take the place of the
regular business luncheon.
January 15, 2009 — Chamber After Hours, 5:30
pm at Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave.,
Brookfield.
January 22, 2009 — Board Meeting, 12:00 noon at
the Brookfield Library.
February 8, 2009 — Valentine Senior Social
February 12, 2009 — Business Meeting, 12:00 noon
at Tony’s Breakfast Cafe, 9414 W. Ogden Ave.,
Brookfield.
February 19, 2009 — Chamber After Hours, 5:30
pm at TBD.
February 26, 2009 — Board Meeting, 12:00 noon at
the Brookfield Library.
March 12, 2009 — Business Meeting, 12:00 noon at
Tony’s Breakfast Cafe, 9414 W. Ogden Ave.,
Brookfield.
Following is a list of business members that have
recently joined the Chamber:
Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center, Maria Urban,
3726 Grand Blvd., Brookfield, IL, (708) 485-2324;
Manus Dental, Tina Szablewski, 8908 W. Ogden Ave.,
Brookfield, IL 60513, (708) 485-7710; and Robert
Fuhrman (Resident), 3520 Harrison, Brookfield, IL
60513, (708) 387-1920.
We have reached the 100 member mark. We welcome
all new members and look forward to meeting you and
having you get involved in our Chamber. We are a
very active Chamber now and look forward to
continuing to be so with the help of our members. We
are always looking for people to help out at our events,
so think about volunteering. If you have any ideas or
concerns, please bring them to us so that we may act
upon them. A strong Chamber is one that has active
members involved in all aspects of the Chamber’s
doings.
Please note that all renewals are due in the month
of January, so if you haven’t sent it in yet, please do so
now.
P.O. BOX 38
BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS 60513
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE