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Sikeston Regional Chamber
“Where Southern Hospitality Begins”
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2
what’s
INSIDE:
chamber member
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news
flash
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new
members
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spotlight:
Michelle Reynolds
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
Susan Lawrence, Executive Director
Morgan Hough, Assistant Director
215 N. New Madrid
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Ph: 573-471-2498
Fax: 573-471-2499
E: chamber@sikeston.net
2015-2016
executive board
President:
Justin Taylor, Edward Jones Investments
1st Vice President:
Mackenzie Scherer, Shelter Insurance
2nd vice President:
Lisa Heuring, Missouri Delta Medical Center
Secertary/Treasurer:
Larry Eby, Vast Broadband
At Large:
Zach Fayette, First State Bank and Trust
Past President:
Mike McReynolds, Mike Rentals, Inc.
2015-2016
board members
Other Voting Members:
Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance
Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc.
Jacob Priday, Monsanto
Matt Tanner, First State Community Bank
Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak
Laura Collins, Willow & Co.
Ben Alcorn, esi.comm
Brooke Buchanan, Personal Expressions
Terry Williams, Southern Bank
Don Hart, Hart Electric & Men of Falkoff’s
Taylor Allen, Manpower
Glen Cantrell, SEMO Electric Cooperative
Mechelle Farmer, Ferguson Medical Group
Brad Burdick, Nestle Purina
Ex-Offico:
Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co. Commissioner
Jon Douglass, City of Sikeston
Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic Development
Darren Chapman, Mayor of Miner
Jamie Burger, Scott Co. Commissioner
Pastor Rick Lovall, Ministerial Alliance
Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO-Sikeston
Travis Deere, Sikeston Jaycees
Michelle Reynolds, Three Rivers College
Tom Williams, Sikeston Public Schools
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BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
chamber member
Michelle Reynolds
Three Rivers
College
spotlight:
Michelle (Felter) Reynolds is Development Officer for Three Rivers College. While her office is
in Sikeston, she works to help market the College
and connect with potential donors in the eastern
portion of the College’s 15-county service area.
A 2003 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School
in Benton, Michelle graduated magna cum laude
Bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in news-editorial from the University of
Missouri-Columbia in 2007. She worked in the
newsroom at the Sikeston Standard Democrat
until 2011, when she accepted the position of
Development Officer with the College.
Now that the College has moved into its new
location at 1400 S. Main, Michelle is excited to
continue to spread more information about what
Three Rivers offers and bring on more partners
to help the College accomplish its mission in the
area. She loves showing off the
new facility, which she believes chamber
is a great asset to
the Sikeston community.
Monday-Friday
Michelle is married to her hus8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
band, Jimmy. The couple has
a 3-year-old son, Cooper, and Sikeston Regional Chamber is
another baby expected to arrive closed on all legal holidays.
this summer. Feel free to con- Chamber boardroom is available
tact her at any time via email at to members upon request and
pending availability.
michellereynolds@trcc.edu or
calling 472-5223 ext. 5415.
To book or check availability
OFFICE HOURS
2015 Vision Sikeston
Leadership Program
Now Enrolling!
Leadership Sikeston was a ground breaking community program established in
2009 by the Sikeston Area Chamber of
Commerce and Sikeston Young Professionals. It was designed to develop and
motivate a diverse group of up and coming leaders and young professionals by enhancing their potential for leadership roles
in our community. In 2014, the program
co-oped with the Executive Academy to
introduce participants to the opportunities,
realities, and challenges of the community. The end result is a network of leaders
devoted to understanding and improving
the quality of life in the area. Individuals
who have a genuine interest in leadership,
desire to learn, and want to become more
involved are encouraged to participate in
Vision Sikeston Leadership. The six, one
day sessions are held the third Thursday
of each month from 9am-5pm. Session
layouts may vary but will consist of active
panel discussions, educated speakers,
exciting tours, and meaningful group interaction. Established community leaders
and professionals from area organizations
and industries will participate in class sessions with the goal to inspire and provoke
new thoughts and ideas. In addition, class
members are highly encouraged to attend
as many general membership luncheons
as possible to maximize networking opportunities and to increase their community
exposure. If you or a co-worker are interested in becoming part of the 2015 Vision
Sikeston Leadership Program contact the
Sikeston Regional Chamber at 573-4712498, today!
FARMER’S RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
It’s that wonderful time of year again, no not the holidays and quality time at
home with your family. It’s our Annual Awards Banquet occasion and time
with your other family - your business family, (the one you like!)
Plans are well underway for our annual tribute to the biggest movers and
shakers in our community. Time is running out to recommend the brightest
stars in your organization, business, or favorite charity for an award. We are
accepting nomination forms for: Chamber Member of the Year; Civic Group
or Individual of the Year, Business and Small Business of the year; Citizen of
the year; and our Lifetime Achievement Recipient. Occasionally we get asked
how our winners are selected. After all nomination forms are received, a selection committee is then randomly chosen from the general membership,
generally comprised of 5-7 diverse SRC members. The selection committee
meets, reviews the proposed candidates for each category and individually
ranks their choices based on the quality of the written nomination. Put your
thinking cap on and your best foot forward for your nominee recommendation!
We hope that you will join us Thursday, April 23rd for a fun night out, honoring your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Again, this year we invite you
to our social hour before the awards presentations, so mark your calendars
to come meet and mingle with various other Chamber members. We look
forward to seeing you there!
SIKESTON REGIONAL CHAMBER CORPORATE SPONSORS
of the Chamber Boardroom,
contact the Sikeston Regional
Chamber.
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LOCAL NEWS: CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
news flash
upcoming
february events
Contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber office to promote your business’ next event.
Give us a call 573-471-2498 or email us at chamber@sikeston.net. Please visit our
website for more information about any of the events on our calendar.
monday
pARENGO cOFFEE oPEN
hOUSE
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
monday
HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
MEETING
pARK BOARD MEETING
tuesday
DED MEETING
bmu bOARD mEETING
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monday
City and chamber offices
closed for presidents’ day
thursday
cITY coUNCIL sTUDY sESSION
saturday
sIKESTON HIGH SCHOOL’S YE
OLD MADrIGAL DINNER: MUSICAL
FEAST
thursday
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
FERUARY 2
FEBRUARY 9
FEBRUARY 10
FEBRUARY 19
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 23
friday
FEBRUARY 24
thursday
FEBRUARY 26
friday
FEBRUARY 27
regular city council
meeting
LCRA MEETING
TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION MEETING
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY
OUTGOING AND INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS
The following Board members terms ended December 31, 2014:
At Large: Mike McReynolds
Health care: Scott Nichols
Below are the new Board members that will serve a three-year
term:
At Large: Brad Burdick, Nestle Purina
Heath care: Mechelle Farmer, Ferguson Medical Group
4 FEBRUARY 2015
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Has your business received an important achievement or do you have some new additions to your team? We want to know about it so that we can share the news with
other Chamber members. Submit your News Flash items here.
Adopt a Farm Family of America, Inc.
presents: Adopt 25th Annual Conference on March 14th, 2015 9:30 A.M. to
3:30 P.M., the conference will be held
at the Clinton Building in Sikeston.
Pre-Registration
Fee
is $15 which includes
lunch, $20 at the door.
Tickets are available at
Paul’s Christian Book
Store on Front Street
in Sikeston or through
Mary Myers via email,
adoptmarymyers@yahoo.com. The conference program features Fighting to
Keep Farm and Ranch Families on the
Land! Susie McEntire in concert, LUC
Boys Ranch from Lampe, Missouri,
Ken Ortman, Administrator, Billie &
Chandler “Residents”, Mark and Susie
(McEntire) Eaton of Eaton Leadership Foundation and finally, a Breakout Session, “USDA Farm Bill.” The
conference will also include books for
purchase and book signing’s, along
with material information!
Join us for the Sikeston Public Schools
Foundation 5K Run! Saturday, April
11, 2015 at 8 A.M. at the Sikeston
High School Pavilion. Registration
forms are available now. Please contact Lauren DeWitt, Director at
ldewitt@sikeston.k12.mo.us
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP EXCLUSIVES
chamber member tips
the avenue
“The Sikeston-Miner area strives to uplift and promote our community at every possible avenue. We
want our businesses, residents, and visitors to find precisely what they need; whether that be workforce
or employment, retail service and products, housing, tourist attractions, or just a fun, friendly place to
bring or raise your family, Sikeston has it all. We want you to be overwhelmed with a feeling of local spirit,
engaged with our source of pride, and connected to the sense of community that keeps us grounded here
or those coming back year after year.” Susie Lawrence, Executive Director of the Sikeston Regional Chamber, excerpt from the Avenue. Advertising spots are on sale now for The Avenue! Contact the Standard
Democrat for more information.
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MEMBERS
SCISSORS AND SHOVELS
The Sikeston Regional Chamber welcomes the opportunity
to help you make your ribbon cutting and grand opening a
special event. Contact Susan or Morgan to schedule your
event at 573-471-2498 or send an email to: chamber@
sikeston.net.
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
farmers recognition luncheon
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At the January Farmer’s Recognition Luncheon Thursday, individuals and farm families who have made a significant impact on the
farming community were recognized. The SRC honored four award
participants, Farm Family was given to the Hulshoff’s, Farm Female was presented to Vanessa McGairity, Agribusiness Service
Award went to Don King of Don King Equipment, and finally Outstanding Young Farmer was given to Vest Baker. Deputy Director,
Darryl Chatman of the Missouri Department of Agriculture spoke
after the awards were presented highlighting what the department
had planed for 2015. He mentioned the need for Missouri to “Beef
Up” our beef industry mentioning that we are losing beef revenue
to our bordering states. He mentioned the plans to help growth
and production suitabilities in Missouri and finally the need for
the development of leaders. The department hosts the Missouri
Agribusiness Academy which gives 30 high school students representing 4-H and F.F.A clubs from across Missouri the opportunity to
explore careers in agriculture throughout the 2015 year. For more
information on this program visit, www.agriculture.mo.gov/.
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2014 Farmer’s Recognition
Award Recipients:
Farm Family:
The Hulshoff’s
Farm Female:
Vanessa McGairity
Agribusiness Service Award:
Don King Equipment
Sikeston Jaycee’s
Outstanding Young Farmer:
Vest Baker
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US PROBATION OFFICE
2015 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET NOMINATIONS
The 2015 Annual Awards Banquet is in
the works and nominations are beginning to circulate, so please review the
attached forms for the business, small
business, civic group/indivdual, SRC
Member, Citizen of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement you think deserve
nominations today!
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
Award Criteria – Person who has given of themselves unselfishly throughout their lifetime. Individual
(male or female) 60 years or older with longtime achievement in professional life, as well as contributions in
community service and has made a lasting impression on the community.
Award Criteria - Individual (man or woman) who has made a lasting contribution to the community. Leadership
ability. Works in the community. Demonstrates excellence in business, profession and/or a vocation. Active in
community organizations.
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
Individual: ___________________________________________________________________
Citizen: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
Award Criteria – Company in business for more than five years with typically less than 20 employees. Has
staying power. Proven history and growth. Adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in
management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Financial soundness and profitability.
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
Business:____________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Award Criteria – Major employer in the community. Has staying power. Proven history and growth. Shows
adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Shows financial soundness and profitability.
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
Business: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
2015 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
Deadline: March 3, 2015 at 4:00PM
SRC MEMBER OF THE YEAR
CIVIC GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR
Award Criteria – Clubs/Non-profit groups and/or Individual (man or woman) making significant contributions
to the community. Promotes the quality of life in the community. Donates his/her or the group’s time to help a
cause, event or goodwill concern, has made a lasting contribution to the community, shows leadership ability,
volunteers in the community, and is active in community organizations.
Award Criteria – Chamber member in good standing. Has been an integral part of the Chamber. Gives time
and energy in Chamber service. Shows leadership and support of the Chamber. Contributes to the community’s growth.
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
Organization/Person:___________________________________________________________
Individual: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required) ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Name of nominator: _________________________________Phone:_____________________
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Please return completed form to the SRC Office
For questions, call or email us at chamber@sikeston.net
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.
Winners are selected by a committee chosen randomly of the general membership.