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October
A newsletter of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
DSU kickoff deemed huge success
The Community Promotions committee
from the Chamber of Commerce once again
invited DSU students to the Downtown
Armory for a meal to kickoff the new school
year. This year the committee decided to
try something different and hosted a ‘food
fair’ where students could try food and beverages
from
various
restaurants/businesses in town. The event was a
huge success!
According to Julie Gross, Chamber
Executive Director, “The idea to have different businesses in town provide a sample
of their food at the kickoff flourished quickly and before I knew it, we had 14 businesses offering to donate food and beverages for the event. Business people in
Madison realize the impact students have
on our community and everyone was more
than willing to step up and do their part.
It’s great to live in a community like this.”
Gross also stated it gave businesses the
opportunity to interact with the students
and let them know what they have to offer
at their business. “There were students
that had never heard of some of the restaurants that were offering food. We feel it
was a win-win situation for the students
and businesses.” Students were able to try
food from any or all of the businesses.
When they reached the end of the line,
they needed two plates to carry it all!
Dr. Knowlton, President of DSU and
Gene Wockenfuss, DSU Athletic Director,
spoke to the students and both commented
on the wonderful support from the
Madison community. Coaches from the
different sports were in attendance and
each introduced their team.
When the event was over, both students
and coaches thanked the businesses several times for their generosity. Gross states,
“They were overwhelmed with the amount
of food and generosity of the businesses. In
addition, the people serving food were
overwhelmed with the appreciation the
students showed them. It was really a positive experience for everyone involved.”
In addition to a free meal, students
were given a bag with coupons and goodies
from various businesses in town. Dick
Fawbush, owner of Stan’s Men’s &
Women’s Apparel, welcomed students on
behalf of the Chamber and businesses in
Madison. He thanked the students for
choosing DSU and Madison, and encouraged them to shop locally and use their
coupons.
Thank the following businesses for donating
The Chamber would like to
their time and food to the event.
2nd Street Diner – BBQ’s
McDonald’s – Apple Dippers
610 South Washington Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4441
320 NW 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-6212
www.mcdonalds.com
Ampride – Cans of Soda
320 NE 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4219
Casey’s General Store
Bottled Water
400 South Washington Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-6515
www.caseys.com
Classic Corner Convenience
Store - Pizza
500 SE 10th Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-0338
Cocktail Grill – Beer Cheese Soup
202 S. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-2765
Dairy Queen – Dilly Bars
117 NE 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4042
www.dairyqueen.com
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
Beef & Cheese Nachos
Jenny Bernard, Amber Postma and
Shari Eliason serve bar-b-q’s to DSU
students at the DSU kickoff held on
September 3rd at the Downtown
Armory. Businesses provided food
from their place of business and
served approximately 350 students.
Lydia Surat hands out popcorn to DSU students at the DSU kickoff.
Photos by Chuck Clement
316 NE 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-0084
Madison Discount Liquor
1919 Root Beer Keg
123 NW 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-6870
Nicky’s Restaurant
Hot Homemade Potato Chips
PO Box 449
W Hwy 34
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-3791
www.nickysrestaurant.com
One Stop – Subs
1104 NW 2nd Street
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-9711
www.onestopmadison.com
Pizza Ranch – Cactus Bread
23267 451st Street
(Junction of Hwy 34 & 81)
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-3333
www.pizzaranch.com
Skipper’s Italian Grill
Pizza
204 South Egan Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4986
Stadium Sports Grill
Wings
203 North Egan Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 427-9521
www.stadiumsportsgrill.net
Wells Fargo Bank – Popcorn
200 North Egan Avenue
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-4551
www.wellsfargo.com
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October
BOARD OFFICERS
Beth Bernard
President
Ph: 256-3333
Pizza Ranch
Bob Sahr
Vice President
Ph: 256-4536
East River Electric
Eric Sinclair
Sec/Treas
Ph: 256-4000
Montgomery’s Furniture
BOARD MEMBERS
Val Burg
Ph: 256-9105
B&G Transportation
Russell Olson
Ph: 256-6536
Heartland
From the Board. . .
Helping YOUR community?
The leaves are falling to let us know that winter is just around the corner. I for one
look forward to this time of year. I look forward to Cross Country, attending basketball
games and other school activities. It’s a sense of belonging and participating in community events. I believe this is important to truly get to know your community, so to speak.
It’s healthy to get out and attend events and to spend time with family and friends.
Community involvement is important. Yes, it’s easier to stay home to watch tv or surf
the internet.
We have so much to offer in Madison. Let’s take the time to look around our community. We have a wonderful, friendly community that I can say I’m proud of. We have an
inviting downtown area that was decorated this summer with hanging baskets lining
Main Street to make it more inviting. We have the Dairy Queen capital of the country!
Where else can you find a community that comes together to have the most blizzards sold
as we do? How amazing is that? That’s Madison, a great community. We are fortunate
to have our community.
Let’s not forget the men and women that are serving our country. I want to thank
each of them and their families for their service to our country. Don’t forget to give your
support to those families while their loved ones are gone. I personally have a family
member in Iraq and pray for his safe return.
Have a great fall. Get out and enjoy Madison!
Donna Uthe
Madison Chamber Board Member
Donna Uthe
Ph: 256-6628
ECCO, Inc.
Bob Fodness
Ph: 556-7500
Real Estate Retrievers
Tracy Fox
Ph: 256-5693
DSU Foundation
Shannon Kauffman
Ph: 256-6641
Pamida
Scott Backus
Ph: 256-2049
Power Promotions
EX-OFFICIO
Nick Abraham
The Madison Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the SD Office of Tourism
as they launch their Rooster Rush campaign! The Chamber is hosting a Rooster Rush
Chili Feed on Saturday, October 17th, from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Nicky’s, 1407 SW 2nd
Street, Madison, SD. Whether you hunt or not, this will be a great time!
A longest tailfeather contest will be held during the Chili Feed so be sure to save your
tailfeathers and bring them to Nicky’s!
Raffle tickets are on sale now and the Grand Prize is a Browning BPS 3 ½” shotgun
(value $600); 2nd prize is a 1 person/1 day pheasant at the Bird’s Nest (value $350) and
several other drawings will be held throughout the evening.
Tickets for the raffle and the chili feed can be purchased at the Chamber or from any
Rec & Tourney committee member or at the door on the 17th.
Join us as we make both in state and out-of-state hunters feel welcome and appreciated in Madison.
Rooster Rush 2009 sponsored in part by
the SD Department of Tourism, SD
Department of Labor, Dakota State
University Foundation, Madison Kiwanis
Club, Lake Area Improvement Corporation
and the Madison Airport.
Madison City Commissioner
Bert Verhey
Lake Co. Commissioner
Dr. Douglas Knowlton
President, DSU
Vince Schaefer
Supt., Madison Central Schools
Aaron Walter
Dir., Community Center
Dwaine Chapel
Dir., Lake Area Imp. Corp.
SSG Mark Ferber
211th En. Co. National Guard
STAFF
Julie Gross
Executive Director
Penni Groce
Office Manager
Census 2010
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is assisting the U.S. Department of Commerce and
the U.S. Census Bureau to achieve greater success in the 2010 Census.
A Complete Count Campaign is designed to achieve exactly what its name describes –
a complete and accurate count of all the residents in the community. It is an invaluable
tool for the community to take ownership in the Census. The community stands to gain
a lot from an accurate count and stands to lose a lot from an inaccurate count.
A Complete Count Campaign is an investment in your community and it is one way to
help your community help itself.
No one knows the community better than those who live in it so it makes sense that
those who have their finger on the pulse of the community will have a huge impact in
encouraging the community to participate in the Census count.
The best Complete Count Committees are reflective of the community and their makeup has the effect of reaching every facet of the community. The most effective way to
spread the message about the importance of the 2010 Census is going to be by neighbors
talking to neighbors and friends talking to friends. They are “trusted voices” in each community that can speak to their specific constituencies and it is important to tap those
trusted voices.
The goal of a Complete Count Campaign is to pass the word along via many avenues
and outlets so everyone in the community receives the message at least once, and ideally many times from many different places.
There are so many benefits to an accurate count. This project isn’t about helping the
Census Bureau – it is about helping your own community. If you are interested in
spreading the word about the 2010 Census contact the Chamber of Commerce for more
details.
JULIE GROSS,
Note
from the
Director
Executive Director
Fall has arrived! School is in full
swing, the leaves are turning colors and
most everyone you see is wearing a jacket.
We’re well into fall sports and it’s almost
time for hunting season!
Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal to
me, but the South Dakota Department of
Tourism has chosen the title “Rooster
Rush 2009” to promote pheasant hunting
in South Dakota and the Chamber is joining their efforts to promote pheasant
hunting in our area. According to the SD
Game Fish & Parks Department statistics, in 2008, out-of-state hunters pumped
$1.1 million into Lake County and resident hunters spent $.8 million. That’s a
combined total of almost $2 million in
Lake County alone! Let’s put out the ‘welcome mat’ for all hunters this year by getting involved in the Rooster Rush frenzy!
The Chamber is hosting a chili feed at
Nicky’s (1407 NW 2nd Street) on opening
day, Saturday, October 17th from 5:309:00 p.m. There will be great food and fun
for all. Whether you hunt or not, come out
and join us for a fun evening. Don’t forget
to bring your tailfeathers because a
longest tailfeather contest will be held
that evening.
The Recreation and Tourney committee
is selling raffle tickets and the drawing
will be held at the chili feed. The grand
prize is a Browning shotgun and 2nd prize
is a 2 person/1 day pheasant hunt at the
Bird’s Nest. We have received official
“Rooster Rush 2009” hats and t-shirts and
those will be given away along with other
prizes throughout the evening. Contact
any Rec & Tourney committee member or
the Chamber for tickets or details.
Madison was fortunate to host the
State Boys Golf Tournament on October
5th and 6th at the Country Club.
Approximately 105 golfers and their family and friends traveled from around the
state for the two day event. The tournament is sponsored by the South Dakota
High School Activities Association and the
Chamber is part of the SDHSAA alliance
which means we provide funds to bring
the event to Madison. It’s money well
spent compared to the revenue it generated in two days. The Chamber is proud to
be part of the Alliance and will continue to
do what we can to bring tournaments to
Madison.
Lastly, the Chamber has decided to
expand the Show & Sell craft show from
one location to two locations. This year’s
show, held on Saturday, November 28th
from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, will be held at
both the Dakota Prairie Playhouse and
the DSU Fieldhouse. This expansion will
allow for more vendors making it the
area’s largest craft show! A huge selection
of both handcrafted and non-handcrafted
items will be available. See the registration form in this newsletter for more
details.
Lots of exciting things are happening
at the Chamber and in our community. I
encourage you to take time to enjoy them!
Until next month, enjoy your community and the lakes as you “Discover the
Unexpected.”
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October
Domestic Violence Network Hosts
2nd Annual Tour of Tables Luncheon
The Domestic Violence Network will hold its second annual Tour of Tables luncheon
Saturday, November 7th at Nicky’s, 1407 SW 2nd Street. Tables can be viewed beginning at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon. This fundraising event is an opportunity for
people to share their talents by decorating the table with a theme. As each table has a
different theme, guests enjoy touring the room to view the tables, therefore the name
“Tour of Tables”. Each table host/hostess is responsible for decorating a table, selling tickets to his/her table guests, and providing a door prize for the raffle. Tickets for the event
are $20 each. If you are interested in hosting and decorating a table or purchasing a ticket, please contact Lois Niedert, 256-6866 or lkniedert@yahoo.com or Ada Hueners, 2564442.
The Domestic Violence Network was started a year ago when the House of Hope
announced it was not offering services to victims of domestic violence. In an effort to continue providing services in our area, the network organized and began seeking funding
sources to pay for transitional housing, advocate services, and related expenses.
Our goal this year is to begin training advocates to help victims use local resources for
assistance and to secure a long range plan for a shelter in Madison.
Jazz Choir available to
perform at events
The MHS Jazz Choir has begun their 2009 – 2010 season. This year’s show is music
from the musical “Chicago.” The group is planning a Holiday Tour in Madison and will
take their show to several competitions this spring. This 19-member group is rehearsing
almost daily in preparation for their first performance at the Fall Concert on Monday,
November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Mark your calendar and join us for
an evening of great music!
This year’s Singers are: Kallyn Bloom, Jesse Brown, Hannah Downs, SaRena Freet,
Jeni Habeger, Caleb Hawkes, Kiana Hawkes, Jordan Heim, Stephanie Jarrett, Claire
Lafleur, Hannah Lynch, Quinton Nelson, Kassi Schirmacher, Clare Schubert, Shelby
Skinner, Joshua Vosberg, Cody Warns, John Winter & Luke Zingmark.
If you are interested in having the MHS Jazz choir perform at an event or meeting this
November or December, please contact a jazz choir member or Jenn Richards at
jennifer.richards@k12.sd.us or 256-7706.
Did You Know?
•The Chamber office sells Chamber
bucks year-round. They make great
gifts and can be redeemed at over 250
businesses. This is an excellent way to
support your community by keeping
the business local.
•The Depot, located at 315 So. Egan
Avenue, has a conference room and is
available for use by chamber members
for FREE! Non-chamber members can
use the room for a fee.
Consider planning your next meeting
or party at the Chamber.
•The Chamber office receives thousands of calls per year asking where to
go for products and/or services. We
ONLY reference Chamber members.
•The Chamber website,
www.chamberofmadisonsd.com has
a listing of all the ‘Chamber’ members.
Beside the business name is a link to
their respective website. Check it out!!
Leadership Madison Underway
By Ann Hyland, Leadership Madison Co-Chair
Leadership Madison 2009 kicked off September 15 with nineteen participants hoping to
learn more about their own leadership styles as well as the challenges and opportunities
facing the community of Madison.
The first session was facilitated by Margaret Sumption of the Sumption and Wyland
Consulting Firm. Sumption administered the Myers Briggs Type Indicator personality
inventory tool which evaluates how a person perceives the world and makes decisions.
The goal of knowing about personality type is to understand and appreciate differences
between people. Sumption also facilitated group exercises, giving participants a chance
to see how different types interact.
On September 29, the group heard from Julie Gross of the Madison Chamber of
Commerce and Dwaine Chapel of the Lake Area Improvement Corporation about the
functions and accomplishments of each organization. Next, they traveled to Orland
Colony for a tour. The group learned about the daily life at the colony and the roles of
individuals living there. They were treated to lunch and also had the opportunity to visit
the classrooms of the school. Participants were very interested in learning about this different way of life.
The next Leadership session was held on October 13 at the Karl Mundt Library on the
DSU campus. Participants heard about the process of developing a community project
from idea to reality. They were divided into groups and began working on their community projects.
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4
October
The LAIC Perspective
By Dwaine Chapel
Despite the poor economic conditions of
2008, an estimated 77,000 jobs were created in the technology industry.
TechAmerica provides a detailed report
titled Cyberstates 2009: A Complete Stateby-State Overview of the High-Technology
Industry. The following are a few of the
highlights from the publication.
•U.S. high-tech employment totaled 5.9
million in 2008.
•Tech employment was up in 2008 by
77,000 or by 1.3 percent.
•Hightech manufacturing employment fell
by 1.8 percent, losing 23,100 jobs between
2007 and 2008.
•The semiconductor industry lost the most
jobs of any manufacturing sector, 10,900
in 2008.
•Six of the nine tech manufacturing sectors lost jobs in 2007. Only the communications equipment, defense electronics,
and electromedical equipment sectors
added jobs.
•The communications services sector continued to shed jobs in 2008, albeit at a
faster pace, losing 12,700 compared to a
loss of 7,200 in 2007.
•The software services industry added
86,200 jobs in 2008, up for the fifth year
in a row.
•The engineering and tech services industry added 26,600 jobs in 2008, also up for
the fifth year in a row, putting it at an all
time high.
•The unemployment rate for electrical
engineers was 2.5 percent in 2008 and 2.7
percent for computer and math occupations.
•The tech industry paid an annual average
wage of $83,300 in 2007, 88 percent more
than the average private sector wage of
$44,400.
According to the report South Dakota
has approximately 9,600 jobs in the tech
industry with an average salary of $47,960.
On average the wages in the state within
the tech industry are 53% higher than the
private sector. In South Dakota 30 out of
every 1000 workers are associated with the
tech industry. Since 2006, South Dakota
has added over 700 tech jobs. The leading
areas of growth in SD include communication services with 3,300 jobs; electronic
components with 1,500 jobs; and engineering services with 1,300 jobs.
The data is important for a couple of
reasons. First the Heartland Tech Center
and second the I-29 Corridor.
Madison has positioned itself for growth
in the tech industry. The LAIC made a
decision more than 5 years ago to build a
program that provided a clear partnership
between Dakota State University graduates to provide career opportunities in
Heartland Tech Center. That decision is
beginning to pay off. The facility is home to
InfoTech, SBS, CAHIT and the 2010
Research Center. These companies when
fully staffed in the near future will provide
40 jobs. The commercialization opportunities provided by the Research Center could
create as many as 25 to 45 new jobs and
business start-up opportunities.
The I-29 Corridor Task Force has been
formed by communities in eastern South
Dakota stretching from North Sioux City to
Watertown and extending west as far as
Yankton and Madison. These communities
have entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding to undertake a Regional
Economic Growth Analysis and the development of a Regional Growth Strategy.
Through this process, the Task Force anticipates identifying actions and opportunities for collaboration to accelerate economic growth to the benefit of the entire region.
One component of this strategy includes
the development of a knowledge-based
economy.
Growth will continue in the tech industry and Madison is on the right track to be
a part of that opportunity.
Annual Kiwanis
Pancake Day to
be Held
By Penni Groce
The Madison Kiwanis Club is hosting
their annual Pancake Days fundraiser on
Tuesday, October 20th from 11 AM – 1
PM and 4:30 PM – 7 PM at the City
Armory. All proceeds will go to the various projects the Madison Kiwanis Club
supports for the youth in Madison. Some
of the projects include the Kiwanis “Readto-Me” program, Student of the Month,
MHS Close Up Program, Boys & Girls
State, & DSU Scholarship. Tickets are on
sale now and can be purchased from any
Kiwanis member or at the door. There
will also be a raffle drawing held that
evening for $150 in Chamber Bucks.
The Madison Kiwanis Club is a local
service organization dedicated to serving
the children and youth of our community.
We meet weekly for lunch and informative programs. As part of Kiwanis
International, we help support a worldwide organization of men and women dedicated to enhancing the well being of children. If you would like more information
about Pancake Days or the Madison
Kiwanis Club, please contact President
Dave Westbrock or any Kiwanian. You
can also find us on Facebook.
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5
October
Madison perseveres in push for
four-lane expansion of SD34
Madison area residents came to the July
22 Sioux Falls STIP meeting and repeated
their case for a four-lane expressway from
Interstate 29 to Madison. That project is
not included in the tentative 2010-2014
STIP.
“It will add dollars to the bottom line of
companies within the area: manufacturing, the ethanol plant, the trucking companies and also provide for greater abilities
to access our lakes and tourism. We’re very
much in favor of this as an economic development tool from my office, but safety is
also a major concern,” said Dwaine Chapel,
Executive Director of the Lake Area
Improvement Corp.
The Lake Area
Improvement Corp. completed a $35,000
economic impact/feasibility study last
year, which it submitted to the SDDOT.
John Goeman of Madison, representing
Highway 34 Four the Future, said the feasibility study determined that two-way
truck traffic from the Dakota Ethanol
plant on the current two-lane highway is
52,000 semis a year.
“Average daily traffic on the route already
exceeds the projected 2028 traffic on other
four lanes in South Dakota,” Sen. Russell
Olson of Madison told SDDOT officials.
The SDDOT previously said that when
traffic passed 5,000 ADT on one stretch at
Colman, an expansion project would be put
on the STIP, he said. That bar has since
been raised to 8,000 ADT, a level not
exceed by some segments of Interstate 90,
he said. Olson said Lake and Moody counties have come together to ensure corridor
preservation on that route, as the State
requested. The counties, the cities of
Madison and Colman, and the Santee
Sioux Tribe want SD34 expanded to four
lanes. “Again, I’d like to have our project
considered. We’ve submitted a formal
request to your office,” he said.
HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD?
If you have an event that belongs in the Chamber Newsletter Event Calendar,
send it to director@chamberofmadisonsd.com or call Julie Gross at 256-2454.
Jack’s “The Meat Store”
Ribbon Cutting
Members of the community gathered at 210 and 212 North Egan Avenue to celebrate
with Deb and Jeff Reed on the move and remodel of their businesses, Ameriprise
Financial and H & R Block. An open house was held from 2-7 pm with a steady stream
of people visiting their offices. Ameriprise Financial is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm MondayFriday or by appointment and their phone number is 256-4774. H&R Block can be
reached at 256-4204 and their hours are Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm during the off season and Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and evenings and Saturdays by appointment
during tax season. Be sure to stop by and wish Deb and Jeff the best of luck in their new
locations! Photo by Elisa Sand.
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October
Prairie Village Jamboree Looking Back Gives Us Confidence
A Big Success
By John
Museum
By Stan Rauch, Prairie Village Manager
At this year’s Jamboree, the campers
and exhibitors started arriving earlier
than normal and on Thursday we had an
extremely large number arrive. That’s
when we realized this was going to be a
huge event! We had the largest attendance ever in the 47 year history of the
Prairie Village Jamboree. The primary
factors for it being so big include the
excellent weather, featuring the AllisChalmers “Gathering of the Orange”
National Show, and the effective advertising and overall promotion of Prairie
Village.
The personnel at KJAM Radio conducted a vehicle license plate survey and
found that there were attendees from 57
South Dakota counties, 25 states and 3
Canadian provinces. We also had attendees from Australia, England and
Germany and probably other countries
that we are not aware of.
Over 900 tractors were registered for
the event. There were about 350 camping
units on the grounds - by far the largest
ever. Many are already planning to
attend next year’s Jamboree as every
electrical hookup camping site that we
have at the village has already been
reserved for the August 27-29, 2010 event
that will feature the Cockshutt National
Show.
In various areas we seemed to be a victim of our own success. Certainly the
traffic backed up on the highway for two
miles waiting to get into the village and
the associated parking on the grounds
was not a positive experience for the
affected people. We are already exploring
ways to effectively adjust to that problem
as we fully expect to continue to have
large Jamboree attendances.
Another area where definite changes
will be made is with regard to the operation of ATVs at the Jamboree. We registered 335 golf carts and ATVs at the
recent event. Irresponsible use, especially
by ATV drivers, combined with the shear
number of them is causing difficulties.
We want to ensure we have a safe and
enjoyable environment for the Jamboree
attendees so changes are going to be
made with regard to ATVs on the
grounds.
If you have any comments or suggestions on any aspect of the Jamboree
please let me know at 256-3644 or e-mail
prairiev@rapidnet.com. Increasing our
efficiency with all aspects of the event,
and the village in general, is always a priority goal.
Special thanks to the Madison area
business community for the excellent
support of our various events throughout
the season. The Lake Area Improvement
Corporation and the Madison Chamber of
Commerce contributed significantly to
the overall success of Prairie Village this
year. Their support is immensely appreciated.
This season saw an exceptionally strong
volunteer force actively involved in a
wide variety of endeavors. The village
simply would not be at the level it is now,
and have the current positive momentum
that is present, if it were not for the dedicated efforts of the volunteers.
I look forward to working with everyone
again next season.
Hess,
aren’t built
on a desire
for
fast
money, so we
have weathered
the
storms and
faced
the
future
on
more
solid
g r o u n d .
Maybe
it’s
Torrie Ewoldt, Museum
o
u
r Coordinator at the SmithZimmermann museum
Midwestern
sensibility,
but it is through learning the stories and
knowing our own history we feel assurance. By recalling then and now we know
the future is positive and our quality of life
is high. Our stories give us strength, and
our stories we must preserve.
Smith-Zimmermann
Our community is fortunate to have our
own county museum, the Smith
Zimmermann Heritage Museum, operated
by the Lake County Historical Society. It
is dedicated to preserving and sharing the
history of Lake County. One of many
things we hope to do is reflect on our past
and give us the perspective we need today.
History is a reliable way to understand the
longer and broader view. We face uncertainty now, as did all of those who settled
Lake County. Our difficult economic times
may seem new to us, and in our small community each business that closes and job
lost is personal and painful. People have
quickly labeled this the “Great Recession”
or even gone farther to call this a depression.
And it is with this, that Torrie Ewoldt, our
new museum coordinator, shares our
enthusiasm. When asked to reflect after
her first few months it is the stories she
hears that interest her the most. It is
those stories which are enabling her to
piece together and preserve our rich sense
of community. Torrie loves the small-town
life in Chester with her husband Wade and
their three children. We encourage you to
stop at the museum and visit with Torrie
or one of our volunteers. We want to hear
your stories. We also encourage you to
become a member of the Lake County
Historical Society and enjoy our newsletters on Lake County history. The cost of
membership is only $15.00 per year! For
more information visit us at 221 8th St NE
or
contact
us
at
256-5308
or
smith.zimmermann@dsu.edu
So we should look back to the 1930s. Can
we imagine a 25% unemployment rate?
Can we fathom dust storms and yearly
crop failures? Do we have any sense of
real hunger and despair? Would it be useful to recall those shattered and hopeless
times? Those are times our people were
forced to think of and face survival. Those
were times they struggled, went without,
but still fed the strangers that passed
through town and wandered the country.
We listen and we know the stories.
What led to the crash? In a general way,
can we say lacking a conservative
approach? Too much speculation? Too
much leverage? If so, we should be thankful our community has sustained itself
without extreme highs and lows. We
Young Professionals Network plans
to “Get Smart About Credit”
Every October Wells Fargo teams up with
the American Bankers Association to educate consumers and students about credit.
With the current economic environment,
people are interested in learning more
about credit. The Young Professionals
Network (YPN) is offering a free seminar
to answer questions, network and ulti-
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NETWORK
How long has your company been operating? Domestic Violence Network
started in August 2008.
How did your business get started? It
was started when the House of Hope
announced it was closing. In an effort
to continue providing services to victims of domestic violence, the network
was established.
Number of Employees: It is a volunteer
organization
Mission:
The Domestic Violence
Network provides safety and services
to adults and families who have experienced domestic violence/sexual
assault so that they can make decisions about their lives in a supportive,
non-judgmental and empowering
atmosphere.
Additional Information:
Board Members: Lois Niedert,
President- Jack Thomson,
VicePresident -Tammy Graham
Treasurer -Ken Meyer,
Ex Officio: Ada Hueners,
Sarah Hock,Amanda Hansen,
Michelle Osborn,Jessica
Woodruff,Rob Eggert, & Patti Beck
Contact Information:
Lois Niedert,
256-6866 or lkniedert@yahoo.com or
Community Counseling, 256-9656
Location: PO Box 110, Madison, SD
57042
Phone number: 480-2721
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Join other Young Professionals on
Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30 pm at the
Madison Country Club to “Get Smart
About Credit.” Jessica Charles, from Wells
Fargo, will be the guest speaker. RSVP to
the Chamber office at 256-2454.
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October
Chamber Show & Sell
Expanding
MARY KAY - MICHELLE GEDITZ
How long has your company been operating? Mary Kay Inc. started in 1963.
Sept. 13th was the 46th year in business.
How did your business get started? I
started Mary Kay in June 2006 and
the first 2 years I worked it very parttime along with a full time job. In
June of 2008, I quit my JOB and
started working Mary Kay completely
full-time. I earned my first career car
(a Pontiac Vibe) in 3 months and then
went on to be a Sales Director
(Manager of other team members) 3
months after that.
Number of Employees: Myself and a
team of 25+
Mission: To enrich the lives of other
women!
What products and services do you
offer? Complete skin care for men,
women and teens, color products, spa
products and fragrances for men and
women
Additional Information: I love the flexibility this career offers. I can work it
around my children and husband.
There is unlimited potential and I
love bringing this excitement, growth,
freedom and challenges to the women
in my path on a daily basis.
Business Hours: 24/7 shop online
www.marykay.com/mgeditz
Contact Information: Michelle Geditz
Location: 1103 NE 8th St, Madison, SD
57042
Phone number: 605-256-6502 or cell
605-480-2204
The Madison Chamber of Commerce annually hosts a craft show in November and a
decision to expand the craft show has been made! Two craft shows will be held simultaneously from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 28th. Both handcrafted and
non-handcrafted items will be featured at the DSU Fieldhouse with handcrafted items
only at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse. In previous years, the Chamber has turned down
several vendors who wanted to sell their items and the expansion will allow for more vendors, along with a wider variety of items on display. The expansion to the Fieldhouse is
a perfect fit as the craft shows will be located across the street from one another.
Lunch will be offered at both locations and it will be a great opportunity to begin (or finish!) your Christmas shopping. If you are interested in having a booth at either location,
fill out the attached form and return it to the Chamber office.
2009 Show & Sell Craft Show Booth Reservation Form
Saturday, November 28, 2009,
Dakota Prairie Playhouse & DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, SD
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Reserve a booth now! Registration Deadline is November 9th!
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
E-mail:
Description of Craft:
*Please note if any jewelry will be displayed as we allow a limited amount of jewelry vendors at the show.
Dakota Prairie Playhouse (Handcrafted items only):
Select Number & Size of Booths/Tables
_____ 10'X8' ($60 - inside convention center)
_____ Table ($10 - 8 Feet, limited, must be reserved prior to the show)
Electricity: Yes
No (First come, first served will be placed by outlets)
DSU Fieldhouse (Can be handcrafted or non-handcrafted):
Select Number & Size of Booths/Tables
_____ 10'X8' ($60) or
_____ 10'X6' ($50) or
_____ 9'X6' ($45)
Electricity: Yes
Please choose from one location or the
other based on what your item is and the
booth size you would prefer.
No (First come, first served will be placed by outlets)
I agree and understand that the Chamber Show & Sell, all personnel, and the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce are
exempt from all liability of whatever nature while said craft object(s) is on display, or while in transit to or from the Show & Sell. I
will consider carrying my own insurance on my valuable object(s). I accept sole responsibility for the booth(s) as applied for,
including, but not limited to, the method of display, setting up and taking down.
Exhibitor’s Signature (Required)
*Please keep bottom portion for your records
Date
Date Received:
Amount:
Check Number:
Confirmation Sent:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration is on a first come, first-served basis.
All booths must remain up and in operation from 8:45 AM until 3 PM and must be taken down by 4PM.
No refunds given if you cancel after Friday, November 13th.
No refunds given if show cancelled due to weather.
Booth rent is variable. Advance payment is required.
Booth space is limited per size.
Not responsible for accidents.
Please ensure that children are supervised at all times during the show.
Set up is Friday, November 27 from 3 - 8 PM and Saturday, November 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 AM.
MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PO Box 467, 315 S Egan Avenue, Madison, SD 57042
Ph: (605) 256-2454 Fax: (605) 256-9606
E-mail: office@chamberofmadisonsd.com
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote our members, the community, and economic
development, resulting in a better quality of life.
WE WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
If you are interested in becoming a Chamber member, please contact us at
256-2454 or by email at director@chamberofmadisonsd.com.
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October
Trick or Treat
OCTOBER
10/15/2009:
10/17/2009:
10/19/2009:
10/19/2009:
10/20/2009:
10/20/2009:
10/21/2009:
10/22/2009:
12:00 PM......................Madison Toastmasters Club, Madison Public Library
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM ....Rooster Rush Chili Feed, Nicky’s 1407 NW 2nd St.
12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ..Kiwanis Pancake Day, City Armory, 120 N. Van Eps
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM......Kiwanis Pancake Day, City Armory, 120 N. Van Eps
12:00 PM......................Rec & Tourney Committee Meeting, Pizza Ranch
5:30 PM........................Young Professionals Network - Fraud/Identity Theft and
Your Credit Seminar, Madison Golf & Country Club 45152 233rd Street
10/22/2009 - 10/24/2009: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM....Madison Jaycees Haunted House, 4-H Grounds
10/25/2009: 5:30 PM........................Harvest and Harmony Dinner and Variety Show,
St. Thomas School Gym
10/26/2009: 12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
10/26/2009: 5:00 PM........................The Gathering Meal, United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
10/26/2009: 5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
10/26/2009: 5:30 PM........................Madison Lions Club Meeting, 2nd St. Diner
10/27/2009: 8:15 AM ......................Leadership Madison Session Four - Exploring Education &
Healthcare in our Community
10/27/2009: 12:00 PM......................Madison Kiwanis Club Meeting, Nicky's
10/31/2009: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ......Retail Trick or Treat, Look for the Trick or Treat poster!
Calling all ghosts, mummies, zombies,
monsters and Hannah Montana’s! The
Madison
Chamber
of
Commerce
Community Promotions Committee is
once again hosting the annual Retail
Trick or Treat event. On October 31st
from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Chamber
retailers will be distributing candy to
c h i l d r e n .
Participating businesses will be displaying the poster
shown below. Have
a fun and safe
Halloween!
Madison Jaycees plan
Haunted House
By Elisa Sand
This year's Haunted House, provided by
the Madison Jaycees, once again aims to
provide some spook to the Halloween festivities.
The event is scheduled for Oct. 22, 23
and 24 at the 4-H Barn on S. Egan
Avenue. Admission is $5, with a $2
charge for each repeat run through the
halls. The $2 fee is honored for up to two
additional times through the halls before
full price is charged again.
The Madison Jaycees are hoping for
another "spook"tacular event, available
to those on foot or in a wheelchair. The
event is open to all ages, but is ideal for
audiences that are 10 and older.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 11
p.m. each night.
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11/02/2009:
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11/02/2009:
11/03/2009:
11/03/2009:
11/04/2009:
11/04/2009:
11/05/2009:
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12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
7:00 PM........................Madison Booster Club Meeting, Nicky's
12:00 PM......................Madison Kiwanis Club Meeting, Nicky's
7:00 PM........................Madison Area Arts Council Meeting, Madison Public
Library
12:00 PM......................Education Committee Meeting, Nicky's
4:00 PM........................Junior Achievement Board of Directors Meeting,
Depot Community Room
12:00 PM......................Madison Toastmasters Club, Madison Public Library
7:00 AM ......................Agriculture Committee Meeting, 2nd Street Diner
11:00 AM ....................Domestic Violence Network Tour of Tables,
Nicky’s Restaurant
12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
3:30 PM........................Madison Chamber Board of Directors Meeting,
Depot Community Room
5:00 PM........................The Gathering Meal, United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
5:30 PM........................Madison Lions Club Meeting, 2nd St. Diner
6:30 PM........................Madison Central School District School Board Meeting,
Middle School Room 117
7:00 PM........................High School Fall Choir Concert, MHS Auditorium
12:00 PM......................Madison Kiwanis Club Meeting, Nicky's Restaurant
4:00 PM........................Community Promotions Committee Meeting,
Depot Community Room
5:30 PM........................Friday Crop Night, Depot Community Room
12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
5:30 PM........................Leadership Madison Session Five Part 1 City Commission Meeting
6:00 PM........................Dakota State University Scholarship Banquet, Dakota
Prairie Playhouse, 1205 North Washington Avenue
8:15 AM ......................Leadership Madison Session Five Part 2 - Knowing Our
Governmental Leadership & Keys to Success
12:00 PM......................Madison Kiwanis Club Meeting, Nicky's
12:00 PM......................Rec & Tourney Committee Meeting, Pizza Ranch
12:00 PM......................Madison Toastmasters Club, Madison Public Library
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ......Bethel Craft Show, Dakota Prairie Playhouse,
1205 North Washington Avenue
12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
5:30 PM........................Madison Lions Club Meeting, 2nd St. Diner
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
12:00 PM......................Madison Kiwanis Club Meeting, Nicky's
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ......11th Annual Chamber Show & Sell, Dakota Prairie
Playhouse & DSU Fieldhouse
12:00 PM......................Madison Rotary Club Meeting, Nicky's
5:00 PM........................The Gathering Meal, United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
5:30 PM........................City Commission Meeting, City Hall
We would like to welcome the following
NEW member to the Chamber:
Creative Memories – Lori Schultz
Mary Kay – Michelle Geditz
Domestic Violence Network
St. Thomas Catholic Church
ADVERTISE IN THE OCTOBER
CHAMBER EDITION!
Deadline September 22nd • 3pm
Call 256-4555!
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