April 2016 newsletter - Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News
Working to make Mount Joy a great place to do business
The Chamber and the Chocolate Factory
Other than donating items or doing a monetary sponsorship,
how can you help make the Annual Chamber Banquet & Benefit
Auction on April 15 a huge success? By attending!! Attendance
at the banquet & benefit auction is vital to the success of our
yearly event. We hope that you will attend and bid on the many
silent and live auction items that have been donated by Chamber
members and also friends of the Chamber. There is a vast array
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of items and definitely something for everyone. Last year we had
President
110 attend the banquet & auction. It would be awesome to do
that again this year!
Major Event Sponsor
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Be sure to mail in or drop off your RSVP to717the492 -2222
Chamber office
by April 7 to get the discounted price!
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Chamber office and pay by credit
card. Remember that anyone who attends the Annual
Banquet & Benefit Auction and is a member of the Mount Joy Chamber will have
their name placed in a drawing for the cover of the 2016/2017 Chamber directory.
The Chamber Banquet & Benefit Auction is a fun-filled evening and we hope that
you will be able to attend!
Please remember that his fundraiser along with our annual Chicken BarB-Q on August 20 is how we fund our scholarships that we award each year to
local students. In 2016 we will be awarding six scholarships with a total value
of $4,000! Applications are now available for two $1,000 scholarships to any
students living in Mount Joy or the surrounding area or Chamber members or
their children. See pages 15 & 16 for the application which must be completed
and returned to the Chamber office by May 27.
Mark your calendars now for the April 13 Chamber luncheon with our speaker,
Chamber member Ashley Zell, Ashley Zell Fitness/Independent Team Beachbody
Coach and the April 26 Chamber Mixer hosted by and at Harvey’s Main Street BarB-Q. Luncheons and mixers are a great way to network your business, enjoy some
delicious food and meet other Chamber members. See more on page 2.
What’s Inside…
Page 2
• Events Calendar • Board Members
• Local Website Links
Page 3
Going Strong Since 1939
2016 Special
Level Members
Diamond
Angella M. Drumheller
CPA PC
Sapphire
• As The Crow Flies
• Barb O’Neal
• The Apartments at Florin Hill
Platinum Plus
• American Legion Post 185
• BB&T
• Buch Funeral Home
• Eberly Designs
• The Hetrick Center
• J.B. Hostetter & Sons
• JMJ IT Solutions
• J uniper Village at Mount Joy
Country Homes
•Northwest Savings Bank
• Quantum Dynamix
Platinum
Page 7
• Barnstormers Opening Night
• Neighbors Connect at First Presbyterian
• Host a Chamber Mixer? • Newsletter Deadlines
Page 8
• Banquet Save the Date
• Milanof-Schock Library News
• Health Tip of the Month
Page 4
Page 9
• March Mixer Pictures/April Mixer Invite
• Comcast Business Offers Discounts
• MSMJ Seminar Series
Page 5
Mount Joy PA
APRIL 2016
• New Member Focus: Gehman & Co.
• Eastern Mobile Wash Donates Time
Page 10-14
Page 6
Page 15-16
• Greetings from Mount Joy Historical Society
• COC Scholarship Application
• Member Ads
Page 17
• Financial Focus
• Ambassador Advisors
• Brubaker Farms
• Clearview Lanes /Hennigans
• Edward Jones
• Freshen-Up Cleaning
• Great Clips
• Hildebrandt Learning Centers
• HVAC Distributors, Inc.
• Jim Roberts West Main Auto
• Keystone Lawn Company, Inc.
• Koser Jewelers
• Liberty Tax
•M
essiah Lifeways at Mount Joy Country
Homes
• Nolt Electric
• PNC Bank
• Spotlight Media
• TCW Computer Systems, Inc.
• UPS Store #3853
• Whittemore & Haigh Engineering
• Wissler Motors Inc.
Chamber News | April 2016
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Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held at 11:45 a.m. the
Second Wednesday of the Month
Members: $10
Non-members: $15
Reservations:
653-0773 or email
info@mountjoychamber.com
Unless stated otherwise
2016 Board
President
Paul Gardner
Buch Funeral Home
Vice President
Carl Hackman
Union Community Bank
Past President
Dr. Mary Colman
The Hetrick Center
Treasurer
Angela Drumheller
Angela Drumheller CPA PC
Members at Large
Anthony Chille
Curves Mount Joy
Mitch Denlinger
JMJ IT Solutions, LLC
Missy Hartman
Mid Penn Bank
Nathan Miller
Edward Jones
Ferne Silberman
Berkshire Hathaway Homesale
Services Group
Special Advisor
George Zook, Ed.D
Ambassador Advisors
Contact Us
Mount Joy
Chamber of Commerce
Kerry Meyers,
Chamber Coordinator
62 E. Main Street, Suite 1
Mount Joy, PA 17552
653-0773 or email
info@mountjoychamber.com
www.mountjoychamber.com
Chamber Luncheons
11:45 a.m. • The Gathering Place
April 13, 11:45 am to 1 pm – Chamber luncheon with speaker and Chamber member
Ashley Zell with Ashley Zell Fitness / Independent Team Beachbody Coach. Ashley will
be sharing “Tips for Leading a Healthy & Fit Lifestyle While Working a Full-Time Job and/
or Managing/Running a Business”. She will be giving snack and lunch tips, discussing the
importance of meal prep so you can still manage healthy dinners after a full day at work
and much more.
May 11, 11:45 am to 1 pm – Chamber luncheon with speakers Don Zerphey and Jay Greider with information on the Mount Joy Area Historical Society. They will be giving us an
update on the renovation of the old schoolhouse and more.
Schedule for the Monthly Luncheons
11:45 a.m. | Lunch and dessert buffet
12:10-12:40 p.m. | Updates from Chamber, Milanof-Schock Library,
Donegal School District, Mount Joy Borough and Mount Joy Township
12:40-1 p.m. | The Featured Speaker
Cost | $10 with receipts available Reserve a Spot | Call the Chamber office at 653-0773
Chamber Mixers
April 26 • 5 to 7 pm – Chamber Mixer at Harvey’s Main Street Bar-B-Q, 304 E. Main Street,
Mount Joy. Harvey had so much fun when Union Community Bank had their mixer at his
establishment that he decided to have his own!! RSVP to the Chamber office by April 20.
May 17 • 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Chamber Mixer at Northwest Saving Bank, 24 E. Main Street,
Mount Joy. We hope to see you there!!
Save the Date
August 20 • 10 am to 2 pm - Chamber’s Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q • Mark your calendars
now!! This is the second of our two Chamber fundraisers and helps to support our
Chamber scholarships.
Watch for emails on Music in the Park! This is a community event promoted by the
Chamber and sponsored by you, our Chamber members! All sponsorships go strictly
to support Music in the Park.
Local Gov’t & Service Organization Website Links
Mount Joy Borough
www.mountjoypa.org
Mount Joy Township
www.mtjoytwp.org
East Donegal Township
www.eastdonegaltwp.com
Donegal School District
www.donegal.k12.pa.us
Milanof-Schock Library
www.mslibrary.org
Mount Joy Rotary
www.mountjoyrotary.org
Mount Joy Lions Club
www.mountjoylions.net
Norlanco Rheems Kiwanis
www.facebook.com/norlancorheemskiwanis
Main Street Mount Joy
www.mainstreetmountjoy.com
Mount Joy Area Historical Society
www.mountjoyhistory.com
REYS Youth Center
www.reys.org
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Ready for a “FUN” Night at
The Chamber and the Chocolate Factory
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Thanks again
to ourybank.com
Major Sponsor:
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The theme will be different but the “FUN” will be the same!
Don’t miss the 2016 Chamber Banquet & Benefit Auction
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Chamber News | April 2016
Chamber Mixers are a great member benefit!
Thank you to Steve Turpin and Tawni Boltz for a fantastic Chamber Mixer at Lanco Federal Credit Union!!
Your BINGO game was lots of fun and a great way to find out some fun facts about fellow Chamber members.
You’re invited!
Chamber Mixer • April 26 • 5 - 7 pm
304 E. Main Street Hosted by:
We hope that you will join
us for this Chamber Member
Benefit! RSVP to the Chamber
office by April 20 653-0773 or
info@mountjoychamber.com
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Hans Gehman
977 W. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552
620-2323 • www.gehmanfurniture.com
• What
made your family decide to open a fine furniture
& interiors store? My Grandparents, Lester and Martha
Gehman, opened Gehman’s Furniture & Interiors right next
door to our store in 1969 with the help of their children,
Nancy, Leon and Laverne. My parents, Leon and Anna, began offering interior design services in the 1970s. As business grew, they moved to and restored a brownstone farmhouse along the Swatara Creek in Middletown, and opened
Holly Tree Farm Interiors in the restored barn. My brother,
Seth, and I grew up at this farm/store/home, but our parents
decided to sell the farm and move back to Mount Joy in order to be more involved in our teen activities. After Seth and
I graduated from Elizabethtown College, our parents invited
us to join them in the family business. Having served many
customers from the West Shore over the years, we selected
a site along Route 15 in Mechanicsburg, and expanded from
a home business to 37,000 square feet in 2002.
• Can you tell us what made you to decide to move your
store from your previous location to Mount Joy? During
the recession, the furniture industry, like so many others,
changed dramatically. Asian goods pushed consumer price
expectations ever lower, and many American manufacturers and high-end retailers closed their doors. We developed
a loyal customer base among those who still appreciate
quality goods and American craftsmanship, but we realized
we could conduct our business just as well without so much
overhead, inventory… and commute! So, once again, we
brought our business back home to Mount Joy, settling into
a charming historic barn on the west end of Main Street.
• Do you offer more than furniture? In addition to furniture, we offer a highly curated selection of flooring, lamps,
and paintings, with access to many more by special order.
We also offer custom draperies and Hunter Douglas blinds.
• What services do you provide? In-stock items are available for immediate purchase, but we enjoy special ordering
“The Perfect Thing” customized to your preferences. There
is no charge to pick up your purchases, but we charge $99
per trip for local deliveries. We have coordinated deliveries
to the Jersey Shore, Vermont, Florida and Hawaii. We can
help you pull a room together with space planning and product selections, but we also work with local interior designers through our Design Trade Program.
Eastern Mobile Wash donates time/equipment
A Big “THANK YOU” goes
out to Chamber Member
Glen Bootay, Eastern
Mobile Wash for again
this year donating staff
time and equipment to
clean the playground
equipment, bleachers and
benches at Rotary Park. It’s
so great to see Chamber
Members helping
Chamber Members!!
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Greetings from Mount Joy Area Historical Society
Our regular monthly meeting will be held Monday,
April 18, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Society Museum,
120 Fairview Street. The program for that evening is
Randy Newcomer, who will tell us about the history
of mining in Lancaster County. Refreshments will be
served following Mr. Newcomer’s presentation.
Membership Drive Kickoff
New Membership Matching Funds
Now through July 31, 2016
For every NEW member who joins the society, Engle Printing & Publishing Co Inc.
will contribute matching funds to the Historical Society toward the restoration of the
Cemetery Road Schoolhouse Project. Help us preserve Mount Joy’s history!
*Become a NEW member of the Historical Society and receive $5 off the price of the House & Garden Tour on May 15, 2016
The MJAHS has received a very generous donation
from Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc., along
with a challenge to the Society that could really help us
out financially if everybody gets into the act. The challenge, which goes until July 31, 2016, is that Engle’s
will match every dollar donated to the Museum’s
Cemetery Road Schoolhouse project up to $20,000!
That includes new memberships ($20) or tickets purchased for the upcoming Home and Garden Tour. Now
that’s a fantastic offer – but we need the help of everyone in the community to reach that goal!
Please help us by becoming a new member and/or
sending a donation to the Mount Joy Area Historical
Society, 120 Fairview Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552,
and indicate on your check that it is a part of the matching funds challenge for the Schoolhouse renovation.
Thanks so very much to Charlie Engle and the Engle
Printing & Publishing Company for this terrific offer
and to our friends in Mount Joy who care about historic
preservation! We also accept payments through PayPal
at our website www.mountjoyhistory.com
Home and Garden Tour – The Historical Society has been graciously invited by some of our fellow
Chamber members and Mount Joy merchants to participate in a fundraising home and garden tour, scheduled
for May 15, 2016, from 1-5 p.m., with proceeds to
be contributed towards the matching funds challenge.
Tickets are available ($20/per person) in advance at
www.mountjoyhistory.com. Our co-sponsor is offering a
$5 discount on the ticket price to anyone who joins the
Society at the time of purchase. (That would be $35 for
a tour ticket and a 2016 membership.)
AND, the Society’s 2016 journal is in the final stages
of publication and should be ready for release in May
at the Home and Garden Tour. The new book, entitled
Murder in Mount Joy, tells the story of the 1922 murder
of Zachariah Keller by a young man named Harry Way
– how and where it happened, who testified at the trial,
and the end result of Mount Joy’s tragic summer of ‘22.
Help preserve Mount Joy’s historic heritage! It’s easy
– just visit our NEW website www.mountjoyhistory.com
and look for the links!
Mount Joy Area Historical Society and Mount Joy Area Merchants
Present
&
Tour
HomeGarden
Sunday May 15,2016
1-5 pm $20 per ticket*
* Become a NEW member of the Historical Society and receive $5 off the House & Garden Tour ticket
Prepurchased tickets available for pickup on the day of the event at Mount Joy Historical Society Building
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Neighbors Connect
at First Presbyterian
Neighbors Connect free luncheon
will be held at First Presbyterian
Church, 7 Marietta Avenue in Mount
Joy (across from Rotary Clock) on
April 20. The doors will open at 11:30
with lunch at noon followed by
speaker Lynette Trout from Oak Leaf
Manor. The topic of her presentation
is “Veterans.”
Call 717-653-5888 to reserve a seat
or email to fpcmj@embarqmail.com.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
Chamber Mixers
Would you like to host a Chamber
Mixer in 2016? Call the Chamber
office now to reserve your month
because they are filling up fast!
Months available are July, August,
September, October, November
and December. Chamber Mixers are
a fantastic way to showcase your
business, network with other business
owners and just a fun, relaxed way
to socialize with fellow Chamber
members.
• April 26 - 5 to 7 pm – Harvey’s Main Street
Bar-B-Q
• May 17 - 5:30 to 7:30 pm – Northwest
Savings Bank
• June – Juniper Village at Mount Joy – watch
for more info
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Chubby Checker to Lead Crowd in Attempt
to Set the World Record!
Chamber members check
on this link on You tube!:
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=yOXt83isx98
Opening Night with Mount
Joy Chamber Member, Lancaster Barnstormers will be historic
as all fans in attendance will
be asked to join in an attempt
to shatter the Guinness Book
of World Records for the most
people dancing The Twist at
one time. Chubby Checker, one
of the iconic names in the annals of American music will be on hand to lead the
record-breaking effort on Thursday, April 28.
Guinness representatives have already sanctioned the attempt for the World
Record. Barnstormers’ representatives will complete the extensive paperwork
necessary to officially designate the record. Currently, the largest Twist dance
was achieved by 3,040 participants at an event organized by The Salvation Army
Mississippi and Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, USA,
on August 23, 2014.
Checker will get the crowd up and moving for world record glory during
the middle of the third inning of the evening baseball game between the Barnstormers and the Somerset Patriots, when he shouts the ubiquitous opening
line, “C’mon Baby, let’s do The Twist…”
The rock icon will also sing the National Anthem that evening following a
performance of God Bless America by the Kings’ Kids Choir of Calvary Church.
There will be a moment of silence before the game in honor of Lancaster community leader, Nelson Polite, past President of the Lancaster City Council, who
passed away during the off season.
For Opening Night, Clipper Magazine Stadium will be transformed back
to 1960 – a golden year for the United States. A new young President was
about to move into the White House, with his glamorous wife. It was year of
peace and hope. Elvis was king and Rock & Roll ruled the day. That was when
Checker released his classic and created a monumental dance craze with one of
the most popular songs in music history – “The Twist”.
Back in 1960, the most popular kids’ toy was the “Slinky”, and in honor
of that great time in American history, the first 1,000 fans who enter the
gates on Opening Day will receive a “Slinky.” Fans will also be treated to
some throwback treats of the time throughout the night including Pixie Sticks,
Chicklets, Fireballs and Razzles.
Did you register to attend
The Chamber and the Chocolate Factory
yet?
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Health Tip of the Month
from Norma Millard, RN,
Certified Health Coach
Healthy Exercise: What is it?
First there is normal activity used as
we perform our ROUTINE daily tasks.
Increase calorie burn by having good
posture, standing instead of sitting,
doing things manually instead of using
machines, taking stairs rather than
elevators, etc. Second, there is some
type of regular STRUCTURED exercise.
When you choose your exercise, be
sure it’s something you will want to do!
You are more likely to stay with it if you
do. It should be:
1) Convenient. There’s nothing more
convenient than lacing up your shoes
and heading out the door or hopping
on the treadmill in your basement! You
don’t need any excuses for missing a
workout!
2) Enjoyable. Always hated running?
Don’t start with running. Did you enjoy
riding your bike as a kid? If you don’t
like your first choice, don’t give up! Find
something you like.
3) Pain-free. Nothing should hurt
you—not your equipment or your body.
Be sure your shoes fit and your bike seat
is right for you. Don’t work out an injured
body part. Sometimes early on worked
muscles will be sore, and it’s actually
good to continue your exercise so that
your muscles don’t get stiff.
4) Maintainable. If the thought of
walking every day bored you to tears,
change it up! Go skating, get on the bike,
use a hula hoop. Changing it up every so
often will also help confuse the muscles
and work some different ones.
What about time and intensity?
After you’ve found the right combination
for you, go for time. On your first few
days, work out for ten minutes. When
you feel you can go longer, add five.
Continue to add five minutes until you
work up to a half-hour several days a
week, adding speed and difficulty to
improve results. Always increase in
manageable increments to create a new
healthy habit you’ll love forever! As soon
as you reach one goal, set another. YOU
ARE YOUR ONLY COMPETITION! And you
will always win by becoming as healthy
as you can be.
For more information and a personal
coach, contact me at 717.314.4348 or
normllrd@gmail.com
Chamber News | April 2016
Milanof-Schock Library Celebrates
National Library Week - April 10-16
On Thursday & Friday, April 20 & 21 there will be a very
special Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. highlighting the One
Book Every Young Child (OBEYC) literacy campaign. This year’s
book selection is Kite Days: A Bear &
Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand. Miss
Melody will narrate the story and
will offer activities from the Traveling
Trunk.
Come to the Library to make fun
family night memories at our Keva Family Build Night
on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. This program encourages
families to work together on a building project using Keva wooden planks. Building
together stimulates communication, creativity, teamwork and compromise. For more
information about the Keva Planks, visit their website www.kevaplanks.com
The Library is the voting place for residents of Mount Joy Borough’s West Ward
on Tuesday, April 26. The Friends group will also be holding a bake sale that day.
SAVE THE DATES!!
The Library will be holding 2 special events on Saturday, May 7.
• The Friends will have their 7th Annual Community Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to
1 p.m. Interested vendors should contact the Library for space rental information
($15 for a 10’ X 15’ slot). Donation drop off dates/times: April 5, 19 & May 3 from
1-2 p.m.
• Ten Thousand Villages will be having a pop-up Festival Sale
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the program rooms. This is a wonderful
opportunity to pick up items for yourself or gifts for Mother’s Day!
There will be live entertainment from Noon to 1p.m.
• The Friends-sponsored Big Book Sale will be held at Donegal High
School from June 13 -15.
• This year’s Benefit Auction will be held Friday, August 26 at the Gathering Place.
Chamber News | April 2016
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Comcast Business Offers Benefits & Giveaways to Mount Joy Businesses
Dear Mount Joy Businesses,
As the Comcast Business Consultant for the Mount
Joy area I am thrilled to share that Comcast Business
has authorized me to provide several exclusive benefits and giveaways to every Mount Joy business that
switches their internet and phone services to Comcast
Business. Comcast Business can provide the highest
performing internet and best clarity phone services in
the market. We want to prove it to you!
Every new business customer who switches to Comcast Business before April 19, 2016 has an opportunity
to receive:
• A $100-$300 Pre-Paid Visa card
• 1 Free basic phone line when bundling phone and
internet
• Internet download speeds up to 150Mbps
• Phone lines for only $24.95 a month, including
FREE UNLIMITED local & long distance calling
•S
mall business internet and phone packages to
meet every budget from $89!
•B
ecause we believe in your business community
we will make a donation to your chamber for the
equivalent of one month’s bill!
• Internet and voice bundles required for giveaways.
This pricing is good until April 19, 2016. I can customize a package and pricing to suit your needs. If you
have questions feel free to call or email me anytime. I
hope you will consider this incredible offer and switching your services to Comcast Business today.
Respectfully,
Mary-Anne Westfall
Comcast Business Willow Street/Lancaster, PA 17584
Cell: (717) 682-8071
MaryAnne_Gordon@cable.comcast.com
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You’re Invited
Chamber Mixer
April 26 * 5 to 7 pm
Mount Joy Country Homes
Moving Made Simple
Thursday, April 14 | 10 am
Community Center, Mount Joy Country Homes
Thinking about selling your home
but overwhelmed by the thought
of downsizing? Get tips from local
experts on how to make the
process quick and painless.
Topics will include
n selling your home
n downsizing
n staging your home and more.
Please RSVP by April 7 by calling
Jenny Flamm at 717.653.2356.
106 Bayberry Drive, Mount Joy, PA 1 7552 | MountJoyCountryHomes.org
304 E. Main Street
Come and enjoy some
great food and drink
while networking with
other business owners!
RSVP to the Chamber office
By April 20
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Come in and shop the
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Also take advantage of
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many winter clearance items
including clothing, purses and more!
87 E. Main Street
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm & Saturday 10 am –3 pm
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What do I love most about being
a Beachbody Coach?
I LOVE meeting new people everyday and helping others
on their journey to better health!! 'There are almost too many ways in which my life
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excited to bring him to Mount Joy this spring.
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Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Application | 2016
The purpose of the Mount Joy Chamber Scholarships are
to encourage and assist promising future workforce leaders for our community.
Scholarship Information and Criteria
The scholarships are open to any Mount Joy area resident or to a family member of a current Chamber member.
The Chamber will be awarding two $1,000 Scholarships
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
College / Post secondary students:
• must be enrolled in an accredited college or accredited post secondary school
• must have completed one semester with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• must submit college transcript
High School students:
• Must be a senior who is entering an accredited college or post secondary school
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Must submit a high school transcript
• Must submit copy of SAT / ACT scores
Application, essay, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by May 27, 2016 to be considered. Successful
candidates who meet the above requirements will be determined by a selection committee, which will then choose
and conduct interviews with the finalists.
Personal Information
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________City: _______________________State ____ Zip__________
Telephone: ____________________________ E- mail______________________________________________________________
Name(s) of Guardian/ Parent (s) ______________________________________________________________________________
High School Information
School Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________City: _______________________State ____ Zip__________
Telephone: ___________________Fax: ___________________ Website: ______________________________________________
Extracurricular Activities:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Awards / Honors:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Service:__________________________________________________________________________________________
GPA (on a 4.0 scale):_____________________________
Graduation Date:__________________________
Work Experience:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Application | 2016
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College / Post Secondary Information
School Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________City: _______________________State ____ Zip__________
Extracurricular Activites:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Awards / Honors:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Service:_________________________________________________________________________________________
GPA (on a 4.0 scale):_______________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date:___________________________
Work Experience: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Required Information
• Submit an essay, of no fewer than 200 words, that describes your life experiences that have helped shaped your goals and
career path.
• Submit two letters of recommendation attesting to your character and prior academic performance. One letter must be
from an academic source and the other an employer.
Submission Information
• Mail Application, Essay and Recommendation letters to:
Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Scholarship Committee
62 East Main Street, Suite 1
Mount Joy, PA 17552
The scholarships are fully funded by the membership of the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce.
Acknowledgements
* The Mount Joy Chamber trusts that the information supplied in the application is accurate to the best of the applicant’s
ability. If falsified information is provided , the applicant forfeits his or her eligibility to be considered for Mount Joy
Chamber Scholarships.
** Th
e Mount Joy Chamber pays only for tuition, room and board. The Chamber will make payment of any scholarship
funds directly to the educational institution.
*** The Mount Joy Chamber will recognize scholarship recipients at a Chamber meeting and on the Chamber’s website.
By submitting an application , the applicant permits the use of his/her name in future correspondence,
acknowledgement, and promotion of the Mount Joy Chamber.
Signature of applicant____________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian ______________________________________________________________________
Date of application: __________________________
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Chamber News | April 2016
Financial FOCUS
Should You Change Your Investment Mix Over Time?
To be successful at investing, some people think
they need to “get in on the ground floor” of the next “big
thing.” However, instead of waiting for that one “hot”
stock that may never come along, consider creating
an asset allocation – a mix of investments – that’s
appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance.
But once you have such a mix, should you keep it
intact forever, or will you need to make some changes?
And if so, when?
To begin with, why is asset allocation important?
Different types of investments – growth stocks,
income-producing stocks, international stocks, bonds,
government securities, real estate investment trusts,
and so on – have unique characteristics, so they rarely
rise or fall at the same time. Thus, owning a mix of
investments can help reduce the forces of market
volatility.(Keep in mind, though, that allocation does not
ensure a profit or protect against loss.) Your particular
mix will depend on your investment time horizon,
comfort with risk, and financial goals.
When you are young, and starting out in your
career, you may want your asset allo- cation to be
more heavily weighted toward stocks and stock-based
investments. Stock investments historically have
provided the greatest returns over the long term –
although, as you’ve probably heard, past performance
can’t guarantee future results – and you will need this
growth potential to help achieve your long-term goals,
such as a comfortable retirement. Stocks also carry a
greater degree of investment risk, including the risk
of losing principal, but when you have many years
to invest, you have time to potentially overcome the
inevitable short-term declines.
Once you reach the middle-to-later stages of your
career, you may have achieved some of your goals that
required wealth accumulation, such as sending your
children to college. However, what is likely your biggest
long-term goal – retirement – still awaits you, so you
may not want to scale back too much on your stocks
and other growth-oriented investments. Nonetheless,
including an allocation to bonds can help to reduce
some of the volatility of the stock portion of your
portfolio.
Now, fast forward to just a few years before you
retire. At this point, you may want to lower your overall
risk level, because, with retirement looming, you don’t
have much time to bounce back from downturns –
and you don’t want to start withdrawing from your
retirement accounts when your portfolio is already
going down. So, now may be the time to add bonds and
other fixed-income investments. Again, though, you still
need some growth opportunities from your investments
– after all, you could be retired for two, or even three
decades.
Finally, you’re retired. At this point, you should
adjust your asset allocation to include enough incomeproducing investments – bonds, certificates of deposit,
perhaps dividend-paying stocks – to help you enjoy the
retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Yet, you can’t
forget that the cost of living will likely rise throughout
your retirement. In fact, at a modest 3% inflation rate,
the price of goods will more than double after 25 years.
So even during retirement, you need your portfolio to
provide some growth potential to help you avoid losing
purchasing power.
By being aware of your asset allocation, and by
making timely adjustments as neces-sary, you can
provide yourself with the opportunities for growth and
income that you will need throughout your life.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not
tax advisors and cannot give tax advice. Please consult your
qualified tax professional regarding your situation.
This information was provided
for Chamber News by
Nathaniel Miller
Edward Jones
410 B West Main Street
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1874
www.edwardjones.com