Leadership Education Advocacy

Celebrating our first
years
Leadership
Education
Volume 8| Issue 10| October 2012
Advocacy
PA Chamber President Gene Barr to speak at
Legislative Breakfast Forum October 26
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW MEMBERS
Baytree Farm
PRESIDENT
NICOLE RUSSELL
Nicole’s Bridal Boutique
V.P.
LORI SIBBLE
Edward Jones Investments, Seneca Office
SECRETARY
BOB RICHARDS
Oil Region Realty
TREASURER
EMILY GILL
Moxie Media
Warren Thomas
2265 Rockland Nickelville Road
Emlenton, PA 16373
Phone: 814-671-3922
Email: warren@baytreefarm.com
Web: www.baytreefarm.com
Published Category: Agriculture
ROD ADAMS
Changing Times Telephone Service
DAN BROCKETT
Penn State Cooperative Extension
DR. JOE CARRICO
Oil City Area School District
Christ Episcopal Church
Carolyn Judy
16 Central Ave.
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-677-3023
Fax:
877-406-6436
Email: occhristchurch@verizon.net
Published Category: Church
DR. KATE ECKERT
Eckert Chiropractic
DAN ESTADT
Seneca Insurance & Notary
DR. RAY FEROZ
Clarion University
Mediarsenal
SALLY HARDS
Webco Industries, Inc.
Cole Borgia
1251 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: 412-953-0008
Email: admin@mediarsenal.com
Website: www.mediarsenal.com
Published Category: Web Design
BUTCH HARGENRADER
Pepsi Bottling Company
BETH HARMAN
Northwest Savings Bank
DR. RYAN JACKSON
Gonstead Family Chiropractic
County Clipper
Aaron Weeter
PO Box 255
Seneca, PA 16346
Phone: 877-406-6436
Fax:
877-406-6436
Email: kris@countyclipper.net
Web: www.countyclipper.net
Published Category: Advertising/Marketing
BILL KAPP
Action Auto Service, Inc.
ROGER MCCAULEY
UPMC Northwest
PATRICK PELLETIER
Williams Insurance
Scrubgrass Generating
Todd LaCrosse
2151 Lisbon Road
Kennerdell, PA 16374
Phone: 814-385-6661
Fax:
814-685-6704
Published Category: Electric Generation
DAVE SNEDDEN
Hagan Business Machines-Cranberry
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN WILLIAMS
swilliams@venangochamber.org
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT DOTTIE TAWNEY
dtawney@venangochamber.org
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
Rocky Grove High School Seeks Business Support in Preparing Students
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Rocky Grove High School will be holding it's second “Search & Work” Day on October 25. Every senior will
participate in 2-3 mock interviews on that afternoon as part of their senior graduation project. They prepare
applications and resume materials through their senior classes prior to the event. Last year was the first time
for this event, and it was a HUGE success.
The mission of Search –N– Work Day is to provide students with the skills necessary for success once they
transition out of high school. These skills should include: dressing for success, resume writing, and completing
an interview successfully. The day will allow senior students the opportunity to practice before they leave high
school, so they know the areas they are successful in, and the areas in which we can help them improve. Rocky
Grove High School is committed to assisting students by preparing them for life after high school, whether it
may be additional schooling or entering into the workforce. We want them to be as prepared as possible.
Businesses are invited to participate as interviewers.
 Do you have 3 hours to devote to interviewing students?
 Can you conduct 3-4 mock interviews?
 Can you get out of the office to spend the afternoon at RGHS?
 Can you bring some applications for our students to practice filling out?
 Can you give advice on what makes a better resume?
More than 30 businesses participated last year and the feedback from businesses and students was very
positive. For copies of the Search-N-Work Day information pamphlet and a registration form, contact Matt
LaVerde at 814-437-3769 or by email at mlaverde@vgsd.org. Forms can also be downloaded from the
Chamber’s online event calendar.
Meeting Planned to Discuss Franklin to Pittsburgh Connector
Local Businesses are encouraged to attend a meeting on
Tuesday, October 2nd at the Venango Regional Airport, at 5:00
PM. There will be a presentation and discussion about a
possible Franklin to Pittsburgh Connector. The presentation
will include history, goals, timelines, what is being done to
move this forward. Attendees are encouraged to come and
join in a general discussion with the community on the
program and any other air service development related
questions. Light refreshments will be served. Those planning
to attend are encouraged to RSVP to the Chamber at 814-6768521.
Would you be interested in a Pittsburgh Connector flight from the Venango Regional Airport?
Your input is needed to make sure we meet the travel and business needs of the community.
To complete our survey visit: http://pitconnector.questionpro.com/
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Celebrating 10 Years!
Join the Chamber in congratulating Dave and Jodi Donze
on their 10th Anniversary as the owners of Best Printing.
Dave began his career in printing while he was still in
High School, working in the school print shop. Upon
graduation, he went on to work with a number of local
print shops, eventually working for Bob Best. By that
time, Jodi was also involved in the business, primarily
doing layout and design.
In September of 2002, Bob Best retired and Dave and Jodi
became the owners of Best Printing, which at that time
was located on Elm Street in Oil City. In 2007 they
relocated the business to the site of the former
Magdovitz Beverage Distributor and made extensive
renovations to the building. Elicia Donze, Dave and Jodi’s
daughter now works in the business also.
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Reflecting on the benefits of being small business owners, the Donze's share that it has been a pleasure to be
able to take both the credit and the responsibility for
their work. Working together has kept them close as a
family. In addition to being a long time Chamber
member, the Donze’s are very active in the South Side
Neighborhood Association.
Community Trick-or-Treating Hours Set
Oil City, Franklin and Cornplanter have announced
that trick-or-treating will be held on
Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8 PM.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
Costume Pet Parade & Contest
Saturday, Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm
Costume Pet Parade & Contest beginning at 1 pm in center
court. Dress up your furry, four-legged friend (domestic
animals only, please) and join us in our 4th Annual Pet
Parade & Contest. Contestants will be paraded through the
mall, with judging afterwards. Treats, prizes & more! To
enter, please bring a food or product donation for the
Venango County Humane Society.
BOO BASH
Wednesday, Oct 24 @ 5:00 pm
Boo Bash 5 - 8 pm. Open to kids ages 10 & under. Games,
treats, prizes & more! Please bring a non-perishable food
item for donation to Community Services of Venango County.
Don’t forget to wear your costume! Loads of fun for
everyone!!
We offer a fun, safe environment for kids to play games, do a
craft...don't forget the candy!
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Venango Internal Medicine - UPMC
One Memorial Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
814-676-8571
Stuart Shapiro, MD, Alison Dilks, MD,
Christopher MacDonald, DO, and
Robert Wolbert, CRNP are committed to
providing satisfying, high-quality care
for you and your family.
Pumpkin Sale
October 13
See insert for
more details
GILL
CONSULTING
Human Resource Management ▪ Strategic Planning
Business Development ▪ Customized Training Programs
Employee Relations ▪ Executive Coaching
Route 8, Reno, PA 16343
(814) 676-5566
Camp Coffin Family Halloween Party
Join us if you dare…
at YMCA Camp Coffman for our annual
Camp Coffin Family Halloween Party,
October 19 and 20, 2012
5-9 pm. $10 a carload.
For more details call the Oil City YMCA at 814-677-3000
or visit www.oilcityymca.org
iBelong
101 N. 13TH STREET
FRANKLIN
432-4091
iBelong
25 E. FIRST STREET
OIL CITY
676-4504
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Business Education Roundtable Update
Twenty Five attendees, representing local school districts and business met
for a lunch, co-hosted by The Venango Area Chamber and the Oil Region
Alliance, on Wednesday, September 26th to hear about a program that has
been used in several other communities throughout the state.
Elizabeth Biddle – K-12 Project Manager, Pennsylvania College of Technology presented information about School Counts!, a collaborative
"community certificate" that links students to employers and to valuable
preparation for their future.
"Employability" certification provides recognition to students who demonstrate responsibility
and hard work in school. The document credentials identify potential candidates for jobs or internships based on predetermined criteria. Employers benefit from this initial screening process
orchestrated by the school and earned by the student. People resources, not funding, are
required, providing a cost-effective way to connect schools and business.
Businesses interested in hearing more about the program can contact Susan Williams at
814-676-8521 or Deb Lutz, at the Oil Region Alliance at 814-677-3152
Thank you for making the
2012 Cranberry Festival
a success!
Photo by David Schmude
We are looking forward to September 21, 2013!
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Primo Barone’s recently updated their menus. You can view
the menus online at the Chamber Membership Directory
www.venangochamber.org/chamber/member-directory.
Menus available are:
Wine List
Appetizers
Lunch
Dinner
Sweets & Coffees
Shabbos Services to be held at the Latonia
QUALITY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER
1411 Liberty Street (Route 8)
Franklin, PA 16323
Reservations: 800.535.4052
Ph: 814.437.3031
Friday night Shabbat Services 7pm
1st & 3rd Friday of each month beginning in October
Latonia Theatre
1 East First Street
Oil City, PA 16301
For more information (814) 677-3795
Benjamin’s Restaurant
French Creek Tavern
Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Wireless High Speed Internet
King, Queen & Jacuzzi Suites
Largest first class banquet & meeting facilities in the
area; seating up to 400 in our Grand Ballroom
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● Convenient outside drop box
2 Spring Street
Oil City, PA
814-676-3731
● All greeting cards 99¢
Congratulations to Northwest Savings Bank, opening at their new location on Oil City’s South Side in
October.
The new office will be located at 105 Petroleum
Street and will be managed by Kim Reddinger.
● Free pick-up and delivery of
prescriptions
● Now selling Postcard History
Series Books
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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BNI OIL VALLEY ANNOUNCES
NEW CHANGES
The Oil Valley chapter of
Business Networking International is pleased to announce
their 2012-2013 leadership
team.
Evelyn Wheeler with The Pampered Chef will be the
chapter's president, Rod Adams with Changing Times
Telephone Service will be vice president, and Emily Gill with
Moxie Media will be secretary and treasurer as well as the
chapter's speaker master.
As of October 1, 2012 BNI Oil Valley will be meeting at The
Latonia on West First Street in Oil City, PA. Anyone
interested who represents an existing business may attend a
meeting as a guest. Meetings begin promptly at 8 AM and
end by 9:15 AM.
Sears, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney,
Dunham’s Sports & much more!
6945 U.S. Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
General Info: (814) 676-2353
Leasing Info: (814) 676-3406
www.cranberrymall.com
www.HAGAN1.com
814-676-2000 CRANBERRY MALL
The FUN Bank
First United National Bank
FRANKLIN
814-437-5758
OIL CITY
814-676-8647
CRANBERRY
814-678-1115
Offices also in Fryburg, Clarion and New Bethlehem
The Oil Region’s Best Mix!
Discounted Trash Service
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Seneca Hills Bible Camp and Retreat Center has announce
the upcoming conferences.
Women’s Handcraft Retreat November 2-4, 2012
White Out
December 7-9, 2012
Winter Blast Jr Retreat
January 11-12, 2013
484 Allegheny Blvd. Suite A | Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: (814) 432-2188 | Fax: (814) 437-9372
Visit the website for more information and for the dates
of additional Spring retreats. www.senencahills.com
Donna Rapp
105 East First St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-1151
Financial Advisors
Lori Sibble
Rte 257, Seneca Commons
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 677-4880
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Venango Chamber now Accepting Nominations for Citizen of the Year
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its
Outstanding Citizen Award. Each year, the Chamber bestows the award upon on an
individual or individuals who consistently evidence civic leadership through volunteerism
and service to their community. The Outstanding Citizen Award is among the Chamber’s
most prestigious community recognition awards.
The nominating committee is looking for Venango County citizens who demonstrate a
well-rounded and deep-rooted commitment to family and community. Nominees must
be community volunteers with records of extensive and diverse participation in
community service and civic involvement, aside from accomplishments directly related
to the candidate’s employment.
Those wishing to nominate individuals for the Outstanding Citizen Award must submit an official nomination
form along with a nominating letter that describes the nominee’s background and qualifications for this award.
Those having previously nominated candidates for the Outstanding Citizen awards may re-nominate a candidate
by sending an updated nomination letter along with a nomination form. All selections are made without regard
to race, color, creed, age or national origin.
Nomination forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce at 41 Main Street in Oil City, or can be mailed or
emailed by calling the chamber office at (814) 676-8521. You may also download a form at
www.venangochamber.org, by clicking “Connect”, then “Recognition Awards”. Completed nomination forms
should be sent to the Citizens of the Year Nominating Committee, P.O. Box 376, Oil City, PA 16301.
The 2011 Citizen of the Year was Louis R Kraft of Oil City. The 2012 Citizen of the Year will be recognized at the
Chamber’s Annual Dinner, to be held on Wednesday, February 20th.
The deadline for submitting a nomination is Monday, November 19, 2012.
Venango County Historical Society’s Giant Book Fair
October 4 – 7
The Society is preparing for its annual Giant Book Fair that will be held this year from
October 4 – 7. Hours will be 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday,
and noon – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. A $1 Hot Dog Sale will be held on Thursday from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and a porch sale will be held throughout the event.
Hundreds of books have been donated throughout the year, and the range of subjects will cover nearly any
interest. We have a large number of genealogy books, cookbooks, children’s books and a huge assortment of
paperbacks. As always, new novels, non-fiction works on current topics and biographies will be among the
favorites at the sale. New books that include the Society’s publications will be offered at reduced prices.
The sale, located at the Society house at 301 South Park Street, Franklin, will be held from October 4 through
October 7. Hours are Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Hours on Sunday will be noon until
4:00 p.m., and will feature a “Buck-a-Bag” sale.
In addition to the book sale, the Society will also hold a yard sale of donated items. It is not too late for anyone
who would like to donate books or yard-sale items – please bring them to the Society house any weekday
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. up until October 2.
For more information, please contact Venango County Historical Society at 814-437-2275
or vchistory@csonline.net.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Seneca Lanes Opens Under New Management
Seneca Lanes is beginning the new bowling season with new owners,
Dean and Stephanie Felmlee. The Felmlee’s are the officers’ of the
Plaza Sports Den, Inc, which also operates Plaza Lanes in Meadville, PA.
The staff at Seneca Lanes has been busy preparing the 24 lane AMF
bowling center as fall leagues begin and new bowlers visit. Many
changes have included a new air conditioning unit, new interior colors
and new mechanical upgrades have begun with the bowling machinery.
Seneca Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends.
At Seneca Lanes you can have fun at prices that won’t break your
family’s budget. Friday night hosts the Penny a Pin promo 9-11pm where you pay what you knock down. Roll a
142 game and only pay $1.42. Cosmic Bowl is 9-11pm on Saturday nights – bowl in the lights for only $8.00 that
includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Reservations are suggested for the Saturday Cosmic special.
College Night is back on Tuesday evening from 9-11pm, but this year it is open to Everyone - $4.00 for 2 hours of
bowling, music and prizes.
Seneca Lanes hosts awesome birthday parties, great corporate parties and cash generating fundraisers all year
long! The smiling staff can help you take care of all the planning and gives you the freedom to have all the FUN.
Contact Seneca Lanes at 814-676-4618, check out the website for more details www.senecalanes.com or
become part of our family and friends on Facebook.
Halloween fun at the Cranberry Mall
Come join the frightening fun every Friday and
Saturday night in October from 7 PM – 11 PM!
The Dark Domain Haunted House is open even after
regular Mall hours and is Handicap Accessible, designed
to accommodate standard-sized wheelchairs.
The Dark Domain is located at the Cranberry Mall at
6945 US Route 322, Cranberry, PA 16319
(right outside of SEARS).
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FLEX Meeting 5:30 PM Chamber Office
Board of Directors Meeting - 8AM
Business After Hours Mixer - Mandy’s
5-7PM
Business Advocacy Breakfast Forum
7:30AM – Venango Regional Airport
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November 6:
November 15:
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November 22:
November 23:
Election Day
Board of Directors Meeting - 8AM
FLEX Meeting 5:30 PM Chamber Office
Thanksgiving Day - Chamber Closed
Chamber Office Closed
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE
AT WWW.VENANGOCHAMBER.ORG/CALENDAR
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The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building, serving and
promoting growth for our members and Venango Area Business.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org