2010 Golf Scramble

Volume 6 | Issue 5 | May 2010
2010 Golf Scramble
Save the Date
June 10, 2010
Hi-Level Golf Course
Call 676.8521 today to
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July 22-25
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Board of Directors
Welcome New
Member!
PRESIDENT
Ally’s Art
TREASURER NICOLE RUSSELL
Nicole’s Bridal Boutique
Alice Walkowski
206 Seneca St., Studio 26C
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 720-0270
allysart@mac.com
www.allysart.etsy.com
Artisan Jewelry
V.P.
ROD ADAMS
Changing Times Telephone Service
SECRETARY LINDA ANDERSON
Electralloy
DR. JOE CARRICO
Oil City Area School District
DR. RAY FEROZ
Clarion University
EMILY GILL
Moxie Media
Creative Mobile Advertising
LISA GRONER
CS Technologies Plus
Scott Snow
P.O. Box 62
Cranberry, PA 16319
(814) 516-5251
(814) 677-0696
scott@creativemobileadvertising.com
www.creativemobileadvertising.com
Signs & Graphics, Advertising/Marketing,
Advertising, Marketing
MARK HEIM
WKQW 96.3 FM - 1120AM
DEBBIE MCNERNEY
Oil Region Alliance
DR. RYAN JACKSON
Gonstead Family Chiropractic
BILL KAPP
Action Auto Service, Inc.
PATRICK PELLETIER
Williams Insurance
Deer Creek Winery
DAN PERTZ
D & R Glass
Denis Brooks
3333 Soap Fat Road
Shippenville, PA 16254
(814) 354-7392
denis@deercreekwinery.com
www.deercreekwine.com
Winery
BOB RICHARDS
Venango Real Estate
LORI SIBBLE
Edward Jones Investments,
Seneca Office
SCOTT SNOW
4 Your Car Connection, Inc.
H & H Motorsports
Kristen Edlemann
3430 State Route 417
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-1681
speedway@tricityspeedway.com
www.tricityspeedway.com
Speedway
PAM NIEDERRITER
UPMC NW
Staff
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUSAN WILLIAMS
swilliams@venangochamber.org
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
ASHLEY MCCAULEY
ashleym@venangochamber.org
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Honda Cars At Street
Track ‘n Trail
Chambers host legislative event on
Friday, May 14th
Chad Adams
13723 Conneaut Lake Road
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
(814) 382-4821
honda.chadadams@gmail.com
www.hondacarsofmeadville.com
Automotive Dealer
Lydia’s Stitches
Sue Wren
Cranberry Mall
6945 US RTE 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
swren@csonline.net
Alterations, Tuxedo Rentals
McIntyre Lawn Care
Conor McIntyre
13 Scotts Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 657-4814
conormcintyre@ymail.com
Lawn Care & Snow Removal
Schaeffer’s Specialized
Lubricants
Mark McIver
34709 Crowther Road
Titusville, PA 16354
(814) 720-5255
(814) 827-2090
marlaview@peoplepc.com
www.schaefferoil.com
Automotive - Synthetic Lubricants,
Synthetic Lubricants, and
Specialty Lubricants
Franklin and Venango Area Chambers of Commerce will host
a legislative breakfast on Friday, May 14th at Wanango
Country Club. The Breakfast will focus on the current state of
our economy, with updates from the lawmakers who affect
our region’s homes, businesses and organizations.
Guest speakers invited include U.S. Congressman Glenn
Thompson, State Senator Mary Jo White, State Representative Scott Hutchinson, and Candidates for U.S. Senator, Peg
Luksik and Pat Toomey . The breakfast will begin promptly at
7:30 am and will cost $15. Advance reservations are
required and can be made by calling 814-676-8521 or
returning the form included in this newsletter.
Venango County Historical Society
hosts River Ridge Tours in May
Venango County Historical
Society has planned two days
of tours of River Ridge Farm,
home of Joseph C. and Ida
Rew Sibley. The tours will be
held at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00
p.m. on Thursday, May 20,
and at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27. The price of the tours
is $25.00 per person, and includes a book about River Ridge.
Tickets for any of the tours may be purchased in advance.
Those attending the tours will be responsible for their own
transportation to and from River Ridge. For tickets, directions
to River Ridge, or more information, please contact the
Society by phone at 814-437-2275 or by email at
vchistory@csonline.net.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Keystone Community Education Council
graduates 7 students
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814.677.1221
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1 Seneca St
Oil City, Pennsylvania
www.oilcityhotel.com
Congressman Glenn Thompson (center) tours the machine shop at
Venango Technology Center. Photo by Jerry Sowden
Seven area students graduated from the Community College of
Allegheny County (CCAC) certificate programs that are being held in
Venango, Clarion and Crawford counties. The students graduated
from a basic machine certificate program held at Venango Technology
Center.
The Keystone Community Education Council coordinated the federal
initiative to offer the community college programs in the three rural
counties. The council provides access to post-secondary education
and technical training by arranging for existing providers to offer the
instruction, which is designed to meet the specific workforce and
economic development needs of the region served.
Lance Hummer, the director of the Keystone council, opened the
graduation ceremonies by noting that the effort to bring community
college classes to the region began more than a year and a half ago.
He later thanked U.S. Congressman Glenn W. Thompson (R-5th) for
helping to secure federal grants that made the program possible.
State Representative Scott Hutchinson also spoke at the ceremony.
FLEX works hard
to make OC
beautiful
Sears, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney, Dunham’s Sports,
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, The Movies at Cranberry & more!
Shopping Hours:
Monday - Saturday
10am - 9pm
Sunday
Noon - 5pm
6945 U.S. Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
General Information: (814) 676-2353
Leasing & Management: (814) 676-3406
www.cranberrymall.com
A group of Venango Chamber FLEX members take a
break for a brief photo for
the Spring Cleanup Day. The
group cleaned up the bypass
area, the Route 8 entrance
including the former Gulf
Station lot, and weeded and
mulched the chamber office area. A huge thanks goes out to Cinda Mong
and Brandon Means, Matt Burneisen, Students from Clarion University—
Venango Campus, Debbie Sobina and Emily Gill for their assistance!
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Victory for Pennsylvania Businesses Tolling of I-80 rejected
“It's a tremendous
victory for rural Pennsylvania. We are very
excited
about
this
decision." That was the
reaction of State Rep.
Michele Brooks, RMercer Co., following
news that for the third
time since 2007, federal
highway officials have
rejected Pennsylvania's request to make I-80 a toll road.
716 East Second St, Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 677-4005
Website: www.fscas.org
Adoption Services
Alternatives to Violence
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Drug & Alcohol Programs
Home & Community
Habilitation
Supervised Visitation
Family Foundations Program
General Counseling
The HEIGHTS Program
Oil City P.R.E.P. Program
PPC Violence Free Network
& Shelter
Venango Fatherhood Initiative
Giving strength to families since 1887
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce joined Chambers across the
state of Pennsylvania in taking a stand against the tolling of Interstate
80, in line with our mission to promote business; the chamber will
support business friendly legislation and oppose legislation that is
detrimental to business. The Board of Directors applauds the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) for the recent decision to reject the
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s application to toll I-80, upholding
federal law.
A recent study prepared by Dr. Tracy Miller of Grove City College
entitled “The Economic Impact of Tolling I-80” shows how tolls would
negatively affect many businesses and workers living in the Interstate
80 corridor. The study states that approximately 75,000 people work
for an employer that depends on I-80 for shipping inputs, shipping
outputs, or as an important source of customers.
Several industries have an important presence along I-80 and would
bear substantial costs if tolls were implemented. Many of these
businesses are located here in Venango County. Those who hold memberships with the Venango Chamber have expressed their relief that
they will not be burdened by the stress, heavy fees, and logistical
issues that a toll on I-80 would surely bring to their business.
Even as we praise the decision not to toll I-80, we acknowledge that
Pennsylvania faces a significant challenge in finding money to fix aging
roads and bridges. This Chamber will work with our members to be
proactive in this continued discussion and represent the needs of those
that call Venango County home.
We acknowledge the work of our local legislators in representing the
best interests of our members and our community in this matter.
We encourage our members to write to our local decision makers and
express their appreciation for their efforts to oppose and defeat the
tolling of I-80. Addresses are included below for your use:
Secretary Ray LaHood
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Governor Edward G. Rendell
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
Congressman Glenn T. Thompson
127 West Spring Street, Suite C
Titusville, PA 16354
Senator Mary Jo White
Senate of Pennsylvania
1140 Liberty Street, Suite 1
P.O. Box 774
Franklin, PA 16323
Rep. Scott E. Hutchinson
Pa. House 64th District Office
302 Seneca Street
Oil City, PA 16301-1306
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“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
Business of the Year & Partner in Business Tribute Mixer
Above: Clarion University
Provost and Academic
Vice-President, Dr. Valentine
James chats before the
ceremony begins with
Executive Dean of Clarion
University—Venango
Campus, Dr. Christopher
Reber and Owner of Klapec
Auto Body, Michael Klapec.
Above: The Tribute Mixer sponsor, Hagan Business
Machines’ logo lights up the big screen prior to the ceremony.
200 attendees enjoyed delicious food catered by Classy
Catering. Northwest Savings Bank, 2010 Business of the Year,
provided the beverages. The ceremony included video
tributes to Northwest Savings Bank, and 2010 Partner in
Business, Clarion University—Venango Campus.
Above: Ray Swacha,
Venango Area Manager &
Branch Manager of the
Franklin office, accepts the
award on behalf of
Northwest Savings Bank.
Right: Dr. Reber accepts
the Partner in Business
Award, presented by the
Venango Chamber and
sponsored by Hagan
Business Machines and
the Cranberry Mall.
Above: Sonja Hawkins, Mayor of Oil City presented
Lance Titus, Oil City Branch Manager of Northwest
Savings Bank with a citation from the City of Oil City
thanking the bank for their support of Oil City and
the surrounding communities.
Right: 200 attendees filled every seat at The Movies at
Cranberry. It was standing room only as attendees
viewed dynamic videos about the evening’s awardees.
The Venango Chamber also awarded 19 visionary
awards to business owners and non-profits.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
2010 Venango Works! Trade Show
Left: Hagan Business Machines employees joined
Franklin Chamber Director, Lynn Cochran and our own
Susan Williams, as they celebrated their grand opening in
the Cranberry Mall with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony.
The ceremony kicked off the 2010 Venango Works! Trade
Show, where 30 exhibitors from all sectors of business
setup to showcase their products and services.
Left: Exhibitors
from all over
Venango
County setup
displays at the
5th Annual
Venango
Works! Trade
Show.
The displays
were some of
the best we’ve
ever seen!”
stated Susan
Williams,
Executive
Director of the
Venango Area
Chamber of
Commerce.
The Trade
Show lived up
to it’s name,
Venango is a
great place to
work, live, or
do business in!
The chamber
thanks all
exhibitors and
sponsors for
making this
year’s show
possible.
The series of
photos on the right
display chamber
members Aaron
Weeter, Lisa Groner,
Trenton Moulin, B.J.
Quillen and Patrick
Pelletier competing
with 16 students from
Oil City, Cranberry
and Titusville High
Schools on the Junior
Achievement Titan
Competition.
The students were
responsible for
setting up their own
businesses in this
technical assimilation.
This was a fun way to
introduce students to
area business owners.
Right: Trina Hess,
professional humorist
speaker provided the
entertainment for Venango
County’s first-ever twitter
tweet-up! The Chamber
thanks Trina for her humor
and making the event a
success.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Cranberry, PA 16319
814.677.2640
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pounds of printer waste from landfill
Hagan Business Machines of
Meadville, Inc. makes it easy
for their print management
customers to be environmentally responsible by offering a
simple process for returning
used printer cartridges, toner
bottles, fax cartridges, drums
units and waste bottles free
of charge. The customized
Hagan collection program
provides companies with
placement and pick-up of
recycling boxes and recycling
services. This environmental
sustainability initiative allows
for the 100-percent recycling
of collected consumable
supplies.
65 Rooms
Indoor Pool
Wireless High Speed Internet
Deluxe Hot Breakfast Buffett
Meeting Facility for Seating up to 60
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Cranberry
7029 US 322
814.676.8600
Pleasantville
102 East State St
814.589.7111
Franklin
1301 Liberty St
814.432.2195
Titusville
Spring & Franklin Sts
814.827.3671
Oil City
259 Seneca St
814.676.5736
Oil City
One East First St
814.676.5648
www.northwestsavingsbank.com
MEMBER FDIC
QUALITY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER
1411 Liberty Street (Route 8)
Franklin, PA 16323
Reservations: 800.535.4052
Ph: 814.437.3031
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
WWW.CHOICEHOTELS.COM
State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Sandy K. Hovis, LUTCF
Agent
Since introducing this program 15 months ago, Hagan has
diverted over 4,433 pounds of weight from being dumped in
landfills or incinerated. Millions of inkjet and laser printer
cartridges are used in the United States each year, with
approximately 95% of used cartridges going to landfill. Highly
resistant to degradation, the plastic and metal components of
cartridges in a landfill site can last for as long as 1000 years. In
a one year period, if the world’s discarded cartridges were
stacked end-to-end, they would circle the earth over three
times.
Hagan has partnered with Close the Loop Inc., a company that
is leading the world in this specialized field of resource
recovery and reuse. They have developed a process that takes
cartridges, breaks them up, separates and recovers the metallic
component materials and then blends and reprocesses the
various mixed plastics remaining on site.
“While everyone is talking green, at Hagan we’re investing in
programs that help both our business and yours to better
reduce, reuse and recycle,” said Jay Verno, president of Hagan
Business Machines. “E-cycling diverts waste from landfills,
ensuring minimal negative impact on the environment and
helps to reduce waste of valuable resources.”
857 Allegheny Boulevard, P.O. Box 310
Reno, PA 16343
814 437 2716 Toll Free 888 437 2718
Fax 814 437 2950
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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
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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New member offers unique specialized lubricants
The Venango Area Chamber welcomes new member, Mark McIver of
Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricates. Mark has been working as a Sales
Representative for Schaeffer’s for 2 years. He explains that he sees the
tremendous advantage to the community by having a product available
that makes our vehicles and equipment run better and last longer, at a
competitive price.
Schaeffer’s MFG Plant, located in St. Louis, MO has been in business since
1839. Schaeffer’s, a manufacturer of synthetic and synthetic blend
lubricates, has been a pioneer in the development of many modern
lubrication concepts through the use of additives, frictional modifiers, and
synthetics.
Mark McIver, Sales Representative for
Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricates is
pictured above in front of his unique
trailer. Mark also displayed his
products at the 5th Annual Venango
Works! Trade Show.
By developing better lubricants, they bring about improvements in
performance, reliability, and economy.
Schaeffer
specializes in
developing quality lubricants for vehicles used in the mining,
construction, trucking, marine and farming industries as well as
specialized lubricants and metalworking fluids for all types of machinery
and equipment.
Mark and his wife Loretta have lived in the Chapmanville area all of their
lives. Recently, Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricates exhibited at the 2010 Venango Works Trade Show. To learn more
about the “Schaeffer Advantage” contact Mark for an appointment at
814-720-5255 or email at
marlaview@peoplepc.com so he can present how Schaeffer’s “does what it does and why we do what we do.”
Effective Grant Writing Seminar hosted by Seneca Hills
The goal of this seminar, to be held Wednesday, May 26th (9am to 3pm), is to assist those involved in grant writing for non
-profit organizations including 501 (c) (3) non profits, faith-based organizations, schools and government agencies to
improve their knowledge and skill in order to be successful in researching and submitting grant proposals that result in
appropriate foundation support. This one-day seminar will present information on how research prospective foundations,
identify funding prospects, improve your ability to communicate, and write proposals that result in financial support.
Seminar presenters include: Stephen P. Kosak, Executive Director, Venango Area Community Foundation; Larry Haynes,
Executive Director, Shenango Valley Community Foundation; Debra Thompson, President, Strategic Solutions, Inc.; Ted
Wood, President, Ted Wood and Associates; Kate Burgsdorfer, Franklin Library, Foundation Center Database; Edward
Bergin, Professional grant writer and community volunteer and Jim Cossin, C.E.O., Seneca Hills.
Cost: $ 45 payable at the seminar! The fee includes snacks, lunch and a CD which contains a comprehensive set of
reference materials including step-by-step grant writing tutorials and examples of complete grants.
Anyone who is interested can register online www.senecahills.com , via email info@senecahills.com, phone 814-432-3026,
or by mail Seneca Hills, 276 Damascus Road, Polk, PA 16342-4904.
Southside
INTERNAL MEDICINE - PEDIATRICS
Venango Internal Medicine - UPMC
One Memorial Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
814-676-8571
Stuart Shapiro, MD, Alison Dilks, MD
DONNA ANDERSON, M.D.
204 Central Ave
Oil City, PA 16301
and Robert Wolbert, CRNP are committed
to providing satisfying, high-quality care
(814) 677-4045
for you and your family.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Venango Catholic High School hosts Recycle Your
Electronics Drive-Thru Event
Chamber Blog
Wasting Our
Time...
You may remain seated in your
vehicle while their greeters lead
you throughout the entire
assembly-line style process. The
processing team will quickly
remove the electronics from your
vehicle to assess, record and
weigh them. Then they will tell
you the cost per-pound due. You
may render payment via cash or
check and we'll give you a receipt and/or certificate along with a hearty
“Thank You” for your support for the fund raising event and in
recognition of your act and effort to promote a greener environment.
Last Thursday
members and
guests of the
Venango
Chamber were
treated to a very special event.
We honored our 2010 Business
of the Year and Partner in
Business at a mixer hosted by
Hagan Business Machines. This
was no ordinary mixer.
Attendees streamed into the
Movies at Cranberry, enjoyed
refreshments and filled the
theater seats to watch the
program planned to honor the
nights awardees...
To read more of Susan’s blog,
please visit:
www.venangochamber.org
All surrendered equipment procured at the event will be handled,
transported and recycled by our supportive and certified enabler ECSR
(Environmental Coordination Services and Recycling) of Cochranton, PA.
A portion of the events' proceeds defray the schools' costs to ECSR for
final removal and recycling expenses. Monetary donations without the
surrender of any electronics will also be graciously accepted.
The cost per pound varies on what device is being surrendered. 30 cents
per pound for plastic/metal/wood cased, standard home and office
electronics; 35 cents per pound for computer monitors, T.V.s, and other
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) or large glass displays or casings. For example
a typical 15” CRT computer monitor weighs 30-40 lbs.; we'll dispose of it
for you for just $11 to $14 depending on actual weight.
Cleaned up and ready for
business…
It seems that this is the time of
year when we are all inspired to
cleanup. Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd and Great
America Cleanup projects have
been going on nationally, as
well as locally. Yesterday, over
300 volunteers were out
weeding, sweeping and picking
up litter in Oil City…
To read more of Susan’s blog,
please visit:
www.venangochamber.org
For a separate additional fee of $5, we will also offer hard drive
scrubbing on site, while you wait. This is for those of you that have been
hanging on to those old hard drives because of your sensitive data. Also
through ECSR, you can have your hard drive shredded (physically and
certifiably destroyed) for an additional $7. ($10 for both the scrub and
the shred a savings of $2.00!)
Acceptable Items: Monitors, Printers, Computer CPU, Cassette Tape, TVs,
CD, VCR & DVD players, Stereos, Speakers, Cables, Keyboard/mouse, Fax,
Copiers, Telephones, Pagers, Cell Phones, typewriter, small air
conditioners, laptops, microwaves. If you're not sure that we'll take it,
give us a call! Sorry no mercury vapor bulbs (Compact Fluorescent or
other) or mercury thermometers.
The FUN Bank
484 Allegheny Blvd. Suite A | Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: (814) 432-2188 | Fax: (814) 437-9372
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
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Lydia’s Stitches opens in the Cranberry Mall
The ladies at Lydia's Stitches come to the business with many years
of experience to insure their customers will have the highest quality
of workmanship. Lydia's Stitches recently opened at the Cranberry
Mall, offering an array of services sewing and alterations.
Sue Wren has been sewing since she was 11 years old and
business partner Eve Martino has worked as a seamstress for over
40 years. Both have gained a reputation with long term
customers for their attention to detail. As you enter the Lydia's
Stitches you will see all the tools of the trade needed to
complete alterations, men's and women's tailoring and custom
clothing construction, including vestments for members of the
clergy. The new store includes two sewing areas, two dressing
rooms and a large private fitting area. Customers may drop in
during regular business hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday 10-5 and Tuesday, Thursday 10-7 or call to schedule appointments.
Sue explains that while alteration and tailoring are affordable choices for making attire look its best, She and Eve
must actually see each item to provide a firm quote on any cost of work. Among the most common inquiries of them
are “ you replace coat zippers?” and “do you sew leather?” The answer to both is an enthusiastic yes.
In addition to seamstress work, Lydia's Stitches offers Tuxedo rentals, each with a complete, out the door price. The
packages come in three tiers all that include the suit, shirt, vest, shoes, damage waiver and sales tax.
Alterations done by Sue and Eve include simple hems and more involved tailoring to prom and bridal gown
alterations. Sue remarks, “Well tailored business clothing can make an important first impression during a job
interview or first meeting. We have extensive experience and well honed skills to ensure proper fitting of all items
we alter.”
You will want to allow for adequate time for any work that you take to Lydia's Stitches as they have already
established a steady business. This is attributed to an ideal location, at the mall and the return of customers who
have used Sue and Eve's services in the past. Join the Chamber in celebrating the grand opening of Lydia's Stitches
with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11th. Sue and Eve plan to offer specials throughout
the Grand Opening week. You can reach Lydia's Stitches by phone at 814-676-4727 or email
lydiasstitches@gmail.com.
Venango Museum sponsors Longaberger Bus Trip
The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry is sponsoring a Bus Trip to Longaberger Homestead Summer Celebration
on June 11, 2010. The trip will depart at 6:00 am from Hovis Auto and Truck Supply and 6:20 am from the Venango Regional
Airport. Many events will take place during the day as you stroll and shop and watch the basket weavers. The cost for this
trip is $80.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch in a Longaberger event fabric tote. There will be a
stop of dinner on your own. You should arrive back in Oil City by 10:00 pm. Please call 676-2007 by May 25th for reservations.
Franklin Women’s Health Associates
James W. M. Ham, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Michael L. Fetterolf, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Williams T. McGrail, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Eric G. Fackler, M.D.,F.A.C.O.G.
Marilynn M. Martin, BSN, RNC, CRNP
Amanda Miller, PA-C
1310 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Ph: 814-432-3163
TF: 800-242-2786
Fx: 814-437-2417
1777 ST AT E ROUT E 157
OIL CIT Y, PA 16301
PH: 814.678.2884
WWW.CHANGINGTIMESTELEPHONE.COM
217 Elm Street
Oil City, PA
814-677-3152
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May 17:
May 19:
May 20:
May 25:
Mixer - Sugarcreek Station, 351 Causeway
Dr. Franklin, 5-7pm
Mixer - Oil City Rotary Club, National
Transit Bldg, Oil City, 5-7pm
Legislative Breakfast at Wanango Country
Club, 7:30am, reservations required
FLEX Meeting at Venango Chamber, 5pm
Brown Bag Luncheon, 12pm
Talking Technology
Board of Directors Meeting, 8am
Deadline for Member News and Inserts
June 10:
June 16:
June 17:
June 21:
June 24:
June 25:
Golf Scramble at Hi-Level Golf Course,
11am start
Brown Bag Luncheon, 12pm
Talking Technology
Board of Directors Meeting, 8am
FLEX Meeting at Venango Chamber, 5pm
Mixer - Deer Creek Winery, 3333 Soapfat
Road, Shippenville, 5-7pm
Deadline for Member News and Inserts
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.VENANGOCHAMBER.ORG/CALENDAR
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.VENANGOCHAMBER.ORG/CALENDAR
SALES! SERVICE! TOWING!
CARS * TRUCKS * VANS * SUVS
WE FINANCE!
CRANBERRY, PA
814-678-DEAL (3325)
WWW.4YOURCARCONNECTION.COM
STRIVING TO BE “THE VERY BEST!”
SERVICE SPECIALS:
$19.95 OIL CHANGE
$19.95 PA STATE INSPECTION
ON MOST 2 & 4 DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES
$24.95 FOR
SUVS/CROSSOVERS/TRUCKS
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
State of Affairs Legislative Breakfast
The Franklin and Venango Chambers of Commerce are pleased to announce an upcoming Legislative
Breakfast featuring U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, State Senator Mary Jo White, State
Representative Scott Hutchinson, and Candidates for U.S. Senate Peg Luksik and Pat Toomey. The event
will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Wanango Country Club; and will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.
The cost for the event is $15 and includes a breakfast buffet.
This forum will provide an update on the current state of affairs across the U.S., Pennsylvania, and our
region. It will also provide attendees the opportunity to inform the candidates about issues that our relevant
to your businesses in our area. The event is open to the public and reservations can be made by calling the
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce at 676-8521. Reservations will be accepted until noon, May 12th .
Mark your calendars and make your reservations today! This will be the only opportunity to address these
candidates at a scheduled forum in Venango County prior to the May 18th Primary Elections.
Friday, May 14th
Wanango Country Club
7:30am breakfast - 7:45am program
$15/person
REGISTRATION FORM
Please fill out this registration form and fax or mail to the Chamber.
RESERVATION ($15/PERSON)
You will be billed upon making your reservation
No refunds for cancellations after May 7th
Business Name:
__________________________________________________________
Attendees Names:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
PAYMENT METHOD
□ Please Invoice □ Check Enclosed □ Credit Card
Please fill out the following information if paying by Credit Card.
Please print Credit Card Numbers on the lines provided below:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3-digit Verification Code: ___ ___ ___ Expiration Date: ___ ___ /___ ___
__________________________________________________________
Please return to:
__________________________________________________________
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
__________________________________________________________
41 Main Street
P.O. Box 376
Oil City, PA 16301
Fax: 814/676-8185 | Phone: 814/676-8521
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Total Amount Due $_________
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 12th at noon
32nd Annual Oil Heritage
Festival Parade
Saturday, July 24th
New
Step off: 5:00 PM
Time!
Oil City, Pennsylvania
The Largest Parade in
Venango County, PA!
Theme: Dancing Across the Nations
The Oil Heritage Festival Parade Committee is proud to present this year’s theme “Dancing
Across the Nations”. The theme was selected in celebration of our ethnic heritage and
diversity. We encourage all parade participants to be creative when incorporating the theme
into their performances and floats.
Sign-Up
All entry forms must be sent in advance. Confirmation of Registration will be sent via the
email address provided on the registration form. If an email address is not provided, please
call the Chamber of Commerce at 814.676.8521 to confirm your registration. Your entry
numbers will be mailed to the address on your entry form two weeks prior to the parade.
Please display your entry numbers prominently during the entire parade. The deadline for
entry is July 1st but late entries are accommodated wherever possible.
Judging: By Allegheny Judging Association
Marching Units: The Allegheny Judging Association will judge your entry as you
proceed through the judging area in front of PNC Bank.
Novelty Units: Just like the Marching Units, the AJA will judge your entry as you proceed
through the judging area in front of PNC Bank. Floats will be judged on originality, difficulty
of construction, showmanship, and use of theme. Each float will be judged within its
division.
Fire Trucks: This category will not be judged. Upon request prior to the parade, fire
companies will be given a $50 stipend toward their traveling costs.
Cars/Motorized Units: This category will not be judged.
Judging Stand: The judging stand will be located on the North Side on
Seneca Street in front of the PNC Bank building.
The Judging Stand will be well marked. This is a forward motion event. Units will be
judged as they pass through the judging area. Marching Units who stop for more
than 30 seconds will be penalized for doing so with a 50% deduction of the general
effect score.
Criteria
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to require proof of insurance
prior to accepting parade registrations.
Drum and Baton Corps: Have baton twirlers as the mainstay of their unit. Baton corps
usually consists of baton twirlers, silks, and a drum line (or a good quality sound system).
Junior Corps: Have an average age of thirteen or younger.
Senior Corps: Have an average age of fourteen or older.
Drill Teams: Have a dance line as their mainstay of their unit. The dance line may use
pom-poms, flags, rifles, etc. Drill teams will usually have music to accompany them.
Gymnastics: Will be judged separately, and not as a novelty unit.
Horse Groups: Will be judged in the novelty unit category. The group must have a
clean-up crew to follow their unit through the parade.
Queens/Kings, Dignitaries, and Elected Officials: This category will not be judged, and must
furnish their own vehicles and drivers.
Emergency Vehicles & Ambulances
We ask that you please refrain from blowing horns, sirens or whistles continuously during
the parade. If you are notified by radio or parade official of an emergency situation, we will
ask that you refrain from blowing your horn at all.
Awards
Winners will be announced immediately following the parade (approximately 7:30 PM) from
the judging stand in front of PNC Bank. Checks will be mailed to the address on the
registration form by August 15, 2010.
Line-Up
We will attempt to accommodate special requests for line-up as much as possible. Early
responses are typically given preferential position so please reply as quickly as you can if
your entry has a specific need.
We hope you will be able to join us this year!
Please return entry by July 1, 2010 to:
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce | P.O. Box 376 | Oil City, PA 16301 | Phone: 814.676.8521 | Fax: 814.676.8185
chamber@venangochamber.org
Questions prior to the parade can be directed to:
Debbie Sobina at 814.676.6591 x. 1208
or Ashley McCauley at 814.676.8521.
Parade day emergencies can be directed to:
Debbie Sobina at 814.657.6951, Ashley McCauley at
814.673.6944, or Susan Williams at 814.758.2753
*The Chamber of Commerce cannot accept registrations over the phone. Please fax, mail, or email all registrations.
*The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to deny any entry.
Categories
*Please select one category for judging
purposes. Sorry, but entries without
categories cannot be judged.
*The Chamber of Commerce reserves the
right to deny any entry.
Oil Heritage Parade Registration Form
Theme: “Dancing Across the Nations”
Parade Date: July 24, 2010
Marching Units: Please Check One
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
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) High School, University Band & Cheerleaders
) Drum & Bugle Corp
) Color Guard
) Sr. Drill Team
) Jr. Drill Team
) Sr. Drum & Baton
) Jr. Drum & Baton
) Gymnastics
*Note: Marching Unit entries will be judged and
awarded monetary prizes.
Novelty Units: Please Check One
( ) Commercial, Business Float or
Walking Group
( ) Non-Profits, Churches, Youth Service Float
or Walking Group
( ) Dance or Musical Performance Groups
*Note: Novelty entries will be judged and awarded
trophies.
Name of Group/Unit: ____________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City: __________________________________________
State: ______
ZIP Code:___________
Contact Person: ________________________________
Telephone #: _______________ Fax #: _____________
Email_________________________________________
* email address will be used to send
registration confirmation only*
Estimated # of feet required in Line-Up Area: ________
Description of Entry (e.g. Type of vehicles, etc.):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Fire Equipment: Please Check One
(
(
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(
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) Pumper 1,250 & Under
) Pumper over 1,250
) Brush Truck
) Rescue Truck
) Tanker
*Note: Fire Equipment entries will not be judged.
Cars/Motorized Units: Please Check
One
( ) Elected Officials/Dignitaries
( ) Kings/Queens/Princes & Princesses
( ) Award Winners
*Note: Cars/Motorized Units will not be judged.
______________________________________________
Special Needs:
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
You are welcome to include any commentary you wish to
have read by the announcer on a separate sheet of paper.
Please return entry by July 1, 2010 to:
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 376
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814.676.8521
Fax: 814.676.8185
chamber@venangochamber.org
*The Chamber of Commerce cannot accept registrations over
the phone. Please fax, mail, or email all registrations.*
Please RSVP to
Venango Chamber
814.676.8521
We hope to see you
or your staff!
Deer Creek Winery
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Time: 5-7pm
Location: 3333 Soapfat Road, Shippenville, PA
Joint mixer with the Clarion, Franklin and Venango Chambers of Commerce
VENANGO AREA
C HAMBER OF C OMMERCE
41 Main Street
P.O. Box 376
Oil City, PA 16301
41 Main Street
P.O. Box 376
Oil City, PA 16301
BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 280
Oil City, PA 16301
S NAPSHOTS F ROM T HE
‘09 C HAMBER G O LF S CRAMBLE
HI-Level Golf Course
Thursday, June 10, 2010
(814) 676-8521
Fax: (814) 676-8185
www.venangochamber.org
[11AM shotgun start]
Steak Fry [3PM]
V ENANGO A REA C HAMBER
We hope to have a
full lineup of men’s,
women’s or mixed
teams for this
year’s Chamber
Golf Scramble. Skill
prizes and team
prizes will be
awarded, and there
will also
be door prizes and
a hole-in-one
prize opportunity
(sponsored by Williams Insurance &
Travel). If you wish to donate a door prize
please bring it with you to the scramble, or
drop it off at the Chamber Office.
Prizes:
Mens/Womens/Mixed Divisions
*1st Place: $200 payout in each division
*2nd Place: $100 payout in each division
*pro-shop gift certificates
Skill Prizes
Skill prizes will be up for grabs on 8 holes
Door Prizes
Each registered golfer will receive a
door prize
Golf Contests
Prizes will be awarded in three contests:
Putting Contest, Longest Drive with
a Practice Ball, and Closest to the Pin
C O M M E RC E
OF
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
The Chamber’s Annual Golf Scramble serves as a fun
activity and mixer for the membership while serving as
an important fundraiser. For the event to be a success
this year, we need your help...please consider being a
sponsor.
RESERVATION FORM
Sign up for: SPONSORSHIPS
M AJOR SPONSOR $250
•
•
•
•
Major Sponsorship Sign
•
•
Sponsorship sign placed at
sponsored hole
Listing on all golf carts
Recognition in Chamber
Newsletter “The Business
Connector”
$ 250
HOLE SPONSOR
$ 100
CART SPONSOR
$ 50
DINNER ONLY
$ 25
* STEAK FRY WILL BEGIN AT 4 PM
Yes, I will donate a door prize.
Description of Door Prize: _____________________
TOTAL:
COMPANY NAME
PLAYERS
1
2
3
4
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•
PHONE
50/50 ● DOOR PRIZES ● MULLIGANS
$ 85
* FOURSOME & SINGLE COST INCLUDES STEAK DINNER
ADDRESS
NOTE: DOOR PRIZES MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT
THE CHAMBER OR AT THE SCRAMBLE, OR CALL
676-8521 FOR US TO PICK THEM UP! THANKS!
$ 340
SINGLE
CART SPONSOR $50
Listing on all golf carts
Recognition in Chamber Newsletter “The
Business Connector”
COST
FOURSOME
HOLE SPONSOR $100
•
MAJOR SPONSOR
Sign up for: GOLFING
Sponsorship sign placed at
sponsored hole
Listing on all golf carts
Recognition in Chamber
Newsletter “The Business
Connector”
COST
METHOD OF PAYMENT
□ Please Invoice □ Check Enclosed □ Credit Card
Please fill out the following information if paying by Credit Card.
Please print Credit Card Numbers on the lines provided below:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3-digit Verification Code: ___ ___ ___
Expiration Date: ___ ___ /___ ___