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September 2015- Vol 2015, Issue 9
GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
September Community Events
Wed. 2 Sep, 2015
Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 2 Sep, 2015 11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Lunch and music in the park. There are free drawings
for a chance to win cash or other prizes at 12:15 &
12:45!!!
Yemm Ford Business After Hours @ Yemm Ford Sep 2
@ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat. 5 Sep, 2015
Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 5 Sep, 2015 8:00 am)
There is something for everyone at the Galesburg
Farmers Market, from honey to handmade jewelry! Our
market features locally grown produce, meats, baked
goods, flowers, plants and craft items. Come shop
Galesburg and stay and chat awhile! Vendors: Please
call Kathy Bennett at309-368-1750 to participate. Cost
is $15 per week or $150 for the season. We would love
to bring you on board as there is a nice demand for
fresh produce in our area. We accepts LINK and WIC
coupons for Young Mothers and Seniors. Event
Location: Parking Lot Simmons & Kellogg Streets,
Galesburg, IL Event Date: Saturdays starting May 2 thru
October 31Start Time: 8 am End Time: 12 noon
Sun. 6 Sept, 2015
First Lutheran Church Worship @ First Lutheran Church
Sep 6 @ 9:30 am
Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in
thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We
believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means
of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are
welcome!
Mon. 7 Sept, 2015
National Stearman Fly-In @ Galesburg Municipal Airport
Sep 7 @ 7:00 am – Sep 12 @ 7:00 am
Thu. 10 Sep, 2015
Rootabaga Jammers Concert (Thu. 10 Sep, 2015 6:00
pm - 8:30 pm)
FREE concert by the Rootabaga Jammers!!!! Get your
friends, spouses, relatives and come to the FREE concert
by the amazing Rootabaga Jammers at the Kensington
ball room. The doors open at 6:00 PM and the band will
play for your enjoyment from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sat. 12 Sep, 2015
Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 12 Sep, 2015 8:00 am)
Goodwill’s Forward March & Run @ Peoria River Front Gateway Building Sep 12 all-day
On Saturday, September 12, Goodwill’s Forward March
& Run will be held on the Peoria Riverfront. The event
gives people of all fitness levels a chance to run or walk
alongside
veterans, active military members and their families.
The race begins at the Gateway Building and features a
unique opening ceremony and post-race celebration.
Participants can choose from a two-mile march, a fourmile run or an eight-mile run.
Thu. 17 Sept, 2015
Klingner and Associates, P.C. Business After Hours @
Klingner and Associates, P.C.
Sep 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat. 19 Sep, 2015
Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 8:00 am)
1st Annual Monarch Migration Festival (Sat. 19 Sep,
2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Migrate to the Lakeside Nature Center for a day of
activities, education and fun events.
Victorian Tea & Painting Party (Sat. 19 Sep, 2015 2:00
pm - 4:00 pm)
Victorian Tea & Painting Party!!!! The Maquon
Historical Association is having a fundraising party to
help with projects at the Fruit Hill School. What better
way than to throw a Victorian Tea & Painting Party by
the Victorian Tea Ladies and Studio2:22!!! Be served a
proper Victorian Tea & paint a painting by following the
step-by-step instructions by Studio2:22. The party will
be held on Saturday, September 19th from 2:00 PM to
4:00 PM at "Ellouise's House" located at 422 West
Street in Maquon. Seating is limited so reserve your
spot today!! $30 per person. To get on the list, mail
your check to: MHA, PO Box 33, Maquon, IL 61458 For
more information call (309) 875-3333
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September Community
Events continued
Sun. 20 Sept, 2015
First Lutheran Church Worship & Sunday School Classes
for All Ages @ First Lutheran Church Sep 20 @ 9:30 am
Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in
thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We
believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means
of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are
welcome!
10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages
Thu, 24 Sept, 2015
The Leadership Perspectives Series @ Kensington
Ballroom Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat. 26 Sep, 2015
Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 26 Sep, 2015 8:00 am)
Sun. 27 Sep, 2015
Raise Your Hands for Camp Kidz (Sun. 27 Sep, 2015 6:00
pm - 8:00 pm)
Raise Your Hands for Camp Kidz Praise Concert!!! Join
us for a praise concert benefitting Camp Kidz, an
enriching summer camp program for children with
disabilities. Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM at
Northwoods Church, 940 W. Fremont Street, Galesburg.
A Free Will Offering Will Be Accepted At The Event.
Featuring: Bethel Baptist Praise Band, Calvary Assembly
of Galesburg, Northwoods Community Church, First
Presbyterian Church of Galesburg & Maple City Baptist
Church of Monmouth. There will also be a live auction.
This is a joint project of Warren Achievement Center,
KCCDD, and Bridgeway.
First Lutheran Church Worship @ First Lutheran Church
Sep 27 @ 9:30 am
Worship unites us in celebration, engages us in
thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. We
believe that Jesus Christ is present through the means
of Grace by the power of the Holy Spirit. All are
welcome!
10:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for All Ages
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Thank you to the following businesses who renewed
their membership. We value your support and participation!
Beck's Convenience Stores
Care Center of Abingdon
Central Congregational Church
Kalb Corporation
Lacy England Agency
Ken Weaver Enterprises CL Anderson
Harbor Light Hospice
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
CASA of Knox County
Ms. Sara Robison
311 East Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
director@casaofknoxco.com
www.casaofknoxco.com
Yemm Ford
Mr. Brad Sandy or Mike Glasnovich
2201 W. Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)342-1121, bsandy@yemmford.com or
mglasnovich@yemmford.com
Farmers Insurance
Gina Martin Agency
250 E. Main Street, Ste. 309
Galesburg, IL 61401, (309)341-0609
E-mail:gmartin1@farmersagent.com
Website: www.farmersagent.com/gmartin1
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The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to spotlight our
great members and share
information about your business
or organization. If you would like to
participate in this benefit of membership,
please provide us with a 1-2 paragraph
summary so everyone can learn about
who you are, the services you provide,
and your hours of operation. We will include you in our monthly newsletter
which is sent out to approximately 1,000 email addresses. Please email your
summary to mplue@galesburg.org.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Galesburg Public Library Foundation and the Iron
Spike Brewing Company are teaming up on a Veteran's Day
fundraiser! We hope to see all of our Library and Iron Spike
friends at the Iron Spike on Wednesday, November 11 from
5 to 8 pm. The Library will have several "celebrity" waiters,
waitresses, and bartenders on hand and we will also be having
a 50/50 Drawing! Library and Foundation staff will be on
hand to answer any questions you have about the building of
the NEW Galesburg Public Library. It will a great night to eat out and support the Galesburg Public Library
Foundation. See YOU there!
G&M to donate to Habitat for HumanityGALESBURG — G & M Distributors Inc.
announced that during the month of September, its recycling center will donate 1 cent
per pound of aluminum cans recycled to the Habitat for Humanity program. Habitat for
Humanity is a Christian organization that helps low-income families build their own
homes. The philosophy of Habitat is that the economically disadvantaged need capital,
not charity, and co-workers, not caseworkers, in order to obtain a decent house in a
decent community. Habitat for Humanity just finished their 49th home two weeks ago
and donations will go towards their 50th home that will begin next spring.G&M has been
operating its recycling center since 1973. Recycling hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
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Inner Wsidom is celebrating our
10th anniversary
Join us for a month long celebration.
Register beginning Septmeber 1 for a chance to win
10 wonderful prizes
(to include a massage and a facial )
Names will be drawn on Saturday,September 26th
Watch for sales all month
and a special coupon in our newletter
Presents An Evening of Leadership Excellence from
Experienced Local Leaders
FEATURING Steve Cheesman & Steve Wilder Director of Gale Scholars Superintendent Retired District 205 Teacher (35years) Knoxville CUSD #202 Coach (38 years) Moderated By Terry Cavanaugh The
Leadership Perspectives
Series
Voices of Experience—Education __________________________________________ $20 Chamber Members $25 Future Members 5:30—7:00pm September 24, 2015 appetizers and cash bar Kensington Ballroom 311 E. Simmons Street posters, we have the current
edition available. However,
for past editions, you may
need to contact Diane
Stickle for availability.
In July, I wrote about the artist
responsible for the Stearman
Fly-In posters each year. It
struck me as a pleasant
coincidence that Frank Schaufler
from Hilton, N. Y. was very
similar to our very own Ron
Hatch of Knoxville. Both men
are avid about their machines.
For Frank it’s aviation; for Ron
it’s trains. Ron has been creating
Railroad Days posters since
the beginning. Frank has been
creating Stearman Fly-In posters
since the beginning as well. Both
men have an attention to detail
that is unrivaled.
Anyone interested in posters
of either Railroad Days or the
Stearman Fly-In can find them at
the Welcome Center for $10.00.
As a matter of fact, we have a lot
of past Railroad Days posters
available, totes filled with them,
in storage. As for the Stearman
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As I write this addition for
the Chamber News Letter, I am
still uncertain of the funding
level that will be available from
the State of Illinois. We are
supported by a Local Tourism
and Convention Bureau (LTCB)
grant through the Illinois Office
of Tourism in the Department
of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (DCEO). In Fiscal
Year 2105 (FY15), we received a
grant for about $62,000.
That was up about 7% from
FY14. Fiscal Years run from July
1-June 30 each year. In a routine
year, we would already know
what our grant award would
be. Since there is no budget for
the State, we have not yet been
informed about our award. The
last I heard we would most likely
receive around $52,000. That
was our funding level from FY13.
What is most frustrating about
the funding process for tourism
in FY16 is the fact that tourism
numbers and revenue for Illinois
have been growing. From FY11
to FY14, Illinois enjoyed record
breaking numbers of visitors. In
FY14 nearly 110 million visitors
chose Illinois which includes 2
million International visitors.
There was more than $2.7 billion
in State and Local Tax Revenues
from Tourism in FY14. This
translated into about $1,300 in
tax savings per household in
Illinois.
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Nationally, we were 9th overall
in domestic visitors; we were 5th
overall in traveler spending and
8th overall in overseas visitors.
That sounds like a job well done
by all. These numbers come to
us from D. K. Shifflet & Assoc.,
the U. S. Travel Association, U.
S. Dept. of Commerce and the
Illinois Dept. of Revenue.
In Knox County, we saw nearly
$74 million spent by domestic
travelers. That reflects a 6.9%
increase in spending over FY13.
All indications are for more
growth in FY15. Those numbers
are still being calculated.
Our top visitors to Illinois
were from Wisconsin, Indiana,
Michigan and Missouri.
Residents in Illinois also
comprised part of the big
numbers by staying within the
state for vacations in FY14. Our
top five international markets
to visit Illinois were Canada,
Mexico, People’s Republic of
China, United Kingdom &
Germany.
Bill Morris
Executive
Director,
Galesburg
Area
Convention & Visitors Bureau
bmorris@visitgalesburg.com
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Thank You Chamber Members
for Door Prizes & Teacher Bag Items!
Blucker, Kneer & Associates
Bob Lindsay Cars
ClearSound Hearing, LLC
CM Promotions, Inc.
Discovery Depot
F & M Bank
Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Go Van Gogh's
Hair Cuttery
Hospice Compassus
Knox County Farm Bureau
Knox - Galesburg Symphony
Kohl's Diamond Gallery
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Packinghouse
State Farm Insurance - Shawn Mason
Sweetbriar Family Dentistry
Tri States Public Radio
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Thank You to the following Chamber Members for
Sponsoring the New Teachers Luncheon!
Accounting Systems, Inc.
Azer Clinic
Azer Medical Equipment
Kelli Bennewitz, City Clerk
Bob Lindsay Cars
Breslin's Inc.
Century 21 Tucker-Swanson, Inc.
ClearSound Hearing, LLC
Dairy Queen
Go Van Gogh's
Kensington
Klingner & Associates
Midtown Chiropractic Clinic
Representative Norine Hammond
Representative Don Moffitt
Senator Darin LaHood
Stoerzbach Law Office
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DINNER
IN THE
DARK
September10,2015
Caesar Salad
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Vegetarian Option: Penne Pasta
Doors Open at 6:00pm
Dinner Served at 6::30pm
Cheesecake
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Honey Glazed Carrots
Fresh Bread with Butter
Soangetaha Country Club
238 North Soangetaha Road
Galesburg, IL
For further information, contact:
Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living
39 North Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309)344-1306
Celebrating the
opening of their new
location at 1348 N.
Henderson Street,
Ste. 3 (in front of
the Goodwill store).
Outgrowing their
previous location,
Unique Personnel
Consultants moved
into their new offices
a couple of weeks ago.
Pictured left to
right: Chamber
Ambassadors Lance
Oetting & Chris
Ryner, Consultant
Ian Smith & Area
Manager Elyce Yelk,
Admin. Assistant
Jennifer Johnson,
Regional Manager Melinda McFadden, Amber Smith, Ambassadors Theresa Mangieri & Bob Juraco and
Chamber Exec. Dir. Steve Brody. — at 1348 N. Henderson Street, Ste. 3.
Ribbon Cuttings
Dr. Adam Welty is joined by his Professional Staff and Drs. Scott Bialobreski & Clint Martin from the Galva
Family Dentistry along with Chamber Ambassadors & Board Members to celebrate in an open house.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE
44th ANNUAL NATIONAL STEARMAN FLY-IN
*Monday, September 7, 2015
7-11 a.m.: Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast, Kewanee
Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Food charge.
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
10 a.m.: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
6 p.m.: Welcome Picnic for Fly-In participants at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg
Municipal Airport. Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw,
beverages. Catered by the Rib Shack, Galesburg. Sponsored by Shotts Auto
Machine Shop, Galesburg. Free for Fly-In participants.
7:30 p.m.: Movie Night: “The Great Circle Air Safari”, Jet Air Hangar,
Galesburg Municipal Airport. Free and open to the public.
*Tuesday, September 8, 2015
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “A Quick Engine Change”, presented by Tye
Hammerle, Kenosha, WI, and Pete Spear, Salem, WI. Jet Air Hangar,
Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
Evening: Dinner at Cerar’s Barnstormer Restaurant, Monmouth, IL. Order
from menu. Ground transportation available; contact Stearman Fly-In office.
*Wednesday, September 9, 2015
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “Aeromedical Concerns”, presented by Dr. Bruce
Chien, Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, Peoria, IL, Jet Air Hangar,
Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
11 a.m.: Fly-out to Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Lunch menu:
Butterfly pork chop sandwich, potato salad, broccoli salad, mixed fruit salad,
dessert, drink. Price $7.
4 p.m.: Pilot briefing for Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over.
Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
5 p.m.: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over.
Evening: Dine out in Galesburg.
*Thursday, September 10, 2015
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar, “Stearman Wings and New PMA Parts”, presented by
David Groh, Yesteryear Aviation, Mason, MI. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent,
Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
Mid-morning: Fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Lunch menu: Grilled
pork loin, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, pies. Price $8.
2 p.m.: Stearman Aerobatic Contest at Galesburg Municipal Airport.
3:30 p.m.: Seminar, “Fabric Work, Stearman Paper Work, Lycoming
Engines” presented by Bob Swint, Geneseo, IL. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent,
Galesburg Municipal Airport.
5:30 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal
Airport.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pizza party at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport,
catered by Pizza Hut, sponsored by the Stearman Restorers Association.
Free for Fly-In participants. Charge for beverages.
7:30 p.m.: Gone West! A remembrance of members of the Stearman
community who have passed on during the past year.
7:35 p.m.: “Stearman’s Planes, and the Truth About Vietnam” a presentation by Dr. William Stearman, son of aircraft designer Lloyd C. Stearman. Jet
Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
*Friday, September 11, 2015
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting, SRA President
Ken McCullough, Upland, CA, presiding. Stearman Fly-In tent, Galesburg
Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out.
2:30 p.m.: Briefing for short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing
contests, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent.
3 p.m.: Short field take-off, flour bombing and spot landing contests,
Galesburg Municipal Airport.
6 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal
Airport.
7-8 p.m.: Dinner at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu:
America’s cut (10-12 oz.) pork chop, potato salad, coleslaw, mixed fruit,
baked beans, dinner rolls. Catered by Thrushwood Farms. Tickets $15.
Beverages additional charge.
7:50 p.m.: National Stearman Foundation Update presented by Harrel
Timmons, Foundation president. Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport
8 p.m.: “Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover”,
presented by David Brown, Warrenton, VA. Free and open to the public.
Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
*Saturday, September 12, 2015
6:39 a.m.: Dawn Patrol flights launch for Southeast Iowa Regional Airport,
Burlington, IA. Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. sponsored by EAA Chapter 700.
Menu: Egg casserole, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, juice, coffee, milk,
water. Price: $8 for full order with drink, $5 for half order. Catered by
Hy-Vee, Burlington. Free breakfast for PIC of each arriving Stearman
courtesy of Heartland Harley-Davidson, Burlington (Bob Knoll).
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run, fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Art in the Park, Standish Park Arboretum, downtown Galesburg. Juried fine art and craft fair. Check pilot packet for more information.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general
public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
1 p.m.: Fun for Kids! Balsa airplane flying contest for chance to win prizes.
Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
1:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar
tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
2 p.m.: Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
3 p.m.: Parade of Flight over Galesburg Municipal Airport, an airborne
history of Stearman aircraft.
7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet & Awards Presentations
at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Serving until 8 p.m. Menu:
Carved prime rib, boneless chicken breast, baked potato, corn, tossed
salad, pasta salad, dinner rolls. Catered by Thrushwood Farms. Tickets $25.
Beverages additional charge. Awards sponsored in part with a donation by
an Anonymous Galesburg Resident.
Fly-in officially ends.
*Sunday, September 13, 2015
Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman
aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal
Airport. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange
juice. Adults $6, children $3. Open to the public.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE