Hey Ladies! Do you have your White Glove Gala tickets?

Don’t wait too long! If you’ve been before, we’re changing things up a bit.

No need to worry about bringing quarters, the ticket price gets you entered into every drawing.

Back by popular demand are MCs Ed Reeves and Robert Culler!

We will have a few games and raffles, all with a different look so you don’t want to miss it!

573-333-1222 or 573-724-7631

200 West Third Street

PO Box 806 Caruthersville, Missouri 63830

573-333-1222 caruthersvillechamber@gmail.com

www.caruthersvillecity.com

DIRECTOR

Amanda Irvin

2013 OFFICERS President - Lauren Brands

Vice President - Tara Martin Treasurer - Kim Lee

Secretary - Amanda Irvin

BOARD MEMBERS Lee Bethune

Trey Cain Nick Cartee Chris Clark Keith Davis

Jamie Ferguson Jane Fike

Wilson Hubbard Cheryl Laws Dustin Price

John Ferguson (Ex-Officio)

May 17, 2013

Our Vision: To be recognized as a valuable resource that promotes the growth of new and exist-ing businesses, contributes to Caruthersville’s economic vitality, and enhances the well-being of our community.

Our Mission: To promote and meet local business needs, provide added value to our members, and enhance the quality of life within our community.

Amanda Irvin, recently attended meetings in Jefferson City, Missouri, to represent busi-nesses in the Bootheel region. The meetings were about the importance of early child-hood education, the impact it has on the economy, and the need for more funding in this area. Also attending the meetings were: Torree Pederson, Excecutive Director, ACE; Ty-ler Nottberg, US Engineering Company, ACE Founder; Erin Brower, Policy Director, Part-nership for Children; Dr. John Vandewalle, LumenTouch, ACE Board Member; Richard Bland, Save the Children; Andrew Hysell, Save the Children; Brian Crouse, Missouri Chamber of Commerce; Stephanie Wells, Principal, South Pemiscot Elementary, Steele, Missouri. Some of the members from the group are shown above at the State Capitol Building after meeting with District #150 Representative, Kent Hampton.

May 18th Johnny VanAusdall Memorial Run May 21st RSVP Annual Recognition Banquet May 25th Trade and Trophy Day | England Park May 25th Travis Tritt Concert | Lady Luck Casino | 7:00 pm *June 1st White Glove Gala | Armory | 5:00 pm | Tickets available now! June 6th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm June 8th Fish Fry (Blocking on the River Fundraiser) | American Legion Building | 4:00 pm June 13 Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm June 15th Music Run | Reynold’s Park June 20th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm June 24th RSVP & Nutrition Center Golf Tournament | Country Club June 27th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm July 11th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm July 13th Flying Carp Tournament | Boat Club July 18th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm July 22nd Caring Caress Massage & Wellness Customer Appreciation Day | 11:00 am July 25th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm August 1st Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm *August 3rd Backyard BBQ Festival | Reynold's Park August 8th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm *August 9th Chamber Fish Fry | Reynold’s Park August 10th Blocking on the River August 15th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm August 20th RSVP Homemade Ice Cream Social August 22nd Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm August 29th Farmers’ Market | Truman BLVD | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm September 6th-7th 2nd Annual St Jude “Bucking in the Bootheel” Rodeo September 21st Relay for Life | Reynold’s Park October 11th Caruthersville High School Homecoming Events *October 19th Chili Cook-off | Downtown Ward Avenue | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm *November 16th Mistletoe Mart *November 30th Small Business Saturday | Caruthersville Open House *December 7th Christmas Parade | Ward Avenue | 2:00 pm *Chamber Events

BIG announcements will be made soon about the

Backyard BBQ Festival. Save the date: august 3rd!

COME GROW WITH US!

Businesses, we have some benefits that we think you would like! Individuals can join us

too! Show your support to your community by joining the Caruthersville Chamber of Com-

merce!

www.caruthersvillecity.com

573-333-1222

caruthersvillechamber@gmail.com

Bootheel Antique Car Klub’s

51st Annual Trade & Trophy Day

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Caruhtersville, Missouri

England Park

FREE VENDOR SPACE!

Call 573333-4445 for more information

For tickets, call: Baker Auto & Tractor Parts | 573-333-4660

Grizzly Jig Company | 573-333-9866

The Caruthersville Fire and Police Departments are selling tickets for a chance to win this 2013 Polaris 500 EFI Crew Cab Ranger and trailer. Tick-ets are 1 for $10.00 or 5 for $40. Proceeds are going towards Randy McDonald and Evan Burns Memorials and Scholarship funds. Both of these men gave their life while in the line of duty serving Caruthersville. See any Fireman or Policeman for tickets.

Specials at Russell Cellular - Verizon Wireless

777 East 3rd Street Caruthersville, Missouri 63830

1-800-679-4945 www.caruthersville.isleofcapricasinos.com

The Caruthersville Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual B&I Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 8th. The weather was perfect for the twenty-one teams that participated! We’d like to thank all of the players, teams, sponsors, donors and the Caruthersville Country Club & Crew!

CORPORATE SPONSORS:

SPONSORS:

DONATIONS: Arena Golf of Cape Girardeau

Faulkner Auto Sales Legacy Equipment

Don Medlin Company

Mike Bernard

Insurance

Specials at Russell Cellular - Verizon Wireless

CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS AT HILL ELECTRIC LLC

AVAILABLE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE

*0% APR UP TO 60 MONTHS *UP TO $500 CASH FOR CLUNKERS REBATE

*UP TO $500 FEDERAL TAX CREDIT *UP TO $650 AMEREN MISSOURI REBATE

*UP TO $250 GAS FURNACE REBATE *UP TO $200 TANKLESS WATER HEATER REBATE

*$75 REBATE ON AN A/C SERVICE FOR AMEREN MISSOURI CUSTOMERS

Genesis Home Care Grand Opening!

HEALTHY CHOICE OF THE WEEK Dr. David M. Boyd and the We Care Team announce that this week's healthy choice is CELERY! Try snacking on celery because it breaks down into fibrous strands that naturally clean your teeth.

Businesses, join the Caruthersville

Chamber of Commerce today and start en-

joying the benefits that we have to offer!

Feature Business of the Week, ribbon cuttings,

grand openings, advertising, and business

displays are just a few of the benefits that you

will receive when you become a member of

the Caruthersville Chamber of Commerce!

Individuals, you can join too! Your

membership shows your pride in your com-

munity and willingness to promote and en-

hance Caruthersville!

Caruthersville

Chamber of Commerce

573-333-1222

caruthersvillechamber@gmail.com

Become a

Chamber Member!

A2H, Inc. A&A Loans

AT&T Always First In-Home Services

Ameren Missouri Angela Sipes Photography

Baker Auto & Tractor Parts, Inc. Bank Star of the Bootheel

BeautiControl – Terri Callen Bernard Insurance Agency

Bootheel Eye Care Dr. David Boyd, DDS

Bradley Distributing Co. Earl Bullington Farm Financial Services Caring Caress Massage & Wellness LLC

Caruthersville Cotton Warehouse Caruthersville Lions Club

Caruthersville Public Library Caruthersville School District #18 Consolidated Grain and Barge Co

Cornacchione Law Office Cotoneaster, Inc.

Eastwood Memorial United Methodist Church Ellington Insurance Agency

Joe M. Enoch & Associates PLLC Family Counseling Center, Inc.

Family First Home Services Farm Bureau Insurance – Juan Johnson First State Bank & Trust Company, Inc.

Focus Bank G-Force Fast Lane

John D. Gardner, D.D.S., P.C. Joplin Floral

Just Me Jolee Genesis Home Care

Globe Clothing Store H&R Block

Marsha Haskell Hayden Pharmacy

Hill Electric LLC Hubbard Lumber Company

Jim’s Jewelry Shop Lady Luck Casino

Legacy Little Pizza Heaven

Karen Meeks Jana & Baughn Merideth

MERS Goodwill Frank & Betty Morgan

John Nwora’s Medical Clinic Pemiscot County Port Authority

Pemiscot Initiative Network Pemiscot Office Supply

Prescription Drug Store LLC Prescription In-Home Services LLC

CHAMBER MEMBERS

Price Insurance & Risk Management, LLC Pylate’s Machine & Welding Works

Quality Cleaners Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) / OAKS Nutrition

Sally Anne Boutique Sam’s Barber Shop

Sam’s Package SEMO Health Network

Sherwin Williams Stephanie Greenwell Photography

Swinger, McKillip, Culver, O.D., Doctors of Optometry The Cookie Lady

The Shop Around The Corner The Store

Tipton & Madison Farms TravEllen LLC

Twister’s BBQ & Mini Storage United Termite & Pest Control

White & Associates Home Assistance, Inc.