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Page 2 • April • May • June 2015 McHenry Area Chamber Newsletter

Kay’s View:

Board of Directors OFFICERS:

Chairman, Stacey Kubis, Home State BankVice Chairman, Adam Diamond, Diamond & LeSueur P.C.

2nd Vice Chairman, Denny Norton, Performance Unlimited, Inc.Treasurer, Anita Camara, Porte Brown LLC

Corporate Secretary, Linda Showens, Artistic Embroidery CreationsPast Chairman of the Board, Lisa Cowger, Palmarium Home Inspection Services

DIRECTORS:Mary Allemon, Gary Lang Auto Group

LeeAnn Atwood, Northwest HeraldJustin Arendt, 3GM Consulting LLC & X-Tek LLC

Ann Buss, First Midwest BankRyan Conway, Ryan P. Conway Agency, LLC

Kevin DeBlok, Medela, Inc.Sharmella Harris, Scot Forge CompanyChris Hoak, McHenry Harley Davidson

Rick Huber, McHenry Savings BankDave Lawson, McHenry High School Dist. 156

Todd Lowenheim, Lowenheim Insurance Agency, LLCSue Miller, Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

Amy Moerschbaecher, Centegra Health System Derik Morefield, City of McHenry

Mike Mrachek, Epic Cycle and FitnessJeff Pittman, The Chapel

Jason Weisenberger, Meijer

STAFF:Kay Rial Bates, President

Jane Manny, Events DirectorKathy Pengilly, Accounts Manager

Tammy Mittelstadt, Membership Director

815-385-4300 • www.mchenrychamber.com

New to Chamber, a bit overwhelmed, attend a Discover the Chamber orientation or make an appointment with Kay or Tammy.

We’ll help you find your nitche!

Questions You Must Answer Before Starting Your Own Business

1. Is your spouse on board? Some are fortunate enough to have an-other income supporting the home and a spouse who says “go for it!” Others have spouses who need the security of a steady income. Not all of us are risk takers. In order to succeed in your own business you need those you love to be cheerleaders, not someone you have to prove your-self to.

2. Is there a market for what you want to do? In other words as the saying goes, “you cannot sell igloos to the Eskimo.” Sometimes people will come to me wanting to sell a skill or product in an already very satu-rated market. Can they succeed? Yes, but they must be willing to do the work to distinguish themselves to do so. It will be an uphill struggle.

3. That leads us to another question. Are you willing to do the work? Owning your own business requires being a good networker, marketing person and of course a bookkeeper. Can you do it all? Are you willing to put in the hours that it takes to build a successful business? Some of us live to work, others of us work to live. Which are you? If you can’t live to work, think twice about starting your own business at this time.

4. Location, Location, Location. Are you starting a business in an area where the demographics meet the demand? Do the folks have the money or need for your product?

5. Can you work from your home for a while, just to keep the over-head low?

6. How long can you work without making money? If you have a fam-ily of four with one in college and a wife at home, this is not probably a good time to be starting out on your own. If you are an empty nester with a working spouse, why not realize your dream?

7. Do you need funding for your business? A starting physical therapist has major overhead with equipment purchases, building and education loans. A web designer has the ability to start a business in his or her home using acquired skills at a very low overhead in comparison. If you need a loan, do you have collateral to cover a loan for start up costs?

8. Can you stand the red tape required by a business start up in Illi-nois? The cost, procedures and wait to start a business in Illinois is one of the toughest of all the states. Starting a business is not for everyone, but for those who do, they will find the rich rewards of being their own boss and who knows, maybe will be the next Steve Jobs in our own backyard. For more questions regard-ing starting a business, please contact the McHenry Area Chamber where we have resources and contacts to help you.

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From May 1st to October 15th, creative signs will swing throughout downtown McHenry promoting businesses. Any business will have the opportunity to decorate signs in a way repre-senting its organization.• Businesses win by:Having a sign hanging in downtown area during Fiesta Days, Summer Cruise Night, Taste of Sum-mer, Taste of Fall, plus other events all summer, spring and early fall. • Low Cost Advertising.Establish community goodwill by joining other businesses in returning the historic Pearl Street bridge home to the Riverwalk.**

• Advertisement on front and back of sign. ** The Pearl Street bridge is one of the oldest and largest iron truss bridges in the state. It was created by the now-defunct Milwaukee Bridge and Ironworks Co., during the 1880’s. In 1976, when the bridge was scheduled for demolition, it was rescued by TCI Industries. Now the one lane bridge is brought back to McHenry and is hoped to be added to the third phase of the Riverwalk. Funds other than costs of materials will go to the Riverwalk Foundation helping to bring The Bridge Home to McHenry. For more info call 815-385-4300. Signs start at $60.

Let Creative Signage Promote Your Business During Summer 2015!

This summer highlight your business with a unique advertising opportunity. Early Birds Take Note! Signs will be put up in downtown areas the month they are returned to the chamber office until mid October.

The sanded plywood historic bridge with river is sold at the chamber office waiting for you to create your organizational message. Funds from the bridge sign will go to the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation to aide in the return and restoration of a section of the Historic Pearl Street Bridge. Signs may be picked up in October when taken down.

View the sample of the sign historic bridge with river created on behalf of the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation by the City of McHenry.

Don’t wish to paint a sign. We suggest the following painters and sign companies: Rob Fry, Signs by Fry (815-385-7668) or Jenell, Minuteman Press (815-344-1404). Sign to be picked up and dropped off at the Chamber Office no later than May 1st. The City of McHenry will assemble the bridges to the river section as well as hang and weather proof the signs.

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ____ I am interested in purchasing a Historic Bridge w/River advertising sign. Money will go to the McHenry Riverwalk Foundation to aide in the return and restoration of a section of the Historic Pearl Street Bridge.. Check payable to McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.

Please check one: ____32” Historic Bridge w/River Sign (Riverside Drive & the Riverwalk) ____$60 - Not-For-Profit 501 c 3 Organizations ____ $120 - Business

____48” Historic Bridge w/River Sign (Green Street or Main Street) ____$115 - Not-For-Profit 501 c 3 Organizations ____ $230 - Business

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Fax to 815-385-9142 or call the McHenry Area Chamber at 815 385 4300 for more info. Mail to: McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry, IL 60050.

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Local Author Writes Book on Boating on the FoxDavid Lester developed a 580 page pictorial history recounting

regional development and boating activity in the Fox Valley area. With late 1800’s tourism reigning supreme led by steam paddle excursions boats and railroad lines, the Fox Valley became Chicagoland’s watery playground. One mostly unknown fact about our taken for granted waterway and according to Lester, tourism and boating also led to Fox Valley becoming the home to more national championship title winning boat racers than racers from any other single body of water in the world. To acquire a copy of History of Boating on the Fox Chain O’ Lakes, visit www.foxchainboatinghistory.com.

Local Entrepreneur Honored With Prestigious Recognition at Yearly Conference

Money Mailer, a leader in the U.S. direct market-ing industry, announces local entrepreneur, Janet Galati, was honored with the President’s Club Award at the company’s annual conference. The Presidents Club award recognizes Galati for her high sales achievements, while exceeding local content requirements and showing growth over last year. Galati has been in advertising and marketing for over 25 years and has received the renowned Presidents Club Award for the 2nd consecutive year and is a six-time recipient of Money Mailer’s Business Marketing Award. 847-721-4372 or email [email protected].

HOD Interiors of Lakemoor, IL Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

HOD Interiors of Lakemoor, IL has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The up and coming designer was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Owner and Interior Designer of HOD Interiors, Shannon Topf, is a Chicago-based interior designer who has merged her background in design and art to create distinct interiors that re-imagine the possibilities of mixing modern and

traditional details to create timeless design. In 2014 Shannon earned the title of LEED Green Associate and is now accredited to work on projects striving to achieve USGBC’s LEED Green Certification. www.HODInteri-ors.com.

MC3 Top Networkers for January and February Jeff Miller, with US Health advisers, is the top MC3 networker for Janu-

ary with seven points. Denny Norton, of Performance Un-limited auto repair services, was the top networker in the group for February with five points. Members of the group receive one point each for attending meetings, giving re-ferrals, having face-to-face meetings with other members and bringing visitors to the group. MC3 meets at 7:30am the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at Green Street Café.

Gary Lang’s Chris Scholer Wins Customer Satisfaction Award

Chris Scholer was awarded the Top 2014 General Motors Service Advi-sor Customer Satisfaction Award for the Central Region. Scholer has been with Gary Lang Auto Group for nine years. He has been a service advisor for over 19 years. Scholer and his wife, Louise, have six children and reside in Lake-in-the-Hills. He spends much of his free time playing sports with his children. www.GaryLangAuto.com.

Boccignone Joins Rosecrance to Lead Fundraising as Longtime Development Chief Lynne Vass Retires

Anne Boccignone, a veteran executive in the fields of marketing and communica-tions and an experienced fundraiser, has joined Rosecrance Health Network as Vice President of Development. She takes the reins at the Rosecrance Foundation from Lynne Vass, a former Rosecrance board member who came to work for the organization more than two decades ago to head up the communications and development departments. Vass is retiring. www.rosecrance.org.


“LIFE IS A JOURNEY” EXPOsponsored by

Kerry Cichowski, The Pampered Chef solves cooking puzzles at the Expo.

Centegra Health System supplies Blood Pressure checks at the Expo.

Molly Grace Hobson is showcasing the face painting that took place at the Expo. $25 gift check for the first one to guess who photo bombed this photo.

Thank you to our Expo Sponsors; Northwest Herald, Centegra Health System and Bjorkman’s Ace Hardware.

Epic Cycle and Fitness explains the intricacies of snow riding to Tom Webb, Webb Marketing and Phil Sweeney, BMO Harris Bank at the Expo.

State Representative Jack Franks and Joe Huemann, Huemann Water Conditioning touch base at “Life is a Journey” Expo.

Joe Stewart and Anne Allori from Gary Lang Auto Group.

Meggan Whitehead and Bob Sharp promote the assets of Home State Bank to a waiting community.

Melissa Arnold engages with a potential customer for Chapel Hill Tire & Automotive.

McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi visits with citizens of McHenry County.

Stella’s Place has a great deal for Expo attendees, Free dinner and $100 to spend on the slot machine.

Expo well attended.

The 7th year of the Letizia Financial Group being part of the Chamber’s Expo.


Mixers

Chamber President Kay Rial Bates expresses thanks to Cucina Rosa Italian Restaurant owners Sal and Mary Jo Savanelli for the luscious lunch time mixer.

Chamber Ambassador Frank Hosticka, LegalShield presents Jim and Rebecca Heisler and his staff with plaque of appreciation for their mixer at Red Wing Shoes - McHenry.

John Matthesius, McHenry Water Well & Pump and Eric Mason, Mobile Accounting show off a couple of Red Wing Shoes at their mixer.

Thank you to Jennifer Brown, Hillary Halperin of Quick Sticks All Sports Training and Sean Taylor, Sean Taylor Performance Training for an excellent mixer. Chamber Ambassador Tim Stewart, Executive Leadership Coach presents them with plaque of appreciation for their mixer.

Chamber President Kay Rial Bates gives strong personal endorsement for Victoria Cook, The Center For Guilt-Free Success’ co-authored book “Plans to Prosper: Strategies, Systems & Tools for Small Business Marketing Success” at Cucina Rosa Italian Restaurant mixer.

Chamber Christmas Party

Chamber Director Rick Huber, McHenry Savings Bank presents Bernice Zubrzycki, 31 North Banquet & Conference Center plaque of appreciation for hosting party.

Chamber President Kay Rial Bates shows Bobbi Baehne, Think Big Go Local, a gift from Santa Claus.

Carla Morris, Sacred Mindscapes is happy to receive a t-shirt of Darth Vader on a snowmobile from Santa

Santa Claus asks Chamber Board of Director Lisa Cowger, Palmarium Home Inspection Services if she has been a good girl this year.

Many members attend Chamber’s Holiday Christmas Party.

“Chicago” All That Jazz Dinner Dance

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Thank you to our Silent Auction Contributors:AestheticsApplebee’s Brunch CaféBuddyz Buffalo Wild WingsCentegra Health SystemChain O’ Lakes Brewing

CompanyChapel Hill Florist, Inc.Chapel Hill Tire & AutomotiveCostco WholesaleCucina Rosa Italian RestaurantCulver’s of McHenry D’Andrea Banquets &

Conference CenterDunkin Donuts/Baskin

RobbinsEpic Cycle and FitnessForever GardensGreen Street Café Hampton Inn Home DepotIn Sync Systems, Inc.Kim & Patty’s CaféLavish Salon SpaMadam Vending Inc.Massage Envy SPAMcHenry Country ClubMcHenry County State’s

AttorneyMcHenry Harley Davidson

ShopMedela Inc.Northwest HeraldOlive GardenPerformance Unlimited, Inc.Quick Stick All Sports TrainingRaue Center for the ArtsRed Wing Shoes - McHenryReeses Barkery & PawtiqueRiverside Chocolate FactorySacred MindscapesSean Taylor Performance

TrainingSource One Office ProductsStella’s PlaceSun Times MediaTorridVerlo Mattress Factory StoresVickie’s PlaceVillage SquireWaterfront Hotel and Marina

Coldwell Banker shows off their red boas.

Rachel Sebastian, Denise Daleo and Amy Moerschbaecher with Centegra Health System and husbands dress to the “Chicago” theme.

Jim and Rebecca Heisler, Red Wing Shoes - McHenry and Sue Dobbe and Tom Leahy, Dobbe Marketing & PR are ready to have some fun.

The Northwest Herald has a table at the dance.

McHenry Savings Bank has a table at the dance.

Home State Bank has a table at the dance.

American Community Bank & Trust attends event with a table.

The McHenry Area Chamber thanks our “All That Jazz” sponsors of our “Chicago” themed Dinner Dance. Sponsors are Louis Spentzos, D’Andrea Banquets & Conference Center; John Rung, Northwest Herald; Amy Moerschbaecher, Centegra Health System; Aneta Ivanova, American Community Bank & Trust; Steve Slack, Home State Bank; Kevin DeBlock, Medela Inc.; and Anita Camara, Porte Brown LLC

Tom Low is the Frank E. Low Award Recipient, the Chamber’s highest award given to an individual for community service.

Many dance to the sounds of Lori Shane & The Mix.

Porte Brown LLC and “All That Jazz”.

Steve Slack, Home State Bank wins Snow Thrower donated by Bjorkman’s Ace Hardware.

Ray Mittelstadt, Midwest Door Services, Inc. wins $1000 Raffle item donated by the McHenry Area Chamber.

John Cappi wins trip to Las Vegas courtesy of Darrellynn Hanes, Worldwide Traveler, Ltd.

Frank and Kristina Hosticka, LegalShield dress for the theme.

First Midwest Bank has a table at the dance.

Thank you to our “Razzle Dazzle” sponsors Rose Smith, McHenry Bank & Trust; Steve Vandersteeg, Bjorkman’s Ace Hardware; Phyllis Guy, Mercy Health System; Joyce Konstantinow, Blooms & Rooms Design Studio; and Virginia Menzimer, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

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Business BriefsMarketing Group MC3 moves its “Shop with A Cop” Fundraiser to Saturday

So more community members can attend the annual “Shop With a Cop Fundraiser”, McHenry Area Chamber’s Marketing Group MC3 will move its benefit to Saturday, November 21st at the VFW. Shop With A Cop aids chil-dren from low income families treating them to a Christmas shopping trip with one of McHenry’s Police force. Children pick items for their family members and one for them-selves. Children are nominated by local social organizations along with churches, school counselors, etc. and then submitted to the Police De-partment. The Chamber’s Marketing Connection Group MC3 is the sole provider of funds for this community effort.

Goodwill Customers to Save Even More Money with New “Scratch Off Sundays” Promotion

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is helping its customers save even more money in 2015 with the brand new “Scratch Off Sundays” promotion. Rev-enue from customers who purchase items through the “Scratch Off Sundays” promotion will help fund Goodwill programs that enable community members in need to enhance their lives. Shop Goodwill each Sunday and receive a “Scratch Off Sunday” card to reveal instant savings of 10-30%.

A-PC Computers LLC Earns Respected Technology Industry Credential

A-PC Computers announced that it has received the CompTIA Man-aged Services Trustmark, a respected industry creden-tial that signifies A-PC’s adherence to best practices for technology service delivery and customer interac-tion. To earn the CompTIA Managed Services Trust-mark, A-PC Computers was evaluated on several aspects of its business operations including organizational structure, technology tools, systems utilized, standard operating procedures and IT service specific activities. www.mchenrycomputers.com.

Best Tips for New Members• Upon entering a mixer, ask for Kay at the door.• Attend a “Discover the Chamber” as this is the best way to learn about the Chamber.

• Attend a “Now that I have Joined” which pinpoints how the Chamber can help your specific business. • Visit a referral group.

Rock Solid Builders, Inc. Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service AwardAward reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Rock Solid Builders, Inc. has earned for the third year in a row, the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014.

Rock Sold Builders have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Rock Solid Builders, Inc. is located at 4131 W. Orleans St. in McHenry. 815-363-7133, [email protected] or www.rocksolidbuilder-sinc.com.

Is Eating Less Always a Good Idea?It turns out that cutting your calories below your Basal Metabolic Rate

(BMR) results in a slowed metabolism, which creates a vicious cycle of weight gain. In essence, your body no longer has the reserves it needs to keep the body in balance. Eating enough calories is critical so that your body has enough amino acids to increase your rate of metabolism. So starvation is not the way to lose weight! Fitness tip pro-vided by Coach Michelle of Foxfire Fitness. www.foxfirefitness.com

“Performance Unlimited Inc. is Thrilled to Receive this 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award.”

“Only about 5 percent of the Auto Repair companies in McHenry County have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.”

Performance Unlimited have met strict eligi-bility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List op-erational guidelines. 815-728-0343; www.4performanceunlimited.com.

Gary Lang Offers GM Owner Loyalty RebatesYou can start the New Year right by saving money and getting a great

deal thanks to the GM owner loyalty rebate program. Rebates range from $500 to $1,000 on select GM vehicles. What’s more, you can combine these loyalty rebates with the other standard rebates and incentives that are currently being offered on the model you are interested in today. While the loyalty rebates on the various makes and mod-els of GM vehicles will vary, you can enjoy significant savings on many popular GM names, including Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Buick and GMC and their many different vehicles – perhaps the perfect one for you! www.GaryLangAuto.com.

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A Day at Petersen Farm is themed “Country Fair” Date is Sunday, June 28th from 10am

to 4pm. There will be music, magician, cow milking , coloring contest, petting zoo, hay-ride, opening of the historic farmhouse & barn, garden, kid’s activities, food vendors, McHenry County Farm Bureau, 4-H, etc. For more info contact Pat Wirtz at 815-385-0191.

Boston Becomes Delta’s Eighth Nonstop Destination From MKE Milwaukee

Delta’s new nonstop service to Boston will be operated with CRJ-900 dual-class jets, featuring 12 seats in first class, 12 seats in Economy Comfort and 52 seats in economy and will begin June 5th. The new flights, which will operate six days per week, will depart Milwaukee at 7:10am and arrive in Boston at 10:26am. Return flights will leave Boston at 7:20pm and arrive in Mil-waukee at 9:02pm. Introductory fares start at just $133 each way and can be found online at www.delta.com. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at www.mitchellairport.com.

Lee & Carol Cooney Donation to McHenry Riverwalk Foundation

The McHenry Riverwalk Foundation has announced a gift of $2,500 by Lee & Carol Cooney to the Foundation for future improvements of the McHenry Riverwalk. The McHenry Riverwalk Foundation was formed in 2002 to assist the City of McHenry in its programs to develop parkways and walking paths on public land along the Fox River. With a pedestrian

bridge over Boone Creek and views of the river, the project is intended to help revitalize the downtown business area and provide easy access to a beautiful recreational area for residents and visitors. The Foundation is trying to advance the extension of this amenity by obtaining private dona-tions and not using public funding. Anyone or any groups interested in helping fund the Riverwalk should contact John J. Smith, the Foundation President, at 815-236-3700. The Cooney’s names will be added to the plaque along with many other supporters of the Riverwalk at the entrance off Green Street.

Outlook for Today’s Investors: Less Certainty - but Potential Opportunities

Smartphones, tablets and other technological innovations of today have made our lives more enjoyable and productive in many ways. Yet when it comes to investing for the future, our predecessors in the 1950s and 1960s may have had an easier time of it than we do.

What’s changed? First, real wages - wages after inflation is taken into account - have stagnated for about 40 years. Secondly, guaranteed pensions have largely disappeared. To help compensate for these losses, you’ll need to consider two things: investing for growth and taking advantage of every retirement plan available to you, such as your 401(k) and IRA. Putting as much as you can afford into these tax-advantaged accounts can help you build the resources you may need for a comfortable retirement.

As far as attaining rising wages and enjoying guaranteed retirement payments, we don’t have the “certainties” that many people had in previ-ous decades. But look closely at the opportunities you do have as you plan for your future. For more info contact Dave Lammers, Edward Jones Investments at 815-344-2925. Member SIPC

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So often life gets crazy and we end up eating the first easy thing we can find. With the right tools and just a little prep, that easy thing can also be a delicious healthy option. When making your shopping list for the week, add a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein such as chicken, fish and beans, and whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat bread or quinoa. Once the shopping is finished, get the family involved prepping food for the week. The Pampered Chef® has a plethora of tools that can make prep, fun, quick and easy. For example, cutting your fresh veggies with the Crinkle Cutter gives them a flair that make them difficult to resist - even the kids will be reaching for them! Use the Food Chopper to dice enough commonly used ingredients for the week, such as onions or garlic, so they can be tossed right into the pan without additional prep. With all your ingredients for the week prepped ahead of time, meals can be thrown together in a breeze, making the healthy choice the easy choice. Have fun creating different dish combinations by adding your protein of choice, a variety of precut vegetables and favorite Pampered Chef® seasoning or run to your Covered Baker - the options are endless. Throw the dish in the microwave or oven and continue your busy schedule while the Covered Baker does the work. Using some of these time saving tactics along with your favorite Pam-

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kept him from making the appointment. The lottery ticket he bought that day didn’t even win. He was having a bad day.

After dinner, he went for a walk along the beach. As he strolled along, barefoot in the sand, with the sun setting in the West, his foot struck something. He reached down and picked it up. It was a small bag full of marbles. “Just my luck,” he thought. Then, he had an idea. He took a marble out of the bag and tossed it into the sea as he said, “This for that stupid job. I didn’t like that job anyway.” “That felt good,” he said as he took out the second marble. “This is for traffic. I hate traffic.” “That felt re-ally good,” he said as he grabbed the next one.

This went on for the better part of an hour. In the beginning, the marbles went pretty fast. As he was getting to the bottom of the bag, he really had to think. But, over the course of that hour, he had let go of all of the things that had been holding him back. He had two marbles left. He took one of them in his hand and said, “Here is for all of the good choices I am going to make going forward in my life.” He threw that marble as hard as he had ever thrown anything in his life. As he heard it plunk in the water, he de-cided to keep the last marble as a memory of this night. He had not felt so good in a long time. He had thrown all of his troubles into the sea and he was ready for a new beginning. He put the marble in his pocket and went home with a new bounce in his step.

At home, his wife noticed a difference in him right away. She asked,

“What have you been up to?” He smiled and took the marble out of his pocket and showed it to her. He was going to tell her how he threw all of his troubles into the sea and he was ready for a fresh start. Before he could say a word, she said, “What a beautiful Pearl. Where did you get it?” He looked at his hand. He was, in fact, holding an absolutely beautiful pearl. A pearl that would change their lives, forever. He sold the pearl and paid all of their debt and did get that new beginning. From time to time he thought about that walk along the beach. His old self would have been full of self pity for all the pearls he threw away. His new self knew that is was the best walk he had ever taken. There are three morals to this story: #1: What looks like a bag of marbles may be a bag of pearls - These pearls are your friends and your family. Your clients and your referral part-ners. Your neighbors and anyone else you associate with. Are you shining these pearls and wearing them proudly, or are you throwing them away one by one?

#2: When you let go of your troubles good things will happen to you. So many people are focused on all of the negative situations around them and they never see the amazing world that is right in front of them.

#3: The most important moral of this story is: When you bring home a pearl to mamma, she will be happy. And, when mamma is happy, nothing else matters. Now, get off the bench and get back into the game! Submitted by Tim Stewart, Executive Leadership Coach

“Kudos to Frank Hosticka from LegalShield for his re-ferrals. Frank is so generous and always thinks of other businesses as he is out networking. He has graciously sent me personally many referrals, leads and good contacts.” ~ Christine Mahoney, Third Vision Background Searches & Consulting “Winter was coming and K-9 Kastle has a long driveway. My previous snow plow operator broke down and scalped my grass. I thought “THE CHAM-BER WAY” and called Dana at K.T. Cleaning and Snow Removal. They staked out the driveway all the way back to the barn. Their plow is lifted to push snow over the grass. What a relief - no snow piled by the parking area. K.T. Cleaning & Snow Removal from Wonder Lake, “You are a Howling Success” with all the K-9’s”. ~ Kathy Reiland, Gypsy Glen K-9 Kastle Pet Resort.

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2015 Table Sponsors - Kathy Reiland, Gypsy Glen K-9 Kastle; Victoria Cook, The Center for Guilt-Free Success; Joyce Konstantinow, Blooms & Rooms Design Studio; Karen Lavin, KML Associates; Theresa Voge-Kaman, Michling Plaza & Associates PC; Jenneen Hansen, Heritage Woods of McHenry; Bobbi Baehne, Think Big Go Local; and Carla Morris, Sacred Mindscapes

WHAT’S UP MEMBERS!

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SOHO brings in special speakers providing topics for our Small Office Home Office organizations needs.

Meets for small businesses the first Monday of each month at 6pm in the Chamber Office. Meeting dates are: April 6th, May 4th and June 1st.

Mixers (5-7pm)

April 14thMeals Like Mom’s Personal Chef Service & McHenry Moose Lodge #6913535 N. Richmond Rd., McHenryApril 21stA Child’s Place, Inc.1159 Adams Dr., McHenryMay 5thSnuggery801 N. River Rd., McHenryMay 19thGary Lang Auto Group1107 S. Route 31, McHenry

June 2ndAlden’s Kennels, Inc.6810 Barnard Mill Rd., RingwoodJune 9thFamily Health Partnership Clinic401 Commonwealth Dr., Crystal LakeJune 16thChamber Referral Group MCII & Village of McCullom Lake4811 W. Orchard, McCullom LakeJune 30th (rain date July 1st)Letizia Financial Group1307 N. Green St., McHenry

“Never Eat Alone” LuncheonsNetwork with members the second Friday of the month from 11:45am-1:00pm for an all inclusive reduced price lunch which includes tax and tip. Dates are: April 10th, May 8thand June 12th. Sponsored by

Networking Tips & Tools 7:30-8:30amChamber Office, 1257 N. Green St. FREE!Scramble Training - April 17thFinding Your Target Market - June 26th

Bring Your Lunch N’ Learn“Take Charge of Your Future - Long Term Care Insurance” - April 15th“Reputation Management” - May 13th12noon-1pm Chamber Office, 1257 N. Green St. FREE!

Visit a Referral GroupEach member is entitled to two visits to every group. Contact Tammy at 815-385-4300 to schedule a visit.

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“Tables of Interest” LuncheonMay 27th, 201511:30am to 1:15pm31 North Banquet & Conference Center$28 chamber members; $33 non-members

Save the Date Scramble - April 24, 2015Save the Date Golf Outing - May 20, 2015

The Young Professionals Group is being redeveloped. If you are interested in being a part of the group, contact the Chamber at 815-385-4300.

“Tables of Interest” Luncheon

Have a hobby? A new interest? Find out who else shares what makes you, you. Attend Tables of Interest luncheon where women move from two different tables featuring lunch and dessert and a topic discussion spe-cially designed for them. See others you network with, in a totally new way.


Save the DateCountry Meadows Wine & Crafts

Crafts - Farmers Market - Wine Tasting Festival - Vendor FairSunday, September 20thwww.mchenrychamber.com

Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday, April 28th, 5-7pm. www.mchenrychamber.com.

Radical River RallySaturday, October 3rd$10 per vehicle; $15 per person for dinnerSponsorships available!www.mchenrychamber.com

New Event! - BuncoThe Chamber will be hosting a Bunco Tournament this year. Watch www.mchen-rychamber.com for more info to come.

Fiesta Days PreviewBella Cane - July 10th Music Fest Weekend - July 10th - July 12thAce Frehley of Kiss - July 11th Sam Illanas of the Bodeans - July 12th Parade Marshal Ceremony - July 16thChildren’s Ice Cream Social - July 17thArts & Crafts in the Park & Sidewalk Sales - July 18thParade - July 19thwww.mchenryfiestadays.com

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WHAT’S UP MCHENRYUPCOMING EVENTS

Dear Friends, The 66th annual Miss McHenry Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, June 20th in the McHenry High School West Campus Audi-torium. Contestant applications are available at East and West Campus, Marion Central, and the Municipal Center. The Pageant is sponsored by the City of McHenry and the McHenry Police Officers As-sociation and our generous business community who sponsor the contestants.

Our new Pageant Director is Sarah Wandall. Sarah has been an active participant in organiz-ing past pageants and was a 2011 contestant. The event will benefit from her experience and style. The Miss McHenry Scholarship Pageant is just one of the many examples of the support our community receive through the year from our local businesses. Please remember to show your appreciation and Shop McHenry!Susan E. Low, Mayor, City of McHenry

Starting a new business? Check out what the McHenry Area Chamber can do to Help Your Busi-ness Grow! www.mchenrychamber.com.

Lisa Cowger, Palmarium Home Inspection Services samples the

delicious food provided by Toni’s Serendipity Event & Party Planning.

DoraLee McCracken, Cracken Cakes & More; Bonnie Curry, St. Patrick’s Church; and Nancy Tunberg, First Midwest Bank are assisted by guests for this Improv scene.

Thank you to our “High Tea” sponsors: Dave Matts, Shah Center; Amy Moerschbaecher, Centegra Health System; Jenneen Hansen, Heritage Woods of McHenry; and Nancy Tunberg, First Midwest Bank.

WINGs Committee gets ready to serve - Carla Morris, Sacred Mindscapes; Bobbi Baehne, Think Big Go Local; Jill Kaman, JSK Advertising Design; Lisa Cowger, Palmarium Home Inspection Services; Stacey Kubis, Home State Bank; and Aneta Ivanova, American Community Bank & Trust.

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