Volume 2, Number 2 February 2013

Local Area Farmers Recognized

HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY

In front of a packed house, several area farmers who have continuously made contributions to the

regional agricultural community were honored at the annual Farmers Recognition ceremony during the

Chamber’s January luncheon. Thanks to all who provided nominations, voted, and attended.

Congratulations to this year’s Ag Winners!

Farm Family of the Year—Mike and David Pearson

Farm Woman of the Year—Laura Hunter Collins

Outstanding Young Farmer—Lance Lawson

Ag Service Award—Dwight Crader

February Spirit Award Winner: Taco John’s

“We train our team members to understand that customer service is

what makes a business. We get to know our customers by name as well

as what they order. Our customers become our friends, we talk with

them about what is going on in their lives…we truly care about them.

Attitude is everything. We try to be sure our team members are trained

to be able to help when our customers need help or have a question.

It’s important they know our menu as well as our customers.

We also try to donate to just about any organization or fundraiser who

asks for help by way of coupons, food or financial. Most recently we

fundraised close to $3000.00 for the Relay for Life.” Taco John’s

Dawn Cook

1409 E Malone Avenue Click here to see past Spirit Winners!

Don’t forget to email us at chamber@sikeston.net to automatically receive the SACC e-Newsletter each month!

Monthly Spirit Award Nominations

The 2013 Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet

will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 6:30pm until 8:30pm. More

details to come. In the meantime, please cast your votes for the following

award categories:

Business of the Year

Citizen of the Year

Civic Group of the Year

Community Volunteer of the Year

Educator of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

SACC Volunteer of the Year

Small Business of the Year

Please see succeeding pages of newsletter for details and nomination

forms.

Annual Awards Banquet Nominations

Sikeston Area

Chamber of

Commerce

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President: Scott Nichols, Health

Facilities Rehab

First Vice President: Mike

McReynolds

Mike Rentals

Second Vice President: Justin Tay-

lor, Edward Jones

Investments

Secretary/Treasurer: At Large: Lisa

Heuring, Four Oaks Hospice

At Large: Debbie Glenn, Manpower

At Large: Rebecca Steward, Attor-

ney At Law

At Large: Mackenzie Scherer,

Scherer Shelter Insurance

Additional Voting Directors

Beth Johnson, Mitchell Insurance

Cindy Farrenburg, Slusher Inc.

Jacob Priday, Monsanto

Larry Eby, NewWave

Communications

Leslie Hardy, DeWitt Company

Matt Tanner, First State

Community Bank

Mike Tomaszewski, Tetra Pak

Patrick Douglas, Blanton Law Firm

Sharon Urhahn, Missouri Delta

Medical Center

Terry Williams, Southern Bank

Tim Mitchell, Heartland Wood

Products

Tracy Cookson, DJ’s Shoes &

Things

Ex-Officio

Clyde Hawes, New Madrid Co.

Commissioner

Doug Friend, Sikeston City Man-

ager

Ed Dust, Sikeston Economic

Development

Frank Tatum, Mayor of Miner

Jamie Burger, Scott Co.

Commissioner

Pastor Ira Sandefer, Smith Avenue

Church of God

Pastor John Neeley, Tanner Street

Church of God

Steve Borgsmiller, SEMO State

Sikeston

Tom Williams, Sikeston Public

Schools

Zach Fayette, Sikeston Jaycees

SACC Staff

Executive Director:

Susan Glasgow Lawrence

Administrative Director:

Berneatress Hunt

AgBioworks Biomass Director:

Chris Evans

Please consider the Spirit Award Criteria listed below and submit your

choices to us at chamber@sikeston.net. You can check out all the winners

here each month and on our website at www.sikeston.net.

Criteria: Superior Attitude, Customer Service & Community Spirit

*The winner of this award will have 3 or more of the following qualities:

Business has made improvements on the inside and/or outside of their

building; Business shows outstanding customer service; Business is clean

and has an attractive appearance; Employees are cheerful, neat, helpful and

knowledgeable.

SACC held its annual membership drive, named “The Amazing Race”, last

month. Teams of 2 people saturated the community to sign up new

members or pitch existing members for the 2013 calendar year. The winning

team this year was Taylor Allen of Manpower and Dwana Leible of ARC Point.

Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors, and businesses who helped to make “The

Amazing Race” a great SUCCESS!

Thanks to our new members and sponsors!

DeWitt Company—Corporate Sponsor

NewWave Communications—

Corporate Sponsor

Anderson Green—Event Sponsor

Bohannon Financial Services—

Membership

Kelley's—Membership

Nast & Chouinard—Membership

Sam's Club—Membership

State Farm Insurance Joe

Hennemann—Membership

The Natural Image—Membership

Membership Drive Success

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Present - 2/28/2013 - 38th Annual High School

Student Art Show

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM.-4:00 PM. Exhibit of student

art work from over ten different area high schools. Free

to the public. Sikeston Depot Museum, 116 W.

Malone Ave.

Contact Mike or Shari, 481-9967 - Email

depotmuseum@sbcglobal.net

2/1/2013 - 5/31/2013 - Concordia Lutheran School

Open Enrollment

Everyone who is interested in Extended Day Christian

Preschool for 4/5 year olds or Kindergarten may

contact us at concordialutheranchurch@gmail.com. We

have limited class and various options to choose from

for 4/5 year olds. For more information, call Concordia

Lutheran Church, 471-5842 or Director/Teacher,

Brenda Moore, 471-5592. Register your child by April

15 to receive the "Early Bird" discount.

2/5/2013 - 2/6/2013 - 2-Day High Impact

Presentations Course

8:00 AM

A presentation is one of the most important tools

business people have to get things done. Whether

individuals are persuading colleagues, selling a client,

energizing a team or showing an idea to senior

management, the power of a solid presentation often

makes the difference between success and failure. It

will take place on two consecutive days: February 5 – 6,

2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Southeast Missouri

State University.

www.hendricksonbusinessadvisors.com

Contact 573.335.1885

2/7/2013 - Housing Initiative Committee Meeting

11:30 AM

Sikeston City Hall, 105 E. Center Street.

2/7/2013 - Family Night at the Museum's

5:00 PM

Enjoy an evening celebrating music, especially jazz. The

Sikeston High School Jazz Band will be featured along

with activities, stories, and more. Free to the public with

special gifts for the kids.

Sikeston Depot Museum, 116 W. Malone Ave.

Contact Mike or Shari, 481-9967 - Email

depotmuseum@sbcglobal.net

2/7/2013 - MBRC Scott County Local Council Meeting

6:00 PM

903 S. Kingshighway, Sikeston

Contact 471-9400

2/7/2013 - Scott County Local Council Meeting

6:00 PM

903 S. Kingshighway

Contact 573-471-9400

2/9/2013 - Compost Site Opening

8:00 AM

Compress Road will be open February 9 from 8 a.m.

until noon.

2/11/2013 - Housing Authority Commission Meeting

12:00 PM

Housing Authority Office, 360 Allen Blvd

2/11/2013 - Park Board Meeting

5:15 PM

Clinton Community Building, 501 Campanella Drive

2/11/2013 - How to Have More Money than Month

Class

6:00 to 8:00 pm. Fee $40.

YMCA Community Room

Contact 573-471-9737 - Email ffsinc@sbcglobal.net

2/12/2013 - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

4:00 PM

Sikeston City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/20/2013 - Compost Site Opening

7:30 AM

Compress Road will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 11:45

a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

2/21/2013 - Rotary Chili Day

Lunch 11-2; dinner 4-7. Tickets $6 each.

Wesley Methodist

Contact Jami Geske, 380-5890

2/21/2013 - Vision for Tomorrow Strategic Plan

Implementation Commission

11:30 AM

Council Chambers of City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/22/2013 - Youth in Government Day

11:00 AM

Sponsored by the City of Sikeston, Sikeston Public

Schools and the Sikeston Optimist Club

2/23/2013 - How to Have More Money than Month

Class

8:30 AM

Fee $40. 8:30 -- 10:30 am.

YMCA Community Room

Contact 573-471-9737 - Email

ffsinc@sbcglobal.net

2/23/2013 - MANUP Becoming a Godly Man in an

UnGodly World

6:30 PM

Tanner Street Church of God

2/25/2013 - City Council Work Session Meeting

11:30 AM

Council Chambers of City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/25/2013 - LCRA Commission Meeting

11:30 AM

Sikeston City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/25/2013 - Board of Adjustments Meeting

4:00 PM

Sikeston City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/26/2013 - Tourism Advisory Board

4:00 PM

Sikeston City Hall, 105 E. Center St.

2/28/2013 - MBRC Regional Consortium Meeting

6:00 PM

600 Washington, Hayti

Contact 471-9400

For the even months, we are looking

for new networking ideas, such as,

morning coffee meetings,

afterhours mixers, etc. Contact us

about hosting an event today!

Please stayed tuned for more

information!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 31 Clinton Building

March 28 Sikeston Jaycees

May 30 Cheers Bar & Grill

July 25 First Baptist Church

September

26

Tanner Street Church

November

21

Concordia Lutheran

Church

BI-MONTHLY CHAMBER

LUNCHEONS

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

MIXERS

February 21

Afterhours

Mixer

5:30-7:30pm

Sponsor: Missouri

Delta Medical

Center—Bruce

Medical Building

February 22

Final Friday

Coffee

7:30-8:30am

Sponsor: Sikeston

Board of Municipal

Utilities

April 11

Annual Awards

Banquet

6:30-8:30pm

Location: Sikeston

Field House

April 26

Final Friday

Coffee

7:30-8:30am

Sponsor: First State

Bank and Trust

June 28

Final Friday

Coffee

Sponsor: SEMO

Health Network

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Business of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Major employer in the community. Has staying power. Proven history and growth. Shows adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Shows financial soundness and profitability. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Business:_____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attached additional information if required)_________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination:_____________Phone:________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Citizen of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria - Individual (man or woman) who has made a lasting contribution to the community. Leadership ability. Works in the community. Demonstrates excellence in business, profession and/or a vocation. Active in community organizations. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Citizen: _______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required)__________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination:_____________________Phone:____________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Civic Group of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Clubs and other non-profit groups making significant contributions to the community. Active organization in the community. Promotes the quality of life in the community. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Community Volunteer of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Individual (man or woman) who donates his or her time to help a cause, event or goodwill concern, has made a lasting contribution to the community, shows leadership ability, volunteers in the community, and is active in community organizations. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Educator of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – An outstanding area educator. He/she is an example of dedication and excellence to students and fellow educators. He/she is active in the community. The winner of this award is eligible for Missouri Teacher of the Year. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Individual: ________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-Lifetime Achievement Award- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Person who has given of themselves unselfishly throughout their lifetime. Individual (male or female) 60 years or older with longtime achievement in professional life, as well as contributions in community service and has made a lasting impression on the community. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Individual: _______________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: ___________________ Date: ________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

-SACC Volunteer of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Chamber member (non-Board member). Has been an integral part of the Chamber. Gives time and energy in Chamber service. Shows leadership and support of the Chamber. Contributes to the community’s growth.

I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form

- Small Business of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM

Award Criteria – Company in business for more than five years with typically less than 20 employees. Has staying power. Proven history and growth. Adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Financial soundness and profitability. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Business:_____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attached additional information if required)_________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination:_____________Phone:________

Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.

It is once again time to consider all the possibilities 2013 may bring. We would like to extend this

invitation to your businesses, on a first come first serve basis, to sign on for the upcoming year. Our

newsletters are currently distributed to over 680 recipients, businesses and individuals alike.

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website, and any pertinent information you would like to include (advertisement, quote, tag-line, etc.) as

seen below. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to include a full page advertisement one

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