Chamber Connection
Monthly Newsletter June 2014
Otto Golf Classic
Despite the 50 degree rainy weather, more than 20 teams comprised of Chamber members, came out for the Otto Golf Classic on Wednesday, May 14 at The Orchards. After several hours of cold rainy weather, some teams decided to warm up in the clubhouse, while the others finished playing all 18 holes. The winners of this year’s Otto Golf Classic came from the teams who completed the course. Congratulations to our first place teams and individuals: Flight A Longest Drive Men: Mark Campo, Kaskaskia 1st Place: Kaskaskia Kaskaskia Engineering Group Engineering Group Team; 1st Place Flight A. Engineering Group, LLC Mark Campo, Andy Kulp, Women: Jay Prigge, First Todd Reyling National Bank of Dietrich
Flight B 1st Place: Standard Rule Promotions - Mike McCollum, Tracy McCollum, Joy Prigge, Matt Marrison
Civilians shake hands with enlisted men and women as they enter.
Closest to the Pin Men: Mark Campo, Kaskaskia Engineering Group Women: Sue Wagner ...Continued on page 12
64th Annual Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner On Thursday, May 8th the Belle-Scott
Committee along with more than 100 enlisted men and women came together at Fischer’s Restaurant for the 64th Annual Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner. Each year, the dinner brings together community members and enlisted men and women, giving a chance for the two groups to show their appreciation and support.
Standard Rule Promotions Team; 1st Place Flight B.
Check Out What’s Inside! Welcome New Members Leadership Belleville Graduation Business After Hours Spotlight on Education Ribbon Cutting Upcoming Events
The evening started with a receiving line to welcome the enlisted members as they entered the dinner. The enlisted were assigned tables with civilians allowing the groups to get to know more about one another. The dinner program included remarks from Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert, County Board Member Richard Vernier and Col. Kyle Kremer, Commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing. Airman First Class Sarah Haynes spoke on behalf of the enlisted men and women of the base thanking the community for their support and making Scott Air Force Base and the surrounding community feel more like home. In addition to thanking the enlisted men and women for their hard work and dedication, three area veterans were honored for their service in WWII. The veterans included Alan Brennecke, of St. Louis, Oscar ‘Ossie’ Joffrey, of Swansea, and Don Miller, of Fairview Heights.
WWII veteran, honored at the 64th Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner, stands by some of his memorabilia.
The program concluded with several uplifting songs performed by the U.S.A.F. Band of Mid America’s “Shades of Blue Rock Band”. For more information aboutThe theChamber Belle-Scott Committee1 Connection or to see more photos from the Enlisted Dinner, visit www.bellevillechamber.org.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andy Bridgeman, President Bridgeman Insurance Agency Tracy McCollum, President Elect Standard Rule Promotions Bob Mueller, 1st Vice President TheBANK of Edwardsville Kevin Richter, Treasurer Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Chris Eckert, Immediate Past President Eckert’s Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wayne Barber, BARBERMurphy Group Dr. Jerry Bladdick, Lindenwood University-Belleville Geri Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Lorraine Cavataio, Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard Keith Cook, Regions Bank Dr. Jeff Dosier, Belleville Township High School District 201 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Mark Eichenlaub, Southwestern Illinois College Grant Evitts, Illinois American Water Harlan “Skip” Ferry, Commerce Bank Scott Givens, Civic Member Kurt Graebe, The ROHO Group Pat Hill, Allsup, Inc. Natalie Jablonski, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Matt Klosterman, Belleville Public School District #118 Joe Lanius, Memorial Hospital Kevin Pesko, Bank of Belleville John Reichert, In-Focus Marketing Amy Richter, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. Jay Tebbe, Belleville News-Democrat Rusty Wagner, Oliver C. Joseph, Inc. Joseph Weissert, Ameren Illinois Roger Wigginton, Don Rodgers, Ltd.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF John Lengerman, Executive Director jlengerman@bellevillechamber.org Wendy Pfeil, Membership Development Director wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org
Platinum:
City of Belleville Memorial Hospital
Gold:
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren AT&T Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
American Red Cross Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Genco Construction Company Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Korte & Luithjohan Minton Outdoor Services Regions Bank Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard Scott Credit Union Sikorski Signs Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal TheBANK of Edwardsville The ROHO Group U.S. Bank Waste Management
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Balke Brown Associates Bank of Belleville BMO Harris Bank BOS Metro East Banking Center Casino Queen Century Brass Works Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Ehret Inc. Empire Comfort Systems First Bank Fischer’s Restaurant FKG Oil Company Four Fountains Convalescent Center Glen G. Greeno dba Ameri-Can Hilton Garden Inn & Regency Conference Center Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Holland Construction Services International Paper Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. Memorial & St. Elizabeth’s Cancer Treatment Center McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows North Bay Produce NovaChrome Prairie State Energy Campus Print Master Sam’s Club Schmitt Chevrolet Strano & Associates The Home Depot UMB Bank United Parcel Service Volkert, Inc. Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center Windoor Company Wirtz Beverage Group
Beth Tucker, Office Manager btucker@bellevillechamber.org Abigail Ernst, Marketing & Communications Manager
aernst@bellevillechamber.org
Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org
AMBASSADORS
SPECIAL PARTNERS
Shirley Bertelsmann, Retired Member Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Olive DeRousse, Retired Member Bob Dintelmann, Landscape Consultant Justin Chapman, TheBANK of Edwardsville RoseMarie Fitzgerald, Retired Member Mary Jo Foerste, Retired Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, The City of Belleville Martha Halloway, St. Paul’s Home & Retirement Apartments Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Belleville Township Supervisor Joyce Laux, Belleville Township Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Mark Mueller, Mueller Furniture Al Orelt, Warmer Witter Kreisler Gregov & Associates Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, First National Bank of Dieterich Charla Rebbe, Sharpline Marketing, LLC Mary Reuter, Lindenwood University Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Retired Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Hospital Jack Weck, Retired Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent John Wunderlich, Belleville News-Democrat
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CSA Committee
October 9
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Commerce Bank
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The City of Belleville
2014 Coffee Cup Connection June 10
Bel-Air Bowl
August 12
Extra Help
2014 Advertising Rates Business Card: $25 per mo. (3.5 x 2.3) 1/4 Page: $50 per mo. (3.5 x 4.8) 1/2 Page: $100 per mo. (7.3 x 4.8) Full Page: $200 per mo. (7.3 x 9.8) Newsletter Insert: $100 (8.5 x 11) Ads and inserts must be received by the 15th of the month. If submitting an insert, 350 copies will also be needed for the mailing. Paper weight cannot exceed 24lb. Limited to space availability. Please email Abigail Ernst, aernst@ bellevillechamber.org or call (618) 233-2015 to reserve space. The Chamber Connection 2
Welcome AARP of Illinois
to our newest members joining in April... Project Compassion
Contact: Julie Vahling 406 North Pointe Drive Dieterich, IL 62424 (217) 213-7069 Interest group for people 50 years & older.
Contact: Rachel Jackson-Bramwell 6609 West Main Belleville, IL 62223 (618) 397-1790 projectcompassionnfp.org Nonprofit serving women & children.
Charter Business
North Bay Produce
Contact: David Crabtree 941 Charter Commons Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 (618) 606-3798 Internet, phone, TV & networking business solutions.
“Advancing business. Supporting community.
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Contact: Dan Wilson 8835 Richard Brauer Road Mascoutah, IL 62258 (618) 566-2222 northbayproduce.com International fresh produce marketing and distribution cooperative.
to our members who renewed their investment with The Chamber in April... Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd
Crehan’s Irish Pub Optimist Club of Belleville Eckert Florist Pie Pantry Edward Jones - Walt Weston Pitchers Sports Pub & Pizzeria All Styles Barber and Beauty Salon Frerichs Freight Lines, Inc. Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 101 at&t Garden Place Senior Living Center REALTOR Association of Southern Illinois Belleville Historical Society Glaenzer Electric, Inc. Rose Marie Fitzgerald Belleville Surgical Center Green-Aire Company SI Medical Weight Loss Inc. Bi-State Heating & Cooling, Inc Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. Silver Creek Saloon & Grill Blanquart Jewelers, Inc. H&R Block St. Clair Country Club BRiC Partnership LLC Happy Hop Homebrew Surya Rakta Wellness Camp Ondessonk Hoernis Auto Body Center Terrace Motel & Apartments Carrollton Bank Kay Weber Presents The Nucleus Training Center Chariti Home Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken The Weingarten, LLC Chiro-Med Health and Wellness Centers Liese Lumber Company Inc. Union United Methodist Church Clean Rite Cleaning Company Margaret Lowery Valhalla Gardens of Memory Committee to Elect Jay Hoffman
Keil’s Clock Shop 109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220
Grandfather Clock House Calls
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Grandfather, Wall, Mantle, Cuckoo and Antique Clocks CLOCK SALES & SERVICE REPAIRS Free estimate on clocks brought to shop
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-4pm Largest Showroom in the Area!
Get a FREE Dining Plan when you purchase a non-discounted 6-night/7-day Walt Disney Travel Company room & ticket package at select Walt Disney Worlds Resort Hotels. for arrivals most nights 8/31-10/3, 10/26-11/1, 11/9-11/20 & 12/12-12/23/2014
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Leadership Belleville
Congratulations to the Graduates
Southern Illinois businesses…
Our 2013-2014 Leadership Belleville Class graduated from the nine month program on Friday, May 2. The Chamber is proud to have another group of community leaders complete the program. If you know one or more of the following individuals please congratulate them on their achievement! Jared Beard, YMCA of Southwest Illinois Kara Boyd, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD Janet Creath, MindsEye Information Service Elle Davis, City of Belleville Julie Fetters, Regions Bank Andrea Gannon, Belleville Township High School District 201 Scott Glueck, The ROHO Group Sarah Gustin, Family Hospice Stefanie Hansberry, Hospice of Southern Illinois Elke Hansen, Caritas Family Solutions Kelli Hawkins, East St. Louis School District 189 Andy Hess, First National Bank of Dieterich - Belleville Jeff Hood, YMCA of Southwest Illinois Kimberly Howell, Memorial Hospital Meagan Isselhard, Northwestern Mutual, The Lowery Group Doug Kloeppel, TheBANK of Edwardsville Larry McLean, St. Clair County Housing Authority
Michael Niermann, Commerce Bank Justin Price, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cindy Ratermann, Allsup, Inc. Robert Reidelberger, BOS Metro East Banking Center Joshua Schobert, Apartment Community of Our Lady of the Snows Brandy Steely, Belleville News-Democrat Allison Stuhlsatz, Lindenwood University Belleville Bryan Whitaker, St. Clair County CENCOM 9-1-1 Applications for the 2014-2015 class are available at www.bellevillechamber.org. For any inquiries about Leadership Belleville please contact the Chamber office, 618-233-2015.
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Leadership Belleville 2013-2014 Class at graduation.
Tiffany L. Baldwin Fairview Heights, IL
Linda M. Italiano Swansea, IL
Eric R. Riess Mascoutah, IL
Donald E. Weihl Belleville, IL
Ryan T. Barke Fairview Heights, IL
Dayna L. Johnson Glen Carbon, IL
William A. Schmitt Waterloo, IL
Patricia H. Wharton Belleville, IL
Edward S. Bott, Jr. Belleville, IL
Joseph R. Lowery Belleville, IL
Donald K. Schoemaker Shiloh, IL
David W. Ybarra Fairview Heights, IL
Alex J. Cornwell Belleville, IL
Cherie K. Macdonald O’Fallon, IL
Russell K. Scott Belleville, IL
Thomas F. Hennessy, III Swansea, IL
Laura C. Oberkfell Belleville, IL
George A. “Skip” Uhl Belleville, IL
John Hipskind Fairview Heights, IL
Garrett C. Reuter, Jr. Belleville, IL
L. Kevin Vick Belleville, IL
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Monthly Coffee Cup Connections
Belleville
Join us for the next Coffee Cup Connections sponsored by
Bel-Air Bowl Tuesday, June 10 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
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Celebrate Belleville’s 200th Anniversary! Belleville200.com
Next Lunch & Learn... Thursday, June 26 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coffee Cup Connections will be held at: Bel-Air Bowl 200 S Belt W Belleville, IL 62220 8:15 a.m. - Networking 8:30 a.m. - Roundtable introductions, a short presentation, followed by additional networking.
*Topic to be announced. Check the
Complimentary pastries and coffee will be provided. Also, enter for a chance to win an attendance prize!
All Lunch & Learn seminars are FREE and open to all representatives of Chamber member businesses. Please bring your own lunch.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by clicking the “Register Online” link or call the Chamber at (618) 233-2015. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn more about other member businesses!
An RSVP is required as the classroom has a maximum capacity of participants. To RSVP call 618-233-2015 or RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org and go the Chamber calendar.
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Sponsored by:
Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC. 208 E Main St #100 Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-5877 www.kaskaskiaeng.com
May’s Business After Hours was hosted by Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC. Geri Boyer, President of Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC, welcomed Chamber members to their downtown Belleville office. Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC is an engineering firm which offers a complete range of civil engineering design services. The Belleville location is only one of seven offices. The other offices are located in the following cities: Champaign, Glen Carbon, Peoria, Macomb, IL, Ste. Genevieve, MO, Dawn Peil, Belleville News-Democrat; Barb Cimarolli, Evansville, IN. Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli, P.C.; Kelly Barbeau, St.
Elizabeth’s Hospital; Matt Marcinkowski, Photographer.
In 2014 Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC has been recognized with the following awards: 2014 IDOT Engineering Firm of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation, 2014 Top Women Business Owners by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, 2014 SIUE Outstanding Civil Engineering Alumna of the Year by The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering.
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For more information about Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC or to inquire about their services, visit www.kaskaskiaeng.com.
W
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Kelli Kosydor, Martin Glass; Steve Hoernis, Hoernis Auto Body; Debi Edwards, Creason-Edwards & Cimarolli, P.C.
To see all the photos from Business After Hours, go to www.bellevillechamber.org and click on “Photo Gallery”.
to once again be recognized by Healthgrades® with the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award.™
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2014 dates are still available. July 10
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Harmony Emge District 175
Harmony Emge District 175 is comprised of Ellis Elementary School and Emge Junior High School, located on the westend of Belleville. The two public schools strive to provide an environment for both personal and academic development. Combined, the school serve more than 900 students ranging from grades Pre-K - 8.
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ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
has been proud to offer the highest quality education to their students, grades Pre-K - 4, since their doors first opened in 1962. A testament to the high quality of education can be seen through being awarded Spotlight School Award, Academic Improvement Award, and an NCLB Blue Ribbon School Award within the past five years.
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Ellis believes in “engaged learning” and incorporates student-centered activities that meet the various learning styles and needs of the individual student. Ellis strives for a well-rounded educational program that includes: a challenging core curriculum; a strong Response to Intervention program; a differentiated instruction approach to meet the needs of all learners – including gifted learners; and a unique Character Education program that focuses on positive interventions and the building of positive relationships. Within the Character Ed plan, one of the most successful components has been the Ellis Families. With Ellis Families, a staff member is in charge of about 15 students divided between grades K-4 (all students participate). By doing this, students not only build positive relationships with an adult outside of their teacher, but also form relationships with students in other grades. The families meet once a month and do fun activities together focusing on building positive relationships and teamwork. The program is so successful that this past year, the Belleville News-Democrat wrote about the Ellis Families, which was then picked up by the Associated Press and printed in papers from California to Florida. Ellis is very proud of thier character program and encourages anyone who wants to know more to check out the full list of interventions within our RtI Plan (available at www. harmony175.org). Looking ahead, one of the biggest challenges Ellis faces is the continual adaptation to the Common Core Standards and transition to the upcoming PARCC assessment set to take place in the 2014 -15 school year. However, Ellis has been planning and preparing for this transition for the past three years. Principal Deets is confident Ellis will continue to provide the best education possible due to the incredible teachers, support staff, parent, and community support at Ellis Elementary School.
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EMGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
employees 22 certified teachers dedicated to serving students grade 5 - 8. For the size of the building, students are offered many opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities such as softball, baseball, soccer, track/field, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, bowling and cheerleading. Emge also offers a variety of activities such as Student Council, Chess, Scholar Bowl, Art Club, Musical and Odyssey of the Mind. Emge’s teachers have a broad range of training, academic preparation and post-graduate study keep Emge students learning and challenged throughout the school day. In addition to academic preparation, the staff has placed an emphasis on students having an active role in the entire process of volunteering and service learning. Emge Junior High School has focused on introducing the students to service learning throughout the 2013-2014 school year. The Character Education Program has implemented projects that emphasis social / emotional learning and content specific classes have integrated service learning through writing lessons. Students assist in contacting agencies, writing persuasive letters requesting donations, writing letters of support, organizing products, organizing gift baskets, collecting recyclables, and delivering items. The highlighted programs include work with the following organizations: Belleville Area Human Society, St. Clair County Recycling Program, Belleville Veteran’s Program, and collaboration with Scott Air Force Base. Exposure to all aspects of volunteering and service learning has opened Emge students’ eyes to their role in our community. Students have reported, “I had no idea I could make such a huge difference on my own.” Understanding change can occur with one act of kindness has been the driving force to expand their service learning programs. It is Emge’s goal that students truly understand that our community will be as strong as they make it.
The building administration knows professional development is vital for the building to move forward. The teachers have been planning and preparing for the Common Core Standards through various trainings offered at the ROE. Emge piloted the PARCC field test this past year and the testing was successfully run in the building.
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Ribbon Cutt i
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Celebrating a new business opening, anniversary or remodel? Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting. Contact Wendy Pfeil, Membership Director, for more information. Email wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org or call the Chamber Office at (618) 233-2015.
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Chamber Member Update ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL RECEIVES NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY ACCREDITATION
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Outpatient Cardiovascular Testing Department has recently been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This is the seventh year St. Elizabeth’s has held this accreditation, as St. Elizabeth’s first received this accreditation in 2007. Nuclear Cardiology is often used for early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases. Accreditation by the IAC means that St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Outpatient Nuclear Cardiology Lab has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts and is providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards. The detailed review included all areas that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on Nuclear Cardiology Testing including: the skill of the technologists performing examinations, the type of equipment used, the background knowledge of the interpreting physician and other quality assurance measures. “As a region leader in cardiac care, we are excited to receive this additional three-year Nuclear Cardiology Accreditation”, said Bonnie Schneider, MS RT, and Director of Cardiovascular Services at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “St. Elizabeth’s IAC ‘seal of approval’ for Nuclear Cardiology procedures ensures that our patients can rely on us to receive region leading, high-quality diagnostic cardiac care.”
On May 6, Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting. Located on the east side of Belleville, Penn Station will offer their menu Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Their menu inclues a variety of sandwiches, fresh-cut fries, cheesebread and more. Penn Station can also help you with your catering and box lunch needs.
IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community as illustrated by the support of national medical societies related to Nuclear Cardiology, which include physicians, technologists and medical physicists. Nuclear accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and in some cases by private insurers. The IAC encourages patients to inquire about accreditation status before scheduling Nuclear Cardiology examinations at any facility. To learn more about Nuclear Cardiology Accreditations visit, www.intersocietal.org/nuclear/main/patients.htm.
APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY EMPLOYEE, EMILY MAY CONTINUES EDUCATION
Emily May, DPT of the Frontenac, MO clinic for ApexNetwork recently had the pleasure of attending the continuing education course on Lumbar & Sacroiliac Dysfunction: Diagnosis & Management with HVLA Thrust Manipulation & Exercise held in Atlanta, GA. This course included extensive information on instructions and techniques of manipulation and also included lectures on recent evidence based care for physical therapy practices. The research indicated that manipulation in conjunction with physical therapy exercises and modalities can be more beneficial than just physical therapy alone for long term results of decreased disability.
Otto Golf Classic
...Continued from front page. Thank you to all of the golfers who came out to support the Chamber and to our Otto Golf Classic Sponsors. Your commitment to the Chamber allows us to continue our mission,”Advancing business. Supporting community.”
Emily will incorporate this knowledge into her work at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. If you have any questions or feel you would benefit from seeing one of our physical therapists please call 314-442-6249 or go to www.apexnetworkpt.com to find a location nearest you.
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An additional thank you goes out to our Lunch Sponsor, Illinois American Water, Snack Sponsor, Labor Ready, Beverage Sponsor, Grey Eagle Distributors, Hole-in-One Sponsor, Jack Schmitt Chevrolet, Longest Drive Sponsor, Commerce Bank, all of our Tee Sponsors and businesses who donated items for the goody bags. To view more photos of the Otto Golf Classic, visit www.bellevillechamber.org or www.facebook. com/GreaterBellevilleChamber. The following are Tee Sponsors: Allsup, Inc.,Belleville Township High School District 201, Dr. Jeff Dosier, Casino Queen, Clearwave Communications, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Eckert’s Country Store & Farms, Egyptian Business Furniture, Extra Help, Inc., Flynn, Guymon & Garavalia, Attorneys at Law, Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., Huntleigh Securities Corp./Mike Leopold Sr. V.P., Oates & Associates, Inc., Scott Credit Union, Vandalia Bus Lines, Inc., Warma-Witter-Kreisler-Gregov & Associates, Inc.
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Chamber Member Update
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SWIC STUDENTS ELECT NEW STUDENT TRUSTEE FOR 2014-15
APEXNETWORK CLINIC MANAGER IN SMITHTON, IL TRAVELS TO NICARAGUA TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED
Southwestern Illinois College students have chosen a new student body representative to the college’s Board of Trustees.
Natalie Heberlie, Physical Therapist at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Smithton, IL traveled to Nicaragua February 8-16 with Global Health Outreach to provide medical services to people in need. She was part of a team of American and Nicaraguan dentists, doctors, nurses, and Christian pastors. They traveled 8 hours from the capital city of Managua to a very remote area of Nicaragua and set up clinic in a small 5 room school. They were able to provide medical care to almost 1,400 patients. It was common for patients to walk four to six hours to receive care with some families walking 10-14 hours for medical care. These individuals may have to wait years for another chance to receive medical care.
Nick Raftopoulos of Granite City was recently elected the student trustee for the 2014-2015 academic year. He was sworn in April 16 during the SWIC Board of Trustees meeting. “I am interested in helping others and learning more about the process of decision making at the college,” he said. “I am excited to represent my fellow students.” Raftopoulos is a full-time Sam Wolf Granite City Campus student pursuing an Associate in Arts degree. In addition to his new role, he is the president of the College Democrats and a member of the Alpha Kappa Rho chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of the twoyear college.
Pictured, from left, at his April 16 swearingin are SWIC President Georgia Costello, Ph.D.; Nick’s mother, Associate Professor He is the son of Alex and Beth Raftopoulos, RN, who is an Associate Professor of Nursing of Nursing Education Beth Raftopoulos, Education at SWIC. As student trustee, Raftopoulos will be responsible for casting “advisory” RN; Nick Raftopoulos; Board Secretary Beverly Fiss; and Board Chair Nick J. votes on action items at the Board of Trustees meetings each month. Mance.
For more information, contact SWIC Secretary to the Board of Trustees Beverly Fiss at 618235-2700, ext. 5247.
IMPACT STRATEGIES STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON NEW JACK SCHMITT CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN WOOD RIVER IMPACT Strategies has begun constructing a new state-of-the-art dealership for Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood River. The facility, which broke ground on May 7, is scheduled to open at 1870 East Edwardsville Road in Wood River, Ill. in September 2014. It will replace the existing Chevrolet location at 1401 Vaughn Road in Wood River. The 33,000-square-foot dealership will be a new prototype Chevy dealership on an 11-acre site. It will be a pre-engineered metal building frame with some masonry, aluminum composite metal panels, metal wall panels and storefront system on the outside. The dealership will have approximately 20 service bays and a detached car wash/detail shop. EWR Associates, Inc., is the architect.
BELLEVILLE NAMED A MOST PROGRESSIVE CITY BY AMEREN ILLINOIS’ ACTONENERGY® PROGRAM GOING GREEN WHILE SAVING GREEN
Ameren Illinois today presented the ActOnEnergy® Most Progressive City Award to the city of Belleville. Recognition is inspired by the significant energy savings made by Belleville businesses. Between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013, 74 Belleville businesses completed 143 ActOnEnergy projects and received more than $69,700 in incentive payments. As a result, Belleville businesses are saving 1.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 68 therms of natural gas every year. That is the equivalent to removing more than 1.9 million pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere or removing approximately 172 cars from the road.
IMPACT Strategies has worked with this client on other projects over the years. In 2011, IMPACT renovated the Jack Schmitt Chevrolet dealership in O’Fallon, Ill., and in 2004 it constructed the Jack’s Premium Car Wash and Quick Lube in O’Fallon, lll. Tom Gerke, Executive Manager of the Chevrolet dealership, commented, “Once again we are excited to partner with IMPACT Strategies on our new building in Wood River, Illinois. The new Chevrolet store will be the most technologically advanced and energy efficient dealership facility in the St. Louis/Metro East area. IMPACT Strategies’ team has worked hard to make sure we have maximized our space efficiencies along with minimizing building cost. We simply can’t wait to occupy the new dealership.”
“The efforts of Belleville businesses and residents to be more energy conscious are having a real impact by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources and improving the economic competitiveness of area businesses, all of which benefit employees, consumers and the community at large,” said George Justice, director of Ameren Illinois Division VI, who presented the award to Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert. In recognition of their award, the city will receive a road sign that can be displayed in the community. ActOnEnergy provides Ameren Illinois business customers-including private schools and nonprofits-with cash incentives to implement energy efficiency projects. These incentives are intended to make it more affordable for business customers in all industries to perform meaningful measures that will help reduce their energy consumption, including replacement or upgrades to lighting, heating and cooling systems, steam traps, motor systems and specialty equipment. The program is funded through a small charge (Rider EDR for electricity customers and a Rider GER for natural gas customers) on customer bills. These charges are mandated by state law.
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Chamber Member Update MEMORIAL EMPLOYEES HONORED; BRIAN RIPPERDA NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
SCOTT CREDIT UNION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RAISE $86,000 AT MARDI GRAS BALL FUND RAISER
More than 400 Memorial Hospital, Memorial Care Center, Memorial Medical Group and Belleville Health and Sports Center employees were honored at this year’s Employee Recognition Dinner held May 9 at Fischer’s Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois. Brian Ripperda of Belleville was named Employee of the Year out of 12 candidates recognized as Employee of the Month throughout the year. He has worked at Memorial for three and a half years and is a nurse on 2 South.
Scott Credit Union teamed up with the American Cancer Society recently to raise $86,000 to fight cancer and create a world with more birthdays. Scott Credit Union was the host and presenting sponsor for the recent Mardi Gras Ball fund raiser and also has signed on to continue as the regional sponsor of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and Making Strides events.
Representatives from Scott Credit Union presented a $96,000 check recently to the American Cancer Society. The money was the $10,000 Relay and Strides sponsorships and the $86,000 from the Mardi Gras Ball Event. The Mardi Gras Ball event was held at Lewis and Clark in Godfrey and featured an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment.
Brian is described as a very compassionate nurse who is well liked by his peers, respected by ancillary staff and adored by his patients. He explains things well and is always willing to lend a hand. Co-workers say that Brian is efficient and competent and brings smiles to those around him. Patients often mention him by name during discharge follow-up calls. Brian says his number one job duty is to provide compassionate service and exceptional care to all his patients and says the best part of his job is seeing his patients get better and go home. In his free time, Brian enjoys riding his Harley motorcycle, working around his house and relaxing with his three dogs, Zoey, Shelby and Harley.
“We were extremely proud and honored to have been asked to help support this event,” said SCU President & CEO Frank Padak, who was the Chairman of the Mardi Gras Ball. “Our goal was to raise more than $80,000 through ticket sales, sponsors, and the live and silent auction. People from throughout our area really stepped up in the effort to save lives against this disease that has already taken so many.”
Other Employee of the Year finalists included: Sherry Barber of Freeburg; Melissa Barney of Belleville; Wayne Cormier of Belleville; Robin Gunter of New Athens; Donna Holcomb of Collinsville; Ken Kohler of Waterloo; Karen Lybarger of New Athens; Nathan Majzel of Smithton; Mary Mertens of Waterloo; Katina Porzukowiak of Shiloh and Brandon Wielgus of Smithton.
Scott Credit Union also will support this year’s Relay For Life events held throughout Madison, Bond, Clinton, St. Clair, Marion and Monroe Counties, according to Scott Credit Union Community Relations Supervisor Ashleigh Deatherage. In addition to the Relay For Life events, Scott Credit Union also will sponsor American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that will be held in O’Fallon on October 11, Deatherage noted.\
In addition to Employee of the Month awards, employees were recognized for years of service. Richard Dunck of O’Fallon and Barbara Wettig of Belleville were honored for 45 years of service and six employees were recognized for 40 years of service; they include: Karen Boeschen of Belleville; Sharen Guthrie of Smithon; Anne Huckins of Belleville; Susan Paulat of Belleville; Carmen Rigney of Belleville and Stephanie Schultz of Swansea. Employees were also honored for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service.
SCOTT CREDIT UNION SUPPORTS YMCA OF SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS
“We are proud to be able to again help ACS with this year’s events,” she said. “The Relay for Life events really bring the fight against cancer into the local communities and give people a chance to support the effort. We had such a great experience with our volunteers being at the events last year, we felt very strongly about continuing our sponsorship.”
SCU President & CEO Frank Padak, SCU Community Relations Representative Jennifer Riebold, SCU Community Relations Supervisor Ashleigh Deatherage, ACS Senior Representative of Community Engagement Brett Schuette, SCU Community Relations Representative Lauren Hoefert For details on opening accounts at Scott Credit Union, visit www.scu.org, call and SCU Chief Marketing Officer Adam Koishor.
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Scott Credit Union recently presented a $13,000 check to the YMCA of Southwest Illinois to continue its sponsor of the organization’s Partner with Youth Campaign, Y Cup Race Series, Backpack Attack, Healthy Kids Day, annual golf tournament, Splash Aquatics Safety Day, Jefferson Street Community Center in O’Fallon and Operation Kid Comfort. The YMCA of Southwest Illinois includes the locations in Downtown Belleville, East Belleville, O’Fallon, Maryville, Monroe County and Red Bud. Scott Credit Union Community Relations Supervisor Ashleigh Deatherage and SCU Community Relations Representative Lauren Hoefert presented the $13,000 check to YMCA of Southwest Illinois Interim CEO Jared Beard, The YMCA Partner with Youth Campaign allows needy and disadvantaged children an opportunity to participate in Y programs. Contributions allow children a chance to learn positive character values while experiencing a variety of sports programs and challenge-education activities. The Y Cup Race Series is a series of 5k, 10k and 15k races that are designed to promote fitness and build community. The YMCA Backpack Attack is a school supply drive that provides items to local kids in need.
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Pictured from left are SCU Community Relations Representative Lauren Hoefert, Community Relations Supervisor Ashleigh Deatherage, and YMCA Interim CEO Jared Beard.
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MATHEW JOINS MANAGEMENT TEAM AT KOERNER DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
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Koerner Distributor Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Koerner announces Mo Mathew was recently hired to fill the position of Division Manger of Craft Beers and Imports for the company. Mathew, whose prior experience includes holding the position of Senior Account Manager for Boston Beer Company, will handle the distributing company’s wide variety of craft beers and imports.
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“Koerner Distributor takes pride in offering a variety of both, craft beers and import beers, from every end of the spectrum,” said Mathew. “Several of the craft beers we supply have been recognized nationally as top brews.” Mathew looks forward to continuing the distributor’s role of providing the top-of-the-line beverages, but also exploring and expanding on the beverage line.
Mo Matthew “In my new position, I will ensure the integrity of our craft and import portfolio, while maintaining a healthy relationship with suppliers and retailers,” said Matthew.
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Mathew lives in Glen Carbon with his wife, Lindsey. They are expecting their first child in June. Since 1982, Koerner Distributor, Inc. has been family-owned and operated, and it has grown to become one of the largest beverage distributors of beer, wine, liquor and non-alcoholic beverages in Illinois. Headquartered in Effingham, IL, Koerner Distributor, Inc. has offices located in Carterville, IL, New Baden, IL and Champaign, IL. To learn more about Koerner Distributor, Inc., visit www. koernerdistributor.com.
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SCOTT CREDIT UNION DONATE GIFT CARDS TO LOCAL FISHER HOUSE
Employees of Scott Credit Union in partnership with the Armed Forces Financial Network recently presented $1,000 in thank you gift cards to help military families staying at the Fisher House in St. Louis. The 20 gift cards will be given to family members of injured or ill soldiers or veterans to help them with expenses during their stay while the soldier receives medical treatment. The Fisher House, which is at the VA Medical Center at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, is available to military family members who are wounded or injured and are undergoing extensive medical treatment. It provides warm, caring, comfortable, and convenient lodging for family members at no charge. This allows each family constant access to their loved one to help in the healing process, according to St. Louis Fisher House Foundation Chairman & CEO Kenneth Schieler. “We have heard stories of family members who stay at the Fisher House and need money for their everyday needs. Sometimes it is because their stay at the house becomes extended while their family member is being treated at the hospital,” said Scott Credit Union Community Relations Supervisor Ashleigh Deatherage. “We are honored to partner with AFFN to be able to provide these gift cards for the family members for free. They are truly a thank you to the family for their loved ones service to our country.” Scott Credit Union has supported the local Fisher House with several fund raising efforts. “When they were raising money to build the Fisher House here, we were excited about the opportunity to help with the effort to provide housing for injured soldiers’ families during their time of need,” Deatherage said. “Now, we are happy to play a small part in helping them offer support to the families who are staying at the house. We are thankful for the partnership with AFFN.” The St. Louis VA Medical Center has been designated as a “Polytrauma Center” for treating Veterans wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Center provides treatment for Veterans suffering from single or multiple traumas and specialized care for traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, advanced prosthetics, and mental health. Family members want to stay with their loved ones during treatment, but few can afford extended stays in commercial lodgings, according to Schieler. That’s when Fisher House provides free housing for the family members. Founded by New York City real estate developer Zachary Fisher, Fisher House is a nationwide private-public program that makes homes available to military families. The 16,000-square-foot St. Louis Fisher House was constructed on the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center campus in south St. Louis. The house features 20 bedroom suites and accommodates 42 guests at a time.For more information about Fisher House in St. Louis, or to donate, visit www.fisherhouseinstl.org.
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Sunday, June 1 “On Golden Pond” Brass Rail Players Turkey Hill Grange (618) 917-8175
Tuesday, June 10 Workers’ Compensation Workshop for Employees SWIC- Belleville Campus (618) 222-5688
Saturday-Sunday, June 21 & 22 Flea Market Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-005
Shriners Circus Belle Clair Fairgrounds (618)-874-1870
Life After Divorce Support Group Horizon Hope Satellite Office at Union UMC (618) 792-8256
Sunday, June 22 Patriotic Concert St. Paul’s U.C.C. (618) 233-3308
Blood Drive West Main Cafe (618) 659-0542
Friday-Saturday, June 27 & 28 Wine, Dine & Jazz Downtown Belleville (618) 233-6769
Doll, Toy & Mini Show Belle Clair Expo Center (618)-233-0052 Tuesday, June 3 Life After Divorce Support Group Horizon Hope Satellite Office at Union UMC (618) 792-8256
Amplify Your Brand Bella Milano - Edwardsville (618) 980-1535
Blood Drive YMCA Downtown Belleville (618) 659-0542
Saturday-Sunday, June 14 & 15 Antique American Glass / Pottery Belle Clair Expo Center (618) 233-2052
Wednesday, June 4 Blood Drive Wolfersberger Funeral Home (618) 659-0542
Saturday, June 14 Midwest Music Fest Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (618) 416-6337
Thursday, June 5 Blood Drive East Lodge No. 504 (618) 659-0542
Thursday, June 19 Downtown Diva Night Downtown Belleville (618) 233-2015 www.bellevillemainstreet.net
Saturday, June 7 Alt Belleville Strassenfest Historic Belleville (618)-234-3783
Thursday Thunder Bike Night Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (618) 416-6337
The Moondogs Lindenwood University Belleville Auditorium (844)-843-5969
Friday, June 20 Silver Creek Car Cruise SIlver Creek Saloon & Grill (618)416-6337
Mascoutah Ice Cream Festival Walk Illinois Trekkers Mascoutah Visitors Center
Friday-Sunday, June 20-22 Splash for Rescues Eckert’s Farms (618) 233-0052
Brew & Que Belleville Main Street Downtown Belleville (618)-233-5877 Girl Scouts Thin Mint Sprint Champ Chan Ya Ta (800)345-6858
Saturday, June 21 Bicentennial Car Show Oliver C. Joseph Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Buick GMC www.belleville200.com
Saturday-Sunday, June 28 & 29 Gun & Knife Show Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (618) 233-0052
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BE SEEN AT THE 31ST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF!
The 31st Annual Chili Cook-off in downtown Belleville will be here before we know it! This event has become a favorite for local residents, in addition to drawing great crowds from out-of-town. Music, entertainment, refreshments and lots of chili are sure to draw thousands once again to the downtown area! Corporate sponsorship plays a key role in making this event possible, while providing you with a great opportunity to promote your business to thousands of new and existing customers. The following two sponsorships levels are still available. Thank you to our other members who have made the decision to support the Chili Cook-off through our other sponsorship levels: Premier Event Sponsor, Friday Night Band Sponsor, Saturday Night Band Sponsor, Children’s Area Sponsor, Friday Daytime Entertainment Sponsor, Chili Cook-Off Judging Sponsor, Junior Idol Sponsor. If your company is interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please fill out the form at the bottom of this flier and mail it, along with your sponsorship payment no later than August 14, 2014. Thank you for your consideration in sponsoring the 31st Annual Chili Cook-off!
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