Volume 22, Issue 10 Linda Harper, Editor October NEWS from Chamber President Wendy Kernan October means the beginning of the 4 th Quarter for businesses, which means keeping the energy high and the drive going, not to mention the fact that with fourth quarter comes budgeting for 2019, holidays, parties, employees getting in their final vacation days in. This quarter determines how strong your business will start 2019. Success in business is about finding the opportunity and then capitalizing on it and there is no better opportunity then the fourth quarter. The behaviors and the sales expectations you have in fourth quarter will be the single biggest determining factor in how much business you do in the first quarter and perhaps in all of 2019. Hopefully, your competition has taken their foot off the gas and you will be able capitalize on that. So, get ready and make that last push to not only end the year strong but give you a great start in the new year. I also want to remind everyone that October 24 th from 7AM-8AM at the Mt. Zion Convention Center is the Annual Prayer Breakfast. If you have never been to a prayer breakfast, I would encourage you to come. The Mt. Zion Chamber along with St. Mary s Hospital and the local churches of Mt. Zion come together to host this event. This event serves both our community and our members. Here is what you can expect: You will experience growth - You will become more involved and unified with other people, which will lead to growth in both your spiritual and personal life. You will find strength in numbers There is power when you begin to pray together before the day even begins. We stand together as a group and pray for the challenging moments within the community, the country, and within ourselves. You will learn about the community Local leaders and officials are present. What better time to meet those that lead our community. If those aren t compelling enough reasons 10% of the proceeds will be donated back to the community. Please buy your tickets today for $10 by contacting Linda at 864-2526 or stop by Mt. Zion s Town and Country Bank, Scott State Bank, Prairie State Bank, or the Village Hall. You can also contact any Board member or Ambassador for tickets. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your business! Sincerely, Wendy J Kernan Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce President October 2018 Events Luncheon October 10th Member Cost: $15 Networking: 11:15 am Lunch: 11:45 1:00 pm RSVP by Noon Monday Oct.. 8th LOCATION: Antioch Christian Church SPEAKER: Linda Roberts TOPIC: Best Travel Tips CATERER: Antioch Christian Church EXHIBITOR: Antioch Christian Church Mark Your Calendar BREAKFAST November 14th at the Mt. Zion High School Topic: Mt. Zion School District Update
2018-19 Calendar of Events Meet the Candidates - October 18, 2018 Mt. Zion Community Prayer Breakfast - October 24, 2018 Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce Business Expo & Taste - March 9, 2019 Service Organizations and Community Service Opportunities Here is some information from our September luncheon panel : United Way - A call to 2-1-1 provides free information and referrals for community services 24/7 in Macon, DeWitt, and Moultrie counties. Volunteer opportunities can be signed up for at https://volunteermidillinois.galaxydigital.com/. DOVE - Their programs include: domestic violence, BABES, Homeward Bound, MAX & DAX, children s clothing progam, and more. Volunteer opportunities can be signed up for at http://doveinc.org/files/6614/7146/6173/dove_volunteer_application.pdf. Central Illinois Christians in Mission - CICIM is a furniture ministry serving the people of the Decatur area with household items and furniture at no cost. Donations are accepted at 1000 East Locust St., Decatur. Volunteers needed Tues. and Thurs. mornings 8.30-12. Salvation Army - Assess needs, delivers programs and directs ministries for our local community. They have volunteer opportunities in their Food Pantry, Men s Shelter, Bell Ringing, Toy Drive Toy Store, and food baskets. Contact kyle_karsten@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Rick Robertson is the owner of Robertson Tire and Auto Repair. His new location is at 2918 South Mt. Zion Road, Decatur. Robertson specializes has quality auto repair at affordable prices. Veterans get a 10% discount. Call 454-5140. Jean Parker is with Synergy HomeCare located at 373 W. 1st Drive, Decatur. They provide in-home care from meal preparation or personal care, run errands, and much more. Call 217-615-1826. The October 10th luncheon will be at the Antioch Christian Church at 11:30 a.m. The Antioch Christian Church is located at 5409 US Hwy. 36., Decatur, IL 62521; they are on the right-hand side soon after you go through the intersection of Hwy 36 & 121 if you are going east from Decatur. We will have Linda Roberts with Best Trips Ever present her best travel tips for domestic and international travel, along with packing tips and the latest airport security. The ladies of the Antioch Christian Church will be catering their delicious lunch and desserts for us. RSVP by Monday, October 8th if you plan on attending the October 10th luncheon at the Antioch Christian Church by emailing Linda Harper at mtzionilchamber@gmail.com. Please bring nonperishable food items to the luncheon to benefit the Northwest Community Food Drive and the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Food Drive. Donations of nonperishable food items, paper products, health and hygiene or monetary donations will be greatly appreciated. (See page 8).
Retired Principal from Mt. Zion High School Greg Bradley will be the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Mt. Zion Community Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Greg is most proud to say he is a product of the Mt. Zion School system, the community of Mt. Zion and surrounding area. Mr. Bradley is a retired Mt. Zion High School principal. Since retiring five years ago, he has worked for Futures Unlimited H.S. Alternative Program, and is now a part-time administrator for the Heartland Technical Academy. He has served on the Board of many organizations including Junior Achievement, Village of Mt. Zion, Apollo Conference, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, IPA Abe Lincoln Division, Illinois High School Association, Passion Community Church Elder, and currently serves as the President of the Central Illinois Christians in Mission board. His wife, Vicky, and he volunteer at CIBM. We need volunteers for the following; e-mail Linda Harper at admin@mtzchamber.org if you can help: October 10, 2018, 11:15 a.m.: Sell tickets at the Oct. 10th luncheon for the Prayer Breakfast. October 24, 2018, 6-7 a.m.: Greeter at the door of the Prayer Breakfast to show people to their reserved tables. October 24, 2018, 7-7:30 a.m.: Work tables during Prayer Breakfast to refill coffee and
We are collecting food for the 9th Annual Mt. Zion Community Food Drive at the October 10th luncheon. Please bring nonperishable food items to the luncheon to benefit the Northwest Community Food Drive and the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Community Food Pantry. The following donations will be greatly appreciated: Nonperishable food items Paper products Health and hygiene Monetary donations The Northeast Community Fund is a local food pantry located at 825 North Water in Decatur and the Mt. Zion United Methodist church Community Food Pantry located in Mt. Zion. If you miss donating at the luncheon, you can still donate on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 1475 West Main, Mt. Zion. If you have any questions call Pastor Robert Bruer at 972-8065 Patti Underwood at 433-4785 for more information.
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