Innovative Software Upgrade Launched at the Chamber

Chamber August 2011 chat

A monthly publication of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce Innovative Software Upgrade Launched at the Chamber

Since 1996, WebLink® software has helped chambers of commerce and business associations use Internet technology to deliver added value and benefits to members. The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of — I n s i d e — Commerce recently purchased this new software to better suit your needs. The software allows for easier membership, event and financial management, as well as a referral tracking component. The biggest change that you will notice is the look of the Chamber’s website. Two Member News of the most utilized portions, the online membership directory and the events 2 Member headlines calendar, have undergone changes to make the registration process even easier for you. The online membership directory is now searchable by business name, category and even by coupons/discounts. Each time the category listing is displayed, it rotates Membership in fairness to all members. There are also Spotlight a variety of options for members for their 7 individual listings. Each listing currently includes the address, a pinpointed location on a Google map, phone number, fax number and web address. The general public is also able to submit a message directly to a member on that member’s individual page listing. Calendar Every member will receive a username 13 Upcoming events and password, which will allow for control WebLink® allows you to track Chamber referrals of your information at any point in time. to your business. So, for example, if it’s after hours and you A l s o : remember that you didn’t call in to change President’s Message, your e-mail address so that you receive the Chamber Connections e-blast regularly, Updates & More! you can log in and make that change when it’s convenient for you. This feature will also (continued inside on next page)

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is a member-focused, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to Chamber chat ::: A providing and promoting business opportunities and connections that promote and enhance county-wide economic and civic well-being. — 2011 Board of Directors— New Members

Jim Young *S. Gregory Allen, Board Chair William G. Hanne Dick’s Homecare Graphcom, Inc. Borough of Arendtsville 236 West St. *Stacey Green, Vice Chair *John G. Kramb Gettysburg, PA 17325 Biggerstaff's Catering Adams County Winery 717.338.0711 www.dickshomecare.com *Gregory Livelsberger, Secretary Katie Lawhon Home Care Services Schmuck Lumber Company, Inc. Gettysburg National Military Park *Steve Rasmussen, Treasurer Pete Martin Terry Shriner Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. Sharrah Design Group, Inc. Down to Earth General Services LLC 1304 Cold Springs Rd. Mary Bottorf Frank Pizzuto Fairfield, PA 17320 HACC - Gettysburg Campus Edward Jones-Frank Pizzuto, AAMS 717.642.6591 *Darlene A. Brown Gary Rappoldt 866. 312.3737 Adams County Housing Authority/ ACNB Bank FAX 717.642.8355 Pennsylvania Interfaith Community [email protected] Programs Inc. Nina Redding www.downtoearthloghomes.com Penn State Cooperative Extension of Contractors—Building & Construction *Emried Cole Adams County Lutheran Theological Seminary Kirsten Hubbard Matt Sheads at Gettysburg Fort Ritchie Community Center Hockley & O'Donnell Insurance Agency Norris Flowers P.O. Box 755 Gettysburg Convention & *Carrie S. Stuart, President Cascade, MD 21719 Visitors Bureau Gettysburg Adams Chamber of 301.241.5085 Commerce FAX 301.241.5086 Carl E. Frantz [email protected] Carl E. Frantz, Inc. www.thefrcc.org NonProfit Organizations

Continued from cover *Denotes Executive Committee member allow you to update, on a monthly basis, your discount for the Member-to-Member discount — Chamber Staff— program. The Front Desk feature, or referral tracking system, allows the Chamber staff to track Jennifer McCleaf Stephanie Mummert referrals for your benefit. This component Membership/Events Director Marketing Assistant has the capability of creating an informative [email protected] [email protected] report, which will allow you to see how your membership is working directly for you. Allysa Dillon Edith Waldron The report offers a look at the number of Membership Assistant/Bookkeeper Operations Assistant times someone viewed your online listing, [email protected] [email protected] clicked through to your website and found your location on the Google map. It even tracks the number of times the Chamber staff 18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 | Gettysburg, PA 17325 referred your company to potential clients. 717.334.8151 | FAX 717.334.3368 The Chamber staff is excited to help [email protected] you make the most of your membership www.gettysburg-chamber.org investment with the new software. Be sure to watch for e-mail reminders on the many Office Hours features and benefits of the software, in Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm addition to updates in future editions of the Chamber Chat. President’s Message

Continuing in the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors General membership breakfasts have same vein as last Bureau, Main Street Gettysburg, developed into opportunities for the month, I would like Freedom Transit, Commuter Services Chamber to promote various industries, to offer you updates of South Central PA, government such as agriculture and education, on two more key agencies and others to better utilize offer economic updates and provide attributes and goals community resources while delivering a forum to recognize local businesses of the Chamber’s quality programs and services. The and individuals for their outstanding Strategic Plan, which Environmental Team has worked contributions to the Chamber and the focuses on being a with HACC Gettysburg Campus and community. strong community partner and resource Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve to With the current road construction, center for local businesses. We will serve promote their Earth Day celebrations transportation issues continue to be a as a one-stop-shop for local businesses and activities. focus of the Chamber. As you may have seeking information and resources. In The Chamber was happy to support noticed in recent e-mail communications, order to fulfill that goal, one of the main Senator Alloway, ACEDC and PA we have been providing regular objectives of the Marketing Council is CareerLink of Adams County in construction updates from the a complete redesign of the Chamber’s promoting the job fair held in May, Gettysburg Borough. Additionally, website. which featured approximately 30 local the Chamber is represented on the The new site will provide you with more businesses offering openings to 500 job Adams County Transportation Planning information on the issues affecting your seekers. Organization and Susquehanna Regional businesses or organizations. Chamber In an internal collaborative effort, Transportation Program to stay abreast Teams are providing input to ensure the Agriculture and Environmental of regional transportation concerns. well-rounded content from all aspects. Teams worked together to develop Watch for our new website later this Content will range from links to other programming for the February general year to stay abreast of all of the activity organizations and government entities membership breakfast—which filled going on at the Chamber. Don’t just stay to more comprehensive information on the room to capacity—and recognize informed, get involved! Chamber programs and activities. Gettysburg Eddie’s and the Gettysburg We continue to partner with local Foundation for their environmental Carrie S. Stuart organizations, such as ACEDC, stewardship efforts. President Membership Renewals

The Chamber would like to thank the following businesses for continuing their commitment to the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and the Gettysburg/Adams County community:

Adams Automotive Service Gettysburg Internal Medicine Center Associates, Inc. Adams County Youth Groundwater Sciences Advocate Programs, Inc. Corporation Artillery Ridge Enterprises J’s at the Village Avenue Restaurant Land and Sea Services, LLC Brown’s Ranch, Inc. Links At Gettysburg, LLC Conewago Valley School Robin’s Nest Aviaries, Inc. District Steve Rice, P.C. Country Inn & Suites By Smith & Company, CPA Carlson Flats, Original Flatbread Company celebrated a ribbon cutting Super 8 Family First Health at its new location on July 7, 2011. Chamber chat ::: 1 Member News

Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney announced that its Vice President of Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney Operations, Ronald Plank, received the World Resorts. Once selected, they’re given the opportunity 2011 Rural Electricity Resource Council’s to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme Distinguished Service Award for his park guests. professional contributions to consumer Dan Carber, IT specialist for the education and rural community support. Ron’s record of Gettysburg National Military accomplishments supporting the agricultural and rural sectors, Park, has been awarded the including activities that benefit both the utility industry and Global War on Terrorism Civilian the rural community also factored into the award. Plank joined Service Medal for his service to Adams Electric in 1969, and progressed through the ranks the U.S. Army in Iraq in 2010. The starting as a journeyman lineman, and entering his current medal is an Army achievement position in 2006. award for civilians. He also Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently received national Bob Kirby (left), Gettysburg National received a Commander’s Award Military Park Superintendent, and Spotlight on Excellence awards for its 2010 “Ready, Set, Dan Carber (right). for Iraq service. Carber joined the Stop” advertising campaign and its “Starting Lines” quarterly Gettysburg National Military Park products and services newsletter, from the Council of Rural in August 2010, immediately after his service in Iraq. Electric Communicators (CREC) and the National Rural Dr. Tempel and staff are pleased to announce Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). “Ready, Set, Stop” the addition of general dentist, Dr. Anne encourages members to reduce their use of electricity during Etzkorn. Dr. Etzkorn graduated magna cum hot, weekday afternoons. “Starting Lines” was created in 2009, laude from the University of Maryland Dental to increase awareness of products and services among Adams School in 2011. She has received numerous Electric’s members. The annual Spotlight awards competition impressive honors and awards upon recognized the top-rated communications and marketing graduation. Dr. Etzkorn has interests in dentistry, cosmetic efforts of electric cooperatives and related organizations. The dentistry, pediatric dentistry and implant dentistry. Dr. Etzkorn rd Spotlight on Excellence program, in its 23 year, chooses from will be able to offer patients a new service, Oral Sedation nearly 800 entries. Dentistry, as well as more convenient hours and less waiting Dave Scheib of Gettysburg, key accounts times between appointments. specialist with Adams Electric Cooperative, Preferred HealthStaff, Inc., a local, licensed Inc. has earned his Certified Energy Manager in-home care agency, would like to (C.E.M.) certification from the Association of welcome a new addition to its management Energy Engineers. Scheib has a bachelor’s team, Caroline Smith. Caroline is the new degree in Civil Engineering and joined Community Liaison and has been an active Adams Electric in 2009. He is responsible for working with the community member, both as a volunteer, largest accounts served by the cooperative in matters such as and by owning/managing several businesses in the county. electricity rates, energy conservation, new service connections Caroline joins Donna Moyer, CEO/Director; Bret Garretson, and distributed generation. In addition, he works with area real Assistant Director of Operations; Nicole Lady, Client Services estate developers. Manager; Jane Johnson, Marketing Director; and Rhonda C.S. Davidson, Inc. is pleased to welcome Guise, Accountant. John Petro, Jr., E.I.T. to its bridge team out Knovex, LLC, a regional provider of the York office. Petro will specialize in the of training services and custom structural design of bridges and concrete course development is excited to structures. He earned his bachelor’s degree announce the opening of their new in Structural Design and Construction office in downtown Gettysburg. Members of the Gettysburg Engineering Technology from Penn State in 2009, and is Adams Chamber are invited to join Knovex, LLC for an open presently completing the thesis for his master’s degree in house on Thursday, August 11th from 5-7pm to celebrate the Engineering Science. He is registered with the Commonwealth opening of their new office at 122 Chambersburg Street. Light of Pennsylvania as an Engineer in Training. refreshments will be served and their team will be available The Gettysburg High School Marching Band members to share information about their training capabilities and performed at Walt Disney World Resort on April 8, 2011. professional development resources. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from

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Gettysburg National Military EZToUse.com is celebrating its 10th year of Park recently presented Maria yellow pages production for all of Adams Brady, law enforcement ranger, County and western York County. Published and Ken Kime, a program by Ogden Directories, Inc., Gettysburg management specialist, with Hanover Area Community Directory is one an incentive award for of 72 yellow pages directories published in leadership. Brady received eight states by the Altoona, Pennsylvania the award for improving the company. With over 4.7 million published directories yearly,

Maria Brady, left, and Ken Kime, right, work environment for law Ogden Directories, Inc. is the seventh largest independent received awards from Gettysburg enforcement rangers. Kime yellow pages publisher in the United States. National Military Park Superintendent received the award for his Bob Kirby, center. The Adams County Farmers’ Market outstanding commitment to Association’s community partnerships and safety. outreach programs have increased sales for LaQuon Brown and Cody Williams of Gettysburg High School market growers as well as provided much and Karen Keefer of New Oxford High School competed in the needed services for area families in need. National Skills USA Competition for Crime Scene Investigating The Association now accepts both SNAP and in Kansas City, Missouri. After winning the bronze medal, these debit card transactions. Applications for the Adams County Tech Prep students were invited to participate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the national competition as State Silver medalists after (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, have the State Gold medalists withdrew. This is the third year Law increased over 20 percent in the last 18 months in Adams Enforcement Instructor Patrick O’Leary has had students County. Accepting SNAP at the open air farmers markets advance to compete in state competition and the second year improves access to nutritious food and supports the local in a row in the national competition. economy. Supported through grant funding received by Heritage Inns, Inc. of Gettysburg Capital Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) has donated an unusual and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the artifact to the Gettysburg Adams County Farmers’ Market Association implemented National Military Park—a lock SNAP services in August 2010. Please visit us at: www. of Abraham Lincoln’s hair. The acfarmersmarkets.org for more information. lock of hair was collected by Welcome to the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce! Dr. Robert K. Stone during the Thomas E. Metz, owner of Heritage Inns, Inc. and Gettysburg Tours, Inc., autopsy conducted following presented the donation along with President Lincoln’s death. This Max Felty, of Gettysburg Tours, Inc., framed lock of hair was later representing the late Ron Felty, an owner of Heritage Inns, and Donna presented by Dr. Stone to Enoch McCleaf, executrix of the late Ken Pratt, a prominent unionist and Rohrbaugh’s estate. Mr. Rohrbaugh philanthropist in Baltimore. The was also an owner of Heritage Inns Inc. You and a business associate are invited to get to know your hair is framed and was dated Chamber better at our Membership Orientation by Dr. Stone, “April 1865.” The donation was presented to Sponsored by: Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Bob Kirby on July 29 in the offices of Heritage Inns, Inc. Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 The members of Smith Elliott Kearns Time: 11:30 Lunch (provided by Flats, Original Flatbread Cafe) and Company, LLC are proud to 11:45 Presentation will begin announce the addition of Laura L. Location: Chamber Conference Room 18 Carlisle Street, Suite 203, Gettysburg Stover, who will be specializing in

the outsourcing of human resources Get the most from your Chamber membership: consulting to local businesses. Laura joined the firm in May • Learn how we represent your interests within Adams 2011 and is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a County and our region. • Educate yourself on benefits of Chamber membership. bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in • Get acquainted with other new members, Chamber staff, Human Resources Management. She brings with her a wealth board and committee representatives. of knowledge she acquired during her more than 10 years of Please call the Chamber office at 717.334.8151 before August 12 to make your reservation. Be sure to bring brochures and plenty of business cards! work experience in the human resources field.

Chamber chat ::: 3 Community Partners Positive Approach to Ongoing Road Construction in Gettysburg by Carl Whitehill, Media Relations Manager The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors them, are keeping their heads held high and concentrating on Bureau is urging the Adams County helping their guests. community to take a positive approach Because even local news makes its way around the world with our visitors regarding the ongoing through the Internet, we must be careful not to make road construction in Gettysburg. While the Gettysburg sound impossible to visit. All businesses are open construction has certainly had an effect on during this construction and reachable, albeit sometimes in a our lives, what’s most important is that we pass solutions along round-about fashion. to visitors, rather than share in the complaining. Government officials know that there is no good time to do road The CVB encourages all businesses and residents to offer construction, but we can at least appreciate that the work is alternative routes or suggest ways to avoid the road being done ahead of what we expect to be a busy 2013 season. construction. Many of our businesses, as badly as it has affected “Little Lincoln” Travels Around Gettysburg by Caitlin Kaltenbach, Gettysburg College student and Main Street Gettysburg intern One of the major goals of Main Street person to guess correctly will receive a buy-one-get-one-free ticket Gettysburg in operating the David Wills House offer to the DWH. There will also be a weekly raffle that offers the (DWH) is to partner with the Gettysburg opportunity for others to win a prize. business community and increase promotional Since the day of the project’s creation, membership on the DWH opportunities for everyone. Facebook page has increased significantly as have its weekly page This summer and fall, the David Wills House is views. As the DWH is tagging local businesses in our posts, we are hosting an online Facebook contest. By reaching more than 10,000 fans from other pages. We hope that a using social media tools, this museum hopes to increase its project like “Where’s Abe?” will help to build an online community followers on Facebook and Twitter, draw more visitors to the and ultimately bring together more people with an interest in museum and build awareness about the DWH while simultaneously historic locations, like the David Wills House, so they will visit strengthening community relations with local businesses. Gettysburg. This online competition and partnership with local businesses We encourage everyone to visit our local businesses and enjoy involves taking photographs of a President Lincoln figurine at high quality goods and services. If you are a business interested various shops, restaurants and hotels each week and posting in becoming part of the “Where’s Abe?” project, please contact these photos to the DWH Facebook page. Participants must guess the David Wills House at [email protected] or call which local site Lincoln was photographed at each week. The first 717.337.2499. Introducing the Idox Grant Advisor by Robin Fitzpatrick, President, Adams County Economic Development Corporation Idox Grant Advisor is an advanced online • Confidence to stay informed of external funding opportunities; toolkit that will help maximize fundraising • Opportunity to clarify data with a dedicated in-house research potential by providing access to the United team; States’ most comprehensive database of • Proactive mechanisms to ensure you never miss an funding opportunities. Idox’s search engine opportunity; allows searches by keyword or any number of criteria to find • More time to spend on your area of expertise and less time relevant funding opportunities for any project in minutes. Search spent gathering information; and results can be viewed in summary, intermediate or full detail with • An organized and planned approach to maximize efficiency complete information on program eligibility, value, availability, and save time. contact details and supporting documentation. Information Does your business have a project on the horizon for which you is updated on a daily basis by an expert team of funding are seeking financing? Let ACEDC assist you in finding federal, researchers to ensure the most updated and complete online state and local financing incentives using the Idox Grant Advisor. resource bank of information. Contact Kaycee Kemper at 717.334.0042, extension 2 for more Idox Grant Advisor is a solution which continues to deliver information. results in the dynamic world of funding information. Some of the benefits of using this tool are:

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Want to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life? Mark you calendars The Mentoring Program is actively searching for several women to for the Holiday sign on to mentor individual female high school students. These Jackpot Raffle young ladies are in need of a stable adult in their lives. We have Party on Thursday, current mentors who would be happy to talk to you about their December 8 at the Wyndham Gettysburg. Raffle tickets are $75 experiences if you think this is the program for you. We guarantee and include admission for 2 people. This year’s prizes include: that you will learn and benefit from the program as much as the • (1) $5,000 winner • (1) $1,000 winner students! Please contact Edith at [email protected] • (3) $500 winners • (2) $250 winners or call 717.334.8151. Tickets will go on sale soon, watch for an order form in The Awards Team is seeking nominations for future editions of the Chamber Chat. $10 cover charge if not the Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award. purchasing a raffle tacket. Take this opportunity to nominate someone The Holiday Basket Bingo offers a great opportunity for your that you believe displays outstanding business/organization to showcase services and/or products commitment to the mission of the Chamber. to the public and business community alike. The annual event Completed forms are due to the Chamber will be held November 13 and is one of the Chamber’s three Matt Sheads, Volunteer office by August 31. Please contact the office fundraiser events. For more details, contact Jennifer McCleaf at of the Year in 2010. if you have not received a form and would like 717.334.8151 or [email protected]. to nominate a Chamber group or member. The recipient will be As a senior executive of one of the most successful Lancaster announced at the September 23 General Membership Breakfast. County asset management companies, Dave Hanson will share This year’s breakfast is sponsored by: with attendees of the annual Community Prayer Breakfast how Fulton Financial arrived at a formula of success in a difficult financial market. He will also address what the future of investments look like in today’s uncertain times. Join the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Gettysburg Christian Businessmen’s Connection on Friday, October 28 at the Refectory at Gettysburg Lutheran LUNCH & Theological Seminary. Networking and breakfast is available, beginning at 7am, with the program beginning at 7:30am. Registration forms will be included in the September’s Chamber Chat. A little over a month from now, volunteers and staff will be busy prepping for set-up of the Seventh Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. Are you SERIES PRESENTS - indulging your senses with great wine, great food and great music on September 10 & 11? Twenty-four wineries from across Economics of Diversity the state of Pennsylvania will be on hand with a variety of flavors to savor. Apart from the wine, there will be an assortment of delicious foods, arts/crafts, cooking and wine pairing in the Workplace demonstrations and some great live entertainment. Saturday’s lineup: Sunday’s lineup includes: • Phoenix Rising • Little Ivory Blues Band Hosted by: WHEN: August 11, 12:15-1pm • The Willy’s - a local favorite • Jazz Me WHERE: GACOC Office • Billy Bauer Band • Ronnie Rhoads and 18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 The Big Riff Band General admission is just $20, if you purchase your tickets in RSVP: 717.334.8151 by August 4th advance, and includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited sampling *Bring your own lunch - and applicable taxes. For details on each band, a list of Parking is available in the participating vendors and to order your tickets, visit Race Horse Alley Garage www.gettysburgwine.com.

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Last year, a gentleman Preferred HealthStaff provides a free in-home assessment in walked into the Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties. Preferred office of Preferred HealthStaff also matches caregivers with clients based on the HealthStaff in Fairfield. caregiver’s skills, personality and travel distance. Services are He explained that available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there are no his mother needed minimum hours required. Adjustments can be made to the home care as soon days and times at no charge to the client. as possible. The man During the caregiver’s first visit to the client’s home, someone left the office and was from Preferred HealthStaff’s management team will orient the greeted at his mother’s caregiver to the client and the client’s individual needs and home within the hour by a member of staff, ready to begin requests. home care services for his mother. “We don’t send anyone in alone for the initial visit,” Moyer “That’s not the first time we’ve set up services for someone so said. “This creates an increased level of comfort for the client quickly,” said Donna Moyer, one of the owners of Preferred and the caregiver.” Supervisors will also visit the home after HealthStaff. Moyer, a nurse and health care instructor, has care begins to ensure quality of care and satisfaction for the empathy for those who are trying to find quality home care client. Preferred HealthStaff’s goal is to improve lives, one services for themselves or a loved one. “We recognize the client at a time. unique physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each person. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of client Preferred HealthStaff is a member of the Gettysburg Adams services with courtesy, compassion and respect.” Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Home Care Association and the Better Business Bureau. They are located Preferred HealthStaff is a Pennsylvania-licensed In-Home at 201 E. Main St., P.O. Box 165, Fairfield. Hours are 9am- Care Provider that can provide assistance with things like 5pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment any other eating, bathing and personal care. Caregivers can provide time, including weekends. Someone is on-call at all times. Call transportation, homemaker services, meal preparation, 717.642.8500 or visit www.preferredhealthstaff.com. companionship, and respite services. They can offer medication reminders as well as many other services including health care staffing and child care services. Services are available for all ages. The management of the company can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “I believe that effective communication is a key factor in providing quality care,” said Bret Garretson, co-owner. He added, “We are not a franchise; we started from scratch, so that allows us to be more flexible—so we can adjust to fit the individual needs of the clients.” Clients find no hidden fees or surcharges in their bills, and they have the comfort of knowing that someone will be with them whenever they want or need it. Preferred HealthStaff upholds a very high standard which involves an extensive screening process for its caregivers. Quality, proficiency, attitude and personality are considerations for employment as well as education, training, experience and recommendations. “We take great pride in the quality of our caregivers,” said Moyer. Chamber chat ::: 7 Community News

The Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (ACBCC), an affiliate Candra Bretzman donates $2 per basket to the local ACBCC. of Healthy Adams County, and a proud financial supporter of Call 717.339.2018 for a registration form and a listing of ticket Gettysburg Hospital’s free mammogram program, is pleased to contribution levels. announce a new application process for women who currently WellSpan is teaming up with the Adams County Farmers’ have financial restrictions and are in need of a mammogram. Market Association on Friday, September 2 to showcase Women of Adams County, age 40 or older, can call Michelle Fresh Food, Flavor and Affordability! Betsy Wargo, community Shriner, RN, nurse navigator of the WellSpan Adams Cancer nutritionist, along with local chefs will present a series of free Center at 717.339.2657 to schedule an appointment. cooking demonstrations that promise to inspire consumers to The scenic Hauser Estate Winery in Cashtown enjoy the flavor of nutritious food. The cooking demonstration will host artists, food and music on Saturday, will be held at the farmers’ market at the Outlet Shoppes at September 3, from 11am-6pm for Art at the Winery. Gettysburg from 9:30am–10:30am. For more information, visit At press time, artists displaying and selling their www.acfarmersmarkets.org. work include Larry Brogan, Lisa Harman, Annette United Way of Adams County, along with Ehly, Amy Lindenberger, Dana Miller, Leah Powell, five other area United Ways, WGAL-TV 8, and Heather Sefcheck, Jim McCabe, Laurie McKelvie, PSECU, are sponsoring the 2011 Jefferson Wendy Heiges, Annie DeGeorge, Janet Hikes, Ruth Awards. The awards, named after Thomas Sullivan and Amy T. Dreves. Jefferson because of his insights into the value of public service Enjoy a sample of the Adams County Arts and the importance of giving of oneself to help others in need, Council’s fall schedule of classes in colored recognize those individuals who strive to better their community pencil, pastels, sketching and fused glass. through extraordinary public service. Nominations will be There will be a spinning demonstration, plein accepted from now through August 19. If you know someone air painting and food by the Ragged Edge. The who deserves this special recognition, pick up a nomination form event is free and open to the public. Wendy at the United Way office on Buford Avenue, or online at www. Heiges and committee are still accepting artists for the event. wgal.com under the Community Section. For additional details, Contact Wendy at [email protected] for more information. please call Kathy Nelson at 717.334.5809. The YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County will host Joyce Levin, of the South Central Chamber Members Receive 50% Off any PA Cancer Education Network, for a Half Day Challenge Course Event now discussion of cancer prevention during the through November 31, 2011! August 16 Brown Bag Lunch session. The presentation begins at noon and is free and open to the public. Participants can bring To Book an Outing Call their own lunch, or order from the Ragged Edge II, located inside 717-642-8282 x3344. the YWCA. Please register for the session at 717.334.9171, ext. -Be sure to mention Chamber 113, or email [email protected]. Membership when booking!

Looking for SINGers. No, we are not forming a new choral • Discount also applies to Group Lunch group. The Senior Interest Networking Group (SING) is a • Valid on Bookings for Events Through 11/31/11 Healthy Adams County task force, whose purpose is to provide • Group Minimum of 10 Participants networking and educational opportunities for professionals who serve seniors. While SING membership includes several health and human service providers, we recognize that seniors are also a large client/customer base for other types of businesses. If you are interested in joining SING, or might be willing to make a presentation to the group about your product or services, please contact [email protected]. Enjoy lunch as well as an educational program at the Fifteenth Annual Longaberger® Basket Fund-Raiser Luncheon on Friday, August 26, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Stephani Maitland Farm, 2795 Fairfield Road in Gettysburg. Proceeds of the event benefit theAmerican Cancer Society and the Adams County Breast Cancer Coalition (ACBCC), an affiliate ofHealthy Adams County. For each basket sold, Longaberger® donates $2 towards breast cancer research. In addition, sales consultant www.LibertyMountainResort.com 78 Country Club Trail Carroll Valley, PA 17320 ~ 717.642.8282 8 ::: Chamber chat Gettysburg Smiles cosmetic & family dentistry

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For more information about processing with the industry leader or for a detailed cost comparison please contact: Sheila Vargas, Account Executive 717-682-2684 Chamber chat ::: 11 Wine Festival Updates

Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival to be featured on “One Tank Trips” on ABC 27

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce has a new rising star. Jennifer McCleaf, Membership/Events Director for the Chamber, was recently filmed for a sixty-second vignette on ABC 27’s One Tank Trips. The vignette will air on Wednesday, August 24 during the 5pm live news broadcast. The One Tank Trips segments highlight destinations that are literally in your backyard. One tank of gas from Central Pennsylvania can get you to a lot of fun places! So tune in to watch Jenn in her television debut on the 24th.

September 10-11 Noon-6pm

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce Would like to thank the current sponsors:

Sponsorships and advertising space in the event program are still available!

If you are interested in information, please contact Jenn McCleaf at 334.8151 or at [email protected]. 12 ::: Chamber chat August 2011 Events

August 1 August 18

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office Business & Industry Team Meeting, Noon, Inn at Herr Ridge Wine Festival Steering Subcommittee Meeting, 5 to 7pm, C.S. Davidson, Inc. 1:15pm, Chamber office Membership Mixer,

August 3 August 22

Winter’s Palette Team Meeting, Noon, Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office Seminary Refectory Membership Council Meeting, 3:30pm, August 8 Chamber office

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office August 29

August 9 Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

BEP Advisory Council, 8am, Chamber office August 31 Environmental Team Meeting, Noon, Executive Team Meeting, Noon, TBD Chamber office

August 11

Legislative Team Meeting, Noon, Inn at Herr Ridge

August 12 Financial Consulate, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30am, of its new office on June 17, 2011. Chamber office

August 15

Staff Meeting, 8:30am, Chamber office

August 17

Membership Orientation, 11:30am, Chamber office

Chamber chat ::: 13 Presorted First Class U.S. Postage PAID Gettysburg, PA Permit No. 28

18 Carlisle St., Ste. 203 | Gettysburg, PA 17325 717.334.8151 | FAX 717.334.3368 [email protected] www.gettysburg-chamber.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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