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Chamber Chat
Chamber Annual Banquet
116th Chamber Annual Banquet
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018—6pm
Entertainment by Bryan Cork
The banquet is tomorrow! Please wear anything you would like to support your favorite team! This will be a great evening of fun and entertainment!
Prairie Connection
The Chamber is pleased to announce “Prairie Connection” will be playing at the Chamber Banquet from 6pm-8pm.
Prairie Connection is a forty year old band that has evolved from the Taqua Judd band to the Gamma Rays and now to the Prairie Connection. This five piece group consists of some of Beloit’s most talented musicians – Josh Fuller (guitar, banjo and vocals), Dan Fleming (guitar and vocals), Linus Sarver (keyboard and vocals), Mike Harbaugh (fiddle) and Dr. David Neubert (bass and vocals). They perform an eclectic variety of Oldies but Goldies music including country, popular, folk, gospel and blue grass styles.
Given Grace
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Sale running 1/14 1/27
Paid fresh flower orders for
valentine’s day receive a 14% discount
local free delivery available
205 w main st
785 534 1205
Kettle Specials
Grilled Cheese: The Crispy Piggy-Fried onions, BBQ pork, cheddar cheese
Soup: Roast Turkey and Noodles with mixed vegetables
Drink: Leinenkugel’s Pomegranate Shandy, $3.50
KDNS Broadcast Schedule
Your #1 source for High School Sports in North Central Kansas KD Country 94, Z96.3 the Lake, & www.nckssports.com Friday, February 2nd 2018 6 p.m. Rock Hills at Lakeside Radio: KD Country 94 & www.kdcountry94.com 6 p.m. St.John’s/Tipton at Wilson Radio: Z96.3 the Lake & www.kdcountry94.com 5:50 p.m. Ellsworth at Beloit Live video stream at www.nckssports.com
Chamber Coffee
Join us for the “Chamber Coffee” Friday, February 9th at MCHHS in the South Dining Room, from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (This will be at MCHHS)
At 10am, Carolyn Gottfried, Insurance Navigator and Eldon Koepke, CFO will give a short presentation on Special Enrollment Period outside of open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace and a review of MCHHS Annual Report. After the presentation, stick around for more discussion!
There will be refreshments and tons of networking!
KVSV Broadcast Schedule
KVSV AM 1190 THE MIX AND KVSV FM 105.5 IS YOUR VOICE FOR THE BELOIT HIGH TROJANS AND ST JOHNS TIPTON BLUJAYS
Friday Feb 2nd………Ellsworth at Beloit ………………………………5:40pm
Hear K State Mens Basketball on KVSV FM 105.5 and AM1190 KVSV The Mix
Sat Jan 27th……..Georgia at Kansas State…..Noon
Hear K State Womens Basketball on KVSV FM 105.5 and AM1190 KVSV The Mix
Sat Feb 3rd…………….K State Men at West Virginia…..2PM
Kettle
Solomon Valley Hospice
OLDER KANSAN’S DAY IN TOPEKA SET FOR FEBRUARY 13
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (based in Manhattan) will be hosting their annual “Older Kansan’s Day at the State Capitol”. This is an invitation to you, your friends, and anyone else interested in Senior Issues, to meet at the State Capitol on that day, and express your opinion on issues important to you, and to Kansas Seniors all across the state.
The day will begin when you meet with NC-FHAAA members in the State Capitol sometime between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Appointments with your State Legislators can be scheduled in the morning, usually in groups of 3-5 people. They will also provide each person with “talking points” on the positions of the Kansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities (K4Ad), as well as vital statistics on the value of senior programs in the State of Kansas. These are merely starting points that you can use when meeting the State Legislators, but you are not restricted to these points. Any issue that concerns you is certainly open for discussion, and you are welcome to state your position on any of those concerns. We especially want to focus on issues important to seniors that day, but you are not restricted to just those issues.
Each appointment with the State Legislator will be for approximately 15-20 minutes, at which time another group will be scheduled to meet with that legislator. Since the Kansas House of Representatives convenes daily at 11:00 AM, the appointments with House members will only last until about 10:45. Appointments with members of the Kansas Senate can continue, as the Senate does not convene until after lunch (around 1:30 PM).
At lunch, attendees will meet on the second floor of the State Capitol, where a box lunch will be served to all those participating in the event, as well as our State Legislator guests. Price for the box lunch will be $10.00.
Other activities available to the participants include going to either House or Senate committee hearings (especially if the hearing concerns legislation important to Kansas Seniors), attending either the House or Senate Session in the visitor’s gallery, or even taking a tour of the Capitol itself. You may want to testify at a committee hearing if that topic is in your expertise, and you have made arrangements with the committee chairman to do so.
The goal for Older Kansan’s Day is to let our State Legislators know what topics are important to Kansas Seniors, their Caregivers, and those who support those issues. It is also important to let the Legislators know that we are watching what they do, and that WE VOTE. Hopefully the weather will cooperate, and there is a large contingent of Kansas Seniors and their supporters at the event. Call Jay Rowh, NC-FHAAA Board Chairman, at 785-738-2310 for more information and/or to reserve your spot for the event. The Solomon Valley Transportation (SVT) bus will be taking passengers from our area to the State Capitol but you are also encouraged to take your own car or ride with your friends in their car. Mark February 13th on your calendar, and make your voice heard on the important Senior Issues in Kansas.
Hope for Healing
Beloit Blood Drive
Beloit Community Blood Drive
NCK Wellness Center Gym
Thursday, February 15
Noon-6pm
Friday, February 16
8:30am-2pm
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Beloit to schedule an appointment.
Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation
Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation presents “Til Death Do we Part” Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery. The event will be hosted by Kettle on Wednesday, February 14th from 6pm-9pm.
Ticket sales go live on February 1st and can be purchased for $50/person at the Kettle. Seats are limited for the murder solving evening so get yours before they run out!
Thank You for renewing your Membership
The following businesses have reinvested in the community through the Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce.
¥ Beloit Center Apartments
¥ Mitchell County Convention & Tourism
¥ Solomon Valley Transportation
¥ Wheat Fields Floral
Have Any Exciting News to Share?
The Chamber wants to help spread the word about your business. “Noteworthy News” is your opportunity to do just that. It’s a great way to inform other Chamber members about anything that’s new within your organization. Fill us in on what’s happening from staff changes to a new product or service. Send it to beloitchamber@nckcn.com by Thursday at noon and I will include it in Chamber Chat!
Calendar of Events
**Saturday, February 3rd – 6pm – Chamber Annual Banquet, “Are You Ready for Some Football!” – Down Under
Monday, February 5th – 7pm – Mitchell County Fair Board – Guaranty State Bank
Tuesday, February 6th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Wednesday, February 7th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Thursday, February 8th – Noon – Chamber Board
Friday, February 9th – 9am-10:30am – Chamber Coffee @ MCHHS South Dining Room
Saturday, February 10th – 6pm – Solomon Valley Hospice Wine Tasting & Silent Auction – Down Under
Monday, February 12th – 5:30pm – Mitchell County Historical Society – Museum
Tuesday, February 13th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Tuesday, February 13th – 7pm – Cassiopeia
Wednesday, February 14th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Thursday, February 15th – Noon-6pm – Blood Drive – NCK Wellness Center Gym
Thursday, February 15th – 12:30pm – SVED Board
Friday, February 16th – 8:30am-2pm – Blood Drive – NCK Wellness Center Gym
Tuesday, February 20th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Wednesday, February 21st – 9:30am – Beloit Ministerial Association
Wednesday, February 21st – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
Wednesday, February 21st – 7pm – Strategic Doing Meeting – NCK Tech
Tuesday, February 27th – Noon – Rotary – Trail Room
Wednesday, February 28th – Noon – Lions Club – NCK Tech
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