Chamber Merchants Meeting - Topics of Discussion
February 1, 2012
Members present: Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Jami Roethe & Niki Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Kathy Bircket (WFIW/WOKZ), Nathan Gentz (Your Flower Shop), Lauar Sorensen (Main Street Mercantile), Thea Gain (Thea's Gift & Framing - Good Luck!), Patty Atwood & Anita Tipps (Serendipity), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square).
Press release for the Valentine Basket give-a-way has been released to the radio and newspaper. Posters have been distributed to the area business participating in the program. Basket contained - 2 tickets for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, lunch for 2 at Jemini Coffee House and a Romantic Dinner for 2 at the Flat Iron Grill up to a 60.00 value, candle, 2 boxes of chocolates, gift certificates from Memories, Witter Studio, Serendipity, Simply Her and a discount coupon from Rush Appliance, plus coasters from B-Way and 2 wine glasses from Peoples National Bank and baskets from Uniquely Rustique. IGA, Fairfield National Bank and WFIW/WOKZ gave a finacial donation towards the meals. Baskets are on display at the Chamber of Commerce Office.
I will be going around on Friday February 10th to pick up entree forms between 4:00pm and 5:00pm.
The ads have been made for the radio station and we will be putting an ad in the classified section of the Wayne County Press.
Thea Gain introduce the newest member of the retail business Laura Sorensen - A Big Welcome Goes Out to Laura!!! and a Good LUCK! Goes out to Thea Gain, She has been an asset to the retail business and will be missed.
Discussion about the Spring Open House and Easter is pending on information about a discount programing envoling a password to get the discount. Kathy Bircket from WFIW/WOKZ will be getting that information to me sometime in the next 2 weeks. So, stay tuned to get the information prior to the March 7th meeting.
Spring Open House 2012 will be held on Saturday March 31st.
Since Easter is so close to the Spring Open House they decided to combine both events.
Side note: The President of the Retail Merchants Committee is now: Jamie Roethe of Uniquely Rustique. CONGRADULATIONS!!!
January 4, 2012
Members present: Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Diane Harrell (People's National Bank), Jami Roethe & Niki Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Phyllis Yohe (Memories Antique Gallery), Nathan Gentz (Your Flower Shop).
First quarter promotion was discussed. The retail merchants will be giving away dinner for two at The Flat Iron Cooking Company and a gift basket to four lucky couples. A letter will be sent with the details and requesting donations to the Chamber Members this week. Couples can register starting February 1st through Saturday February 11th. All entries must be turned into the Chamber of Commerce office Friday February 10th by 5pm or to Memories Antique Gallery at 120 East main on Saturday February 11th by 5pm. The drawing will be held on Monday February 13th at 8:45am on the Woody & Murvis Morning Show.
Press releases will be made explaining the promotion, plus listing the participating businesses and their donations. It will also appear on the Chamber of Commerce home page for all to see. You will receive a flyer that will also list the items and their donating sponsor.
If you are interested in participating, call Flo Simpson at the Chamber of Commerce at 618 842-6116 or my cell at 618-599-3988.
February Meeting will be on February 1st. We will be putting the gift baskets together, plus discussing possible Easter promotions of Spring Open House. Love to see you there!
November 2, 2011
Members present: Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Kathy Bricket (Wayne County Broadcasting), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Phyllis Yohe (Memories Antique Gallery), Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank), Anita Tipps (Serendipity Cards & Gifts), Thea Gain (Thea's Gift & Framing), Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Diana Harrell (People's National Bank), Nathan Gentz (Your Flower Shop), DeAnn Medler & Brandi (Maurices), Leslie Surratt (Gilk's)
GREAT TURN OUT!
Christmas Parade December 3rd - Uniquely Rustique has contacted area businesses to see if they would like to have a lightbulb made with their company name on them. They have the lightbulbs cut out and will be painting the names on them. Afterwards, they will be having Frontier Community College laminate them for stability and shine. Cost is $5.00. Please contact them if you are interested at 618 842-3544. Also, there will be 10 elf jackets and hats available for walkers in the parade.
Santa this year is Bob Moore. Traditionally the Retail Merchants pays 1/4, Chamber pays the other 1/4 and the city pays 1/2 of the expenses. Flo is to contact the Mayor to confirm their contribution.
With expected expenses, the group decided to contiue the traditional Christmas Shopping Spree. This year entrees may be collected starting Monday November 21st through Sunday December 18th. All entrees must be collected and will be taken to WFIW for a live drawing on Monday December 19th. There will be three lucky winners....1st prize of $250.00, 2nd prize of $150.00 and 3rd prize of $100.00. All prize money will be in "Chamber Bucks." For businesses opened through the weekend you will need to get entrees to either Carnaby Square or Thea's before they close. Any questions, please contact Flo Simpson at 618-842-6116.
Holiday Open House - Chamber will be sending letters to Wayne County School kids Kindergarten up to 4th grade, letting them know that Mrs. Claus and her elves will be at the chamber from 1 to 3pm on Sunday November 20th. They will be providing cookies and hot chocolate and help the children write letters to Santa. There will be 6 elves that will be out passing out flyers with a list of chamber retail merchants hours and a list of any specials. If you are participating in this event, please contact Flo Simpson at 618-842-6116 with the details. These elves will be paired off, with 2 stationed downtown, 2 stationed midtown and 2 stationed west of town. They will have a 1 hour rotationing shift in each location.
The spend it in Fairfield ads will be ran during the holiday season to encourage shoppers to buy locally.
Festival of Lights will open up immediately after the Christmas Parade. If any business is interested in volunteering to be a greeter, during the holiday season, contact Kristi at Carnaby Square.
October 5, 2011
Members present: Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daugther, Kathy Bricket (Wayne County Broadcasting), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Phyllis Yohe (Memories Antique Gallery), Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank), Anita Tipps (Serendipity Cards & Gifts)
At this point very few people have picked up entry forms for the Scavenger Hunt. There are a few that have split up the task with a partner. They are going to half of the stores and made their own copy. May want to reconsider doing it differently.
Flo reported that we haven't received entrees for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest yet. In the past it was towards the end of the week. Flo will contact Julie and have her contact Mrs. Kent to help in the judging.
Holiday Open House - Sunday November 20th - 1pm-5pm - Center Street School may be bringing their Choir to sign that day. Flo will contact the Lori Robson at the high school about having the elves walk the streets this year. The Chamber has decided to have cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider and Mrs. Claus and her elves to aide in the celebration. Flo will be printing up flyers for the elves to be distributing. Any business that will be participating in the Holiday Open House, Sunday November 20, needs to call the chamber at 618 842-6116 and inform what hours they will be open. If they want to offer discount coupons, please provide that information or the actual coupon. We will have the elves distribute them for you.
Christmas Parade Idea. Again Jamie & Nicki Roethe of Uniquely Rustique has taken the reigns on creating the christmas parade entry.
This year the idea is Holiday Lights strong on a heavy cord or rope. Each light bulb will have a business name and will be lite up, with battery lights. The cost for each business is $10.00. Each business wanting to participate needs to commit to the cost of $10.00 plus provide at least 1 walker, additional walkers if you choose to pass out treats (discount coupons, candy, ...etc). If you are interested please contact Jami or Nicki at 618 842-3544 or email them at rustique2@frontier.com . They are looking for willing volunteers to help cut out the light bulbs and if anyone has a fairly heavy rope to use as the light bulb cord.
Anita Tipps explained their Witches Night Out event, October 18th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. It is geared to allowing women, as well as men, the opportunity to come shop of an evening. They will give out prizes to the best dressed witch, as well as light refreshments. Anita said that in Lebanon, IL the entire community has a witch's night out promotion and is a big hit. We may want to consider this next October and have a witch's walk. (Food for Thought)
Next Meeting we will discuss how much money we have left to use for the possible Holiday Shopping Spree. Flo will have the latest update, as well as, how much we need to pay for Santa. Please try to attend the November 2nd meeting!
September 7, 2011
Members present: Nicki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square) and Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank)
Freedom Park 9/11 rememberance. Some area students will be conducting their own 9/11 rememberance on 9/9 at 10:00am. They asked area businesses to pay a moment of silence that day and remember to have your flag proudly displayed throughout that weekend. If it rains the event will be cancelled on 9/9.
Pumpkin Fest. Retail Merchants will again sponsor the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The categories this year will be Most Original and Scarest. They will be awarding the 1st place winner $25.00 chamber bucks and 2nd place winner will receive $15.00 Chamber bucks in each age category. The age categories are 6-10, 11-17 and 18 and up. Pumpkins must be turned into the Chamber office at 121 East Main Street by October 6th by 12:00pm, for judging.
Participating businesses will be conducting a Scavenger Hunt agian this year, from October 1 - 8th. Participating businesses will need to contact Uniquely Rustique with your clue, to be placed on the game entry form. These game entry forms will be available at each participating business. The customer then will have to complete the entire form and correctly anwer all the clues, in order to qualify for the prize. The prize is the donated items, from each participating business. The completed entry forms can be takened to any of the participating businesses or the Chamber of Commerce. The collected entry forms, with the correct answers will be placed into a drawing. There will be 1 overall winner. If you have question, please call 618-842-6116.
Christmas Parade - Nicki & Jamie Roethe has a unique ideal for the Retail Merchant's entry in the Kawanis Parade; however, they will need to get 25-30 walkers to accomplish this. If you or you know someone who would be willing to walk in the parade, please contact Nicki & Jamie at Uniquely Rustique at 618 842-3544.
July 6, 2011
Members present: Nicki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Nathan Gentz (Your Flower Shop) and Thea Gains (Thea's Gifts & Framing)
Wayne County Fair Promotion is on its way. Area businesses will call Flo Simpson at the Chamber on Wednesday July 13th with 3 names to place in the 12:00pm drawing for Thursday's LeMond's Carter Ltd. Motocross event. Thursday July 14th with 3 names to place in the 12:00pm drawing for Friday's Thunder Valley Demo Derby. Friday July 15th with 3 names to place in the 12:00pm drawing for Saturday's Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull. Please remember to get their name and phone numbers.
Don't miss it! The Annual Fairfield Retail Merchants Sidewalk Sales Days are July 15 and 16, with bargains galore, make sure to visit your favorite Fairfield Retail Merchants.
For the back to school promotions we will be giving a Kendal away to 1 lucky winner. For every 10.00 spent in your store a customer receives a entry into the drawing. So if you client spends 1500.00 they will receive 150 entries. Promotions begins Monday August 1st and runs through Saturday August 13th with the winner being drawn on Monday August 15th.
Also you will be receiving a letter from the Fairfield Community High School asking for your support on their Make-A-Difference campaign. This years campaign will be "Project Mule's Make Over". The young adults at FCHS has unanimously decided to help in making FCHS more visibly attractive. They have started painting the outside and will be adding inspirational sayings and mascot designs to the interior hallways besides the outside landscaping projects. To help with the project there will be a movie played at Freedom Park tenatively scheduled for Saturday August 6th. All proceeds will be donated to Project Mule's Make Over.
June 1, 2011
Members present: Nicki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Kathy Bircket (Wayne County Broadcasting, WFIW/WOKZ)
Flo Simpson reported that we have 101 (K-4th grade entrees) 31 (5th - 8th grade entrees) and 1 (High School - Adult entree). There has been a request that if we do this next year to allow the schools more time in getting this done. Flo is to get the 3 family swim passes to be given away.
Jami & Nicki reported that there will be 66 names and spots on the map for individuals participating in the city wide yard sale on June 18th. They also said that had to turn at least 10 additional people down, due to the maps were already printed. They will be distributing these maps and a poster to place on your door one week prior to the event. If you would like a poster and maps to hand out please let Jami, Nicki or I know.
July promotions were discussed and decided to do the Wayne County Fair promotion again this year. The retail merchants will be accepting entrees from July 5th - 11th and need to get the entrees to the Chamber of Commerce Office by Tuesday July 12th. Flo will draw 2 names for each of the following events: Tractor Pull, Motor Cross, and Demo Derby. Each of the names drawn will receive 2 grand stand tickets. If you are interested in participating in this promotion please contact Flo, so she can get a poster for your door.
It was also discussed that instead of always giving things away to do something instead. They mentioned the idea that once a month on the radio and in the newspaper to do an ad promoting the Chamber Members as a whole, spelling out the benefits the general public receives from the tax dollars generated from the sales produced in Fairfield. Also thanking your customers for their patronage from local and surrounding areas. Flo is to come up with several different ads to be decided on at the July 6th meeting. Please come and be a part of the decision making.
Next month start thinking about the promotion for August. Looking at the possibilities of having customers who spend $10.00 or more be entered into a drawing giving away a Kindle. Similar to the Holiday Open House promotion a couple of years ago, for every $10.00 a customer spend, their name will be entered into the drawing. The more they spend at local businesses, the greater the chance of winning.
May 4, 2011
Members Present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter).
New Business:
May 9th - June 2nd the Chamber of Commerce will be accepting entries in the "Family Fun Poster Contest". The poster has a maximum size of 12" by 17" and can be of any type of art media. The age categories are K-4th, 5th - 8th and 9th to adults. 1st prize winner of each age category will receive a family swim pass and 1 runner up from each age category will receive $25.00 chamber bucks. A Flyer will be mailed to the area K-8th grade schools in Wayne County and a press release on WFIW/WOKZ and Wayne County Press. The judging will be held on June 3rd at the Chamber Office and our judges are Nathan and Eleanor from Your Flower Shop.
April 6, 2011
Members Present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Phyllis Yohe (Memories Antique Gallery), Patti Bowels (B-Way Design & Decorating).
Old Business: Go For The Green Sale and Spring Open House went okay. Some people complained that all businesses didn't stay open to 5:00pm.
New Business: City Wide Yard Sale will be scheduled for June 18th, 2011. If your business would like to sponsor it, you will have your business name and location placed on the map. Your business will also have maps available for the public to pick up at your location 1 week prior to the event. The cost for a Yard Sale Listing is $5.00 to cover the cost of the printing and advertisement. If you have any question or would like to have an entry call the Chamber at 618-842-6116 or Jami or Niki Roethe at Uniquely Rustique at 618-842-3544.
Curves Business After Hour was mentioned. It is scheduled for this Friday and any individuals may donate non-perishable food throughout the month of April and Alan Shawn Feinstein of Rhode Island has pledge to match all donations up to $1 million. The event will start at 5:30pm until 6:30pm, this Friday April 8th. Curves is located at 1400 West Main in West Port Plaza. Please make an effort to attend.
Uniquely Rustique will be hosting Business After Hour on Monday April 18, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Business After Hour will be held at the Hannah House Museum and Judith Puckett along with the Roethe twins would like to bring awareness to one of Fairfield many treasures. Please make an effort to attend.
Next meeting there will be further discussion on a Mother's Day/Father's Day promotion. Looking at possibility of combining both promotions with a a poster contest "Family Fun" or an essay contest on "What Family Means to You". May consider giving away a family swim pass to the winner. Please try and attend the May 4th meeting and get your ideas heard. If unable to attend and would like to add your thoughts, please contact the Chamber at 618-842-6116.
March 2, 2011
Members Present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank) and Melissa Garrison (Your Flower Shop)
The winner of the Valentine Basket was Linda Moore of Fairfield. She was truly thankful for the basket.
March Promotion is: GO FOR THE GREEN SALE
Area business that would like to participate may do so. The GO FOR THE GREEN SALE will be on MARCH 17th, 2011.
The sale will allow customer to receive 17 % off selected items. These items will be noted by a GREEN SHAMROCK.
April Promotion is: SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Will be held on Saturday April 2nd during regular business hours. Those wanting to participate can have their own individual contest give-a-way.
January 5, 2011
Members Present: Kathy Bircket (WFIW/WOKZ), Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Barbara Lemons (Bare Bunz Tanning), Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), and Thea Gain (Thea's Gifts & Framing).
Everyone was in accordance that the Holiday Open House was a success. Reports from the general public was, that all stores worked together as one. If a store didn't offer the product they wanted, they in turn let them know who did. Great Job Everyone!
It was also brought up by Kristi Hornung that the Retail Merchants Meetings has grown over the past year and would like to set up a person who is willing to take the reigns. At the meeting no one wanted to step up to the job. This is still open.
Kristi also expressed her gratitude that more businesses are getting involved. The Roethe Twins has contributed greatly, by taking charge of the Christmas Parade entry and has won 3 years in a row. With so many different businesses present, the new or improved promotions are bound to be discussed, so we encourage all businesses to come to the meetings and have your ideas heard. If you are unable to attend, please submit your ideas to Flo at the Chamber and she will forward them on.
The next big promotions will be the Valentine Basket Give-A-Way. This promotion will kick-off on February 1st and will run through February 10th. All entries must be turned into Thea, Kristi or Flo by 5pm on Thursday February 10th. The drawing will be held live at the Fairfield Mules Boy's Basketball Game February 11th, half-time show. All entrees must be 18 years or older to participate. If your business wants to contribute the the basket, please bring your donation to the Chamber Office by Monday January 24th. Letters went out to all Chamber members asking for donations. Goal is to have a basket worth 1000.00, if possible. There will be an additional meeting this month on Wednesday January 26th to wrap up the donations into one basket. A picture will be taken and flyers will be produced and distributed to all participating businesses. The flyers will consist of a picture of the basket as well as the list of contents and the sponsoring businesses. We would love to see you at the meeting located at the Chamber Office at 121 East Main at 8:00am sharp.
November 3, 2010
Members present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Nan Scott (Embroidery & More), Lavon Gill (Fairfield National Bank), Kathy Bircket (WFIW), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Barbara Lemons (Bare Bunz Tanning) and Sandy Simpson (Male Connection).
Discussion of the Pumpkin Decorating contest sponsored by the Retail Merchants was made. Kristi said the Pumpkin Festival overall was a huge success. You had 6 entries in the Ages 6-10 and the 18 and over, with only 3 entries in the 11-17 age range. There may have not been many in volume, however the quality and workmanship was excellent. Kristi ask for feedback as to question if this would be an annual sponsorship. No decision was made.
The Roethe twins reported that they have the supplies for area business to make up the Christmas tags, to be attached to the big presents on the Christmas Float. They have made a peace sign for the float and asked to make sure it would not offend anyone. It was discussed and agreed upon that the peace sign would be fine. The cost is $3.00 covering the cost of material and lights. It was decided that any business that wants to participate purchase gum to be given out during the parade. They also requested walkers to help give out the candy that night. If anyone has time to help contact Uniquely Rustique.
Open house will be Sunday November 21st, area business will be responsible for their own individual ads in the press. If enough business book with the press the retail merchants will pay for the heading. The Chamber of Commerce will be open that Sunday from 1 to 4pm. If they can arrange for Elf costumes, they are to be parading the streets to encourage shopping. It was requested that some of them be stationed in midtown as well as Westport Plaza area. Also Kristi reported that Center Street School's band & music teacher will have Christmas Carolers out at Freedom Park that day from 2pm - 3pm.
Balance of 1659.80 remaining will be used for advertising for the Holiday Open House and a Shopping Spree contest. 100 will be used for Santa and 500 will be earmarked for the Shopping Spree. The remaining 1000.00 will be used for radio and press ads. Kathy Bircket will be looking into packages to find the best deal. It was also decided that advertising with Flora, Carmi and 96 the Vine would be a good idea. The shopping spree will consist of 3 winners: 250, 150 and 100 chamber bucks. Area businesses that want to participate need to have a box out starting November 26th through December 17th/18th. All entries must be taken to Kristi or Thea for the drawing will be held Monday December 20, at 8:00am on the Morning Show.
The retailers next meeting will be held the 2nd Wednesday in January. Happy Holidays and its great to see new faces!
October 6, 2010
Members present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique) , Stephen Vaughan(Wal-Mart) Patti Bowles (B-Way Design), Barbara Lemons (Bare Bunz Tanning), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter)
Old & New business discussed was the Retail Merchants Sponsorship of the Pumpkin Decorating Contest for the 2010 Pumpkin Festival October 23rd. The categories this year are: Prettiest, Most Original and Best of Show. The age groups are: 6-10, 11-17 and 18 and over. The prize awards are 15 chamber bucks for Prettiest and Most Original; where as the Best of Show will be awarded 25 chamber bucks. These awards will be given to all 3 age groups. The decorated pumpkins will be dropped off at the Chamber Office starting on Monday October 18th through Saturday October 23rd. All participating pumpkins will need to arrive no later then 9:30am on Saturday October 23rd. Judging will be held at 10:00am by a panel of artistic judges. Winners will be displayed at the main stage area of the Pumpkin Festival. Other entries will be lined up outside the Chamber Office on Saturday October 23rd.
Area businesses who want to have their own guessing game give-a-way, may do so.
Also, all area businesses are encouraged to decorate their store fronts in Honor of Veterans, for the upcoming Veterans Day Parade November 6th. Do not forget to fly your flags with pride.
Holiday Open House will be held on November 21st. Next meeting will be Wednesday November 3rd and will be discussed in full detail. Other topic was the annual sponsorship of Santa. Please attend!
September 1, 2010
Members present: Niki & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Stephen Vaughan (Wal-Mart), Doyle Hucker (Hometown IGA), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design), Thea Gain (Thea Gift's & Framing), Melissa Garrison (Your Flower Shop), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmers Daughter), and Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square).
The old business discussed was the swim party. Phyllis Hilliard will contact the Retail Merchants next year, to see if they want to do a combined event.
Asked for ideas for the month of September. Decided to let Fun Fest be on it's own and each individual store in charge of their own promotion.
Deciding to be a sponsor for the Pumpkin Festival event on October 23rd. Looking at sponsoring the Pumpkin decorating contest. Mary Jon is contacting the Shreve's Pumpkin Patch as well as Bullards, to see if they will donate pumpkins.
Looking at changing the categories: 4 age groups with 3 different levels of prizes. Would like to use chamber bucks for the prizes. Will make final decision next month on the prize amounts.
Also looking at doing something with the Make a Difference Day, since the Pumpkin Fest, Make & Difference Day and the Mule Backers Lance Miller Concert are all on the October 23rd.
Suggestions were made to donate a % percentage of proceeds of sales on October 23rd to the Make A Difference Day. However, it was tabled. They are leaning more to a set amount and not a %. Beside, they would like to get more details of the charity or charities the Make A Difference Day is going to.
Brenda from Simply Hers called in with a suggestion. That all stores have a drawing for a prize donated by each individual store. To enter in the give-a-way, they would have to pay $1.00. All proceeds then would go to the High School Sports Reinstatement.
VPF - Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield would like to invite everyone to help out on September 11th City Sidewalk cleanup day. El Mexicano is going to work on cleaning up their alleyway, and the city is to spray the weeds between Jemini's and Dawkins for easy cleanup. Bring your trash bags and rakes or brooms. They will be serving donuts and coffee at Jemini at 6:30am for all workers. A special invitation for help went out the High School organizations.
One last note of interest, it is time to think of the Christmas Parade. Jami & Niki reported that they still have the supplies to do a Christmas Card for the businesses, similar to last years float. They reported that it worked out well and that the Retail Merchants won 2 years in a row.
August 4, 2010
Members Present: Niki Roethe & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), and Patti Bowles (B-Way Design).
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Discussion about a back to school promotion was bounced around. Decided to sponsor a community event, such as a free swim or free skate. Final decision was a "FREE SWIM". This way all ages could enjoy.
After further investigation, it was decided to table the "Free Swim" promotion; due to the Kiwanis has scheduled a free swim for 2010. To join efforts at this late date is impossible.
Would like to kick around thoughts about sponsoring a community event during the Pumpkin Feast in late October. Please come and participated in the upcoming September 1st meeting. If you are unable to attend, but would like to voice your ideas, please contact Flo Simpson at the Chamber Office or Kristi Hornung at Carnaby Square.
July 7, 2010
Members Present: Niki Roethe & Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Thea Gain (Thea's Gifts & Framing), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design).
Discussion - Having an end of season sale - possibly "Hot Deals Cool Sales Inside" Idea having some sales on the sidewalk and additional deals inside. Calls will be made to businesses to see who would like to participate.
Still need ideas for Back to School.
June 9, 2010
Members Present MJ Lehr ( Farmer's Daughter), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Thea Gain (Thea's Gifts & Framing), Melissa Garrison ( Your Flower Shop), Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square).
Fair Promotion - Customers will register July 6-12th to win 4 tickets to each of the following events
Motor Cross
Tractor Pull
Demo Derby
Those merchants wishing to participate must place a registration box in their business. All registrations must be turned into the Chamber Office by noon July 13th for the drawing.
April 7,2010
Members present - MJ Lehr ( Farmer's Daughter), Niki and Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Jessica Kohn ( Walmart).
1. Graduation Promotion - A graduate from local grade school and a graduate from a local high school or college will win $100 each. Registration will be in participating stores from May 15 - June 5.
2. City Wide Rummage Sale will be June 12 along with sidewalk sales in participating stores. Maps for the rummage sales will be available in the stores and at the chamber office.
3. It was suggested the merchants committee make a donation to the Mule backers - no action taken
4. SpendIt bags have not been ordered. Question about to proceed or not. No action taken.
March 3, 2010
Members present - MJ Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Niki and Jami Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Thea Gain (Thea's), Melissa Garrison (Your Flower Shop), Nan Scott (Embroidery & More), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Sandy Simpson (The Male Connection)
1. Spring Open House - March 26 & 27 - Merchants will have specials
2. Easter Egg Tree Promotion - An Egg Tree will be decorated with lights and eggs.(Display in Chamber Window) In the Eggs any merchant wishing to participate will write on a slip of paper what they are donating. The merchant will deliver to Uniquely Rustique by March 15 what they are donating - and pick up a sign to be placed in their business to show they are participating. Customers can register to win the Egg Tree at participating stores from March 22 - 27th. Merchants must deliver their registration slips to the Chamber Office by March 29th for the drawing on the 30th.
The winner of the Egg Tree then must visit each store to claim their prizes.
3. It was decided to order a gross of SpendIt shopping bags. The chamber is paying $150 on the purchase.
Held February 3 -2010
Members present - Kristi Hornung (Carnaby Square), Mary Jon Lehr (Farmer's Daughter), Jamie Roethe and Niki Roethe (Uniquely Rustique), Thea Gain (Thea's ), Patti Bowles (B-Way Design & Decorating), Sandy Simpson (The Male Connection).
1. Spring Promotion - ideas presented included
a) Big Green Egg
b) Easter basket give away
No decision was made - additional ideas needed - will finalize at the March meeting
2. SpendIt in Fairfield Shopping bags - additional information needed on cost and whether the Chamber would be willing to help fund the project
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