December 10, 2018

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Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce
211 N. Main St. Benton, IL 62812
P.O. Box 574 Benton, IL 62812
618-438-2121     info@bentonwestcitychamber.com
www.BentonWestCityChamber.com

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City Council Meeting
Monday December 10,  6:00pm
Benton City Hall

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Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

Benton West City Area Chamber of Commerce


BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13, 2018
8:30 AM  @  CHAMBER OFFICE

Member Events

3rd Friday and Ugly Sweater party with the Presswoods

 
Friday, December21, 2018 
7 PM – 10 PM
 
Come out and celebrate the Holidays with the Presswoods.
Wear your ugliest sweater for the chance at winning a prize. No cover charge. NO COOLERS OR ANY OTHER ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON PREMISES BY LAW.     

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Glo Bingo

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Cycle1 Cycle & Strength Studioā€ˇCycle1 Christmas Celebrati


Saturday at 6 PM – 8 PM
  St. Nicholas Brewing Company
12 S Oak St, Du Quoin, Illinois 62832

After a few years wandering around different venues, we'll be back at St. Nicholas Brewery in DuQuoin, IL. This time we'll be out on their enclosed patio for our own private party experience. Appetizers will be provided by the studio with a full drink and food menu available for order/purchase by members. We're working on a fun Christmas program for your holiday enjoyment. So, mark your calendars and sign up on the app.  (Also, please let us know if you have a +1)

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Breakfast with Santa hosted by BCHS Class of 2021

Saturday at 8 AM – 12:15 PM
Tino's On the Tee
2476 Golf Course Dr, Whittington, Illinois 62897
Join the Benton High School Class of 2021, at Tino's on the Tee for breakfast with everyone's favorite North Pole resident....Santa Claus! Featuring a family-friendly hot breakfast, special treats and photo opportunities with Santa. Bring your camera to capture the memories! Seating is available at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended. A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door for each seating. Tickets are $15.00 per person
Contact one of our Class Sponsors via email
Mrs.Poole-cpoole@bentonhighschool.org or
Ms.Williams- alyssawilliams@bentonhighschool.org)

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Free Family Movie Night

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  • Leffler Funeral Home of Benton will once again be sponsoring our free movie night series for area families. First of the season will feature the Disney movie Christopher Robin on Thursday, 12/27/18 @ 6pm
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  • In this heartwarming tale, Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something. 

    As always, families are invited to bring a blanket and camp out on the floor together. A limited number of tables and chairs will be set up for those wanting to avoid the carpet. Full concessions will be available for the show featuring Casey's Pizza!
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Generation Books


Generations of Memories Books are available for purchase at the Chamber Office, Flowers by Dave, Heartland Office Supply, and the Buzz.
Pick up yours today!

New Opportunities!


Are you looking for new employment or volunteer opportunities?  Check out the Chamber Opportunity Board!  Start a new chapter in your community!

Share Your News!


Do you have a special announcement or product you would like to showcase?  Let us know so we can share it with everyone!  Email the chamber office information and a picture!

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WIN $500 and a Trophy


  We are competing with other regional chambers on a special promotion surrounding the Mayor's Cup game on January 2nd.  Use the code "BENTON" at check out, and it will put us in the running.  The chamber with the most tickets sold will get recognition at the game and $500 for our local community!! 
The Mt.Vernon Executive Director is already bragging that they are going to take home the Trophy and $500 check.  I know that Ranger Nation can rise to the challenge and bring home that Trophy and prize money for Benton!  SIU Tickets are typically $20 each but when you follow the link and enter promo code BENTON you will receive your tickets for $10 each.  I want to fill the stands with Ranger Fans and show SIU that Benton IL supports its Athletes and its community.

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 Benton KOA Wins National Awards 

Campgrounds of America, the world’s largest family of family-friendly, open-to-the-public campgrounds, has announced that the Benton KOA Journey Campground has earned the 2019 KOA President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award. These awards were presented Wednesday, Nov. 14 at KOA’s Annual International Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. KOA surveys hundreds of thousands of campers each year regarding their KOA camping experience. The KOA Founder’s Award, named in honor of Dave Drum, who founded KOA in 1962, is KOA’s highest service award. It is awarded exclusively to those KOA campground owners and managers who attain world-class scores in both customer service and the KOA Quality Review. “Our KOA owners have a well-deserved reputation for creating quality camping experiences for their guests,” said KOA President Toby O’Rourke. “Their hard work and continued investment in their camping guests are evident in the feedback shared with us by campers who come not only from North America, but from around the world. It is a privilege to be able to recognize these owners for all that they do.” KOA will be celebrating its 57th anniversary in 2019. To find out more, go to KOA.com. 

 

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Cathy Moehring awarded Frank Anselmo Lifetime Achievement Aw

CARBONDALE, Ill. (December 7, 2018) – Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, recently announced that Vice President of Quality Improvement Cathy Moehring, of Du Quoin, was awarded the Frank Anselmo Lifetime Achievement Award from the Community Behavioral Health Association (CBHA).  
CBHA Board of Directors initiated the Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993 to recognize individuals for their dedication and lifelong commitment to the behavioral health field.
 
“I am truly grateful and humbled to receive this award,” said Moehring.
 
Moehring recently announced that she would retire at the end of 2018 after nearly 40 years of service.
 
“Cathy has left her mark on the people she has served over the years, her team members and peers, along with our funders, and members of our board and the community,” said John Markley, Regional CEO. “Her decades of knowledge and experience, along with her calm demeanor have made her a critically important leader in our organization.”
 
 

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Holiday Craft/ Vendor Fair


Franklin County Farm Bureau
1210 Highway 14 West - P O Box 457, Benton, Illinois 62812

Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 9 AM
Sunday December 16th, 2018  at 11:00 AM
 

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Benton City Council Meeting
12/10/2018
The Benton City Council meets ton the second and fouth Monday of the month.  Meetings take place in the conference room downstairs, an elevator is available for those who need it.  The meeting agenda is available on bentonil.com the Friday before the meeting.

Knit and Crochet @ the Library
12/10/2018
Come in and have Mary Jane help with your knit or crochet project.





 




Story Time at the Library
12/12/2018
Bring your pre-school aged children and grandchildren so they can enjoy stories, a craft, and a snack.







 


Illinois Concealed Carry Class Renewal
12/15/2018

According to the Illinois State Police, Concealed Carry Permit holders who took their original Concealed Carry class in 2013 or 2014, are now eligible to take their Concealed Carry 3-Hour Renewal Class. Graduates, however, should not submit their renewal application with renewal certificate until they receive their notice of original permit expiration from the Illinois State Police.

This is the 3-hour Concealed Carry Renewal Class for Illinois Concealed Carry permit holders.  Per Illinois Concealed Carry Act Mandate, the class will consist of reviewing all laws associated with Illinois Concealed Carry followed up with a live fire range qualification.

 

It's a It's a Wonderful Death
12/15/2018
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!! We have tickets available for the same show on December 22nd. Call the winery to make your reservations.

The last show for the 2018 season its "It's a Wonderful Death". 
Tickets are sold in advance and are $45 each plus tax. Tickets included dinner, your entertainment and a drink of your choice. Must be at least 18. Call the winery today to reserve your tickets 618-629-2302. Please let us know if you are sitting with a group when reserving your tickets. They sell out fast. Call today.

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Chamber E-Newsletter - December 10, 2018