
May 10, 2016 Community Comments
This week's features: Click on the links below to go directly to that featured article Greetings! Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon Chamber Cup Golf Tournament (Early Bird Registration Now Open) Rise and Shine Glenwood hosted by United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Taste On the Lake Central Square - 'SISTER' Norwegian Dinner Show - Syttende Mai Pope County Community-Wide Clean-up Day Are you a mom-to-be? If so, you're invited to a Baby Shower... Ann Bickle Heritage House Save the Date - Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Date Calendar of Events Import Welcome New Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members New in the Community? Earn $50: Chamber Referral Incentive Calendar of Events Import Pope County Board Meeting 05/10/2016 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Pope County Courthouse 130 Minnesota Avenue E Glenwood, MN 56334 Glenwood City Commission Meeting 05/10/2016 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM C Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 137 East Minnesota Avenue Glenwood, MN 56334 Minnewaska Laker Foundation - Taste on the Lake 05/11/2016 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM C Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 180 Lakeshore Drive South Glenwood, MN 56334 The Auxilialry of Glacial Ridge Hospital - Spring Salad Luncheon 05/12/2016 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM C Glenwood Lutheran Church 206 Minnesota Avenue E Glenwood, MN 56334 Pope County Area Garage Sales 05/13/2016 C Pope County Area Pope County Area Garage Sales 05/14/2016 C Pope County Area 2016 Minnesota Fishing Season Opens 05/14/2016 C Pope County Lakes 'Sister' Norwegian Dinner Show - Syttende Mai Musical Comedy Performance 05/14/2016 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM C Central Square Cultural & Civic Center 105 2nd Avenue NE Glenwood, MN 56334 Annual Smorgasboard, Chippewas Falls Lutheran Church 05/15/2016 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM C Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church Pope County Board Meeting 05/17/2016 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Pope County Courthouse 130 Minnesota Avenue E Glenwood, MN 56334 Come Grow With Us: best herbs to grow and use at home 05/18/2016 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM C Horticulture Display Garde 46352 State Hwy 329 Morris, MN 56267 Eastern Star Salad Luncheon 05/18/2016 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM C Glenwood Lutheran church 206 East Minnesota Avenue Glenwood, MN 56334 Chamber Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon 05/19/2016 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM C Minnewaska House 24895 State Highway 28 Glenwood, MN 56334 Just for Kix Spring Show 05/21/2016 C Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 7 First Street NW Glenwood, MN 56334 Community-wide Clean Up Day 05/21/2016 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM C Tom Kraemer Inc. 19776 200th Street Glenwood, MN 56334 Lefse Dagen, Starbuck 05/21/2016 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM C Starbuck Depot & Museum Dancing at Lakeside 05/22/2016 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM C Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood 180 Lakeshore Drive South Glenwood, MN 56334 Smart Drivers Courses (55/Alive) Refresher Course 05/24/2016 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM C Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 7 First Street NW Glenwood, MN 56334 Mental Health Walk - Mental Health Awareness Month 05/24/2016 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM C Pope County Health & Human Services Builidng 211 East Minnesota Avenue Glenwood, MN 56334 Glenwood City Commission Meeting 05/25/2016 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM C Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 137 East Minnesota Avenue Glenwood, MN 56334 Rise & Shine hosted by United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties 05/27/2016 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM C Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcme Center 7 First Street NW Glenwood, MN 56334 Glenwood Retirement Village Relay for Life Silent Auction 05/27/2016 C Glenwood Retirement Village 7 First Street NW SE 2nd Street Glenwood, MN 56334 Memorial Day Service, Central Square, Glenwood 05/30/2016 C Central Square Cultural & Civic Center 105 2nd Avenue NE Glenwood, MN 56334 Welcome New Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members Geyer Rental Nancy Lund Website nancy@geyer-rental-alex.com Join Date: 01/14/2016 First Street Law Todd Roth Website Todd.Roth@FirstStreetLaw.com Join Date: 01/21/2016 Jim Morrissey Jim Morrissey jim@glenwoodstate.com Join Date: 02/03/2016 Pope County Farmers Market Kay Blauert Website info@welcomeglenwood.org Join Date: 03/11/2016 Glenwood EDA & Glenwood City Commission Dave Iverson cityofglenwood@wisper-wireless.com Join Date: 03/11/2016 Glenwood HRA & Glenhaven Mannor Dorothy Gaffaney glnwdhra@gmail.com Join Date: 03/11/2016 Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center Kay Blauert Website info@welcomeglenwood.org Join Date: 03/11/2016 Glenwood Public Library Leslie Randall Website lrandall@glenwood.lib.mn.us Join Date: 03/11/2016 Gutter Helmet & Sunsetter Awnings Tom Smith amos918@gmail.com Join Date: 03/11/2016 Wagnsness Ogdahl & Associates Donna Stelter donna@woaccounting.net Join Date: 03/29/2016 Minnewaska Abstract & Title, LLC Durand & Tina Peterson Website info@minnewaskaabstract.com Join Date: 04/08/2016 Daryl Klous daryl.klous@glacialridge.org Join Date: 05/06/2016 New in the Community? Are you or do you know of a new resident, employee, or business in the community? If so, we would like to "Welcome" you with a personal visit, information, and a FREE GIFT from our Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members! To set up a visit, volunteer to be on the Welcome Committee, or to provide information for the Welcome Glenwood bags, please register online by clicking here or contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center.. Earn $50: Chamber Referral Incentive Want to earn $50? Whether it's just once or as many times as you want, we want to reward you for new member referrals and promote our Keep It Local program at the same time! When you refer a business to the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, to become a Tier 4-9 Business Chamber Member, then we will reward you with $50 in Minnewaska Dollars! NOTE: Payment Minnewaska Dollars is AFTER payment is received from the new member. Give us the information of the Business you are referring by completing the form below! For more information about our Referral Program, please visit our website.	Greetings! This is the first time we have created our weekly newsletter using the new website features of Chamber Nation. We anticipate the newsletter getting cleaned up a little more as we learn to navigate the system better. We would appreciate your patience and suggestions as we begin to utilize the new website functionality to the fullest! The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber asks that it's members log into the new system with the username and password that was emailed out to all of their members last week Friday to ensure that the new directory information is up to date, to look at the members new feature areas and functions, and ensure that photos, descriptions, and other marketing efforts are up-to-date with information that you provide. If you have not received the Welcome Email, please email the Chamber and let them know to resend it to you! We would like to congratulate the GrandStay Hotel & Suites as being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Member of the Month! This message is brought to you, courtesy of the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber members: Affordable Floor Covering AgCode Alan & Kathy Grundei Alex Glass & Glazing Alexandria Blizzard Hockey; and Alexandria Electric Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Community Awards Luncheon Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Community Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 19, 2016 Minnewaska House, Glenwood Check-in: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Luncheon: 12:00-12:15 p.m. Annual Meeting: 12:15-1:00 p.m. Community Awards: 1:00-1:30 p.m. Click Here to Register for the event This year's retiring Chamber Board members being recognized include: Justin Buysse, Immediate Past President (2014): Tom's Market of Glenwood & Starbuck Lance Bailey: Klick Foundation & Companies Dominique Evich: FAST Global Solutions, Inc. (formerly WASP, Inc) Jody Koubsky: University of Minnesota Extension Jeff Kuhn: Nelson, Kuhn Nordmeyer Ltd. Our Community Awards this year go out to honor the following individuals in the community: Students/Youth of the Year: *Mason Schlief* Greg Helander Citizen/Volunteer of the Year: Pat Douvier Lifetime Achievement Award: Larry Zavadil Non-profit/Service Club of the Year: Glenwood & Beyond Tickets are $15/each and includes a buffet lunch: Grilled Chicken Breast Supreme (sour cream sauce, with white wine, mushrooms, & onions) Baked Honey Glazed Ham Garlic Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn House Salad Bread Coffee Lemonade Chamber Cup Golf Tournament (Early Bird Registration Now Open) Click Here to Register (Early Bird Registration Now Open - Save Money, Register Today!) Rise and Shine Glenwood hosted by United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Rise & Shine Glenwood Friday , May 27, 2015 7:30-8:30 a.m. Host: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Location: Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center 7 First Street NW, Glenwood (located behind the Subway Restaurant) Local Area businesses and residents are welcome to attend and network with others from across the Glenwood Lakes Area! This is a Social event, so you can come any time during the hour. The first half hour is social networking and the second half hour is sharing and announcements. "You don't have to be a chamber member to attend." Don't forget to bring your business card! (door prizes) and remember we have a Jackpot Drawing for all chamber members, however, you must be present to win! Taste On the Lake Taste on The Lake Wed, May 11, 2016 Lakeside Ballroom 6:30-9:30 p.m. Live Auction Item: Trip to Napa Valley with private wine tasting $25.00 per ticket Tickets available at Pizza Ranch, from any board member or at the door. All proceeds go to the Minnewaska Laker Foundation Gifts are tax deductible within IRS regulations Central Square - 'SISTER' Norwegian Dinner Show - Syttende Mai Sister Norwegian Dinner Show Saturday, May 14 Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 by reservation only A formal reception show in the Art in the Square Gallery on Saturday,May 14 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for Local artist, Jana Tonsfeldt. Free beverage and hors d'oeuvres. Jana's exhibit will be on display from May 10-June 13, 2016. For more information, please visit their website. Pope County Community-Wide Clean-up Day Are you a mom-to-be? If so, you're invited to a Baby Shower... Ann Bickle Heritage House Ann Bickle Heritage House Rhubarb Fest Wednesday, June 8, 2016 12:30-4:30 p.m. Come and join us for our annual Rhubarb Fest! You will enjoy rhubarb goodies, such as rhubarb cookies, bars, cake, pies, crisp, jam and breads. Save the Date - Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Date 21st Annual Glenwood Lakes Area Kids' Day Saturday, June 4, 2016 Glenwood City Park Take a Kid Fishing Water & Boat Safety Demonstrations Picnic Lunch Group Games Inflatables Glitter Tattoos Face Painting & Balloon Art Glenwood Public Library - Activity Traveling Tree House - Activity Bike Rodeo & Obstacle Course & MORE FREE GIFTS FOR KIDS 0-17 (while supplies last) Drawing for: Bikes and Helmets ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Watch for a complete schedule next week!
Community Comments - May 10, 2016