Amanda has submitted her resignation from the Chamber board. She has been a very active board member since she joined the Chamber board in summer 2012 to fill a vacated position. She was re-elected to the board last November. During the past four months, Amanda has voluntarily offered her time, service and expertise as the Chamber board treasurer and has handled all of the Chamber’s bookkeeping and accounting needs along with many other daily Chamber-related tasks during this time of transition. She also served as co-chair for the Chamber’s golf outing last September.

In addition to running her own accounting business for the past three years, Amanda is a Sartell native who graduated from Sartell High School. Amanda and her husband Andy recently built a new home in Sartell along with their 3-year-old daughter Piper.

Besides her Chamber volunteer efforts, Amanda also was the 2012 chair of the Sartell Summerfest Planning Committee. She is committed to making sure her daughter has all of the great opportunities she had growing up in Sartell.

As an independent contractor to the Chamber, Amanda will office out of her home and will have the Chamber’s cell phone. If you need to reach the Chamber for any reason, contact Amanda at (320)258-6061.

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Scott to her new role!

Thank you to PineCone Vision Center, Liberty Savings Bank, IPPMC, Midsota Plastic Surgeons, Pine Cone Pet Hospital, St. Cloud Orthopedics, Synergy Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, BLEND, Party Time Inflatables, St. Cloud Federal Credit Union, Sartell Fitness & Shake Shoppe, State Farm Insurance - Kristen Stebbins Agency and Times Media, Wild Country/Lite Rock 99.9 and Central Minnesota Women magazine.

We need YOUR help! The Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the most outstanding Business, Citizen and Retired Volunteer of the year in Sartell. If you know a business or an individual who has went above and beyond to better the Sartell community, please let us know! Nomination forms can be found at www.sartellchamber.com All nominations must be submitted by Feb. 27, 2013.

All winners will be announced at the Sartell Chamber’s Annual Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 11th, 2013, at Blackberry Ridge Golf Course and Event Center.

A+ Precision Cleaning & Restoration

Brandl Motors

Energized Electric Corporation

Minnwest Bank

Pine Cone Marketplace

ServiceMaster Professional Services

The Planning Commission has 2 seats up for re-appointment/appointment, the Park Commission has 2 seats up for re-appointment/appointment and the Economic Development Commission has 3 seats up for re-appointment/appointment. All of the Commissions have a three-year term. All applications must be received by November 8, 2012 at 4:00. The anticipated interview date is on November 19th.

An application can be obtained by visiting the City’s website (www.sartellmn.com) or stopping in at City Hall.

http://www.kff.org - Kaiser Family Foundation
http://www.uschamber.com/healthcare - United States Chamber of Commerce
http://www.cms.gov - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Sartell City Council Candidate Forum is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At Sartell City Hall, 125 Pine Cone Road N. All Sartell Chamber members and the public are welcome to attend. (see article below).

Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams.

Phone: (320) 251-8353 -- Toll Free: (800) 866-3216

Office Hours:
8:30-5:00 Mon, Thurs, Friday

8:30-8:00pm Tues, Wed

Anytime by Appt.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event as well as all of the hole sponsors and to everyone that donated the fabulous prizes!

CLICK HERE to view event photos!

Congratulations ...

• First Place - Granite City Tire & Auto - $350 compliments of Sartell Chamber
• Second Place - Sailer Family Chiropractic - $200 compliments of Sartell Chamber
• Middle of the Road - Conway Dueth & Schmiesing & Stantec Consulting Services - $100 compliments of Sartell Chamber
• Best of Last - DeZurik - Four Grand Casino Hotel Packages
• Longest Drive (Womens) - Julie Schulte - House of Pizza Gift Certificate
• Longest Drive (Mens) - Brandon Popp - House of Pizza Gift Certificate
• Closest to the Cooler - Jeremy Mathiasen - Basket of Liquor compliments of Westside Liquor
• Longest Putt (Womens) - Abby Rueter - Putter
• Longest Putt (Mens) - Scott Held - Putter
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Please CLICK HERE to print the survey.  Please return to info@sartellchamber.com or mail to Sartell Chamber PO Box 82, Sartell no later than Friday, Aug 24.

Thank you for your participation in this effort.

12th Annual Sartell Chamber Golf Outing
Friday, Sept. 14, 2012
Blackberry Ridge Golf Club

10 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Shotgun start (18-hole Scramble)

$80 per person
(Entry fee covers green fees, cart, prizes, box lunch and dinner/social after golf)

Tournament highlights:
- More than $1,000 in prizes
- Use of driving range before tournament
- Games throughout the tournament for prizes and lowering your team's score.
CLICK HERE for online payment
CLICK HERE to register and for sponsorships

Thank you Grand Casino for being a Corporate Sponsor
and to Synergy Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic for being a Gold Sponsor!

A task force is meeting to discuss a plan of attack to deal with the needs of those workers that lost their jobs and the potential future use of that property. We have greatly appreciated the support from so many and have leaders from the federal, state and local level all meeting to assist in making the best we can come the tragic situation.

We have grieved over the loss of life and now the loss of these jobs that provided a livelihood to so many families for generations. Your continued support and prayers to those families effected by this life change is also greatly appreciated.

We will remain strong,
Mayor Joe Perske

Sartell Area Chamber of Commerce
By Deb Paul, Past President

As a representative of the Sartell Area Chamber, I want to express my extreme sadness for our friends and neighbors at Verso who have been so greatly affected by this tragedy.
Losing a business, especially one with such a long-standing history in the community, is difficult in any case, but as a Chamber, we will work together to do what we can to help the people most impacted by this closure.

We are pleased to have Opportunity Matters, Inc. as our August lunch sponsor.  Representatives from Opportunity Matters will be sharing information about their organization, their new building in Sartell and the services they have to offer.  We will also hear an update from State Representative Tim O'Driscoll.  You will not want to miss this membership meeting!  Click here to view the meeting agenda.

If you plan to attend the August meeting, don't forget to rsvp!  Click here to rsvp now.  

Sartell Chamber is partnering with Dayta Marketing to enhance our social media presence. Check us out on all your favorite social media networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, You Tube & Pinterest! We will also be including a daily Blog, videos and photos of some of our meetings and events. “ Like” “Follow” “Pin” the Sartell Chamber as we are looking to expand our following to include not only our current Chamber members but all local businesses and members of the community.

The 5th Annual Rock N Block is scheduled from 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 11! This is a great event for your colleagues, friends, family and neighbors to all enjoy the magnificent sounds of Electric Almighty and the Fabulous Armadillos, wonderful food and beverages provided by local vendors as well as the popular Kids Zone.

Please help spread the word of this fabulous event by posting the attached poster at your business. Click Here to Print

An event of this size requires lots of volunteers to make it happen. Volunteering allows you the opportunity to work and network with your fellow Chamber members while helping with a great cause! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda at schreinerappraisal@charter.net.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Platinum Gate Sponsorship: BankVista
Platinum Ticket Sponsor: St. Cloud Federal Credit Union
Platinum Kids Zone: PineCone Vision Center
Platinum Stage Sponsor: C&L Distributing
Platinum T-Shirt Sponsor: Prosource Billing, Inc.
Media Sponsors: Leighton Broadcasting and Times Media
Gold: Aflac, Coborn's, Ehlinger Lawn Service, Party Time Inflatables, House of Pizza, Little Fiesta, Michelle Kenric, Pacific Wok and Pine Cone Pet Hospital
Silver: 360 Chiropractic, DeZurik APCO/Willamette, Hardee's of Sartell, Rasmussen College and Xcel Energy
Bronze: Adult & Pediatric Urology, Bernick's Beverages & Vending,Chiropractic Performance Center, Omann Insurance Agency, Rinke Noonan Law Firm, Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty, Inc.

This event would not be successful without the support of our sponsors!

10 a.m. Registration 11 a.m. Shotgun start (18-hole Scramble)

$80 per person
(Entry fee covers green fees, cart, prizes,
box lunch and dinner/social after golf)

Tournament highlights:
- More than $1,000 in prizes
- Use of driving range before tournament
- Games throughout the tournament for prizes and lowering your team's score.
Click here for online payment

Click here for registration form

Thank you Grand Casino for being a Corporate Sponsor
and to Synergy Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic for being a Gold Sponsor!

Volunteers Needed

Many volunteers are needed to help out with Rock N Block on Saturday, August 11.  If you are able to help out (even for a short time) with kid's games, inflatables, ticket sales, beverage sales, setup and tear down.  There will be incentives for all volunteers.  Please email Amanda at schreinerappraisal@charter.net if you are interested in volunteering for this fantastic event!

A Beatles Tribute band will be playing. There will be burgers, brats, hot dogs, pizza and beverages for sale as well as a raffle and auction to raise money.  This is a free event to attend.

If you would like to make a donation or cash or item, please contact Vern Barthel at 320-293-6510.

Last Call to be a sponsor for the 5th Annual Rock N Block Party

Saturday, August 11, 2012

The sponsorship opportunities are a fantastic value as the event will be heavily promoted! Don’t miss this last opportunity!  Click Here for sponsorship form.

Thank You Sponsors:

Platinum Gate Sponsorship: BankVista

Platinum Ticket Sponsor: St. Cloud Federal Credit Union

Platinum Kids Zone: PineCone Vision Center

Platinum Stage Sponsor: C&L Distributing

Platinum T-Shirt Sponsor: Prosource Billing, Inc.

Gold: Aflac, Coborn's, Party Time Inflatables, House of Pizza, Little Fiesta, Michelle Kenric, Pacific Wok and Pine Cone Pet Hospital

Silver: 360 Chiropractic, DeZurik APCO/Willamette, Hardee's of Sartell, Rasmussen College and Xcel Energy

Bronze: Adult & Pediatric Urology, Bernick's Beverages & Vending,Chiropractic Performance Center, Omann Insurance Agency, Rinke Noonan Law Firm, Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty, Inc.

Things are heating up for Can-Am 2012 Games with opening ceremonies just around the corner. The Opening Ceremony is from 5:30-10:30 p.m. June 24 at Husky Stadium, on the St. Cloud State University campus, and includes lighting of the torch, SWAT and K-9 demonstrations, concessions and MGDL beer gardens, fireworks and live music by DiamondBack.

Adult tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets are available at Leighton Broadcasting, St. Cloud Best Western Kelly Inn and St. Cloud City Hall.
Main events throughout the week include:
· The Toughest Firefighter Alive/Toughest Competitor Alive.
· The K-9, SWAT and shooting competitions.
· The Chili Cook-Off — inspired from firefighters trying to impress their co-workers when assigned to make dinner in the station.
Eligible participants include (active and retired) personnel and spouses of: all sworn state/provincial, county municipal and military law enforcement officers, corrections officers and dispatchers, police reservists and cadets, fire service and EMS personnel.
Pick up the program guide at your local Little Dukes and Holiday stations. For more information about Can-Am 2012, visit www.stcloudcanam.com.

*The 2012 Can-Am Games is proud to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and The Brian Klinefelter Foundation. Special thanks to our major sponsor LVX System.

Save the date - Next years event will take place on Friday, May 10, 2013.  Check back for more details soon. 

Thank You...
PineCone Vision Center for being a Gold Sponsor and The Waters Church for hosting the 2012 event!

Eligible small businesses may apply for reimbursement of up to $5000 for certain export development activities, such as:
Mission fees for participation in foreign trade missions Space rental for trade show exhibitions Services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service such as Gold Key Service Design of international marketing products or campaigns Translation of websites into foreign languages More information can be found at: http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/Business/Exporting_Trade/STEP_Export_Assistance_for_Small_Business/index.aspx

Funds are limited, and activities must be completed by September 1, 2012. For questions, please contact Jennifer Kocs at 651-259-7488, or Jennifer.Kocs@state.mn.us.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Our area will be in the warm sector with the warm front possibly overhead with a cold front approaching from the west, leading to strong/severe storms forming by mid to late afternoon. Early in the storm process, supercells with tornadoes are possible, though the trend right now looks like we will have severe winds with large, possibly very large, hail. Bowing segments and possibly embedded supercells look like the dominant mode through late evening.

Please see additional more detailed information at the link provided. This information is updated on a regular basis. Emergency Management will provide another update tomorrow morning about the potential for severe weather in our area.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mpx&storyid=81812&source=0