CHAMBER HAPPENINGS. Annual Holiday Party. What s Inside: Inspired by the Past... Building for the Future. Fayetteville Manlius Minoa

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1 CHAMBER HAPPENINGS What s Inside: President s Message Page 2 Fayetteville Manlius Minoa Inspired by the Past... Building for the Future Volume 23, Issue 11 November 2014 All Chamber events are open to the community Upcoming Chamber Events Page 3 Welcome New Members Page 4 Hats Off, Lunch and Learn, Employment Opportunity Page 7 Membership Renewal Page 9 Healthy Lifestyle Fair Page 13 Member/Community Events Pages 14 Calendar Page E. Genesee Street F Fayetteville, NY F Phone: F Fax: The Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you and your employees to our Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 2, :30-7:30 PM Stickley, Audi & Co. Showroom Fayetteville Towne Center Fayetteville, NY Adult Reception Light Catered Affair by Bonefish Grill Please RSVP by November 26, 2014 with names of those attending to greatermanlius@windstream.net or $30 per person

2 2 PRESIDENT S NOTE... Greetings and Happy Holidays!!! Yes, November 2014 is here and as we approach Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Something Saturday and Catch Your Breath Sunday...(it seems like every day around Thanksgiving has a special sales marketing moniker!), it signals the winding down of a busy year and the approach of the last season. I refuse to mention it or the stuff that comes with it for now and continue to enjoy the fall season and the warm, sunny days I hope to bask in. Your Chamber is winding down our busy year, but there are still several activities this month so be sure to check the calendar in this newsletter. We are developing a new brochure to market the Chamber and which will be available the first of the year. Next month we will be ing by-law changes for the members to review that will be voted on at our January meeting. We will also have next year's slate of officers and directors published and this will also be voted upon at our annual meeting in January. Our BUY LOCAL campaign was a success and the plan is to survey the members to gauge the results and discuss any changes we want to make next year. We are already looking for members that who want to host a Business After Hours event in Please contact the Chamber office if interested and we will pass along the contact info to the events committee. I am looking for another one or two people to sit on our Social Media committee. This group will help to put together our policy and procedures to govern the Chamber's Facebook usage AND be responsible by taking turns to keep the Chamber fresh and current on Facebook. If interested, please contact me directly (mikeskeele@@hotmail.com). Mark your calendar for December 2, our Annual Holiday Party at Stickley, Audi & Co in Fayetteville. It s open to our members and employees and is always a great highlight to finish up the year. See you around the area as we all think, shop and buy local!! On behalf of your Chamber Board of Directors, we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving as you celebrate all things important in your busy lives! Mike Michael J. Skeele, CIC, CPIA Skeele Insurance Distinguished Citizen Nominations Please mail or your nominations to the Chamber Office by Thursday, November 6, Distinguished Citizen s Award sponsored by the Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce Save the Date ~ Friday, January 16, 2015 Location to TBD Educator or Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Public Servant of the Year: Business of the Year: Citizens of the Year:

3 UPCOMING GREATER MANLIUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS 3 Wedneday November 5 5:30pm - 7:30pm Webb Agency Hosted by Calvin A Webb and Lise J Hodinger 216 Fayette Street Manlius, NY RSVP by November 3 to the Chamber Office at or greatermanlius@windstream.net Tuesday November 18 Name: Business Research: Find Your Perfect Customers Date: Tuesday, November 18 th, 11:45am 1:00pm Location: Manlius Library Community Room Description: The third in a three-part Lunch & Learn series cosponsored by Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce and Manlius Library. Save the date and more information on registration to come by . Wedneday November 19 5:30pm - 7:30pm Solvay Bank Hosted by Nancy Noonan 6828 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY RSVP by November 17 to the Chamber Office at or greatermanlius@windstream.net Tuesday December 2 Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 2, :30-7:30 PM Stickley, Audi & Co. Showroom Fayetteville Towne Center Fayetteville, NY Please RSVP with names of those attending by November 26, 2014 to ADDITIONAL DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR: Friday, January 16 - Distinguished Citizens Saturday, March 21- Syracuse Crunch vs Utica Annual Greater Manlius Chamber Hockey Night Thursday, April 23 - Spring Auction Dinner Thursday, April 30 SOHO, Small Office-Home Office OnCenter A feature/benefit offered to our members in the monthly Newsletter is the Chamber Support Column As a member benefit, the Chamber is offering space in the monthly newsletter for you to post job openings with your business and/ or space to rent in your office. This is free of charge. Just call the Chamber Office by the 20 th of the month before publication at or to greatermanlius@windstream.net

4 4 Welcome new members Community Bank, N.A., Robert Liedka We're a full-service financial institution, offering all the things much bigger banks offer. But we also have the one thing they don't - a passion for providing the highest level of customer service in whatever we do Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY Sara Gleason-DeSimone, Individual Membership

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7 7 getting to know the business that hosted our october business after hours Farmers Insurance offers a full line of insurance products for individuals and business entities. The office is staffed with experienced and licensed insurance professionals. Paul Quinn is the Owner/Agent and his office is located at 117 Highbridge St., Suite U-2A in Fayetteville. The third in a three part Lunch & Learn series cosponsored by Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce and Manlius Library. Business Research: Find Your Perfect Customers Tuesday, November 18 th 11:45am 1:00pm Manlius Library Community Room Save the date and more informa on on registra on to come by e newsle er. Employment Opportunity: Contact: Jodi L. Salamida Clipper Magazine jodi.salamida@cmag.com

8 8 INSURANCE SERVICES Fayette Street Manlius, New York (315) Michael J. Skeele, CIC, CPIA Shayna L. Gersch, CISR

9 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The 2015 membership invoices have been mailed. Please review all the information on the invoice and make any necessary corrections. The information that you provide will be included in the 2015 Directory and on the Chamber website. Please return the invoice by December 31, 2014, to the Chamber Office. Membership dues may be paid by check, credit card or online. For some reason if you did NOT receive your renewal please contact the Chamber Office. REMINDER: Membership and advertising are a business expense and can be used as a deduction on your 2014 taxes.

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13 13 Eighteen vendors participated in the 2014 Healthy Lifestyle Fair at the Manlius Village Center on Saturday, October 4 th. Over 150 people took advantage of the displays, speakers, and raffles presented by the vendors. Special thanks to co-chairs Laurie Flanigan, Laurie s Therapeutic Massage and Georgia Austin, New Leaf Functional Nutrition for organizing this year s event.

14 14 UPCOMING MEMBER /COMMUNITY EVENTS FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville OCTAGON CENTER PLACEMATS Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 5:00-7:00pm Beginners, intermediate and advanced sewers alike are invited to attend this class! All supplies will be provided. A $5 nonrefundable fee is requested to offset the cost of supplies and reserve your spot in the class. Adults and teens ages 12+! Payment can be made in person or over the phone; call (315) ext. 2. GIRLS INC. MADE W/CODE PARTY! Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10:00am - 12:00pm You're invited to our first Made with Code party on November 8th at 10am for girls aged This event is offered in partnership with Girls Inc and with the YWCA. Code touches every part of our world - and no matter what you want to be when you grow up, code and Computer Science skills can help you get there. Join us for a fun intro on how to get started using code to build the world you want to live in. Please call ext. 2 to register. CARING KIDS MAKE BLANKETS Saturday, November 8, 2014, 2:00-4:00pm Kids and adults are welcome to come and make bright, cheerful, and warm fleece blankets that will be distributed to patients as part of Stupid Dumb Breast Cancer s ongoing Bravery Bag program distributing uniquely helpful gift bags stocked with a variety of items to make post-surgery life more comfortable. A $5 donation is required or bring a few yards of fleece. YOGA STORYTIME Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 4:15-5 PM Yoga Storytime is a full body experience building literacy skills and healthy bodies at the same time! Featuring puppets, stories, songs, yoga poses and breathing exercises for beginner yogis and parents. Mats are provided and make sure to wear socks! Registration is required for each session since space is limited. Ages SIGNING STORYTIME Monday, November 17, 2014, 10:00-10:40am Join us for Signing Storytime, a monthly program designed to introduce young children to signing vocabulary through sharing stories! Each month we will learn 6-7 signs that correspond to a book. This month we will read "Head to Toe" by Eric Carle. Please register as space is limited. The program is recommended for children age 2-3, but siblings are welcome. This program is offered through a partnership between the FFL and Crouse Hospital and is certified by Baby Signing Time. SEWING 101: COASTERS Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 5:00-7:00pm Learn to make a 4-pack of coasters. This class is perfect for total beginners! All fabric and supplies will be provided and pre-cut. We will have Christmas fabric as well as regular fabric available. Ages 10+ are welcome to attend! A $5 donation to the library per attendee is requested to reserve your spot and offset the cost of supplies. MAKING SUCCESSFUL LIFE TRANSITIONS: LEC- TURE 3: THE POWER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 7:00-8:00 pm Whether you are striving to reach new goals in your personal or professional life, contemplating making a change that will bring a greater sense of prosperity, or interested in becoming a more effective leader within your work or social circles, come join us for a three-part interactive lecture series that is geared to enlighten and be of practical value. The series presenter is Andrew Heffner, a certified coach and lawyer. Lecture III: The Power of Acknowledgment: a key to being a successful leader. To see a full schedule of Library events, go to MANLIUS LIBRARY 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius Friday - Sunday, November 7-9, 2014 Fall Book Sale (See ad in this Newsletters for details) VILLAGE OF MANLIUS PARKS & RECREATION 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius Saturday, November 15 Ski and Skate Sale 10:00 am 12:00 pm in the Manlius Village Centre Auditorium and Gym. Equipment drop-off times are Thursday, November 13, 1:00 4:00 pm and 5:00 8:00 pm, and Friday, November 14 from11:00 6:00 pm. Sunday, December 7 Tree Lighting 3:00 6:00 pm at the Manlius Village Centre. Enjoy food and refreshments, holiday crafts and games, photos with Santa, and story time with Miss Karen from the Manlius Library. The Wellwood Voices Choir will lead us in singing your favorite Christmas carols before we light the tree. For more information call or visit CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 407 East Seneca St., Manlius Saturday, November 22 62nd Annual Christmas Mart & Art Show 9:00 am 3:00 pm 11:00 am 2:00 pm Holiday Luncheon Featuring Hand-Painted Wooden Christmas Ornaments; Local Artists showcasing their Painting, Pottery & Crafts; Boxwood & Evergreen Arrangements, Silent Auction and Bountiful Gift Basket Raffles; Home-Baked Goods; Beautiful Holly & Cranberry Candle Sets; Children s Craft Center; Face Painting and Santa Too!

15 15 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Community Calendar November Business After Hours Webb Agency 5:30-7:30pm FFL Octagon Center Placemats 5:00-7:00 pm 6 7 Manlius Library Fall Book Sale 8 FFL Girls Inc. - Made with Code Party 10:00am - 12:00pm AND Caring Kids Make Blankets 2:00-4:00pm Manlius Library Fall Book Sale Manlius Library Fall Book Sale FFL Life Transition Lecture 3 7:00-8:00pm FFL Yoga Storytime 4:15-5:00pm Village of Manlius Ski and Skate Sale 10:00am - 12:00pm FFL Signing Storytime 10:00-10:40am Lunch & Learn at the Manlius Library 11:45am - 1:00pm Business After Hours Solvay Bank 5:30-7:30pm Christ Church Christmas Mart and Art Show 9:00am - 3:00pm KURB - APPEAL Coming to the Town of Manlius JANUARY 2015 advertising space is still available on the NEW chamber website. contact the chamber office if you are interested.

16 Fayetteville Manlius Minoa Inspired by the Past... Building for the Future 425 E. GENESEE STREET F AYETTEVILLE, NY P HONE: F AX: E MAIL: GREATERMANLIUS@ WINDSTREAM. NET W EBSITE: MANLIUSCHAMBER. COM T ERESA HUDSON O FFICE ADMINISTRATOR NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR SUMMER FROM JUNE 30 SEPTEMBER 2 MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON MISSION Our goal is to serve the local community by promoting and encouraging business growth and developments within the Town of Manlius, while at the same time supporting those civic and cultural programs which enhance our lives. We hope to increase public awareness of the many fine products and services and promote the advantages of living and shopping in Manlius. Our members are an integral part of this community, and we share your desire to preserve and enhance the image and integrity of the Greater Manlius area. We invite businesses and individuals to join with us to accomplish these goals. The deadline for the December newsletter is November 20 th, 2014 Please have your information submitted by that date in order to be included. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Mike Skeele st Vice President Judy Dardzinski Vice Presidents John Goodfellow Mary Wykstra Secretary Jeannine Masucci Treasurer Mario Bottoni Directors Diane Coville Peter Dimon John P. Goodman Cheryl Schotz 2015 Directors Chris Cheney Nancy Durkin Marcia Philipp Mark Tetley 2016 Directors Maria Dawson Matt Delaney Donna Goyette Janelle Wilbur Past President Kim Kutzer