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Date/Time: Tue, May 20, 2008 09:00 AM
Location: Employee University Training Center, 702 S. Ewing St.
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The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce supports a prosperous business environment that enhances life in our region by providing value-added programs and services that contribute to our members' success.

Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing 2008

Thursday, May 22
Registration - 7:30a.m.
Start - 9:00a.m. Shotgun

Teams are limited and going fast so reserve your spot NOW!

For more information call the Chamber office at 653-8251

Fairfield Leadership Graduation

On May 29th the 2007/2008 Fairfield Leadership Class will celebrate the completion of the program with a special presentation by nationally renowned keynote speaker Marilyn Moats-Kennedy. Ms. Moats-Kennedy will address the audience regarding today's current work environment as it pertains to the demographics of our evolving workforce. To learn more about the Fairfield Leadership program and to enjoy the presentation from our keynote speaker, we invite you to participate on May 29th. For questions and/for reservations for this exciting event, please call the Chamber office at 740-653-8251.

Volunteer at USA Track & Field's Premier Event for Junior Athletes

You’re invited to volunteer at the 2008 USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships, June 20-22 at the Jesse Owens Memorial stadium at The Ohio State University. This prestigious event is being organized by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. Approximately 800 of the best track & field athletes from the United States will compete to be selected to represent the United States in international competition, including the World Junior Track & Field Championships and the Junior Pan American Games.

As host city, Columbus will roll out the welcome mat for athletes, coaches, officials and fans. To create a world-class atmosphere for this event, we need more than 500 volunteers. A wide variety of volunteer positions and shifts are available.

Those companies who have volunteers working the event will be recognized with both announcements during the competition as well as in the program (provided the volunteers sign up prior to completion of the program).

To register for a position that suits you, visit www.Columbus08.com and click on Volunteers.

Healthy Workplace and Community Award Applications Open

2008 Healthy Ohio worksite and community award applications have been posted on the Healthy Ohio Website at www.healthyohioprogram.org. Any company or community is eligible to apply for the awards. The deadline for both is June 2,2008. We would appreciate your assistance in spreading the word to deserving companies or communities in our area.

May is National Bike Month, May 12-16 is National Bike to Work Week, and Friday May 16 is National Bike to Work Day. The Fairfield Heritage Trail Association (FHTA) is asking your business to encourage employees to ride their bikes to work during the B2WW and especially on B2W Day.

Bicycling has many benefits, health and economic, and a cyclist employee is likely a more productive and attentive employee.

Why have a Bike-to-Work Week?
… to educate the community that bicycles are a beneficial mode of transportation
… to make basic information on bicycle commuting available to potential riders
… to encourage people to try bicycle commuting
… to increase the general public's awareness and respect for bicyclists

Some businesses hold competitions during B2WW: farthest commute to work, most miles traveled during the week, most number of days cycling to work. Competitions require an organizer who is willing to promote cycling and to record the data. Many businesses also simply ask employees to ride their bicycles for the fun and benefits of riding. However you choose to promote B2WW and B2WD, we applaud your efforts.

B2WW begins Monday May 12 and concludes Friday May 16 with National B2W Day. On Monday evening at 6:30, join Lancaster Mayor David Smith, Chief of Lancaster Police Dave Bailey and Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen and cyclists of all stripes will meet at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds and ride through downtown. Tuesday is Bike to Dinner Night at several restaurants. Thursday is Bike to School Day and that evening from 4:30-7:30, a Kids Bike Rodeo will be held at the Fairgrounds. Friday is Bike to Lunch Day at Four Reasons, where cyclists from all over town can meet and share their experiences with one another.

We hope you’ll encourage your employees to try a new old mode of transportation during National Bike to Work Week, May 12-16. You’ll see a difference in them and in the workplace. Maybe a few of them will even start to ride frequently, and the changes in workplace productivity will dramatically increase.

Small Business Committee Chamber Member Employee Recognition Program

Nominate your favorite retail salesperson by May 30th!

In February, the Small Business Committee for the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce launched their new, Chamber Member Employee Recognition Program, designed to recognize employees in several industry sectors though out the business community. Through the program, an individual from each market sector will be honored monthly, and will receive a prize package made up of contributions from local businesses such as Cold Stone Creamery, AFLAC, Brianna Flint, LMT and Fairfield National Bank.

The Chamber will accept nominations for the Chamber Member Employee Recognition Program during the month preceding the award for each Class of retail category. Nominations will be accepted via email, and regular mail, and will be due on the last day of the month preceding the award. For example, nominations for June’s award will be due May 30th.

There is no cost to participate in the Chamber Member Employee Recognition Program. To nominate an employee, simply send an email to the chamber describing in one paragraph why you they he or she deserves to be recognized.

On April 3rd, Judy Callahan of Diapers to Desks was presented with the March Small Business Committee Employee Recognition Award for favorite Educator - Daycare - 6th! After spending time working in their family business, Judy decided to return to her first love, providing childcare and education to infants, toddlers and young children. Judy operates her business from her home and has partnered with her daughter Allison. Together they provide care for children of working parents in an extremely structured, loving environment. The program, which is available for all age ranges, is run much like a pre-school environment. Children are involved with basic learning tasks such as reading, writing, and arts and crafts on a daily basis. They also include music, baking, manners, and Christianity.

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