January 27, 2015 200 S. 10th, PO Box 126

Atchison, KS, 66002(913) 367-2427

This Week In

What a wonder-ful time we had Saturday night at the Annual Cham-ber Banquet! Congratulations to Karen Seaberg on being our latest addition to the Chamber Hall of Fame! No one could deserve it more than Karen!

Congratulations also to all our Chamber Award winners: 2014 Business of the Year, Strong Body Shop; 2014 Team of the Year, 2013-14 Leadership Atchison County; Quality of Life Award, the Talkin’ Trash Group; Tourism Award, Otto Wick; Organization of the Year, Atchison Art Association, Entrepre-neur of the Year, Mike Kuckelman; Excellence in Leadership, Katie McDowell; Ambassador of the Year, Becky Martin and our Gold Level Ambassadors , Ronda Crossland, Cindy Drimmel, Vicki Jones, Pau-line Lee, Nancy Madden, Susan Myers, Sherry Swendson and Phyl-lis Walton.

We are so fortunate to have all of them as a part of our community! Say a special “thank you” to each of them for all they do for Atchison!

A huge THANK YOU to the spon-sors who made the celebration possible! We could not have done it without you! We are thankful for your generosity and willingness to help us celebrate Karen in a special way!

And, of course, thank you to ev-eryone who was there to celebrate with us! We had one of the largest crowds ever for a Chamber ban-quet!

Next up is our annual chocolate tasting… a $5 ticket will get you the opportunity to taste chocolates from participating businesses. Your ticket price will be donated to the Atchison Area United Way. Watch for the list of participating busi-nesses. Tickets will go on sale next Monday at those locations and here at the Chamber. Tasting will be Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14.

Have a great week!

Jacque Pregont, President

Note From the President

Congratulations to Strong Body Shop for being presented with the

Business of the Year Award at the 96th Annual Chamber

Banquet!

Upcoming EventsJan. 28thAmbassadors, noonJan. 29thSocial Media Seminars, @ Atchison Heritage Conference CenterFeb. 3rdLeadership Meeting, noonFeb. 7thLegislative Coffee, 9 amFeb. 13th-14thAtchison Chocolate Tasting

A record crowd of 430 per-sons was on hand to cele-brate the induction of MGP Chairwoman Karen Sea-berg into the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame on January 24. The ceremony was the highlight of the Chamber’s 96th annual membership banquet, which was held at the Atchison Heri-tage Conference Center.

Karen is only the eighth individual and the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since its establishment in 1982. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is “to recognize individuals who have gener-ously contributed their time, service and philanthropic sup-port to enhance the economic well-being of the Atchison area. Members of this pres-tigious group demonstrate outstanding leadership quali-ties, visionary excellence and unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens through a variety of progressive programs and initiatives.”

In receiving the honor, she joins her father, MGP Board member and Chairman Emer-itus Cloud L. “Bud” Cray, and

her husband, past MGP Board Chairman, President and CEO Ladd Seaberg, who were se-lected to the Hall of Fame in 1992 and 2009, respectively.

Karen’s accomplishments as a community leader at the “lo-cal, state and national” levels were acknowledged by a se-ries of speakers, who included United States Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, and Kansas Governor Sam Brownback. Others taking turns at the podium were Bud; Karen and Ladd’s daughters, Mrs. Roy (Lori) Mingus, and Mrs. Kyle (Melissa) Huntington; Cham-ber President Jacque Pregont; Rick Berger, President of the Berger Company in Atchison; and Jonathan Mize, President and CEO of Atchison-based Blish-Mize Company, who also served as Master of Cer-emonies. In addition, a letter from U.S. Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas, who was unable to attend in person, was read aloud at the event.

Examples of Karen’s extraor-dinary community involve-ment, support and leadership activities were cited through-out the ceremony, which attendees overwhelmingly described as moving, highly inspirational and full of fun. The banquet planning com-mittee chose a Disney theme for the event in recognition of

Karen and her family being huge, longtime fans of, as she says, “everything Disney.”

During her acceptance speech, Karen commended several others for their contri-butions to various community achievements. She touched on the increase and signif-icance of leadership roles women continue to take on across society, and encour-aged all present to pursue life with a positive, winning attitude despite periods of adversity that might occur along the way. She noted that, while many signs of progress dot the community, much re-mains to be done to enhance Atchison’s vibrancy, appeal and economic well-being. She urged the crowd to work diligently as individuals and together with their neighbors and as a community to help Atchison realize its greater potential.

Karen’s remarks drew an extended, standing ovation. Comments by other speakers brought the crowd to its feet, as well. These included state-ments by Bud, who expressed pride in Karen’s “amazing strength and leadership qual-ities,” and the significance that community involvement continues to have in shaping MGP’s corporate culture.

-- MGP Ingredients

Karen Seaberg Inducted Into Hall of Fame

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Congratulations on your induction into the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame, Karen!

Thank You for your continued service to the Atchison community!

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Wednesday, January 28Teen After School @ 3:00 -

Games and Crafts for ages 12-18Thursday, January 29Page to Screen @ 5:00 - Book/

Movie Club for AdultsMonday, Feb 2Pre-School Story Time @ 10:30

- Stories and CraftsClassic Movie Matinee @ Noon -

Flash from the Past moviesTuesday, Feb 3Atchison Co. Genealogy @ 2:00

- Monthly MeetingWednesday, Feb 4Teen Early Release @ 2:00 - Ac-

tivities for ages 12-18Thursday, Feb 5Pre-School Story Time @ 10:30

- Stories and CraftsFor more information go to

www.atchisonlibrary.org and click on “Events Calendar”

Atchison Library Events

Saturday ClassesPaint a Handcrafted Clay Snow-

manSaturday Jan. 31stany time 9am-3pm $5.00Heart Shaped AnimalsSaturday Feb. 7thany time 9am-3pm $5.00

Glove MonstersSaturday Feb. 22ndany time 9am-3pm $10.00Paint a Cross Door Banner

Artist Box Classes

Beer Tasting -- American Craft Stouts Saturday, January 31, 12-4 pm With innovation and originality American brewers have taken the English and Irish Stout style to a new level, whether by highly hopping the brew, adding coffee or chocolate to complement the roasted flavors, or even barrel ag-ing in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. Please join us as you “educate” your beer palate.For our tasting this month we will have a selection of six full-bodied American Stouts produced by craft breweries around the coun-try. Please come out and enjoy one of the Stouts (or of course one of our Riverwood Winery wines). Order a small plate or charcuterie tray from our kitchen, or you are also welcome to bring

Saturday Feb. 28thany time 9am-3pm $5.00Adult Classes (BYOB or enjoy

refreshments provided)Valentine’s Themed Fused GlassTuesday Feb. 3rd6:00pm $20.00 (for a pendant)Mardi Gras MaskTuesday Feb. 10th6:00pm $25.00Painted Wine Glasses Fat Tues-

day PartyTuesday Feb 17th6:00pm $20.00EnamelingTuesday Feb. 24th5:30pm $25.00 (basic copper

shape)

Riverwood Winery Events

your own picnic. The tasting in the auditorium will be from Noon-4:00. The Winery tasting room will also be open for regular hours from 11:00 - 5:00.Yoga! Sunday, February 1, 9:30 am Tasting Room Location $15Yoga! What could be better for your spirit? Relax your mind and body before the Super Bowl! We’ll start with an hour of yoga then continue to unwind with a glass of wine! Yoga instructor Marilyn Gibson of Healthy Living Solu-tions will lead the session. Let go of your tension and stress. Reju-venate your spirit. Afterward enjoy a delicious glass of wine selected from the Riverwood Winery col-lection paired with light fare. No yoga experience required - the yoga session is suitable for all levels of ability from novice to regular practitioners! Please bring your own yoga mat (or blanket) and wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $15 per person, includes yoga, a glass of wine, and light fare. Reservations and prepay-ment required. Spaces limited. 816-579-9797.

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December Unemployment Rates

Please find the links below to the December 2014 Labor report and the map of county unemployment rates.

Highlights and Quotes: https://klic.dol.ks.gov/gsipub/index.asp?do-cid=472

Kansas Map w/county unemploy-ment rates (not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates):

https://klic.dol.ks.gov/admin/gsipub/htmlarea/uploads/Map%20Decem-ber%202014%20LAUS.jpg

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Date: Thursday-Jan. 29thTwo Sessions (same content just different times)·8:30am-10:00am·2:00pm-3:30pmCost: Free

Social Media Seminar10 Tips to “Go and Grow” Your Social Media Marketing

- Exclusively for Chamber Members

Paige Cahill is the Constant Contact Regional Development Director for the Central Midwest. Paige’s goal is to “coach and connect” small businesses and non-profits to online marketing tools, tips, strategies, and resources to help them grow their business and marketing results. Paige’s career journey includes Director of Sales, Director of Training, owner of marketing agen-cy, marketing consultant, professional speaker, technology trainer, educator and entrepreneur. Paige’s passion and mission in life is to make people’s lives easier with technology. Paige delivers real-world marketing examples, tools, and best practices to over 10,000 plus small business owners and nonprofits annually to help them drive stellar results immediately.

Register online at:http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=y5wo48cab&oeidk=a07e-

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Valentine’s DayMurder Mystery Dinner

Saturday, February 14th

At Esther’s @ Pineview6-8 pm

800-234-1854 | atchisonkansas.net for more info

tickets are available now at atchisonkansas.net

Thank you to all the businesses that renewed their 2015 membership, including the following businesses that recently

renewed.Thank you for your

support of the Atchison community!Atchison County Historical SocietyAtchison United Methodist ChurchJunior GuildCash SaverGreenbrierHausman Metal Works & Roofing

Wachter, Inc.Atchison Farmers MarketAtronic AlarmsAtchison Rotary ClubAtchison Lions ClubElizabeth’sChris TaylorSears

The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a warm welcome to our

newest member, Garrity & Kuckelman,

Attorneys at Law!Thank you for supporting the

Atchison community!

New Chamber Member

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"""""Tell your Family, Friends and Co-Workers"

""All funds raised will help us purchase carpet for the building."

Funds collected will be matched by: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans""

"

Silent Auction and Bake Sale!(Silent Auction will begin Mon., Feb. 9th - Thurs., Feb. 12th @ 6:30 pm)"

"Thank you for all your support.

Atchison Child CareChili & Soup Supper!

"Thursday, February 12, 2015!

4:30-6:30 pm

1326 Kansas Ave"Atchison KS 66002""""

Carry Outs Available ""

Pay As you Please

ATCHISONCHOCOLATE TASTING

FEB 13-14, 2015

Visit the participating businesses and sample a variety of chocolate

treats!

Tickets are $5 and will be available at the

participating businesses as well as the Chamber

office beginning Monday, Feb. 2nd.

All proceeds benefit the Atchison Area

United Way

Need a gift for that special Valentine?Visit Iron Rose Flowers & Gifts!

Fresh Flowers | Balloons | CandyMon. - Fri. 10 am to 5 pm

Sat. - 10 am to 2 pm

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND…

A Poverty Education Breakfast

Brought to you by

Date: Feb 24, 2015 Time: 7:30 am Paolucci’s Restaurant

115 South 3rd Street, Atchison, KS 66002

RSVP by 2/16/2015 Ginger Hunninghake

GHunninghake@myexchangebank.com 913-367-6000

Join us for an opportunity to walk a few steps in the shoes of a family experiencing poverty in our community. Learn about the decisions facing families every day; hear stories of the real families and children. Think about the statistics in our community and what they mean.

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