Calendar of Events September 12, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce 618-997-6311 info@marionillinois.com 'Taste of the Chamber' Business After Hours Marion Chamber Of Commerce 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM CST The Marion Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a 'Taste of the Chamber' Business After Hours event on Wednesday, September 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Marion Chamber office, 2305 West Main. All former and future members of the Marion Chamber of Commerce are invited to attend. Come see how we can work together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in our community. The event coincides with Chamber of Commerce Week (September 10-14). Mayor Anthony Rinella has issued a Proclamation that September 10-14 is Chamber of Commerce Week in the City of Marion. To view the proclamation, click here. The event will include samples from Buffalo Wild Wings, Culver's, Smoothie King, and refreshments from Pepsi, Golden Eagle and RollNUp. Entertainment, include games provided by the National Guard, music by Fast Eddie DJ and much more. There is no charge to attend. The Marion Chamber s membership campaign, which runs through the entire month of September 2018, features a 16-month membership (good through all of 2019) at the annual investment level. Annual membership dues base is $250/year. A membership application is available here. Parking will be available at the Children & Family Services Department next to the VA and behind the chamber Click Here to Register September 14, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. Page 1/12
September 15, 2018 Fundraiser for 'Fast Eddie' Nicholson Advance Auto Parts 1804 Bittle Place 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CST Amanda Nicholson Prowell, 618-579-4401 The family of Eddie Nicholson is having a fundraiser to cover medical costs resulting from a recent stroke. They plan on having a silent auction featuring donated items, a 50/50 drawing, and DJ/music entertainment. Hot Dogs, Chips, & Soda available for $3.00. September 17, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. September 19, 2018 September 20, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting Marion Chamber Of Commerce The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting South Porte Bank 701 North Court The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at South Porte Bank. Page 2/12
September 21, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. September 22, 2018 10th annual Marion Main Street Hubfest Marion Square 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST Chris Blue, marionmainst@gmail.com The 10th annual Marion Main Street HUBFEST will be held on Saturday, September 22 on the square in Marion. The event will include local food and craft vendors, Dachshund Race, antique car show, beer garden, bag board tournament and live musical performances. The event begins at noon. September 24, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. September 25, 2018 Marion Chamber Membership Committee meeting Marion Chamber Of Commerce Marion, IL 62959 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CST Dalus Ben Avi, 6189976311 The Marion Chamber Membership Committee will meet at noon at the Chamber office. Page 3/12
September 26, 2018 September Lunch & Learn: Productivity on FIRE with John Nimmo 3333 West DeYoung Street 11:45 AM - 01:15 PM CST Eat, learn, discuss & grow! Raise your leadership and connect with others in a fun learning environment! The September Lunch & Learn will be held on September 26th from noon - 1 p.m. at, Classroom 1. This Month's Topic: Productivity on FIRE with John Nimmo. A survey of 1700 millionaires revealed a secret. What would you do with 4x or 7x increase in your productivity? What if it were really possible? If everyone has the same hours in a day, how is it some people seem to achieve so much more than others? More financial reward? More free time? Less stress? More vacation? Revive your energy. There is secret! We ll explore it together The Marion Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn each month in 2018 as part of the Leadership Marion program, sponsored by. In a brief amount of time, you will receive the best leadership principles, interact with other growing leaders, and discuss how to apply effective practices to your organization. After each Lunch & Learn, you will walk away with at least one mind changing idea that will create a desire for motivation and self-improvement. This is the perfect professional development opportunity to increase levels of influence and potential in yourself and in the teams you lead. The Lunch and Learn programs will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month (March 21 and December 19, 2018, class are exceptions) from noon to 1 pm at in Classrooms 1&4. Admission is $15 per Marion Chamber member ($20 for non-chamber). Lunch and drinks provided courtesy of. Contact the Marion Chamber at (618) 997-6311 or to secure your seat or for more information. Facilitator: Russell Williams, Certified Leadership and Personal Growth Coach, Speaker, and Teacher. For more information, visit EmpowermentMentor.com/RussellWilliams Sponsored by Page 4/12
September 27, 2018 34th annual Marion Chamber Golf Scramble Kokopelli Golf Club 1527 Champions Dr Marion, IL 62959 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM CST Dalus Ben Avi, 6189976311 The Marion Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, September 27 at Kokopelli Golf Course Registration will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Play will begin with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch is not included but Kokos bar will have burgers, hotdogs, and chips available for purchase. Register your four-person teams today! This event has always drawn a big turnout, and team slots will go fast! Individual golfers are $100 and a four-person team is $360. The event includes a "Lucky Umbrella" drawing (for an umbrella filled with lottery tickets), prizes, and more! Registration includes use of the range, green fees, golf cart rental, and a chance at great prizes and more! The drawing for the Million Dollar Hole-in-One shot will take place at 12:45 p.m. Every golfer who has registered by 12:30 p.m. will be entered in the drawing to take the shot. Sponsorships are also available. These, too, will go fast! September 28, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. Page 5/12
October 1, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 2, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 3333 West DeYoung Street Dalus Ben Avi, 618-997-6311 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at. October 5, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 6, 2018 Veterans on Parade 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST Ed Davis, 6189679415 edward2791@att.net UPDATED DATE All veterans from Southern Illinois are invited to march or ride with Units from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, VFW, American Legion, AMVETS and DAV organizations including ROTC and High School bands. Page 6/12
October 8, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 11, 2018 Business After Hours at South Porte Bank South Porte Bank 701 North Court 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM CST Join the staff at South Ports Bank for our October Business After Hours. Enjoy refreshments provided by David Hayes and network with local business leaders in a relaxed and welcoming environment. October 12, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. Page 7/12
October 13, 2018 Annual Dinner to benefit Caritas Family Solutions The Pavilion 1602 Sioux Drive Doors open at 6 pm Laurie Lindauer, 618.213.8713 Laurie.Lindauer@caritasfamily.org Caritas Family Solutions is hosting a Denim & Diamonds Dinner Saturday, October 13, 2018, at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr. in Marion, Illinois. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a buffet dinner served until 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to dress up or dress in denim. Tickets are $55 per individual or $100 per couple and include two drink tickets, dinner and an event t-shirt. Reservations are required by September 28, 2018 and can be made online at weblink.donorperfect.com/ddd18. October 15, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting Marion Chamber Of Commerce The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meeting Marion Chamber Of Commerce The Marion Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. Page 8/12
October 18, 2018 October 18, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting South Porte Bank 701 North Court Dalus Ben Avi, 618-997-6311 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting is held on the third Thurday of each month at 8 a.m. at South Porte Bank. Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting South Porte Bank 701 North Court The Marion Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee meeting is held on the third Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. at South Porte Bank. October 19, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 22, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 23, 2018 Marion Chamber Membership Committee meeting Marion Chamber Of Commerce Marion, IL 62959 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CST Dalus Ben Avi, 6189976311 The Marion Chamber Membership Committee will meet at noon at the Chamber office. Page 9/12
October 26, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. October 26, 2018 Sezmore's Boo Bash Silkworm, Inc. 102 S Sezmore Dr Murphysburo, IL 62966 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM CST Elizabeth Hess, 1-800-826-0577 elizabethvh@silkwormink.com Join Sezmore and the Silkworm team for this family friendly event at the Silkworm Annex for games, a haunted maze, free candy and pictures! Learn how to heat press your very own Halloween t-shirt! (T-shirts will be provide free of charge and are of limited supply. First come first serve.) We will have prizes for the games and goodies to hand out to trick-or-treaters who show of their Halloween Costume! All photos will be posted to our Facebook page after the event is over. See ya there! October 29, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. Page 10/12
November 2, 2018 Live2Lead: Southern Illinois 2018 The Pavilion 1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62959 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM CST Live2Lead will be presented in Southern Illinois on Friday, November 2 at The Pavilion. This exclusive video presentation and live leadership development event will be hosted by Marion Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Heartland Regional Medical Center and the City of Marion. November 2, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. November 5, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. November 6, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 3333 West DeYoung Street Dalus Ben Avi, 618-997-6311 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at. Page 11/12
November 6, 2018 Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting 3333 West DeYoung Street Dalus Ben Avi, 618-997-6311 The Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting will be held at 8 a.m. at. November 9, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. November 12, 2018 Marion Chamber Mastermind Program #3. Page 12/12