Starting with this month's Chamber Connection, I will be featuring a monthly segment on member to member collaborations! I love to see this in our community and these members deserve a shout out! If you have made a collaborative connection, let me know so that you can be featured and get some recognition for your business or organization!

Brewed. A Coffee Shop is working with Down With Mylestones to help achieve their goal of building an all inclusive playground in our community for children with differently-abled needs. They are going to need a lot of support with this effort! If you or your business or organization would like to contribute in any way, please contact Lisa Hill at downwithmylestones@gmail.com.

Brenda from Clintonville Women of the Moose (Moose Lodge #1502) dropped by the Clintonville Public Library with a generous donation for kids programming! Thank you Brenda!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Welcome Riverside Golf Course of Clintonville under new ownership! Owners Joe Lamia and Andy Noll are excited to continue operating this beautiful golf course located right here in our community. The clubhouse area is updated and the pro shop will now be located inside there. Watch for info on their dining options, events, and more! Call for tee times today!

A warm Chamber welcome to The Little Redd Farm! Kyle and Hanna Redd operate this little slice of heaven at their homestead on Eulrich Rd. (just off Hwy 156). They offer fresh raised, locally processed, pork products by the pound. Looking for breakfast sausage (*the apple-cinnamon is fantastic), bacon, bacon ends, brats, Italian sausage by the pound, links, pork chops, you name it, they've got it! And the best part is that it is grown and produced right here in our community! They also offer farm fresh eggs, natural dog treats, and suet for our feathered friends. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They also are a vendor at our Farmer's Market in the summer! Give them a call at 406-239-5243 and they will meet you out by the Redd shed!

A warm Chamber welcome to Boo Boo's Crew, Inc./May Festival! This festival was created in memory of Abigail Hoier, who unexpectedly passed away in January of 2021. She was a young girl, full of love, happiness and smiles and her "crew" wanted a way to keep her happiness and spirit going through others. Every year the May Festival consists of carnival rides, games, food vendors, activities and live bands. All proceeds go towards a scholarship given to a New London graduating senior that has struggled either with school, family life, or mental health, but no matter what still pushes through to make themselves proud.

Besides May Festival, they do other things to support the area communities. Every year on May 1st they deliver 150 - 200 little flower buckets to doorsteps as a random act of kindness for May Day and that's also how they celebrate Abby's birthday, which is that day. They donate funds to support those who may need headstones, or funeral expenses.

During Christmas, they do a Sock Drop at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King by donating a few socks and hygiene items. They have also done a Shoe Drive for the local schools by donating shoes, gloves and hats. Every year they drop carnations and small candy bags at St. Joseph Residence for the residents to enjoy in an Easter basket.

Their goal as a crew is to make everyone know that no matter how hard life can get, there is always someone out there who cares.

Help us in supporting Boo Boo's Crew as they spread kindness everywhere!

Welcome new member Clintonville Total Fitness under new ownership! Meet the owner, Nick Swenson: I am 27 years old and was born and raised in Big Falls Wisconsin, having been local to Clintonville my entire life. Hobbies of mine include: Hiking, Live Music, Traveling, and Health & Fitness. I am proud to be an activist for those in recovery and recently established "Recovery Crew" this year. I wanted to offer a healthy outlet and support group for not only those in recovery, but to the entire public, in a safe place. Whether you are in recovery and seeking support from addiction, abuse, trauma, anxiety, physical injury, or simple stresses of daily life, Recovery Crew is a judgement free society built on the goal of both mental and physical wellness. My biggest goal is to create a healthier, happier, and more productive community. Join us in welcoming them in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 23rd!

YOU'RE INVITED!

IT'S TIME FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF OUTING!

YEE HAW!!!! Registration is now open for our 29th Annual Golf Outing on June 20th! The theme this year is "Western". We are currently looking for teams, sponsorships, goodie bag swag, and raffle baskets! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year so your support would mean so much to our mission! Ball Drop Contest entries will be sold prior to the event so please watch for more info on how you can get in on the action! Please contact the Chamber office or click the link for registration and sponsorship!

HELP WANTED!

Volunteers are needed to form this year's Fall Frenzy Committee! Committee dates will be the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting in June until September at 8 am at the Chamber office or via Zoom. If you are willing to help plan our biggest event of the year, please let me know! Please email executivedirector@clintonvillewichamber.com or call 715-823-4606. Many hands make light work!

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND MEETINGS!

BE A PART OF REVITALIZING OUR DOWNTOWN!

With the upcoming closure of H & S Manufacturing,

Fox Communities Credit Union is here to help. Please see below for more information!

Welcome to Pigeon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Monthly Email Update – April, 2024.

The First Official Draft of the Lake Management Plan public comment period has closed and we were very pleased to see such strong support from Waupaca Co. Our County Conservationist, Brian Haase, has plenty of experience with our watershed and with development and implementation of 9 Key Element plans. In fact, Brian has already started exploring some grant opportunities that could provide significant financial support to some long-term initiatives to improve our lake.

Unfortunately, our March 4^th meeting (postponed February meeting) was also cancelled, but on March 20^th we had a long and productive meeting with plenty of public comment. On April 24^th we will have a Special Meeting (6:00pm) to address an amendment to the 2024 budget, followed by our regular board meeting. Note that this meeting will be held at the Clintonville Community Center. All welcome!

Spring Planting Party: we have tentative dates for the Spring Planting of native emergent plants to enhance our fish nursery habitat. The nursery will have the plants ready for pick up in mid-May – so we are aiming to plant on the weekend of May 18^th or 25^th. More details to come!

We are looking forward to the Ruff Fish Tournament on July 13^th and are partnering with the CAST (Clintonville Area Swim Team) who will hold a fish fry after the event.

We have presented the proposed self-service Kayak/Paddleboard Rental Kiosk to the City Council. There is a lot of positive support for this initiative which will increase the recreational opportunities on Pigeon Lake. More to come on this!

Our DNR Water Biologist has agreed to participate in our planned educational series – mainly for the Riparians. If you are interested in attending and have a topic you’d like to discuss, please send us an email with your ideas.

HELP WANTED:

·      We are in the process of seeking, hiring and training a new “weedcutter” operator. Interested?

·      Do you know anyone who would like to be involved in water sampling? At least once a month – training will be provided.

·      Any other volunteers – we will be creating several working committees and would love to put your talents to work.

For any of these, just drop us a quick email (pigeonlake54929@gmail.com) or phone call (715- 853-0077).

             Pigeon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board

Join Heather Hope with One Love Counseling for her Empowerment Support Groups in April/May. Spring is coming, take some time to grow a new you! Call or text at 920-221-6112 to register!

FREE EVENTS AT FAMILY OF CHRIST CHURCH!

The Creation Experience - This is a 90 minute interactive presentation that is safe for the whole family. There will be Hydrogen explosions, audience game shows and learning about creation! Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 pm at Family of Christ Church!

King's Conquest - We are hosting 2023- Wami Award Winners - Christian Artist of the year - King's Conquest. This is a free concert! All are welcome! Friday, May 17th at 6:30 pm.

The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) has provided business loans and access to fair and responsible capital, quality business and financial wellness training, and one-on-one coaching since 1987. WWBIC’s impact is seen through the many entrepreneurs, business owners and individuals whom we assist. Our work and support put your business dreams to work.

Every day we are inspired to improve the economic well-being of our fellow residents. While we care about everyone, we focus our efforts on those underserved in the financial market which includes women, veterans, rural, low-wealth and people of color.

Premier Bank in Marion is now hiring for an Administrative Professional!

Click below for more information and full job description!

Navarino Nature Center has a lot of fun events planned for the Spring/Summer!

Click the link below to check out events and register!

NOW HIRING!

ON-CALL BRANCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

CALL MANDY KRIESEL FOR MORE INFO!

Lots of fun events happening at the Clintonville Public Library!

This month's featured Booster Members

Thank you for your extra support!