DWACC May 2022 Newsletter |
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Welcome New members, Chamber Events, Upcoming BIG Networking & Community Events and More... |
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Chamber May Luncheon
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022
DeForest Area Public Library
11:30am to 1:00pm
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We will be at the DeForest Area Library celebrating their 20th Anniversary at 203 Library Street, in DeForest! The library staff will share the many different programs and resources they provide in our community! Tours will be available following the presentation!
We will have Dan Jardine, President of the Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters, Inc., sharing a summary of the organizations plans for 2022 and upcoming river clean-up opportunities!
Check out their website:
Dan will also share highlights of the upcoming DeForest Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony taking place on Monday, May 30th, at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 11:45am.
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Thank you to Dr. Nicole Hemkes, MD for your presentation on Advocate MD and all you have to offer! |
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Direct Primary care makes it more affordable for employers to provide high quality healthcare to their employees. We work with businesses of all sizes from small businesses, companies pairing DPC with high deductible insurance policies, to large self-funded corporations.
Businesses enrolling 5 or more members in Direct Primary care will get discounts on the monthly membership.
Please contact Dr. Nicole Hemkes to answer any questions you may have on Advocate MD membership. EMAIL
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Thank you to Mike Leckrone & Steve Sveum for coming to share the mission and vision for the future of COPA!
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If you are interested in supporting the Arts Community in Dane County and the new COPA (Community Organizations Promoting the Arts ~ empowering local organizations to drive a love of the arts to the people who participate and observe by supporting programming for youth and adults.
Please connect with Mike, Kim or Steve at COPA
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Chamber Golf Classic
Thursday, June 9th at
Lake Windsor Country Club
Shotgun Start at 9am!
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We are excited to host the Chamber Golf Classic at Lake Windsor Country Club!
The day will feature 18 holes of golf on an awesome course! Enjoy a boxed lunch and fun games at the holes with chances to win premium prizes! Check out the raffle prizes and drop your tickets in the baskets - we have a new raffle ticket system this year - no more long strips of tickets to find your numbers!
Join us in the event tent following golf for awards, prize drawings, food & beverages and networking!
Register for Sponsorship HERE
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Thank you to all of our current
Chamber Golf Classic Sponsors!!!
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Hole Sponsor
Premium Prize Hole
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4th of July Community Celebration!
July 2nd - 4th, 2022
We need YOUR HELP to continue this traditional celebration in our community!
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The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber 4th of July Community Celebration is a tradition to come together as community to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom and independence! Many people attend our event to enjoy a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages!
It is a wonderful opportunity for your business to show its community support and receive recognition for sponsoring these activities for families to do for free!
We need many to help us continue this amazing community tradition!
Please consider sponsoring & volunteering your time to help us continue our wonderful community celebration!
Sponsorship & Event Information: HERE
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WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITIES! |
If you would like to add something to our Welcome Bags informing new residents about your business, please contact Heike to add your brochure or company swag material to the welcome bags!
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Enhance your Directory Listing on the Chamber Website! |
You can enhance your Chamber Directory Listing on the Chamber website! You can add photos, video, maps and so much more to your directory site on the Chamber website!
If you do not have a website yet, we can help you create and promote one!
We are offering free updates to enhance your listing on our website! Add more information for residents to find you and connect with your business!
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Chamber Networking Events |
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Fortifi Bank Fiesta at 4
Networking Event is Back!
Tuesday, May 10th
Registration not required but helps us with planning!
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Strengthening established connections is GREAT and a valuable part of networking, but here's your chance to expand your network and make new friends! Chambers of Commerce from across Dane County and beyond are collaborating for a once-a-year MEGA Mixer networking event, where chamber members from across multiple platforms will be in attendance.
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From Parked to Driven
by Jennifer Worley
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:30-7:30pm
at the DeForest Area Public Library
in the Community Room
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Why low motivation is so prevalent right now and steps to regain traction.
Presented by Jennifer Worley
These are challenging times when it comes to motivation and engagement. From Parked to Driven will look at how the past year and a half has impacted many people’s sense of motivation and explore 4 concepts & strategies to begin regaining traction. This presentation will include time for questions or conversation.
Jennifer has 16 years of experience in the mental health and emotional wellness field. A public school counselor, a private practice therapist, a clinician in a medical setting & a trained trauma informed yoga instructor, she has seen how emotional wellness intersects with many factors for people and society.
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DeForest FFA Plant Sale
in the Greenhouse at 615 Jefferson Street, DeForest
May 3rd - 7th, 2022
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May 3rd: 1PM to 6PM
May 4th: 1PM to 6PM
May 5th: 1PM to 5PM
May 6th: 1PM to 4PM
May 7th: 8AM to 1PM
The greenhouse plant sale would not be possible without the cooperation of the Horticulture Class and the FFA Chapter. The FFA supplies the funds to purchase all of the supplies needed, including soil, seeds, fertilizer, pots, trays, and more.
The profits go to the FFA to be used by the chapter as well as preparation for the following horticulture class.
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Dane County Kind
First Community Connect Event
Saturday, May 7th from 1-3PM
at Lilliana's Restaurant
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Kindness Bank just created a new type of meetup group called Dane County Kind.
We are co-hosting this first event with Paulo Delgado the founder Facebook group called Dane County Neighbors.
Limited free tickets are still available at Eventbrite> Dane County Kind. You can also join our meetup group at meetup> Madison> Dane County Kind.
Kindness Bank will also be selling Impact of Kindness kits where proceeds help fund resources and operational costs of Kindness Bank.
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DeForest Area High School is planning Reality Day,
which will be held on May 11, 2022!
What is Reality Day? Reality Day is a fun, interactive financial literacy simulation for all high school seniors to learn the realities of life after high school or college. Visit the Reality Day webpage for more information and see details from 2019, which was the last in-person event.
If you have not participated in our Reality Day before, please consider doing so.
You won't regret it! It's a fun, educational event for our graduating seniors. Those of you who have done this in the past, please feel free to share your thoughts.
Here are more details . . .
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
7:30 am-12:30 pm
Comfort Inn & Suites
North Star Conference Center
5025 Cty. Hwy. V, DeForest
Volunteers
Set up will be available at Comfort Inn & Suites beginning at 7:00 am. Stations should be ready to go by 8:15 am. A brief orientation for volunteers will be given at 8:25.
Schedule
Students will be bussed to the Comfort Inn & Suites (5025 Cty. Hwy. V, DeForest) in three shifts - 8:45, 9:20 and 9:55 am. It will take approximately 2-2 ½ hours to complete all Reality Day activities, with everyone finishing by 12:30.
Donations
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Raffle Prizes: Students will have the opportunity to earn raffle tickets by investing or donating their money. We are in need of several raffle prizes!
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Event Support: Monetary donations are appreciated to defray the costs of transportation, facility rental, refreshments, supplies, and lunch for students.
Thank you for supporting this learning opportunity for students. Feel free to reach out to Debbie Brewster -- dbrewster@deforestschools.org or 842-6581,with questions.
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DAHS is looking for Community Partners
in Health Sciences
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The Dragon Arts Group is gearing up for the
16th Annual Dragon Art Fair
to be held Saturday, June 4th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM
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With 100 amazing local & regional artists working in all medias, family entertainment and great local food, the Dragon Art Fair is sure to have something for everyone. Located in Fireman’s Park, the fair offers a walkable park setting, easy access and adjacent parking, all of which provide an enjoyable experience for both artists and guests. Our silent auction, with 50+ items donated by our generous artists and community businesses, provides an opportunity have fun and support the Dragon Arts Group Scholarship fund. |
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Visit our Community Websites for more
Information & Upcoming Events
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Do you have an Event, Job Posting, Member 2 Member Deal or News to Share?
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Keeping the Connection Sponsor |
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Thank you to TDS Telecom for sponsoring small businesses
in our communities to continue membership in the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce!
We are so grateful for your Keeping the Connection sponsorship in 2021 and 2022! Contact Heike to learn more!
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