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CHAMBER MEMBER INSIGHTS

Evangelical United Methodist Church… On Friday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. a gospel concert featuring The Allen Family will be held at 401 Walnut St., Washington (4 blocks east of the square). This performance is free. Cook-out prior to concert from 5-6:30 PM sponsored by Relay for Life - Wesley Walkers. Call Don at 444-4342 or EUMC at 444-3228 if you have questions about the concert.

Fondulac Park District…Splashdown Water park is currently accepting applications for summer employment. Several positions are available in life guarding, customer service, and concessions. Flexible hours are offered, and they are willing to work around other summer obligations and responsibilities. If you are interested, you may obtain an application from their administration building or from their website: www.fondulacpark.com. For more information, call, (309)699.3923 .

Martin Automotive… has a great new oil change program for their customers. A convenient key tag tracks each of your oil changes and after your fourth oil change, your fifth oil change service is absolutely free. Oil changes are definitely a crucial service to give your vehicle, although, maintaining your entire vehicle maintenance and safety needs are important as well. They don’t stop at maintenance at Martin Automotive. Their professional ASE and CTI certified technicians perform all repair needs on all makes, models, domestic, and foreign vehicles. Services, Prices, Tire Selections, 0% financing applications, and links to many of their sponsors and vendors can all be accessed easily on their website, www.martinauto.net.

Washington Fine Arts Society … announces The Washington Fine Arts Festival, a celebration of art, to be held Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5 pm in Washington. Artists from the Washington area and other invited artists will be bringing their fine art for viewing and sale on the historic Washington Square. An Artist’s reception and wine tasting event is being planned for Saturday evening. Participating stores on the square will remain open. There will be children’s activities lead by local artists and musical entertainment. Visit beautiful Washington and support our local artists. For more information or to print out applications, go to www.washingtoncoc.com .

Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund... will hold the 5th Annual Art Sale and Social on Friday, May 30th, 5:30-8 pm at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria (new location!). There will be a contribution/admission fee - free appetizers/cash bar. All artwork on sale has been created by the 4th Grade Irving School Students participating in the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship program. 100% of the proceeds go directly toward their scholarships. This is one of two main fundraisers for the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund which promises $1000 to 4th grade students at Irving Primary School who graduate high school and go on to higher education. The art sale has been a smashing success raising $100-125 per piece of art! To preview the artwork go to www.cando413.com on or after May 15th!

Bergner’s Goodwill Sale... Over 12,000 people came out in support of Goodwill during the Bergner’s Goodwill Sale, with donations up 17% from the same event last spring. Shoppers at five area Bergner’s stores gave 77,760 pounds of gently used items to Goodwill in exchange for Bergner’s coupons. In conjunction with the 12 day event, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois also provided coupons to donors choosing to drop off items at a convenient Goodwill store or donation center. Revenues from the sale help fund the agency’s mission to improve the economic self-sufficiency of individuals and families. For further information call (309)682-1113 or visit www.shopgoodwill.com.

CEFCU …CEFCU has partnered with the BALANCE Financial Fitness Program to provide counseling and education to members. BALANCE provides the members of partnering credit unions with free financial education and counseling programs. Services include money management and housing counseling, a debt repayment plan, and credit report review. Mark Spenny, CEFCU President/CEO, said, “CEFCU continues to look for new products and services that will be a benefit to Credit Union membership.” See CEFCU’s Web site: www.cefcu.com for more information.

Fon Du Lac Park District … and Quail Meadows and the Fon du Lac Golf Course are looking for sponsors for the annual "Just for Kids" golf tournament. For over 20 years, the Fon du Lac Park District has provided a quality, affordable tournament for youth ages 2 to 15. Your help is needed to make this another successful year! Sponsorships range from Gold Level to in-kind donations for the goody bags and prizes. This year's event is the weekend of July 25-27th. For more information please call Tom Wolff or Dawn Deeb at 694-3139.

Young Life of Central Illinois …On May19, 2008, Young Life and BAIRD (The Glatz Group) will be hosting their annual Golf Classic at Arrowhead Country Club. This fundraiser helps to support their ministry which includes a Washington Senior High Club – 9th through 12th grade and Washington WyldLife club which includes 7th and 8th graders. They also have clubs in Morton, Peoria, East Peoria, and Dunlap. The day starts at 12 – 1:00 with a Cookout Lunch featuring brats and burgers from Rocke's Meating Haus - Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. (scramble format) and then concludes with a dinner featuring Rocke’s grilled beef tenderloin. Raffle prizes and golf awards will be given. The entry fee includes a donation, green and cart fees, driving range, refreshments on the course, gifts, prizes, lunch and dinner. There are also sponsorship opportunities which can include golf fees. Please call (309)886-2400 for reservations or more information!

Washington Night at the Chief's Game - 6:30 PM

Gates open at 5:30pm.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the Chamber office in July.






	Page 2 CHAMBER MEMBER INSIGHTS Evangelical United Methodist Church… On Friday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. a gospel concert featuring The Allen Family will be held at 401 Walnut St., Washington (4 blocks east of the square). This performance is free. Cook-out prior to concert from 5-6:30 PM sponsored by Relay for Life - Wesley Walkers. Call Don at 444-4342 or EUMC at 444-3228 if you have questions about the concert. Fondulac Park District…Splashdown Water park is currently accepting applications for summer employment. Several positions are available in life guarding, customer service, and concessions. Flexible hours are offered, and they are willing to work around other summer obligations and responsibilities. If you are interested, you may obtain an application from their administration building or from their website: www.fondulacpark.com. For more information, call, (309)699.3923 . Martin Automotive… has a great new oil change program for their customers. A convenient key tag tracks each of your oil changes and after your fourth oil change, your fifth oil change service is absolutely free. Oil changes are definitely a crucial service to give your vehicle, although, maintaining your entire vehicle maintenance and safety needs are important as well. They don’t stop at maintenance at Martin Automotive. Their professional ASE and CTI certified technicians perform all repair needs on all makes, models, domestic, and foreign vehicles. Services, Prices, Tire Selections, 0% financing applications, and links to many of their sponsors and vendors can all be accessed easily on their website, www.martinauto.net. Washington Fine Arts Society … announces The Washington Fine Arts Festival, a celebration of art, to be held Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5 pm in Washington. Artists from the Washington area and other invited artists will be bringing their fine art for viewing and sale on the historic Washington Square. An Artist’s reception and wine tasting event is being planned for Saturday evening. Participating stores on the square will remain open. There will be children’s activities lead by local artists and musical entertainment. Visit beautiful Washington and support our local artists. For more information or to print out applications, go to www.washingtoncoc.com . Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund... will hold the 5th Annual Art Sale and Social on Friday, May 30th, 5:30-8 pm at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria (new location!). There will be a contribution/admission fee - free appetizers/cash bar. All artwork on sale has been created by the 4th Grade Irving School Students participating in the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship program. 100% of the proceeds go directly toward their scholarships. This is one of two main fundraisers for the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund which promises $1000 to 4th grade students at Irving Primary School who graduate high school and go on to higher education. The art sale has been a smashing success raising $100-125 per piece of art! To preview the artwork go to www.cando413.com on or after May 15th! Bergner’s Goodwill Sale... Over 12,000 people came out in support of Goodwill during the Bergner’s Goodwill Sale, with donations up 17% from the same event last spring. Shoppers at five area Bergner’s stores gave 77,760 pounds of gently used items to Goodwill in exchange for Bergner’s coupons. In conjunction with the 12 day event, Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois also provided coupons to donors choosing to drop off items at a convenient Goodwill store or donation center. Revenues from the sale help fund the agency’s mission to improve the economic self-sufficiency of individuals and families. For further information call (309)682-1113 or visit www.shopgoodwill.com. CEFCU …CEFCU has partnered with the BALANCE Financial Fitness Program to provide counseling and education to members. BALANCE provides the members of partnering credit unions with free financial education and counseling programs. Services include money management and housing counseling, a debt repayment plan, and credit report review. Mark Spenny, CEFCU President/CEO, said, “CEFCU continues to look for new products and services that will be a benefit to Credit Union membership.” See CEFCU’s Web site: www.cefcu.com for more information. Fon Du Lac Park District … and Quail Meadows and the Fon du Lac Golf Course are looking for sponsors for the annual "Just for Kids" golf tournament. For over 20 years, the Fon du Lac Park District has provided a quality, affordable tournament for youth ages 2 to 15. Your help is needed to make this another successful year! Sponsorships range from Gold Level to in-kind donations for the goody bags and prizes. This year's event is the weekend of July 25-27th. For more information please call Tom Wolff or Dawn Deeb at 694-3139. Young Life of Central Illinois …On May19, 2008, Young Life and BAIRD (The Glatz Group) will be hosting their annual Golf Classic at Arrowhead Country Club. This fundraiser helps to support their ministry which includes a Washington Senior High Club – 9th through 12th grade and Washington WyldLife club which includes 7th and 8th graders. They also have clubs in Morton, Peoria, East Peoria, and Dunlap. The day starts at 12 – 1:00 with a Cookout Lunch featuring brats and burgers from Rocke's Meating Haus - Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. (scramble format) and then concludes with a dinner featuring Rocke’s grilled beef tenderloin. Raffle prizes and golf awards will be given. The entry fee includes a donation, green and cart fees, driving range, refreshments on the course, gifts, prizes, lunch and dinner. There are also sponsorship opportunities which can include golf fees. Please call (309)886-2400 for reservations or more information! Washington Night at the Chief's Game - 6:30 PM Gates open at 5:30pm. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Chamber office in July.