Your Chamber...Your Voice “Your Chamber...Your Voice” 2016 Annual Events March Chili, Chowder & Soup Cook-Off April Annual Awards Night June Women’s Golf Outing & Caddy Auction August Thunder In The City September Fall Golf Outing October 7th Annual Advertising & Business Services Auction Women’s Expo December Christmas Party Other Programs Business After Hours Chamber Luncheons Legislative Forums Seminars & Workshops Networking Roundtables Seminar January 2016 New & Renewing Members 3-4 Member News 6 Upcoming Events 12 Leadership Meadville 6 19 Calendar of Events back INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Your Chamber...Your Voice
“Your Chamber...Your Voice”
2016 Annual Events
March
Chili , Chowder & Soup
Cook-Off
April
Annual Awards Night
June
Women’s Golf Outing
& Caddy Auction
August
Thunder In The City
September
Fall Golf Outing
October 7th Annual Advert ising & Business Services Auction
Women’s Expo
December
Chris tmas Party
Other Programs
Business After Hours
Chamber Luncheons
Legislat ive Forums
Seminars & Workshops
Networking
Roundtables
Seminar January 2016
New & Renewing Members 3-4
Member News 6
Upcoming Events 12
Leadership Meadville 6 19
Calendar of Events back
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Christa’s Corner
About Us…
The Meadville-Western Crawford County Cham-
ber of Commerce has been serving the Business
Community for 208 years.
Founded in February 1807, we continue to be a
vital advocate for Western Crawford County
businesses and governments.
Mission Statement
The Chamber works collectively for the region
in the areas of economic, social, educational, and
political progress.
Vision Statement
Business advocacy for a vital community
908 Diamond Park
Meadville, PA 16335
814.337.8030
Fax: 814.337.8022
www.meadvillechamber.com
Your Chamber...Your Voice
is designed and printed by the
Meadville-Western Crawford County
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Ken Lindberg. President Northwestern REC
Tye Cressman, Vice President Cressman & Erde, LLC
Jennifer Mitchell, Treasurer HBK CPAs & Consultants
Beth Zewe, Secretary Edinboro University
Becky Arbuckle Glenn Peterson Floors & Furniture
Bonnie Kuhn Kuhn Tool & Die Co.
Carolyn Hall Byham’s Insurance Services, Inc.
Dan Williams Cox & Kanyuck Electric
Dave Astry Crawford Area Young Chamber of
Commerce
Deb Pavlek Family to Family Home Healthcare
Agency, LLC
Diane Kerr Jeron Diamond Jewelers & Gemologists
Marie Feltz Decorating Den Interiors
Matt Feleppa Mercer County State Bank
Mike Downing Meadville Medical Center / Community
Health Services
Mike Foulk Foulk’s Flooring America
Pete Mierke Area Shopper
Rob Smith Acutec Precision Machining, Inc.
Tanya Bish Montana’s Rib & Chop House
Staff
Christa Battin
Executive Director
Josh Sherretts
Finance & Technology Coordinator
Karen Staudt
Communications Coordinator
W elcome 2016 and Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you had a relaxing and wonderful holiday season with family & friends. I enjoyed some much needed quality family time as well. I am truly thankful for another fabulous year, both personally and professionally. I strengthened many relationships
with friends and business colleagues in the community. I continue to learn more about all that Meadville and surrounding communities have to offer.
The Chamber ended 2015 on a very positive note. Our membership grew significantly, our business after hour events proved to be a huge success with us now booking for 2017, our annual events were filled with a waiting list of people to participate or attend and we collaborated with other various organizations to bring you educational seminars through-out the year. We hope to continue this momentum by promoting your business or organization to the best of our ability.
We are busy planning our annual events and are looking for even more ways to add value to your membership investment. Be sure to attend one of the Maximize Your Membership/Member Orientation sessions which are held quarterly to learn about all that the Chamber has to offer; many of these options being FREE with your basic membership. We are also looking for various committee members, so if you would be interested in joining the Ambassador, Golf, Government/Political Advocacy, or Marketing groups, please call the Chamber for more details.
If you have not had a one on one meeting with me yet and would like to do so, please contact me. I have many people still to meet and numerous businesses to learn more about. Our Leadership Meadville Program has introduced me to many facets of our community. The class and I have met several community-minded, talented, and generous business owners who have spoken not only about their individual company, but various leadership styles which have been very interesting. If you have someone who may be interested in being a part of the next class or you would like to sponsor a LM6 Class breakfast of lunch please contact Karen Staudt in our office.
I know many people make New Year’s resolutions (many of us make that same one each year) to eat healthier, exercise more, join a gym, or something like that. Most of these resolutions don’t last a month. Please make the resolution this year to update the Chamber about your company. We need your primary contact person, your marketing person and anyone else that you would like to be receiving our Chamber Connections newsletter and updated information.
Whether you have been a Chamber member for years or just recently joined, I thank you for your investment in your company with us and I look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely,
Christa
New Members Please welcome the following businesses to the Chamber community:
We are a word of mouth marketing organization for local
& global business. We meet every Tuesday 7 am at The
New Beginnings Church in Meadville. All businesses are
invited to attend.
SILVER LEVEL
BNI Eagles
15627 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA 16335
814.350.2510
Contact: Brian Smith
Don Morris Insurance Agency, Inc.
890 Park Avenue
Meadville, PA 16335
814.724.8715
Contact: Terri Pringle
We provide auto, home, life, and financial services in
addition to coverage for businesses and farmowners in
the Meadville area. Established in 1985, we operate
offices in Corry and Titusville as well.
One of the nation's leading senior healthcare companies,
offering multiple facilities in the surrounding area: Erie,
Titusville, Oil City, Clarion, Shippenville and Kinzua.
SILVER LEVEL
Golden Living
4850 Zuck Road
Erie, PA 16506
814.823.9498
Contact: Leanne Peterson
USA Choice Internet & Security Systems
679 Colbert Avenue
P. O. Box 1306
Oil City, PA 16301
814.678.8826
Contact: Ray Schwabenbauer
Internet and Security company
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent election to fill
4 seats on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. In a close race, the
following individuals will begin three-year terms effective January
1, 2016:
Becky Arbuckle, Glenn Peterson Floors & Furniture
Carolyn Hall, Byham’s Insurance Services, Inc.
Deb Pavlek, Family to Family Home Healthcare Agency, LLC
Diane Kerr, Jeron Diamond Jewelers & Gemologists
Congratulations to all!
Board of Directors Election
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Thank you to the following businesses for renewing your Chamber memberships last month. We appreciate your continued support. It is you and your belief in what we do that
allows us to continue at the Chamber of Commerce.
Renewing Members
SILVER LEVEL The Academy Theatre AgChoice Farm Credit
Azalea House Bed and Breakfast Babe Shelby Landscaping
Bill Cox Coaching Byler’s Plumbing, Heating & Hardware
Caldwell Signage Solutions & Printing Service Chilson’s Home Furnishings
David Jones Agency Downtown Mall Bistro
Greener Pastures Veterinary Service Jon Mowris Tree Care, LLC
Kuhn Tool & Die Laser Tool & Plastics
Lindsay and Hatheway
SILVER LEVEL Meadville Area Ambulance Service
National Fuel Resources, Inc. Pedersen Insurance, Inc.
Reese Law Firm Riverside Golf, LLC
Seton Catholic School Smock Plumbing, Inc.
Tussey Mountain Custom Kitchens United Way of Western Crawford County
Voodoo Brewery Watts & Pepicelli
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad Women’s Services, Inc.
Zehr Building, LLC
GOLD LEVEL
Meadville Family YMCA
PLATINUM LEVEL
Meadville Forging Company
Update us!! “Your Chamber...Your Voice” features updates on area business news for members, about members! Member News is
a free member benefit that is an easy way to keep up with other local business success and to be recognized for your own
accomplishments. To announce awards, promotions, events, personnel changes, new merchandise, or other news, email updates of
MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Community Conversations are kicking off January 13th with Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA, with the topic “Putting the fun in fitness.” Conversations are FREE for the public and are offered the second Tuesday of every month. If you would like more information please call the Mind-Body Wellness Center at 333-5060, or check us out on our website (mmchs.org), for the entire year listing of the Community Conversations. We are looking forward to a great year of conversations!
It’s about that time…Opening January 2016 Imagine a great healthcare experience, within a great community experience. We did. Experience Vernon Place. Services will include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Crawford County Sports Medicine, Bone Density Screening, Meadville Workplace Health, Women’s Screening Services, Radiology, Orthopedic Associates of Meadville, and Vernon YMCA a Branch of the Meadville Family YMCA. For more information visit us online at VERNONPLACE.COM
MERCY HOUSE Your Mercy House family expresses gratitude for your support, referrals and for the many ways you have blessed us this past year. It was a great year for us—Mercy House Honduras is up and running and we Skype weekly with our counselor there. We participated in numerous wellness fairs and had the privilege of making new friends. We were able to support various local and international charities and were able to serve nearly 200 people a month with counseling and drug and alcohol services. Because
of your support have been able to offer services to people who could not otherwise afford it.
However, our most notable achievement is of a more personal nature—genuine love for our clients. Our staff is gifted in many ways, all are dedicated to fulfill our mission of “Restoring Hearts and Homes.” From the first call to our supportive office staff, to compassionate counseling, my staff rates at the top. I am truly amazed at their level of professionalism and the high degree at which they perform their vocation. We will carry that into 2016 and won’t rest until all our families are restored and reclaimed. We wish you the best this coming year and pray that you prosper in 2016. Thank you for allowing us to serve. ~Cindy Kightlinger
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SVETZ CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC Department of Veteran Affairs of the County of Venango Announces Veterans Entrepreneur Series for Veterans only !
Developing veteran owned businesses Have you dreamed about owning your own business Do you have a hobby that you might like to turn into a business No prior business experience required Very casual supportive environment Small group size less than 12 participants Refreshments provided for each session
Nine week program starting January 26th Tuesday evenings for 9 weeks
You will develop your business ideas with an instructor with over 30 years business experience developing over 435 businesses in the four county region
Develop a business plan
Understand business financials, marketing, leadership, time management, sales skills, etc.
Have access to individual business coaching during and after the program series at no cost to you
Access to small business resources including memberships, small business loans, mentoring and many other benefits to assist your business growth
Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings 6-8:30 p.m. January 26th – March 26th at the Northwest Savings Bank 1301 Liberty Street , Franklin , PA ( ADA accessibility facility )
To register or for further information: Rich Mulholland - Veteran Affairs Director 814-432-9780 or email [email protected]
Program sponsors: County of Venango, Svetz Consulting Services, LLC , Northwest Savings Bank, SaveALot Food Stores
BOST BENEFITS Diane Worley and BOST Benefits announces the launch of BNYU, a web based enrollment system that will keep your company com-pliant, efficient and paperless.
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BNYU is an advanced benefits enrollment and administration platform brought to you by BOST Benefits that is an integral part of our one touch approach designed to save you time and money. BNYU integrates the human resources experience with employees, carriers, brokers, enrollment, communication and back end support.
Email Diane Worley [email protected] or call 814-671-6459 to schedule a free tour of the system during the month of January. Testimonials also available. www.BOSTbenefits.com
DECORATING DEN INTERIORS Decorating Den Interiors’ Marie Feltz will celebrate 30 years in business. 2016 marks the 30th year Marie Feltz has been in business owning her Decorating Den Interiors home furnishings retail and interior design business. Her first 20 years were in Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh’s South Hills), then there were five years in Hollidaysburg (Blair County), and now she’s in her fifth year in Meadville. The franchise company was started in 1969 with a mission of providing interior design as a complimentary service built
into the price of its home furnishings. She represents some 100 suppliers of a wide range of home fashions and furniture. All design consultations and product selections take place in her client’s home or office where the items will actually be used. Marie is available for workshops and decorating presentations for organizations looking for meeting programs.
HERMITAGE HOUSE YOUTH SERVICES Hermitage House Enterprises Thrift Store is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We are looking for donations of gently used furniture and home items for resale in our store (no clothing or television sets please). We are also
taking orders for our 6’ and 8’ picnic tables and our corn hole sets for spring delivery. Picnic tables are all 2” x 6” pressure treated lumber and are a great value. And don’t forget our party rentals. Tents up to 20’ x 40’, banquet tables, and chairs. Currently booking graduation parties, birthdays, and weddings for 2016. Profits from these enterprises benefit our clients in the Learn, Earn, And Payback (LEAP) career education/work experience program. All our products are proudly built with the help of our LEAP clients. For more information call Frank Tipping at 814-734-4951 x 230
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Edinboro University, AAUW re-team to help girls become ‘Tech Savvy’ Edinboro University and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Erie Branch are partnering to present a dynamic math and science program for girls in sixth through ninth grades on Saturday, June 4, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Edinboro campus.
“Tech Savvy” introduces middle school-aged girls to a variety of exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and teaches “savvy skills” such as creativity and leadership. The daylong conference includes hands-on math and science workshops as well as opportunities to develop skills useful in any career path, including critical thinking, public speaking and financial literacy.
“The importance of STEM education and career exploration for girls cannot be stressed enough,” said Beth Zewe, coordinator of Porreco College Outreach & Continuing Education at Edinboro University. “We look forward to hosting the event at Edinboro University and showcasing the women in STEM at Edinboro and in our local community.”
Online registration opens in April and will be $5 for each student and $7 for each student attending with an accompanying adult. Regional teachers who would like more information on getting their female students involved in the Tech Savvy Girls conference are encouraged to contact Ms. Zewe at [email protected] or (814) 732-1420. Persons interested in supporting STEM education for girls with a donation to the conference are also encouraged to contact Ms. Zewe.
For additional information and registration (when it becomes available), visit http://aauwerie.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY As a new year begins, the students at Calvary Baptist Christian Academy have settled in for the second half of their school year. Many activities are approaching culminating with 2 major events. All are invited to participate in the annual Thunder Run, a 5K run 2 mile walk, on April 9, 11:00 AM at Roche Park. The second big fundraising event will be the annual Serve-a-thon on May 6.
Right now the 4 Thunder basketball teams are competing. The 6th-8th grade boys and junior varsity boys are being coached by Russ Metheny and Steve Mattocks. Bruce Hough is coaching the boys’ varsity team with David Lang, Alex Hough and Jordan Eells assisting. The varsity girls coach is Denise Adams with Jessisca Harkness helping. So far the seasons for all the teams have been split with the same number of wins as losses. Two students who have scored in the double digits fairly consistently have been Brooke Lewindowski and Colton Tapper.
All those at the academy would like to wish everyone a very happy new year!
BETH RYAN INTEGRATED MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LLC Trade show exhibitions always beg the management question – where is the return on investment? Particularly when that investment grows into the 4, 5 and 6 figure category, trade show costs can be a considerable drain on company resources.
Here’s the bottom line: People buy from people they know, like and trust and the best way to gain that trust is by meeting in person. Your digital and direct marketing lay the foundation, but particularly with high dollar purchases, trust and credibility are the values that matter most.
Done well, trade shows are a priceless asset. Trade shows with no plan, on the other hand, are hit and miss. Can anyone afford that? January is a perfect time to make sure your plan is in place. Be sure your plan includes pre-show promotion and post show follow up. If you have any questions about "how to", let's talk.
Beth Ryan Integrated Marketing & Communications Strategic Planning, Content Creation and Training
PHOENIX CPAS & CONSULTANTS Phoenix CPA’s & Consultants, LLC would like to remind you of the following upcoming deadlines:
January 15 Individuals - Make a payment of your estimated tax for this year if you did not pay enough of your income tax for the year through withholding Use Form 1040-ES.
January 31 Employers – Federal, State and Local quarterly payroll tax returns and payments due. Employers - Nonpayroll taxes. File Form 945 to report income tax withheld for this year on all nonpayroll items, including backup withholding and withholding on pensions, annuities, IRAs, gambling winnings, and payments of Indian gaming profits to tribal members. Employers - Give your employees their copies of Form W-2 for the previous year. Employers - Give annual information Forms 1098, 1099 and W-2G to recipients for certain payments made during the year. Individuals - File your income tax return (Form 1040) for this year if you did not pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 15. Filing your return and paying any tax due by January 31 prevents any penalty for late payment of last installment. Find us at www.phoenix-cpas.com
PEPICELLI YOUNGS & YOUNGS PEPICELLI YOUNGS & YOUNGS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HELPING CLIENTS For the local law firm of Pepicelli Youngs & Youngs, this year marks 25 years of helping clients navigate through complex and often very personal legal issues. The firm was founded in 1963 by Attorneys John and Vincent Pepicelli who practiced under the name of Pepicelli and Pepicelli. Attorneys Chris and Lisa Youngs joined the firm in 1982, and helped establish the current firm in January of 1991.
Now in its 25th year and third generation, the firm has grown to four lawyers and four staff, each of whom you’ll get to meet in the coming months. The firm handles nearly all kinds of cases, from adoptions to workers’ compensation cases, any many other areas of law.
The lawyers and staff of Pepicelli Youngs & Youngs are grateful to their clients and to the Meadville community for their success over the last 25 years. We look forward to serving Meadville and the surrounding area for years to come.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION and AWARDS Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is proud to announce Andrew Lincoln and Carolyn Hauser were awarded the JA National Bronze Award for their service to the organizations mission.
Greg Bush, JA Annual Campaign Chair welcomed 50 members of the business community to a reception kicking off the fundraising campaign on Nov. 17th. Kuhn Tool and Die Company, the host location, took the group on a tour of their new facility.
Awards presented were:
Educator of the Year: Jennifer Slayton, Penncrest School District
Volunteer of the Year: Doug Kuhn, Kuhn Tool and Die Company
Above and Beyond Award: Palmiero Toyota Scion
Junior Achievement annual campaign continues and is seeking donations to empower young people to own their economic success. Contact Gail Whitney, at 814-898-6385 [email protected] www.janorthwestpa.org
Andrew Lincoln, Lincoln
Recycling and Carolyn Hauser,
Bush Investment Group receive
JA National Bronze Award
NORTHWEST BANK Northwest Names Frisina Division Senior Vice President Toni L Frisina has been named divisional senior vice president and region manager, wealth management of Northwest Bank. Bill Guthrie, corporate senior vice president/ senior executive wealth management, made the announcement.
Based at 999 South Main Street in Meadville, Ms. Frisina is responsible for managing and administering all trust activities, including supervision of all investment and trust staff, within Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties in PA and Ashtabula and Lake Counties in Ohio. She will serve as a client relationship manager and work to develop new relationships in the areas of investment management services, employee benefit services, trust and other financial and planning services.
Ms. Frisina received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She went on to earn her Series 7, 63 and 65 Licenses and Life, Accident and Health insurances certification. She also has her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) certification, which she received in 2008.
Active in her community, Ms. Frisina is a moderator for the finance council of St. Mary of Grace Parish, a director for the Meadville Business & Professional Women’s Club and serves as planning committee chair for the United Way of Western Crawford County. She is also the past president of the Meadville Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Frisina is the daughter of Anthony and Rose Frisina of Meadville, PA. She resides in Meadville with her son Antonio, 19.
Northwest operates 181 community banking offices in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Maryland. Founded in 1896, Northwest is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of personal and
business banking products including commercial and small business loans, cash management services, oil, gas and mineral management services, employee benefits, investment management, insurance and trust. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company of Northwest Bank and is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market as NWBI. More information about Northwest can be found online at northwest.com.
COLDWELL BANKER BAINBRIDGE KAUFMAN REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Bainbridge Kaufman is happy to announce the addition of two new Realtors to their Meadville office. Robert Bowler and Nicki Maggio are both recently licensed Realtors in the State of Pennsylvania, and have completed an intensive in-house training program. They will be servicing Crawford and surrounding counties, specializing in Residential Real Estate Sales and Buyer Representation.
Robert Bowler,
Realtor
Nicki Maggio, Realtor
PLAZA LANES Looking for a place that is fun for all ages? Look no further than Plaza Lanes and Seneca Lanes! While we always offer great open bowling events, the month of January kicks off new mini leagues for all ages and abilities.
Yuengling League – All participants will enjoy a trip with Anderson Coach to Pottsville, PA to tour the Yuengling Brewery. Extra activities on the bus and dinner at Luigi’s Italian Ristorante in Dubois, PA is included.
Hershey Park Family Outing League– This mini league promises fun for the whole family. Everyone in the league will receive a ticket for Turkey Hill Experience for a summer getaway. The first place team will also receive an overnight stay at Hershey Lodge and tickets for the family to Hershey Park.
Community Heroes League – Teams on this league compete for a $1,000 First Place Prize to donate to the Community Hero of choice. This is a great way to show your support to the local Fire Department, Police & Safety Agencies and Emergency Medical Units.
Bowlopolis League – Part of the Youth Bowling Programs for 6 years of age and up. The Saturday AM Ball league will offer weekly prizes in addition to loads of fun. Each bowler will receive a bowling ball from the Dodson’s Pro Shop.
Contact Plaza Lanes at 814-724-2144 for further information.
January 6, 2016 5:00-7:00 pm
@ Firehouse Tap & Grille 875 Park Avenue, Meadville
Bring your business cards to share and enter our drawing for a
FREE 2017 Chamber Membership!
Looking Ahead…
February 11 Meadville Toastmasters
March Wesbury
2016 IS BOOKED!!
Reservations for 2017 hosts will begin after the New
Year.
No room at your office to host a BAH?
Consider pairing up with another business.
Sponsored by
@ Firehouse
Tap & Grille
w/ beverage
tastings by
ERIE BEER CO.!
Who: All Chamber Business Women are welcome
What: Business Women’s Round Table Discussion Group
When: Monday, January 11th.
Where: Chamber Board Room from 5-6:15 pm.
Why: To help promote one another’s businesses, share ideas,
update event calendars and network
Featured speaker: Beth Ryan of Beth Ryan Integrated Marketing
& Communications
Topic: Knowing & utilizing the basics and best social media strat-
egy for your business
For more info call Christa at 337.8030.
Business Women’s Roundtable
Ribbon Cuttings
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Open House 4:30 - 6:00 pm Ribbon Cutting@ 4:30
11310 State Highway 198, Guys Mills
www.makingmemoriescateringpa.com
BURNS & BURNS
ASSOCIATES, INC. 18959 Park Avenue Plaza,
Meadville
Chili, Chowder & Soup Cookoff Would you like your company to be associated with the “hottest” ticket in town? Leadership Meadville 6 of the Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is soliciting sponsorships for the Seventh Annual
Chili, Chowder and Soup Cookoff, and would be pleased to add your business to the growing number of sponsors for this event:
When: Thursday, March 31, 2016, 5-8PM Where: The Elks BPO No. 219, 15438 State Highway 86, Meadville, PA 16335
We are proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Scholarship Fund for Leadership Meadville.
The Mission of Leadership Meadville: to identify and develop current and future leaders through a comprehensive program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing our community.
The Vision of Leadership Meadville: is to be a highly valued and respected program recognized for the quality and diversity of its members, who remain committed to improving our region through ongoing education, awareness, and involvement.
We hope you will consider one of the sponsorship packages for this event. Please complete the form on the next page indicating your desired sponsorship level and return it to current class member of Leadership Meadville or mail to Leadership Meadville 6, c/o 908 Diamond Park, Meadville PA 16335.
On behalf of Leadership Meadville 6 and the Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce, we thank you for your generous support and look forward to a smokin’ hot event in March!
Holiday Decorating Contest
BEST THEME DECORATIONS-
STORE FRONT OR FACADE Ooh La La Consignment
Boutique
BEST THEME DECORATIONS-
LOBBY AREA Family to Family Home
Healthcare Agency
Leadership Meadville 6
Government & Public Safety Day By Kelly Diley, Meadville Medical Center and LM6 Class Member
Andy Walker,
Meadville City
Manager, met
with LM6 in
Council’s
Chambers.
Tony Lang of Ainsworth
Pet Nutrition was hoping
we didn’t leave him behind
during our special tour of
the old courthouse jail.
Ted Morus of CATA gave a
synopsis of his group’s book
discussion.
One of the stops we made
was at the Meadville City
Police Station. We also
were able to squeeze in a
quick visit with retiring
District Magistrate Bill
Chisholm.
LM6 Leadership Statement: Leadership is the ability to learn, adapt and generate momentum from all stakeholders toward a common mission through influence, knowledge, vision, and creativity in order to achieve long-term success.
Our day began, as most LM6 days probably will moving forward, with discussion of the upcoming Chili, Chowder, Soup Cook Off.
The event is scheduled for March 31, 2016, and planning is in full swing. Committees have been chosen and roles defined. We are
looking forward to a successful event. And as we do every month, we also discussed the next segment of “The 21 Irrefutable Laws
of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell. We specifically reviewed the laws of magnetism and inner circle, and whether or not we are
influenced by “leaners” or “lifters.” We also spent some time discussing the concept of bureaucratic leadership, and when a “by the
book” management style might be necessary.
We traveled to the Meadville City Building for a tour provided by Michael Tautin, Assistant Police Chief. He reviewed benefits of
using more than one method for patrol (i.e. by foot, bike, and vehicle). He was gracious in his responses to the many questions our
class had regarding jurisdiction boundaries, response times, etc. We also met with Andy Walker, Meadville City Manager. Mr.
Walker provided us with valuable information on the structure of the city government and oversight committees, budgeting, and
current issues. Scott Schell, County Coroner, wrapped up the morning with a presentation regarding his role as an elected official,
his role within our local government, and issues facing his position.
We walked to LTI for lunch. Pat Campbell, LTI Director, talked with us during and after the meal regarding programs offered at her
facility and gave us a quick tour of this historic building. We then walked to the Crawford County Court House, where we spent the
afternoon.
Our time at the court house was also very informative. The class was fortunate to have heard from the following: Patricia
Wetherbee, Crawford County Clerk of Courts; Francis J. Schultz, District Attorney; Allen Clark, Emergency Management Director;
Dale Johnston, Scuba Team Chief; and Nick Hoke, Sherriff. Each of these professionals shared valuable information regarding their
role in local government, as well as advice for the class regarding leadership. A few favorite quotes of mine included “lead by
example,” “admit mistakes and move on,” “under promise and over deliver,” “have a contingency plan,” and the importance of a
“belief in your task/mission.” We ended our day with a tour of the Court House, the old jail, and the tunnel connecting the two. We
heard about the new facility being built and the rationale behind this expenditure. We realized that we were one of the last groups to
tour the old jail prior to its pending demolition, and were appreciative of the opportunity to see it first-hand.
By the end of the day, we had a greater understanding of issues facing our local economy, how local government functions, and the
roles our public officials play behind the scenes in order to keep our community safe and moving forward. We were sure to thank
each of them for their dedication to Meadville and surrounding areas, and headed home with a new appreciation for many things that
we had never considered before.
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Trustee Partners
DIAMOND TRUSTEE LEVEL Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
Channellock, Inc.
Northwestern REC
RUBY TRUSTEE LEVEL Acutec Precision Machining, Inc.
Allegheny College
Community Chevrolet
SAPPHIRE TRUSTEE LEVEL
Bayshore Homes, Inc.
Cox & Kanyuck Electric, LLC
ERIEBANK
First National Bank
Marquette Savings Bank
Meadville Medical Center
Mercer County State Bank
Northwest Savings Bank
PNC Financial Services
1 New Year’s Day - Chamber Office Closed
6 Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 pm - Liberty Tax Service @ Firehouse Tap & Grille
8 Leadership Meadville 6, 7:00 am-4:00 pm - Manufacturing Day
11 Business Women’s Roundtable, 5:00 pm - Chamber Office
13 Chamber Board Retreat, 8:00 am-12:00 pm - Hampton Inn
14 Ambassador’s Committee Meeting, 8:00 am - Chamber Office
18 Martin Luther King Day - Chamber Office Closed
19 Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30 am - Chamber Office
