Celebrating Freedom. This Week in. June 11 - June 18, Notes from the President CHAMBER MEETINGS/ EVENTS:

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1 This Week in June 11 - June 18, S. 10th P.O. Box Atchison, KS CHAMBER MEETINGS/ EVENTS: June International Forest of Friendship Celebration June 27 Tourism, 9:15 a.m., Depot June 26 Ambassadors, noon June 30 Amelia Earhart Century Bike Ride July 4 Chamber offices closed Visitors Center open 12-4 p.m. July 6 Haunted Tours, 6 & 7 p.m., Depot July 18 Cottage of the Seasons Girls Night Out, 5-9 p.m. July 19 LakeFest 2013, Warnock Lake July Amelia Earhart Festival Celebrating Freedom Photo courtesty of The Atchison Globe The eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration brought a variety of activities to Atchison on June 8-9. In addition to food, games and kids activities, the annual celebration featured inspiring speakers, musical performances, an interdenominational worship service and many more free activities. Notes from the President Another great event coming up this weekend! We welcome the International 99s to town to celebrate the Forest of Friendship. Activities are scheduled Friday night, Saturday morning at the Forest and Saturday evening. Make plans to attend it s one of my favorite weekends in town! For more information, call Kay Baker or (785) Workforce Development Council will be presenting an Educational Seminar on September 18th from 11:30 am 1 pm. The topic will be the Health Care Reform Act. Our guest speaker will be

2 CHAMBER NEWS Free Labor Law posters available for Chamber members Thanks to a generous donation from Coby Cullins and MO-KAN Underground, the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce will offer free 2013 Labor Law posters to all of its member businesses. The State of Kansas made some changes to the laws, so all businesses will need new posters this year. Stop by the Santa Fe Depot at 200 S. 10th Street to pick up your set of two posters. Cullins, the owner of MO-KAN Underground, recently purchased the Atchison Strategic Storage Facility, also known as the Atchison Caves. Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards In celebration of Minority Enterprise Development Week, the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority and Women Business Development is seeking nominations from across the state of Kansas for minority and women owned businesses that exhibit outstanding achievements. The awards will be given out in the following categories: Minority and Women Owned Businesses Minority and Women Business Advocate Young Entrepreneur Kansas Corporation of the Year (our newest category) Deadline for receipt of nominations is Monday, July 8, You can visit our website to download the nomination forms at KansasCommerce.com/medweek. Please note self nominations are acceptable. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (785) Chamber logo available The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce logo is available for all member businesses for use on websites or promotional materials. Call us at for available formats. If you would like to use the logo, which is available in multiple formats, please contact Jason at or trolley@atchisonkansas.net. If you have updated or recently designed a logo for your own business or organization, please a copy to Jason. Welcome Banner Program We have come to the end of our threeyear agreement on the Welcome Banners. With wear and tear evident on many of them, workers will begin taking them down. A newly-formed committee is currently studying the program and will give us a recommendation on the best way to continue this beneficial program. We will update our members and the community when we have new information. Chuck Wells who will discuss the important changes that will take effect in This is important information for all businesses with employees. Put the date on your calendar and be ready to RSVP when that invitation arrives. You also want to put our Annual Career Fair on your calendar the Chamber Workforce Development Council is planning the event for October 17th for all county Juniors and Seniors in high school. We would like for you to participate with a booth and explain to the students about your company and what education/training they need to pursue that career path. It is a great opportunity to showcase your business to area youth. Look for more information soon. Have a great week!

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4 MEMBER NEWS Upcoming events at Atchison Library Wednesday, June 19 Lego Building Contest (noon-2pm). Kids of all ages! Thursday, June 20 Storytime (10:30AM-11:15AM). Infant to preschool School-aged Storytime (2:00-3:00PM). K-5th. Continuation of Journey to the Center of the Earth, by Jules Verne Ice Cream Social (5:00-7:00PM). Homemade ice cream donations appreciated. Friday, June 21 Family Movie Friday (2:00-4:00PM) Popcorn included. All ages storytime (10:30-11:15AM) Monday, June 24 Storytime (10:30-11:15AM). Infant to preschool Monday Matinee (noon-2:00pm). Young adult to adult Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting (7:00-8:00PM). Open to the public. Tuesday, June 25 Teen Screen Book to Movie Club (2:00-4:00PM) Twisted Stitchers (6:00-8:00PM). Crochet, knitting, needlepoint group Wednesday, June 26 Brown Bag lunch event with the Clement McCrae Puppets (noon-1:00pm) Courtyard Concert with Irish/Scottish band Fraoch (6:30-7:30PM). Traditional music for all ages. Thursday, June 27 Storytime (10:30-11:15AM). Infant to preschool Mystery Book Club (1:00-2:30PM). The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton School-aged Storytime (2:00-3:00PM). K-5th. Continuation of Journey to the Center of the Earth, by Jules Verne Kansas Brewers and Breweries (6:00-7:30PM). Presentation for adults by the Kansas Humanities Council Friday, June 28 Family Movie Friday (2:00-4:00PM). Popcorn included Save on Senior pictures at Rox s Images Save $50 on Senior Sessions in June and $25 on Senior Sessions in July at Rox s Images. Offer excludes Rising Star Sessions. And, as an added bonus, all seniors with sessions in June or July can receive a Free Family Session. Sessions must be scheduled before Dec. 31, Offer expires July 30, Stop by the studio at 8475 U.S. Hwy. 59 or telephone ROXS(7697). New bridge to be fully open June 21 Sometime during the day on Friday, June 21, weather permitting, both eastbound and westbound US-59 traffic over the Amelia Earhart (AE) Bridge will be OPENED to the final traffic configuration across the new bridge. Traffic over the new bridge will open to four-lanes beginning on the Atchison, Kansas side of the state line and will be reduced back to a two-lane configuration once drivers are closer to the Missouri state line. There is still not a tentative final date for the demolition of the old Amelia Earhart Bridge at this point in time. We will let you know once there is a final scheduled date for the demolition of the old bridge.

5 MEMBER NEWS Sunday breakfast buffet at Paolucci s Join us for a delicous breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Sunday at historic Paolucci s. Adults $8.99, includes tax and tip. Senioritas & Margaritas at Gateway to Kansas Shops Come sip some margaritas and munch on some yummy food from Kennedy s during a special Ladies Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on June 20 at Gateway to Kansas Shops. Cost is just $10. While you re here, sign up for door prizes and giveaways, as you browse more than 60 unique shops, including A-Town Boutique downstairs. You can also learn all about Pinterest with hands-on demos, and learn garden tips and tricks from a Master Gardener. Call the girls and get yourself registered or you ll miss out! Call Upcoming classes at The Artist Box Chalk Making Come make chalk, then graffiti the sidewalk in front of the store. Class begins at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Cost: $5. Wizard Wand Making Make your own wand, then pretend to cast your spell for a fun summer! Class begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Cost: $10. For more information, visit The Artist Box, 731 Commercial or call Great summer items at Necessities & Accessories Boutique Don t kid your self, accessories are a necessity! We continue to get in more sundresses that are so popular right now, and with many different styles and colors to choose from. And we still have swimsuit cover-ups in stock that are a must have for this summer, great for a gift or for your self. Father s Day is right around the corner, how about a sports themed fleece blanket or apron at 10% off. We also have pens from Buckingham Pen Company, that would make for a classic gift. Or pick up a neck chiller to keep dad cool while watching a game or mowing the lawn...if you ve got the necessity, we ve got the accessory! June events at Riverwood Winery June 23: Music on the Lawn Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the third installment of our Spring & Summer Music on the Lawn Series. This week features rock & roll on the lawn with Boomerz. 1-4 p.m. $5. June 30: International Wine Tasting This month s International Wine Tasting features crisp white wines from around the world. This free tasting is scheduled from 12-4 p.m. Visit Sarah Kathryn s in July for exciting specials and activities Don t miss out on all the excitement at Sarah Kathryn s during the month of July. On July 4 from 2-5:30 p.m., we will host a carnival for kids, including a variety of games, blow-ups and much more. We will also host a themed dinner the second Saturday of each month. And on the fourth weekend of each month, we will have a huge birthday celebration. Free cake for anyone who is celebrating a birthday and goes to Sarah Kathryn s! Check out our final class in June, a Matching Jewelry Making class on from 6-7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24. The cost is $15. Sarah Kathryn s is located at State Hwy. 9 in Lancaster. RSVP required for all classes. Door prizes will be awarded! Reserve your spot by calling or by sending a message to Sarah Kathryn s on Facebook.

6 MEMBER NEWS Upcoming workshops at Vintage Gypsy VINTAGE GYPSY too cute, so sweet, always fun! 521 Commercial Suite (913) Facebook/VinGyp Upcoming Workshops Reserve Your Space Today! UP-cycled Scrapbooks Friday, June 21st, 3pm 5pm, $35, all supplies included UP-cycled Plastic Tote Bags Saturday, July 6th, 1pm 3pm, all supplies included Coming Soon Cheer Bows Lightbulb Vases Basic Crochet Duct Tape Handbags Renewal Workshop - Defining And Celebrating Your Own Personal Style Includes Hair And Face Makeover! Follow Us on com/vingyp, or check out our website to keep up with special events, cool design ideas, promotions, and workshops! And don t forget to book your child s fantasy party at Vintage Gypsy. possible. The proceeds are used by the community to promote drug awareness in our area schools, assist the local police and sheriff departments, and other charitable organizations. Together we can make our vision come true Even if you are not a golfer you can also participate by being a sponsor. There is a level of sponsorship for every budget including donation of items for auction up to Corporate Sponsor. This year the Atchison Elks are honoring the first golf tournament committee: Toby Tyler, Dwight Myer, Les Smith, the late Pat Wilson, Ed Ireland and Mike Purcell. Cost is $80 per player. Entry includes green/card fees, player goody bag, dinner & 2 drink tickets (redeemable at Atchison Elks Lodge). Tournament: Friday, June 21, a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at the Bellevue Country Club, 1713 Country Club Road, Atchison, KS Awards, cookout and auction at the Atchison Elks Lodge, 609 Kansas Avenue following the tournament. For further details contact: Debbie Betts (913) mo_kan@att. net, Patrick Hegarty (785) patrick.hegarty@bunge.com or for team information Jack Laurie at jacklaurie4@ yahoo.com. Elks Lodge to host Drug Awareness Benefit Golf Tournament Atchison Elks Lodge 647 is pleased to announce our upcoming Drug Awareness Benefit Golf Tournament. This is sure to be a fun filled day. Time is upon us to expand our vision. We need your help in reaching even more area residents. Funds from the tournament are used to locally help the benevolence of the Elks reach as many people as