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Letter from Vicky

Dear Members:

 

Bowl, golf, run, walk, play cornhole, ride your bike, ride your motorcycle, karaoke, listen to music, party, watch your kids play, watch the balloons light up, eat really bad for you food, eat really good for you food, watch the UK/UL game, be in the parade, have fun, drink beer and, most importantly……… please VOLUNTEER!!!

 

2007 Gaslight Festival

September 8 – 16th

Click here for your detailed schedule

 

Thank you!

 

Vicky Weber, President

The Chamber Jeffersontown

 

Upcoming Events

August 4, 1-4p Apex Academy Ribbon Cutting
August 8, 4p McKendree University Ribbon Cutting
August 9, 7:30-9a Sunrise Series
August 16, 7:30-9a Orientation Limited Seating
August 16, 6-8p Wagner Insurance Inc. Open House
August 18, 10a Hair Junkies Ribbon Cutting
August 29, 5-7p Business Blast
SEPTEMBER 6, 11:30a-1p GASLIGHT KICKOFF LUNCHEON with Dwight Witten and Tony Vanetti at Holiday Inn Hurstbourne. Sponsored by Autotruck Federal Credit Union.

Photos

We are proud to announce our 2007 Aflac BOOM Award Members: Park Community Federal Credit Union, eBit Information Systems, Joe Sykora, and Steve Stevens.

Click here for more photos and ribbon cuttings!

2007 GASLIGHT FESTIVAL LOGO

The 2007 Gaslight Logo was created by Jeff Sopland, Creative Director for Connemara Creative.

Corporate Challenges and Community Events

The Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival is a great way to expose your company to the Jeffersontown Community and the local Business Community.  In its 38th year, the Gaslight Festival is now the 3rd largest Festival in the region expecting over 200,000 attendees.  The 9-day festival attracts people and businesses from all over the Louisville area and beyond.  This year, we have vendors from Georgia to Canada as well as sponsors that extend around the world!  Make sure that your business, your employees, and your family take part in this FUN and EXCITING community event! 
Click below to sign up for these great events...the more you sign up for...the more you save!  Check out our website or call 267-1674 for more information.

GASLIGHT THUNDER BIKE RALLY

CORPORATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT

5K WALK/RUN

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

TOUR DE GASLIGHT

5 ways you can contribute to the Chamber and the Gaslight Festival:

We appreciate all of our generous sponsors who financially contribute to the Gaslight Festival, however, we understand that many of you would like to help in other ways!  Here are 5 quick ways that YOU can contribute to the LARGEST Jeffersontown community event!

5.  Lend us your company or family Cornhole Board
4.  Let us borrow your convertible for the Gaslight Parade (don't worry...you can drive it if you want)
3.  Invite your staff and join us for free hot dog and beer at Business Appreciation Day in Skyview Park
2.  Participate in the Parade, 5K walk/run, & Tour de Gaslight (all cost less than $15).
1.  VOLUNTEER!  Plus you get a free t-shirt!  (Contact Kerry Summers)

ENTERTAINMENT GARDEN

Gaslight Festival

UL v. UK Game Saturday Night of Gaslight

Don't worry...thanks to All-Pro Satellite and Security, there will be PLENTY of TVs at the Gaslight Festival for the UL v. UK Football Game Saturday September 15.  With plenty of food, beverages, and things to do, the Gaslight Festival is the perfect place for everyone to gather...and you don't have to clean up afterwards!!

Do you have a neighbor, family member, or coworker that has a knack for crafts?

The Gaslight Festival is a spectacular showcase for any artist or hobbyist.  Exhibit and sell your handmade candles, wreaths, pottery, or paintings while enjoying this fun fall festival.  Over 200,000 people are expected at the Gaslight Festival...so don't let this year pass you by! 

EMS
Honoring our Past Chairs

With special thanks to Paul Jordan, we hope to build an accurate list of all of our past Chairmen from over the years.  Email Shelley if you can help fill in the blanks!

Year

Chairman of the Board

 

1963

 

1987

 Paul Grisanti

1964

 

1988

 Paul Grisanti

1965

 

1989

 Paul Grisanti

1966

 

1990

 

1967

 

1991

 

1968

 

1992

 

1969

 

1993

 

1970

 

1994

 Frank Harshaw

1971

 

1995

 Mike Edlin

1972

 Ray Ward

1996

 Mike Edlin

1973

 Ray Stroess

1997

 Jim French

1974

 Ray Stroess

1998

 John Mason

1975

 

1999

 Jim Tilford

1976

 Rees Dickson

2000

 Jay Mazzoni

1977

 Loren Askins

2001

 Scott Dibble

1978

 Duane Sapp

2002

 Brad Sublett

1979

 Henry Burchett

2003

 Tom Burnett

1980

 Loren Askins

2004

 Greg Dutton

1981

 Loren Askins

2005

 Carmen Ellington

1982

 

2006

 Wendell Wright

1983

 Dave Smith

2007

 Paul Jordan

1984

 Dave Smith

2008-elect

 Gary McClure

1985

 

 

1986

 Tom Dillard

 

 

 

New and Renewing Members

Announcements

Congratulations to Lawren Just, Persimmon Ridge Golf Course.  She has won Women Business Owner of the Year from NAWBO.

SPECIAL GASLIGHT FESTIVAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES!
The Chamber is partnering with two major newspapers for the Gaslight Festival.  Remember, this is the year's best advertising opportunity!
Please contact Mark and Sarah for more infomation and discounted rates.

The Courier Journal Journal, Mark Selby 582-7130
The Voice-Tribune, Sarah Conti 897-8906