November 2007


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	Letter from Vicky Is it really November? Is it really time to think about shopping for the holidays? Is it really time to say I’ll worry about those calories when I make my New Year's Resolution? The answer: Yes, can you believe it? But the year’s not over and we still have much in store for you. Mark your calendar for the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15^th with Rupert from Survivor!! I promise this will be a great event, sponsored again by our friends at Autotruck Federal Credit Union. As always, we will have the best Holiday Open House in the World – that’s right – in the World! Bring your holiday cheer to Holiday Inn on December 12^th. Thank you to Park Community Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship of this great event. Now, the main message in this letter is THANK YOU! As Thanksgiving approaches, it really is a great month to reflect on our great families, friends, jobs and GREAT MEMBERS of The Chamber Jeffersontown. You are appreciated and we hope you have a great month. Happy Thanksgiving.


	Upcoming Events Nov. 7 Hero's New York Pizza Pub Ribbon Cutting 3pm Nov. 9 Sadukee Ribbon Cutting 4pm Nov. 10 Bike-Ped Trail Opening Ceremonies and Ribbon Cutting** Nov. 13 Speed Leads (Only a few openings left!) Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 20 Chamber U 9-11am Nov. 27 Wallet Wi$e After-School at Jeffersontown Elementary Nov. 28 Business Blast at Costco Take a look at our recent RIBBON CUTTINGS and photos of our FAVORITE HALLOWEEN VISITORS!!


	We are excited to announce the grand opening of the Jeffersontown Bike ~ Pedestrian Trail! Bring your families and friends to this community celebration and enjoy FREE Papa John's Pizza and Coca-Cola, Helmet Give-a-Away with the Brain Injury Assocation of Kentucky, Raffles, Obstacle Courses, and so much more! Take the ceremonial first ride with Mayor Clay Foreman and the City Council on November 10, 10am-1pm.


	Thanksgiving Luncheon November 15, 2007 11:30am-1:00pm Sponsored by Autotruck Federal Credit UnionSpecial Guest & Keynote Speaker: Rupert BonehamRupert Boneham is perhaps "Survivor's" most beloved contestant. Though you'd never know it by his gruff exterior, beneath the shaggy beard and biker attire is a teddy bear of a man. Television viewers loved him so much they awarded him $1 million during a special edition of the show. Rupert took his winnings and bought a house, paid off some debts and, most notably, started "Rupert's Kids," a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding troubled teens. Remember to Have a Heart this holiday season! We will be introducing and celebrating our annual Have a Heart program which helps to give needy families in Jeffersontown food, warm clothing, and toys during the holidays. So don't forget to bring your loose change and dollars to the Luncheon!! For more information on how *you* can help call Shelley at 267-1674 or click here.


	CONGRATULATIONS! The Chamber Jeffersontown would like to congratulate and celebrate our members that were listed in Business First's Fast 50, Greater Louisville's 50 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. #14 Trilogy Health Services LLC #17 Absolute Networking Systems Inc. #28 Office Environment Company (Celebrating 100 years) #35 Fulfillment Concepts Inc. #37 Peptides International Inc. #38 Advanced Payroll Systems Inc. #50 Kiely Hines & Associates Insurance Agency Inc Congrats SANDY KING, Navigator of the Month for August!


	How is your Chamber Influencing the Workforce of Tomorrow? The Chamber Jeffersontown is proud of our education initiative in partnership with the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (KCEE). Our goal is to influence tomorrow's workforce by teaching sound financial literacy in the Jeffersontown school system. The Education Committee has been working on this initiative for years, and we are excited to announce our first official Wallet Wi$e event this month! On November 27, 4:00-5:30p the Education Committee, along with KCEE and Chamber Staff, will introduce "Financial Fitness for Life" to children in the after-school program at Jeffersontown Elementary. Through games, books, and activities, we will be teaching children how to save, spend, and invest their money. For more information about the Education Committee or how you can get involved in the Wallet Wi$e program click here or contact Shelley at 267-1674.


	Welcome New Members!


	Thanks for Renewing!


	Don't Twinkie Out! Be a Hostess. Would you like to have 20 or more potential clients in your office? Do have a Breakroom? Boardroom? Cafeteria? Warehouse? Would you like to host one of our events in 2008? DON'T TWINKIE OUT! The Chamber Jeffersontown has numerous events that you can host! Speed Leads, Sunrise Series, or Business Blasts......for little or no cost to your company!! Call the Chamber for more details 267-1674.


	MAKE 2008 GREAT! Do you enjoy planning events? Do you have an opinion on our sponsorship opportunities? Do you like meeting new businesses in Jeffersontown? JOIN A COMMITTEE...call the Chamber for more information! REMEMBER: Stay involved, this is your Chamber. Navigators (meet second Wednesday of each month 3pm) Membership Committee (meets third Wednesday of each month 8am) Project Development (meets second Tuesday of each month 3pm) Education Committee (meets on the last Friday of every month 8:30am) Sponsorship Committee PR/Marketing Committee Finance Committee Retention Committee Cultural Diversification Committee NEW