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GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NEWSLETTER

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NOVEMBER 2014

100 LINCOLN WAY EAST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201

IN THIS ISSUE

Noel Purdy named executive vice president

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The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced in October the selection of Noel Purdy as the organization’s executive vice president. The appointment was approved at the Board of Directors meeting in October after the completion of an extensive nationwide search.

Chairman’s message Chamber board and staff New Foundation executive director Breakfast keynote speaker Business Person of the Year Commuter Services seminar Senator Alloway receives award B2B Expo recap November Lunch and Learn Downtown happenings Around town with the Chamber Committee Corner: Kim Crider PA Chamber update State of the County update “Getting to Work” program Annual Holiday Mixer “Ransom of Chambersburg” painting Members in the news Giving back Member spotlights Welcome new members Milestone anniversaries Chamber Foundation updates Advanced Leadership program in Nov. FIRST Robotics Team

SAVE THE DATE

NOVEMBER 29

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Throughout the day on November 29 Featuring giveaways, pop-up retail and a fun run! View page 5 for more information

DECEMBER 11

ANNUAL BUSINESS BREAKFAST 7-9 a.m. at Wilson College’s Laird Hall Featuring the 2014 Business Person of the Year and a guest speaker Visit www.chambersburg.org/events for more info about these events and more. November events are listed on the back of the newsletter.

Purdy has been with the Chamber since January 2008 and currently serves as vice president. Her role also includes executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, president of Downtown Chambersburg Inc. and executive director of the Community Development Corp. “I am honored to step into this role,” said Purdy. “I look forward to working with business and civic leaders to continue to make Chambersburg a great place to live and work - and a place that people want to be.” A graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Noel Purdy earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies at the University of Missouri. Before returning to Chambersburg to work at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Purdy managed economic development and outreach programs for a regional community development corporation and was a planning director for a rural fishing community in southwest Alaska. The transition of Purdy into her new position will begin in January 2015 and be fully executed in August when she assumes the president position. Her appointment also includes an organizational re-structure that will enable the Chamber and its affiliates to better serve the community. Turn to the Chair’s Message on page 2 for more information.

Annual Business Breakfast will be Dec. 11 Please join the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Business Breakfast - a celebration of 2014 and the future that lies ahead. The event will be held on Thursday, December 11 at Wilson College’s Laird Hall.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Grand Sponsor

The breakfast features highlights of the Chamber’s accomplishments from the past year, as well as a keynote presentation from Casey Dinges, senior managing director of public affairs for the American Society of Civil Engineers. The 2014 Business Person of the Year will also be recognized. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and costs $20 for members or $25 for non-members. The event has been sold out the last few years, so breakfast guests are advised to register early. Register online at www.chambersburg.org/events or call the Chamber at 717-264-7101. Sponsorships are also available for $300. Sponsors receive recognition before and during the event, as well as preferred seating for a table of eight. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact Amy Fisher at [email protected] or 717-264-7101 ext. 204. For more details about the speaker and Business Person of the Year nominations, view page 3.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eric Foreman, Susquehanna Bank - Chair Suzanne Miller-Trinh, Zullinger-Davis Law Firm - Past Chair David G. Sciamanna - Chamber President Lance Kegerreis, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. - CADC Vice President Brenda Hefner, Menno Haven Retirement Communities - Foundation President Jim Zimmerman, Valley Quarries Inc. Treasurer Sherri H. Stahl, Summit Health - Secretary Derrick Donnell, PA CareerLink Blake Truman, VerStandig Broadcasting Terry Guberman, Comfort Keepers Brian Speer, Wilson College Rod Hocker, Johnnie’s Restaurant & Hotel Service Troy Garman, RE/MAX Realty Agency Donna J. Adkins, Volvo Construction Equipment Carlos Perez, Chambersburg Wireless Melanie Furlong, Lutheran Home Care & Hospice and LIFE Lutheran Services Dottie Harding, café d’italia Alice Hawbaker, LCSi Lehman Construction Services, Inc. Luke Martin, Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., LLC Kim Crider, Kim Crider/Take Shape for Life Mark Story, Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County Chris Patterson, Manitowoc Cranes

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Organizational change for future growth The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and the area community has been blessed to have a strong leader in David Sciamanna for the past 31 years. His dedication to the Chamber’s mission and the Chambersburg community has fostered tremendous economic growth within our community over the past three decades and has helped shape the quality of life our area knows today. I personally want to thank David for his dedication and commitment to the organization. Earlier this year, Sciamanna publicly announced his retirement from the role of president effective in August of 2015, which afforded the Chamber time to form a search committee and find a suitable replacement for the role of Chamber president. Working tirelessly over the past six months, the Chamber’s search committee sifted through hundreds of applications from across the country and conducted multiple interviews. Based upon the search committee’s recommendation, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors appointed Noel Purdy as the organization’s executive vice president at its October Board meeting. Purdy has successfully grown the Foundation and organized countless downtown events while keeping her thumb on the pulse of the issues concerning Chambersburg. Noel’s extensive knowledge and proven leadership within the Chamber and our affiliates makes her an excellent choice for the role of executive vice president of the Chamber. The transition of Purdy into her new position will begin in January 2015 and be fully executed in August when she assumes the president position. The appointment also includes an organizational restructure that will enable the Chamber and its affiliates to better serve the community in the future. As part of the restructure, Sciamanna will remain with the Chamber through 2016 to manage the Chamber’s three economic development corporations: CADC, CVRDC and FCIDA.

CHAMBER STAFF David G. Sciamanna - President [email protected] Noel Purdy - Vice President [email protected] Amy Fisher - Communications Director/ Special Events Coordinator [email protected] Doug Harmon - Membership Director [email protected] Maryliz Toohig - Financial Director [email protected] Robin Harmon - Exec. Assistant/Leadership Franklin County Coordinator [email protected] Angie Schaeffer - Exec. Assistant/Office Manager [email protected] Lark Plessinger - Marketing Assistant [email protected] Stacy Guyer - Accounting Assistant, [email protected] Sue Black - Heritage Center Coordinator/ Customer Service Specialist [email protected]

David, Noel and Robin promoting 11/30 T-shirts to promote downtown in 2012

Another component of the restructure is the promotion of Robin Harmon to executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation. Harmon began at the Chamber in 2012, and since then she has been coordinating the Leadership Franklin County Youth and Community programs, as well as organizing events such as Scoop-aPalooza and Crabfeast.

A new position at the Chamber will also be created as part of the organizational restructure. The special events coordinator will work to enhance and expand on the numerous successful events overseen by the Chamber and its affiliates. I would like to thank the selection committee for the time and energy they devoted over the past six months: John Boozer, Troy Garman, Lance Kegeris, Chris Snavely, Sherri Stahl and Suzanne Trihn. They helped set the Chamber up for growth and continued success. Please join me in congratulating Noel, Robin and David. Eric Foreman Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, Susquehanna Bank Chair, Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce board of directors

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It’s All About Community!

Robin Harmon promoted to executive Breakfast speaker to discuss director of Chamber Foundation national and Pa. infrastructure Another component of the Chamber’s organizational restructuring approved by the Board of Directors is the promotion of Robin Harmon to executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation. Harmon is a Chambersburg native whose family has been involved in the Chamber of Commerce since its inception in 1911. With a B.S. in industrial engineering from Rutgers University and an M.B.A. from Northeastern University, Harmon returned to Chambersburg in 2003 to join her family in their furniture business. Upon her return, Harmon became active in the community joining the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg and participating in Leadership Franklin County. She then became active in the Chambersburg Young Professionals Club and joined the Leadership Franklin County Steering Committee. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chamber Foundation in 2007 and led the creation of the Scoop-a-Palooza signature fundraiser for the Foundation in 2010. After selling the family furniture store in 2008, Harmon worked in a variety of fields. When the assistant position to the president of Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) and executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation opened in 2012, Robin joined the Chamber as an employee. In this role, she has acted as the program coordinator for Leadership Franklin County Community, supported the Leadership Franklin County Youth program, assisted with DCI events such as IceFest, Small Business Saturday, CrabFeast and Oktoberfest, and supported DCI programing. The transition of Harmon into her new position will begin in January 2015 and be fully executed in August when she assumes the role of executive director.

At the Chamber’s Annual Business Breakfast on Thursday, December 11, guest speaker Casey Dinges will give a glimpse into the state of the nation’s infrastructure using the ASCE Report Card. He will also discuss Pennsylvania’s unique infrastructure challenges and innovations, and what it means for the business community. Dinges serves as the senior managing director of public affairs, membership and marketing for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). His purview includes government relations, communications, Civil Engineering Magazine, infrastructure initiatives, K-12 outreach and diversity programs, as well as the Society’s membership and marketing/sales divisions. Dinges has been with ASCE since 1985. During this time, numerous programs under his leadership have won national awards and recognitions from such organizations as the American Society of Association Executives, the Construction Writers Association of America, and the American League of Lobbyists. He headed the team that developed ASCE’s highly regarded Report Card on America’s Infrastructure program. The 2013 Report Card has been cited by President Obama and garnered over 2,000 media placements. As a recognized advocate for the nation’s infrastructure, Dinges has appeared in many media outlets including ABC News, NPR, CNN, USA Today, New York Times, Fox, Bloomberg, PBS News Hour, CNBC, NBC News, C-SPAN and the McLaughlin Group.

Business Person of the Year Since 1987, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce has named a Business Person of the Year at its Annual Business Breakfast. Past recipients include: 1987 John L. Grove 1988 Robert G. Zullinger 1989 Will G. Pananes 1990 Charles M. Sioberg 1991 John L. Mills 1992 E. Lewis Leaman 1993 Paul E. Lehman 1994 Charles Q. Smith 1995 Allan E. “Skip” Jennings Jr. 1996 John D. Helman 1997 Norman B. Epstein 1998 Michael L. Hurt 1999 Sam Small 2000 Harold L. Brake

2001 John Massimilla 2002 William “Bill” Snell 2003 L. Michael Ross 2004 J. Christian Snavely 2005 Pat O’Donnell 2006 Peggy Bosma 2007 Michael “Mic” Starr 2008 Dennis E. Black 2009 Michael G. Hull 2010 Lynn Rotz 2011 Edwin D. Martin 2012 Ann Wagner 2013 Joanne Cochran

To nominate someone for the 2014 Business Person of the Year, contact Amy Fisher, communications director, at 717-264-7101 ext. 204 or [email protected]. Nominations are due by November 7.

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Discover transportation options for your employees

Senator Alloway receives Guardian of Small Business Award

There’s no doubt that stress free employees leads to more profitable employers! Discover how you can save your employees money and increase productivity.

Senator Richard Alloway II (R-33) was recently honored as a recipient of the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business. The award is presented Neal Lesher, NFIB legislative director, Senator Alloway and Kevin Shivers, NFIB state director annually to legislators who work to protect the future of free enterprise and promote policies that help small businesses. Alloway compiled a 100 percent voting record on behalf of Pennsylvania’s small-business owners.

Join Commuter Services of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, November 11 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber office, 100 Lincoln Way East, for a seminar to learn how your company can: • Offer transportation options to increase employee net pay; • Decrease employee tardiness and improve workplace morale; • Provide extra benefits for your employees without spending an additional penny! Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that strives to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality throughout the region. Through their free services, they help commuters find alternative ways of getting to and from work other than driving alone, such as carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, walking or teleworking. Their program helps employers offer additional workplace benefits at no cost and assists employees in identifying travel modes that produce huge cost savings. Join the Chamber on November 11 to get detailed information on how Commuter Services of Pennsylvania’s program works and find out how you can partner with them to increase employee satisfaction in the workplace and create happier, more productive employees at your place of business! To register for the seminar, visit www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101. While registration is free, we request that you please register in advance.

“Small businesses form the nucleus of our economy and serve as the foundation for strong communities,” Alloway said. “I deeply appreciate this recognition and will continue to support measures designed to create new business opportunities and family-sustaining jobs in local communities.”

B2B Expo draws crowd of 200+ More than 200 members of the local business community came to Green Grove Gardens in October for the Franklin County B2B Networking Expo. The expo featured over 30 exhibitors, as well as a networking mixer and professional development seminars featuring topics on digital marketing. Staff of Reid’s Orchard & Winery Special thanks to all of our sponsors at the B2B Expo who helped make this year’s expo a great success: Alpha Media, CenturyLink, Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail, Green Grove Gardens, Public Opinion/MediaOne PA and Reid’s Orchard & Winery.

November Lunch and Learn Houck will present a free Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, November 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Join Jeremy Chubb of Houck and Jason Slobozien of Providence Engineering as they discuss snow, ice and water loads and their weight concerns, as well as how to be proactive in protecting your building from water infiltration. Attendance for Lunch and Learns are free with lunch provided courtesy of Fuddruckers. Specializing in burgers, chicken and fresh salads, Fuddruckers features an in-restaurant bakery and fresh produce bar. While attendance is free, the Chamber requests advanced registrations. To register, visit www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101.

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It’s All About Community! DOWNTOWN HAPPENINGS

Inaugural Oktoberfest a great success Downtown Chambersburg Inc. held its first ever Oktoberfest in early October. The event attracted approximately 650 people to enjoy German food, seasonal beer and festive German music, in addition to the inaugural Duck Derby.

Giveaways, pop-up retail and fun run planned for Small Business Saturday Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) will celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 29 with giveaways, the 2nd Annual Abe & Molly Fun Run and pop-up retail stores. DCI, an affiliate of the Chamber, will give away twenty-five, $25 American Express cards and at least $1,000 in downtown dollars to shoppers who present a receipt for $25 or more dated November 29, 2014, from a downtown Chambersburg business. Visit the downtown website for complete rules and restrictions: www.downtownchambersburgpa.com.

Roy Pitz Brewing Company, a coorganizer of the event, served some of its signature beers as well as seasonal beers like Icabod’s Midnight Ride and Oktoberfest. Local restaurants EJ’s Grill, cafe d’italia and Nathan Miller Chocolate served up beef goulash, beef roulades, sauerbraten and apple streusel, among other German cuisine. During the Duck Derby, approximately 1,000 rubber ducks traveled down Falling Springs Creek through Fort Chambers Park. The owners of the first five ducks to cross the finish line won cash prizes. Oktoberfest raised $9,000 for downtown revitalization efforts. With this year’s success, Downtown Chambersburg Inc. plans to continue the event and hopes to expand it over the years to become a signature downtown event.

For the second year, DCI is organizing the Abe & Molly Fun Run, sponsored by Abe’s Auto Service, which celebrates Downtown Chambersburg as being at the Crossroads of the Country at Routes 11 and 30 (abbreviated as 11/30), with a one-mile fun run at 11:30 a.m. As Chambersburg is the crossroads of the Lincoln Highway (Route 30) and the Molly Pitcher Highway (Route 11), entrants will be given either an Abe Lincoln hat and beard or a Molly Pitcher mop hat to wear during the fun run. To register or find out more information, visit www. downtownchambersburgpa.com. In addition, a few pop-up retail stores will be open to sell their products and to market available storefronts for lease in the downtown. Special thanks to our advertising sponsors, including Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising, VerStandig Broadcasting and Mainline Broadcasting.

New 11/30 T-shirts on sale Nov. 29 Two years ago, Downtown Chambersburg Inc. decided to take the 11/30 Crossroads of the Country community branding campaign beyond the realm of bumper stickers. Part of the campaign was the promotion of 11/30 merchandise that included two new T-shirt designs. Since then, over 650 t-shirts have been sold and over 1,200 car magnets. Two new designs will be unveiled on Small Business Saturday that include T-shirts and hoodies for sale.

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The 2014 Annual

Business Breakfast Thursday, December 11 Please join the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Business Breakfast

Thursday, December 11 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Wilson College’s Laird Hall Highlights of the breakfast include: • Update of the Chamber’s accomplishments from the past year • Presentation of the 2014 Business Person of the Year • Keynote speaker Casey Dinges of the American Society of Civil Engineers To register, visit

www.chambersburg.org/events or call the Chamber at 717-264-7101. Table Sponsor - $300

Includes preferred seating for 8 plus sponsor recognition

Patron Sponsor - $75

Includes preferred seating for 2 plus sponsor recognition

Member Ticket - $20

Registration for one employee from a member business

Non-Member Ticket - $25

Registration for one non-member Special thanks to our Breakfast Grand Sponsor:

Keynote Speaker

Casey Dinges Casey Dinges serves as the senior managing director of public affairs, membership and marketing for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He will provide a glimpse into the state of the nation’s infrastructure and discuss Pennsylvania’s unique infrastructure challenges and innovations, and what it means for the business community.

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AROUND TOWN WITH THE CHAMBER

Rausch USA celebrates 10 years Congratulations to Rausch Electronics USA for celebrating their 10 year anniversary in September. To commemorate the milestone, community members and Rausch staff held a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests had the opportunity to experience training and demos at their facility, as well as enjoy delicious barbecue catered by CM Pig Out.

Guests enjoy barbecue from CM Pig Out at the September mixer

UniQuest and i360 host mixer UniQuest Chambersburg Travel and i360 Limited hosted a fantastic outdoor mixer in September. Guests were able to meet with a representative from Sandals Resorts about travel opportunities while enjoying savory barbecue provided courtesy of CM Pig Out. Rausch Electronics USA staff and community leaders cut the ribbon

Civil War Seminars wrap-up for 2014 Chambersburg Civil War Seminars & Tours wrapped-up its 2014 season with its fourth seminar of the year, “Winchester, Fisher’s Hill and Cedar Creek,” in September. Nationally-recognized Civil War historians such as Ed Bearss, Jeffry Wert and Dennis Frye guided tours and held seminars for more than 60 attendees. Civil War enthusiasts traveled from 15 states, and even from Canada, for the seminar weekend. Plans are now in the works for 2015 seminars. Details can be found at www.civilwarseminars.org.

Community leaders break ground for Chambers Hill Professional Center

Groundbreaking for Chambers Hill Professional Center Construction has started at the Chambers Hill Professional Center by Stohan Property Investments, LLC, which will provide new office space in Chambersburg. The site’s contractors, Brandale LLC, broke ground in early October with Chambersburg Area Development Corp. and many representatives from the community present. This project will complete the development for the 60-acre business park on Fifth Avenue, which has been in the works by CADC since 1988. Ed Bearss leads a walking tour of Fisher’s Hill during the September seminar

CCU Opens on Norland Ave. Corning Credit Union (CCU) celebrated its new Chambersburg branch location at 800 Norland Avenue in mid-October. CCU staff welcomed the community leaders and business professionals in attendance with refreshments and delicious food. CCU staff also cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the branch location. CCU is committed to helping its members prosper by being a trusted resource and advisor for financial services. They deliver quality, convenient and knowledgeable service to each of their members, in every instance.

Corning Credit Union staff cut the ribbon for the Norland Ave. location

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It’s All About Community! PA CHAMBER UPDATE

COMMITTEE CORNER

Meet Kim Crider, an active member Employers more optimistic about of three Chamber committees Pa. economic future Committee Corner spotlights a different Chamber volunteer to provide insight on their experiences being part of the Chamber, contributing to the community and building their career.

I have owned my own business as a Take Shape For Life Optimal Health Coach for the last six years and have been working to better the healthy bodies and healthy minds of our community since I moved here in 2002. I joined the Chamber four years ago in order to network with more folks, but quickly discovered that the real gem of the Chamber is the ability to build relationships with other businesses via the various committees available to all members.

Employers are more optimistic about their economic future in Pennsylvania, but it’s a cautious optimism. That’s the main take away from the PA Chamber’s 24th Annual Economic Survey. In the survey of more than 650 Pennsylvania businesses that was conducted in August by Susquehanna Polling and Research, 57 percent deemed the state’s business climate to be either “good” or “excellent.” Seventy-seven percent of those surveyed said they believe the business climate has improved or remained the same over the last 12 months.

I have the privilege of serving on several committees including the B2B Expo, the Home-Based Business committee and the committee for the upcoming Sip & Savor event. I love the variety of committees that I am part of because I get to see the work that goes into the various events around our business community as well as our community as a whole. The committees also allow me to see how other businesses support themselves, each other and the Chamber. Some of the best ideas that I have gotten for my own business have come from brainstorming with other committee members as we plan an event! I have also discovered that our Chamber genuinely wants all our local businesses to succeed and will work diligently to offer as much support and opportunity as possible. The upcoming Sip & Savor Soirée event is a prime example of how being part of a committee can be a win-win for the Chamber and local businesses. The Sip & Savor committee has been supporting the Chamber by working as a group to decide the best way to include as many local businesses as possible to be a part of this premier event either through sponsorships, silent auction items or vendors. We have even brought in two new members through this event by using them as vendors! For the Sip & Savor event, it is important that as a committee we utilize all our community has to offer while also exposing members to the various businesses they might not be aware exist right here in Chambersburg. As a small business owner, serving on this committee has deepened my relationships with Chamber employees, introduced me to folks from businesses that I would have never had the opportunity to interact with and has allowed me to grow my own business. This year, I was asked to join the Chamber Board of Directors due to my involvement with our business community through Chamber committee activities. The privilege to serve on the board has made it even more evident that our volunteer Chamber committees keep all of us informed, involved and successful. To learn more about Chamber committees or how to join on, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected].

This shows a marked improvement over surveys in recent years and evidence that business owners are growing increasingly confident about the state’s economy – a confidence that’s supported by the fact that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is now at a five-year low. However, concerns persist in the business community about rising healthcare costs and new and increased taxes on employers. These concerns have been amplified lately because of the growing talks surrounding a proposal that would increase the state’s personal income tax by as much as 60 percent. “This is a largely positive report, which is good news for our state,” PA Chamber President Gene Barr stated in a press release. “But knowing that business costs are so high on employers’ list of concerns should send a warning to lawmakers that new taxes will only hurt the economy and cut into our growing job market.” The PA Chamber partnered with Elizabethtown College’s Department of Business and the High Center for Family Business on commissioning the survey for the second straight year. For more information or to review the 24th Annual Pennsylvania Economic Survey, please visit www.pachamber.org.

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State of the County update

Annual Holiday Mixer will be Dec. 15

The Franklin County Commissioners provided a State of Franklin County update to the Franklin County Government Affairs Committee at its October meeting.

Members of all five Chambers of Commerce in Franklin County are invited to a joint holiday mixer at Wilson College on Monday, December 15. The mixer will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Jensen Dining Hall at Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue. Wilson College and Menno Haven Retirement Communities are co-sponsoring.

The Commissioners reported that the fiscal health of the county is strong and that both the pension and health care liabilities are (L-R) Franklin County Commissioners adequately funded Bob Thomas, Dave Keller and Bob Ziobrowski which ensures a solid bond rating. They reported that the transition at the nursing home has gone well and that other privatization efforts have allowed more dollars to be used for services rather than administrative costs. The county has also initiated historic preservation and trails funding through creative uses of non-general fund resources. They stated that no increase in the real estate tax is planned for 2015.

“Getting to Work” program The Chamber, at the request of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School (CASHS) guidance department, developed a panel of local employers to address “Getting to Work” for seniors that intend to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. “Statistics show that 35 percent of high school graduates in the Chambersburg Area School District go straight into the workforce,” stated Audra Hochreiter, CASHS school counselor. “We thought we needed to make sure those students were prepared to be successful in whatever they choose to do.” Mitch Wilson of ULTA Beauty, John Nicklas of Aerotek and Cheri Kearney of United Way of Franklin County presented to students for the first “Getting to Work” program. They stressed soft skills, including attendance and teamwork, developing a resume before graduation and the need to develop a post-graduation plan.

The joint mixer has been a rousing success since it began seven years ago. To register for this free mixer, call the Chamber at 717-264-7101 or register online at www.chambersburg.org/events. Members may also reserve a display table at the mixer for $100. To secure your table, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected].

Franklin County Trees for Tomorrow Initiative The Trees for Tomorrow initiative was created in 2012 to provide education on the important aspects of planting trees and to encourage land owners across the county to participate. The Franklin County Commissioners set a goal to see that one tree is planted for every resident of Franklin County - approximately 150,000 trees - throughout the county by the end of 2015. Trees planted in and around our communities have immediate benefits, including increasing property values. According to Commissioner Bob Thomas, “Trees make life more enjoyable, peaceful, relaxing and offer a rich inheritance for future generations. It is with future generations in mind that we need to plant trees today.” In an effort to meet the Trees for Tomorrow goal, the county has partnered with various agencies to foster tree planting events and provide educational opportunities to raise awareness. Partners include the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, The Nature Conservancy and Bartlett Tree Expert Company. For more information or to share your tree planting stories, visit the Trees for Tomorrow website at www.goo.gl/xUO23y.

Below - Commissionsers Bob Ziobrowski (back left) and Dave Keller (back right) plant a tree with 5th graders from Andrew Buchanan Elementary School

“Those that attended found [the program] informative,” said Hochreiter. “Several students have let us know that they learned some things to help better prepare them to join the workforce, and even feel like they may have some job leads!” The Chamber is committed to workforce development and appreciates the opportunity to work with the school district in a first ever attempt to reach students before graduation. For more information, contact the Chamber at 717-264-7101

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Above - (L-R) Commissionsers Bob Ziobrowski, Bob Thomas and Dave Keller plant a tree on Earth Day

It’s All About Community!

“Ransom of Chambersburg” limited edition painting now available “The Ransom of Chambersburg” painting (pictured right) commemorates the 150th anniversary of Brig. Gen. John McCausland’s ransom demand on the Chambersburg Courthouse steps on July 30, 1864. The Chamber commissioned historical artist Jeff Trexler to depict the scene in collaboration with historical consultant, Ted Alexander. This painting is the first of its kind. No other piece of artwork has ever been commissioned to depict the Chambersburg ransom demand. A total of 150 signed and numbered prints are available for purchase for $100 each at the Chambersburg Heritage Center Gift Shop. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Civil War battlefield preservation. Historian Ted Alexander provided information on the personalities involved in the incident as well as data on uniforms and other aspects of the scene. In the painting, Gen. Bradley Johnson, second in command, is behind McCausland. He was from Frederick, Md. To the right of Johnson is McCausland’s aide, Captain Fitzhugh. On horseback in the plumed hat is Major Harry Gilmor, a noted raider and native of Baltimore. The citizen delegation to the left of McCausland was composed of prominent citizens such as lawyers and businessmen. “The Ransom of Chambersburg” displays the beginning of a new

chapter for Chambersburg. When the ransom demand was not met, the town was burned. More than 500 homes, businesses and out buildings were destroyed in the fire. Chambersburg was the only town north of the Mason-Dixon line to be burned by the Confederates. Please call 717-264-7101 to purchase a print of “The Ransom of Chambersburg” or visit the Heritage Center at 100 Lincoln Way East.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS The Menno Haven Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Hugh C. Davis as Menno Haven’s chief executive officer. Since 2008, Davis has served as regional operations director of Vetter Health Services. In this role, he has managed over 30 long-term care, sub-acute rehab, independent living and assisted living communities with 2,500 beds in five Mid-Western states. Coming to Menno Haven in its 50th anniversary is a golden opportunity to establish a plan to carry on the mission of enhancing the quality of life through Christian human services over the next 50 years. Patriot Federal Credit Union is expanding its Gateway Plaza branch, which is located at 488 Gateway Avenue in Chambersburg. The expansion will allow Patriot to serve the growing number of members who enjoy the convenience of this popular branch. The Gateway Plaza office, located next to Future Vision and near the newly constructed BJ’s Wholesale Club, will be expanded from 1,880-square-feet to 2,300-square-feet. The construction is scheduled to be completed before the end of the year. Shalom Christian Academy’s senior class will be serving at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota for their class mission trip. They left Chambersburg in late October and will return home on November 6. Completing a cross-cultural mission experience is a requirement for graduation. Shannon Goetz and Buck Day will accompany the students and serve as their leaders. Richards Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine (ROC) is pleased to announce that Shannon Alloway, MHS, PA-C, has joined the staff as a physician assistant. She completed her undergraduate degree at Millersville University and later returned to earn a degree in Respiratory Therapy. Alloway worked as a therapist at Chambersburg and Waynesboro Hospitals, as well as Penn State Hershey Medical Center. After eight years in healthcare, Alloway returned to school at Lock Haven University and earned her MHS degree in Physician Assistant studies.

The United Way of Franklin County kicked off their 2014 Annual Community Campaign recently at The Orchards Restaurant. Amy Hicks, executive director, welcomed everyone to the event and announced the Pacesetter’s campaign, which raised more than $175,000 of the $710,000 goal. Pacesetters are organizations that help set the tone for community outreach and included Boyer and Ritter CPAs, F&M Trust, First Energy, Ingram Books, Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, M&T Bank, Orrstown Bank, Patriot Federal Credit Union, Target Store and Target Distribution Center. This investment makes available to the people of Franklin County programs which improve health, education and financial stability. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will host Josh Turner’s “Roughstock and Rambler” tour on November 13 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469. Global Data Consultants, LLC recently announced the asset acquisition of Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based LAM Systems, one of the largest OEM system builders and value added resellers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The acquisition of LAM brings together two regional technology leaders to deliver a full portfolio of managed information technology solutions. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty was recently named the eleventh fastest growing company in Central Pennsylvania by Central Penn Business Journal. The ranking is based on business’ percentage of growth and increased revenues over the previous three years. Berkshire Hathaway Homesale is headquartered in Lancaster, PA, and has 28 real estate offices throughout south central Pennsylvania and Maryland. Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty’s Chambersburg office is located at 730 Norland Avenue. The Capitol Theatre will host “Meet Me in St. Louis” presented by Chambersburg Community Theatre on November 14-16 and 21-23 at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sundays. For more information, or tickets, call 717-263-0202 or visit www.thecapitoltheatre.org. Jennifer Roberts Brillhart was recently announced as the new director of development for the LSS Foundation, an arm of Lutheran Social Services of South Central Pennsylvania. Brillhart, former chief development officer of YWCA York, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CRFE) and holds a bachelor of arts from University of Richmond and a master of public administration from New York University.

The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will host Proteus Lecture Series Ron Suskind, Lecture: “Life, Animated” on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469. The Capitol Theatre will present the Glenn Miller Orchestra on November 9 at 3 p.m. For more information, or tickets, call 717-2630202 or visit www.thecapitoltheatre.org. A total of 759 students have enrolled at Wilson College for the fall semester, an increase of more than 14 percent over fall 2013 with a 41 percent increase in new students in the undergraduate college. This is the largest incoming class in more than 40 years. College officials point to a number of reasons for the increased enrollment, including tuition reduction, a student debt buyback plan, the addition of programs and infrastructure improvements. Officials also view the move to coeducation as a contributing factor since it opened enrollment to men across all programs.

Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC was named as a national leader in INSIDE Public Accounting’s fifth annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms. This publication is a news source for the tax and accounting community. SEK&Co currently ranks as the 179th largest accounting firm in the United States, and is a fullservice certified public accounting and consulting firm with offices in Hagerstown, Md.; and Chambersburg, Carlisle, Camp Hill, and Hanover, Pa.

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It’s All About Community! SunnyHill Properties, Inc. recently congratulated Peggy Matthews for her five years of continued service. Matthews began working with the company in August 2009 and has advanced into her role as the general office manager. SunnyHill would like to thank Matthews for her hard work and dedication; it is truly appreciated! The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will host Bill Gardell on November 15 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Shippensburg University received approval from the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education for the first bachelor of science electrical engineering degree program within the State System, set to begin in fall 2015. Shippensburg already offers degrees in both computer engineering and software engineering. Shippensburg’s program will prepare students for careers in fields like semiconductor design, mixed-signal embedded systems, industrial controls and communications system engineering, jobs that are in increasing demand in the Commonwealth and the surrounding region.

GIVING BACK

Cumberland Valley School of Music presented its 25th Anniversary Gala Showcase Concert on November 1 at The Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg. The concert featured more than 100 performers including present and former faculty members, students, alumni and members of the community. Founded in 1990, the school is housed in Thomson Hall on the Wilson College Campus, where they offer a wide range of lessons, classes, workshops and summer camps along with recitals and concerts in the Thomson Alumnae Chapel. eLynxx Solutions, a leading provider of software for the marketing supply chain, welcomed Andy Solages as account executive. Solages will focus on identifying and building relationships with organizations that can benefit from the company’s flagship eLynxx cloud software. A veteran account management and business development professional, Solages has built his career driving the alignment of technology and technical services with business objectives. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will host Lisa Williams “Voices from the Other Side” at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on November 20. For tickets, visit luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469. Sadiq Khaliqi, Director of Plant Operations for Chambersburg Hospital, an affiliate of Summit Health, was honored by the Pennsylvania Society for Health Facility Engineering (PSHFE) as this year’s recipient of the Donald M. Sauerman Award. The award, presented at the PSHFE annual fall conference, is given annually for service to PSHFE and outstanding contributions to the field of health facility operations or biomedical engineering in Pennsylvania. Wilson College held a groundbreaking for its library renovation and construction project, “Reimagining the John Stewart Memorial Library,” last month. The ceremony replicated the October 1923 groundbreaking for the original library building and included a welcome by Barbara K. Mistick, president of Wilson College, and library director Kathleen Murphy. Others attending the event included area elected officials, current and former Wilson trustees, project donors and Wilson students, faculty and staff. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center will present Shippensburg University’s Community Orchestra Fall Concert on November 23 at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.

Golfers at the Lee Crawford Memorial Golf Classic at Penn National Golf Club’s Founders Course, recently raised money for health care services at Summit Health. The memorial tournament honored the late Claude LeRoy “Lee” Crawford, Jr., a former financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. To date, the tournament has raised more than $30,000 for health care services in our region. For more information about Summit Health and its affiliates, visit www.SummitHealth.org or www.facebook.com/SummitHealth. M&T Bank was the presenting sponsor of the 4th annual 2014 Library Benefit Book Sale, which benefited the Franklin County Library System. Through the annual book sale, the library system brings the magic of reading to the people of Franklin County and increases funds available for new books and special purchases to support the library. More than 16,000 books and other media were sold. F&M Trust provided support to the Franklin County Library System’s 2014 Annual Appeal goal by donating $2,500. The money contributed to the overall appeal goal of $65,000. F&M Trust’s support has allowed the library to promote the Annual Appeal, as well as to make the public aware of what the libraries have to offer. Each year, the Franklin County Library System conducts an annual solicitation to library patrons and community supporters to help pay for many things that state and local funding does not. Two first-year Wilson College students were named Marguerite Brooks Lenfest Scholars for 2014-15. Tianna Weist of Chesterland, Ohio, and Amanda Haase of Culpeper, Va., were selected from among a pool of entering students with the highest, cumulative grade-point averages and demonstrated leadership. As Lenfest Scholars, students are granted acceptance into the Wilson College Scholars Program and receive special academic and leadership mentoring. Downtown business owner Alison Welch, owner of Voila! Children’s Art and Creativity Center, recently donated two new computers in the children’s library at Coyle Free Library. The Chromebox computers greet young users in the children’s library, making the task of searching for books in the library’s catalog much easier.

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Bob Ranalli, owner of All Sound Pro, has been offering quality sound and production services to the area for more than 20 years. Ranalli owns a music store in Gettysburg, Noteworthy Music, and just launched All Sound Pro in June 2014. He decided to create All Sound Pro due to increasing demand for his quality sound and production services. He and his team pride themselves in providing exceptional sound and production for live bands of every genre, on site recordings, corporate events, custom fixed installations or equipment rentals. The business has an extensive inventory of top-notch equipment at your disposal. Every job is their highest priority, down to even the smallest detail. No matter how big or how small, they go the extra mile to make you sound wonderful and make your day memorable. They also maintain a level of integrity that is unmatched in the music business. All Sound Pro has long-standing business relationships and is looking forward to many new business friendships in the future. Recently, they provided lighting and sound for the Franklin County B2B Expo. This was a rewarding and exciting day for them, and they are proud to be part of the Chambersburg business community. Thank you for welcoming them into the community. Please call anytime at 717-496-1645 or visit www.allsoundpro.com.

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Alpha Fitness is a family owned fitness facility established in June 2013 and is located on the Letterkenny Army Depot. They offer affordable memberships without requiring a long term contract. Some of their amenities include a full cardio area, free weights ranging from 5lbs to 120lbs, circuit training area, shake bar, group fitness classes and a designated area for members who enjoy heavy lifting. The facility has something for everyone and is open seven days a week for your convenience. Alpha Fitness is dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals and strives to make every workout an enjoyable experience! Classes and child care are also available. Please call 717-261-0077 or email them at [email protected] for more details.

The Gift Enclosure 78 S. Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 │ 717-264-2402 [email protected] │ www.thegiftenclosure.com

The Gift Enclosure has been a downtown Chambersburg fixture for 31 years. In June 2013, Kara Taylor realized her dream of being a small business owner and bought the unique boutique. With a background in social work and passion for retail, Taylor enjoys going to the shop each day to face the challenges of being an independent shop owner. The Gift Enclosure carries traditional to whimsical merchandise and everything in-between. Product lines include Vera Bradley, Crabtree & Evelyn, Byers’ Choice Carolers, Melissa & Doug, Yankee Candle, Polish Pottery and more. With the launch of their new website, www.thegiftenclosure.com, customers can shop online 24/7. Owning a small business presents constant challenges, including keeping up with marketing strategies. With social media, Facebook has been effective in reaching their target audience along with Twitter and Instagram. Most recently, The Gift Enclosure hosts Pinteresting Evenings at least once a month. This is an evening where friends can get together and create a unique project from Pinterest. Contact the shop for more details! The Gift Enclosure is located at 78 S. Main Street in downtown Chambersburg and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. You can learn about retail promotions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you would like to contribute a Member Spotlight for the newsletter, please contact Lark Plessinger at [email protected] or 717-264-7101 ext. 206.

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Barra Orthodontics Shirley Sellgren 974 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 263-5916 barraorthodontics.com [email protected]

Stacy Mellott 464 Gateway Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 709-4078 www.jgr.com/stacy.mellott [email protected] Distributors

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Cracker Barrel Andrea Kauffman 1162 Wayne Road Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-3311 www.crackerbarrel.com

Stacey Welsh 1550 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-7979 www.careers.staples.com [email protected]

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Cruise Planners Carol DiBiase Shippensburg, PA (717) 477-0111 www.cruisestravelresorts.com [email protected]

CeCe Serino 37 East Garfield Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 298-7111 www.thethoughtlot.com [email protected]

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Patti Moore 720 York Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-0021 www.gettysburgrentalcenter.com [email protected]

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Grade Achievement Tutoring Georgina Cranston Greencastle, PA 717-377-1377 gradeachievement.com [email protected] Legal

LegalShield Karen Sunderlin Martinsburg, WV (304) 283-6195 [email protected] Referred by Brittany Snyder, SERVPRO of Chambersburg

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25 YEARS Chambers’ Apothecary Fitzgerald Toyota - Scion - Nissan King Street Church 20 YEARS Home Nursing Agency 15 YEARS Amsley’s Collision Services Best Western of Chambersburg Corpus Christi Catholic Church Guilford Hills Dental Care Highlands’ Tire & Service Centers J. S. Hairstylists Money Savers Direct Mail St. John’s United Church of Christ 10 YEARS Adams-Hanover Counseling Services, Inc. AHEDD BG Novelty PA CAREERLINK Franklin County State Farm Insurance/Kim Stouffer 5 YEARS Cramer Towing John Gehrs Lawn Service LLC Lehman’s Carpet Cleaning, LLC Manitowoc Cranes Tanner Home & Energy Triad Engineering, Inc. 1 YEAR Fabio’s Events Catering Hann’s On Portraits Keystone Health - Audiology & Speech MEC Electric Inc. Paladin Financial Services, Inc. Shabath Mineral Wellness, Inc.

POST YOUR EVENT Did you know that as a Chamber member you can promote your upcoming events by posting them on the Chamber’s online events calendar? This free benefit allows your events to be viewed by our many website visitors, as well as be placed in our e-newsletter the week of your event. To add your events, simply visit the Chamber website www.chambersburg.org and click “Member Login” in the top right corner. After you’ve logged in, click the “Events” button at the top, then click the “Add an Event” button.

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The Abe & Molly 11/30 Fun Run/Walk November 29, 2014 11:30 a.m. Join us for a Fun Run/Walk through Downtown Chambersburg to celebrate 11/30 the Crossroads of the Country. Because Downtown Chambersburg sits at the intersection of the Lincoln Highway and the Molly Pitcher Highway, each entrant will be given either a Molly Pitcher Mop Hat or an Abe Lincoln stovepipe hat and beard to wear (while supplies last) in the Fun Run/Walk and a t-shirt. Take a break from leftovers and shopping for a little fun exercise! There will be a drawing for raffle prizes after the race for all entrants. The 1 mile course will begin at the 30 West King Street, turn right onto North Main Street and proceed down Main Street turning right on Washington Street. The course continues down Washington Street turning right on the Rail Trail. Follow the Rail Trail back to King Street. Take a right on King Street and another right back onto North Main Street ending at the square. Registration: Begins at 10 a.m. near Memorial Square. Watch https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChambersburgPA for event updates. Early Registration: $15—includes costume* & long sleeve t-shirt, Ends November 8, 2014 Pre Registration: $15—includes costume*, a limited number of shirts available for purchase for $10 each on race day, Ends November 24, 2014 Race Day Registration: $20 - includes costume*, a limited number of shirts available for purchase for $10 each on race day Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City ____________________ State ___ Zip________ Email _______________________________________ Telephone ________________________ Would you like to be included on email announcements for Downtown Chambersburg events? yes/no (circle one) Age as of November 29, 2014 ____________ Please Choose One

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LFC Community students learn Chamber Foundation awards $14,500 about team dynamics in technology grants to teachers Leadership Franklin County Community spent October focusing on GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER FOUNDATION

The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation awarded grants totaling $14,500 to teachers in Franklin County for using technology in an innovative way in their classrooms. Teachers received the grants at the Foundation’s annual luncheon on October 9.

teamwork and their community service projects. Lila Rajabion of Penn State Mont Alto offered the class project management tips and worked with them on planning their community service projects for the upcoming year. The projects for the class of 2015 are: • IceFest - Add a run/walk event to Sunday during IceFest • American Red Cross - Implement the Pillowcase Project in Franklin County schools • Little Antietam Creek - Henry X. Stover House research project to plan for restoration and adaptive reuse • United Way of Franklin County - Collect information and market Franklin County’s 2-1-1 system • United Way of Franklin County - Stepping Forward Works Job Mentor Program.

(L-R) Sara Diller, Jessica Shatzer, Thomas Moore, Vidhya Hartung, Elizabeth Wilson, Kaylan Orben, and Jennifer Mooney

Sara Diller of Greencastle Elementary School received a $1,941 grant for Science 360. Fifth grade students will gain foundational knowledge of the scientific process by utilizing various scientific and mathematic apps and apply this through collaboration and hands on implementation. Vidhya Hartung, Thomas Moore and Kaylan Orben from Chambersburg Area Senior High School received a $4,234 grant for Building Components and Circuits. Students in the Advanced Placement Physics program will build and test electronic circuits and components with modern technology to help expand their knowledge of scientific principals and prepare them for STEM careerpaths. Jennifer Mooney and Jessica Shatzer from Falling Spring Elementary received a grant totaling $4,100 for A Space Mission: The Study of Electricity and Magnetism with NASA. 100 fourth and fifth grade science and math students will experience real-life applications by working with NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission on iPads. Elizabeth Wilson from Greencastle-Antrim Middle School received a grant totaling $4,224 for Protecting Biodiversity. 200 sixth grade environmental science students will work collaboratively to monitor and educate the community on ways to protect the biodiversity of the local environment using modern technology to communicate their findings. The luncheon also honored Volunteer of the Year, Amy Seiders, for her active involvement with the Foundation and other community events. In addition, Brenda Hefner was recognized for serving as the Foundation Board chair for the past six years. The Foundation would like to thank both Brenda and Amy for their hard work and dedication over the years.

In the afternoon, Helen McGarry of Penn State Mont Alto worked with the class on behavior styles. Each student took a DiSC assessment to learn about their personal style. In this session, they were able to compare styles and explore effective ways to interact with other people’s styles. Leadership Franklin County Community is a program of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation and is sponsored by CenturyLink Business.

LFC Youth explore value and community service Values and community service were the topics of the October Leadership Franklin County Youth session hosted by the Lunch Place in Waynesboro. Karen Johnston of Healthy Communities Partnership and Lauri Ryder of Franklin County Drug & Alcohol spoke to the sophomore students about values. Students ranked a list of values that were most important to them. In addition to exploring their own values, they researched the mission and value statements of their home schools. Carroll Sturm of The Lunch Place spoke to the class about their operation noting that they have served more than a quarter of a million meals in the past ten years. Maria Banks of Chambersburg Area School District spoke to the students about community service and the values demonstrated by service. Banks and the class explored the stereotypes, biases, perceptions and expectations of the people they would and did encounter while dining at The Lunch Place. The students reflected on being pushed out of a comfort zone they would not otherwise wander from.

Brenda Hefner and Amy Seiders

Leadership Franklin County Youth is a program of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, Students are able to attend for free thanks to the generous sponsorship of 1st Ed Credit Union.

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Why employee engagement matters Leadership Franklin County Advanced is coordinating a half-day workshop on the topic of employee engagement and why it matters. The workshop will be held on Friday, November 14 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University. The workshop is geared to people in any form of leadership role within an organization.

FIRST Robotics Team 4615, the “Steel Trojans,” is looking forward to participating again this year in the 2014-15 FIRST Robotics Competition. The team is comprised of students from the Chambersburg Career Magnet School and was formed to give them an opportunity to show what they have learned with S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. This will be their third year representing the school as a competitive robotics team. The FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) serves the purpose of giving high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with mentors from the engineering and science fields, while learning to use industry standard tools, equipment, and software. Students also learn programming, physics, pneumatics, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering.

The workshop will be facilitated by Rich Scott corporate projects manager, executive coach and certified trainer of Dale Carnegie Training. Topics to be covered include: • What drives engagement and why it matters • Senior leadership attributes leading to engagement • The five steps for creating and maintaining an engaged workforce • How to build belief and trust in senior leadership The workshop is $99 per person and includes a continental breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. To register, visit www.chambersburg.org/events, call 717-264-7101 ext. 207 or email [email protected]. The registration deadline is November 7. Leadership Franklin County Advanced is a program of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation that provides a venue for higher-ground leadership development in Franklin County.

Students that have been involved with the FIRST program have gone on to major universities. We believe this program will help our students develop their business, leadership and communication skills, and build strong selfconfidence by inspiring them to become science and technology leaders; which we believe will benefit our local community. We are writing to see if Chamber members would be interested in helping sponsor our team this year in the 2014-15 FRC Greater Pittsburgh Regional. This competition begins the first week in January with a six week time frame to design, build, test, and be ready to compete with a robot. These 120-pound robots are used in competitions that involve completing a specific task in the form of a game. Although the competition is held in the beginning of the year, work for this event begins early. The team discusses and plans their strategies all throughout the year and participates in fundraising efforts. This is where we hope Chamber members can help. We kindly ask you to consider a tax-deductible donation to our FIRST Robotics Team. We also seek your support in helping our team have another successful year of designing and building a robot to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. In order to participate in this competition we must raise a minimum of $11,500 by November 24. These contributions allow our team to register, purchase the basic kit to build the robot, purchase additional robot parts, and to provide t-shirts, buttons, meals and lodging at the event. Other donations in the form of discounts on merchandise (such as wood, aluminum, pvc pipe, etc.), printing and shop services, and food donations during the six week build time are also appreciated. If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Matt Runyon, at 717-816-3262. Thank you for your consideration and support. This letter was contributed by Matt Runyon, secretary/treasurer of the FIRST Robotics Team 4615 Booster Club.

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Windy Knoll Farm Markey & Creamery, along with BCM Payroll, Your Accountant and Valpak of the Cumberland Valley, will host a networking mixer on Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2685 Spring Road.

Leadership Franklin County Alumni Mixer 5-7 p.m., Good-ta-Go, 1640 Orchard Drive, for Alumni of the Leadership Franklin County program

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Creative Minds Learning & Development Centers Ribbon Cutting 5-6 p.m., Creative Minds Learning & Development Center, 2312 Scotland Ave.

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Sip & Savor Soirée presented by Patriot Federal Credit Union, pre-registration required 6-10:30 p.m., Montessori Academy of Chambersburg, 375 Ragged Edge Rd.

11 Commuter Services Seminar 9-10 a.m., Chamber Board Room, 100 Lincoln Way East

13 Chamber Mixer 5-7 p.m., Windy Knoll Farm Market, 2685 Spring Rd.

14 Employee Engagement: Why it Matters, register by Nov. 7 at 717-264-7101, $99

Fabio’s Events & Catering will host a joint mixer for members of the Chambersburg and Gettysburg Chambers of Commerce. The mixer will be Thursday, November 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 6210 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville.

8a.m.-12 p.m., The Conference Center at Shippensburg University, 500 Newburg Rd.

20 Houck Lunch and Learn, Lunch provided courtesy of Fuddruckers 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber Board Room, 100 Lincoln Way East

20 Chambersburg and Gettysburg Joint Chamber Mixer 5-7 p.m., Fabio’s Events Center, 6210 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville

24 ChamberChoice Medicare Meeting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Chamber Board Room, 100 Lincoln Way East

27 Thanksgiving, The Chamber office is closed from November 27-28 To register or view details about upcoming events, visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

Chamber mixers are a great way to make new business contacts, catch up with old friends and get to know fellow Chamber members. Mixers are free to attend and include food, beverages and door prizes. To register for the mixer or other Chamber events, call 717-264-7101 or visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

It’s All About Community! The Outlook is the monthly publication of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. Ideas, opinions and statements expressed in articles by contributors are not necessarily those of the Chamber. Neither the publisher nor any individual associated with any branch of production, nor the advertisers, will be held liable for typographical misprints contained herein. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the PA Chamber of Commerce, and is a 4-star accredited Chamber.