Update Newsletter
Our Mission: Advance and promote the prosperity of its members and enhance the quality of life in the greater Rochester area.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE BENEFIT INFORMATION EVENTS UPDATE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBER NEWS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING CHAMBER LEADERSHIP CHAMBER CALENDAR
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8
The Special Evening will Include: >ŝŐŚƟŶŐŽĨƚŚĞƚƌĞĞ͕ ZĞĂĚŝŶŐŽĨ͞ dǁ ĂƐƚŚĞE ŝŐŚƚĞĨŽƌĞŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ͟ ďLJD ĂLJŽƌĂƌŽůŝŶĞ McCarley, Dance Performances by Studio 109, Caroling by the Frisbie Carolers, ŽŽŬŝĞ ĞĐŽƌĂƟŶŐĂƚƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌ͕ ŽŽŬŝĞƐΘ, ŽƚŚŽĐŽůĂƚĞĂƚŝƟnjĞŶƐĂŶŬ͕ E ĂƟǀ ŝƚLJƐĐĞŶĞƉŚŽƚŽďŽŽƚŚĂƚ, ĂŶƐŽŶΘt ĂŬĞĮ ĞůĚ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ĂŶĚĂƐƉĞĐŝĂůǀ ŝƐŝƚĨƌŽŵ Santa Claus at Federal Savings Bank. Bring your family for this great holiday event!
Help Donate Items for the homeless! In conjunction with the Tree Lighting, a collection of children’s items is being held to benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County!
Sponsored By:
Items to be collected include: New Puzzles Ages 12+, New Books Ages 8-17, Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Items may be brought to the Chamber office or Service Credit Union Branches located at 90 S. Main Street and 116 Farmington Road (inside Wal*Mart) through December 16!
Visit one of the participating restaurants on the dates below and a portion of the sales will directly benefit the Holiday Parade!
Lilac City Grille Monday, November 13, 2017 from 11:30am—12am Granite Steak & Grill Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 11am—9pm Spaulding Steak & Ale Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 4pm—9pm Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 11am—6pm For more information, call the Chamber at 603.332.5080!
dŚĞ, ŽůŝĚĂLJ ǀ ĞŶƚƐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚƐƚŚĞZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ&ŝƌĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ͛ Ɛ TOY BANK campaign. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages infant-14 ƚŽƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌŽĸ ĐĞ͕ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ&ŝƌĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ Žǁ ŶƚŽǁ ŶŽƌ' ŽŶŝĐ^ƚĂƟŽŶ.
UPDATE NEWSLETTER UNDERWRITTEN BY:
Membership Benefits Members Promoted in Business Referral Directory—Support Your Fellow Members Members will be receiving the Chamber’s 2017/2018 Business Referral Directory on October 11, 2017 during our annual Operation Thank You. This directory is made available to the public, is provided to prospective and new members and will be available online on the Chamber website. To make your membership worthwhile, be sure to use this directory and support fellow members when seeking products and services.
Utilize Your Member Portal If you haven’t yet activated your online portal, email
[email protected] and we will help you fully maximize this benefit. Once logged in, you will have access to many great features including: Securely Pay Invoices Committee Members can Post Job Vacancies Access & Download Upcoming access Committee Documents Event Forms Submit Member News & Press Post Upcoming Community Releases Events Update Directory Listing Access/Download Benefit Information Forms
Members are invited to take advantage of this FREE benefit by telling us how the Chamber has helped your business! Businesses that provide a testimonial will have their business logo and a photo of the person submitting the testimonial featured in an issue of the Chamber’s newsletter, included on the Chamber website and on MetroCast Channel 12 for one month!
Contact the Chamber or complete the attached form and email to
[email protected]!
Committee Involvement Members and their employees can get involved with Chamber committees which provide an opportunity to meet other businesses, increase business contacts and be better involved in your community. Committees Include: Membership Ambassador Committee Development Chamber Raffle& Bash Public Relations Community Expo Tree Lighting & Holiday Golf Committee Parade Governmental Affairs Young Professionals Council
Only $5 Each!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Buy 2 cards, receive 1 card FREE! To Order: Call the Chamber office at (603) 332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org where a complete list of participants can also be found!
As a benefit of your Chamber membership, this public relations service is available to members only at no charge! A ribbon cutting ceremony is usually held when a business opens, moves, expands, is under new management, or celebrating an anniversary!
Upcoming Chamber Events Mark Your Calendars for the November Business After Hours
Become a Chamber Scholarship Champion! /Ŷǀ ĞƐƚŝŶdŽŵŽƌƌŽǁ ͛ Ɛ&ƵƚƵƌĞďLJ ŽŶĂƟŶŐdŽĚĂLJ Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity
Moe’s Italian Sandwiches
Hosted by:
Join Moe’s Italian Sandwiches for a festive Business After Hours at their new expanded location. Enjoy some of the great tastings they offer as well as the bar that is now offered where beverages can now be purchased. A Business After Hours offers Chambers the opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members. Bring plenty of business cards for networking and for the number of great prizes being raffled.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 5:30 to 7:00 pm 43 North Main Street, Rochester To register to attend, visit : www.rochesternh.org/NovemberBAH
to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the annual scholarship given by the Chamber. See the Attached Flyer for More Details!
The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐŵƵƐƚďĞŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐŚŝŐŚƐĐŚŽŽůƐĞŶŝŽƌƐǁ ŚŽĂƌĞ employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. dŚĞƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉǁ ŝůůďĞƉĂŝĚĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJƚŽƚŚĞĂƩ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶŝŶƚŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ ƐƐĞĐŽŶĚLJĞĂƌĂƚĂĨƵůů-ƟŵĞĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ university or technical school. Help us support this program. ^ĞĞƚŚĞĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶĂŶĚŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͊
Submit your nominations for new awards
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 5:30—7:30 PM
2018 Business of the Year, 2018 Non-Profit of the Year and 2018 Citizen of the Year Awards! Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner Dance & Awards See the attached nomination forms for more details!
Hosted by:
Join Rochester Main Street for a stroll to various locations in downtown Rochester for some holiday cheer with fellow members. Light refreshments and door prizes. Bring plenty of business cards for networking. Watch for more details coming soon!
Several dates are still available to host a Business After Hours in 2018. Showcase your business and educate members on what your business offers. If you don’t have a business with enough space or parking, consider contacting another member and partner with them. Call the Chamber office today at 603-332-5080 to schedule your Business After Hours.
Membership Update Welcome New Members The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! The Grounds Guys LLC
Steven Plante 8 Phillips Lane, Rochester, NH 03867 603-923-0526 Web: http://thegroundsguysllc.com Landscape Contractor
Groups: Recover Together
Lori Biosvert 40 Winter Street, Suite 204, Rochester, NH 03867 603-556-8892 ~
[email protected] Web: www.joingroups.com
Lilac City Restorative Massage
Lee Anne Morgan 1 Old Dover Road, Suite 10-C, Rochester, NH 03867 603-923-9113 ~ Email:
[email protected] Web: www.lilac-city-massage-nh.massagetherapy.com Massage Therapy
Rochester Fair
Vicky Poland 72 Lafayette Street, Rochester, NH 03867 603-332-6585 ~
[email protected] Web: www.rochesterfair.com Annual Fair and Event Space
Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
Amy Regan/Matt Wyatt 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Email:
[email protected] ~ Web: www.rochestermfa.org Exhibits in the Rochester Community Center and Rochester Public Library
Member Anniversary Recognitions The Chamber wants to recognize and thank the following members that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership in August!
5 Years HBL Group LLC 10 Years Joy’s HVAC Services, Inc. 15 Years Service Credit Union Those celebrating 10 or 25 years of membership are presented with a special Chamber anniversary plaque for their support. Those celebrating 20 years of membership are presented with a special anniversary plate for their continued support.
Member Renewals The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank the Members listed for renewing their Chamber investments! Aroma Joe’s Coffee Barron Brothers Development, Inc. Burke’s Tree Service, LLC Federal Savings Bank Granite Group Benefits, LLC Groen Construction H & R Block Hanlon & Zubkus Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester Heartland Payment Systems IHOP Rod Jablonski—Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Keller Williams Coastal Realty—Lesniak Home Team Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency Lilac City Grille Pease Development Authority Rochester Opera House Rochester Security Systems, LLC Salmon Falls Church of Christ Seacoast RediCare Service Credit Union Sole City Dance Strafford Wind Symphony Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Tara Estates Willem Verweij Physical Therapy, LLC
Committee News Ambassador Corner
NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE
CHAMBER WEBSITE—VALUABLE MEMBER BENEFIT
2018 DIRECTORS NOMINATED
Rod Jablonski, Keller Willliams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
In accordance with Article IV of the Chamber’s bylaws, the membership is hereby notified of the following persons who have accepted nomination to serve a 3-year term on the board of directors beginning in 2018.
Many times, I have been in discussion with local businesses who, like myself are constantly looking for inexpensive, or even better, free ways to promote our business. There are of course networking groups, that is if you can find one that is not "exclusive", word of mouth, and getting involved in the community. But you can also get involved in the chamber by joining one of the many committees. You get meet other business people and at the same time have a little fun. Another, most often overlooked, is to make sure your business profile is up to date on the chamber web page, www.rochesternh.org. Overall, member visits last year via the Business Directory page received 56,600 visits. That was a surprise to me, quite frankly, so take a minute to make sure you are there and listed correctly.
Tanya Lee Hervey, Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Kerri Landry, Cornerstone VNA Bill McGlincey, Hannaford Rod Jablonski, Premier Cruise & Travel & Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains RealtyRod Jablonski, Realtor Also accepting nomination for a second 3-year term are: Anne Brown, Daystar Inc. Mike Hagan, Hagan’s Motor Pool Michelle Landry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital Janet Oliver, Unitil Accepting nomination for an additional 1 year term: Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems If no petition is filed, nominations shall be closed and the nominees shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their next meeting. If a legal petition is filed, a ballot election will be arranged as per the bylaws.
City Government Day Thanks Our thanks to presenters at the Leadership Greater Rochester City Government Day held at the new City Hall Annex in October. On hand to speak were: T.J. Jean, The Gafney Home—discussed the role of Mayor and provided an overview of key areas of Public Works. City Councilor Sandra Keans provided insight into the role of the City Council and a State representative. City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick discussed the role of the City Manager and the various city departments. Deputy City Manager Blaine Cox provided a financial overview to include the tax cap and budget. City Clerk Kelly Walters provided information on the City Clerk’s office to include information on the election process, vital records and licensing. Deputy Fire Chiefs Mark Dupuis and Tim Wilder provided an overview of the Fire Department including emergency services provided. We are looking forward to our next session on Criminal Justice & Public Safety coming up this month.
Greater Rochester Young Professionals Join us for a presentation from KAREN POLLARD ROCHESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:00-6:30 pm at Rochester Economic Development City Hall Annex Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Member News 110 Grill is redefining happy hour in Rochester in partnership with Sam Adams beginning November 1st. Buy one, get one for $1.10 Sam Adams Seasonal, Traveler, Angry Orchard ($5) or featured appetizer. Call 603-948-1270 or visit www.110grill.com. Binnie Media and Hannaford will present the 18th annual Caring & Sharing - the seacoast area's largest food drive on November 16-18, 2017. For information, call 603-742-0987. Children’s Museum New Hampshire—November Classes: Thursdays—November 2-December 14—Junior Science Classes Mondays—November 6-December 11—Junior Science Classes Tuesdays-November 7-December 12—Homeschool Science Class Saturday—November 4—PizzaFest. Call 603-742-2002. Cocheco Valley Humane Society will present its 4th Annual Helicopter Drop on November 5, 2017 following the fall scramble with an estimated time of drop at 1:00 pm. Golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the #6 fairway at Cocheco Country Club. The golf balls are being sold to the first 500 entries received for $25 each. To purchase your golf ball(s), call 603-749-5322.
Revolution Taproom & Grill upcoming events: Jack Nite Trivia – Every Wednesday at 6:30pm SIX03 Endurance Pub Run – Every Thursday night at 6pm Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm Visit www.revolutiontaproomandgrill.com. RiverStones Custom Framing will host an exhibit during November called Art on the Farm featuring the work of artist Julia Simpson Hackett. An opening reeption will be held on Thursday, November 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served. RiverStones Custom Framing is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday, 10 am until 2 pm. Call (603) 812-1488, or e-mail
[email protected].
The Rochester Fire Department in conjunction with the Firefighters, local merchants and citizens have made the Christmas season brighter for many families with their Toy Bank campaign. To help, collect new toys within your organization for ages newborn-14 years; collect financial contributions within your organization and shop for gifts. Join Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), the Drop off new unwrapped items and monetary contributions can be county's leading anti-poverty agency, for their 4th Annual Lip Sync mailed to Rochester Fire Department, 37 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Battle on Friday, November 17th at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm) The Rochester Opera House will present: at Dover High School. Tickets can be purchased for $5 per person Deep Blue 'C' Studio Orchestra -Saturday, November 4, 7:00 pm (online or at the door). www.straffordcap.org/events/event-listings/ The Elvis & Orbison Show—Saturday, November 11, 8:00 pm fundraiser/84-2017lsb. The Capitol Steps—Sunday, November 12, 7:00 pm Classes at Dover Adult Learning Center Call 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Monday, November 6, 6:00-9:00pm. "Painting Autumn in Maine" The Rochester Voice recently eclipsed 2,000 Facebook likes and has Saturday, November 11, 11:00am-3:00pm "Watercolor Wreath grown three-fold in circulation since it transitioned from The Lebanon Painting" materials included - (bring a bag lunch). Voice in July. For the month of October the online newspaper Fridays in November —Advanced Excel Classes, 1-4pm contributed a portion of new advertising revenue to My Breast Cancer November 17—Introduction to PowerPoint Support. In September it did the same for Aneurysm research. Have a Call 742-1030 or visit www.doveradultlearning.org. worthy cause? Call 207-432-2218 or visit www.therochestervoice.com. First Church Congregational will present a Winter Faire— November 3-5. Call 603-332-1121 or visit www.first-ucc.net.
First United Methodist Church will present their 3rd annual "A Hometown Christmas" musical celebration on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Granite State Choral Society will host its fourth annual holiday “shop ‘til you drop” craft fair on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester. For information, call 603-502-3366. Please join HAVEN on Thursday November 9th for the 2nd Annual Ending Violence Changing Lives. This special fundraising event will feature Rick Labell, motivational speaker CourageSpeaksNH participant and learn how survivors of domestic and sexual violence are using their voices to raise awareness, end violence, and change lives. Purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/2h5vTXf Please join Holy Rosary Credit Union on Thursday, November 9th at 5:30 PM at 133 Brock Street in Rochester for a free seminar on Preventing Elder Financial Abuse. This event will feature special guest speaker Christine Garbin of the Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services. A light dinner will also be served. Call 332-6840. Keystone vs. Hunger, Keystone Dental Arts annual food drive is on! Proper nutrition is fundamental to our mission of promoting good oral health and the Keystone Cares team is collecting nonperishable food and personal care items from now until 12/11 to benefit the Seeds of Faith Food Pantry. We’ll match each item you donate with a $1 monetary donation! Visit keystonedentalarts.com. Midas of Rochester—Customer Appreciation Days Join Midas at 8 Milton Road in Rochester on November 3 & 4 in celebrating 25 years of business! Enjoy refreshments while they service your vehicle or stop in to just say Hi. Refreshments, Raffles, Service Specials, Goody Bags. Call 335-2110 for more information.
SCORE will present the following workshops this month: Small Business Finance: What You Need to Know, Wed. Nov. 8, 6-9pm Digital Marketing Essentials: Website, SEO, Social Media, Email Marketing & More, Tuesday, November 14th 6-9pm Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? - Monday, Dec. 4, 6-9pm Call SCORE at (603) 433-0575. Make Studley’s NICE List when you shop In Store or Online 11/1711/22! We appreciate your business and as our way of saying thanks this holiday season, any purchase made on these dates qualifies you to receive a coupon for $10 Off to be used during the month of December! Visit us in store, at studleys.com or our Facebook page during the offer period. The Castle on Charles has some great events coming up: November 17 - Jon Pousette-Dart November 24 - Pete Peterson Trio December 7 - The Funky Divas of Gospel Holiday Concert Dec. 14-Dan Fogelbert Holiday Tribute with Don Campbell Band For info, email
[email protected] or visit www.CastleNH.com. Wal*Mart of Rochester is pleased to announce a NEW service called Pickup. Pickup is a FREE service that saves you time while grocery shopping. Just select your groceries at www.walmart.com/grocery, select a pickup time and pay online. When you go to one of their Pickup locations, they will deliver your groceries right to your car. It's quick and easy and it's FREE. Visit www.walmart.com/grocery. The Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast will present the Greater Seacoast Housing Summit entitled "Addressing Challenges ~ Finding Solutions" on Thursday, November 2 from 7:30 to 9:30 am at the UNH Huddleston Hall in Durham, NH. The cost to attend is $25/person and will include a breakfast buffet. Register at www.dovernh.org/housing.
What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?
Martha Soto Galicia of The Rochester Voice (right) visits and thanks Julie Ford of Mac Ford Custom Building (left) for being a Chamber member.
Dick Anagnost of Anagnost Realty & Development, developer of The Village at Clark Brook Apartments cuts the ribbon and provided a tour of one of their apartments.
Cheryl Thompson of Federal Savings Bank (center) visits and thanks Lilac City Pediatrics for their membership during Operation Thank You. Keith Newton of D.F. Richard Energy (right) visits and thanks Middleton Building Supply for their Chamber membership.
Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum recently held. To view the forum, visit www.rochesternh.org.
November 2017 Chamber Calendar
2017 Chamber Leadership Officers
SUNDAY
Chairman of the Board Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1
Chairman-Elect Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy
THURSDAY 2
FRIDAY 3
SATURDAY 4
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Kathleen Lewis Eversource Vice Chair, Membership Diane DeVries True Marketing Communications
5
6
REMEMBER TO VOTE 12
13
Immediate Past Chairman Thomas “TJ” Jean The Gafney Home
Directors Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company
19
20
9
10
5:30 BAH at Moe’s Italian Sandwiches
14 Leadership Greater Roch Criminal Justice Day
15 7:30 Executive Board
21
22
5:00 Young Professionals at City Hall Annex
Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool 26
27
28
11 VETERANS DAY
16 7:30 GAC
23
17 18 7:30 Board of Directors
24 OFFICE CLOSED
Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC
Alan Johnson MetroCast
8 ELECTION DAY
Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Steve Cates Waste Management Treasurer Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.
7
25
OFFICE CLOSED
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
29
30
Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Tori Martin Yankee Thermal Imaging
UPCOMING EVENTS December 1 Tree Lighting December 3 Holiday Parade December 5 Rochester Main St. Holiday Stroll Business After Hours 2018 January 31 Annual Meeting Breakfast April 7 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet
SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS
Janet Oliver Unitil Sharla Rollins Federal Savings Bank Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Chamber Staff
Thank you to Federal Savings Bank for sponsoring Operation Thank You and ending the day with a Business After Hours for members to gather.
President/CEO Laura Ring Events Coordinator Erin Cahill
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 www.rochesternh.org (603)332-5080
@GRCCNH
Facebook.com/RochesterChamber
LinkedIn.com/Company/GreaterRochester-Chamber-of-Commerce
After
Hours
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 ~ 5:30-7:00PM Hosted by:
43 North Main Street Rochester, NH
Join Moe’s Italian Sandwiches as they host the November Business After Hours to showcase their new restaurant in Rochester. This Business After Hours will allow Chamber members the opportunity to see Moe's at its new location and learn about the delicious sandwiches, baked goods, beverages offered. It also provides an opportunity for members to network in a casual environment. Located at 43 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Networking, Refreshments and Lots of Raffles Prizes! Bring plenty of business cards!
RSVP by November 1, 2017 Online at: www.rochesternh.org/NovemberBAH-Moes Or Return to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Email:
[email protected] Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Company ____________________________________
Monday, November 13, 2017 Lilac City Grille 103 North Main Street, Rochester From 11:30 am to 10:00 pm 15% Donated Towards Parade
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Granite Steak & Grill 11 Farmington Road, Rochester from 11am—9pm 10% Donated Towards Parade
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Spaulding Steak & Ale
Visit one of the participating restaurants on the date indicated and a portion of the proceeds raised that evening will directly benefit Rochester’s Holiday Parade!
78 Wakefield Street, Rochester from 4pm—9pm 10% Donated Towards Parade
Thursday, November 30, 2017 Moe’s Italian Sandwiches 43 North Main Street, Rochester from 11am—6pm 10% Donated Towards Parade
Don’t forget to stop by the Holiday Tree Lighting, underwritten by Frisbie Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 1st from 5:30-6:30pm at Central Square in downtown Rochester! “A Hometown Christmas”” Holiday Parade, underwritten by Service Credit Union, will be held on Sunday, December 3rd beginning at 3:00pm!
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD TO 40 WELCOME -----------
GREATER ROCHESTER
FREE TO ATTEND
YOUNG
Join us as we continue to grow our Greater Rochester Young Professionals group.
PROFESSIONALS
Receive presentations, enjoy complimentary appetizers and network with fellow young professionals!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 5:00 TO 6:30 PM
MEET & HEAR FROM Karen Pollard Rochester Economic Development Manager HELD AT: Rochester Economic Development Rochester City Hall Annex 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester ;ďĞƚǁ ĞĞŶŝƚLJ, ĂůůĂŶĚƚŚĞ&ŝƌĞ^ƚĂƟŽŶͿ Sponsored by REGISTER AT: WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG/ GRYP-November2017
An excellent opportunity to:
Network
Build a sense of community
Represent your company at events
Get involved with the Chamber
Volunteer
And More!
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! ----------
TELL A FRIEND | BRING A FRIEND Fa c e b o o k @ G R Y P N H
Underwritten By:
Marketing Sponsor
JOIN US
Sound & Lighting provided by: Rochester Fire Department and Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama
at this special holiday event including: Lighting of the tree Reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Cookie decorating Dance performances Holiday Caroling Nativity Photo booth Cookies and hot chocolate Special Visit from Santa Claus
Help Donate Children’s Items for the Homeless
A collection for the
Donated Items Requested: New Books (ages 8-17) New Puzzles (ages 12+) Paper Towels Toilet Paper
Homeless Center of Strafford County Items will be collected
Sponsored By:
at the Tree Lighting & through December 16 at Service Credit Union branches in Rochester located at: -90 South Main Street -116 Farmington Rd (Inside Walmart) and at -The Chamber of Commerce
Presents a
Holiday COLLECTION FOR THE HOMELESS SPONSORED BY:
Help Donate Children’s Items for the homeless IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROCHESTER’S HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING BEING HELD ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 FROM 5:30-6:30 PM, A COLLECTION OF CHILDREN’S ITEMS FOR THE
HOMELESS CENTER FOR STRAFFORD COUNTY IS BEING CONDUCTED
ITEMS REQUESTED PAPER TOWELS TOILET PAPER NEW BOOKS (FOR AGES 8-17 NEW PUZZLES (AGES 12+) ITEMS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING—DEC. 2 AND AT SERVICE CREDIT UNION BRANCHES IN ROCHESTER LOCATED AT: 90 SOUTH MAIN STREET AND 116 FARMINGTON RD (INSIDE WALMART) AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THRU DECEMBER 16th For more information, please contact the Chamber office: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce • 18 South Main Street, Rochester P: 603.332.5080 • E:
[email protected] • W: www.rochesternh.org
Underwritten by:
RAIN DATE: Monday, December 4, 2017 at 5:30 pm
2017 PARADE ENTRY FORM COMPANY/ORGANIZATION:
______
CONTACT PERSON:_______________________________________________HOME PHONE:______________________
MAILING ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: __________________________ WORK PHONE/CELL PHONE: _________________________________________________________________________ FLOAT CATEGORY: ****If you are bringing a horse as part of your entry, your division is AUTOMATICALLY EQUESTRIAN.
______Organization Float
______Youth Float
______Commercial Float
______Equestrian Unit****
______Mobile Unit**
______Marching Unit
______Color Guard
______Other (please specify)
Will there be music on your float? Yes ___ No ___
Will there be lights on your float?
Yes___ No
DESCRIPTION OF FLOAT OR OTHER ENTRY: (Points of interest, length of float, etc.) To prevent possible disqualification at the parade, applicants are encouraged to submit in advance as detailed information as possible regarding their entry. This information will be provided to those broadcasting the parade on Rochester’s Community Channel 12. Please attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed. Floats are expected to enhance the parade theme or recognize the theme in a creative manner. The name of the organization or company responsible for the float should be visible to the crowd and the cable camera crew. The Holiday Parade Committee reserves the right to not allow any float or entry that is deemed inappropriate. _______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ All business, non-profit and community organizations are invited to be a part of the largest and most spectacular parade of the Holiday Season! **All entries must indicate the number of vehicles you are entering into the parade. **** All equestrian entries must have pooper-scoopers or it will not be allowed to participate. Horse trailers must be brought to Rochester Commons prior to beginning of parade. Judging and Awards: All float judging will take place promptly at 1:30 p.m. To allow yourself enough time to be in the line-up by this time, you should plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Floats not in the line-up by 1:30 p.m. will forfeit their opportunity to be judged. In addition to the Best of Parade award, first, second and third place awards will be provided in the Youth, Organization and Commercial float divisions. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: The undersigned, a spokesperson/official for ___________________________, in the event of any problem resulting from participation in this project, agrees to hold harmless any and all officials and workers connected with this project, including the City of Rochester, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and associated groups and individuals.
______ Spokesperson/Official
Name of Organization/Company
RETURN BY NOVMBER 20, 2017 to Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603.332.5080
Fax: 603.332.5216
Email:
[email protected]
Date
Sunday, December 3, 2017 3:00 pm Downtown Rochester Inclement Weather Date: Monday, December 4, 2017 at 5:30pm
FEATURING
Commercial, Organization & Youth Floats • Mobile Units Marching Bands • VIP’s • Marching Units • Equestrians AND A SPECIAL VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS! Parade Traffic Control Provided GREAT BAY RADIO ASSOCIATION
W1FZ Established in 1933
Media Coverage Provided By:
The Holiday Events Committee Supports the Rochester Fire Department’s
TOY BANK Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children infant—14 years of age prior to the Parade to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Rochester Fire Department (Downtown or Gonic Stations)
Be Sure to Attend the Other Holiday Festivities Taking Place! Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, December 1, 2017 5:30-6:30pm, Downtown Rochester
Rochester Main Street Festival of Trees Saturday, December 2, 2017 4:00-8:00pm, Downtown Rochester
Underwritten By:
Visit www.rochesternh.org for details!
Visit www.rochestermainstreet.org for details!
ROCHESTER FIREFIGHTERS 21st ANNUAL TOY BANK That time of year is just ahead. We have been planning this year’s campaign for about a month. The Rochester Fire Department in conjunction with the Firefighters, local merchants and citizens have made the Christmas season brighter for many families. Last year we gave out gifts to approximately 750 infants and children in the week before Christmas. Once again, we are asking for your help. Here is how you can help: *
Collect new toys within your organization for age groups from newborn to 14 years old. We are always looking for ideas and donations for the 11-14 year age group.
*
Collect financial contributions within your organization and shop for gifts.
*
You can drop off new unwrapped items at the Rochester Fire Department at 37 Wakefield Street.
*
Monetary contributions can be mailed to: Rochester Fire Department Toy Bank, c/o Rochester Fire Department, 37 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867.
*
Contact Paul Haggenmiller or Cindi Potts at 335-7545 or email Cindi at
[email protected] for more information. Thank you in advance for your continued support
Holiday Stroll After
Hours
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 ~ 5:30-7:30PM Hosted by:
:ŽŝŶZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌD ĂŝŶ^ƚƌĞĞƚĂŶĚƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐ downtown Chamber members to celebrate the holiday season! Chamber members and their guests will enjoy holiday cheer and fabulous hors d'oeuvres provided by ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐĚŽǁ ŶƚŽǁ ŶƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͘ Watch for more details on the Chamber website, e-ďůĂƐƚƐĂŶĚƚŚĞŶĞdžƚŶĞǁ ƐůĞƩ ĞƌƚŚĂƚǁ ŝůů ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƚŚĞůŝƐƚŽĨƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͘
RSVP by December 1, 2017 Online at: http://www.rochesternh.org/HolidayBAH
Or Return to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Email:
[email protected]
Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
Networking, Refreshments and Raffles Prizes!
Company ____________________________________
Bring plenty of business cards!
VIEW the complete list of participating businesses and their discounts by visiting the Chamber’s website. You can also SIGN UP to offer a discount at your business on the website! Visit www.rochesternh.org
Small Card,
Big deal! Chamber Discount Cardholders can receive discounts at over 60 participating member businesses with a list that continues to grow offering savings at restaurants, florists, health services, insurance programs, retail establishments, services, repairs and more! For more information or to purchase a Chamber Discount Card, please contact the Chamber office: 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH ~ 603.332.5080 E:
[email protected] ~ W: www.rochesternh.org
2018 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR The Chamber has changed its awards!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
These two prestigious awards will be announced and presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet.
1.
The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and the Rochester area.
4.
2. 3.
5. 6. 7.
The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
8. 9.
ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐŝŶĂŶĂĐƟǀ ĞĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘ Demonstrates excellence in the business community and industry. WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞƐŝŶĂŶĚƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞƐƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƚŽƚŚĞŐĞŶĞƌĂůďĞŶĞĮ ƚŽĨƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨ Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area. Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐǁ ŝůůďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be have current significance. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. Prior winners are ineligible. This award will not be given posthumously.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018 NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĂŶĚĂƩ ĂĐŚĨŽƌŵĂƐƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶĐŽǀ ĞƌƉĂŐĞĂůŽŶŐǁ ŝƚŚĂƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞƐŚĞĞƚĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐƚŚĞĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶŽĨĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐĨŽƌǁ ŚLJƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶŝƐďĞŝŶŐƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŝƐƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚLJŽƵƌŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƚŽŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ΎŽŵƉĂŶLJͬ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶŽƌŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ/ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ * Involvement in the community. *Awards/honors received. Ύϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐŽĨƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŵĂLJŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /ĨĂĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞŝƐŶŽƚƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶǁ ŝůůďĞĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚĨŽƌƚŚĞŶĞdžƚƚǁ ŽLJĞĂƌƐ͘
t Ğǁ ŝůůŶŽƟĨLJďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚĂƐĮ ŶĂůŝƐƚƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĂǁ ĂƌĚ͘
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Business Name Address
City
Phone
State
Email
# of Years in Business _______________ Contact Person
# of Employees
# of Locations Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email:
[email protected]
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
The Chamber has changed its awards! These two prestigious awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet. The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and to Rochester area. The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018
Non-ƉƌŽĮ ƚŝŶĂŶĂĐƟǀ ĞŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 2. ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞƐĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŝŶŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 3. Has provided a significant impact to benefit of the Rochester community. 4. K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶŝƐĂŵĞŵďĞƌŝŶŐŽŽĚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐŽĨ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨ Commerce. 5. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. 7. Prior winners are ineligible. 8. This award will not be given posthumously. 1.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞƚŚĞĨŽƌŵĂŶĚĂƩ ĂĐŚŝƚĂƐƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶĐŽǀ ĞƌƉĂŐĞĂůŽŶŐǁ ŝƚŚĂƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐƚŚĞĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶŽĨĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐĨŽƌǁ ŚLJƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶŝƐďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŝƐƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚLJŽƵƌŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƚŽŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ΎK ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶŽƌŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ/Ŷǀ Žůǀ ĞŵĞŶƚŝŶƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ/ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘Ύǁ ĂƌĚƐͬ ŚŽŶŽƌƐƌĞĐĞŝǀ ĞĚ͘ Ύϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐŽĨƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŵĂLJŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /ĨĂĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞŝƐŶŽƚƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶǁ ŝůůďĞĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ for the next two years.
t Ğǁ ŝůůŶŽƟĨLJŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚĂƐĮ ŶĂůŝƐƚƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĂǁ ĂƌĚ͘
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Organization Name Address
City
Phone
State
Email
# of Years in Business ______
# of Employees
Contact Person
# of Volunteers
# of Locations
Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date
Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email:
[email protected]
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR dŚĞ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨŽŵŵĞƌĐĞŝƐƉůĞĂƐĞĚƚŽďĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐŝƚƐϱϱƚŚĂŶŶƵĂů CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. dŚŝƐƉƌĞƐƟŐŝŽƵƐĂǁ ĂƌĚǁ ŝůůďĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚĂƚƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌΖƐ ŝŶŶĞƌ ĂŶĐĞΘǁ ĂƌĚƐĂŶƋƵĞƚŝŶƉƌŝů͕ϮϬϭϴ͘ dŚŝƐĂǁ ĂƌĚƌĞĐŽŐŶŝnjĞƐĂŶŝŶĚŝǀ ŝĚƵĂůǁ ŚŽŚĂƐĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉĂŶĚĐŝƟnjĞŶƐŚŝƉŝŶƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŚĂƐŵĂĚĞƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂůĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽƚŚĞďĞƩ ĞƌŵĞŶƚŽĨƚŚĞŐƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌĂƌĞĂ͘
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 20, 2018 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 1. Adult resident of the Rochester/Northern Strafford County Region and activities should be in the same area. 2. Contributed to the general benefit of the community as a whole. 3. Demonstrates excellence in the community, for instance in civic affairs, church, PTA, etc. 4. Some activities performed should be over and above the normal duties of one's paid or salaried position; activities performed in the course of one's normal duties are also considered. 5. Services need not be confined to only current activities, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Prior winners are ineligible. 7. Individuals nominated do not have to be members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce or the business community. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES Complete the form and attach it as the nomination cover page along with a separate sheet detailing the explanation of distinguished activities for why the nomination is submitted. Letters of recommendations are encouraged to accompany nomination. Nominations without detailed information may not be considered. If a candidate is not selected this year, the nomination will be automatically resubmitted for the next three years. All nominations are kept confidential. Please DO NOT notify this individual of the nomination. We will contact you should your nomination be selected.
PAST CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1963 - Judge Leonard Hardwick 1964 - Elery "Doc" Lyndes (Courier Publishing) 1965 - Herve Lagasse 1966 - Kenneth Denton (J. Zuromskis - Honored) 1967 - Vi Bliskey 1968 - Dr. Albert Barcomb 1969 - James Foss (General Conrad Snow - Honored) 1970 - Albert Miltner 1971 - Kennett R. Kendall, Sr. 1972 - Joseph Zuromskis 1973 - Dr. Alexander Smith 1974 - Roland Keans 1975 - Gerry Rainville 1976 - Mayor John Shaw (refused award) 1977 - Helen Berry 1978 - Judge Richard Cooper 1979 - Arnold T. Clement 1980 - Bud Carlson
1981 - Elmer R. Waitt 1982 - Fr. Donald Marsh 1983 - Jan Nelson 1984 - Bea Craig 1985 - Victor Hamel 1986 - Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rose 1987 - Bernice Bickford 1988 - Alfred Benton 1989 - Cynthia Edgerly (Roger N. Allen - Honored) 1990 - Vincent J. DeNobile 1991 - Dorothy Callaghan 1992 - Richard W. Creteau (Posthumously) 1993 - Marilyn R. Berry 1994 - Harvey Bernier 1995 - Roland Roberge (Posthumously) 1996 - Robert “Bob” Brown 1997 - Daniel Lacroix 1998 – Terry McGarghan
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM
1999 – Kevin Flynn 2000 – Marion Veno 2001 – Janet Pelley 2002 – Steven B. Dore 2003 – John Rigazio 2004 – Charles G. Ward 2005 – Robert “Cider” Berry 2006 – R. Bradley Trafton 2007—Fred Hall, Jr. 2008—Frank Callaghan 2009—Gerard “Gerry” Gilbert 2010—Linda Gaskell Bisson 2011—Ken Billings 2012—Kenn Ortmann 2013—Gerard Gravel 2014—Gerald & Claire Bisaillion 2015—Jane Cooper Fall 2016– Derek Peters 2017—Walter Hoerman, MD
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name Address
Phone
NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name
Phone
Address Email Signature
Date
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination
________________________ Date
Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 20, 2018 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
[email protected]
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. 2.
3.
4. 5. 6.
CRITERIA EVALUATION
Scholarship(s) will be offered to a graduating high school student. Student must be employed by or have a parent employed by a Chamber member company for a minimum of six months to be eligible to apply. The applicant must be planning to attend a full-time college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second year of enrollment. The applicant must attach a High School Transcript including grade point average. Application must be completed in full to be considered. Additional sheet with information may be attached.
Maximum Points Earned
Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Involvement in School Activities Involvement in Community Activities Work Experience Scholastic Achievement Career Plans
20 25 25 20 10
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2018
Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Information , ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽů Ʃ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ͗ _________________________________________________________________ ^dD ĂƚŚ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ^dt ƌŝƟŶŐ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ GPA: __________________
SAT Verbal: _____________
SAT Reading: ____________
SAT Total: _________________________________________ E K d ͗ K ĸ ĐŝĂů, ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůdƌĂŶƐĐƌŝƉƚD h ^dďĞĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚĨŽƌĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ
College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition
$_______
Commuter Travel $_______
Room & Board
$_______
Books & Supplies $ ______
Fees
$ _________
TOTAL $_________
Chamber Member Information Chamber Member Company Where Student/Parent is Employed ______________________________________ Name of Employee at Chamber Member Company _________________________________________________ Employee’s Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________
I certify that the above applicant is an employee or son/daughter (circle one) of the employee indicated above at ___________________________________________________(Chamber member company)
_______________________________________________
_____________________
Chamber Member Representative
Date
OVER
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Career Plans _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
Community Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
______________________
______________________________________________________
Work Experience Employer ________________________
Role & Responsibility ________________________________________
Hours/Week ____________
________________________
________________________________________
____________
________________________
________________________________________
____________
________________________
_________________________________________
____________
Student/Parent Signature The signature below will attest to the accurateness of the information provided and grants permission to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to make this information available to the Scholarship Committee. ____________________________________ Student’s Signature
Complete and Return to:
___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
Scholarship Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
_______________ Date
