Community Events & Activities

EVENTS

Blood Drives
For Appointments,
call 1-800-452-1097

Thursday, December 7
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics from 3-7 pm

Friday, December 29
Southeast Iowa Blood Center will be at the Veteran’s Medical Center, Knoxville 8 am to 12 pm.

Community Events

Tuesday, November 28
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting at Noon.
We are looking to do 10 days of entertainment this next year!! If you have any ideas please contact the Chamber at 828-7555.

Thursday, November 30
OTF Christmas Home Tours

Saturday, December 2
Holiday Bazaar with a Cookie Walk at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

SOS Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Memorial Hall

Sat. & Sunday, December 2 & 3
Memories of Christmas Past-Festival of Trees from 1-4PM both  days at the Marion County Historical Village in the Marion County Park. 

School Events & Activities

SCHOOL EVENTS

Monday November 27
7 AB G BB, Osky, T, 4:15
8AB G BB, Chariton, T, 4:15
Board Meeting, 6:30

Tuesday November 28
7 AB, B BB, Chariton, H, 4:15
Middle Wr, Albia, T, 4:15
Var G/B BB, Pella, T, 6:15
Conference Debate Tourn. At Indianola, 5:00

Wednesday November 29
n/a

Thursday November 30
8 AB G BB, Pella, T, 4:15
8 AB B BB, Norwalk, T, 4:15
7 AB B BB, Norwalk, H, 4:15
9/10 B BB, Pella, H, 6:00
9/10 G BB, Pella, T, 6:00
B Swimming at Ottumwa, 6:00
Wr, Grinnell, T, 6:30

Friday December 1
Var G/B BB, Osky, T, 6:15
KMS 7/8 Dance, 7:00-9:00
State Drill Team (Team)

Saturday, December 2
B Swimming, Newton Invt., at Newton, 9:00
JV/Var Wr, Belle Plaine, T, 10:00
State Drill Team (Team)

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 5
EDC Meeting at 7:00 am

Saturday, December 9
Lunch with Santa from 11 to 1.  At the Fire station.  $1.50 per person.
The Knoxville Lions Club has joined with the Chamber as sponsors this year. 
 
Friday, December 15
7:30 am Ambassadors Meeting at Mr. C’s
Coffee with the Mayor 4-5 pm

Sunday, December 17
10 am Celebrate Community Church Children's Christmas Program: Baby Jesus We Love You

Tuesday, December 19
8am Business Owners and Managers Meeting

RED ROCK RETRO RADIO THEATRE
JANUARY 26-27, 2007
DINNER AND LIVE
PERFORMANCE
WITH LOCAL TALENT AND LATER
BROADCASTING ON KNIA/KRLS.

The Senior Connection

SENIOR EVENTS

Mon. November 27
Bank Drawing Sponsored by
Iowa State Savings Bank
1:00 Painting

Tuesday November 28
10:30 A Good Night's Sleep Discussion "Sleep & Aging"
1:00 Ceramics

Wednesday November 29
Cards 9:00-3:00
10:30 Line Dancing

Thursday November 30
10:00-1:00 You Can! Session 2
Sign Up

Friday December 1
1:00 You Can! Bowling

Other Recreation

Library and Rec. Center Info.

Knoxville Public Library
Open
Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. -7p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sun-Closed

Knoxville Recreation Center
Swimming, Basketball, Racquetball, Complete Exercise Room and Game Room.
For more information call (641) 828-0580. 

Chamber Email

Please note that the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Economic Growth Development Office has changed internet providers and the new email addresses are as follows:

Roxanne Johnson, Director: rxjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Donell States, Executive Assistant: dstates@iowatelecom.net
Teresa Rowley: trowley@iowatelecom.net
Main Chamber email: knoxvillechamber@iowatelecom.net

In this issue you will find:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS/MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS
MyEntreNet
Nationals Brainstorming Meeting
Ladies Night at Gibson Jewelry
Our Town Florist's Christmas Home Tours
Cookie Walk Headlining at Holiday Bazaar
SOS HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Festival of Trees
Christmas Trees
A NOTE FROM THE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!
RECYCLING!
Become a Chamber Member for 2007
Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!
KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE
2006 Christmas Car Giveaway
Lunch With Santa
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Business Morning Meeting
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS/MAKE YOUR NOMINATIONS

It’s that time again! Here’s your opportunity to submit the name(s) of qualified individuals you believe to be deserving of winning one of our Annual Community Awards. The seven award categories to be honored for the year 2006 are….

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Sponsored by Horizon Federal Bank
BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by DeVore Motors
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by 3M Company
FARMER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Steenhoek Implement
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Sponsored by Sundance Realty
MATTHEW C. JOB “PRIDE IN KNOXVILLE” AWARD– Sponsored by Iowa State Savings Bank

The criteria for the nominations are as follows: “nominee must reside in, or own a business in the
Knoxville, IA school district or be employed by said district, or, if deceased must have resided, owned a
business in, or have been employed by the district.” All nominees will be honored at the Chamber’s
Annual Meeting, January 20, 2007 at The Lake Red Rock Cultural Center, where the recipient is named.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES: all nominations must be submitted by Friday, December 1, 2006.

NOMINEE’S NAME:______________________________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________

CITY:__________________________STATE:_________________ZIP:_____________

TELEPHONE:___________________________________________________________
HOME WORK

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT/JOB TITLE:_____________________________________

I. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT (40 Points Possible)
Describe the nominee’s professional achievements. Include information on work experience (10 points); education (formal, informal and/or training) (10 points); accomplishments on the job (10 points); total impact of this individual’s involvement and/or honors they have had in professional organizations relating directly to the business, (10 points).

II. SERVICE TO OTHERS (20 Points Possible)
Describe what the nominee’s service to others, i.e., involvement in organizations, civic, and school or business groups, or in related efforts such as committees working with others. Include ways in which nominee demonstrates support of the goals of business professionals and serves as a positive role model for other business people in the community.

III. LEADERSHIP (20 Points Possible)
Describe the nominee’s ability to motivate and inspire others and also, to work together with others to achieve positive results.

IV. OVERALL IMPACT (20 Points Possible)
Explain how the nominee exhibits initiative and creativity, which enhances both the business or profession and improves the stability of the business and its impact on the community.

Other comments:

Prepared by: (name)____________________________________________________________________
Title/organization (if applies):____________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________City:___________________State:_________Zip:________
Telephone:__________________________

Annual Community Awards of the Year
c/o Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main
Knoxville, IA 50138

MyEntreNet

Greetings!

 Have you or anyone you know been the victim of identity theft?  If so, you are not alone – Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. with over 10 million victims last year alone.  If you’d like to learn what you can do to protect yourself and your business from becoming an unwilling participant - and learn the importance of credit and your credit score in today’s lending environment – plan on attending our Online Seminar Understanding Credit and Identity Theft for the Entrepreneur, on Monday November 27th at 7:00 PM.

I’m happy to welcome back Katherine Cota-Uyar, Program Manager for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, as guest speaker for this week’s presentation.  Throughout her professional career, Katherine has assisted with the startup of over 2,000 businesses, and continues to provide businesses with valuable information through her entrepreneurial education programs at JPEC.

 TO PARTICIPATE, simply go to www.myentre.net and enter through the entrepreneurs’ side of the web application.  Click on “Online Seminar” in the left column and you are in.  (If you haven’t done so, you will need to fill out a brief registration form to access MyEntreNet.)    There’s no need to pre-register.

 We are also pleased to be able to share with members the opportunity to attend the live webcast ‘When life gives you grapes, make fine wine” featuring former Iowan and entrepreneur, Dan Leese.  Leese, a UNI alumnus, worked in the beer industry while attending UNI.  He moved on to become the Managing Director for Berringer Blass Wine Estates, a subsidiary of Foster’s Brewing Company of Australia, managing 16 wineries in the U.S., Europe and Australia.  Now he has started a new wine company, Axion, in Sonoma, California.  Hear the story of how a guy who used to sell bagels on the corner of College and 23rd in Cedar Falls is now a big cheese in the wine business!  The presentation can be viewed live on November 29th from 4 – 5 PM.  To attend, go to www.jpec.org/leese.htm.

 A Thanksgiving Quote….

Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.
(Erma Bombeck)

Nationals Brainstorming Meeting

For More information contact Carol Adkins at 828-7665.

SOS HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

If you live in Knoxville or out of state, this fundraiser is for you!  You can go online to check out the Signatures catalogue and place an order from the comfort of your home.  Thanking you in advance for supporting S.O.S.  Knoxville Alumni Association. 
 

Ph: 641-842-6070

The "TREE OF SHARING" IS HERE!!!!!

The “Tree of Sharing” is here!!

HELP THOSE IN NEED HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY WITH THE TREE OF SHARING. ALPHA NU IS SPONSORING THE TREE, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OFFICE. PICK A STAR FROM THE TREE THAT HAS A NAME AND GIFT IDEAS ON IT, PURCHASE A GIFT FOR THEM AND RETURN THE WRAPPED PRESENT TO THE TREE OF SHARING. ALL GIFTS MUST BE UNDER THE TREE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 842-6737.

RECYCLING!

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce is asking anyone who has old cell phones or empty laser and inkjet cartridges to recycle them. How? All you have to do is bring them to the Chamber office located at 309 E Main Street. Please bring name brand items only.
NO TONER CARTRIDGES OR RIBBON CARTRIDGES PLEASE!!

Become a Chamber Member for 2007

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2007 Membership Pledge

Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and
Economic Development Growth Alliance
309 E Main Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138

2007 Dues: $________ Payment information: Month joined________ will also be annual due date
If billing quarterly payment due: 1st____2nd____3rd____4th____ DATE _________________

Business Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name/Title ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Extended description of your location: ______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hours of Operation: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________ _____Fax: _______________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________Web site: ____________________________________________

Owner:________________________________ _________________Manager: ____________________________________________

Description of business: ________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc)

Products/Services: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Full Time Employees: ____________________ Part time employees: ____________

Date and year business opened: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Future plans for company/business: ________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How can the Knoxville Chamber assist you with your business?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comments and Suggestions: _____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Attention Clubs, Sororities and Civic Organizations!!

ATTENTION CLUBS, SORORITIES AND CIVIC
ORGANIZATIONS!!

The Chamber is looking to update our records on Clubs, Sororities, and Civic Organizations. Please
contact Donell at the Chamber. Email dstates@iowatelecom.net or phone 828-7555. Thanks

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006/2007 Civic Organizations

Please complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138

Group/Organization Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

When you meet:______________________________________________________ # of Members:

Phone: Fax:

E-mail: Web Site:

Mission of Organization:

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date and Year started:

KNIA/KRLS FOOD DRIVE

5th Annual Food Drive

No child should ever go to bed hungry, but there are children right here in Marion County that do. You have an opportunity to help. Help us fill the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio with non-perishable food and together we will fill the food shelves of Marion County. Every time you see the KNIA/KRLS Big Red Radio, stop by and drop off your non-perishable food donation; or stop by one of the following locations to drop off your donation:

Iowa State Savings Bank
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Farm and Home
McKay Insurance
Jerrys True Value
1st of Knoxville GMAC
1st of Pella GMAC
Steenhoek Implement
Eye Care Partners
Van Gorp Corporation
Stravers Cellular
Horizon Savings Bank
Thistles

Help us fill the Big Red Radio with food and together well fill the food shelves of Marion County. We're counting on you, and so are many families in Marion County. Thank you from the one to count on for Todays News KNIA/KRLS.

2006 Christmas Car Giveaway

KNIA/KRLS is the station giving away a new car! For a complete list of contest rules click the link below:

To get your hands on a key card, stop by and register at these participating sponsors:

Iowa State Savings Bank
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
DeVore Motors
Raceway Tire and Exhaust
Knoxville HyVee
Knoxville Raceway
Knoxville Farm and Home
Midwest Wireless
McKay Insurance
Windmill Café
Jerrys True Value
Two Rivers Cooperative
1st of Knoxville GMAC
Knoxville Recreation Center
DMACC in Newton
1st of Pella GMAC
Ingles Inc.
Van Ryswyk
Kinfolks
Steenhoek Implement
McDonalds
Van Denover Jewelry
DeJong Door Service
Eye Care Partners
Hills Photo Center
Midwest One Bank
South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency
Boats Home Furnishings
Pella Chamber
Iowa Telecom
Van Gorp Corporation
Nanjotronmics
Motosource
Julines Repair
Knoxville Chamber
Wal-Mart
Simply Home
Stravers Cellular
Park Lane Village
Pastime Portraits
Franklin St. Clothing
Bruxvoorts Decorating
Produce Lane and Gifts
Community Health Services
Pearson Brothers Lumber
Mainstream Boutique
Tri-County Vet Clinic
Horizon Savings Bank
Boutique of Pella
Our Town Florists
Walker Computer Services
WP Barber Lumber
Thistles
Central College
Wilsons Corner in Bussey
Midwest Wireless
The Auto Matrix
Michelles Maternity and Nursery
Pleasantville Schools and Fitness
Tassel Ridge Winery
Central Cellular

WERE THE STATION GIVING AWAY A NEW CAR KNIA/KRLS!

Lunch With Santa

The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.

AT THE MOVIES

FREE HOLIDAY MERCHANT SHOWS

(MERCHANTS LISTED BELOW)
Tickets may only be picked up at participating merchants.
No tickets will be given out at the box-office.
Tickets are valid for only the special matinee's listed below and may not be used for regular movies.
Seats are on a first come first serve basis. All movies are G or PG rated.

12:00 AND 2:30
Fri/Sat 11/24 & 25 MONSTER HOUSE
Sat 12/2 ICE AGE 2
Sat 12/9 POLAR EXPRESS
Sat 12/16 OVER THE HEDGE
Sat 12/23 R.V.

KNOXVILLE SPONSORING MERCHANTS
Reed's Automotive
Reed's Kone Korner
Knoxville Family Health Center
State Farm
Iowa State Savings Bank
Massage Works
Hy-Vee
Super 8
Kevin J. Wadle, CPA
Family Dentistry
Pizza Hut
Federal Employees Credit Union
Godfather's Pizza
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Options Screen Printing
Furney Portrait Studio
Knoxville Insurance
Farm & Home
State Bank of Bussey (Bussey)
State Bank of Bussey (Osky)
Taso's Steakhouse
Smith's Carpet
Plush Pony
Candi's Flowers
Fairlane Bowl
Knoxville Journal Express/Reminder
Fareway Stores

Nov 24 - Nov 30

HAPPY FEET
 Rated PG
 Run Time 1:48
Fri/Sat 1:00 7:00 9:10
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00

DECK THE HALLS
 Rated PG
 Run Time 1:35
Fri/Sat 7:15 9:20
Sun 2:15 7:15
Mon-Thurs 7:15