27th BandFest, 2017 Saturday, October 14

October Newsletter President

Kevin Krull

Krull Agency

Vice President

Joelle Knott

Krull Agency

Secretary

Carol Loschen

First Bank & Trust

Dena Beck

REAP

Erica Hansen

Krull Agency

Janene Hill

Jensen Memorial Library

Natalie Janda

Hissy Fit

Jeanne Jons

Individual

Simon McKenzie

Gary Thompson Agency

Conner Peterson

First Bank & Trust

Kim Snavely

State Farm

Dawn Thompson

Rhynalds Realty

Administrator: Marcia Davis 308-832-1811

mindenne@gtmc.net www.mindenne.org

Halloween Kiddie Parade

Tuesday, Oct. 31

The parade will begin at 3:45 in front

of the Post Office. Participants will walk

ON THE SIDEWALKS in front of the

stores around the square.

Parents, Please accompany your small

children to ensure their safety.

Businesses not on the square are

invited to participate.

For more information contact the

Minden Chamber office, 832-1811

1:00pm Parade, Brown Ave.

3:00pm Field Competition, Kuper Field

Come watch and cheer 36 area bands as they parade along Brown Ave. The parade will begin on West First Street then

turn on Brown Avenue and then west on Fifth Street. At 3:00pm 9 bands will gather at Kuper Field to compete in the

field competition. Come enjoy this display of creative marching on the field. Awards for the Parade will be awarded

prior to the field show competition at Kuper field.

Minden Chamber of Commerce

Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 14

Auto Way Bowl

5:00-6:00pm Bowling & Pizza 6:00pm Annual Meeting

More bowling after the meeting.

Learn what the Minden Chamber has been up to in 2017 and what is to come in 2018.

Minden Chamber of Commerce

BandFest Volunteers needed:

Concession Stand help 1:30-3:30 & 3:30-5:30pm. Cookie Bars or Rice Crispy Treats are needed.

Contact Michelle Edgecombe, 830-1386 if you can help

Premium Partner

Bethany Home Trick or Treating

October 31

Nursing home Dining Room 4-5pm Assisting Living Area 6-8pm

Special Nights at Breakaway Bar & Grill Oct. 6. Platinum DJ Service. 9-1am Oct. 7. Huskers vs. Wisconsin. Oct. 13. Platinum DJ Service. 9-1am Oct. 14. Huskers vs. Ohio St. Oct. 21. Band: Flyover 9-1am Oct. 28. Huskers vs. Purdue Oct. 28. Halloween Costume Party Winner to receive $200.00

Ribbon Cutting Blades, Haircuts for Men

Sept. 19 Welcome

Patricia Youngmark

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners Silver Partners

Family Fun under the Lights Nov. 24-26 & Dec. 2 & 3

Bounce Houses and more will be on the East side of the Minden Square this year.

Organizations are needed to Volunteer to oversee the area, this is a great opportunity to promote & fundraise for your group. Groups can plan theme nights, sell hot

chocolate etc., and just have fun! Please call 832-1811 if your group is interested

in volunteering.

Crafters, Vendors & Artists needed:

Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair &

Pop Up Art Gallery

Sat., Nov 25 10am-5pm

Minden Downtown Square For more information or registration form (page 9)

contact the Minden Chamber, 832-1811

Christmas City Ladies Night Out Thursday, Nov. 30th

4:00-8:00 pm Shopping, Music & Prizes

Daniel Christian will perform at the Minden Opera House

Businesses interested in participating Contact the Chamber, 832-1811

(Registration from on page 10)

Christmas Lighted Parade Nov. 24th, 5:30pm

It’s not to early to start planning your entry, Entry forms available (page 8),

Chamber Office or McBride Realty.

Miss Christmas City

Do you know a young woman in grades 9 - 11 attending Minden High School who exhibits the

following qualities: volunteerism, care & compassion for others, determination, hard

work, leadership, community involvement, or other desirable qualities you feel make this

person a good candidate. Please keep in mind that this is a community event, therefore, high academic achievement is not a requirement.

Nomination form on page 7 please return form to the Chamber Office, 325 N. Colorado by Tues, Nov 1st.

October Calendar of Events 5 Pub Trivia, Breakaway Bar & Grill, 7:30pm 11 Ambassador’s Meeting, Pizza Hut, 12-1:00pm 13 Rhynalds Auction & Realty Open House, 2350 N. Brown Ave, 4:00-7:00pm 14 BandFest, Parade 1:00pm, Field Competition, 3:00pm 19 Pinterest Party, Jensen Memorial Library, 6:30pm 21 KCHS Health Fair, Old Dollar General Building, 7:00am-11:00am 21 Band Flyover, Breakaway Bar & Grill, 9:00pm-1:00am 23 Child Stories, Animal Stories & Traditional Lakota Stories, Jensen Memorial Library, 7:00pm 27 Johnny Lee, Minden Opera House, 7:30pm 28 Halloween & Costume Party, Breakaway Bar & Grill, afternoon to evening 31 Trick or Treating, Bethany Home, Nursing home 4-5pm & Assisting Living 6-8pm 31 Halloween Parade, Downtown Square, 3:45pm (starting at the Post Office)

Upcoming events: Nov. 1 Miss Christmas City Nominations Due Nov. 5 Wine, Wreaths and Whimsy, 4:00pm, Kearney CO 4H building Nov. 14 Annual Meeting, 6:00pm, Auto Way Bowl Nov. 24-Dec 3 Christmas Traditions Festival Nov. 30 Christmas City Ladies Night Out, 4:00-8:00pm Dec. 2 Christmas City 5K Fun Run & 1 mile Little Elves Run Dec. 3 Tour of Homes, 3:00-6:00pm

Kids Christmas Carnival Friday, Nov. 24 — 3:00-5:00pm

The Windmill

Sponsoring Businesses provide: A Prize of at least $25.00 value for prize table.

Prize Winners & Sponsoring Business will be announced after the parade.

Sponsoring Businesses are listed on Carnival game passport and posted during

the Carnival in the Windmill

Deadline to register for the Carnival: Friday, Oct. 27th.

Carnival Prize to Chamber Office by Nov. 20

Get Caught Shopping in Minden Nov. 24—Dec. 24

$25 to participate. $20 is given to shoppers who are “caught shopping”

& Business employee will be published in the Minden Courier WEEKLY.

Deadline to sign up is FRIDAY, Oct. 27!

Christmas City 5K & Little Elves 1/2 mile run Dec. 2

1/2mile run 9:00am & 5K 9:30am

Registration forms available at the Chamber Office or www.christmascity5K.weebly.com

Sponsors are needed for this event,

$150.00—Large Logo on shirt, 2 event shirts, 2 entries $75.00—Medium Logo on shirt, 1 event shirt, 1 entry $25.00—business name on shirt

All sponsors will be listed on website and announced on race day & listed on back of race shirts

Christmas City Holiday Tour of Homes

Dec. 3, 2017 3:00-6:00pm

Contact Lynette Beahm or the Chamber Office if you are

interested in showcasing your home during our

Holiday Tour of Homes.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting September 6, 2017

Present:, Dena Beck, Erica Hansen, Natalie Janda, Jeanne Jons, Joelle Knott, Kevin Krull, Carol Loschen, Simon McKenzie, Conner Paterson, Kim Snavely, Dawn Thompson and Chamber Director Marcia Davis. Absent: Janene Hill was absent.

Meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by President Kevin Krull

Scott Murrish, Marketing Director with USA Communications, opened the meeting with a presentation on Digital Media Market-ing. Scott offered information on the benefits of digital marketing and presented a plan to offer this type of service to businesses within the Minden area. The Chamber would offer link services on our website for the US Communication digital advertising pro-duction. The partnership is being offered to the Chamber at no cost and includes the provision for a Chamber digital media pro-duction highlighting Minden and the benefits of Chamber membership. Mr. Murrish concluded his presentation at 12:25 p.m. and exited the meeting. Kevin opened the floor to discussion on the presentation. No immediate action was taken on the proposal.

Kim Snavely moved to approve the Secretary minutes and current Treasurer’s report as submitted. Dawn Thompson second, mo-tion approved.

Old Business I. Street Dance/Music Festival – Discussion was reopened on the items reviewed and presented in the August meeting. Board consensus was that it is too late to make any significant changes to the Street Dance for 2018. It was agreed that a committee should be formed with the intent of looking at a more Musical/Wine Tasting/Cook Off type of event for 2019. The Street Dance committee will proceed with finding a band for the 2018 event.

II. Christmas Festival – Marcia Davis presented a tentative outline for the Festival, beginning on Friday November 24th and con-cluding on Sunday December 10th. Discussion centered on the cost of the event. Additional funding ideas were reviewed. Dena Beck moved that the budget for the Christmas Festival be increased to a maximum of $6,000.00, with funding from sponsorships and grants being explored as well. Carol Loschen second, motion carried.

III. Car Show Review – Marcia Davis presented a recap of the 2017 Classic Car Show. The day was a success with 140 show cars present. She noted a small glitch with the use of the Courthouse sound system at the trophy presentation, but was confident that this could be resolved next year.

New Business I. Annual Meeting – The November Annual Meeting and election of Board members was discussed. Marcia Davis proposed that the meeting be held at Auto Way Bowl. Potential dates and a 6:00 p.m. meeting time were discussed. Marcia will coordinate with the Alley and get back to us with finalized information. A nominating committee consisting of Dena Beck, Carol Loschen, Janene Hill and Jeanne Jons was selected. The nominating committee will work to produce a slate of at least 6 potential board candi-dates.

II. BandFest: The event will held on October 14th. Marcia Davis asked Chamber members to be prepared to help. Help will be needed in the concessions stand and at the gate for sure. There are 11 Band registered so far and time left on the registration deadline.

Committees: Ambassadors, Oct. 11, 12-1 p.m. Pizza Hut

Upcoming Events: I. BandFest Oct 14

The Next meeting will October 4th, 2017, 12:00 p.m. at the Cozy Corner Café. Erica Hansen moved to adjourn, Joelle Knott sec-onded. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

Carol Loschen, Secretary

We would like to participate in the following Christmas City Events: _____ Christmas Carnival _____ Get Caught Shopping, $25.00 _____ Christmas City Fun Run ___ Gold Sponsor $150.00 ___ Silver Sponsor $75.00 ___ Bronze Sponsor $25.00

_____ Christmas City Parade Name of Business___________________, Contact Person & Phone number___________________________ Please return to the Chamber Office by Friday, Oct. 27th.

Minden Chamber of Commerce

Art on the Square with Holiday Flair & Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017

Exhibitor Name _______________________________________________

Business Name ____________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________

City _________________________ State __________ Zip __________

Telephone ________________________________________________

Email Address _____________________________________________

Please check one: Art on the Square ______ or Holiday Craft Fair ______

+Booth space 10 x 10 $30.00 _______________

+(Set Up)) Sat., Nov. 25, 8am-10:00am Show open to public 10:00am-5pm.

+Please bring lighting, extension cords, tables whatever you need to display your artwork and decorate your booth.

+I hereby release and agree to hold harmless The Minden Chamber of Commerce & venue property owner from any damages to property or personal injury, which may be sustained by myself or any helpers while participating in “Art on the Square with Holiday Flair & Holiday Craft Fair”

+ I understand the show does not carry insurance to cover personal property, and that as an independent contractor, I am advised to obtain my own insurance. I understand that I display and sell my art at my own risk.

+The building will be secured and regular hours will be enforced. Signature ___________________________________________________ Date ____________________ Questions: Call Minden Chamber of Commerce, 308-832-1811 or email mindenchamber@gtmc.net Please return to Minden Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 375, Minden, NE 8959, as soon as possible, please contact the Minden Chamber by phone or email to check space availability after Nov. 15th.

Please list a short description of your work to be used for publicity: _________________________________________________________________________________