August 2019 Chamber Newsletter
” You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local and that’s kind of the same.”
-Author Unknown
Welcome to the Chamber:
Impact Reality
Edward Jones- Charlotte Locations
Upcoming Events:
“Chatting with the Chamber”
On the first Monday of every month 6:30 p.m.-7ish, we will meet at Windwalker Underground Gallery. This will be a great way to get involved, ask questions and share your thoughts. All Chamber Members are invited to come!
August topic is Leadership!
Downtown Events and Concerts:
8/01: Cookie Crawl from 4-6 pm. Start at the courthouse lawn.
Greg Nagy Band
8/08: Pokemon Night from 4-6 pm. Get started at the courthouse.
The Music Doctors
8/15: Family Sampler and Taste of Charlotte from 4-6pm
Ezy Street Band
Taste of Charlotte – August 15, 2019
Every August along with the last concert on the square of the year. Come and sample some of Charlotte’s finest restaurants.
Every August along with the last concert on the square of the year. Come and sample some of Charlotte’s finest restaurants.
Farmer’s Market
Our local artisans and farmer’s market is every Thursday from 2- 6 pm on the courthouse lawn. We have new vendors, please visit and welcome them to our community. Supporting our local farmer’s and artisan’s has many positive benefits. Below is a list of 15 reasons to shop at your local farmer’s market.
1. Farm fresh
2. Organic and non-GMO
3. Seasonal
4. Ripe Produce
5. More nutritious
6. Tastes better
7. Non-industrial
8. Affordable
9. Variety
10. Supports local economies
11. Supports local family farms
12. Conserves fuel
13. Better for the environment
14. Provenance
15. Social and entertainment
LEAD Program
With leadership, the best way to be a leader is to help others become leaders. Do you know someone who might benefit from the CAN DO! LEAD training? Registration for Sept 2019 is open and available.
For details, brochure and registration see http://charlottecando.org/lead/
Current Schedule is:
- Evening Kick-off Activity and Supper (Sep 18)
- Leadership Spirit and Style (Sep 19)
- Communicating and Connecting (Oct 17)
- Money Matters for Leaders and Board Basics(Nov 21)
- Building Blocks of Teamwork (Jan 16)
- Leadership Solutions and Innovation (Feb 20)
- Surprising Evidence About Generosity and Leadership (Mar 19)
- Character and Culture in the Workplace (Apr 16)
- Developing Strengths—Yours and Others (May 21)
Cost is still $225.00
For additional information contact Leadership Pillar chair Adrian Bass at adrianbass@sbcglobal.net
MEMBER OF THE MONTH HIGHLIGHT:
Kiwanis clubs, located in 80 nations, help their communities in countless ways. Each community’s needs are different—so each Kiwanis club is different. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.
When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things happen.
Service footprint: Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects.
A family of servant leaders: Kiwanis clubs focus on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time. To do this, many clubs also sponsor a Kiwanis family club—K-Kids for primary school children; Builders Clubs for adolescents; Key Clubs for teens; CKI clubs for university students and Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities—to reach more people and have a greater service impact on their communities.
Traditional and not: No two Kiwanis clubs look exactly the same. Each member’s and community’s needs are different, and each club should look different. Some clubs are very traditional, with weekly meetings and a strong sense of history. Other clubs don’t meet at all, and instead hold meetings online and only come together for service projects. Newer clubs may follow the 3-2-1 concept: 3 hours of service, 2 hours of social activity and a 1-hour meeting each month. Clubs should reflect their communities and their members and should work to meet their needs. Flexibility is key to a successful club.
Fellowship and fun: Kiwanis members don’t just do service—they have fun. Members make new friends by being part of a club where they attend meetings and participate in social events. Kiwanis clubs also provide excellent networking opportunities for professionals. Members meet new people from all over their region and the world through service projects, fundraising and by attending district and international conventions.
Thank you Kiwanis for all you do in the community!
517-543-0400
214 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte MI 48813
http://www.michrlotte.org
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