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SUMMARY:Senior Resource Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Does your business interact with or market/serve the senior citizen community in our area? Plan to participate in the next meeting of the new Senior Resource Committee and interact with businesses involved with the senior community.\n\nCo-Chair: Mary Ferguson\, The Birches\n\nCo-Chair: Shelly Lindsey\, Cordia Senior Residence\n\n \nSenior Resource Committee\n\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM\n\nWestmont Centre Community Room\, 1 South Cass Avenue or via Zoom\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Dial in by Phone: 1-312-626-6799\n\n \n\nMeeting Agenda\n \n\n \n\nI. Introductions\, Agenda Additions & Meeting Minutes Approval\n\nA. Introduce yourself and your business - what is a good lead for you?\n\nB. Any additions to the Meeting Agenda?\n\nC. Motion to Approve September Draft Meeting Minutes\n\nD. Presentation by At Home with You (Our Meeting Host)\n\n \n\nII. Old Business\n\nA. Planning Discussion - SRC Expo at Mayslake Village November 17\, 2024\n\nB. Updates on Dementia Friendly Westmont\n\nC. Social Media Cross-Support & Business Reviews Update\n\nD. Any additional old business to address?\n\n \n\nIII. New Business\n\nA. Members Expectations for Committee Participation at Meetings & Events \n\nB. Proposed 2025 Scope of Work Listing and Schedule\n\nC SRG Members participation in educational presentations.\n\nD. Any additional new business to address? \n\n \n\nIV. Upcoming Event Updates & Announcements\n\nActivity listing attached with the agenda packet\n\n \n\nV. Next Meeting Date\, Time and Location\n\nThe next SRC meeting is scheduled for Friday\, November 1st\, 2024 at 8:00am at our host Burgess Square. Should we plan a future meeting at the Westmont Police & Fire Department and include a tour?\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nWestmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau\n\nSenior Resource Committee Meeting\n\nFriday\, September 6\, 2024\, 8:00-9:00 AM\n\nLocation: Westmont Centre Community Room\n\n \n\nMeeting Minutes\n \n\nAttendees: Mary Ferguson\, Shelly Lindsey\, Larry Forssberg\, Julianne Rizzo\, Catie Cassity\, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon\, Au D.\, Clare Nawrocki\, Sheri Kupres\, Alyssa Vejendia\, Dr. Dana Shannon\, Kerry Quirin\, Bea Wolfe\, Dan Rattary\, Mark Davis\, Carol Magpayo\, Lisa Lacey\, Cyrion Moore\, Alice Krampits\, Joanne Rancich\, Kelsey Haddad\, Marija Novakovich\, Sarah Behrens\, Mani Rao\, Dr. Rao\, Brian Davis\n\n \n\n1.Introductions\, Agenda Additions & Minutes \n\nThe meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m. \n\n A. Introductions were made by attendees. Along with many new attendees to chamber and new SRG members\n\n B. Host Introductions: Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale\n\n C. Approval of August Meeting Minutes without change\n\n \n\n2. Old Business\n\nA. Mayslake Resident Expo Fall 2024\n\n\n Will be held on November 7th from 9a-11a\n Set up will be in the morning but Larry will ask if we can do set up the night before there will be 1 table\, 2 chairs/exhibitor\n Create posters to advertise to Mayslake residents\n Larry to send a survey to SRC members about raffle\, snacks\n Larry to talk to Mayslake ED about expected attendance \n Sheri Kupres and Carol Magpayo will coordinate the water/snacks \n\nB Dementia Friendly\n\n\n Westmont Library has speakers the first Wednesday of every month\n Karin Knutson from Burgess is running a support group each month and getting 8 people attending on average\n 9/16 Jim Gunther to take pictures again for Faces Behind Dementia\, to show at the Westmont Library but some people aren't comfortable with this so may be postponed\n November 7 Village meeting at 6pm asked for attendees to attend meeting for support with Westmont Dementia Friendly celebrating 5 years. Typically\, 1st 15 minutes of meeting \n\nC. Alyssa Vejendia is working on SRG directory. Larry to send this out to the group.\n\n\n List to be used as a referral resource for SRG members\n Also use for SRG members to support and review each other's businesses\n Larry also recommended looking at your listing on the Westmont Chamber website to add in/update links to website or social media\n\n \n\n3. New Business \n\n\n Larry retiring at the end of October from Chamber duties. New Chamber President is Eric Carlson who starts mid-October. Eric will attend our November meeting.\n Westmont Park District Fall Program Sponsorship opportunities Contact Alice Krampits if you are interested in sponsoring a program or placing an ad in the newsletter\n Alice's information will be included in the SRG directory that Larry will be sending out. \n Scarecrow event in October have your business decorate a scarecrow and submit for voting\, an easy way to get involved in Westmont community events\, increase visibility in community for little cost\n Westmont Casket Race (Saturday\, October 19 @ noon) some SRC members are getting together to enter on behalf of the SRC. Dan Rattary to submit entry form \n Discuss at August meeting having SRG members participate in educational seminars at local libraries and other venues to improve relationships with communities we serve TABLED TO OCTOBER MEETING\n Some ideas that were discussed:\n \n Partner with each other to speak to the community/senior family members to educate them/not sell to them about services available\n Create a list of topics that the SRC can provide to share with libraries\n \n \n\n \n\n4. Upcoming Event Updates \n\n\n 2025 Scope of work: Budgeting for next year coming up include money to create SRC bags for events (discuss in more detail at the October meeting)\n Saturday\, 9/28 outing with the Westmont Fire Department\, will have an SRC table. Several SRC members will be attending\n November 7 Proclamation for Dementia Friendly at the Chamber Meeting\, 6pm at Westmont Village Hall. This is 5-year anniversary. Would like to have SRC members there to show support. Only there for roughly first 10 minutes of meeting \n December\, Frosty & Friends parade. Free to have vehicle in the parade\, 45 minutes\n Consider joining the Westmont Women in Business Council\n\n \n\n5. Next Meeting Dates and Locations\n\n\n October 4: sponsored by At Home with You at the Westmont Chamber\n November 1: sponsored by Burgess Square at Burgess Square\n December 6: sponsored by Clarendon Vision at the Westmont Chamber\n January 2025 Claire Nawrocki & Nora Hernandez\, Equitable Financial at their Oak Brook office\n February 2025 Kerry Quirin\, Senior Living Experts at Westmont Chamber\n March 2025 Kelsey Haddad at Sunrise of Westmont\n\n \n\n \n\nMotion to Adjourn at 9:02am by Joanne & Nancy and approved by the SRC.\n\n \n\n \n\nRespectfully Submitted by \n\n \n\n \n\nCatie Cassity & Sheri Kupres \n\n \n\n \n\n \nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau\n\n2024 WCCTB Programs\, Events & Services Overview\n \n\n \n\nIntroduction\n\nProvided in this document are recommendations presented from our Chamber committees to provide specific Chamber programs\, services and offer special events. These recommendations are designed and structured to serve Chamber membership\, enhance the value of the Chamber and to support the goals and initiatives of our strategic plan as outlined below.\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Vision\n\nTo be the source\, the voice and the choice for the Westmont business community.\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Mission\n\nTo promote\, connect and support businesses and tourism in the Westmont area. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and tourism Bureau is the:\n\n \n\n Source for new business relationships and community information\n\n Voice for identifying and expressing the concerns of business community\n\n Choice for promoting and marketing Westmont\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Values\n\nHonesty Integrity Collaboration Advocacy - Service\n\n \n\nWestmont Chamber Strategic Initiative Initiatives\n\n Proactive community engagement\n\n Demonstrate and build on the value of Chamber Membership\n\n Provide business development and support resources\n\n Proactive networking and relationship building on a local and regional basis\n\n \n\nThe recommendations outlined are being presented from each Chamber standing committee and staff for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors.\n\n \n\nSenior Resource Committee Recommendations\n\n \n\nResponsibilities: SRC Info Booklet\, SRC Public Community Presentations\, WPD Senior Center Expo. Senior of the Year Award\n\n \n\nCo-Chair: Mary Ferguson\, The Birches Assisted Living & Memory Care\n\nCo-Chair: Shelly Lindsey\, Cordia Senior Residence\n\n \n\nMeets: 1st Friday of each month at 8:00 AM\; the meeting location varies.\n\n \n\nThe Senior Resource Committee recommends the 2024 scope of work includes:\n\n \n\nSRC Info Booklet Online & Print - Manage the booklet containing information on committee members and associated community organizations\n\n \n\nSRC Presentations - Create\, Promote and Present monthly topics to the community at the Westmont Public Library\n\n \n\nDementia Friendly Westmont Resource Guide Publish the guide for business community use.\n\n \n\nSRC Business After Hours Event - Will be scheduled for March 6\, 2024 at the Downers Grove Township\n\n \n\nWPD Senior Health Fair & Expo - Promote and attend expo targeted to the senior community on April 25th\, 5pm 6:30pm\, and April 26th\, 8:30am 11am\, 2024\n\n \n\nWestmont Senior of the Year Award Partner with the Education and Awards committee to select the Senior of the Year which will be a local Westmont senior citizen.\n\n \n\nAlzheimer's Awareness Month During the month of November focus on an information campaign to inform the community about Alzheimer's. Types of activities would include\, a Village of Westmont Proclamation and email blasts to the community.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Events\n\nFor more information and to RSVP for an event go to www.westmontchamber.com\n \n\nWCCTB October - December 2024 Scheduled Events Watch for New Events Added Throughout the Month!\n\n \n\n \n\nDowntown Scarecrow Decorating Contest \n\nOctober 3 October 31\, 2024 \n\nDowntown Westmont \n\nThe scarecrow decorating contest is open to local families\, businesses and organizations. Scarecrows will be on display on Cass Avenue between Naperville/Chicago Avenue and Dallas Street and at Village Hall\, 31 W. Quincy Street. Residents & visitors are encouraged to go online and vote for their favorite scarecrow through midnight on October 31\, at www.westmontchamber.com. The "People's Choice" winners will be announced on the Westmont Shop\, Dine\, Discover Facebook page.\n\n \n\nRibbon Cutting Ceremony Whiskey Hill Brewing & Kitchen \n\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024 11:30 AM \n\nWhiskey Hill Brewing & Kitchen\, 5 W Quincy St.\, Westmont \n\nWelcome this new business to Westmont and to the Westmont Chamber!\n\n \n\nWestmont Trick-or-Treat Trail\, Caskets on Cass \n\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM \n\nDowntown Westmont \n\nThis fun-filled day is hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau\, Village of Westmont\, and the Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission. The Annual Westmont Trick or Treat Trail invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating in the safe environment of our downtown Business District. Caskets on Cass\, a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations\, businesses and area residents begins at Noon along downtown Cass Avenue.\n\n \n\nRibbon Cutting Ceremony Shark's Fish & Chicken \n\nFriday\, October 25\, 2024\, 4:00 PM \n\nShark's Fish & Chicken\, 7 W Quincy St.\, Westmont \n\nWelcome this new business to Westmont and to the Westmont Chamber!\n\n \n\nBusiness After Hours Old National Bank \n\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM \n\nWestmont Centre lower level\, One South Cass Avenue\, Westmont \n\nEnjoy this "Halloween-themed" Business After Hours. Meet other business partners and members at this networking event.\n\n \n\nWCCTB October - December 2024 Scheduled Events Watch for New Events Added Throughout the Month!\n\n \n\n \n\nWomen in Business Special Presentation\n\nDate TBD\n\nFMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park\n\nMary Ann Kaufman of the FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park will address Women in Business from DuPage area Chamber of Commerce to share her story on how the FMC Natatorium went from a great idea to reality.\n\n \n\nHolly Days Frosty & Friends Parade \n\nSaturday\, December 7\, 2024\, 5 PM \n\nDowntown Westmont\n\nBring your family\, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season! The Frosty & Friends Parade will begin at 5:00PM and proceed down Cass Ave\, from Chicago Ave. The parade will conclude with Santa's arrival and the lighting of the Village of Westmont tree at James Addington Plaza on West Quincy Street! Children of all ages can join Santa in the Westmont Metra Station afterwards for treats and a visit.\n\n \n\nWomen in Business Holiday Luncheon \n\nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024\, lunch event \n\nNeat Kitchen + bar\, 246 N Cass Avenue\, Westmont \n\nFun-filled and holiday festive networking event.\n\n \n\nWestmont Winter Ball \n\nFriday\, December 13\, 2024\, 6:00 PM 11 PM \n\nHilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort\, 3500 Midwest Road\, Westmont \n\nThe Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau presents its annual Westmont Winter Ball. Cocktails will be served starting at 6:00pm followed by dinner\, Live Auction of fun prizes\, and dancing. Throughout the evening guests will have the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of silent auction items\, fabulous hotel stays.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nThe purpose of this committee is to promote chamber businesses/organizations whose products\, services and resources are for senior citizens and their families. This committee will also keep like minded businesses informed on local resources that can be useful to them and to share business leads.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Does your business interact with or market/serve the senior citizen community in our area? \;Plan to participate in the \;next \;meeting \;of the new Senior Resource \;Committee \;and interact with \;businesses involved with the senior \;community.
\nCo-Chair: Mary Ferguson\, The Birches
\nCo-Chair: Shelly Lindsey\, Cordia Senior Residence
\n \;\nSenior Resource Committee
\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024 Meeting at 8:00AM
\nWestmont Centre Community Room\, 1 South Cass Avenue or via Zoom
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09
\nMeeting ID: 876 6572 9254 \; Passcode: 188763 Dial in by Phone: 1-312-626-6799
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\nMeeting Agenda
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\nI. Introductions\, Agenda Additions &\; Meeting Minutes Approval
\nA. Introduce yourself and your business - what is a good lead for you?
\nB. Any additions to the Meeting Agenda?
\nC. Motion to Approve September Draft Meeting Minutes
\nD. Presentation by At Home with You (Our Meeting Host)
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\nII. \; Old Business
\nA. Planning Discussion - SRC Expo at Mayslake Village &ndash\; November 17\, 2024
\nB. Updates on Dementia Friendly Westmont
\nC. Social Media Cross-Support &\; Business Reviews Update
\nD. Any additional old business to address?
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\nIII. New Business
\nA. Members Expectations for Committee Participation at Meetings &\; Events
\nB. Proposed 2025 Scope of Work Listing and Schedule
\nC \; \; SRG Members participation in educational presentations.
\nD. Any additional new business to address?
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\nIV. Upcoming Event Updates &\; Announcements
\nActivity listing attached with the agenda packet
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\nV. Next Meeting Date\, Time and Location
\nThe next SRC meeting is scheduled for Friday\, November 1st\, 2024 at 8:00am at our host Burgess Square. Should we plan a future meeting at the Westmont Police &\; Fire Department and include a tour?
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\n \;\nWestmont Chamber of Commerce &\; Tourism Bureau
\nSenior Resource Committee Meeting
\nFriday\, September 6\, 2024\, 8:00-9:00 AM
\nLocation: Westmont Centre Community Room
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\nMeeting Minutes
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\nAttendees: Mary Ferguson\, Shelly Lindsey\, Larry Forssberg\, Julianne Rizzo\, Catie Cassity\, Dr. Nancy A. Congdon\, Au D.\, Clare Nawrocki\, Sheri Kupres\, Alyssa Vejendia\, Dr. Dana Shannon\, Kerry Quirin\, Bea Wolfe\, Dan Rattary\, Mark Davis\, Carol Magpayo\, Lisa Lacey\, Cyrion Moore\, Alice Krampits\, Joanne Rancich\, Kelsey Haddad\, Marija Novakovich\, Sarah Behrens\, Mani Rao\, Dr. Rao\, Brian Davis
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\n1.Introductions\, Agenda Additions &\; Minutes
\nThe meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m.
\n \;A. Introductions were made by attendees. Along with many new attendees to chamber and new SRG members
\n \;B. Host Introductions: \; Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale
\n \;C. Approval of August Meeting Minutes without change
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\n2. Old Business
\nA. Mayslake Resident Expo Fall 2024\n\n\n - Will be held on November 7th from 9a-11a
\n - Set up will be in the morning but Larry will ask if we can do set up the night before &ndash\; there will be 1 table\, 2 chairs/exhibitor
\n - Create posters to advertise to Mayslake residents
\n - Larry to send a survey to SRC members about raffle\, snacks
\n - Larry to talk to Mayslake ED about expected attendance
\n - Sheri Kupres and Carol Magpayo will coordinate the water/snacks
\n
\nB Dementia Friendly\n\n\n - Westmont Library has speakers the first Wednesday of every month
\n - Karin Knutson from Burgess is running a support group each month and getting 8 people attending on average
\n - 9/16 Jim Gunther to take pictures again for Faces Behind Dementia\, to show at the Westmont Library but some people aren&rsquo\;t comfortable with this so may be postponed
\n - November 7 Village meeting at 6pm asked for attendees to attend meeting for support with Westmont Dementia Friendly celebrating 5 years. \; Typically\, 1st 15 minutes of meeting
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\nC. Alyssa Vejendia is working on SRG directory. Larry to send this out to the group.\n\n\n - List to be used as a referral resource for SRG members
\n - Also use for SRG members to support and review each other&rsquo\;s businesses
\n - Larry also recommended looking at your listing on the Westmont Chamber website to add in/update links to website or social media
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\n3. New Business \n\n\n - Larry retiring at the end of October from Chamber duties. New Chamber President is Eric Carlson who starts mid-October. \; Eric will attend our November meeting.
\n - Westmont Park District Fall Program Sponsorship opportunities &ndash\; Contact Alice Krampits if you are interested in sponsoring a program or placing an ad in the newsletter
\n - Alice&rsquo\;s information will be included in the SRG directory that Larry will be sending out. \;
\n - Scarecrow event in October &ndash\; have your business decorate a scarecrow and submit for voting\, an easy way to get involved in Westmont community events\, increase visibility in community for little cost
\n - Westmont Casket Race (Saturday\, October 19 @ noon) &ndash\; some SRC members are getting together to enter on behalf of the SRC. Dan Rattary to submit entry form
\n - Discuss at August meeting having SRG members participate in educational seminars at local libraries and other venues to improve relationships with communities we serve &ndash\; TABLED TO OCTOBER MEETING
\n - Some ideas that were discussed:\n
\n - Partner with each other to speak to the community/senior family members to educate them/not sell to them about services available
\n - Create a list of topics that the SRC can provide to share with libraries
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\n4. Upcoming Event Updates \n\n\n - 2025 Scope of work: Budgeting for next year coming up &ndash\; include money to create SRC bags for events (discuss in more detail at the October meeting)
\n - Saturday\, 9/28 outing with the Westmont Fire Department\, will have an SRC table. Several SRC members will be attending
\n - November 7 &ndash\; Proclamation for Dementia Friendly at the Chamber Meeting\, 6pm at Westmont Village Hall. \; This is 5-year anniversary. Would like to have SRC members there to show support. Only there for roughly first 10 minutes of meeting
\n - December\, Frosty &\; Friends parade. \; Free to have vehicle in the parade\, 45 minutes
\n - Consider joining the Westmont Women in Business Council
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\n5. Next Meeting Dates and Locations\n\n\n - October 4: sponsored by At Home with You at the Westmont Chamber
\n - November 1: sponsored by Burgess Square at Burgess Square
\n - December 6: sponsored by Clarendon Vision at the Westmont Chamber
\n - January 2025 &ndash\; Claire Nawrocki &\; Nora Hernandez\, Equitable Financial at their Oak Brook office
\n - February 2025 &ndash\; Kerry Quirin\, Senior Living Experts at Westmont Chamber
\n - March 2025 &ndash\; Kelsey Haddad at Sunrise of Westmont
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\nMotion to Adjourn at 9:02am by Joanne &\; Nancy and approved by the SRC.
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\nRespectfully Submitted by
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\nCatie Cassity &\; Sheri Kupres \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
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\n \;\nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
\n2024 WCCTB Programs\, Events &\; Services Overview
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\nIntroduction
\nProvided in this document are recommendations presented from our Chamber committees to provide specific Chamber programs\, services and offer special events. These recommendations are designed and structured to serve Chamber membership\, enhance the value of the Chamber and to support the goals and initiatives of our strategic plan as outlined below.
\n \;
\nWestmont Chamber Vision
\nTo be the source\, the voice and the choice for the Westmont business community.
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\nWestmont Chamber Mission
\nTo promote\, connect and support businesses and tourism in the Westmont area. The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and tourism Bureau is the:
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\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Source for new business relationships and community information
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Voice for identifying and expressing the concerns of business community
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Choice for promoting and marketing Westmont
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\nWestmont Chamber Values
\nHonesty &ndash\; Integrity &ndash\; Collaboration &ndash\; Advocacy - Service
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\nWestmont Chamber Strategic Initiative Initiatives
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Proactive community engagement
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Demonstrate and build on the value of Chamber Membership
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Provide business development and support resources
\n&bull\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Proactive networking and relationship building on a local and regional basis
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\nThe recommendations outlined are being presented from each Chamber standing committee and staff for review and approval by the WCCTB Executive Board and the WCCTB Board of Directors.
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\nSenior Resource Committee Recommendations
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\nResponsibilities: \; SRC Info Booklet\, SRC Public Community Presentations\, WPD Senior Center Expo. Senior of the Year Award
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\nCo-Chair: Mary Ferguson\, The Birches Assisted Living &\; Memory Care
\nCo-Chair: Shelly Lindsey\, Cordia Senior Residence
\n \;
\nMeets: 1st Friday of each month at 8:00 AM\; the meeting location varies.
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\nThe Senior Resource Committee recommends the 2024 scope of work includes:
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\nSRC Info Booklet &ndash\; Online &\; Print - Manage the booklet containing information on committee members and associated community organizations
\n \;
\nSRC Presentations - Create\, Promote and Present monthly topics to the community at the Westmont Public Library
\n \;
\nDementia Friendly Westmont Resource Guide &ndash\; Publish the guide for business community use.
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\nSRC Business After Hours Event - Will be scheduled for March 6\, 2024 at the Downers Grove Township
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\nWPD Senior Health Fair &\; Expo - Promote and attend expo targeted to the senior community on April 25th\, 5pm &ndash\; 6:30pm\, and April 26th\, 8:30am &ndash\; 11am\, 2024
\n \;
\nWestmont Senior of the Year Award &ndash\; Partner with the Education and Awards committee to select the Senior of the Year which will be a local Westmont senior citizen.
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\nAlzheimer'\;s Awareness Month &ndash\; During the month of November focus on an information campaign to inform the community about Alzheimer&rsquo\;s. \; Types of activities would include\, a Village of Westmont Proclamation and email blasts to the community.
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\n \;\nWestmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Events\n
For more information and to RSVP for an event go to www.westmontchamber.com \n \;
\nWCCTB October - December 2024 Scheduled Events &ndash\; Watch for New Events Added Throughout the Month!
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\nDowntown Scarecrow Decorating Contest
\nOctober 3 &ndash\; October 31\, 2024
\nDowntown Westmont
\nThe scarecrow decorating contest is open to local families\, businesses and organizations. Scarecrows will be on display on Cass Avenue between Naperville/Chicago Avenue and Dallas Street and at Village Hall\, 31 W. Quincy Street. Residents &\; visitors are encouraged to go online and vote for their favorite scarecrow through midnight on October 31\, at www.westmontchamber.com. The &ldquo\;People&rsquo\;s Choice&rdquo\; winners will be announced on the Westmont Shop\, Dine\, Discover Facebook page.
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\nRibbon Cutting Ceremony &ndash\; Whiskey Hill Brewing &\; Kitchen
\nFriday\, October 4\, 2024 11:30 AM
\nWhiskey Hill Brewing &\; Kitchen\, 5 W Quincy St.\, Westmont
\nWelcome this new business to Westmont and to the Westmont Chamber!
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\nWestmont Trick-or-Treat Trail\, Caskets on Cass
\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\, 11:00 AM &ndash\; 1:00 PM
\nDowntown Westmont
\nThis fun-filled day is hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau\, Village of Westmont\, and the Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission. The Annual Westmont Trick or Treat Trail invites families to enjoy trick-or-treating in the safe environment of our downtown Business District. \; Caskets on Cass\, a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations\, businesses and area residents begins at Noon along downtown Cass Avenue.
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\nRibbon Cutting Ceremony &ndash\; Shark&rsquo\;s Fish &\; Chicken \;
\nFriday\, October 25\, 2024\, 4:00 PM
\nShark&rsquo\;s Fish &\; Chicken\, 7 W Quincy St.\, Westmont
\nWelcome this new business to Westmont and to the Westmont Chamber!
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\nBusiness After Hours &ndash\; Old National Bank
\nWednesday\, October 30\, 2024\, 5:00 PM &ndash\; 6:30 PM
\nWestmont Centre &ndash\; lower level\, One South Cass Avenue\, Westmont
\nEnjoy this &ldquo\;Halloween-themed&rdquo\; Business After Hours. Meet other business partners and members at this networking event.
\n \;
\nWCCTB October - December 2024 Scheduled Events &ndash\; Watch for New Events Added Throughout the Month!
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\nWomen in Business Special Presentation
\nDate TBD
\nFMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park
\nMary Ann Kaufman of the FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park will address Women in Business from DuPage area Chamber of Commerce to share her story on how the FMC Natatorium went from a great idea to reality.
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\nHolly Days Frosty &\; Friends Parade
\nSaturday\, December 7\, 2024\, 5 PM
\nDowntown Westmont
\nBring your family\, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season! The Frosty &\; Friends Parade will begin at 5:00PM and proceed down Cass Ave\, from Chicago Ave. The parade will conclude with Santa&rsquo\;s arrival and the lighting of the Village of Westmont tree at James Addington Plaza on West Quincy Street! Children of all ages can join Santa in the Westmont Metra Station afterwards for treats and a visit.
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\nWomen in Business Holiday Luncheon
\nTuesday\, December 10\, 2024\, lunch event
\nNeat Kitchen + bar\, 246 N Cass Avenue\, Westmont
\nFun-filled and holiday festive networking event.
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\nWestmont Winter Ball
\nFriday\, December 13\, 2024\, 6:00 PM &ndash\; 11 PM
\nHilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort\, 3500 Midwest Road\, Westmont
\nThe Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau presents its annual Westmont Winter Ball. Cocktails will be served starting at 6:00pm followed by dinner\, Live Auction of fun prizes\, and dancing. Throughout the evening guests will have the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of silent auction items\, fabulous hotel stays.
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\nThe purpose of this committee is to promote chamber businesses/organizations whose products\, services and resources are for senior citizens and their families. This committee will also keep like minded businesses informed on local resources that can be useful to them and to share business leads. \;
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LOCATION:Westmont Centre\, One South Cass Ave\, lower level and via Zoom.Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09 Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Phone +1 312 626 6799
UID:e.118.12219
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260514T143400Z
URL:https://business.westmontchamber.com/events/details/senior-resource-committee-meeting-10-04-2024-12219
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