NEWSLETTER January,

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1 NEWSLETTER January, Chamber Member Luncheon featuring Ken Slentz Superintendent, Skaneateles Central Schools CHAMBER/FOUNDATION MEETINGS Jan 16 Martin Luther King Day, Chamber will be closed. Jan 18 Chamber and Foundation Joint Mtg., 5 pm, Sherwood Inn Jan 19 Dickens Committee Mtg., 9 am, Hill Top Restaurant Jan 24 Chamber Member Luncheon, 11:30 am, Moro s Kitchen Jan Skaneateles Winterfest! See page 4. & Jim Froio Superintendent, Jordan Elbridge Schools School to Work Partnerships Tuesday, January 24 th 11:30 am Moro s Kitchen 28 Jordan Street, Skaneateles Cost: $22 Tax & gratuity included Express Lunch Menu: Grilled Vegetable Sandwich, Salmon BLT or Italian Sandwich. Soup and Salad. To register: Skaneateles.com (Chamber Spotlight) For questions, contact the Skaneateles Chamber at tara.lynn@skaneateles.com or Board of Directors President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President ExOfficio: Term Ends 2017 Meryl Eriksen Bob Eggleston Sam Mason Sandi Mulconry Sarah Panzarella Joan Thomsen Heather McClanahan Tom Grant Foundation Pres Michael Tutor Term Ends 2018 Danielle Fleckenstein Kristin Hunt Ellen Kluge Charlene McGraw Patricia Nocek Courtney Stees Term Ends 2019 Michael Harvard Peter Bettis Nicki Marquis Jean Vincent Executive Director: Tara T. Lynn Administrative Specialist: Candy Searing Customer Service Rep: Linda Dwyer Mission Statement Skaneateles a unique and charming place to live, work, and grow. The Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce; comprised of 400 businesses and individuals, works to promote the prosperity of its members, cultivate growth and economic development, and preserve the quality life for the entire community. 1

2 And a wholi Welcome to New Members! Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes new board members: Peter Bettis (Gilda s), Michael Harvard (Mark s Pizzeria), Nickie Marquis (Skaneateles Library) and Jean Vincent (Vincent McCabe). Skaneateles Chimney Service A division of Expert Chimney Service, serving the area for 37 years. Provides quality chimney cleaning, repairs and inspection. Services also include chimney repointing, flue repairs and lining, crown repairs, replacements/installation and brick and block repairs. For questions contact info@expertchimneyservicse.com or by calling For more information visit Skaneateleschimney.com. Chamber Member News Baltimore Woods: Baltimore Woods is excited to announce that we have a new Executive Director! Whitney Lash-Marshall started on January 3rd, Under her direction, we anticipate that 2017 will be another year of growth and success for Baltimore Woods! Mandana Inn: Mandana Inn is closed to clean and refresh. They will reopen Fridays and Saturdays only, starting January 20. Open at 4:00pm. Skaneateles Historical Society: Welch Allyn President and Hill-Rom Senior Vice President Alton Shader will be the speaker at the Skaneateles Historical Society s monthly program meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 pm at the Museum at The Creamery, 28 Hannum St. Mr. Shader will be giving us an overview of how Hill-Rom, the company who bought Welch Allyn in 2015, views the future of the company in Skaneateles. Please join us for this insightful program. Refreshments will be served, and the public is always welcome Chamber Holiday Party Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful annual event! 2

3 THANK YOU to all the 2016 Dickens Sponsors! The event would not be possible without your continued support Congratulations to the Dickens Raffle Winners: Sandra Skiff - 1st Prize: $750 Mirbeau Inn & Spa Gift Certificate cate+sally - 2nd Prize: Skaneateles YMCA, One year family membership Chris Rzatkwye - 3rd Prize: Hannum House Overnight Linda Roche - 4th Prize: Skaneateles Shop & Dine Gift Certificates Keith Cornish - 5th Prize: 2 sets SU Men s Basketball tickets Anna Murphy 6 th Prize: Infused! Gift Basket Thank you to the businesses that donated raffle items! Thank you to the Salvation Army Bell Ringers! Thank you to everyone that took time out of their busy holiday schedule to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. The combined efforts of our Dickens Christmas Bell Ringers and the Skaneateles Rotary, raised an impressive $4,815. We are fortunate that 90% of the money raised stays right here in Skaneateles to help someone who is in need. 3

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5 Chamber Member Spotlight Upcoming Events: Saturday, January 14: Live Music with Kevin Barrigar, Tim Burns and Dusty Pas cal 8 11 pm Tickets available and at Finger Lakes on Tap Specials Every Week Wednesday Wrap and a full-sized NY State beer or cider $10, Wrap and a glass of NY State wine $12 and Wrap and a nonalcoholic drink $8. Fridays $2 off a full-sized beer, full sized cider, or glass of wine while we fill your growler. One drink per growler. 35 Fennell Street Finger Lakes on Tap is a unique relaxing environment where people can enjoy a wide variety of craft beers from New York State, and classic standbys from across the world. 5

6 22 Jordan St. PO Box 199 Skaneateles, NY Thank you for your continued membership! Please keep a look out for the 2017 invoices. Have ideas for chamber related programming? Please Tara.Lynn@skaneateles.com We look forward to a great year ahead! HOT DEALS ON SKANEATELES.COM. Only $5.00 per week Call the Chamber at Or login to Skaneateles.com BANNERS ADS ON SKANEATELES.COM Only $250 for 3 months For details call the Chamber Office at Skaneateles.com had over 175,000 unique visitors last year! Like Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce on facebook! 6