Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 112, Number 12, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 March 1994 — Page 2

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, March 2.1, 1V94

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Members of the United Commer--3*l Travelers of America recently Safcde a $230 donation tc Wa-Ncc Schools. The money will be used for sffripment in the special education sfcpartment of each school. The donation will cover the $127.88 cost of one Califone tape recorder. According to Assistant Superintendent Ned Spcicher, the

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school system could still use a second such recorder. Other possible purchases include a Franklin Spellchecker (Spelling Ace Plus), $45.38. one of 10 needed calculators with big buttons, $76.77, and a Listening Center, listed at a cost of $99 88. The money donated by the United Commercial Travelers came from

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collection containers located inside G.L. Perry Variety Store, Nappanee, and other area businesses. Thelma Prescott, vice-president of the stale lathes’ auxiliary of UCT, Jim Noffsinger, secretary of the local UCT council, Henry Schmuckcr of the Executive Board of the UCT local council, and Ted Prescott, past president of the UCT local council, presented the check to Susan Jones, special education teacher, Friday, March 11. Band opens season The Lake Area Community Band will mark its “Sensational Sisth Season” with rehearsals beginning Monday, April 4, 7:30p.m., at Wawasee High School. The band is headquartered in Syracuse, but serves the entire lake area at various community functions. It has performed over SO concerts, in Warsaw, Syracuse, North Webster, Nappanee, Ligonier, Goshen and Elkhart. Organized in 1989, with 25 members, the band was developed by Ron Stoll, Syracuse, and other area musicians.. The group now numbers 52 members, who come from a wide area of Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley and Noble Counties. The band lias received excellent community support from business, industiy and individuals which have enabled it to acquire uniforms, equipment, a substantial music library and a 22-foot equipment trailer. Some percussion instruments are presently being borrowed from the Wawasee School Music Department. Officers for the sixth season include Bob Metzlcr, president; Scot! Crothcrs, vice-president; Steve Pettit, secretary-treasurer; Dale Mock, publicity director; Rita Dodds, Wawasee Flotilla Representative; Rosalyn Jones, Park Departments Representative; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Stricby and Mr. and Mrs. Hill.is Stoll, librarians, and Jcrc Bigler, Sarah Flint, Gary McDaniels and Steve Evers-Johnson, board members. Mike Sanders is musical director, and Robert Tramc, assistant. Additional musicians arc always welcome, and arc invited to contact any officer for information, or to attend any rehearsal.

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Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce

Doing what’s best... Director hard at work

By Barb Keiser Editor Nappanee has a new No. 1 fan, and it’s Mike McCauley, appointed executive director for the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce on February 15. With just over a month’s worth of service in his new leadership role, McCauley states that his first priority is to the chamber members, including finding out what they need, “from parking spaces to customers, and market areas to other chamber resources,” and keeping them informed, via newsletters and regular get-togethers. He feels Nappanee’s strength lies in the community’s ability to maintain its small-town character while meeting the needs of the 90s. “We have some of the finest manufacturing facilities anywhere, strong retail, and the charm of yesterday in the horse and buggy,” he stated. He continued by citing Main & Market Street, and credited Dree tor Larry Andrews and his staff for their efforts to “put Nappanee on the map.” McCauley, who meets with Andrews on a regular basis, feels M&M has done a remarkable job, and emphasizes that the chamber’s relationship with that organization is great. The two units plan to continue to work hand-in-hand in serving the community of Nappanee and the chamber’s members. His first month with the chamber has been a busy one, with McCauley in town almost every day, to visit retailers, clubs, businesses and industries, and to spearhead the current membership drive, which winds down soon. The director estimated the membership to be approximately 125, and considers it one of his top priorities to “grow the membership at a reasonable rate.” Growing that total includes informing potential members of the benefits of joining the chamber, with many asking, “What do I get for my investment?” He responds by telling them that the chamber offers informative forums and seminars, market information, has access to extensive resources, and addresses specific needs of its members, as presented. McCauley, who has had 12 years of marketing and sales experience, saved as a member of the Bay Area Chamber in Michigan, and acted as a national recruiter for Jaycees, has resided in Syracuse since 1987, but does not consider that a hindrance to saving the Nappanee community. “I want to do what’s best for Nappanee,” he emphasized, stating that he is still seeking to familiarize

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Chamber 'hub' Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mike McCauley checks his schedule with Carol Miller, who staffs the office four days a week. McCauley and Miller provide the hub for the chamber "spokes,” working to benefit the 125-member organization, while providing Information to companies and individuals who want to know the advantages of living, locating, and/or visiting the Nappanee community. (AN photo by Barb Keiser)

himself with “where everything is,” and working to regulate chamber office hours. Carol Miller, whom McCauley praises for her work with the chamber, is in the office all day Monday through Wednesday, and until noon on Thursday. From Thursday noon and throughout Friday, a staff of volunteers works to handle phone call inquiries, mailings and visits. In addition, the office will be open on Saturdays through the summer season, to accomodate tourists and others seeking information about the community. McCauley also mentioned the fact that he is very impressed with the work of Dick Pletcher and Freemon Borkholder, and their many contributions to Nappanee. “Dick has done so mudi to bring people into the community, and with securing grant monies, and Freemon can’t be thanked enough for what he has done.” "Have you seen the new Heritage Medical Center?” he asked, continuing, "I am very impressed with that gorgeous facility, and the specialists who are being brought there for the benefit of Nappanee. In addition, the lobby area will be available for special meetings and classes.” McCauley has become familiarized with the inner workings of the local chamber, and has visited the mayor and learned about the various city departments. In addition he continues to broaden his knowledge of retail, industrial and economic opportunities, and has spoken to a number of groups, including Kiwanis, other area chamber groups, credit unions and boards. He smiled, “I will speak to anyone who will listen to my terrible jokes.” Considering that 80% of his job is to take care of chamber members, McCauley reported that one area he needs to work with is the municipal airport, finding out more about its capabilities and possibilities, especially in the areas of landing corporate aircraft. He also intends to reinstate the publication of a regular monthly chamber newsletter, including items of special interest about members, and plans to organize some sort of monthly breakfast meeting or other gathering of chamber members for sharing information. “But we don’t want to burden people with unnecessary meetings. ’’Out retailers seem to be doing well,” he stated, singling out Metzler Shoes and Store Next Door as a popular “down-home-type” shoestore that offers a special charm to its customers. “We need to focus on

Charles A. Davis Jr. Attorney Will be moving our office to 201 South Main, Nappanee effective immediately

what’s here, so people who live here will want to stay here.” McCauley closed by mentioning that it is expected that Elkhart County’s population will increase by 30% over the next several years, and officials will have to address attracting qualified and quality employees for growing businesses and industry, as well as to meet housing needs. He considers the chamber to be a facilitator for its members, and plans to continue to pour his energies into helping Nappanee maintain its charm of yesterday, while keeping pace with today’s needs. McCauley has a charming personality, and that, combined with his enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to work with the community, are bound to be contagious. Residents can expect to see positive results from his efforts. Keep your focus on Nappanee—and watch what happens! Tri Kappa welcomes new members The March 8 meeting of Tri Kappa was held at the home of Mark and Londa Newcomer. Janice Cunningham and Diana Davis were co-hostesscs. Tri Kappa welcomed new members into the club. They arc Dana Burke, Kathy Hey, Laurie Sumpter, Jenni Wysong and Karen Wagner. The Freshman Honors Program was once again a huge success. There were 110 freshmen and parents honored at the pizza party, with Cindy Seel as the featured speaker. Thanks to Linda Hirschy and her committee, for making it a success. At the February meeting, Nancy Roeder, Wa-Nee School Corp. nurse, gave an informative talk on AIDS education. Tri Kappa voted to give a donation to the Wa-Ncc AIDS Awareness Committee. Tri Kappas are going to manage the information booth at the Apple Festival, Saturday, September 24.

Scholarships will be voted on by mail to each member, at the end of March. This needs to be taken care of before the April 12 meeting, which is inspection, and also a required attendance meeting. The meeting will be held at the home of John and Linda Dye, with Laurie Sumpter, Dana Burke and Kris Best as co-hostesses.