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Praise for Missouri Chamber Federation Medical Plan

3/28/2018

 
Our medical renewal this past year was challenging.  Through the Missouri Chamber Federation medical plan, Williams Brothers Meat Company was able to obtain a substantial savings while improving our coverage.  We would like to the the Chamber for offering this benefit to the membership.  We encourage Chamber members to consider contacting Schroepfer Bauer Insurance for more details.  Scott's team was informative and did a great job assisting with the implementation of this plan for our company.  ​
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Thank you,
Steve & Karen Williams
​Williams Brothers Meat Company

Parks & Recreation Info - Spring/Summer Programs

3/28/2018

 
Music at the Market
Grab your lawn chairs and join us at Farmers’ Market to
enjoy an outdoor concert. All concerts are free of charge.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase. All
concerts take place the 2nd Thursday of the months of
May – October from 5pm – 8pm.
  • May 10—TBA
  • June 14 – TBA
  • July 12 -- TBA
  • September 13 - TBA
  • October 11 – TBA
City Wide Garage Sale
Gather up all your old stuff and get them ready for the
annual City Wide Garage Sale. For $7 we will list your
address with a few of the items you are selling in a
booklet. In the event of rain, it will be left to the discretion
of each individual of the garage sale to determine if they
want to cancel. There will be no refunds. This is an
inexpensive and great way to advertise your garage sale.
Registration deadline is Friday, April 27.
Booklets will be available for purchase on
Tuesday, May 1 - May 4, at City Hall, Parks Office, Chamber of Commerce and the Library.

​Date: Saturday, May 5 Time: 7:00am?
Location: Various homes throughout Washington
Fee: $7 listing of Garage Sale ~ $3 Cost of Booklet
Adult Softball League
Wednesdays, Begins April 18
Get your team together and join this fun recreational
league. Must be 18 & older to play.
League fee: $250 (10 games per team)
Minimum: 6 teams Maximum: 8 teams
Magical Mystery Camp
Monday-Friday, June 18 – June 22 (9:00am-Noon)
Ages: 6-12
Kids will learn new magic tricks each day. Campers will
weave their tricks into a mystery show, which they will
create and perform the last day for their families! In
learning magic, theater, and improv, your kids will develop their presentation skills and confidence while having a lot of fun.

Must pre-register by Thursday, June 14.
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Location: Lower Level Amphitheater
Fee: General: $150 per person
Resident: $100 per person
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 25
​Concert in the Park
Friday, June 15 (7:00-9:00pm)
Join us at Rennick Riverfront Pavilion to enjoy a FREE
concert by the Washington Brass Band.
Resident Discount Rate ~
Must show proof of Residency
Junior Lifeguard
Monday-Friday, June 25–June 29
(9:00am-12:00pm) Ages: 11-16
Thinking about being a Lifeguard? This program will
provide instruction in necessary life guarding skills. Course includes water safety, leadership skills, basic work skills, lifeguard skills, first aid & CPR training. This program does not include certification.

Must pre-register by Thursday, June 21.
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Location: Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex
Fee: General: $68
Resident: $48
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12
Flick-n-Float
Thursday, July 26 (Sundown 8:30pm)
In appreciation for supporting the Parks Department join
us for this fun night. Come out to the pool for movie night. We will show a family movie under the stars. So, bring your inner-tubes and/or rafts along with family & friends. First State Community Bank will be providing hotdogs, chips and soda!

​You must purchase tickets in advance. Tickets available at the Parks Office. Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 and older.
Maximum capacity: 200 people
Movie: DEEP
Fee: 11 & under: $2.50 12 & Older: $4
​Aqua Aerobics
Mondays, July 9– July 30 (6:00-6:45pm)
Join us for a water aerobics class that will focus on muscle conditioning & cardiovascular fitness. Swimming ability is not required for this group exercise. Class taught by Life Force Fitness Team.

Must pre-register by Thursday, July 5
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Location: Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex
Fee: General: $45 per person
Resident: $30 per person
Minimum: 12 Maximum: 30
​Doggie Dip
Sunday, August 12 (7:30-8:30pm)
Washington Pool has gone to the dogs! Here’s a chance
for your pooch to beat the heat and just have a “dog gone” good time. Dogs must follow their owner’s rules and must be accompanied by an adult. Owners are responsible for cleaning up any accidents.

Dog and owner must pre-register by Thursday, August 9.
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Location: Main Pool
Fee: General: $10.50(dog/owner)
Resident: $7 (dog/owner)
$3 each additional dog/person (Resident)
$4.50 each additional dog/person (General)
Minimum: 25 Maximum: 75
City of Washington – Parks & Recreation
1220 South Lake Shore Drive, Washington, MO 63090
Phone (636)390-1080   Fax (636)390-2050
www.ci.washington.mo.us
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
We accept cash or check only!

ECC to hold Coffee with the President at Chamber Office March 29

3/27/2018

 
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Ask the Expert:  Fire Prevention Tips

3/20/2018

 
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SMOKE ALARMS
  • 3 out of 5 home fire deaths result from fires without working smoke alarms.
  • The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in HALF in homes with working smoke alarms.
  • Test Monthly, Change Batteries Annually, Replace every 10 years
  • Install smoke alarms on each level of your home, in and outside each bedroom

FIRE ESCAPE PLANS
When there is a fire, Get Out and Stay Out!
You may have less than 2 minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm sounds.
  • Plan two ways out of every room.
  • Design a fire escape plan around your abilities.
  • Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
  • Practice your escape plan at least twice a year
  • Choose an outside meeting place where firefighters can easily see you.

COOKING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF WINTER HOME FIRES
  • Maintain a 3-foot safe zone around stoves and grills.
  • Stay in the kitchen when you fry, boil, grill or broil food.

​HEATING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF HOME FIRES
  • Have Heating and Cooling appliances checked annually by a qualified technician
  • Give space heaters their space, allow 3 feet of clear area

FIRE PREVENTION SAVES LIVES
​JOIN THE FIGHT!

We work together because FIRE is everyone’s Fight
More Life savings tips are available at:
www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/
www.ready.gov/home-fires
www.nfpa.org/Public-Education

Information in this "Ask the Expert" column was provided by:
Volunteer Fire Company
The Company's 67 volunteer firefighters provide the manpower for calls to the Washington Fire Department and the Washington Community Fire District.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852.
Fire Department
​The City of Washington Fire Department owns a great deal of equipment that is utilized by the Washington Community Fire District, and provides training for the volunteers of the Fire Company.
Washington Community Fire Protection District
This district funds fire and rescue service for unincorporated areas of the Washington Community through a property tax.  The district is assisted by the Volunteer Company and City Department.
 
www.washmofire.org
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Chamber to Host Presentation on Sales Tax Renewal

3/20/2018

 
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The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce will host an informational presentation on the half-cent capital improvement sales tax renewal that will be on the Tuesday, April 3, ballot.  
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The presentation will be held at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, in the lower level of the Chamber.  Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
 
Chamber President Jennifer Giesike said the program is free and open to the public.  A question and answer session will follow the brief presentation.  “We just want to give the general public an opportunity to learn about the renewal of the tax and ask any questions they might have,” Giesike said.
 
The Chamber Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to endorse renewal of the half-cent capital improvement sales tax and provide financial assistance to the campaign for passage.

A message from the Chamber President on the Half Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax

3/6/2018

 
Dear Washington Area Business/Citizen,
 
On April 3, 2018, City of Washington voters will once again be asked to approve the existing Half Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.  It is not a new tax but a renewal of a tool that has provided our community with a wide array of benefits for the last 29 years.  With these funds, the following projects that have been completed:  the new Fire Training Center, recreational parks and pool, City Hall and Library renovation and expansion, the new Public Safety Building, installation of Code Red emergency notification system, construction of the Main Stage facility, and an improved Senior Citizen Center location.  Projects for the 2018 renewal have been identified after an extensive review by City departments, community groups, and citizens.  Information on projects can be found at www.washmochamber.org/localprogress or requested from the City or Chamber offices.
 
The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse the tax and to provide financial assistance to the campaign for passage on April 3.  The Chamber invites you to join the effort by adding the name of your company or organization to the list of those endorsing the Half Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax.  The list will be used in the campaign ads and literature.  There is no fee or charge to add your name to the list.  Simply respond to this email with the name of your company or organization.  If we can supply you with brochures or a speaker for an event, please feel free to ask. 
 
Thank you,
 
Jennifer Giesike, CFE
President
Washington Area Chamber of Commerce 

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