Back to School!
Waverly Middle and High School Students head back Thursday, August 12
Eagle Elementary School Students head back Friday, August 13
NEW BUSINESS OPENING IN EAGLE DATE CHANGE
Opening September 8th!
Inspire Nail Studio
500 S. 4th St.(lower level, rear entrance)
phone:402-560-0417
Hours: tuesday-saturday 9am-6pm
(evening appointments available)
Prices:
Spa Manicure-$15 Spa Pedicure-$18
Full Set Acrylics-$25
Fill-$15
Pariffin Dip-$5
Nail Art-$2-$5 per nail
Gift Certificates available!
Call and make an appointment today!
Jenn's Place
Has New Fall Hours!
NOW OPEN
Mondays and Wednesdays
Mondays 11:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesdays 5:00pm- 9:00pm
402-781-2114
Call and get your order to go!
Attention Eagle Residents!
The recycling trailer will be in Eagle on the following dates:
July 26-29
August 30-Sept 3
Sept 27-Oct 1
Oct 18-22
Nov 8 - 12
Dec 6-10
Dec 20-24
Benefit for Local Families affected by the 6-20-2010 Floods
This Saturday, August 14, 2010!
Hog Roast beginning @ 3ish with entertainment by GREENBLATT & SEAY, then COLD STEEL followed by COWBOY UP!. Lincoln parachute club will be jumping...Auction/Raffle throughout the day/evening.
$10 free will donation per person gets you fed and entertained.
Scentsy Candles sales with 15% of sales going to the benefit, and a bake sale....all proceeds to go to victims of the 6-20 flood in Avoca, (Kristi Staack, Randy Fletcher & Natalie Dowling).
Monetary donations can be made to Heartland Community Bank c/o Avoca Flood Relief Fund...donations for the raffle/auction please contact Vicki at 677-4833..
BYOB & BYO Chair or blanket!
BACK TO SCHOOL PANCAKE FEED
The Son Shine Child Care Center
will be kicking off the school year with a pancake feed.
Please join us for some good food and fellowship.
Any student attending the pancake feed
will get to pick out one new school supply item.
WHEN: Sunday, August 22nd
TIME: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM
WHERE: Elmwood Fire Hall
COST: Free Will Donation
State Travel and Tourism Division hires new
Media Relations Coordinator
LINCOLN, NEB. (July 28, 2010)—Shannon Peterson is the new media relations coordinator for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel & Tourism Division.
Peterson recently served as the web manager at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Neb., and spent 10 years as an online editor for the Omaha World-Herald. She graduated with a journalism degree from Creighton University.
“Shannon’s professional media experience will bring another level of excellence to our office and to the industry,” said Christian Hornbaker, director of the Division of Travel & Tourism.
Peterson, a Minnesota native, said she is looking forward to learning more about the state she has called home since 1994.
“As an adopted citizen of Nebraska, I have gained a deep appreciation for the state and what it has to offer,” Peterson said. “I’m anxious to share the stories of Nebraska with the rest of the world.”
Peterson’s primary responsibilities include coordinating the division’s social media outlets, generating news coverage of Nebraska’s tourism industry and maintaining effective relationships with members of the media.
Show our local military veterans how much you care while you dance the night away under the moonlit starry skies!!
The Confidentials, one of the region's premier party bands will bring their soulful blend of funk, jazz and reggae to Sumtur Amphitheater on Aug. 20th for an evening of singing, dancing and a rockin' good time! The band will be performing at a benefit concert for the Veterans Memorial planned for the campus of the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. The whole town is invited, so this is a party you won't want to miss!
When: Aug. 20, 2010. Gates open at 6pm. The concert begins at 7pm.
Where: Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th St., Papillion, NE (about 1 mile south of Highway 370 on 108th St.)
Why: To benefit the Veterans Memorial at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, Bellevue, NE
Admission: Reserved Seating, $15; General Seating, $10 Concessions will be available.
Sponsored by: Hy-Vee, Bellino Enterprises, and Night Vision Fireworks
For more information or to purchase advance tickets, call Courtney Kucirek (402) 740-4184 or Aimee Middleton (402) 672-5050.
Information about the Veterans Memorial can be found at www.papillion.org/fire_leadership_sarpy.cfm
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY is coming, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH at 6:30pm.
FPU is the most important step to changing your financial future. It is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life.
The course includes practical lessons on creating and following a written budget, eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more.
This class is for EVERYONE!...from the financially secure to the financially distressed.
If you are unsure what the class entails, join me for a free preview on Sunday, August 1st at 12:00pm. For more information, call me at 253-3979 or visit www.daveramsey.com/fpu.
Suzi Miller
Retail Banking Officer
Pinnacle Bank
Phone: 402-697-5973
Fax: 402-697-0520
DIRECTOR - MADISON COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (NORFOLK)
The Opportunity
Madison County is a very dynamic region with a high energy level that creates an exciting environment for travel and tourism to thrive in Northeast Nebraska. Our goal is to re-invent the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau and create a new hope and vision that in turn generates a new level of enthusiasm to bring special events and guests to our communities.
We are looking for an experienced leader who understands the role of destination marketing for the promotion of tourism, hospitality and tourism business development in the communities of Madison County Nebraska. This leader will be our new Director of the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
You will be working in the brand new LEED Certified Green Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center scheduled to open in historic downtown Norfolk in summer 2011. It is sure to be one of the leading state-of-the-art visitor centers in the Midwest! Our new Director will help us design the ultimate visitor center. Check out www.NorfolkAreaChamber.com to learn more about our new Chamber and Visitor Center building project.
The Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director is a member of the management team at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and shall report directly to the Chamber President and CEO.
As Madison County’s marketing agency, the bureau’s primary role is to tell the Madison County story, and to educate and advise the visitor of today and tomorrow. The Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be the heart, soul, and energy of Madison County as a visitor destination.
The Person
This person for this position will be a visible community leader with political wisdom and strong advocacy skills. They will be able to work effectively with a wide variety of people and organizations in a collaborative manner to bring Madison County together to work as one to create travel and tourism success for the entire county. They will balance and integrate the interests of visitors, service providers and the community. The Director will have a strong focus on external relationships and partnership building.
Our new Director will be someone who inspires broad vision and strategic planning; organizes and coordinates functional and leadership activities; implements and coordinates programs and activities to promote overnight stays; and performs all related duties necessary for success.
Planning and Organizing
Our new Director will conduct a disciplined annual planning process to develop and implement a travel and tourism plan for Madison County. This will include an annual sales and marketing plan outlining the CVB’s programs and activities to maximize visitor revenues to Madison County and achieve the annual goals set by our team.
They will develop and recommend the annual organization budget and business plan for management approval in order to achieve the organization mission and vision in a timely and cost-effective manner.
They need to a natural-born organizer who can cover all of the details to make that next big community event a huge success. They also need to be able to rally the volunteers needed for a successful team.
Relationships
Our new Director will develop positive relationships with elected and appointed government and agency officials as well as all represented entities of the tourism industry both within and outside Madison County. They will establish and maintain relationships with the various media outlets in order to enhance the image of tourism and its development throughout the region. In working as one cohesive team, those new exciting projects are sure to succeed.
Marketing Genius and Creative Guru
Our new Director needs to have tremendous vision and creativity to bring new ideas to the table to move Madison County forward. They also need to able to very effectively encourage other people to bring those new ideas into the mix.
Sales
The Director will be focused on selling Madison County and the communities within. They need to able to tell our story effectively to potential guests and meeting planners outside of our area. If you are successful, the recipients of your message will wonder why they did not come here earlier.
Management
The Director will meet weekly with the Chamber President to strategize and prepare our roadmap for the travel and tourism future of Madison County.
The Director shall staff committees and task forces as needed, with special emphasis on tourism, convention and events planning.
They will also meet routinely with the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee shall provide additional oversight to the Director and act as the selection committee for awarding tourism grants to local attractions and special events.
Qualifications
The Director must have or develop an understanding of travel and tourism, in addition to a background in event planning and marketing. They must possess outstanding written and oral communications skills. They must be able to network effectively and work well with volunteers.
Education and training equivalent to a college degree in marketing or business administration plus a minimum of five years of management experience or equivalent
Strong financial management skills are crucial for this role as annual travel and tourism budget responsibilities fall under the Director’s role.
Some travel, trade show management, evening and weekend hours will be a requirement of this position.
All staff, including the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director shall fill in as needed in all areas of Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau operation. The Chamber staff shall act as a team and work together as one toward our goals.
The Application Process:
This is not your normal job posting because this is not your normal job. It is an amazing opportunity for an exciting career in an incredible new facility! Are you the absolute perfect person for this leadership role? If so, send a cover letter and resume’ that will “WOW” us with why you are THAT person! If you do, we will invite you to sit down to learn more about this amazing opportunity!
Email cover letter and resume to:
Email: dhouston@norfolkareachamber.com No telephone inquires please.
Subject line to read: “Application - Director, MCVB – Your Name”
OR Mail To: Dennis Houston
President and CEO
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
405 W. Madison Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
ATT: Application - Director, MCVB
To: Nebraska Tourism Supporters
From: Patty Glidden, Sandhills Motel, Orla Kitt, Keith County Visitors Center, Cat Beekley, Snitily Carr - NETA Chairs for Silent Auction 2010
RE: NETA SILENT AUCTION held during the Nebraska Travel Conference, October 12-14 in Lincoln
Just a reminder that the Travel Conference is fast approaching. Please remember to get your item or items ready for the NETA Silent Auction. It is because of your generosity that the silent auction is a success. We can’t do it without you. In advance, “Thank you”.
Here are some simple guidelines to follow:
• All prizes donated should have a minimum value of $25.00
• A clear, detailed description (dates, times, # of people, stipulations, etc) of the prize should be provided so those bidding will know exactly what they are bidding on.
• If you are providing a gift certificate as your prize, please print up the actual certificate and place that in an envelope. Please DO NOT seal the envelope. We will contact you with the name of the top bidder for your records.
• Please bring your prize donation to the conference. Do not mail it to Patty or the hotel, we will not be responsible for gifts/donations mailed. If you are not planning on attending the Travel Conference, we will assist you in locating someone who will be attending and you can get your donation to them. They can bring to conference for you.
• Communities can put packages together by including an overnight stay, meals, admissions to attraction, etc.
Below you will find a form to mail, fax or e-mail to Patty. Please let Patty know if you have any questions and “Thank You” for helping NETA!
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL OR SHIP YOUR AUCTION ITEM TO LINCOLN OR PATTY.
Please fill out the following form and mail, fax or e-mail to:
Patty Glidden
Sandhills Motel & Canoe Rental
PO Box 368
Mullen, NE 69152
308-546-2206
308-546-2391 Fax
pglidde@neb-sandhills.net
NETA SILENT AUCTION October 12-14 in Lincoln
Name of Donor __________________________________________________________
(to be listed at the auction)
Authorized by ___________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
City ________________________ State ____________________ Zip ______________
Phone _______________________ E-mail ____________________________________
Brief description of the donated gift ________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Value of Gift: $__________________
____I will be bringing the item to Travel Conference.
____I will not be attending the conference, gift will be brought by ________________
____I need assistance in locating someone who can bring auction item, contact me.
Now is the perfect time to send in your 2011 event information to be posted online at www.VisitNebraska.gov. Event listings are free and will help spread the word about your activity to tourists planning their Nebraska vacations!
To submit your event information go to:
http://industry.visitnebraska.org, choose MARKETING, click the link Submit your Event, or click directly on the following link:
http://industry.visitnebraska.org/pdfs/SubmitEvent.pdf.
Or send your event details including event title, date, location, contact information and description to:
Email: heather.hogue@nebraska.gov
Snail mail: Heather Hogue, Nebraska Division of Travel & Tourism
PO Box 98907
Lincoln, NE 68509
Fax: 402-471-3026
All tourist-related events are welcome! Please note that our event listings are not meant to be community calendars. We do not include alumni reunions, sidewalk sales, health fairs, auctions, student recitals, conferences, registration-only events or other non-tourist related events.
If you have any questions please contact me at heather.hogue@nebraska.gov or call 402-471-3796.
Thank you and have a great summer!
Rhonda Heim is the lucky buyer of 4-Her Hailee March's cake during the 2009 4-H Cake Auction
Cindy Backemeyer shows off her quilt of choice as one of the ten winning bidders at the 2009 Silent Quilt Auction
Naval Sea Cadet Corps is looking for you!
The Lincoln Squadron of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps is looking for students (10-18) who have an interest in the Sea, the Navy or other military services. This is a voluntary youth organization with no commitment to future military service. Lincoln Squadron drills one weekend per month at Camp Ashland in Ashland NE. Check out the Sea Cadets on the web at www.seacadets.org or email the commanding officer LTJG Kimberly Koch for more information kimjoko@yahoo.com .
Upcoming drill dates are:
August 27,28,29
Sept 17,18,19
Please note that Lincoln Squadron is not only for youth from Lincoln, but there are youth from many different cities: Seward, Chapman, Ashland, Greenwood, Elmwood, and Elkhorn and looking to expand into your community.
Please come check out what this program is about. We can also be found on facebook under Naval Sea Cadet Corp – Lincoln Squadron. You will find pictures from recent events and updated drill information.
LTJG Kimberly J Koch, NSCC
Lincoln Squadron
Commanding Officer
402-430-5914
NSCC Mission Statement: "...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues." - NSCC Charter - 36 USC 1541
Kimberly J Koch
Medical Claims Coordinator
Cooperative Benefit Administrators, Inc
402-483-9246
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