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| Lt. Governor Skillman to Speak at Annual Dinner Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Christo's Banquet Center 6:00 PM 
The date for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 6:00 PM at Christo's Banquet Center. (see invitation insert) This year's event schedule is special from beginning to end!During the social hour, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, we will host two pre-events designed to both entertain and inform. The Plymouth High School Jazz Combo will provide the entertainment. The combo will highlight jazz sounds by Will Kubley on Piano, Taylor Crowell on Bass, Erik Yazel on Guitar, Anthony Glaub/Eric Beck on Drums and Eric Beck on Vibraphone. The MarketPlace of Ideas will provide the information. MarketPlace of Ideas gives chamber members the opportunity to showcase their products and/or services. The Chamber introduced this concept at a Chamber meeting last year. Many members who were able to attend then were pleasantly surprised at services offered by a particular business that for some reason or another had gone unnoticed. This format not only provides information, it also affords the opportunity to network with your fellow Chamber members. Our invited speaker is Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. On January 10, 2005, Becky Skillman was sworn in as the first woman elected to the position of Lt. Governor in the state of Indiana. Serving as the fiftieth Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, Becky Skillman is responsible for shepherding the Administration's legislative agenda through the Indiana General Assembly and serves as President of the Senate. In addition to her legislative responsibilities, Lt. Governor Skillman also oversees the Office of Tourism Development, Energy Group and Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. She chairs the Indiana Counter Terrorism and Security Council, the intergovernmental entity responsible for homeland security. She also serves as the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development under the state's, new and first ever, Department of Agriculture and Office of Rural Affairs. To complete the evening, the annual presentation of the community service awards for Distinguished Citizen, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Service and Public Servant will take place. The Chamber's annual awards program honors citizens who have made, by their selfless service, contributions for the betterment of our area communities, honors given to people who qualify through lifetime achievement or extraordinary contributions in the past year. The evening promises to be outstanding. Call the Chamber office at 574-936-2323 to make reservations or send in the enclosed invitation sheet. Everyone is invited to attend.   Heartland Artists, Inc. 321 North Water Street; 574-936-8766; www.heartlandartists.org Heartland Artists would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in the arts to join the Heartland Artists gallery.†Membership in Heartland Artists, Inc. gives members access to many opportunities for sale of their work as well as fellowship with other artists.†Regular meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm and include informative programs and refreshments.†Family members receive a 50% discount on each additional membership. For additional information and dues costs, call 936-8766.
Centennial Park 1660 North Michigan Street, Plymouth; 574-936-2876 Come see the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs at the annual 'Easter in the Park' celebration at Centennial Park. The event will be on April 12th with entertainment beginning at 5:30 PM. The ìballoon guysî will again be there making balloon creations for the kids and the park department will be giving away popcorn and Coke products. The egg hunt will begin at 6:00 PM with four age groups: 3 years and under, 4 to 6 years, 7 to 9 years, and 10 to 12 years of age. A grand prize is available in each age group thanks to the generous donation from F.O.P. Lodge 195. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available for purchase and every child will leave with a goody bag. Gibson Insurance Group 333 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth; 574-936-2122; www.gibsonins.com Ryan A. Colvin, AAI, of Gibson Insurance Group, has been awarded the Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation from the Insurance Institute of America. The AAI designation is a three-course program for experienced insurance producers and service representatives.†It addresses technical knowledge of insurance products, market knowledge of those who buy insurance, and how to manage office operations to facilitate sales. Ryan is an account executive in the Commercial Insurance Division.†He is responsible for providing risk management and insurance services to business clients. Gibson Insurance Group is a regional insurance broker and risk management services firm employing 85 professionals with offices in South Bend and Plymouth, Indiana. Scottish Bed & Breakfast 2180 Miami Trail, Bremen; 574-220-6672; www.scottishbb.com The Scottish Bed & Breakfast is proud to announce the completion of their NEW indoor/outdoor 'Doggie Hotel'- a safe haven for the B&B's guests' pets. Their pet policy is a pet 20 lbs and under is allowed in the owner's guest room, in a dog crate. Pets of 21 lbs and over will be accommodated in the new 'Doggie Hotel' on the B&B grounds. There is two acres on which to exercise, feed and clean up after your own pet. For additional information and charges, please call 574-220-6672. Miller's Senior Living Community 625 Oakhill Avenue, Plymouth; 574-936-9801 Miller's Power Lunch is an educational seminar, featuring informative and practical topics geared for business people, supervisors, managers and office staff. These 'lunch and learn' sessions start promptly at Noon. There is a $5 charge per person to cover the cost of the speaker and lunch. Area business people and entrepreneurs are invited to attend a Power Lunch on April 6, 2006, from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM. The speaker will be Gene Bone from Miller's Health Systems, speaking about Union/Labor laws. RSVP 936-9801. Community Prayer Breakfast Christo's Banquet Center Speaker: WSBT's own Charlie Adams Recipient of this year's proceeds: The Boys and Girls Club of MC Tickets available at these locations: The Offices of the Plymouth Mayor, Centennial Park and Plymouth Chamber Ticket $8.00 New Members
April 2006
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