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Volunteers Needed Jan. 17-18: State Debate Tournament

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the
Hospitality Lounge for the State Debate Tournament
to be held here this weekend
January 17-18, 2020!
Diana Mitchell is chairing this
hospitality project on behalf of the
Chamber and Youth Activities Team.
We are seeking time slot Volunteers to work the lounge & below donations:
No experience required!
Times Volunteers are Needed:
Note: Flexible/One Hour Increments
Friday @ Fort Scott Middle School
Noon – 4:00 pm
(We need one person working a shift)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (serve dinner & clean-up)
(We need two people working a shift)
Friday @ Fort Scott High School
Noon – 4 pm
(We need one person working a shift
4 pm to 6 pm (serve dinner & clean-up)
(We need two people working a shift)
Saturday @ Fort Scott High School
7 am to 11 am
(We need one person working a shift)
11 am to 2 pm (serve lunch & clean-up)
(We need two people working a shift)
2 pm to 6 pm
(We need one person working a shift)
ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE DONATED:
  • Coffee
  • Instant Tea
  • Napkins
  • Fresh Fuit
  • Paper Towels
  • Bottled Water
  • 8 oz cups/sytrofoam
  • Clorox Wipes (disinfecting)
Cell: 620-224-3633
THANK YOU to those businesses and individuals who have already committed to volunteering or donating items.
Please click here to emailDiana with times you can work or items you can donate. Monetary donations also welcome, made payable to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, and we can purchase items needed.
Physical items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the Chamber through 5 pm Thursday.
Contact Lindsay Madison at the Chamber with any questions, 620-223-3566, or [email protected].
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Meet and Greet Jan. 28

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Join us at the First Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet, Tuesday, January 28th, 2020!
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Held at Papa Don’s
Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director
620-223-3566
These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown. Coffee, juice and light refreshments will be served.
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet Scheduled for January 28

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce the Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, January 28th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main Street.

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown. Coffee, juice and light refreshments will be served.

Our Quarterly Downtown Meetings will be held on that first Tuesday of the quarter.

Please join us Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 for the Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet. Contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 with any questions.

Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Hosts Coffee Jan. 9

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Chamber Coffee
Thursday, January 9th
will be hosted by the
Chamber Board
231 E.Wall St..
8am
Click herefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s website.
Click herefor the Fort Scott Chamber’s
Facebook website.
Chamber Members & Guests are
welcome to attend and pay $1 to make any announcement about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or
anything else to share!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
*Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1/9/2020
* Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries 1/16
* Walmart, in the Vision Center 1/23
* My1Stop hosting at Empress Center 1/30
* 2/6/2020 – Open! Call 620.223.3566 to schedule today!
Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Want To Host A Chamber Coffee?

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Happy New Year!
We are now booking
Chamber Coffees for 2020! Chamber Coffees take place each Thursday at 8am and are a great way to promote your business or organization with approximately 40-50 people in attendance.
Click here for a current schedule and to view open dates.
Click here to email us your preferred date.
You might include a 1st & 2nd option in case your
choice is full by the time you request a date.
Click here for an overview of hosting a Coffee.
You may also call us vs. email with your preferred date or to go over any questions you may have about hosting.
Rita Schroeder, Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director
620-223-3566
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
* 1/9Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
* 1/16 Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries, at their office located w/the Bourbon County Senior Citizen Center, 26 N. Main St.
* 1/23 Walmart, in the Vision Center
* 1/30 My1Stop, at Empress Center, 7 N. Main St.
Art, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at City Hall Dec. 19

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Chamber Coffee
Thursday, December 19th
will be hosted by the
City of Fort Scott
123 S. Main St.
8am
Click here for the City’s Facebook page.
Click here for the City’s website.
Chamber Members & Guests are
welcome to attend and pay $1 to make any announcement about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or
anything else to share!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
* No Chamber Coffee 12/26/2019 or 1/2/2020
* Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1/9/2020
* Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries 1/16
* Walmart, in the Vision Center 1/23
* My1Stop hosting at Empress Center 1/30
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Mistletoe On Main Street Dec. 12

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Stores open late!
Find the hidden mistletoe in each store!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around will be held this Thursday evening,
December 12th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Retailers in the downtown historic district and other locations throughout town will be decked for the holidays with great gift ideas and holiday décor for a fun evening of shopping!
Store locations will have hidden mistletoe that can be found and returned to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for $10 in Chamber Bucks, and shoppers will also be able to enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks as well.
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Dec. 12 at FSCC

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The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by FSCC
December 12th at 8 am
Come Join us this week’s Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSCC at the newly expanded Agriculture Building, just north of Arnold Arena!
December 12th at 8 am!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
* City of Fort Scott 12/19
* No Chamber Coffee 12/26
* Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1/2/2020
* Open – Call the Chamber to Schedule 1/9 & 1/16
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools

Volunteer/Donate to State Debate Tourney Jan. 17-18

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the
Hospitality Lounge for the
State Debate Tournament
to be held here at FSMS & FSHS
January 17-18, 2020!
Diana Mitchell is again chairing this
hospitality project on behalf of the
Chamber and Youth Activities Team.
We could use your time in volunteering
to work the lounge or your donations
of items listed below.
Cell: 620-224-3633
THANK YOU in advance for volunteering, or donating money or items.
We have registration online where you can make your monetary donation,
select items to donate,
or sign up to volunteer a
2-hour shift or more.
***Click here for online signup,
then click “Register”.***
Volunteers are Needed
Friday & Saturday at both
Fort Scott Middle School &
Fort Scott High School
Times are available to select on
the online registration link above.
ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE DONATED:
Dry Coffee Creamer
Coffee Stirrers
10-12 Lg. Bags of Chips
Oranges, Apples, Bananas
Cookies, Brownies, Sweets
Bottled Water
Coffee
Pop
Paper Goods
Clorox Wipes
If you would rather just email Diana directly to signup to volunteer or donate items rather than registering online,
click here to email her.
Monetary donations also welcome,
made payable to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, and we can purchase items needed.
Monetary donations may be made through the online registration link, or mailed or dropped off at the Chamber any time now through the tournament.
Physical items may be dropped off to Diana at The Eye Care Center,
7th & National Ave.
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Contact Lindsay Madison at the Chamber with any questions, 620-223-3566, or [email protected].
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around Dec. 12

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Mistletoe on Mainstreet (4)

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around will be held this Thursday evening, December 12th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Retailers in the downtown historic district and other locations throughout town will be decked for the holidays with great gift ideas and will offer refreshments for a fun evening of shopping for gifts and holiday décor.

Store locations will have hidden mistletoe that can be found and returned to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for $10 in Chamber Bucks, and shoppers will also be able to enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks as well.

Participating stores include: Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies, Courtland Hotel and Spa, Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center, Hedgehog.INK, Iron Star Antiques and Such, J&W Sports Shop, Lowell Milken Center For Unsung Heroes, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Papa Don’s Pizza, The Lavender Patch, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Front Door Christmas Store & also DelBrenna Jewelry will be open in Crooner’s Lounge/Liberty Theatre, Sunshine Boutique, Nancy’s Gift Corner (inside Heidrick’s True Value), Treasure Hunt Flea Market and Hole in the Wall Liquor will be having Whiskey tastings.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on this event at (620)223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

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Chamber Coffee at FSCC Dec. 12

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December 12th Chamber Coffee

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the weekly Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Fort Scott Community College on Thursday, December 12th at 8 a.m., 2108 S. Horton St. The event will be held in the newly expanded Agriculture Building, just north of Arnold Arena.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the business or organization hosting the Coffee. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.