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Chamber Kansas Day Promotion

January 11, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Invites You to Celebrate the 158th Anniversary of Kansas Day on Tuesday,

January 29th, 2019!

EARN 10% DISCOUNT AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS – WEAR THE WORD “KANSAS” OR A SUNFLOWER ON KANSAS DAY!

Kansas entered the Union as the 34th state on January 29th in 1861. On this 158th anniversary of Kansas Day, the Fort Scott Area Chamber would like to promote both our state’s history as well as local businesses.

Any person shopping a participating Chamber member retailer on Tuesday, January 29^th, wearing a sunflower or the word “Kansas” anywhere on their apparel will receive 10% off of their purchase. Participating businesses will have a sunflower placed in the front of their store.

If you are a Fort Scott business owner, and would like to participate, please click here to print the flyer displayed below and hang it in your window for shoppers to see. If you need the Chamber to print one out for you, please let us know by calling Administrative Assistant Monica Walden at: 620-223-3566.

Celebrate Kansas Day and thank a local owner for doing business in our wonderful state!

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Chamber Coffee at 500 Sunset Drive Jan. 10

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER

Join us for Chamber Coffee

Hosted by:
Crystal Mason and Jared Leek of
Front Door Real Estate

Location:
500 Sunset Dr., Fort Scott
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Click here for Front Door Real Estate’s website.

Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.

Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.

Upcoming Coffees:
January 17 – USD 234 – Fort Scott High School
January 24 – Sharky’s Pub & Grub
January 31 – Southwind Extension District
February 7 – City State Bank

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Volunteers Needed for State Debate Tournament at FSHS

January 8, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the

Hospitality Lounge for the

State Debate Tournament

to be held here this weekend

January 11-12, 2019!

Diana Mitchell is 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.

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 620-224-3633

THANK YOU to those businesses and individuals who have already committed to volunteering or donating items.

Times Volunteers are Needed:

Friday @ Fort Scott Middle School:

11am to 1pm

1:30pm to 4:00pm

4pm to 7:30pm

Friday @ Fort Scott High School

11am to 1:30pm

1:30pm to 4pm

4pm to 7:30pm

Saturday @ Fort Scott Middle School

7am to 11am

11am to 1:30pm

Saturday @ Fort Scott High School

7am to 11am

11am to 5pm

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

Clorox Wipes

Please click here to email Diana 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 5pm Thursday.

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Contact Lindsay Madison at the Chamber with any questions, 620-223-3566, or [email protected].

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BUSINESS LOCATOR MAP ADS ON SALE

January 7, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to publish a new Business Locator City Map for 2019 and announces advertising space is available.

The map will be printed in full-color, double-sided, and sized 11” x 17”. The front of the map will feature a listing of the advertising businesses with pinpoint locators for those businesses. The back will display 24 business card sized ad spaces. Businesses included on the front should be in the categories of Shop-Dine-Stay-Play and those advertising on the back only may be any type of business or organization. The deadline to reserve an ad is January 25^th and artwork is requested by February 1^st.

The maps will be printed on pads that may be torn off and taken by locals or visitors. The pads will be distributed by the Chamber, the Visitors Bureau/Tourism Center, in Visitor/Relocation Packets, and will be available digitally on the Chamber’s website. Participating businesses will be given a supply of the maps to distribute as well.

For pricing information or to reserve your ad space, contact the Chamber at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

Submitted by:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director, [email protected]

Monica Walden, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

Phone: (620) 223-3566

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Fort Scott Special Events Jan. 4-6

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Upcoming Special Events In Fort Scott

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2019 Business Locator Map

December 26, 2018 Submitted Story Leave a comment

New Business Locator Map for 2019

Announced by the

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

To be Distributed to Locals, Visitors and

People Looking to Relocate.

Ad Space is Available Now!

See more details below.

Map Ad Pricing

For the purposes below, “Main Focus” is described as a business engaged in areas of SHOP-DINE-STAY-PLAY.

“Non-Main Focus” is described as all other businesses.

Ad Options:

Main Focus Front and Back Combo Option*: “Main Focus” businesses (those engaged in areas of SHOP-DINE-STAY-PLAY” categories) may place an ad for $150, which will include a full color business card size ad on the back of the map, as well as a pinpoint and listing on the front.
Main Focus Front Only Option: “Main Focus” businesses may have a listing and pinpoint only on the front of the map for $35.
Non-Main Focus Back Only Option*: “Non-Main Focus” businesses may place a full color business card size as on the back for $135. These businesses will not be listed on the front.

*There are 24 back page business card ad spaces available on a first-come, first served basis.

Reserve an ad by Jan. 25th, 2019.

Submit bus. card or artwork by Feb. 1st, 2019.

(If you need us to do the artwork, note that when reserving the ad).

Payment must be received before the ad goes to print or ad will not be included on the map.

To confirm your ad purchase,

please e-mail Administrative Assistant

Monica Walden by clicking here.

Details about the Map

The map will be printed in full-color, double-sided, and size 11×17. The front will be color-coded and numbered for easy reference. On the side of the front, there will be a listing of advertising main-focus businesses in addition to a numbered pinpoint locator.

The maps will be printed on pads in a way that a map may be torn off and taken by locals or visitors.

The pads will be distributed from the Chamber, the Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourism Center, Visitor and Relocation Packets, and through other businesses applicable for distributing the maps. The map will also be available digitally on the Chamber’s website.

A quantity of 5,000 maps will be purchased initially, with the understanding that this may be a 6-month supply; and when the locator guide is replenished, the ad fees will be charged again. The advertising businesses will have the opportunity to make ad changes at that time. Each participating business will also have a supply of the maps to distribute.

Map will be ordered and produced locally through Chamber Member Sherry Lakeman of Campbell Printing Solutions.

Thank you!

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What’s Happening In Fort Scott: List Activities Online

December 26, 2018 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is Looking for Events Happening this Weekend and the Following Weekend to add to Our Weekend Flyer and Website Calendar!!

Have Something Going On? Let us Know!

Please e-mail details of your event to Administrative Assistant Monica Walden by clicking here .

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No Chamber Coffee This Week

December 26, 2018 Submitted Story Leave a comment

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER

There will be no Chamber Coffee this week in observance of the holiday

Merry Christmas! See you next week!

Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.

Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.

Upcoming Coffees:

January 3 – Chamber Board @ Chamber Office

January 10 – Fort Scott Pharmacy

January 17 – USD 234 – Fort Scott High School

January 24 – To be determined

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Fort Scott Chamber Happenings Dec. 21

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	SEK Inc. is seeking an Administrator to oversee their regional organization. The candidate can work remotely or from home from any Southeast Kansas location. See flyer below for more information
21-22	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
21-23	No Humbugs Allowed – Christmas Lights Tours on Dolly the Trolley – Enjoy the Christmas Lights in Fort Scott aboard Dolly the Trolley! Have some hot cocoa and a tasty treat. Adorn yourself with a glow necklace! Sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by the Fort Scott High School Thespians! Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids under 12. Tickets are available at Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St., or call 620-670-2750 for more information
21	Friday Night Concerts presents “An EastSide Christmas” – Common Grounds Coffee, 116 S. Main St., 7pm. The EastSiders Band will feature live acoustic Christmas music
22-23	KS Rocks Recreation Park Closed for Christmas
22	Ugly Sweater Party – Sharky’s Pub & Grub, 16 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, 9pm-1am Live music by SEKB Entertainment, $3 Lite pints
24	Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Community Christian Church – 1919 S. Horton, 5:30pm-7pm Cookies and warm beverages at 5:30pm, service begins at 6pm. Don’t forget to take your family photo in front of the tree!
24	Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service at First United Methodist Church – 301 S. National Ave., 7pm. All are welcome
25-26	(Cancelled for Christmas Day) Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
25	The Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center will be closed in observance of Christmas. Regular winter hours are 8:30-4:30 daily
25	Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
25	(No meeting this week) T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
26	Eat Smart, Move More class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Wednesday starting Dec. 19th and running until January 16th, 2019 Learn skills and strategies to feed your family nutritious meals on a limited budget and improve your overall health. Learn how to change behaviors that place you at risk for becoming overweight, and the diseases associated with being overweight. There will be delicious recipes to sample and gifts at the end of the program. FREE Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extendion Nutrition Assistant at: [email protected]
26	(No Bingo this week) Breakfast Bingo at BRCC, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Staff provides bingo cards, the caller, & coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
26	(No meeting this week) Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
26	(Program cancelled today) Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided
26	TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks
27	No weekly Chamber Coffee this week. Merry Christmas!
27	Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
27	(No games this week) Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
28-29	Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
31	New Year’s Eve at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave., Fort Scott See flyer below for more info
31	New Year’s Eve Party at the River Room – 3 W. Oak, Fort Scott, 6pm-1am See flyer below for more info
Jan. 1-2	Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
1	FSMS Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – 1810 S. Main St., every 1st Tuesday of the month while school is in session. Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime that day, and be sure to use the FSMS voucher
1	The Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center will be closed today in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular winter hours are 8:30-4:30 daily
1	Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm (Hedges Administrative Building)
1	T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm
1	City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm
2	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
2	Eat Smart, Move More class – Fort Scott Professional Building (formerly Newman Young Clinic), each Wednesday starting Dec. 19th and running until January 16th, 2019 Learn skills and strategies to feed your family nutritious meals on a limited budget and improve your overall health. Learn how to change behaviors that place you at risk for becoming overweight, and the diseases associated with being overweight. There will be delicious recipes to sample and gifts at the end of the program. FREE Contact Malynda Payne, K-State Research and Extendion Nutrition Assistant at: [email protected]
2	Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – Carriage House, 301 S. Main St. First Wednesday of each month at noon. Free lunch provided. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend. Call 620-223-1186 for more info
3	Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the Chamber Board Location: 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott
3	Pioneer Kiwanis Club Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building)
3	Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
	Save the Date: – January 4 – Eat Smart, Live Strong event – January 5 – YPL First Friday Luncheon – January 11-12 – State Debate Tournament Click here for full events listing on our website.