Volume 2, Number 2 February 2013 Local Area Farmers Recognized HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY In front of a packed house, several area farmers who have continuously made contributions to the regional agricultural community were honored at the annual Farmers Recognition ceremony during the Chamber’s January luncheon. Thanks to all who provided nominations, voted, and attended. Congratulations to this year’s Ag Winners! Farm Family of the Year—Mike and David Pearson Farm Woman of the Year—Laura Hunter Collins Outstanding Young Farmer—Lance Lawson Ag Service Award—Dwight Crader February Spirit Award Winner: Taco John’s “We train our team members to understand that customer service is what makes a business. We get to know our customers by name as well as what they order. Our customers become our friends, we talk with them about what is going on in their lives…we truly care about them. Attitude is everything. We try to be sure our team members are trained to be able to help when our customers need help or have a question. It’s important they know our menu as well as our customers. We also try to donate to just about any organization or fundraiser who asks for help by way of coupons, food or financial. Most recently we fundraised close to $3000.00 for the Relay for Life.” Taco John’s Dawn Cook 1409 E Malone Avenue Click here to see past Spirit Winners!
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Volume 2, Number 2 February 2013
Local Area Farmers Recognized
HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY
In front of a packed house, several area farmers who have continuously made contributions to the
regional agricultural community were honored at the annual Farmers Recognition ceremony during the
Chamber’s January luncheon. Thanks to all who provided nominations, voted, and attended.
Congratulations to this year’s Ag Winners!
Farm Family of the Year—Mike and David Pearson
Farm Woman of the Year—Laura Hunter Collins
Outstanding Young Farmer—Lance Lawson
Ag Service Award—Dwight Crader
February Spirit Award Winner: Taco John’s
“We train our team members to understand that customer service is
what makes a business. We get to know our customers by name as well
as what they order. Our customers become our friends, we talk with
them about what is going on in their lives…we truly care about them.
Attitude is everything. We try to be sure our team members are trained
to be able to help when our customers need help or have a question.
It’s important they know our menu as well as our customers.
We also try to donate to just about any organization or fundraiser who
asks for help by way of coupons, food or financial. Most recently we
fundraised close to $3000.00 for the Relay for Life.” Taco John’s
Dawn Cook
1409 E Malone Avenue Click here to see past Spirit Winners!
-Business of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Major employer in the community. Has staying power. Proven history and growth. Shows adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Shows financial soundness and profitability. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Business:_____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attached additional information if required)_________________ _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination:_____________Phone:________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-Citizen of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria - Individual (man or woman) who has made a lasting contribution to the community. Leadership ability. Works in the community. Demonstrates excellence in business, profession and/or a vocation. Active in community organizations. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Citizen: _______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if required)__________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination:_____________________Phone:____________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-Civic Group of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Clubs and other non-profit groups making significant contributions to the community. Active organization in the community. Promotes the quality of life in the community. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-Community Volunteer of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Individual (man or woman) who donates his or her time to help a cause, event or goodwill concern, has made a lasting contribution to the community, shows leadership ability, volunteers in the community, and is active in community organizations. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801.
Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-Educator of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – An outstanding area educator. He/she is an example of dedication and excellence to students and fellow educators. He/she is active in the community. The winner of this award is eligible for Missouri Teacher of the Year. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Individual: ________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-Lifetime Achievement Award- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Person who has given of themselves unselfishly throughout their lifetime. Individual (male or female) 60 years or older with longtime achievement in professional life, as well as contributions in community service and has made a lasting impression on the community. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Individual: _______________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: ___________________ Date: ________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
-SACC Volunteer of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Chamber member (non-Board member). Has been an integral part of the Chamber. Gives time and energy in Chamber service. Shows leadership and support of the Chamber. Contributes to the community’s growth.
I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Organization: _____________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attach additional information if desired): ____________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Name of person submitting nomination: __________________ Date: _________
Return to SACC, 215 N. New Madrid Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. Fax: 471-2499. Questions Call 471-2498.
2013 Annual Banquet Award Nomination Form
- Small Business of the Year- Deadline: March 1, 2013 at 4:30PM
Award Criteria – Company in business for more than five years with typically less than 20 employees. Has staying power. Proven history and growth. Adaptability to the changing business scene. Shows excellence in management and employee relations. Demonstrates exceptional community service and customer satisfaction. Financial soundness and profitability. I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE: Business:_____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination (attached additional information if required)_________________ _______________________________________________________________________