Chamber-of-Commerce June Luncheon 6/25/09

The June luncheon got back to the regular schedule this month and was held at Dalonzo's Restaurant on Main St. After being called to order Paul Blevins gave the invocation.

President Randy Allmon presented all in attendance a copy of the new brochure and announced that it is released and ready to go. He gave special thanks to DigiColor of New Cumberland, Baard's Steve Dopuch and Diana Spencer. DigiColor produced the full color fold out brochure. Dopuch contributed with information about Baard's plans for the new Ohio River Clean Fuels plant and Spencer put in untold hours getting all the loose ends tied up.

Called the Wellsville Ohio Visitors Guide & Map it is loaded with information about the village with many attractive pictures. Also included are ads for many area businesses along with information on local schools and churches. Contact information and numbers for all are also listed and in the center of the fold out is a large map of the village noting the locations of various businesses and attractions. The brochure will be available at establishments around town or by calling the Chamber at 330-532-2120. It really promotes the village. It's a beauty.

The next event sponsored by the Chamber is the auction to be held July 11 at the Alumni Center. It starts at 6 P.M. and there is still a limited amount of "Auction Bucks" available at Air Waves, Central Federal or Huntington Bank. You get $7 in "Auction Bucks" for $5 cash. Donations are still be accepted. They can be dropped off at Central Federal or by calling Allmon at 330-843-3475 or Auction Chairwoman Connie Bauer. They will even arrange to have donations picked up. Still looking for big ticket items such as appliances and furniture. The Lions Club will be selling food & beverages.

Allmon noted that the East Liverpool Chamber and their members have been especially generous with donations. He went on to thank the WHS Alumni Assoc. for donating the use of the center, Sells Auction for providing the services of auctioneer Russ Koontz and to the many folks that have already made donations. Proceeds from the auction will mainly go for purchasing material to renovate the gazebo at 4th St. Members of the unions from the Western Reserve Building and Construction Trades Council are donating all the labor for that project.

Harry Nemenz of Save-A-Lot was announced as the newest member to join the Chamber. Business of the Month honors went to Dalonzo's Resturant and guest speaker was Reporter Jo Ann Bobby Gilbert. We'll have more on these last two subjects in subsequent articles.


Next luncheon is July 30 at Dalonzo's.

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