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| | | IN THIS ISSUE Golf Outing August 17
Monthly Networking Events
Upcoming Online Events
COVID-19 Loan Program Updates
Area Employment Rate Updates
Business Briefs
New Members
Chamber Members Save
Chamber Member Spotlights
Chamber Membership Renewals
Statewide Facemask Order
Facemasks Available
Network Health Insurance
2021 Board Nominations
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MEMBER MATTERS IS SPONSORED BY STELLAR BLUE TECHNOLOGIES | | | | |
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| THE OSHKOSH CORPORATION &
BANK FIRST OSHKOSH CHAMBER OPEN
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| 4 FOURSOMES STILL AVAILABLE!
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| Monday, August 17, 2020 Oshkosh Corporation & Bank First Oshkosh Chamber Open 11:00 a.m. • Lake Breeze Golf Club | | |
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| THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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| Golf Cart Sponsor: Lapham Hickey Steel
Beverage Cart Sponsor: First Weber Realtors
Putting Green Sponsor: Sure-Dry Basement Systems, Inc. | | |
| Tee/Hole Sponsors:
A.P. Nonweiler Co.
Aquire Restoration, Inc.
Associated Bank
Bank First N.A.
Bergstrom Automotive
Cornerstone Processing Solutions, Inc.
Ebert & Gerbert's
Girbau North America
Horicon Bank Insight Eyecare
KerberRose, S.C.
Mueller Wealth
Network Health
Nicolet National Bank
Oshkosh Community YMCA
Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Marine Supply Co.
The OTA Company, Inc. Rhyme R.J. Albright Inc. | | | SBG Financial Smart IS International
Spectrum Insurance Group
Stellar Blue Technologies
Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy, S.C.
Verve, a credit union
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Wipfli LLP Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Beverage Sponsors:
General Beverage Sales
Lee Beverage of Wisconsin LLC
Pepsi Beverages Co.
Wisconsin Distributors Appleton, LLC
19th Hole Reception Sponsors:
Party Supply and Rental
Youngwirth Associates, LLC | | |
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| Calling all non-golfers and golfers alike …. You can still support the Chamber’s Golf Outing this year even if you are not golfing. New this year: we are offering all members an opportunity to pre-purchase the $100.00 Raffle Package, individual large item raffle tickets, and general raffle tickets for our Golf Outing on Monday, August 17, 2020. All pre-sales must be paid in advance – no invoicing. We have a number of large raffle items this year including: a set of men’s Callaway Golf Clubs ($400 value), a Gas Grill ($300 value), a Yeti Thundra 35 Cooler ($250 value), a Duluth Trading Company Women's Lifetime Leather Messenger Bag and Women's Lifetime Leather Wallet set ($300 value), and a 1 Month Membership at 9Round for two ($396 value) just to name a few. We also have hundreds of dollars of general raffle items this year including: gift certificates to your favorite bars and restaurants, wine/booze packages, yard games, camping chairs, a small steel security safe, and a Yeti 5 gallon bucket, just to name a few. We also have themed baskets from the Wisconsin Herd, Blades and Boards Hatchet Throwing, a Weber Grill tailgate package, and more. If your company would like to be a raffle sponsor there is still time to donate. Your company’s name will be included in our program, signage at the outing, and in post event E-news. As usual we will have a full course and sell-out at 160 golfers, as well as representatives from many area businesses taking part in the day’s activities, so it's a great and fun way to promote your company! If you are interested in pre-ordering raffle tickets, want to donate to the raffle or have any questions please contact Alice Roberts at 920-303-2265 ext. 23 or at [email protected]. | | |
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| MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS September 9 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Fox River Brewing Co. & Taproom 1501 Arboretum Drive, Oshkosh | | | | | | |
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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Assembly 54th District Republican Primary
Candidate Forum
Wednesday, August 5
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Featuring candidates Peter Kohlhoff and Donnie Herman. The winner of this primary will run against incumbent Rep. Gordon Hintz in the fall election.
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Few Connect
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by
Angela Bergstrom,
Step Into Humility Leadership Solutions | | | | | | |
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| | | OC CONNECTION
Tuesday, August 4
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by
Your CBD Store
Oshkosh | | | | | | | | | SOCIAL HUB Ecommerce: How to Optimize Your Website to Sell Services or Products Online
Thursday, August 20 • 8:00 a.m.
Presented by Tyler Hoffman Stellar Blue Technologies
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| INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES
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| Available in either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning sessions. | | |
| Evening sessions:
September 8, September 22,
October 6, October 20
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | | | Morning sessions:
September 9, September 23
October 7, October 21
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | | |
| Cost: $275.00 covers all four parts for Chamber members.
Reduced rates available for groups. | | |
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| COVID-19 EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM UPDATES Oshkosh Chamber Emergency Bar and Restaurant Loan - 10 Loans Approved
- $21,500 distributed
- Funds still available
- Up to $2,500 per applicant
- Low interest loans with deferred payments
Winnebago County COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program - 32 loans approved to date
- $303,000 distributed
- Approximately $447,000 still available
- A total of $750,000 available for Winnebago County businesses
- Up to $10,000 per applicant
- Low interest loans with deferred payments
Greater Oshkosh Emergency Response Loan Program - 17 loans closed as of July 23rd
- $165K distributed
- A total of $1 million available in the City of Oshkosh and surrounding townships
- $750k must be spent in central city
- Low interest loans with deferred payments
SUMMARY – 59 loans approved and $489,500 deployed to area businesses | | |
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| OSHKOSH AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DECLINE IN JUNE
The unemployment rate for Oshkosh and Winnebago County saw a decline in the month of June as reported by the Wisconsin DWD. This is the second straight month of decline. CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the Unemployment Rate for June was 8.1%, down from 11.1% in May and 14.3% in April of 2020. By comparison, the unemployment rate in June of 2019 was 3.9%. There are currently 31,651 Oshkosh City residents working this year vs. 33,481 last year, however, Oshkosh’s April employment was 29,541, showing a positive employment trend increase of 2,110 from April 2020 to June 2020. By comparison, Oshkosh’s March 2020 employment was 33,048 before the effects of Covid-19 began impacting the economy. WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for June was 7.7%, down from 10.6% in May and 14.2% in April. By comparison, the unemployment rate in June of 2019 was 3.5%. There are currently 84,010 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 88,865 last year, however, Winnebago County’s April employment was 78,409, showing a positive employment trend increase of 5,601 from April to June 2020. By comparison, Winnebago County’s March 2020 employment was 87,717 before the effects of Covid-19 began impacting the economy. WISCONSIN EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin June 2020 unemployment rate was 8.7% vs 14.6% in April of 2020. Employment is still over 203,000 less than last year at this time. | | |
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| On July 15 the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board hosted a Drive Thru Job Fair in the Chamber's parking lot. Over 400 people attended. | | | |
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| | | SmartAsset ranked Oshkosh third in their 2020 list of Top 10 Cities for Working Parents. 581 cities were considered nationwide, with data examined across eight metrics, including housing, safety and education. Oshkosh has achieved a ranking in the top ten for each of the five years that this survey has been conducted. | | |
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Stellar Blue Technologies announced the promotion of Brett Hildebrandt to Sales Director. In this new role, Hildebrandt will lead the strategic sales and growth initiatives for the company.
“We’re excited for Brett to use his many years of sales experience to help Stellar Blue Technologies continue to grow into the future,” said Jim Dobinski, Stellar Blue Managing Director and Founder. “Brett’s knowledge in helping our clients with their strategic website and marketing projects over the past four and a half years makes him an ideal fit for leading our sales team.” | | | | | | |
Eagle Point Solar Featured on 2020 Top U.S. Solar Contractors List & Top U.S. Solar+Storage Contractors List
Solar Power World has recognized the efforts of solar contractors across the United States in its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, where local solar installer Eagle Point Solar achieved a rank of 150 out of 407 companies. Additionally, Eagle Point Solar received the ranking of 85 for the Solar Power World’s Solar+Storage Installer sub list. The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers big and small. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. | | | | |
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| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry
Contact: Tom Fojtk
(920) 651-9960
2551 Jackson Street, Oshkosh
www.oacptoday.org
314 Pizza
Contact: Travis Sanderfoot
803 Otter Avenue, Oshkosh | | | |
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Contact your health insurance agent or call 800-276-8004 to learn more about the exclusive premium discount through Network Health. | | | | |
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| CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS FEATURING.... | | |
| • ARC Contracting Inc.
• B Q Services LLC • Covetrus Software Services
• Sam's Club
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| MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members who have renewed their memberships during the past few months. | | |
| 5G BENEFITS
A.P. NONWEILER
ADASHUN JONES
ADVENTURE GAMES
AECOM
ALBAN LTD
ALGOMA FINANCIAL GROUP ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS
ALS PRINTING
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE - PATRICK HUCK AGENCY
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ARDY AND ED'S DRIVE IN
ARS (ALWAYS READY SERVICES)
AURORA HEALTH CARE
AVASTRONG CHARITY
BADGER MILL SUPPLY CORP.
BADGER SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE
BAR 430
BARLEY & HOPS LLC
BCONNETED LLC
BEEZ ELECTRIC
BEISER REALTY
BELTER FINANCIAL DESIGNS
BENVENUTO'S
BEST WESTERN PREMIER WATERFRONT HOTEL
BLACK WOLF DESIGN
BLACKSTONE METAL WORKS
BLADES & BOARDS
BLENDED WAXES
BLUE DOOR CONSULTING
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BUILDING SERVICE INC.
BUDGET BLINDS
BUFFALO WILD WINGS BUSINESS LENDING GROUP
C.R.E.W.
CAL-RAY INC
CAPITAL CREDIT UNION
CARAUSTAR CARPETLAND USA
CASTLE PIERCE CHANGE MANAGEMENT | COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
CHARLES WILLIAMS LAW OFFICE
CHET WESENBERG ARCHITECT
CHRISTIANO'S PIZZA
CITY OF OSHKOSH
CLA (CLIFTONLARSONALLEN)
CLARITY CARE
CN
COMMUNITY AG SERVICE
COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
COVETRUS
COZUMEL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CREATIVE SIGN CO.
D&J QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
D&M RENTALS
DALE HOTOVEC - STATE FARM AGENT
DALTON CARPET OUTLET
DERBY MOLDED PRODUCTS
DIVERSE OPTIONS
DOWLING CONSTRUCTION
DR. JILL'S OPTICAL SHOPPE
DRUCKS SUDDEN SERVICE
DULUTH TRADING CO.
EASTSIDE ULTIMART
EDENBROOK - OSHKOSH
EDWARD JONES
EVCO PLASTICS
EXCEL PHYSICAL THERAPY
FAIR ACRE TOWNHOMES
FEDEX OFFICE
FESTIVAL FOODS
FIREHOUSE SUBS
FISS & BILLS POKLASNY FUNERAL
FORSITE BENEFITS
FOX VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FOX WORLD TRAVEL
GABERT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
GABE'S WISCONSIN KITCHEN & TAVERN
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
GENERAL BEVERAGE SALES
GLACIER DENTAL
GREEN 3
GREENFIRE
GREENWAY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
HARTER'S FOX VALLEY DISPOSAL
HEARTLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS
HENDRICKS FAMILY DISTILLERY
HIRSCHBERG LAW
HOMETOWN BROADCASTING
HOUSE OF FLOWERS
HUGHES HOME MAID CHOCOLATES
INDEPENDENCE FINANCIAL
INSIGHT EYE CARE
J. STADLER MACHINE
JACKIES PARKSIDE
JACK'S MAINTENANCE SERVICE
JEFF'S ON RUGBY
JET FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
JIMMY JOHN'S
KEENLINE
KELLER, INC.
CHRISTOPHER J. MOKLER & ASSOCIATES (KELLER WILLIAMS)
KENLEY STEINERT
KIDS HQ CHILD CARE
KITZ & PFEIL
KRUMENAUER COMPANY
KWIK TRIP
LA QUINTA INN
LAKE BREEZE GOLF CLUB
LAKELAND CARE
LAKESIDE PACKAGING PLUS
LAPHAM-HICKEY STEEL
LEE BEVERAGE
LINDA NADOLSKE
LITTLE CAESARS LIVING WATER LUTHERAN CHURCH MANPOWER
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MENOMINEE CASINO RESORT
MIDEWEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
MIDWEST SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MIRAVIDA LIVING
MIRROR IMAGE TELEPROMPTERS
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
MOLLY McGUIRE'S
MOTEL 6 OSHKOSH
MUNROE STUDIOS
NOFFKE LUMBER
NORTHCENTRAL CONSTRUCTION
NORTHSIDE CHIROPRACTIC
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
NTD
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OEC GRAPHICS INC
OMRO NURSING
O'NEIL & ASSOCIATES
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY PANTRY
OSHKOSH COIL SPRING
OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YMCA
OSHKOSH CONVENTION & VISTORS BUREAU
OSHKOSH CORP.
OSHKOSH DOOR COMPANY
OSHKOSH HEATING & AIR
OSHKOSH HOUSING AUTHORITY
OSHKOSH MARINE SUPPLY CO.
OSHKOSH PLATING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
OSHKOSH SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET
OSHKOSH TROPHY
PACUR
PAINE ART CENTER
PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
PAUL L. JANSEN AND SON, INC
PEABODY'S ALE HOUSE
PHYSIO O&P
PIEPER ELECTRIC INC
PINNO BUILDIINGS
PLAYERS PIZZA & PUB
PORTSIDE BUILDERS
PRINTCO
PRO EX EXTRUSION, INC
PROSPERA CREDIT UNION
R&R INSURANCE SERVICES
R.J. ALBRIGHT
REBATH OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN
RED'S PIZZA & CATERING
RENEE MICHELLE'S SALON
RESPONDER SERVICES
REVS BOWL & BAR & GRILL
RHYME
RICHARD'S SCHOOL OF DANCE
RLJ DENTAL
ROCKY ROCOCO PIZZA
ROE NURSERIES
ROGAN'S SHOES
ROGERS PUMP COMPANY
ROTARY OSHKOSH - DOWNTOWN
ROTARY OSHKOSH - SOUTHWEST
RUSHFORD MEADERY & WINERY
SALON MODE OF OSHKOSH
SCHAEFER BEHNKE GROUP
SCHARPF'S EMBROIDERY
SCHMITT TITLE
SCHROEDER MOVING SYSTEMS
SECURITY FINANCE
SEE SPOT RUN ON 21
SEEK CAREERS/STAFFING
SERV-ICE
SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES
SERVPRO OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
SILVER CREEK SPECIALTY MEATS
SILVER STAR BRANDS SKIPPER BUDS
SMC METAL FABRICATORS
SNC MANUFACTURING SPECTRUM INSURANCE GROUP
STEWART TITLE
STRANG,PATTESON,RENNING,LEWIS & LACY, S.C.
STUART'S LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER
SURE DRY BASEMENT SYSTEMS
SWEETWATER PERFORMANCE CENTER
TACO BELL
TAMARA'S THE CAKE GURU
TENNIES JEWELRY
THE ANNEX OF OSHKOSH THE DELTA RESTAURANT
THE EXCLUSIVE COMPANY
THE HANGAR
THE RIVERS SENIOR LIVING
THE ROXY SUPPER CLUB
THE UPS STORE
THE WATERS
THOMAS JAMES REAL ESTATE
TITAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
TJ'S DESTINATION OSHKOSH
TJ'S HARBOR RESTAURANT
TONY'S AUTO COLLISION
TURN KEY AUTO SALES
TWO BROTHERS FAMILY RESTAURANT
VALLEY EXPRESS / PLANET FREIGHT
VALLEY VNA SENIOR CARE
VIKING ELECTRIC VILLAGE PUB PIZZA CO
VON BRIESEN & ROPER
W.W. ELECTRIC MOTORS
WEST SIDE TIRE
WIHLM DENTAL
WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
WIPFLI LLP
WISCONSIN INDUSTRIAL FLOORS
WITZKE ELECTRIC WT FINANCIAL SERVICES
YOUNG & MASLOWSKI
YOUNGWIRTH ASSOCIATES | | |
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| GOVERNOR ORDERS STATEWIDE
FACEMASK COMPLIANCE
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| Gov. Tony Evers has declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, and will expire on September 28, 2020 or by a subsequent superseding order. Emergency Order #1 requiring face coverings statewide is available here.
Under this order, Wisconsin residents ages five and older are required to wear a face covering when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit. Face coverings are strongly recommended if you are outdoors and maintaining physical distancing is not possible. The order also enumerates exceptions to the requirement, listing activities such as when an individual is eating, drinking, or swimming. Individuals with health conditions or disabilities that would preclude the wearing of a face covering safely are also exempt from the requirement. A frequently asked questions (FAQ) document is available here. | | |
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| PROTECTIVE FACEMASKS AVAILABLE
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| The Oshkosh Chamber is once again offering for sale protective facemasks in boxes of 50. These are 3-ply, surgical type protective masks. Please see photos. Color may vary. Cost to purchase is $42 per box of 50, which includes sales tax. Minimum quantity per order is one box. Separating masks may lead to contamination so orders smaller than one box are not an option.
We are looking to place the order on August 5. Once shipped, the masks will be available at the Chamber office for payment and pick-up.
If you are interested in purchasing, please send an email to [email protected]. Please include your company name, contact name, email address and the number of boxes of 50 that you would like to order. You will need to place your order by noon on Wednesday, August 5.
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| Also available: KN95 masks. These are $52.29 for a box of 20. Price includes sales tax.
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| Have you gotten your Network Health Insurance quote? | | |
| Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce members are eligible for an exclusive premium discount on Assure or Fully Insured plans with Network Health. The Assure level-funded plan is ideal for small businesses who want the security of a fully insured plan with the financial advantages of a self-insured plan. Network Health offers fully insured plans for organizations of 50+ employees.
Contact your health insurance agent or call 800-276-8004 to learn more about the exclusive premium discount through Network Health. | | |
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| HMO and POS plans underwritten by Network Health Plan. Self-insured plans administered by Network Health Administrative Services, LLC.
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2021 Board of Directors Nominations
The following Chamber members have been announced for consideration for the Oshkosh Chamber Board of Directors:
Terms Expire September 30, 2023
- Steve Davis, Ardy & Ed’s Drive-In, Inc.
- Jon Doemel, ZaRoni’s
- Stephen Ford, Lapham-Hickey Steel
- Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation
- Grant Schwab, FirstWeber Group
- Regina Sobojinski, Fox Valley Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Fred Stephan, Amcor Flexibles North America
- John Supple, Supple Restaurant Group
- Brian Wierzbinski, EAA
ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS Terms Expire September 30, 2021 - Nick Behnke, SBG Financial
- Robyn Gruner, AT&T
- Jim Macy, von Briesen & Roper
Oshkosh Chamber members have the right to petition for additional nominees. Additional names of candidates for directorships may be nominated by petitions bearing the genuine signature of at least fifteen (15) members of the Chamber in good standing. Any such petition shall be filed with the Board Management & Development Committee within twenty (20) days after the date of the notice to the membership of the proposed slate of Directors. The determination of the Board Management & Development Committee as to the legality of any such petition shall be final. If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be declared closed and the proposed slate of nine (9) candidates shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at its regular September meeting.
Contact John Casper at [email protected] for more information. | | | | |
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