From the President's Desk

I am looking forward to leading the Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce through another successful year. What makes a successful year for the Chamber? Numbers? Is it how many people that attend the monthly meeting? Is it how many people attend the events sponsored by the Chamber? It is the increase in revenues realized by the businesses during events? It is great to have a good crowd at the monthly meetings, the more the merrier. It is great to see big crowds for the events and it is wonderful to have the businesses realize increased revenues a s a direct result of the promotions and vents sponsored by the Chamber that is what it all boils down to. However, I feel that a small community chamber of commerce needs to measure their success by seeing everyone involved in events throughout the year and by the amount of fun that is had by everyone sponsoring and everyone attending. That is what will make all the numbers take care of themselves.

The volunteers involved with the events that take place throughout the year are very dedicated to their community and this helps our community to be the best there is. I know I can count on all the members to do their part to make each event be a successful one.

~Jerry Wilcox

Goals for 2006

1. Increase attendance at the meetings to an average of 20.
2. Sponsor a successful Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Meadows.
3. Have all other events at least as successful as last year.
4. Support community improvement projects.
5. Last but not least HAVE FUN!!

Hometown Christmas

The Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 10th annual Hometown Christmas on December 8, 2005. It was considered a success by everyone involved. Many businesses in Curtis held open houses with treats, refreshments and door prizes available. The Grand Prize drawing could be registered for at all participating Chamber businesses and the Hi-Line Enterprise held a special promotion for area gift baskets. A "Decorate Your House" contest was voted on by citizens as well as a silent auction of items at the Curtis Mall. The NCTA Collegiate 4-H Club provided caroling for the event. A free movie at the Star Theater was Well attended by the children of the community who were very pleased to have Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause visit with each child and give them a bag of goodies. The Junior Class of Medicine Valley High School also had a soup supper at the Methodist Church where there also could be heard Christmas tunes from the clarions.

Welcome Home

On November 8, 2005, the Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce sponsored a " Welcome Home" Parade for Clint Hosick and Matt Hodson as they returned from their second tour of duty in Iraq. Clint and Matt are both with the Army Reserve 1013th Quartermaster Company stationed in North Platte.

They were met on the west edge of Curtis by Mayor Kevin Brown of Browns on a convertible owned by Steve Herman of Norman, Paloucek and Herman Law Office. The Medicine Valley High School Marching Band greeted them at the intersection of Center Avenue and Highway 23 with patriotic marches. As they proceeded north on Center Avenue they wee greeted by the citizens of Frontier County showing their appreciation for their sacrifices. More patriotic music could be heard from the Methodist Church clarions as they continued north and then returned to the American Legion Hall for handshakes and hugs. Many signs of appreciation were also displayed in the Businesses in Curtis.

Newsletter Articles

If you have any items you would like to have placed in the next newsletter please contact Carolyn Petersen at 357-5554.

Member Dues are Due

The 2007 Medicine Creek Chamber dues are due. Enclosed with the newsletter is the dues structure. Please complete and send to PO Box 463, Curtis NE 69025. Help the chamber with the betterment of the community.

2007 Meeting Schedule

April 1, 2007
Easter Pageant

September 14-15-16, 2007
Fall Festival

December 13, 2007
Home Town Christmas

Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 6
Curtis, NE  69025
308-367-4122
curtis@curtis-ne.com

Chamber Members

Ag Valley Coop

Arrowhead Meadows

BSB Construction

Bev's Beauty Shop

Blase-Wetzel Funeral Home

Brown's

Brown Brothers

Buddies

Buddies Gifts & Antiques

City of Curtis

Consolidated Telephone Company (Ron Mead)

Curtis Cattle Company

Curtis Flowers

Curtis Medical Center

Curtis State Bank

Curtis Telephone Company

Cut Canyon Coaps (Marilyn Pilcher)

Coyote Country 105.3 Radio Station

Farmers State Bank

Farrell's Pharmacy

Frontier Co. Extension

Frontier Genetics

Frontier Fitness Center

Linda Hildebrandt

Tip-To-Toe

Hi-Line Enterprise

Kinder Morgan

KRVN

State Farm Insurance (Jerry Jorgensen)

Gilbert Larson

Carolyn & Roger Petersen

Magee Construction

Maywood Insurance

Medicine Valley Public Schools

Medicine Valley Economic Development

Medicine Valley Vet Hospital

Meyer Flying Service

Midwest Services

McCook Gazette

Nelson Service

NCTA

Norman Paloucek & Herman Law Offices

Pete's Buckhorn Grill

Peterson Jewelers

Premier Travel (Tom Knoblock)

Quilters Cottage

Mark Roth

Schroeder & Schroeder

Star Theater

Sunset Haven

Town & Country Market

United Methodist Church

Wilkinson Insurance

Jerome Gilg (Hot Country)

Wagner Ford

Associate Membership:

The Officers and Directors of the Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce wish to welcome individuals and businesses located outside our local trading area (Curtis, Maywood, Wellfleet, Moorefield and Stockville) to support the Medicine Creek Chamber of Commerce as an Associate Member. As an Associate Member you will be included in all of our chamber activities, receive a quarterly newsletter, a membership certificate and a change to share your ideas with our growing organization.

The associate dues are $50.00 per year and if anyone is interested contact Linda at 308-367-4122.

CHAMBER OFFICERS

Jerry Wilcox - President

Jerry Roethmeyer - Vice President

Linda Werkmeister - Secretary/Treasurer

Carol Brown - Past President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stan Nelson

Cari Zyssett

Sharon Houser

Kessy Heinzle