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Republican Newsletter October 6, 2010

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GOP Calls for Formal Investigation of City of Evansville and Mayor Weinzapfel

Vanderburgh GOP Chairman Wayne Parke called on Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Vanderburgh Co. Prosecutor Stan Levco today to conduct a review of violations cited by the Indiana State Board of Accounts in its 2009 Annual Financial Report of the City Evansville, and to take appropriate action to determine whether Mayor Weiznapfel violated any Indiana laws with respect to his involvement in the payment of unapproved City of Evansville Funds to the Director of Metropolitan Development through GAGE, a non-profit entitiy that received direct financial support from the City of Evansville.

A copy of the full audit report is available here (pdf) (http://www.in.gov/sboa/WebReports/B37602.pdf). The Audit Results and Comments start on page 63 and run through page 65, and includes 12 areas where the City of Evansville has shortcomings. Stay tuned for this developing story.

Upcoming Events

There are several upcoming GOP events you’re invited to attend:

Gov. Mitch Daniels at the Chamber: US Chamber President Tom Donohue and Gov. Mitch Daniels will be speaking at the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana’s annual dinner and meeting on Thursday, October 12th at the Centre in downtown Evansville. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 pm, with dinner/program beginning at 6:30 pm. More than 500 people are expected to attend. To RSVP, please contact Carly Griffin at cgriffin@ccswin.com or 812-425-8147. Tickets are $75 per member and $750 per table of 10. Tickets are $150 per non-member.

Commissioner Candidates Debate: On October 14th at 8:00 pm the League of Women Voters will sponsor a televised forum between the county commissioner candidates on WNIN. Tune in as GOP candidate Marsha Abell tackles Troy Tornatta.

Celebrate on Election Night with the Republican Party

Plan to join the Republican Party for its election night celebration on November 2nd in the Maple Room of the Casino Aztar conference center. Attendance is free and open to all Republicans. Join us as we celebrate a monumental year in putting the county, state and nation back on a path toward responsible government.

CIVIC CENTER MEETING ROOM EVENTS Calendar

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Time All Day Subject UNITED WAY Location 307 Categories Red Category

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject SITE REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 10/4/2010 until 10/25/2010 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228

Time 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Subject CITY COUNCIL Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 10/4/2010 until 10/25/2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
LYNN BUHR @ 4993

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Time All Day Subject UNITED WAY Location 307

Time 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Subject DESIGN REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
LAURA @ 7823

Time 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Subject PTABOA Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
TIFFANY COLLINS @ 5269

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject SUBDIVISION REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
KATHIE HAOLLEY @ 5228

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Subject ENFORCEMENT/TREATMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
CYNTHIA OWEN

Time 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Subject VANDERBURGH ALCOHOL BOARD Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Scott Bedwell 812-882-1292

Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Subject ELECTRICAL BOARD Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/12/2010 until 10/12/2010 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
LINDA PENDELETON @ 7880

Time 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Subject COUNTY COMMISSION Location 301
MARISSA NICHOALDS @ 5241

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Time 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Subject VC REDEVELOPMENT Location 307 Recurrence Occurs the second Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2010 until 10/13/2010 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
KRISTIN @ 8681

Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Subject DMD STAFF MTG Location 307 Recurrence Occurs the second Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2010 until 10/13/2010 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
LAURA WALKER @ 7825

Time 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Subject UNITED WAY Location 307

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject SAFETY BOARD Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the second Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2010 until 10/13/2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
JENNIFER WOOD @ 7896

Time 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING BOARD Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/13/2010 until 10/13/2010 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
LINDA PENDLETON @ 7880

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Subject MBE/WBE UTILIZATION BOARD Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/14/2010 until 10/14/2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
DEBRA SPALDING @ 4961

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Thursday effective 10/7/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Sharon Evans @ 4982

Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Subject ITAC Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/14/2010 until 10/14/2010 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
GARY HECK @ 2468

Time 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Subject AREA PLAN COMMISSION Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the second Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/14/2010 until 10/14/2010 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
KTHIE HOLLEY @ 5228

Friday, October 15, 2010

Time 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Subject Animal Control Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the third Friday of every 1 month effective 10/15/2010 until 10/15/2010 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Sharon Evans @ 4988

Time 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject JUVENILE COURT Location 318

Monday, October 18, 2010

Time 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Subject CITY FLU SHOTS Location 307
CRYSTAL OWEN @ 4935

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject SITE REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 10/4/2010 until 10/25/2010 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228

Time 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Subject PORT AUTHORITY Location 307 Recurrence Occurs the third Monday of every 1 month effective 10/18/2010 until 10/18/2010 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Time 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Subject ITAC SECURITY COMMITTEE Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the third Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/19/2010 until 10/19/2010 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Tim VanCleave @ 5848

Time 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject EVANSVILLE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Location 307 Recurrence Occurs the third Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/19/2010 until 10/19/2010 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
LAURA WALKER @ 7825

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Time 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Subject GIS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the third Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/20/2010 until 10/20/2010 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Laura Howell @ 5071

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Subject CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the third Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/20/2010 until 10/20/2010 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
SHERIFF WILLIAMS

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Subject DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMISSION Location 307
SUE HARTIG @ 5173

Time 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Subject PARKS BOARD Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the third Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/20/2010 until 10/20/2010 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
GLENN BOBERG @ 6141

Time 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Subject DEFERRED COMP Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the third Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/20/2010 until 10/20/2010 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
DAN RENKES 1-502-836-8587

Time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject HOUSING TRUST FUND Location 318
LISA @ 7806

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Time 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARINGS Location 307 Recurrence Occurs the third Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/21/2010 until 10/21/2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
CRYSTAL HARPER @ 436-7821

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Thursday effective 10/7/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Sharon Evans @ 4982

Time 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Subject CITY FLU SHOTS Location 318
CRYSTAL OWEN @ 4935

Time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the third Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/21/2010 until 10/21/2010 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228

Monday, October 25, 2010

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject SITE REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 10/4/2010 until 10/25/2010 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
KATHIE HOLLEY @ 5228

Time 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Subject VC INSURANCE MTG Location 318
JANE LAIB @ 5025

Time 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Subject CITY COUNCIL Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Monday effective 10/4/2010 until 10/25/2010 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
LYNN BUHR @ 4993

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Time 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Subject DESIGN REVIEW Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/26/2010 until 10/26/2010 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
LAURA @ 7823

Time 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject GIS USER GROUP Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the last Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/26/2010 until 10/26/2010 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Laura Howell @ 5071

Time 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Subject VANDERBURGH ALCOHOL BOARD Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Tuesday of every 1 month effective 10/26/2010 until 10/26/2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Scott Bedwell 812-882-1291

Time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject SOLID WASTE DISTRICT BOARD Location 301
JOE BALLARD @ 7800

Time 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Subject COUNTY COMMISSION Location 301
MARISSA NICHOALDS @ 5241

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Time 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Subject PERSONNEL & FINANCE Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the last Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/27/2010 until 10/27/2010 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
SANDIE DEIG @ 5790

Time 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Subject HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Location 307 Occurs the fourth Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/27/2010 until 10/27/2010 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
DIANE CLEMENTS @ 4927

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject SAFETY BOARD Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/27/2010 until 10/27/2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
JENNIFER WOOD @ 7896

Time 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Subject ITAC Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the last Wednesday of every 1 month effective 10/27/2010 until 10/27/2010 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
TIM VANCLEAVE @ 5848

Time 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Subject DRUG CALENDAR AWARDS Location 301
REGENE-5156

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Subject SHERIFF SALE Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/28/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The meeting actually starts at 10:00.

Time 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Subject VC INSURANCE MTG Location 318
JANE LAIB @ 5052

Time 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Subject BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs every Thursday effective 10/7/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Sharon Evans @ 4982

Time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Subject LICENSE & DISCIPLINARY BOARD Location 318 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/28/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
LINDA PENDELTON@ 7880

Time 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Subject COMMISSION ON THE SOCIAL STATUS Location 301 Recurrence Occurs the fourth Thursday of every 1 month effective 10/28/2010 until 10/28/2010 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
JAMILA @ 4928

Sheriff Williams Halloween Safety Tips

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Halloween Safety

BREAKING NEWS—County Treasurer Rick Davis to Run for Mayor

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In a week when Evansville’s thoughts turn to brain sandwiches, pulled pork, carnival rides, and sampling a multitude of delicacies dreamed up just for the Westside Nut Club’s annual event, it is not expected that political maneuvering can upstage a good corn dog. This year it has as an informal announcement to seek the office of the Mayor of Evansville by Vanderburgh County Treasurer Rick Davis to Democratic Party Chairman Mark Owens resulted in a technicality that caused the Democratic Party’s booth at the Fall Festival to be cancelled at the last minute.

Confidential sources within the Westside Nut Club have confirmed that it was Party Chairman Mark Owens who pulled the plug on the booth leaving the Democratic candidates for office with no booth to work from in the 2010 campaigns. It will be the first time in decades that a booth has gone empty at Fall Festival where some non-profits and churches raise as much as $40,000 during the weeklong street festival that routinely attracts over 50,000 attendees. Chairman Owens’ actions not only denied the current crop of Democratic candidates access to those 50,000 hands to shake and backs to slap, it denied a charity the opportunity to raise significant funds at the Fall Festival.

In an interview with Mr. Davis, The City County Observer learned that last Thursday as a courtesy he informed Chairman Owens of his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Mayor of Evansville and to make his formal announcement after this year’s election so as to concentrate on the campaigns of his fellow Democrats. Chairman Owens, according to Davis demanded assurances that no money that was to be raised for the Democratic Party at the Fall Festival booth would be used against current Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel in the 2011 Democratic primary for Mayor. Davis’s response was that he was only one member of the Kennedy Club and was not able to offer such assurances. Friday, Mr. Davis met with Mayor Weinzapfel and informed him of his plans to run.

Saturday, the doo-doo hit the fan. The Kennedy Club, a Democratic organization for young people had subleased the booth space from the Democratic Central Committee who has held the lease on the Fall Festival booth for years. The conditions of the Westside Nut Club include a provision that says subleases are not allowed, and thus the Kennedy Club was disqualified from the Fall Festival. The Democratic Central Committee forfeited it’s booth that has been used as a campaign spot, a fundraiser for the party, and even a source of funds that the party has donated to local charities for decades. The purpose and intent for no subleasing is to keep for-profit entities from sneaking in through the back door and to allow the Westside Nut Club to control the content of the booths. The purpose was never to keep the preacher from inviting the choir. One would assume that the Democratic Central Committee and the Kennedy Club would be seen as equal entities. The real question of Saturday was “who filed the complaint”?

Once again the hardworking and honest people of the Westside Nut Club live in a transparent way. It was disclosed that none other than Chairman Mark Owen of the Democratic Party not only found the “no sublease” provision, he filed the complaint, and supplied the supporting documents to get the Kennedy Club, a group of dedicated and hard working Democrats banished from the Fall Festival. He not only got the Kennedy Club banished, he made certain that the booth itself was hauled away in the night after representatives of the Nut Club had agreed to let the empty booth with it campaign regalia stay in place for the week.

Treasurer and soon to be candidate Davis used the word disgraceful to describe Chairman Owens’ behavior toward the Kennedy Club. The job of the Chairman of any party is to serve the candidates of the party that they lead, not to simply do the bidding of one potential candidate. Many Democratic candidates including Bob Mangold, Mary Hart, Sheriff Eric Williams, Mike Goebel and others had signed up to work the booth. Some of these candidates are in tough races and are not well funded. Being denied access to the 50,000 people per day that visit West Franklin Street for the Fall Festival definitely blunts their chances of winning their respective elections. It is not just the Democratic candidates that lose though. The Kennedy Club anticipated that they would net between $10,000 and $15,000 from the Fall Festival booth. Their intention was to divide that equally with the Democratic Central Committee, the very group that Chairman Owen leads. The Kennedy Club then had every intention to donate a portion of their take to local charities like the Evansville Rescue Mission.

Very few decisions really make one head shake in disbelief. This is one that does. Chairman Owens actions served to damage the Kennedy Club, the current Democratic candidates, and even the Democratic Central Committee. The Democratic Party will not be in the Fall Festival for many years now. They will have to take their place at the back of the line of what is a multi-year waiting list to get a booth at this heavily attended event. All is not lost the Kennedy Club donated the 15 gallons of soup they were planning to sell to the Salvation Army. There are also a group of Republican candidates in their campaign booth just up the street who are smiling like Cheshire cats at the monopoly on campaigning from a booth at the Evansville Fall Festival that Democratic Party Chairman Mark Owens has given them.

FOOTNOTE: Democratic Party Chairman Mark Owens was contacted by the City County Observer and informed that this article will be published today. He was offered an opportunity to write an unedited response to this article and shall be allowed equal exposure. We emailed him this article and assume that he will respond on Tuesday since we could not reach him at press time.

Breaking News: BRAKER UP BY 3 VOTES OVER MARTIN IN KNIGHT TRUSTEE RACE

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Earlier this afternoon, the Vanderburgh County Election Board revised the unofficial results of Tuesday’s election after it discovered the results from four (4) voting machines were not counted on election night. After counting the additional ballots, the Republican Jim Braker is now leading the race for Knight Township Trustee, displacing the presumed leader, Democrat Kathryn Martin. Prior to the Election Board’s action, Braker trailed Martin by twelve (12) votes on election night then today picked up 18 additional votes. He then picked up eighteen (18) additional votes while Martin added only three(3), giving Braker a lead of three (3) votes.

However, the race is not over because the votes for provisional and military ballots have not been tallied. Stay tuned as the drama continues.

The updated election results are posted on the Vanderburgh County Clerk’s website.

CHILDREN’S FLU CLINICS

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EVANSVILLE, October 4, 2010 – On October 14, 2010, the Vanderburgh County Health Department will begin offering Influenza vaccines for children at our facility located at 420 Mulberry Street. From October 14, 2010 to November 18, 2010, flu vaccines will be offered every Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., free of charge, on a walk-in basis, to children six months through eighteen years of age.

According to Health Officer Dr. Ray Nicholson, receiving an annual flu vaccination is the single most effective method to prevent the spread of the flu. Flu vaccinations are safe and effective.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian and their shot record.

For more information about flu vaccinations, please contact your child’s healthcare provider or the health department at 812-435-5692.

Evansville Blood Donor Wins the Focus on Saving Lives Promotion

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(Evansville) – Evansville Platelet donor Mary Deutsch is the grand prize winner of the American Red Cross River Valley Blood Services Region Focus on Saving Lives summer promotion!

Thousands entered the contest this summer by presenting to donate blood or platelets. Three finalists’ names were drawn on Saturday night at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk in Louisville, KY. Deutsch pulled the winning key that started the 2010 Ford Focus. The other two finalists, Amanda Norman and Paula White each won a $500 gas card.

Deutsch and her husband have both been whole blood donations through the American Red Cross since the 1970’s. Most recently, Mary became a platelet donor since the 1990’s. Her entry winning donation took place on July 27th when she rolled up her sleeve to give the gift of life and was entered in the Focus On Saving Lives Promotion.

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.

City of Evansville to Offer FREE Fall Festival Lunch Shuttle

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(EVANSVILLE, IN) – October 04, 2010 – The City of Evansville will once again offer free lunch time shuttle service to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival for Civic Center employees, downtown workers and other area residents. The shuttle service will be offered from today through Friday.

The shuttle will pick up/drop off from the C.K. Newsome Community Center (west side of building by the “back 40” parking lot) and the Civic Center (on MLK near flag poles in front of building) on the half hour. First departure/pick up will be at 11:00 a.m. and last arrival/drop off will be at 2:00 p.m.

The shuttle will pick up/drop off at the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave. (special bus stop signs) on the quarter hour. First arrival/drop off will be at 11:15 a.m. and last departure/pick up will be at 1:45 p.m.

The route for the Fall Festival Shuttle will be as follows:

Pick up/drop off on the west side of the C.K. ewsome Community Center, proceed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (MLK) through the “back 40” parking lot and along Locust St., turn right on MLK, pick up/drop off on MLK near the flag poles in front of the Civic Center, turn left on Vine, turn right on Second St., turn right on Fulton Ave., turn left on Lloyd Expressway, turn right on Wabash Ave., turn right on W. Franklin St., pick up/drop off at the bus stop on the corner of W. Franklin St. and Wabash Ave., take W. Franklin St. to Fulton Ave., turn right on Fulton Ave., turn left on Second St., turn left on
Sycamore St., and turn right on Elsas St. to arrive back at the C.K. Newsome Community Center and the “back 40” parking lot.

Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

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Understanding Financial Statements
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Chamber Office – 318 Main Street (Innovation Pointe Building, 4th floor)
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
$20 per person
Attendees will gain a better understanding of business financial statements, including the following:
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Statement of Cash Flow
Statement of Changes in Shareholder Equity

What Can The Chamber Do For You Lunch
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Chamber Office – 318 Main Street (Innovation Pointe Building, 4th floor)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FREE-OF-CHARGE!
This FREE luncheon will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Members are encouraged to attend one session per year to learn about the many benefits of Chamber membership, including the following:
Member Discount Programs
Advertising Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Chamber iPhone Application
Miscellaneous Benefits
Seating is limited to the first 45 registrants per month.

Breakfast with U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Coats
Thursday, October 7, 2010
The Chamber Office – 318 Main Street (Innovation Pointe Building, 4th floor)
7:30 a.m.
$10 per Chamber member; $20 per non-member
The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee will host donuts and coffee with Dan Coats, candidate for the United States Senate on Thursday, October 7. The Chamber hosts periodic events with elected officials and candidates to give our membership an opportunity to hear individual’s positions on issues of importance to the business community.

October Business Exchange at Fox & Hound
Thursday, October 7, 2010
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
FREE-OF-CHARGE!
Join us for great food, a cash bar and excellent networking at a beautiful location.
Invite your friends, colleagues and clients to join you!
Business Exchanges are held on the first Thursday of the month at various Chamber member restaurants.
Over 75 business professionals attend each month.

Red Cross asks for public support to help stuff Totes with Hope for Local Veterans

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(Evansville) – The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is proud to launch Totes of Hope, a program designed to engage the community to help give back to low-income and homeless veterans in time for Veterans Day.

Created and launched last year, Totes of Hope program distributed over 400 care packages including basic toiletry items as a way to say more than just thank you for their service to our country for Veteran’s Day. “Services to our Armed Forces and Veterans is a vital component of Red Cross Services and when we heard many of our local veterans were lower income or homeless and need of vital supplies to survive, we knew this was a community problem we wanted to help combat,” said Matt Bertram, Regional Chapter Executive.

Totes of Hope aims to engage the community to help collect supplies over the next five weeks but this year hopes to put together and distribute 800 totes to low income or homeless veterans in our community. All donated supplies will then be stuffed in a Red Cross totes and delivered to local veterans on Friday, November 12th at both the Evansville VA Clinic and Vet Center. You can help stuff a tote and offer hope to a local veteran by donating any of the following supplies:

§ Baby Wipes

§ Hand Sanitizer

§ Shampoo/Conditioner

§ Bar of Soap

§ Soap Caddy

§ Deodorant

§ Razors & Shaving Cream

§ Toothbrush

§ Toothbrush Caddy

§ Toothpaste & Dental Floss

§ Pocket Pack Facial Tissues

§ Plastic Combs & Brushes

§ Socks

§ Shower Shoes or Flip Flops

§ Stocking Caps/Ear Muffs

§ Gloves

§ Small Umbrellas

§ Phone cards

§ Crossword Puzzles

§ Sudoku Books

§ Books or Magazines

§ Deck of Cards

§ Pocket Calendars

§ Prescription Caddy

§ Bus Tokens

§ Canned Goods/Openers

“We hope people will think about items they need to survive including toiletries, personal items, cold weather items and more and help us ensure our local veterans have these items as the winter months approach” Bertram added. “If every person in our community would donate one item, we could meet our goal of stuffing 800 totes and help say more than just thank you to our local heroes in time for Veteran’s Day.”

Donations of the above listed supplies can be dropped off at the American Red Cross building at 29 S. Stockwell Road in Evansville or any Expressway Family of Auto Dealerships in Evansville & Mt. Vernon through Friday, November 5th. 2010. For more information about the Totes of Hope Program or to make a monetary contribution to support American Red Cross Services to Our Armed Forces programs including the Totes of Hope Program, visit our website www.evansvilleredcross.org.

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