THE GREATER CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ‘CLINTON SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE’ ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY WAS HELD WED. EVENING. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CELEBRATES STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED A 3.5 OR HIGHER GRADE POINT AVERAGE FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. THIS YEAR MARKS THE 35TH YEAR FOR THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM IN CLINTON. STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED WITH A MEDAL AND A DIFFERENT COLOR RIBBON, DEPENDING ON WHAT YEAR OF SCHOOL THEY ARE CURRENTLY IN. SENIORS THAT ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ALL FOUR YEARS RECEIVE A LARGER MEDAL WITH A GOLD RIBBON. THOSE RIBBONS FOR CHS WERE PRESENTED WED. NIGHT…THE CLINTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED LATER THIS MONTH. WE WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU THAT THIS PAST MONDAY ON THE CHAMBER’S FACEBOOK PAGE, FROM THE ENTRIES RECEIVED, THE CHAMBER RANDOMLY SELECTED OUR FIVE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS…FOUR FROM CHS AND ONE FROM CCA. THOSE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE WORTH $500 EACH. THOSE FOUR WINNERS FROM CHS WERE ANNOUNCED WED. NIGHT AND THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FROM CCA WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER THIS MONTH. TO THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION, OUR SPONSORS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND OTHERS…WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE CLINTON CHAMBER’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM. LOOK FOR A FULL PAGE AD THIS MONTH IN THE CLINTON DAILY DEMOCRAT HIGHLIGHTING THESE STUDENTS AND OUR SPONSORS. KELLY GRIFFEY PHOTOGRAPHY TOOK PICTURES OF THE PROGRAM. SHE HAS POSTED THOSE PHOTOS ON HER PHOTOGRAPHY’S FACEBOOK PAGE AND WE HAVE SHARED THOSE PICTURES ON THE CHAMBER’S FACEBOOK PAGE.
Can you believe it; Olde Glory Days is just over a month away (June 29-July 2)! Details about this year’s celebration are now being leaked throughout May on the Olde Glory Days Facebook page, and even more details beginning in June… Would you, your business, church, group, club, organization like to be a sponsor of Olde Glory Days? Anyone can be a sponsor of OGD. Find out the benefits of sponsoring when you call us at 660-885-8166!…Get your 30th anniversary t-shirt at C Squared on the north side of the Square. Olde Glory Days 2023- Sale Closes-6-14-23. This is a pre-order. All items will be produced at once after the close date. Two weeks production period is standard. Any items ordered after the close date may be subject to a price increase.
On Monday morning, employees of Sherman’s Plumbing and Heating Co. gathered at what will be their new home for a ground-breaking ceremony. Their new facility will be in the Gerhart Industrial Park and should be ready in late winter or early spring 2024. New location, more employees but the same great service Sherman’s has always provided. Find a bunch of photos from Monday on our Facebook page!
We would like to thank Stevie Greer from US Bank for the cookies she brought to the Chamber to celebrate Customer Appreciation Month!
You’ve heard of “Tag, you’re it!” Well, we want to be the “it”. When a Chamber-member business posts something on their Facebook page, we want that business to tag our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ClintonMO This will help YOUR Chamber know that you have information out there that you want the people to see. WE want your information out there as well! So, if you tag the Clinton Chamber each time you post something on Facebook, we will be aware of it and we will share your information on our Facebook page. We can also include that info in our weekly (Monday) newsletter that is sent to every Chamber member and David’s Friday update each week that goes out to the public on three Facebook pages, our website and our local media. Let US help YOU. Tag YOUR Chamber of Commerce and let US work for YOU. 660-885-8166. david@clintonmo.com. joyce@clintonmo.com. 200 South Main. M-F 8am-4:30pm
From Clinton Main Street: It’s almost time for us to roll out the red carpet! Please help us make these Prom goers feel like Hollywood Stars as we send them off to a night at Prom. Anyone in Henry County is welcome to join in on the fun. The Promenade will start at 4 PM on May 6th. We’ll have volunteer photographers and plenty of photo stops! Free for all to attend! We will be set up on the north side of the courthouse. Amanda Johnson is the Executive Director of Clinton Main Street and she is “Featured” on the first Monday of each month on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Find out what’s happening on the Historic Square when you watch her video.
The folks with the Clinton, MO City Market started the process of laying out 12’x12’ spaces for vendors. According to their Facebook page, food truck vendors are going to love their 36’x20’ spaces with 2nd Street frontage! We are loving all of the exciting comments we’ve been seeing about the brand new Clinton City Market coming up the first weekend in May! Stay tuned to the Clinton Democrat, Benton County Enterprise, The Kayo, and our Facebook page for registration information! Vendors will be able to purchase single weekend passes for $50, or the best value, a season pass for $250! Clinton, MO City Market.
The Clinton Technical School Car Show is this Saturday, May 6 at CTS (602 S. 5th St. Clinton, MO). Registration the day of the show is 8 am to 11 am and costs $40. There are 10 show classes with prizes in each one as well as a plaque made by CTS students. Judging begins at 12 and awards will be announced by 2 pm. Attending as a spectator is free. Perryman’s Kickin’ Chicken will be here as well as other drinks and desserts. All proceeds will benefit SkillsUSA students. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Henry County Library in Clinton is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book reading and signing session for local author Jeremy White on Saturday, May 6th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Community Room. Jeremy will be reading from his book My National Park Diet. About Jeremy White: Jeremy White was born and raised in Clinton, Missouri, and is a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1993. Please join the library in welcoming Jeremy as he shares his remarkable story. Copies of his memoir will be available for purchasing and autographing for $25 (cash/check only) at this event. For further details contact the Henry County Library in Clinton at (660)885-2612.
CRUISIN’ TO CLINTON May 13th on the Downtown Clinton Square. Live DJ-Bud “Budman” Powell…50/50 raffles and give- aways. TLC BBQ and Maws Kettle Corn will be on site. Free admission. Cruise-in from 4 till 7pm. Cruise at 7pm from the Square to Primitive Olde Crow and Winery…with a drive thru Clinton Healthcare on the way. All rides are welcome. Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook for more info or Matt at 816-769-9231. May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, Aug. 12th, Sept. 9th and Oct. 21st.
Community Health Assessment Resource Team: Our mission is to assess the current health status of Henry County, including needs and services, and plan for implementation and utilization of services to meet those assessed needs. First Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament (100% of funds raised go back to Henry County Schools) Henry County C.H.A.R.T. is hosting its 1st Annual Healthy Communities Golf Tournament this Spring (June 17 @ Meadow lake Golf Club Clinton MO). We are looking for sponsors to help reach our event goal of $30,000, which will be used to assist Henry County Schools by paying off students’ outstanding lunch account balances and purchasing supplies. For the current school year, those expenses exceed $30,000, so your donation will significantly help our community by allowing lower/middle income families and all eight school districts in our local area to worry a little less about meeting these needs. All donations are welcomed and appreciated. For any donation over $150.00, you or your organization will be noted on a hole sponsorship sign and receive recognition at the tournament and on social media pages. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Tyler Pulcini. I would be more than happy to provide you with additional information about how you can support our community efforts. If you wish to contribute, please contact us at 660-223-3210
We have several committees here at the Clinton Chamber and volunteers are always welcomed. Our committees include Academic Excellence, Agriculture, Ambassadors, Military Affairs, Olde Glory Days and Tourism. If you would like to get involved in helping to move Clinton forward, just call, email, stop by or if you see me out and about…let’s visit.
Prom, graduation, whatever…the front of the Chamber building is now ready for your photo opportunity. Thanks Jerry’s Pest Management. Check out their work on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ClintonMO
The Clinton Mid-Day Optimist club is hosting a fundraiser! $40 per ticket. This will be such a fun event for any mother! Get your ticket today! You do not want to miss this! Why- To raise money to purchase school supplies for the annual back to school fair When- May 13th from 10 am to noon Where -Delozier Building 203 W. Franklin, Clinton, MO What – Mother’s Day Brunch – Rider Smith will be performing, mimosas & coffee bar (ID’s will be checked), silent auction and prizes for those who bring the most new backpacks for kids. Tickets can be purchased through a club member. Shauna Smith – 660-351-0359