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President’s Perspective by John
Clavio
I am sure that we all grew up being taught the
concept of sharing with our siblings and the other kids in the
neighborhood. We were taught to give to those that need help. Being
raised catholic….often I would hear, It is in giving that we
receive.
Funny thing is I never heard the concept of
volunteering. Even though I may not have heard the term, I always
saw my mom participating in the planning of different events at
church, at our school or working on her class reunion committee.
Having siblings, my dad was always involved with coaching of our
sports teams. Often my dad would accompany my brother and I on
camping trips with the Boy Scouts. I guess as they say, Seeing
is believing! My parents were volunteering. It was
something that you didn’t talk about, you just did it.
I am certain that many of you probably had the
same experience growing up. Now that we are adults, it is our turn.
As hard as it is to commit the time, with family and work and other
societal influences, the rewards of volunteering can be tenfold.
Based on my personal volunteer experiences,
very little bad comes from volunteering. Though your efforts may
not always be widely recognized and applauded, know that your
efforts are touching the lives of others in someway and you will be
rewarded for your efforts. It’s called KARMA! And I truly believe
in it.
Wherever your volunteer contributions lead you
I am certain you will be successful. I like to say the key to
successful volunteering is:
Volunteer because you want to,
not because you have to;
Volunteer for the overall better
good, not just for you personal gain; and,
Volunteer to give back, to say
thanks for all you have been given!
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Artistic Face
Painting
Ms. Debra Adler
1706 Stonebridge Court
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-258-4935
815-485-4084
Email
artisticfacepainting@yahoo.com
Web Site
www.artisticfacepainting.com
Artistic face painting and crafts.
Each face becomes a work of art.
AtHome America
Ms. Kathleen Littleton
9835 Folkers Drive
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-0845
Email klittleped@aol.com
Web Site
www.athome.com/kathleenlittleton
Offers exclusive home wares - pottery, hand-stitchery,
samplers, candles, throws, furniture, tabletop -
through the convenience of in-home shopping.
Host a show and earn free and discounted home wares and
your guests will enjoy great sales. Income opportunity
available. Call or e-mail for your free catalog.
Bigtime Disc
Jockey Service
Mr. Daniel Smith
422 Ohio Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-534-5086
Email
bigtimedj@hotmail.com
Music for all occasions. Bose sound system, big light
show, reasonable rates for anything from weddings to
block parties - we have experience in all!
Budokai USA Family Karate
Mr. Scott Rosak
7942 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-1950
Web Site www.budokaiusa.com
Vigorous exercise based on self-defense techniques
fostering physical and mental well-being, self-confidence
and focus.
Chicago Boogie Heads
Ms. Carey Matthys
P.O. Box 303
Frankfort, IL 60423
708-285-5984
Email
carey@chicagoboogieheads.com
Web Site
www.chicagoboogieheads.com
A unique and unusual interactive entertainment
experience. Guests are entertained by putting their
heads on top of the bodies of professional dancers
using state of the art green screen technology and
creating an instant high quality music DVD of their
experience. Chicago Boogie Heads is suitable for all
audiences and any event.
Click Cut Save,
Inc.
Mr. Rich Fitzgerald
P.O. Box 972
Worth, IL 60482
708-220-6227
Fax 815-642-9053
Email rich@ccsave.com
Web Site www.ccsave.com
We provide the best savings for the local community by
posting businesses coupons on our site. It's free to the
public. Visit the site, print the coupons for the services you
are interested in. It's the one stop shop for all your savings.
Colorado Chiropractic
Dr. Sally Allen D.C.
631 North LaGrange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-8450
Fax 815-464-8451
Email
morelandchiro@ameritech.net
Web Site
www.morelandchiropractic.com
Dr. Russ Moreland - chiropractic care, custom exercise
programs, x-ray, biophysics
Dr. Sally Allen - chiropractic care, acupuncture,
kinesiotaping, rehabilitation, sports injury
Costco Wholesale
Ms. Lisa Ingue
9915 West 159th Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-645-5336
Fax 708-645-5338
Email w647mbr@costco.com
Wholesale Retail Store
Dental Office
Careers, Inc.
Ms. Gina Douma
301 White Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-3011
Fax 815-464-1688
Email
dentalofficecareers@earthlink.net
Web Site
www.dentalofficecareers.com
We are a dedicated training facility for dental assistants
and dental receptionists that is accredited by the Illinois State
Board of Education. Start a new career in just 10 weeks.
This is a great opportunity for recent grads as well as older
people who wish to change careers or simply start one.
Embroidme
Mr. Bill Garrigan
2375 Joliet Highway
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-485-4155
Fax 815-485-4166
Email
newlenox@embroidme.com
Web Site
www.embroidme-newlenox.com
Full service custom embroidery, screen printing and
promotional products. Corporate and sports apparel,
school and team uniforms and fundraising for clubs,
schools and non-profit organizations.
Entrée Vous
Ms. Debora A. Dennis
10373 West Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-7170
Fax 815-464-7639
Email
ddennis@entreevous.com
Web Site www.entreevous.com
We have done all the work of preparing your dinner. We've
shopped for the fresh ingredients, chopped, diced, seared
off meats at our store and simmered many sauces from
scratch. Three ways to get dinner done: fresh take and
bake, scheduled a pick-up, or book a session.
Family Time Magazine
Ms. Caroline O'Connell
10221 West Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-806-8886
Fax 815-806-8855
Email
caroline@familytimemagazine.com
Web Site
www.familytimemagazine.com
Family Time Magazine: Enhancing Life, One Family At A Time
File Center (The)
Mr. Jeff Svihra
9303 Gulfstream Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-6363
Fax 815-464-0006
Email
jeff_svihr@federalcos.com
Web Site
www.federalrecordstorage.com
We provide off-site business record storage, shredding
and scanning services.
Flectere Health &
Tanning Center
Ms. Brandi L. Szablewski
9645 Lincolnway Lane Suite 104
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-0805
Fax 815-469-9806
Email
flecterehealthtanning@yahoo.com
An all in one upscale health center encompassing tanning,
massage, facials, waxing, skin rejuvenation, personal
training facility with club memberships, spray tanning and more!
Gordon Decorating
Ms. Michaelene Gordon
26034 S. Castle Gate
Monee, IL 60449
708-308-0031
Email
gordondecorating@hotmail.com
Web Site
www.gordondecorating.com
Interior/Exterior Residential and Commercial Painting.
Free color consultations and free estimates.
Graceful Concepts & Images, Inc.
Mr. John G. Johnson
9500 West Manhattan Monee Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
312-281-8223
Fax 312-281-8224
Email
johngjohnson@gcicorp.info
Web Site
www.gracefulconcepts.com
Graceful Concepts & Images, Inc. is a specialty
interiors firm. We provide professional interior
architectural space planning, sanctuary furnishings
and commercial office furniture to faith based institutions
Heartland Blood Centers
Ms. Henning & Ms. Tabone
16100 Centennial Circle
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-9765
708-342-9772
Fax 708-633-0440
Email
atabone@heartlandbc.org
Email
khenning@heartlandbc.org
Web Site
www.heartlandbc.org
Founded in 1943, Heartland Blood Centers' mission is
to provide and maintain an adequate supply of blood
and blood products for area hospitals to draw upon in
order to meet the anticipated and actual needs of
patients. A not-for-profit organization serving 33
hospitals throughout 12 counties of Illinois and
Northwest Indiana.
Highlights Salon, LLC
Ms. Nicole Levy
7657 W. St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-2778
Email
highlights_salon@att.net
We offer hair care, massage, and waxing. Come check out
our newly remodeled facility.
JAM Construction of IL, LLC
Mr. Joseph Levy
9445 Corsair Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-3340
Fax 815-464-3360
Email
jamconstruction@comcast.net
Web Site
www.jamconllc.com
JAM Construction provides excavation, trucking,
and sewer and water installation for single family
homes and commercial developments.
Jerding Tax and
Financial Services, Inc.
Ms. Kathleen Jerding-Stern
11028 Front Street
Mokena, IL 60448
708-478-1081
Fax 708-570-9207
Email
jerding_cpa@ameritech.net
Web Site www.jerdingtax.com
Provide accounting, tax, investment and employee benefit
services to individuals and businesses.
John W. Currier & Company, Ltd.
Mr. John Currier
10285 W. Lincoln Highway
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-8730
Fax 708-590-0783
Email
john@curriercpa.com
CPA and Business Consultants for small businesses.
We help small businesses and their owners reduce
income taxes and more efficiently run their companies.
Prepare corporate and individual income tax returns.
John C. Tylk Fine Art/Illustration
Mr. John Tylk
560 Illinois Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-4310
Email
johntylk@yahoo.com
Web Site
www.johntylk.com
Wide-range of work from fine art to illustration
Working both in color and black-and-white
Commissioned Portraits
Lincoln-Way High
School District 210
Foundation for Educational Excellence
Ms. Linda Lopez
1801 East Lincoln Highway
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-462-2976
Fax 815-462-2109
Email llopez@lw210.org
Web Site www.lw210.org
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation
generates financial support to enhance and enrich the
opportunities and educational experiences of Lincoln-Way
High School District 210 students.
Matthew C. Brashinger III, LCTCF, CLTC
Mr. Matt Brashinger
8700 W. Bryn Mawr Suite 600 South
Chicago, IL 60631
773-864-8773
Fax 815-806-8323
Email
mattbrashinger@comcast.net
Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Long-Term Care,
Disability, Income, Investments
Melaleuca
Ms. Sue Wolf
133 White Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-474-5475
Email sooz133@yahoo.com
Web Site www.melaleuca.com
Household products and nutrition.
MetLife
Ms. Paula K. Anderson
15341 South 94th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-364-2810
Fax 708-364-2702
Email
panderson6@metlife.com
Providing a complete portfolio of investment and
insurance products.
Nicholson's Breakfast Café
Mr. Dean Gellis
448 North LaGrange
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-0870
Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant. Open form 6 a.m. -
3 p.m. Homemade pancakes, daily specials,
carry-out, and free local delivery.
OnlineOwners.com
Mr. Randy Pertler
600 E. Aberdeen Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-8997
Fax 888-814-5682
Email
randypertler@onlineowners.com
Web Site www.onlineowners.com
OnlineOwners.com helps real estate owners advertise
their properties effectively; without having to pay realtor
commissions. Our comprehensive approach includes a
user-friendly website with detailed listing pages including
photographs. We also provide a few yard signs, printable
flyers, local advertising, and tools that guide you
throughout the selling process.
Orzel Pro
Casey Trusiak
P.O. Box 986
Mokena, IL 60448
630-418-4777
Email
customercare@orzelpro.com
Web Site www.orzelpro.com
Installers of crown molding, trim, doors and fine
architectural details.
Osby Water Conditioning, Inc.
Mr. Craig Langohr
618 Front Street
Hebron, IN 46341
1-888-672-9426
Fax 219-996-4746
Email
charlie1@netnitco.net
Water Softeners & reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Pedigree Junction
Ms. Linda Meitz
7709 West St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-4404
Fax 815-469-0734
Email sbdmmom@aol.com
Full service dog and cat grooming spa. We offer massage
and reiki for animals, frozen raw diets, natural foods, treats, and
a boutique.
Riley's Trick Shop
Ms. Colleen Riley-Jage
103 West Bankview Drive
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-806-8877
Fax 815-806-8867
Email
info@rileystrickshop.com
Email
cmrsjc1993@hotmail.com
Web Site
www.rileystrickshop.com
We are a 70-year-old family business that has evolved
over the years. We started as a magic and novelty shop.
Now we do printing, sell costumes, wigs, theatrical make-
up and more. We do t-shirt printing and of course our world famous
headlines.
Sunbelt of Will and Kendall Counties
Mr. Dana Frazier
641 North LaGrange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-806-8401
Fax 815-806-8310
Email
dfrazier@sunbeltnetwork.com
Web Site
www.sunbeltnetwork.com
Sunbelt is the largest business brokerage in the
world with over 4,000 businesses sold annually.
Allow Sunbelt of Will and Kendall Counties to assist
you in buying or selling a business of any size.
Sunbelt's experienced methods make the transition
smooth and uncomplicated.
Villa Rosa Restaurant
Pizzeria & Catering
Mr. Bob Landers
14 West Elwood Street
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1007
Fax 815-464-1097
Specializing in homemade Italian foods, pizza, and
catering.
Wishing Well
Ms. Debra M. Dobrez
9610 West Manhattan Monee Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-478-4097
Fax 815-806-2989
Email
wishingwellnfp@att.net
Web Site
www.wishingwellnfp.org
Wishing Well is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to providing quality life experiences for
developmentally disabled adults. Our services include
a Day Training Program and Drop In Canter for Special
Needs Teens and Adults. We also offer a Summer
Academy and Adult Transitions Opportunities.
WolskiMedia, Ink
Mr. Frank M. Wolski
8528 South Oketo Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
708-598-9380
Fax 708-598-3707
Email
wolskimedia@sbcglobal.net
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PRESS RELEASES
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Holds Annual Meeting
2008 Board of Directors Sworn In
John Clavio,
Clavio Law Offices, P.C., was officially sworn in as Board President
of the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce at the their Annual Meeting
held on January 21, 2008, at Jenny’s Steak House in Frankfort. The
gavel and position was passed to John Clavio by the 2007 Board
President, Janet Vinke, Advantage 3 CPAs. At this meeting the 2007
Annual Report was presented.
John has been an
active member of the Frankfort Chamber for several years. John will
serve as the Chamber’s Fall Festival Chair in 2010 and has Chaired
the Chamber’s Industrial Committee for several years. John has also
been very active on the Chamber Board of Directors and Frankfort
Fall Festival Committee. John spoke on his promises to the Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce for 2008. Several members and guests enjoyed an
evening of delicious food, networking and fellowship.
President John
Clavio and his 2008 Board of Directors were officially sworn in by
Past President, Ken Hawke.
Other Officers
of the Chamber include Bob Beeson, Internal Vice President; Andrea
Ramirez-Justin, External Vice President; Renee Matlock, Treasurer;
Dave Baer, Secretary.
2008 Directors
include Nick Ahrens, Harry D’Ercole, Jr., Teresa Kara, Sam Schoeler,
Scott Tingley, Denise Williams and Ted Mora.
The Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary business organization with over
660 members.
Frankfort Chamber Board
President Janet Vinke Presents Her President’s Award
Mr. Ernie Hinrichs, Ye Olde Sign
Shoppe, was awarded the 2007 President's Award at the Annual
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. The
Banquet was held at CD and ME in Frankfort on November 14, 2007.
Each year, the President's Award is bestowed upon the individual
who has shown exceptional support of the community and the Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Janet Vinke, 2007 Chamber Board
President, chose Ernie for his outstanding volunteerism and
participation. Ernie has been a Chamber member for over 20 years and
has been a Frankfort Fall Festival volunteer for that entire time.
For 2007 Ernie was our Fall Festival Chairman, and over the years
Ernie has chaired or served on most of the Fest committees. For the
past several years Ernie has also served on the Business Expo and
Golf Committees. In Janet’s presentation at the Banquet she stated,
"Ernie, I truly want you to accept this award showing my
appreciation for your hard work, dedication and support to the
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. Thank you and congratulations!"
To display the Chamber’s gratitude,
Ernie was awarded a beautiful Seiko clock with the inscription, "For
outstanding contribution to the community of Frankfort, 2007."
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
Elects its 2008 Board of Directors
The Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce recently elected its 2008 slate of candidates at
the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on November 14, 2007, at
CD and ME, Inc. in Frankfort.
The Chamber’s
President for 2008 will be Mr. John Clavio, owner of Clavio Law
Offices, P.C., which opened its doors in Frankfort in 2002. John has
served as a Board member since 2004 and has served as Treasurer,
External and Internal Vice President. John has also served as the
Co-Chair of the Fall Fest Information Booths for the last two years
and has served as Industrial Chair. John continues also to be the
pastry chef for the Frankfort Historical House Walk event.
Additional 2008 Officers include:
Mr. Robert Beeson, R. Beeson & Associates – Internal Vice President
Ms. Andrea Ramirez-Justin, Old Plank Trail Community Bank – External
Vice President
Ms. Renee Matlock, Speech Plus – Treasurer
Mr. David Baer, Photoplay Productions - Secretary
New 2008 Directors also include:
Mr. Harry D’Ercole, Jr., Enrico’s Italian Dining, 3-year term
Ms. Denise Williams, Coldwell Banker, 2-year term
Mr. Ted Mora, Climatemp, Inc. – 2008 Fall Festival Chair serving a
1-year term
The Frankfort Chamber’s Board of Directors officially begins their
tenure on January 1, 2008. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is a
business organization with over 650 business and professional
leaders working together to improve the business climate and quality
of life in the Frankfort area. The 2008 Board of Directors will be
officially sworn in at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on January 21,
2008. If you would like more information on the Frankfort Chamber,
please call the office at (815) 469-3356 or visit our website at
www.frankfortchamber.com. |
