Chamber Newsletter - July 2018

Community Connections
“Powering up business throughout Martin County”
Showcasing our community
July 2018
Inside
This Issue
Page 2 - With Change Comes
Opportunity
Page 2 - MCYF Grants
Available
Page 3 - Chamber Golf
Outing Winners
Page 3 - Pork Cook-Off
Tickets
Page 3 - Ambassadors
Scholarship
Pages 4 & 5 - Business Briefs
Page 6 - Think Local First!
Page 7 - Ambassador Visits
As a part of our efforts to
promote a healthy business climate
and assist area businesses to prosper,
the Fairmont Area Chamber
creates and distributes materials
that showcase our area's unique
amenities, recreational activities
and community events. These publications
help to communicate the
vibrance, the beauty, and the cultural
and economic vitality that
our area has to offer.
Last month, the Fairmont
Area Chamber distributed over
1,000 of our 2018 Visitor and Relocation
Guides to Martin County and
Fairmont City Maps to residents
and visitors during the Interlaken
Heritage Days parade. We continually
distribute these materials and
a variety of other informational
resources from the Chamber and
ABOVE: The Visitor & Relocation Guide to Martin County features valuable information
for anyone looking to visit, relocate or build a business in our area.
other community organizations
throughout the year. We will offer
many of these materials at our
community information booth at
the Martin County Fair, August 13-
19. Stop by and see how we are
working to support and grow area
businesses and our community.
Welcome Chamber intern, Mason!
We are excited to announce the
addition of summer intern Mason
Steuber to our staff at the Fairmont
Area Chamber. Mason will
be working in our office as a part
the intern program coordinated
through the Minnesota Valley Action
Council and funded in part by
Martin County.
Mason is the son of Mark and Melissa Steuber of
Truman. He is a junior at the University of South Dakota,
where he is pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
When asked about his interest in the program, Mason
replied: "I have lived in Martin County my whole life,
so I was excited to have the opportunity to intern close to
home. I wanted to be a part of the program so that I could
gain work experience working with familiar faces." Feel
free to stop by this summer and say hello to Mason!
323 East Blue Earth Avenue • Fairmont, MN 56031 • 507-235-5547 • www.FairmontChamber.org • FairmontChamber

Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for promoting a healthy business clim
Board of Directors Officers:
Chair
Les Anderson
Martin County
Farm Bureau
Vice Chair
Sara Pierce
Pierce Accounting
and Tax Services
Board of Directors:
Deb Barnes
Lakeview Methodist
Health Care Center
Stephanie Busiahn
Visit Fairmont
Zephanie Cole
Align Chiropractic &
Acupuncture, PLC
Dave Cone
Kahler Automation
Corporation
Staff:
Past Chair
Kerry Nagel Allen
MRCI
Treasurer
Tom Lytle
Bank Midwest
Brandon
Edmundson
Krahmer, Shaffer
& Edmundson, Ltd
Mandi Kosbab
Edward Jones
Luke Long
Hy-Vee
Steve Pomerenke
Compeer Financial
Ann Terfehr
Dan’s Appliance
Kandi Menne
Office Manager/Director of
Communications
info@fairmontchamber.org
Benjamin Landsteiner
Marketing & Social Media
Coordinator
benjamin@fairmontchamber.org
Miranda Larsen
Finance Coordinator
finance@fairmontchamber.org
Contact Information:
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce
323 East Blue Earth Avenue
P.O. Box 826
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: (507) 235-5547
www.FairmontChamber.org
With change comes opportunity
By: Fairmont Area Chamber Board of Directors
The Fairmont Area Chamber Board of Directors
is committed to keeping you informed, serving
our members by providing exceptional value in membership
and continuing to grow the Fairmont Area
Chamber and our community. We are here to share our
mission with you and to let you know how you can get
involved.
There is a lot going on this summer already!
First off – the Annual Pork Master’s Golf Outing at Interlaken
Golf Course. Miranda Larsen and Kandi Menne
have been working closely with the Pork Master committee
to ensure the continued success of this event.
The golf outing will be taking place on Monday, July
23rd and there are still a few openings left. Give Kandi a
call to get your team registered.
The 2018-2019 Leadership Martin County
class is now accepting applications. Leadership means
something different to everyone and this class will help
you to use your personal leadership strengths to promote
growth and solve problems in our community.
This is a valuable opportunity to learn about yourself
and our community, to meet new people and to build
new relationships. The program is offered every other
year, with the 2018-2019 class to kick off in August.
The Chamber has teamed up with Peggy Young of Riverland
Community College to put together the curriculum
for this amazing program, which meets for one full
day each month over a period of nine months. Please
contact Kandi at the Chamber or Board member Mandi
Kosbab with any questions or for more information.
The Chamber Board of Directors meets each
year to discuss our strategic plan. We focus on our mission
and goals, business community needs, and how
the Chamber can help to stimulate growth. One of our
current goals is to build an active retail committee.
Ann Terfehr of the Chamber Board is heading up this
committee and will be starting with some initiatives in
downtown Fairmont. Fairmont has great variety in its
retail base but there is always room for growth. If you
are in retail and would like to contribute to this effort
or if you have any questions or ideas for the committee,
please contact the Chamber or reach out to Ann. As
a retail business owner, Ann is excited to expand this
committee and to gather new ideas.
A continued focus on Fairmont Area Life is another
initiative that the Board of Directors is looking
to revamp as part of our strategic plan. This initiative
began as “Brain Gain,” an idea that counters the “Brain
Drain” phenomenon, where high school graduates depart
their rural homes to seek success and life in the big
city. The “Brain Gain” initiative was funded by a grant
and our efforts were combined with studies from the
University of Minnesota to develop innovative ways to
draw these people (and others) back to the Fairmont
area. Fairmont Area Life narrows in on quality of life
amenities in Martin County (Continued on page 6)
Grants available from MCYF
The Martin County
Youth Foundation grant applications
are now available for
their Fall grant cycle. Grants
will be made to qualified, nonprofit
organizations that will address important community
youth needs. Funding received may be used
for youth program costs and support materials. Eligible
organizations include those with 501(c)3 status,
public agencies, units of government, and churches.
The mission of the Martin County Youth Foundation
is to acquire, manage and distribute funds to
enhance the lives of youth in Martin County. Interested
groups may pick up grant applications and guidelines
at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, 323
East Blue Earth Avenue or fill them out online at www.
martincountyyouthfoundation.org.
The deadline for submitting a grant application
is September 15th. Please send completed grant
applications to: Martin County Youth Foundation, P.O.
Box 826, Fairmont, MN 56031 or drop them off at the
Fairmont Area Chamber office.
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ate by facilitating access to leaders, communication and education through programs and services for its members.
21st Annual Chamber Golf Outing winners
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Chamber and golf in the 21st Annual Chamber Golf Outing! The weather and the turnout were
amazing! We would like to thank our members for their continued support of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
LOW SCORE WINNERS:
(PICTURED ON LEFT)
Jeff Miller, Tim Miller, Steve Geiger, Brandon Scott
HIGH SCORE WINNERS:
(PICTURED ON RIGHT)
Kris Isenberg, Glenda Clifford, Mike Schoen, Brad Malmanger
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ameriprise Financial, Aventure Staffing, Bolton & Menk, Center for Specialty Care, Culligan of Fairmont, Exit Realty, Fairmont Ford,
Frontier Communications, HyVee, KEYC-TV, Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center, Mayo Clinic Health System, McDonalds,
Optimal Health & Chiropractic, Peterson-Anthony Insurance, Pierce Accounting, Rose Lake Golf Club, ServiceMaster by Rice, Sterling Drug,
Supreme Lending, 3M Fairmont, United Hospital District and Valero
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Pork Cook-Off tickets
The 21st Annual Blue Ribbon
Pork Cook-Off will be held on
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 from
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Martin
County Arena. Tickets are $10 and
are available from area Pork Producers
and at the Chamber office. Come
enjoy the finest in cuisine from area
restaurants and caterers. Proceeds
from this event help to support our
local Agri-Business Scholarships.
Thank you to our sponsors
for making this event possible:
Agri-Business Committee of the Fairmont
Area Chamber, Bank Midwest,
Cargill Inc., CFS, Compeer Financial,
Dutch Creek Farms, Fairmont Veterinary
Clinic, Kahler Automation,
Martin Co Corn & Soybean Growers,
Martin Co Pork Producers, Preferred
Capital Management, Profinium Financial
and Valero Renewables.
Scholarship deadline!
The Ambassador Committee
of the Fairmont Area Chamber
of Commerce is offering a $1,000
scholarship to a Martin County
student in a Business related field
entering their Junior or Senior post
secondary year in a four year college
or their final year in a technical
college.
The scholarship will be
awarded after a review of grades to
confirm achievement of a 3.0 GPA
on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship applications
may be picked up at the Fairmont
Area Chamber of Commerce
office located at 323 East Blue
Earth Avenue or filled out online at
the Chambers website at www.fairmontchamber.org.
Applications must be submitted
at the Chamber office no
later than July 20, 2018.
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Chamber member business briefs
Sweet Financial Services
(507) 235-5587
Sweet Financial is Featured in the May 2018 Edition
of "Advisors Magazine". The story covers A HOLIS-
TIC APPROACH TO MONEY MANAGEMENT by Diving
Deep into Client Goals and Dreams. ADVISORS MAGAZINE provides in-depth
analyses of successful corporate and financial executives, in-step with business
owners and professionals, covering topical news events, combining a trade approach
with a journalistic emphasis.
Century 21 - Gillian Tunnell
(507) 399-9211
Anyone looking for a home recently may be feeling very
frustrated! Here in the Fairmont area, and actually, nationwide,
inventory is low and there are more multi-offer situations than realtors
have seen in in many years. Sometimes, with these market conditions, the
price may be driven up as people offer more than the asking price in order to
make their bid successful. An important lesson for buyers to learn from this is
– don’t hesitate! Go to a showing prepared with all the information your realtor
can give you, ask questions, and check the home very closely if you think you
might be interested. Get a Pre-approval letter from your lender so that the seller
knows you are serious if you decide to make an offer, and that you are qualified
for a loan in the necessary amount. In a low-inventory market, a buyer needs to
be prepared to act decisively in order to have a successful offer on the home of
their dreams! And for sellers, this is a great time to list!
Thrivent Financial
(507) 235-9877
InFaith Community Foundation is pleased to recognize Scott
Fuhrman as a 2017 InFaith Voice in Philanthropy (VIP). This
honor is given annually to Thrivent Financial representatives
who have provided exemplary service to individuals, families
and organizations in the area of charitable giving. Scott is part
of a select group of just 45 representatives nationwide to be so honored this
year. Scott, achieved this outstanding level of service by helping clients give in
ways customized to their giving interests and financial circumstances. Plus, each
donor may receive maximum tax benefits based on when and how they give.
Through the service of representatives like Scott Fuhrman, we’re spreading joy
and changing lives. To learn more about how you can integrate charitable goals
into your overall financial strategy, call Scott Fuhrman @ 507-235-9877. Sincerely,
Chris Anderson, President & Executive Director
Green Mill Restaurant - Holiday Inn Fairmont
(507) 238-4771
Come to Green Mill in July for these summertime special
events. Sunday Brunch from 10-2 every Sunday at Green
Mill. Meetings at the Mill & Office lunch drawing! Acoustic Nights every Thursday
on the patio. Check out our Facebook page for more details!
Vision Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will b
Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont
(507) 238-8100
Fairmont Area Baby Café opened Wednesday,
June 20. Baby Café is a national network of breastfeeding drop-ins, combining
breastfeeding information with a relaxed, informal environment where
mothers can chat and learn about breastfeeding from skilled practitioners and
each other. Infants can also be weighed and assessed by certified lactation professionals.
The Baby Café will be open Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. in
the main classroom at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, Use the hospital’s
main entrance. Refreshments provided. The Baby Café is a free resource through
a partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System, Martin County WIC & Community
Health Services of Faribault & Martin Counties. For more information, contact
Sandee Vaske at 507-238-5038 or Patti Kasper at 507-238-4757.
Kahler Automation
(507) 235-6648
CONGRATS to Machinist Matt Berhow and Engineering
Manager Chris Stegge on their new roles
at Kahler. WELCOME to Amanda Philipp, our new
Training & Inside Sales Coordinator. And SAY HEL-
LO to our summer intern team: Logyn Cone, a 2016 FHS grad from Fairmont,
and Business Administration major at North Dakota State University; Maggie
Bachenberg, a 2017 MCW grad from Welcome, and Business Economics major
at Brown University; and Tyler Tennyson, a 2016 FHS grad from Truman, and
Accounting & Business major at Buena Vista University. Logyn & Maggie are in
the Marketing & Insides Sales department; Tyler is in Finance.
Carpet Plus
(507) 238-4554
Carpet Plus of Fairmont and Worthington along with CFI certified
installer, Matt Becker, recently attended a Mohawk air.o
installation and information seminar at Okoboji, Iowa. The
event featured a Mohawk installation crew from Georgia and
focused on installation techniques, jobsite preparation, recommended
handling and trimming options.
Burtis Chiropractic Center
(507) 235-5551
Burtis Chiropractic Center will be celebrating its
30th anniversary this July. Since 1988, Dr. Burtis
and Monica have worked hard to bring wellness
to the Fairmont and surrounding communities through chiropractic care. More
recently, Dr. Burtis also received his master’s degree in nutrition. This means that
Dr. Burtis is able to give his patients the best nutritional advice around. Burtis
Chiropractic carries pharmaceutical grade supplements so you know that you
are getting the best possible quality. Burtis Chiropractic also offers Well-Life
Screening blood draws and subsequent nutritional consultations to help you
stay on top of your health.
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e recognized as the leader in assisting area businesses to prosper.
Chamber member business briefs
Evie’s Essentials LLC
(507) 236-5377
New Chamber Member, Evie’s Essentials, is a wellness-based
business located in Fairmont, offering a variety of wellness
products and services. Owner and Manager, Evie Anderson
established the business after extensive and proactive research
to find products and services to help her deal with a
variety of long term illnesses. The positive results she experienced fueled
her desire to build a business that could utilize the knowledge that she had
gained, to help guide others in their personal quest for wellness. Evie is a
doTERRA Wellness Advocate, an Essential Oil Educator, offers Wellness Consults,
facilitates Zyto Balance Scans, offers Ionic Foot Baths, is AromaTouch
Technique Certified and has business opportunities available. Evie will be
co-sponsoring a Wellness Expo in the banquet room of the Fairmont Eagles
Club on Saturday, July 28th; like and follow the Evie’s Essentials Facebook
page to get complete details on this great event as well as ongoing wellness
information.
Cup N' Saucer - Sherburn
(507) 764-6721
Cup N’ Saucer owners Seth N’ Elizabeth Lintelman of Fairmont
celebrated their Five Year Anniversary June 1. Known
for their affordable modern American Cuisine, emphasis on
seasonally fresh and locally grown product, the Lintelmans
use their own garden to support their business while partnering
with local farmers and businesses to provide a new, fresh and innovative
food concept to the community. The Cup has shaped the palate of local
and not so local patrons by offering unique combinations of flavors through a
menu that changes daily. Open for breakfast and lunch, the Cup served more
than 18,000 meals. “We are beyond appreciative of the support we receive
from our community.”
Martin Co. Preservation Assoc.
(507) 235-9262
The Martin County Preservation Association annual membership drive is
going on through August. Become a member and help support the operating
costs of the beautiful, historic Red Rock Center for the Arts and the
Chubb House, the oldest brick house in Fairmont. Your support is critical
in maintaining a venue for public gathering as well as providing unique opportunities
to enjoy, learn and connect with preforming and visual arts, and
share traditions of the past. Friend and business memberships, endowment
funds are also available for larger donations or estate planning. As
a 501c3 nonprofit organization your contribution is tax deductible. Contributions
can be sent to the MCPA c/o Red Rock Center, 222 E Blue Earth
Ave., Fairmont.
Edward Jones Investments - Mandi Kosbab
(507) 235-8524 - Member SIPC
Mandi Kosbab, Drew Schellpeper & Dan Hamlet
had the opportunity to attend Edward Jones Regional Meetings in Alexandria
last month. One of the highlights was an event that became near & dear to their
hearts. These 3 Financial Advisors, plus another 65 Edward Jones attendees
joined Ryan and Jenny Theune and their sons Drew and Dillan in a fundraising
walk/run to raise money for Gigi's Playhouse, an organization that supports individuals
with Down Syndrome and their families. Little Drew has Down Syndrome,
so the Theune family, team name "Drew Crew," has participated in Cody's
Dash, for several years to raise money for the organization. They had to miss
the run this year, as Ryan was assigned to represent Blackrock at our meeting
instead. Our region wrapped their hearts around the Theune Family and helped
raise $7,251 for Gigi's Playhouse to make them the #1 team in their community.
No matter which team comes out of top, all the families who access Gigi's Playhouse
resources and its many Down Syndrome Achievement Centers are the real
winners! :) Ryan said they were hoping for 4-5 additional walkers and were
near tears when they found the resort lobby buzzing with runners and walkers
of all ages donning blue and yellow bandanas. They were especially amazed as
the Edward Jones children in attendance told them that they had been talking
about the event in their "Jones kids" group snap chat for a week before the run!
It’s great when people come together to make a difference!
Ameriprise Financial
(507) 238-9722
Preparing for higher education costs can be an important
financial goal. While it may seem daunting,
planning early and saving carefully can make it attainable. Estimate college
costs: use resources to create a general picture, depending on the type of postsecondary
education your child wishes to pursue. Start saving early in a plan of
your choice (529 plan, Coverdell, Roth IRA, etc), research financial aid options,
and periodically revise your savings plan to ensure that you’re on track to meet
your goals. Ask our financial advisors, Seth Parker, Dan Warren and Chad Gerstabout,
how and when to start a college savings plan for your children today.
Fairmont Opera House, Inc.
(507) 238-4900
Our “The Wall” Community Event runs from
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM on July 7th. This all day
community event will include a vendor show, outdoor entertainment, food,
drinks, and games the whole family can enjoy! Ending the day @ 7:30 PM with-
Run like Hell as they celebrate the sights and sounds of one of the world’s most
successful and influential bands of all time, Pink Floyd. Also, this summer Civic
Summer Theatre is doing a production of Guys and Dolls show dates are July 24-
28 @ 7:30 PM and July 29 at 2:00 PM.
“Business Briefs” is a complimentary service provided by the Chamber for chamber members. Please limit your information to one paragraph of about
100 words. Example: expansion, new employees, awards, monumental anniversary, etc… A photo or logo can be included. NO Direct Advertising.
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Core Values: We value for our members, employees and community: integrity in all we do, collaboration with all our stakeholders, growth and develop
Chamber Events
Opportunity (Continued from page 2)
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Wednesday, July 18th - 3:00 p.m.
Ambassadors Meeting / Ribbon Cuttings
Monday, July 23rd
PorkMasters Golf Outing
Wednesday, July 25th
Modern Ag Tour of Martin County
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and communicates them to potential residents
through dedicated marketing campaigns and efforts
toward community awareness. The initiative
continues to attract interest from visitors and former
residents as a result of our work to grow our
local community. Executive Board member Sara
Pierce will be working with staff member Benjamin
Landsteiner on this initiative and forming a
new committee to continue this mission and help
the families and individuals who are looking to relocate
to our area. Contact the Chamber office or
Sara Pierce if you would like to join us in growing
this initiative.
Stephanie Busiahn, Chamber Board member
and Executive Director of Visit Fairmont, has a
number of exciting projects going on this summer
in partnership with the Chamber. You may have
noticed people conducting surveys around the
community, asking if you are a visitor to our area.
This is part of a Visitor Profile being implemented
by the U of M in an effort to determine who our visitors
are, what brings them here, and what would
bring them back to our area. Of course, we have
five beautiful lakes that now offer kayak rentals
and feature three lakeside restaurants, but Visit
Fairmont recognizes that there are other reasons
that visitors enter our community. Ag Tourism is
one of those reasons. Agriculture is a staple for
Martin County and the Chamber has taken an active
role in supporting this initiative and expanding
awareness among business and community
leaders as well as our visitors.
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Another strategic goal of the Fairmont
Area Chamber is to strengthen our communication
with members. Part of this is already in
progress with the new “Event Bank” membership
software. Members have received communication
inviting them to set up their accounts. This
new system will grant you the ability to determine
which Chamber communications are most valuable
to you and your business. It will also help
to streamline communication between chamber
staff and members.
The Board of Directors would like to thank
Margaret Dillard for the work she did during her
time with the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce.
We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
The Board of Directors and the Chamber
Staff are here to serve your business and to answer
any questions you may have. With change comes
new opportunity and we are looking forward to
working with our business community to continue
moving forward for the growth and prosperity
of our area.
Sincerely,
Fairmont Area Chamber Board of Directors
Les Anderson (Chair), Kerry Nagel-Allen (Past
Chair), Sara Pierce (Vice Chair), Tom Lytle
(Treasurer), Deb Barnes, Stephanie Busiahn,
Zephanie Cole, Dave Cone, Brandon Edmundson,
Mandi Kosbab, Luke Long, Steve Pomerenke, Ann
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FAIRMONT HEARING AID SERVICE
Ambassadors welcome Chamber member Fairmont Hearing Aid Service to their
new office location at 400 N State Street in Fairmont.
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
Chamber Ambassadors celebrate with Chamber member Tractor Supply Company
as they open the doors of their new retail store on N State Street in Fairmont.
EXIT REALTY - GREAT PLAINS
Chamber Ambassadors hold a ribbon cutting with new Chamber member Exit Realty
- Great Plains at their Fairmont office, located at 100 N State Street.
THE MARINA LODGE - LAKESIDE RENTALS
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of their new lakeside luxury resort lodges overlooking Lake Sisseton in Fairmont.
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July programs at CER
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Fairmont’s FREE Summer Playground program sponsored
by the City of Fairmont and CER continues through August 9, 1-3 pm,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays with the following schedule: Tuesdays:
Gomsrud Park, Wednesdays: July at Veterans Park & August at Lincoln
Park, and Thursdays: July at Amber Lake Park and August at Sylvania
Park. Thank your City Councilperson for supporting this program for our
area youth.
Have a family reunion and join us for Fairmont’s 40th Annual
Summer Run on the morning of Saturday, July 28, at the Fairmont High
School Bob Bonk Track. Registrations for 5 Mile, 2 Mile, ½ Mile and ¼ Mile
are open in advance at CER or the day of the event. Call CER for more information.
CER would also like to offer special thanks to the Martin County
Youth Foundation for their grant to fund Prairie Ecology Bus Center naturalists
for the June Cedar Creek Park programs and also for the Youth Activity
Scholarship fund. In addition, youth in summer T-ball very much appreciate
the special efforts of the volunteer coaches and team sponsors: Borchardt
Agency-Fairmont, St. John Vianney School, Clancey Chiropractic, Larson &
Olsen Dental, Exit Realty and Mayo Clinic Health System. Thank you for being
such a youth and family oriented community to be a part of.
For more information, contact the CER office located in the
Fairmont Elementary School Door 15A, 714 Victoria Street, Fairmont
Call 507-235-3141 or Email rdauer@fairmont.k12.mn.us
A SAMPLING OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Final Summer Band Concert @ Sylvania July 10
Community Roller Skating 1-3 pm July 10
Music Together July 11
Over 55 Defensive Driving Refresher July 11
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sport Camp July 17
Community Roller Skating 1-3 pm July 17
4-H Nature Explorer Summer Camp July 18
Microsoft Word Basic July 21
Cardinal Football Camp July 12
Summer Rec Soccer July 23
Lego Design July 24
Canvas Creations July 24
Animal Collage Art July 24
Fairmont 40th Annual Summer Run July 28
Microsoft Publisher July 28
Microsoft Excel August 5
…and much more!
For an up-to date list of activities or to register online
with your MasterCard/Visa, visit the CER Web Store at
fairmontareaschools.portal.rschooltoday.com
and click on the CER tab.
Supporting our youngest students
“Stuff for School” provides new school
supplies for all students entering Kindergarten,
whether attending private, parochial or public
classes, in Martin County. Thank you to all of
our sponsors and we invite you to join in contributing
to local families. As we enter our 20th
year, we invite your tax deductible contribution
made payable to Youth First-Stuff for School.
Youth First is a local 501(c)3 organization.
Your tax-deductible donation stays in Martin
County. You may drop off your contribution
to Fairmont Chamber of Commerce, 323 East
Blue Earth Avenue or mail to the Fairmont Area
Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 826, Fairmont,
MN 56031. Thank you for your consideration
from the Stuff for School Committee: Neil Benschoter,
Diane Hendricks, Sue Hinz, Dave and Jo
Kropp, Sue Moore and Michelle Rosen.
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Paul Seibert, O.D.
1307 ALBION AVE., SUITE 102
FAIRMONT, MN
PH: (507) 238-4228
James Busche, O.D.
Spencer Seibert, O.D.
111 E. 6TH ST.
BLUE EARTH, MN
PH: (507) 526-2020