Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter August Edition

Important Membership and Dues Changes are coming in July FREE CARICATURE DRAWINGS BY DO NO T NEED TO BE A PAR K BAN K CUSTO MER ATTEN TO D TOMMY ORRICO AVAILABLE ALL DAY! L A 1ST ANNU PARKING LOT PARTY SEPTEMBER 7TH • 11AM-5 PM THROUGHOUT THE EVENT! 145 N. WATER STREET • SPARTA FREE & OPEN TO ALL! ★ PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGHOUT THE EVENT ★ FREE CARICATURE DRAWINGS BY TOMMY ORRICO ★ LIVE RADIO BROADCAST FROM 11AM-2PM ON COW 97 ★ MUSIC ALL DAY — INCLUDING FROM ROCK BOTTOM REVIVAL ★ FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM MR. BURGER ★ DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ★ ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ★ DUNK TANK WITH LOCAL LIVE MUSIC! COMMUNITY MEMBERS ★ MUST BE 21 OR WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN TO ENTER DUNK TANK FAMILY FRIEN DLY! FREE! OPEN TO ALL ! FOOD BY MR. BURGER! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS IN THE SPARTA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BY PROVIDING SNACKS AND MEALS ON THE WEEKENDS. 145 N. WATER ST., SPARTA, WI 54656 • (608) 269-BANK • WWW.HELLOPARKBANK.COM The Board of Directors of the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce have approved a new dues structure that we believe provides better value for our members, especially those who are mid to large employers. A description of the revised dues levels is included below. The revised dues structure will be effective for new members and renewals beginning August 1, 2019. However, all current Chamber members have the option to convert their membership to the new dues levels anytime after August 1 to take advantage of the revised structure. As an example, if you are midway through your membership year, you can apply 50% of your paid dues toward the remaining six months of membership in the revised structure. Under the current dues structure, members pay a basic annual fee based on their number of employees, and then have the option of paying additionally for corporate sponsorship opportunities. Corporate sponsorships provide services, event participation and sponsorship opportunities at a reduced package rate. This change is being made in recognition that basic membership for some of our larger employers cost the equivalent of a gold level corporate sponsorship, but without the benefits of corporate sponsorship. It is our hope that large employers will not reduce their investment in the Chamber, but instead will become silver, gold or platinum members, receiving additional benefits and recognition with little or no additional investment. If you have any questions, or would like to visit with a member services representative regarding this change and the opportunities it presents, please do not hesitate to call (608 269-4123).

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