November 2005 Newsletter

C.O.V.E.R. AWARDS DINNER

The 2005 C.O.V.E.R. Awards Dinner attracted nearly 180 people from our business community.  The evening began with a social hour followed by a delicious dinner. The Rev. Scott Miller, Youth Minister from Milford United Methodist Church gave the Invocation.   Chris Smith, Governor Taft’s Regional Representative for Economic Development was the guest speaker. 

 Following the speaker, President Jean Ackermann began with thanking all that attended.  Including corporate sponsors, CenterBank, Control Works, KeyBank, Lehr’s Market, MarkAndy, Inc.,   dignitaries from the state, county, township, city and schools and also table sponsors.

 She then moved on to announcing the candidates for Small Business of the Year.  These included: Donovan Donohoo Jr. & Associates, Early Antiques & Auctioneer, Milford Skyline Chili, and Roberts Engineering, Inc.  The winner was Milford Skyline Chili.  Ruth Stevens, owner and Keith Burkhardt, manager were both present to accept the award.

Next were the nominations for Large Business of the Year.  They were: Cincinnati United Contractors, LTD Landscaping, Meijer Store #157, Milford Kroger #411, and Toebben, LTD.  The winner was: Milford Kroger #411.  Accepting the award was Eric Deel, Store Manager.

The 2005 Volunteer/Service Person nominations were next.  They included: Donna Amos, Johnny Vilardo, Milford Community Firefighters Club, Nancy Meyer and Terri Clifton.  The winner was: Johnny Vilardo.

The final award of the evening was the Humanitarian Award.  The nominees were: Chief John Cooper and Mercedes “Metchy” Hance.  Chief Cooper was the winner for 2005.

All winners received plaques and letters of congratulations from state, township and city representatives. 

The 2005 C.O.V.E.R. Dinner Awards Committee consisted of Victoria Schafer, Chairperson, Brooke & Schafer LLC,  Donna Amman, Promont Museum, Connie Bishop, Kitchen Cuisine, Cristina Egbert, Milford Dental Excellence, Jon Frye, Milford Community Firefighters Club, Karen Huff, Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce, Vicki Rankin, Kamphaus, Henning & Hood CPAs and Gail Wilson, Fifth Third Bank.  Applause to all for a great job.

The evening was enjoyed by all and the Chamber looks forward to next year’s dinner.

COMING SOON!!

The Chamber’s Taste of Christmas is being planned by Cathy Strief and her committee. It will be held, Wednesday, December 7^th at the Milford Community Firefighters Hall, 1005 Lila Ave. in the Milford Shopping Center from 6-8:30PM .  The letter was sent to all members looking for food vendors, floral decorations, and items for the silent auction.  Please be generous as the proceeds from this event go to the Mary Ann Partin Scholarship Fund. 

Come on out for the 2005 Miami Township Holiday Parade.  This parade will be held Thursday, November 17^th beginning at 7:00pm .  The parade begins at Meijer’s store and proceeds down S. R. 28 ending at K-Mart.  Last year’s parade was a lot of fun and this year looks like it will be even bigger.  Bring the family and come out and enjoy the kickoff of the holiday season in the township.

The Chamber is planning yet another luncheon for December.  This one will be held at Promont on Wednesday, December 14^th.  Promont will be decorated for Christmas and their theme is Victorian Christmas.  Please reserve early to insure a spot.  Call us at

 831-2411 or e-mail us at director@milfordmiamitownship.com.

LIGHT UP MILFORD – LIGHT UP MIAMI TOWNSHIP  

Wouldn’t it be great to see all of Milford and Miami Township business district decorated with holiday lights.  The Chamber is working on a plan to make this a reality. Charles Evans heads up this endeavor and has contacted the City and Township for help. His committee is working on lighting the gateways to the city and township this year.  This hopefully will catch on a little more each year and in the end would attract more people to come and shop in our area.  Businesses will be encouraged to decorate their storefront using a theme unique to their business.   If you have any ideas to make this a reality, please feel free to share them with us.  Call us at the office or e-mail us and we would be happy to share your thoughts with the committee.  With your help, we can make this happen.

CANDIDATES NIGHT HELD

The League of Women Voters and the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce held Candidates Night at the Milford Community Firefighters Hall, October  17^th for candidates and issues involving the City of Milford and again on October 27^th at the Miami Township Hall for the candidates and issues involving the township.  Each was attended by a good crowd and the candidates did a good job of answering questions submitted by the audience.  Thanks to the League of Women Voters for acting as moderator for this important event.

NEW YORK LIFE OFFERS CHAMBER MEMBER PREMIUM DISCOUNT PLAN

New York Life represented by new member John Novak is proud to announce a 10% discount on New York Life’s Select Premier Long Term Care insurance.  This discount is available to all Chamber member companies, employees, retirees and their immediate family members and would be applied to individuals underwritten for Standard rate classification.  Long Term Care insurance coverage should be a key component to all of our members Retirement and Estate Planning work.  Those members that currently have LTC insurance should also explore this discount.  Please contact fellow Chamber member, John Novak of New York Life at 513-470-4499 to obtain details for this new coverage. 

WELCOME  NEW MEMBERS

            Correct Roofing                                    Bill Lykins

            GV Designs                                          Karl Kehr

            Leverone & Associates II, Inc. Brian Schmidt

            Milford Printers                                    Rob Heichel

 THANK YOU FOR RENEWING

            CDPS, Inc.                                          Julie Wagner

            Express Personnel                                Chris Winnenberg

            Kamphaus, Henning & Hood,CPAs      Doni Findlan

            Red Robin                                            Mike McGrath

            The Relaxation Center               Joyce Warner

            U.S. Congresswoman                           Jean Schmidt

            Vineyard Church                                   Patty Eirich

            Zimmer Law Firm                                 Barry Zimmer

Remember to shop locally and support your fellow chamber members.

                                Board of Directors

                                Jean Ackermann                                                                      Karen Jessee

                                Ron Burke                                                                               Laura Kitte

                                Darrell Baumann                                                                     Jeff Lykins

                                Daren Donohoo                                                                      Mike Minniear

                                Charles Evans                                                                         Jim Quatman

                                Wayne Florea                                                                         Victoria Shafer

                                Ed Humphrey                                                                         Pat Toomey

                                                                                                                                RJ Vilardo

Executive Committee

Jean Ackermann      President

Ron Burke                               1^st Vice President

Charles Evans                         2^nd Vice President

Darrell Baumann                                                     Treasurer

Jim Quatman                                                                                           BOD

            Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce

100 Cemetery Road . Milford, OH 45150 . 831-2411

Karen Huff, Director

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