Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce 
Friday Notes May 9, 2008 
Leadership Gardner - Class of 2008
Graduation Ceremony & Chamber Quarterly Luncheon
Thursday, May 22nd at 12:00 Noon
New Life Community Church
17935 South Moonlight Road
Gardner, Kansas
 
The inaugural class of Leadership Gardner has studied issues, toured facilities, and questioned the leaders of government, education, and industry through seven one-day sessions.  We welcome the family and associates of the graduates and all Chamber Members to join with us as we celebrate the graduation of the inaugural class of Leadership Gardner.
 
Dr. Roy Jensen
Dr. Roy Jensen, a Gardner native and Director of the KU Cancer Center will address the graduates.  Dr. Jensen will speak about KU's quest for National Cancer Institute designation and how they are collaborating across the region and state to achieve this goal.  Dr. Jensen will also share his thoughts on how the Leadership Gardner Graduates can utilize their skills to better our community.
 
Cost of the Luncheon is $15. Please RSVP to terri@gardnerchamber.com or call the chamber office at (913) 856-6464.
 
 
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Click on Dr. Jensen's photo for more info about him.
Click on the KU Cancer Center Logo for more info about the KU Cancer Center.
 
Mark Your Calendar

Calendar                     
  
  • May 10-Edgerton Clean-up day
  • May 10-Gardner Clean-up day
  • May 10-Celebration Park Grand Opening
  • May 15-After Hours - Trails West Ace
  • May 16-Ribbon Cut Admire Concrete
  • May 17-GEHS Graduation
  • May 21-Coffee Bethel Estates
  • May 22-Leadership Gardner Graduation
  • May 22-Chamber Qtrly Luncheon
  • June 4-Business Appreciation Lunch
  • Gardner Edgerton High School
    Class of 2008 Graduation
     
     
    The Board of Education is proud to present the Graduating Class of 2008 on May 17th.  Ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. at the Football Field of the Gardner Edgerton High School, 425 North Waverly, Gardner Kansas.
     
    Scholarships totaling $1,600 were awarded from A.S. Reece to Suninta Rattanapon, Kelsey Horton, Caitlin Platt, and Katie Smethers. Tom Grannell won both the Olathe Ford Scholarship and the Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship.

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    Frindly Reminder
    Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11th

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    Hundreds of gifts from our members may be found by clicking on the above picture.
     
    After Hours at Trails West Ace
    Thursday, May 15th, 5-7 p.m.
     

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    Come to a Garden Party! Trails West Ace Hardware is hosting the Chamber After Hours for a great time. Enjoy food, beverages, door prizes and conversation.
     
    Chamber After Hours
    Trails West Ace Hardware
    240 North Moonlight
    Gardner, Kansas
     
    Thursday, May 15th
    5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
    Gardner Area Chamber Welcomes new Office Manager
     
    Terri Lois Gregory joins staff

    Terri Lois Gregory

    I am pleased to announce the addition of Terri Lois Gregory as our new Office Manager.  With this reorganization, Andrea Moll has assumed responsibilities for the Festival on the Trails and other Chamber events.
     
    Please contact Terri Lois at terri@gardnerchamber.com.
    City Wide Clean-Up Day May 10th
     
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    The City of Edgerton and City of Gardner will each have a Large Item Pick-up on Saturday, May 10th.  Click the links for more info.
    2008 Trailblazer Sponsors & Friday Notes Sponsors
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                         Embarq LogoBNSF Logo
     

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      First Kansas Bank Logo
     
     
     
     
     
    2008 Pathfinder Sponsors __________________________
     
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    2008 Scout Sponsors
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    Gardner Pharmacy                                    Central National Bank   

    Gardner National Bank                             Drs. Hawks Besler & Rogers      

    Kansas Gas Service                                   Patriots Bank                       

     

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    Legacy Sponsors

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