April
2015
MISSION STATEMENT
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Dannette Cremer
Mike Schmitz
Brandi Gray
WA Mitchell Agency
Farmers Ins. Group
Stockman Bank
2015 Directors
Jeff Harding
Harding Land & Cattle
Cindy Reid
Miles City Sanitation
Mike Schmitz
Farmers Insurance Group
Nancy Abel
Jackson Contractor Group
Stacy Klippenstein
Miles Community College
Keith Campbell
Superintendent of Schools
Bryan Holmen
Hometown Real Estate
Pat Mackey
Unique Creations
Ag Council
Member Services
Sports & Tourism
Merchant’s Council
2015 Committee Chairs
Jeff Rodenbaugh
First Interstate Bank
Brandi Gray
Stockman Bank
Mike Schmitz
Farmers Ins. Group
The Mission of the
Miles City Area
Chamber of Commerce
is to foster the growth and
development of
business in Miles City and
the surrounding
areas, and to promote
cultural and educational
activities that engage
both businesses and
citizens of the area .
Staff
John Laney, Executive Director
Terri Newby, Executive Assistant
511 Pleasant St - Miles City
406-234-2890
www.milescitychamber.com
Upcoming Events
APRIL
1st
1st
4th
7th—9th
9th
9th
10th
11th
11th
17th
18th
18th
19th
19th
24th
Community Outlook Meeting 6:30pm Main Street Grind
Range Riders Museum Opening for the Season
Community Easter Egg Hunt - 10am Wibaux Park
Free Children’s Dental Clinic HRH - Call 1-866-822-1411 to schedule an appointment
Miles City Job Fair Noon – 4 pm at the MCC Centra
Scrubs & Uniforms for Sale 12-8pm at the Sleep Inn & Suites
Springfest - Sacred Heart School Fundraiser "Family Night" with dinner, games, auctions
5:30 in Sacred Heart Gym
Springfest - Sacred Heart School Fundraiser - Dinner, Live & Silent Auctions, and Dance Call 234-3850 for reservations
Breakfast with the Princesses
9am-12 Miles City Academy
Free Adult Dental Day - Big Sky Smile Center 8am-3:30pm
Call 234-3536 for more information
Confluence Concert: Tony Furtado with Marie Rivard Range Riders Museum Tickets at the Chamber
Walleyes Unlimited Banquet: 5pm at Exhibition Hall
Republican Women’s Luncheon Town & Country Club 11:30-1:30 Call Mollie at 406-554-3152 to RSVP
SE Montana Fiddlers at Range Riders Museum 2pm
Bottoms-Up Bingo - Montana Room -Free event with lots of prizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Sponsored by OneHealth
MAY
1st - 2nd
2nd
8-9th
8-10th
10th
7th
10th
14-15th
14-17th
14th
15-16th
15th
16th
16th
16th
30-31st
31st
Always….Patsy Cline Musical Show 7:30pm Park Place Tickets available at the Chamber
Garden Club Membership Tea & Luncheon Baptist Church Basement Call 234-4859 to RSVP
Miles City Cleanup Days
2nd Annual Flea Market & Vendor Show Exhibition Hall Call Tina Graber for space-421-5322
Mother’s Day Horse Racing—1pm at the Fairgrounds
Assistance for Business Clinic - 8am-5pm MCC Rm 106
Call the Chamber for Registration form
Mother's Day Horse Racing 1pm at the Fairgrounds
High School Divisional Softball Tournament - Bender Park
65th Annual BUCKING HORSE SALE
BHS Concert—Corb Lund - Mission Mountain Band—Copper Mountain
Advance tickets $25 at the Chamber
Miss SE MT Rodeo Pageant Call Kate Ruland, 436-2231, for information
Bull Riding, Mutton Bustin’, Wild Horse Race, Street Dance
Cowboy Breakfast, Parade, Quick Draw Art Auction, Bucking Horse Sale, Horse Racing, Wild Horse Races, Street Dance
SE Montana Fiddlers at Range Riders Museum 7pm
Brunch & Western Art Roundup at WAM, Cowboy Church, Calcutta, Match Bronc Ride, Horse Racing, Wild Horse Races
4th Annual Martha Miles Memorial “All Go-No Whoa” - Eastern MT Fairgrounds
Erin’s Hope Project Rainbow Run
JUNE
6th
6th
13th
14th
20th
20th
20th
20th
20th
21st
27th
"Treasures" goes Retro for their annual Charity Event
Range Riders Museum Plaque Dedication Ceremony & Dinner 5:30pm in the Memorial Hall
Highland Games & Concert
Girl Scouts 'Hands Across the Border'
Mosquito Festival with Street Dance - 600 Block of Main
2nd Annual Cowtown BBQ Cookoff - KC BBQ Sanctioned event Tasting, Music, and more
22nd Annual Badlands Bowl Football Game - 6pm at Connors Stadium
Miles City Ranch Rodeo - Eastern MT Fairgrounds
SE Montana Fiddlers - 2pm at the Range Riders Museum
Pioneer Day & Open House - Range Riders Museum
Monster Truck Rally - Eastern MT Fairgrounds
Let us know about your events and activities!
Welcome to our newest Chamber members…
The Horseshoe Casino, which is currently under construction at 3105 Steele Street in Miles City,
will feature a great saloon, lounge and all of your favorite games of chance. The Horseshoe Casino
will nestle guests in a rich, rustic atmosphere with a western flair! You're invited to come by in
May 2015, when the Horseshoe Casino opens its doors for exciting casino gaming and spectacular
beverages. Players will enjoy a host of benefits, courtesy of the Horseshoe Casino—Miles City’s
newest casino. Follow us on Facebook and our website at: www.milescitycasino.com
Vertex Consulting Group offers comprehensive IT management for businesses
all across Montana. Services include:
 Proactive network management
 Network administration and best practices implementation
 Network security & Help desk services
 Strategic Consulting & Cloud services
With over 70 businesses and thousands of endpoints under management,
Vertex has the people and processes to produce results for companies looking
maximize their investment in technology. For more information, call
406.545.7303 and visit their website at: www.vertexcg.com
Dr. Chase Yerger provides the best in Family Dentistry, as well
as Cosmetic Dentistry. Located at 2200 Box Elder, in the
Garberson Building, you can call 232-2214 to schedule your
appointment. Be sure to follow their Facebook page to keep
up on the latest news.
Owned and Operated by Tara Moore & Marlene Watt, LaCasa Diamonds is now open at 28 N. 8th
St. Both of the ladies have many years of experience in the jewelry busiess. There specialty is in-house
Jewelry Repair, by Certified Goldsmith Tara Moore, plus full lines of Wedding Sets, Loose Diamonds,
Necklaces, Earrings, and more. You can call LaCasa Diamonds at 853-1224, and follow their Facebook
page to keep up with their latest news
Stop by the Chamber office to visit about Membership!
511 Pleasant St - 234-2890
Tara & Marlene
cordially invite you to
join them for
Gemstone Roundtables
23 N. 8th Street, Miles City, Montana 59301
Jerry Gyldenvand:
CUT FOR THE KING
Gemstone Roundtables are a party where the gemstones
are front and center. Join us for an evening of hors d’oeuvres,
wine and fabulous gems! Guests at the roundtable will see
everything from Amethyst to Zircon, so make your
reservations now at (406) 234-1224.
Jerry Gyldenvand, Cut for the King, will bring his faceted
colored stones to us from the far north... North Dakota,
that is. Jerry will be the featured artist for our April Gemshow!
Popular “Pinterest” Projects
Instructor: Kevin Raasch
Bloedorn Lumber
April 16, Thursday 7-9 pm
Cost: $35
MCC, Room 210
Contact: Carolyn Kimball
406-874-6164
What: Double Elimination Dodgeball Tournament
When: Sunday, April 19, 2015 @ 1:00 pm
Where: MCC Kailey Gymnasium
Thanks to our sponsor, the MCC Centra
Who: YOU! (Each player must be at least 18 years old)
Why: Have FUN and raise funds for community projects!
Registration Fee: $80 per team of 8 people (due at the event prior to 1:00 pm)
Acceptable forms of payment: Cash; Checks payable to Miles City Jaycees
Must Register by April 15, 2015.
To register, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mcjcdodgeball
Tournament rules are on the registration site and our Facebook event.
Join our 5 D’s Dodgeball Tournament event on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/milescityjaycees to receive updates.
PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
DEPT. OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
 Wage & Hour - State
 Unemployment Insurance Tax
 Unemployment Insurance Benefits
 Workers’ Compensation
The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to assist new and
established employers, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource
professionals and lawyers to proactively prevent unnecessary claims
and/or charges by providing updated reporting of state withholding, UI Tax
requirements, workers’ comp. coverage, tax incentives, minimum wage,
overtime, USERRA laws and regulations.
US DEPT. OF LABOR
 Wage & Hour – Federal
CLINIC SCHEDULE:
DEPT. OF REVENUE
Registration
7:30 to 8:00
 Withholding Tax
EMPLOYER SUPPORT
OF GUARD & RESERVE
Opening Remarks & Agency Presentations
8:00 – 5:00
 USERRA
Lunch Break and presenters may vary from city to city.
CITY
DATE
LOCATION
SPONSOR
FEE/PERSON
Kalispell
April 22
Hilton Garden Inn
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Helena
April 29
Red Lion Colonial
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Glasgow
May 5
Cottonwood Inn & Suites
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Sidney
May 6
Elks Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
$35/40*
Miles City
May 7
Miles Community College Rm. 106
Chamber of Commerce
$30
Bozeman
May 20
Holiday Inn
Chamber of Commerce
$35/40*
Great Falls
May 28
Holiday Inn
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Missoula
June 10
Missoula Federal C.U. Trng. Cntr.
Chamber of Commerce
$35/40*
Havre
June 17
MSU Northern/Applied Tech Bldg.
Chamber of Commerce
$30
Billings
June 24
MSU Billings Main Campus
MSUB Bldg./Library Rm. 148
MSU Billings
$40
Polson
September 1
Ninepipes Lodge (Charlo)
Job Service (JSEC)
$40/35**
Lewistown
September 10
Yogo Inn
Job Service (JSEC)
$40
Butte
September 30
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Hamilton
October 6
Bitterroot River Inn
Chamber of Commerce
$40
Registration fee covers facility & lunch costs. For more information and/or to register, please contact your local sponsor (sponsors on back of form).
Enrollment may be limited, so please respond as soon as possible. Send your registration form and/or payment to your local sponsor.
*Higher prices indicated are for participants that are not current chamber members and ** are for 2 or more attending participants.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name of Business
_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
Phone Number
City ____________________
________________
ZIP_____________
ATTENDEES
**Check if needing CPE
(9.5 hrs.), CLE
(7.75 hrs.) and/or HRCI
(unknown at this time) credits.
1. _____________________________________________ E-MAIL: _________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________ E-MAIL: _________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________ E-MAIL: _________________________________________________
SPONSOR AND/OR CONTACT ADDRESSES
BILLINGS
SIDNEY
GLASGOW
MSU Billings Extended Campus
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 896-5890
909 Central Ave
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-1916
PO Box 832
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-2222
BOZEMAN
KALISPELL
MILES CITY
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
2000 Commerce Way
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-5421
15 Depot Park
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-2803
511 Pleasant
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2890
HAVRE
HELENA
MISSOULA
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 308
130 5th Ave
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-4383
225 Cruse Ave Suite A
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-4120
PO Box 7577
825 E Front Street
Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 543-6623
POLSON
GREAT FALLS
Chamber of Commerce
1st
100
Ave North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 761-4434
LEWISTOWN
Job Service Employer Committee
300 First Ave N
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-8701
Job Service Employer Committee
417 B Main
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-7880
HAMILTON
Chamber of Commerce
105 E Main
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2400
BUTTE
Chamber of Commerce
1000 George St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 723-3177
FACING A
CAREER
CHANGE?
ASK ME ABOUT YOUR
ROLLOVER OPTIONS.
We should talk if
you are:
Retiring
Changing
jobs
In
a retirement plan
that is terminating
Help keep your retirement savings
working for you.
Call today for a no-obligation review of
your situation.
406-234-3194 or 800-377-4843
Inheriting
retirement
funds as a beneficiary
Your Life, Your Wealth
Marte Randall
Client Service Associate
Angel Sanchez
Deanna Baker
Office Manager Marketing & Client Service Manager
Jim Cusimano, CFP® Robin Cusimano Sandy Cameron Jamie Ogolin
Financial Advisor
Located at: 2404 Main Street Miles City, MT 59301
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Securities, advisory services and insurance products are offered through Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA), member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor,
and affiliated insurance agencies. ICA and Big Sky Financial Planning Group are separate companies. ICA does not offer tax or legal advice. CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNERTM are marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. This mark is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial
and ongoing certification requirements. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP® in the U.S.
CALENDAR
!
April 2015
1
8
6:00 pm Board Meeting, Seabeck’s Pizza
6:00 pm General Membership Meeting, Jaycee Park (weather permitting)
or Airport Inn (Guest Speaker, Jan Pratt, Council on Aging)
11
JCI Impact Training, FIB Tower Billings
11-12 Assemble/place park picnic tables
19
1:00 pm Dodgeball Tournament @ MCC Centra, Rules and Registration
at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mcjcdodgeball
26
1-5 pm Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for boys and girls age 7-14, Jaycee
Field, Rules and Registration at www.mlb.com/phr
30
5:30-7 pm Free Computer Help, MCC Computer Lab Room 313
May 2015
6
9
10
13
16
17
TBD
TBD
6:00 pm Board Meeting, Location TBD
1:00 pm Graffiti painting along dike
1:00 pm KMCB Bender Park cleanup
6:00 pm General Membership Meeting, Airport Inn (Training from MTJC
Membership VP, Jeff Rosenberry)
7:30 am BHS Parade
1:00 pm Go Kickball, Holy Rosary Healthcare lawn
M-event
Self-defense class, Wrestling Complex
The Miles City Jaycees is an organization focused on empowering young people
(age 18-40) to create positive change through social networking, individual
development, and community/international volunteer opportunities.
!
Questions? Call 2015 President Cindy 853-2289.
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/milescityjaycees!
The Custer County Council on Aging,
Meals on Wheels Program,
is in need of volunteers!
We need teams, of at least 2, to deliver
meals to qualified clients.
If your group, organization, or business can help,
in any way, please call
Terry Hurick at 406-232-0152
to discuss the options.
This is an ongoing request,
as the need continues to increase.
All help is sincerely appreciated!
LOCAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Information: LEJ Sports Group (678) 994-0108
!
AREA YOUTH TO COMPETE IN
!
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL® PITCH, HIT &
RUN™ PRESENTED BY SCOTTS ®
!
COMPETITION
The Miles City Jaycees will host a free Major
League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™
Competition for area youth.
!
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm, Registration 12:00-12:45 pm
Location: Jaycee Field
Pitch, Hit & Run™ is the official skills
competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is
designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free
of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
!
Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance
through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the
National Finals at the 2015 MLB™ All-Star Game®.
!
The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each
age and gender group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of
Competition.
!
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a
registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. Registration forms are available at Red
Rock Sporting Goods or online at www.mlb.com/phr, and will also be available the day of the event. Join
the “MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition (Local)” event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
milescityjaycees to receive updates. For questions concerning the competition, please contact your Local
Coordinator, Cindy Anderson, at (406) 853-2289.
!
!