Dear Editor,
At the end of the 8 Summer Concerts which were held on the Tuesday evenings of June and July for this 6th Series, I am grateful for the generous response of the people of the communities within the confines of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce. The CCCC include the 8 communities that comprise the District 7 School District of Benld, Dorchester, Eagarville, East Gillespie, Gillespie, Mt. Clare, Sawyerville, and Wilsonville. The Chamber is able to present these concerts partially because of the dues paid by its 60 plus members.
Further funding was provided by the following Sponsors: Country Financial/Tina Olroyd-Agent, Daley Chevrolet Pontiac Buick, FNB/Benld Banking Center, Goodman Agency of Benld, Heritage Manor of Gillespie, John Hicks Maytag Home Appliance Center, Macoupin County Journal, Michelle’s Pharmacy, Quality Flooring, State Farm/Jessica Ely-Agent, Sullivan Drugs, Toni’s Restaurant, UCB/Gillespie Banking Center—with additional support from 1st BancFinancial/Greg Craine, Ageless Fitness, The BenGil Post, Drew Ford, the Litchfield Herald, Madison Communications, Papa Jo Danni’s Restaurant, Reid Heating and Cooling Service, Roma’s Pizza, South County News, WSMI AM & FM & WAOX.
We give many thanks to the following people who made sure that CCCC was able to keep the concession stand going during the 8 Summer Concerts: Rodger Buske; Gina and Taylor Guicciardo of Gina Guicciardo, CPA; Lisa DeMann; Rory and Patty Makler of FNB/Benld Banking Center; Dewayne Pomatto; Ruth Pomatto; Jennifer Redolfi; the crew from FNB/Benld Banking Center: Dione Rabida, Denay Brown, Mike Katchmer, Mark Lueker, Kim Mitchell; Rob and Denise Wirth of Wirth Professional Services, Inc.; Ruth Loveless of Fine Art Emporium; the crew from Michelle’s Pharmacy of Gillespie: Wally Dyer, Gina Smith, Karen Lancaster; Jessica and Becca Ely of State Farm Insurance of Gillespie; and the crew from Goodman Agency of Benld: Roger and Fran Goodman and Marla Zubal.
Thank you to the 8 bands who performed in the concert series and the many people who came from near and far to listen to them each week. We hope that you enjoyed the concerts as much as we enjoyed you being here—even in the 100 degree heat! We invite those who patronized us to visit the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and comment on the concerts as well as the performers that you particularly liked hearing. This will help us in our planning for next year. The CCCC is looking forward to hosting 9 concerts in the summer of 2012.
We are also excited about our next events which are the 7th Annual Tour de Coal Bike Ride and the 13th Annual Fall Festival to be held at the Benld City Park on Saturday, September 24. The day provides a day of fun and entertainment for families and all ages. Additional information can be found about the Bike Ride and the Festival on our web page: coalcountrychamber.com , and we will be putting postings up on our Facebook page as well.
On behalf of the Chamber board and myself, I thank generous volunteers, Chamber members, and others who help us to provide enriching experiences which hopefully add to the attractiveness and prosperity of our Chamber communities.
Sincerely,
Mickey Robinson
CCCC Executive Director
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