The Warrenville/Wheaton Golf Outing 2009 was a HUGE success!
 
It was a perfect day for golf and a great time was had by all as the Warrenville and Wheaton Chambers came together to host one outing for both organizations. A very special thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and golfers! Your dedication to our organization is most appreciated!

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Thank You to Our Sponsors:

• Employee Benefits By Design
• Butterfield’s Pancake House
• Showalter Roofing
• Jonlyn & Associates
• NorthStar Credit Union
• Paoletti’s Cleaners
• Wheaton Bank & Trust
• Community Imaging
• Arrowhead Golf Club
• Bovis Lend Lease
• Citizens for Gresk
• Crossroads Chevy
• Langan, Haeger, Vincent and Born
• DuPage Democrats
• Olson, Eckhoff and McBride
• American Chartered Bank
• Chicago North Financial Group
• Captured
• Amalgamated Bank
• FASTSIGNS
• Aubrey Sign Company
• Keffer Financial Planning
• Liquidebt Systems
• Muldoon’s
• Ivy
• Genghis Grill
• Alberto’s @ Holiday Inn Carol Stream
• Ultra Foods
• Studio T Photography

 Golf Outing Photos:

Please click on a photo to see an enlarged image. More photos are available. Please contact the Wheaton Chamber for details.

The First Division Museum at Cantigny invites the public to a free presentation by award-winning Army Times reporter Sean Naylor on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:30 pm.

Naylor will discuss Operation Anaconda, the largest battle of the Afghan war to date. He was one of only eight journalists allowed to accompany troops into the March 2002 battle, and his first-hand information is chronicled in Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. As the book explains, what was intended as a grand gesture turned into a missed opportunity to crush what remained of al-Qaida and Taliban forces in Afghanistan at the time.

A book signing will follow Naylor’s presentation.

Doors open at 6:45 pm. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 630 260 8227.

This event is part of the First Division Museum’s popular series, A Date with History. The programs, held on the first Wednesday of each month and other select dates, feature an evening of lively discussion with authors, panelists, historians and special speakers. For information about upcoming programs, please visit www.FirstDivisionMuseum.org.

The Cantigny First Division Foundation, part of the McCormick Foundation, promotes public learning about America’s military heritage and affairs through the history of the Big Red One—the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. It is located on the grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois, the home of the late Col. Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune and a veteran of the First Division in World War I.

Written by: Jeffery James of Spire2 Communications, Inc. www.spire2.com, Membership Development Chairman

Is your membership in the Wheaton Chamber worth the membership fee? During a recession the question comes up. In January when most were gripped in recession fear, the membership development committee hosted the first Membership Matters meeting. These are free events where Chamber members are invited based on a particular membership demographic. A group of about 20 attended the first meeting focused on restaurants and retailers. We had a round table discussion asking how the Chamber can help them and making sure they were aware of resources that already exist.

We listened intently to concerns and ideas. One that popped out was how can the Chamber connect with Wheaton College. The membership committee took on this challenge and worked on reaching the right people so that we could promote Chamber businesses.

Through networking we made a connection with the student development office. We discovered that the student survival guide for freshman was being eliminated because of budget constraints. We jumped right in and offered to offset their printing costs if we could provide advertisers to them — a win-win situation. The committee developed a program that will reach not just freshman, but every student on campus and more!

Would this have happened if no one gathered early one morning in January as fellow Wheaton Chamber members looking for ideas to beat the recession? Nope. When we work together we can do things that we couldn’t do on our own. This is the power of Chamber membership. Want to make it work for you? Get involved, provide ideas and help others. Need some extra help getting involved? Join a committee.

Read the Wheaton Chamber Advantage Newsletter July/August 2009 and find out the lastest news from the Chamber and our members.

If you have anything you would like to add to future newsletters please send it to Lisa Bock at lisab@wheatonchamber.com and we’ll do all we can to include it.

For the latest on news and events, please visit www.wheatonchamber.com.

You can reach the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce at 630-668-6464.

How can we bring peace to our world? Hearing each other is a good start.  The Theosophical Society in America and the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions are co-sponsoring an all-day Interfaith Dialogue titled Hearing Each Other, Healing the Earth, to be held at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended Early bird registration is $55 (until July 20) and includes lunch. After July 20, the charge is $75. There will be lecturers; panel discussion with members of the Interfaith Youth Core – an international organization of young people creating religious pluralism through cooperative social action and dialogue; and interactive discussion groups.
 
Keynote speakers include Dr. Rachel Bronson, Vice President of Programs and Studies at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Dr. Mark Swanson, Director of a Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice, and Dr. Abdul Malik Mujahid, an Imam in the Chicago Muslim community and chairperson of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago.
 
Visit http://www.theosophical.org/events/PreParliament.php for more information and online registration.

Call 1-800-669-1571, x328 or email registrarpreparliament@gmail.com to register.

View the Pre-Parliamentary PDF Flyer Here

Wheaton native to conduct free junior golf clinic at Cantigny Golf Academy on August 7

Cantigny Golf, part of the McCormick Foundation, and the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) are pleased to announce a special “homecoming” event featuring PGA Tour professional Kevin Streelman.

Streelman, a Wheaton native, former Cantigny Golf employee and now a rising star on the PGA Tour, will conduct a complimentary session targeting junior golfers at the Cantigny Golf Academy on Friday, August 7.  The second-year PGA Tour member will speak about his journey from Illinois junior golf to the PGA Tour and answer questions from the kids.

A raffle benefitting IJGA, of which Streelman is an alumnus, will give registered junior golfers the chance to play golf with Kevin or caddie for him on the day of the event.  In addition, six essay contest winners will enjoy lunch with Kevin and his wife, Courtney. Raffle and essay contest details are posted on the IJGA website.

“This will be an exciting day at Cantigny Golf, especially for our many junior players,” said Mike Nass, executive director.  “Kevin is eager to give something back to junior golf and we’re happy to assist.  We believe, as Kevin does, that golf provides development opportunities for kids that go beyond the game itself.”

Streelman played, practiced and took lessons at Cantigny Golf as an amateur.  During his college years he worked in the golf shop and volunteered to help teach clinics.  His parents live in Winfield and are frequent players at Cantigny.

“I’m extremely excited about coming home to host my first professional clinic at the course where I learned to play,” Streelman said. “To be able to give back and help out those on similar paths as mine means everything to me.  Please come out to Cantigny and help me support the IJGA and junior golfers all across our state.”

Online registration at www.IJGA.org for the August 7 event is highly recommended.  Those registered by July 31 are automatically entered to win a foursome at Cantigny Golf plus other prizes.  Raffle winners for day-of-event golf with Kevin will be drawn from among pre-registered junior golfers prior to August 7th.  Raffle tickets may be purchased when registering online or at the event. 

Schedule of Events for Friday, August 7:

• 8:30 am  Attendee check-in
• 9:30 am Presentation – Kevin’s Story
• 11:00 am Golf and On-Course Shoot-Out – spectators welcome
• 1:30 pm Picnic and essay winners’ lunch; box lunches available for purchase
• 2:15 pm Photos and autographs; Golf Academy Open House

For more information, please visit www.IJGA.org or www.cantignygolf.com.

Free sundaes at the Settlement through Aug. 30

Enjoy a free ice cream sundae during Settlement Sundays Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On Settlement Sundays, admission to the historic museum village includes free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings and a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities and presentations during the Settlement’s open hours of 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4-17. Children 3 and under are free. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum. Settlement Sundays are sponsored in part by the Daily Herald and Gerald Nissan of Naperville and Gerald Subaru Kia of Naperville.

Heritage Hall of Honor

Come celebrate with the honorees as they are inducted into the Heritage Hall of Honor from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. This yearly event recognizes people and organizations that have made a significant impact and contribution to Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. The presentation is free and open to the public at no charge.

The Dog Dayz of Summer return to Naper Settlement

From hot dogs to Frisbee® dogs, beat the heat with the “Dog Dayz of Summer” celebration through Aug. 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Each week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy themed activities for all ages, including entertainment, games, activities, stories and guest presentations. These special promotions are included with Naper Settlement general admission, which is $8 adults, $7 seniors and $5.50 youth 4-17. For a complete list of activities, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Tuesday, Aug. 4: Mr. Freeze will show the interesting and fun properties of cryogenics using liquid nitrogen. Two exciting science-based demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will have lots of surprises and a few explosions.

Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28: “Hot Diggity Dog” includes a guided tour of the new exhibit, “Digging Up the Past – Naperville Digs Archaeology,” plus a special presentation and cookies and lemonade in the historic Pre-Emption House Tavern.

Sunday, Aug. 9: Enjoy “Monarch Magic,” a presentation about butterflies by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Join in an old-fashioned Cookie Walk. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Sunday, Aug. 16: The Frisbee® dogs and handlers of the Windy City K-9 Disc Club will be entertaining visitors with their high-flying fun. Tom Wehrli, club founder, will be bringing part of his extensive collection of historic Frisbees®. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Sunday, Aug. 23: Enjoy a presentation, “Trees are Terrific,” by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and a free ice cream sundae, too.

Digging up the Past – Naperville Digs Archaeology

Discover exciting artifacts and stories about Naperville’s early history uncovered by archaeologists in 2006 and 2007 at Joseph Naper’s original homestead in this exciting exhibit, “Digging up the Past — Naperville Digs Archaeology,” which opens Friday, Aug. 7, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010

Michael V. Vivoda, 49, of Wheaton has been promoted to executive vice president at Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) in Winfield, Ill. He previously held the title of vice president.

“This was an executive change that supports CDH’s ability to improve quality, achieve operational excellence and maintain focus on growth,” said President and CEO Luke McGuinness. “During Mike’s tenure at CDH, he has led many initiatives that have had a profound impact on our patients.”

Vivoda has been instrumental in the 10-year agreement with CDH and Loyola University Health Systems to treat oncology patients in the western suburbs. Among many other projects, he has managed the six CDH Convenient Care Centers; medical imaging and laboratory services throughout the hospital system; behavioral health services, including chemical dependency programs, occupational and employee health systems; and Central DuPage Physician Group.

He also has been responsible for physician recruiting at CDH – which has a medical staff that has grown from 600 to more than 900 physicians in the last three years. Vivoda has spent his entire career in healthcare and joined CDH as a vice president in April 2004.

A graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and he earned his Master of Management through the Executive MBA Program at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Active in his community, Vivoda is a board member of Access DuPage, is a lector at St. Michael’s Church in Wheaton and a member of the Wheaton Lion’s Club. He and his wife, Cyndi, have two adult children.

About Central DuPage Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital is a nationally recognized 313-bed facility located in Winfield, Ill., a suburb west of Chicago. CDH is a leading center for surgical innovations and was one of the first institutions in the nation to offer robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery with bio-engineered bone protein and was the first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in DuPage County.

Recently, CDH was recognized for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report on the list of Best Hospitals in the orthopaedics category.

The hospital is part of an interdependent network of health-care organizations and services, including convenient care centers, occupational health services and a full range of options for senior living, home health and hospice care. For more information or to find a doctor on the CDH medical staff, visit www.cdh.org or call 630-933-4CDH (4234)/ TTY 630-933-4833.

Wheaton Chamber member Jeffery James owner of Spire2 Communications, Inc. www.spire2.com is behind the new Downtown Wheaton Association website www.downtownwheaton.com.

Get all the information about happenings in downtown Wheaton and sign up for the downtown Wheaton Shoppers club and you could win a $100 gift certificate to almost every business in downtown Wheaton!

Two Wheaton churches, First Presbyterian Church and Gary United Methodist Church, have teamed up to offer weekly support groups for people whose careers are in transition or affected by the economy as well offering as a new spouse support group.

Between Successes, a weekly support group, meets Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Gary UMC, 244 North Main Street in Wheaton.  Participants meet for the first 15-20 minutes as a group to discuss news and share ideas and resources then break into small groups to discuss their challenges and insights.  The group is open to anyone in the community who is contemplating a career transition or who has been affected by a job loss.  

The spouse support groups will be offered monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning June 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Gary UMC.

For more information:

Gary UMC – www.garychurch.org / 630-668-3100
First Presbyterian Church – www.firstpreswheaton.org / 630-668-5147