Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

romuluschamber.org Phone: 734-893-0694

Officers & Directors
President Rev. William Kren The Evangelical Church Vice President Chuck Zuerner EQ-The Environmental Quality Co. Secretary Julie Allison US Park/Qwik Park Treasurer Susan Wyputa Public Service Credit Union Directors Terry Bridges The Spiratex Company William Crane Crane Funeral Home David B. Goodwin Goodwin, Lademan & Associates Ron Hopson Hopson Financial Kevin Johnston Johnston, Lithograph, Inc. Roger Kadau City of Romulus Tim Keyes City of Romulus Mark J. Lewkowicz Landis Machine Shop Patrick Murphy Midwest Health Center Jakleen Ochalek Wayne County Executive office Oscar JR Rhoton Metro Realty Group Larry Williams LWA Properties Executive Director Karen La Belle

info@romuluschamber.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

July 2012 Fax: 734-893-0696

Presidents Member of the Month, July, 2012 Romulus Athletic Center

Congratulations to Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Rd., Romulus, who was selected as the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerces Presidents Member of the Month, for July, 2012. Romulus Athletic Center was selected for their continuous contributions to the success of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce and to the community. Andy McKay, General Manager of Romulus Athletic Center was presented a certificate by Bill Kren, President and Karen La Belle, Executive Director of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce. A history on Romulus Athletic Center can be found on Page 2. This information is also available on the Chamber website at www.romuluschamber.org, as well as on our Facebook.

Find Us On Facebook Workshop Thursday, July 26, 2012

Presenter: Kathy Kane, Market Insights Location: Wayne County Community College 9555 Haggerty, Room D205, Belleville Time: 1:00 pm - 3 pm (registration begins at 12:30 pm) Cost: $5 Members For more information see Page 4 or contact the Chamber 734-893-0694 or info@romuluschamber.com

Must be a Chamber Member

The mission of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is to promote and meet business needs. The Chamber is dedicated to creating an environment wherein the Romulus businesses, non-profit institutions, government, and citizens can work together for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life within the community.

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Continued from Page 1 Presidents Member of the Month, July, 2012 Romulus Athletic Center Since its opening in March of 2008, the Romulus Athletic Center continues to provide local residents with a unique location to recognize and achieve their fitness goals, whatever those goals may be. With a five pool aquatic complex, state of the art fitness facility, basketball courts, indoor walking track, two story rock wall, day care, teen center and banquet room, there truly is something for everyone at the RAC. In a little over four years since its opening the membership at the RAC has grown significantly, with over 9,000 members from 75 different communities in the region coming through its doors. The RAC is the only health club around that rewards its members for getting fit, with its Commitment Resolution which offers an exact percentage off your next membership determined by the number of pounds you lose. Its a one of a kind program that has already reduced weight and membership costs for the people who have enrolled and has seen some members lose as much as 77 lbs. in one year! The RAC also is a partner in the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, which offers free gym memberships to senior citizens with qualifying insurance in addition to their specially designed senior fitness classes like Muscular Strength and Range of Motion, Yoga Stretch and SilverSplash.

Do you need that extra nudge to get you off the chair and into fitness? Try one of the RACs specially designed group exercise classes. With a full lineup of Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp and Core exercise classes youre bound to find something that makes it fun to get fit. For those looking for a lower impact workout, try the aquatic fitness classes such as the Classic, Deep Water, Power Walking, Cardio Core, and the Arthritis Association classes, which all provide a great physical workout with almost no impact in the RACs aquatic water park. The RAC offers many programs for children and young adults, as well. From the ever popular birthday parties, swim lessons designed for every age and ability, summer vacation and day camps, Kids Night Out, Tae Kwon Do and basketball instructional classes, its a good bet that your youngster can get off the couch and find an outlet into a fun and rewarding fitness activity. The RAC offers American Red Cross lifeguard training classes, as well, with over 175 lifeguards at various pools in the region having received their basic certification at the RAC. The staff and members of the RAC are honored to be recognized by the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce as the Member of the Month for July. They encourage all Chamber members and their families to stop by and get fit, shoot some hoops, or come out for a swim, and experience everything the RAC has to offer. For more information on the RAC, visit their website at www.romulusathleticcenter.com.

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Presidents Ponderings

Todays lesson on managing and being the best leader possible:

Select the best person for the job. Look past the personality conflicts. Choose to do the right thing no matter how you feel. And never forget the power of kindness will win over a stubborn heart!

Lincolns Lesson on Leadership

From his earliest days in politics, Abraham Lincoln had a critic who continually treated him with contempt. An extremely rude man, Edwin Stanton would say to newspaper reporters that Lincoln was a low cunning clown and the original gorilla. In spite of personal and slanderous attacks Lincoln never responded, never retaliated. When Lincoln was elected President, he needed a Secretary of War and selected Edwin Stanton. When his friends asked why, Lincoln replied, Because he is the best man for the job. Years later, that fateful night came when an assassins bullet murdered the president. Lincolns body was carried off to another room. Edwin Stanton came, and looking down upon the silent, rugged face of his dead President, said through his tears, There lies the greatest ruler of men the world has ever seen. Early on in my career I realized that good leadership would be crucial if I wanted to be a success. I needed to know: what makes a good leader? So I purchased the books, listened to the self-help tapes and tried to ask all the right questions when in the company of successful managers. I soon realized that there while there were many factors that would contribute to good leadership it was the power of love and kindness that would prove most valuable.

Bill Kren

Welcome New Member

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Serenity Home Staging Services, LLC 10600 Ozga Romulus, MI 48174 734-330-9037 www.serenityhss.com PIDC 1282 Cora Wyandotte, MI 418195 734-309-0494 www.pidc-lc.com

Love...and pretty much everything else... is in the eye of the beholder. So behold with a positive attitude. -- RB

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E Thank You, Renewing Members ere

DeBackers Maintenance 2501 Fort St. Trenton, MI 48183 734-675-7230 Larry Williams 12384 Pinecrest Dr. Plymouth, MI 48170 Johnston Lithograph, Inc. 11334 Hunt Romulus, MI 48174 734-941-3510 www.johnstonlitho.com Robert McLachlan 16268 Wildfox Ct. Romulus, MI 48174 www.romulusinformation.com

Romulus Downtown Development Authority 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 734-955-4533 McLaughlin Veterinary Hospital, Inc. 19200 Allen Brownstown, MI 48183 734-479-4400 Highway Maintenance & Construction 12101 Wahrman Romulus, MI 481743 734-941-8885 www.highwaymaint.com Romulus Democratic Cub 35511 Stephanie Dr., Apt. 108 Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-9244 Expeditors Intl of WA 11101 Metro Airport Center Dr. Suite 110, Bldg. #M2 Romulus, MI 48174 734-857-5000 Southpointe Radiator 11881 Inkster Taylor, MI 48180 734-941-1460 www.southpointeradiator.com Community United Methodist Church 11160 Olive Romulus, MI 48174 734-941-0736 www.romcomumc.org

If you are a Chamber Member and have made any updates to your information that is currently reflected in the Chamber Directory or on our website, please contact the Chamber office, so that we may update our records. If you have any updated business cards, brochures or flyers, feel free to drop it by the Chamber office so that it may be displayed in the Chamber lobby!! Let Your Membership Work for You!!

New Romulus Map Our new map is now available!!! Please stop by the Chamber to pick up your copy!! They are also available at City Hall!!

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Home Burglaries Can Spike As Residents Go On Vacation

While Michigan residents are getting ready to head out for much-deserved summer vacations, burglars may be planning to ruin their fun. There wer 71,810 burglaries in Michigan in 2010, down from 75,066 in 2009. Many of those occur in the summer months, according to the Insurance Institute of Michigan (IIM). Standard homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for theft of personal possessions and damage to the home caused by a break-in. If you own valuable jewelry or other luxury goods, be sure to ask your insurance agent or company representative whether you should consider purchasing an endorsement to ensure adequate coverage for these items. Many policies limit the amount of coverage for certain items, such as jewelry, art and cash. In addition to having the right insurance coverage, IIM offers these preventive measures to keep your home safe:

Turn off your computer and disconnect it from the Internet. If you save personal information in your computer, make sure it is difficult to access. Add a password to your personal computer. You dont want a hacker at work while you are on vacation. Keep valuables under lock and key and well hidden. Do not leave personal documents in your home office or desk burglars know to look for them there. Put critical documents in a lock box or safe somewhere else in the house. Keep copies of important documents at another location - a relatives home, for example. Expensive jewelry should also be hidden somewhere other than the bedroom or left in a safe deposit box at the bank.

Information provided by Insurance Institute of Michigans monthly publication.

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Make it time consuming to break into your home. Dead-bolt window and door locks can slow a burglar down. You may also obtain a discount of 2 to 5 percent on your insurance policy for installing these devices. Make it noisy to break into your home. Invest in a burglar alarm. The most effective systems ring at an outside service, which alerts the police, fire and other emergency services. A sophisticated alarm system could result in insurance discounts of 15 to 20 percent. Make sure you have strong doors. Outside doors and frames should be made of metal or solid hardwood and be at least 1 3/4-inches thick. Each door must fit its frame securely. Even the best lock will not deter a burglar if it is installed in a weak door. Garage doors also need strong locks. If you have a tool shed, keep it locked since burglars can use the tools to break into your home.

The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is excited to report that their E-Savings turns one year old this month. July, 2011 the first issue was emailed and contained 3 pages. E-Savings has been so well received and successful, the July, 2012 issue that was emailed, contained 10 pages!!

Romulus Chamber E-Savings

We are very excited about its success!! E-Savings provides Chamber Members the opportunity of promoting an event, promoting a discount, or promoting a service, absolutely FREE!! This is emailed to over 500 addresses each month. If you are a Chamber Member, we encourage you to take advantage of this Member benefit. Simply provide your event/discount/service information to the Chamber at info@romuluschamber.com by the 25th of the month, to be included in the following months publication

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June Business Luncheon Highlights

Seating is still available!!! Call the Chamber today to make your reservation!!

Mary Zellner, Wayne County Fair, is presented a Certificate of Appreciation from Chamber President, William Kren

Calendar of Events
July 25 July 25 July 26 Spinal Hygiene Workshop, True Health Chiropractic. For more information, call 734-941-2211. Bike Nite, Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburger, Romulus. For more information call 734-941-2583. Romulus Chamber Find Us On Facebook Workshop, with Kathy Kane, Market Insights, location, Wayne County Community College. For more information see Page 6. For reservations, call 734-893-0694 or email info@romuluschamber.com. Annual Sidewalk Sale, Northside Hardware. For more information call 734-721-7244. Romulus Farmers Market, 9 am - 1 pm, Romulus Historical Park, for more information call 734-942-7545.

July 26 - 28 July 28

Mark Your Calendar Aug. 16 Romulus Chamber Annual Golf Outing, Gateway Golf Course. Contact the Chamber at 734-893-0694 or info@romuluschamber.com to reserve your spot!!

Sept. 14 - 16 Pumpkin Festival, Romulus. For more information call 734-942-7545. Sept. 18 Oct. 16 Romulus Chamber Business Luncheon, Guest Speaker Randy Perteet, Business Development Specialist, USPS, location tbd. Romulus Chamber Business Luncheon, Guest Speaker, Chief Robert Dickerson, Romulus Police Department, location tbd.