August 2022 | Chisholm Chamber

Taco Fundraiser

August 30, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Come join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our Taco Fundraiser at Jim’s in Chisholm 108 W Lake Street! Presented by VEMA ( Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness) for Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will be taking place on Saturday, September 17th 2PM-6PM at Jim’s Sports Club, Bar, & Grill. Plates will be $20each ad will include tacos (Your choice of carnitas or barbacoa) and a side of pinto beans, elote, or cilantro lime rice! The VEMA Taco Fundraiser at Jim’s will be the perfect time to try out some authentic ethnic food and help raise funds for a cause while you’re at it!

Visit their website to learn more about this and future events!

What does VEMA do?

VEMA seeks to lift up the voices of all citizens of the community that experience discrimination or prejudice, to enact change, and educate the community, all while providing resources for those affected.
VEMA was founded in the spring of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seraphia Gravelle (Aguallo), Elizabeth Robinson (Allen), and Nathaniel Coward began the work of educating the community and providing a voice for people of color throughout the region. Historically there has been a lack of representation as well as complaints and concerns falling on the deaf ears of the leaders of the regional community. VEMA stands united to work against racism and injustice. Through educating not only the members of VEMA but also the community surrounding them, they intend on chipping away at the systemic and blatant racism that exists throughout their community. In addition to education, a priority of VEMA is to ensure accurate and adequate representation as the community as a whole works to disrupt racism and discrimination.
Cultivate Relationships: Attend one of our gatherings, events, or just hang out at the Center have coffee/tea and chat with others.
Lending Library: Check out books on social justice, history, culture, and children’s books.

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Crow Feed & Trap Shoot

August 30, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Chisholm Sportsmen’s Club Presents the 100th Annual Crow Feed & Trap Shoot! The event will be taking place on September 17th 2022 at Noon at the Club Rifle Range which is located approximately six miles on Highway 5 of Chisholm to Hanson Road, take a right on Hanson road and the Range is on the right hand side of the road!

Trophies will be awarded in 4 classes:

Regular Shoot Off
Old Timers Division
Kids Division (16 & Under)
Annie Oakley

Membership, meal & Raffle Tickets are available at site.

Everyone is welcome to the 100th Annual Crow Feed & Trap Shoot!

The menu includes roast pork, sliced beef, Italian sausage, corn on the cob, salads & rolls/butter, and refreshments!

Adults – $20 Meal, $20 Membership

Kids (14 & Under) – $10 (Includes Membership)

Come on out for a great time, a fun competition, and a top notch meal! You won’t want to miss out and you’ll get to meet the club if you’re not already a member and you can see for yourself why it would be a fun group to join! Bring the kids, your family & friends for a weekend competition and fun time!

Learn more about what Chisholm Sportsmen’s Club does by visiting their website!

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The End of Summer Block Party

August 26, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Come out to Chisholm Kiwanis Park on Saturday August 26th from 11am-2pm for The End of Summer Block Party! It’s a party to close out the summer and will be a great time for the kids with music, food, dancing, a bounce house, and food! Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness (VEMA) will be hosting the event, a non-profit organization with the mission of raising cultural awareness in the community! Don’t miss out on The End of Summer Block Party & close out the season in style!

About VEMA:

Our History

VEMA was founded in the spring of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seraphia Gravelle (Aguallo), Elizabeth Robinson (Allen), and Nathaniel Coward began the work of educating the community and providing a voice for people of color throughout the region. Historically there has been a lack of representation as well as complaints and concerns falling on the deaf ears of the leaders of the regional community. VEMA stands united to work against racism and injustice. Through educating not only the members of VEMA but also the community surrounding them, they intend on chipping away at the systemic and blatant racism that exists throughout their community. In addition to education, a priority of VEMA is to ensure accurate and adequate representation as the community as a whole works to disrupt racism and discrimination.

Our Team

Our amazing team of regular and part-time volunteers, Directors, Board Members, and staff are here to answer questions, have open conversations, provide resources, and advocate for community members.

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School Supply Drive

August 26, 2022/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

United Way of Northeastern Minnesota School Supply Drive seeks to provide students from low-income families with new school supplies, preparing them for their academic studies, building their self-esteem, and setting them up for success! Help Park State Bank in assisting in this endeavor by bringing them the needed supplies between September 1st-September 30th for the Minnesota Banker’s Community Impact Month!

Join Park State Bank in collecting the supplies these young children require to excel in their studies.

Items Needed:

Backpacks
Water Bottles
Headphones/earbuds
Ziploc Bags (Quart Size)
Ziploc Bags (Gallon Size)
Composition Notebooks
Pencil Bag/Plastic Box
Pens (Blue or Black)
Mechanical Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Colored Pencils
Markers
Sharpies
Highlighters
Dry Erase Markers
3×3 Post-Its
Scissors
Tissue Box
3-Ring Binders (1″)
3-Ring Binders (3″)
7 Pocket Expanding File Folders

Drop items for the School Supply Drive off at Park State Bank from September 1st-30th! Give what you can, whenever you can. Our students are vastly important and it is the job of every community to raise students up and to help them grow, succeed, and feel like the community in which they live not only supports them but is rooting for them! Take this opportunity to share your love and to assist our youth in need.

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Keepers of the Faith Concert

August 23, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The Keepers of the Faith Concert will be taking place on August 31st at 6p.m. at Chisholm Baptist Church! Keepers of the Faith (KOTF) are made up of five vocalist who love to serve God with their talents of singing. The group consists of Lima Taito, Agaese Taito, Faalai Taito, Zephanaiah Taito, and Peter Wainaina. Keepers of the Faith is probably the most diverse Southern Gospel Quartet you’ll ever meet.

That diversity is very evident in their unique style. Keepers of the Faith bring the deep south island flavor, a taste of oldie but goody, and the soul of saved men and women to the genre of Southern Gospel Quartet Music. The Keepers of the Faith have been in ministry for over 20 plus years. The ministry as a whole started out as a prison ministry team that would visit brothers and sisters locked and shunned from society. Their roots also consist of visiting hospitals and singing for every room that would want the uplifting of good old harmony singing. The keepers of the Faith now is a renowned Gospel quartet who are touring and living to the standard of their name. The Keepers of the Faith Ministry sing, preach, and most importantly live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is their hope and prayer that you see the reflection of Christ within every aspect of their Ministry.

Come and join in the Keepers of the Faith Concert and celebrate!

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Minnesota Industries Now Hiring

August 23, 2022/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

Minnesota Industries Now Hiring for the position of Account Receivable/Office Manager. If you or anyone you may know may be interested this is a great opportunity!

Due to an upcoming retirement Minnesota Industries Now Hiring a ne w team member with experience or an education that pertains to the role of Account Receivable/Office Manager to join their team. Visit their website to see more about Minnesota Industries!

This position is full-time and comes with the benefits of working for a locally owned small business that is competitive in a large market, is flexible with its staff and understanding of the needs individuals have when it comes to family needs, events and PTO. The company offers a competitive wage (wage depends on experience and/or education), health insurance, 401(K) contributions with company match, PTO and a friendly work environment. This position will be responsible for the following:

Work closely with CPA to ensure filings and accounting are done in a timely manner and before deadlines, work with CPA through auditing filings

Daily Invoicing – monthly statements;

Applying customer payments and depositing checks through E-deposit system
Sending out check payments
Credit Card purchases – set up invoices and reconcile
Set up Vendor invoices, disputes, payments through website
Set up of new customers and vendors, Filling out and sending of credit information, tax exemptions
Set up bi-monthly and monthly payables – Garnishments and rent payments
Get time cards ready, running commission reports and sending out paystubs
Specific vendor invoicing to customers and payments to specific vendor
Manual invoicing and paying for contract employees
Month end reports
Other duties as assigned

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Kiwanis 15K Raffle

August 16, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The Kiwanis 15K Raffle will be taking place on September 7th at Valentini’s Supper Club on Lake Street! Tickets are $100 each and go towards the upcoming Chisholm Splash Pad which will be located near the bocce ball courts once construction begins.

The prizes are as follows:

First Prize- $9,000

Second Prize- $3,000

Third Prize- $1,000

Fourth Prize- $500

5 Winners @ $200

5 Winners @ $100

I don’t know about you, but $9K would do a lot for me and you can claim it for yourself with one ticket and a little bit of luck! Only 300 tickets will be available so get yours before they’re gone! The Kiwanis 15K Raffle tickets may be purchased at Chisholm Chamber, Chishol m Kiwanis, Valentini’s Supper Club, Tom & Jerry’s, or Jim’s Sports Club! Also check the Chisholm Chamber socials for updates. It’s exciting that we will soon be having new installation in town during those hot summer months and the entire community had a part to play in making this possible! It’s going to be a fun drawing with some high stakes and some big winners! Participants do not need to be present to win, however, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and drama of the drawing!

Redhead “Best Hiking Trail” Nomination

August 9, 2022/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

Have you heard about the Redhead “Best Hiking Trail Nomination? That’s right! Chisholm is getting some recognition in the Duluth News Tribune in their Best of the Best 2022 Awards and now it’s up to Chisholm and everyone in the Iron Range area to push our very own Redhead MTB Park further up into the limelight by placing our votes and letting everyone know that Chisholm is #1!

The Redhead “Best Hiking Trail” Nomination is no huge surprise to anyone who has visited the trails, they are absolutely stunning to behold and are fit for beginners and seasoned hikers alike. With a dock at the bottom for kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming as well as world class MTB trails who can say that they are surprised that we are in the running?

What happens if Redhead MTB Park wins the title of Best Hiking Trail 2022? That’s more business for our area, recognition, and nothing but good news for our city! Tell your friends and family to cast their votes as well so everyone knows how much love we have for Chisholm and the Redhead MTB Park!

Use the following like to Place Your Vote!

Keep an eye out to see the Redhead MTB Park in that #1 Spot!

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Feed Your Noodle

August 9, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Feed Your Noodle will take place on Friday, September 9th from 4:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. and is to benefit the Range Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

This event is a spaghetti dinner at Valentini’s Supper Club on 31 West Lake Street in Chisholm, Minnesota. Tickets are $11 for dine-in, curbside pick-up, or take-out. The dinner will include Penne pasta with sugo sauce, meatballs, coleslaw, and bread & butter.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Feed Your Noodle is an annual event that brings in extra funds to help combat Alzheimer’s in delicious fashion!

There is also still room in their Range Walk if you would like to be even more involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s! Sign up for the walk, the pasta dinner, or both!

Read more about the Chisholm Chapter of Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

For pre-sale tickets contact:

Christine – (218)-780-8484

Lynne – (218)-244-2180

Becci – (218)-403-0264

Liz – (218)-969-2303

Write your name and phone number on the back of your ticket to be entered into the “Thank-You Prize” drawings!

Come on out and eat with a purpose! Dinner will never taste as good as when you’re eating for an amazing cause! Bring the family and friends and fight Alzheimer’s with fod

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United Way $10K Golf Ball Drop

August 3, 2022/in Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The United Way $10K Golf Ball Drop will be on August 17th and tickets are on sale NOW! Only 1,000 tickets are available and are $20 each so get your Golf Ball Drop tickets while supplies last!

Buy your tickets by visiting the United Way of Northeast Minnesota Website!

How The United Way $10K Golf Ball Drop works:

Your ticket number will be written on a golf ball
All balls will be hoisted above a golf ball hole at Mesaba Country Club by a Lakehead Constructors crane at 6p.m. Wednesday August 17th
First ball in the hole (or closest to the pin) wins first place cash prize of $2,500!
The next four in the hole (or next four closest to the pin) win corresponding cash prizes for second, third, fourth, and fifth place.
This ball drop will take place twice. So buy a ticket for the first drop, the second drop, or both!

Two Rounds of Cash Raffle Prizes:

$2,500 – First Place
$1,000 – Second Place
$750 – Third Place
$500 – Fourth Place
$250 – Fifth Place

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