SPOTLIGHTS
Maximize Your Membership BY SIRANDA SWIERGOSZ
As summer comes to a close , we are wrapping up our member “ Pop-In ” visits . The Tomah Chamber has been on a mission to “ Pop-In ” at all of our members and say , “ Thank You for your membership !” On these visits we have been taking photos and then posting these photos to our Facebook page with some information about each member . We have also been providing members with a small token of our gratitude . ( Popcorn for our Pop-In visits !) This has been a huge undertaking and we couldn ’ t have done it without the help of our Ambassadors ! If you seem them around , please give them a big thank you . It has been a blast to learn more about all the cool things our membership is doing and share that on our social media channels . If by chance we missed you we are very sorry , please let us know so we can make it right .
Since we loved learning , and sharing , about how great our members are , this fall we will be rolling out a new feature of chamber membership , called “ Big Deal Business .” This is an opportunity for Tomah Chamber members to recognize other Tomah Chamber member businesses . This could be for exemplary customer service , dedication to the community , involvement with the Chamber , or anything else that makes that business great ! There will be a traveling award and social media recognition for all Big Deal Business recipients . Award recipients will get to pay-it forward and chose the next Big Deal Business award recipient ; but we need your help with this first award to get the ball rolling . Please submit a nomination for the Tomah Chamber ’ s first Big Deal Business here : http :// bit . ly / BigDealTC We can ’ t wait to see who ’ s a Big Deal !
On Base at Fort McCoy
BY THERESA FITZGERALD
Fort McCoy Commemorative Area open Sept . 7 , 15 , and 21 to walk-in visitors The Fort McCoy Commemorative Area will be open for walkin visitors from noon to 4 p . m . Sept . 7 and 21 and 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . Sept . 15 . Members of the public are welcome .
The Commemorative Area consists of the Equipment Park , five World War II-era buildings with historical displays , the History Center , and Veterans Memorial Plaza . The History Center and World War II-era buildings contain artifacts dating from Fort McCoy ’ s inception in 1909 up to present day .
Members of the public must present valid photo IDs at the main Gate to get a visitor ’ s pass . For information on visitors ’ passes , call the Visitor Control Center at 608-388-4988 .
Groups of 15 or more may schedule tours from 7:30 a . m . to 4 p . m . Monday through Friday . For more information , call the Public Affairs Office at 608-388-2407 .
Military Retiree Appreciation Day Sept . 7 at Fort McCoy Fort McCoy will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day from 7 a . m . to 3 p . m . Sept . 7 , giving military retirees a chance to catch up with one another and learn more about their benefits .
“ The Army conducts Retiree Appreciation Days annually to demonstrate its continuing appreciation for retired Soldiers ’ past service to the nation and to foster their support for the Army , its current Soldiers , and their families ,” Retirement Services Officer Mitzi Hinton said .
Retirees and their family members / guests from all branches of military service are welcome to attend . The event features guest speakers and sessions covering updates to retiree benefits and Army programs from 8 a . m . to noon in building 905 . A benefits fair is also held from noon to 3 p . m . at Rumpel Fitness Center , building 1122 .
More than 40 service organizations are expected to attend the afternoon benefits fair , including Tricare , the Social Security Administration , and Defense Finance and Accounting Service .
Advance registration is required for Retiree Appreciation Day . For more information , call 800-452-0923 .
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