New Members

• Movie Gallery
• Central Indiana Ethanol, LLC

Membership Dues

Membership Dues invoices were e-mailed, faxed or mailed the week of April 10th. If you have not received your invoice for 2006-2007, please let us know (765.674.7545). A hearty thanks to those of you who have already responded with payment - it is much appreciated.

The Chamber operates solely on dues income and your timely payment is needed. Dues are based on the number of employees, and your invoice should show the number of employees that is on record for your business/organization. If that amount has changed, please let us know as it affects your membership rate. Part-time employees are counted two for one (i.e., two part-timers make one full-time employee.).

Member Update

Walnut Creek Apartments is offering one-month free rent. Call them about special pricing 866.821.4317. Apartment features include: washer/dryer hookups, private entrances, contemporary kitchens, ample interior storage, central air and heat, patio or balcony, free exterior storage. Community features: 24 Hour Laundry Facility, resident clubhouse, internet workstations, play area and emergency maintenance. Open Monday - Friday (9 am - 6 pm) and Saturday (10 am - 4 pm).

Salin Bank & Trust Company has moved to 716 E. Main in Gas City. An Open House will be held May 3rd, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Susan Bournique and Stacy Sample will be on hand to welcome guests, as will the Gas City Area Chamber Diplomats. Other VIP's you will get a chance to meet are Mr. Bill Salin and Mayor H. Larry Leach. Stop in and give them a Gas City Welcome!

New Member Spotlight

Bill D. Pattison, Artistic Expressions, Inc., describes his business as a publisher of limited edition prints and songs. Bill is originally from Gas City, and knew from childhood that he was to be an artist. Bill says if he were not in his current profession, he would be a professional fisherman. His favorite community event is the Ducktail Run and the 4th of July Fireworks. His dream vacation would be to go to Ireland (Bill is Irish) and his hobbies are painting, song writing, fishing and traveling. He most admires his parents, Max and Effiebelle Pattison. He names his greatest accomplishment as being in "Who's Who in American Art" and the one thing he would like to accomplish that he has not yet would be to have a major hit song on the radio. "I knew it was my destiny to move back to Gas City, when my father died in 1998," he says. "I'm very proud to be living here and am committed to help the future of Gas City.

(Note: Bill created a print entitled, "Historic Gas City" which he gave to the Historical Society to be used as a fundraiser for the Gas City Museum in 2000. It has been said that Bill Pattison "captures those fleeting moments in time, which are truly American". His graphite drawings and oil paintings have won over 100 awards, through juried exhibits and he has been featured in numerous publications. He has gained international popularity and has exhibited in Cyprus, Greece, and Canada. His work has been marketed in Japan, Brazil and South Africa.)

Did You Know?

Tanning is available in beautiful downtown Gas City. L & R Uniforms now have two tanning beds that include facial tanning. They can accommodate you whether you are 5'2 or 6'2 in their extra long tanning beds. Swedish Beauty and Australian Gold products are available for purchase. Call 674-9681 and make an appointment today.

Do You Know?

• Who was dubbed “Magic Shoes”? (hint: he was a Chamber President)
• What “real man” wore a kilt to a birthday party recently?

Publications Available

The Indiana Chamber has several publications available to assist you with numerous regulatory changes at the state and federal level. If you order and mention priority code LC106 you will receive 10% off your order. New and updated products include:

• ADA Guide
• The Supervisor's Handbook
• The Interviewing Guide
• Indiana Guide to Hiring and Firing (3rd Edition)
• Indiana Guide to Monitoring Electronic Technology in the Workplace
• Performance Appraisal Handbook
• Environmental Compliance Handbook (5th Edition)
• Indiana Taxation Handbook (3rd Edition)
• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: A Practical Guide for Private Companies
• Employee Benefits Guide (3rd Edition)
• FMLA Guide
• Employment Law Handbook (5th Edition)

Go to www.indianachamber.com for a complete description of these and other compliance handbooks or call customer service at (800) 824-6885.