Member Specials

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK celebrating Personal Service for over 75 years

 

When was the last time your Trusted Financial Advisor came to you?

 

We Deliver Personal Service and come to your business for a FREE financial analysis.  Citizens Financial Bank is safe and well capitalized.  However, our clients tell us their experience with Citizens is quite different.  We exceed our clients’ expectations!  We do it through principles, people and Personal, business banking.

 

Merchant Services-We'll meet or beat your current fees or you get a $500 gift card.

§          Open a Commercial Checking Account and receive up to $500*

§          Open a Free Business Checking Account and receive up to $250

Accounts are equipped with the following complimentary services: Free eStatements, Free MasterCard BusinessDebit® Card, Free Business Bill Pay with 3 bills paid per month, Free Business Online Banking.

Use your credit toward the following services: (Starter Kit Checks, Deposit Tickets, Endorsement Stamp), Positive Pay, Check Fraud Prevention, Remote Deposit Capture Service, ACH and Wire Transfer Origination Through Business Online Banking, Zero Balance Accounts, Sweep Accounts

Citizens Financial Bank helps balance work and home.  We offer FREE personal checking accounts and much more!

* Commercial Checking Accounts receive an Account Analysis Statement credit. Total credit must be used within one year.

For more information, contact Jeff Ficaro at: 708-263-6246

Visit: www.mybankcitizens.com / Member FDIC

 

VITO & NICKS II TINLEY...is now selling pizza by the slice- cheese/ sausage/pepperoni - all day- everyday $3.95 add a fountain drink for $1.

This offer is good for take out only.

1 block east of Harlem

708 532 VITo (8486)

 

METLIFE - Get on the Road to Financial Freedom

COMPLIMENTARY - Professional Financial Analysis

Offered by fellow Chamber members, Gil Hannon and Joseph Ficaro, Jr.

As Financial Service Representatives for MetLife, people often ask us these seven questions:

1. If something happens to me, how can I take care of my family?

2. How much will it take for me to live comfortably in retirement?

3. Is it important for me to get involved in estate planning?*

4. Am I maximizing the benefits that I receive from my employer?

5. If I get sick or hurt, can I replace my income on a tax-preferred basis?

6. Am I investing in the most tax-efficient manner? *

7. Will my current plans accomplish my financial goals?

Gil Hannon (708-226-4760 x18) and Joseph Ficaro, Jr. (708-364-2722) are willing to help you achieve your goals.   Call us today for a FREE Financial Check-Up!

 

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), New York, NY 10166. Securities products offered by MetLife Securities, Inc. (MSI) (member FINRA/SIPC). 15341 S. 94th Ave., Suite 100, Orland Park, IL 60462. MLIC and MSI are MetLife companies.

* We will work with you and your tax and legal advisers to help you select the most appropriate product solutions to suit your specific needs and circumstances.

 

Education / Seminars

 

SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business

Does a small business need a retirement plan?

Let retirement specialists help you review your small business retirement plans and explain common mistakes made by plan trustees. This workshop covers ways your company can provide employee education that meets ERISA compliance requirements. Learn about SEPs, Simple IRAs, 401Ks, Profit Sharing and Defined Benefit plans

Workshop Fee:  FREE 

Call 630-562-1000

Wednesday September 1 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

College of DuPage , Building K, Room K161, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

 

Mock Interview Day at Moraine Valley

Job-seekers are invited to Moraine Valley’s Fall Mock Interview Day on Wednesday, September 8, 2010  from 2 to 5 p.m., at the College’s new M Building, in Moraine Room 1, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.
Community members, students and graduates are encouraged to attend and participate in a formal interview with an actual employer who will provide valuable tips on how to improve your interviewing skills. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so call the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737 today to schedule your 30-minute mock interview. Business attire and two resumes are required.
For more information, call (708) 974-5737 or visit www.morainevalley.edu/jrc.

 

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE – BCI presents: How Do Others See You?

Tools for Exuding Confidence and Credibility With Marilyn Fitzgerald

Thursday, September 9, 2010

You may have a lot to say, but are you presenting your ideas in way that get heard? If others are not perceiving you as being confident, your credibility suffers and consequently, your career and business suffer too. In this program you will learn: how to eliminate self-sabotaging communication styles; three tips to creating a lasting first impression; the formula for building credibility and gaining respect from others quickly; how to create a presence that will attract customers to you; and much, much more!

Marilyn Fitzgerald is a speaker, trainer and consultant, specializing in changing habits, minds and bodies to live well!

Cost: $15 per person or $10 per person if 3 or more individuals from the same company attend

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

South Suburban College - Heritage Room (1st floor)

15800 S. State St. South Holland, Il.

Registration & Breakfast - 8:15 am / Workshop - 8:30 am—10:00am

For more information or to register, please call (708)596-2000 x2346 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

The HORTON GROUP invites you to attend a complimentary workshop on Employment Eligibility Verification. This workshop allows participants to gain a better understanding on how to ensure their workforce is legal, E-Verify regulations and managing the I-9 process. A Continental breakfast will be provided. Join us on Wednesday, September 15th from 8:00am until 10:30am at 10320 Orland Parkway, Orland Park.  To register, please call 866-248-5300 or go to www.thehortongroup.com/workshops.

 

Moraine Valley Fall Job and Internship Fair

Employers from all industries who have job and internship position openings are encouraged to register for the upcoming Fall Job and Internship Fair at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. The event will be held on Thursday, September 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the college’s new M building, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

 

Moraine Valley’s fair offers an ideal atmosphere to secure excellent candidates to fill employment and internship needs. Employers may reserve their booth online at www.morainevalley.edu/jrc. For more information about registering for fair and its requirements, please call the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737, or e-mail Tamima Farooqui at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Open to students, alumni and the community. Business attire and two resumes are required for job seekers. Learn more about participating organizations from diverse industries at www.morainevalley.edu/jrc

 

American Chartered Bank is hosting an informational seminar "The Road to Healthcare" on Sept. 30th from 5pm-7pm.  Featured Speakers will talk about High Deductible Insurance plans and how to overcome the costs with Health Savings Accounts and other forms of Flexible Spending Accounts.  RSVP to save a seat for this informational seminar.  The Speakers will talk from 5:30pm - 6:15pm.  RSVP to Emily Peterhans at 708-403-6318 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Networking will take place before and after the Speakers, bring your cards and an open mind about how you can make your health and wellness a priority.

 

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE – BCI presents: Take the Fear Out of Cold Calling & Get RESULTS

A three-part Lunch & Learn workshop series with Leslee Serdar

This three-part training will take place on the following dates:

Wednesday, September 15th—Take the Fear Out of Cold Calling

Wednesday, October 13th—Mastering Cold Calling

Wednesday, November 10th—Going Beyond the Sale: Mechanics of Follow-up, Referrals and Keeping a Lifetime Client

Check-in: 11:15 am / Workshop: 11:30 am—1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Attend all three dynamic workshops or just one or two—the choice is yours!

Alleviating fear out of making those dreaded sales calls, excelling in the mechanics of cold calling and formulating strategic partnerships and follow-up techniques are just a few of the topics covered in this action-packed and informative training trilogy. Our presenter, Leslee Serdar, aka, “The Cold Calling Diva” has over 35 years of success in Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising & a precision driven expertise in Sales and Sales Management.

Location: University & College Center

16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest, Illinois

Cost: $25 per session or $65 for all three (advance payment required) Cash, Checks, Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted

To register or obtain more information, call (708) 596-2000 x2346 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jump in the "hot seat" with Leslee and role play cold calling to support you in moving through your biggest fears. Whether you are a newcomer to cold calling or an old pro who needs a tune-up, Leslee’s unique personality and energetic style will guide you through fear and prepare a mindset for success. Leslee will teach you integral communication skills to manage triumphs and disappointments. She will also work with you to go beyond the sale and to cultivate long-standing professional relationships with your clients.

 

Upcoming Events / News

 

Coming up at the TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

Thursday, September 2, 11:00am - Stitch Club - Adult

Wednesday, September 8, 1:30pm - Tinley Tomes discussing The Believers by Zoe Heller - Adult

Wednesday, September 8, 7:30pm - Staying Motivated for a Lifetime - Adult

Thursday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga - All Ages

Friday, September 10, 7:00 - Design a Haunted Library – Teens

Friday, September 10, 7:00 - The Special Consensus Bluegrass Concert – All Ages

Saturday, September 11, 9:00–11:00am – Residential Shredding Event hosted by the Friends of the Library

Saturday, September 11, 10:30am – Morning Medley – Ages 3 yrs. and up

 

Ready, Set, VOTE for HarrysButtons.com at EASTER SEALS in Tinley Park to Win a Pepsi Refresh Project Grant! 

Voting is fast, easy and free!  Vote daily from 9/1/10 to 9/30/10 to expand job opportunities for adolescents and adults with Autism.

Remember to vote for HarrysButtons.com at Easter Seals everyday in September at www.pepsirefreshproject.com.

YouTube video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_8oVJxQceU

How do I vote?

1. go to www.pepsirefreshproject.com

2. click browse ideas and vote

3. type “harrysbuttons.com” in the search bar

4. click vote for this idea

5. login with username and password

6. repeat everyday from 9/1 to 9/30

 

TINLEY PARK-PARK DISTRICT - LOOK OUT GALILEO!

Stories in the Park features Madcap Puppet Theater

 

The Tinley Park-Park District will host its annual Stories in the Park event on Friday, September 10 at 7:00 pm. This FREE event will be held at the Bettenhausen Recreation Center Bandshell, 8125 W. 171st Street in Tinley Park.

 

This year’s production once again features the hilarious antics of the Madcap Puppet Theater. The Madcap puppets will perform “Look Out Galileo!” allowing guests to explore the starry skies like never before! Madcap’s giant puppets join Galileo on a comical quest to prove that the earth revolves around the sun. Scientific experiments are part of the fun as the ancient stories of Cassiopeia and Egyptian Sunrise come to life!

 

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a wonderful evening of family entertainment. For additional information, contact the Park District at (708) 342-4200.

 

TOGETHER WE COPE will sponsor its annual “Pasta Extravaganza” and “Nite at the Races” fundraiser Sept. 13 at Orland Chateau, 14500 LaGrange Road.  Dinner buffet, beer, wine, soda and dessert are included.  Tickets cost $25 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 12.  Horse sponsorship is $50 and allows you to name a horse for the races.  To purchase tickets or sponsor a horse, contact Karen Moran at (708) 633-5040.

 

IN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES,

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY IS PROUD TO EXTEND a full-tuition scholarship to Sons & Daughters of the City of Orland Park & the Village of Tinley Park Firefighters & Police Officers

 

Students must attend the RMU-ORLAND PARK CAMPUS

43 Orland Square, Orland Park, IL 60462.

All students must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 27!

For more information, call 708-226-5333 or visit robertmorris.edu.

*Scholarships are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Save The Date

Toy Box Connection 1st Annual Golf Outing (sponsored by MARQUETTE BANK)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Silver Lake Country Club. 

Organize a foursome, bring a toy, & join the fun-all benefiting the Toy Box Connection.

Visit www.toyboxconnection.com  for more details.

Joyce Latkowski - Marquette Bank

(708) 364-9024 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

The cure for the average night out…3D DINNER, DANICING, DRINKS

7pm: HEART & SOLE DANCE – beginner Salsa lesson

8pm: VITO & NICK’S II – all you can eat pizza & slad bar

Savor a nightcap after your meal, or enjoy a drink while you delight in the buffet!

When: Wednesday, September 29^th

Where: Tinley Point Plaza

183^rd St. – 1 block east of Harlem Ave.

Cost $35 advance or $40 at the door if space is available

How: Tickets can be purchased at either hosting location or online: www.HeartSoleDance.com

No experience or partner necessary. Space is limited, call today!

Dinner & Drinks 708.532.VITO / Dancing 708.5.DANCES

 

SERTOMA CENTRE INC. Successful Dog Training Program Starts Next Session on Sept 2^nd 2010

The Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge, Black Dog K-9 Performance and Sertoma Centre, Inc. are set for another session of the dog training program for individuals with disabilities. The series begins Thursday, Sept. 2^nd and will run four consecutive Thursdays through Sept 23^rd.  Classes are from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Sertoma Center facility located at 4343 West 123rd Street in Alsip, IL.  The first session which ran earlier this summer was extremely successful.  Word spread about the dog training among those at the Sertoma facility and now even more attendees are interested in participating in the program. We have six people on a wait list for this session. The program brings many benefits for all, including the dogs. Eight of the nine canines trained in the first program had been adopted when classes ended on July 29^th.

 

Participants in the summer class have learned how to train dogs in basic obedience; appropriate touch with animals; canine communication; assist in care; groom; feeding; setting limits with dogs. These are skills that can be used with family pets.  As a result, some consumers may decide to pursue volunteer work with animals or job opportunities in the pet industry (dog walker, groomer, pet store associate, animal trainer, etc. They also realized improved self-esteem, attention, concentration, memory, ability to problem solve, enhanced mastery skills, reduced boredom and anxiety.   For more information regarding this program please contact Michele Arthur, Associate Director of Program Services at Sertoma Centre, Inc. at 708-371-9700.

 

Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services to over 650 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, and/or mental illness. If you are interested in more information, supporting this program, making a donation, volunteering, or to schedule a tour please contact Melanie Jones, Director of Advancement and Communications at Sertoma Centre, Inc., 4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803. Phone: 708-730-6206, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the website: www.sertomacentre.org. 

 

The Annual Ladies Card & Game Party Benefits Individuals with Disabilities at SERTOMA CENTRE, INC

The “Queen of Hearts” Annual Ladies Card & Game Party will be a wonderful afternoon of social gaming and dining on Friday, October 1st, 2010 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event will be held at Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street in Oak Forest, IL.  Sponsored by the SouthtownStar for the benefit of Sertoma Centre Inc., this extraordinary event provides attendees the opportunity to enjoy a great time playing a variety of game options including: bridge, pinochle, gin rummy, Bunco and more, while helping to support over 650 individuals with developmental, physical, emotional disabilities and/or mental illness.

 

The budget cuts made within the state have resulted in dramatic decline in funding to Sertoma Centre and other community service agencies that provide services to individuals with disabilities. Please plan to attend and bring your friends, help us make a difference in the lives of these individuals.

 

If you would like to receive an invitation please contact Sertoma Centre Advancement Department at 708-730-6210, or 708-730-6208.  We request that you RSVP by September 17, price per person is $40.00. You can also download information & forms regarding the Ladies Card Party from the Upcoming Events under the Events menu of the website -  www.sertomacentre.org.

 

There are openings for event sponsors and area merchants that would like to display their goods and services for this fundraising event designed exclusively for women.  If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor or would like reserve a vendor table for this event please contacts Melanie Jones at 708-730-6206 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally-accredited, not-for-profit agency that provides services to over 650 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, and/or mental illness.   For more information, to schedule a tour, volunteer or to make a donation, please contact Melanie Jones, Director of Advancement and Communications, Sertoma Centre, 4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803.

(708) 730-6206, www.sertomacentre.org.

 

ACTION SERTOMA’S 6^TH ANNUAL Fall festival

Friday, October 1, 2010 from 6:30pm – 11:00pm at Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147^th St. Oak Forest, IL

$50 per person or 10 tickets for $450 when purchased in advance

Featuring: Music by Sound Barrier

Open Bar, Dinner-Roasted Pig, Live Entertainment, Bean Bag Tournament, Free Pumpkin for Everyone

The drawing of the “Fall Into Cash” raffle.  Someone will win the Grand Prize of $7,000!!

All Proceeds to benefit the Sertoma Centre, Serving People with disabilities

For information call Dom Porto at (815) 485-5331

 

Jondec Mini: Shoot on Site

Have you seen the bright red Jondec Mini out and about lately?  That could be your ticket to fabulous prize packs worth over $300!  We’re giving you permission to “Shoot on Site”!  Any time you see the Jondec Mini snap a quick pic and post it to our facebook page (www.facebook.com/jondec.painting) to be entered into the contest.  There will be one prize pack given away each month until November, 2010.
What are the rules?

• Pictures must be posted to the Jondec Facebook page (facebook.com/jondec.painting) before the drawing at the end of each month.
• Pictures may not be taken from the parking lot of Southfork Restaurant or at our home location.
• Previous month’s winners may not win again

What is in the prize packs?
Each month includes a coupon for $200 off a future Jondec painting project,* as well as a Jondec t-shirt and note pad.  Some of the other items featured in the prize packs include:

• $25 gift card to Marcus Cinemas
• $50 Rock Bottom gift card
• $25 Kilwin´s gift card
• 2 tickets to the Mokena Food and Wine Festival on Oct. 2 ($46 value, must be 21 to enter/win)
• ½ hour massage at the Wellness Spa ($50 value)
• 3 free car washes at Fuller´s Full Service Car Wash ($50 value)
• 2 free oil changes at Elite Performance and Car Care ($50 value)

*Coupon good for $200 off a job estimated at $1000 or more

For more information about the contest or to obtain information about Jondec Painting please see our website at www.jondecpainting.com or call us at 708-532-2340.