Written and produced by Kyle Morey on January 10, 2011

KYLE (off stage) Ladies and Gentlemen, please stand for the National Anthem sung by Jill Guion with Anderson University.

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An invocation will now be offered by Dr. James Edwards, president of Anderson University.

KYLE Welcome to the Madison County Chamber 2011 Annual Gala. We are honored to have you here as friends celebrating our initiative to Make a Joyful Noise in Madison County; a special welcome to distinguished guests including Alexandria Mayor Jack Woods, Elwood Mayor Merrill Taylor, and Anderson Mayor Chris Ockomon.

The Silent Auction, which benefits the newly formed education coalition managed by the Madison County Community Foundation, will close all bids at 7:30 pm. Please enjoy dinner and conversation. Our program will begin shortly.

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MIKE (on stage) Thank you. Welcome to the MCC 2011 Annual Gala. We are thrilled to be among friends as toast a new year of potential and opportunity.

I would like to thank CarDon for making this event possible. CarDon & Associates is an Indiana-based and family-owned provider of senior living options and lifestyle support services, ranging from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care. Here in Madison County you have 3 vibrant CarDon Communities to choose from, Rawlins House Health & Living Community, Fall Creek Retirement Village, and Countryside Manor Health & Living Community -from the largest independent and assisted living apartments in the area, to the largest and most thriving rehabilitations gyms- the CarDon family of care is making a joyful noise!

Also a special thanks to our sponsors Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, Saint John’s Health System, Anderson University, Flagship Enterprise Center, and Community Hospital Anderson; our media sponsors Herald Bulletin and WQME as well as our 25 silver sponsors.

I have completed my 2-year term as Chairman of the Board. We have hired a new president, changed the name and focus of our organization, and invited new members on our board from around the county. I am personally excited about our future; that future includes inviting our new Chairperson to officially take the “baton” and orchestrate a successful 2011 and beyond. I give you the owner of Bronze Bay Tanning Center and Midwest Luxury Bath and new chairperson of the Madison County Chamber: Marcy DeShong.

MAR Thank you, Mike. Is it time now?

MIKE Not yet.

MAR Okay, just let me know. I am really into this joyful noise celebration. Friends, I am honored and humbled to serve as your incoming chairperson.

Mike, as the new board chair, I officially thank you for your service and present to you token of our appreciation (hand him his award). Now, you still need to attend the board meeting; but it’s time to get off the stage! (Mike goes off stage)

I would like to thank our outgoing board for this commitment and leadership: Dick May, Mike Austin, Dave Eckstein, Stacey Cooper-Hill, Mike Goldman,

Now, let me introduce to you are 2011 line up o directors: Jack Harter, Barb Alder, Tammy Rimer, Irma Hampton Stewart, Gary Esrkine, Sally DeVoe, Mike Latchaw, Chuck Staley, Greg Betts, Marlene Carey, David Kleinhenn, Nancy Moneyhun, Brian Miller, Mike Montgomery, Brenda Murr, Jeff Smith, Quinn Ricker, Georgann Whitworth, Dr. Jim Willey, and Amy Winter.

Please join me in applauding their efforts and commitments to this community!

(tap baton on podium) Are you all ready to sing? No, okay, you may be seated then.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome to my side our new president of the chamber, Kyle Morey

KYLE Thank you, Marcy.

MAR Kyle, is it time yet?

KYLE Uh, no. Not just yet.

But we have a vision for the future of Madison County, don’t we Marcy? It is upbeat. It is joyful. It is filled with hard work, thought leadership, and proactive communication. We are preaching the good word of commerce.

MAR Amen!

KYLE First, we take our joyful noise regionally to the business clusters surrounding us with an extensive public affairs campaign. Next, we position Madison County as a great place to work, live, and play. You live and work here, right Marcy?

MAR Yes, mostly play though.

KYLE Right. Then we continue to link up Madison County and its leaders to improve the circulation of the almighty dollar.

MAR (sing) Money, money, money

KYLE The end result? More positive impressions. improved programs. Regional and local networking. More buzz. More business. More commerce. In other words, it will be One Happy Day!

(> “Happy Day” sung by Joshua’s Vision to begin immediately when Kyle says One Happy Day)

MAR Wow. That was good. But is it time yet?

KYLE No. Be patient, my friend. But let’s praise a few people deserving the honor.

MAR First, we would like to award a company that has been serving in our community for 50 years.

KYLE That’s right. The Nardco Sheet Metal Company was founded by Dave and Romona Sylvester in April 1961. By 1968 the company had expanded to include heating and air conditioning sales and service and incorporated in 1969 to become Nardco Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.

MAR Now owned and operated by Dave and Romona’s daughter and son-in-law Jim and Connie Millikan, Nardco continues to serve both the residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning needs of Anderson and surrounding communities, including a branch office in Noblesville to serve Hamilton and Marion Counties. Nardco proudly continues to operate under the same principles of honesty and fairness it was founded on 50 years ago.

KYLE Accepting the award for 50 years of service in Madison County, Jim and Connie Millikan.

(Marcy to hand out award, shake hands, picture)

KYLE Inspired and created by the work of J.J. Bailey and a few other teachers at Anderson High School, On May 1, 1935, the Madison County Indiana School Employees Federal Credit Union was officially chartered with, get this Marcy, 14 members and a total of $45.50 in deposits. Over the years MCFCU has grown and merged with other credit unions, adding groups and locations and expanding services to meet the needs of the community.

MAR Most recently MCFCU launched their Business Services Department and added Investment Services to their offerings. Today Madison County Federal Credit Union has 11,000 members and $60 million in assets and continues to operate with the same focus on customer service that J.J. Bailey began.

KYLE Accepting the award for 75 years in business, please welcome the President of the Madison County Federal Credit Union, David Dodd.

(Marcy to hand out award, shake hands, picture)

KYLE Surbaugh & Son was founded by Will Surbaugh in 1910, and his son George joined the business in 1948. George’s son Bill joined the business in 1972 and continues to own and operate it as a small company, just the way he likes it.

MAR Throughout the company’s history the Surbaugh’s have committed themselves to their community, serving on community service and non-profit boards, real estate professional associations, school-related committees, religious organizations, and Rotary Club. Bill focuses on commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural real estate as well as managing market-rate rentals. Some notable projects for the company include the Scatterfield Road property where Lowe’s sits, buildings at the Flagship Enterprise Center park, a Remy building, and the former Guide Plant 6.

KYLE Accepting the award for 100 years in business, please welcome Bill Surbaugh.

(Marcy to hand out award, shake hands, picture)

KYLE It’s more than just attending a ribbon cutting, isn’t it Marcy? More than just brainstorming events in a committee, or representing the mission of the chamber in the community. It’s about positioning Madison County through professional relationships. We call them Brand builders. Buzz makers. Champion connectors. They are 30 plus business professionals who serve as our Ambassadors Regional. And one has stood out among the rest. She has climbed the corporate ladder of success and now offers her services, talents and skills to this community; even to the point of driving the chamber president, me, around on sales calls. Thanks to her dedication, the Get Linked Expo was regionally well represented.

In the words of an inspired English band -- the Spice Girls -- “tell me what you want, what you really, really, want...” We want leadership, commitment, and inspiration. Thus, we introduce to you the 2010 Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, Purdue University’s very own Barb Alder.

(Marcy to give award, Barb to speak for 60 seconds)

MAR Please welcome back to the podium, Mike Latchaw.

MIKE (come back on stage) Thanks, Marcy. It is my distinct pleasure to begin a new tradition for our Chamber this year “The Chairman Award”. This award will be presented annually by the Board Chair to a Chamber Board member that has distinguished themselves while serving.

During my tenure on the Board and while serving as Board Chair the last 2 years, all present and past Board members have been willing to give of their time and serve, but one person comes to mind as the ultimate Board member. They have been willing to participate in our meetings, give advice when asked, provided leadership and professional opinions when needed. This person has served as an outstanding Board member and Board Chair and I consider it an honor to present this first annual “Chairman Award” for 2010 to “Mr. Mike Austin”.

(Mike to give award, Austin to speak for 60 seconds)

MAR Is it time yet?

KYLE Not yet, Marcy. Be patient. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Keith Trent, VP and chief foundation officer of Community Hospital Anderson and good friend to the late Keith Pitcher.

TRENT (Keith Pitcher Character in Business Award)

(Trent to give award to Keith Pitcher’s family)

MAR Kyle, you know I have been very patient up to now.

KYLE Yes, you have, surprising for a board chair.

MAR So I ask you, is it time yet?

KYLE Yes, Marcy. It is finally that time. The moment you have been waiting for. Roll the film!

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KYLE Please welcome Bill and Gloria Gaither, tonight’s key note speakers.

(Bill and Gloria speech)

KYLE Thank you for making a joyful noise with us, Madison County. Don’t forget to check your bids in the adjoining room. Have a safe evening. Go make some noise!

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