Fern Creek Communicator · District 22. Jared is a native of Lexington, KY who previously worked for Belcan Engineering as an Export Compliance Specialist. He also has experience

Fern Creek Community Center & Chamber of Commerce Phone (502) 239-7550 6104 Bardstown Rd http://www.ferncreek.org/ Fax (502) 239-7650 Louisville, KY 40291 https://www.facebook.com/ page 1 |

Autotruck Financial

Credit Union

Costelle and Associates

Foushee Orthodontics

L&N Federal Credit

Union

JenCare Medical

Republic Bank

River City Bank

There’s still time to enjoy Wildwood Country Club golf course,

one of the top courses in the area, while networking with

business professional from the Louisville Metro region. Teams

will play 18 holes in a four-person scramble with a Shotgun

start. Fees include golf cart, event prizes, boxed lunch provided

by Chick-Fil-A Glenmary, and awards for the 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd

place teams.

We welcome you to participate in the 2018 FCCACC

Golf Scramble by entering a company team, or just some

single players, or becoming a Hole Sponsor and enjoying

the day with us on the Wildwood Country Club golf

course.

And, a special thank you to our current sponsors’ to-date,

listed to the right, for their continued support. The Golf

Scramble Sponsor Information is included on page 3.

The Fern Creek Community Association & Chamber of

Commerce is making great strides locally and increasing

our community spirit as membership continues to grow.

Fern Creek is a fast growing and vibrant community!

Our hope is, with the help of events such as this, to

continue to grow our membership and give our members

a great opportunity to build lasting relationships.

Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for

you and thank you again for your support of and interest

in the Fern Creek Community Association & Chamber of

Commerce.

Sincerely,

Josh Stewart President FCCACC

[email protected]

September-October 2018 Volune 3 Issue 5

2017 Board of Directors

Executive Board

President Josh Stewart Edward Jones

Vice President Carmen Ellington Autotruck Financial Credit Union

Secretary Karen Roalofs Papa John’s – Fern Creek

Treasurer Steve Costelle Costelle & Associates

Chamber Coordinator Jean Henle

At-Large Board Members Dave Bates Bales Industrial Cleaning Equipment

Sherry Henry Sherry Henry State Farm Ins

Gene McManaway Individual Member

Chet Mitchell

Morning Pointe of Louisville

Brian Reynolds FC Branch Library

Karen Roloafs Papa John’s Pizza Fern Creek

Jessica Thomas L&N Federal Credit Union

Amanda Vandervort PNC Bank

Sheryl Webb

Mark’s Feed Store

President’s Message

Fern Creek Communicator FERN CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

& CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Serving Fern Creek-Highview-Buechel and other Metro Louisville Communities

Fern Creek

mailto:[email protected]


Our September 11 speaker is Scotty Davenport, Men’s Basketball Coach, Bellarmine University. Scotty begins his 14

th season as the men’s basketball coach and is a four-time GLVC Coach of the

Year. The Knights are coming off another extraordinary year, finishing 29-3 last year and winning

their second GLVC title in a row and fourth overall under Scotty’s leadership. Luncheon will be at

the Wildwood Country Club.

Roberts Remax

9405 Mill Brook Rd

Louisville, KY 40223

Manik Design

P O Box 664

Taylorsville, KY 40071

Our October 2 speaker is Mario Urrutia, Founder and Executive Director, Super Student Athletes.

He is a Louisville native and former football wide receiver for the University of Louisville’s

Cardinal football team and attended FCHS. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa

Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Mario knows a thing or two about hard work, and in January 2017, he opened an

academy to extend his mission to share his knowledge with local students. The major goal is to provide

physical, mental, emotional, and social involvement for students, helping them reach optimal development and

well-being. Luncheon will be at the Woodhaven Country Club.

Digital Promotions

3231 Ruckriegel Parkway, Suite 111


Yates Electric

9404 Old Bardstown Road

Louisville KY 40291

Luncheon Hosts

Luncheon Hosts

July Luncheon Guest Speaker

FCCACC Member Events

August Luncheon Guest Speaker


There’s still time to join us Monday September 17, 2018 at the

Wildwood Country Club for the 2018 FCCACC Golf Scramble

for a day in the sun to have some fun, and network with other

FCCACC members.

The annual FCCACC Golf Scramble has quickly become a huge

hit with the FCCACC professionals (who also happen to be golfers!). It brings local businesses, organizations

and employees together in the spirit of friendly competition for a fun-filled day that encourages, promotes and

delivers team building.

Every year our Golf Committee sets out to provide a fun and interactive networking experience. The Wildwood

Country Club’s well-groomed fairways and greens offer terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every

skill level. The golf course is a great place to make deals and build relationships. The FCCACC Golf Scramble

is jam-packed with fun, contests, and lots of opportunities for social and business networking.

The cost per player is $115, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, event prizes, on-site lunch on the patio, door prizes

and mulligans. See Scramble details and entry information on page 4. So, form your team and join us!

Diamond Sponsor - $2,500

Sponsorship/Logo predominately displayed on each Golf Cart, 1 Four-Person Team,

Hole Sponsorship, Full Page Advertisement in Program, Banner at the 19th

Hole, 1

Year Website Advertisement-Newsletter Article, Recognition at Luncheon & Awards

Ceremony

Platinum Lunch Sponsor - $1,200

1 Four-Person Team, Hole Sponsorship, Full Page Advertisement in Program, 1 Year Website Advertisement-

Newsletter Article, Banner & Table display placed in Buffet Area, Recognition at Luncheon & Awards

Ceremony

Platinum Golf Sponsor - $1,200

1 Four-Person Team, Hole Sponsorship, Full Page Advertisement in Program, 1 Year Website Advertisement-

Newsletter Article, Banner at 19th

Hole, Recognition at Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

Gold Sponsor - $1,000

1 Four-Person Team, Hole Sponsorship, Full Page Advertisement in Program, Banner at 19th

Hole, Newsletter

& Website Recognition

Silver Sponsor - $600

1 Four-Person Team, ½ Page Advertisement in Program, Banner at the 19th

Hole, Website Recognition

Hole Sponsor - $150

Sign on Designated Hole – Company Rep Can Sit at Hole & Pass Out Company Information/Goodies (No

Alcohol Please)

Please Contact Jean Henle for Reservation of Sponsorship, or questions at 502-239-7550 or info@fernceek.

2018 FCCACC Golf Scramble

FCCACC Golf Scramble Sponsorships Opportunities


THE FERN CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 @ WILDWOOD COUNTRY CLUB REGISTRATION AT 11:30 AM – SHOTGUN START @ NOON

$115.00/PLAYER – INCLUDES 18 HOLES OF GOLF, CART, EVENT PRIZES, BOXED LUNCH AND DOOR PRIZES

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

PLATINUM SPONSOR=$1200.00 GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000.00 SILVER SPONSOR - $600.00

All of the above sponsors includes 4 man team

HOLE SPONSOR - $150.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Special holes - Closest to the Pin and Straightest Drive Pro Shop Gift Certificates to the Winners

Registration Name Phone # E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Shirt with collar/No denim-No personal coolers-No golf pros

Payment needs to be in the Chamber office by August 24th.

Last date for cancellation is July 28, 2018 Make checks payable to: FCCACC and mail to: P O Box 94564 Louisville, KY 40291

Pay online at www.ferncreek.org Contact Jean at the office for questions and sponsorship opportunities

Phone (502)239-7550 E-mail [email protected]

http://www.ferncreek.org/



The July speaker was Greg Galiette, Senior Vice President Louisville Bats. He is responsible for

the sale of corporate advertising and promotional \ packages along with developing of game

promotions. Greg also serves as the “Media Contact” (doing Interviews with TV, Radio, Print

and Cyber Media and as the Club Liaison with the Team Coaches, Players as well as the Bats

Front Office.

The June speaker was David James, President Louisville Metro Council. President James gave

a very sobering presentation on the issues facing Metro Louisville today including: crime,

drugs, and gangs; a very realistic and informative message.

FCCACC Member Activities

July-August Meetings


Recipient of the 2018 FCCACC $1500 Scholarship is FCHS graduate,

Aiden Swearingen. Aiden will be attending Lafayette College in

Pennsylvania, in the Fall, majoring in Civil Engineering.

Aiden was a member of the highly regarded Marine Corp JROTC Program

at Fern Creek High School as well as the National Honor Society and The

Beta Club..

And remember for next year, the scholarship is open to any high school

senior who is either a dependent of a member of the FCCACC or a senior attending one of our member

schools.

Jared Townes is joining Councilman Robin Engel’s team as the new Legislative Assistant for

District 22. Jared is a native of Lexington, KY who previously worked for Belcan Engineering

as an Export Compliance Specialist. He also has experience working in a supportive role for

an 18-member law firm and has previously served as a district office intern for Congressman

Andy Barr. Jared is a graduate of Transylvania University and holds a Bachelors of Arts in

History. He is a member of Phi Alpha Theta Honorary Society and was Vice President of

Transylvania’s student government.

Honoring the Legacy of America’s Greatest Generation. Spirit of ‘45 Day is

observed on the second weekend in August coinciding with the anniversary of

August 14, 1945. That was the day President Truman announced that the most

destructive war in human history was over and spontaneous celebrations broke out

around the world. Atria Senior Living held their own Spirit of ’45 event which included several residents that

served in WWII. There were period poster displayed about along with some very entertaining music from the

era. I was surprised to see candy cigarettes and some old brand candies. I enjoyed talking with the WWII

veterans and listening to the old familiar songs, but atlas (not being the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company

B), I had to enjoy my last bite of Bit-O-Honey candy, bid farewell to the good old days and return to the future.

2018 FCCACC Scholarship Award

Louisville Metro Council District 22

Spirit of ‘45 Day


The building, located in the heart of Fern Creek at 6104 Bardstown Road, was

once the home of the old Union Store which burned down in the mid-forties.

In 1947, the owner of the property, Mr. Martin Schmidt, President of the Coca

Cola Company, leased the property to a community-minded group of

individuals, The Fern Creek Community Club, for a community recreation

center. After his death, in 1953, his widow donated the property to build a

combined Fire house and community building. The building was completed,

with much volunteer labor and $30,000 donated by concerned citizens. It was dedicated in August 1955.

Today, it contains the Fern Creek Chamber Office as well as the Community center and Community rooms. Although its home to the Fern Creek Chamber of Commerce, it’s also the nucleus for other community groups.

Two churches call our building home, Heart Song Cumberland Presbyterian Church and New Life

Apostolic Church. Pastors Drew Hayes and Norman Dukes, respectively, are wonderful members of our

Fern Creek Community and their churches work to provide much needed outreach in the area.

Two groups of Deaf Senior Citizens: The Fern Creek Deaf Club and the Louisville Deaf Seniors are

regular tenants of our building. They meet four times a month and are a complete joy to have around.

They love this community and are good caretakers of the building. We hope they stay for many years to

come.

Three different yoga classes, Beginning Yoga on Monday @ 5:00pm, Power yoga on Tuesday @

6:00pm and Gentle Yoga on Wednesday morning @ 11:30am, also meet here.

The FCCACC Board has approved a major renovation project to upgrade the facilities with an expected

completion date around the end of September.

A Brief History of the FCCACC Building


Join FCHUM as they celebrate their 30th

Anniversary (1988-2018) on Friday,

October 26 with the Loughry Legacy Retirement Soiree dinner / dance at the

Wildwood Country Club with the Monarchs. They’re raising funds to cap off the

Legacy Campaign and to honor Reverend Ron Loughry for his 22 years of service

with the Fern Creek Highview United Ministries. The Legacy Fund will enable

FCHUM to secure and sustain the operations of their facility in perpetuity. Call

Lynn Humphrey at 502-762-9608 or email [email protected] for more information.

Member Announcements


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Fern Creek Library September/October Programs

Adult Programs

Afternoon Book Discussion Wednesday, September 12

th 2:00PM - 03:00 PM

Please join us in discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Wednesday, October 10th

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Please join us discussing Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterley

Computer Basics Tuesday, September 18

th 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Tuesday, October 23rd

9:00AM – 10:00AM

Never used a computer before? Then, this is the class for you! Learn the basic components of a computer, how

to use a mouse and operate in a windows environment. Please call 502-231-4605 to register.

Internet Basics Tuesday, September 25

th 9:00AM - 10:00AM

This class explores the very basics of the internet. Learn about web browsers, how to enter an internet address,

and how to use a search engine. Please call 502-231-4605 to register.

Microsoft Word I Tuesday, October 16

th 9:00AM - 10:00AM


This is an introductory class to Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word is a program used to type newsletters,

resumes, letters and much more. Topics include how to format, edit and save your documents on a flash drive.

Please call 502-231-4605 to register.

Children’s Programs

Magic Tree House Book Club/Ages 5-11 Thursday, September 13

th 4:45PM - 5:45PM

This month we are reading Dragon of the Red Dawn. Join us for a book discussion, activities and a snack!

Copies of the book can be picked up at Fern Creek. Call 231-4605 to register.

Thursday, October 11th

4:45PM-5:45PM

This month we are reading Monday with a Mad Genius

Louisville Children's Museum/Ages 4-8 Saturday, October 6

th 10:30AM - 11:15AM

Saturday, October 13th

10:30AM – 11:15AM


10:30AM – 11:15AM


10:30AM – 11:15AM

Come join the educators from Louisville Children’s Museum for the four-part “Listen. Learn. Create.” series

that explores Louisville through a lens of imagination, creativity and tactile learning. Throughout each part of

the series children will discover the rich history, landmarks and influences of Louisville through stories and

hands-on activities! All ages are welcome, but the activities are best suited for children 4-8.

Children’s Storytimes – Every Wednesday Toddler 10:15AM, Pre-School 11:00AM

The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

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Thank you for becoming a member of the FCCACC.

Highview Ice Cream and Coffee

Camile Anderson-Linton

7525 Outer Loop Plaza


Send your business events information to [email protected], or contact Jean at 239-7550.

Membership News

Welcome New Member(s)



Want to be an Active Member? Then become a volunteer. If you’re a member that

enjoys the monthly luncheons, please think about what else you can do. We need you and

your ideas, Join a committee and contribute your skills and talents. Anyone can volunteer

for an event or committee.

To volunteer for an event or Committee (Building & Maintenance, Membership/PR, or Programs), please

send your contact and availability information to: [email protected] or contact Jean at 239-7550.

Newsletter Deadlines

Issue Info Due

Jan-Feb December 15

Mar-Apr February 15

May-Jun April 15

Jul-Aug June 15

Sep-Oct August 15

Nov-Dec October 15

Save this date – Sept. 17, 2018 for the annual

FCCACC Golf Scramble at the Wildwood

Country Club. Call Jean, 239-7550, for Sponsor

information.

If you are interested in being a Spotlight Business in the

Communicator, please give Jean a call at the Chamber

239-7550. You can write up your own insert for the

newsletter and send it to [email protected], or you can

give us the information and we will get it done for you!

FCCACC

Office Hours:

10:00am – 3:00pm

Monday - Friday



The threats are many and varied. Don’t be a victim.

Small and medium businesses in the U.S. are the main targets for many cyber threats,

perhaps because smaller businesses don’t have a formal IT Department. Criminals want your

data to sell or use against you. Prominent threats this year are ransomware, phishing, and

cryptojacking.

Ransomware is an attack in which hackers hold the company’s data hostage until a ransom is

paid.

Phishing is a cybercrime that occurs when attackers use social engineering (posing as a bank or the employee's

president) to trick the person into providing sensitive data or clicking a link to deliver malicious code to a

computer.

Cryptojacking occurs when a bad actor highjacks computers or mobile devices to mine for cryptocurrency (such

as Bitcoin, Zcash or Monero). While your business still has access to its data, you’ll notice the system moves

very slowly and you might have a much higher energy bill.

There are several things you can do to protect your business:

Use a good anti-virus software. If you have any questions about how we can help you please reach

out to us and see how we can make you look Awesome!

1. Make sure your computer operating system (OS) is up to date.

2. Train your employees not to click on email links and to be careful of attachments since that's where

most viruses and ransomware hide.

3. For cryptojacking, check the Task Manager and contact your IT provider right away if you notice

unusually high usage.

4. Back up your data on a regular basis so you can restore your files if your network gets infected with a

virus or ransomware.

Real Tek Solutions is a locally-owned IT company that serves businesses in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

We take care of your hardware, software, network, and anti-virus needs.

We assign our experienced and certified engineers to each client, so they get to know you & your

business.

IT Consultants You Can Trust. Check us out at RealTekSolutionsInc.com!

Contact info:

[email protected]

(502) 533-6709

www.manikdesigns.com

FCCACC Business Spotlight

Thank you for being a member of the

Fern Creek Community Center &

Chamber of Commerce!



JOIN THE FCCACC!

The FCCACC is comprised of individuals, businesses, civic and civil servants, volunteers, retirees and students

who live, work and play in the Fern Creek, Highview and Buechel areas. Together we represent a cooperative

and collective effort to maintain and enhance the business and social climate of our combined communities.

MEMBER BENEFITS

As a member of the FCCACC you’ll participate in many benefits, of which the following are a few:

Participation in a forum for addressing your

business and community needs. Interaction with other business associations.

Become part of a unified voice to utilize the

services of government and public agencies.

Business associations are eligible for matching

grants and technical assistance through NCD.

Increase the awareness of your business services. Regular monthly events such as luncheons and other

social activities.

Involvement in zoning actions, land and other

proposed development activities in our area. An annual online Membership Directory.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Business or Organization Annual membership dues — $150.00 per/yr.

Individual membership dues — $40.00 per/yr.

As a first time member, you may join at any time of the year. Our membership year is January through

December. Dues are pro-rated based upon the joining month! Beginning in July your dues are the remainder of

the current year, and a full membership for next year.

Complete the Application on our web page at: http://www.ferncreek.org/join.php

Like us on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/FernCreekChamber/

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Fern Creek Communicator · District 22. Jared is a native of Lexington, KY who previously worked for Belcan Engineering as an Export Compliance Specialist. He also has experience