“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney Always FREE! Your source for local news and entertainment INSIDE... Farmer’s market: Voucher program for seniors...page 3 Staff Reports On Monday, June 15, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB announced the resignation of President/CEO Jeff Seifried effective in mid-July. Seifried will remain in the community and join Connell Insurance as their new President/CEO. Per the Branson Chamber/CVB board policy, Jonas Arjes, Exec. Vice President, will assume the role as President during the interim and the board will conduct a national search for Seifried’s replacement. “I want to share with the Branson community that I Train up a child: Dad’s Dilemma...page 4 June 17-18, 2020 • Vol. 1, Issue 99 Seifried leaves Chamber for Connell Insurance years in the non-profit sector, I feel it is time for a change,” said Seifried. “My thanks goes to the Branson business community for their support over the last 5 years, and now I’ll be on the volunteer side of community development.” “Jeff has been an incredible leader and President during his tenure at the Branson Chamber/ CVB,” stated Tim Scott, Chairman of the Board, Jeff Seifried. Branson Globe) (Submitted to have enjoyed my time with the Chamber/CVB. And, after 13 Only you can prevent spread of COVID-19 in Branson! Gary J. Groman, a.k.a. The Ole Seagull On June 11, 2020, Missouri’s Governor Michael L. Parson issued Executive Order 20-12 initiating Phase 2 of Missouri’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan. No bear hunting: Many oppose MDC plans for hunts...page 11 WEATHER...page 12 Highs around 90. Chance of showers and storms on Sunday. Among other things, the order says, “Beginning Tuesday, June 16, we will move into Phase 2 of our recovery plan. In Phase 2, there will be NO statewide public health order – Missouri will be fully open for business.” During a special meeting on May 4, 2020, the Branson Board made an election to use the statewide order of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, dated April 27, implementing Phase 1 of Missouri’s “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan,” instead of adopting specific COVID-19 ordinances for the city. On June 15, the city of Branson was asked if it had any plans to initiate any COVID-19 ordinances to fill the void left by the fact that there is no statewide public health order as of tomorrow? Melody Pettit, Communications Manager for the City of Branson, said, “Right now there are no plans in place to do this.” She went on to say that the health and safety of Branson residents, businesses, and visitors SEE COVID-19, PAGE 2 Branson/ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB. “The board has a huge amount of respect and admiration for the job he has done and all that has been accomplished under his leadership.” In his role at Connell Insurance, Seifried will focus on growth strategy, allowing primary shareholders Tim Connell and Randall Gammill to concentrate on board oversite. Connell Insurance has offices in Branson, Springfield and Joplin. Before joining the Branson Chamber/CVB, Seifried worked for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as manager of regional development and served as a member of Springfield City Council. Seifried joined the Branson Chamber/CVB in 2015. Branson Lif Off!ts Tourists are back in town on a warm and sunny blue sky Tuesday. Chopper Charter takes off from its launchpad on the Hwy 76 strip with a Nebraska couple on board. (Branson Globe photo)
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