June 2014 Newsletter - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce

June 2014
At a Glance
May 2014
Government
Affairs Report
Mountain
Madness Airshow
2014
Mission 1: “Snapshot”
If you haven’t heard by now let me be
the first to tell you that we are having
an Airshow this year. The United States
Air Force Thunderbirds flying the F-16
Fighting Falcon are coming to Kalispell
August 30-31, 2014. Joining the
Thunderbirds will be many other top
notch professional performers that will
be sure to “knock your socks off” with
their spectacular and amazing flying
skills.
Here is a snapshot of the action packed
weekend.
Our gates will open at 10:00am and
entry into the show will stop at 2:30pm.
The performances will be complete
by 5:00pm. There will be lots of
activities to keep you busy between
performances including a kid’s zone,
static displays, dressing up in real
flight gear and getting your picture
taken in a real military jet cockpit,
and much more. There will be plenty
of good food, beverages, and all day
excitement.
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Children, Families, Health and
Human Services interim committee
met May 9 to work on the issue of
prescription drug abuse, specifically
utilization, cost and privacy. CFHHS
will continue its consideration of a
bill draft based on Washington state
legislation to require uniform rules
among licensing boards for prescribing
opiods. The committee also heard
from an Oklahoma representative of
the Bureau of Narcotics who reviewed
the Oklahoma Prescription Monitoring
Program (PMP) model that does not
allow for refills for hydocodone and
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Chamber Snapshot
Visitor’s Center Information requests:
May ‘14
YTD
Phone Calls:
90
427
Walk-ins
255
883
VACATION
Packets
258
564
Email Inquiries
61
165
RELOCATION
Packets
72
135
Web Activity
Page Views
212,439
1,078,630
Top six pages
Bus. Directory 113,642
75,890
Events 14,272
76,604
Hot Deals
6,542
49,891
Jobs
2,925
40,375
Info Request
870
1,553
News
21,150
67,421
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UNWINDS
Tuesday June 10, 2014
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Holiday Inn Express
275 Treeline Road
Kalispell, MT
>> Wednesday June 25, 2014
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Prestige Assisted Living
125 Glenwood Drive
Kalispell, MT
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New Members
New Members, continued
Renewals
Airshow Sponsors & Exhibitors
Invite
Arts in the Park
Make the Most of Your Chamber
June Calendar
Mountain Madness Airshow
High School Rodeo State Finals
Volunteers Needed
Visitor Information Center
Canadian/American Shootout
Government Affairs, continued
Government Affairs, continued
Mountain Madness Airshow, cont.
Fourth of July Parade
UNWINDs
Ribbon Cutting
Leadership Flathead
Ambassador Spotlight
15 Depot Park Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: 406.758.2800 Fax: 406.756.2805 Visit Us Online: www.KalispellChamber.com
Officers and Directors
Reed Gunlikson, Chairman of the Board,
R. Gunlikson CPA
Brian Pelc, Vice-Chairman of the Board,
First Interstate Bank
Lisa Brown, Secretary/Treasurer, Red Lion Hotel
Dave Mitchell, Immediate Past Chairman of the
Board, CTA Architects and Engineers
Joe Carbonari, Carbonari Associates
Kris Carlson, A+ Plus Healthcare
Mark Gronley, Northwestern Energy
Scott Hagel, Crowley Fleck Law Firm
Mark Johnson, Flathead Electric Cooperative
Kristen Jones, Flathead Valley Community College
Jason Manger, Applied Materials-Semitool
Chris Ohler, Insured Titles
Mike Mower, NorthWest Drywall
Jim Oliverson, Kalispell Regional Healthcare
Bob Nystuen, Glacier Bank
Jim Peterson, Valley Ford
Loren Sallee, Loren’s Automotive
Jerry Sorensen, Plum Creek Timber Company
Holly Walsh, Western States Insurance
Dave Waldenberg, Central Heating & Cooling
Rick Weaver, Daily Inter Lake
Ex-officio Directors
Mark Buckwalter, Flathead Area Young Professionals
Mike Pence, Flathead County Administrator
Doug Russell, Kalispell City Manager
Professional Staff
Membership and Executive Office:
Joe Unterreiner CCE, President and CEO
Chris Parson, Vice President
Lennie Eaton, Membership Specialist
Janet Schwalk, Accounting
Courtenay Sprunger, Media and PR
Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau:
Diane Medler, Director
Rob Brisendine, Meeting Sales
Vonnie Day, Visitor Services Specialist
Government Affairs:
Mark Baker, Anderson, Baker, Swanson
Aidan Myhre, Anderson, Baker, Swanson
Kalispell Chamber Foundation:
Michelle Drager, Director
Business Expansion and Retention:
Vacant, Director
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
The central mission of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the
cultivation and development of entrepreneurs and communities
through the spirit of enterprise.
New Members
Please welcome these new members with your business.
Colter Coffee Roasting
Lindsay MacDonald
424 S Main
Kalispell, MT 59903
406-755-7826
[email protected]
www.coltercoffee.com
Montana’s finest award winning coffee. Colter coffee specializes in espresso and
coffee for retail sales.
Eclipse Tax & Accounting INC
Katy Croft
PO Box 1578
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-393-2828
[email protected]
www.eclipsecpa.com
Full service tax & accounting firm providing full-charge bookkeeping, payroll, & tax
services. Our attention to detail & superior client service provides our clients with
the comfort they are taken care of and they have a friend and advisor they can rely
on.
Glacier National Park Lodges
Amy Dempster
PO Box 2990
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
406-897-8350
[email protected]
www.glaciernationalparklodges.com
GNPL manages the five lodging properties inside Glacier National Park as well as the
historic Red Bus Tours.
Glacier Ridge Runners
Jared and Kim Turner
1075 Rose Crossing
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-257-7444
[email protected]
www.glacierridgerunners.com
The thrill of the scenic Glacier Park route on the Going-to-the-Sun Road or a cruise
around the Hungry Horse Reservoir. The smell of fresh mountain air, wild flowers
and woods. The sounds of the waterfalls, babbling brooks, lapping waves of the
lake. The cool breeze on your face and the spray of the weeping walls. All of the
excitement of a motor cycle, with the security
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of seat belts, roll cage, mesh doors, cup holders,
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New Members
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Flathead Regional Business Center
15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-2800
(406) 758-2805: Fax
security trunk for your personal items, the convenience of openness for spectacular
views of scenery and wildlife, but with the option of a soft top roof. Available for full
and half-day rentals. Parking is easy at all hiking trails and park sites.
Island Noodles
Hale Lake
237 Arbour Drive E
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-250-1119
[email protected]
www.islandnoodles.com
Professional food vendor for high profile venues.
Business Expansion and Retention
www.nwmontanabear.com
Premier Builders LLC
Nathan Garber
128 N Meridian
Kalispell, MT 59901
[email protected]
www.premierbuildersllc.com
Premier Builders, LLC meets all your building needs – from the endurance of all
steel structures to the affordability of post frame structures. Whether your plans are
large or small – a new garage or an indoor riding arena
–
Premier Builders is here for you!
Whitetail Bookkeeping Services, LLC
Michele Fisher
1019 6th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-756-0169
[email protected]
Renewals
Aero Inn
Glacier Pines RV Park
Hooper’s Garden Center
10 to 19 Years
Able Body
American Homestead Mortgage
Corental Property Management Inc
Dental Distinctions, PC
Dr Peter Nelson DMD
Eisinger Honda
ERA Lambos Real Estate
First American Title Company of
Montana
Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC
Kalispell Auto Parts (NAPA)
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Joe Unterreiner, President
(406) 758-2804
[email protected]
www.kalispellchamber.com
Kalispell Chamber Foundation
Michelle Drager, Director
(406) 758-2810
[email protected]
Quickbooks Pro, Payroll, Medicaid Billing, Quarterly Tax
Reports.
20+ years
Flathead Job Service Workforce Center
Mora McCarthy, Business Resource Consultant
Mike Jackson, Business Resource Consultant
(406) 758-6241
[email protected]
www.employflathead.com
Payne Financial Group
Radioactive
5 to 9 Years
Addus Healthcare Inc.
Flathead CARE
Montana Ace Hardware
Rocky Mountain Super Vac
Whitefish Credit Union
1 to 4 Years
Complete Practice Solutions
Defiance Machine
Flathead Health & Fitness
Greenwood Corp 1
Jesco Marine & Power Sports
John C Barrett, CPA
Olson Search International
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Kalispell Convention & Visitor Bureau
Diane Medler, Director
(406) 758-2808
[email protected]
www.discoverkalispell.com
Manufacturers Alliance
[email protected]
406-758-2800
Northwest Montana SCORE
Liz Scholter, Chapter Chair
(406) 756-5271
[email protected]
Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Doug Bolender, Director
(406) 755-4221
[email protected]
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CONTACT JOE UNTERREINER
406-758-2804
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Arts In The Park
July 18 - 20, 2014
Friday and Saturday 10 - 7,
Sunday 10 - 5
• Over 100 Juried Art & Craft Booths
• Food and Specialty Booths
• Live Music and Entertainment
• Premium Beer and Wine Garden
• Children’s Activity Area
The Hockaday Museum of Art proudly
presents the 46th Annual Arts in the
Park festival. Arts in the Park is the
Flathead Valley’s premiere arts, crafts,
and music festival held in Kalispell’s
historic downtown Depot Park.
Over 100 local and visiting artists
and craftsmen offer their unique
and quality works for sale. Food and
beverage vendors from around the
valley provide delicious treats, and
live musical entertainment gives the
festival a light mood. A spirited fair for
all ages! Arts in the Park is a benefit
event for the Hockaday Museum of Art.
All admission proceeds support the
Museum in its mission and programs.
Daily Admittance $3
Weekend Pass $5
Children 6 & Under Free
Purchase of the $5 Weekend Pass
button gives the wearer unlimited
admission to the festival all three days,
as well as admission to the Hockaday
Museum of Art (Friday/Saturday 10am
– 6pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm) during
the festival.
Make the Most
of Your Chamber
Benefits
Your investment in the Kalispell
Chamber is an investment in the future
of your business, our community and
the Flathead Valley. We want to make
sure that you are aware of all the
opportunities your membership has to
offer. Please take a minute to visit our
website at www.kalispellchamber.com.
At no additional charge you already
have the ability to:
• Post Hot Deals
• Add Your Events to the Web
Calendar
• Manage and Update Your Business
Information
• Track Web Traffic to Your Business
• Create Your Own Personalized
Webpage
• Post Job Openings
Looking for new ways to boost your
marketing?
Take advantage of all the advertising
and sponsorship opportunities your
Chamber Membership has available:
• Newsletter Insert
• UNWIND Sponsor – Held at your
place of business averaging 75 – 150
people attending
• Luncheon Sponsor – Held monthly
with an average of 150 attending
• Banquet Sponsor – Our annual
Banquet averages from 375 – 450
people.
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Kalispell Chamber
Nite at the Races
Canadian/American
Shootout
June 21, 2014
Chamber Night at the Races! Kokanee,
the Kalispell Chamber and Raceway
Park present the Canadian/ American
Shootout on Saturday June 21, 2014.
Super Late Models, Flathead Beacon
Bombers, Hornets and Bandoleros.
If you haven’t received your free tickets
please make sure you stop by the
Chamber and get yours. It is going to
be a fun and exciting night. Let’s all get
out and see some racing!!!
Chamber Calendar
Sunday
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Monday
2
Leadership
Flathead
Advisory Board
3:00-5:00pm
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Tuesday
3
Leadership
Flathead
Graduation
Alpine Lighting
5:30 pm
10
Govern Affairs Business Expansion
& Retention
12 noon-1:00pm
3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Ed-Meeting
8:00-9:00am
Associated
Chambers
10:30-12 noon
Business TBID
Board
Hampton
3:00-5:00pm
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Friday
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17
13
29
14
Ambassadors
3:00-5:00pm
Flag Day
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21
Chamber Night
Raceway Park
6:00-11:00pm
Father’s Day
22
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Leadership
Flathead Session
8:00-5:00 pm
UNWIND
Holiday Inn Express
275 Treeline Rd
5:00-6:30pm
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Saturday
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Board Meeting
7:00-8:30am
UNWIND
Prestige Assisted
Living
275 Treeline Road
5:00-6:30pm
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Look for this event in July
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Fourth of July Parade
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All
Meetings
are at The
Chamber
unless
otherwise
stated.
Mountain Madness
Airshow
Thunderbirds return to Montana at
Mountain Madness 2014 Airshow
August 30 & 31, 2014.
Returning to the skies at full force after
being grounded by federal budget
cuts, the United States Airforce famed
Thunderbirds aerial demonstration
squad will be the headline act when
the Mountain Madness Airshow kicks
off in August.
Organizers will host aerial
demonstrations from the US States
Air Force, Kent Pietsch, Iron Eagle
Aerobatic, Will Allen, and Flash Fire
Jet Truck, with the famous voice of
aviation Gordon Bowman Jones.
The U.S, Thunderbirds headline the
event and will perform aerobatics
in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The
demonstration includes dozens of
maneuvers in formation and solo
flights.
Along with the performers we have
designated an area for kids zone,
plenty of food to choose from,
exhibits to look at (including a gaming
exhibitor), or have your photo taken
in full dress as a pilot. These are just
a few of the fun and entertaining
things available to do at the Mountain
Madness Airshow.
Sponsorships are going fast so if
you are interested you need to talk
to Joe Unterreinner, Chris Parsons,
or Lennie Eaton. There are a couple
opportunities still available
Title Sponsor
Fun Beverage
Wing Commanders
Northwest Pipe Fittings
Northwest Energy
Kramer Enterprises
Scott Hollinger Team, Re/Max of Bigfork
Valley Ford
Glacier Bank
Flathead Municipal Authority
Raymond James Financial Services
Eisinger Motors
Flight Leaders
Kalispell Regional Hospital
Plum Creek
Scott Hollinger Team, Re/Max of Bigfork
We are going to start out with the
Friday night Pre-Flight Party that will
be in Depot Park. Starting at 6:00 pm
we will have music, food vendors, Tshirts for sale, and beer gardens. The
Thunderbirds and other performers
will be available starting at 7:00 and
will be signing autographs and getting
photos taking. Come on down for a
fun night at Depot Park for a chance to
meet the hometown pilot Jason, get his
signature, listen to some great music
and have some food from the food
vendors.
Tickets for the two-day event set for
August 30 and 31 are available at
www.montanaairshow.com. Advance
ticket prices are $20 for adults and
$15 for youth ages five to 13. Tickets
purchased at the gate will be $25 for
adults and $20 for youth. Kids four and
under will be admitted at no charge.
VIP tickets will also be available for $100
and include front line seating, access to
the VIP area and complimentary food
and beverage.
In addition to regular ticket prices,
a Family Fun Four Pack offer is also
available for a limited time. This pack,
valued at $70, will be offered for $55
includes two adult general admission
tickets and two youth tickets.
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High School
Rodeo State
Finals Coming to
Majestic Valley
Arena
Montana’s finest young rodeo riders will
converge in Kalispell June 3-8 for what
promises to be the state’s biggest rodeo
event of the year. Over 300 contestants
and their families will travel from all
parts of the state to participate in all
the major rodeo disciplines including
barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying,
breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding,
bull riding, tie-down roping, steer
wrestling and team roping.
It’s the first time the finals have been in
northwest Montana for over 35 years!
Hope you’ll come out and support
these great student athletes and help
us show a warm Kalispell welcome.
WHEN: June 3 and 5 – 8, 2014, Majestic
Valley Arena. Competition begins each
day at 9 a.m., except Sunday when
competition begins at 11 a.m. Visit
www.mtrodeo.com for complete event
schedules.
ADMISSION: $30 all-week wristband;
day passes $8 Tuesday & Thursday, $10
Friday through Sunday. Kids under 12
free. Available online at
www.majesticvalleyarena.com or
www.mtrodeo.com.
VOLUNTEER: Fill one of our volunteer
positions and get a free all-week
wristband. Contact Vonnie at 758-2809
for more information.
We Still Need
Groups of
Volunteers
Dear Volunteer Organization:
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
has a wonderful fundraising
opportunity for your community
group this summer. Aug 30-31, 2014,
The Mountain Madness ’14 Airshow
will present the USAF Thunderbirds.
This Airshow is very exciting; the show
includes a variety of aerial acts, static
displays of planes, in addition, to the
Thunderbird’s performance.
The last airshow in the Flathead Valley
was in 2005; your group may have
assisted the Chamber of Commerce
with that airshow. The Chamber again
says, “THANK YOU.” The Chamber of
Commerce is offering your group the
fundraising opportunity in exchange
for supplying manpower for the
concession booths, program sales,
surveys, and parking. Upwards of 400
people are required to man these
positions each day.
We are looking for groups of 6 or 12 to
help us with our concession booths.
The event provides an opportunity of
attendance for each volunteer, plus,
the opportunity of a fundraiser for your
organization. Your group will be paid a
percentage of the sales. The airshow of
2005 paid-out about $50 per volunteer
per day. This year’s airshow plans to
exceed the 2005 airshow in attendance
and sales. Manpower form. Please
complete the form and return to the
Chamber of Commerce office as soon as
possible; no later than June 15, 2014.
“The 2014 Mountain Madness Airshow
will provide incredible entertainment
and substantial economic benefit to
our community. One integral part of the
airshow is the opportunity for area nonprofits to raise funds and awareness at
the event,” said Parson.
News from the Visitor Information
Center
The Kalispell Visitor Information Center is looking for summer volunteers!
We need a few more friendly individuals who can spare 203 hours per week this
summer. We’re hosting a Volunteer Training Workshop Thursday June 12th at 1:00.
Please contact Vonnie at 758-2809 or [email protected] for more
information.
Here’s whats needed:
- A friendly, outgoing and hospitable personality
- Ability to give clear instructions concerning locations/directions
- Familiarity with the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park
- Basic computer/internet skills are helpful but not required
Here are the rewards:
- Rediscover all the wonderful an unique sites and activities in our area
- Meet people from all over the world who are thrilled to be here
- Work in the beautiful new Visitor Center
- Help promote Kalispell, the Flathead Valley, and Glacier National Park
- It’s a lot of fun!
New summer hours:
We’re open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm throughout the year. Starting the
last week of June we’ll add Saturday and Sunday to our schedule. June 29th through
September 8th, the Visitor Information Center will be open:
Monday - Friday – 8:00am to 5pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 4pm
Sunday – 10:00am to 2pm
Please stop by to see all the wonderful visitor resources we have to offer and send
our summer guest our way!
Bring us your brochures:
Several thousand travelers will come through our doors this summer looking for
things to do, see and buy. Displaying business brochures in the Visitor Center is
one of the great benefits of membership in the Kalispell Chamber. Don’ miss the
opportunity!
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Government Affairs Report
has developed a stronger prescription
records database. The Montana
Prescription Drug Registry, operated
by the MT Department of Justice
was created in 2012 and includes
approximately 4.8 million prescriptions
in the database; 620,000 patient
records (includes duplicates); and
about 3,000 users of the registry. The
users represent about 25% of eligible
providers and pharmacies. Enhancing
the MT Prescription Drug Registry is
being considered for ways to further
curtail abuse.
There was no consensus about draft
legislation to address the problem
and more discussion and review of
proposed legislative concepts will occur
at the June 25th meeting in Helena.
Rep. Scott Reichner (R-Bigfork) serves
on this committee.
Economic Affairs interim committee
met for two days in May to receive
updates on licensing board concerns;
and agency updates from the Division
of Banking and Department of
Livestock. EAIC also heard a report
on Montana food laws and ways to
modernize our food laws. The report
was in response to HB 630 to determine
what Montanans think is needed for
food safety and home businesses that
sell products at farmers markets or in
small quantities.
The afternoon of May 12 and the
entire second day were dedicated to
further analysis of Montana’s workers’
compensation insurance system.
HJR 25, passed in 2013, was a study
of restructuring the Montana State
Fund (MSF). The committee heard
from the State Auditor’s office, the
Attorney General’s office and the MSF
about its current role and structure.
The committee also had a discussion
on the competition in the workers’
compensation market and the impacts
of HB 334 from the 2011 session on
treating physician changes. Senator
Bruce Tutvedt (R-Kalispell) chairs this
committee.
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The Education and Local Government
interim committee will meet on June
16-17 in Helena. Rep. Dan Salomon (RRonan) serves on ELG.
advisory council has prepared a list
of ideas for changing the licensing
structure to provide more revenue
while streamlining the system.
Energy and Telecommunications
interim committee met May 8-9 in
Great Falls to continue its review
of Montana’s Renewable Portfolio
Standards (RPS). The committee is
seeking public comment through
June 27 on a draft report available at
www.leg.mt.gov/etic. The committee
will meet on July 18 to discuss findings
and recommendations. At its May
meeting, ETIC also discussed prepaid
9-1-1 wireless issues; received an
update from the Montana Public
Service Commission and FERC; and
toured the Calumet Montana Refinery,
Highwood Generating Station,
Malstrom Air Force Base Central
Heating Plant, and Rainbow Dam. Next
meeting is July 18 in Helena.
Finally, the committee received updates
on grizzly management; sage grouse
management plans; wolf management
updates; the state water plan; and bison
management. The next full committee
meeting will be July 9-10 in Helena.
The SJ 15 work group (study of federal
lands) will meet May 29, June 12 and
June 26. Senator Jennifer Fielder (RThompson Falls) and Representative
Ed Lieser (D-Whitefish) serve on EQC.
Environmental Quality Council
gathered on May 14-15 in Helena
to look at natural resource trends;
continue its study of Virginia City,
Nevada City and Reeder’s Alley in
Helena; study FWP hunting and
fishing licenses and discuss the study
of Federal land Management (SJ 15).
Representatives from four western
states discussed efforts to transfer
federal lands to state ownership. The
committee and separate work group
are evaluating whether or not that
makes sense in Montana. Many of
the proponents of a transfer of federal
lands to state management reference
overreaching federal regulations and
rule making, increased opportunities
for development and timber harvest,
plus developing a tax base to support
schools.
The HB609 study on hunting and
fishing licenses was kicked off with
concerns of the FWP that says it is
facing a nearly $6 million shortfall in
its general licensing account to pay
for current level services and wildlife
management. A governor-appointed
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Law and Justice interim committee
will meet on June 26-27 in Helena.
Representative Steve Lavin (RKalispell) serves on Law and Justice.
Legislative Council will meet June
9-10 in Helena. Senator Chas Vincent
and Speaker Mark Blasdel serve on
the Council.
Legislative Finance Committee’s next
meeting is June 5-6 in Helena.
Revenue and Transportation interim
committee met on May 6, 2014 in
Helena to focus on two studies (SJR23
study of taxpayer appeal process) and
(SJR26 study of oversized loads). The
SJR23 study included presentations
on the taxpayer appeal process and
an overview of taxpayer mediation
options. The committee is considering
a bill draft to amend the appeal process
for industrial property taxpayers. The
SJR26 study included public comment
from the MT Chamber, Montana Motor
Carriers, and representatives from
Missoula County and City.
The afternoon included agency updates
from the Department of Revenue and
Transportation and a general fund
update from the Legislative Fiscal
Division. LFD reported that revenue
collections are below FY13 amounts
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Government Affairs
Mountain Madness
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through the end of April, and are below the overall
growth estimate contained in SJ2. Total general fund
collections are estimated to decrease from FY 2013
levels. Senator Janna Taylor (R-Dayton) serves on
RTIC. The next meeting will be July 16-17.
To open the airshow Will Allen Airshows will sing the national anthem.
Will Allen the “Flying Tenor” sings the national anthem live from the
cockpit of his Pitts bi-plane while flying an aerobatic routine that has
been choreographed to harmonize with the cadence and crescendos
of the national anthem. The “Flying Tenor” will circle the American flag
brought in by our local professional parachute team. It is a real treat
to have Mr. Will Allen and the parachute team here for our Airshow.
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State Administration and Veterans Affairs
committee’s next meeting is June 5 in Helena.
Senator Dee Brown (R-Hungry Horse) chairs SAVA.
State-Tribal Relations interim committee met on
April 28 at the CSKT Tribal Council Chambers in Pablo
to discuss several issues including water compact,
education, healthcare and economic development.
The agenda included an overview of the Federal aid
in the Sport Fish Restoration Act. The CSKT tribes are
concerned about the lack of distributions of tax funds
generated by the Act, particularly given the amount
of outdoor recreation and subsistence activities
occurring on the Reservation. The committee also
discussed access to the state education funding for
two schools to stabilize and enhance the quality of
education programs. The committee will create a
work group to identify options for the two Bureau of
Indian Education funded schools to enable them to
receive both state and federal funding and consider
draft legislation to resolve the funding disparity.
The committee also received an update from the
Governor’s office of Indian Affairs, discussed Medicaid
expansion, bison management, the Language
Preservation Pilot program and the Water Compact
briefly. Senator Bruce Tutvedt serves on this
committee.
Water Policy Interim Committee met for two days
in Helena in May to discuss the role of the Montana’s
Water Court and the CSKT reserved water rights
compact. The Water Court is only one venue for
solving regulatory issues related to water rights and
the committee is seeking ways to improve resolution
of water issues and disputes. Two water rights
attorneys offered perspectives on the landownerditch owner disputes and the HJ 26 study on ditch
easements. WPIC also received an update on the
State Water Plan and adjudication update from the
Water Resources Division administrator. Senator
Chas Vincent (R-Libby) chairs this committee.
Have you ever seen a plane land on a moving motorhome? It would
be like trying to ride your bike on the rail of your chain link fence.
Well, Mr. Kent Pietsch, with his Interstate Cadet tail dragger aircraft,
will attempt to land on a moving motorhome along with several other
amazing acts. Kent will also climb to an altitude of 6000 feet, shuts
off the engine, and glide the plane to the ground, demonstrating the
ability of an airplane to fly with no power.
Look for pilots Bill Segalla and Bill Gordon with the Iron Eagle
Aerobatic team to perform aerobatic formation flying in custombuilt aircraft. After three years of work, these men have transformed
two sport-aerobatic aircraft into single-seat Super Christen Eagle I
Biplanes. There are only four of these planes flying in the country
today. This will truly be a spectacular show that will demonstrate the
precision flying necessary to perform in such uniformity.
Don’t miss the granddaddy of all car modifications, a jet-powered
truck built by Neal Darnell and his Team Chaos cohorts called “Flash
Fire”. Flash Fire goes from 0-60 in just over one second, has a top
speed of 375 miles per hour, and has a jaw-dropping 12,000 horses
under its belt. This vehicle will definitely put some hair on your chest.
Flash Fire’s jet engine is made by Pratt & Whitney originally used on a
Navy T-2 Buckeye jet.
We are also lucky enough to have our very own Two Bear Air. Two
Bear Air provides world-class aviation support for search and rescue
teams in Flathead County and other agencies across the region. Two
Bear Air works in close partnership with the Flathead County Sheriff’s
Office and Kalispell Regional Medical Center’s ALERT helicopter,
adding to the rich history of rural aviation support across the rugged
and vast landscape near Glacier National Park. Jim “Bob” Pierce will
pilot a Bell 429 and will perform a search and rescue demonstration
that demonstrates the capability of our local Search and Rescue team.
You’ll see up close and personal just how much of an asset this is to
the community.
Don’t miss the fun and excitement at the Mountain Madness Airshow
August 30-31, 2014 at the Glacier Park International Airport. Stay
tuned for follow-up articles with more specifics on what you can
expect at the Mountain Madness Airshow. For tickets, sponsorship
information, or ways to volunteer please visit our website at
www.montanaairshow.com.
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Time to Start Planning for the Summer!
It might still be a little bit chilly in the Flathead Valley, but it is time to start planning for the annual Fourth of July parade! You
can go to the chamber website and complete your registration online (recommended) or you can fill out the application and
fax or mail it in.
Kalispell’s Annual
4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4—Main Street—Kalispell—10 am
Line up at 8th St. and 1st Ave. W at 9 am
Sponsored by
Entry type (circle all that apply):
float vehicle(s) animal(s) pedestrian(s) Child(ren) non-motorized vehicle (bike/wagon, etc)
Short description: _________________________________________________
Primary Contact Name: ________________________ Phone: _______________
Business/Organization Name (if applicable): _____________________________________
Address: ___________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
(will only be used to invite you to enter future parades)
We encourage online entries at:
http://kalispellchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/4th-of-july-parade-in-downtown-kalispell
http://kalispellchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/2014-fourth-of-july-parade-8189
Mail entry forms to: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901
or FAX to:
(406) 758-2805.
For more information contact the Kalispell Chamber at 758-2800
Parade Guidelines
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No throwing of candy or any promotional items to the spectators. Items must be handed out.
No alcoholic beverages to be consumed or exposed during the line up or procession.
Each entry should be decorated with a patriotic theme.
A representative for each entry must check in at the Flathead High School Parking Lot.
BE CAREFUL AND MINDFUL OF THE STREET CONDITIONS.
Every animal entry is responsible for cleaning up after their animals in the lineup area and along the parade
route. Animal entries that do not provide for clean up will not be permitted to participate in the parade.
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UNWINDs Provide Networking
Opportunities
Networking opportunities abound at the Kalispell Chamber UNWIND events.
Chamber members businesses sponsor UNWIND events, giving all business
professionals a first –hand opportunity to visit the sponsor site location and learn
all about their company. UNWIND events are well attended and therefore a great
opportunity for business community networking. The Chamber Ambassadors
donate their time to make the UNWIND events a valuable part of Kalispell Chamber
offerings. You are encouraged to stop by our next UNWIND. Bring a handful of
business cards, and prepare to be welcomed! Check the Chamber website for
upcoming events at www.kalispellchamber.com.
UNWIND committee chair, Bilynda Anderson, is kept busy as she oversees
scheduling and planning of UNWIND events. She has a full calendar of scheduled
UNWINDS planned, thanks to the Chamber member companies who have signed
up to showcase themselves at a future UNWIND event. If you are a member of the
Kalispell Chamber, and are interested in signing up to sponsor and UNWIND event,
you may contact Bilynda at 406-270-4923.
Upcoming
UNWINDS
Tuesday June 10, 2014
Holiday Inn Express
275 Treeline Road
5:00 pm-6:30pm
Wednesday June 25, 2014
Prestige Assisted Living
125 Glenwood Drive
5:00 pm-6:30pm
For more information call Lennie
(406-758-2803) or email
[email protected]
Ribbon Cutting
Prestige Assisted Living celebrating the opening of their
Expressions Memory Care wing.
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Leadership Flathead
Class of 2015
Begins Second Year
Commitment Projects
As part of the Leadership Flathead graduation requirement, class participants
actively participate in a second year commitment project. Organizations in the
community are encouraged to submit a request for proposal (RFP) to be reviewed
by the Leadership Flathead RFP Committee. The following organization’s projects
were selected.
Dream Adaptive Recreation
The Leadership Flathead team will work with the board of Dream Adaptive
Recreation to help develop, design and implement a new fundraising event to be
held in addition to their already successful Dream’n’ the Night Away event. They
will collaborate with spokesperson Joe Stone, whose inspirational story of a near
life-ending accident to his discovery that there are many ways to get back into the
outdoors even with a physical limitation will be the key message of the event. The
Leadership Flathead team working on this project includes: Tenis Tennyson, Brien
Kreps, Jon Kuntz, David Gibson, Rob Davies, Melissa Brickl, Matt Waldenberg, Kelly
Cuffe, Lindsey Simpson, Holly Riffe, Jennifer Carrier, Carla Wilton and Mark Johnson.
Humane Society of Northwest Montana
The Leadership Flathead team’s role will be to assist in the development and
execution of a new annual “signature” event. The Humane Society of Northwest
Montana, a privately funded organization, is looking for clever, new, sparkling
ideas! They see Leadership Flathead participants as leaders who can think outside
the box and who, in years to come, will be proud to be part of the team that
develops this signature event. Leadership Flathead will work with the board of
directors to: Develop several potential event ideas in parallel and explore their
relative appeal and costs; identify creative and inexpensive ways to get the
community talking about the event; and assist in organizing and managing the
event in year one. The Leadership Flathead team for this project is: Terry Aubrey,
Mikel Parrish, Tammy Walker, Carol Treadwell, Erica Wirtala, Lacie Angel, Sally
Johnson, Becky Shoemaker, Noreen Cady, Kelly Gallipeau, Teri Dugan, Erick Moy and
Margaret Bumgarner.
Kalispell Regional Hospital Pink Me Up Run
The 2013 event had a goal of 500 participants but more than 1,300 showed up
for the race along with over 100 volunteers. The challenge for KRH in 2014 is to
have an organizational structure which can provide the same type of successful
experience for 3,000 runners. Last year over 100 participants were turned away
because the organizers felt unprepared for the unexpectedly high turnout. One
challenge was to make sure there was enough paint to adequately cover everyone
on the course. Advertising for the event was started late, just three months before,
and promotion of the event on social media did not begin until August. KRH hopes
with the help of Leadership Flathead they will be able to troubleshoot and develop
an organizational structure which will be able to successfully undertake growing
this event. The Leadership Flathead team for this project is: Scott Blodgett, Kristal
Reed, Brad Bennett, Joe Bilau, Katy Brooks, Donna Briggs, John Briggs, Phil Wilson,
Jennifer Winters, Michelle Lam, Karena Bemis and Katie Halling.
The Leadership Flathead class of 2014 is honored to be a part of these amazing
community projects for their second year commitment. Leadership Flathead
participants work to ensure a high quality of life for all in the Flathead Valley. In
order to live that vision it is necessary to develop and mobilize a sustainable core of
committed leaders who understand the key issues, are willing to listen and learn from
others, and who demonstrate a passion for making our community the best it can be.
For more information on Leadership Flathead, visit www.leadershipflathead.com.
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Ambassador
Spotlight
Scott Blodgett is a business relationship
manager for Wells Fargo in Kalispell,
Mont.
As part of the Kalispell Business
Banking team, he works with local
businesses to help them grow and
succeed by providing them with a
full range of products and services,
including loans, deposit accounts,
investments, insurance, leasing,
treasury management, payroll and
more. Based on client needs, Blodgett
also coordinates the resources of
other Wells Fargo specialists, including
personal banking, mortgage lending,
wealth management and trust and
estate planning.
Blodgett has over 10 years of financial
services and credit management
experience. He joined Wells Fargo
in 2003 as a credit manager for Wells
Fargo Financial in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He
then served as a loan underwriter in Las
Vegas, Nev., and Boise, Idaho. Prior to
joining the Business Banking team in
Kalispell, he worked as a loan adjustor,
also in Boise.
A native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,
Blodgett holds a bachelor’s degree
in accounting from the University of
Idaho, Moscow.
[email protected]
2014 NW MONTANA FAIR & Rodeo Parade
“Stirrup Some Fun!”
Friday, August 15, 2014
Line Up Time:
7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Judging Time:
8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Location:
8th St. West from 1st Ave. West - Kalispell
Parade Begins:
10:00 A.M. Main - Kalispell
Deadline for Registration: Noon, Thursday, August 14, 2014
You are encouraged to register online at www.kalispellchamber.com
Entry forms can also be downloaded from the chamber website or picked up at
the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce office at 15 Depot Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901.
NW Montana Fair Parade Guidelines
The NW Montana Fair Parade is one of the focal points of the NW Montana Fair. It
is meant to be enjoyed by old and young alike. The following rules will apply:
By order of the Kalispell Police Dept: Specific Guidelines will be
enforced by them if need be.
1.NO throwing of candy or any promotional objects or “free items” to the
spectators. These items must be handed out on the sidelines
2.NO alcoholic beverages may be consumed or exposed during the line-up and
procession of the parade
3.Line-up is on 8th Street West only! From 1st Avenue West going west, but
heading east.
• DO NOT LINE-UP OR HAVE PARTICIPANTS DROPPED OFF AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 1ST AVE. WEST AND 8TH STREET WEST. TRAFFIC WILL
NOT BE HALTED THERE UNTIL 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE
PARADE.
• THERE WILL BE NO BLOCKING OF ALLEY-WAYS.
• ALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS LINE UP WEST OF 5TH AVE. WEST SO
YOU ARE ABLE TO LEAVE ON 5TH AVE. WEST AS A MAIN ARTERY NORTH OR
SOUTH.
• PARTICIPANTS AT THE AVENUES MUST BE MOBILE (able to move).
• BE MINDFUL OF THE STREET CONDITIONS.
GUIDELINES BY ORDER OF THE FAIR PARADE COMMITTEE
1.Each entry should be decorated (wherever possible) with the
theme of the parade.
2.Controversial Political or Moral issues may be displayed upon
approval of the Parade Committee only.
3.A representative for each entry should check in at 7:30 A.M.
at the Flathead High School parking area where the Kalispell
Chamber float and/or Ambassadors will be stationed to direct
entries.
4.Judging will begin at 8:30 A.M. and continue through 9:30 A.M.
5.Horse and dog entries are responsible for providing your own
“Pooper Pickers” (people to pick up droppings). Those not
providing ‘pickers’ will be charged $20 per animal payable to
the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. You can arrange to pay
this fee at the time of entry if you will not be able to provide
your own ‘picker’.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: The Chamber of Commerce (758-2803)
With your help, we can make this a parade to remember!
Please note: candy is not allowed to be thrown from vehicles, but walkers will be allowed to hand out candy along the sidelines.
2014 NW MONTANA FAIR PARADE ENTRY FORM
detach here
Entrants are encouraged to register online at www.kalispellchamber.com or mail your entry to:
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901
detach here
Name ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone # ________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________City___________________________________State___________Zip___________________
Email Address:__________________________________________ Division & Category ____________________ Cell Phone ______________________________
Sponsor ______________________________________________________Contact Person __________________________________________________________
(Political participants welcome - entry fee $25.00 to Northwest Montana Fair)
THIS ENTRY:
Note--Parade Marshaling/Judging location for your entry will be
o TO BE JUDGED
mailed to you after receipt of your entry.
o NOT TO BE JUDGED
The
presents
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
LITERACY CONFERENCE
August 13, 2014  Flathead High School  8:15AM to 3:15 PM
Featuring 20 11 PULITZE R PRIZE FINALIST
NICHOLAS CARR
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 8:30 -10:20 A M
A prolific author, Nick has regularly contributed to publications such as
The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian,
The New Republic, and MIT Technology Review and was previously the
writer-in-residence at the University of California, Berkley.
A leading thinker on the effects of technology on people and culture,
he is best known for the essay “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” and the book
The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, a finalist for the 2011
Pulitzer Prize. His work has appeared in more than twenty-five languages.
nicholascarr.com.
For more about his writing and research, please visit nicholascarr.com.
$40 – FULL CONFERENCE
$10 – KEYNOTE ADDRESS ONLY
FREE ADMITTANCE WITH A STUDENT ID
 If your district pays registration fees and is a user of PIR Net, please register only on PIR Net by August 1.
 All others, fill out this form and mail it before August 1 with payment or a valid District Purchase Order to—
Northwest Montana Reading Council
c/o Michele Paine
105 O’Brien Terrace, Unit D
Bigfork, MT 59911
Name ____________________________________________
District _________________________________
Home Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________
Home/Cell Phone _________________________
State ____________________
Zip Code ____________
Home email ______________________________________
PAYMENT OPTIONS (please circle):
 $10.00 keynote address only
 $40.00 full day (includes lunch) if received by August 1
 $50.00 full day (includes lunch) if received after August 1
PAYMENT OR VALID DISTRICT PURCHASE ORDER MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM
(if your school does not participate in PIR NET)