March 2015 Newsletter - Lassen County Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 338 ● Susanville, CA 96130 ● www.lassencountychamber.org
The Chamber board will meet on
Thursday, March 12, 2015, for the
monthly board meeting that will begin
at noon at Diamond Mountain Casino
in the hotel conference room. The
board encourages public attendance
and comment. If you would like to
address the board please contact the
office staff prior to the board meeting
so that you can be added to the
agenda.
All Chamber committees are in full
MARCH 2015
swing and preparing for the upcoming
event season. You do not need to be
on the board to serve on committees
and we encourage your involvement!
If you would like to serve on any
committee please contact us at the
chamber office, 257-4323.
Congratulations to the following
award winners who were selected at
the February board meeting for
recognition for their outstanding
service t o the chamber and
community:
2014 Chamber Member of the Year:
Frontier Communication
2014 Chamber Business of the Year:
Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer
2014 Volunteer of the Year:
Gary Felt
to host the
Chamber Mixer
THURSDAY,
March 19th, 2015
5:30 to 7:30 pm
1850 Spring Ridge Dr ¡ Susanville
Mark your calendar to attend the Thursday, March
19th Chamber Mixer that will be hosted by
Northeastern Rural Health Clinic, from 5:30 to 7:30
pm, at 1850 Spring Ridge Road, Susanville. You do
not need to be a Chamber member to attend;
everyone is welcomed to stop by to mingle with
friends and business associates. We hope to see you
there!
Please join us at the March Mixer
as we present awards and honor all of
our winners.
Susanville Best of Broadway
2015 Concert Series
“The Masquerade”
Friday and Saturday,
March 6-7 & March 13-14 at 7:00 pm
2:00 pm Saturday matinees
This Broadway revue show will include selections from Grease,
Annie Get Your Gun, Jekyll & Hyde, Into the Woods, Aladdin,
Phantom of the Opera, and Spamalot.
Tickets are available at Margie’s Book Nook,
Treats or at the Chamber of Commerce.
Susanville Auto Center
Submitted by Spotlight Chairperson Tim Watts
Chad Nethery, Owner & General Manager of
Susanville Auto Center Ford -Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep has
deep roots in the Fall River and Big Valley area. The
Nethery family includes: Jennifer (wife of 16-years) and
their 2-daughters; Gracie (Lassen High Freshman) and
Taylor (Diamond View Elementary 6th grade).
With over 17 years in Auto Sales and Finance, Chad
is proud to be the only
locally owned dealership in
Susanville. Chad’s 22-team
members and growing are
honored to be the fastest
growing sales team on the
West Coast and have
achieved to grow their
business by 350% since
Chad’s arrival in 2012.
Some do not know that
Chad is the youngest auto
dealer in the West and his dream is to expand his
business further into the Northern California area. Chad
believes in growth by providing Full-Time job
opportunities and contributing in excess of more than
$200,000 to local events & charities…the Susanville Auto
Center are here to stay. Susanville Auto Team wants to
thank the community for their continued success &
support.
Chad Nethery in the Show Room in front of a brand
new Viper, come by and see the friendly staff at
Susanville Auto Center.
Thank you to Tri Counties Bank for hosting the
February mixer. This was the first time that they have had
the chance to host a mixer and the first time a February
mixer had weather nice enough to be outside! A great time
was had by all in attendance- thank you to the entire crew
at Tri Counties Bank.
Thank you to Miss Lassen County, Heather Fortin,
for her help with the raffle at the February Mixer.
Thank you to Jean Coye, Katie Anderson, Taylor
Hagata, and Wyatt Hanson for their volunteer help at the
February mixer.
Thank you County Cleaners for the complimentary dry
cleaning of Santa’s Suit!
Thank you to Singleton-Auman, PC for the continued
outstanding payroll/accounting service they provide to the
chamber each month. We appreciate your support and
professional service!
Thank you Mountain Valley Living, Managing
Editor/Publisher Eileen Majors, for allowing the Chamber
to partner with you at the Reno Outdoor Recreation Show
this month!
● The Chamber will be partnering with Mountain Valley
Living Magazine to attend the Reno Tourism/Outdoor
Recreation Trade Shows this month. We will be providing
information about all the great outdoor recreation activities
available in Lassen County.
● Thank you to those of you who have already sent in your
membership renewal. Remember that your Chamber
membership is tax deductible as a ‘necessary business
expense.’
● The Chamber newsletter is being mailed as a hard copy
as well as emailed to all Chamber members. If you would
prefer to only receive an email version please contact the
Chamber office staff at 257-4323.
● Are you in compliance? A limited quantity of 2015
Labor Law Posters are still available at the Chamber
office for $25.00 per poster to chamber members/or $35.00
per poster for non-chamber members. The poster contains
the mandatory state and federal notices that must be
posted at each work place.
● The Chamber office is open Monday thru Friday 9am to
4pm. The Chamber staff is available to provide information
to those visiting the community and who are looking for
area and business information. You can also check us out
on the web at www.lassencountychamber.org
● To check on today’s headlines issues relating to
business in California, from the economy, to public affairs,
politics, and pending legislation, log on to
www.calchamber.com.
● Be sure that the Chamber’s visitor lobby has an
adequate supply of your business cards and brochures on
hand to promote your business throughout the year. This is
a free marketing service that is available to all Chamber
members. Many brochures and business cards were
depleted over the busy summer season and are in need of
restocking.
● For a complete list of events planned in Lassen County
log on to www.lassencountychamber.org and click on
event calendar. If your business, club, or organization is
planning a special event, be sure to forward the information
to the Chamber office so that we can add it to the calendar.
This is a free service provided to the entire community.
● Diamond Mountain Casino would like the community to
know that they are happy to serve as a “point of sale
location” for event tickets. Contact Kim Medders for more
information at 257-1100, Ex. 117.
● The Lassen Humane Society annual spring yard sale
is scheduled for May 16 and 17th. They will begin collecting
donations on March 18th- donations can be dropped off
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am to 3pm, at the
industrial building at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. For
more information call 257-4555.
The Lassen County Cattlemen & Cattlewomen will
present the annual wine and beef tasting event on
Friday, March 6, 2015, at the Susanville Elks
Lodge, 6pm to 9pm. Presale tickets are on sale for
$30 per person and can be purchased at the
Chamber office or at the door the night of the
event for $35 per person.
(All previously purchased tickets will be honored
for the new event date)
For more info call 257-3368
Lassen Humane Society
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Susanville Senior Center
1700 Sunkist Drive
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
$10 Adults y $5 Children (under 10)
Take out will be available
For more information contact the
Lassen Humane Society at 257-4555
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce
2015 Board of Directors
www.lassencountychamber.org
eMail: [email protected]
OFFICERS:
MATTHEW PREGILL, President
[2015]
Pregill Insurance ● 713 Cottage Street ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7254 ● [email protected]
ROD CHAMBERS, Vice President
[2017]
Sierra Broadcasting Co. ● 3015 Johnstonville Rd ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2121 ● [email protected]
AMANDA McGARVA, Treasurer
[2017]
Pezzullo & Gussett ● 2213 Main St ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7721 ● [email protected]
DIRECTORS:
JEAN COYE
[2015]
Doyle Electric ● PO Box 68 ● Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2869 ● [email protected]
GARY FELT
[2017]
PO Box 270870 ● Susanville, CA 96127
Cell (360) 509-7032 ● [email protected]
KELLY FINK
Tri Counties Bank
— February 19th, 2015
[2016]
Walton’s Colonial Mortuary
115 S Lassen St ● Susanville, CA 96130
Office (530) 257-4414 ● [email protected]
CHRIS GALLAGHER
[2016]
Spalding Community Services District
471-220 Wingfield Rd ● Susanville, CA 96130
Cell (530) 249-0966 ● [email protected]
KATHIE GARNIER, Past President
[2015]
American Pacific Mortgage ● 2301 Main St ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-6991 ● [email protected]
JESSIKA JOHNSON
[2017]
Eagle Lake Village ● 1926 Second St ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-6673 ● [email protected]
MARGARET LIDDIARD
[2015]
Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer Saloon
724 Main St ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7666 ● [email protected]
DEBRA MARTINEZ
[2016]
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics ● 698-425 Castle Rock Ln ●
Susanville, CA 96130 ● (507) 696-2985 ● robertodebra@gmail,com
LANCE MONATH
[2016]
Monath Construction, Inc ● 691-150 Lassen Way ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 310-4242 ● [email protected]
RICHARD PARKER
[2015]
Integrated Insurance Broker ● 2213 Main St ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7526 ● Fax (530) 257-4358 ● [email protected]
WILLIAM PAYER
[2017]
Tractor Supply Company
714-895 Vista Ln ● Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 514-1573 ● wrpayer@gmail,com
TIM WATTS
Frontier Communications ● PO Box 110 ● Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-4330 ● tim.watts@ftr,com
STAFF:
PATTI HAGATA, Executive Director
LISA BERNARD, Executive Assistant
PO Box 338
75 North Weatherlow Street
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4323 ● Fax (530) 251-2561
eMail: [email protected]
www.lassencountychamber.org
[2016]
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AAA Northern California,Nevada & Utah
Alliance for Workforce Development
Almanor Energy Plus, INC.
American Pacific Mortgage
Angell, Jim & Lisa
Anytime Fitness
Axia Home Loans
Banner Lassen Medical Center
Beauty Corral
BEE, Balding Energy Enterprise
Bejcek, Rose Marie
Big O Tires
Billington Ace Hardware
Boomer, Dr. Greg OD
Bordertown Casino & Restaurant
Budget Car Rental Coupon
Budget Mini Storage
Bustamante, Julie
Byers, Carol
C&S Waste Solutions of Lassen County
California Correctional Center
Cal-Sierra Title Company
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake
Carol Jean Curry, CPA
Chicago Title Company
Christensen Insurance
Cindy Dieter Business SVCS & Estate Plan
Citrus Manor Apartments
City of Susanville
Community Evangelical Free Church
COSTCO Wholesale of Sparks
County Cleaners
Couso Technology & Design
Coye, Jean
Cruise One - Klaus Feige
Customer Talk/Anytime Ink
D & L Distributing
Delgado, Mervin
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel
Diamond Saw Shop
Doyle, Ken & Irene
Dunn, Linda
Eagle Lake Marina & Campgrounds
Eagle Lake Village Senior Living Community
Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum
Edward Jones Investments/Frank Brack Green
Edward Jones Investments/Angie Crowley
Eide, Bob and Sue
Ensignal/Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer
Environmental Alternatives
Eskaton Lassen Manor
Every Bloomin' Thing
Felt, Gary R.
Five Dot Land & Cattle Co.
Flanigan Leavitt Insurance Agency, Inc.
Forest Office Equipment
Frontier Communications
Gauthier, Dr. Thomas & Marlene
Genasci, Bob & Carolyn
Gino's Auto Body
Gold Run Cabinet & Door Company
Golden 1 Credit Union, The
Greystone Townhouse Apartments
Haas, Irene
Hagata Ranch, Inc.
Hand in Hand, INC.
Hanson, Jack & Darcy
Happy Garden Restaurant
Hat Creek Construction & Materials
Health Nut, The
High Country Inn
High Desert State Prison
High Sierra Collision & Towing
Hinze, Dennis
Historic Uptown Susanville Association
Hitchings Ranch
Homme's Landscape
Honey Lake Hospice
Idaho Grocery
Integrated Insurance Broker
It's A Bundt Time
JandJ Performing Arts
Jenkins, Constance
Jeskey,Jane
Jim Willis Construction, Inc.
Joans Studio of Dance
Johnson's Shoes
Jumpin' Joey's
Keefer, Lloyd & Carol
Kirkpatrick Seal & Stripe
Kiwanis Club of Susanville
Lassen Addressing Service
Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer Saloon
Lassen Association of Realtors
Lassen Aurora Network
Lassen College Foundation
Lassen Community College
Lassen County Arts Council
Lassen County Best of Broadway
Lassen County Cattlemen
Lassen County Cattlewomen
Lassen County Fair
Lassen County Farm Bureau
Lassen County Federal Credit Union
Lassen County Fire Safe Council
Lassen County Historical Society
Lassen County Office of Education
Lassen County Times
Lassen Family Services, Inc.
Lassen Humane Society
Lassen Land & Trails Trust
Lassen Library District
Lassen Life Skills & Job Training
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Lassen Municipal Utility District
Lassen National Forest
Lassen PC
Lassen Rents
Lassen Transfer & Storage
Lassen Union High School District
Lassen Youth Soccer
Les Schwab Tire Center
Little Italy
McDonald's
McNeill Sound & Security
Meadowbrook Apartments
Michael Kirack Construction
Milwood Florist & Nursery
Monath Construction, Inc.
Monticola Club
Morning Glory, Inc.
Mountain Valley Living Magazine
Mountain Valley Properties
Mt. Lassen Properties
Murray, John & Nancy
N.S.T. Engineering, Inc.
Nagel, Fred & Theresa
NAPA Auto Parts - Lassen Motor Parts
National University
Nor-Cal Investigative Services
Norman Mah Financial Services
North Valley Services
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
One Fine Day Catering
Owen's Healthcare
Owens, Bob & Kathy
Papa Murphy's Take-N-Bake
Pardner Farm Supply, The
Parkview Garden Apartments
Payless Building Supply
Peddicord, Tonya L., Susanville Real Estate
Pee Wee Enterprises
Peter M. Talia, Attorney at Law
Pezzullo & Gussett CPAs
Phunny Pharm Farm Animal Rescue
Pine Street Plumbing
Pineview Mobile Home Park
Pizza Factory
Plumas Bank
Plumas-Sierra Telecommunications
Plumas-Sierra\Rural Electric Cooperative
Port of Subs
Pregill Insurance Agency
Realty World - Lassen Land & Homes
Rental Guys
River Inn Motel
Robbins, Al & Joy
Rogers, Larry & Gina
Root, Jay
Rose, DDS Michael
Roseberry House Bed & Breakfast
Rotary Club of Susanville
Rotary Club of Susanville Sunrise
RSJ Design & Construction
Salvation Army Susanville Service Center, The
Sargent, George
Scentsy
Sears Hometown Store
Sierra Army Depot
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
Sierra Central Credit Union
Sierra Jewelry Company
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Sierra Radio Net KSUE/93JDX
Sierra Theatre and Uptown Cinemas
SingletonAuman, PC
Sit Spot Canine Center
Skyline Self Storage
Smith Properties
Solus, Darwin & Marilyn
Southern Lassen County Senior Club
Spalding Community Services District
Standish Grange #433
State Farm Insurance/Bill Muttera
Steve's Pumps & Well Drilling
Stoneco Construction, Inc.
Stones-Bengard Community Service District
Super 8 Motel
Superior Products Company - Mountain Division
Supreme Graphics
Susan River Apartments
Susan River Realty
Susanville Assembly of God
Susanville Auto Center
Susanville Aviation
Susanville Dental Care
Susanville Elks Lodge No. 1487
Susanville Grocery Outlet
Susanville Paint Center
Susanville Real Estate
Susanville Street Rodders
Susanville Supermarket IGA
Susanville Symphony Society
Taylor Veterinary Practice, Dr.
Town & Country Real Estate
Tractor Supply Company
Tri Counties Bank
Turner, Naomi
United Way of Northern California
UPS Store, The
Uptown Uniforms
Valley Yellow Pages/AGI Publishing
Vial, Eric
Vicondoa,Brenda
Walton's Colonial Mortuary
Webb, Cecil & Dayne
Wemple's Pumpkin Patch
Westwood Sanitation
Williams Sound
Wilson, Brian
Wood Cattle Ranch, Inc.
Wood, Darrell & Callie
Wright, Jack & Sheila
Young Sing Restaurant
Zaengles Carpet One Floor and Home
(As of 2/24/15)
March 1
Lassen Volcanic National Park “Manzanita Lake
Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks” 1pm, Loomis Ranger Station, 1 1/2
to 2 hr. walk, $1 donation requested, shoes provided, reservations
required for groups but not individuals or families. For more info
email [email protected] or call (530)595-4480.
Series” 7pm Fri. & Sat., 2pm Matinee Sat., Veterans Memorial
Hall, $10 per person, tickets available at Margie’s Book Nook,
Treat’s & the Lassen County Chamber. For more info, call
(530)260-6191.
March 6–7
Susanville Best of Broadway “2015 Concert
Series” 7pm Fri. & Sat., 2pm Matinee Sat., Veterans Memorial
Hall, $10 per person, tickets available at Margie’s Book Nook,
Treat’s & the Lassen County Chamber. For more info, call
(530)260-6191.
March 19 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce “Mixer”
5:30pm – 7:30pm, hosted by Northeastern Rural Health Clinic,
1850 Spring Ridge Rd. For more info call (530)257-4323.
March 14 Sacred Heart Church “St. Patrick’s Day Dinner” 4 –
March 2-3 “Bridge” 1pm Tues., “Zumba” 7pm Tues. “Zumba” 7pm, Monsignor Moran Hall. Tickets available at the door. For
7pm, 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call (530)252-1100 or go more info call (530)257-3368.
to www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
March 14 Ducks Unlimited “Annual Banquet & Fundraiser” 5pm
March 3
Lassen Family Services “Within My Reach – Group doors open, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm auction. For more info, call
class for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault” 9:30am (530)310-1796.
OR 4:30pm, Tuesday classes are free and continue thru March
March 14–15 Lassen Volcanic National Park “Manzanita Lake
24, 2015. For more info call Deborah Probst at (530) 257-4599.
Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks” 1pm, Loomis Ranger Station, 1 1/2
March 5
Lassen D.E.N. “Writing with Robbin” 6:30 – 7:30pm, to 2 hr. walk, $1 donation requested, shoes provided, reservations
Lassen Senior Services, 1700 Sunkist Ave, $10 for per person per required for groups but not individuals or families. For more info
class. facillitated by Robbin Peterson. For more info, call 530- email [email protected] or call (530)595-4480.
310-0634.
March 16–17 “Bridge” 1pm Tues., “Zumba” 7pm Tues. “Zumba”
March 5
Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Meat Raffle Fundraiser” 7pm, 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call (530)252-1100 or go
7pm, Lassen Ale Works, 724 Main St., spin to win packages of to www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
poultry, lamb, beef, fish wild game & pork. For more info call
March 17 Lassen Family Services “Within My Reach – Group
(530)257-3252.
class for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault” 9:30am
March 6
Lassen County Cattlemen & Cattlewomen “A Taste of OR 4:30pm, Tuesday classes are free and continue thru March
Beef, A Sip of Wine” 6-9pm, Susanville Elks Lodge, tickets $30 24, 2015. For more info call Deborah Probst at (530) 257-4599.
pre-sale or $35 at the door. For more info, call (530)257-4323.
March 17 Lassen Humane Society “St. Patrick’s Day Dinner”
March 6
Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer Saloon “Live Music 5:30 – 7:30pm, Lassen Senior Center, 1700 Sunkist Dr. $10
by Timeless” 8 – 11pm, back room, no cover, 724 Main St. For adults, $5 children under 10, takeout available. For more info call
(530)257-4555.
more info call (530)257-7666.
March 19–21 Diamond Mountain Casino “Game Night” Thurs. –
Sat. “Tragically White Band” 9pm, Sat., 900 Skyline Dr. For more
March 7
Lassen Library “Dr. Suess’ Birthday Party” 11am – info call (530)252-1100 or go to www.diamond
12pm, Lassen Library, 1618 Main St., cake, stories, activities, mountaincasino.com.
crafts followed by a movie. For more info call (530)257-8127.
March 21 Susanville Soroptimist “Ladies Night Out” 5 – 8pm,
March 7–8
Lassen Volcanic National Park “Manzanita Lake Veterans Memorial Hall, $20 per person, must be over 21. For
Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks” 1pm, Loomis Ranger Station, 1 1/2 more info call (530)310-3051.
to 2 hr. walk, $1 donation requested, shoes provided, reservations
required for groups but not individuals or families. For more info March 21–22 Lassen Volcanic National Park “Manzanita Lake
Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks” 1pm, Loomis Ranger Station, 1 1/2
email [email protected] or call (530)595-4480.
to 2 hr. walk, $1 donation requested, shoes provided, reservations
March 9-10 “Bridge” 1pm Tues., “Zumba” 7pm Tues. “Zumba” required for groups but not individuals or families. For more info
7pm, 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call (530)252-1100 or go email [email protected] or call (530)595-4480.
to www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
March 23–24 “Bridge” 1pm Tues., “Zumba” 7pm Tues. “Zumba”
March 10 Lassen Family Services “Within My Reach – Group 7pm, 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call (530)252-1100 or go
class for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault” 9:30am to www.diamondmountaincasino.com.
OR 4:30pm, Tuesday classes are free and continue thru March
March 24 Lassen Family Services “Within My Reach – Group
24, 2015. For more info call Deborah Probst at (530) 257-4599.
class for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault” 9:30am
March 10 Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer Saloon “Live Music OR 4:30pm, this is the final class of the series. For more info call
by Randy Bobby” 5:30 – 8:30pm, back room, no cover, 724 Main Deborah Probst at (530) 257-4599.
St. For more info call (530)257-7666.
March 28 Business & Career Network “2015 Job Fair” 8am –
March 11, 12 & 14 “California Hunter Education Class” 6 – 9pm 12pm, opportunity for job seekers to meet with prospective
Wed. & Thurs., 9am – 3pm Sat., must attend all 3 classes to employers. For more info call (530)257-5057.
receive certificate. For more info call Bob or Barbara Chavez
March 30–31 “Bridge” 1pm Tues., “Zumba” 7pm Tues. “Zumba”
(530)257-4255.
7pm, 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call (530)252-1100 or go
March 13–14 Susanville Best of Broadway “2015 Concert to www.diamondmountaincasino.com.