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AUGUST 2013
819 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
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Volume 23 / Issue 8
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chamber luncheon
Anacortes Arts Festival
Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4
Anacortes Arts Festival
Thursday, August 8 All-County After Hours
Chinook Enterprises
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday, August 16 Finance/Executive Meeting
Chamber Office
Tuesday, August 30 VIC Meeting
Chamber Office
10:30 am
9:00 am
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, September 7
Taste Anacortes
Depot Arts & Community Center
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
September 27, 28 & 29
Anacortes Fall Boat Show
Cap Sante Marina
Friday and Saturday, October 4 & 5
Oktoberfest
Port Transit Shed
cornerstone members
TESORO
Puget Sound Refinery
I
n its 52nd year, the Anacortes Arts Festival
(August 2–4) is still evolving and growing. Here’s what to look for that’s new and
different.
The first-ever Festival Fashion Show
is Saturday at 2 pm at the KPLU Stage on
8th Street. It features wearable attire from
booth artisans, including clothing, jewelry and
accessories. Both the KPLU and Main Stage
on 3rd Street offer a wide variety of music
throughout the festival.
The working artist area on Saturday
and Sunday will focus on large-scale chalk
painting of famous masterpieces (on the
street). Bellingham artist Brian Major will
reproduce Klimt’s “The Kiss” and festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in painting “The Wave” by Hokusai. This
area also includes demonstrations of a range
of traditional and contemporary crafts.
Expect to see more street performance
this year—at a new location on 7th Street
(west side) as well as 5th Street. These charismatic performers draw the audience in with
performance art including magic, juggling
and music.
Of the booth artisans filling the street,
29 are brand new to the festival. The jury process ensues that the festival gets fresh, creative artists
each year. In total there are over 250 booths, representing a spectrum of mediums. In an effort to be
environmentally responsible, the festival is asking visitors to bring their own bags for purchases. But
please leave the dogs at home!
The Arts at the Port juried exhibition will include over 100 pieces from 46 regional artists,
including eight Anacortes artists. The Allen Family Gallery focuses on stone. Join the free Fine Art
Opening celebration on Saturday, July 27th from 6–8 pm.
There’s even something new in culinary art. Sample smoked salmon chowder from The Kokopelli
Grill or a mac & cheese dog from the Surfin Pig. Wash it down with beer or wine, now being served
in both of our alcohol gardens adjacent to the stages.
Last but certainly not least, the festival bids farewell to Joan Tezak, our director of 22 years. While
this will certainly bring change in the year ahead, the festival will continue to celebrate art, music and
community far into the future.
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Tesoro volunteers boost United Way, Cancer Society
T
esoro has a strong tradition of community
outreach, dating back to the 1950s when
refinery engineers donated their services to assist with City of Anacortes street improvements.
In the same era, refinery employees were also
instrumental in establishing Skagit County’s
United Way organization.
Today, refinery employees participate in
community volunteer initiatives including the
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the
refinery-hosted March Point Run.
The 19th Annual Tesoro March Point Run
was held under sunny skies on June 22, drawing
dozens of runners and generating $5,000 to be
split between the American Cancer Society and
the United Way of Skagit County.
The popular running event began and ended
at Tesoro’s Anacortes refinery and included
a half-mile Kids Run, a 5K course and a 10K
course. More than 30 employee volunteers contributed to the day’s success, which began with
the Kids Run on the company lawn.
The 5K race, with 202 participants, saw
a first place finish time of 16:33 from Kristen
Carter. The 10K race, with 90 participants, had a
first place finish time of 34:26 from Clay Wing.
As always, runners, friends and family were
treated to a hot dog picnic, ribbons, trophies and
door prizes after the race.
Tesoro employee Buck Hammock and
his country band provided live entertainment.
Plant Maintenance Coordinator Steve Dundin
served as race director and Plant Manager Dan
Cameron was on the scene to start the race and
present trophies.
“It’s been awhile since I slipped on my
running shoes to participate in this race,” said
Cameron. “But it’s always a pleasure to be here
for this great community event. It’s gratifying to
be part of a strong tradition that yields not only
happy participants, but funds for charity as well.”
Tesoro was also a key sponsor of the
Anacortes Relay for Life, held this year on June
29 and 30 at Anacortes High School’s Memorial
Stadium. Perennial event volunteer and Senior
Engineer Chris Zimmerman served once again in
a leadership role, with dozens of Tesoro employ-
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Left: Tesoro was one of the leading sponsors of the Anacortes Relay for Life. Right: And they’re off!
5K and 10K runners share a common start at the sun-splashed 2013 Tesoro March Point Run.
Tesoro was the largest single contributing
company to the Skagit County United Way
campaign last year.
ees stepping up to participate in the fundraiser
as well.
The community of Anacortes raised more than
$125,000 during this year’s Relay—$30,000 from
the 18-hour June event alone.
Tesoro takes pride in its environmental protection measures. The company was honored by
Puget Sound Air Control Authority for voluntarily
producing a special gasoline blend that helps
reduce air pollution in Seattle area during summer months. The refinery supports an “EAGLES”
program, an employee committee, to coordinate
environmental projects—roadside litter cleanup,
Earth Day activities and environmental awareness talks with employees.
The refinery holds a leadership role in the
chamber of commerce, including “Cornerstone
Partner” status, and supports a range of chamber initiatives.
Tesoro employees Helen Zimmerman (right)
and husband Chris (not pictured) are
perennial Relay for Life volunteers.
Tesoro Plant Manager Dan Cameron presents
a trophy to 9-year-old runner Robert Ayden
Castle.
PHOTOS BY STEVE BERENTSON
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Beth Meenaghan
Sustenance
B
eth Meenaghan grew up in Hickory, North
Carolina. She spent much of her childhood
on her grandfather’s dairy farm in nearby Granite
Falls, NC, where her love of gardening and eating fresh produce began. As an adult, Beth was
educated in the health benefits of fresh grown
produce and considers eating fresh vegetables
a survival skill for her health and nutrition. Due
to her desire to serve her family fresh produce
and to have them eat vegetables that tasted
like real vegetables, Beth started growing fresh
vegetables in her backyard about 12 years ago.
During this process, Beth discovered that many
of the vegetables that she grew up with would
not grow in the tepid Anacortes climate. She researched different types of vegetable seeds that
would grow and produce in the local environment, and planted these varietals with success.
Her enthusiasm grew and her garden rapidly
outgrew her entire backyard. Beth was so consumed with gardening and growing produce that
she looked for another plot of land in order to
expand her garden. It was during this time that
her passion for gardening turned into her desire
to start Sustenance, a small scale suburban
farm. Sustenance supplies a variety of naturally
grown vegetables to local farmers markets and
restaurants. Beth is also growing several types of
fresh produce that are not normally found in the
grocery store produce department. She is very
excited about her new business venture. Even
though Beth has been growing fresh produce
for 12 years, this is her first year offering her
produce to the public. She has been successful
and is excited to expand her farm even more
next year. You can find Beth at our local farmers
market every Saturday and at Viva Farms during
the week. Stop by her booth to say hello and buy
some delicious naturally grown fresh produce.
Taste Anacortes 2013
at the Farmers Market
T
his September 7th brings back Taste Anacortes at the Farmers Market where local
restaurants partner with local farmers to showcase their delectable talents under one
roof at the Depot Arts & Community Center.
Each restaurant will team up with a local farmer to highlight fresh foods available at
the market and their own culinary skills.
You will find the restaurants located inside the Depot building offering bites that will
gratify your inner foodie and tempt your taste buds.
A beer and wine garden will be located outdoors along with music, family style seating and music.
Tickets will be available at the door ($1 per ticket) each taste and tastes will be
priced between 1-4 tickets.
Proceeds will go to the Farmers Market and to promote Anacortes as a dining
destination. “Like” Taste Anacortes on facebook (www.facebook.com/TasteAnacortes) or
check our website (Anacortes.org) for the list of restaurants and more details.
12 to 4 pm at the
Depot Arts Community Center
Local Restaurants, Local Farmers, Beer Garden, Live Music
Benefitting Anacortes Farmers Market
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The Salvation Army
(sponsor agency)
in partnership with the
Anacortes School District
Ready to Learn
Fair 2013
The 13th annual Ready to Learn Fair will be
held Saturday, August 17 and we need help NOW
from our local community (PTAs, PTSAs,
churches, businesses, etc.) to pay for school
supplies and other amenities for children in
need.
Financial donations from the community are needed
now to assist us in ordering the necessary back packs,
school supplies and other amenities (in bulk). All
donations should be made out to the local Salvation
Army and earmarked for the Ready to Learn Fair.
All donations are tax deductible.
The Ready to Learn Fair serves
families who are not able to afford all
the costs associated with getting their
children ready to start school in
September. Last year, over 300
students (K-8) were provided school
supplies, backpacks and other amenities including haircuts, good condition
used clothing, shoe vouchers, socks,
books, and hygiene packs.
To recognize you for your support:
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Your organization’s name will be listed on the Family
Resource Sheet distributed at the event
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Your organization’s name will be listed on a Welcome
Banner posted at the event highlighting donors.
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Your organization’s name will be mentioned in a thank
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American and Skagit Valley Herald.
For more information
please contact:
Nicole Struth
RTL Fair Leadership Committee
Anacortes School District
(360) 503-1160
[email protected]
Visitor Information Center volunteers gathered in June to enjoy food and fun. Stop by the
visitor center and thank these hardworking volunteers who are the ambassadors to Anacortes!
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hen was the last time you had a
vacation?
Many business owners laugh out loud
when I ask this question but such a thing is
possible—with the right plan.
When helping my clients plan for time
off, we use exactly the same processes we
use for succession planning­—preparing for
a change in ownership of a business.
While ownership won’t be changing, the
same principles apply.
First, we review operations on a daily,
weekly and monthly basis.
Next, we look at mission critical owner
inputs—things the business can’t survive
without.
Then, we look at the owner’s role
in mission critical activities and plan for
alternate ways to meet the needs of the
business in the absence of the owner.
Technology gives us advantages
never before available—remote access to
company data, easy communication and
even the ability to log on to a web camera
and watch business operations.
The not-so-pleasant news here is that
some small business owners find that they
must be away – health problems, family
emergencies, etc. Wouldn’t it be nice to
have a plan in place if you’re facing an
emergency?
Would you like to know more? Call Kevin,
your free and confidential business adviser
at (360) 336-6114 to better your business.
Interested in starting a new business or
gaining market share by exporting? Call
James at (360) 336-6114 to get started!
Encouraging Words is a service of EDASC,
enhancing our quality of life through
the creation and preservation of healthy
businesses and good jobs.
Learn more at www.skagit.org.
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following businesses for
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• Birch Equipment
Keg:
• KWLE 1340 AM The Whale
• Shell Puget Sound Refinery
• Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company
Fourth drawing winner of
Thank You Thursdays
is Judy Cole of Anacortes.
Growler:
Northwest Breweries
• Anacortes American
• Rockfish Grill/H2O/Anacortes Brewery
October 4 & 5
2 Days • Live Music
$20 advance $35 2 day advance
Fri 5-9 & Sat 12-6
For more info: Anacortes.org / 360-293-7911
Historic Port of Anacortes Warehouse • 1st Street & Commercial Avenue
Stein:
• Island Rental and Supply
Sponsorships are still available;
please call Cecilie at the chamber to inquire 360-293-7911.
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ambassador profile
Matt McKay
M
att McKay was born in Michigan and moved
to Anacortes from Denver, Colorado about ten
years ago. He married his wife, Caren, in 2012
and together they have four sons: Brandon (15),
Collin (15), Evan (12), and Kyle (11). Matt is the
owner of Anchor Catering, and he and Caren are
innkeepers at the Nantucket Inn.
Matt has been an active chamber member
since 2007. He served on the Board of Directors
from 2009–2011, was the head of the Membership Division and head of the Ambassadors
group from 2009–2010, and is currently the
co-chair for the Restaurant Trades Association.
Matt has served on many event committees,
including the Waterfront Festival, Oktoberfest,
and the Spring Wine Festival.
Matt enjoys spending time
with his family, watching football
(Go Broncos!), and doing anything that takes him outside—
especially playing golf and
tennis. What Matt loves most
about Anacortes is the small
town atmosphere, the variety of
events held throughout the year,
the abundant recreational opportunities, and the people who
call Anacortes home.
Fun fact: Matt proposed to
Caren by creating a scavenger hunt that involved
seven chamber member businesses, and he and
Caren share the same birthday.
new members
ALPINE HEATING AND COOLING
1957 Park Lane
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 293-6210
www.alpineheat.com
Gary Kirkendall [email protected]
Heating & Cooling Systems
ISLAND STYLES
1006 6th St
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 393-3211
www.islandscrubsandgifts.com
Dennis Troxell [email protected]
Retail Clothing
MARINE SERVICECENTER—
MIKE MULLENBERG
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 333-8382
www.marinesc.com
Mike Mullenberg [email protected]
Marine, Yacht Broker
SALON ROUGE SPA
623 Morris Street
LaConner, WA 98257
(360) 466-4247
www.salonrouge-laconner.com
Karin Baldwin [email protected]
Hair Salon
DEER HARBOR CHARTERS
6179 Deer Harbor Rd
Deer Harbor, Wa 98243
(360) 376-5989
www.deerharborcharters.com
Tom Averna [email protected]
Whale Watching
KELLI LANG, COLDWELL
BANKER BAIN
3110 Commercial Ave. #101
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 929-2217
anacortespropertysearch.com
Kelli Lang [email protected]
Real Estate
ROTH WINDOW AND PRESSURE
WASHING
(360) 770-4916
www.
rothwindowandpressurewashing.
com
Mary Roth [email protected]
Pressure Washing
SOUND EXPERIENCE
211 Seton Road
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-0438
www.soundexp.org
Catherine Collins [email protected]
Education
LYNN M. LANG ACCOUNTING
& BUSINESS SERVICES CO.
2707 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
360) 588-1414
www.lynnemlangaccounting.com
Lynne M. Lang
[email protected]
Accounting and Business Services
ROXY S. & ASSOCIATES
LEGAL SHIELD
(360) 421-ROXY
www.421roxy.com
Roxy Seligman
[email protected]
Legal Services
HYPERFUND, INC.
5408 Kingsway
Anacortes, WA 98221
(800) 663-8421
hyperfund.com
David Schmelke [email protected]
Financial Services
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Autumn Leaves Bed & Breakfast
Rich & Gail Ballow, John L. Scott Real Estate
Bob’s Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon
Candlewood Suites Burlington
Cap Sante Inn
Cascade Natural Gas Conservation Program
Express Employment Professionals
Frontier Building Supply
Garner’s Northwest, Inc.
Christina Hansen
Highland Woods, LLC
John L. Scott Real Estate/Anacortes
KWLE Radio
Lake Campbell Lodging
Majestic Inn & Spa
Northwest Rigging
Piston Service Auto Plus
Kathy Rogers, Windermere Real Estate
San Juan Airlines
San Juan Safaris/San Juan Outfitters
Sebo’s Hardware & Equipment Rentals
The Red Door Thrift Shop Outreach of Christ
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thanks...
A standing ovation to ACT Theatre, Anchor
Catering and Anacortes Brewing for hosting a
very lively and fun-filled after hours, cheers!
And thank you to the following businesses for
providing gifts for the give-away:
• AFLAC—Hope Roe
• Anacortes Brewery/H2O/Rockfish Grill
• Anacortes Community Theatre
• Steve Wilhoit—Chamber Member
• Foundation Massage Therapy
• Friends of Fidalgo Pool
• Impressions Salon
• Lighthouse Park RV Park & Mini Storage
• Mount Vernon Carpet One
• Nantucket Inn
• North Islands Young Life
•pflynn+associates
• Read Me A Story
• The Apothecary Spa
• Upstage Boutique & Men’s Store
Mitch Everton, Laurie Gere, Brian Geer and Dean Maxwell enthusiastically hold up YES signs to
the question “ Are you in favor of bringing new manufacturing jobs to Anacortes?” during the
chamber’s Candidate’s Forum lunch on July 11, 2013.
2013 Ambassadors
Jessica Cantrell—Farmers Insurance
Carla Cummins—All About Honeymoons &
Vacations
Lara Dunning—Fine Edge
Jim Gordon—Freedom Wireless Media, Inc.
Jack Hamilton—Cap Sante Court Retirement
Community
Barry Harter—Central Payment Corporation
Lisa Helm-Morrow—KeyBank
Lanaya Holm—Opulence Salon & Day Spa
Sarah Jurkovich—Washington Federal
Kari Kennedy—KeyBank
Matt McKay—Nantucket Inn; Anchor Catering
Jeffery Pleet, CLU, ChFC—Edward Jones
Therese Rudzis—Individual member
Michelle Scheremeta—Aulday Bookkeeping
Solutions
Veronica Spencer—Take Shape For Life
Mary Staley—Marketing with Mary
Mark Van Oort—Business Bank
Boyd Veer—Seaside Autobody & Accessories
John Williams—Skagit Publishing
Chamber Board President, Kathy Larson
(Puget Sound Energy), Leadership Skagit
scholarship recipient, Tammy Masalonis
(McGregor Benefits) and Stephanie
Hamilton celebrate at the Leadership Skagit
graduation. The Anacortes Chamber of
Commerce received the 2013 Inspiring
Leadership Award for outstanding dedication
to the development and education of
community leaders through our annual
Leadership Skagit scholarship.
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June 2013
June 2012
Visitors
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Relocation Requests
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Phone Calls
255
286
Web Visits
14,199
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Information Requests
46
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Volunteer Hours
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313 Thank you, volunteers! PRESIDENT
Kathy Larson Puget Sound Energy
PRESIDENT ELECT
Mark Lawrence Simply Yards Landscape and Design
TREASURER
Karin Baldwin Quantum Construction
Pirate Contests
Awards
Outdoor Pirate Bar
John Wayne’s Yacht
“Norwester”
Chowder Eating
Contest
Coast Guard Helicopter
Rescue Demonstration
Car Show
Live Music
Food & Grog
Free All Day
PA S T P R E S I D E N T
Kristi Gabrielse Ana-Cross Stitch
B OA R D M E M B E R AT L A R G E
Matt Miller Read Me A Story
Board of Directors
Jody Ayón Shell Puget Sound Refinery
Bela Berghuys Islands Inn
Dan Cameron Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co.
Duane Clark Cap Sante Court Retirement CommunityPeggy
Flynn pflynn+associates
Jim Gordon Freedom Wireless Media, Inc.
Bob Hyde Port of Anacortes
Gary Jacobson Attorney
Dean Maxwell City of Anacortes
Curt Oppel John L. Scott Real Estate
Andy Schwenk Northwest Rigging
Mary E. Staley Marketing With Mary
Bernadette Stanek Island Hospital
Chris Terrell How It Works
Carol Van Iterson Bank of the Pacific
Mark Wenzel Anacortes School District
Chamber Staff
Stephanie Hamilton Executive Director
Mary Talosi Visitor Information & Operations Director
Cecilie Miller Event & Communications Director
Leah Hines Marketing & Promotions Director
Kristi Daniels & Crystal Johnson Licensing Sub-Agents
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