Chamber business lunch Exchange: april 11
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Chamber business lunch Exchange: april 11
C l a r k s t o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e CONNECTION v a l l I t ’ s e y y o u r The mission of the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is to enthusiastically promote a strong economy and quality of life for the Lewis-Clark Valley. c o m m u n i t y . APRIL 2007 HIGHLIGHTS Chamber Business Lunch Exchange: April 11 Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Noon Quality Inn and Suites 23rd Annual Dogwood festival Don’t miss the Dogwood Festival during the month of April! 2 R MEMBERS ph Regional Cancer Center as we host s AfterChamber Hours recognition The Clarkston Chamber recognizes long-standing members APRIL 12TH 7:00 P.M. 5 er, corner of 6th Street and 5th Avenue ent options in the fight against cancer. Business after hours Don’t miss Business After Hours on April 12 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center from 5 to 7 pm 7 Congressman Richard Shoup. In 1975, he started lobbying for The Inland Forest Resource Council. In 1978, he became Washington communications manager for Crown Zellerbach and was elected to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Association of Washington Business. In 1986, Don became vice president of Governmental Affairs for AWB and was named president in 1987. Sponsored by: Joyce Keefer, Price Right Real Estate Our Guest Speaker: Don Brunell, President, Association of Washington Business Association of Washington Business, commonly referred to as AWB, is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business organization. Its 6,100 members employ more than 600,000 workers in our state’s private sector. Don Brunell is president of the Association of Washington Business. AWB is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business organization. Its 6100 members employ more than 600,000 workers in our state’s private sector. As president, Don is employed by AWB and directs a staff of 34. Don is a native of Walkerville, Montana, and a graduate of the University of Montana, Missoula, with a Bachelor’s of Arts in education. He started his career as a writer and editor for two Montana daily newspapers (The Montana Standard and Missoulian) before going to Washington, D.C., in 1973 as a press aide to Western Montana Don Brunell Among the various committees Don serves upon are Conference of State Manufacturers Associations, National Council of State Chambers, Kids Chance of Washington, US Chamber of Commerce, National Industrial Council of State Associations Group, Governor’s Global Competitiveness Council, and Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy. Don has served in the US Army as part of the Special Forces and retired as a Major in the Washington Army National Guard. During his tenure in the Washington National Guard he commanded the 122nd Public Affairs Detachment which won consecutive Thomas Jefferson (Department of Defense) and Keith L. Ware (Department of the Army) awards (1985 and 1986) for its publication, The Evergreen. Don and his wife, Jeri, live in Olympia and have six adult children and eight grandchildren. As a courtesy to our guest speakers, please refrain from using cell phones during the Business Luncheon. Thank you. INSIDE THIS ISSUE president’s thoughts President Mark Folk discusses what the chamber can do for you Page 2 What’s happening Check out our community’s events. Page 3 community events Get informed about what’s happening in our community Page 3 member-to-member discounts Save with discounted rates from these chamber members Page 6 director’s message Karen MacArthur discusses the Chamber’s community involvement Page 8 502 BRIDGE STREET CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403 509.758.7712 509.751.8767 FAX [email protected] LUNCH EXCHANGE 12 pm on Wednesday, April 11 president’sthoughts Continuous Improvement The definition of “INSANITY” doing the same thing over and over day after day, always getting the same results as you did the day before. How do we break this vicious cycle? By realizing we’re not perfect, that we will make mistakes and yes, and that we have room to improve. Mistakes do happen, the key is not repeating the same mistake twice. Evaluate, try, evaluate and try again, until we work through our mistakes, finding a better process or give our members a better product then what they currently have year after year. Offering great opportunities toward improving your business through advertising and networking, we shouldn’t have to look for membership; membership should be looking for us, when this is happening we’ll know we’re on the right path. mark folk President, Clarkston Chamber Albertson’s The chamber staff is working feverishly trying to upgrade your Chamber Connection monthly newsletter, cleaning up some of the verbal clutter, hoping to give you a reason or value to read “your” Connection. Of course if we don’t get the monthly newsletter out in a timely fashion, where dates and events are time sensitive, then it’s not as effective to you or your business. I know the monthly newsletter hasn’t made it out in a timely manner, I apologize and we’ll strive to do better. I would also like to thank Jock Pring for taking time out of his busy schedule to give suggestions, ways the Chamber can improve its value to our members. Without suggestions we could go INSANE doing the same thing over and over producing the same results. 23rd Dogwood Festival Runs Month of April A month full of adult and children activities highlights the 23rd Annual Dogwood Festival in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley during April. The festival features art exhibitions, basketball and golf tournaments, concerts, fun runs, delicacies for the palate, a car show, and the annual Art Under the Elms celebration. An event brochure is included in this month’s newsletter and a complete Dogwood Festival Schedule can be found on the Web site www.lcsc.edu/dogwood and more information can be obtained by contacting the Dogwood Festival Office at (208) 792-2247 or (800) 394-4189. “A Professional Touch With Care” Brent “Chip” W. Wahlberg, Jr., P.T. (509) 758-8510 1625 5th Street Clarkston, WA 99403 2 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007 communityevents 66th annual asotin county fair “blue skies and butterflies” april 26-29, 2007 Fairground and Rodeo Gate Fees Adults: $8 6 -14, and over 60: $5 Under 6: Free Parking Fee: $2 Scheduled events: Thursday, April 26, 2007 HFS Carnival 4 to 9:00 pm Two for One Night Team Roping, 7 pm Upper Level Friday, April 27, 2007 HFS Carnival, 1 pm Asotin County Cattlemen & Cattlewomen Barbeque Bennett Pavilion 4:30 – 7 pm Kids Local Rodeo, 6 pm Upper Level Saturday, April 28, 2007 Cowboy Breakfast Bennett Pavilion 6 to 9:30 am, 8 am – Pancake Eating Contest between local Fire Departments Featuring “Old Time Fiddlers” and “Twin City Twirlers” Parade – “Blue Skies and Butterflies”, 10 am Flower: Blue Daisy, Colors: Blue, Brown and Gold Valley Art center 842 6th Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 (509) 758-8331 National Multiple sclerosis society Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 10 am “Historic Downtown Clarkston” Art Walk April 14 – May 26, 2007 MS Walk – 1, 2 or 6 mile routes Snake River Walkways / Swallows Park, Clarkston A reception on April 14 at the Valley Art Center will kick off the opening of the Art Walk from 4:30 – 6 pm. This year the Art Walk will feature businesses displaying local artists’ work in their windows. Stop by the Clarkston Chamber Office to pick up a registration form or register online at nationalmssociety.org. An art auction will be on Saturday, Art to be auctioned include prints by Steve Lyman, Rod Frederick and Bev Doolittle, as well as fine art by local artists. Lewiston civic theatre 805 6th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 Presents: Steel Magnolias March 23 – April 7, 2007 Directed by Dr. Shirlee Hennigan. For reservations and more information, please call (208) 746-3401. express personnel services’ 5th annual hr conference may 3, 2007, 8:30 am - 12:15 pm “Generations & Diversity in the Workplace” Sternwheeler Ballroom, Quality Inn & Suites, 700 Port Dr., Clarkston, WA this timely presentation. The cost for the conference is $40.00 per person and includes materials, certificate upon completion* and breakfast. * Attendees will receive CEU’s toward PHR/SPHR recertification. Cancellation Policy – If unable to attend please call (208) 7436507 by Friday, April 27th for full refund. Cancellations made after the 27th or on the day of the event will be charged for the breakfast. To register, please contact Express Personnel Services at 1714 G Street, Lewiston, (208) 7436507 or by email at tedi.roach@ expresspersonnel.com. RSVP by Monday, April 30, 2007 Presented by Jack Smalley, SPHR, Express Personnel Services For the first time, there are four generations working side by side in the workplace. To meet recruiting goals and the needs of a diverse workforce, companies must attract the Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials. You will also learn about the need to reach out to all four generations and how to successfully bring each generation together to meet these critical goals, as well as learning the definition of diversity today. FLSA updates will also be included in Back country and outdoor show april 13-15, 2007 Nez Perce County Fair Pavillion For more information, please call Mark Bogar (509) 243-5300. HFS Carnival, 10 am Pro West Rodeo, 2 pm Upper Level Arena Barn Dance 8:30 – 11 pm Beef Arena Sunday, April 29, 2007 Cowboy Church 9 to 11 am Bennett Pavilion HFS Carnival 12 to 4 pm Pro West Rodeo, 1 pm Upper Level Arena APRIL 2007 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION 3 newmembers Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following companies who submitted applications to join the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner ... remember these companies when you do business! Ladies Night Out Call your friends and mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Ladies Night Out 2007. Brought to you by Women’s Connection. Thursday, May 3, 2007 5 - 8:30 pm Quality Inn & Suites Convention Center Cost $3 or two for $5 at the door Join the ladies of the Lewis-Clark Valley at our 3rd annual Women’s Vendor fair. Shop, meet and mingle with women in our community. Guest speaker, door prizes, light snacks and nohost bar provided. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo early with a night out with the girls! Vendors will include: Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Designs by Jamie, Costco, Pampered Chef, Cookie Lee, Daisy Works Candles, Mary Kay, Sipada Designs, YWCA, At Home America, Pepsi, Price Right Real Estate, Crop Paper Scissors, Ultima Medical Spa, Walla Walla Community College, My Momma’s Rubs, Simple Reflections Jewelry, Inland Cellular Idaho and Public Health. Help us make a difference...Bring non-perishable food and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket. All food will be donated to the Lewiston YWCA Shelter. chamberprograms Clarkston Clean Up Day - April 14, 2007 This year the Clarkston Clean-Up Day and the Refresh the Valley have teamed up to brighten our wonderful community on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 8 am to 12:30 pm. This is when the Clarkston Chamber Tourism Committee and the Refresh the Valley Committee heads the projects of cleaning up garbage, pulling weeds, and just plain old-fashioned spring cleaning to spruce up our fair cities. On the Clarkston side, everyone is asked to gather at the Clarkston Chamber office at 8 am. And on the Lewiston side, everyone is to meet at the Brackenberry Square at 8 am. From these two locations, groups will be disbursed to plant, weed, rake and sweep the Valley in different areas. Then everyone is invited back to Brackenberry Square from 12 – 12:30 pm for hot dogs and pop. So don’t forget to bring your gloves, shovels, rakes and brooms for the Clarkston Clean-Up Day and Refresh the Valley. 4 Legislative Conference Calls What Happens in Olympia Affects the Way You Do Business! April 12, 2007 7:30 am at the Clarkston Chamber Office at 502 Bridge Street. Coffee will be served at each meeting. Make plans to join us for legislative conference calls with State Senator Mark Schoesler and State Representatives David Buri and Steve Hailey. This is YOUR opportunity to talk one-on-one with lawmakers and express your concerns and priorities. CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007 chamberrecognition Joel DeTray Jewelers Joel DeTray, a life-long resident, has enjoyed and thrived in the LewisClark valley because of the people and the quality of life this area allows us. Because of the strong support from the valley, Joel has been able to give back to the community which is important to him and his wife Stephanie, who also has strong ties to our area. Joel learned the jewelry trade from Wayne Thill starting in 1977 and eventually started his own business, Joel DeTray Jewelers in 1989. If you have not been in to Joel DeTray Jewelers we invite you to come by any time. We specialize in custom manufacturing, repairs, and retail sales. Joel is a graduate gemologist form the Gemologist Institute of America and also has a Fine Art degree form WSU. Displays of his art work can be seen at the store at 913 6th St in Clarkston, Monday- Friday from 9-5:30 and Saturday from 9-3. Visit our web site that is under construction at www.joeldetray.com. Motel 6 222 Bridge Street, Clarkston, WA (509) 758-1631 Quality Award Winner for the U.S. in 2005. We strive to offer exceptional customer service at the lowest price of any national change. We have an indoor pool, hot tub and dog run. We will live the light on for you. Hells Canyon Resort 1550 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA (509) 758-6963 We have 123 boat slips and 47 space RV Park with a 5 Star rating. Rated as one of the best RV Parks in America. We have meeting rooms available for weddings, receptions, reunions, etc. And there are jet boat tours available by a local outfitter. Hells Gate Restaurant and Marina Located at Hells Gate State Park, Lewiston, WA (208) 799-5016 A redneck themed for those looking for beautiful views, great service and awesome food. 100 slip marina. Jet boat tours available by a local outfitter. No admission fee to restaurant and marina. APRIL 2007 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION 5 membertomemberdiscount One of the many benefits of Clarkston Chamber membership is cost savings and networking through member-to-member special offers. The Program features discounted rates on products and services from Chamber members, for Chamber members. When you take advantage of these valuable products and services, you’re supporting your fellow members and your Chamber. If you are a member of the Clarkston Chamber and are interested in offering discounts to fellow chamber members, please contact Karen MacArthur at 758-7712 or [email protected] for more information. OFFERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: BED & BREAKFAST INSURANCE The Churchyard Inn 206 St. Boniface Street, Uniontown, WA 99179 (509) 229-3200 [email protected] Peacock Vaughn Insurance 914 6th Street, Clarkston (509) 758-2222 We are an Independent Agency that has been providing insurance services for over 40 years. We believe every customer should receive personal service from an Agency they can count on. Contact us for a FREE insurance review. FREE NOTARY SERVICE Exclusively for Clarkston Chamber Members. Looking for a new place to hold your next meeting, retreat, seminar or party? The Churchyard Inn in Uniontown, WA offers a beautiful, tranquil setting in the heart of the Palouse for gatherings up to 30. Feel like you are “away” but so close! Lunch and dinner available. Seven rooms for overnight accommodations. 10% discount for Clarkston Chamber members. JEWELERS - RETAIL Rock Art 904 6th Street, Clarkston (509) 751-0956 COMPUTER SERVICES Liveware Technologies 940 6th Street, Clarkston (509) 751-1200 [email protected] 20% discount on sale over $25 for Clarkston Chamber members. Discount does not include diamonds, gold chains, gold nuggets or any already discounted or sale items. 25% off labor costs for Clarkston Chamber members. MOBILE MUSIC GIFT SHOPS, GOURMET FOOD SHOP DJ Mobile Music (509) 758-3301 [email protected] Meacham Mills 1305 Main Street, Lewiston (208) 743-0505 For Clarkston Chamber members, 15% off a rental sound system in the Lewis/Clark Valley. Outside areas, please call for rates and based on availability. Discount not to be used with any other offer or special. Call today to reserve our rental sound system for all your party needs! $2 off any purchase of $10 or more. Meacham Mills “A Specialty Market” offers 500 gourmet foods, home décor, Idaho gifts, bulk grains, bone china, the Republic of Tea, Hells Canyon souvenirs, huckleberry items, Wendt pottery, kitchen gadgets, gift baskets and so much more. Open 7 days a week at 9 am. Countrywide Home Loans 301 D Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 743-0549 Motel 6 222 Bridge Street, Clarkston (509) 758-1631 Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award for the USA 2005. We have available an indoor pool and hot tub, pool parties, Executive Suites, and extra parking for your fishing boat. Have company coming to visit and need an extra room. Receive a 10% discount off our low rates. We will leave the light on for you. TOURS-GUIDE SERVICES, JET BOAT, FISHING, HUNTING Adventures Afloat / Snake River Adventures / Kirby Creek Lodge (208) 746-6276 or (800) 2628874 [email protected] 10% off on all full day tours for Clarkston Chamber members. Foreign Exchange Student Hosts Needed Wondering what you can do to make the world a better place? Help close the gap between nations by hosting a foreign exchange student. Teach them about America and learn about their country. If you are interested in hosting a student call Shari at 509-758-5785 your Area Representative, or ICES National Office at 1-800-3443566 for more information. WATER - BOTTLED & BULK Northwest Pure Bottled Water (509) 751-9305 One-month FREE machine rental and two FREE bottles of water, when you give us a try. (A $21 value) Contact the Chamber about adding your business to this program! MORTGAGE COMPANIES HOTELS/MOTELS 6 tions, birthdays, anniversary, or company meetings. PowerPoint presentations to a large flat panel screen. Fireplace with spectacular views. 10% discount on your room rental. Bring in you own food or have it catered, alcohol allowed, no permits required for private parties. This room was designed with you in mind. Countrywide Mortgage will waive the appraisal fee (up to $450) on purchase loans to all Clarkston Chamber members and their employees. 1628 Main St. Lewiston, ID 83501 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK Hells Canyon RV Resort 1560 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA 99403 Beautiful conference rooms that are expandable for your Christmas party, wedding, recep- (208) 743-2922 Fax: (208) 743-7930 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007 lunchexchange aprilschedule Thank You Waddell & Reed! CLARKSTON CHAMBER MEMBERS for hosting the March Lunch Exchange Mix Business and Pleasure! Please join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center as we host Network with your current or potential business associates at Clarkston Chamber’s Business After Hours event for February 2007. Bring plenty of business cards; enjoy great refreshments and door prizes. Clarkston Chamber Business After Hours THURSDAY, APRILBusiness 12THAfter Hours 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M. Hosted by: St. Joe’s Radiation Oncology Center, corner 6th Street andRadiation 5th Avenue St.ofJoseph’s oncology center See the latest diagnostic and treament options in the fight against cancer. Don Montgomery, Brian Fields, Beth McLeod and Steve Montgomery, Waddell & Reed Cecilia Hui, Clarkston Junior Miss Courtney McKeehan, 1st Runner Up; Kaylin Carlson, 2nd Runner Up; Cecilia Hui, Jr. Miss, Junior Miss Court Thursday, April 12, 2007 5 – 7 pm Corner of 6th Street and 5th Avenue Lewiston, ID 2007-2008 Junior Miss Contestants Adult Beverages - Pop - Food - Giveaways Back Country Horseman of Idaho Presents: Back Country and Outdoor Show Nez Perce Fairgrounds, Lewiston, ID April 13, 14, 15 - Free Admission Speed Packing Contest - Mounted Shooting Exhibition Horse Training Competition - Government Entries Dutch Oven Cook Off - Kids Archery - Truck Rodeo Vendors, Concessions and MORE!!! Vendor Opportunities Call Mark Bogar 509-243-5300 Twin Rivers Back Country Horsemen APRIL 2007 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION Feeling lonely? Bored? Need some excitement in your life? Join one of our many committees. Call the Clarkston Chamber to find out where you fit in. 7 director’sview Community Involvement It is now April and I can take a deep breath as March is over and two of our largest events have gone off without a hitch, the Clarkston Jr. Miss and the Spring Break Dinner and Auction. karen macarthur Executive Director, Clarkston Chamber This year’s Clarkston Jr. Miss was amazing! The 20 young ladies that participated this year should all be proud of their accomplishments. For three months, they put in long hours learning the fitness and poise routines and practicing for the talent competition, all the while still attending school, doing homework, playing in sports and other extra curricular activities. Along with the young ladies, I can not forget to mention the committee members that help to put this program on. These dedicated people work hard to bring our community an outstanding program and it shows because each year the event is sold out. Each and everyone one of them deserve a round of applause for the dedication and hard work they do. On the last Friday of March, the Chamber had its annual fundraiser event, the Spring Break Dinner & Auction. What a great time everyone had bidding on some fabulous trips and items. Our committee did a wonderful job in organizing this event. I would like to thank all our members who donated to the live and silent auctions or donated their time in making this event a huge one again this year. At our April luncheon, we have the privilege of Don Brunell, President of the Association of Washington Business (AWB), come speak to our members. This is a great opportunity for us to learn what is happening on the west side of the state. Don will be speaking about AWB’s need for input to help make our state more attractive for employers, workers and families. Don will also share AWB’s perspective on legislative and state issues, as he meets quarterly with Governor Gregoire to share business concerns, as well as meet with many of the state agency executives to discuss critical issues. So mark your calendar for April 11 and plan to attend this very informative luncheon. In closing, I would like to personally thank each and every one of our members, the Board of Directors, and all the committee members who volunteered their time during my transition. Without your help and support, this transition wouldn’t have gone so smoothly. THANK YOU! CLARKSTON CHAMBER MEMBERS Please join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center as we host Clarkston Chamber Business After Hours THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M. St. Joe’s Radiation Oncology Center, corner of 6th Street and 5th Avenue See the latest diagnostic and treament options in the fight against cancer. 8 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007 30 29 scheduleofevents Wednesday, April 11 Quality Inn & Suites 12 pm 23 22 17 10 3 Tuesday St. Joseph Regional Medical Center 5-7 pm • Board Meeting, Quality Inn & Suites, 12 pm • Lunch Exchange, Quality Inn & Suites, 12 pm 25 18 11 4 Wednesday Business after hours Thursday, April 12 24 • Natural Resources Committee, Hazel’s Good Eats, 7 am lUNCH EXCHANGE 16 15 • Business Enhancement Meeting, Chamber Office, 10:30 am • Executive Committee, Bamboo Gardens, 12 pm 9 2 1 8 Monday Sunday • Dogwood Festival’s Art Under the Elms, LCSC Campus • Easter • April Fool’s Day april07 APRIL 2007 CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION 9 26 19 • Dogwood Festival’s Art Under the Elms, LCSC Campus Chamber Office 9 am Clarkston Clean Up Day Saturday, April 14 27 20 13 • Ambassadors Committee, Rooster’s Landing, 12:30 pm 6 Friday Asotin County Fair, Asotin Fairgrounds • Business After Hours, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, 5-7 pm 12 5 Thursday 28 21 Port of Clarkston Every 2nd Thursday, 1 pm Port of Clarkston Office Asotin County PUD Commissioners Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 pm Asotin Co. PUD Conference Room County Commissioners Every 1st, 2nd & 4th Monday, 9 am Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm At Annex Building, Asotin City Council Every 2nd & 4th Monday, 7 pm At City Hall publicmeetings Get started online today. • Access member discounts and services to save money • Learn what’s happening in the Chamber and our community • Learn what’s happening in the legislature and how it will impact your company • Take political action to protect your interests At www.clarkstonchamber.org: clarkston chamber of commerce 502 Bridge Street Clarkston, WA 99403 509.758.7712 509.751.8767 FAX [email protected] www.clarkstonchamber.org • Dogwood Festival’s Art Under the Elms, LCSC Campus • Clarkston Clean-Up Day, Chamber Office, 8 am 14 7 Saturday memberrenewals THANK YOU! Your membership in the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce is a symbol of confidence in the work of the chamber and its volunteers. We sincerely thank our members who renewed their membership in March for their ongoing support. 25+ Year Members Highland Grocery IGA Joined in 1968 (509) 758-6961 Inland Metals Joined in 1979 (509) 758-2544 Dave’s Auto & Truck Center Joined in 1988 (509) 758-3369 Elm View Chiropractic Clinic Joined in 1997 (509) 758-0660 11 - 25 Year Members Golden Acres Mobile Home Joined in 1992 (509) 758-7251 Asset Services Joined in 1993 (509) 758-5023 Boys & Girls Club of the Lewis Clark Valley Joined in 1995 (208) 746-2301 1 -5 Year Members Keatts & Associates, Inc. Joined in 1984 (509) 758-3394 U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers Joined in 1996 (509) 751-0240 Meacham Mills Joined in 1994 (208) 743-0505 6 - 10 Year Members State Representative David Buri Joined in 2005 (360) 786-7844 Express Personnel Services Joined in 1998 (208) 743-6507 H & R Block Joined in 2005 (509) 751-8872 Sixth Street Chiropractors Joined in 1984 (509) 758-9535 Snake River Adventures Joined in 1984 (208) 746-6276 Clarkston Care Center Joined in 2000 (509) 758-2523 Robyn Broyles, Results Realty Joined in 2005 (509) 758-8500 P L E A S E R E M E M B E R T H ESE COMPA NI ES WHE N YOU DO BUS INESS! Willow Center Seeks Support Group Volunteers during their grieving process. Oftentimes, the grief of children is misdiagnosed as a particular disorder or children are labeled “problem children” because they don’t have the tools to cope with their grief. Willow Center for Grieving Children provides this support in a safe place where emotions and symptoms of grief are welcomed and understood. Willow Center for Grieving Children is seeking volunteers to work as facilitators with our children and adult support groups. Volunteers should be over 18, have an interest in working with children and adults, and must successfully pass a background check. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum one-year commitment to Willow Center. Volunteers will complete a 26-hour facilitator training to be held this April and May. Facilitator training teaches people how to assist children and adults process their grief. Training is open to all interested persons. Upon completion, those interested in volunteer training will be interviewed and evaluated as to their readiness and appropriateness for facilitating group. Willow Center has been in existence since 2000 and the day to day operations have been supported solely by volunteers who work as board members, clinical coordinators and facilitators. In 2006 Willow Center was accepted as the newest Twin County United Way partner agency. For more information or to sign up for facilitator training, please contact Dee Dee Arnzen at (208) 791-7192 or [email protected]. The primary objective of Willow Center is to provide support to children clarkston chamber of commerce leadership and staff members Board of Directors - Officers Mark Folk, President - 2008 Albertsons Food Stores David Witthaus, First Vice President - 2008 Northwest Media Productions Doug Higgins, Second Vice President - 2008 Northwest Media Productions Doug Barton, Past President - 2007 St. Joseph Regional Medical Center 10 Board of Directors - Directors Kathy Brown, Twin River National Bank - 2009 Robyn Broyles, Results Realty – 2008 Steve Claassen, Asotin County Wheatgrowers Association – 2007 Lenny Frasure, Highland Glass – 2007 Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston Heights Market - 2009 Curt Johnson, Quality Inn and Suites – 2008 Joyce Keefer, Price Right Real Estate – 2007 Wanda Keefer, Port of Clarkston - 2009 Pat Morrison, Sycamore Street Grill – 2007 Darcy Nelly, Alliance Title and Escrow / DJ Mobile Music – 2007 Tami Randall, Alliance Title and Escrow – 2009 Bill Snyder, Bruneel Tire Factory – 2008 chamber staff Karen MacArthur, Executive Director [email protected] Penny Bosley, Office Assistant [email protected] CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007