August 2016 - Camas Washougal Chamber of Commerce

August
2016
Camas Days Event Picture Gallery
Messages from the Chamber
President and the Executive
Director
Promote Your Event
Camas Days 2016: Record breaking event of the summer
This luncheon is sponsored by
Camas Days Gallery
The Wild Hair Salon
Georgia Pacific
Camas High School Marching Band / Cheer
Freiwald: Advantages of Chamber Membership
If you’re reading this article, you
are likely either already a member
of the Camas-Washougal Chamber
of Commerce or considering becoming a valued member. Chambers offer the business community
connectivity, networking opportunities, education and visibility.
Chambers also create a positive
business environment which is the
foundation for a healthy community; contributing to job growth, education, and infrastructure and service availability.
According to a research study by The Schapiro
Group, Inc. and Market Street Services, when consumers know that a small business is a member of
their local Chamber of Commerce, there is a:
44% increase in its consumer favorability rate.
51% increase in consumer awareness.
57% increase in local reputation.
63% increase in the likelihood that consumers
will purchase goods or services from the
company in the future.
Chamber membership is an effective strategy for
business and the Camas-Washougal Chamber offers
numerous opportunities for you to be involved in the
community. Whether you are a long-time member,
new member, or potential member, I encourage you
to take the time to learn about the many benefits and
opportunities that the Chamber offers. Then I encourage you to get involved in some way. The time
you invest will be well worth it!
I feel privileged to have served as the Chamber president this past year. And, I’m excited to be turning
those reins over to Pamela Tuite’s capable hands
next month. Stay tuned to learn more about the
abundance of opportunities that await you this coming year. And, if you’re one of the potential members I mentioned at the beginning of this article, it’s
time to join us by calling (360) 834-2472.
Erickson: Thank you Camas Days Sponsors and Volunteers!
Summer Days and
Nights! That was this years
theme for Camas Days. Every
year our event grows bigger and
better, and 2016 was no exception. We had beautiful weather
and record turn out!
We would like to send a special thank you to the City
of Camas (Water Department, Parks and
Rec, Street Department, Fire Department, Police
Department & various other staff). It’s been a pleasure over the years to work with you.
We would like to send a special THANK YOU to
Pat Ray, Tim Hazen, Elaine Erickson, Sydnie &
Congratulations to the winners David Butler, Doug Quinn, Aaron Lutz, Jennifer
of the bathtub races: 1st & 2nd Senescu, Carma Zarosinski, Ryan Dickerson Place: Lutz Hardware, 3rd Place was earned by Westlie Ford, Don Dyer and Krista Bashaw.
the “Bathtub Bandits” who have won at least 5
times in previous years.
Camas Days wouldn’t be possible without the
community’s involvement, and especially our
Congrats to the Grand Parade Winners:
dedicated sponsors:
Grand Prize: The Wild Hair Salon
1st Place Float: Georgia Pacific
Evergreen Home Loans, iQ Credit Union,
1st Place Equestrian: Son Rise Ranch
LaCamas Medical Group, Waste Con1st Place Band / Talent: Summertime Perform. nections, Columbia Resource Company,
1st Place Walking: Shriner’s Clowns
Georgia Pacific, US Bank, New Sea1st Place Cars: 2015 50th Ann Ed Mustang
sons Market, Camas Meadows, US
Bank Home Loans, Columbia Credit
The Camas Days event has many different facets: Union, The Vancouver Clinic, The
Vendors, Live Music, Wine & Microbrew Street, Columbian,
Camas-Washougal
Food Street, Grand Parade, Kids Street, Kids Pa- Post Record, and Your Party
rade, Bath Tub races, etc. Each of these areas and Event Center.
has a team of volunteers and sponsors to make it
possible. We appreciate every one of our amazing
volunteers. Camas Days wouldn’t be possible
without them!
Brent Erickson
Executive Director
More Camas Days Pictures
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CAMAS DAYS SPONSORS!
News, Events & Announcements
Support Local Businesses and Organization with these events:
Friday, August 5th, 2016
First Friday: Small Town Summer Fun
A fun celebration of dogs from 5-8PM! Doggie fashion and talent shows with prizes, vendors, kids’ crafts with a dog theme, fun in participating businesses, outdoor activities for
your dog, and more! Bring your favorite pooch (leashes required) and make a fun night of
it! All the details can be found here.
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Upcoming August
Events:
Saturday August 6th:
11th Annual
Camas Car Show
Camas Gallery Artists Reception: Bev Birdwell
Bev Birdwell has called Vancouver, WA home for the past 32 years, during which she has
had a paint studio “Arts Desire”. She has published 2 instructional books titled “Garden
Collection” and “Garden Collection 2” on painting flowers in acrylic, watercolor, and oil
which have been well received. Bev was also one of the artists featured in the “Northwest
Artists” coffee table book featuring Northwest artists. Camas Gallery will have a 1st Friday Event from 5 to 8 PM with light refreshments. Visit Camas Gallery website for more
information
Attic Gallery : Arne Westerman
Arne, born in 1927, is will known for his richly colored
paintings of people from all walks of life. A people-watcher,
he paints people as his friends, with warmth, understanding
and humor as he captures fleeting moments in their daily
pursuits. A native of Portland, Arne attended Reed College.
After serving in Germany during WW II, Arne earned his
BS degree from the University of Oregon. Join Attic Gallery for their reception of Arne Westerman during First Friday
2nd Story Gallery: Red Dot
Art jumps off the wall at 2nd Story gallery during the month of August. An art show full
of vibrant colors and playful three dimensional pieces will be on view during First Friday
in downtown Camas. Second Story Gallery, upstairs in the Camas Public Library, will
host a reception from 5-8PM featuring the work of 8 regional artists. More can be found
at SecondStoryGallery.net. 2nd Story is now accepting applications from artists who
would like the opportunity to display their work in 2017. Deadline is Saturday Sept 10
@6PM.
4—8:30PM enjoy the classic
and specialty cars that will
be lining the streets of Historic downtown Camas,
while listening to live music.
Free admission for spectators, and only $15 for car
registration. All proceeds
benefit the Camas / Washougal Treasure House Food
Bank.
Camas Farmer’s Market
Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Camas Car Show
After being postponed in July due to weather, the 11th annual Camas Car Show will kickoff at 4PM.. Along with classic and specialty cars, the Fabulous Fairlanes will provide
live music, Virtuosity Performing Arts Studio dancers, and a host of other vendors. Spectators are free (or a 2 can food donation for a raffle ticker), participants are only $15, and
can enter the venue at 2PM. For full car showing details and registration form visit downtowncamas.com/events-and-festivals/camas-car-show-2016.
Saturday, August 13th, 2016
The Port Concert Series
Come down to the Port of Camas-Washougal for the 2nd event of the concert series. The
evening starts at 6PM when “Rocket 88” takes the stage. The headliner “Johnny Limbo
and the Lugnuts” will perform from 8 - 9:30. Be sure to come early for a great spot, and
enjoy the vendors offerings.
June 1st - September
There’s nothing better this
time of the year than locally
grown produce, and there’s
no better place to get yours
than the Camas Farmer’s Market. Kicking off Wednesday
June 1st, and continuing
every Wednesday through
September, 3-7PM.
New Chamber Members
Do you have an upcoming event that you’d like to promote. Send
us information about it: [email protected]
Did you know that you can also add it to our Chamber calendar?
Simply log into your account at the login page.
At the top of the page click on Events, then Add or Manage
Events
Executive Officers:
President—Sharon Freiwald
Freiwald Business Services
First Vice President– Pamela Tuite
Edward Jones
Second Vice President—Jennifer Senescu
Camas Gallery
Treasurer—Carma Zarosinski
Carma for Design
Immediate Past President—Barry Burnham
Clean and Bright Maintenance
Board of Directors
Dawn White– IQ Credit Union
Luke Shanahan—Farmers Insurance
Steve McCarthy—Washougal Sport & Spine
Laura Forsyth—Allied Fire & Security
Courtney Wilkinson—Country Financial
Larry Blaufus—Clark Public Utilities
Ben Samms—UL LLC
Staff
Brent Erickson—Executive Director
Brian J. Rohan—Administrative Assistant