August - Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Coffee Break
See who we surprised with
coffee and donuts this month
Ribbon Cutting
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Timber Creek Buffet
celebrates 2nd year open
Cruisin' Back to School
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At St Vincent De Paul in
Clarkston
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Lunch Exchange
Business After Hours
Wednesday, August 8
Thursday, August 16
at Quality Inn & Suites at
Tri-State Memorial
Hospital
August 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Find out about the events
going on this month
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MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES
Download your vendor
application for Alive After
Five, the Clarkston Farmer's
Market & Where Business
Meets the Outdoors
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CHAIRMAN’S
THOUGHTS
Enjoying the Valley
page 6
PRESIDENT’S VIEW
Being a Leader
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Marketing Opportunity
for Your Business
Your Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor registrations for “Where Business Meets
the Outdoors,” a new outdoor and business expo to be held October 5 & 6, 2012 at the Nez Perce Country
Fairgrounds. “Where Business Meets the Outdoors” incorporates the concepts of the Chamber’s former ATK
Inland Northwest Outdoor Show, Valley Business Showcase, and Taste of the Valley, while adding several new
unique elements to enhance the experience for vendors and show attendees. Some of the new features include a
pre-scheduled, face to face appointment session between vendors and potential clients, complimentary childcare
(provided by a licensed childcare provider) for vendors and attendees, and a live radio remote broadcast with
at least one announcement from each vendor. The new expo will also feature interactive, educational seminars
and activities for both business owners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
“From fishing guides to loan officers, ski instructors to insurance salespersons, caterers to auto body repairmen,
and everything in between, we all work together to make the Lewis Clark Valley and surrounding area such a
great place to live. This new expo will showcase all the incredible industries and recreational opportunities that
our region has to offer, with no exceptions,” said Kristin Kemak, President/CEO of the LC Valley Chamber. “We
feel it is extremely important to offer equal benefits and marketing opportunities to all of our members, and
have combined these events to place all of the businesses that we represent in front of the largest audience of
potential customers that we can.”
The cost of a 10’ x 10’ vendor booth is $175.00, and larger sizes are available if needed, both inside and
outside the fair pavilion. Registration forms are available at the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
office, at 502 Bridge Street in Clarkston, or online at www.lcvalleychamber.org/expo or more information,
register as a vendor, or if you would like to present a seminar, please e-mail [email protected],
or call 509.758.7712.
502 BRIDGE STREET
CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403
[email protected]
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
WWW.LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
shadesofireland
LC Valley Chamber of Commerce and
AAA Member Choice Vacations Present:
“SHADES OF IRELAND”
Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Emerald Isle? Here’s your chance
to follow that dream! The Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce is
planning a trip to Ireland, March 12-21, 2013, and you’re invited! Highlights
of the trip include a visit to the home of Waterford Crystal, kissing the
Blarney Stone, spending the night in a castle, visiting the Guinness beer
factory, and so much more. You can save by taking advantage of the
chamber’s group tour rates if you register by September 12, 2012. To
find out more, call Tiffany Bambacigno at AAA, at 208.750.7255 or visit
www.lcvalleychamber.org/Ireland. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2013 in
Ireland with the LC Valley Chamber of Commerce!
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Prado Express, Orchards Pharmacy, Southway Liberty, Thain Chevron
CatFM.com
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AUGUST 2012
LEWIS CLARK VALLEY CHAMBER CONNECTION
what'shappening
ROBIN HARVEY ART SHOW
Opening Reception Thurs. Aug. 2nd
(Exhibit runs through Aug. 30th)
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Location: Valley Art Center, Clarkston
208.743.5202 | [email protected]
THE ABC’S OF TRI-STATE
Sat. Aug. 4th
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Location: Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Clarkston
www.tristatehospital.org
CULTURAL DEMONSTRATORS,
MASTERS OF WEAVING AND BEADING
Aug. 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 14, 26
Time: 9:30AM - 4PM
Location: Nez Perce National Historical
Park Visitor Center
208.843.7035 | terry_o’[email protected]
LEWIS-CLARK AIR FESTIVAL
Sat. Aug. 11th
Time: 8AM – 5PM
Location: Lewiston-Nez Perce County
Regional Airport
www.lcairfestival.com
LEWISTON’S ALIVE AFTER FIVE
Wed. August 15th
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Location: Downtown Lewiston
208.790.1148
[email protected]
www.beautifuldowntownlewiston.org
NORTHWEST BEST BREWFEST
Sat. Aug. 18th
Time: 2PM – 7PM
Location: Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, Lewiston
www.nwbestbrewfest.com
CRUZIN’ BACK TO SCHOOL, FREE CLOTHING &
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
Sat. Aug. 18th
Time: 10AM – 4PM
Location: St. Vincent DePaul, Clarkston
LEWISTON HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
Fri. Aug. 24th (Saving Abel) and Sat. Aug. 25th
(ELO-The Orchestra)
Time: 6PM Friday, 5PM Saturday
Location: Pioneer Park, Lewiston
www.catfm.com
AUGUST 2012
ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
FOUNDATION WINEMAKER DINNER
WSU ASOTIN COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PLANT
CLINICS AT THE CLARKSTON FARMERS MARKET
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR.
LANCER LANES & CASINO BEGINNERS POKER
Tues. Aug. 28th
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: The Orchid Room at
Morgan’s Alley, Lewiston
www.sjrmc.org
August 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25th
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Lewiston Civic Theatre
www.lctheatre.org
Ongoing Events
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY AT
HAPPY DAY RESTAURANTS
Sat. Aug 11th and the 11th of every month
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Location: All Happy Day Restaurants
LEWISTON FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, through September 29th
Time: 8AM – 12PM
Location: Twin River National Bank Parking Lot
at 5th & Sycamore, Clarkston
www.asotin.wsu.edu
Tuesdays
Time: 7PM
Location: 1250 Bridge St. Clarkston
Learn the game without losing a bundle! Join
Lancer Lanes & Casino for beginners poker Texas
Hold-Em every Tuesday night. FREE pizza and
soda for players. Bring your friends for this fun
time! The dealers even instruct you how to play.
THE CHRISTIAN COWBOY BALLADEERS
COWBOY CHURCH
First Sunday of each month: 9AM – 10:30AM
Third Wednesday of each month: 6PM – 7PM
Location: Guardian Angel Barn
Wednesdays, through September
Time: 5PM – 7PM
Location: D Street Parking Lot, Lewiston
208.790.1148
[email protected]
www.beautifuldowntownlewiston.org
The Christian Cowboy Balladeers invite you!
Cowboy poetry and gospel music, come enjoy
fellowship the way it used to be and enjoy award
winning performers. Everyone is welcome!
QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2012 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
Every Thursday
Time: 5:30PM – 7PM
Location: First Christian Church, Clarkston
Wednesdays, through August 8th
Time: 9AM – 4PM
Location: Quality Behavioral Health,
900 7th Street, Clarkston
www.qualitybehavioralhealth.com
CLARKSTON DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, through September 29th
Time: 8AM – 12PM
Location: Twin River National Bank Parking Lot at
5th & Sycamore, Clarkston
www.lcvalleychamber.org
WSU ASOTIN COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
PLANT CLINICS
Wednesdays, through September 19th
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Location: Basement of the Asotin County
Courthouse, Asotin
www.asotin.wsu.edu
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FREE
COMMUNITY SUPPER
First Christian Church hosts a FREE Community
Supper every Thursday. It is free and open to
everyone. The supper consists of bean soup and
bread or cornbread, and whatever the cook or
helpers care to also serve. Coffee, milk, water,
and juice are also provided. We chose Thursday
to do this as the other soup kitchens and meal sites
were not serving a meal on Thursdays. This helps
close that gap. Contact Info: firstchr@clearwire.
net or 509.758.2943.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR:
CAREER BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Thursdays
Time: 10AM – 11:30AM
Location: Idaho Department of Labor, Lewiston
1st Thursday : Writing Resumés for Results
2nd Thursday : Stress Free Interviewing
3rd Thursday : Applications to Success
4th Thursday : Exploring Career Options
The workshops are free, but please reserve your
seat by calling 208.799.5000, ext. 3522.
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businessafterhours
Business After
Hours Schedule
Business After Hours is held on
Thursdays unless otherwise stated.
Aug 16
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Thank You Lancer Lanes and Casino!
Thank you to Lancer Lanes and Casino for hosting a wonderful Business After Hours on Thurs.
July 19th! Thank you to Mark and Trish Greene, Betsy Thill, Lance, and all the excellent
staff at Lancer Lanes. There was something for everyone, with a Blackjack tournament, Texas
Hold ‘Em Tournament, Mini Golf Tournament, and even a Karaoke Contest! Thanks also to
everyone for coming and to the Ambassadors for volunteering to help!
Sept 20
Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney
Oct 11
Tumac Outdoor
Nov 15
American Red Cross
Dec 13
Lewiston Civic Theatre
JanuaryOPEN!
Showcase your business with a
2013 Business After Hours! Contact
Kristina at the chamber office to
reserve your spot today, 758.7712 or
[email protected].
lunchexchange
Chamber Lunch Exchange: Are You Connecting?
DON’T BE LEFT STANDING, OR WORSE...HUNGRY! PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY CALLING THE CHAMBER OFFICE IN ADVANCE! 509.758.7712
August’s Lunch Exchange is sponsored by:
You’re invited! As a member of the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber, you have a
standing invitation to come have lunch with your fellow Chamber members.
Know someone new to the area? Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Introduce new employees, supervisors, managers or community group leaders
from your business or organization.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012 FROM 12PM – 1PM
QUALITY INN SUITES, COST: $14
WSU Athletic Director Bill Moos will
present an update of all things Cougar!
AUGUST 2012
As though you’d need more reasons, attending the luncheon provides business
advocacy, networking opportunities and member-to-member referrals. You’ll
get to hear from informative speakers, and don’t forget, 50/50 drawings,
Ray-isms, door prizes and the quarterly “Biz Buzz!”
The Chamber Lunch Exchange is generally held on the second Wednesday of
each month at noon, unless otherwise stated.
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
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marketingopportunities
Don't miss out on your oppurtinity to market your product, business or participate in the upcoming community activities through the Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber. Make sure to click on the links below to download your vendor application. To learn more about these opportunities please
contact Kristina Bickford at 509.758.7712 or [email protected].
Alive After Five
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR APPLICATION
Clarkston Farmer's
Market
Where Business
Meets the Outdoors
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chairmen'sthoughts
Taking Time to Enjoy Our Valley
I’ve finally accepted the fact that time goes by faster the older I get. I remember summer days when I was a
kid and they seemed to last forever! Now, I blink and it’s August! I long for those lazy summer days and
I’m determined to enjoy at least a few of them before the summer is gone.
SHERRI SKALICKY
Chairman, Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber
Sattler Insurance Agency
It makes me sad when I see myself and everyone around me hustle so much that they forget to stop
and remember WHY they are working so hard. Yes, we have jobs, families and other commitments
that demand our focus, but that doesn’t mean we can’t slow down once in a while and smell the
flowers. I think the best thing we did as a family was purchase a jet boat a few years ago. At the
time, we were too busy to take a real vacation in the summer, so we hoped that a boat would at
least get us together on the river for a few hours at a time. My two daughters are now 18 and
14 and they both have said that their favorite memories of us as a family have been on that boat.
When I’m up river lounging on one of the sandy beaches, it’s about the only time I’m truly relaxed
and can enjoy just being alive. We all need some kind of outlet to decompress and remind us of
how good life really is.
This valley and surrounding area is truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. It’s taken
time and maturity to realize this, but I no longer feel that there is somewhere better out there. But
to see this, we all have to slow down and really look around us. So please take the time to walk our
levees, boat and fish our rivers, hike our mountains, and get involved in our community events. Take the
time and really enjoy our valley and the people in it, you won’t be sorry.
lunchexchange
boardofdirectors
Thank You for July's
Lunch Exchange
Board of Directors
Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Lewis
Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors. Terms of office officially begin January
2012. It is a gracious honor to nominate someone or
yourself to serve on our Board of Directors. It is also
a very important role, with many obligations to fulfill,
but well worth the time and effort. Nomination forms
will be e-mailed to all members in good standing on
Wednesday, August 1st, and must be returned to the
Chamber office by Wednesday, August 15, 2012.
We Are YOUR Independent
Full Service Insurance Agency
We'd like to thank everyone who attended the Lunch Exchange on
July 11th, sponsored by Family Home Care and Hospice. They have
been providing in-home health care services to residents of Eastern
Washington and Northern Idaho in their homes for nearly 40 years,
by highly qualified medical professionals. They introduced their staff
and reminded attendees how important it is to think about in-home
care before it’s actually needed. Networking and many of the everimportant face to face business connections were also made during
this quarter’s Biz Buzz. A big thank you to the Ambassadors that
helped also!
AUGUST 2012
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• Auto • Major Medical
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• Life
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8th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
www.sattlerins.com • 208.743.9426 • 800.615.8418
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ELITE/VISIONARY LEADERS
DIAMOND/CORPORATE LEADERS
PLATINUM/BUSINESS LEADERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEUR SPONSORS
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president'sview
Being a Leader
I recently was asking myself, “What kind of manager are you?” and I realized, I don’t think of myself
as a manager; that is too task oriented, too pointed and too uncomfortable. It makes me think of a
giant checklist with assignments I must hand out to the people paid to work for me.
KRISTIN KEMAK
How does that make you feel when you read that last sentence? Are you saying “Amen!” or
“Duh, that’s how you get stuff done?” Management is not a bad thing, it’s just not my thing, by
that I mean micro-management, looking over everyone’s shoulder, checking, double-checking…
not trusting people to do what they were hired to do because if they fail, I fail. Nope, if they “fail”,
they learn, they should do better next time and we can work together to find out what we need to do
to make it better next time.
President/CEO,
Lewis Clark Valley Chamber
This “What kind of manger are you??” thinking caused me to review my job description and to lift my
head from my computer to reflect on one of the values of the chamber that are hanging on my wall –
Leadership. It is in my job description and one of our core values. Ahha! There is a difference between
management and leadership, yes, they often overlap but I realized, I want people to want to work with me, to help
me meet our chamber’s mission and vision. I want them to do it because they have been inspired to do so, not because they have
been told it is on their “to-do list.” I want people to be excited about what they do, be excited about what we do. A leader will get in
the trenches with their people, make them feel valued, supported and guided. A leader is willing to give up authority and let others
lead, succeed and sometimes fail. A leader will forge a new path in an effort to do better, create better, live better, and be better.
Be a leader with vision, passion and excitement.
coffeebreak
ribboncutting
THANK YOU!
INLAND CELLULAR
Timber Creek Grill Buffet
Last month Inland Cellular was recognized by the Ambassadors
for their continued investment in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber.
Thanks Inland Cellular!
CELEBRATES 2ND ANNIVERSARY IN LEWISTON LOCATION
INLAND CELLULAR
On July 13th, the Ambassadors recognized the Klinke family, owners
of Timber Creek Grill Buffet for their 2nd anniversary at 2305 Nez
Perce Drive in Lewiston. Those that attended the ribbon cutting were
treated to an afternoon snack, with a trip through the buffet line. Thank
you Paul, and General Manager Diana Schuit, for your commitment to
our community!
Special thanks to Daily’s Bakery for donating their fantastic coffee
and Albertson’s for donating the donuts each month!
Thank you also to the Ambassadors that helped at the ribbon cutting:
Jill Charpentier, Aflac
Barb Hilty, Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Barbara Craigie, FastSigns
Libby Fender, Allstate Insurance
2612 Nez Perce Drive, Suite A, Lewiston
208.798.0245
www.inlandcellular.com
www.facebook.com/inlandcellular
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the AB C‘s
of Tri-State
DATE Saturday, August 4, 2012
TIME 10am to Noon
PLACE Tri-State Memorial Hospital
1221 Highland Ave. Clarkston
(outside Emergency Room entrance)
Please join us for this fun, free, community event!
Activities are especially designed for children ages 4 to 7,
but your entire family is welcome. We’ll answer kids’ and
families’ questions about their health and safety and what
to expect during an emergency room or minor care visit.
Please register by Monday, July 30 by calling 509.758.4902
or email [email protected]
committeenews
Natural Resource Committee
MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 17TH, 2012
The July meeting of the NRC was attended by:
Jerry Klemm, Kristin Kemak, Tony Snodderly, Art Seamans, Wanda
Keefer, Todd Blamires, Mike Tatko, Neil Toothaker, Will Godfrey and
Carole Asbury.
After a short association/background introduction by each
participating member, the group began discussing how it should
best proceed to meet the needs of the community within the greater
Chamber organization. Based on this input, the following mission
statement and key issues were identified.
The Natural Resource Committee supports, promotes and protects the
values and treasures of the Lewis Clark Valley by providing natural
resource issue awareness and education to the business community.
The next meeting will focus on filling the open Committee Co-Chair
and Program Chair positions, and setting the agenda for the key
issues and speakers for the balance of 2012.
Neil Toothaker will be taking care of reservations for us at the Quality
Inn for the next NRC meeting on August 21 at noon. All interested
chamber members are encouraged to join the committee for the
August luncheon meeting.
Submitted by:
Carole Asbury
Recording Secretary
Key Issues of the Natural Resource Committee:
(Not necessarily in order of importance)
• Public Land Access
• Maintaining Navigable River System
• Supporting Multi-use Access for Recreational Activities
• Protecting Our Dams
• Stormwater Issues
• Government and Tribal Relationship
Lewis Clark Young Professionals
PERSONAL CHEFS AND A TRIP TO IRELAND
The Lewis Clark Young Professionals enjoyed an elegant dinner at Seasons
Bistro hosted by their personal chef for the evening, Tina Poe. It was a
great way to enjoy wonderful food and company in a nice setting. After a
round of introductions and a fun ice-breaker, Tiffany Bambacigno and Kara
Aiken (both of AAA), gave a brief overview of the Chamber trip to Ireland
over St. Patrick’s Day 2013. The LCYP likes to mix things up. One month
may be oysters and wine at a downtown Bistro, and the next month might
be beer and popcorn at a local brewery. For our August gathering, there
will be a change-up from the typical 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting,
since Eric (LCYP Chair) will be out that week. Tentative plans are to get
together on Aug 22 instead. Stay tuned for location.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories offers a complete range of
solutions that improve how electric power is delivered. Our mission is
simple—make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Explore the possibilities at www.selinc.com
The group is open to anyone ages 21 – 40. If you are a young
professional interested in being part of this dynamic group, contact Eric
Justis at [email protected]. The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday
of each month at varying locations. Find their page on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/Lewis-Clark-Young-Professionals.
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membertomemberdiscount
One of the many benefits of your 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 chamber and are interested in offering discounts to fellow members, please contact Kristina Bickford at the chamber
office, 758.7712 or [email protected].
RENTAL SPACE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
840 10th St, Clarkston
509.758.2943
MOBILE MUSIC
DJ MOBILE MUSIC
509.758.3301
[email protected]
PEST MANAGEMENT
SUN PEST MANAGEMENT
1140 15th St., Clarkston
800.422.4803
[email protected]
First Christian Church in Clarkston has space available for rent
to any group. Our schedule is fairly open as of now. The cost
to chamber members will be $25/meeting and $35/meeting
if the kitchen is used. We have a fully functioning kitchen
and a nursery, no worker provided. Also, we are available for
weddings for $350 for the building.
For 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 15% discount for chamber members for soil sterilization, weed
treatments and just plain ol’ insect/spider treatments.
for all your party needs!
COMPUTER SERVICES
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
RC TECHNOLOGIES
725 Diagonal Street, Clarkston
509.758.4866
20% off all labor costs to Chamber Members.
HOTELS/MOTELS
MOTEL 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509.758.1631
CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE COMPANY
829 6th Street
Clarkston, WA
Phone: (509) 751-2222
Mobile: (208) 790-2324
Fax: (509) 751-2228
E-Mail: [email protected]
Cherry Creek Mortgage will waive the appraisal fee (up to
$500) on purchase loans to all chamber members and
their employees.
EVENT HOSTING
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
500 8th Ave. Lewiston
208.792.2060
Lewis-Clark State College has meeting, conference, and
overnight accommodations available. We would like to invite
you to host your next event on our campus. All chambers
members will receive a 10% discount on room rental fees and
overnight accommodations. For more information, please call
or visit our website at www.lcsc.edu/summerstays.
Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award for the USA 2005. We have
available an indoor pool and hot tub, pool parties, Executive WATER - BOTTLED & BULK
Suites, and extra parking for your fishing boat. Have company NORTHWEST PURE BOTTLED WATER
coming to visit and need an extra room. Receive a 10% discount 509.751.9305
off our low rates. We will leave the light on for you.
One-month FREE machine rental and two FREE bottles of water,
when you give us a try. (A $21 value)
INSURANCE
PEACOCK VAUGHN INSURANCE
914 6th St., Clarkston
CONSULTING/FACILITATION
509.758.2222
NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
509.254.3688
We are an Independent Agency that has been providing [email protected]
insurance services for over 40 years. We believe every
customer should receive personal service from an Agency they 15% discount for chamber members seeking leadership and
can count on. Contact us for a FREE insurance review. FREE organization development consulting and facilitation services,
NOTARY SERVICE Exclusively for chamber members.
including: annual Retreat Facilitation, Communication Audits,
Leadership Training and Organization Program analysis
and design.
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newmembers
Please extend a warm hand of welcome to the following companies who joined the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce. Be a good partner…remember these
companies when you do business.
KC LAWN AND LANDSCAPE SERVICES
KELLY CREEK FLYCASTERS
LITTLE DREAMS
Ken Shipley
Lewiston
208.305.8238
[email protected]
Dale Mickelsen
P. O. Box 2131, Lewiston
www.kellycreekflycasters.org
Kathleen Davis
500 Sycamore Street, Clarkston
509.295.3021
[email protected]
Gutter-to-ground, landscape
management, irrigation installation
and turf management.
Lewis Clark Valley fly fishing club,
devoted to education and conservation.
Princess, angels, fairies, ballerinas,
brides, divas, little miss pageants, glamor
girls....Everything for your little girl to
dress up with her friends and have the
most memorable parties ever.
ourvalley
Establish Sensible Credit and Collection Policies
Providing quality goods and services requires a significant
investment of time, cash, and expertise, and without an effective
credit and collection policy, a reasonable return on that
investment may prove elusive. By extending credit to customers
who don't pay, companies all too often provide products and
services for free. Yet if businesses tighten credit requirements
too much, good customers may take their business elsewhere.
Although owners and managers may be reluctant to pump
scarce resources into collecting bad debts, if receivables aren't
adequately controlled, a company may find itself without the
cash needed to cover ongoing expenses.
SYSTEMATIC COLLECTION PROCEDURES.
You'll want to document
when and how delinquent customers should be contacted. The
policy and procedures manual might include phone scripts,
sample collection letters, and a discussion about turning over
delinquent accounts to third-party agencies. Some surveys show
that the probability of collecting past-due accounts drops to
50% after six months and 25% after a year. Accordingly, your
policy should also discuss the write-off of uncollectible accounts.
This article contributed by:
Su Brown & Associates, PLLC
All things considered, developing and maintaining a strong
credit and collection policy is a balancing act. Nevertheless,
every policy should include certain key elements.
A MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS. Will you be liberal on credit and
conservative on collections, or vice versa? How much risk are
you willing to accept? How will you measure the effectiveness
of your policies? To track goals, some companies use various
metrics — the percentage of current receivables to sales is one
measure — to determine how well their credit and collection
policies are working. A strong policy will spell out these goals
and metrics.
77 Southway Suite B
Lewiston, ID 83501
contact: [email protected]
www.subrown.com
DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES. The policy should define specific
roles and levels of authority for credit and collections staff. It
should delineate who is responsible for collecting required
customer documentation and who has the authority to establish
and revise credit limits. The policy also should discuss the chain
of command and specify who has the final word when conflicts
arise.
CREDIT EVALUATION AND APPROVAL PROCESSES. A strong policy will
lay out procedures for extending credit, such as stating that
customers with credit limits below $5,000 will not be scored for
new orders, but those with limits between $5,000 and $10,000
will require a current credit report. The policy also might require
that orders exceeding certain limits be accompanied by a
current set of financial statements.
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Lewiston Library Events
Join in on the fun! To learn more about the Lewiston Library and events please visit their website:
lewistonlibrary.org.
“NIGHT VISITORS” @ STORYTIME
Visit the library for exciting stories and
songs about “Night Visitors” at Storytime,
Wednesday, August 1, and Thursday, August
2, at 10:30 a.m. We will also have fingerplays
and a craft for our little Storytime visitors.
NIGHT VISITORS EVENT
Who visits us at night? Aliens? Mr. Sandman?
Elves? Find out "who" when you and your
family join us for our Night Visitors Event,
Wednesday, August 1, at 2-4 p.m.
“BUS RIDE” @ STORYTIME
The stories on the bus go round and round, as
do the songs and fingerplays. Join us at “Bus
Ride” Storytime this Wednesday, August 8,
and Thursday, August 9, as we focus on bus
safety and fun, then practice what we learned
on a real bus ride.
request is received by a volunteer, you will be
notified. Since obituary requests are filled by
volunteers, please allow up to one month to fill
your request.
Book Your
Jet Boat Tour or
Fishing Trips Today!
It’s that time of year again. Book your
fishing trip with one of these amazing
outfitters. Need gift ideas? Want to
thank your employees? A fishing trip
would be a great gift….
“LEARNING & RESEARCH” WEBPAGE
Have research but unsure where to begin?
With a library card and an internet connection
you can access a world of information! View
maps of Idaho or a faraway land. Check the
stock market. Read magazine articles. Get
homework help. The list continues.
www.riverquestexcursions.com
Visit www.lewistonlibrary.org and select
“Learning & Research” from our left-hand
menu to start your adventure for knowledge.
“LEARNING & RESEARCH” HELP
VALLEY BOOKIES BOOK CLUB
The “Learning & Research” page on the
library’s website has a wealth of information
for youth and adults, alike. A library card and
internet connection is all it takes. If you would
like to learn more about this valuable resource,
we will come to your group or organization
and present an overview of the databases.
www.steeldreamsfishing.com
“COUNTING ANIMALS” @ STORYTIME
For more information or to schedule a
presentation, please contact us at 743-6519
x-108, or email [email protected].
1.800.422.3568
Join us for a discussion of “Train Dreams” by
Denis Johnson, Tuesday, August 14, 6:45pm,
at Rosauers. Books are available at your
library or by ordering online.
Noah would love this one! “Counting Animals”
is our theme at Storytime Wednesday, August
15, and Thursday, August 16, at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft that will
be fun…and you can count on that!
Hells Canyon - South Entrance
541.785.3352
Jet Boat Tours Lodging - RV/Tent
Fishing Charters
www.hellscanyonadventures.com
“LAKES & PONDS” STORYTIME
Row, row, row your boat to Storytime for
stories, fingerplays, and songs about “Lakes
and Ponds”, Wednesday, August 22, and
Thursday, August 23, at 10:30a.m. A craft will
be available for the little ones.
www.reeltimefish.com
“LET’S MOVE!” @ STORYTIME
We promise the stories, songs, and craft will
be a moving experience at Storytime this
Wednesday, August 29, and Thursday, August
30, at 10:30a.m. After all…our theme is
“Let’s Move!”
GENEALOGY HELP & OBITUARY REQUESTS
Genealogy help is available most Thursday
and Friday afternoons, 1-3p.m. Please call the
library before coming to be sure the volunteer
will be here on the day you are coming.
Obituary requests are also available online by
visiting our website, clicking on Services then
Reference. Fill out the short form and once the
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Christmas Parade
Theme Contest
The 26th Annual Clarkston Lighted Christmas Parade will be
held on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30pm and a theme is
needed! Anyone with suggestions for this year’s parade theme
is welcome to submit them to the chamber office. The winning
theme will be chosen on August 30th and the winner will receive
a free newsletter insert, a $175.00 value, in the October
monthly newsletter. For questions, contact Lee Ann Hancock,
Marketing and Events Manager, at 509.758.7712 or by email at
[email protected].
Join the
Chamber
Mobile
Alerts Group
Text LCVC to 87940 to join the Chamber’s
Mobile Alerts Group. Through mobile alerts,
you will be notified of upcoming Chamber
events straight to your phone! Only one text
message per week max.
Downtown Lewiston
Hosts Second Annual
Art Walk
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston (BDL), in partnership with LCSC
Center for Arts & History, invites local and regional artists to display
their works in downtown Lewiston businesses for the second annual
Downtown Art Walk. The event occurs on Friday, September 28,
2012, from 5-9 p.m. at various downtown locations. Artists may have
the opportunity to display their work for up to one month after the
event.
To participate as an artist or musician in the Downtown Art Walk,
please submit a Participant Registration Form with a downtown
business. Forms can be found at www.beautifuldowntownlewiston.
org. Artists in need of assistance connecting with a host location
(downtown business), can contact Beautiful Downtown Lewiston at
[email protected] or LCSC Center for Arts &
History Director at [email protected]. The registration fee is $20 per
artist. The deadline for registering as an artist or downtown business
is August 10, 2012.
The first Downtown Art Walk event in Lewiston was on September
30, 2011. The event drew over 1000 people to view 50 local and
regional artists at various downtown Lewiston business locations.
For additional information about the Downtown Art Walk, please
contact Breanne Durham, Director of Beautiful Downtown Lewiston,
at 208.790.1148 or [email protected].
Salute to Veterans
AT THE LEWISTON-NEZ PERCE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
Friends of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport invites you
to a FREE Airport Open House and Air Festival on Saturday, August
11, 2012, open to the public from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. “Salute to
Veterans” is the theme of this year’s Open House and will include a
special tribute to veterans at 10:00 am.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the E.A.A. hangar as well
as a pig roast at the Sheriff’s Air Posse. Antique cars may also be
on display at the E.A.A. hangar on O’Connor Road. In addition,
free camping facilities will be available at the E.A.A. hangar for fly-in
participants.
The Commemorative Air Force will be returning on Friday, August 10
through Sunday, August 12 with their B-17 Flying Fortress “Sentimental
Journey” which will be available for rides and photo ops. The Boeing
B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber developed in
the 1930s for the then-Army Air Corp. Eventually, over 12,700 were
produced. Other military aircraft are invited.
The main access to the Open House will be at the Stout Flying Service
gate, west of the airport terminal. Shuttle service will be provided
between the main gate area and the E.A.A. hangar. Handicap
parking will be available nearby.
Addison Pemberton will be bringing his 1927 Boeing Model 40C
and other vintage aircraft are expected. Stout Flying Service will
be offering free rides and various other displays and activities are
planned including the LifeFlight aircraft which is headquartered at the
airport. The E.A.A. will conduct tours of their facilities, have amateur
built aircraft on display and youth in the area are encouraged to
learn more about their scholarship program and the Young Eagles
which is open to youth between the ages of 8 and 17. In addition,
Kiwi Air of Clarkston will offer helicopter rides. The Civil Air Patrol’s
Blue Mountain Composite Squadron will be on hand with aircraft and
information about their cadet and rescue programs. The Nez Perce
County Sheriff’s Air Posse’s aircraft will also be on display.
AUGUST 2012
The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport provides up to 30
days free parking to travelers. Lewiston is rarely closed due to weather
and is the backup airport for all of the northwest and potentially
Western Canada for all those unable to land at their destination
airport due to weather. There are daily commercial flights offered by
Skywest, the Delta Connection, to Salt Lake City and Horizon serving
Boise and Seattle. Through marketing agreements with foreign and
domestic carriers, travelers have easy connections and great service
to cities through the United States and the world.
Contact information:
Jim Otey – 208.746.8488, [email protected]
Doug Black – 208.743.8201, [email protected]
Leroy Chausse – 208.746.3447, [email protected]
DeAnn Scrabeck - 208.746.1853, [email protected]
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Winemaker's Dinner
Series Begins
FOR ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
One Night … One Chef … One Winemaker … Infinite Possibilities.
Cruzin' Back to School
AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL IN CLARKSTON
St. Vincent De Paul’s Social Services Office will be the site for a
fun back to school event on Saturday, August 18th from 10am
to 4pm. There will be free clothing, shoes and school supplies
for low income families, along with hot dogs, a car show, and a
clown balloon artist. Volunteers are needed, please contact Ellan
Dekan at 509.758.3640 if interested.
Imagine spending an evening enjoying wine with an award-winning
winemaker, Basalt Cellars, along with an amazing multi-course
gourmet dinner prepared by Season’s Bistro Executive Chef Tina
Poe. Proceeds support St. Joseph RMC Foundations efforts to assist
in the establishment of the St. Joseph Cardiovascular Program. The
evening is being sponsored by Twin River National Bank.
Date: Tues. August 28th
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: Orchid Room at Morgan’s Alley, Lewiston
www.sjrmc.org
St. Joseph keeps Level III Designations
FOR ADULT AND PEDIATRIC TRAUMA SERVICE
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has earned Level III Adult
Trauma Service and Level III Pediatric Trauma Service designations
from the Washington State Department of Health, DOH officials have
announced.
The designations help St. Joseph continue to give the highest standard
of trauma care to the region it serves.
Washington State Department of Health guidelines state a trauma
system is a predetermined and organized response to managing
and improving the care of severely injured people. It also provides a
foundation for disaster preparedness and response.
The department designates five levels of adult acute care trauma
services and three levels of pediatric acute care trauma services.
Every three years, hospitals can apply and compete for trauma service
designation. All applicants complete a written application. Levels I, II,
and III pediatric acute care applicants also receive a clinical on-site
survey. Based on an assessment of the written application and the
results of the clinical on-site survey, the department selects the most
qualified applicants.
throughout their stay for care. Trauma data is collected and entered
into a registry database for quality improvement and injury prevention
initiatives. St. Joseph continues to develop injury prevention programs
to help reduce trauma in the region. The Medical Center also works
with regional EMS personnel to develop regional educational
programs to improve their trauma care.
Dr. Gary Thorne serves as the chair of the St. Joseph Trauma
Committee, which oversees the application process for the Medical
Center. Circe Munson, Trauma Coordinator at St. Joseph, and Denise
Fehrenkamp, Trauma Registry Coordinator, both were instrumental
in working on the application process, which consisted of filling out
a 100-page application, a site-survey that consisted of reviewing 80
charts, a facilities tour, 1-on-1 interviews, and a review of St. Joseph
policy and procedures as compared to Washington State DOH
trauma standards.
Only nine hospitals received Pediatric Trauma Service designation
during the latest process and the designations began on July 1. St.
Joseph has received both trauma service designations since the 1990s.
The Level III designations verify that St. Joseph has the expertise and
resources to provide quality care to trauma patients. At St. Joseph,
trauma surgeons are available 24 hours a day to respond to trauma
emergencies, and nurse clinicians attend to each trauma patient
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Lewiston Roundup
Announcing a Merger
TD&H ENGINEERING & PROGRESSIVE ENGINEERING HAVE MERGED!
Providing even more services, additional expertise and a larger
staff, all under one roof.
GET YOUR PARADE APPLICATIONS IN
When: Sat. Sept. 8
Time: 9:59 AM, Lineup begins at 8 AM on Snake River Ave.
Theme: “Vintage Chaps and Cowboy Hats…The True Western Way”
Lewiston Roundup Parade applications are available now! Fill
out your application at www.lewistonroundup.org. Deadline for
applications is September 1st. For more information, contact the
chamber office at 509.758.7712 or [email protected].
This August we will be moving our combined Lewiston engineering
staff to the new downtown TD&H office. We will be located next
door to Northwest Media, a media division of TD&H Engineering,
at 210 Main Street in Beautiful Downtown Lewiston. Together we
offer a staff of 20 professionals in a convenient location to serve
you better!
For more information, contact TD&H Engineering at 208.746.0938 or
DBA Progressive Engineering at 208.746.5406.
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THANK YOU!
Your membership in the Lewis Clark Valley 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 for their ongoing support. Please remember these companies
when you do business! If you don't see your business listed here, please contact Kristina Bickford, Membership Services Coordinator at
509.758.7712 or [email protected].
Albertsons - Clarkston
(509) 758-5523
Dr. Dean H. Hattan
(509) 758-0205
Northwest Best Entertainment
(208) 305-7625
Asotin County Fair
(509) 243-4101
GuestHouse Inn & Suites
(208) 746-3311
Orbitcom, Inc.
(509) 668-8107
Barbara A. Fry
(208) 799-3030
Holiday Inn Express
(208) 750-1600
Quad Cities Realty Joe Arellano
(208) 798-7798
Cashtyme/ Limotyme
(509) 758-5416
Impressions Childcare
(509) 758-7122
Salvation Army
(208) 746-9653
Central Optical Laboratories, Inc.
(509) 758-1791
Kings Thrones
(208) 798-8283
SignCrafters, Inc.
(208) 798-7446
Clearwater Propane Company
(208) 798-5220
Matt's Grill
(208) 746-8333
United Rentals Inc.
(208) 746-6328
Cutting Edge Federal Credit Union
(208) 746-5911
Means Building Co. LLC
(208) 798-8004
Valley Sweeping Service
(208) 743-4948
Dentistry ''4'' Children, PLLC
(208) 743-2505
Nez Perce County Democrats
(208) 743-1615
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Business After
Hours
MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE!
Network with your current or potential business
associates at this month’s Business After Hours.
Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments
and door prizes. Join us at this free event for all
Chamber members and their employees!
Lunch Exchange
The chamber Lunch Exchanges are always held on the second
Wednesday of the month at noon, unless otherwise stated.
Lunch Exchange will be held at Quality Inn & Suites
July through December
August 8Sponsor: Washington State
University Athletics
September 12Linda Massman, COO of Clearwater Paper Corp.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
October 10State of the Valley Luncheon
Hosted by:
December 12Chamber/Rotary Luncheon
November 14Sponsor: AAA
JanuaryAnnual Meeting
Sponsors are encouraged to bring visual aids, promotional
items and to be creative with their 20 minute presentation.
Tri-State
If you would like to sponsor a luncheon, call the Chamber
office today at 509.758.7712!
Memorial Hospital &
Medical Campus
Thursday, August 16, 2012
5:00 – 7:00 pm
1221 Highland Avenue, Clarkston
Upgrade your
Commercial lighting.
Avista will pay $4 per foot in
rebate incentives to upgrade
your old T12 fluorescent bulbs
(no longer manufactured after
7/12/2012) with new energy
efficient lighting. You will get
new lighting equipment, better
lighting and lower electric
costs. Businesses have seen
up to 70% return on
their investment.
For more information
call 509-495-2599 or visit everylittlebit.com.
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9/8
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1972 Football Team Reunion
Recent Grad Day
9/22
Colorado
Homecoming
10/13 California
Team Gleason
Mike Leach Bobblehead Day
11/10 UCLA
Dad’s Weekend
11/23 Washington
Apple Cup
1-800-GO-COUGS
WSUCOUGARS.COM
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Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Staff Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - OFFICERS
Sherri Skalicky, Chairman
Sattler Insurance
Todd Blamires, 1st Vice Chair
Art Beat
Greg Craber, 2nd Vice Chair
Ida Vend Broadcasting
Don Montgomery, Past Co-Chairman
Waddell & Reed
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DIRECTORS
Lisa Byers, Wasem’s – 2012
Scott Corbitt, Clearwater Paper, Co. – 2012
Tim Lynch, My Architect – 2012
Katie Deibel, ATK – 2012
Brett Roy, Inland Cellular – 2012
Katelyn Litchfield, SJRMC – 2012
Tina Davidson, SEWEDA – 2013
Deby Lutes, Columbia Bank – 2013
Gina Rinehart, Banner Bank – 2013
Tammy Lewis, SEL - 2014
Mike Tatko, Avista - 2012
CHAMBER STAFF
Kristin Kemak, President/CEO
[email protected]
Lee Ann Hancock, Marketing & Events Manager
[email protected]
Mary Ann McNeely-Cooper, Business Services
Coordinator
[email protected]
Kristina Bickford, Membership Services Program
Coordinator
[email protected]
Dave Pankey, Past Co-Chairman
Regence BlueShield of Idaho
Questions about marketing and sponsorship opportunities?
If you have any questions regarding marketing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kristina Bickford
at the chamber office, 758.7712 or [email protected].
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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• Ambassadors Committee
Meeting, Meriwether's at the
Red Lion, 1PM
• Clarkston Farmers Market , Twin
River National Bank, 8AM
• The ABC's of Tri-State, Tri-State
Memorial Hospital, 10AM-12PM
• Clarkston’s Alive After Five,
Downtown Clarkston, 5PM
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• Asotin County Commissioner
• Asotin Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
• Idaho Government Affairs
Committee, China Inn, 12PM
• Nez Perce County
Commissioners, Brammer
Building, 1:30PM
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• Asotin Co.. Commissioners,
Asotin Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
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• Lewiston’s Alive After Five,
Downtown Lewiston, 5PM
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• Asotin County Commissioners,
Building, 9AM
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• Natural Resources Committee,
Bogey's in the Quality Inn, 12PM
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• Ag Committee Meeting,
Roosters, 12PM
• Lunch Exchange, Quality Inn &
Suites, 12PM
• Lewiston City Council
Meeting, LCSC
Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council
Meeting, City Hall, 7PM
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• Business After Hours, Tri-State
Memorial Hospital, 5PM
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• Lewis Clark Young Professionals,
5:30PM
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• LCV Chamber Board of Directors
Meeting, Red Lion, 12PM
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Building, 1:30PM
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• Asotin Co.. Commissioners,
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
• Lewiston City Council
Meeting, LCSC
Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council
Meeting, City Hall, 7PM
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