June 2004 - Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce

Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce
August 2004
Chamber News
Volume 88 Issue 8
P.O. Box 2389 • Shelton, WA 98584 • 360.426.2021 • [email protected] • www.sheltonchamber.org
Chamber Unveils New Look!
There’s a new
look for your
Chamber and
it follows
closely on the
heels of a
series of new
accomplishments
for our 82-
year old business organization.
The new look is represented by a fresh logo
and corporate image recently approved by the
board of directors.
The chamber has gained a lot of favorable
press and comments lately after showing a onethird rise in membership over the previous year
and greater attendance at its monthly events.
In recognition of such accomplishments,
Kasey Cronquist, the chamber’s young executive
director, was awarded a prestigious honor last
month by a regional business publication.
Cronquist was named as one of the outstanding
“40 under 40” business leaders for the Puget
Sound area.
The new logo has been overseen by the
Chamber’s marketing committee in large part, and
consists of an elongated dark blue oval wrapped
with a large “C” containing a white outline
representing the Olympic Mountains. The main
colors are blue and dark red with white lettering.
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increase member communication
via e-mail. However, we
recognize not all of our members
have this option or are just getting
email for the first time.
If you have e-mail and have not been
receiving our broadcasts or you have recently
acquired your email service and would like to be
added, please contact us immediately at
[email protected] or 360.426.2021.
Chamber Dinner
Meeting @ Noon?
If you’ve been
waiting for a membership
LUNCH meeting, AUGUST
is your month! Join your
fellow Chamber members
August 19th at the Glen Ayr
Resort in Hoodsport at 12:00 p.m. for a lively discussion
regarding the current building development throughout
Mason County. Appropriately, this month’s sponsor is
Lumbermen’s of Shelton and Hoodsport.
President Gary Cronce of the Building Industry of
Washington (BIAW) will be the guest speaker. President
Cronce will highlight the current trends and potential
See Chamber Dinner, Page 4
Chamber LUNCH Meeting
Lumbermen’s Building Center
Thursday August 19th at 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Glen Ayr Resort in Hoodsport
Please RSVP to attend, 360.426.2021
President’s Message…..2
Executive Director’s Report…..3
Business News…..4, 6
New Members…..5
Community News…..7
2004
Chamber Board
President:
Pat Martin
Taylor Town 76 & Subway
V. P. Membership:
Kathy Burbidge
Alpine Way
V.P. Marketing:
Karin Olsen
Kaleidoscope Message Therapy
Treasurer:
Patti Tupper
Tupper’s Floor Coverings & Interiors
Board Members:
Michelle Schnitzer
Heritage Bank
Herb Baze
Mason County, Commissioner
Grant Bulski
Wal-Mart
Brandon Armstrong
Country Insurance and Financial
Val Chappell
Key Bank
Janis Byrd
Edward Jones
Russ Denney
Pantorium Cleaners
Carolyn Olsen
Sage Bookstore
Ben Fabig
West Realty - Hoodsport
John Tarrant
Mayor of Shelton
Marlene Taylor
Taylor Insurance Services
Chamber Staff:
KASEY CRONQUIST
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GREGG SHANK
STAFF
JANE GRUVER
TOURISM/RELOCATION
Visit us online
www.SheltonChamber.org
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President’s Message
By Pat Martin
Hope everyone is having a great summer. The weather has
been very conducive to camping, RVing, hiking, and all other outdoor
activities. This, of course, has increased the number of visitors traveling
along Highways 3 and 101 and subsequently through Mason County.
Many of our members have benefited by these travelers and will pass
along their earnings to others in the community throughout the year. We
continue to encourage our Chamber membership to keep their dollars
here, with local merchants. Shop Local should be on everybody’s lips
and in their hearts.
Networking among members really does work! We all know that
we have to be competitive with outside forces, but if the local business
is within a reasonable amount as compared to their competition, why
not go with the Chamber member?? If we make a conscience effort to
bring our considerable personal and business purchases to other
Chamber members, we become stronger as a group and less
dependent on the fluctuations of the economy. The Shelton Mason
County Chamber of Commerce membership list contains every type of
business you will ever need at home or at work. Check it out before you
go for bids or head out to Olympia for your shopping needs.
Just a reminder to keep supporting Music in the Park-It’s been a
huge success this year with attendance overfilling the park. Not only is
the music great, but it’s really fun to visit with all your friends from the
Chamber and others.
Also, the Auction Committee is just about ready to get out there
to solicit your donations. Be thinking about what unique product or
service you can offer up for auction.
Executive Director’s Report
By Kasey Cronquist
A big “thank you” goes to all 43 of you that filled out
our trial survey. I believe this tool will continue to be essential
for our growth and direction as an association and for our
community as a whole. Of the 43 participants, 100% agreed
to participate in any further surveys we send out. I attribute
that to the ease of use and minimal time it took to fill out. If
you didn’t respond this time around,
please take the time next time to
respond so that we can better serve
you and your interests. You will find a
sample of our results in the back of
this month’s issue.
I also wanted to thank those
of you that referred businesses that
you believe would benefit from our
association. I have already been
contacting and meeting with those
owners and business leaders. Our association’s strength
comes in numbers and every member makes a difference.
Please contact me anytime if you know of a person or
business that you believe should or would like to join the
Chamber.
I am proud of the marketing committees work on the
new Chamber logo. I believe this logo has a timeless look
that will take the association well into the future. Special
thanks go to Mark and Linda Woytowich of Woytowich/Greer
Advertising and Design for their extra time and effort to
create a thoughtful design that represents us well. We are
currently wrapping up the design and preparing to print our
new membership plaques, so if you haven’t paid your dues,
get those in! You will be proud to display our newly designed
membership plaques in your storefront and office.
We are preparing to begin work on our next
membership directory and community profile. This was our
most popular publication last year and received a
tremendous amount of positive feedback. Lawton, the
publishing company, was even using it as an example at their
trade shows! This is a great “member’s only” opportunity!
I hope to see all of you at this month’s “After Hours.”
The Morehouse’s home is perfectly designed and located to
provide for a classy and productive networking event. Join
me on the deck for a summer drink!
BENJAMIN H. SETTLE
Attorney at Law
SETTLE & JOHNSON P.L.L.C.
(360) 426-9728 * Fax (360) 426-1902
Angle Building 8 P.O. Box 1400
Shelton, Washington 98584
Open
House
Thursday, August 19th
3:00—7:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Refreshments Provided
Your Hometown College
937 W Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584
360.432.5431
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Business Briefs
Member Spotlight
Each month Chamber members attending Chamber events are
encouraged to leave their business card with the Chamber for their
chance to be drawn for the “Member Spotlight.” Plan on attending one
of our many events for your chance to be in the Spotlight!
Heritage Bank’s Michelle Schnizter understands
community service. If managing a branch with 8 staff
wasn’t enough, Michelle
volunteers for 3 non-profit boards
(Relay for Life, United Way and
Shelton-Mason County Chamber
of Commerce) and is a member of Kristmas Town
Kiwanis. “I grew up in this community and I want to
make a difference,” explains Ms. Schnizter.
Michelle has been with Heritage for almost two
years, with a total of 10 years industry experience. The
Heritage Corporation is headquartered in Olympia and
employees 170 people throughout the state. Heritage
Bank has held a presence in Mason County since 1961,
formally located in the present day Forest Funeral
Home location. The Shelton branch is open Monday
thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the drive thru open
until 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with
the drive thru open until 6:00 p.m. They are located at
301 E. Wallace Kneeland Blvd. Suite 115. Find
Heritage online at www.heritagebankwa.com. Their
moto: “YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR VISION.”
Chamber Dinner
continued from page 1
future for the building industry in Mason County and
throughout the state.
County Administrator, Ron Hendrickson and
City Administrator, Dave O’Leary will also be
available to address questions and discuss the
future of growth and growth planning throughout the
county.
Space is limited to 45 people, please contact
the Chamber office to RSVP,
[email protected] or 426.2021.
2004-2005 Membership
Directory Set To Begin
One year after the popular release of our
last directory, we begin the campaign again. The
directory is the Chamber’s showcase piece and
we print and distribute 2500 of these directories
to members and visitors each year.
Lawton’s sales representative will begin
advertising sales August 16th. More details will
be forthcoming, if you have any questions contact
the Chamber office, 426.2021 or
[email protected].
A feast for the eyes
As well as the pallete
325 Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
360 239-0013
Page 4
426-6143
426-4361
Welcome New Members
Page 5
Business Briefs
SUMMER BBQ—A BLAST!!!
Members enjoyed a perfect summer evening
of fun, food and music out at Oakland Garden Center.
The annual fundraiser raised over $700.00 for summer beautification, thanks to the gracious donation
from Daniel and Maggie Jonas, owners of Oakland
Bay Garden Center. Congratulations to Pat Denney
on winning a beautiful
flower basket, donated by
Oakland Bay Garden
Center.
Goal
$15,000
Currently
$12,240
“It’s Happening in Union”
Chamber “After Hours”
”Bite of
Shelton”
A very special After Hours is scheduled for
August 26th at 5:00 p.m.
Union residents, Ron and
Bonnie Morehouse are
sponsoring this event out
at their home to highlight
their independent
ventures in home-based
business.
Bonnie is a
A breathtaking view awaits all
members at August’s “After Hours”
fashion coordinator for
Weekenders clothing.
Weekenders specialize in women’s
fashions with a diverse clothing line.
Ron Moorehouse is the owner/
operator of Essential Lighting,
specializes in custom lighting and
lighting design for both commercial
and residential clients.
Built to host, the Morehouse’s
home is located on the edge of Union Hill overlooking
the Hood Canal, looking across at the Olympic
Mountains. This is a networking opportunity you won’t
want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for a
spectacular event at a spectacular location.
Mayor Tarrant and fellow Chamber members enjoy a
spectacular stroll through Oakland Bay’s Greenhouses
Investment Representative
1717 Olympic Hwy. N, Suite A
Shelton, WA 98584
Bus. 360-432-8965
www.edwardjones.com
Serving Individual Investors Since 1871
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Community News
“Sudden Oak Death”
What is it?
Recently the Washington State Dept. of
Agriculture released a basic fact sheet regarding an
invasive plant disease that poses a threat to
Washington’s based
businesses that rely on
a healthy environment
and native plants. The
disease known as
“sudden oak death”
attacks more than 60 plant species, many of which
our native in Washington, such as camellia, Douglas
fir, evergreen huckleberry, kalmia, madrone, pieris,
rhododendron, etc.
“This disease is certainly a potentially major
issue within our industry,” explains chamber member
Bill Schauer of Brother’s United. “We are waiting for
further explanation and research, but in the
meantime we are cooperating with the State to find
a solution.”
The disease has recently been discovered in
California and Oregon nurseries, but has yet to be
found in a nursery in Washington. The Washington
State Department of Agriculture first detected the
disease in 2003 and has since implemented the
most aggressive nursery survey program in the
country in an effort to find and eradicate infected
plants.
For more information regarding this issue,
visit the WSDA website at http://agr.wa.gov/
PlantsInsects/Diseases/SOD/default.htm.
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
HONORS BUSINESS
WOMEN
Three local women - Patti Case, Green
Diamond Resource; Betty Wing, Loss Control
Coordinator for Mason County; and Catherine Ann
Wolf, CPA, were selected to be Mason General
Hospital Foundation’s recipients of the local 2004
American Business Women of the Year award.
This year’s recipients will be honored during
a public, no-host luncheon to be held
on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. at MGH. MGH’s Executive Chef, John Cruse
and staff, will cater the event. Tickets are $20 and
may be purchased by calling (360) 427-3623 (from
Belfair area call- (360) 275 - 8614 and ask for
development). Every year MGH’s Foundation honors three
outstanding businesswomen from Mason County,
who contribute to the business community beyond
the call of duty. Individuals are, or have been, a part
of the business community and are outstanding in
the community because of their past or present
involvement.
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July 2004
Volume 88 Issue 7
Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce
Post Office Box 2389 •Shelton, WA 98584
Chamber & Community Key Events
August 4th Ambassadors Committee Meeting
August 5th MUSIC IN THE PARK—Golden Bough
August 12th MUSIC IN THE PARK—Randy Litch
August 14th Antique Truck Annual Truck Show @ Fairgrounds
August 15th Mason County Historical Society Picnic and Program
August 19th Chamber Lunch @ Glen Ayr Canal Resort
August 19th MUSIC IN THE PARK—Maia Santell & House Blend
August 21st Grand Opening Celebration @ Timber Bowl Family Fun Center
August 21st Lions Clubs’ Charity Golf Tournament @ Lake Limerick Golf
August 26th Chamber After Hour @ Weekenders & Essential Lighting (Union)
August 26th MUSIC IN THE PARK—The Cassix
August 27th Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 @ Alpine Way
August 28th SummerFest @ Harmony Hill Union
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