August Newsletter 2016

August 2016
360-683-6197
www.sequimchamber.com
Chamber
Networking
Breakfasts
Ribbon Cuttings!
Aug. 4 and 18
7-8:30 a.m.
Black Bear Diner
1471 E. Washington St.
Contact Steve Humphrey
at 406-4684 or Steve@
ParnassusAnalytics.com.
Chamber
Luncheons
Aug. 9, 11:45 a.m.,
Luncheon at Sunland
DICKINSON
Program: “A
Discussion
About Policing in
America Today”
Speaker: Chief
of Police, Bill
Dickinson
Sponsored
by: Olympic
Peninsula Air
Affaire
RSVP by noon
Aug. 8.
Lunch is $15.
Aug. 23 Luncheon
11:45 a.m.
Please join us
for “A Picnic in
the Park”!
Chamber
luncheon will be held
at Pioneer Memorial Park, 387
W. Washington St., Sequim
Sponsored by: Olympic
Peninsula
Adventures
RSVP by
noon Aug.
19.
Lunch is
$15.
The Chamber celebrated Kaboom Salon’s new membership with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony on July 1! Kaboom is at 168 E. Bell St. and is a full-service salon and
clothing boutique. To learn more about this newest salon in Sequim, visit www.
kaboomsaloninc.com or call 683-2111.
On June 27, Hurricane Ridge Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Toni Jensen, celebrated
the grand opening of its new location at 660 N. Seventh Ave. with a ribbon-cutting
ceremony! Hurricane Ridge Veterinary Hospital offers the latest in veterinary care in
its beautiful new clinic location. Call 681-0117 or visit www.hurricaneridgevet.com
for more information.
Welcome to Our Newest
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
380 E. Washington St. • Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360-683-6511
Serving the finest Chinese food on the Olympic Peninsula utilizing the freshest
ingredients! Dine in or carry out. Follow Dynasty Restaurant on Facebook.
The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society celebrated the grand opening of its wonderful
new location at 1743 Old Olympic Highway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June
22. Tours of the new building followed with everyone falling in love with cats and
dogs! For a listing of available pets for adoption, visit www.ophumanesociety.org or
call 457-8206 for more information.
Kaboom Salon & Boutique
168 E. Bell St. • Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360-683-2111
Website: www.kaboomsaloninc.com • Email: kaboomsaloninc@gmail.com
Kaboom Salon & Boutique is a full service salon and clothing boutique offering
fresh, fun and affordable apparel — including plus sizes!
See NEW MEMBERS, page 2
After Hours
Aug. 16 • 5-7 p.m.
Riverside House and
Banana Belt Kelly
481 Riverside Road, Sequim
On July 15th, the Sequim Grower’s Association and the Sequim Lavender FestivalTM
celebrated the 20th anniversary of the annual festival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
at its opening ceremonies. Here’s to the next 20!
Please join us for the After Hours
event. Refreshments will be
served and a business card raffle
also will be held!
Welcome to Our Newest
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra
216 N. Laurel St. • Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-457-5579 • Website: www.portangelessymphony.org
Email: pasymphony@olypen.com
Providing symphony, chamber and pops concerts for audiences
in Sequim and Port Angeles since 1932!
Superior Services
Window Cleaning
PO Box 2424
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: 360-417-2950
Website: www.superiorserviceswindow.com
E-Mail: superiorserviceswindow@gmail.com
Superior Services is one of the Western Washington’s premier
window-cleaning companies. With over 30 years experience,
Superior Services knows how to get the job done safely, efficiently
and professionally! In addition to window cleaning, other services
such as gutter cleaning, roof care, moss control and pressure
washing are offered. Visit www.superiorserviceswindow.com to
learn more about this business!
The 2016 Sequim Irrigation Festival Royalty soaked up some lavender at Purple Haze Lavender Farm and performed at the opening ceremony
of the Street Fair during the 20th annual Sequim Lavender Weekend. If you would like more information about the Sequim Irrigation Festival,
visit its recently redesigned website at www.irrigationfestival.com.
Thank You .... to Our Renewed Members
Banana Belt Kelly
Country Paws Resort
Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness
Econo Lodge — Sequim
Evergreen Home Loans
Fudd’s Fish and Chips
Home Instead Senior Care
Hurricane Ridge Veterinary Hospital
Lost Mountain Lavender
Martha Lane Lavender
Nourish
Olympic Ambulance
Olympic Peninsula Men’s Chorus
Olympic Peninsula Wineries
Parenting Matters Foundation
Power Trip Energy Corp.
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Riverside House
Sea Cliff Gardens B&B
Sequim Farmers Market
Sequim Health & Rehab
Sequim Picklers
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Chamber Member Announcements
11th Annual Benefit SALE for
Shipley Center & Scholarships Aug. 5-6
Don’t miss this huge sale! QFC shopping
center, Bell Creek Plaza, 990 E. Washington
St., Suites E104 and E105 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6! Shipley Center
members can come for a pre-sale from 1-4
p.m. Aug. 4. Furniture, books, bake sale,
clothing, artwork, toys, kitchen/household,
crafts, sewing, quilting, tools, sports/exercise,
light fixtures, lamps, collectibles and more!
Proceeds benefit
nonprofit
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located at 151 Ruth
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1A,
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Sequim Gym
Sequim Gym is excited to announce the
expansion of our Rock Steady Boxing workshop
to accommodate the growing demand! We are
proud to be an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing,
a program based in Indianapolis, Ind., which
has been improving the lives of people with
Parkinson’s since 2007. Participants do NOT
need to join the gym to participate in this
program and future participants can observe
any of our Rock Steady classes for free. For
information on class times and location, call
681-2555. For more information on the Rock
Steady Boxing program, visit http://sequim.
Calendar of Events
rsbaffiliate.com. We also wish to thank fellow
Chamber member Soroptimist International of
Sequim for its generous support of this much3
Healthy
Solutions noon-1 p.m., Sequim Transit
needed
program!
Center - “Exercise for Core & Healthy Weight Loss”
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car show,
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MAC Exhibit Center,
new
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be helicopter
rides!
5:30
p.m.,
www.macsequim.org
Admission is $5 per carload. Check out the
20 JazzofDinner
& Dance
6-10 p.m.
schedule
events
and learn
more information
High school band fundraiser. More details, 582-3264
at olympicpeninsulaairaffaire.com.
20,27 Sequim Open Aire Market- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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& Second avenues on Cedar St.
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Contact
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competition being held Aug. 22-28 at the
Downtown Sequim Merchants
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Volunteers of the Month!
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Twenty-five
professional artists from all over the United
States and Canada will paint local scenes, vie
for prizes and sell their paintings in this benefit
for PAFAC. For more information, see www.
paintthepeninsula.org.
Sequim Back to School Fair
The 4th Annual Back to School Fair in
Sequim will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27
at the Boys & Girls Club in Sequim. This free
event is for Sequim families with children ages
birth to 18 years to prepare for the 2016-2017
school year. Sponsors include: Sequim School
District, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic
Peninsula, First Teacher and Parenting Matters
Foundation, United Way, Castell Insurance,
Sequim Soroptimists, Sequim-Dungeness
Kiwanis Club and Molina Healthcare to bring
together resources that families need as they
begin school. There will be free school supplies for those
in need, as over 50 percent of the children in
Sequim are receiving free and reduced lunches.
There will be free books for kids, backpacks,
haircuts, free food, car seat checks, a school
bus, fire truck and police vehicle, information,
photo booth, and many other fun activities!
Parents can learn more about health care and
immunizations, riding the school bus and
bus routes, information on local preschools
and other early learning programs, free and
reduced price lunch program, vision screening,
dental hygiene for kids and more.
We believe there will be something for
everyone who attends and encourage you
to join us. Businesses interested in donating
supplies should turn them in by Aug. 17 to
the Boys & Girls Club. More info: Patsene
Dashiell, mdashiell@sequim.k12.wa.us, or call
582-3264, or mail to Sequim School District,
Director of Communications, 503 N. Sequim
Ave., Sequim, WA 98382.
Two exceptional volunteers were honored
this month for their exceptional service to the
Visitor & Information Center.
Neva Miller has made a large impact in a
short time. Only having been a volunteer for
two months, she has already identified and
completed several special projects including
the restoration and rejuvenation of the 4’ x
14’ “Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of
Commerce” sign attached to our building
that welcomes visitors from around the world! Neva always has a smile on her face, is quick
to learn and always enthusiastic. By her own
admission, Neva “doesn’t like to sit still.” This
trait is apparent as she quickly moves from
one task to another with joy in her heart.
Linda Ogden is being honored this month
as well. Linda is always the first to volunteer
for extra shifts when there is a vacancy to be
filled. She stays on top of the “to do” lists at the
VIC and never lets a task lapse. Linda always
provides excellent customer service to all who
visit the center. As a generous person, Linda
often brings gifts and goodies to share, goes
out of her way for guests and is very skilled
at making connections between people and
local services.
The Visitor & Information Center and
the town of Sequim are lucky to have such
amazing volunteers like Neva and Linda in our
midst. Congratulations and thank you, ladies!
DENTISTRY
Keeping pace with change
R.E. “BUD” Davies D.D.S
Dentistry for the whole family.
Teeth cleaning to teeth
replacement.
683-4850
321 N. Sequim Ave., Suite C
WASHINGTON
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Shop Local. Shop The Co-op.
800-300-3885 216 E. Washington, Sequim 360-683-4111
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Business
of the Month
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Chamber of Commerce is to advance and
promote business by providing a forum to
address issues and to unite and support
our membership and community through
programs, events and services.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
1192 E. Washington St.
PO Box 907 Sequim, WA 98382
Telephone: 360-683-6197 / 800-737-8462
Fax: 360-683-6349
Web site: www.sequimchamber.com
E-mail: info@sequimchamber.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016
Executive Committee
Brandino Gibson — WorkSource of Clallam County
– President
Phil Castell – Castell Insurance – Past President
Nell Clausen – Realtor/RE/MAX Prime –
President Elect
Heather Souza – Sound Community Bank –
Finance and Fundraising
Vanessa Fuller — Dungeness River Audubon
Center – Treasurer
Jim Weatherly – Department of Social Services –
Membership
Directors
Caroline Stuckey – Olympic Mailing Service
Kaylene Byrne – BrokersGroup, Real Estate
Professionals
Tyler Sweet – Sunland Golf & Country Club
Shenna Younger – First Federal
Jeff Anderson – Olympic Medical Center
Darcie Senf – First Security Bank
Deon Kapetan – Cherry Creek Mortgage –
Sequim Irrigation Festival Appointee
Gloria Dahlquist – Sequim Shiso Sister City
Appointee
PARTNERS 2016
Dennis Smith – Mayor City of Sequim
Lisa Bridge – Sequim Farmers Market
Connie Beauvais – Commissioner
Will Purser – Public Utility District No. 1 –
Commissioner
Mark Ozias – Clallam County Commissioner
Bill Greenwood, Executive Director - Economic
Development Council
CHAMBER STAFF
Shelli Robb-Kahler – Executive Director
Melanie Sands – Financial Administrator
Jodi Minker – Administrative Assistant
A Special Section of the
The “Shining Star” member of the Sequim-Dungeness
Valley Chamber of Commerce in August is awarded to Dr.
Sharon Jensen and Blue Mountain Animal Clinic.
Jensen has been the owner of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic
since 2007 and has a unique approach to vet medicine. She
believes that all of the top-notch equipment doesn’t do any
good unless the staff has been educated on how to use it. The
staff works hard to create an environment that heals, nurtures
and calms. Jensen said, “Customer service is our No. 1 goal
because they understand that without the clients, they will be
out of a job.”
Jensen is generous to her staff with rewards, awards
and gifts. Every one of them is purchased from the local
community. When outsourcing for the clinic, she uses local
business. The IT experts are from Port Angeles; the website
is managed by a business in Sequim; the signage was created in Sequim; and the building addition was constructed by a Sequim contractor. The
landscaping was designed, added and is maintained by a Sequim business. Jensen has continued to keep the clinic privately owned, allowing staff
to tailor treatments to the client and their owner. On July 1, the practice was sold to another vet at the same clinic, Dr. Nicole Wagnon, keeping
it locally owned. For more information, visit www.bluemountainvet.com.
August Calendar of Events
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesday Morning Bird Walk, Dungeness River Audubon Center, 8:30 a.m.
Open Mic Night, Nourish Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.
4
Chamber Networking Breakfast, Black Bear Diner, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
5
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, Sequim Walmart, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Sequim, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Outdoor Summer Concert, Sequim Branch Library, 6:00
Jungible Summer Music Sessions - “Blue Rooster”, Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm, 7:00 p.m.
6
Western Swing Benefit Concert (for Sequim Guild), Sequim Elks Lodge, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Longstride Concert, Olympic Cellars, 7:00 p.m.
7
Meet the Artist!, The Gallery at The 5th Avenue, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Dance to Cat’s Meow, The 5th Avenue, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
8-19 Summer Youth Workshop, Session 2, Olympic Theatre Arts, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9
Chamber Luncheon, Sunland Golf & Country Club, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
10 WOW Working on Wellness, Trinity United Methodist Church, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
12 Outdoor Summer Concert, Sequim Branch Library, 6:00-7:15 p.m.
13 Unity Of Effort, Fort Discovery, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Side Project Concert, Olympic Cellars, 7:00 p.m.
14 Ice Cream Social, Sequim Prairie Grange, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
16 After Hours and Familiarization Tour, Riverside House / Banana Belt Kelly, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
18 Chamber Networking Breakfast, Black Bear Diner, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Coffee with the Mayor, Bell Creek Bar & Grill, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Ambassadors Luncheon, Paradise Restaurant, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Greta Matassa Concert, Olympic Cellars, 7:00 p.m.
19 Dine on the Dungeness, Railroad Bridge Park, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
20 Community Contra Dance, Sequim Branch Library, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Crème Tangerine Concert, Olympic Cellars, 7:00 p.m.
21 Dance, Sequim Prairie Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
22-28 Paint the Peninsula, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Sundays)
23 Chamber Luncheon, Pioneer Park, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
27-29 Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire, Sequim Valley Airport, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
27 The Paperboys Concert, Olympic Cellars, 7:00 p.m.
Some events require advance registration and/or may have a fee associated with them. For a
complete, up-to-date list of events, including details of above events, visit www.sequimchamber.
com/events/calendar or call the Sequim-Dungeness Valley of Commerce at 683-6197.
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassadors Club
The primary mission of the SequimDungeness Valley Chamber of
Commerce’s Ambassadors program is
the retention of existing Sequim Chamber
members, enlistment of new members
and to serve as goodwill representatives
of the Chamber at a variety of functions.
If you’d like to learn more about how to
get involved, join the monthly luncheon
held at noon on the third Thursday of the
month at various restaurant locations.
Next Meeting: Aug. 18
Dynasty Restaurant • 12:00 p.m.
Contact Shenna Younger at
shenna.younger@ourfirstfed.com or call
the Chamber for more information.
Check out the
Chamber’s
updated website
at www.sequimchamber.com
and use your smartphone to visit the
mobile website! While you are at it, be
sure to like the Chamber on Facebook
for the latest updates on what is
happening in Sequim!