Chamber business lunch Exchange: april 11

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The mission of the Clarkston
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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What’s happening
Check out our community’s
events.
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community events
Get informed about what’s
happening in our community
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member-to-member
discounts
Save with discounted rates from
these chamber members
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director’s message
Karen MacArthur discusses
the Chamber’s community
involvement
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502 BRIDGE STREET CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403 509.758.7712 509.751.8767 FAX INFO@CLARKSTONCHAMBER.ORG
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 kmacarthur@clarkstonchamber.org for more information.
OFFERS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
BED & BREAKFAST
INSURANCE
The Churchyard Inn
206 St. Boniface Street, Uniontown, WA 99179
(509) 229-3200
cyi@inlandnet.com
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
liveware@cableone.net
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
darcynelly@yahoo.com
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
hellscanyon@lewistondsl.com
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
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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.
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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.
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scheduleofevents
Wednesday, April 11
Quality Inn & Suites
12 pm
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Tuesday
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
5-7 pm
• Board Meeting,
Quality Inn & Suites, 12 pm
• Lunch Exchange,
Quality Inn & Suites, 12 pm
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Wednesday
Business after hours
Thursday, April 12
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• Natural Resources Committee,
Hazel’s Good Eats, 7 am
lUNCH EXCHANGE
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• Business Enhancement Meeting,
Chamber Office, 10:30 am
• Executive Committee,
Bamboo Gardens, 12 pm
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Monday
Sunday
• Dogwood Festival’s Art Under
the Elms, LCSC Campus
• Easter
• April Fool’s Day
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• Dogwood Festival’s Art Under
the Elms, LCSC Campus
Chamber Office
9 am
Clarkston Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 14
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• Ambassadors Committee,
Rooster’s Landing, 12:30 pm
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Friday
Asotin County Fair, Asotin Fairgrounds
• Business After Hours,
St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, 5-7 pm
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Thursday
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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
info@clarkstonchamber.org
www.clarkstonchamber.org
• Dogwood Festival’s Art Under the
Elms, LCSC Campus
• Clarkston Clean-Up Day,
Chamber Office, 8 am
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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 ED@willow-center.org.
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
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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
kmacarthur@clarkstonchamber.org
Penny Bosley, Office Assistant
info@clarkstonchamber.org
CLARKSTON CHAMBER CONNECTION APRIL 2007