ChamberGram - Polson Chamber of Commerce

ChamberGram
“Doing Things Most People Think Just Happen!”
Volume 11 Issue 12
DECEMBER 2012
Inside this issue:
Gold Members
New Members
November SPLASH
December 5th
Luncheon
December SPLASH
CALENDAR
& EVENTS
Chamber Choices
From the President of
the Board
Holiday Decorating
Contact Information:
Office Manager:
Amber Pacheco
Office Address:
418 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Polson, MT 59860
Phone Numbers:
(406) 883-5969 - Office
(406) 883-1716 - Fax
WEBSITE:
www.polsonchamber.co
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Pickel’s Digital Photography
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Volume 11, Issue 11
POLSON CHAMBER
GOLD MEMBERS
PLEASE WELCOME
THESE NEW MEMBERS
****
Polson Physical Therapy
211-A Main Street
Polson, MT 59860
406-883-8101
Salvation Army Value Center
201 2nd Street East
Polson, MT 59860
406-890-4380
Steven Speckert
91 JB Drive
Polson, MT 59860
406-270-4623
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“Thank You” to
Ricciardi’s and the Lake Bar
the November 2012
SPLASH
SPLASH
SUPPORT POLSON LATE AFTERNOON SOCIAL HOUR
The Polson Chamber of Commerce
invites you to
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR DECEMBER
SPLASH
Hosted by Coalition for Kids, Community Bank, &
The Big Sky Bistro
Thursday, December 20 2012
5pm-7pm
At the Big Sky Bistro
Volume 11, Issue 11
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Volume 9, Issue 10
DECEMBER 2012
Chamber of Commerce
General Meeting
Business and Lunch Event
Featured Speaker
Lake County Commissioner
Ann Brower
“The State of Lake County”
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
from 12 noon - 1pm
"Business & Lunch" meeting
KwaTaqNuk Resort
DECEMBER EVENTS
·
11/30-12/9 THE BEST CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT EVER
·
12/5 Berry Family Fundraiser at The Big
Sky Bistro 4:00pm-7:00pm
·
12/7 & 12/8 Holiday Bazaar at the People’s
Center in Pablo 9:00am-4:00pm
·
12/7 & 12/14 Santa & Mrs. Claus visiting
Polson at the Cove Deli 4:00pm-7:00pm
·
12/7 Downtown stores hosting The Art
Walk 5:00pm- 7:00pm
·
12/8 Ducks Unlimited Banquet at Mission
Valley Elks Lodge 5:30pm
·
12/12 Big Productions presenting
“Storyhill” at PHS 7:00pm
·
12/14 Downtown Stores hosting Living
Windows 5:00pm-7:00pm
·
12/14 Drawing for The PBC’s Holiday
Raffle at Jackie M’s Shoes 6:45pm
·
12/20 Community Spirit Basket Raffle at
SPLASH 5:00pm-7:00pm
COMMUNITY SPIRIT BASKET RAFFLE
Local merchants and organizations have donated
baskets to be raffled off at the December SPLASH event
hosted by Coalition for Kids, Community Bank, and The
Big Sky Bistro on Thursday, December 20. Stop by
Community Bank to view the baskets and purchase your
raffle tickets. All proceeds raised from the Community
Spirit Baskets will go to the Polson Loaves and Fishes
Food Pantry.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF LIGHT
The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson! invites
you to nominate what "Best" embodies the joy of the
season through our "Celebrate the Season of Light"
decoration contest. Nominate yourself or your neighbor
in one of the following categories; BEST BUSINESS,
BEST RESIDENCE, BEST CHURCH, BEST
NEIGHBORHOOD (Must be at least 3 homes)
Entrants must reside within Polson city limits. Drop off
entries at the Polson Chamber of Commerce office from
10-2pm at 418 Main Street by Monday, December 10th.
Judging commences on December 12th & 13th based on
the criteria of originality, overall appearance, best use of
lights, and best "Green Theme" (nature and/or recycled).
"Best of Show" winners will be announced Friday, December 14th during Downtown's "Christmas Around The
World" event.
The School Sports Calendars are posted on
their websites so visit those regularly as well
to stay apprised of games schedules and
school activities.
For More Information on these
Upcoming Events Please Call
Us or Visit Our Website
IN THE NEWS—Chamber Choices
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Small Business Saturday Spending Exceeded Expectations According to Research from NFIB and American Express
U.S. Consumers Spent $5.5 Billion “Shopping Small” on Saturday
Polson Business Community Thanks everyone who shopped our businesses on Shop
Small Saturday and everyday they do business with us. We will be encouraging
businesses to be open every Friday till 7p.m. in December with special events going on
each week.
Come downtown and enjoy Specials, Magical Festivities, visit with Santa,
Refreshments, and a Hometown Christmas. Save those receipts from
participating businesses to enter the Holiday Raffle. Drawing will be held
December 14th for 2 Holiday packages each with $1,000.00 worth of Gift Certificates.
Shop local, Shop Often and Save Those Receipts.
Brought to you by the Polson Business Community.
Questions call Jackie 883-5800.
Volume 11, Issue 11
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I am astounded that the 2012 year is coming to a close. For me, January began with hope, anticipation and excitement…
not to mention a little anxiety…for what the year was to hold. And now as I look back on it, what I feel is deep gratitude
and a renewed appreciation for our community.
I have always loved Polson. Just leave for a while, and when you crest Polson Hill and see the lake, the narrows, and
the mountains surrounding it upon your return, tell me you don’t also feel that sense of peace that says “you are home.”
With that said, although I have always enjoyed this area and the people, this past year has made an enormous impact
on me and I have learned so much more about what being a part of this community really means.
Our community and the citizens here are truly amazing! This past year our Cruisin’ by the Bay car show had its second
highest attendance ever. The Chamber Ambassador’s Smokin’ on the Water BBQ Cookoff had its most successful year
ever. The Heart & Soul project got kicked off and started gathering community input. Matt Seeley rallied the City, fellow
triathlon enthusiasts, volunteers, and many business owners to support the first ever Polson Triathlon. His wife, Tana
Seeley, is getting so(ooooo) close to having successfully pulled together people and funds for a real state-of-the-art
swimming pool facility. Several businesses celebrated milestone anniversaries. The Polson Fairgrounds group successfully secured a grant to rebuild a much needed grandstands structure. And a group of year-round recreation enthusiasts
from Envision Polson have spent extraordinary hours on planning and preparing for the first ever Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC), an event we will all get to enjoy the first part of February this next year. I could go on and on
about all of the tremendous efforts and exciting things that took place. I feel extremely honored to have been able to be
involved in some capacity with all of these amazing and energetic people over the past year.
I also cannot say enough about the wonderful Board of Directors and both of the office managers I’ve had the opportunity to work with. I can assure you, the group charged with driving the policies, procedures, directions, and actions of the
Polson Chamber of Commerce are extremely focused on you, the members, and doing what we can to help you and
your businesses be successful.
Once again as we look ahead to the next year, we feel the same excitement and anticipation as we did 12 months ago. I
am thrilled that Rich Forbis from Anderson Radio Broadcasting will be taking on the role as the next President of the
Chamber. Rich is so in tune with our community, and Anderson Radio graciously supports almost any event that takes
place in our area. Rich will be backed up by Rob Turner from Western States Insurance as the President-Elect. These
two will certainly be strong leaders for this organization and our community.
To all of our members, I have to thank you for your continued support of your Chamber. As we have said throughout the
year, there is strength in membership, and it is only because of you that this organization can exist and thrive. I have
immense gratitude to you all for the support that you have provided throughout the past year.
In appreciation,
Heather Knutson
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Wishing all a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
Hope everyone has a great 2013!
From Mission Valley Power
A Huge THANK YOU to the Polson Police Department, Mission
Valley Power and Access Montana for volunteering their time
and equipment to assist the Chamber’s
Beautification Committee in the Holiday Decorating!
“Doing Things Most People Think Just Happen!”
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is a show for the
entire family featuring a cast of thirty-five local adults
and kids. This Port Polson Player production plays
two weekends, November 30 thru December
9. Curtain for Friday and Saturday performances are
at 7:30, with 2:00 matinees each Sunday at the John
Dowdall Theatre on the lake in Polson. Early reservations are advised for this popular Christmas play and
can be made by calling 883-9212 or at portpolsonplayers.com. "The John Dowdall Theatre turns 75
years old this season," according to director Karen
Lewing. "'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' is the
perfect way to celebrate Montana's historic treasure
by kicking off the annual Mission Valley Friends of
the Arts membership drive." MVFA is the non-profit
organization that has renovated and maintains the
theatre facility through tax-deductible charitable
418 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Polson, MT 59860
Off season Office
Hours : MondayFriday from
10:00am to
2:00pm.
This is a true community effort with a cast of 35 kids and adults.
Students at Linderman Elementary read this book. The cartoon
that illustrates the book is the photo.... BUT featuring our own locals playing the Herdman family. If you aren't familiar with the story
- It's wonderful with the true meaning of the Christmas season
2012 Board of Directors
Heather Knutson
President
Country Pasta
46835 Hwy 93 N
Polson, MT 59860
hknutson@countrypasta.com
406-883-4384 (work)
Rich Forbis
Vice-President
Anderson Radio Broadcasting
KERR/KQRK/KIBG/KKMT/KQJZ
36581 N Reservoir Road
Polson, MT 59860
rich@750kerr.com
406-883-5255 (work)
Rob Turner
Treasurer
Western States Insurance Agency
424 Main Street
Polson, MT 59860
rturner@wsi-insurance.com
406-883-8389 (work)
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Jackie Cripe
Past-President
Jackie M’s Footwear
212 Main Street
Polson, MT 59860
jackiems@centurytel.net
406-883-5800 (work)
Shad Hupka
First Interstate Bank
P.O. Box 1299
Polson, MT 59860
shad.hupka@fib.com
406-883-8803 (work)
Mike Lozar
Total Screen Design
40735 MT Highway 35
Polson, MT 59860
miketsd@centurytel.net
406-883-9218 (work)
Robin Wallace
Trails West Real Estate
49664 US Highway 93
Polson, MT 59860
robin@twre.com
406-883-0961(work)
Brodie Moll
Mission Mountain Enterprise
330 Main Street
Ronan, MT 59864
Gmoll@mme-mt.org
406-676-2563
Amber Pacheco, Office Manager
Polson Chamber of Commerce
418 Main Street
P.O. Box 667
Polson, MT 59860
chamber@polsonchamber.com
406-883-5969 (Chamber Office)
406-883-1716 (Fax)
Trudy L. Pedersen
Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County
402 1st St. East, Suite 101
Polson, MT 59860
trudy@lclandco.com
406-883-6051
Steve Todd
St. Luke Community Clinic
104 Rufus Lane
Polson, MT 59860
stodd@stlukehealthnet.org
406-676-4441 (work)
406-676-0835 (fax)
Jan Tusick
Lake County Community
Development Corp.
407 Main Street SW
Ronan, MT 59864
jt@ronan.net
406-676-5901
DeeAnn Richardson
SAFE Harbor, Inc.
PO Box 497
Ronan, MT 59864
safeharbored@ronan.net
406-676-0800 (work)
RSVP Volunteers:
Karen Amundson
Ann Belen
Dennis DeVries
Karen Good
Bill Jeppe
Jane Jeppe
Sharon Kenitzer
Linda Marcussen
Judy Perinne
Pat Rawlings