April - Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Legislative Conference Call
Coffee Break
See who we surprised
last month!
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Make your voice heard, see
when you can join us.
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A Birthday Celebration
Life Choices celebrates 35
years of life!
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Chamber Luncheon
Business After Hours
Thursday, Apr. 18
Wednesday, Apr. 10 at
at
Lewis
Clark Recyclers
Quality Inn & Suites
April 2013
CHAIRMAN’S
THOUGHTS
9TH Annual Refresh The Valley
JOIN US SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
Share the Value of the
Chamber
Refresh the Valley, a 9-year-old program created
in an effort to spruce up Lewiston and Clarkston's
appearance, will take place on Saturday, April 6th.
The event, with a goal of encouraging business owners
in both cities to beautify their storefronts, is sponsored
by Clearwater Paper Corporation and is produced by
the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce and
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston, in conjunction with the
City of Lewiston Parks Department.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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All Volunteers
Vernon Park
10 a.m.
Free brunch,
live music,
& children’s chalk
art competition!
Clarkston
Volunteers:
Meet at
Vernon Park
8 a.m.
Lewiston
Volunteers:
Meet at
Brackenbury Square
8 a.m.
TITLE SPONSOR:
“Business owners and residents throughout the valley
are encouraged to clean their own sidewalks and
property, remove litter, plant flowers and otherwise
freshen things up after the winter season. Adopt-astreet organizations and individuals are being asked
to clean their sections on the same day or as near
to it as possible,” said Breanne Durham, Executive
Director for Beautiful Downtown Lewiston.
Volunteers from Lewiston will gather at 8 a.m. in
Brackenbury Square between Main and D streets in
Lewiston. Volunteers from Clarkston will gather at 8
a.m. at Vernon Park on 6th Street in Clarkston. When
work is done, at 10AM, a light brunch, provided by
sponsors, will be served in Vernon Park.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, water
bottles and garden tools such as trowels, brooms, and
even leaf blowers. Garbage bags and some blowers
will be provided.
“The time was picked to have the valley looking
its best for the upcoming Alive After Five season
in Clarkston, Dogwood Festival, Asotin County Fair and Rodeo, and the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics baseball tournament at Lewis-Clark State College,” said Kristin Kemak, President and CEO of the Lewis
Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce.
(208)790-1148 or (509)758-7712 for more information.
Rain or shine, the projects will go ahead that day, so dress appropriately. The group hopes to see a large turn-out
of volunteers for the valley-wide beautification effort.
502 BRIDGE STREET
CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403
INFO@LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
WWW.LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
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Share the Value of the Chamber
I am always amazed at this time of year. There are so many things happening around the valley and our
community. The weather is changing and warming up, the days are longer and more productive and it is a great
time to get involved with the many activities and functions of the chamber!
TODD BLAMIRES
Chairman, Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber
ArtBeat
We recently had the Annual Spring Break Dinner & Auction that was a great success. Many thanks go out
to all of those that helped and participated in this great fundraising event. I would like to mention just a
few of the events that are coming up this month that are a great way to get involved and network in YOUR
chamber…April 6 - “Refresh the Valley”, April 10 – General Membership Luncheon, April 18 – Business After
Hours and Lewis Clark Recycler’s 8th Annual Earth Day Celebration. These are just a few of the many things
that YOUR chamber participates in that brings value to the community that we live and work in.
The chamber is growing at a wonderful pace right now, it is awesome to introduce our new members at our
functions, as well as seeing our extraordinary group of existing members at these events. It proves the value of
the chamber to all in being able to come together, network among ourselves and establish those new and lasting
relationships to strengthen and grow our business’.
Now is the time to act…now is the time to share what you have…the value of the chamber! Let us know of business’,
groups, or individuals that would benefit from membership. We are ready and willing to contact and visit those that
you know that would like to strengthen and grow their business’ in the valley. The chamber has all types of memberships
and sponsorships that can be tailored to the needs of everyone. Let’s continue to grow and establish those bonds within our
communities!
Many thanks again to all those that help and participate in all of YOUR chamber functions and activities!
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LEWIS CLARK VALLEY CHAMBER CONNECTION
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COAST GUARD AUXILIARY MEETING
Tues. Apr. 2nd and the first Tues. of each month
Time: 6PM
Location: Hells Canyon Boat Club
208.791.4334 | jockpring@netscape.net
KID’S DAY IN THE PARK – SPRING FLING
Wed. Apr. 3rd
Time: 10AM – 2PM
Location: Nez Perce National Historical Park
Picnic Area
208.843.7009 | marc_blackburn@nps.gov
WINTER CLOTHES GIVEAWAY AT ST. VINCENT DE
PAUL
Sat. Apr. 13th
Time: 9AM – 4:30PM
Location: 609 3rd Street, Clarkston and 3138 5th
Street, Lewiston
509.758.7061 | sdberry66@yahoo.com
US BANK CUSTOMER OPEN HOUSE
Wed. Apr. 17th
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM
Location: 835 Main Street, Lewiston
208.799.2503 | Robert.bingman@usbank.com
www.usbank.com
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO RODEO
Fri. Apr. 19th and Sat. Apr. 20th
Time: 4PM – 7PM
Location: 49’ers Saddle Club Arena, 6601
Tammany Creek Road, Lewiston
406.855.2184 | lacr7984@vandals.uidaho.edu
www.collegerodeo.com
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB THUNDERBIRD GOLF
CLASSIC
Sat. Apr. 20th and Sun. Apr. 21st
Time: 1PM Shotgun Start on Sat. and 9AM Shotgun
Start on Sun.
Location: Sat. at Lewiston Golf & Country Club, Sun.
at Clarkston Golf & Country Club
208.746.2301 | boverberg@poweroftheclub.org
www.poweroftheclub.org
IDAHO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
APRIL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Register online at www.idahosbdc.org or call
208.792.2465
Start-Up Decisions, Capital, & Regulations
Date: April 2, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: LCSC, Sam Glenn Complex Room 119
Fee: $30
Instructor: Barbara Leachman
by reviewing the complexities regarding your
team, business structures, risks, regulations,
records, taxes, credit, and capital.
Business Website Basics
Date: April 9, 2013
Fee: $30
Instructor: Barbara Leachman
Decide your website’s purpose, avoid pitfalls,
learn the lingo, get the eCommerce course book,
and find out how to get your business online
through Google, for free, for a year. Learn the
steps to get a URL, pick a template, use keywords,
load your information, insert links, and get found.
keeping in QuickBooks. This workshop helps
you learn to enter sales, receive payments, make
deposits, enter and pay bills, set up inventory,
track and pay sales tax and review reports.
Register online at www.idahosbdc.org or call 208792-2465
Ongoing Events
LEWIS CLARK STATE COLLEGE WORKFORCE
TRAINING COURSES
Dan Faller
LCSC Workforce Training
www.lcsc.edu/wft
Winning the Search Engine Race: Practical Tips to VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY AT
Ranking Higher Than Your Competition
Date: April 16, 2013
Fee: $30
Instructor: Jeff Purcell
We rely on internet search engines to provide
us with the information we want, when we want
it. Ranking higher in Google (and others) for the
keywords that matter to your business is more
important every day. This workshop will show you
how to get your website seen by more of the right
people, those who are ready to purchase your
products or services. Our instructor, Jeff Purcell
is an LCSC Alumni and has been helping small
businesses through search engine optimization
and pay-per-click consulting for nearly a decade.
He is a Google AdWords Certified Professional
and works full time managing local and national
business SEO and PPC accounts.
QuickBooks Basics Part 1
Fee: $40
Instructor: Judy Schumacher
This workshop gives you the hands on basics
of getting started with QuickBooks. Learn to
navigate and balance your bank statements,
process credit card transactions, and create your
balance sheet accounts.
HAPPY DAY RESTAURANTS
Thurs. Apr. 11th and the 11th of every month
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Location: All Happy Day Restaurants
LANCER LANES & CASINO COMEDY KNIGHT
Tuesdays at 8PM
Location: 1250 Bridge St. Clarkston
LANCER LANES & CASINO WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Wednesdays at 8PM
Location: 1250 Bridge St. Clarkston
509.758.4400
casino@lancerlanesandcasino.com
www.lancerlanesandcasino.com
Local comedy acts will be performing on Tuesdays
and local singers and musicians will be featured on
Wednesdays.
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
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!
QuickBooks Basics Part 2
Fee: $40
Instructor: Judy Schumacher
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Part two gets you through the setup of accounts
Learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
payable, accounts receivable, and other record
Determine if you are headed in the right direction
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Chamber Lunch Exchange!
ARE YOU CONNECTING?
APRIL’S LUNCH EXCHANGE
AND BIZ BUZZ SPONSORED BY:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013
12PM – 1PM
QUALITY INN & SUITES
COST: $17
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.
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 Biz
Buzz this month!
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!
DON’T BE LEFT STANDING, OR WORSE………..HUNGRY! PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY CALLING THE CHAMBER OFFICE IN ADVANCE! 509.758.7712
***As a reminder, advance RSVP is due for all luncheons, and all other chamber events that have an entrance or ticket fee. After you have
reserved your spot, we will plan on you being there. If you find that you will not be able to attend, please call our office at least 24 hours prior to
the event to avoid being charged. If you must cancel after the 24 hour period, or do not notify our office of your absence, please expect to receive
an invoice for the missed event. A one-time exception will be granted for medical emergencies for either you or a family member.***
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Thank You!
FOR ATTENDING THE CHAMBER LUNCH EXCHANGE!
We'd like to thank everyone who attended the monthly Lunch
Exchange on Wednesday, March 13th. We would especially
like to thank the American Red Cross of Greater Idaho, North
Central Idaho District, our luncheon sponsor. Deborah Snyder
gave an informative presentation about the services that they
provide, and the goals they strive for.
“The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of
volunteers and the generosity of donors.
The Greater Idaho Chapter of the American Red Cross is part
of the largest and most diverse service organization in the
United States. We serve more than 1.4 million people and cover
nearly 84,000 square miles in 39 Idaho counties, as well as
Malheur county in Oregon and Asotin and Garfield counties in
Washington.
We provide food and shelter in emergencies, assist members of
our armed forces and their families, teach lifesaving skills, and
more. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made
possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the
American people.
The vision of the Greater Idaho Chapter of the American Red
Cross is to be the most trusted community service organization
in education, preparation and response to natural disasters and
human emergencies.”
CONTACT INFO
Deborah Snyder
American Red Cross
Greater Idaho Chapter/North Central Idaho District
3332 10th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
800.853.2570 ext. 202 (p) | 208.553.5147 (c)
deborah.snyder@redcross.org
www.redcross.org
THANK YOU TO THE AMBASSADORS THAT HELPED ALSO!
Libby Fender, Wells Fargo
Ashley Kuykendall, LCCU
Reuben Russell, Russell Specialty Services
Barbara Craigie, FastSigns
Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston Heights Market
Lunch Exchange Schedule
Lunch Exchange will be held at Quality Inn & Suites through July of 2013 and RSVPs are required, please call the chamber office in advance to reserve your seat.
Apr. 10
May 8
Jun. 12
July 10
Aug. 14
Sponsored by:
Family Promise
LCSC/NAIA World Series
OPEN!
OPEN!
OPEN!
Sept. 11
Oct. 9
Nov. 13
Dec. 10
Lewiston Clarkston Partners Habitat for
Humanity
State of the Valley Address
OPEN!
Chamber/Rotary Christmas Luncheon
Sponsors are encouraged to bring visual aids, promotional items and to be creative with their 20 minute presentation. If you would like to get on
the calendar to sponsor a luncheon in 2013, contact Kristina Bickford at the Chamber office today at 509.758.7712!
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Business After Hours
COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
Network with your current or
associates at Business After Hours.
potential
business
Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments and
door prizes. Join us at this free event for all chamber
members and their employees!
Lewis Clark Recyclers, the Outlaw 106.9 and the Lewis
Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce are proud to host
Lewiston’s 8th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April
18th, 2013 from 4pm-7pm.
Come help educate the neighborhood about the Earth’s
natural resources and what we can do to help preserve
them.
With food, live music from 7 Devils and Elliott Marks and
educational activities for kids and adults, all provided
free thanks to the generosity of local businesses, it’s the
perfect time to celebrate the world.
It’s our neighborhood, our earth, so LET’S RECYCLE!
HOSTED BY:
Thurs. April 18
Capital Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets
AND
3rd Street between C and B Streets in
Downtown Lewiston
4PM – 7PM
Business After Hours Schedule
Business After Hours is held on Thursdays unless otherwise stated.
Apr. 18
Lewis Clark Recyclers Earth Day
Celebration
May 16 Public Consulting Group
June 20 Clearwater River Casino
July 18
Lewiston Roundup Association
Aug. 15 Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Sept. 19 Potlatch #1 Federal Credit Union
Oct. Oct. 17
Outdoor)
Nov. 14
Dec. 12
LC Valley Chamber Business Expo
RMT Equipment (Formerly Tumac
Stonebraker McQuary Insurance
Inland Cellular
Showcase your business by hosting a Business After Hours! Contact Kristina Bickford at the chamber office to reserve your spot today, 758.7712 or
membership@lcvalleychamber.org.
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Thank You, Rustebakke
Veterinary Service!
Thank you to Rustebakke Veterinary Service for hosting a wonderful
Business After Hours on Thurs. March 21st!! Dr. Rustebakke and his
staff transformed the equine section of their clinic into the perfect
networking venue, and even prepared tri-tip steak and homemade
baked beans for those that attended!
“Rustebakke Veterinary Service is a Full-Service Veterinary Medical
Facility. We are located in Clarkston, Washington, and service
Clarkston, Lewiston, Idaho, and the surrounding 50 to 60 mile radius.
Originally Specializing in Equine Medicine, our practice has evolved
to now serve Equine, Livestock, and Small Animal patients.
The Professional and Courteous Staff at Rustebakke Veterinary
Service strives to provide the best possible Medical, Surgical, and
Dental Care for our Highly-Valued Patients. We are committed to
promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and
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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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health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Please take
a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our Veterinary
Practice and how Rustebakke Veterinary Service can serve You and
the needs of Your Cherished Pet.”
CONTACT INFO:
Jon Davis, Practice Manager
705 15th Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
509.758.0955 | rustebakkevet@qwestoffice.net
rvs.vetstreet.com
SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO THE AMBASSADORS FOR VOLUNTEERING TO HELP:
Barb Hilty, Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Kristy Barton, Community Bank
Sharon Julias, Springleaf Financial
Jill Charpentier, Alfac
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FREE
COMMUNITY SUPPER
Every Thursday from 5:30PM – 7PM
Location: First Christian Church,
Clarkston
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 firstchr@clearwire.net or
509.758.2943.
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ELITE/VISIONARY LEADERS
DIAMOND/CORPORATE LEADERS
PLATINUM/BUSINESS LEADERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEUR SPONSORS
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Refresh The Valley
KRISTIN KEMAK
President/CEO,
Lewis Clark Valley Chamber
Spring is in the air! Please join us this Saturday, April 6th at 8am in either Vernon Park in Clarkston
or Brackenberry Square in Lewiston as we Refresh the Valley. The Chamber and Beautiful Downtown
Lewiston are thrilled to be partnering again on this worthwhile day of welcoming spring and beautifying
the community for residents and guests alike. We would like to thank Clearwater Paper Corporation for
being the title sponsor and for their pride in health and beauty of our community. We are asking for two
hours of your time on Saturday, April 6, from 8 am to 10 to help us Refresh the Valley and take pride
in the community in which we live. We will wrap up the day’s cleaning at Vernon Park in Clarkston with
a free brunch for participants, provided by Clearwater Paper Corporation, and live music. If you have
questions, please call the Chamber at 509.758.7712 or Beautiful Downtown Lewiston at 208.790.1148.
Thanks for your help in keeping your community beautiful!
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COFFEE BREAK WITH
Simple Eats Catering
Simple Eats has also expanded to offer cooking classes upon request
and has been a significant force behind cross promotion of other
restaurants in the Lewis Clark Valley with their “Eating at the Square”
promotion. They also specialize in private in-home catering, where a
chef will prepare a spectacular meal for you and your friends, all in the
comfort of your own home. Allow us to assist in all of your party needs!”
CONTACT INFORMATION
Simple Eats Catering
Magen Goforth
504 Main Street, Lewiston
509.254.1620 | simpleeatscatering@gmail.com
www.simpleeatscatering.com
A special thanks to Albertson’s for donating the donuts and Daily’s
Bakery for donating coffee!
Last month Simple Eats Catering was recognized by the Ambassadors
for their continued investment in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of
Commerce. They have been in business in the Lewis Clark Valley for just
a few years, and have already become a “MUST VISIT” in downtown
Lewiston.
“Simple EATS is dedicated to providing customers with the most
sensational food along with the highest level of service. We operate with
our customers in mind, saving you time and money. Our event planners
are here to assist in all of your catering needs.
THANK YOU ALSO TO THOSE THAT JOINED US FOR THE COFFEE BREAK
Beverly Simpson, Syringa Bank
Sharon Julias, Springleaf Financial Services
Barb Hilty, Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Tyler Garrison, Sterling Bank
WE CATER...
•Weddings
•Birthdays
•Graduations
•Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
•Company Parties & Luncheons
•Baby Showers
•Holiday Parties
•or just any occasion to EAT!
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ALIVE AFTER FIVE NEEDS YOUR HELP
MUSIC! SHOPPING! DINING! SPIRITS!
IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CLARKSTON
PROVIDING A QUALITY COMMUNITY EVENT ENCOURAGING THE SPIRIT OF
FRIENDSHIP, FAMILY AND A FRESH LOOK AT A FAMILIAR PLACE
It’s that time of year again! Clarkston’s 2013 Alive After Five has
officially kicked off. Join us on the first Thursday of each month, with the
exception of July. Mark your calendars for June 6, July 11 (one week
later due to the July 4th holiday), and August 1 from 5pm -9pm, and
September 5 from 5pm-8pm. Due to inclement weather in recent years,
there will not be a Clarkston Alive After Five in May this year. There will
be vendor booths, musicians, food, and fantastic local entertainment for
your enjoyment along 6th Street in downtown Clarkston. Come on out
and join us for Alive After Five.
“We greatly appreciate the support we have received from our
downtown businesses, community members and vendors,” Tina
Davidson, Committee Chairperson said. “It is our goal to secure
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additional sponsorship for this year’s event, as Alive After Five cannot
continue without the generous support of our community.”
Vendor booths are being sold for $30 per space per month, and chamber
members receive a $5 discount. There are only 80 spots available each
month, and anyone is welcome to participate.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels, and include
recognition prior to and at each of the Alive After Five events. If you are
interested in being a sponsor or a vendor, visit www.lcvalleychamber.org,
or contact the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber at events@lcvalleychamber.
org or 509.758.7712.
Click Here to Download
Our Alive After Five Vendor Application
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED WITH AND ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL SPRING BREAK DINNER AND AUCTION
“An Evening Under the Shimmering Shamrocks”
Our annual Spring Break Dinner
and Auction, “An Evening Under
the Shimmering Shamrocks” was
a huge success this year, and we
would like to thank all of those
that donated items, served on the
committee, attended the event, or
helped us in any way.
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING
CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS
Banner Bank - 2012 "Head Table"
Winner
Clearwater Paper Corp.
Clearwater River Casino
Columbia Bank
Eye Care Specialists
H & R Block
Inland Cellular
Joyce Keefer, Century 21 Price
Right
LCCU
Morgan Stanley
Port of Clarkston
Schweitzer Engineering
Laboratories
Sterling Savings Home Loan
Division
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Twin River Physical Therapy
US Bank - 2012 "Tail Table"
Winner
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Greg Craber, Master of
Ceremonies
Mike Weiss, Auctioneer
Directors and Royalty, Auction
Spotters and Runners
Greg Craber, Slide Show
Presentation
Lewis Clark Valley Chamber
Ambassadors
Columbia Bank, “Bank”
Operation
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SPRING BREAK COMMITTEE
Chairperson - Tami Randall,
Alliance Title & Escrow
Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston
Heights Market
Gina Rinehart, Banner Bank
Crystal Nelson, Wells Fargo Bank
Greg Craber, Ida Vend
Broadcasting
Deby Lutes, Columbia Bank
Nikki Ausman, Inland Cellular
Kathy Brown, Twin River National
Bank
Wendy Witt, Martin Insurance
Kristy Barton, Community Bank
Danielle Scott, Quality Inn &
Suites
Lisa Hechtner, US Bank
Thank you to the following
businesses and individuals
that donated items or cash:
LIVE AUCTION
Alliance Title & Escrow
Atlas Sand & Rock Concrete
Banner Bank
Bi-Mart
Camp, Cabin, and Home
Christian Leer, Edward Jones
Clarkston Fire Department
Clarkston Heights Market
Columbia Bank
Community Bank
Deby Lutes
Fazzari's
Fuch's Flower & Garden Center
Gary Hughes, Limotyme
IdaVend Broadcasting
Jilly Bean Catering
Joanne McQuary
Kristin and Kip Kemak
Lewiston PhotoBooth
Lisa Hechtner
Morgan Stanley
Riverview Marina
Schweitzer Engineering
Laboratories
Snake Dancer Excursions
Rooster's Waterfront Restaurant
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Twin River National Bank
US Bank
BEVERAGE BOARD
Bert Sahlberg, SJRMC
Bi-Mart
Jill Charpentier, Aflac
John & Terry Blankenship, H & R
Block
Kammy Cox, Heartland Payment
Systems
Kathy Brown, Twin River National
Bank
Mary Lee Frazier, Clarkston
Heights Market
Michael Gruben, Inland Cellular
Michelle Bly, TD&H Engineering
Mike Bly, Inland Cellular
Port of Clarkston
Sherry Skalicky, Sattler Insurance
Tami Randall, Alliance Title &
Escrow
Tammy Lewis, SEL
Tim Barker, City of Lewiston
Todd Blamires, ArtBeat
Wendie Kause, Kause Success
Management
SILENT AUCTION
…and BOOKS, too!
Aflac
Art Beat
Avista Utilities
Backyard Attractions
Banner Bank
Best Western Lodge at River's
Edge
Big Country Radio
Body Health & Relaxation Clinic,
Becky Olinger
Bruneel Tire Factory
Clarkston Golf & Country Club
Clarkston High School Metal
Shop
Clearview Eye Clinic
Clearwater Medical Clinic
Columbia Bank
David Wilkinson, DDS Orthodontics for
Children & Adults
FastSigns
Granite Lake Premier RV Resort
Greg Craber
H & R Block
Hay's Produce
Hazel's Good Eats
Headmaster's School of Hair
Design
Hells Gate State Park
It Works Global, Ashley Heger
Jawbone Flats Café
Kendall Auto Group
LC Ice Arena
LCCU
Ledgerwood & Burns
Lewiston Civic Theatre
Pacific Steel & Recycling
Papa John's Pizza
Patt's Garden Center
Reel Time Fishing
Ridinger's Photography
Rogers Toyota Scion
Roosters
RussFit
Schurman's True Value
Ski Bluewood
St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center Elizabeth Gift Shop
Sterling Bank
Su Brown & Assoc.
Sun Pest Management
Swiss Salon
Tami Meyers Photography
Waddell & Reed
Wasem's
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED WITH AND ATTENDED THE
2013 Agriculture Appreciation Banquet
Realizing the positive impact that agriculture
has on our economy, the Ag Committee of
the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
works to address issues which impact local
agriculture providers in both the rural
and urban areas. The committee annually
recognizes the producers of the region at this
appreciation banquet, and awards $1000
and $500 scholarships to area high school
seniors that will be seeking higher education.
Congratulations to Collin Wolff, the recipient
of this year’s $1000 Ag Scholarship, and to
Hannah Hill, the recipient of this year’s $500
Ag Scholarship.
2013 AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairperson - Dale George, Retired
Don Kerby, Western Appraisals
Kyle Conklin, Columbia Bank
Dave Troy, Troy Insurance Agency
John Mainini, Troy Insurance Agency
Arvid Lyons, Lewis-Clark Terminal
Art McIntosh, Harvest Ridge Organics
Bardell Faux, FSA
Lynn White, Retired
Debra Ausman, Stonebraker McQuary
Phil Kaufman, Kaufman Farms
Kendra Trump, Northwest Farm Credit
Jill Bruce, Northwest Farm Credit
Laycie Smith, Community Bank
Mary Hasenoehrl, LCSC/Port of Lewiston
Jaynie Bentz, Port of Lewiston
APRIL 2013
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER TABLE SPONSORS
Primeland Cooperatives
Stonebraker McQuary
Northwest Farm Credit
Banner Bank
Troy Insurance
Lewis Clark Terminal
Columbia Grain (3 tables)
Les Schwab Tire Centers of Lewiston – Main St.
THANK YOU TO OUR REGULAR TABLE SPONSORS
Les Schwab Tire Centers of Clarkston
Port of Lewiston (2 tables)
George Brocke & Sons
Western Appraisal
Intermountain Feed
Rain & Hail Insurance
Pro-Ag
Columbia Bank
Kenworth Sales
Commercial Tire
The McGregor Company
LCSC Professional & Technical Division
Joe Hall Ford (2 tables)
Perfection Tire
Blue Mountain Agri-Support
THANK YOU to the Lewiston Roundup and
Asotin County Fair Royalty for their help with
hospitality!
ASOTIN COUNTY FAIR ROUNDUP
Sienna Swift
Tabi Forkner
Chaperone Pam Kimble
LEWISTON ROUNDUP
Queen Darryl Kerby
Princess Charli Young
Princess Liz Gibbs
Chaperone Tammy Thomason
Chaperone Candyce Forsmann
Director Rollie Thomason
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Legislative Conference Call & Meeting Schedule
WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE CALL & MEETING SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 11
Time: 7AM - Committee Meeting, 7:30AM - Call
Location: Port of Clarkston Office
CONTACT INFO
Kristin Kemak
509.758.7712
kriskemak@lcvalleychamber.org
www.lcvalleychamber.org
CONTACT INFO FOR WASHINGTON SENATORS AND LEGISLATORS
Senator Mark Schoesler
Republican Floor Leader
(R) 9th Legislative District
Olympia Office:
110 Irv Newhouse Building
PO Box 40409
Olympia, WA 98504-0409
360.786.7620
Fax: 360.786.1999
Email
Visit Website
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Rep. Susan Fagan
Olympia Office:
406 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
360.786.7942
Fax: 360.786.7942
Email
Visit Website
Rep. Joe Schmick
Assistant Minority Whip
Olympia Office:
432 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
360.786.7844
Email
Visit Website
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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 membership@lcvalleychamber.org.
...and Books, too!
(509) 758-3626
Inland 465
(208) 743-6505
Shinn-Reimers TV & Appliance
(208) 746-5711
4J Electric, Inc. dba Engel Electric
(208) 746-5573
Johnson, Dr. John, DDS
(208) 798-7955
St. Vincent DePaul
(509) 758-7061
Asotin County Blues American Legion
Baseball
(208) 746-9685
Keltic Engineering, Inc.
(208) 743-2135
State Farm Insurance/Shauna Besaw
(509) 758-0800
Land Title of Nez Perce County
(208) 746-3513
Steve Wittman Construction
(208) 746-8895
Lewis Clark Credit Union - Lewiston
(208) 746-7233
Subway - Clarkston #1
(509) 758-5000
Lewis Clark Credit Union - Clarkston
(509) 780-4120
Tara's Elegance
(469) 232-7827
Lewiston Golf & Country Club
(208) 746-2801
TD&H Engineering;
Thomas, Dean & Hoskins
(208) 746-0938
Asotin County Library
(509) 758-5454
B & F Power Vac
(208) 746-1461
B & I Computer Systems
(208) 746-5980
Backyard Attractions
(509) 751-9273
Battles & Ells, P.A.
(208) 746-3681
Broyles & Laws PLLC
(509) 758-1636
CENTURY 21 Price Right - Kathy Spring
(509) 552-9203
CENTURY 21 Price Right - Joyce Keefer
(208) 305-7401
Clark Communications, Inc.
(208) 746-9671
Clarkston Heights Pharmacy & Gifts
(509)758-3376
Clearwater Credit Union
(208) 746-9836
Credit Bureau of Lewiston/Clarkston, Inc.
(208) 743-1525
Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
(509) 758-5141
Dwyer Chiropractic Clinic
(509) 758-9214
Fazzari's
(509) 758-3386
Grangeville Super 8 Motel
(208) 983-1002
Granite Lake Premier RV Resort
(509) 751-1635
Howell CNC and Machine
(208) 743-7418
Idaho Recreation Council
(208) 743-2616
Impressions Childcare
(509) 758-7122
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Liberty Mart, LLC
(208) 746-3865
Licensing, Etc.
(509) 758-7761
Linn Pemberton EA
(509) 758-3985
Marker Smith Accounting
(208) 743-3227
McCall's Classic Construction
(208) 798-8946
Moneysaver Ads & Printing
(208) 746-0483
Nez Perce National Historical Park
(208) 843-7051
Northwest Mailing
(208) 790-7196
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
(208) 746-0455
(509) 758-9500
Quality Inn & Suites – Bogeys Restaurant
(509) 758-9500
Rick's Family Foods
(509) 758-6961
Thomason, Mike
(208) 743-5722
University of Idaho Executive MBA Program
(208) 885-0555
US Bank District Center
Downtown Lewiston
(208) 799-2500
US Bank District Center - Orchards
(208) 743-1897
US Bank District Center - Clarkston
(509) 758-2584
Valley Painting & Services
(208) 305-3342
Wasem's Drug
(509) 758-2565
Wayne-Dalton Genie Sales Center
(208) 743-2101
Windermere Real Estate/ Dina Pisani
(208) 790-0058
Windows, Doors, and More
(208) 746-9000
Rick's Family Foods - Heights Market
(509) 758-3601
Rustebakke Veterinary Service
(509) 758-0955
S.P.O.R.T. Physical Therapy Clinic
(208) 746-7573
Seubert's Quality Home Care
(208) 743-1818
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Natural Resource Committee Meeting Minutes
MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 19, 2013
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.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mike Bowman, Earl Beasley, Tony Snodderly, Butch Odegaard, Jerry
Klemm, Wanda Keefer, Scott Carlton, Carol Asbury, Kathryn Claassen,
Dave Johnson, Art Seamans, Mike Thomason, Jill Pakkala and Kip
Kemak. Thanks to all for supporting the committee and your community.
GUEST SPEAKERS
This month’s guest speakers were Kathryn Claassen, winter GREEN
project and Dave Johnson, Program Manager of Nez Perce Tribe
Department of Fisheries Resources Management.
WINTER GREEN PROJECT
Kathryn presented her project which focuses on keeping the LC
Valley green, even throughout the winter. She is accomplishing this
by encouraging the planting of more evergreen trees as opposed
to deciduous trees. Her focus is to appeal and promote this idea to
residents and businesses and not to cities or counties due to their already
strained budgets. She offered recognition to Granite Lake Park who has
an abundance of evergreens within their few acres of land and she also
recognized Costco for their numerous evergreens.
Kathryn asked that the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce support
the project. An e-mail vote was taken with the following response:
8-Yeas, 0-Nays, 6-no response
This recommendation will be sent to the chamber board for approval. She
is also assisted by these local sponsors; Landscape Architect, Don Brigham,
Kelsey Grafton of Blue Sky Mondays, Hays Produce and Garden Center,
Idaho Women in Timber, Patt's Garden Center and Printcraft Printing. For
more information please send an e-mail to wintergreeproject13@gmail.
com or follow on Facebook at winter GREEN project. Kathryn will also
be present at Alive After Five events this spring.
Tribe. A 2001 study by Idaho Department of Fish and Game shows
$46.2 million in direct angler expenditures for chinook fishing and
$35 million in direct angler expenditures for steelhead fishing. Dave
mentioned the Tribe offers online fishing licenses that are less expensive
than the state's license.
Dave highlights their fisheries program is one of the largest in the country
and is made up of 7 divisions that include Administration, Research,
Habitat Watershed, Conservation Enforcement, Resident Fish, Harvest
and Production. They employ around 200 employees that include 150
full time and 50 seasonal. Half the workforce are college educated
professionals. They have 58 contracts equaling around $20 million
annually. They have offices in Lapwai, Sweetwater, Orofino, Joseph,
McCall, Powell and Grangeville. Their watershed program focuses on
ridge-top to ridge-top. The focus used to be in the streambeds but has
been found that inclusion of the entire watershed is essential to ensuring
health of the system in its entirety.
Their crews conduct road inventories, remove or replace culverts,
decommission roads, fence cattle out of streams, plant riparian
vegetation, stabilize stream banks and reconfigure stream channels.
Dave showed a great slide of a road crossing a stream before and
three years after it was decommissioned. With the landscape contouring
and vegetation planting, nobody would guess a road ever cut through
the area. They're also involved in making land use practices more "fish
friendly" and bringing money to large conservation easements. They do
more restoration work on the Snake River Basin than any other entity.
Dave states the Production Division is responsible for restoring natural
salmon runs and creating harvest opportunities for tribal members and
non-Indians. The department released over 8 million fish in 2010 with
1/3 of the fish released within the Snake River Basin. All released were
in streams and rivers where the fish will return to spawn. Dave referenced
the following graph showing the number of returning natural-origin and
hatchery-origin fish from 1975 to 2010.
NEZ PERCE TRIBE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Dave Johnson, Program Manager of Nez
Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resources
Management, shared an overview of what their
program provides to the Nez Perce people and
to the LC Valley. Dave has been in his position
for 30 years and has seen the program grow
exponentially. The program started in 1981 after a couple of natural
resource management issues arose along the Columbia River and Rapid
River.
Dave emphasizes that fish are a very important resource to the tribe,
not only for their diet but also economically. There's a quote from the
Indian Claims Commission stating "the economic cycle can generally be
summarized as ten months of salmon fishing and two months of berry
picking, with hunting most of the year." Fish are important to the tribe's
health and wellness since tribes exhibit higher rates of unemployment,
poverty, diabetes, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular disease,
alcoholism and suicides. Fish and fishing are a necessary part of restoring
balance. Fish also mean business, providing revenue for Idaho and the
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This graph alone highlights the success of the program due to the number
of returning natural-origin fish rising along with the returning hatcheryorigin fish.
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Their Research Division conducts monitoring and evaluation to provide
information on the status of the fish populations. They operate traps and
weirs, video weirs, PIT tag arrays, count redds and snorkel streams. They
also target fish coming in and fish going out. Their Resident Fish Division
offer recommendations for in-stream flows for the Snake River Basin
Adjudication. They also offer recommendations on operations of the
Federal Columbia River Power System (dams) to provide best conditions
for the fish. They construct and manage pond systems for tribal and nontribal fishing opportunities.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BUSINESS
• Next Meeting April 16th, 2013 (3rd Tuesday) at noon. We'll be
discussing Legislative issues with: Scott Carlton, Representative
Labrador; Tony Snodderly, Senator Crapo; and Mike Hanna,
Senator Rische at the Quality Inn Board Room. Mark your calendars
today. See you there.
Natural Resource Committee
Kip Kemak, Co-Chair
Harvest monitoring staff keep track of tribal fishing consistent with
co-management principles and develop the harvest plans to harvest
ESA-listed and non-listed stocks. Conservation Enforcement staff patrol
throughout the treaty territory to ensure that the tribe's hunting and
fishing rules and regulations are obeyed and that protection is afforded
tribal lands. A question was asked about whether they do anything with
Lamprey eels and Dave responded that they do run some acclimation
ponds at Cherry Lane but at this point he states that there's nothing
large scale and that they're just dealing with a small amount of eels.
Dave pointed out that they now run Kooskia Hatchery and co-manage
Dworshak Hatchery. In the future they plan to add more fish acclimation
ponds in North Lapwai Creek.
Dave later followed-up with the following e-mail answering Butch
Odergaard's question of "how many fish do they release in the Snake
River?" and Mike Thomason's question of "how many fish in the river
system are clipped?":
•
•
There are 2 releases at each of the three acclimation sites, Captain
John’s Rapids, Big Canyon and Pittsburg Landing. One release is
of Yearling fish (the extended rearing fish) of about 150,000 at
each site – that release occurs in the first couple weeks in April. The
second release is of about 500,000 subyearlings (the “normal” age
for fall Chinook migrants) at each site – that occurs at the end of
May and first of June.
With respect to marking, the graph below identifies, for the Columbia
Basin releases, how many are adipose fin clipped (the green bar is
for non-clipped fish released from the upper Columbia). As you can
see – the overwhelming majority have their fins clipped. The Tribe
does not agree with such “mass marking” for a couple reasons –
one being that it doesn’t respect the fish (a number of fins have
been removed from fish by hatcheries through time with little regard
to how that effects the fish’s ability to survive). The second being
that because fin-clipped fish are specifically targeted in the fishery,
fin clips can compromise the program’s intent of using the hatchery
to return fish to spawn and rebuild the run. Fisheries are managed
(for example in Alaska) without fin clips, but we have gotten in the
habit of using that as our primary fishery management tool in the
Columbia.
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Lewiston Government Affairs Committee
MEETING MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The February 05, 2013 Lewiston Government Affairs Committee was
called to order at 12 Noon by Co-Chair Jeff Nesset at the China Inn.
ATTENDANCE
Pete Gertonson, Darren Williams, Tom Eier, Tony Snodderly, Jerry
Klemm, Mike Bly, Mike Tatko, Bert Sahlberg, Julia Crea, Jeff Nesset,
Jacqui Gilbert, John Pernsteiner, Dave Pankey and Patti Roberts.
MINUTES
Moved by Klemm, seconded by Gilbert and carried to approve the
January 8, 2013 minutes.
CHAMBER DAYS
Mike Tatko shared his experiences at the Chamber Days in Boise.
Several members from the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber attended the
Idaho Chamber Alliance meeting in Boise. Mike reported we asked the
ICA to modify their position on the elimination of the personal property
tax. Kristin Kemak will be asked to follow-up with the ICA, to see if/
how they disseminated the revised position statement to ensure that
legislators know about the change.
LEGISLATOR PHONE CALLS
Phone calls with Representatives Rusche and Stevenson, and Senator
Johnson are held on Wednesday mornings:
• February 27
• March 13
• March 20
• March 27
• April 3
• April 10
• April 17 (if needed)
Calls commence at 6:30 AM (Pacific) at the LCSC SUB 225. Parking is
open during these dates/times. You may choose to phone in from your
home or office by calling (208) 332-1444. If you call in, you will not be
greeted by a recording; rather, you will be transferred directly into the
call. Applicable long distance charges may apply. Calls normally last for
one hour and may include discussion after (for those at the SUB).
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
Tom Eier has tickets available for the Lincoln Day Banquet on February
8, 2013 at the Red Lion.
LEGISLATIVE FORUM
The Legislative Forum will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 from
10:30 AM to Noon at the LCSC SUB Solarium. Representatives Rusche
and Stevenson and Senator Johnson will be in attendance.
BRIDGES TO WORK
Patti Roberts distributed information on the Bridges to Work program,
designed to help low- or no-income individuals get and keep jobs. Erin
Cassetto would be available to speak to the GAC.
PORT OF LEWISTON FIBER OPTICS PROJECT
Jerry Klemm reported on the Port of Lewiston dark fiber optic project.
There has been strong opposition from two major competitors.
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NEZ PERCE TRIBE
Darren Williams reported the Nez Perce Tribe is again applying for an
exemption in order to obtain an Idaho alcohol license. The Tribe would
like our support on this and would appreciate a letter from the Chamber.
The casino expansion is projected for completion in May 2013.
OTHER IDEAS
Jeff Nesset asked the group to begin thinking of other topics beyond
our usual discussions. Some of the ideas included: flights in and out
of Lewiston (Airport Authority or airlines), consolidation of local
governments, Valley Vision, City Council issues and elections. Dave
Pankey asked if the GAC has specific bylaws to govern its activities. Pete
Gertonson will check on this.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Nesset at 12:50 p.m. The next
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the China Inn at
Noon.
Lewis Clark Young
Professionals
Lewis Clark Young Professionals are off to a busy start this year! Their
February get-together at Simple Eats in Lewiston’s Towne Square
included Coldwell Banker realtor, Levi Gibson, talking about investing
in rental properties. Over 20 people came to the eatery after hours to
hear a wonderful presentation from Levi and enjoy delicious creations
by chef/owner, Magen Goforth. In March, the group met at Bogey’s
restaurant in The Quality Inn. Participants shared a range of volunteer
opportunities associated with various events coming up in the valley over
the next few months. Among them: Refresh the Valley and the NAIA
World Series. We planned a group work day in mid-March to help out
with the Habitat for Humanity home being constructed in Clarkston. The
crew leader reminded them how valuable the work is even if it seems
like just a few simple hours logged on a Saturday morning. LCYP will be
meeting for coffee Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:15am. Location TBD. The
next evening get together will be April 17th at 5:30pm. Location TBD.
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 eric.justis@mssb.com. 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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Lewiston Government Affairs Committee
MEETING MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The joint meeting of the Government Affairs Committee and the Board
of Directors was called to order on February 14, 2013 at 12:08 p.m. at
Mandarin Pine by Kathy Martin.
ATTENDANCE
Michael Gruben, John Pernsteiner, Mike Bly, Jacqui Gilbert, Allen
Phillips, Tony Snodderly, Kathy Martin, Jerry Klemm, Mike Tatko,
Eric Justis, Mark Yochum, David Doeringsfeld, Pete Gertonson, Dave
Pankey, Tony Fernandez, Jeff Nesset, Doug Mattoon, Tammy Lewis,
Michelle Bly, Kristin Kemak and Patti Roberts.
GUEST SPEAKER
Kathy Martin introduced Dave Doeringsfeld, Port Manager for the Port
of Lewiston. He distributed information on the Port’s dark fiber optic
project (DOWNLOAD).
THE FOLLOWING POINTS WERE DISCUSSED
• Prospective businesses now look at a community’s ability to move
data when considering relocation sites.
• What does dark fiber service look like in Lewiston; are we
competitive?
• The Port’s mission is job creation and economic development. It
reads, in part, “…a primary objective of the Port is to encourage
economic growth to make the valley a competitive force in the
regional marketplace…”
• The Port has no current authority to enter the dark fiber market;
authorization must come from the Legislature.
• The Port of Lewiston is currently working with the Port of Whitman
County and the Port of Clarkston, who have been sharing their
experiences in the dark fiber market.
• “Bridging the digital divide” is a common theme.
• The Port wants to invest where it can get the highest rate of return.
• One question for consideration is, do we want a competitive, open
access market?
• Century Link, Cable One and X-O would be direct competitors.
Century Link provides fiber optic; Cable One provides coaxial
cable service. Currently, businesses must obtain service from one
of these.
• Lack of redundancy [of dark fiber optic cable] may be a barrier to
other companies relocating here.
• The legislation will be a tough sell in Boise.
• Having a public entity involved in a private enterprise business will
be an issue.
• Mr. Doeringsfeld expects strong opposition from potential direct
competitors.
• The Port would be running fiber optic lines parallel to the Century
Link fiber optic lines.
• With other utilities, public entities provide the basic infrastructure
(such as water and sewer systems, etc.).
• The deadline for introduction of new bills in the legislature is
coming up. The Port’s legislation will be introduced on the House
side, and they are talking with District 6 legislators.
• The Port project would not include transmitters or receivers; rather
would be limited to the dark fiber only.
• The Phase 1 build-out would cost about $800,000. The Phase 2
built-out would cost about $400,000. This would be funded by
the Port from cash on hand, and would have an expected full
payback in 7 to 8 years.
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• Mr. Doeringsfeld talked about other communities in Idaho that
have either put in dark fiber or are doing feasibility studies. This is
a national issue. The Port has authority to work within all of Nez
Perce County.
• Excess revenues generated after the payback of the initial
investment would be reinvested in Nez Perce County.
• The Port of Whitman County and/or Port of Clarkston will likely
be installing dark fiber optic into Nez Perce County if the Port of
Lewiston doesn’t act soon.
• Competitor fiber optic lines may not have the same capacity as the
Port project.
• Is there a win/win solution for the Port and the competitor
businesses in this venture?
• Tax-paying business entities may be concerned that their tax
dollars are being used to help fund the Port project, which directly
competes with them.
• Could the Port project focus on “unserved” areas?
• Mr. Doeringsfeld pointed out that the Port cannot legally co-own
property with a private business.
• The Port of Whitman County is currently servicing the University of
Idaho with dark fiber optic.
• Mr. Doeringsfeld talked about “backwards compatibility” being an
issue for legacy companies.
• It is possible that the Port of Lewiston could lease the dark fiber
optics to its competitors.
• There is a need to be mindful of unfair competition.
• Lewiston has the only port district in the State of Idaho.
• Phase 1 and Phase 2 build-out maps are available on the Port of
Lewiston website, along with the feasibility study:
• http://www.portoflewiston.com/wordpress/
• The Port of Lewiston is looking for support of their bill from the
Lewis-Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce and Valley Vision. They
would also appreciate support from the City and/or County.
FOLLOW-UP ACTION
Kathy Martin suggested that the notes from the discussion be sent out to
Government Affairs Committee members, and that a vote be taken on
whether to support the project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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now. The cost to chamber members will be $25/meeting
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MORTGAGE COMPANIES
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Mobile: (208) 790-2324
Fax: (509) 751-2228
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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
BEAUTY/SKIN CARE
SHANNON BROWN
Cruzin’ to Cadillac with 3 new car drivers!
509.552.3039
www.marykay.com/domesticdiva
www.steeldreamsfishing.com
Hells Canyon - South Entrance
1.800.422.3568
541.785.3352
Jet Boat Tours Lodging - RV/Tent
Fishing Charters
www.hellscanyonadventures.com
Create your ideal beauty experience. I offer personalized
service that fits you. Just tell me if you’d like a one-on-one
consultation, a party with friends, a virtual party, makeup
tips, or skin care advice. You can always try before you
buy. If you prefer to shop online only or order by e-mail
or phone, the choice is yours. I’d love to help you with any
or all of your beauty needs. Let’s talk! Chamber members
enjoy 20% off; if you shop online use code CHAMBER.
UTOPIA NAILS & SPA
644 6th St. E
Clarkston, WA 99403
509.295.6128
www.reeltimefish.com
Utopia Salon is offering 30% off all services over $13
every Monday & Tuesday in March 2013.
www.snakeriveradventures.com
Cherry Creek Mortgage will waive the appraisal fee (up
to $500) on purchase loans to all chamber members and
their employees.
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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.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO EXTENSION
NEZ PERCE COUNTY
Kathee Tifft
1239 Idaho Street, Lewiston
208.799.3054 | ktifft@uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu/extension/nezperce
HILLCREST AIRCRAFT CO.
Linda Jones
540 O'Connor Road, Lewiston
208.746.8271 | lmj@hillcrestaircraft.com
www.hillcrestaircraft.com
WRANGLER BAR & GRILL
Bill Behrens, Manager
750 21st Street, Lewiston
208.746.1811 | bill@eqnetserv.com
Event venue, bar, arts & entertainment.
CLARKSTON COMMUNITY GARDEN
Dan Cease, CEO
1440 Fair Street, Clarkston
509.254.1720 | clarkstongarden@gmail.com
www.clarkstongarden.com
The Clarkston Community Garden offers
residents a community space to grow
their own fresh, nutrient rich produce in a
sustainable manner, while also dedicating a
large portion of our garden to grow fresh,
healthy vegetables.
MAP TRAVEL CO.
Martha Pierce, Manager
208.798.3200 | martha@maptravelco.com
www.maptravelco.com
Full service, locally owned, travel agency.
We organize tours, cruises, travel packages
and air.
BRIDGE BAKING….GLUTEN FREE BAKERY
Jan Calvert, Owner
208.413.1460 | jan@bridgebaking.com
www.bridgebaking.com
Fresh gluten-free baked goods prepared for
your order!
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Make Sure Your Inventory Numbers Are Accurate
For many companies, inventory is a significant dollar amount on
the company's financial statements. So it's crucial that recorded
inventory balances reflect actual values. When such accounts aren't
properly stated, the cost of goods sold and current ratios — numbers
that often matter to decision makers — may be skewed. If banks
discover that your company's inventory accounts are overstated,
they may not extend credit. If, when necessary, inventories aren't
"written down" (their values lowered in the accounting records),
fraud may go undetected or the company's net profits may appear
unrealistically rosy.
Inventories decline in value for a variety of reasons. You might be in
the business of selling electronic equipment to retail customers. Over
time, yesterday's "latest and greatest" gadgets become today's hohum commodities. Such goods still have value, but they can't be sold
at last year's prices. Your inventory is experiencing "obsolescence."
Inventory "shrinkage" is another term that's often used to describe
declining inventory values. Let's say you run a construction materials
company. Unbeknownst to you, a dishonest supervisor is skimming
goods from your shelves. A periodic inventory count that's compared
to your company's general ledger might show that inventory is
declining faster than it's being sold. As a result, you may decide
to investigate and to reduce inventory values in your accounting
records.
Other examples of shrinkage might include a clothing store that
loses inventory due to shoplifting or a warehouse facility that's hit
by a storm. In both cases, inventories may need to be written down
in the company books to more accurately reflect actual values. If
your company holds goods that are subject to evaporation, some
of your inventory value might "vanish into thin air." Under another
scenario, a shady supplier might bill your company for goods that
aren't actually shipped or received. If invoices are recorded in your
accounting records at full cost, your inventory may end up being
overstated.
For some companies, several sources feed into inventory values. A
manufacturing concern, for example, might add all the expenses
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needed to prepare goods for sale — including factory overhead,
shipping fees, and raw material costs — into inventory accounts.
When those supporting costs fluctuate, inventory accounts are often
affected.
To ensure that your inventory numbers remain accurate, it's a good
idea to conduct regular physical counts and routinely analyze
the accounts for shrinkage, obsolescence, and other evidence of
diminishing value.
This article contributed by:
Su Brown & Associates, PLLC
77 Southway Suite B
Lewiston, ID 83501
contact: sbassoc@subrown.com
www.subrown.com
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
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Our Lewiston Library is Moving!
The library will be closed from April 15 to June 7th, 2013 to get ready to move to our new
downtown location. There are no scheduled events at the Lewiston City Library until the June
8, 2013 Grand Opening Celebration at the new location 411 D Street. Citizens of the LC valley
are invited to join the fun and explore the new library. There will be games, crafts, food
and fun for all ages. During the closure, resources from Overdrive and online databases will
continue to be available through our website www.lewistonlibrary.org. Any items checked
out now until April 15 will be due on July 1, 2013 and overdue charges will not accrue on
Lew items during our closure. Patrons can return books at any ValNet library.
CONTACT INFO
Debbie Allen
Library Assistant
Lewiston City Library
428 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
208.743.6519 Ext. 105
dallen.lew@valnet.org
“The ancestor of every action is a thought.”
- RALPH WALDO EMERSON
I believe in visioning and placing my desired intentions into the
universe. I believe that what you focus on will happen, eventually.
In addition to the above mentioned belief, I believe that to effectively
make it happen, there must be ACTION. It would be great to sit
around on a meditation pillow visioning all your desires for hours
every day, and POOF they come true. Unfortunately, that action will
provide you with nothing more than a great vision and perhaps a sore
lower back. Your passion/idea must be followed up by Action. Does
this mean a lot of hard work? No way!! The more you define your
goals and desires in your mind and/or on paper and create an action
plan the easier it will get, I promise!
To begin visioning, first have the idea. The idea is represented here as
“X”. The next step is to make sure that your “X” is in alignment with
your life. Why do you want “X”? How will “X” feel? How will your
life change when you have “X”? What must you do to achieve “X”?
How determined are you to achieve “X”? What are you willing to
give up, if necessary, to achieve “X”? What is your preferred timeline
to achieve “X”?
Here is an example. Let’s say you want to start a newsletter for your
organization. Is this in alignment? Yes, it will communicate clearly the
goals/needs/events of your organization. Why? Because there is
much information that should be sent out regularly to the supporters
of your organization, in turn this will allow a more seamless operation.
How will it feel? It will feel great to achieve in one newsletter what
took a phone tree or many e-mails to accomplish. How will your life
change? It will improve communications, thus saving you time and
make more money in the long run. What must be done to achieve
this? Define your subject matter; begin writing up articles and events.
Establish a database. You may even need to hire someone to do the
writing for you. How determined are you? If you are not a good
writer and do not have a budget to hire someone, taking classes to
become a better writer will be required. What are you willing to
give up? If you decide to take writing courses, you will need to give
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up some personal free time and provide an investment to take the
necessary courses. What is the preferred timeline? Set a deadline
for your first print or e-mail date. That way you are ensuring it will be
completed and not stay an “Idea” indefinitely.
I understand that this is a minor subject, but you can apply the same
principles to anything, starting a business, changing jobs, getting
married, you name it. Choose your passion/idea and vision it.
Often we imagine that the “X” that we desire seems unattainable. The
final destination is sooo far out there, that the road is too long to even
begin the journey. The trick is to get moving. “A journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single step.” Quoted from Chinese philosopher
Laozi, (c605bc – c531bc). Wow, that’s a long time ago! This makes
me realize that this problem is nothing new to us. Unfortunately, we
still get bogged down in the How to get there. But in reality, once we
get moving the “X” will develop and happen, seemingly on its own.
In the above mentioned example, you could stop the flow of action by
worrying about the last item on your list, when you really only need to
understand the concept and get moving on the first item. You don’t
need everything laid out perfectly before you get going.
Today is April 1st! My birthday…no really it is!! My birthday wish for
you is that you follow your path with every thought and desire and
apply Action to the passion and make your dreams come true!
This article contributed by:
Wendie Kause
Kause Success Management
Wendie Kause is the Owner and Operator of Kause Success
Management. If you would like further information contact Wendie at
wkause@kausesuccessmanagement.com.
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46TH ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Thunderbird Golf Classic
Golf Season is right around the corner, which means it is time for the 46th Annual
Thunderbird Golf Classic, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley
Scholarship Committee.
The Scholarship Committee's motto is "a child will never be turned away due to lack of
funds,” and we know you support this as well. All proceeds from the Thunderbird Golf
Classic provide scholarships for low income children to utilize various Boys and Girls Clubs
programs including transportation to the Club, Early Bird before school program, athletics
and more. Please join us to golf for a great cause!
The Thunderbird Golf Classic, presented by Joe Hall Ford Nissan is a two day event and
will be played on Saturday, April 20th at the Lewiston Golf & Country Club, and Sunday,
April 21st at the Clarkston Golf & Country Club. Each participant will receive a tee prize for
participating in the tournament, a buffet dinner on Saturday thanks to our food sponsor
P1FCU and will be entered into the raffle for a chance at great prizes. In addition, there
are prizes each day for closest to the pin, long drive, and accuracy drive as well as the
opportunity to win part of the $2,500 payout for gross and net flight winners. We are
grateful from the support of our sponsors; Major sponsor Lewis & Clark Orthopaedic
Institute, Nez Perce Express & Thunder Jet Boats; green sponsor McDonald's of the Valley,
dinner sponsor P1FCU, hotel sponsor Red Lion & all of our hole and tee sponsors.
Saturday is a 2 person scramble with a 1:00pm shotgun start at Lewiston Golf & Country
Club with dinner and raffle prizes following the round. Sunday is a two person best ball
with a shotgun start at 9:00am at the Clarkston Golf & Country Club.
Please complete a registration form for each 2 person team. This year's cost is $110 per
golfer and the field is limited so don't delay. You can also purchase mulligan's and special
beverage raffle tickets at check in on Saturday. A $150 package is also available which
includes registration, prepayment of your 4 mulligan's, and 5 tickets for our special beverage raffle. Please fill the form out completely to include
your name, address, email address, USGA Index, etc. You can also register online at www.poweroftheclub.org. If you have any questions, please
contact Chad Zollman at the Boys & Girls Club by email at czollman@poweroftheclub.org.
Thank you for your past, present and future support of the Boys and Girls Clubs Scholarship Committee. See you on the links.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO Brad Overberg | 208-746-2301 | boverberg@poweroftheclub.org
| www.poweroftheclub.org
Pride and Prejudice
AT THE LEWISTON CIVIC THEATRE
Performing Through April 14, 2013
Directed by: Mel Syverson
Rated PG
Thursdays are Family Night with all tickets $10 plus tax. Group Rates
may be available for groups of 25 or more. Contact our box office.
Idaho Sales Taxes apply.
This adaptation of Pride and Prejudice captures the comedy and
romance of Jane Austen’s timeless novel, originally published in 1813.
The story centers on the Bennet family, a comfortable but not excessively
wealthy family living in the English countryside in the early 1800s.
Mrs. Bennet’s objective is to find wealthy husbands for her daughters
to marry. Mrs. Bennet believes her problems are solved when Jane,
the eldest daughter, seems to have caught the attention of a wealthy
landowner named Charles Bingly. But Bingly’s snobbish family and close
friend and acquaintance, Mr. Darcy, have other ideas.
CONTACT INFO
Beth Larson, Executive Director
Lewiston Civic Theater
805 Sixth Avenue, Lewiston
208.746.3401 | operations@lctheatre.org
www.lctheatre.org
NON-MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS
Child, Age 12 & Under: $8
Student with ID: $11
Senior, age 60+: $12
Adult: $14
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BANNER BANK HIRES
New Branch Manager
in Clarkston
Banner Bank has hired Brenda Hall as
Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager
to lead its Clarkston branch located at 749
6th Avenue. Hall will lead a skilled team of
banking professionals to assist Banner clients
achieve success in their personal and business
financial goals.
LCSC’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Become the BIG Fish
Wed. June 5th
Time: 8AM - 4:30PM
Location: Lewis-Clark State College | Williams Conference Center,
837 4th Street, Lewiston
Cost: $70 which includes continental breakfast, lunch, 3 sessions,
and a keynote speaker
Learn from local experts the skills you need to excel in your
professional career in the LC Valley – become the BIG fish in this
small pond; we have an exciting lineup of workshops focusing
on several areas of learning including communication, business
management, leadership, customer service, and technology.
CONTACT INFO
Julie Crea, LCSC
208.792.2333
jcrea@lcsc.edu
For the past ten years Hall has worked at US
Bank where she was frequently recognized
for her service and performance. Prior to US
Bank, Hall worked as an assistant manager,
Brenda Hall, New Branch
then manager for Twin City Foods, Inc. for five
Manager at Clarkston
Banner Bank
years. Dedicated to the community where she
lives and works, Hall is an active member of
the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce and frequently volunteers
for the Clarkston Lion’s Club and fund raising events to support the Boy’s
and Girl’s Club, Bantams Booster, Lewiston High School Soccer and Hot
August nights.
ABOUT BANNER BANK
Banner Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank that conducts
business from 86 locations in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Banner
Bank is a community bank which offers a wide variety of commercial
banking services and financial products to individuals and small and
medium-sized businesses and their employees in its primary market area.
Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.
Establishing a Triple Bottom Line
Dave Barrett, a senior practitioner with Cascade Engineering, is coming
to the LC Valley to explain why and how his company is investing in
their people and the planet and how that has led to increased profit.
The company has been awarded “Manufacturer of the Year” for the
State of Michigan and has implemented dynamic projects which result in
extremely reduced employee turnover costs, from 16% monthly to only
2% monthly. He will present at Happy Day’s Clarkston Event Center on
May 1 from 11:30-1 p.m. about their company’s journey. On May 2,
from 9 am-3 pm, he will explain how other companies can do the same.
Community Action Partnership has received funding from The Paul
G. Allen Family Foundation to support the “Bridges to Work” project
that helps individuals obtain and retain jobs. The project works with
supervisors and entry-level employees at local businesses to develop a
shared understanding of both the obstacles faced by employees and the
expectations held by employers. Bridges to Work helps employees and
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employers develop mutually supportive strategies that reduce employee
turnover and the associated costs. Contact e.cassetto@cap4action.org
to register for the “Triple Bottom Line” events. Special thanks to these
major sponsors: The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, ATK CCI-Speer
and Happy Day Restaurants.
CONTACT INFO
Angie Titus
Community Engagement Director
Community Action Partnership
Phone: 208-798-4174
Fax: 208-798-1831
a.titus@cap4action.org
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We’re Having a Party!
(AND YOU’RE INVITED )
WHO
Life Choices Supporters, Former staff, board, & volunteers,
Community, CHS Jazz Band/Choir
WHAT
Celebration of 35 years of Ministry
WHEN Tuesday,
April 23rd 6:30pm
WHEREClarkston High School Auditorium
WHY
Celebrate what God has done, Look ahead to the future, and
Offer an opportunity for partnership
We are really excited about this year’s big party to celebrate 35 years
of embracing Life through the work of Life Choices (formerly Pregnancy
Care Center). This event will take the place of our annual banquet,
and will allow for many more to attend. If you have been involved as a
staff member, board member, or volunteer, please consider yourself our
very special guest on this eve of remembering together what God has
done. This grand celebration will highlight the impact of the center, and
look forward to where God is leading us in the future.
We will be holding this special evening at the Clarkston High School
auditorium at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 23rd. Enjoy a cake reception
prior to a fun and stirring program, including special performances by
the Jazz Band and Jazz Choir from Clarkston High School. We will also
be sharing a special announcement with the community that night.
In years past, our annual banquet has been the most significant
opportunity to raise finances for the ministry. At this year’s celebration,
we will offer a special opportunity for the community to get behind this
life-affirming work in a big way.
You can begin that partnership with us today by going to www.
lcpartners.org and clicking on the upcoming events tab. Follow the link
to our registration page and let us know you are coming – you can even
host a row at the party and invite your friends. Your registration helps us
be good stewards by giving us an idea of how many people to plan for.
Save the date and be sure to join us for this community celebration!
Let’s fill up the auditorium that night and have a joyous time together
commemorating God’s goodness.
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.
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PRO-SHOP 2013
Sponsorship Opportunities
Available
ProShop 2013 is the LC Valley's first "shopping scramble," a golf-themed Shopping event in
downtown Lewiston and Clarkston. Teams of "pro" shoppers will "play the front nine" by shopping
at participating downtown businesses and keeping track of their purchases on their official score
card. The event will incorporate fantastic prizes and a festive atmosphere at the "Ninth Hole,"
a local downtown restaurant or bar. The objective of this entertaining new take on a shopping
promotion is to directly benefit local businesses and to further promote a strong economy through
the "Shop Local" concept. The event will take place on May 10, 2013 from Noon-5:00 PM. The
ProShop 2013 Committee is comprised of staff and volunteers from both Beautiful Downtown
Lewiston (BDL) and the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce (LCVCC).
CONTACT INFO
Click Here to Check Out Our
Sponsorship Opportunities!
Questions regarding ProShop 2013 can be directed to Lee Ann Hancock at 509.758.7712 or
Breanne Durham at 208.790.1148. Thank you very much for considering these exciting new
sponsorship opportunities for your business!
PROSHOP COMMITTEE
Kristin Kemak, Breanne Durham, Lee Ann Hancock, Tim Lynch, Angie Weiland, Rebecca
Sarmiento, Jill Charpentier and Michelle Witthaus.
CLARKSTON FIREFIGHTERS PARTICIPATED IN THE
Scott Firefighter Stairclimb
On Sunday, March 10, 2013, seven members of the Clarkston Fire Department raced up
the 69 flights of stairs at Seattle’s Columbia Tower in full fire gear in a timed competition
to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for blood cancer research and
cures. The Columbia Tower is 788 feet of vertical elevation, it stands as the second
tallest building west of the Mississippi. It takes 1,311 steps to reach the observation
deck overlooking the city of Seattle. This year, over 1,500 firefighters from 300 different
departments competed in the event, making it the single largest firefighting competition in
the world. The Clarkston firefighters would like to thank you for your help in supporting
their fundraising efforts.
CONTACT INFO
Ben Schuster
208.750.2629
www.llswa.org
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You're Invited!
U.S. BANK CUSTOMER OPEN HOUSE
NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Kids Spring Fling
Wed. Apr. 17th
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM
Location: 835 Main Street, Lewiston
208.799.2503 | Robert.bingman@usbank.com
www.usbank.com
The Nez Perce National Historical Park is having, “Kids Day in the
Park- Spring Fling” April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
Spalding picnic area. Activities include: beading, doll making, nature
walk and more. It is a great time to get outside and enjoy the spring
weather.
You’ve got big dreams, let U.S. Bank help you achieve them more
quickly. Stop in at our Open House to learn more about what we
can offer! At U.S. Bank, we can provide you with solutions that
match your lifestyle and your financial needs. With more than 3,069
branches in the country, you can be sure to find us near you. For
more information about our products and services, speak with a
banker today.
Rangers will be on hand to teach some of the intricacies and history
of beading techniques and each child will make their own beaded
item. Learn about the importance of qáca’ to Nez Perce children
and take home a doll of their own making. Explore the budding
spring trails with a Ranger. Young children should be chaperoned
by an adult, lunch will not be provided.
•Credit and Debit Cards
•Financial Management
•Home Mortgage
•Auto, Boat, and RV Loans
•Home Equity Loans
•Personal Line of Credit
•And much more!
The visitor center is currently open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. The Spalding Visitor Center is located on US Highway 95,
approximately 12 miles south of Lewiston and three miles north of
Lapwai.
CONTACT INFO
Nez Perce National Historical Park
39063 U.S. Highway 95
Lapwai, ID 83540
208.843.7009
www.nps.gov/nepe
Winter GREEN Project
The Winter GREEN project is a campaign to encourage residents and
businesses of the Lewiston/Clarkston valley to plant more evergreen
trees. From November through March our valley is predominately
shades of brown and gray due to the lack of evergreens. Can you
imagine how beautiful our winters could be if every household and
business planted just one evergreen tree?
More evergreen trees would not only increase the appeal of the
valley, they would help clean the air in the winter and provide a
more diverse bird habitat. We associate evergreens trees with alot
of things we enjoy, so they also just make us feel better. Plant one
now and make a difference!
Our local nurseries will have trees available for purchase soon.
CONTACT INFO
Kathryn Claassen
509.758.7895
wintergreenproject13@gmail.com
Facebook @ winter-GREEN-Project
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Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Staff Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - OFFICERS
Todd Blamires, Chairman
ArtBeat
Tim Lynch , 1st Vice Chair
My Architect
Scott Corbitt, 2nd Vice Chair
Clearwater Paper Corp.
Sherri Skalicky, Past Chairman
Sattler Insurance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DIRECTORS
Tim Barker, City of Lewiston Parks & Recreation
Darcy Weisner, Clarkston School District
Wendie Kause, Kause Success Management
Kim Casey, Avista Utilities
Eric Justis, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Bert Sahlberg, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Michelle Bly, TD&H Engineering
Tammy Lewis, SEL
Gina Rinehart, Banner Bank
Tina Davidson
Greg Craber, IdaVend Broadcasting
CHAMBER STAFF
Kristin Kemak, President/CEO
kriskemak@lcvalleychamber.org
Lee Ann Hancock, Marketing & Events Manager
events@lcvalleychamber.org
Mary Ann McNeely-Cooper, Business Services
Coordinator
bsc@lcvalleychamber.org
Kristina Bickford, Membership Services Program
Coordinator
membership@lcvalleychamber.org
Jill Pakkala, Administrative Assistant
info@lcvalleychamber.org
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 membership@lcvalleychamber.org.
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
• Asotin County Commissioners,
Asotin Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
• Asotin Co.
Commissioners, Asotin
Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
• Nez Perce County
Commissioners, Brammer
Building, 1:30PM
8
• Asotin County Commissioner
9
3
10
• Idaho Legislative Phone Session,
LCSC-SUB, ROOM 225, 6:30AM
• General Membership Luncheon,
Quality Inn & Suites, 12PM
15
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
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WEDNESDAY
• Lewiston City Council
Meeting, LCSC
Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council
Meeting, City Hall, 7PM
14
• Asotin Co.
Commissioners, Asotin
Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
2
• Government Affairs Committee
Meeting, China Inn, 12PM
Building, 1:30PM
7
TUESDAY
22
16
17
• Natural Resources Committee,
Quality Inn & Suites, 12PM
SATURDAY
5
6
12
13
19
20
26
27
3
4
• Ambassadors Committee
Meeting,Paraiso Vallarta, 1PM
11
• Washington Legislative
Meeting/Phone Session, Port of
Clarkston, 7AM
• Business Showcase Committee
Meeting, Columbia Bank,
10:45AM
• Ag Committee Meeting,
Mandarin Pine, 12PM
18
• Business After Hours and Earth
Day Celebration, Lewis Clark
Recyclers, 4PM
23
24
25
• LCV Chamber Board of Directors
Meeting, Timber Creek Grill
Buffet, 12PM
29
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
4
•A
County Commissioner
FRIDAY
• Lewis Clark Young Professionals,
TBD, 5:30PM
Building, 1:30PM
• Lewiston City Council
Meeting, LCSC
Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council
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THURSDAY
30
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