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Looking at the different committees below is
an excellent way to help you define what our Chamber is all about. The power of Chamber membership is in participation. By bringing your skills, talents, and time to one or more committee you can be a powerful influence in helping to make our communities and their business environment the best they can be. |
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| Committees | |
| '08 OLYMPIC TRIALS TASKFORCE | |
PURPOSE:
A temporary committee to plan how to best capitalize on the 2008
Olympic Track Trials to be held in Eugene. CHAIR: Becky Rainwater Jayne Detering, Ann Smith, Barb Shipley, Connie Falk, Danuta Pfeiffer, Dave Zech, David Clyne, DeAnn Cherbas, Jeff Curran, John Bauer, Matt Howard, Pat Straube, Patti Gaut, Sherry Fanning |
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| GREETERS/MEMBERSHIP | |
| PURPOSE:
Two separate committees combined in 2007; to serve and add to
the membership through the use of Greeters and Ribbon Cutting and other
events. CHAIR: DeAnn Cherbas Jamie Hooper, Dave Zech, Kathy Olafson, Judy Cleeton, Pat Straube, Jeff Curran, Bill Filley, Kathy Myers, John Bauer & Chuck Cook |
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| BUDGET | |
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Plans out the Chamber budget for the next fiscal year, for
approval by the board of directors. CHAIR: Bruce Cleeton Brad King, Lois Munson, Craig Carpenter & Jeff Curran |
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| Community Service Events | |
| DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS BANQUET | |
| PURPOSE:
An annual banquet to
honor community members and educators that have given their time and
service to our area. Nominations are solicited throughout the community and a dinner is held at Shadow Hills Country Club the first week in November. Each year the following categories are honored: Educators of the Year, Youth Service, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Citizens and Lifetime Achievement. Scheduled for November 8, 2007 2007 Corporate Sponsors: Lochmead Dairy, Pacific Continental Bank and Tri County Insurance Group CHAIR: Lois Munson 998-8565 DSA Selection: Barb Shipley, Brad King, Bruce Cleeton, Mike Hurd, Pat Straube & Rob Dickman |
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| PARADES OF LIGHTS Held every year the first week in DECEMBER | |
| PURPOSE:
To coordinate and plan the area’s annual
Light Parades. The Light Parades are a community service event held the first weekend of December. The Parade is in Junction City on Friday, Harrisburg on Saturday and Coburg on Sunday. Floats, trucks, RV’s, farm equipment and animals all decorated in lights join together for a festive start to the holiday season. All entries are free. Scheduled for December 7, 8 & 9 2007 Corporate Sponsors: : Blachly Lane Co-op, Emerald People’s Utility District and Pacific Power. CHAIR: Craig Carpenter 744-7513 Lois Munson & Helen Breedlove |
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| ANNUAL MEETING held every JULY | |
| PURPOSE:
A gathering to honor outgoing & incoming board
members and present awards for Business of the Year (large & small) and
Organization of the Year. Scheduled for July 17, 2008 2007 Corporate Sponsors: : Bi-Mart, Pacific Continental Bank & SELCO Community Credit Union CHAIR: Lois Munson 998-8565 Business Awards – Craig Carpenter, Rob Dickman & Jeri Beard |
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| Fundraising Events | |
| DINNER & AUCTION | |
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COMMITTEE: Plans the Chamber’s primary fundraiser. The Dinner & Auction is held in the spring with a dinner, silent auction and oral auction. The next one will be held March 29, 2008 with the theme “Paris in Springtime” 2007 Corporate Sponsors: Pacific Continental Bank, SELCO Community Credit Union, Citizens Bank & NW Farm Credit Services. Chair: Brad King (Covenant Financial) 998.2925 Angie Holland, Chuck Cook, Dave Zech, Debbie Darst, Desta Pratt, Lois Munson & Traci Snider |
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| SPRING CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT | |
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COMMITTEE: Coordinates
the Spring Classic golf tournament. A fun filled day for Chamber members only at Shadow Hills Country Club complete with lunch, 18-hole golf, prizes & a raffle. Scheduled for April 25, 2008 Co-Chairs: Rob Dickman (Les Schwab) 998-3319 Dave Zech (State Farm Insurance) 998.8034 Bruce Cleeton, Kip Much, Kathy Olafson, Jeff Curran & Vicki Bowers |
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| SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL BOOTH | |
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COMMITTEE:
Coordinates the maintenance and work scheduling
Chamber Booth where we sell local and Scandinavian Festival postcards, abelskiver pans, charms, and T-Shirts. www.scandinavianfestival.com CHAIR: Kathy Olafson 984-2330 |
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| FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT | |
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COMMITTEE: Coordinates the annual golf tournament. A fun filled day at Diamond Woods Golf Course complete with dinner, 18-hole golf, prizes and a raffle. 2007 Corporate Sponsors: : Bob Dickman/Les Schwab Tire Center, NW Natural, Bi-Mart & Country Coach Inc. Co-Chairs: Rob Dickman (Les Schwab) 998-3319 Dave Zech (State Farm Insurance) 998.8034 Bruce Cleeton, Kip Much, Kathy Olafson, Jeff Curran & Vicki Bowers |
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| BUSINESS EXPO FEBRUARY | |
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Coordinates the Business Expo. An opportunity
to promote your business to the community. The next one is scheduled for
February 28, 2008 2007 Corporate Sponsors: Key Bank, Pacific Continental Bank, Morse Bros. Inc., ilevel, BI-Mart, Ahern Rentals & Cooney & Trudeau, Attorneys at Law. CHAIR: John Bauer (McKenzie Mist) 747-8072 Jamie Hooper, Jeff Curran, Kathy Olafson, Lois Munson, Alison Patterson, Brande McCormick, Carol McCord & Chuck Cook |
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