Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

President’s Message. . . . . . . . . 3

Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• “Our Turn to Shine”

• December in Mason County

• 2006 Christmas Lighting Contest Winners

NEW MEMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Business Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Partnership Moving Forward

• Legislative Send-Off Breakfast Review

Chamber & County Events. . . . 7

January 2007 Volume 91 Issue 1

Chamber Continues Executive SearchWork has begun to find a new Chamber Executive Director to lead us to

further growth and success. The search committee has defined expectationsand priorities, and with the posting of the open position on several internetemployment sites, the response has been positive. The committee will continueto accept applicants until January 10th and then begin the interview process.The hope is to identify our new Director by the end of January in order to becomfortable and ready for all our summer events.

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Take time this year to honor the efforts of the business or individual for theChamber’s Annual Award in three categories: Business of the Year, Citizen ofthe Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations are coming in, but the deadlineof January 10th is approaching fast. Don’t wait another day! Find and fill out thenomination form inserted into this newsletter or download a copy off the webat www.SheltonChamber.org/126.php

Emcee for the event, Bob Buhl, will also be giving the “State of the Chamber”report, honoring the outgoing board members and introducing the new boardmembers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see where we’ve been and where we’regoing and thank the new and outgoing board members for their commitment tomaking Shelton-Mason County a great place to live and work.

This annual event will be held at Alderbrook Resort and Spa on the beautifulHood Canal. Last year’s event was also held at this location and proved to be ahuge success. All enjoyed fine dining experience and a chance to get to knowyour board and local businesses.

Banquet Sponsors:

Produced By

and

January 19Governmental Affairs Committee

7:30 a.m.Roosters

January 18Annual Awards Banquet

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Alderbrook Resort and Spa

(for more details, visit:

www.sheltonchamber.org/126.php)

Be sure to log onto the Chamber’s website,www.sheltonchamber.org and “add your ownevent!”

continued from page 4

Do you have an event you’dlike on our calendar?

visit

www.sheltonchamber.org& upload your event today!

January 25Chamber Board Meeting

7:30 a.m.Vern’s Restaurant

February 1Chamber Ambassador Meeting

Noon - 1:00 p.m.Conference Room in Chamber

Building

PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:

PPPPPatti Tatti Tatti Tatti Tatti TupperupperupperupperupperTupper's Floorcoverings & Interiors,

VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:

Bob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlAllstate Insurance -- Bob Buhl

TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:

Michelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralHeritage Bank

BOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERS

KKKKKellellellellelly Coppy Coppy Coppy Coppy CoppOlympic College

Rob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesSENSARIA Natural Bodycare

Jim DaJim DaJim DaJim DaJim DavvvvvenenenenenporporporporportttttJim Davenport Consulting, LLC

Jerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeKMAS Radio

Kathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellWal-Mart

TTTTTrrrrraaaaavis Hacvis Hacvis Hacvis Hacvis HackneknekneknekneyyyyyBob & Travis Hackney, D.D.S.

Bethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonHood Canal Communications

Leslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonSquaxin Island Tribe Island Enterprise

Treacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerVern's Restaurant

LLLLLynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-EricicicicickkkkksonsonsonsonsonMason County Commissioner

Bill TBill TBill TBill TBill TaaaaayyyyylorlorlorlorlorTaylor Shellfish Farms

DicDicDicDicDick Tk Tk Tk Tk TaaaaayyyyylorlorlorlorlorCity of Shelton

who lined up to share their specialwishes and pose for a keepsake photowith the bearded one. Local businessesworked closely with Hood Canal Kiwanisto make it a special day and generousdonations demonstrated the spirit ofthe season for this small town.

The Christmas Holiday Parade onDecember 2nd was a great success dueto lots of help from Mother Nature inmaking it a beautiful day and evening.There were 62 participants and fun washad by all.

December in Mason County

offered a free service.Mason County will take your debris

for free. The county will accept foodwaste only at the drop-box stations inBelfair, 2001 NE Sand Hill Road;Hoodsport, 260 North Hoodsport ParkRoad and Union, 1391 East McReavyRoad.

For more information call TomMoore at 360.427.9670 , 360.275.4467or 482.5269, all at Extension 652.

Storm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm Aftermathcontinued from page 5

time in many years. There was wonder-ful music flowing from the park at thesame time.

Hoodsport:December 2nd brought Holiday cel-

ebrations to Hoodsport, with busi-nesses participating in wreath makingdemonstrations, free snacks and cideras well as merchandise "specials" andkeeping the doors open late. The an-nual Christmas Bazaar and activities atthe Library made it a fun filled day forall. As the tree came alive with lights,Santa arrived with gifts for the children

January 3Chamber Ambassador Meeting

Noon - 1:00 p.m.Conference Room in Chamber

Building

VVVVVoluntoluntoluntoluntolunteereereereereers s s s s NNNNNeededeededeededeededeeded!!!!!

Chamber Committees:

- Ambassadors- Business Expo- Auction- Music in the Park- Christmas Parade- Chamber Beautification- Education

For more information, call Chamberoffice at 360.426.2021 orinfo@sheltonchamber.org

109 South First Street, Downtown SheltonFREE PARKING ON SOUTH FIRST STREET & COTA

Open Seven Days • Lunch & Dinner, Monday thru SaturdaySunday 10 to 4 for Brunch & Lunch • Fine Dining & Catering

360-462-8376

Shelton’s Most Memorable Meals

PRPRPRPRPROGRAMOGRAMOGRAMOGRAMOGRAM: Annual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual Awwwwwararararards Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqueueueueuettttt

WHENWHENWHENWHENWHEN:January 18th, 2007

TIMETIMETIMETIMETIME: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

PLPLPLPLPLAAAAACECECECECE: Alderbrook Resort and Spa

From the desk of Patti Tupper

Meeting Sponsor

Recommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theBusy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .

Tupper’s Floor Covering andInteriors AD

Prudential Northwest RealEstate Ad

Meetings Move Partnership Forward

The new partnership between theShelton-Mason County and North Ma-son Chambers is taking definite formafter approval of lodging tax fundingfrom the Mason County Commission-ers, and the City of Shelton Commis-sioners.

The two Chamber executives will

begin working with an advisory councilin the first few weeks of January andhope to come up with definite plans tobegin its marketing program as quicklyas possible. These plans include a newwebsite, map and brochure encompass-ing all of Mason County.

2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislative Kice Kice Kice Kice Kickkkkk-Of-Of-Of-Of-Off Brf Brf Brf Brf Breakfeakfeakfeakfeakfasasasasast Rt Rt Rt Rt ReeeeevievievievieviewwwwwThe second annual Legislative Kick-

Off breakfast sponsored by Green Dia-mond was held at Vern’s on December27th. Thirty members along with Sena-tor Sheldon and Representative BillEickmeyer were in attendance. Repre-sentative Kathy Haigh was out of townand unable to attend. Russ Denney,Chairman of the Governmental AffairsCommittee introduced the 2007 Cham-ber Legislative Agenda. Copies are avail-able at the Chamber office for any mem-ber who would like one.

Both Senator Sheldon and Repre-sentative Eickmeyer spoke on theirviews of the upcoming Legislative ses-sion and the challenges it will provide.They also responded to questions fromthe members on topics ranging fromNASCAR, the State Budget, Infrastruc-ture, Transportation, Environment, andElection Reform. A small gift basket waspresented to each of them at the con-clusion of the breakfast.

The G.A.C. will be monitoring andreporting on our agenda items as the

session progresses. You can emailJim Davenport at:YOURCOMPTROLLER@AOL.com withcomments, concerns or to volunteerto assist in Bill tracking. The G.A.C.meets monthly on the third Friday at7:30 a.m. at Roosters (Burgermaster).

Greetings!

It has been two weeks now that I have had thepleasure of helping out at your Chamber office.

You probably get tired of me saying thanks inthis column, but this chamber revolves partiallyaround the volunteers that continuously give oftheir precious time, and saying thank you is theleast I can do.

The other very important piece to the cham-ber is the staff. This is not the first time that Gregg,as Executive Assistant, has helped carry us througha period of time without an executive director. Andhe does a tremendous job of keeping all projectsgoing forward, fielding phone calls, and helping outwherever needed with his gracious spirit. Dmitri,as Communications Director, is a great source of computer skill levels,and is keeping us afloat with those skills: taking over the production ofthis newsletter, producing the program for the Annual Awards Banquet,and at the same time keeping our website up to date. Penny, in her posi-tion as your Employment Solutions Business Assistance Representative,has been an enormous help to me and to others with her calm nature.She has helped with writing newsletter articles and aided with the pro-cess of hiring your new executive director. And last but not least, JaneGruver who is so steadfast and dedicated to this office. All in all, thisChamber would not be such a "going concern", without these people andI thank them profusely.

Please take the time to nominate your choice for the Business of theYear, Citizen of the Year and Chamber Volunteer of the Year.

Happy New Year to all of you!

MANKEADVERTISMENT

As 2006 comes to a close, it is timeto reflect back on who made a notabledifference this year. Our community isfortunate to have so many “can do”companies and citizens and each yearthe Chamber recognizes those organi-zations and people for the extraordi-nary efforts.

This year’s event is appropriatelythemed “Our Turn to Shine,” as we rec-ognize our community’s specificachievements and all of the volunteerefforts that it takes to accomplish allthat the Chamber does in a year’s time.

In order to identify who should re-ceive the evening’s three prestigiousawards—Business of the Year, Citizen

Chamber Annual Award Banquet at Alderbrook Resort andSpa January 18, 2007

MANKE AD

Still a lot of Debris to clean upafter the Recent storm?As we witnessed one of the biggest

storms in history to pass over MasonCounty, we all hoped for the best. Asthe high-speed winds were breaking thepower lines during the night, we had towait till morning to see the full extentof the damage caused by this storm.

The power outage affected a lot ofbusinesses in town and Western Wash-

ington. Falling trees were destroyingproperties and blocking roadways.

As the Mason County services wereworking diligently in restoring the powerand cleaning up the roads, businesseswere trying to make sure that they areup and running as soon as possible. Tohelp with the clean up, Mason County

See SSSSStttttorororororm Afm Afm Afm Afm Aftttttererererermatmatmatmatmathhhhh on Page 7

December in Mason CountyNewly refurbished decorations

adorned our town. They look fantasticand started the holiday season off forall of us.

First Friday in Shelton:A day set aside by the downtown

businesses to shine. They opened theirdoors, and warmth, food and goodcheer flowed freely. There were manygreat gift buying opportunities. It wasfun to walk through town and find doorsopen and smiling faces greeting every-one.

In addition, the Christmas tree inPost Office Park was lighted for the first Holiday Decorations in Shelton

See December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County on Page 7

of the Year and Chamber Volunteerof the Year—we need your help. En-closed in this month’s ChamberNews isa nomination form. If you know of acompany or someone that is deservingof such recognition, please take a mo-ment to fill out the nomination form.Feel free to share as little or as muchas you like. Once again the Chamberwill be working with a selection com-mittee made up of each of our serviceclub presidents.

The 2005 award winners were:Lynch Creek Floral, Business of theYear; Duane Wilson; Citizen of the Year;and Kelly Copp, Chamber Volunteer ofthe Year. Nomination Form

2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas LightingContest WinnersContest WinnersContest WinnersContest WinnersContest Winners

Business:First Place: TJ's Hair Salon

106 S. 7th - SheltonSecond Place: Lumbermen's of Shelton

1st Street & Pine St. - Shelton

Residential:First Place: Robert Woodward

Haley & Amanda Gish1778 Holman St. - Shelton

Second Place: Deborah Harding522 N. 3rd - Shelton

Third Place: Ron Halliday425 Henry St. - Shelton

We want to thank the above for their en-thusiasm and effort put forth to comfort anddelight many residents of our community.Thanks for the spirit!

MANKEADVERTISMENT

As 2006 comes to a close, it is timeto reflect back on who made a notabledifference this year. Our community isfortunate to have so many “can do”companies and citizens and each yearthe Chamber recognizes those organi-zations and people for the extraordi-nary efforts.

This year’s event is appropriatelythemed “Our Turn to Shine,” as we rec-ognize our community’s specificachievements and all of the volunteerefforts that it takes to accomplish allthat the Chamber does in a year’s time.

In order to identify who should re-ceive the evening’s three prestigiousawards—Business of the Year, Citizen

Chamber Annual Award Banquet at Alderbrook Resort andSpa January 18, 2007

MANKE AD

Still a lot of Debris to clean upafter the Recent storm?As we witnessed one of the biggest

storms in history to pass over MasonCounty, we all hoped for the best. Asthe high-speed winds were breaking thepower lines during the night, we had towait till morning to see the full extentof the damage caused by this storm.

The power outage affected a lot ofbusinesses in town and Western Wash-

ington. Falling trees were destroyingproperties and blocking roadways.

As the Mason County services wereworking diligently in restoring the powerand cleaning up the roads, businesseswere trying to make sure that they areup and running as soon as possible. Tohelp with the clean up, Mason County

See SSSSStttttorororororm Afm Afm Afm Afm Aftttttererererermatmatmatmatmathhhhh on Page 7

December in Mason CountyNewly refurbished decorations

adorned our town. They look fantasticand started the holiday season off forall of us.

First Friday in Shelton:A day set aside by the downtown

businesses to shine. They opened theirdoors, and warmth, food and goodcheer flowed freely. There were manygreat gift buying opportunities. It wasfun to walk through town and find doorsopen and smiling faces greeting every-one.

In addition, the Christmas tree inPost Office Park was lighted for the first Holiday Decorations in Shelton

See December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County December in Mason County on Page 7

of the Year and Chamber Volunteerof the Year—we need your help. En-closed in this month’s ChamberNews isa nomination form. If you know of acompany or someone that is deservingof such recognition, please take a mo-ment to fill out the nomination form.Feel free to share as little or as muchas you like. Once again the Chamberwill be working with a selection com-mittee made up of each of our serviceclub presidents.

The 2005 award winners were:Lynch Creek Floral, Business of theYear; Duane Wilson; Citizen of the Year;and Kelly Copp, Chamber Volunteer ofthe Year. Nomination Form

2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas Lighting2006 Christmas LightingContest WinnersContest WinnersContest WinnersContest WinnersContest Winners

Business:First Place: TJ's Hair Salon

106 S. 7th - SheltonSecond Place: Lumbermen's of Shelton

1st Street & Pine St. - Shelton

Residential:First Place: Robert Woodward

Haley & Amanda Gish1778 Holman St. - Shelton

Second Place: Deborah Harding522 N. 3rd - Shelton

Third Place: Ron Halliday425 Henry St. - Shelton

We want to thank the above for their en-thusiasm and effort put forth to comfort anddelight many residents of our community.Thanks for the spirit!

PRPRPRPRPROGRAMOGRAMOGRAMOGRAMOGRAM: Annual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual Awwwwwararararards Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqueueueueuettttt

WHENWHENWHENWHENWHEN:January 18th, 2007

TIMETIMETIMETIMETIME: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

PLPLPLPLPLAAAAACECECECECE: Alderbrook Resort and Spa

From the desk of Patti Tupper

Meeting Sponsor

Recommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theRecommendations for theBusy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .Busy Professional . . .

Tupper’s Floor Covering andInteriors AD

Prudential Northwest RealEstate Ad

Meetings Move Partnership Forward

The new partnership between theShelton-Mason County and North Ma-son Chambers is taking definite formafter approval of lodging tax fundingfrom the Mason County Commission-ers, and the City of Shelton Commis-sioners.

The two Chamber executives will

begin working with an advisory councilin the first few weeks of January andhope to come up with definite plans tobegin its marketing program as quicklyas possible. These plans include a newwebsite, map and brochure encompass-ing all of Mason County.

2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislativ2nd Annual Legislative Kice Kice Kice Kice Kickkkkk-Of-Of-Of-Of-Off Brf Brf Brf Brf Breakfeakfeakfeakfeakfasasasasast Rt Rt Rt Rt ReeeeevievievievieviewwwwwThe second annual Legislative Kick-

Off breakfast sponsored by Green Dia-mond was held at Vern’s on December27th. Thirty members along with Sena-tor Sheldon and Representative BillEickmeyer were in attendance. Repre-sentative Kathy Haigh was out of townand unable to attend. Russ Denney,Chairman of the Governmental AffairsCommittee introduced the 2007 Cham-ber Legislative Agenda. Copies are avail-able at the Chamber office for any mem-ber who would like one.

Both Senator Sheldon and Repre-sentative Eickmeyer spoke on theirviews of the upcoming Legislative ses-sion and the challenges it will provide.They also responded to questions fromthe members on topics ranging fromNASCAR, the State Budget, Infrastruc-ture, Transportation, Environment, andElection Reform. A small gift basket waspresented to each of them at the con-clusion of the breakfast.

The G.A.C. will be monitoring andreporting on our agenda items as the

session progresses. You can emailJim Davenport at:YOURCOMPTROLLER@AOL.com withcomments, concerns or to volunteerto assist in Bill tracking. The G.A.C.meets monthly on the third Friday at7:30 a.m. at Roosters (Burgermaster).

Greetings!

It has been two weeks now that I have had thepleasure of helping out at your Chamber office.

You probably get tired of me saying thanks inthis column, but this chamber revolves partiallyaround the volunteers that continuously give oftheir precious time, and saying thank you is theleast I can do.

The other very important piece to the cham-ber is the staff. This is not the first time that Gregg,as Executive Assistant, has helped carry us througha period of time without an executive director. Andhe does a tremendous job of keeping all projectsgoing forward, fielding phone calls, and helping outwherever needed with his gracious spirit. Dmitri,as Communications Director, is a great source of computer skill levels,and is keeping us afloat with those skills: taking over the production ofthis newsletter, producing the program for the Annual Awards Banquet,and at the same time keeping our website up to date. Penny, in her posi-tion as your Employment Solutions Business Assistance Representative,has been an enormous help to me and to others with her calm nature.She has helped with writing newsletter articles and aided with the pro-cess of hiring your new executive director. And last but not least, JaneGruver who is so steadfast and dedicated to this office. All in all, thisChamber would not be such a "going concern", without these people andI thank them profusely.

Please take the time to nominate your choice for the Business of theYear, Citizen of the Year and Chamber Volunteer of the Year.

Happy New Year to all of you!

January 19Governmental Affairs Committee

7:30 a.m.Roosters

January 18Annual Awards Banquet

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Alderbrook Resort and Spa

(for more details, visit:

www.sheltonchamber.org/126.php)

Be sure to log onto the Chamber’s website,www.sheltonchamber.org and “add your ownevent!”

continued from page 4

Do you have an event you’dlike on our calendar?

visit

www.sheltonchamber.org& upload your event today!

January 25Chamber Board Meeting

7:30 a.m.Vern’s Restaurant

February 1Chamber Ambassador Meeting

Noon - 1:00 p.m.Conference Room in Chamber

Building

PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:PRESIDENT:

PPPPPatti Tatti Tatti Tatti Tatti TupperupperupperupperupperTupper's Floorcoverings & Interiors,

VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:VICE PRESIDENT:

Bob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlBob BuhlAllstate Insurance -- Bob Buhl

TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:TREASURER:

Michelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralMichelle CorralHeritage Bank

BOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERS

KKKKKellellellellelly Coppy Coppy Coppy Coppy CoppOlympic College

Rob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesRob BarnesSENSARIA Natural Bodycare

Jim DaJim DaJim DaJim DaJim DavvvvvenenenenenporporporporportttttJim Davenport Consulting, LLC

Jerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeJerry EckenrodeKMAS Radio

Kathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellKathy GuellWal-Mart

TTTTTrrrrraaaaavis Hacvis Hacvis Hacvis Hacvis HackneknekneknekneyyyyyBob & Travis Hackney, D.D.S.

Bethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonBethany JohnsonHood Canal Communications

Leslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonLeslie JohnsonSquaxin Island Tribe Island Enterprise

Treacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerTreacy KregerVern's Restaurant

LLLLLynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-Erynda Ring-EricicicicickkkkksonsonsonsonsonMason County Commissioner

Bill TBill TBill TBill TBill TaaaaayyyyylorlorlorlorlorTaylor Shellfish Farms

DicDicDicDicDick Tk Tk Tk Tk TaaaaayyyyylorlorlorlorlorCity of Shelton

who lined up to share their specialwishes and pose for a keepsake photowith the bearded one. Local businessesworked closely with Hood Canal Kiwanisto make it a special day and generousdonations demonstrated the spirit ofthe season for this small town.

The Christmas Holiday Parade onDecember 2nd was a great success dueto lots of help from Mother Nature inmaking it a beautiful day and evening.There were 62 participants and fun washad by all.

December in Mason County

offered a free service.Mason County will take your debris

for free. The county will accept foodwaste only at the drop-box stations inBelfair, 2001 NE Sand Hill Road;Hoodsport, 260 North Hoodsport ParkRoad and Union, 1391 East McReavyRoad.

For more information call TomMoore at 360.427.9670 , 360.275.4467or 482.5269, all at Extension 652.

Storm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm AftermathStorm Aftermathcontinued from page 5

time in many years. There was wonder-ful music flowing from the park at thesame time.

Hoodsport:December 2nd brought Holiday cel-

ebrations to Hoodsport, with busi-nesses participating in wreath makingdemonstrations, free snacks and cideras well as merchandise "specials" andkeeping the doors open late. The an-nual Christmas Bazaar and activities atthe Library made it a fun filled day forall. As the tree came alive with lights,Santa arrived with gifts for the children

January 3Chamber Ambassador Meeting

Noon - 1:00 p.m.Conference Room in Chamber

Building

VVVVVoluntoluntoluntoluntolunteereereereereers s s s s NNNNNeededeededeededeededeeded!!!!!

Chamber Committees:

- Ambassadors- Business Expo- Auction- Music in the Park- Christmas Parade- Chamber Beautification- Education

For more information, call Chamberoffice at 360.426.2021 orinfo@sheltonchamber.org

109 South First Street, Downtown SheltonFREE PARKING ON SOUTH FIRST STREET & COTA

Open Seven Days • Lunch & Dinner, Monday thru SaturdaySunday 10 to 4 for Brunch & Lunch • Fine Dining & Catering

360-462-8376

Shelton’s Most Memorable Meals

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

President’s Message. . . . . . . . . 3

Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• “Our Turn to Shine”

• December in Mason County

• 2006 Christmas Lighting Contest Winners

NEW MEMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Business Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Partnership Moving Forward

• Legislative Send-Off Breakfast Review

Chamber & County Events. . . . 7

January 2007 Volume 91 Issue 1

Chamber Continues Executive SearchWork has begun to find a new Chamber Executive Director to lead us to

further growth and success. The search committee has defined expectationsand priorities, and with the posting of the open position on several internetemployment sites, the response has been positive. The committee will continueto accept applicants until January 10th and then begin the interview process.The hope is to identify our new Director by the end of January in order to becomfortable and ready for all our summer events.

See Annual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual AAnnual Awwwwwararararards Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqds Banqueueueueuet t t t t Page 4

Take time this year to honor the efforts of the business or individual for theChamber’s Annual Award in three categories: Business of the Year, Citizen ofthe Year and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations are coming in, but the deadlineof January 10th is approaching fast. Don’t wait another day! Find and fill out thenomination form inserted into this newsletter or download a copy off the webat www.SheltonChamber.org/126.php

Emcee for the event, Bob Buhl, will also be giving the “State of the Chamber”report, honoring the outgoing board members and introducing the new boardmembers. Don’t miss this opportunity to see where we’ve been and where we’regoing and thank the new and outgoing board members for their commitment tomaking Shelton-Mason County a great place to live and work.

This annual event will be held at Alderbrook Resort and Spa on the beautifulHood Canal. Last year’s event was also held at this location and proved to be ahuge success. All enjoyed fine dining experience and a chance to get to knowyour board and local businesses.

Banquet Sponsors:

Produced By

and