June Thrive by Lacey Chamber of Commerce

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June 2013 / Vol. 14, No. 6

City Councilmember, Lenny Greenstein; CEO of FASTSIGNS, Catherine Monson; FASTSIGNS owner, Grace Kendall; Lacey Chamber President, Lowell Gordon; Lacey Chamber Vice President, Madelin White; and Lacey Chamber President-Elect, Angelique Wilson cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of FASTSIGNS new location. See page 15.

Inside this issue Calendar of Events

President’s Message

Membership Value

26th Annual Lacey Spring Fun Fair

May Forum in Review

Business is Booming!

Save Your Brain!

Get More Military Customers

Kidwiler Scholarship Recipients

Ambassador’s Corner

Why Didn’t He Agree With My Idea!

Raiders Return to JBLM

FASTSIGNS Grand Re-opening

Dan & Shelley Nicholson, Dzines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs, marched with South Sound BBQ Festival banner in Lacey Sprint Fun Fair parade. See page 6.

3rd Annual South Sound BBQ Festival Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 6, at Huntamer Park. Vendor booths now on sale, contact the Chamber office for more information, 491-4141. www.facebook.com/SSBBQFest

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¾¾ Marny Bright, Business Examiner, sent a referral to Professional Temp Staffing Agency!

¾¾ Ross Irwin, Cabinets by Trivonna, went to Dayle Designs! ¾¾ Ruth Weigelt, Lacey Community Events ,had Lacey Spring Fun Fair signs Design and layout of the Thrive newsletter is performed by Essential Business Support.

made at FASTSIGNS and posters made at South Bay Press!

June Chamber Events

Tuesday—Military Affairs Council 8:00 a.m. Hawks Prairie Restaurant 8306 Quinault Drive NE

Monday—South Sound BBQ Fest Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

Wednesday—Forum Topic: Mazama Pocket Gopher & Kidwiler Scholarships Speaker: David Schaffert and Heather Burgess Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Cost: members prepaid online $18/at the door $25 Please prepay at www.laceychamber.com/register-overview/ Thank you to our Forum & Media Sponsors:

Wednesday—Education Council Seminar Series Topic: Communication in the Workplace Speaker: Chris Lee, Sandler Solutions 12:00 p.m. (noon) Brandman University 1445 Galaxy Drive NE, Suite 201

Wednesday—Education Council Meeting 1:15 p.m. Brandman University 1445 Galaxy Dr. NE, Suite 201

Thursday—College Point Storage Grand Opening! 4:00 p.m. 4667 Marcus Lane SE

Thursday—Auction Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m. (noon) Chamber Conference Room

Monday—South Sound BBQ Fest Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

Tuesday—Ambassador’s Committee 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza Parlor 3939 Martin Way E.

Wednesday—Board Meetings Executive 8:30 a.m. Complete Board 9:30 a.m. Chamber Conference Room

Cascade Driving School

Faith Assembly of Lacey

Friday—25th Annual Golf Classic Registration begins at 7:00 a.m Tee-off at 8:00 a.m. The Golf Club at Hawk’s Prairie—Woodlands Course

Monday—South Sound BBQ Fest Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

Tuesday—FORZA Grand Opening! 8:14 a.m. 130 Marvin Rd., Suite 130

Thursday—Member Orientation 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room RSVP to Fred Wright, 491-4141

Thursday—Membership Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

Friday—Government Affairs Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. Panorama—Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE

Weekly

Lacey Business and Networking Groups Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Copper Creek Coffee Company 4120 Martin Way E

Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 a.m.

Best Western Suites in Lacey 8326 Quinault Dr. NE

Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Round Table Pizza 1401 Marvin Road NE

Space is limited in both groups, contact Fred Wright 491-4141 to reserve your spot. Free to attend, just the cost of your meal.

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Faith Assembly of Lacey 5615 30th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98516 360-459-1444 www.faithlacey.com

FORZA 130 Marvin Rd. SE, Suite 130 Lacey, WA 98516 360-228-0925 www.facebook.com/ForreysFORZA

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June 2013

President’s Article By Lowell Gordon, The Creative Office

henever I hear the word gopher, I always think of the great classic movie Caddyshack when Bill Murray fought to get the gophers off the golf course. Now when I hear the word gopher, I get angry.

Let me elaborate as to why this angers me. Environmental advocacy groups, led by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), petitioned the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to list several subspecies of Mazama pocket gopher under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2001. In 2011, the USFWS proposed to list four subspecies of the Mazama Pocket Gopher found in Thurston County as threatened under the federal ESA. After several deferrals to list the Mazama pocket gopher on the endangered species list, the USFWS is about to make their decision as to whether or not to proceed with adding it to the list. If the USFWS finally lists the Mazama pocket gopher as threatened under the ESA, it will be the very first time that a terrestrial species has been listed for such protection in an urban area in the state of Washington. Significant populations of the gopher exist on public and private lands across Thurston County, including the cities of Tumwater, Olympia, Yelm, and Lacey, areas that are designated under Washington’s Growth Management Act for urban development. Restrictions in

Section 9 of the ESA will impair, if not halt, development activity in Thurston County and undermine two decades of planning in our urban area. The resulting economic impact on Thurston County, including Lacey, will be immediate and severe—this is the point at which I get angry. Your Lacey Chamber board of directors is extremely concerned about the negative impacts to our community, if the decision is made to add the Mazama pocket gopher to this endangered species list. We have decided to endorse and support the work that the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, the Thurston County Economic Development Council, and others are doing to try and stop this outragous decision. I have asked David Schaffert, president of the Thurston County Chamber, to bring attorney Heather Burgess of Phillips Wesch Burgess, PLLC to our next Lacey Chamber Forum to update us on this extremely important issue. It is important that we get the word out to as many people as possible to put pressure on the USFWS and our elected officials to stop this action. Please sign up today to join us for our June Forum to hear more about the Mazama pocket gopher. We will also be presenting Kidwilder Scholarship’s to well-deserving high school students. You won’t want to miss it!

Board of Directors Executive Committee Lowell Gordon, President, The Creative Office, 754-1732 Angelique Wilson, President Elect, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443 Madelin White, Vice President, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa, 491-4911 Mike Harris, Treasurer & Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344 Marny Bright, Secretary & Board Member, Business Examiner, 878-2158 Felix Peguero, Past President, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341 Board of Directors Casey Cochrane, Puget Sound Energy, 786-5987 Tom Carroll, Network Communications International, 701-1532 Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307 Grace Kendall, FASTSIGNS, 438-3800 Dan Nicholson, D Zines: Creative Solutions and Graphic Designs, 253-307-4903 Courtney Schrieve, North Thurston Public Schools, 412-4418 Thane Bryenton, RelyLocal-Olympia, 556-9696

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Membership Value By Fred Wright, Executive Director, Lacey Chamber of Commerce

hat is the value of your Lacey Chamber membership?

The answer should be “priceless!” Is it for you and your business? As I meet more of our members and get to know their businesses, I am beginning to see patterns. These are patterns I have seen before in other organizations. I see three categories of members: joiners, attenders, and the committed. The joiners are members that just want to be part of our community. They join the Chamber and come to events from time to time. The attenders come to many of our events, they network, and they get involved by being there. The committed are members that jump in with both feet and get involved in committees and/or leadership roles—doers and shakers. There is nothing wrong with being in any of these categories, we need all three to be a healthy organization. Although, there does seem to be a stronger sense of value from those that I meet that are in the committed group. Why is that, you ask? Well, in the words of Dan and Shelley Nicholson of DZines Creative Solutions and Graphic Design, their value of being a member of the Lacey Chamber is directly proportional to the amount they give back to the Chamber. Dan and Shelley are clearly in the committed group. They are both extremely involved in almost every area of the Chamber. Dan is on the board, both Shelley and Dan are ambassadors, co-chairs for

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the BBQ Festival, on the auction committee, etc., etc. They are at every event—period. What is really interesting is that if you ask either of them “How is business?” the answer is always “Fantastic.” If you ask them why they always say that, they will tell you it is “because we are members of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce.” That makes their membership “priceless” and a really good formula for business success. A big Thank You to both Dan and Shelley for showing all of us what it means to be among the committed. Their lesson is simple, the more you give, the more you receive. It is one of those universal rules that just works. How can your membership in our Chamber be “priceless?” First, you need to decide what you want from your Chamber membership. Have you done that yet? If you have or when you do—then tell us. Please tell me, any board member, or one of our ambassadors. We will do whatever it takes to meet your needs. There is an amazing value proposition in the Lacey Chamber, and we are prepared to help you reach your business goals!

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June 2013

South Sound BBQ Festival—New Location Saturday, July 6

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m at Huntamer Park Do you love the slow-smoked traditional BBQ? Here’s your chance to get your taste buds satisfied. Come one, come all to the 3rd annual South Sound BBQ Festival! The festival will include hours of entertainment including the world-famous ACU wing eating contest, the Chicken Dance, and local bands for your enjoyment. We have over thirty local businesses, many local BBQ restaurants, and local tribal casinos participating in the annual Salmon Challenge. Again this year, we will have a family fun zone complete with bounce houses, a jumbo slide, and antique military vehicles! Admission is free, and families are always welcome. We hope to see you there! Backyard Joes Wanted Are you a BBQ whiz? Do you often hear words like “Yum, these baby back ribs are so good you should enter them

in a contest” or “I bet your BBQ chicken thighs are the best in the South Sound.” Well, if this is the case, then we’ve got a challenge for you! The South Sound BBQ Festival is proud to welcome back the Backyard Joe BBQ Competition, and you could be crowned the next Backyard Joe Grand Champion! Call the Lacey Chamber office for more details and how to register! (360) 491-4141.

New location: Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey

Save the Date! The Education Council would like you to save the date for Wednesday, July 17, for the next installment of their seminar series. The topic is Social Media, and the location is Brandman University. Go to www.laceychamber.com and click on News and Events to learn more about this meeting.

June 2013

26th Annual Lacey Spring Fun Fair

very year during the third Saturday and Sunday of May, Lacey Community Events partners with the City of Lacey and St. Martin’s University to host the Lacey Spring Fun Fair. This is a well-loved tradition for many families in Lacey, because the weekend’s events focus on kid- and familyfriendly events and activities. The Lacey Chamber participated this year in the Kidsworld section of the Fun Fair and on Saturday and Sunday put out hundreds of stickers, markers, stamps and paper to make Father’s Day cards with the kids in attendance. Volunteers manned the booth to help kids with their artistic endeavors and to help create a special memory for their dads. On Saturday evening, the Lacey Chamber also participated in the Grand Parade. The route went from Huntamer Park, down College Street, onto Pacific Avenue and just past St. Martin’s University. Executive Director Fred Wright, his wife Kathy, Vice President Madelin White, and Secretary Marny Bright rode in red convertibles while Board Member Dan Nicholson and Ambassador Shelley Nicholson walked with a South Sound BBQ Festival banner to promote our fantastic community event! The big hit was Fred and Kathy’s 1977 Alfa Romeo. A special thank you to our volunteers! Andi Solberg-Lemieux Barbara St. John, Harborstone Credit Union Conner Wilson Dan and Shelley Nicholson, D Zines: Creative Solutions and Graphic Designs Kathy Lombardo Lucas Lu Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs and Day Spa Marny Bright, Business Examiner Mike Wolfe, Mutual of Omaha Sierra Reeves

Join Us Get the most out of your membership. Join a committe or council and gain exposure for your business. Contact the chair of the committee you are interested in.

Committees & Chairs Ambassadors–Stephanie Hemphill, Lacey Chamber 491-4141 Auction–Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA, 491-4911 BBQ–Stephen Capps, BECU, 800-233-2328 and Dan & Shelly Nicholson, D Zines: Creative Solutions & Grahpic Designs 253-307-4903 Education–Angela Grant, Club Z! In-home Tutoring Services, 438-9800 and Courtney Schrieve, NTPS, 412-4418 Fundraising–Stephanie Hemphill, Lacey Chamber, 491-4141 Government Affairs–Michael Jackson, Cascade Driving School, 943-1123 Golf–Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443 Military Affairs–Ken Swarner, The Ranger/Northwest Airlifter, 253-584-1212 Membership - Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA, 491-4911

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May Forum in Review By Ambassador Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs, & Day Spa

o promote the upcoming 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament and to begin the May Forum, Presidentelect Angelique Wilson held a putt-off contest in which Jim Larsen from Morningside was the lucky winner. He won an entry in the tournament sponsored by Past President Felix Peguero, Edward Jones Investments. If you want to be a part of this event there is still time. If you can’t make the event, represent your business by donating a gift for the raffle held during the tournament. Next, in the program was the introduction of our Forum and Media sponsors. President Lowell Gordon introduced Jeff Powell, owner of College Point Storage. Jeff talked about the opportunity to rent space at College Point Storage during the fireworks show on July 3 to help raise money for the event and Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County. College Point Storage, located at the intersection of College Way and Yelm Hwy, will have an amazing view of the fireworks. Jeff then introduced Kacie Johnson, Manager at College Point Storage. Kacie talked about the many features College Point Storage has to offer, such as: a covered loading bay, heated storage, a high-tech security system, packing supplies, and U-Haul trucks available for use. We also learned that they support many non-profit organizations in our community and offer a 15% discount to active-duty military families. They have a great referral program, so sending customers their way definitely pays.

describe how impressive it was to watch and learn about the history of the Stryker Brigade and what they have done, and still do, for our country . If you have time, or just want to see it again, please go to www.tctv.net, click on Channels, then On Demand, and select Lacey Chamber May 1 Forum. Col. Bair reminded us about the soldier—the human—that protects us. Our Stryker brigade consists of over 4,200 soldiers, and they are the most deployed and experienced in the Army today. They have soldiers who have had up to 12 combat tours since 2001. He admits that they play their music too loud and may drive too fast while driving down I-5, but when they are on the battlefield, they are the upmost professionals and masters of their craft. The Arrowhead Brigade has had 113 soldiers killed in action since 2003. This is a reminder that freedom isn’t free. Lastly, Col. Bair gave President Lowell Gordon an Arrowhead coin. These coins are a great honor to receive, and Lowell was presented his as a symbol of the partnership between the Lacey Chamber of Commerce and The 3-2 Stryker Brigade. Lowell responded by thanking the colonel and his soldiers for keeping us in the safest place in the Pacific Northwest. This was truly one of my favorite Forums the Lacey Chamber has ever presented.

Our Forum sponsor for May was Senior Services for South Sound. Their executive director, Eileen McKenzie Sullivan, began by thanking the Lacey Chamber members for their support at the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Lacey Senior Center. This is their 40th anniversary. What an accomplishment! She continued on to describe some of the programs and services they offer in our community: Meals on Wheels, STARS Adult Daycare, transportation, Caregiver Registry, and Senior Center classes. Ken Swarner, Military Affairs Council Chair, was next on the agenda. Ken invited everyone to attend their monthly meeting, which is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Hawks Prairie Restaurant at 8am. He then shared that JBLM is the second largest business in the state of Washington and how attending these meetings is not only a great way to show support of the military, but also to connect with them and possibly grow your business as well. We were then honored to welcome Col. Hugh Bair, Commander of the 3-2 Stryker Brigade. He brings a plethora of education, experience, and awards with him to JBLM. He expressed his gratitude for the support our community brings to the military employees at JBLM. He shared a video of our brigade combat team in action. There are no words that can June 2013

Col. Hugh Bair presented President Lowell Gordon with an Arrowhead Stryker Brigade challenge coin.

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Save Your Brain! Submitted by Joanna Power, Isagenix

ifestyle is one of the major factors determining brain health. The great news is that just like your body, if you stretch and exercise your brain, you can keep it fit. In fact, there are a lot of simple things you can do on a regular basis to boost your brainpower to positively effect your brain and your life. Here are six tips that you may want to consider in keeping your very own master computer running on full steam! 1. USE IT

What you don’t use…you LOSE! Keep yourself and your mind active. Maintain a strong purpose in your life as you age! Set goals and go for it! Laughter, keeping connections, and socializing are also critical to the health of your brain.

and turmeric have yielded less conclusive results, but may also be beneficial in the prevention or delay of Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms. Get plenty of omega-3 fats, fiber, and eat a heart-healthy diet. I could go on and on here…..

2. Exercise

Exercise is always critical. It increases blood flow to the brain. In a study of more than 1,700 seniors, those who exercised three or more times a week had the lowest risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a January 2006 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

4. Avoid smoking, alcohol, drugs, MSG, and artificial sweeteners (like Splenda and Aspertame).

They all kill brain cells. Enough said.

3. Nutrition

5. Sleep

A growing body of research suggests there may be a powerful connection between the foods you eat and your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, via similar pathways that cause type 2 diabetes. Practice intermittent fasting! Avoid hydrogenated oils and trans fats as they plug up the arteries and reduce oxygen flow to the brain, which kills brain cells. Folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oil are believed to preserve and improve brain health. Studies of vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10,

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Get eight to 10 hours of sleep a night. Before Thomas Edison developed the light bulb, people slept an average of 10 hours a night. A lack of sleep has been shown clinically to reduce neural plasticity. The brain can’t grow new cells and rebuild itself.

6. Reduce Exposure to Stress Enjoy the slow down and the silence. Figure out how to manage or eliminate your stress. Stress increases cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol kills brain cells. Don’t get mad. Be happy. Remember, stress erodes the brain. Researchers have found that one of the contributions to dementia is chronic stress. (Just a side note: coffee also elevates cortisol.) Make a real difference in the quality of your life and the quality of your family’s life by taking great care of yourself and keeping your brain healthy! Be well! Joanna Power has a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in exercise science. A former Division 1 athletic trainer, Joanna has always had an avid love of athletics. She is the mother of two epic young “men in training” and holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts. She may be reached @ joannapower25@gmail.com or (360)701-4231.

Get More Military Customers Submitted by Ken Swarner, The Ranger /Northwest Airlifter

here are two excellent opportunities to connect with local military leaders in June. Part of capturing more of the $5.6 billion military payroll is to connect your organization with the leaders and public affairs representatives of the base. On June 4, you can meet key leaders during the monthly Military Affairs Meeting, 8:00 a.m. at Hawk’s Prairie Restaurant. This will be a special meeting because we’ll discuss tons of free and not-so-free ways to market and brand with JBLM. This information will help you make more impact, and considering that Lacey has more active duty living inside its boundaries than any other community in the region, it’s a good idea to attend. We hope to see you there. The only cost is your own breakfast. Next, mark your calendars for June 20, 6:00 p.m., at the Red Lion in Olympia. The Association of the United States Army invites all Chamber members to meet Command Sergeant Major John Troxell, the top-enlisted soldier at JBLM. He will not only share the details of his high profile Mangudai Training event, held a couple weeks ago, but he’ll bring with him 75 other NCOs that finished this year’s grueling exercise. These soldiers will share their personal stories about the “Survivor” type event. You can also learn more about the great things

AUSA does in the community, and meet its key community leaders. The cost to attend is $20. RSVP is required at publisher@northwestmilitary.com. If you have any questions about the Military Affairs Committee, please don’t hesitate to contact Ken Swarner at the e-mail above, or call (253) 584-1212.

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Kidwiler Scholarship Memorial Fund Recipients Submitted by Stewart Ridgeway, Stewart Ridgeway, CPA

t the June Forum, the Lacey Chamber will award seven scholarships to North Thurston Public School seniors. The scholarships are awarded by the Ray Kidwiler Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the Chamber. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Ray Kidwiler, a founding member of the Chamber and two-time past president, by his widow. The scholarships are awarded to North Thurston Public School graduating seniors that plan a career in some field of business. Since its establishment, the fund has awarded over $70,000 to graduating seniors. As part of the application process, the students had to write two essays. One essay was on the importance of the private enterprise system as part of our nation’s economic system, and the other was on how their educational and career goals relate to the private enterprise system. They also had to sit for an interview with a panel comprised of the scholarship fund trustees. This year, the fund awarded one $2,000 scholarship. It went to Savannah Gray Coffinberry of Timberline High School. Savannah will attend SPSCC and then continue her education at either University of Washington or Central Washington. She plans to major in finance and wants to be a financial analyst. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Zain Abid, Jennifer Barrere, and Madison Krueger from North Thurston High and Courtney Flaten of Timberline High. In the fall, Zain will attend University of Washington where he will study to become a lawyer. Both Jennifer and Courtney will be studying public relations, Jennifer at Brigham Young University and Courtney at Pacific Lutheran University. Madison will be going to Western Washington University with plans to become ether a physical therapist or a marketing consultant. Winner of a $500 scholarship was Madison Colwell from Timberline High School. Madison plans to attend cosmetology school and then continue working on a degree in business while running her own salon. This year’s recipient of the Gene Dolan Academic Achievement and Community Service Award, which carries with it a $500 cash award, was David Cregg of North Thurston High. This award was named for Trustee Emeritus Gene Dolan who ran the scholarship program for forty years and is awarded to the student that best exemplifies the combination of academics and community service. David will study mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech.

Kidwiler Scholarship Fund Thank Yous The Lacey Chamber would like to thank these member businesses who donated raffle prizes to benefit the Kidwiler Scholarship at the May 2013 Forum: A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning— Yellow roses AGC Convention and Event Center—Triple chocolate brownies with mocha frosting Akiko Yoshii Johnson—Rock-Rockin body exercise program and DVD Annie’s Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets—Chocolate chip bars Bron’s Automotive—$50.00 off service D Zines—Space pen Custom Security—Fire extinguisher Cabinets By Trivonna—Brick of Gold D Zines—Logo board game Golf Committee—Golf hat pin and divot tool Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Festival—Thursday festival pass Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Festival —Friday festival pass Joanna Power Isagenix—Healthy Food Starts Lacey’s Premier Event Center—Triple chocolate brownies with mocha frosting Masterworks Choral Ensemble—4 concert vouchers Red Wind Casino —Water bottle-USB memory drive Rely Local—30-day free banner ad S. Stewart Ridgeway, CPA—2 tickets to Sleeping Beauty Twin Star Credit Union—Gourmet treat basket Wells Fargo Terry Butler & Andrea McGhee—Regal Theater ticket and cup Thank you for your continued support!

It was an extremely tough job for the selection committee, as all of the applicants were exemplary candidates. They showed that the quality of the students coming out of North Thurston Public Schools is of the highest caliber. Members of the interview panel were Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency; Stewart Ridgeway CPA; Cynthia Hancock, Precisely Right Accounting; Angela Grant, Club Z Tutoring; Mike Harris, Columbia Bank; Lowell Gordon, Creative Office; Fred Wright, Chamber Executive Director; and Gene Dolan, Trustee Emeritus.

June 2013

The Ambassador’s Corner Jeff Klingberg Sign-A-Rama Olympia Ambassador Details

Personal Details

How long have you been an Ambassador?

Favorite Sport?

Twelve months.

Volleyball

Why did you choose to become an ambassador? To give back, to help grow our local business community. What benefits does NTPS get from you being an ambassador? Being an Ambassador helps me get the district’s name Name recognition within the business community. What do you enjoy the most about being an ambassador? The people! Chamber members are great business people and leaders in the community. What is your favorite ambassador memory? Last year’s auction. It was my first big event with the Chamber, and I had a great time.

Favorite Actor? Jim Carey Favorite Movie? Over the Edge Favorite Vacation Spot? Mexico Favorite Childhood Toy? ? What is the first thing you recommend someone new to Lacey do? Get outside.

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Why Didn’t He Agree With My Idea? Submitted by Chris Lee, Greenview Training Solutions, Inc.

hether you’re in sales, in business, or just trying to work things out with the family, getting people on board with your plan is absolutely crucial to success.

Too often, people try to sell, persuade, or convince in their effort to get buy-in: “If I can just show them how right I am and how wrong they are, they’ll see it my way.” Hmm. How often does that work? The secret to success is quite the opposite. You can’t convince anyone of anything. They have to discover for themselves that your idea makes sense. That means they have to associate their needs and their reasons with your solution. The art—and the science—is in the basic elements of communication. We don’t have a direct brain-to-brain connection: words, tonality, and body language are the only tools we have available. They all have their place, but unless all three are used with conscious effort to communicate a common message, and, more importantly, unless the recipient is paying careful attention to all three and asking for clarification when the message is not clear, then, as the warden said in “Cool Hand Luke,” “What we have here is a failure to communicate.”

in the cage. The key is to learn how to separate our roles from our selves. If we take attacks personally, we are bound to react emotionally. I hope you’ll join me for an hour to learn a little more about how to communicate effectively and get your prospects, your clients, your colleagues, and your family to buy in to your ideas. “If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” Thomas Edison Greenview Training Solutions Inc. 8282 28th Court NE, Suite C, Lacey, WA 98516 (360) 539-1750 www.greenview.sandler.com Facebook: SandlerOlympia Twitter: @CHLOlympia Sandler Training is a global training organization with over three decades of experience. Sandler Training provides training and consulting services for small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as corporate training for Fortune 1000 companies.

So, what do we have to do to get the results we want? First, realize that you’re born with two eyes, two ears, and only one mouth. That means you should be spending a lot more time watching and listening than talking. Use your eyes and ears to work out what kind of person you’re dealing with: Quick decision maker? Detail-oriented perfectionist? Got-to-feelright empathic? If-it-ain’t-fun-don’t-do-it adventurer? Different people have different styles and need to be treated differently. If you want buy-in, you’re the one who’s going to have to adapt your style to match theirs. Use your mouth to ask for clarification and to gently guide the conversation in the right direction. Those two ears are also the key to learning what others want, and that’s critically important. People will act for their own reasons, not yours, so you must get them to tell you what those reasons are and help them understand how your plan will help them achieve their goals. That means asking a lot of questions and not taking the first thing you hear as the answer. People don’t tend to tell the whole truth right off the bat; you have to work hard to get them to reveal what is important to them. Perhaps the thing that is most harmful to communication is letting our emotions cloud our judgment and our communications. We all have “buttons” that get pressed from time to time, generating strong emotional responses before our logical mind has a chance to say “Hold on!” The problem is that it’s a lot easier to unleash that tiger than it is to get it back

June 2013

Raiders Return to JBLM Submitted by Ken Swarner, The Ranger /Northwest Airlifter

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Raider families and friends jubilantly welcomed back 154 soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, May 18, after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The homecoming ceremony took place at Soldiers Field House and Fitness Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Some of those gathered in the gymnasium with signs, banners and balloons, traveled long distances to greet their loved ones face-to-face for the first time in more than half a year. Kelly and Emily Hill came from the greater area of Austin, Texas. The mother and sister of Pfc. Matt Ingram, an infantryman with 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, returning from his tour with elements of the brigade, anxiously awaited the arrival of brother and son. “Every day, there was a big part of my mind worrying about him and another part of my mind trying to make the other side feel better,” said his mother, Kelly. According to his mother, Ingram, now 22 years old, made the decision to enter the service when he was “really young”. He always felt that it was something he needed to do and felt that everyone should do, she explained. “I know it was a good decision for him, but it was a gutwrenching decision, a decision that’s hard to live with day-today as a mom,” she said. A hush of anticipation fell over the crowd as a side door was rolled up to admit returning troops, but it quickly changed to unrestrained cheering as soldiers marched in formation to the center of the brightly polished floor. After a brief formation, they were released to their loved ones.

Two groups, one dressed in multi-colored clothes, the other in multi-camouflaged uniforms, met and embraced each other in that floor space to the sound of Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are Back in Town.” In the midst of chaos, among the hugs and kisses, the tears and laughter, Ingram, like many others, came together with his Family in a private, joyous moment. “My birthday was three days ago so this is kind of like God’s gift to me, the best birthday present I could ask for,” said his sister, Emily. Ingram described the Army as an extended family, sharing thoughts about his first deployment. “Most memorable is the bond you get between everyone. Once you’re out there, all you have is each other,” Ingram said. “(I’m) happy to be home.” The returning Raiders were part of Combined Task Force 4-2, which is responsible for providing security force assistance by supporting Afghan National Security Forces as they conduct wide area security operations. The CTF 4-2 also provides support to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as it strengthens good governance efforts in order to neutralize threats to stability, retain and expand security gains in key terrain, and facilitate transition to follow on forces. The early redeployment of Soldiers is part of an overall plan to withdraw 34,000 service members by February, 2014, as announced by Pres. Obama in his 2013 State of the Union address. As the Afghan National Security Forces increasingly take the lead for the security of their country, military personnel, including Soldiers from 4th SBCT, 2nd Inf. Div. will re-deploy back to JBLM in the coming months.

Reunions were complete.

Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, stand in formation at the soldiers Field House Sports and Fitness Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord

June 2013

FASTSIGNS Grand Re-opening

n Tuesday, May 14, members of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce and many other groups in our community came out in full force to help celebrate the relocation and grand re-opening of FASTSIGNS in Lacey. Grace Kendall, owner of FASTSIGNS, and staff opened their doors to over 100 guests with food, drinks, games, and even a DJ to make the event very festive and fun. To feature the breadth of work done at FASTSIGNS and to focus on their motto, “More than Fast, More than Signs,” the staff had attendees playing a match game in which types of services offered at FASTSIGNS were numbered throughout the building and matched with a description on a sheet of paper. The winner received a $1,000 sign makeover! Lacey Chamber President Lowell Gordon began the program by welcoming guests, thanking Grace Kendall and her staff, and then introduced City Councilmember Lenny Greenstein, who spoke on behalf of the City of Lacey to thank FASTSIGNS for their contribution to the community and congratulate them on their new location. The highlight of the event was when the CEO of FASTSIGNS, Catherine Monson, spoke. She presented Grace with a plaque recognizing her contribution to the FASTSIGNS company and the beautiful new location. Then, it was time for Lowell Gordon, Grace Kendall, Lenny Greenstein, Madelin White, Angelique Wilson, and, of course, Catherine Monson to grab the big red scissors and officially cut the ribbon for the new FASTSIGNS location. The DJ played music and guests ate, drank, and mingled well into the evening. It was a fantastic event with fun had by all.

Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, and Don Riggan, Mortgage One, enjoy some sun in front of the new FASTSIGNS location.

25th Annual Golf Classic—There’s still time to sign up! Ahh, spring…. sunshine, flowers, little bunnies hopping about. It is a happy time for Washingtonians, because it means we are so close to doing what we love most—spending time outside and breathing in the fresh, northwest air. The Lacey Chamber of Commerce has the perfect way for you to celebrate the short time we have to bask in the nice weather… the 25th Annual Golf Classic! Come out on Friday, June 7, to The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie to play golf with friends, enter contests, get great swag, eat a great Mexican fiesta lunch, and the possibility of winning a prize at every hole! The price is $130 per player and $500 per foursome. Registration is open until May 24, contact the Chamber office today or go to www.laceychamber.com to register!

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