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The Lacey Chamber Newsletter Volume 11, Issue 8
www.laceychamber.com
August 2010
Save the Date! 2010 Auction
Spotlight on Cinema
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Saint Martin’s Worthington Center
Message from the President
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By Jeff Powell, President
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couple of weeks ago I went to the 5:01 Surge. Have you been to one lately? It was truly a great time to network with fellow Chamber members. It was at the new O Bee Credit Union on Martin Way in Hawks Prairie. One thing that I have always wondered is why the whole membership does not attend these events. They are more than just a mixer, they are opportunities to trade information with other members, meet new members, make new friends, and see what features and benefits Chamber members provide. I have gone to the Surges over the years and have always come away feeling glad that I went. Please join us for the next one in August at Red Wind Casino. Did I mention it’s FREE and the food and drink is always great!!
Message from President A Day of Empowerment Need A Will? Auction Sponsorships 3rd Stryker Brigade BBQ 5:01 Surges Thurston County Fair Creating Employee Value Business is Booming! Roster Chamber Events
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Our summer picnic was a great success—we enjoyed a beautiful summer day at the Woodland Creek Park! Sceni and Amanda did a great job of preparing the food and making all the arrangements for the 80 plus members that attended. I especially enjoyed the motorcycle gang that entertained us with their gruff way, synchronized riding, and showing off their high horsepower. What a treat.
Our Human Resource Committee is getting ready to roll out the new job description for the open position of executive director. It will be structured differently than the previous position. A number of people have inquired as to when we will post the opening. The current plans are to post it around the 15th of August. We hope to make a selection by October 1 and have the new director in place by October 15 just in time for the auction—what a way to start a new job. Byron Burgess from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) will be our speaker at our August Forum. Bryon, as a representative of ESGR, advocates for Reserves and Guardsmen who are having difficulties with their employers as they attempt to return to their old workplace. The subject of his talk is “Developing a culture in which all American employers support and value the service of their military employees.” He will be speaking about what ESGR does and will briefly discuss the Federal law Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Join us Wednesday, August 4, at Saint Martin’s Worthington Center. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.
Forum Sponsor
Funeral Alternatives of WA 2830 Williamette Drive NE, Suite G Lacey, WA 98516 (360) 491-2222 www.funeralternatives.org
Media Sponsor
A Day of Empowerment
Event on Friday, September 24 At Thurston Country Fair Grounds 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. / Tickets $55 www.dayofempowerment.com
5:01 Surge
Nisqually Red Wind Casino 12819 Yelm Hwy Olympia, WA 98513 (360) 412-5000 www.redwindcasino.com Thursday, August 12 5:01 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Design and layout of the Thrive newsletter is performed by Peggy DeGregory of Essential Business Support.
Grand Opening
Funeral Alternatives of WA
2830 Williamette Drive NE, Suite G Lacey Business Park Lacey, WA 98516 (360) 491-2222 Wednesday, August 25 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.