December 2011 Thrive!

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December 2011 / Vol. 12, No. 12

Merry Christmas!

Inside this issue Calendar of Events

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President’s Message

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Letter from Executive Director

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Employment Security Extends Program

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Auction Thank Yous

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2011 Business Awards

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Business is Booming!

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Kidwiler Scholarship Thank Yous

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Free Micosoft Courses

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See November 5:01 Surge— Columbia Bank on page 10.

November 5:01 Surge—Columbia Bank 10 Boys & Girls Club

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Supporting JBLM

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See Supporting Joint Base Lewis McChord on page 11.

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Where can I get my morning espresso?

Copper Creek Coffee Co. – 4120 Martin Way E Cutters Point – 5831 Lacey Blvd SE, Suite A Cutters Point – 5750 Ruddel Rd. SE Dancing Goats – 4219 6th Ave SE, Suite A Panera Bread – 1320 Marvin Rd SE, Suite E If your favorite isn’t here, please help them join us!

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Wednesday—Forum Topic: Service Clubs and Their Mission Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Cost: members prepaid online $18/at the door $20/guests $25 Please prepay at http://www.laceychamber.com/register-overview/ Thank you to our Forum and Media Sponsors: Nisqually Red Wind Casino

Metlife

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Thursday—Member Orientation 10:30 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Chamber Conference Room RSVP to Tony Salas, 491-4141

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Tuesday—Education Council 9:30 a.m.

Chamber Conference Room

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Tuesday—Board Advance/Planning Session for 2012 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chamber Conference Room

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Thursday—5:01 Surge

Union Bank 130 Marvin Rd SE, Suite 140 Lacey, WA 98503 5:01-7:00 p.m.

Come network with us!

Friday—Government Affairs Council 11:30 a.m.

Panorama—Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE Military Affairs Council—Canceled

Sponsors Forum Sponsor Nisqually Red Wind Casino 12819 Yelm Hwy Olympia, WA 98513 360-412-5000 www.redwindcasino.com

Media Sponsor Metlife 5400 Martin Way, Suite D Lacey, WA 98516 360-791-8778 www.metilife.com

5:01 Surge – December 8 Union Bank 130 Marvin Rd SE, Suite 140 Lacey, WA 98503 www.unionbank.com Join us on Thursday, December 8, for great networking!

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OFFICE CLOSED—Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 Tuesday—Ambassador’s Council 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza 3939 Martin Way Lacey B.A.N.G. (Business and Networking Group) Tuesdays Copper Creek Coffee Company, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

4120 Martin Way E Wednesdays Best Western Suites in Lacey, 7:15-8:45 a.m.

8326 Quinault Dr. NE Space is limited in both groups, contact Tony Salas 491-4141 to reserve your spot. Free to attend, just the cost of your meal.

Board of Directors Executive Board Felix Peguero, President, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341 Lowell Gordon, President Elect, The Creative Office, 754-1732 Angelique Wilson, Vice President, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443 Mike Harris, Treasurer & *Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344 Karen Schade, Secretary, America’s Credit Union, 253-912-3257 Jerry Farmer, Past President, 94.5 ROXY, 236-1010 Board of Directors Andrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management, 456-7368 Marny Bright, Business Examiner, 878-2158 Tom Carroll, Network Communications International, 701-1532 Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307 Jason Hammeren, Cabela’s, 252-3500 Grace Kendall, FASTSIGNS, 438-3800 Brent Walz, OBee Credit Union, 528-5361 Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa, 491-4911 Committees Ambassadors–Amanda Graham, Lacey Chamber Event Coordinator, 491-4141 Auction–Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa, 491-4911 BBQ–Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307 Education-Chair needed contact Chamber 491-4141 if interested Fundraising–Brent Walz, OBee Credit Union, 528-5361 Government Affairs–Daniela Anderson, Hometown Prop. Mgmt, 456-7368 Golf–Chair needed contact Chamber 491-4141 if interested Kidwiler Scholarship Foundation–Stewart Ridgeway, CPA, 459-4404 Military Affairs–Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union, (253) 983-8636

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Message from the President

By Felix Peguero, Edward Jones Investments

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here did the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was writing the article for the month of November. As time flies by remember to seize the day and make the most of each opportunity. Speaking of time, I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. I had the blessing of having my parents come to visit from sunny Florida to celebrate Thanksgiving as well as my 34th birthday. We had a great time making memories together and, of course, we ate way too much.

Looking forward to the December Forum, we will be having a panel of representatives from several service organizations.

They will be sharing with us their mission and focus as well as the avenues that they provide for us to SERVE our community.

Having been part of several service organizations over the past five years, I must say that I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve, network, fellowship, and support our community through them.

membership base as well as thinking Chamber first when we spend our dollars in our local economy. Doing this benefits us all. If you have helped to recruit a new member to the Chamber or have thought Chamber first this past year, we want to put YOU, and the business you either recruited or have done business with, in the spotlight at our Forum. Please contact the Chamber at (360) 491-4141 and either Sceni or Amanda will gladly take the information from you.

Our board of directors will be meeting on December 20 for our annual board advance. We will be revisiting our mission statement and core values, as well as creating ways to add more value to your Chamber membership. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions or recommendations, we would be happy to hear from you. You can contact the Chamber office or contact me directly at felix.peguero@edwardjones.com.

As we wrap up this year, remember to finish strong as it concerns your business, enjoy your time this holiday season with your family and friends, and remember to always “Think Chamber First.” See you all next year!

At your SERVICE, Felix Peguero Lacey Chamber President

If you’re not a member of a service organization, I strongly encourage you to find one that has a mission you can stand behind and then get involved. Giving of your time and talent is very rewarding.

Also, at the upcoming Forum you will notice some slight changes. Besides the lack of white hair on your Chamber president’s head, we will be having a service member from one of our five military service branches lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thereafter, we will have clergy from our community lead us in an invocation. We will also be replacing our Kidwiler Membership spotlight with a “Membership Recruitment” and “THINK CHAMBER FIRST” spotlight. This will be in-line with our focus this year and beyond of growing our

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By Tony Salas, Executive Director, Lacey Chamber of Commerce

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s we approach the end of 2011, many things have been accomplished this year, as I recapped last month. I am looking forward to 2012 and those things yet to achieve in order to continue my pledge to bring value to your membership and develop the culture of Think Chamber First.

I have heard many stories about changes our members have made in their shopping and buying decisions already and they warm my heart. I know as we continue growing in our commitment to shop each other first, there will be more success stories in the future.

others. If your business is on the cutting edge of something, sells more of anything, was ranked as the top of a category, or anything that sets you apart, submit that information to the Chamber office by the 15th of the month.

Our focus on growth is gaining momentum. With a number of new businesses and returning members, our membership has grown by 15-20 in the month of November. This is a great opportunity for you to place new people in your sphere of influence and develop more productive relationships. Much of this growth has come as a result of referrals from you, our members. Your help in growing the Chamber is key to our continued success and I thank you for your commitment to our future.

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Holiday time is here and it seems like the years are going faster and faster. On behalf of the Chamber staff I wish you a calm, peaceful shopping season; that all of your meals have the taste of a million calories and the impact of zero; and your families remain safe and comfortable and that you enjoy a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and a safe and Happy New Year.

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Employment Security Extends Program to Beat Back Layoffs

By Paul Trause, Employment Security Commissioner

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ith the economy stuck in neutral, many Washington business owners are adjusting their economic outlook and beginning to consider the possibility of another recession.

This will force some companies to consider employee layoffs as a possible solution but it doesn’t have to.

Thousands of businesses in Washington have avoided layoffs during these tough economic times through the Employment Security Department’s Shared-Work Program. In the last two years alone, we estimate the program saved more than 50,000 jobs and more than $100 million in unemployment benefit payments.

The program is quite simple. Employers temporarily reduce the work hours of their full-time employees by up to 50 percent, and the workers collect partial unemployment benefits to replace a portion of their lost wages.

Over the past few months, I have traveled across the state visiting with businesses to learn how the program is working. I also want participating businesses to know that we are extending SharedWork plans beyond the usual two-year window to help keep C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Lucky Eagle 1/4 page 3.5"x 4.75" Ad for Lacey Thrive

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businesses afloat. Previously, a company could be on Shared Work for only two years before having to take a year off.

During my tour, I have seen firsthand how the Shared-Work Program is making a difference. In Spokane, I learned how EZ Adjustable Boat Trailers is using the program to reduce its payroll costs by 20 to 30 percent and still maintain its skilled workforce.

In another case, the Center for Pediatrics in Kennewick is managing recent cuts in Medicaid reimbursements by having all employees work reduced hours until the company is able to expand its customer base.

And in Wenatchee, Papé Machinery was relieved to learn that the company could now apply for a third year of Shared-Work coverage due to the worsening economy.

No matter what area of the state, I have heard over and over again how grateful employers and employees are to have Shared Work as an alternative to layoffs.

Here in Washington, about 2,200 businesses and nearly 25,000 employees are currently approved to participate in the program.

That’s down from 3,500 businesses and 51,000 employees during the peak of the recession in 2010—and probably a fraction of the businesses that would benefit from this program.

If your company is considering layoffs or nearing the end of its second Shared-Work plan year, call Employment Security at 800-752-2500 or send an email to the Shared-Work Unit. You might be able to prevent a costly layoff.

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Our Sincere Thanks!

Thank you to all who made a our 2011 annual fund-raising auction, Rockin’ Around the Clock, a great success! As usual, we are completely in awe of your generosity! We appreciate and thank you for your continued support year after year!

Presenting Sponsor

Executive Sponsors

Auctioneer Sponsor

Special Thanks to: Master of Ceremonies: Andrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management Auctioneer: Jerry Farmer, 94.5 ROXY Auction Spotters: John O’Callahan, RelyLocal-Olympia; Mike Wolfe, Mutual of Omaha; Angelique Wilson, Professional Temp Staffing Agency; Kelli Hegsted, KDH Business Services Catalog design: Essential Business Support PowerPoint created by: Chris Lester & Tyson Kolb Basket Design: Annie Cappiello Catering: Nisqually Red Wind Casino

Auction Committee Members Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA , Chair Anita Yarber, Exit Realty Boardwalk Annie Cappiello, Annie’s Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets Charlotte Dickison, Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Festival Arvilla Moore, Chamber Volunteer

Volunteers Brent Walz, Ross Irwin, John Bradburn, Karen Schade, Marny Bright, Scott Connolly, Tyson Kolb, Steve Capps, Mike Wolfe, Kelley Hammeran, Janice Swain, Mark White, Kelli Hegsted, Nona Woodard, Kyla Salas, Heidi Behrends—Cerniwey, Arvilla Moore, Margie Eckroth, and Norma Croshaw

Dessert Frenzy Providers Arvilla Moore Bonjour Cupcakes Cathie Greenstein Costco Edward Jones Investments-Felix Peguero Fred Meyer Bakery Heidi Behrends-Cerniwey Judy Wilson

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Mountain Home Bakery Native New Yorker Restaurant O’Blarney’s Irish Pub Occasions Catering and Special Events RAM Restaurant & Brewery Ramblin Jacks Rib Eye Wagner’s European Bakery

Thank You to 2011 Donors 94.5 ROXY A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Alpine Experience/Olympic Outfitters AM 1240 KGY/ 96.9 The Sound America’s Credit Union Anchor Bank Annie’s Unique Gifts.com Azteca Mexican Restaurant Bayside Quilting Bicoastal Media (KELA/KMNT) Brewery City Pizza Cabela’s Charlotte Dickison Chris Lester Insurance Services Club Z ! In Home Tutoring Services Colonial Inn Senior Apartments Columbia Bank Dirty Dave’s Pizza Parlor Discover Aquatics DuoClothing Co. Earth Friendly Products Edward Jones Investments—Felix Peguero Edward Jones Investments—Jeff Kopp Emerald Downs Exit Realty Boardwalk-Hal and Anita Yarber FASTSIGNS Ferguson Enterprises First Citizens Bank G.L. Kluh Jewelers George Sharp and Paridman Productions Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Festival Greg and Ann Cuoio Heritage Bank Holly Blue Counseling Idalis Medical Spa

Intercity Transit Irish Alana Salon It’s Your Image Jan Teague Jeff Evans—Interactive Magic KDH Business Services Karen Schade KenBalsley.com Legal Shield and GoSmallBiz.com Leib/Roach Properties Maintenance by Hometown Inc. Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day SPA Mutual of Omaha—Mike Wolfe Native New Yorker Restaurant Network Communications International North Thurston Public Schools Occasions Catering and Special Events Olympia Federal Savings Olympia Vision Clinic Ostrom’s Mushroom Farm Panorama-Chamber’s House Restaurant Pardiman Productions Peggy Rogers Premier Media Group—South Sound & 425 Magazine Prime Development Group Professional Temp Staffing Agency Quinault Beach Resort & Casino Red Lion Hotel-Olympia RelyLocal-Olympia ROUSE EyeCARE CENTER S. Stewart Ridgeway, CPA Seattle Mariners Seattle Sounders—Kasey Keller Shipwreck Beads Signs by Tomorrow South Bay Press South Fresh Clams and Oysters Spa Services Plus Strader Hallet & Co., P.S. TAGS Awards & Specialties The Creative Office The Guardsman Menswear & Tuxedo Rental Thurston County Coroner—Gary Warnock

See Donors on page 10

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2011 Lacey Chamber Business Award Winners

New Business of the Year

Small Business of the Year

Medium Sized Business of the Year

RelyLocal-Olympia

Annie’s Unique Gifts and Gift Baskets

Earth Friendly Products

Thane Bryenton

Annie Cappiello

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Corporate Business of the Year Mike Thompson

Dr. Joseph Bessie accepted a special award on behalf of Saint Martin’s University for their leadership and community service

Volunteer of the Year Award Al Eckroth for his execution of the first-ever South Sound BBQ Fest

President’s Award Felix Peguero thanked outgoing president, Jerry Farmer

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President’s Choice Award Mike Beehler in recognition for his outstanding dedication to the Chamber (Mike was not in attendance)

Past President’s Award Jeff Powell recognized for service as past president

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Business is Booming!

New Members AFLAC 2590 Willamette Dr. NE Lacey, WA 98516 Contact: Andrew Jackman Category: Supplemental Insurance Phone: 360.489.2383 Web: www.aflac.com Dancing Goats Coffee Bar 4219 6th Ave. SE, Suite A Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Chris Reimertz Category: Coffee Bar Phone: 360.359.4622 Web: www.batdorfcoffee.com Dayle Designs 8518 Kimmie St. SW Tumwater, WA 98512 Contact: Dayle Mortin Category: Graphic & Web Design, Printing Phone: 360.352.4051 Web: www.dayledesigns.biz

DZine: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs – SPARK Investor!

Contact: Dan Nicholson Category: Promotional Products/ Commercial Printing Phone: 253.307.4903 Web: www.dzinesallday.com KELA AM 1470 / KMNT Country 104.3 FM 1635 S. Gold St. Centralia, WA 98531 Contact: Kyla Salas Category: Radio Phone: 360.388.5640 Web: www.kelaam.com Paprika Catering

455 North St. Tumwater, WA 98501 Contact: Krist Dohring Category: Catering Phone: 360.970.0689 Web: www.paprikacatering.net

The Lacey Chamber would like to thank these member businesses who donated raffle prizes to benefit the Kidwiler Scholarship at the November 2011 Forum: A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Annie’s Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets Cabinets by Trivonna Custom Security Edward Jones Investments - Felix Peguero Edward Jones Investments - Pat Lenahan Occasions Catering & Special Events Pardiman Productions Professional Temp Staffing Agency S. Stewart Ridgeway, CPA Signs By Tomorrow Sterling Savings Bank TwinStar Credit Union

State Farm Insurance

700 Sleater Kinney Rd. SE #A Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Kevin Hayward Category: Insurance & Financial Services Phone: 360.459.2277 Web: www.laceywainsurance.com Studio B Hair Design + Waxing Studio 2747 Pacific Ave. C-1 Olympia, WA 98501 Contact: April Garcia Category: Hair Salon Phone: 360.915.9470 Web: www.studiobhairnwaxing.com

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Contact: Akiko Yoshii-Johnson Category: Fitness Coach Phone: 360.402.7218 Web: www.akikommitfitness.com

Sign-A-Rama of Olympia 2633 Willamette Dr. NE, Suite H Lacey, WA 98516 Contact : Jeff Klingsberg

Kidwiler Scholarship Fund Thank Yous

Sign-A-Rama of Olympia (continued) Category : Signage Phone: 360.915.9207 Web: www.signarama-olympia.com

Renewals 1-2 Years: NW Kicks LLC Annies Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets 3-4 Years Bonaventure of Lacey The Creative Office—SPARK! Investor Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter—IGNITE! Investor 5-9 Years Prime Development Group Allstate Insurance—Bill Funk

Thank You for Your Continued Support!

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December 2011

Free Microsoft Courses Extended Through October 2012

By Sheryl Hutchison, Communications Director, Employment Security Department

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f you own or work for a business that uses Microsoft software, here’s a deal that you can’t beat. The Washington State Employment Security Department has extended its contract with Microsoft to make the company’s entire suite of online courses available for free to Washington residents through October 2012.

The offer is open to anyone of working age—both the employed and unemployed. Employment Security Commissioner Paul Trause said the free e-learning is part of the department’s efforts to help improve the computers skills of Washington’s work force.

“Many people are familiar with Microsoft products, but few are truly expert on even one of the software programs—let alone three or four of them,” said Paul Trause. The free courses are a great way to improve the computer skills of one employee—or even hundreds of employees.

The Microsoft e-learning library includes hundreds of courses covering every software program produced by the company since 2002.

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Registration is handled through local WorkSource centers.

You can learn more about Microsoft e-learning and submit a registration request online at www.wa.gov/esd/e-learning.

Or you can contact your WorkSource business services representative for personalized service; office listings are posted on Go2WorkSource.com—click on the “WorkSource Offices” tab near the top-right.

Thrive Newsletter is Going Green The newsletter will no longer be delivered by mail, instead, a link to the newsletter will be sent to your e-mail. The newsletter is also posted on our website at www.laceychamber.com. Printed copies will be brought to all Chamber functions and will be available in our office.

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olumbia Bank is a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank that was again awarded one of Seattle Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011 and was designated one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Washington’s Best Workplaces 2011.” Columbia Bank has grown from 54 branches in January 2010 to 102 branches currently, including 77 branches in Washington state and 25 branches in Oregon.

Mike Harris and his wonderful staff indulged our members with mimosas, tasty appetizers, and great door prizes at their Lacey branch located at 655 Golf Club Place SE.

From L to R: Tami Waterman, AVP/Branch Officer, Mike Harris, VP/Branch Manager, Stephanie McClain, Financial Consultant, Janine Thompson, CSR/Teller, Terry Smith, Teller, and center front is Angie Binion, Sr. CSR.

Boys and Girls Club Hires New Director Mike Babauta has been hired to fill the position of Olympia Boys & Girls Club Branch Director. Mike has been serving as the interim director for the last two months and was formerly the Lacey Boys & Girls Club Program Director—having served in that position for approximately three years. He came to Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County with a great deal of experience, having previously worked for several other youth serving agencies. Mike holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Washington University. His leadership, experience and skill all make him an exceptional choice for Branch Director for the Olympia Club.

Forum Pricing Beginning January 2012 the price to attend Forum is going to $25, BUT, if you prepay online it remains $18. For those of you who have prepaid lunch cards, please RSVP to agraham@laceychamber.com. If you are interested in purchasing a lunch card good for 12 lunches, contact sfoster@laceychamber.com. Lunch Card price remains $216.

Donors (continued from page 6) Thurston County Fair Thurston EDC TwinStar Credit Union U.S. Martial Arts Center Underground Derby League VanDorm Realty—Cheri Wilkins Washington Land Yacht Harbor Club Washington Center for the Performing Arts West Coast Bank—Lacey and Hawks Prairie Branch Western Meats Williams Group Marketing + Design Wind Up Here

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December 2011

Supporting Joint Base Lewis McChord

By Carlene Joseph, Harborstone Credit Union, Military Affairs Committee Chair

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is the season to give back to those who deserve it the most, specifically our soldiers and airmen of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and Camp Murray. November was indeed a very busy month while we made plans to give the 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team’s (SBCT) leadership a proper send off for their upcoming deployment.

We also spread goodwill on both military installations by delivering all of those turkeys we collected from generous community organizations and members. You’ll probably recall the requests for donations you received through the Chamber.

During the evening of November 16, the Captain Meriwether Lewis Lacey Subchapter hosted the 3-2 SBCT Leadership gathering at the Thurston County Fair Grounds. The Lacey Chamber, City of Lacey, and North Thurston Public Schools also helped plan the event. Approximately 200 people were in attendance, including the Mayor of Lacey, City Council Members, and the 3-2 SBCT leadership. Denise Burditus, the Lacey Subchapter president and Heritage Bank vice president, presided and it ended with a birthday celebration for Col. Chuck Webster and Command Sergeant Major Sam Murphy.

In addition, special thanks to the evening’s sponsors: Heritage Bank, Harborstone Credit Union, Costco, and the Lacey Subchapter.

Earlier the same day, over 300 turkeys were delivered to families in need on Joint Base Lewis McChord and Camp

Murray. The turkeys were provided by the different subchapters of AUSA, Old Cannery Furniture Store, the Air Force Association, Harborstone Credit Union, and many other individual donors. For those who donated, thank you very much for your generosity. Next, we’ll continue down the road to collect donations for Operation Ham Grenade to support military families during the Christmas holiday season.

Overall, it has been a very busy holiday season. If any of you are interested in becoming more involved with the military, please feel free to contact me at carlene.joseph@harborstone. com. We’re already planning a welcome home celebration for the 3-2 SBCT even though their return is planned for twelve months away, so we need your help to raise $50,000.

Finally, remember there is no Military Affairs Committee meeting in December! Wishing you all a safe and joyous holiday season.

Left from left to right: Col Chuck Webster and CSM Sam Murphy

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Turkeys delivered to families on Joint Base Lewis McChord and Camp Murray.

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The restaurant review service Zagat named Panera Bread Restaurants #1 Best Health Option, Best Salad, and Best Facilities among restaurants with fewer than 5,000 locations.

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December 2011