May 2011
Invite volunteers for a tour They use the knowledge to promote your business By Karen Anderson
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March 30, the Port Townsend Visitor Information Center (VIC) took 20 volunteers to the Inn at Port Ludlow, where they were given a sublime tour by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce lunSusan Windle, the catering coordinator cheon meetings are held at the Port Townsend for the inn. Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., at noon each Monday, During an otherwise gloomy day, federal holidays excluded. Everyone is welcome! Susan brightened our tour with a view of the Port Ludlow Marina, which sits on the edge of the inn’s property, a Native May 2 – Bill Wise American totem pole where we were Chair of Team Jefferson, charged with economic development in the told the bald eagles roost in the morncounty, will give an update on Jefferson ings, luxurious rooms with fireplaces County business projects, including the and enormous bathtubs, and what the Port Townsend Paper Corp. cogeneration Fireside Restaurant looks like when it’s project. empty. This last bit will surely not be Wise your experience when you are there tastMay 9 – Rick Petrykowski ing their delicious mushroom tapenade From wooden boats to diesel or savory meatballs with your floor to engine repair, Port Townsend Marine ceiling window view of the Marina. Trades Association’s Petrykowski talks about the many ways our active marine The full Fireside dinner menu changes trades industry has an impact on our frequently, so you’re always apt to find community. something new. Things are quiet at the inn, but not Petrykowski May 16 – Pam Roberts because of lack of activity. Carpets are Washington State University’s thick as you pad your way down the hall interim director will discuss WSU to your room with a view of the marina. Extension and the role WSU plays in Warm and woody conference spaces are promoting entrepreneurship, local available for any group, from a gatherfarms and bringing a broad range of ing of knitters to business PowerPoint educational opportunities to residents of Jefferson County. presentations, the latter of which was Roberts being held that day – we watched plates of strawberry cheesecake parade quietly May 23 – Katherine Baril “Will you still love me when past our tour. I’m 64?” and other questions of an The Resort at Port Ludlow is highly intergenerational workplace. WSU’s regarded for its three distinct nine-hole now retired director reflects on a couple courses, which reside within an official decades of service and offers her vision Audubon sanctuary. on what we need to do in the future to If you need a vacation, but don’t want compete and prosper. Baril to travel too far, the Inn at Port Ludlow
When people stop by the Visitor Information Center in Port Townsend, the volunteers who staff the center often recommend businesses when answering questions. To make sure they know about you, invite them for a Familiarization Tour. is near but a luxurious world away. What Is a Fam tour? FAM Tour is the short term for Familiarization Tour. FAM Tours are generally used in the travel industry as a low-cost or free trip to a point of interest or business to gain a better understanding, or familiarization, with that destination. The Port Townsend Visitor Information Center (VIC) offers FAM Tours each month to its 60-plus volunteers to new, renewed and seasonal Chamber businesses. At the VIC, volunteers are asked for referrals for restaurants, accommoda-
tions and fun things to do on a daily basis. They are also put to the test on each shift to answer questions pertaining to local businesses that are also not necessarily tourism-related. We recognize that whereas Port Townsend is considered a destination getaway, there are several local businesses that cater to local neighborhood sustainability. VIC volunteers are expected have knowledge or access to information about these businesses as well as destination businesses. FAM Tours can be anything from a 20-minute tour and explanation of what a business’ Continued on Page 8
Chamber: Hard at work for you Spring marks the transition from winter to summer – a time of growth, renewal and hope for prosperity. In this season of renewal and growth, I reflect on how the Chamber can further contribute to the expansion of local sustainability. Growing a sustainable business community provides more opportunity for the citizens of Jefferson County to “shop local” and support local business. The more we grow, the more variety of goods and services we can provide; encouraging more of our dollars to stay local. In addition to better serving our communities, we are gaining an understanding of how we can better serve our members. As the new executive director, I have now had time to settle in, gather information and gain perspective on how our Chamber is impacting Jefferson County. I feel it is time to address the recurring question – “What does Chamber do?” – to which I can proudly reply that
the Chamber is hard at work building business and building community. Teresa Verraes In 2011, the Chamber put in practice a new strategic plan. At the forefront of the strategic plan is the mission: Advocate for, connect with and inform member businesses. Our goal is to meet member needs and exceed expectations. Recently, a Port Townsend business owner came to the Chamber with great concern over proposed construction during the height of the tourist season, stating that, “This will destroy our business.” Recognizing that the proposed work would affect a large portion of merchants, a decision was made by city officials to put off the project until a better time. At a state and local level, Chamber is hard at work advocating for businesses in Jefferson
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County. Chamber events and programs provide a forum for connection and education. In order to better respond to our member’s needs, we have revised our current programs, as well as offering additional programs and educational opportunities. Our Monday Lunch Meetings and Monthly Business Coffee Talk feature engaging and informative speakers. The newly established Young Professionals Group helps our young business owners connect around issues specific to their needs. In response to our members’ request for assistance with websites, marketing and social media, the Chamber has partnered with WSU to offer “Web 101” classes and will offer a series of marketing classes this fall featuring local marketing and social media consultants. I will continue to encourage feedback and involvement from the business community. You’re membership and
participation will help Chamber grow. Together, we can support local businesses, creating more options for shopping locally. And, even more important, by supporting our business community, we help individuals and families stay local. A defining moment came for me when a participant in our Young Professionals Group Test Lab was asked about his involvement in Chamber. He explained, “Although most of my business comes from outside Jefferson County, I choose to be a Chamber member, not to increase my own business here, but to support local businesses. My membership is my way of saying that I care about sustainability in Jefferson County and I’m committed to being a part of our business community.” Thank you for supporting your Chamber. Together we can, and will, make a difference. Yours in service, Teresa Verraes Executive Director
May events 11th annual Art Wave – children’s art in stores 1 19th annual Rhody Tour, Park & Ride Founders’ Day Celebration, City Hall Council Chambers “World’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend,” HJ Carroll Park 1-6 Centrum’s Waterworld 6 “Bat Boy the Musical” opens, PTHS Port Ludlow Friday Market OPENS! 7 Elks scholarship fundraiser/wine tasting/auction, Elks Lodge Opening Day on PT Bay 8 Mother’s Day 10 After Hours, Upstage Restaurant 14 KPTZ Radio Launch Party, NWMC 14-15 32nd annual PT Arts Guild Rhody Arts & Crafts Fair, Downtown 15 Chimacum Farmers’ Market OPENS! Wheel-In drive-in OPENS! 18 76th annual Rhody Festival Trike Race 19 76th annual Rhody Festival Pet Parade 20 76th annual Rhody Festival Kids Parade 76th annual Rhody Festival Bed Race 21 76th annual Rhody Festival Grand Parade Rhody Flower Show, Fort Worden 22 33rd annual Rhody Run, Fort Worden Rhody Flower Show, Ft Worden 29 Tractor Days, Nordland 28-29 Brinnon ShrimpFest 30 Memorial Day
Upcoming Events 6/1 Wed. Farmers Market OPENS! 6/3-5 Classic Mariners Regatta 6/5 Fort 2 Fort Bike Ride 6/16 Taste of PT 6/18 Secret Garden Tour 7/3-10 Festival of American Fiddle Tunes 7/8-10 Hadlock Days 7/16 Airport Daze & Fly-In 7/19 Tribal Paddle Journey 7/24-31 Centrum’s Jazz Festival 7/31-8/7 Centrum’s Blues Festival 8/12-14 Jefferson County Fair 8/20 Uptown Street Fair 8/20-21 Historic Homes Tour 8/20-21 Artists’ Studio Tour 9/9-11 Wooden Boat Festival 9/17-18 JeffCo Farm Tour 9/23-25 Port Townsend Film Festival
Skillets heating up for taste of Port Townsend
The schooner Adventuress is a fmailiar sight all over Puget Sound. Sound Experience, which owns and operates the historic ship, is sponsoring a contest for children with a chance to win a sailing trip for a whole class.
Adventuress launches video contest Sound Experience, which owns and operates the historic schooner Adventuress, has launched a contest challenging children, teachers and parents in peninsula-area schools and youth groups to create a short video that answers the question: “Why do you want to sail on Adventuress?”
The winning class or youth group will receive a three-hour sail for as many as 45 students, teachers and parents in mid-June from Port Angeles or Port Townsend. The contest is open to peninsula youths in grades 3-12 along with their teachers and parents. Videos must be two minutes
or less in length. They can be sent either in DVD format to Sound Experience at P.O. Box 1390, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or uploaded electronically. To upload a video, send an email to zach@soundexp.org for instructions. Videos must be received by Friday, May 6.
The public can vote for their favorite videos from May 9 to May 15. All videos will be uploaded to Sound Experience’s YouTube channel. The video with the most votes wins, and the winner will be announced on May 16. To learn more about the contest, go to soundexp.org.
Port contracts with new wireless provider A new wireless Internet service provider is up and running at the Port Townsend Boat Haven, with the company scheduled to expand its service to Point Hudson Marina by the end of April. “North Olympic Peninsula Data Centers
came to us asking to put wireless service into our facility,” said Port of Port Townsend deputy director Jim Pivarnik. He added that the port has service already, “but it’s sketchy at best” and not capable of the speed, quality or range of North
Olympic’s equipment. Local company representative Leo Boyd II told port commissioners that North Olympic boasts a 15-kilometer range and speeds fully eight times as fast as the port’s current provider – all at a planned $29.95 a month, as com-
“Very fun, great food. Very enjoyable, friendly folks.” “Excellent…Will be back next year. What a great event. Thank you.” “Seriously YUMM!” The Port Townsend Main Street Board and committee members are busy planning the popular “Taste of Port Townsend” restaurant tour for Thursday, June 16 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Taste of Port Townsend showcases some of Port Townsend’s favorite restaurants and tasty spots all in one night. One ticket gives guests admission to all the venues on the tour. Once again this year, there will be an
option to buy an expanded ticket to participate in the Wine and Cider Tasting at the Banquet Room at Manresa Castle from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For ticket information and a list of participating restaurants, wineries and cider makers visit Main Street’s website at www.ptmainstreet.org. To volunteer at the event, please call the office at (360) 385-7911. Tickets will go on sale in mid-May at Safeway on Sims Way, Quimper Sound (cash/checks only), and at the Food Coop, 414 Kearney. Sponsored by The Port Townsend Main Street Program and Participating Businesses.
Building Business, Building Community Communicate through our business blog on jeffcounty chamber.org, our weekly e-newsletter and our newsletter. If you’re not tuned in you are missing the most current news available on issues that matter to your business. Members are encouraged to submit their news for publication to director@jeffcountychamber. org. This is the best FREE advertising available – get your message out there!
pared to $34.95. Customers can also purchase service by the hour, day or week, according to a company representative. The commissioners voted unanimously in January to have port staff pursue North Olympic’s offer. April 2011 Jefferson County Chamber Newsletter 3
New members
Welcome these businesses to the chamber!
Isadora Arielle
Dr. Greg Barry
Isadora Arielle, health coach I know you can see the sparkle in her eyes! This is Health Coach Isadora Arielle. She specializes in helping women over 50 live in healthy ways for a long, energetic life. Her work focuses on being proactive about one’s health. Ultimately, this is the best health insurance you could have, as living a healthy lifestyle can prevent all sorts of ailments and make you feel a lot better while doing it. “Rather than dwelling on calories, carbs, fats, proteins, restrictions and lists of good and bad foods, I work with my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline,” Isadora says. Isadora Arielle is joining the Chamber to expand her network and to be a part of this community. Visit her on the web, www.isadoraarielle.com. Or contact her for a free “Fit and Fabulous Over 50 Strategy Session.” (360) 379-8529
because she has been introducing herself to the residents in Port Hadlock. Gillespie is a financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and her neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business -- face to face. “At Edward Jones, we don’t expect anyone to invest with us until they know our investment philosophy,” Gillespie said. “I believe I have a responsibility to understand the unique financial needs of each and every client, and that’s why I’m paying them personal visits.” “That’s one of the things that drew me to this firm,” Gillespie said.
Tricia Gillespie Tricia Gillespie knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That’s
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The staff at the Chimacum Corner Farmstand welcomes shoppers to the store, which is quickly becoming a central gathering place for the Tri-Area community. “Edward Jones values the individual investor and understands that people still want to do business with someone they know and trust.” Gillespie also had to complete one of the most rigorous training programs in the financial services industry. And although she is well-versed in the technical aspects of investments, the training isn’t over. Edward Jones places a lot of emphasis on continuing education, and its financial advisors train literally throughout their careers. “I know my clients want a financial advisor who is up to speed on investments and someone they know. That’s why we do things the way we do at Edward Jones,” Gillespie said. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada.
Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The
Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www. careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC. Generations Dental Generations Dental, headed up by Dr. Greg Barry, has a beautiful office with a very comfortable atmosphere… except for the fact that it is a dentist’s office, of course. Generations Dental is located inside the Uptown Dental Clinic building. Their mission is to provide affordable dentistry, including extractions and implants. These procedures are especially affordable because they are not referred out to specialists but done in clinic and at general dentistry rates. Generations Dentistry is really committed to serving all generations. In addition to keeping their corrective procedures in house, they offer
Free Happy Visits for kids where they show your child all of the fun aspects of dentistry in advance so that when children really need to get checkups they are comfortable and can have a relatively enjoyable time. I asked if I could have a Free Happy Visit and they didn’t seem to think I was a good candidate for that, sadly. Generations Dentistry is joining Chamber to be a part of the community, to meet more people, and to enjoy more visibility. We are glad to have them aboard! To find out more contact office manager Kathy Ziebell at 360-3791591. See them online at www.GenerationsDental. net. Chimacum Corner Farmstand Have you noticed the big yellow building in Chimacum with the giant chicks painted on the Continued on Page 5
New Members Continued from Page 4 side? Well that is Chimacum Corner Farmstand! The next time you are in the neighborhood you simply must stop by and check out this amazing mecca for local produce and goods. I had the pleasure of sitting down with coowner Malcolm Dorn (of Wallyworks Construction). Malcolm explained to me that the purpose of creating the Chimacum Corner Farmstand is to bring sustainability and a community center to Chimacum. He and his co-owners, Phil Vogelzang, and Katy McCoy, want to ensure that Chimacum thrives. They see community as concentric circles. In the center for this delightful business is Chimacum. The produce and other products are sourced first from Chimacum growers. Chimacum Corner Farmstand has taken the community circle out a few miles to supply great wines from Washington. They had to take the community ring out very far to supply local parents with bananas. Indeed, the focus is on providing what the community wants and needs. Malcolm explained that their vision is not set in stone, but an organic
emerging destination based on listening to the community. Chimacum Corner Farmstand is joining the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce because to do so is directly in line with their values and visions to create community. Other staff includes Lindsay Simons, Retail Manager, John Foss, Facilities and Produce Manager, Heidi Eisenhour, Outreach Consultant and a team of vibrantly friendly checkers. Find out more at chimacumcorner.com or by calling 360-732-0107.
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rIBBon cuttInG at the marKet Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce staff were on hand to cut the ribbon and help open the Port Townsend Farmer’s market in April. Here, Market Director Will O’Donnell introduces a goat to a market visitor.
Rhody fest gets some help, but more would be welcome carnival in for Rhody, Plan A is still to use Jefferson County Memorial Athletic Things are looking much better than Field downtown –if the field dries out enough to support the equipment. just a few weeks ago for the RhodoThe Sequim Irrigation Festival dodendron Festival, but the community nated $1,000 for Rhody to buy supplies celebration could use more help and to finish a float, which at this point is donations. guaranteed only to be in the Sequim About a dozen people attended an parade May 14 and the Rhody Grand April 7 Rhododendron Festival AssoParade May 21. ciation board meeting – twice as many “Hopefully we will at least get as usual. Donations of money, time and to take the float to the Hadlock and ideas are coming in. Quilcene parades, too,” noted 76th The Pay Pal account on the association’s web page has brought in $630.25. Rhododendron Festival Queen Emma King, a Quilcene resident and a junior The Rhody association has about at Chimacum High School. $4,000 in the bank. Long-term fundraising remains an Plans are taking shape for the “Dude issue, even with anticipated proceeds Looks Like a Lady” fashion show, another key fundraiser. (Date and location from this year’s carnival. Rhody awards the queen a $1,500 are still undetermined). The Port Townsend Kiwanis Club and scholarship and each princess $1,000 Port Townsend Main Street Program have after their successful completion of a boosted support that led the Rhody board one-year commitment. The money is payable only to a college, to move the Kiddie Parade on Friday, university or other accredited school; it is not May 20 back downtown. It has been a cash prize. Queens and princesses who do staged uptown the past two years. “Yes, we are encouraged by the sup- not pursue such education do not receive the money. port we received at the last meeting,” However, a royalty member has two said Christy Green, association presiyears from high school graduation to collect. dent and mother of Princess Abigail Presently, Rhody potentially owes Green. $1,000 for a 2009 princess (class of People can go to rhodyfestival.org 2010) who has not yet gone to college, and donate online, or mail a check to plus $2,500 for the two girls (class of the Rhododendron Festival Association, P.O. Box 766, Port Townsend, WA 2011) who just completed their terms, and potentially $3,500 for the current 98368. royal court (one senior and two juMay 6 is the entry deadline for the niors). May 21 Grand Parade. Download your “At this point, we do not have that entry form at rhodyfestival.org. Commoney,” said Stacie Richards, past presmercial entries pay $50. ident and a Rhody board member. In terms of bringing the traditional By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader
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Wagner enjoys innovation, action, implementation the work. When the library automated and the Cooperative Library Automated Meredith Wagner, associNetwork (CLAN) was ate director of the Jefferson established in the 1990s, County Library (JCL), it was Wagner who led the characterizes her role as effort for JCL. being “the person behind the Now Wagner faces a new scenes who makes stuff hapchallenge with the proposed pen.” As part of the adminisrenovation and expansion of trative team with library dithe library building. “After rector Ray Serebrin, Wagner good planning and having acts as the library’s business done the necessary groundmanager with responsibility work, we intend to provide for human relations, finance, more space for collections programming, public and and high-demand materials, commercial relations. more room for children’s What she enjoys the most programs, more seating and about her job is finding an more community meeting innovative idea, figuring out spaces. This will be accomhow it can be adapted loplished with a combination of cally and working with staff to implement the project. Meredith Wagner “makes stuff happen” at the Jefferson Coun- private fundraising and bond funds. We have the facilities Two recent examples of ty Library in Port Hadlock. planning and cost estimating innovative programs are done. If the bond election in nity. “This is a place where administrative assistant the hugely popular “Quick August is successful, the first everybody feels welcome, to help in the library’s Picks,” which gives readers step will be to hire an archian important place to go building expansion. With the opportunity to borrow where people share ideas. a background in non-profit tect, then the design work bestsellers with minimum will take about 18 months. We provide a portal for management with the Colhassle, and the Book Club Construction will take about people to access technology lege of William and Mary Kit, which relieves book a year and the doors will open so they aren’t marginalized. and the Chrysler Museum club members of having in summer 2014.” If people aren’t up on how of Art in Virginia, she had to buy the titles they will Meredith Wagner can to use technology, the way the right skills at the right be discussing or having to be reached at the Jefferinformation is exchanged time. During the building wait for a limited number son County Library, 620 today, they are more and project, Gunter was hospiof copies to be available. Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock, Another notable example of more left behind. In today’s talized for an extended peby phone at 385-6544, or economy, this community riod of time due to a heart Wagner’s creative ideas is the annual Huntingford Hu- turns to the library increas- attack and Wagner bore the by email to mwagner@ responsibility of overseeing jclibrary.info. manities Lecture, a series of ingly as a resource. Our presentations by a variety of status as an independent taxing district, not part of authors and thinkers named the county government, in honor of Sally Hunting• Pre-Need Arrangements • provides us the flexibility ford, one of the primary • Personalized Funeral & Memorial Services • to respond to the needs of advocates for the establish• Cemetery Markers & Monuments • the community quickly. We ment of library service for • On-Site Crematory • the people of unincorporated also know that the highJefferson County. In autumn touch service our staff pro2011, the lecture will feature vides is important to people and can never be replaced Erik Larson, author of The Owned & Operated by machines.” Devil in the White City. by the Robles Family Wagner was hired by To Wagner, the guid(360)385-2642 the late library director ing philosophy of JCL 1615 Parkside Dr., Port Townsend WA 98386 Judy Gunter in 1990 as an is service to the commuBy Patience Rogge
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Take these simple steps to leverage your membership Looking for effective exposure for your business? Join the Chamber and get some help. • Visitor Information Center volunteers can direct business your way! Contact VIC manager Karen Anderson to schedule a time to stop by and introduce yourself and your business to the VIC volunteers and sales force. You can also ask about scheduling a Familiarization Tour for the volunteers to come see your business. • Tourism-based members can also participate in special promotional displays at the VIC. • Increase your online exposure on jeffcountychamber. org, which lists a directory of Chamber members. • Have the Chamber represent your business at community events that we participate in, such as the Rhody Festival, Jefferson County Fair and Port Townsend Film Festival. • Decrease your mailing costs by taking advantage of the Chamber’s bulk-mailing permit if you are sending a mailing of 200 pieces or more. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping member businesses succeed. Don’t be afraid to ask us how we can help.
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With the completion of construction downtown on Water Street in April, one thought comes to mind: Let’s celebrate! Through a series of festival-style weekend events from April 29 through the Memorial Day weekend, the community can join in the celebration of the newly completed Civic District, named as such in the City of Port Townsend’s Urban Waterfront Plan. Listed below are just some of the events that will be happening from April 29 through the Memorial Day weekend. Posters will be available with this information, as well as links on the Chamber’s website beginning April 1. Please check back as times and events could possibly change.
Come and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow chamber members and guests Tuesday, May 10 at Chamber After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m., this month sponsored by The Upstage & Subway.
Friday, April 29 Main Street’s Downtown Open/Available Space Tour, 4 to 7 p.m. Get an insider’s look at potential properties for lease or for sale in downtown Port Townsend. Start the walking tour at the Mount Baker Block Building, 213 Taylor St.
have a photo exhibit chronicling the construction of Gerard Tsutakawa’s work “Salish Sea Circle.” They will have a panel that will discuss the role of public art in communities. Sunday, May 1 Main Street’s Art Wave begins (children’s art is showcased in stores through May). JCHS Founders’ Day Celebration, City Council Chambers, 1p.m. This is the annual meeting for the Jefferson County Historical Society and the presentation of the Historic Preservation Awards. Following the presentation, the new Rothschild House Dessert Cookbook will be unveiled with a reception held in the Cotton Building at 2 p.m. Friday, May 6 JCHS First Friday Lecture, City Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Popular poet and journalist Mary Lou Sanelli will read from her works.
Saturday, May 7 The unveiling of “The Saturday, April 30 Three Otters” at the Dedication of the newly Northwest Maritime Cenremodeled Cotton Buildter, noon. ing, 1 p.m. The 30-inch-tall Following the dedicabronze sculpture is by retion, the Port Townsend nowned Northwest sculpArts Commission will tor and Whidbey Island
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resident Georgia Gerber. One of her most famous local pieces is Rachel the bronze pig at the Pike Place Market. This public artwork is made possible by the generosity of the Summit Family Foundation. Opening Day on the Bay/Parade of Boats at NWMC, 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Port Townsend Yacht Club. Main Street’s Art Fundraiser for Children’s Art in schools, all day downtown. Free Day at the JCHS Museum, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Jefferson County Museum will be open for evening visitors during Gallery Walk. This is a chance to see the museum and the charming historic photographs of Jumbo the dog, in the City Council Chambers. Gallery Walk, 5:30 to 8 p.m. PT Shorts in Cotton Building, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Madison Street Arts &
Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dedication of Tsutakawa “Salish Sea Circle” and dedication of the Community Plaza/Pope Marine Park, 1 p.m. A variety of children’s art activities will be happening in the Pope Marine Building from 2 to 4 p.m. A professional photographer will be on hand to “catch the moment” for kids and families with the “Salish Sea Circle” and photos will be available for purchase for a nominal fee. Sunday, May 15 Madison Street Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Rhody Grand Parade – in the heart of the Civic District, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Follow the fun from the Farmers Market to downtown or meet us in the park. The New Old Time Chautauqua will offer music, juggling, crafts and magic. “Someone will win a prize for the “Best Dressed Bicycle!”
Chamber after Hours May 10 at The Upstage
The gathering will be at the Upstage, 923 Washington St., Port Townsend. The Upstage serves Northwest and Mediterranean Cuisine at great prices. Refreshments include microbrew beers, wine, and spirits. Generally Upstage is an all-ages venue and is known in Port Townsend as a great place with great entertainment. Programming includes a fine blend of local, regional, national and international acts. A secluded patio with herb garden and propane heaters is adjacent to the restaurant. Subway Sandwiches is located conveniently across from the Port Townsend Ferry landing on Water Street. Subway is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chamber Ambassadors group meets at the Ajax
The Ambassadors Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 19 at the Ajax Café in lower Hadlock. Please contact the Chamber office to find out more about this fun program and how you can be involved, or to talk about having a ribbon cutting or celebration at your business. All members are welcome to be a part of the Ambassadors Group. This is an evergrowing, fun, social group that is getting together once a month at various member restaurants. Members spend some time talking about new businesses that can be welcomed or businesses that have something new going on that can be celebrated. Ambassadors are planning upcoming open houses and ribbon cuttings. The rest of the time is spent eating, drinking and laughing – and getting to know fellow Chamber members better. The Chamber would like to thank the following members for being part of this group: Sherry Kack, professional referrals (and organizer for the group); Carol Woodley, Hadlock Realty & Hadlock Motel; Heather Flanagan, certified life coach and Chamber membership director; Marilyn St. Clair, Victoria House; Mark Cole, Upstage Restaurant; Melinda Short, Oasis Daycare & Preschool; Mickey Davis, Subway; Nina Dortch, Holly Hill House; Nancy Tocatlian, T’s Restaurant; Sandi Bird, Life Care Center of Port Townsend; Vi Koenig, PT Laundromat & Car Wash; Viva Davis, Hadlock Realty; Riannan Clark, Jefferson Title Co.; Karen Anderson, Visitor Information Center; Karen Gale, Aloft Images; Pam Lampman, Wells Fargo; Jon Muellner, Windseye Design; and Marilyn Staples, the Green Eyeshade.
Meetings Tuesday, May 3, Coffee Talk, 8 to 9 a.m., Inn at Port Ludlow, One Heron Road, Port Ludlow. Friday, May 6, Web Design 101, 6 to 7 p.m., WSU, 201 W. Patison, Port Hadlock Friday, May 13, Young Professionals Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Undertown, 211 Taylor St., Port Townsend
Chamber contacts Chamber Staff
Executive Board
Executive Director Teresa Verraes director@jeffcountychamber.org
President Kim Aldrich Cobalt Mortgage Vice president Fred Obee The Leader Secretary Molly Force N.D. Prosper Natural Health Past President Kris Nelson Siren’s Pub Treasurer Kerry Robinson Frontier Bank
Event Coordinator Laura Brackenridge admin@jeffcountychamber.org 385-7869 VIC Manager Karen Anderson info@jeffcountychamber.org Membership Director Heather Flanagan
membership@jeffcountychamber.org
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Directors Jordan Eades Hope Roofing Chuck Russell Valley Tavern Ron Ramage Quimper Inn Katherine Brady Brady Chiropractic Linda Streisguth Puget Sound Energy Judy Cavett FairWinds Winery Carol Woodley Hadlock Realty & Hadlock Hotel
Debbie Wardrop Resort at Port Ludlow Vi Koenig PT Laundromat Terra Tosland Worldmark Club Piper Diehl Ludlow Bay Wellness Spa Nancy McConaghy Coldwell Banker Kathryn Brady Brady Chiropractic Bill Wise Team Jefferson
Alex Vinniski Ancestral Spirits Gallery Dominic Svornich Kitsap Bank
Newsletter Advertising Sara Radka The Leader 360-385-2900 We welcome your submissions. If you have news to share, send articles and photos to director@jeffcountychamber. org or mail to 220 12th St. Port Townsend, WA 98368.
April 2011 Jefferson County Chamber Newsletter 7
volunteer of the month
Cleveland has thirst for adventure By Karen Anderson
Francisco for more new experiences. However, her Helen Cleveland is sights were also set on a a practical lady. She is handsome young man she appropriate and smart, worked with named Bob; and when she wears pink, and Bob gained the upper it brings out the rose in hand during the Transit her cheeks. She is active Strike of New York in and social and loyal and 1966, when he and Helen smiles even when she’s found themselves walkexpressing her concern or ing home from work each consternation. night. Though if you think Though San Francisco you can place this woman easily took the backseat to into a prim and proper box marriage and soon after, tied with a perfect bow, family, the desire and think again. Helen told opportunity for adventure me about her adventures did not. Helen and Bob while eating crab cakes migrated to Australia and Indian Burgers at the together, where they had Hudson Point Café. She their daughter, Kelsey. talked about her life being After six years of Aussie a world traveler. Growing life, they found their way up in Bristol, England, back to the states to raise and moving to Montreal, their daughter, but not Canada, then to New before living in Singapore York City, she developed for a few years. Helen a love for being in new and Bob raised Kelsey in places. Already in three Minnesota and continued countries by age 25, she to travel to find advenhad her sights set on San ture after adventure. The
backyard, they knew they had found their new home. It’s the place they always come back to no matter where else they go. Helen figures that she’s the fourth longest employed volunteer at the Port Townsend Visitor Information Center (VIC), starting over 14 years ago. She keeps coming back each week because “it’s a great place to come and meet people,” and she always goes into visitor Helen Cleveland information centers when most exotic place Helen she travels. In addition has been may not be her to volunteering at the favorite, but her story VIC, Helen is an active about trekking across the volunteer for Habitat for Himalayas made it sound Humanity, Centrum and like the lark of a lifetime. the Port Townsend Film She chuckled over the Festival. “Oh, we’ve been memory of being outnum- volunteering for the Film bered eight to one by men Festival since the beginand being one of only four ning!” she exclaimed after people who spoke English. talking about how much This woman is serious. she loves the movies. Helen and Bob Don’t let Helen fool found their way to Port you when she sits down Townsend, albeit indiquietly to knit or read a rectly, through Australia. book or tackle the garden. They had met a Canadian/ We know just the tip of American couple there who the adventure iceberg that owned a home in Sequim. is her life. She did make They visited the couple it to San Francisco, by the on the Olympic Peninsula, way, on her way out of the dropped them off at the country though. Port Townsend ferry one Thank you, Helen, for afternoon, and the rest, as your consistency, hard they say, is history. With work, and vast knowledge one look at the cute, Victo- of Port Townsend. And rian seaport with mountains thank you to all of our across the water and in the dedicated volunteers!
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FAM tours: Help the volunteers learn what your business provides them all about it, call the Continued from Page 1 VIC and set up a FAM activities are to a day trip Tour! on the water in the Port Townsend Bay. These trips have become invaluable to businesses, volunteers, tourists and locals. Need a testimonial? Ask a Chamber member hotel. Hotels make it a practice to ask their guests how they heard about the establishment. Tourists each want something different and usually have very specific requests. By seeing each hotel, VIC volunteers have an opportunity to give first-hand information to potential overnight visitors and match them with their CPA ideal sleeping accommodation. Don’t stop there 261 Margaret St. though. Events that hapPort Ludlow, WA 98365 pen regularly within the community also need to (360) 437-1392 get the word out, not only that they’re happening, but DEAndersonCPA@msn.com what it is that’s happening and, more importantly, how much fun it is! If you would like to let our VIC volunteers know what you do and show
Member of the month
Duane Anderson
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