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November 2007
November 1, 2007
Nominations 2008 Officers and Executive Board
At our November 7th Meeting, we will be taking nominations
for 2008 positions on the Board of Directors and for the
Executive Committee, which consists of President, First and
Second Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary. Please
attend this meeting and make your recommendations known!
If you cannot attend, please e-mail your nominations to
wendy.lacentral@gmail.com. You can nominate yourself or
ask someone else to nominate you as well.
Veteran’s Day Parade
The Chamber has been invited to participate in the
Vancouver Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11th. We need
two people to walk behind the City of La Center float with
the Chamber banner. The parade is the 10th from 11am to
1pm. We'll stage at Crosley Bowl no later than 10:30am.
As seen on the City of Vancouver Website: “20 Years of
Honoring our Veterans," is the theme for the 2006 Celebrate
Freedom Veterans Day Parade presented by FieldStone
Construction.
The parade begins on Officers Row at Reserve and proceeds
west into downtown Vancouver, ending at Esther Short Park.
This Department of Defense sanctioned Veterans Day Parade,
is being organized for the first time by the Vancouver
National Historic Reserve Trust.
For more information about viewing or participating in the
parade, please check our website at
www.veteransdayparade.us.
Annual Chamber Christmas Party
Our Annual Christmas Party is scheduled for Tuesday,
December 4th at 6:30pm at Summit Grove Lodge. Save the
date and please plan on attending this always-fun and
entertaining event! It’s a tradition that members donate a
gift [basket or ?] to be included in a door prize raffle
and we have a lot of fun with this fundraiser for the
Chamber. It will be a potluck affair and free to all
members and their guests.
We have these committees and need volunteers for so please
call Wendy [690-5402] or Linda [263-4848] to let us know in
what capacity you can help!
Gift Basket Procurement
Lodge Decorating -- November 29th
Set-up
Clean-up
Trellis Customer Appreciation
On November 15th, you are invited to a Customer
Appreciation Party at Chamber members’, The Trellis on 4th
Street in La Center from 6-9pm. Last years’ event was a
resounding success and if you are thinking about doing some
Christmas shopping, this would be a great time. It’s fun
to get caught up in the spirit and there are treasures
around every corner at The Trellis!
Lelooska Lodge
Lelooska Evening Program, November 10th: The Lelooska
Family brings to life the masks, stories, songs and dances
of the Sewide lineage of the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) in
the glimmering firelight of their cedar ceremonial house.
Approximately two hours in length, Fall Evening Programs
begin at 7:00pm.
Advance reservations are necessary! To reserve your
tickets, please call (360) 225-9522. Make your check
payable to the Lelooska Foundation, enclose a
self-addressed stamped envelope and mail promptly to
confirm your reservation. Admission is $10 per person,
$7.00 children 12 and under. Evening Programs begin at
7:00pm.
La Center Christmas Festival
The Christmas Festival committee is looking for
participation from Chamber members. Please call Ken
Hickman if you would like to lend a hand 263-9060.
Pomeroy Farm Carriage House Gift Shop and Tea Room
Distinctive gift items from Britain and around the world
including fine china, a year-round Christmas corner,
toiletries, jewelry, British foods, and many other unique
products can be found in the gift shop Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun
1-5.
Enjoy afternoon tea (including tea plates featuring savory
sandwiches, scones, desserts, soup or fruit and a wide
choice of teas or coffee) or Ploughman's lunch (including
bread, cheese, pickles, scones, desserts, and tea or
coffee) Wed-Sat 11:30-3:00. Seating times are 11:30, 1:00,
and 2:30. Reservations recommended; call 360.686.3537.
Chamber Night at the Portland Trail Blazers
Friday February 29 vs. the L.A. Lakers
Join us before the arena opens for a one of a kind pre-game
opportunity. There will be a presentation from new Trail
blazers President Larry Miller and Executive Vice President
Mike Golub, followed by the chance to network with other
Chambers from all over the Metro area. A Fajita Bar and
drinks are provided! Then stay for the game against one of
Portland longest rivals. Discounted tickets are available
too...
Regular $90 seats: $69
Regular $64 seats: $55
Regular $39 seats: $29
You can order tickets individually or with the Chamber as
part of a group purchase [when ordering as a group, there
is only one processing fee].
Chamber group order will be sent in by November 30th to
insure better seats. That's four weeks to get your cash or
check delivered to the Chamber. You need not be a member
to attend.
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