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January 2012 Shelton Mason County Chamber 1 1 Shelton Mason County Chamber January 2012

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January 2012

In ThE loop

AnnuAl AwArds GAlA

Celebrate Chamber’s 90th Anniversary – 4

AwArd nOMInEEs

Cat your ballot – 6

sEttInG lEGIslAtIvE prIOrItIEs

Your Chamber at Work for local businesses - 14

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I would like to start out my first column to you, our members, by saying thank you to Patti Case for leading our Chamber through a year of transition, challenge, and accomplishment. Without the leader-ship of Patti the Chamber would not be on the solid footing it is today. Thank you Patti.

And I would be remiss to not give a big thank you to our Executive Director Heidi Mc-Cutcheon for leading the day to day charge and also getting the Chamber on the right track.

While 2011 saw changes, it is my hope that 2012 will posi-tively build on those changes and continue to lay the founda-tion for a strong and vibrant business community.

We can choose to focus on the negative sentiment of the economic environment, or we can choose to focus on the opportunities that are before us and capitalize on our strengths. I for one choose the latter and hope that you will too. As Yogi Berra said…..half the battle is 90% mental!

I hope that you have on your calendar our Annual Awards Gala at Little Creek Resort on January 20th.

Message from Chamber president

Board of Trustees

presidentDrew MacEwenFalcon Financial, Inc.

past presidentpatti Case

Green diamond resource Company

vice president of MarketingKathryn Kamin

Hood Canal Communications

vice president of Member servicesMelanie Bakala

state Farm Insurance

treasurerrick Verbarendse

Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club

steve Andrewski, EFIHerb Baze

Black star, the strip steakhouseKevin Cronquist

prudential nw real EstateMike Gango, Quality Appliance

Bob HouleHoule & Goodell Attorneys, llC

patti tuppertupper’s Floor Coverings & Interiors

Mission StatementTo encourage and maintain a vibrant business community, promote tourism and facilitate economic development.

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This is also the 90th birthday of our Chamber. We will be honoring our nominees for business of the year, citizen of the year, and volunteer of the year. There will be some reflec-tion on what the last 90 years of the Chamber has brought as well as how the future looks. If you have not been to the Gala or it has been awhile…make plans to attend as I promise it will be a fun filled evening of celebration.

As the year progresses I chal-lenge all of us to do more. It is a law of nature and of God that we get back much more than we give. However the true virtue in that is to give without the expectation of something in return. I can tell you first hand that my involvement with the Chamber has had a very positive impact on me both personally and professionally, and often times when I wasn’t expecting it.

So as we embark on 2012 let us focus on the positive, what we can do for the betterment of our community, and let’s lay the foundation for the next 90 years of our Chamber and see just how high we can reach.

Together we will achieve success and serve as a model for future generations. I look forward to serving as your Chamber President and do not hesitate to contact me directly with questions, concerns or comments.

Here is to a prosperous 2012…

Drew MacEwen

President of the Board

resolving to reach outYour opportunity to shout out and reach out!

It’s a New Year. A time to make resolutions. Not just personal resolutions to lose weight or spend more time with family -- but as busi-ness owners, resolve to increase customer base and build relationships with our community.

Your new chamber newsletter provides that opportunity. You are invited to share your stories, events, announcements -- and consider this a advertising tool that can reach thousands in high quality print and online.

Inclusion of Member stories and announce-ments is free of charge. Simply send us your text and images and we will make sure your message reaches your friends, neighbors and fellow members.

As tourist season approaches, remember that this magazine will be used to target visitors to

our county. Additional copies will be sent to neighboring chambers as well as sent on marketing journeys throughout the State.

The Chamber staff resolves to work closely with Member businesses to provide an event-centric, content rich newsletter that we hope you will love to read and to share!

We are excited to be able to offer this publication to our Members, their custom-ers, community visitors, and regional Visitor Information Centers. We hope that you will be able to share your business’ events and achievements in this forum.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the new format – or if you have any suggestions! We welcome your feedback.

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Nothing happens in January. If only that were so…

January 6 marks my first Board Retreat while at the helm of the ship. Though I attended a portion of last year’s Retreat, I was still serving as the Member Services Director.

This year, the Board and I will look at our one, three and five year plans, as well as restructuring our committees and ensure the Chamber will continue to run like a well oiled machine.

Message from Chamber president Message from Chamber Executive Director

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Welcome Newest Members!

Bob’s Tavern320 s First street(360) 427-9940Bars/Restaurants

Daniel Griffey(360) 551-8888

[email protected]

Candidate for 35th District State House of Representatives

randy C. Churchill

(360) 432-9956www.churchill4commissioner.com

Candidate for Commissioner District 2

Womer Trucking(360) 239-9188

www.womertrucking.compremium soil, sand and rock

brush clearing, road fill and excavating

Know someone else who should join the Chamber? please call (360)426-2021

or email [email protected].

If you are not already active in a committee, now is a great time to begin. We are in the planning stages for 2012 and some new committees have not yet met. Our Ambassadors, as many of you know, serve as the Chamber’s welcoming committee. They attend all of our events from ribbon cuttings to Business After Hours, from seminars to monthly meetings.

They also serve as a ‘wingman’ to our new members, helping them to navigate their first events comfortably. If you are a high-energy person who wants to meet everyone in the Chamber, you should be our newest Ambassador.

This year our Member Services Committee will focus strongly on Member benefits. From planning the speakers at events, to researching medical plan rates for Chamber members, this committee is who will try to make the most out of your membership.

If you are an old hand at busi-ness or have just opened your doors for the first time, this committee can benefit from your participation through your ideas, experience and voic-ing what your business itself needs from the Chamber.

New to 2012: the Events Com-mittee and the Leads Groups.

The Events Committee will head up four very different events: the Auction, the Busi-ness Expo/Bite of Shelton, the Golf Tournament and the Awards Gala.

I expect that there will be much turnover in this committee, as each different event will draw different people and have a different Chairperson, but if you like P4 (planning, playing, procurement and participat-ing), this committee is for you.

For an easy time commitment, serve for just one event. If you want more involvement, you can serve for all four. It’s completely up to you and your calendar.

At the end of this month, we’ll begin our first Leads Groups to meet weekly and exchange referrals amongst the two groups. One group will meet Tuesday morning and the other Wednesday at lunch. This is a great way not only to grow some strong relationships, but also to build your business.

Each category will be exclusive (i.e. limited one contractor, banker, real estate agent, etc.

per group) , so sign up now before your category is taken and you have to get on a wait-ing list. At only $80 annu-ally, and limited to Chamber members in good standing, this is a bargain.

Last, but in no way the least, I hope that you will join us for our 90th Anniversary and Awards Gala. We have some extraordinary people and busi-nesses in our midst and I look forward to honoring them at this event.

As this year’s Gala also marks our 90th Anniversary, we have planned an upscale event with a plated dinner being served and optional black tie attire.

I hope that you’ll join me, our new Board of Trustees, our nominees (see page * to see who they are) and our fellow businesses in a festive night of celebration and cheer.

I’m looking forward to spend-ing 2012 with you.

Heidi McCutcheonExecutive Director


Join us to celebrate nine decades of business in Mason County as well as the efforts of dedicated individuals who strive hard to make Shelton & Mason County a better place to Live, Work and Play!

The nominations are in for this year’s awards. See page 6-7 for a list of nominees and watch your mail for your ballot.

Each one of these companies and individuals have been chosen by friends and colleagues to be recog-nized for his or her commitment, dedication and contribution to our community.

Last Year’s Award Recipients were Frank Bishop, Lifetime Achieve-ment Award (given only every five years); Vickie Gonzales, Citizen of the Year; Susanna Samuelson, Vol-unteer of the Year; and Pantorium Cleaners, Business of the Year.

Tickets are $50 each or $90 per couple, in honor of our 90th An-niversary. Black tie optional.

If you would like to stay for the post-event merriment, including live music and dancing at the Casino’s Starlight Lounge, discounted rooms are available – a King Suite is just $98. Make your reservations with Little Creek Casino Resort at (800) 667-7711 and ask for the "Mason County Chamber Awards" rate.

The Shelton-Mason County Com-mercial Club was incorporated 90 years ago. It was renamed the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce in 1971. Our founding fathers included Mark E. Reed, Ar-thur B. Govey, William A. Hunter, Harry Deyette, Frank C. Willey, Waldo G. Rex, and Edward L. Kel-logg with the purpose “to advance the prosperity and growth of the Town of Shelton and the County of Mason”. These men had incredible foresight and their efforts continue on today.

On January 20, 2012 we will celebrate the Chamber’s 90th Anniversary at our Annual Awards and Installation Gala.

This year’s formal event will begin with a social hour and mixer. Dur-ing the plated dinner, the State of the Chamber Address will be delivered along with the history of the Chamber. We’ll then move forward to our Awards Ceremony and conclude with the Installation of our 2012 Board of Trustees.

your invitation to Celebrate the Chamber’s 90th at the annual awards and Installation Gala

Great food and company are just two of the reasons to celebrate at the Annual Awards Gala

photos Cooper Studio 2010 event


January EvEnts

January 6 | 12:00-1:00 pm

Business Builder Workshop hosted by John duff, of Comcast Business services, who will discuss internet beginnings, current trends,

and benefits available to your business. John has been in technology for 11 years. He has won several awards

for sales and is actively involved in the community - partnering with organizations like the Chamber and love InC. the shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builder workshops are a free benefit to our members. Join us Friday, January 6 at Grove street Brewhouse & tea. Come at 11:30 to

order no-host lunch, presentation begins at 12 noon.

January 11 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pmBusiness after Hours

Free networking social, hosted by the Berti Brodsky Agency of American Family Insurance. at 2104 Olym-

pic Hwy north. Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, drinks and networking with other Chamber

members. Bring plenty of business cards.

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BIGHt OF ThE BAYRachel Hansen | editorThis month’s cover image features the beauty of Hood Canal and the Olympic range behind. With all this natural beauty at our doorstep its surprising how often we forget to take the time to enjoy it! This Christmas we welcomed visitors from Southern California. After a week of furious house cleaning -- the last thing on my mind was the view.

As we crested Highway #101 where the Olympics come into view I heard crys of wonder around me. These con-tinued as we passed a family of deer nibbling on my neighbor’s yard --and then the perfect line of cormorants and the seals viewed from our front window.

Suddenly it hit me. My windows may not be the cleanest... but even if I just fulfill one goal this year - I resolve to take a bigger “bight” out of life and enjoy the wonders around!

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Join a Chamber’s leads Group Networking… it is essential to marketing your business. No doubt one of the many reasons you chose to join the Chamber of Commerce is to increase your opportunity to network with others in this community.

Most would say the goal of net-working is to increase awareness of you and your business within the community, and thereby, increasing your sales. Do this and more by joining one of the Chamber’s Leads Groups set to begin meeting weekly on Janu-ary 31.

The direct correlation of your networking to sales is sometimes hard to measure. By participat-ing in a Leads Group, you are actively participating in an activ-ity directly targeting prospec-tive customers. How successful do you feel that your business could be if you had a devoted sales force of 10, 15 or 25 people who were all promoting you and your business whenever they met someone who could be a potential customer of yours? If

you think this could help your, join one of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber Leads groups starting in a few short weeks!

Two different Chamber Leads Groups are forming now and are set to begin regular meet-ings on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am for a breakfast meeting and Wednesdays at 11:30 am for lunch. You can choose which the two groups meeting time is best for you, and once you join, you will have an exclusive category membership.

This means that none of your direct competitors can compete in this group for the business leads that will come your way from your fellow members.

Leads Groups will only be open to Chamber members in good standing for an annual cost of $80. Space is limited and once your category is taken, this opportunity will no longer be available to you!

For additional details including complete rules, a category list and an application to reserve your place within this exciting new venture, go to www.shel-tonchamber.org/leadsgroups or contact the Chamber Office.


Mason County has a wealth of exceptional citizens, committed businesses and dedicated volunteers all working toward making it a better place to live, work and play. 2012 begins with honoring a select few of these people and businesses for their tireless efforts, endless hours and community-minded attitudes.

Drum Roll Please... nominees for Chamber awards

This year, our Chamber members will vote for Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Look for an awards ballot in your mail this week (one vote per Member in good standing) and return it via fax, mail or email no later than Friday, January 6.

Let’s hear it for our nominees! In the words of the people who took the time to nominate them, find out just why they are deserving of an award.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club has dem-onstrated the kind of attitude and commit-ment to the community that is so necessary for this region to grow; they go above and beyond in their service and promotion of the Chamber and the com-munity, always providing a professional and excellent at-mosphere. They are a world class organization right here in our own backyard.

Awnaroll Painting not only does a great job at painting, but they are selfless in all they do in the community, vol-unteering their time without expecting anything in return.

Bakala State Farm is an active, reputable and sup-portive business in our community and have become a big supporter of this community in a variety of ways. They have raised the bar for professionalism and customer service in our community.

Cooper Studios not only brings a high-tech photography studio to Railroad Ave, but they also encourage all businesses to become more community orientated and create a positive atmosphere for building the com-munity at large.

Newman Family Chiropractic Center is not only there for you, but will do the best

job fixing your problem.

Shelton Chiropractic Center is always helping out the food bank, Turning Pointe or collecting school supplies while encourag-ing their customers to get involved.

Shelton Life is so pleasant to deal with and has such a professional manner. They provide a great way to communicate what is happening in our community.

Windermere Real Estate is a huge advocate of Turning Pointe. They planted a garden to help feed clients, spent a full day pulling weeds, mowed the lawn and replaced the bark in the flower beds. They also paid for lawn services throughout the summer and restored television service for the next year.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

Cheryl Stewart, Our Community Credit Union, has been instrumental in establish-ing and coordinating both the Shelton and the Corrections Center Toastmasters. She also volunteers on other boards and organi-zations in the community.

Dave O'Connell, Mason Transit Author-ity, has shown his dedication and belief to Mason County through the MTA since its inception nearly 20 years ago. He has been such a powerful inspiration that it has

helped to recreate that small town feel-ing that people want in their lives. Dave gives freely of his time, talent, energy and expertise, and by driving that energy and inspiration into all of us, makes us to be bet-ter neighbors.

Forrest Cooper, Cooper Studios, came up with one of the most unique community service project that Shelton has ever seen, bringing together the past with the future and providing a lasting improvement to the downtown core through the Shelton Neon Project. Forrest is a whirlwind of vision, passion and artistic talent who inspires oth-ers to also donate their time, resources and expertise to make Shelton a more inviting and prosperous place.

Kim Klint, Mason Mat-ters, is always volunteering her time for the good. She has been involved with the dental coalition, the garden at the hospital, and read-ing programs, among other things.

Rachel Hansen, Mason Area Fair/Image in Ac-tion Design, gives to the community for the good of tradition and for the happi-ness of the children (as well as adults). She single hand-edly made the Fair ‘happen’ for the last two years. The presence she has makes both

friends and the community feel inclined to give and do more.

Stephanie Fyfe, Steph's Espresso, is involved in everything that is community. She sponsors the local Easter egg hunt (30,000+ eggs this year), arranged new school clothes and backpacks for more than 20 children, plays a huge role in Shelton’s Relay for Life, and makes massive donations at Christmas time. She collects funds and items from customers and other business owners year round to distribute appropriate for the needs in our community.


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The late Tom Simmons, The Daisy Pot, worked tire-lessly for the past six years to get businesses into town. With the creation of the Downtown Merchant’s As-sociation, he fashioned game cards used in all the activities which moved patrons from store to store, making old timers and newcomers aware of all the businesses in the downtown core. He had a winning smile and an easy touch to help our town prosper.

CHAMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

Allison Wagner, Falcon Financial Inc., is the friendly face you see at just about every Chamber event. She has volunteered countless hours and is extremely professional, hard working and she is always willing to help. In addition to serving as an Ambassador of the Chamber, Allison is also an active member of the Shelton Rotary Club and serves on the board of the Union Tourism Association.

Patti Tupper, Tupper's Floor Coverings & Interiors, serves in many capacities. She is the Chair of the Beautification Committee, who organizes the beautiful summer flower baskets and Christmas decorations. She organizes set up, take down, fundraising and ad-vertising. Without Patti, downtown Shelton would not look nearly as appealing. Patti also heads the Business Expo/Bite of Shelton committee. She manages set up, layout, advertising, updating the materials, day-of disaster maintenance and tear down. Because of her experience and her expertise, the Expo was a well run event although it had more exhibitors than ever last year. In addition to serving as on these Chamber committees, she is also actively involved with Kristmas Town Kiwanis who present the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and the Christmas Parade.

Rick Verbarendse, Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club, is a true cham-pion of the community through his time as Chamber Treasurer and general manager of AGYC. Largely due to Rick’s efforts and can-do attitude, the Chamber held its first annual golf tourna-ment, the success of which would not have been possible without Rick. He was extremely accommodating, ensuring that green fees, food and beverage, prizes and service were all at a level to make the tournament a huge success. He truly cares about the community in which he lives and works which is evident in his tireless efforts.

Congratulations to our nominees! We thank you for your hard work and your commitment to the Shelton Mason County Cham-ber of Commerce and to making Mason County a more beautiful, better, successful and professional place. We are honored to have you among us.


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For the tenth-plus year in a row, the local Yesteryear Car Club donated nearly 100 stuffed animals to the Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Emer-gency Department in November. The stuffed toys are given to pediatric patients visiting the Emergency department during the month of December, to help make their stay a little more “comforting.” “We love doing this, and making a differ-ence in someone’s life,” said Annette McGee, a member of the Car Club. Every year the Car Club drives some of their vintage cars (pictured here) to deliver the toys to MGH. Those delivering this year’s donation were (l-r) Vern Honstein, Charlie Holman, Annette McGee, Bill McGee, Ann Kimbel, and Ray Kimbel. (Photo by Bill Valley)

Enter or Eat at the MC Fire District #4 1st annual Chili Cook-off FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 4:00-8:00 PMSTATION 41: 2970 SE ARCADIA RD

The volunteers at District #4 are pleased to host their first annual Chili Cook-Off and welcome local groups, organizations and community members to participate as cooks or tasters!

There will be Peoples Choice awards available for: Best Meat Chili, Best Chicken Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili,Best Presentation, Burn the House Down and Best Overall.

If your group organization would like to participate as a contestant contact: Mary 360-868-7717, [email protected] or Douglas 360-402-1924, [email protected] regis-tration fee is $20 (Late registration: Jan 11-19: $25).

Tickets are $7.50 at the door. Desserts are available for purchase.


JoannE norrIS, noVEMBEr HoSpITal EMployEE oF THE MonTH Joanne Norris, a registered nurse in intensive care, was selected as Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics November Employee of the Month. This is the third time Joanne has received this high honor from her peers.

new Volunteer Coordinator at Mason General

Bringing seven years of experience in local nonprofit organizations with her, MGh welcomes Tenielle Masteller. She coordinates Hospital vol-unteers, carefully placing them in their positions and ensuring that all have appropriate work-ing conditions and materials to carry out their jobs.

Mrs. Masteller connects interested individuals with job-shadow opportunities, allowing them to experience and observe various medi-cal departments for potential career choices.

Her nominator commented, “I decided to nominate Joanne when I overheard a physi-cian say, ‘She is the nurse I want taking care of me or my family.’” Her nominator went on to explain – “that is the highest compliment a nurse can ever receive.”

Joanne started working at MGH in 1968 as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) when the hospital was located in downtown Shelton and known as Shelton Hospital. In 1972 she took time off to raise her family, returning to MGH in 1975.

While working as a LPN, she went back to school and received her registered nursing degree from South Puget Sound Community College in 1985. “The best part of my job is helping the patients,” she said, with a sparkle in her eye. “For three years I was the

Clinical Care Coordinator, and realized I missed doing the patient care.” It was then that she returned to doing bedside care. “I love working here,” she added. “We are all a family and work together for the patients. Everyone is so supportive, from co-workers to administration – I couldn’t ask for a better place to work.”

Joanne has worked in the medical/surgical/pediatrics department, emergency department, and intensive care unit during her employment at MGH.

Every year, for the past ten years, Joanne joins her church – Shelton Christian Church – on a two-week medical mission to Haiti. “We go to the outer regions where they don’t have medical care avail-able,” she explained. “It is so rewarding to help people in need.”

Joanne is also a retired volunteer fire fighter from District 13, and a former Sunday school teacher. When she is not working, Joanne and her husband, Randy, of 43 years, enjoy visiting their two adult children and five grand-children.

Joanne also spends time with her sister, Barb Parker, and her family. Barb is also a nurse in ICU and joins Joanne on the Haiti trips.

Joanne Norris

Start the new year right - attend “living Well with Diabetes” Class in January

If diabetes is a part of your life, plan to attend MGH’s two-day class entitled “Living Well With Diabe-tes.” The two consecutive afternoon classes will be Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ellinor Room at the Hospital. Due to limited space, advanced registration is required. Diabetes education is a covered service under most insur-ance plans. To pre-register, call Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator, at (360) 426-1611, ext. 3301 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301).

Hospital offers Free Community Cpr Class in January

Start the New Year off learning a new skill – and the ability to save a life! Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics is offering another FREE Adult, Child, and Infant Basic Life Support CPR class on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. in MGH’s Learning Cen-ter, located next to McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North.

You could give someone the gift of life by learning the correct technique for adult, child, and infant CPR, and how to recognize the symptoms of heart attack and stroke. The class is open to the entire community, and everyone is advised to wear comfortable clothing. A Spanish in-terpreter will also be made available on request.

Pre-registration for the class is required as class size is limited. Call the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609 to make your reservation.

Congratulations log Cabin Bar and Grill!

The Log cabin Bar and Grill has been voted one of the best in Mason County for steaks and burgers. With the dinner and lunch taking off at record speeds, they recently announced that the Log Cabin will be cook-ing breakfast on weekends starting January 1st.

They will still be serving high quality home cooking at low prices. Starting with a limited menu of pancakes, chicken fried steak, ham steak, and steaks and eggs, the Log Cabin will also have specialties like Mich Mess (eggs scramble of sausage, bacon,ham, onion and topped with cheese) and our already famous Breakfast Burrito.

Visit the Log Cabin and enjoy a hearty breakfast from 6AM -11AM at 1749 Olympic Hwy S Shelton, WA 98584. (360) 868-2823


new Executive Director for Harmony HillElaine Holland has been chosen by Harmony Hill’s Board of Directors to replace Founding Director Gretchen Schodde as the new Executive Director at the start of the year.

decided to apply for the posi-tion. Her hire was unanimously approved by the board and staff. We know we have found the right person to carry on Harmony Hill’s mission.” Holland will be assuming the role of Executive Direc-tor on January 1, 2012 of the 25-year-old organization on January 1, 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College in Balti-more, Maryland, and brings experience from her work in executive positions at Millward Brown, British Telecom and IBM. She will split her time between Union, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Upon accepting the position, Holland expressed her gratitude, saying, “Harmony Hill has given me the opportunity to truly follow my heart.” Schodde will remain an inte-gral part of the organization and will continue to make her home on the 12.5 acre Harmo-ny Hill campus. After 25 years,

Gretchen Schodde (LEFT), Elaine Holland (RIGHT) leaving Harmony Hill to head to Harmony Hill ’s 25th Anniversary Auction in April.

Holland learned about Har-mony Hill from her friend Barbara Reifle, who had come to a Harmony Hill retreat during her cancer journey in 1999. Holland recalls that “Barbara came back to her group of friends a changed person with a new perspective on living.” After seeing what a positive impact Harmony Hill had on Barbara’s life, the group of friends began fund-raising to ensure that the Cancer Program would be available -- at no charge -- to anyone who wanted to attend. In 2000, Holland started running mara-thons to benefit Harmony Hill; to date, she’s run eleven mara-thons and raised over $100,000 for the cancer program. She has been a board member and volunteer at Harmony Hill for over eight years. Schodde says of the decision to hire Holland: “We had been through numerous interviews for the Executive Director position and hadn’t yet found the right person when Elaine

she will be taking on special projects at Harmony Hill, such as bringing world-renowned author and speaker Lynne Twist to Union in March 2012, in partnership with Harrison

Medical Foundation (Bremer-ton, WA) and The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound (Olympia, Washington).

about Harmony Hill retreat CenterHarmony Hill, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was cre-ated in 1986, and is the Pacific Northwest's only wellness and retreat center that specializes in programs for people living with cancer. Located in Union, Washington on Hood Canal, Harmony Hill also provides wellness and renewal retreats and facility rentals for corporate and private groups

as well as for individuals. Income from facility rentals, grants and individual dona-tions helps support the Cancer Program, which is offered at no cost to participants. In 2009, the Northwest Center for

Nurse Renewal was started at Harmony Hill as a program for nurses and health profession-als. For more information, call 360.898.2363 or visit www.harmonyhill.org.

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January CHaMBEr anD CounTy EVEnTSJanuary 1

new Years day

January 4legislative send Off

7:30 am at the Colonial House222 E pine street, shelton

with honored guestsrep. Kathy Haigh, rep. Fred

Finn & sen. tim sheldon

January 6Business Builder workshop11:30 am at Grove street

Brewhouse233 First street, shelton

with John duff of Comcast Business services

to discuss internet beginnings, current trends and benefits

January 10Chamber Member services

Meeting12:00 noon at steven’s on

railroad restaurant203 w railroad Avenue,

shelton

January 11Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting

8:00 am at the Chamber Office

215 w railroad Avenue, shelton

Business After Hours5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at 2104

Olympic Hwy nwith the Berti s. Brodsky

Agency of American Family Ins.

January 12Chamber Finance

Committee Meeting7:30 am at the Chamber Office215 w railroad Avenue, shelton

January 16Martin luther King day

January 18Chamber shelton Alliance for viable Economic revitalization

7:00 am at rooster’s restaurant3001 Olympic Hwy n, shelton

January 19relay for life shelton Kickoff6:00 pm at Olympic Middle

school800 East K street, shelton

January 20Chamber 90th Anniversary and

Awards Gala6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at little

Creek Casino resortGrand Ballroom on the

second Floor$50/person or $90/couple

for hotel reservations (360) 427-7711

For more details on award nominees visit pages 6-7.

Be sure to return your completed ballot by

January 6th!

Shop local, Give loCal BuCK$

You can do both by giving the gift of LOCAL BUCK$. LOCAL BUCK$ are a community gift certificate that are accepted at more than 30 locations county-wide. They are the perfect gift for family, employees and friends and by purchasing LOCAL BUCK$ you are keeping your money in Mason County.

Mason County is unique and our one-of-a-kind busi-nesses are an integral part of our distinctive character. Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions. You save money by shopping at home. You drive less, save time, and you’d be surprised how often the retail prices are lower as well. You can reduce your environmental impact by cutting out those long drives to the big city.

Your purchases help Mason County attract new en-trepreneurs and skilled workers. Towns that preserve their

one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character are more successful in recruiting.

You can help in this process for every $100 spent locally, $74 remains here through sales tax, infrastructure and employment. Shop Local, Give LOCAL BUCK$.

You can purchase LOCAL BUCK$ in increments of $5, $10 and $20 at the Chamber Office, Mason County Senior Activities Center or at Nifty Thrifty Thrift Store. LOCAL BUCK$ are redeemed for their full purchase price at the following businesses.

2nd street design studioAlderbrook Golf CourseAnchor ElectricAngela’s Beauty BoutiqueBrittany Michael’s Hair salonBob’s tavernBayshore Golf CourseCameo Boutique & wine shopCase By Case JewellersGillis Auto CenterGrapevine CateringGrove street BrewhouseHackney Family dentistryHealthy Benefits MarketHood Canal AdventuresIsagenix/living well, Inc.

lynch Creek Farm & FloralMaple Glen senior livingMC senior Activities Centernifty thrifty thrift storeOlympic Heating & CoolingOlsen Furniture Companypier 101 Gift shop & BoutiqueQuality Appliance Centersage Book storeshelton Cinemassteph’s Espressosteven’s On railroadthe strip steakhousethe dance shackurraco Coffee Companyvanderwal’s Garage

Brandy Faught, Maple Glen Senior Living

participating Businesses

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MaSon EVErGrEEn poWErThe Mason Evergreen Power program is a product offering of Mason County PUD No. 3 to its customers supporting the use and development of environmentally friendly green power.

Green power is electricity generated from resources includ-ing wind, solar, geothermal and biomass (biomass includes the use of landfill gas, agricultural and wood wastes, ethanol, etc.). By purchasing blocks of green power, PUD 3 ratepayers can directly support further development of these power sources.

PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR GREEN POwER

When customers sign up for this voluntary program, they can pur-chase blocks of green power for an additional fee beyond their normal electric bill or make 100 percent purchases of renewable energy on a per kilowatt-hour basis. Each purchase made will directly fund the development and/or genera-tion of new, renewable energy re-sources for the Pacific Northwest.

Mason County PUD No. 3 is of-fering the program, due in part to a new state law that requires some electric utilities in Washington to offer their customers the option to purchase a portion of their elec-tricity from renewable sources.

HOw CAN CUSTOMERS PARTICIPATE IN THE MASON EVERGREEN POwER PROGRAM?

PUD customers may purchase green power in 100 kilowatt-hour blocks, at a cost of one dollar per block, per month in addition to the base rate. Each block repre-sents about ten percent of an aver-age residential customer’s monthly usage. The purchase of each block directly funds the development of new, renewable energy resources for the Pacific Northwest such as wind, solar, landfill gas, geothermal and biomass.

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As an alternative to block purchases, PUD 3 electric-ity consumers may choose to voluntarily participate at the 100 percent level for an additional price of one cent per kilowatt hour. The typical consumer using 1,000 kWh per month would pay an additional $10 on their bill to support green power efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

The program is available to com-mercial and residential customers. There’s no limit on the number of blocks that can be purchased. Customers can sign up, change their participation level or discontinue their participation at any time in whole billing period segments.

wHAT ARE THE BENE-FITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE MASON EVER-GREEN POwER PRO-GRAM?

Participation in the Mason Evergreen Power program helps cut down on emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases from power plants. The program supports continued development of new, emerging energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. The program also helps to preserve the natural envi-ronment, including recreational benefits, for future generations.

DOES GREEN POwER COST MORE?

New sources of renewable energy have typically been more expensive than other traditional sources, such as hydroelectric, coal or gas-fired facilities. However, wind, solar, geothermal and other sources have seen their costs decrease in recent years. While green power is more expensive, its use helps protect the environment by reducing the impacts of other energy sources.

HOw wILL EVERGREEN POwER SHOw UP ON MY BILL?

Mason Evergreen Power will appear under current charges on the right hand side of your bill as a green power charge. The charge will reflect the total amount for the number of blocks purchased, or the cumulative amount of green power purchased under the 100 percent option.

The typical consumer using the 100 percent green power option and consuming 1,000 kWh per month would pay an additional $10 on their bill to support green power efforts in the Pacific North-west.

Foe more information about the Mason County PUD No. 3 green power program or to sign up you can call Energy Services at 360-426-8255, extension 5242 or fill out an enrollment form at the Belfair or Shelton offices of Mason County PUD No.3.

Note: After signing up for Mason Evergreen Power, charges will begin with the next billing period, and are not prorated. The charges for Mason Evergreen Power are in excess of energy consumption. Participation in the program does not represent an ex-clusive supply of renewable energy to the customer that chooses the Mason Evergreen Power option.


renewable Energy & Bonneville power Increase to affect local ratesMason County PUD No. 3 adopted a budget for 2012 re-flecting the impact of the mandated purchase of renewable energy and an increase in price for wholesale electricity supplies purchased from the Bonneville Power Administra-tion (BPA). The budget anticipates a retail electricity rate increase in 2012, which may include a change in the cost for energy consumption and a ten cent per day increase in the daily customer charge. A residen-tial customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity can expect a billing of approximately $81.24 per month, an increase of $4.84 per month.

The rate increase is primarily driven by two issues:

An average 10% increase in the cost of wholesale purchases of electricity from the BPA.

A Washington State mandate to buy a certain percentage of its electricity supply from renewable energy sources.

BPA is cutting its funding for local conservation projects by nearly $750,000. This will require more direct funding by the PUD to meet mandated conservation targets.

There is no impact on rates from construction of the PUD 3 Johns Prairie operations center; recon-struction of the Mason substation in Shelton; telecommunications projects for the PUD 3 fiber optic network; and possible expenses for moving power lines along Highway 3 in Belfair. Because of the timing of the bond issue, the use of federal stimulus assistance for financing, and the maturing of bonds issued by the PUD, there is no change in the PUD’s debt service over the long term, and therefore no impact on utility rates from these projects.

Congratulations to Brittany Michael’s Hair Co. & Spa

The Salon celebrated the new owner, Charity Manning, with a ribbon cutting on December 7! At this fun event the Shelton Mason County Chamber welcomed this new member. Attendees met the staff of Brittany Michael’s Hair Co. & Spa and enjoyed delicious hors d’ouevres and bever-ages.

Michael’s Hair Co & Spa is located at 2923 Northview Circle in Shelton. Call 360-427-6337 to schedule your appointment today!


Mason County Heritage Grants availableThe Mason County Com-missioners and the Mason County Historic Preser-vation Commission are pleased to announce that applications are being ac-cepted for the Winter 2012 Mason County Heritage Grant cycle.

On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, the Mason County Historic Preser-vation Commission administers the Mason County Heritage Grant Program to assist projects that promote the public’s access to County history. The pro-gram is funded with a portion of document recording fees collected by the Mason County Auditor. The allocation of these fees for projects that “pro-mote historical preservation or historical programs, which may include preservation of historic documents” is authorized under RCW 36.22.170. The revenues accrue to a dedicated fund and may not be used for any purpose other than those stipulated in the statute.

Grants in amounts up to $5,000 may be awarded to qualified organizations for professional development, public education, small capital projects, collections management, heritage investiga-tions and historic preservation. Grant guidelines and other de-tails may be read on the Mason County website.

Grant proposals can be mailed to the Mason County Historic Preservation Commission, P.O. Box 279 and postmarked no later than December 30, 2011.Hand delivered to 411 N 5th St. no later than 5:00 PM Decem-ber 30, 2011. If there are ques-tions contact Michael MacSems at 427-9670 ext. 571.

2012 Legislative Send Off Shelton Mason County & North Mason Chambers of Commerce

January 4, 7:30 AMGreen diamond resource Co. Colonial House222 west pine street, shelton

With Honored Guests:

State Senator Tim Sheldon ◊ State Representative Kathy Haigh State Representative Fred Finn

2012 legislative priorities

In this prolonged economic downturn, it is critical to send the message to our lawmakers once again that the 2012 Legislature must DO NO HARM to business and commerce. Protect existing businesses from excessive fees and onerous regulations, and focus efforts on long term, systemic change to create a smaller, smarter government.

Focus State Government before asking for revenue. A dire budget situation requires a wholesale effort to re-focus state government. A top to bottom reform plan should include imple-mentation of recommendations by the State Auditor, eliminating agency and program redundancies, real reform of regulatory and permitting systems, forcing state employees to pay an equitable share of health care costs, and big picture prioritizing of the activities of state government.

It is only after presentation of a thought-ful and comprehensive plan reflecting this approach that the citizens and businesses of Washington state should be asked to make up for shortcomings in the form of new revenue. Washington businesses will lead this state out of the recession but only if they are healthy and whole.

Workers Comp reform. We are encouraged by steps taken during the 2011 legislative session to reform the costly and inefficient state-run workers comp sys-tem. We are also appreciative of the Director of Labor and Industries’ withdrawal of its rate hike proposal for 2012. The best protection

against future rate hikes is continuing to re-form the system while providing protection for injured workers. Introducing competi-tion to the system continues to be the best option for forcing innovation, efficiency and cost control.

Stabilize unemployment Insur-ance Taxes. The steps taken in 2011 to reign in Unemployment Insurance Taxes are appreciated. We urge legislators in 2012 to make no changes to the system that will raise employer taxes or add costs for employers.

protect resource Industries. Ma-son County is proudly reliant on its resource industries, including working forests and shellfish. It is time to recognize that these industries are part of the solution to protec-tion of our environment and consider incen-tives to keep the industries on the landscape rather than regulating them out of existence.

Belfair By-pass. The SR 3 alternate route continues to be a high priority for freight mobility, tourism, safety and com-munity well-being. Perhaps it could be used as a Department of Transportation example of creative, cost-saving efficiency.


land records available online

Mason County Public Health is pleased to announce land records including applica-tions, as-built drawings, permits and plot plans are available online at the county web site.

Special grants to Public Health from the State Department of Ecology, the Washington State Department of Health and the Mason County Auditor’s Office combined with the programs’ regular work made this possible.

Now anyone can go onto the Mason County website, click on “land records” and follow the

instructions to access copies of records for a particular parcel. If you find mistakes, please let the department know so they make corrections.

If the information for the parcel you are looking for is not there yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t be. This project is a work in prog-

ress; new parcels are being added continu-ally as funding allows.

You can still get records that are not online yet by completing a Public Records Re-quest with the department. If you have any questions or find errors, please contact MC Public Health.

ridge Motorsports park Hosts Inaugural Event

Matt MatayoshiRidge Motorsports Park had their inaugural event this past weekend. It was a two day event which hosted motorcycles on Saturday and road racing cars on Sunday. The event was well attended by riders and drivers coming from as far away as Northern British Columbia, Idaho, and San Fran-cisco to attend the event. There were over 80 motorcycle riders that participated and 85 of car drivers.

Mark DeGross of “2 Fast” the organizer of Saturday’s event commented that all of the riders were impressed with the track and he went on to say, “I can’t believe we have such an awesome track here in the Northwest; everyone loved it.” Mark is confident in the facilities success and he has sched-uled to do nine motorcycle riding events during the 2012 season.

Christopher Johnson owner of Washington Motorcycle Safety Training a native of England compared this track to the greatest tracks in Europe.

He stated, “This facility is phenomenal, it is a world-class facility.” It is a technical track that challenges riders with its turns, camber, and elevation changes.

The track developers were pleased with the success of their first event weekend and look forward to 2012 as they fill the calendar with events throughout the year.

For more information about the facility go to www.ridgemotors-portspark.com


no Increase for Workers’ Compensation rates in 2012

Governor Gregoire and the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) today announced there will be no overall increase in workers’ compensation insurance premiums next year.

In September, the agency proposed a 2.5 percent in-crease. The decision to hold overall rates flat in 2012 is due to public testimony about the impact of the recession and recent positive trends in claims duration, according to L&I Director Judy Schurke.

“At public hearings this fall, business owners told us they are struggling to keep doors open and workers employed, and that they can’t afford even a small increase in rates in this economy,” said Schurke. “Their feedback and the latest positive trends influenced this decision.”

“AGC thanks the department for listening to the concerns of contractors and keeping overall

industrial insurance rates at current levels,” said Pat McGarry, President of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington. “Construction employment has decreased 35 percent over the last few years. Holding the line on workers’ comp rates will help get the construction industry back on track, allowing contractors to save jobs and assuring that workers won’t see even larger paycheck deductions. This will have positive ripple effects throughout the economy. This type of responsiveness from government is helpful.”

Based on the latest financial data, L&I is projecting its reserves will be 5 percent of li-abilities by the end of the year. This is a higher percentage of

liabilities held in reserve than the Workers’ Compensation financial statement reflected in September. However, it is still low by industry standards.

“Holding rates flat next year helps rate payers but if the financial situation worsens, it could mean higher rates in 2013. I considered this careful-ly and made the decision that helping businesses and keeping jobs for workers was the right thing to do,” Schurke said.

Schurke noted that the work-ers’ compensation reforms passed during the last legisla-tive session will save $150 mil-lion in workers’ compensation premiums in 2012. This is part of the $1.1 billion in reform savings over four years.

While there will be no overall rate increase, individual employers may see their rates go up or down, depending on their recent claims history and changes in the frequency and cost of claims in their industry. L&I has published a rate table online and will soon send all employers a rate notice.

Washington is the only state where workers contribute a substantial portion of the pre-miums. Next year, their share will be about 24 percent.

More than 100,000 workers in Washington State are injured on the job each year. L&I must review premium rates annually and make adjustments to cover the anticipated costs of claims.

MCra Infield project update

MCrA top layer is down and being compacted. the next step is the installation of the infield turf. which is scheduled to be completed in January.

project funding for the MCrA Infield came from a wwrp local parks Grant administered by the recreation and Con-servation Office. For more information contact John Keates - Mason County director of parks, trails & Facilities at360-427-9670 ext. 669.


Thurston/Mason regional Support network Mental Health advisory Board

The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seek-ing individuals to fill two Mason County positions on the Thurston/Mason Regional Support Network (RSN) Mental Health Advisory Board. The term is three years.

The RSN Board’s role is to advise the Thurston County Commissioners, through RSN staff, on matters relat-ing to mental health needs in Thurston and Mason counties.

The Thurston/Mason RSN Mental Health Advisory Board generally meets the fourth Monday every other month at 5:30 p.m. with meetings lasting approxi-mately one and a half hours.Applications are available from Lois Kim, Thurston/Mason RSN, 412 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506 or you can call 867-2602. Applications will be accepted until December 29, 2011.

FaIlInG our STaTE parKS Editorial From the Whidbey News Tribune

Washington’s state parks are starting to wither on the vine as the Legislature chokes off funding for what was once bragged up as the gem of the Evergreen State.

Dozens of parks dot the state’s landscape, from the basalt coulees of Eastern Washington to the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. They reflect this state’s amazing geographic diversity, from high deserts to higher mountains, from tall, dry timber to the lushest rain forest north of the Amazon.

Our state parks should be abun-dantly funded and advertised as one of our top tourist attrac-tions. But like that other great tourist attraction, Washington

State Ferries, the parks go want-ing as the Legislature addresses other priorities.

Last December the state Parks Commission slashed half the staff at our state parks, a move that isparticularly devastating to Whid-bey Island where Deception Pass State Park, Fort Ebey State Park, Fort Casey State Park and South Whidbey State Park attract many thousands of tourists annually.

It will be impossible for half a staff to keep up with maintenance

and law enforcement needs, let alone serve as tour guides. Part-time hirees in the summer months won’t nearly fill the gap left by experienced, full-time park employees.

The Legislature intends to wean State Parks from tax funding entirely with the Discover Pass. The $10 daily park fee or $30 annual pass has already fallen short of predicted revenue. Only an elected official could be so detached from reality as to think it will ever generate the revenue

needed to nourish a healthy, vi-brant community of state parks.

It has been proposed that Puget Sound’s state parks, particularly those on Whidbey and near Port Townsend, be turned over to the National Park Service, which already oversees Whidbey’s Fort Ebey National Historic Reserve.

Perhaps they all should be na-tionalized, or privatized, because the people in charge in Olympia have failed our deteriorating park system.


Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a loan proposal washington state small Business development Center

Loan proposals are typically used by existing businesses to request financing. Loan proposals are also used by those who are seeking financing to purchase a business. Developing a loan proposal requires time and effort to convey the information that a lender needs in order to make a loan decision. Included below are suggestions for do’s and don’ts of writing a loan proposal.

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Do use the wSBDC “Developing a Loan Proposal outline. This outline, found at www.wsbdc.org/business-plans, provides a list of information that should be included in a loan proposal.

Do keep in mind that a lender must have information about your business in order to make a decision on a small business loan. A lender cannot make a decision on your loan request without adequate written information/documentation on the business.

Do make sure the information contained in your loan proposal is up to date. Make sure the loan proposal contains up to date information about your business including any changes in business opera-tions or future plans for the business.

Do make sure that your loan proposal tells the “story” of your business. Your loan proposal document should be a stand-alone document, meaning that it should speak for itself without requiring additional explanation. Keep in mind that there may be people involved in making your loan decision who will never meet you.

Do make sure your loan proposal pres-ents a professional image.

Do keep the audience in mind when develop-ing your loan pro-posal. Most likely, a lender will not be an expert in your industry; therefore, you should explain any relevant technical/operational terms.

Do make reasonable projections. Lenders may view over-inflated sales figures as unrealistic and unattainable.

Do explain how the proposal relates to the financial projections. You should always include a narrative explain how arrive at the value of sales, expenses, etc.

Do not make the lend-er “guess” how your business operates.

Don’t assume the process of obtaining a business loan is the same as obtaining a personal loan. More detailed information is required, and it is more chal-lenging to obtain approval.

Don’t assume that you’ll have an answer to your loan request in a couple of days.

Don’t wait until the last minute to try to obtain a small business loan. Don’t handwrite your loan proposal. A hand-written proposal does not convey a professional tone.

Don’t keep relevant information from the lender. The lender has access to your credit history; therefore, do not try to hide financial information. It is important to be honest and open with your lender about all aspects of your business and your personal financial situation.

Don’t assume that your lender has the same level of opti-mism as you do about your business.

Don’t assume that you can pull together a loan proposal in a couple of hours. It will take time for you to gather all of the documents and information you need for your loan proposal. In addition, you will have to develop portions of your loan proposal including the written explanation of your business history and future plans, marketing strategies, management and personnel requirements, and prepare financial projections for the business. This takes time!

The Washington Small Business Development Center Network is your resource for expert business advising, management training and market research. SBDC advisors offer one-on-one technical assistance at no charge to make sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that are right for you and your company. For more information visit www.wsbdc.org

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Cranberry lake Environmental Education Center MAsOn COnsErvAtIOn dIstrICt

In October, construction of the first segment of a new boardwalk commenced at the Cranberry Lake Environmental Education Center. Sched-uled to be completed in 2012, this boardwalk is just one component of a series of structures funded for by the Frank Family Foundation and designed by Mason Conservation District staff. The Frank Family Foundation, the owner and administrator of this property on Cranberry Lake, will eventually open the Education Center to school groups and others for the purpose of environmental education. In particular, the Foundation hopes to focus on timber manage-ment education in honor of the late Kenny Frank, the namesake and chief benefactor of the Foundation. The boardwalk project was designed by former AmeriCorps volunteer Ben Groth from the District. Construction efforts thus far have been overseen by Rodney Tennison, a cur-rent intern at the District, and by Eric Marble, an AmeriCorps volunteer at the District. Labor has been provided in partnership with the Wash-ington State Department of Natural Resources, Cedar Creek Corrections Center, and CHOICE alternative schools.


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