Lacey Chamber of Commerce

thrive!June 2012 / Vol. 13, No. 6

Inside this issue

Calendar of Events 2

President’s Message 3

Think Chamber, Think Excitement 4

Business Gift Giving Etiquette Tips 5

Keep Your Sign Selling for You 6

Local HS are Knowledge Bowl Champions 7

Social Media and Business 8

Business is Booming! 9

Creating a Plan for Aging Parents 10

Kidwiler Scholarship Thank Yous 11

South Sound BBQ Festival 12

Can’t Make the Scale Budge? 12

The Ambassador’s Corner 13

May Forum—Military Affairs 14

Automatic Investing Can Pay Off for You 15

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T H I N K Chamber First

May Forum

Chamber member, Sarah Austin represented the Forum Sponsor, The Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County, at their information table. See page 14.

I just moved into a new home, and my kitchen needed updating. Cabinets by Trivonna was wonderful and took the time to help me select the perfect cabinets at a very competitive price. Because of their relationship with one of the countertop places, I was able to get the countertop I wanted at a lower price than what I would have paid for the exact one at the big box stores—I know because I checked. They were right with me every step of the way and I am so glad I decided to think Chamber first. I now have a beautiful kitchen at a lower price than I would have paid at one of the big chain stores. I also know that doing business with a Chamber member helps to keep my money in the community. I couldn’t be happier. Brent Walz, O Bee Credit Union

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Northwest Christian High School Wins Knowledge Bowl

During the oral rounds, junior Jared Fritz makes notes while seniors Dayton Wooldridge and Aaron Michael listen to a possible answer proposed by junior Zoltan Talaber about the fourth row of Pascal’s triangle. See page 7.

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Forum SponsorFASTSIGNS4127 Pacific Ave SELacey, WA 98503www.fastsigns.com/322

Media SponsorThurston Energy665 Woodland Square Loop SE, Suite 201Lacey, WA 98503www.thurstonenergy.org

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June Chamber EventsFriday—14th Annual Golf ClassicThe Golf Club at Hawks Prairie—Woodlands CourseRegistration begins at 7:00 a.m. Tee-off is at 8:00 a.m.

Monday—South Sound BBQ Festival Meeting 4:00 p.m. Cabela’s 2nd floor conference room

Tuesday—Military Affairs Council7:30 a.m. Hawks Prairie Restaurant 8306 Quinault Drive NE

Wednesday—ForumSpeaker: Tony Salas, Lacey Chamber Executive DirectorTopic: Think Chamber First! and Kidwiler Scholarship announcementRegistration begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at noon Saint Martin’s Worthington Center Cost: members prepaid online $18/at the door $25 Please prepay at www.laceychamber.com/register-overview/Thank you to our Forum & Media Sponsors:

FASTSIGNS Thurston Energy

Friday—Government Affairs Council 11:30 a.m. Panorama—Chambers House Restaurant 1751 Circle Lane SE

Tuesday—5:01 Surge! Lucky Eagle Casino 12888 188th Ave SW Rochester, WA 98579 (360) 273-2000 5:01-7:00 p.m.

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Thursday—Member Orientation10:30 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:00 p.m.Chamber Conference RoomRSVP to Tony Salas, 491-4141

Monday—Golf Committee Wrap-Up Meeting 1:15 p.m. Chamber Conference Room

Monday—South Sound BBQ Festival Meeting 4:00 p.m. Cabela’s 2nd floor conference room

Tuesday—Education Council 12:00 p.m. (noon) Round Table Pizza 1401 Marvin Road NE

Tuesday—Ambassador’s Committee 12:00 p.m. (noon) Dirty Dave’s Pizza 3939 Martin Way

Wednesday—Board Meetings Executive 8:30 a.m. Complete Board 9:30 a.m. Chamber Conference Room

Lacey B.A.N.G. (Business and Networking Group) Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Copper Creek Coffee Company 4120 Martin Way E

Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 a.m.Best Western Suites in Lacey 8326 Quinault Dr. NE

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

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SponsorsExecutive Board

Felix Peguero, President, Edward Jones Investments, 438-0341Lowell Gordon, President Elect, The Creative Office, 754-1732Angelique Wilson, Vice President, Professional Temp Staffing Agency, 786-8443Mike Harris, Treasurer & Board Member, Columbia Bank, 459-3344Karen Schade, Secretary, Edward Jones InvestmentsJerry Farmer, Past President, 94.5 ROXY, 236-1010

Board of DirectorsAndrew Barkis, Hometown Property Management, 456-7368Marny Bright, Business Examiner, 878-2158Tom Carroll, Network Communications International, 701-1532Al Eckroth, Virgil Adams Real Estate, 701-3307Grace Kendall, FASTSIGNS, 438-3800Mike Thompson, Captial City Press, 943-3556Brent Walz, OBee Credit Union, 528-5361Madelin White, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Wigs & Day Spa, 491-4911

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Message from the President

By Felix Peguero, Edward Jones Investments

I just got back from Tempe, AZ, and New York City. I went for a bit of business and pleasure.

Tempe was hot, boasting a toasty 103o Fahrenheit, and New York, well, that city truly never sleeps. I had the opportunity to speak with some institutional money managers as well as market strategists. Here’s some info I thought you might find

interesting: Some progress in Europe—no new challenges have emerged—Europe is still facing the same unresolved tensions, currently focused on Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain (better known as the P.I.G.S.). However, most countries are in recession. The 17 member euro zone is still unstable and political uncertainty has increased, and those factors are likely to keep generating market volatility.

On the home front: The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.2% in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 0.4% in the first quarter of last year. While we think the economy will continue to grow modestly, it’s off to a better start this year, powered by stronger consumer spending.

Some not so good news and some really good news. How are you helping the global economy grow? My family and I are doing some consumer spending of our own by finalizing our summer vacations. I have the privilege of taking my

family on a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary aboard the Norwegian Epic. The cruise will begin in Spain and travel to several ports in Italy as well as France. We are all really excited to see, taste, and experience the European culture as well as help their economy a bit.

Speaking of family, my wife, Nicole, and my daughters, Gabrielle and Meagan, set a goal to train in the Couch-to-5k® over 17 weeks ago. I’m proud to announce that not only did they complete the 5k but they also ran their first Capital City 5 miler in excellent time. The Olympian even posted a picture on their website of my daughters as they were completing their run. It’s always nice to see when your family sets out to accomplish a goal together and it comes to fruition. Congrats to them!

Coming up at our June Forum, our Executive Director Tony Salas will be highlighting our “THINK CHAMBER FIRST” culture. Remember to always think chamber first when making your purchases or looking for specific services. Tony will also be breaking down the numbers on how impactful it is to our

economy when we keep business local.

Don’t forget to sign up to play at our golf tournament if you have not already. If you don’t play golf, you can sponsor a team or donate items for the raffle and tee bags. Be sure to contact Stephanie for further details. As always, the Lacey Chamber is here to be your premiere business

resource.

At your SERVICE,

Felix PegueroLacey Chamber President

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Think Chamber First has created quite a buzz around the community.

Members of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce, members of government, other Chamber organizations and the general public have embraced this movement. Wherever I go people relate stories about how they’ve chosen to do business with a member of our Chamber. I am

the speaker for the June Forum and the topic is Think Chamber First. This is very exciting to me since this culture began as a complaint from a member about how another member business routinely took their purchases out of the area without even giving a fellow Chamber member the opportunity to earn the business. This is a story I have heard often in my conversations with members and I appreciate that so many of you have taken that step and given another Chamber member the opportunity to WOW you with the quality, service, value, and selection their businesses have to offer. Remember that it takes all of us, choosing a Chamber member first and spending a little, to have a great impact on our local economy.

This culture shift is also having an impact on membership with new members coming in as a result of the positive energy pulsing through our Chamber. What is as equally as exciting is that I’ve had a number of existing members that were on the fence about continuing their membership who have found a new value in the work of the Lacey Chamber of Commerce. Retaining our current membership is as important as getting new members. I appreciate the confidence you are showing in

the direction of the Chamber with your decision to renew your membership each year.

Many of you know that the fireworks display held at South Sound Center ended a five-decade run last year. I had attended many of those shows and was unhappy when I heard there would be no future shows. This was especially troubling since the city council imposed a ban on personal fireworks in the city. The council made that decision based mainly on the presence of the large fireworks display. I refuse to let Lacey be a community without a proper demonstration of our patriotism, and I found that Scott Spence, Lacey City Manager, held that same conviction. Together, we and other civic-minded people have secured a great location for the fireworks at Lacey Crossroads center on Yelm Highway at College Street. There is still the task of raising the $20,000 to fund the display and ancillary costs, but I’m confident that our business community and private citizens will come together to make this display a reality. Please direct donations to the Lacey Chamber of Commerce office. Thank you in advance for keeping fireworks alive in Lacey.

Keep up the great work and continued support of your fellow Chamber members as we move forward making Lacey a great place to live, work, play and invest.

Think Chamber, Think ExcitementBy Tony Salas, Executive Director, Lacey Chamber of Commerce

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If you are considering buying gifts for people at work here are some ideas so that you don’t inadvertently squash anyone’s toes or send the wrong message.

What you choose to give and how you present your gift will say a lot about the type of person you are. If there is a dollar limit, stick to it. Giving a bag of jellybeans to one coworker and an elaborate gift basket to another could cause resentments. If you feel the desire to go beyond the dollar limit, then this person would be considered more of a personal friend and therefore the gift should be exchanged outside of the working environment.

You want to make sure the gift is telling your recipient that they are special and their business means a lot to you.

Here are some guidelines about gift giving between colleagues.

Stay within the dollar limit stated. What are the person’s •hobbies? If they are avid golfers, consider a golf-related gift. Not sure what to get? This is when a gift basket is especially an easy way to solve the problem.

Do not be tempted by gag gifts. They are considered •taboo for the workplace.

Wrap the gift or give a gift basket. A nicely wrapped gift •or gift basket will add value to your gift, plus demonstrate your ability to be organized and neat.

Do not be late with your gift. Have it ready for the day the •gift-giving will take place.

Gift cards are considered taboo •in the workplace unless they are for a specific service or specialty store (for example, massages, spas, small gift stores etc.). In other words, big chains just send a message that you are getting them a gift because you have to, not because you want to and that you are too lazy to think of something special for them.

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Creation and installation are just the beginning of a sign’s life. Sign and banner maintenance are important parts of keeping your visual communications fresh

and sharp. Without regular inspections and care, signs can fall into disrepair and present a negative impression of your organization. Prevent this kind of bad publicity with regular sign maintenance.

Extending the life of a sign starts with choosing advantageous placement and materials for the sign. Outdoor signs that will be exposed to rain and sun should be made out of treated wood, aluminum, or vinyl. Wood is a classic and attractive sign material, but the wood should be treated with a form of sealant, and plan on re-applying sealant at least once a year. Aluminum does not rust, making it an excellent choice for outdoor metal signs, especially in rainy environments or damp areas such as pools or locker rooms. Vinyl banners withstand moisture much better than paper or fabric banners. Choose these materials for outdoor use over thin plastic, neon, and canvas to extend the life of your signage. The elements can damage signs indoors as well. Consider placing signs in areas that don’t receive a lot of bright sunshine to prevent fading and avoid using acrylic signs in areas that receive a lot of sun. Sign maintenance involves periodic inspections for evidence of damage and deterioration. Making minor repairs and practicing proper sign care, as needed, saves money over the long term by extending the life of your signage.

Care tips:

If signs are seasonal, store them in a temperature •controlled, sheltered area during the off-season.

Vinyl signs should not be left in direct sunlight in cars and •should be stacked flat in storage.

When storing your vinyl banner, roll the banner with •the graphics or letters to the outside to prevent letter separation and air bubbles. Never fold your banner because it will cause it to crease.

Acrylic scratches easily and can shatter or chip upon •impact, so handle it with care during installation, cleaning, and moving.

Keep Your Sign Selling for YouSubmitted by Grace Kendall, FASTSIGNS

While aluminum is resistant to weather, the baked •enamel finish used for most signs is brittle and scratches easily so use care when installing and cleaning the sign.

Install PVC signs in sheltered, low-humidity areas when •possible. PVC may absorb moisture and mildew when left in exposed outdoor locations.

Unplug a neon sign before cleaning. Use a nylon brush •or just an old sock to remove dust. Gently wash the lights with room-temperature water and a soft sponge. Neon signs are delicate, so place them out of reach of children or pets.

Choose the right materials for the conditions; make regular inspections and practice sign maintenance tips to keep your signs looking new season after season!

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Local High School Takes Home State Knowledge Bowl ChampionshipBy Kim O’Hara, Northwest Christian High School

The recent State Knowledge Bowl competition in Spokane resulted in a win for Northwest Christian High School, which took first place among 2B schools. It was the first

time a Lacey team has won that honor in any classification.

When the Northwest Christian High School Knowledge Bowl team departed for State competition in Spokane, they knew they’d be facing two teams that had beat them in Regionals and many more top-ranking teams from both east and west of the Cascades. The team’s history reminded them silently that in eleven previous trips to State, the best the school had ever achieved was fourth place. Nevertheless, they hoped it would be possible to take home an elusive trophy, reserved for those that earned their way into the top three places.

Forty-five of the top 1A, 2B, and 1B teams from around the state competed in the event, which was every bit as intense as a high school sport championship. It required strategy, persistence in the face of strong opponents, and the ability to stay calm and focused as scores fluctuated. Northwest Christian team captain Aaron Michael, 17, testifies that prayers helped. The team, which also includes Dayton Wooldridge, 18; Zach Pratt, 17; Devin Sotak, 17; Zoltan Talaber, 16; and Jared Fritz, 16, qualified for the semi-final round.

This Lacey school is no stranger to the semi-finals. In the eleven previous trips to State, the team’s predecessors had qualified for the semi-finals no less than ten times, but they had never won. As the round got down to the last few questions, it became obvious that this year would be different. The team members, their coach, and the sixteen parents and siblings who came along to support their efforts watched them take the semi-final round handily.

After that, the final round (which would determine whether they won first, second, or third place) was almost anti-climactic. In a very close contest, with multiple ties, come-from-behind leads, and a tie-breaking finish, Northwest Christian narrowly squeaked by Adna and Reardan to win the state 2B championship.

As a result of their win, the Northwest Christian High School Knowledge Bowl team has been invited to take part in the National Academic Championship, which takes place in Washington, D.C., June 1 to June 3 of this year. They are inviting the business community to take part in an unconventional fundraiser—a knowledge bowl tournament between teams sponsored by local businesses and made up of the businesses’ employees, families, and/or friends. The winner will be crowned community champion. (See sidebar for details.)

Northwest Christian High School Knowledge Bowl team captain Aaron Michael, senior; Jared Fritz, junior; Zach Pratt, senior; Dayton Wooldridge, senior; Zoltan Talaber; junior; and Devin Sotak, junior, hold the state championship trophy after their triumphant win at Spokane Falls Community College on March 17, 2012.

To participate in the National Academic Championship competition, the Northwest Christian team will need to raise $6,500 to cover expenses for the four-day trip to Washington, D.C., for seven people.

AIf you are interested in donating to the cause without sponsoring a team, please e-mail Coach Kim O’Hara at kohara.nchs@gmail.com to indicate your interest. Prospective teams will receive a sample set of questions and a registration form.

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Never before have businesses had so many ways to get their message in front of customers. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate all the social

networking, blogging, video, and microblogging sites available. To succeed, businesses need a basic understanding of their options and what they mean to their success.

Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Biznik, and others put businesses in the middle of their customers’ conversations and make them friends. These sites also give businesses the opportunity to promote events, launch new products and services directly to customers, get immediate feedback, and direct friends (customers) to their websites.

Blogging offers an excellent opportunity for customer education and retention. A well-created business blog can turn one-time

Social Media and Business—A Friendly ConceptSubmitted by Corey Pardiman, Pardiman Productions

customers into dedicated fans awaiting a business’ posts and expertise in its field.

Video sharing sites like YouTube and Vimeo give businesses the opportunity to engage, inform, and

entertain customers. The same video can be posted across multiple sites, linked in blogs, or

direct e-mailed to customers.

Microblogging with Twitter is quickly becoming the “It” form of social media, but Twitter is not for every business. It requires a constant management of the information stream that is necessary to keep customers following your business.

Social media can be many things depending on a business’ needs. When used properly as part of a larger marketing plan, it can have an amazing effect on brand recognition and loyalty. Just remember when it comes to social media customers come and go but friends are forever.C M Y CM MY CY CMY K

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New Members

American Family Insurance—Justin Wagner Agency

8825 Tallon Ln NE, Suite DLacey, WA 98516Contact: Justin WagnerCategory: Insurance AgencyPhone: (360) 705-0200Website: www.justinwagneragency.

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B&C Solutions9103 Vancouver Dr. NELacey, WA 98516Contact: Claudia O’ConnorCategory: Heath & Wellness

ProductsPhone: (360) 402-1414Website: www.claudiaoconnor.com

Cross Insurance3929 Martin Way E #AOlympia, WA 98506Contact: Steve DurganCategory: Insurance AgncyPhone: (360) 438-6708Website: www.

crossinsuranceagency.com

Faith Assembly of Lacey5615 30th Ave SELacey, WA 98516Contact: Pastor Peter DegonCategory: ChurchPhone: (360) 459-1444

Business is Booming!

Renewals1-2 Years:

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3-4 YearsCabinets by Trivonna—Spark!Pardiman Productions—Spark!

5-9 YearsRicoh USA

10-14 Years94.5 ROXY—Boom!Budd Bay Promotions & Apparel—Spark!

Homeless BackpacksPO Box 5505Lacey, WA 98509Contact: Kelly WilsonCategory: Non-ProfitPhone: (360) 628-8631Website: www.homelessbackpacks.org

Mac N’ More—Spark! Investor9323 Martin Way SE, Suite 108Lacey, WA 98516Contact: Kati CobbCategory: RestaurantPhone: (360) 455-3290Website: www.macn-more.com

Reed Solutions Group2126 26th Ave NWOlympia, WA 98502Contact: Logan ReedCategory: Business Support/CoachingPhone: (360) 529-1848Website: www.reedsolutionsgroup.net

Send Out Cards—Jeri Durgan4424 Freemont St. NELacey, WA 98516Contact: Jeri DurganCategory: Greeting Card ServicePhone: (360) 616-2448Website: www.sendoutcards.com/

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Timberland Bank1201 Marvin Rd. NELacey, WA 98516Contact: Wendy KocikCategory: BankPhone: (360) 438-1400

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You cannot know all the future holds, but it is possible to prepare for the legal challenges that you, your parents, and your loved ones may face as all grow older.

Seniors and their children must prepare now to meet these challenges successfully.

These challenges include, but are not limited to, needs for powers of attorney, guardianships, abuse and neglect matters, healthcare, billing problems, scams, government and pension benefits, long-term care insurance, and estate planning.

These issues are often intertwined, can be extremely complex, and become even more difficult to manage if a major cognitive health issue such as dementia or Alzheimer’s is involved.

For example, many think a power of attorney can be given at any time. This is not accurate. Only a person of sound mind can give a power of attorney. Dementia or Alzheimer’s can make this impossible. A power not given or not properly given can cause family members to undertake a costly and emotional court process to appoint a guardian to handle the affairs of their relative.

Seniors and their children who do not prepare in advance for the legal challenges of aging are extremely vulnerable. Do not become one of those heartbreaking stories. Here are common examples of the consequences of failing to prepare.

A mother could no longer remember her own name. She had no designated guardian or power of attorney. Her finances and health quickly deteriorated. Had she given her daughter a power of attorney, her daughter could have acted quickly to protect her finances and get her the healthcare she needed.

An elderly father lived alone. He could take care of his physical needs, but he became confused easily. An unscrupulous “financial planner” visited him in his home and convinced him to agree to a “financial plan” that cost him his life savings. With no one empowered to help him with his affairs or act on his behalf, the father lost his savings, the children lost their inheritance and had to support their penniless father for the balance of his life.

This could have been prevented if he had given someone he trusted his power of attorney to handle his affairs or if the children had sought the appointment by the court of a

What Adult Children and Aging Parents Must KnowBy John Bradburn, LegalShield

guardian of his financial affairs.

On the other hand, good planning can help avoid uncertainty and make difficult decisions easier.

An elderly wife suffered a massive stroke and went into an irreversible coma. The husband and wife had executed advanced medical directives (also known as living wills) that set out how they wanted to be treated if they were severely and permanently comatose. Her living will saved the family from the anguish of not knowing what her wishes were for treatment and, worse yet, from the possibility of an extended court fight between family members over the issue.

Many difficult situations can be avoided if the senior and their children work together to craft a plan for long-term security.

A well-drafted estate plan, an advanced medical directive, and a power of attorney given to someone trusted is the first step, but your LegalShield provider law firm can also help you navigate health insurance, government benefit concerns, guardianships, and so much more. Avoid the disastrous consequences that can occur to seniors and their children without proper planning.

Whether you are a senior or a child of a senior, do not be among the many who suffer because of their failure to plan.

The content of this article is intended for general information purposes only, and is not legal advice.

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Kidwiler Scholarship Fund Thank Yous

The Lacey Chamber would like to thank these member businesses who donated raffle prizes to benefit the Kidwiler Scholarship at the May 2012 Forum:

A Steve’s Professional Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning—Flowers

Annie’s Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets—Chocolate Wine SauceCabinet’s By Trivonna—Brick of Gold, CoffeeClear View Auto & Window Glass, John Pazar—Windshield

Repair CertificateCustom Security—Fire Extinguisher D Zines: Creative Solutions & Graphic Designs—Space PenEdward Jones Investments, Felix Peguero—Stress PigEdward Jones Investments, Karen Shade—Cutter’s Point

Coffee & Gift Card Greater Olympia Dixieland Jazz—2 One-day festival passesOlympia, Lacey, Tumwater Visitor Convention Bureau—2

Tickets to Annual MeetingPaprika Catering—Ticket for tasting eventProfessional Temp Staffing Agency—Golo GameS. Stewart Ridgeway, CPA—CoffeeWest Coast Bank, Jane Walker—Coffee Cup and VISA Gift Card

Thank you for your continued support!

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Do you love the slow-smoked traditional BBQ? Here’s your chance to get your taste buds satisfied. Come one, come all to the 2nd annual South Sound BBQ Festival! The festival will include hours of entertainment includ-ing the world-famous ACU wing eating contest, the Chicken Dance, and local bands for your enjoyment. We have over thirty local businesses, many local BBQ restaurants, and three tribal casinos preparing food and fun for the event. A new addition to this year’s festival is a children’s fun zone complete with bounce houses, a jumbo slide, and a giant bungee-trampoline! Admis-sion is free, and families are always welcome. We hope to see you there!

Backyard Joes Wanted

Are you a BBQ whiz? Do you often hear words like “Yum, these baby back ribs are so good you should enter them in a contest” or “I bet your BBQ chicken thighs are the best in the South Sound.” Well, if this is the case, then we’ve got a challenge for you! The South Sound BBQ Festival is proud to welcome back the Backyard Joe BBQ Competition, and you could be crowned the next Backyard Joe Grand Champion! Call the Lacey Chamber office for more details and how to register! (360) 491-4141.

South Sound BBQ FestivalSaturday, July 7

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12 June 2012

As I sat down to write for this month’s Thrive newsletter, in my research, I came across

this wonderful article recently written by Ina Nozek, DC, MS, CCN. Dr. Ina Nozek is a clinical nutritionist specializing in stubborn weight loss and detoxification. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College.

When on a weight-loss program, sometimes the weight seems to be coming off too slowly, or compared to other people’s results it doesn’t feel “up to par.”

Here are some tips to optimize weight/fat loss results so that you can reach both your health and your weight loss goals. Before you get discouraged, here are a few questions you can ask yourself:

Are you drinking enough water? 1. It is extremely important to consume at least eight to 10 full glasses of water each day, as is standard advice. On hot days or if performing physical activity, drink a few ounces more along with a sports drink that replenishes lost glycogen, vitamins, and electrolytes.

Are you moving your bowels well each and every day?2. Constipation could hinder weight loss results. Rather than carrying around pounds that build up in the colon, regular and complete bowel movements are important in managing your ‘true’ body weight. If necessary, increasing the amount of fiber you are taking each day will support regularity.

Are you letting too much time go by between your meal 3. and/or snacks? Timing is everything! Your meal should hold your appetite for three to four hours. If there is more time than that between meals, you need to choose a healthy, balanced snack to curb hunger. This will keep your blood sugar stable and prevent your body from slowing your metabolism to conserve energy.

What are your food choices?4. Many of us may be absent-mindedly hindering results by reaching for excess sugars and/or starches. Snacking on high-glycemic, low-fiber foods, or having a handful of this or that throughout the day can be enough to slow things down. Be aware of what you are choosing to eat.

Are you sleep deprived and/or stressed out?5. Either of these issues can cause your stress hormones to be out of

balance and lead to increased fat storage—especially around the belly. If you are under a lot of stress and/or not sleeping restfully at night, meditation and light physical activity may be helpful in restoring your natural rhythms.

How often are you cleansing?6. For some of you, you may be cleansing too often and for others, you may not be cleansing enough. Keep your body guessing! Two consecutive cleanse days is the deepest advisable cleanse and the most effective way to burn fat. However, some people may do this too often. In which case, I recommend that you switch things up. Perhaps do double cleanse days every other week. Or, you can try one cleanse day one week and then two cleanse days the next week. Maybe switch to drinking one or two ounces daily (“daily cleansing”) for a while instead. Remember to hydrate well throughout the day whether you are “deep” or “daily cleansing.” The key to all of this is to keep your body guessing by making sure to switch things up!

Are your foods settling? 7. Food allergies and sensitivities may be playing a role in slowing weight loss results. Be aware of what foods you are eating and whether or not they are “jiving” with your body. Avoid any obvious foods sensitivities or intolerances.

Are you maximizing your meals? 8. A boost of protein can make a huge difference to anyone with a sluggish metabolism. Extra protein keeps your appetite satisfied longer and promotes maintenance of muscle, a key element for plateau busting!

How many steps do you take every day?9. Get out there and move! Exercise is so important for our general health and it makes a huge difference in transforming our body composition. Daily exercise increases metabolism naturally as we build muscle. Incorporate strength and resistance training as well as cardio exercise for optimal fat burning results.

Are you following the plan?10. Are you committed to getting the best results? Are your food choices optimal? Are you adding too many extra calories to your snacking? Be honest with yourself. If we are honest with ourselves, sometimes we realize that we could be more committed and disciplined. For some of us, it’s this discipline that makes all of the difference in achieving our goals. Then maintenance becomes a lot easier. Stay strong in order to truly transform your body so that you can look and feel your absolute best!

Can’t Make the Scale Budge? By Joanna Power, Joanna Power Isagenix

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The Ambassador’s Corner

Charlotte DickisonGreater Olympia Dixieland Jazz Festival

How long have you been an Ambassador?

I think 5 years

Why did you choose to become an Ambassador?

To meet new people and to help with the Chamber

What benefits does your employer/business get from you being an Ambassador?

I get some word out to the locals. They know that there is a Jazz Festival in town now!

What do you enjoy the most about being an Ambassador?

I really enjoy the people and helping with events that the Chamber does

Bio Stuff

Favorite Sport?

Dancing and football

Favorite Actor/Actress?

Denzel Washington

Favorite Movie?

All That Jazz

Favorite Vacation Spot?

Fiji Island

Favorite Childhood Toy?

Toy doll

What is the first thing you recommend someone new to Lacey to do?

I recommend to business people that they should join the Chamber and everyone else to take in the Jazz Festival!

14 June 2012

The topic of the May Forum luncheon was military affairs. After registration and much socializing and networking, Felix Peguero, Lacey Chamber President, welcomed all

in attendance and brought up Sgt. Molina with the Marines to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Cobler to lead the invocation. After welcoming the TCTV viewers to the program, Felix was proud to announce that our new members are growing and the Chamber is on track to exceed the new member goals for the year.

The media sponsor was Puget Sound Energy and Casey Cochrane spoke on behalf of the company. After taking a picture of the audience with his iPad to share with his son, Cochrane spoke about his gratitude to the Lacey Chamber of Commerce and the community for their support of PSE. The Forum sponsor was The Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County and Jerry Farmer, Board Member and Lacey Chamber past president, spoke on their behalf. Farmer shared the function of The Boys & Girls Club and their upcoming Breakfast Fundraiser. He encouraged everyone in the room to attend and support this event and to help them reach their 1,000 person attendance goal.

Col Valerie Hasberry, Deputy Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord, was the Forum guest speaker. She educated the Chamber on the size of the small city in our backyard. JBLM is 1 of 12 Joint Bases. It is the largest in size of

May Forum—Military AffiarsBy Ambassador Tabitha Johnson, The Ranger, NW Airlifter and the Weekly Volcano

land area and 2nd in population. Although JBLM’s major units, two of which are Army I Corps and 18th Air Force 62nd Airlift Wing, operate under the operational control of their respective service commands, they’re supported by one organization—the Joint Base Garrison. The mission statement of JBLM is to provide world-class support to mission commanders and the joint base community, serve as an enabler to our warfighters as they train and project America’s combat power, and make JBLM the station of choice for our nation’s warfighters. Col Hasberry informed Chamber members of how JBLM is growing with an influx of service members and 78 additional helicopters joining JBLM. With the increase of service members, this gives them more training opportunities on base and nighttime training will be increasing by 50%. She also addressed the congestion on I-5 and the back roads of JBLM. Tiger Team, formed in 2008, is helping to improve this with the installation of traffic lights and ramp meters at key entrances to I-5 as well as opening additional shoulder access points. She concluded with a presentation on JBLM Enhanced Transition Services to help service members transition out of the military and into our local community. The program is 12 months long and supports members of the military with finding civilian jobs, places to live, and various activities to participate in to ensure a better life after service. Felix Peguero thanked Col Hasberry for speaking at the Forum as well as the Lacey community for embracing veterans.

The Forum ended with Chamber members announcing their “Think Chamber First” moments of the month and the Kidwiler drawing, which raised $290 for local scholarship funds.

Casey Cochrane at the Forum Media Sponsor, Puget Sound Energy, information table prior to the beginning of the program.

Forum Speaker Col Valerie Hasberry speaks with Lacey Chamber of Commerce Secretary Karen Shade, Edward Jones and Chamber Member Kevin Meyers, The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie

June 2012 15

To achieve investment success, you don’t have to start out with a huge sum or “get lucky” by picking “hot” stocks. In fact, very few people actually travel those

two routes. But in working toward your investment goals, you need to be persistent—and one of the best ways to demonstrate that persistence is to invest automatically.

How do you become an “automatic” investor? You simply need to have your bank automatically move money each month from a checking or savings account into the investments of your choice. When you’re first starting out in the working world, you may not be able to afford much, but any amount—even if it’s just $50 or $100 a month—will be valuable. Then, as your career progresses and your income rises, you can gradually increase your monthly contributions.

By becoming an automatic investor, you can gain some key benefits, including these:

Discipline—Many people think about investing but •decide to wait until they have “a little extra cash.” Before they realize it, they’ve used the money for other purposes. When you invest automatically, you’re essentially taking a spending decision “out of your hands.” And as you see your accounts grow over time, your investment discipline will be self-reinforcing.

Long-term focus—There’s never any shortage of events—•political crises, economic downturns, natural disasters—that cause investors to take a “timeout” from investing. Yet if you head to the investment sidelines, even for a short while, you might miss out on some good opportunities. By investing automatically each month, you’ll maintain a long-term focus.

Potential for reduced investment costs—If you invest •the same amount of money each month into the same investments, you’ll automatically be a “smart shopper.” When prices drop, your monthly investment will buy more shares, and when prices rise, you’ll buy fewer shares—just as you’d probably buy less of anything when prices are high. Over time, this type of systematic investment typically results in lower costs per share. Furthermore, when you invest systematically, you’re less likely to constantly buy and sell investments in an effort to boost your returns. This type of frequent trading is often ineffective—and it can raise your overall investment costs with potential fees, commissions and taxes. (Keep

Automatic Investing Can Pay Off for YouSubmitted by Paul Muldoon, Edward Jones Investments

in mind, though, that systematic investing does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Also, you’ll need the financial resources available to keep investing through up and down markets.)

Clearly, automatic investing offers some major advantages to you as you seek to build wealth. Of course, if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, you’re already automatically investing because money is taken out of your paycheck at regular intervals to go toward the investments you’ve chosen in your plan. But by employing automatic investing techniques to other vehicles, such as an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can continue your progress toward your long-term goals, including retirement.

So, do what it takes to become an automatic investor. It’s easy, it’s smart—and it can help you work toward the type of future you’ve envisioned.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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