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Gratitude illuminates everything. It "transforms common days into thanksgivings, turns routine jobs into joy, and changes ordinary opportunities into blessings" (Lifehack). It impacts how we see the world and the decisions we make. Gratitude gives us the strength and fortitude to overcome our challenges while also helping us recognize and appreciate our blessings.

You don't need a reason (or a season) to show gratitude.Celebrate life's gifts all year long. You'll be grateful you did.

To Support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnerships! December 2016

Member FocusJosephine Community Libraries - Inside your yellow envelope is an open library...

Josephine County ProfileCounty Property Manger, Mike Watson,-- I grew up mostly in Anaheim, California...Pg. 4 Pg. 8

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Finding Greatness in Gratitude

Qualities of Grateful People

• They have hope. It doesn't matter what life dishes out. Grateful people know that difficult times pass, and there is always a new day ahead.• They are resilient. They adapt well to adversity. This doesn't mean that they don't suffer from trauma, illness, or financial loss. They are just able to bounce back more quickly. • They don't hold grudges. Everyone makes mistakes. Instead of letting anger and bitterness destroy them, grateful people forgive quickly and move on. • They learn from bad experiences. They ask themselves, "What has this experience taught me?" They use these lessons to either avoid going down the same path again or as stepping stones to a better life. • They are industrious. Grateful people get a lot of satisfaction out of hard work and are able to appreciate the fruits of their labor.• They have positive self-worth. They don't need to reach perfection to be happy. Grateful people like who they are, which makes them more accepting of themselves and others who are different. • They are happier. Grateful people are happy and optimistic. They don't allow negativity to weigh them down. They are also experts in recognizing the good in every situation.

• They have stronger relationships. Their posi-tive energy attracts positive people. Their connections are genuine and heartfelt, which build stronger and more trustworthy relationships. • They are healthier people. Research shows that "grateful people experience fewer aches and pains." They are more likely to exercise regularly, eat healthy, and see their doctors for regular check-ups. (Research also shows that having positive emotions like gratitude can add up to 7 years to your life.)

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Yearfrom your friends at the Chamber!

Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce - www.grantspasschamber.org2

Coming this month on Chamber Chatter:Asante- Homes for the Holidays

Judy's Florist & GiftsColene, Sue & Linda

Membership in the chamber is much more than a plaque on the wall, the fulfillment of a sense of civil obligation, or the means to generate new business. Rather, membership represents a commitment to the continued prosper-ity of Josephine County’s economy. The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst that enables businesses to accomplish collectively what no one business could do alone. A strong united effort gives a voice to members. Tourism, service, retail and manufacturing each contibute to our business community. Come visit us about joining the Chamber and add your energetic voice to the community.

Chamber Membership an Investment in Your Business

and our Community!

Colene Martin President/CEO [email protected]

Sue Brown Business Director [email protected]

Linda Bradley Marketing [email protected]

Art Dyer Customer Service Representative [email protected]

Executive Board of DirectorsCHAIR/ Doug BradleyHoliday Inn ExpressTREASURER/ Kelsy AuslandAusland GroupPAST-CHAIR/ Nelson Maler Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Board of DirectorsJosh Balloch - AllCare HealthJeff Hyde - Evergreen Federal BankDave Kelly - Kelly’s AutomotiveDavid Kinyon - Asante Three Rivers Medical CenterChristina M Kruger - Pacific Power

Brad Niva - Wine Hopper ToursSteve Roe - Roe MotorsJason VanDusen - VanDusen DesignNancy Venuti - The Venuti GroupJ.R. Wheeler - People’s Bank

Foundation Board MembersSteve Ware - Chair Jo Co Sportsman AssociationJodi Wainwright, Jodi the AuthorDarlene Dart, People’s BankLowell Gibson, Recognition Specialties

Chamber of Commerce Contact InformationGrants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce

1995 NW Vine Street • Grants Pass, OR 97526Phone: 541.476.7717 Fax: 541.476.9574

[email protected] • www.grantspasschamber.orgStaff

Every Thursday Morning at 10:30am Cham-ber Chatter is Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, showcasing events and businesses in Grants Pass and Josephine County. Chamber Chatter is Fun and Informative while discussions with the Morning Hosts of KAJO and KLDR keep it lively and interesting. Join us at 10:30am each Thursday Morning to Listen to Chamber Chatter and find out what is happening in our Community for the Weekend.Keep your radio dialed to 98.3 FM or 99.7 FM or 1270 AM 10:30-11:00 am on Thursdays.

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Originally, I am from Portland. I have been in print media sales for over 25 years and have worked in various markets such as Boston, Bend and Portland. I worked at the Daily Courier during the busy time of the real estate market for 8 years. I left the Courier for 2 years and moved back to Portland, working at Pamplin Media Group. Thirteen years ago, I moved back to South-ern Oregon from Bend. I wanted to live closer to my sister & her family in Jacksonville and my parents who are retired in Medford. I am thrilled to be back in Grants Pass and working at the Courier. All the growth and changes in down town Grants Pass remind me of Bend in the early 1990's. There are many similarities. On weekends, I like to garden with my flow-er boxes, hanging out with my family, concerts in the park, trips to the coast and Crater Lake. I have 2 little fur babies, shih tzu's, Abby & Sawyer. We have a great group of people at the Chamber and I enjoy every Greeters Meeting.

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Inside your yellow envelope is an open library. Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. (JCLI) is a private, nonprofit corpora-tion formed in September 2007. Commu-nity members founded the organization after the Josephine County Library Sys-tem was closed in May 2007 due to lack of county government funding. JCLI’s mis-sion is to ensure long-term operations of a public library system serving Josephine County while adhering to its core values of integrity and accountability. After raising awareness and funding, the majority from individual contributions, JCLI reopened the Grants Pass branch in January 2009. The Illinois Valley, Williams, and Wolf Creek branch-es opened one by one until by December of the same year, all four branches were reopened. They continue in operation to this day, although with limited hours and limited funding for a library system serv-ing a population of 84,745 county resi-dents. JCLI is a largely volunteer-op-erated donor-supported library system which operates in partnership with Jo-sephine County. JCLI recognizes that li-brary services are in a tremendous state of flux and even with its limited resources, is committed to being a library of the 21st century--providing internet computers, wireless access, reference databases, e-books and other digital services as well as the traditional collection materials of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audio books, and robust children’s programs. Nearly all libraries throughout the U.S. receive regular tax funding, ei-ther from county or city government or from special library districts. However,

Member Focus

JCLI is unique in that it is a private, non-governmental organization that does not receive regular tax funding. Instead, JCLI relies on donations, business spon-sorships, and grants to fund its services, programs, and events. It works with Jo-

sephine County government as part of a public/private part-nership in which Josephine County provides the buildings and existing materials; while JCLI raises funds and operates the libraries, with all services free to all Josephine County residents. The donations are not a subscription: everyone, regardless of donor status, may use the libraries. Other sources of funding include special events as well as planned giving through the Josephine County Library Foundation. This December, join neighbors and community members as we come together to keep our libraries open during the Yellow Envelope Drive and raise $175,000 by the end of the year. The JCLI annual Yellow Envelope Drive kicked off on Wednesday, November 16 with yellow envelopes inserted in The Grants Pass Daily Courier and Country Weekly newspapers. Make your donation in one of the famous yellow envelopes. Yellow envelopes are also available where you see the sign “Send in Your

Yellow Envelope” displayed, as well as at all four branches of JCLI in Grants Pass, Illinois Valley, Wolf Creek, and Williams. Remember, JCLI receives NO ongo-ing tax support. In 2014, a measure to form a library district for Josephine County lost by 53 percent of the vote. We are asking people who supported the effort to donate what they would have paid in taxes if the library district had passed — an average gift size of $57 a year. Visit josephinelibrary.org to cal-

culate that a m o u n t . With your d o n a t i o n to the Yel-low Enve-lope Drive, JCLI can continue to provide the traditional r e s o u r c e s you’d ex-pect from a library: books and

CDs, dictionaries and maps, magazines and newspapers. And with your help, we will also be able to provide new and innovative re-sources like e-books and online databases. JCLI strives to be responsive to the needs of our community. From robotics classes to eReader training sessions, from bilingual storytime to Community Reads programs and much more, your library has been at the forefront of innovation and im-provement. Because of individual and family support, we can continue to be an active, vital part of Josephine County, keeping our com-munity connected and competitive.

“Your donation is an investment in our community!"

Josephine Community Libraries

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Asante Center for Outpatient Health 537 SW Union Ave. Grants Pass, OR 97527

Located on the Asante Three Rivers Medical Center campus

Open every day • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

All health plans are accepted, including Oregon Health Plan.

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Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business WorldBy Joann S. Lublin

More than 50 trailblazing women who broke the glass ceiling of-fer inspiring and surprising in-sights and lessons in this essential, in-the-trenches career guide from Joann S. Lublin, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and

management news editor for the Wall Street Journal. These resources were curated by the Collection Development Librarian for Jose-phine Community Libraries and are available for checkout at your local branch of Josephine Community Libraries. For more information visit:www.josephinelibrary.org Or email us at: [email protected]

A R B O N N E ®C andy Morasch

Independent ConsultantArea Manager

Arbonne ID# 127-42-815

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Book of the Month Library resources to help your business grow

ChamberBy Steve Ware Tidbits

JoCo the Caveman“LIKE” me on FaceBook!

Grants Pass Caveman

VIBRANCYArt Museum AuctionDay of ServiceStorytellersFirst Community Fun RunGrant Writing WorkshopTurkey Trot

Students Serving the Community

2016-2017 Service Projects

Kids’ Care FairLadies Night OutOregon CycleDuck Scrub

Pink WeekProject FLOAT

Purse ProjectVision Clinic

HEALTH

EDUCATE STUDENTSBuddy BenchesBusiness AcademyElementary Saving Program

Student Enrichment Campus ClosetsEvery 15 Minutes Disability Week

Spreading Holiday Cheer & Best Wishes for a Prosperous New Year ~ Ugh!

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December 2nd~ Friday5:30pm to 8:30pm

December 3rd~ Saturday7:00pm to 9:00pm

December 9th~ Friday4:00pm to 7:00pm

December 10th~ Saturday12:00pm to 5:00pm

("Santa Pet" Day from 12:00pm to 2pm)

Holiday Tree Lighting Events, Santa’s Visits & Downtown Parade

This is a blank check. You may use this check to-ward goods or services offered at most Grants Pass busi-nesses. It is processed as a standard bank check, just as if you wrote a personal check for your purchase. If your pur-chase is less than the amount of the check, change may be issued if a small amount. You can even cash the check at your bank; just write in your name on the Pay To line. The Chamber of Commerce guarantees the funds. The goal of our gift check program is to encour-age shopping at Grants Pass Merchants. We appreciate your patronage and welcome you to purchase your own Gift Checks at the Chamber for any upcoming special oc-casions. If you should have any questions, please contact Sue at the Chamber of Commerce, 541-956-4101.Note: Your check expires in 120 days.

Chamber Gift Checks Available

December 16th~Friday4:00pm to 7:00pm

December 17th~ Saturday12:00pm - 5:00pm

December 23rd~ Friday4:00pm to 7:00pm

December 24th~ Saturday12:00pm to 3:00pm

Santa's Schedule ~Grants Pass Shopping Center December 3rd ~ December 10th ~ December 17th

10:00 am – 1:00 pm2:00 pm – 5:00pm

December 4th ~ SundaySanta's Free Pie & Ice Cream Social

Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion5:30pm to 7:30pm

Santa arrives at 5:30pmVendors & “Magic Chimmey” with prizes for the kids

December 3rd ~ Saturday Grants Pass Annual Christmas Parade ~ 6:00pm

Parade Theme: The Magic of ChristmasStarts at 6th & K Street and heads North on 6th St.

Bring family and grab a spot along the route to see bands, floats and entertainment from our beloved community.

Santa's Schedule ~Downtown Holiday Plaza at 5th & G Street


Profile on Josephine County

Where I would like to see my department in 5 years:

I would like to see most, if not all, of the excess property held by the County be sold to the public and

put back onto the tax roll.Josephine County has 2 Sheriff 's

Auctions of County owned excess properties per year

When I’m not working: Organic gardening and canning.

Always trying new recipes as I love to cook. Photography and going on long

nature hikes with my wife, Kim.

Business Role Model: : Randy Walruff – Retired

Multnomah County AssessorHe is an engaging and motivat-

ing leader. You always knew he was listening when you had something to say. His favorite saying is: “Never be afraid to take a little risk for big

rewards”.

What excites me about coming to work every day:

Along with the management of mul-tiple ongoing projects, every single

day is different with new challenges.

Mike WatsonJosephine County Property Management I grew up mostly in Anaheim, Ca. It was a great place and time to be a kid. I have been in the Foodservice industry for the vast majority of my life. From humble beginning as dishwasher, I rapidly progressed to cook, manager, and ultimately owner of three successful Seafood Restaurants. That journey has taken me from Anchorage to Miami, Washington, DC to San Diego, and many places in between. I joined the Multnomah County Assessor’s Office in 2005 where I worked as a Property Appraiser and the Supervisor of two departments. My wife, of 14 years, and I decided that Grants Pass is not only our favorite part of Oregon, but also where we want to retire so we moved here last year. Kim and I have a blended family with 5 kids and 6 grandkids.

What I’m Reading Now:Republics, Ancient and Modern by Paul A Rahe. This dauntingly large tome would be dry to most, but a delight to a history buff like me.

Advice to young people entering in your field:

Hone your skills of communication and negotiation. Develop a strong

business acumen. Study Real Estate and work towards learning Oregon

Property Management statutes.

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Property Management

Property Management assists and advises the Board of County Commis-sioners and other elected officials in real property matters. This position works closely with the Building Operations and Maintenance depart-ment in an advisory capacity for improved real property issues. The Property Manager oversees the preparation and/or review and approval of any leases or documents conveying or accepting an interest in County owned lands. The Property Manager is now located in the Assessor's office. The position is fund-ed through the sale of County owned real property.

Does the County sell any of its real property? The answer is yes. The Oregon Revised Statutes, Chap-ter 271 and Chapter 275, set the terms, conditions and procedures for the County, thru the action of its Board of County Commissioners to dispose of Real Property. Properties are typically sold at a Sheriff ’s Auction and some properties are available for direct Sale. Properties are sold for the fair market value and not for the amount of back property taxes owed.

Website: http://www.co.josephine.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=161

Josephine County Property Management Josephine County Courthouse • 500 NW Sixth St • Grants Pass, OR 97526

Phone: (541) 474-5260Office location:Within Assessor's Office, Courthouse basement Walk-in hours: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday

Available by phone: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday Email: [email protected]

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Habits of Grateful People

• They keep a gratitude journal. Each night before bed, they write down at least one experience that day they are thankful for.• They meditate. They spend at least 10 minutes each day meditating, either before bed or when they wake up in the morning. (You can search “meditations on gratitude” on Google to find one that works for you.)• They say "thank you" often. They are proactive in expressing their appreciation to those who contribute to their lives in meaningful ways. These gestures don't have to be grandiose to warrant appreciation. They can be as simple as a child cleaning up after himself, a friend calling to say "hello," or an employee completing his work on-time. • They look for blessings. They look for the good in everything. Even when storms rage around them, they are able to dance in the rain. • They don't expect anything in return. Grateful people don't give to receive. The act of giving is a reward itself.

Finding Greatness in Gratitude, continued from the Cover ~

Nancy VenutiOregon Principal Broker, CRS

[email protected]

GrantsPassHomes.com

Office: 541.476.9616 800.906.9616 Cell: 541.660.0612

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• Their conversations are positive and uplifting. They seek to take the high road in their thoughts and con-versations. They try to eliminate any source of negativity, which includes gossiping, complaining, or criticizing. • They surround themselves with positive people. They know that in order to keep a positive outlook on life, they need to surround themselves with positive and uplifting people.

Greatness Is Found In Gratitude Don't wait another day to experience the positive changes of being grateful. What do you have to lose? Your greatness is waiting to be revealed.

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There is a girl named Jill who received a very large teddy bear from her husband on their first Christmas together. Jill eventually gave her bear, who she loved very much, to a child who’s house had burned leaving him without his beloved bear. Fast forward several years and here sits Jill between two large bears in Rogue River Florist and Gifts’ Greeters meeting on November 23rd. Jill shared her bear story with the group. As can happen in a family situation like Grants Pass Chamber Greeters someone, Lonnie, stepped up and purchased one of these bears for Jill. She was overwhelmed with gratitude and drove around town the remainder of the day with her new friend riding shotgun. We are not only fellow chamber members at Greeters, we are family. Thanks, Jill, for sharing your story and thanks, Lonnie, for giving a girl back her bear friend.

A Christmas Story

5 steps to lower heating billsPacific Power recommends these five simple actions to reduce energy and maintenance costs this winter, while help-ing to ensure comfort and productivity at your business.

1. Get a tune up. Have your system cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional to make sure all parts are operating properly. No matter what type of heating system you use, a checkup will ensure more ef- ficient operation and reduce maintenance costs.

2. Take control. Install programmable thermostats to save energy by automatically adjusting building temperatures based on your operating schedule. Smart thermostats provide remote control or scheule themselves based on your operating schedule.

3. Weatherize. Repair or replace worn or damaged caulk and weatherstripping around doors and windows.

4. Seal duct leaks. Examine accessible heating ductwork for leaks and seal with mastic tape. Leaky ducts allow up to 30 percent of the air moving through them to escape, wasting energy.

5. Check building insulation. Hire a qualified contractor to ensure that your insulation levels meet or exceed recommended levels. Poor insulation reduces heating system performance and building comfort.

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draising and planning a large party for November 12th, 2016-- the day we would raise the flag for the first time and dedicate it to every veteran “who ever signed on the dotted line.” Two weeks later we had flyers to put in local busi-ness windows around town. The Daily Courier ran an arti-cle which started to bring some awareness then my dad was interviewed on television, KOBI Channel 5. It wasn't long before the money started coming in. We received dona-tions from businesses for $100 to $2,000 and many people gave what they could, which sometimes was as little as $4. Those $4 donations always touched my dad just as much as the big ones. This really was a community effort and in the end our little town of Grants Pass really showed up to sup-port the flag. The pole was ordered on September 14th and ar-rived in four large pieces on October 3rd. The pole made

For as long as I can remember whenever my dad, Dan Kirkman, drove by an American Flag, especially the large ones he would comment on how awesome they were. When he purchased the property off Union Avenue in 2006, he started talking to our family about one day put-ting up a large American Flag on the property. Any one who knows my dad knows he is a hard worker and that anything he sets his mind to he will ac-complish. Last year he started researching. The flag pole he chose was designed and made in Michigan and cost $34,000. On August 22nd, my dad told me he had the first $17,000 towards the pole and needed the other $17,000 before they would ship. He had put in $10,000 of his own money, Evergreen Bank gave $5,000 and a local Veteran, Jim Hale gave $1,000, with the remainder coming from generous local individuals. It was time to get busy fun-

Dan Kirkman

Forever Honor Riders ~ Dan Kirkman's granddaughters


the pole was painted white and October 5th the cable was run through the pole-- not an easy task and wouldn't have happened without Grant McCarty from McCarty plumb-ing. The Gold ball that sits on top of the pole for Old Glory was placed on the bracket and the pole was ready in less than 72 hours to be raised and secured the next morning. Randy of Cooke Crane donated his time, equip-ment, and crew, and went to work getting the pole ready to be lifted. Using a back hoe to push the bottom into place and the crane to lift it, the pole was gently placed 15 feet into the ground inside the conduit. If you were there to witness this or watched on Facebook live, this was a nail-biting experience, but Cook Crane was amazing. The Marble walls were purchased and sandblasted. The sandblasting took almost 24 hours in

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its way here from Michigan and what happened next was really what my family calls only possible by God. The pole arrived around 8 am on Monday, October 3rd and needed to be unloaded. My dad called local busi-ness owner Steve Fitchie to weld the pole together and he dropped what he had going and came down to the parking lot behind Baskin-Robbins on Union Avenue, where they started putting the pole together on small rollers so they could roll it as they welded. The pole is 169 feet long. 15 feet of the pole is in the ground and the gold ball that tops it makes the pole 154' and 6" above ground. While Mr. Fitchie was welding Ste-phen Stark Excavation went to work digging a very large and very deep hole. Once the hole was dug the conduit was placed in the ground and the hole around the con-duit was filled with 60 yards of concrete (that is 240,000 pounds). This all happened on October 3rd. October 4th

Dan Kirkman ~ NavyWritten By Jennifer McGowan

Union Avenue behind Baskin-Robbins


740 SE 7th St.(7th and “L”) Grants Pass, Oregon 541-471-4106

We want our whole community to feel this good!In 1994, a group of local physicians joined together to prevent illness and to promote a healthy lifestyle in Southern Oregon. That group, Mid Rogue Independent Physician Association (IPA), now represents more than 70 physician shareholders in private practice in Josephine County and Rogue River in Jackson County. Our mission is to advance the independent practice of medicine in Southern Oregon and provide quality, cost-effective health care to our community.

Mid Rogue IPA builds relationships with hospitals, health plans and local health agencies to support our mission in the community in which we live and work…and play. We’re here for you! Learn more at www.mripa.org.

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Arbonne InternationalAsante Three Rivers

Medical CenterAvista UtilitiesBanner Bank

Best Western Grants Pass InnBrookdale at the Springs

Brownell's ElectricCarl's Jr. #8185 & #8532

Caveman Auto Parts & Recyclers

Chapel of the Valley /L.B. Hall Funeral

Charter Spectrum BusinessClub Northwest

Constance's WRITE!Country House Inns

Dave Adams - Designer/Builder, Inc.

Doyle, Poole & Roots CPAs, P.C.

Dutch Bros.Ertel and Associates & Pine-Rok Realty

Eye Care Group of So.OregonFred Borngasser

General Credit Service, Inc.Grants Pass Grocery OutletGrants Pass Kiwanis Club

Grants Pass PharmacyH&R Block of Grants Pass

Habitat for Humanity- Grants Pass Area

Hays Oil CoHome Instead Senior Care

Hong Kong RestaurantJim Sigel Automotive Center

Renewing MembersThank you for your

continued support of our community

Thank you for Renewing Your MembershipJosephine County Food Bank

Josephine County Master Gardeners

Josephine County Shrine ClubKent Schrock State Farm

InsuranceLogan DesignMartin's Signs

Morrison's Rogue River LodgeNew York LifeOffice Depot

Options for So. OregonOregon Vortex /

House of MysteryPlaza Sewing & Vacuum

Realty Executives So. OregonRiver Mist Ranch

River Valley Community Church

Rogue Community CollegeRogue Plaza ~ 777 Bldg

Rogue Valley Humane SocietySears

Sizzler Family RestaurantSyngenta Seeds, Inc.

The Orchid GrillThe Venuti Group Inc

Towne Center Tire-Point SUCAN

Umpqua BankWashington Federal.

Welch Investment Group LLCWells Fargo BankWestlake Village

Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co.Wildlife Images

Zipline Gear

Josephine County

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Our Newest Members

Avon - Nancy WallaceAvon – Nancy WallaceGrants Pass(541) 761-2733Email: [email protected]: www.YourAvon.com/NancyWallaceCategory: CosmeticsDescription: Hi, my name is Nancy and am so happy to be sell-ing Avon in our wonderful community, and to be getting to know the Chamber of Commerce in a bigger way. I look forward to my new venture and getting to know all of you. Avon is the company that stands for beauty, innova-tion, optimism, and above all for women.

Learn more about Avon and its products at

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Kendon Leet Real Estate Inc.132 NE Savage St, Grants Pass(541) 956-8582Kendon Leet- OwnerEmail: [email protected]: www.KendonLeet.comCategory: Real EstateDescription: Since becoming a Realtor in 1998, Kendon Leet has experienced success usually enjoyed only by seasoned Professionals. A Million Dollar Producer since his first year in the business, Kendon is consistently a Sales Leader. The Broker/Owner of Kendon Leet Real Estate Inc., each year Kendon has been in the Top 5% of Realtors in all of Jose-phine County, and his business continues to grow at a rapid pace. If you’d like to work with true professionals, those that can get the job done right the first time and give per-sonal service, then you can trust the team at Kendon Leet to handle your Real Estate needs.

Home Quest Realty356 NE Beacon Drive, Grants Pass(541)612-4628Ellie George & Evan Arthur, OwnersEmail: [email protected]: www.HomeQuestOregon.comCategory: Real EstateDescription: Home Quest Realty was established in 2012. Ellie George, Founder and President, had one clear goal in mind: to create an atmosphere where agents could work where they could feel the love, laughter, respect and professionalism. We knew this goal could only be achieved if key elements were in place. In 2013, we were presented with a rare opportunity to affiliate with Evan McArthur, a leader in the Southern

Oregon Real Estate World. Evan and Ellie had been friends and colleagues for many years and both shared common values. They set out to merge and have created the largest inde-pendent brokerage in Southern Oregon. The results have been remarkable, our agents are happy and work together in unison to provide the highest level of service imaginable -- with offices in Medford and now Grants Pass!

Oak Lane RetirementOak Lane Retirement727 SW Rogue River Ave, Grants PassDorie Reid- Administrator (541) 476-7727Email: [email protected]: "Oak Lane Retirement & Assisted Living"Category: Assisted LivingDescription: Oak Lane Retirement and Assisted Living is in a quiet residential neighborhood and surrounded by over 300 roses that gives a peaceful and warm welcome to all. Each person that lives at Oak Lane Retirement is an important and respected member of our family. By offering Independent and Assisted Living apart-ments, we are here to meet your needs while respecting your privacy. We offer a full daily menu, weekly housekeeping, social & activity programs along with personal care services. We respect the qualities that make each person unique while providing care with your dignity and safety in mind. Oak Lane Retirement is proud to be involved in our local community and to support the many wonderful businesses and organizations that make Grants Pass and Southern Oregon a great place to live.

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Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least fifty (50) or 10% qualified members of the cham-ber whichever is greater. Such petition shall be filed with the Nominating Committee within ten (10) days after

notice has been given of the names of those nominated. The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. Elections will be held at the December Board of Directors meeting on December 8, 2016 7am at the Chamber of Commerce.

Our Newest Members, cont'd

Board of Directors Nominations

At the November 10, 2016 Board meeting in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the Chamber Bylaws, the Nominating Committee presented to the Board five renewing board members to serve a three (3) year term.

•Hugh Griffiths, SOTAR

•Kirk Kolb, Grants Pass School District 7

•Mike Melvin – AYPO

•Denae Pinheiro - Human Bean

•Chuck Rund

Board of Directors Nominations

Colvin Oil Company Inc.Colvin Oil Company Inc2520 Foothill Blvd, Grants Pass(541) 479-5343Dawn Vandewarker – AccountingEmail: [email protected]: www.mycirclek.comCategory: Lube & OilDescription: Colvin Oil is a family owned business started in 1960. We are a wholesale distributor of Chevron products, and we have retail gas stations such as Chevron, 76, Fireball and Circle K’s. We deliver bulk oil’s and bulk fuel from our bulk plants.

Pacific Veterinary Clinic275 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass(541) 479-2221Pam Soberanes – Office ManagerEmail: [email protected]: www.PacificVeterinaryClinic.comCategory: VeterinaryDescription: Description: We Provide Quality Medicine with Care and Compassion. Our goal is to meet the needs of all our clients and patients. We have contingencies for emer-gencies and focused effort to minimize unncessary de-lays -- We look forward to meeting you and your pets!

Pacific Veterinary Clinic

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Anyone who has spent more than a few years in the beautiful Rogue Valley has experienced the unique nature of its community. Grants Pass is proud to be a place of sup-port and service. One of the organiza-tions that continues to diligently serve this community is the Grants Pass High School Key Club. The Key Club, sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club, is renewed each year with the enthusiasm of dozens of high school students with a willing heart for service. The Key Club is off to a lively start this 2016-17 school year and is planning to im-plement even more service projects up through June.

Meeting twice a month, the Key Club engages students throughout Grants Pass High School. Students have opportunities not only to volunteer, but also to have a hand in planning what these projects are; giving them a true taste of what it means to serve a commu-nity. By fostering these values of service and responsibility in each of its mem-

Community Volunteers

Kiwanis-Key Club bers, the Key Club is spread-ing good will throughout the high school and the entire city.

Already this school year, the Key Club has been actively participating in outreach activities. The students have decided to team up with a few local non-profits such as Joe’s Place, the Salvation Army, and the new Hearts With a Mis-

sion location in Grants Pass. The Key Club most recently bought supplies for and put together 30 necessity bags full of hygiene and toiletry items for teens at Joe’s Place. The club is planning a school-wide food drive in the coming weeks to give to Hearts With a Mis-sion for upcoming holiday food needs. Other club projects include bell-ringing for the Sal-vation Army, volunteering in local holiday celebrations, and many more.

The Key Club is excited to move for-ward and serve the community this school year and beyond as its students prove to the city that community service shouldn’t just be for a graduation requirement.

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November 17th

Grand Opening-HomeQuest Realty356 NE Beacon Dr, Grants Pass

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Dec 2nd- 4:00 PMWild Rogue Emporium

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Chris Hunsicker: The Power of Positive Leadership & Creating Connection

The Chamber's Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Committee began in 1998. The purpose of BR&E is to help exist-ing local businesses grow, expand and overcome obstacles. Formal face-to-face business surveys are conducted every three years to gather vital information to better provide assistance to local firms. We then develop strategies to aid them based on the data that we gather. We also host an annual dinner event to present awards to outstanding business leaders. From time to time, we coordinate or help to coordinate special events and projects based on the needs of the business commu-nity. The current BR&E committee chair is Steve Roe at Roe Motors GM. Regular BR&E Committee meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. for one hour. Meetings are held at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1995 NW Vine St, Grants Pass.

More than 100 attendees were inspired by the two different training workshops that Chris Hunsicker taught No-vember 1 at Taprock Event Center. Mr. Hunsicker is an internationally recognized authority on leadership and Organiza-tional Development. The first session targeted front line staff. It focused on seeing the possibilities of having excellent service standards; principles for creating a customer experience that make your customers keep coming back. Chris talked about emotion-ally engaging with customers, not just conforming to your daily routines; being committed rather than just fulfilling a customer’s expectations--create a method of anticipation. The second session targeted management leaders. The group learned about Principles for Positive Leadership, un-derstanding why employees engage and disengage at work; understanding how to help your staff move from compliance to commitment so that the top-down accountability is replaced by bottom up personal responsibility. Mr. Hunsicker has published articles on Creating Customer Experience, Leadership, Coaching and Global Team Building. He has worked with both public and private sector organizations throughout North America and around the world. Look for another opportunity to see Chris Hunsicker in Spring of 2017. Special thanks to our sponsors Roe Motors and AllCare Health for making it possible.

Spotlight on Chamber Committees: BR&E

Steve Roe / Chris Hunsicker

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December 17th6:30 PM

North Medford High School1900 N. Keene Way Dr.Medford, Oregon 97504

total which was done by George Keller and my dad Dan Kirkman. The landscaping around the flag pole was completed and a wall was built that would later hold the names of those who had donated over $500 as well as the crafted marble that holds a dedica-tion to all Veterans that have served. We then continued to fundraise and plan a very large “Welcome Home Party" for all veterans. The donations continued to pour in for labor, concrete, and time; local businesses and individuals in our community continued to give to help raise Old Glory on November 12th. November 12th arrived and the weather was perfect. We estimated over 2,000 people were in attendance. The agenda was packed with 34 min-utes of patriotism. From our Forever Honor Riders (local girls age 8 years old to 19) who presented the flags, the Grants Pass High School Band, the

Rogue Singers, Butch and Christina who recited a poem and led the crowd in God Bless America, and State Rep-resentative Carl Wilson who led the crowd in the pledge of Allegiance. Multiple veterans helped raise the flag while “The National Anthem," like you have never heard it before, played and Jessica Daggot sang as two World War 2 planes flew overhead at the per-fect time.

After closing remarks, there was free lunch which was provided by multiple business from the communi-ty, including Casa Amiga, Albertsons, Abby's, Little Caesar’s and Walmart. My 4-H club and another club came and not only helped cook hot dogs, but served everyone in the crowd.

The day was amazing!

Flag: Forever Honor, Never Forget, continued

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The Chamber of Commerce is the sole distributor of this map product. Participating advertisers will receive one copy with their receipt.

Additional copies will be available through the Chamber office and Visitors Bureau.

The Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce and Colene Martin, Director, are excited to

offer advertising opportunities for

Back Cover (Outside) 3-1/2” x 8-3/4” $2,995

Full panel (first fold) 3-1/2” x 8-3/4” $1 , 850

2/3 panel 3-1/2” x 5-3/4” $1,300

4”x5” or 8” x 2-1/2” horizontal or vertical $1,150

1/2 panel 3-1/2” x 4-1/4” $ 935

1/3 panel 3-1/2” x 2-3/4” $ 665

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4” x 2-1/2” horizontal or vertical $ 615

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including Cave Junction & Merlin with a detailed Josephine County Highway Map

The Official 2017 Chamber of Commerce Map of Grants Pass, Oregon

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• 10,000 high quality, full color, glossy maps will be produced. The map is easy to read and will feature

points of interest including: parks, schools, hospital, courthouse, etc.

• Distribution: The Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will distribute the maps throughout the year to newcomers, prospective residents, potential commercial relocation candidates , as well as long-time residents looking for a good local map.

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