22 Pullman Community Update
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
October 2016
28th Annual National Lentil Festival a huge success The 28th Annual National Lentil Festival, held August 19-20 in Pullman, was a great success and a fun community gathering to welcome back our students. The festival grounds were packed on Friday night with eager attendees, chefs, dignitaries, entertainers and vendors. About 350 gallons of free lentil chili was given out and great music was played. Saturday, both the downtown activities and events in Reaney Park and the Spring Street parking lot were well attended as thousands of festival goers enjoyed vendors, sporting events, activities, and great entertainment!
Brewery, Odom Corp., Merry Cellars Winery, Whiskey Barrel Cider Company, Myers Auto Towing & Rebuild, Pullman Regional Hospital, Daily Grind, WSU School of Hospitality Business Management, Allegra Print Signs Marketing, Simpson United Methodist Church, Heros N Sports, Healing Hands Massage, Village Center Cinemas, WSU Cougar Athletics, WSU Facilities Maintenance, WSU Parking and Transportation Services, WSU President’s Office, WSU Beasley Coliseum, WSU Raptor Club, Zeppoz, ZFUN 106.1.
A very big thank you goes to the members of the 2016 National Lentil Festival Committee:
It takes a lot of people to make a great community event and we thank everyone who gave their time and energy to make our National Lentil Festival possible. If you are interested in being a part of the 2017 National Lentil Festival committee, please call us at 509-334-3565 or email us at director@lentilfest.com.
Colleen Hinman, Tom Handy, Francis Benjamin, Jill Bielenberg, Carol Troll, Tony Poston, Ryan Scharnhorst, Elizabeth Russell, Chris Wehrung, James Clark, Meghan Wiley, Lisa Thompson, Ginger Flynn, Lynn Kramer, Abbrey Monreal, Kristi Kurle, Kurt Dahmen, Kirk Koefod, Ruth Younce, Jake Opgenorth, Teri Hansen, and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce Staff: Alexandria Anderson, Carol Cooper, Marie Dymkoski, Kimberly Marshall and Josh Mimlitz. Thank you to the sponsors of the 2016 National Lentil Festival. Presenting Sponsors: Pullman Chamber of Commerce, City of Pullman and Washington State University; National Corporate Sponsors: Washington Trust Bank, INW Broadcasting, Hometown Chevrolet, USA Dry Pea & Lentil, USA Pulses, Your Pullman Radio Stations, PNW Co-op Specialty Foods, Coca-Cola, Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet, Moscow Food Co-op, Gritman Medical Center, Snap Fitness, WSECU, Dissmore's IGA, College Hill Custom Threads, Simply 7 Snacks, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Wysup Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, NW Public Radio, Pullman Disposal Service, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc., ClearView Eye Clinic, Emmanuel Baptist Church, ProFormance Physical Therapy, WSU's Graduate Professional Student Association, Palouse Brand, ASWSU, The Hilltop Pullman, and Dave Christy State Farm.
Please welcome our new Events Coordinator, Britnee Packwood! Britnee is a native of Lewiston, Idaho and is happy to be back and working in the Palouse. She comes to the Chamber with several years of experience in event coordination, and is excited to be working with a passionate and energetic community. A graduate of the University of Idaho, Britnee graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations and a B.S. in Resource Recreation and Tourism.
The many volunteers, businesses and organizations whose help make this event possible are priceless and greatly appreciated. We try to list everyone, but if for some reason you donated time or resources and your name is not listed, please accept our sincere appreciation for your help.
Pullman Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Thank you to the following volunteers and workers for your help this year: Allyx Copeland, Cody Andre, Chief Jenkins, Mike Larsen, Megan Vining, Dana Tompkins, Jon Booker, Brian Druffle, Alan Davis, Kayla Iverson, Jennifer Dean, Virginia Martinson, Emyly Hall, Sam Ripley, Ashley Qualls, Alex Kenney, Ian Norland, Kristy Mayer, Rory Mayer, Kim Hopola, Shelly Bradley, Mary Bielenberg, Abbi Pfeifer, Judy Bielenberg, Karl Johanson, Frances Clark, Michael Jones, Pat Wright, Susan Weed, Evan Ellis, Tom & Jeri Harris, Bart Johnson, Lisa Laughter, Yu Kuang, John Anderson, Scott Hodge, Jessica Cross, Kim Kiefer, Paul Kimmell, Al Sorensen, Geoff Caldwell, Char Fluster, Matt Fluster, Adiel Wenger, Rick Wayenberg, Robert Schmokel, Angela Schmokel, Jose Garcia, Tom Kammerzell, Kris Finch, Justin Jorgens, Bill Skavdahl, Devon Felsted, Karun Kalia, Charlena Grimes, Karla Kalasz, Kathy Adair, Andy Crookston, Gail Gearhiser, Colin Finch, Kasey Smith, Kris Finch, Seungjin Hong, Karun Kalia, Matthew Morrow, Alexa Yadama, Amelia Craigen, Ann & Craig Parks, Anna Rector, Barb Wachter, Bob Maxwell, Branden Chapman, Cameron Grow, Clara Nichols, Rich & Loretta Dragoo, Denise Keeton, Duane Brelsford, Fritz Hughes, Gary Pickelsimer, Gary Schell, Greg Petry, Hailey Nichols, Henry Jaakola, Shelley Nice, Stephanie Mickelson, Jake DeVleming, Samantha Keeton, Jean & Jim Logan, Jeff Baldwin, Karin Vercamer, Kate Kammerer, Kathy Cooper, Steve Shannon, Melinda Beasley, Misty Lafollette, Steve & Theresa Myers, Pullman PD Sgt. Scott Kirk, Paige Campbell, Colleen McMahon, Taylor Christenson, Sierra Sharp, Jenna Damburg, Christine Ridgeway, Derek Coburn, Dillon Mueller, Heidi Washington, John Hinz, David, Missy, Beth, Jen, Jenny Harden, Colleen Harrington, Nikki Finnestead, Amber Morczek, David Woodall, Pat Siler, Steve Martonick, Kellie Bracht, Leslie Sprunger, Steve Hines, Logan Morris, Peter Fuerst, Justin Brakke, Jennifer Weir, Pat Meier, Lane Wallett, Samantha Gizerian, Geoff Caldwell, Evan Juras, Jenni Hickey, Traci Topping, Lane Wallett, Christine Hudson, Christy Fitzgerald, Leticia Fanucchi, Becky Bitter, Kelly McGovern, Hal VandeVord, Kris Frei, Jan Luft, Linda Rogers, Kym Darling, Sandee Powell, Ryan Hyatt, Maddie Maxwell, Julie Smitt, Sandra Woodrow, Tara Schaffer Hammer, David Harder, Brooke Smith, Robert Barber, Cassie Barber, Kathy Prout, Carolena Sears, Allie Rembert, Briana Zhao, Heema Koirala, Ally Herr, Jacquie McAleer, Joy Dang, Dana Lu, Lucy Ward, Zoe Metzer, Mayyi Mahama, Evie Bourland, Katelyn Wills, James Mwangi, Nuper Koirala, Kita Keopanapay, Geoff Caldwell, Shell Geortzen, Jordan Vivier, Anna VanderMeer, Ryer Becker, Beth Van Wie, Jacob Siebe, Hailey Vik, Jacob Ward, Lauren Skinner, Erik, Alexis Torp, Mckayla Wixon, Delaney, Kelly Griffey, Sammi Misankot, Jon Hurd, Danielle S., Lindsey Giffey, Anna V., Steph E., Makayla Thompson, Blana Mendoza, and Ian Norland.
Special thanks to these businesses and organizations: Pullman Public Works, Pullman Police Department, Pullman Fire Department, WSU Police Department, Pullman Parks & Recreation, Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins, Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston, City of Pullman Public Works Dept., Swire Coca Cola, Pullman Rotary, Pullman Kiwanis, PHS Key Club, Whitman County Humane Society, Resonate Church, WSU Cycling Club, iBelieve of the Palouse, YMCA of the Palouse, At Home Designs, ArtBeat, Atom Heart Music, Mayor Glenn Johnson, The Moose Lodge, New Country 104.3, Pullman’s Distinguished Young Woman, WSU Men’s Crew, Portogo, Cliff Miller, Roger Crozier, Quality Inn, Subway of Pullman, Sun Rental, Hahn Rental, Hilliard’s Heating and Plumbing, Neill Public Library, Neill’s Flowers and Gifts, Inland NW Boy Scouts, WSU IMG, Sam Dial Jewelers, No Cow Ranch Fire Department, Paradise Creek
It’s time once again to honor outstanding businesses, individuals and organizations in Pullman, celebrate the achievements of the past year and look forward to the future. The Pullman Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Awards will be held Thursday, October 27 at 6:00 pm at the Hilltop Inn. The banquet is an opportunity to honor chamber and community members for their voluntary involvement and commitment to Pullman, thank this year’s president, Henry Johnston, for his committed dedication of time to the Chamber and the Pullman Community, and to induct the new 2016 officers. The following awards will also be presented, and the nomination deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 14th. Please give a brief description of why you would like to nominate these individuals. Chamber Member of the Year—tThis award goes to the individual who best represents the Pullman Chamber of Commerce through his or her efforts and participation. Name: Why: Civic Improvement Award—This award is presented for outstanding contribution to improvement of our community and citizen relations. Name: Why: Marshall A. Neill Community Service Award—This award is given to an outstanding individual in the community. Name: Why: Chamber Hall of Fame, Historical Category—his award is presented to the family representative of a Chamber member in the historical category for outstanding service, dedication and membership in the Chamber. Name Why: Chamber Hall of Fame, Modern Category—This award is presented to Chamber members for outstanding service, dedication and membership to the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. Name: Why: Return nomination forms to: Pullman Chamber of Commerce • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 Fax: (509)332-3232 • Email: chamber@pullmanchamber.com
Pullman Chamber of Commerce • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Events Coordinator: Britnee Packwood • Tourism Director: Carol Cooper • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall