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In ThE loop The Joyful Sounds Of Christmas It’s choir season in Mason County!

Check out the lists of local concerts! - 9 Gala Celebration Join your Chamber in celebrating local award winners and welcoming a new Board! - 10

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Shelton Mason County Chamber

Message from Chamber President, Drew MacEwen SHELTONMASONCOUNTY Board of Trustees President Drew MacEwen Falcon Financial, Inc. Past President Patti Case Green Diamond Resource Company

Can you believe we are in the final month of 2012?!

Time sure does fly. Looking back it has been a fun year yet again with the Chamber. Last January we had our Annual Gala after a weeklong snow storm, in March we revived the Auction with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, May saw the annual Business Expo/ Bite of Shelton (this event seems to be more and more popular every year), and in September we held our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament with a full field of players! Combine those events with our regular after hours and monthly meetings and it was a busy year!

Vice President of Marketing Kathryn Kamin Hood Canal Communications Vice President of Member Services Melanie Bakala State Farm Insurance Treasurer Rick Verbarendse Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club Steve Andrewski CareerQuest Janene Bandes Pier 101 Gift Shop & Boutique Herb Baze Black Star, The Strip Steakhouse Kevin Cronquist Prudential NW Real Estate Kelly Crabtree Maple Glen Senior Living Rod Olsen, Jr. Olsen Furniture Jennifer Owens Peninsula Federal Credit Union Shaun Tucker

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Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce Box 2389 |215 W Railroad Avenue Shelton, WA 98584 426-2021 • (800) 576-2021• FAX 426-8678 www.sheltonchamber.org December 2012 Shelton Mason County Chamber

We have also put in a lot of work this year into promoting our businesses.

Our SHOP LOCAL campaign currently running, our member businesses are offering deals and discounts all month long. You can pick up the coupons at Chamber office or on the website. I also challenge you to purchase LOCAL BUCK$ as gifts this holiday season. It’s a great way to keep the shoplocal mentality as these gift certificates are accepted at more than thirty local busi-

nesses. The stronger each of our businesses become, the more we can do for our community – continuing to make Shelton and Mason County a premiere business growth environment in our region.

As we approach Christmas and the New Year, I would like to take the opportunity to give my thanks and appreciation to our Chamber Staff… Heidi, Deidre, and Janelle THANK YOU for all you do for our Chamber and community!

And to you our members, thank you for your continued support of the Chamber and all you do to promote our community through your business and personal lives. I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

Very Truly Yours, Drew MacEwen Chamber President

2013 Chamber Trustees Elected Following a vote by the membership, the 2013 Board of Trustees election results were announced at the November 29 Membership Meeting. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the direction of the organization, its property and funds. The 2013 Board of Trustees will be installed at the upcoming Annual Awards Gala on Friday, January 18. See page 8 for details.

Congratulations to election winners!

Herb Baze, The Strip Steakhouse / Black Star Printing Current Trustee, re-elected to 2nd Term Kelley Crabtree, Maple Glen Senior Living Current Trustee, elected to 1st Term Russ Denney, Pantorium Cleaners Newly elected to 1st Term Jill Himlie, Windermere Real Estate/Himlie Inc. Newly elected to 1st Term Kathryn Kamin, Hood Canal Communications Current Trustee, elected to 2nd Term Rod Olsen, Jr., Olsen Furniture Current Trustee, elected to 1st Term 2

Chamber Mission Statement

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

COVER PHOTO: Ice Adorned Trees

From Fall oranges & yellows to a snowy white blanket – the seasons in Mason County are a photographer’s delight!

Photo credit: George Stenberg

Message from Chamber Executive Director, Heidi McCutheon SHELTONMASONCOUNTY

My oh my. Another year has nearly come and gone… and what a year it’s been! I’d like to take a minute to say thank you – to you, our Chamber members, who strive to make Mason County a better place to work, play and live. It is because of your support of the Chamber that we can make a difference for our business community.

Often, I have heard, “I don’t have time to attend your events, so I’m not benefiting from my Chamber membership.” I always cringe a little when I hear this, as the Chamber is so much more than merely networking and events.

Yes, I strongly encourage you to attend the events. The networking opportunities are a key reason that people join. The more people you meet, the more you know; the more often you see each other, the stronger the relationship. Seems simple, yes?

The other reason that I see people join is for the advocacy and representation that the Chamber provides. I know that you’re busy. You are running your business, your personal life and trying to find time for a social life. You don’t have the time to review the initiatives on the ballot that can affect your business and the last thing on your to-do list is to go to City Hall and make a statement on any given topic – let alone find the time to look into what topics are being discussed.

Christmas Wonderland 11 SE Channel Point Rd, Shelton (360) 463-0522 Holiday Display Location

The Governmental Affairs Committee makes time for you. The GAC assigns homework to committee members to review the initiatives and come back with support and opposition recommendations that benefit your business. Because of you, I can attend the Commissioner meetings and say, “Hey, have you thought about the impact that xyz has on our business community?” Speaking on behalf of 350 businesses in Mason County gives the credence for our elected officials to consider what I’m conveying.

If it were not for our members, we wouldn’t be trying to find ways to build our economic core, strengthen businesses, promote shopping locally and encouraging tourism. It is because of the Chamber’s members that we are able to make a difference. I thank you for another year of investing in your business. May the next year be the best yet!

Heidi McCutcheon Executive Director

Ebbe Properties (360) 480-6660 ebbeproperties.com General Contractor George Stenberg Photography (360) 490-6903 georgeonthehood@yahoo.com Photography Perfect Addiction Espresso (360) 877-0117 perfectaddictionespresso@yahoo.com Mobile Espresso Rexford Homes (360) 480-6660 ebbeproperties.com General Contractor Smoking Mo’s Kitchen 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton (360) 427-5223 smokingmos@yahoo.com Restaurant Know someone else who should join the Chamber?

Please call (360) 426-2021 or email heidi@sheltonchamber.org.

LIVE WORK PLAY Celebrate where we LIVE…Christmas Town USA. Friday and Saturday, November 30 & December 1 kick-off numerous events downtown on Railroad.

Have a say in shaping where you LIVE! Mason County is seeking applications for the Mason Co. Planning Advisory Commission. Applications are due on December 22.

Vote for those who WORK hard! The Chamber is accepting your vote for Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Chamber Volunteer of the Year through December 17.

Listen to the beautiful music PLAY! Anna’s Bay Chorale and the South Shore Chamber Orchestra present its third annual beloved holiday oratorio December 7-9 ( see page 10) and Harstine Island Community Choir presents their holiday performances December 12-16 (see page 7).

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Time to get a tree! Visit a local farm, lot or purchase a permit for a wild tree in the park! (see page 8 for details) Shelton Mason County Chamber

December 2012

Shop Local: A Holiday Tradition in Mason County As you can see from the Santa photo (below) provided by the Mason County Historical Society, the Chamber has encouraged folks in Mason County to “Shop Local” for decades. This year, there are three easy ways that you can make an impact, locally, with your holiday spending!

•Purchase local buck$ as gifts this Holiday Season Local buck$ are a community gift certificate that are accepted at more than thirty locations county-wide. They are the perfect holiday gift for family, employees and friends and by purchasing local buck$ you are keeping your money in Mason County.

• Frequent local shops and businesses to find unique gifts Buy your Christmas presents from small, local businesses and self-employed people. For example: purchase a cookbook at Sage Bookstore for your favorite Sous-Chef, pick up a coffee basket for your co-worker at Urraco Coffee, treat a friend to jewelry or a distinctive piece of home décor from Lynch Creek Floral or Neil’s Pharmacy, purchase stunning clothes at 2nd Street Design Studio or at Pier 101, or find fabulous wines at Walter Dacon Wines to take along to your holiday parties.

•Look for Shop Local coupons, offering deals, discounts and specials throughout the month of December.

You can print them at www.sheltonchamber.org/shoplocal or stop by the Chamber office to pick up your copy. Mason County is unique and our one-of-a-kind businesses 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 also 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 not only keep our citizens employed locally, but also attract new entrepreneurs and skilled workers seeing as towns that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character are more successful in recruiting.

You can help in this process! You may be surprised to know that for every $100 spent locally, $74 remains here through sales tax, infrastructure and employment. Shop Local, Give local buck$.

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Welcome to Christmastown, U.S.A. Justin Cowling, Mason County Historical Society

This Santa was erected by the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce in the spring of 1962. It was originally on Railroad Avenue to greet the increase of visitors brought to Western Washington by the Seattle's Second World's Fair.

The Santa then became a fixture at "Santa's Village" in Post Office Park until it was given away in 1997. It now resides on Hunter's Farm in the Skokomish Valley.

Restaurant with “Smoking” food returns to Shelton On November 7, 2012 the Chamber hosted a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the return of Smoking Mo’s Kitchen to downtown Shelton.

Owners Tom & Mo Beben, with partner Drew MacEwen, are happy to announce the opening of the restaurant which features an array of barbecue dishes and Southern staples – like fried pickles and sweet potatoe fries. Small party reservations and catering are also offered.

President’s Circle Platinum Members

Visit Smoking Mo’s in the dramatically renovated “Bank of Shelton” building at the corner of Railroad Avenue and 2nd Street. You will immediately see the the beauty of the restored building… and smell the delicious food!

For more information, “Like” Smoking Mo’s Kitchen on Facebook.

Smoking Mo’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Make Your New Year’s Resolutions for Business

Gold Members

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on your business’s progress over the past year and plan how you want your business to develop. Check out these New Year’s resolutions, designed to help you achieve truly satisfying success in 2013.

• Learn how to delegate and do more of it • Promote your business regularly and consistently • Give something back to your community • Invest in one new customer touch point • Make business planning a weekly event • Social network in the real world • Learn something new • Put time for you on your calendar • Set realistic goals • Drop what’s not working for you and open yourself to new prospects If you want to learn more about creating strategies for and planning for success, join us for a special 1.5 hour Business Builder Workshop on December 7 to “Make Your Business Resolutions: A Guide to Annual Planning.”

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Silver Members

A Lighthouse on Hammersley Bed & Breakfast Community Financial Center Skokomish Farms, Inc. Windermere Real Estate/ Himlie Inc. Shelton Mason County Chamber

December 2012

Guided Food Drives Are you involved in a Food Drive during the holidays or other time of the year? Mason County Public Health asks you to consider promoting a guided food drive.

Obesity is a major health epidemic in America, leading to many chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Obesity exceeds smoking as public health enemy #1 when it comes to cost, adding an astounding $190 billion to national healthcare spending annually. Since food drives typically ask for non-perishable food, the donations they tend to receive are highly processed and poor in nutritional value. To compound the problem, people living in poverty are disproportionately at higher risk for obesity and related chronic diseases.

One way to combat this epidemic is to donate fewer 'processed' foods and more 'whole' foods.

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December Events Processed foods (e.g. chips, white bread, pastries, and sugary cereals) are high in sugar, saturated/trans fats, and salt; low in fiber, vitamins, and minerals; and provide little nutritional value per calorie.

On the other hand, whole foods (e.g. brown rice, whole wheat pasta, bran/wheat cereals, fruit, vegetables, and nuts) are nutrient-dense and provide fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that keep our bodies full and healthy.

Visit www.co.mason.wa.us/health for more information.

Bistro Re-opens at Mason General

December 7 Business Builder Workshop

Make Your Business Resolutions: A Guide to Annual Planning Presented by Small Business Development Center 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton

December 11 Good Morning Mason County!

Free Member Networking Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 AM Roosters Restaurant 3001 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton

December 12 Christmas After Hours

After being relocated to the Shelton Methodist Church for 3.5 months because of the remodel, Mason General Hospital’s cafeteria “Bistro in the Basement” opened for business on November 16.

presented and sponsored by

During the recent remodel, seating was doubled to accommodate nearly 60 people, many ith “booths.” A buffet bar will be added in January to help serve staff and customers fasters.

 5:30 – 7:00 PM 1069 SE State Route 3, Shelton

Daily hours are: breakfast 7:30-10:00 AM.; lunch 11:30 AM.-1:30 PM.; and dinner 5:30-7:00 PM.

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Executive Chef John Cruse and staff – Laurie Jennings and Sandy Strandwold

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Please note that there is no membership meeting in December, due to the busy holiday season.

Local Shelton Man Creates a Christmas Wonderland Stephen Springs | Christmas Wonderland photos courtesy Christmas Wonderland

I dearly remember Christmas’ long ago… the anticipation of the holiday season and the special meaning it held for me and my family. Most those who shared those wonderful times in my youth have passed, but the memories come rushing back each year as Christmas time draws nearer. The years have come and gone, but the promise of Christmas still inspires me. That little boy’s hopes and dreams live on now in a middle aged man’s body and mind that come to life through Christmas Wonderland.

It all began by decorating my driveway. My creation became a little bigger and more complex each year.

My neighbors praised my efforts and several years ago a good friend suggested I expand and create something more. It was then that the idea for Christmas Wonderland was born.

Working most of the following year, it was finally ready to open in December of 2004.

It rained almost every day, but many ventured out and told me how they enjoyed it.

Now, nearly a decade later, Christmas Wonderland has reopened, featuring expanded trails that cut through a beautiful Mason County forest. The amount of individual attractions numbers over 100, filled with commercial displays, 1/4 scale buildings, window displays and animated

inflatable characters, with the premier feature of a narrated nativity scene and other religious displays glorifying Christ’s birth. There is also a fire pit where caroling takes place, hot refreshments are offered on site, and Christmas trees are available for purchase.

Come create memories that you will cherish for decades to come! Admission is only $4/adults and $3/child.

We are just 4.2 miles out Arcadia Road at 11 SE Channel Point Road. Open nightly through December 29, 2012 from 4:30 – 10:00 PM. Call for information at (360) 463-0522 or like us on Facebook at Christmas Wonderland Shelton.

Anna’s Bay Returns from New York City for Messiah Encore The Anna’s Bay Chorale’s annual performance of Handel’s beloved masterwork will be extra special in 2012. That’s because this year’s concerts in Shelton and Olympia will arrive just two weeks after the Chorale made their New York City debut as the anchor choir in the annual holiday performance of “Messiah” at the Lincoln Center!

Over 70 Olympic Peninsula singers, ranging in age from 14 to 84 participated in a five-day residency at Avery Fisher Hall in preparation for their Big Apple debut. Now that they’re home, the Chorale rejoins the South Shore Chamber Orchestra for performances in the Shelton High School Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 7 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 PM; as well as making our Thurston County debut with a performance at the beautiful Minnaert Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday evening, December 8 at 7:00 PM. To read more about the trip to New York, visit sheltonchamber. org/nyc.

Anna’s Bay Preform Messiah in 2010 | Photo:Robert Scott 7

Shelton Mason County Chamber

December 2012

Shelton Cinemas Partners with Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro for Outstanding Networking Event Shelton Cinemas hosted the Chamber’s Business After Hours on Wednesday, November 7. The event was red-carpet worthy with stunning hors d’oeuvres provided by Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro and a full house!

Shelton Cinemas Manager Kathy Beimer welcomed more than fifty Chamber members, including the Shelton High School DECA students, and guests to a successful evening of networking.

Like so many other small-town theaters, the Shelton Cinemas and the Skyline Drive-In are faced with a stark choice: to invest nearly $190,000 in the equipment needed to convert the two theaters from 35mm film to digital projectors, or to let the final credits roll...

We want this story to have a happy ending!

There are a number of opportunities to support Shelton Cinemas as with individual opportunities starting at just $50. And, for interested businesses, onscreen advertising are included in your sponsor package.

For more information visit sheltoncinemas.com/conversion or “Like” Shelton Cinemas on Facebook.

Love INC Announces New Leadership After weeks of assessment, deliberation and prayer, the board of Love INC of Mason County implemented a staff responsibility reorganization to better meet their mission of mobilizing local churches to work together to reach out to people in need in Mason County. Jayni Kamin, a founding board member of Mason County Love INC and former Mason County Commissioner and past Shelton School Board member, was appointed as part-time interim executive director effective November 1.

Upon Kamin’s appointment, Bill Kendrick moved into the president position, vacating the vice president’s role. Kamin replaces Carl Duke who decided to pursue other ministry opportunities after serving as executive director for two years.

“Our primary focus moving forward will be on improving the effectiveness of our organization in meeting our mission of mobilizing local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. To that end, we plan to better assist our church ministry coordinators in developing gap ministries and recruiting volunteers, enhancing our fiscal capabilities and adding even more partner churches this coming year,” added Kendrick. Mason County Love INC currently has 17 partner churches.

(L-R) Stephen Andrewski, Jane Mahoney, and Shelton High School DECA students

Love INC operates a clearinghouse where requested needs are verified and then matched with the appropriate church ministry, community organization and/or volunteer for help. Current ministries provided by the Love INC network are firewood, children’s clothing (through Northwest Children’s Outreach), a backpack ministry for released offenders, furniture, Blankets of Love, medical equipment, and hats for oncology patients.

The long-term goal is to offer additional relational ministries such as budget mentoring, stress management, strengthening families programs and job readiness classes.

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(L-R) Kevin Cronquist, Heidi McCutcheon, and Kathy Beimer at the November After Hours Event

Kitten Rescue Annual Bazaar & Bake Sale

December 1, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 20 SE State Route 3, Shelton Quilt Raffle, Homemade items, Gifts, Dog & Cat items, Christmas decorations, Baby items, Blankets and Quilted items, Crocheted & Knitted items, Jewelry, Baked goods and candies, Collectibles, Doll Collection, Cat themed items, Stocking stuffers, Wine bottle carriers, Bookmarks, Hand painted boxes, too much to mention.

100% of proceeds benefit Kitten Rescue.

For more information check out our website www.kittenresq.net

Harstine Island Community Choir’s Annual Christmas Concert Do you know what Handel, Henry VIII and Watts all have in common? They each wrote beautiful Christmas music! Many know the Messiah, but few have heard the lovely Green Grow’th the Holly, or original versions of favorites such as What Child Is This?

Mason County’s Harstine Island Community Choir’s annual Christmas Concerts provide the opportunity to experience one of the great pleasures of the season - carol singing.

From Vaughan Williams wassail songs of England to Billings Early-American Christmas Carols, there is something for every listener. The English rural tradition of church-choir singing with instruments, known as West Gallery Music, has been brought to our traditional American carols for toe-tapping accompaniment of banjo, guitar, fiddle, cello and flute/tin whistle. The tradition of the tune being carried in the tenor part and sometimes doubled in the upper octave add an interesting nuance of sound. Many of the carols we enjoy every year have a folk or dance tradition, with quite different poetry, tempos and harmonies. Hearing carols performed in their earlier renditions brings a new and interesting twist.

The donation-only concerts are performed in three locations throughout Mason County so you can attend a concert near you. For more information please visit the Harstine Island Choir’s website at www.harstinechoir.org or contact a choir member.

Weaving a strong business foundation for the Squaxin Island Tribe’s Future

Concert Schedule: Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:00 PM Shelton United Methodist Church 1900 King Street, Shelton Saturday, December 15, 2012, 3:00 PM St Hugh Episcopal Church 280 E Wheelwright, Allyn Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:00 PM Harstine Island Community Hall, 3371 E Harstine Island Road, Shelton

Ziplocal is everywhere local customers are!

Christmas Tree Permits Available for Olympic National Forest Olympic National Forest tree permits are now available at offices throughout the Olympic Peninsula, including the Chamber’s Visitor Information Center in Hoodsport. The permits cost $5 each and are valid in specific areas of the Olympic National Forest.

Where local customers are ready to buy

Included with your permit are a plastic tree tie, cutting instructions, and a Hood Canal Ranger District boundary map indicating where cutting is and is not permitted. Make it a “family affair” and enjoy what the Olympics, Hood Canal and all Mason County has to offer.

Where local customers search online.

We encourage you to purchase your tree permit at the Hoodsport Visitor Information Center. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; and Sundays from 12 - 4:00 PM. Accepted methods of payment are cash, checks and Visa/MasterCard. For more information call (360) 877-2021.

Our volunteers look forward to seeing you this holiday season!

Where local customers search on the go.

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December 2012

Chamber Celebrates Another Year of Accomplishments Again this year, the Chamber is excited to recognize members of our community for their efforts. Nominations for the annual awards closed on November 30 and a list of nominees is published online at sheltonchamber.org/awards.

Ballots will be mailed to the membership to make one vote for each category. Votes will be due on Monday, December 17 and may be submitted via mail, in person, or online (with a passcode).

The award winners will be revealed at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala on January 18, 2013. This year’s formal event, presented by Premier Sponsor Little Creek Casino Resort, will feature a social hour, plated dinner, and program. The program will include The State of the Chamber Address presented courtesy of Media Sponsor, The Shopper’s Weekly; A Toast to 2012 and the awards presentations presented

by Bakala State Farm; and the evening concludes with the installation of the 2013 Board of Trustees.

The Awards Gala tickets are available now and may be purchased for $50 each or $90 per couple, which includes dinner and two drink tickets per person; reserved tables are also available for $600 and those include a personal server. Call the Chamber at (360) 426-2021 to purchase your tickets today!

If you would like to stay for the postevent merriment, including live music and dancing at the Casino’s Starlight Lounge, discounted rooms are available for just $99.

Room reservations may be made by calling Little Creek Casino Resort at (800) 667-7711 – request the "Mason County Chamber of Commerce Gala" rate.

Past Decade of Local Chamber Award Winners!

2011: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Patti Tupper, Tupper’s Floor Coverings & Interiors; Citizen of the Year - Forrest Cooper, Cooper Studios; Business of the Year - Shelton Life 2010: Chamber Volunteer of the Year - Susanna Samuelson, Our Community Credit Union; Citizen of the Year - Vickie Gonzales, Peninsula Credit Union; Business of the Year - Pantorium Cleaners Lifetime Dedication Award - Frank Bishop 2009: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Michelle Corral, Heritage Bank; Citizen of the Year - Bob Buhl, Allstate Insurance & Duane Wilson, Kristmas Town Kiwanis; Business of the Year - Cooper Studios 2008: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Roxanne White; Citizen of the Year - Paul Sanchez; Business of the Year - Mariano’s Fine Jewelry & Design 2007: Chamber Volunteer of the Year - Maria

Business of the Year - Sage Book Store 2006: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Russ Denney; Citizen of the Year - Gene Strozyk; Business of the Year - Hood Canal Communications 2005: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Kelly Copp; Citizen of the Year - Duane Wilson;B usiness of the Year - Lynch Creek Floral 2004: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Mark & Samantha Franklin; Citizen of the Year - Patti Tupper; Business of the Year - Heritage Bank 2003: Chamber Volunteer of the Year Linda Trail; Citizen of the Year - Mike Wittenberg; Business of the Year - Land Title Company 2002: Chamber Volunteer of the Year - Kathy Burbidge; Citizen of the Year Cindy Sund; Business of the Year - Windermere Real Estate

Sheetz; Citizen of the Year - Clyde Robb

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DECember Chamber and County Events November 30 Holiday Magic & Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00 – 9:00 PM Railroad Ave & Post Office Park, Shelton December 1-25 Christmas Wonderland & Lights Display 4:30 – 10:00 PM 11 SE Channel Point Rd Shelton December 1 Christmas Parade 5:00 PM Railroad Ave, Shelton

December 7 Business Builder Workshop Make your Business Resolutions: A guide to annual planning 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Grove Street Brewhouse 233 S First St, Shelton G.F. Handel’s Messiah Concert 7:00 PM Shelton High School Performing Arts Center 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton December 7 & 8 Shelton Yacht Club Christmas Lighted Boat Parade begins at dusk Hammersly Inlet, Shelton

December 3 Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting December 8 12:00 – 1:00 PM G.F. Handel’s Messiah Concert Grove Street Brewhouse 7:00 PM 233 S First St, Shelton Shelton High School Performing Arts Center December 4 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Chamber Ambassadors Shelton Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM December 9 Smoking Mo’s Kitchen G.F. Handel’s Messiah Concert 203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton 4:00 PM Minnaert Center for the December 5 Performing Arts Union Tourism Association 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Meeting Tumwater 5:00 – 7:00 PM Alderbrook Resort & Spa 10 E Alderbrook Dr, Union

Photo credit: George Stenberg

December 10 Chamber Member Services Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Osaka Sushi & Asian Bistro 506 W Railroad Ave, Shelton December 11 Good Morning Mason County 7:30 – 8:30 AM Roosters Restaurant 3001 Olympic Highway N, Shelton December 12 Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Chamber Conference Room 215 W Railroad Ave, Shelton Christmas After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 PM Tupper’s Floor Coverings 1069 SE Olympic Highway S, Shelton Home for the Holidays Concert 7:00 – 9:00 PM Shelton High School Auditorium 3737 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton December 14 An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert 7:00 – 9:00 PM Shelton United Methodist Church 1900 King Street, Shelton

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December 15 Singing in the Season 3:00 – 5:00 PM St. Hugh Episcopal Church 280 E. Wheelwright, Allyn Lessons & Carols 7:00 PM St. David Of Wales Episcopal Church 324 W Cedar Street, Shelton December 16 Welcoming the Christmas Season 3:00 – 5:00 PM Harstine Island Community Hall 3371 E Harstine Island Rd, Shelton December 20 SAVER Committee Meeting 7:30 – 8:30 AM Nita’s Restaurant & Gallery 325 W Railroad Ave, Shelton December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day December 31 New Year’s Eve

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