This luncheon is sponsored by

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Messages from the Chamber President and the Executive Director

Our Newest Members

April 2017

Organizing expert and President of

Restoring Order Vicki Norris is pas-

sionate about equipping business peo-

ple to align their daily processes and

practices to their purpose. Established

in 1999, Vicki and her husband

Trevor operate their organizing com-

pany Restoring Order from their

farm in rural Sherwood. Restoring

Order employs 11 people and has

nexus in Oregon and Washing-

ton.

Norris will present Inten-

tional Business wherein she’ll share

the keys to be intentional with

your time and gain a whole new

lens on prioritizing. You’ll learn why stan-

dard “time management” advice doesn’t

work and why “balance” is impossi-

ble. Vicki will help you cut through

chaos and invest in the things that mat-

ter most to your organization’s suc-

cess. You’ll even learn how to build

and prioritize job descriptions around

intentional time allocation. You’ll

leave revitalized with a sharp focus

on prioritization and inspired to

Reclaim Your Work™!

Luncheon: Restoring Order’s Vicki Norris

April 20th

Luncheon sponsored by Costco Wholesale

Doors open at Camas Meadows @ 11:30AM for networking, with the

program beginning at noon. The cost is $20 for members, and $25

for guests. Please RSVP by email: adminassistant@ cwchamber.com

or call the chamber office: (360) 834-2472

The Camas Costco is here to help you and your business with a variety of services that will save you time and money. We have a marketing team specifically dedi-cated to serve you, your employees and your business. For instance, did you know that as part of your benefits package you

can offer your employees a special promo-tion on Costco Memberships? We would

love the opportunity to sit down and see what areas we can be of assistance. You may have heard that Costco membership fees are increasing June 1st, if you are not a member and have been on the fence about getting a membership, now is the time! Not only will you be ahead of the rate increase, but we can also offer you a membership pro-motion that is not available in the warehouse. Please see a Costco Marketing specialist for more information

Vicki Norris

Restoring Order

March Luncheon: Alicia Pollock: Productivity Apps

Welcome New Member

Executive Director Brent Erickson and

Washougal School of Music’s Jeffree White

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Tuite: Presidents Letter—April 2017

munity through any combination of the following:

Length of service, image, reputation, activities, promo-

tions, growth, or participation in the business organiza-

tions.

Camas and Washougal School District honorees will

also be recognized. An “Educator of the Year”

award will go to one teacher from each Camas and

Washougal. The Superintendent will nominate

“Educator of the Year” from each school district.

You can get an application for Business of the

Year or Citizen of the Year at the Camas-

Washougal Chamber office or online at

www.cwchamber.com. The application dead-

line is Monday, May 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

and applications must be delivered by 5:00

p.m. to the Camas-Washougal Chamber

office at 422 NE 4th Ave.

Winners will be honored at a banquet

on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at

Camas Meadows Golf Club; cost is

$35 per person. This is an event

you will not want to miss!

Erickson: Make Your Nominations for Citizen/Business-Person of the Year

Do you know someone who

lives and breathes Camas-

Washougal? Someone who

constantly thinks about how

to better the community?

Someone who always seems

to be “involved”? If a face

pops into your head don’t

hesitate to nominate him or

her for the Camas-Washougal

Citizen or Business Person of the Year!

It is the Camas-Washougal Chamber’s pleasure to

seek out the most deserving 2017 Camas-

Washougal Business Person of the year and Citizen

of the Year and we need your help! Applications

for nomination will be available online. Your par-

ticipation in the nomination process is necessary in

order to honor individuals who truly deserve this

award within our community.

Citizen of the year must live in the 98607 or 98671

zip codes and have performed volunteer services in

the community, which have contributed to an over-

all positive impact on Camas and/or Washougal.

Business Person of the year must work in the 98607

or 98671 zip codes and have shown a positive busi-

ness influence on the Camas-Washougal area.

Also, the business person must promote the com-

Brent Erickson Executive Director

Let’s talk about Balance. It is

one of those things that we all

strive for. Often it feels like the

Carrot on the Stick – forever

JUST out of reach….When was

the last time you ran into some-

one and in that quick conversa-

tion either one or both of you said

“I’m good – I’m so balanced!”

Never – we are all living such

busy, hectic lives.

Balance comes in many different forms. It

could be keeping our pipelines at a consistent

level in business to reduce the periods of too

much work to be completed in any given week

and the resulting lull the next. With spring right

around the corner many of us will be spending

more leisure time outside. In order to do so we

need to find that unicorn of Work/Life Balance.

I remember reading somewhere that Balance

isn’t a level to be achieved; it’s not somewhere

you get to and just stay balanced. It is a result

of all the little decisions that we make every

day.

If you are on any sort of social media you are

running across the ‘2017 – The Best Year

Ever.’ That got me thinking – What would

make it ‘The Best Year Ever?’ So I made my

list – I would recommend you do that too. Then

you can prioritize and make sure that all those

little decisions you are making everyday are

keeping you in balance and working toward en-

suring that 2017 really is the ‘Best Year Ever!’

Good Luck!

-Pamela Tuite

Pamela Tuite

Chamber President

Banquet sponsored by:

Friday, April 7th, 2017

First Friday: Spring into History There’s a lot of history in downtown Camas. This first Friday, 2 Rivers Heritage Museum will be on hand

to share historic artifacts and photos and have items for sale. Mill historians will also be around sharing

why our mill is unique. All this and more, including S’mores from iQ (weather permitting). First Fridays

run from 5-8 PM downtown Camas

Camas Gallery: Mike Smith The Camas Gallery will be holding a First Friday reception for their April artist Mike Smith, who

makes his home, and has his studio in Camas. Mike received his English Literature degree from

University of Portland, taught briefly, then changed his focus to developing his art on a

professional level. He came to develop his own unique and colorful style.

Attic Gallery: Carol Grigg Carol Grigg's poetry, music, writing, philosophy, sculpting, potting, and painting reflect the

essence of her very special being. Carol's Oregon childhood inspired her strong feelings for

the environment and her coming of age in the 60's gave her courage to become involved,

contribute and use her talents and means to make a difference. Art may be viewed in

person and online at www.atticgallery.com

Second Story Gallery: CHS Photographers Photography by students from Camas High School takes over Second Story

Gallery during the month of April. Titled “From Our Point of View,” the work

includes character portraits, action shots and art photos as sophisticated as any

in a glossy magazine spread.

Support Local Businesses and Organizations with these events:

After Hours: Cellular Plus

VFW Post 4278

Spring Benefit

(Dinner & Auction)

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Monday April 10th, 2017

SCORE email marketing for Retailers: Downtown Washougal SCORE colleague Don Richardson, from Digital Popcorn Media will teach you

about digital marketing trends and how they can impact your bottom line in 2017.

To register visit: SCORE seminar Washougal

Wednesday April 12th, 2017

Washougal Eggstravaganza: Reflection Plaza Washougal kids 5th grade and younger are invited to hop on down to Reflection

Plaza in downtown Washougal for an Easter egg hunt among the hay bales. The

fun starts at 3, and goes until 5:30PM.

Sunday April 16th, 2017

Camas Easter Egg Hunt: Crown Park Camas Parks and Recreation is having an Easter egg hunt for kids ages 2-12 start-

ing at 1:30PM sharp. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be

pictures with the Easter bunny, and a hat / bonnet contest. Bring your own basket

or bag.

Sunday April 23rd, 2017

Spring Clean-up & Planting: CW Historic Downtown Camas From 1-4PM come downtown to help other community members who want to

help make Downtown Camas shine. Bring gloves, spades, shovels, buckets and

broom. Meet at Journey church (who is graciously serving lunch). For more info

email info@downtowncamas.com

Thursday April 27th, 2017

Chamber After Hours: Columbia Ridge Senior Living Another great After Hours event is “On Tap”. Columbia Ridge will be hosting an

event with light appetizers, beer from local breweries and more! Event is from

4:30-6 at Columbia Ridge, 2300 W 9th St. Washougal.

April 22nd, 2017 6-9PM

The Camas-Washougal

VFW Post 4278 will have

their annual Spring Benefit

supporting Scouting, Junior

Essay, Patriot’s Pen, Voice

of Democracy, and the

Veterans Relief Fund.

There are only 100 tickets

available for this special

event..

Dinner menu includes

beef tenderloin, salads,

garlic mashed and more

catered by Tommy’s

Tickets are $30 if pre-

purchased (Camas

Community Center Wed &

Fri 8:30-10:30AM). Or $35

at the door.

Contact:

Bob Hitchcock: 260-7879

Judy Graves: 835-8215

New Chamber Members

Executive Officers:

President—Pamela Tuite

Edward Jones

First Vice President– Jennifer Senescu

Camas Gallery

Second Vice President—Courtney Wilkinson

Country Financial

Treasurer—Carma Zarosinski

Carma For Design

Immediate Past President—Sharon Freiwald

Freiwald Business Services

Board of Directors

Dawn White– IQ Credit Union

Luke Shanahan—Farmers Insurance

Steve McCarthy—Washougal Sport & Spine

Laura Forsyth—Allied Fire & Security

Dale King—Columbia Ridge

Ben Samms—UL LLC

Don Dire—Brown & Brown NW

Staff

Brent Erickson—Executive Director

Brian J. Rohan—Administrative Assistant

R3 Retail Development

Nick Jarrell

3242 NE 3rd Ave

PMB #102

Camas, WA 98607

Ph: (360) 210-0303

Email: nickj@r3retailsolutions.com