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Mission: The Squamish Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by actively supporting business, economic
growth and diversification. Come grow with us!
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2008 – VOTE NOW! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Citizen of the Year is a citizen, or group of citizens, who volunteers his/her/their time for the
“Cheers to a new year and
benefit of our community. Every year, the Chamber of Commerce honours hardworking
another chance for us to get
individuals for their outstanding contribution to our community.
it right.”
Nominations have now closed. The Chamber wishes to congratulate all the nominees.
~ Oprah Winfrey
The Nominees are as follows:
John Buchanan
“Now there are more
Maurice Freitag overweight people in
Denise Imbeau America than average-
Mike Jenson weight people. So
Helen Lalond overweight people are now
Sonja Lebans average. Which means
Bianca Peters you've met your New Year's
Susie Petruk resolution.”
Jim Vanderhook ~ Jay Leno
On-line voting will commence on Friday evening Jan 9 2009 www.squamishchamber.com, and
close at 5:00 pm on Thursday Jan 22nd. All “Voting” chamber members are eligible to vote. The “Each new day is a blank
winner will be contacted on Monday January 26th 2009. The recipients of this award will be page in the diary of your
honoured at the Chamber AGM on January 31st, 2009 at the Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub. life. The secret of success is
in turning that diary into the
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - NOMINATE NOW! best story you possibly can.”
There is less than1 weeks left to nominate a local business for the 2008 Squamish Local Business ~Douglas Pagels, ‘A
of the Year Awards http://www.businesssquamish.com/business-of-the-year! Wonderful Resolution For
The New Year!’
Business Squamish and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce have partnered on this contest to
recognize a local business that excelled most in service, innovation, and contribution to
economic development in 2008. The nominations have been coming in but we want to see
more. Be sure to nominate them before January 14th. Then spread the word because online
voting starts January 15th. Everyone can win! In addition to the main Business of the Year
Award, there’s participant prizes for nominators and voters, so get involved! Squamish Chamber of
Find out more by visiting www.BusinessSquamish.com. Commerce
CHAMBER JANUARY LUNCH “Come Grow with Us”
Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Victoria Rigdon,
Registration: 11:30a.m. Manager
Location: Executive Suites Garibaldi (40900 Tantalus Road, Garibaldi Highlands) 604-815-4991
Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members or members who book on the same day of the victoria@squamishchamber.com
event.(prices include GST). Advanced purchasing recommended.
Guest Speaker: Greg Gardner, Mayor Carolyn Green,
Special Events
Please note that our cancellation policy is a minimum of 24 hours, or the full lunch fee will be Coordinator &
charged for no-show on day of luncheon. The Chamber does not keep Credit card information Administration
on file. Please re-submit @ the time of purchase. 604-815-4990
carolyn@squamishchamber.com
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75TH ANNUAL SQUAMISH CHAMBER AGM AND PRESIDENT’S GALA
Hey all you Hip-Cats & Glamour Girls… LOCATION: Gelato
Come join in the 1930’s inspired celebration as the Squamish Chamber of Commerce celebrates Carina on Cleveland
75 years! It’ll be a creative night of Depression Era activities so 1930's attire is encouraged. Ave, Downtown
Become a Sponsor. Call us for details, 604.815.4990. Squamish
MORE: I will be joining
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2009 fellow artist Toby Jaxon
Time: Doors open 5:00pm, Commencement 5:30pm in this year's Squamish
Location: Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub Art Walk with a show at
Price: $100/person - Early bird price: $90/person before January 15th. Gelato Carina. You are
Tickets will be sold until January 23rd so hurry to get them today! cordially invited to join
* Dance lessons us and show your
* Games support to the over 30
* Candy Bar local artists that will
* Silent and Live Auction opening their studios,
* Back by popular demand, the "Hairfarmers" band homes and businesses
to the public to share
Purchase tickets online www.squamishchamber.com or at the Visitor Information Centre in the and celebrate the love
Adventure Centre. of their art.
KITCHEN NEEDED
JANUARY AFTER 5 – THANK YOU Do you have a
A big thank you to the Brackendale Bistro for hosting our Chamber After 5 event on January 6 .th commercial kitchen
Your fabulous team went above and beyond! The service was exceptional and the appies were and at least two to
very creative and terrific. Thanks to all those who attended and got to enjoy the night. three ovens (preferably
convection), sinks and a
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHAMBER SENATOR LAVERNE KINDREE walk-in cooler that you
can rent out for three
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, days in July? An
announced on December 30th, 2008, 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Of those accredited catering
was local Squamish Chamber Senator Laverne Kindree for his commitment and dedication to company from North
the community of Squamish as a health care practitioner, volunteer, philanthropist and leader Vancouver is
for more than 50 years. interested! They are
looking for a kitchen to
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE rent for 3 days
Squamish contact
in July. PleaseChamber of
EAGLE FESTIVAL Commerce
Rick at
The Visitor Information Centre is once again seeing a tremendous rise in visitors seeking rick@tommycaters.co
information about the "Bald Eagles of Brackendale". An official count of the eagles took place “Come Grow with Us”
m for more information
on January 4th and totalled 755 eagles. To celebrate our special gift the Brackendale Art Gallery
is hosting numerous events including "The Natural World Lecture Series" to celebrate the 23rd Victoria Rigdon,
Annual Brackendale Winter Eagles Festival and Count. For more info about the festival and Manager
scheduled events, visit the Brackendale Art Gallery website: 604-815-4991
victoria@squamishchamber.com
http://www.brackendaleartgallery.com/Festival.html
Carolyn Green,
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION Special Events
Coordinator &
BOTTLE DRIVE FOR THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS GRIFFIN 835 SQUAMISH Administration
Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2009. 604-815-4990
carolyn@squamishchamber.com
Anyone interested in arranging a bottle pick up please contact Vickie @ 604-892-3035
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WANDA DOYLE AND JAN PHELAN OPENING RECEPTION AT THE FOYER GALLERY
Wanda Doyle and Jan Phelan would like to invite you and your friends to attend their opening.
Date: Saturday, January 10th
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Everyone welcome. Free event.)
Location: The Foyer Gallery, 37907 Second Ave , Squamish
Gallery hours: Mon – Thurs 12:00 – 8:00, Fri – Sun 10:00 – 4:00
Show dates: Jan 6 – Feb 2, 2009
For more information see: www.janphelan.com and www.nsartists.ca/wandadoyle
BOOKS & BEER 2009
Date: Friday, January 16th
Time: 7p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Squamish Library, 37907 Second Ave, Squamish
Join in for an evening of books, music, beer and appetizers. Featuring Steven Galloway, author
of “The Cellist of Sarajevo”. Tickets available at Billies’ Bouquet, The Book Shelf and the Library
WHISTLER CHAMBER MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
Title: Issues and Solutions: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Date: January 20th, 2009
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Cost: $15 + GST members, $25 + GST non-members
To register, please contact Jordi at 604.932.5922 ext.21 or
chamber@whistlerchamber.com.This email address is being protected from spam bots, you
need Javascript enabled to view it.
This 2 hour presentation will provide you with :
Practical strategies for business owners and managers on how to identify and address
mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout at work.
Engaging, multi-media presentation including videos of real Canadians who live and
work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Useful information and resources for effective performance management when
mental health or addicion is a concern
Squamish Chamber of
Click here for more inforamtion. http://www.whistlerchamber.com/content/view/440/628/
Commerce
2010 WINTER GAMES HOMESTAY PROGRAM LAUNCH
“Come Grow with Us”
Date: January 20th, 2009
Time: 5-8p.m. Victoria Rigdon,
Location: Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub Manager
604-815-4991
victoria@squamishchamber.com
VANOC will also be announcing an incentive program at the Launch event. This is a great
opportunity to learn more about the Homestay program. As a Host, you can become involved
Carolyn Green,
in a rich and rewarding Games experience on a very personal level. Homestay guests will also
Special Events
add to the vibrancy of Squamish during Vancouver 2010. We are looking for homes with an
Coordinator &
extra bedroom or so to host Volunteers over the Games. The Mascots and Live Music will be
Administration
on hand.
604-815-4990
If you would like more information now, you can check www.vancouver2010.com/homestay. carolyn@squamishchamber.com
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THE BRITISH COLUMBIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Date: Febuary 3rd & 4th
Location: Vancouver, Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Cost: $170 plus GST ($178.50) per person/ $1700 plus GST per table of 10
For more information see www.theBCEconomicSummit.ca or call 1.866.646.3561
COMMUNICATION WITH THE DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH
After every council meeting the District of Squamish creates a document called “Council
Meeting Briefs” which gives a summary of the decisions that council has made. The goal of the
document is to increase the community’s knowledge of District business. Council Meeting
Briefs can be found on the District website however it may be more efficient to receive this
and other information by e-mail.
If anyone wishes to be added to the mailing list and automatically receive this document send
your request to Kim Muller of the District of Squamish. Her email is kmuller@squamish.ca.
2009 WORLD CUP INFORMATION
January 2009
January 16 to 17: FIS Nordic Combined World Cup (Whistler Olympic Park)
January 16 to 18: FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup (Whistler Olympic Park)
January 24 to 25: FIS Ski Jumping World Cup (Whistler Olympic Park)
February 2009
February 2 to 7: FIBT Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup (Whistler Sliding Centre)
February 16 to 21: FIL Luge World Cup (Whistler Sliding Centre)
March 2009
March 4 to 7: IPC Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cup (Whistler Olympic Park)
March 9 to 14: IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals (Whistler Creekside)
March 11 to 15: IBU Biathlon World Cup (Whistler Olympic Park)
REEL WEDNESDAYS & MATINEES
Sunday, January 11th ~ The Museum (2008, 90 min)
It's tough running a museum in the 21st century, competing with all the flashy distractions of
the digital age. So when William Thorsell sets out to renovate Toronto's Royal Onatrio
Museum. Enter Daniel Libeskind, the celebrity architect linked to the Ground Zero site and
other prestigious building projects. Smartly tuned to contemporary debates on public
Squamish Chamber of
architecture, The Museum charts their grand scheme in an entertaining tale of ego, art and
steel beams. Commerce
Wednesday, January 14th ~ Twelve (2008, 44 min)
“Come Grow with Us”
If you could go back and speak to your 12-year-old self, what would you say?
Philippine-born filmmaker Lester Alfonso attempts to answer this question by interviewing
Victoria Rigdon,
twelve diverse subjects, each of whom moved to Canada at age 12, like himself. On the cusp of
Manager
teenage hormones, 12-year-olds often experience emotions with more intensity.
604-815-4991
victoria@squamishchamber.com
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Carolyn Green,
Special Events
Coordinator &
Administration
604-815-4990
carolyn@squamishchamber.com
