North Mason Chamber of Commerce

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Dogwood Construction

Harry Martin

OUTLOOK Writing & Design

Peninsula Credit Union

KMAS Radio

C. L. Hoffman Insurance

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John L. Scott

Peninsula Physical Therapy

Arnold & Smith Insurance

Columbia Bank

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	Lucky Dog Casino Hosting Chamber After Hours September 9 Our September After Hours will be held on Thursday, September 9 from 5 to 7pm at the newly-reopened Lucky Dog Casino. Everyone is invited! The Lucky Dog is located at 19330 N. US Hwy 101, Skokomish Nation. Please call the casino at 360.877.5656 if you need further information or directions. See you there!
	September Relationship Builder Breakfast - "Top 10 Legal Myths for Small Business" Please join us for our September Relationship Builder Breakfast on Tuesday, September 14 at Lennard K's Boathouse in Allyn. Order your breakfast at 7:30am, with the program following from 8-9am. This month's topic: Ralph Flick, Esq. will discuss the "Top 10" Legal Myths for Small Business."
	Food for Kids Fundraiser Coming Sept 10 at Theler Center The Coalition of Churches and Community will hold a fundraising event to benefit the 2010-11 school year "FOOD FOR KIDS Weekend Backpacks" and YOU'RE INVITED! Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 10 and plan to attend an enjoyable evening of great music, snacks and fun at Theler Center in Belfair - all for a great cause.
	Faith In Action "Pig Out at Pat's" Coming September 12 We had so much fun last year, we're doing it again this year! Join us for fun and the best PIG OUT Belfair's ever tasted at Pat's Little Red Barn on North Shore Road. It's all happening Sunday, September 12 from 1 to 4pm with all proceeds to benefit Faith in Action.
	Belfair Sewers Evolving Progress & Project Updates Check this page weekly for updates and progress noted on the Belfair Sewer project.
	August After Hours Photo Gallery Thank you to Chris Ladner and Jeff McHargue of Arnold & Smith Insurance and Mike Boyle of North Bay Mortgage for co-hosting the Chamber's fabulous August After Hours. The Polynesian theme was apparent in the apparel and certainly in the delicious gourmet fare and mai-tais prepared and served by family members. Everyone had a GREAT time. Enjoy these photos by Chamber photographer Steve Zugschwerdt.
	Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Hires Executive Director Board president Bert Pedersen announced this week that Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has hired Tammey Newton as Executive Director of the local homebuilding organization whose mission is eliminating substandard housing in our community one family at a time.
	Chamber Announces New Staff Appointments The North Mason Chamber of Commerce has named Amanda Jarvis as Sales Representative and Tim Vack as Relocation Guide Independent Sales Representative effective Monday, August 16, the same day that former Membership Director Stephanie Horton will take the reins as Interim President/CEO. She replaces Frank Kenny who has resigned to embark on a national speaking tour.
	Election Results Election results are posted on KMAS.com.
	Enjoy Live Music at the Allyn Waterfront Park Every Wednesday Did you know that there's live music every Wednesday night in the gazebo at the Allyn Waterfront Park? It's true! Marty's Music of Allyn has been organizing this fun and free event for the North Mason community. Bring your family and a picnic dinner. Enjoy the music while your kids run and play in the park. Music starts at 7pm.
	NM Chamber Names Stephanie Horton as Interim President/CEO North Mason Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Mike Boyle has announced that Membership Director Stephanie Horton has been named Interim President & CEO effective August 16, 2010. Horton will step in for current President/CEO Frank Kenny, who has resigned to embark on a nationwide speaking tour.
	Take a Summer Cruise on the Lady Alderbrook Alderbrook Resort & Spa, a spectacular five-star resort on Hood Canal at Union, offers the services of the Lady Alderbook for afternoon and evening cruises on Hood Canal. From now until September 1, you can board the Lady at 2pm on Wednesdays or noon on Saturdays for a two-hour cruise. This invitation is for Alderbrook guests and the general public.
	Shelton Chamber Endorses ADAGE Biopower Plant Due to its positive economic impact on the community, the Shelton Mason County Chamber of Commerce announces its support of the proposed ADAGE biopower facility to be constructed in the Shelton vicinity. This facility will use state of the art technology to process forest derived biomass, a previously unused byproduct of tree harvest, to generate green energy.
	Like the Outdoors? Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement is Recruiting Volunteers Are you an outdoor enthusiast, sport fisherman or conservationist? Are you interested in working with wild salmon and getting up close and personal helping to restore this valuable and precious resource? The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group needs your help with our continued salmon recovery efforts - volunteer opportunities exist for everyone. What would YOU like to do?
	Frank Kenny Resigns as President/CEO of North Mason Chamber Recognized as a leading expert in social networking and social media for chambers of commerce and small business, Frank Kenny has resigned as President/CEO of the North Mason Chamber to pursue his dream of being a public speaker. His last day with the chamber will be August 31.
	We Welcome Our Newest Chamber Members! Please say hello to our newest North Mason Chamber members! We update this list regularly. Please do business with your fellow chamber members first. Follow the link to read the complete list. Welcome!
	BIGFOOT Social Networking Conference - It ROCKED! You can watch the videos, checkout the complete list of presenters and sponsors, and read comments at http://www.bigfootsnc.com. Stephanie Horton, Tabitha Swearingen and all the volunteers did a fantastic job. Look for the event to become an annual Northwest conference that the Westsound can be proud of.
	North Mason County Resources Open for Business The Chamber Welcomes North Mason County Resources to Belfair! Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, June 1 - Open House 11am to 5pm at 23554 NE State Route 3 in Belfair.
	North Mason Toastmasters Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays Each Month - Everyone Welcome! The North Mason Toastmasters Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6pm at Lincoln Center, 23554 NE State Route 3, Belfair.
	PNW Salmon Center Updates On December 14, 2005 the officers and trustees of the North Mason Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to endorse the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center project as an important partner in supporting business and building community.
	Sign Up for "Shop Local" Business Cards Please respond to this invitation by April 13 to have your business name included on the next printing of the Shop Local cards. Contact Frank Kenny at 275-4267 or Rick Hlas at 275-0113 to sign up.
	Volunteers Needed at the NM Visitor Information Center The North Mason Chamber of Commerce is looking for several community-minded volunteers to help staff the North Mason Visitor Information Center. The VIC is located in downtown Belfair at the Chamber offices.