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History

Hand-drawn logo by local artist Flossie Cady

The year was 1953 and a group of friends got together and formed a club called the "Belfair Business Men's Association." There were a total of 15 members at the time.

In 1954, the name changed to the "Belfair Business Men's Club," and dues were $5.00. That lasted until 1967, when the name was changed again to the "Belfair Business Club," and Bill DeMiero was elected as president.

In 1968, the name changed again to the "Belfair Chamber of Commerce," under the leadership of president Ed Berberet, who served until 1970.

From 1970 to 1972, Bill Griffith held office; 1972 to 1976, Clay Cornell served as president and in 1976, Perry Baunsgard took over. The term of office was from May to May.

Once again in 1977, the organization's name changed to the "Belfair-North Mason Chamber of Commerce."

In 1985, the name was officially and finally changed to the "North Mason Chamber of Commerce," and so it has remained ever since.

Past presidents are:

1978-79 - Hal Smith
1979-81 - Ray Stites
1981-84 - Hal Smith
1984-85 - Pat Mayberry
1985-86 - Cherie Cloud
1986-87 - Gloria Lincoln
1987-89 - Barry Snover
1989-90 - Carol Wentlandt
1990-91 - Ralph Lartz
1991-93 - Harry Martin
1993-94 - Bob Genoe
1994-95 - Lloyd Sinclair
1995-96 - Judy Foster
1996-97 - Cherie Cloud
1997-98 - Linda Peters
1998-2000 - Don Cady
2000-2002 - Richard Bell
2002-2004 - Mike Boyle
2004 - 2006 - Ken Wilson
2006 - 2008 - Greg Oldham
2008-present - Mike Boyle

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