Greetings!

Holiday Greetings!

We would like to thank our members for your continued support in our Chamber.  Your participation allowed us to achieve our 2011 goals.

A.  Scenic Route 100 Byway Designation.

B.  Hosted 6 Community/Business Breakfasts.

C.  Reached our goal of 400 members.

D.  Marketing;

     1.  Moved blog to Spring River Marketing.

     2.  One year anniversary of our Mobile App.

     3.  2 successful Google ad campaigns.

     4.  Advertising included:  Yankee Magazine; CT Magazine; VT Life; Cape Air; VT Vacation Guide (inside front/back covers); So. VT Arts & Living; Travelhost Magazine; 2012 USA Travel Guide, VisitVT.com banner ad.

     5.  Trade Shows attended:  NY Times; Boston Globe;  

Big E and VWA bridal show.

E.  External Occurrences included;

     1.  Chester Bridges/party

     2.  Chester Info booth refinished

     3.  Storm Irene videos and PSA's

     4.  FEMA/SBA/VEDA meetings

     5.  Economic Development video shown at Big E and is on our website.

F.  Guidebooks:  Distributed by CTM and added AAA offices.

G.  Non-dues revenue: 

We were pleased to be able to raise a total of $5,136.08 from our golf tournament and matching company donations, that we donated to Ludlow, Plymouth and Cavendish designated relief funds.  Thanks to all of you who contributed. 

We also sent a donation of $1,718.36 to the VT/NH Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure from our 2012 calendar sales so far.  Please continue to support these brave women who modeled for this great cause.  They make great holiday gifts, don't you think? Only 63 are left.  

H.  We had two display booths:  Guilford Welcome Center in July and Fair Haven Welcome Center in November to showcase our members.

I.  We highlighted Plymouth, Andover, Ludlow, and Cavendish 250 Anniversary Celebrations on the Chambers monthly television program on lpctv.com.  

Please attend our Annual Meeting/Holiday Party on December 14th at the Stone Hearth Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30p.   We will welcome in the new Board, thank the outgoing board and hear our exciting 2012 goals and strategy.  Stay afterwards for a special 3-course dinner for $25 (including tax & tip).  Music provided by Gypsy Reel.   Don't forget to fax in your ballot!!! 

Thank you to the Wilder House Restaurant for hosting our November 2nd Coffee with the Chamber.   

Thank you Jackson Gore Inn for hosting our November mixer and sharing "State of the Industry" presentation with our membership.    

Our winter guidebook is online on our website and is now being distributed by CTM Media Services in Chester.  If you need more books, let the Chamber office or CTM know.  The Okemo Valley Regional Map will be distributed starting December 19th. 

We only have 5 more spots available for our upcoming trip to China on March 26-April 3, 2012!!  For $2200, it includes transportation to and from the Chamber office to JFK airport, all flights, 3 meals/day, tips, transfers in between 4 cities.  All you need is shopping money!  It was a great trip and a price you can't beat!!!  Need to let me know asap.  Money is due December 20th!  

Be sure to check our extensive calendar of events on our website.  We need your event 2 weeks prior.