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Clinton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Yikes.... Nancy had this newsletter ready to go, awaiting a comment or two from me, and I dropped the ball. Great way to start the new year!? Many apologies for the tardiness...especially considering our morning meeting early tomorrow (see below for details). Also tomorrow is a call-in meeting with Representative Norma Smith at 7 pm (details below).I hope to see you in the morning! Cheers,
Sherryl
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Board of Directors
Sherryl Christie-Bierschenk, Chairperson
Vicki Thompson, Administrator/Membership
Jan Neil, Special Events
Candy Anderson, Treasurer/Programs Committee
Mike Johnson, Vice Chairperson
Jason Kalk, Communications Committee
Lance Bierschenk, Director
Mike Wieltschnig, Director |
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| Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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| Clinton Chamber of Commerce Member's Meeting
Thursday, January 7th at 7:30 AM
Start the New Year off right with a great BREAKFAST, informative conversation and networking with our business community members. January's Clinton Chamber meeting will be a morning meeting staring at 7:30 AM at Speedboat Pizza. Jeff will be putting on the coffee and cooking up what promises to be a very tasty (and filling!) start to your day.
Don Rowan, Financial Advisor of Clinton Edward Jones will be speaking about how "Retirement can be less taxing".
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| Community Call with State Representative Norma Smith
Thursday, January 7th from 7 - 8 pm
Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, will host a 10th Legislative District telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. Residents around the district are invited to participate in the call. This telephone forum allows 10th District residents to ask questions and learn more about 2010 legislative agenda, issues Rep.
Constituents can call in toll-free at 1-877-229-8493, then enter PIN 14881. The program works much like a call-in radio show, where participants ask questions of Smith during the hour. "After months of meeting with residents throughout the district and hearing about the many challenges families and employers face, I decided to organize another community call to get the latest thoughts from constituents on taxes, the budget and anything else that is on their minds prior to the start of the legislative session," Smith said. "Based on feedback from previous calls, the format is convenient for busy families and individuals that simply don't have the time to travel to my in-person meetings."
The topics for the call are dictated by constituent questions, Smith noted. However, she will give a brief update on the state budget and the issues she will be working on during the legislative session, including her pro-jobs agenda, then answer questions from 10th District residents.
"I welcome any and all legislative questions," Smith said. "If I don't have the answer, I will find the information and follow up with constituents. Since I am not sending out a printed pre-session newsletter due to budget concerns, I want to make sure everyone knows I am accessible and able to assist constituents as needed."
The 2010 legislative session begins Jan. 11 and is slated to last 60 days.
Constituents who cannot participate on the call, but have questions or ideas, can contact Smith directly at (360) 786-7884, toll-free at 1-800-562-6000 or via e-mail at Smith.Norma@leg.wa.gov |
| Winter Ferry Schedule & Cancellations in effect January 3, 2010
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division began operating
on the winter schedule on Sunday January 3, 2010 and will remain on it through March 27, 2010.
Also, there will be no ferry service on the Port Townsend/Keystone route on Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10, to facilitate a required annual inspection on the Steilacoom II. Customers are advised to use the Edmonds/Kingston or Mukilteo/Clinton ferry routes between the Olympic Peninsula and Whidbey Island. Further Info |
| First Week Programs at Whidbey Institute
Our First Week Programs begin Monday, January 4th, with First Monday end Friday the 8th with Taize.
These programs are a gift from our volunteers. Donations and fees benefit the work of Whidbey Institute and the Sanctuary.
Tuesday Jan 5th Meditation Open House
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Wednesday Jan 6th Sacred Movement
9:30am 10:30am, the Sanctuary
January & February Feature: Robyn Jones - Spacial Dynamics
Exploring the relationship between the human being and the space around us.
Thursday Jan 7th Sacred Music
Joe Arnold and Friends
7:00pm - 8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Contemplative Native American flute music with which to invoke your personal journey.
Friday Jan 8th Taize in the Sanctuary
7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace.
Laura Boram
Registrar/Program Liaison
Whidbey Institute at Chinook
360-341-1884
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| Edward Jones Coffee Club on Wednesday, January 13th
The next meeting of Edward Jones Coffee Club with Clinton Financial Advisor Don Rowan is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 9:00. Discuss current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed, informal setting in the Backroom of the South Whidbey Commons/Island Coffee House on 2nd Street in Langley. Plus, the coffee's on Rowan!
Call 341-4556 for more information. |
| Matching Gift Challenge at Whidbey Institute
We're writing to let everyone know about an exciting matching gift challenge from two Institute supporters. They are calling upon all of you who walk our trails, use our facilities, come to events, stay for retreats, or who moved to the Island because of the Whidbey Institute to step up to support the Institute at a new level.
The Challenge: They will match 100% of any gift amount you give to Whidbey Institute between Dec. 15, 2009 and Jan. 31, 2010 -up to a total of $10,000! All first-time gifts will be matched in full. Dollar for dollar, you will double your own gift! They are doing this because:
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"We believe in the Whidbey Institute as a place of healing, inspiration, and renewal for the Greater Seattle community and also as a beacon of light for communities throughout the world who are searching for models of sustainable living. We feel that the Whidbey Institute is poised on the threshold of a whole new incarnation of its almost 40 year commitment to nature, spirit, and the human future. It is opening to an amazing new vision: to be a center of excellence for gathering and disseminating the wisdom and best practices of the most exciting leaders in the environmental and social transformation movement."
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Your participation will make sure this happens; AND allow us to protect this beautiful land for our children and grandchildren. If we don't do it, who will hold this space for the next generation?
So if you value the work of the Whidbey Institute-work dedicated to personal renewal, kinship with the Earth, the cultivation of new, more adequate patterns of cultural and environmental sustainability, and leadership formation to meet the challenges of our times, this is your time to step up too.
With all of us helping, we can actualize the potential of the Whidbey Institute at Chinook! Please be as generous as you can.
To mail your donation: Whidbey Institute, Attn: 10k Challenge, PO Box 57, Clinton, WA 98236 |
| Sound Waters 2010 February 6, 2010
Sound Waters 2010 will take place in Coupeville on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Coupeville Middle and High Schools. This event is sponsored by Island Co. Beach Watchers and WSU Extension
This is a "One-day University" for Everyone. Over 60 are classes available covering a wide range of topics. This year's theme is "Puget Sound Starts Here: Why Act? What Works." Dr. Nathaniel Scholz, NOAA, will give the keynote speech: "Stormwater, Salmon, and the Health of Puget Sound."
$35 is the Registration fee for all-day seminar and you choose 3 classes you wish to attend.
On-Line Registration begins on January 4th and ends January 30th. Be sure to sign up early as classes fill up quickly. Register at:
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| Bayview Pet Resort
BAYVIEW PET RESORT
Now Offering Doggy Day Care - Includes pick up and delivery!
We pick up your dog, take 'em to the Resort, let 'em play for the day, then drop 'em off at home. Your dog gets out of the house, enjoys great exercise and a wonderful social experience. You have a healthy, happy, mellow dog when you get home from your day.
Most medium to large fixed, non-aggressive dogs, from puppy to old timer can join in on the fun! Come check it out - 2 visits are on us!
Call for more information
360.321.4533
6621 Sills Rd. Clinton
bayviewpetresort@whidbey.com
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| Island Girl Nails - Winter Special
Island Girl Nails is offering a wonderful deal this winter! November through February, our pedicures will be $30 (regular price $40) and manicures will be $20 (regular price $25). This includes either polish OR a moisturizing paraffin treatment. Add another $5 if you would both. Call for you pre-holiday or pre-vacation appointment today! 360-341-1020 or email me at vicki@islandgirlnails.com.
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| Reiki Body Work by Andrea Binder
REIKI BODY WORK by ANDREA BINDER
New Chamber member Andrea Binder of Reiki Body Work is making a special offer to Clinton Chamber of Commerce Members. She is offering an
introductory session for $40 for first Reiki session. This is for people to come and see what this very relaxing, stress-releasing session is about. Wearing comfortable clothes and resting on a massage table, the client receives gentle adjustments to body. The session feels a lot like a soothing meditation or as if you've just finished a yoga class.
We can all use less stress in our lives and his sounds like a great opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.
Andrea Binder
Ken's Korner Suite 207B
206-388-9830
www.reikibodywork.com
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| As we begin a new year...
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"You choose every day what you are today and what you'll be in the future." by Celia Rafalko
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