On August 5^th along with Adele, I attended an event as a representative of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce.  A reception was given by the Third Fleet Admiral on the USS Green Bay anchored in Seattle for Fleet week.  Adele and I headed out to catch the ferry to attend this very impressive event.  As we were climbing up the stairs to board the ship it was most impressive to be greeted by a red carpet lined with sailors and really impressive when a whistle blew and a bell rang, everyone saluted us as we walked down the carpet.  Little did we know, but arriving directly behind us was a high ranking Navy official and the greeting was directed to him, not us.  Can we say that military protocol is not something I am familiar with?  It was a very nice event and I was honored that the Admiral included our Chamber as part of the guest list.

I would like to close with a quote that is near and dear to me; "three people helping each other will do as much as six alone".  As we move through tough economic times it is important that as business leaders we seek out ways of consolidating, cooperating and communicating.  The Chamber is the place where ideas can be brought to life and change can occur, please take the time to explore what the Chamber can do for you and you can do for the Chamber.