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January 2015

Spero Valavanis

The Valpo Chamber will host its annual "Salute to Leadership" dinner on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Strongbow Inn, 2405 US 30 E.

The Valpo Chamber will honor Spero Valavanis, Design Organization, with the 2014 Distinguished Community Leader Award.  Each year, the Distinguished Community Leader award is given to an individual within the community who demonstrates a leadership role, is successful in promoting and developing business and industry, is involved and contributes to the community, has a general reputation among community business leaders and enhances the quality of life in our community on a sustained basis.

"Spero has been a long-time, out-front leader of numerous organizations in the community. He is a past chair of the Valpo Chamber and top volunteer board leader of the Porter County Community Foundation, to name two. Besides his community leadership involvement, Spero has influenced the design of many community institutions through his professional input on numerous buildings in Valparaiso," stated Rex Richards, Valpo Chamber President.

Dale Clapp

Dale Clapp, First Merchants Bank, will be awarded the 2014 Legacy of Service Award. The Valpo Chamber Board of Directors created the Legacy of Service Award in 2004 to give special recognition to individuals in the community who have, over the course of time or in an extraordinary circumstance, given service to the community beyond what is expected in their profession.  

Rex Richards added, "Dale has dedicated his community service in leadership capacities with Porter-Starke Services, Valpo Chamber, Ivy Tech Foundation as well as Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation and many others year in and year out."

Outgoing 2014 Board Chair Tina Bengs, Ogletree Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, and incoming 2015 Board Chair, Debbie Anselm, The Times Media Company, will also be recognized for their service to the board. 

Presenting sponsor for the event is Porter Health Care System.

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The Valpo Chamber will host its Annual Membership Meeting luncheon on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  This event will be held at Valparaiso University Harre Union.

This annual recognition program, sponsored by Porter Health Care System, will report Chamber accomplishments and recognize various committees and volunteers.  The luncheon also features the "State of the City" address from Mayor Jon Costas.  

For the past several years, this event has sold out, so don't delay in making your reservations. Cost to attend this event is $20 for members (pre-paid), $22 for members (invoiced), and $25 for non-members (pre-paid only).

Space is limited. To reserve click here to guarantee seating.

Why wait until the FunDay Golf Classic to have fun and network at the same time? Sign up yourself or your team of five today for the 5th Annual Valpo Chamber Bowl-A-Rama!

Join the fun on Tuesday, February 3, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Inman's Bowling and Recreation Center, 3201 Evans Ave.

Start the afternoon with a pizza and beverage buffet, then head out to the lanes for three great games of bowling! Each reservation includes lunch buffet, beverages (soft drinks/water), shoe rental, bowling ball, and three games. Lane sponsorship is also available!

Click here to register your team before it's too late!