We're also giving away $500 in Cody Buck to one lucky winner who enters on our website. You can view the ad here: http://youtu.be/oyxkug86MYk. (Yes, locals are eligible to win, but our goal is to have someone from outside Cody win and come spending a day/night here.)

Mark your calendar now for our Founders Day Fiesta, which will be held Thursday, March 21st at Olive Glenn from 6-9 p.m. We're trying something a little new for our annual member event and award evening. Instead of a formal banquet, it will be reception style with great food, a cash bar, live music, awards, a giveaway and a great chance to network with fellow Cody Chamber members and recognize those who have done so much for our community. Be on the lookout for your formal invitation and RSVP.

Over the past couple of newsletters you've been introduced to our new board president, Luke Anderson, and gotten to see some of our important stats from the past year. I would like to continue that trend by introducing the LARGE number of volunteers who make all of our committees happen.

The Chamber has four active committees including the Chamber Ambassadors (welcome new businesses to town and volunteer at many Chamber and community events), Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale (a large annual fundraiser for both the Chamber and Buffalo Bill Center of the West), Cody Marketing Council (work to promote local Cody events) and the Government Affairs Committee (dedicated to advocating for our small business on local, regional and national legislative issues, especially those effecting national parks and public lands).

These committees don't happen without the dedicated service of the following people, and I want to recognize them for their commitment to the Chamber and the Cody Community.
 

Cody Marketing Council

Rita Conners, Big Horn Radio Network 

John Dickson, WalMart
Dan Gray, Treasured Memories
Garrett Growney, Pinnacle Bank (chair)
Greg Pendley, Cody Trolley Tours
Bev Richard, Coldwell Banker Antlers Realty
George Niemann, First Bank of Wyoming
Clark Fletcher, KTVQ
Claudia Wade, Park County Travel Council

Government Affairs
Lou Cicco
Theresa Donley, Donley Team Real Estate
Greg Irwin, Wealth Strategies
Kathleen Jachowski, Guardians of the Range (Chair)
Josh Jorgenson, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Debbie Herman, Bank of the West
Sarah Mathuin, Go Native America
Bert Miller, Webster Motors
Bob Model, Mooncrest Ranch
Meg Sommers, Grubsteak Expeditions
Jennifer Rosencranse, City of Cody
Dick Wilder, Individual

Ambassadors
Johnny Hanna, Cody Country Realty LLC (Chair)
Cathi Love, West Park Hospital
Danica Carlson, Blair Hotels
Luke Anderson, Wyoming Financial Insurance
Lynn Anglesey, First American Title
Paulette Bagnell, Big Horn Radio Network
Sue Bischoff, Big Horn Radio Network
Kathy Crookshanks, Northwest College - Cody Campus
Rob Garrett, Big Idea Advertising
Sandy Gray, Treasured Memories
Tara Hart, First Bank of Wyoming
Joel Hunt, West Park Hospital
Kenny Lee, Cowtown Candy
Marilee Tully Johnson, US Bank
Valorie Klimisch, Pinnacle Bank
Tara Kuipers, UW Extension Office
Kathy McDonald, Cody Country Realty LLC
Doug Nordberg, North Mountain Gallery
Barb Poley, Park Co. Treasurer
Liz Romine, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Sandi Shearer, Prudential Brokerage West, Inc.
Leslie Slater Wilson, Traces of Light
Leon Smith
Becky Walsh, Wyoming Financial Insurance

Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale
Luke Anderson, Wyoming Financial Insurance
Shirley Barhaug, Cody Country Art League
Mindy Besaw, Whitney Gallery of Western Art
Paul Brock, BBHC - Facilities Manager
Bob Brown, Big Horn Galleries
Brad Constantine, Self- Employed
George Dillman, Buyer/Community Volunteer
Ann Marie Donoghue, Registrar, BBHC
DeAnna Eide, Plan One/Architects (chair)
Bruce Eldredge, BBHC - Executive Director
Donni Hall, Community Liaison
Jill Osiecki Gleigh, Chamber Events Coordinator
Vickery Hall, WY Community Foundation
Lindsay Lohrenz, L3 Creative Graphics
Cathy Luthy, Cody Chamber of Commerce
Roger Murray, Community Liaison
Angie Payne, Mountain Trails Gallery
Bev Perkins, BBHC - Conservator
Lynn Pitet, Park County Arts Council
Mike Poulsen, Artist
Heidi Rasmussen, CPA/Community Volunteer
Theo Riley, Community Liaison
Sue Simpson Gallagher, Art Gallery Owner
Naoma Tate, Buyer/Consultant
Kathy Thompson, BBAS Director

A big thanks to all of the individuals listed above who dedicate their time and talents to making Cody a better place!

Finally, be sure to attend our next c2b (Cody Business Breakfast) from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at 8th Street (Best Western Ivy) Friday, March 1st.

Have a great weekend!