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Cody Chamber E-Newsletter - August 14, 2015
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Exec Bits - August 14, 2015
"Dashing through the .... color?" Well, yes they did and what a time they had. Event coordinator Tia Mitchell coordinated another very successful event-the Cody Color Dash. With wind and rain looming, over 300 participants filled Beck Lake Park and cheerfully became covered, head to toe, with colored corn starch as they progressed around the 5K course. A fun event that is sure to be repeated. Thanks to all who volunteered and participated!
Early on, I was told that the executive director is expected to "walk the streets" and indeed I have. Nearly every day I have been dropping in for lunches, browsing in and out of stores, putting up event posters and trying to feel the pulse of our business community. One business owner told me a quick measure of how the Cody economy is doing is to look for bags in people's hands. Well, I started to pay attention. I do see bags and I see lots of smiling faces, and people who seem to truly be enjoying their time here. Finding overnight accommodations for weary travelers has been a challenge, and I hear from many business owners that it has been very busy. I sense that the dust is beginning to settle and when it does, I believe this will have been a prosperous summer.
I would like to thank Scott Weber & Bob Carter, Gunrunner Online Auctions for hosting a Live After 5 event in conjunction with their grand opening of their store on 12th street in July and we are looking forward to our next Live After 5 with Blue Cross/Blue Shield on Thursday August 20th at their office on 17th street.
It is also that time of year when we say good-bye to some of our visitor center customer service staff. Emma Constantine completed her third summer with us and is returning to Rocky Mountain College to resume her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Jackie O'Connell who many of you know from her 35 summers in Cody, returned to Wisconsin where she teaches emergency medical technician training. Stephen West finished his first year at the visitor center and will be returning to Laramie to resume his Master of Arts degree in Music Education. We wish them all well!
Newcomers to the visitor staff include Linda Jennings who has extensive experience training aid dogs and Eliza Higgins, a first year Northwest College student starting nursing assistant classes. The remaining and very dedicated staff includes assistant visitor center manager Cindy Martin, David Kuck, who is completing his second summer at the chamber-having spent 22 years as a postman in Cody, Brian Beauvais, archivist at the Park County Library and first year service representative and Bonnie Craig, a Clark local completing her second summer with the visitor center.
We have adopted an "all hands on deck" atmosphere to bring the 34th annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale to fruition. The art show catalog is in production, art pieces are arriving daily, the mini-art pieces are selling and the committees are making their final preparations. Once again our staff sends out a big thank you to all who help to make this-our largest fundraising event of the year-a continued success.
We appreciate your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dennie Hammer
Interim Executive Director
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2015 Cody Chamber
Board of Directors
Scott Wagner
President
Buffalo Jump Winery
James Blair
Vice President
Holiday Inn - Blair Hotels
Theresa Donley
Secretary
Donley Team - Western Real Estate
Justin Sanders
Treasurer
Big Horn Federal Savings Bank
Krystal Baum
Rand Creek Ranch
Paul Brock
WY Firearms Experience
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
Nancy Tia Brown
Mayor, City of Cody
Mike Darby
Buffalo Bill Antler's Inn
*Cody Stampede
Jordan Jolley
Sports HQ
James Klessens
Forward Cody
Greg Pendley
Past President
Cody Trolley
Ashley Trudo
West Park Hospital
*Ambassadors
Vi Tryon
Grandma's Bazaar
*Cody Events Committee
Leslie Slater-Wilson
Traces of Light
*Ambassadors
Mark Westerling Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Brett Whitlock
Whitlock Motors
Tom Wilder
Eastgate Liquors
*Committee's
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Upcoming Events
August 14
Legalization of Marijuana in Colorado: The Impact, Noon - 2pm.
August 15
Big Horns Wagon Box Creek Fish n Ride.
Young Life sporting clays shoot. Tails n' Trails 5K race/walk, 8am - 10:30am. Great Dam Day at Buffalo Bill Dam, 9am - 3pm. Boot & Bottle club activities, 6:30pm. August 17
Blood drive at Cody VFW, 10am - 6pm. August 18
Blood drive at Cody VFW, 9am - 3:30pm. August 20
Cycle Greater Yellowstone group in the area. Big Horn Basin Farmer's Market, 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Live After 5 - Blue Cross Blue Shield, 5pm - 7pm. Concerts in the Park, 6pm - 8pm. August 21
3rd annual Wild West River Fest (runs through the weekend). Heart Mountain Pilgrimage (runs through Saturday). Brookdale Absaroka Assisted Living Open House, 1:30pm - 4pm. Backpacker Magazine's Get Out More tour at Sunlight Sports, 6pm - 8pm. August 22
4th Annual Cody Country Car show, 10am. August 26
Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale opening reception, 5pm. August 27
Big Horn Basin Farmer's Market, 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Concerts in the Park, 6pm - 8pm. August 28
West Park Hospital Foundation - Where the Buffalo Roam, 5pm - 9pm. August 29
Darnell Hills Trail Ride. Annual Bill Price Memorial golf classic, 9am. Full Moon Party at Horseshoe Bend Marina, 6pm - 10pm
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Upcoming Cody Club
Presentations
September 14 National Parks Upcoming Centennial October 5 TBA November 2 Chamber "summer roundup" presentation Watch your e-mail for further Cody Club Announcements!
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Our Mission:
The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, the community's "front porch", represents the interests of its members and the entire business community, extends exceptional western hospitality and promotes an unparalleled visitor experience.
We're here to help you!
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Feel free to contact us with any questions at:
307- 587- 2777
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Live After 5.
The next Live After Five event will be hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Come have some great BBQ and meet Patty Harper the Marketing Sales Specialist with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.
When: Thursday, August 20, 5pm to 7pm.
Located at: 1414 17th Street
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Renewing Members - Thank You!
World Ambassador
Moose Creek Lodge & Suites
We're processing more memberships every day, if you're not listed here, rest assured you'll be in one of the next issues!
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4th Annual Cody Country Car Show!
August 21st & 22nd. Friday night 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm BBQ, Poker Run, and Cruise thru downtown Cody at 7pm. Saturday Car show starts 10:00 am. At Denny Menholt Chevrolet Buick GMC (16th & Sheridan Avenue).
Fee: Pre-Registration $20.00 (**Cut off date is August 16th**) Late-Registration $25.00. Registration is for one vehicle, each additional vehicle is FREE. Contact: Ken Posey, 307-899-7677 or Mike Shotts, 307-250-8917.
http://www.codycountrycarshow.com/
Like them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cody-Country-Car-Show/797319653625821
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Cody Wild West River Fest
The 3rd Annual Cody Wild West River Fest will be held on August 21-23, 2015. There's something for everyone at the Cody Wild West River Fest! The river festival is about bringing people together to celebrate one of Cody's most exceptional natural resources, the Shoshone River.
The festival is fun for the whole family! Paddlers can show their stuff in the Stinking Water Sprint downriver race and the Stinking Water Slalom kayak event. Anglers can compete for bragging rights and cool prizes in the On the Fly fishing tournament. And people of all ages can play games on the river, eat some yummy food, wade in the water, try out a river sport, enjoy a bluegrass concert, and learn how healthy rivers and healthy communities go hand-in-hand.
Check out this cool documentary that Preston Randolph of TCTWest and Cactus Productions made about the Cody Wild West River Fest.
For a full event schedule visit: http://codyriverfest.com/
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Yellowstone Commercial Tours Fees 2016.
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WYDOT Update.
Pavement improvement project chip sealing scheduled for Wyoming 296 (Chief Joseph Scenic Highway) on Aug. 17
Chip sealing of a 6.6-mile asphalt pavement improvement project north of Cody is scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 17 on Wyoming 296 (Chief Joseph Scenic Highway).
The project is located between mileposts 26.41 and 33.20 on Wyoming 296, and it involves the switchbacks on the Sunlight Basin side of the mountain. The project begins at the bottom switchback near Dead Indian Creek and extends to the summit of Dead Indian Pass.
Prime contractor of the $2.72 million project is HK Contractors, Inc., of Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The project scope of work includes grading, a one-inch asphalt pavement leveling layer and a two-inch pavement overlay, and a chip seal on 6.548 miles of Wyoming 296.
"We appreciate everyone's patience as we work toward completing this important project," said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Todd Frost of Cody.
Frost said traffic will be controlled by flaggers and pilot vehicles during the Wyoming 296 project. "Motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes," he said.
The project completion date is Sept. 30, 2015.
The Wyoming 296 pavement improvement project was made possible by revenue from the 10-cent fuel tax increase, passed by the Wyoming Legislature in 2013.
WYDOT contact for this project is Resident Engineer Todd Frost, (307) 587-2220.
For information about this news release, contact WYDOT public relations specialist Cody Beers at (307) 431-1803.
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Jam Royale!
A new musical extravaganza...and western too! A colorful and talented group called Wylie and Wild West Band will be featured at the Party Time Tent adjacent to the Center of the West on Thursday, September 24th from 7 - 10 p.m. Come listen, sing along, kick up your heels, and watch the fun! Tables may be purchased for those who want special comfort between dances! Tickets are required and limited so get yours today! Learn more about Rendezvous Royale week.
When:
September 24, 7 - 10 PM
What:
Jam Royale Musical evening with Wylie & the Wild West
Where:
Party Tent adjacent to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West
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Cody Cash Cow!
Come purchase your ticket...or a handful of tickets...for your chance to win! Tickets available only here at the Cody Chamber Visitor Center, 836 Sheridan Avenue.
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Visitor Center Brochures!
If you display brochures or business cards in the Visitor Center, please make sure to drop off a large supply to us for the upcoming summer season!
Thank you!
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