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Cody Chamber E-Newsletter - November 6, 2015
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115th Founders' Day Banquet.
This has been a tradition for 115 years, and while it took place later in the year than usual, it was well attended by our membership. We've posted a photo album to our Facebook page. Thanks to the Chamber Board & Staff for getting the details arranged. Thanks to Jason Kintzler of PitchEngine for giving a dynamic speech. Big thanks to Bubba's BBQ for fabulous catering, and thanks to the VFW for a great job setting up tables and a letting us use their banquet space. Full list of awards presented that evening:
Greg Pendley, service rendered as 2014 Chamber Board President
Johnny Hanna, service rendered as President Cody Country Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors (2013 & 2014) Chamber Business of the Year 2014: West Park Hospital 2014 Chamber Member of the Year: Treasured Memories 2014 Si & Corky Cathcart "Friend of Business" Award: McClure Custom Builders 5 Year Cody Country Chamber of Commerce Service Awards:
Elizabeth Stuard, Executive Assistant
Kathy Thompson, Buffalo Bill Art Show 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
November 6
Children's Resource Center "Cherished Art" fundraiser, at Olive Glenn Country Club, 6pm.
Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. November 7
West Park Hospital health fair, 8am to noon. Cody Cupboard food drive, 9am to noon. Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. November 9
Park County Relay for Life - Superhero's wanted, at Cody Rec Center, 4:30pm to 7pm. November 10
Juniper Bar + Market + Bistro Black Tooth Brewing Co. Dinner, 7pm. November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony, at Veterans Memorial Park, out on the Greybull Hwy. 3:30pm to 4pm. November 13
1st annual Park County Festival of Wreaths, at Riley Arena, 2pm to 9pm. November 14
Mountain Marketplace, at Cody Auditorium, 8am to 4pm. The Thistle - annual holiday open house, 11am to 5pm. November 17
ASIST workshop. November 19
Juniper Bar + Market + Bistro Beaujolais Nouveau Day, Noon to 6pm. West Park Hospital Live After 5 & Open house, 6pm to 7:30pm. November 20
Family fun day: family ties at Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 3pm to 7pm.
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Upcoming Cody Club
Presentations
December 7 Cody Snowmobiling Assoc. presentation Watch your e-mail for further Cody Club Announcements!
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Our Mission:
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Thank you for renewing your memberships!
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Grandma's Bazaar
Spring Hill Press
Pony Express Bonner Law Firm Cody Feed
World Ambassador Cody Ace Hardware
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Welcome this new member!
Nick Allen Photography In the photography business since 2009. Whether you need large group photos for a wedding, a family or for a high school senior photo, Nick can offer his unique vision for your images. Visit the website for examples of his work. 130 N. Bent St., Suite B Powell, WY. (307) 254-2817
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Relay For Life to Host "Super Hero Night", Office Hours at Cody Recreation Center.
The Relay For Life of Park County will host Super Hero Night on November 9th in Cody at the Rec Center. The event will be "come as you can," from 4:30pm-7:00pm in the concessions area at the Rec Center.
This is a great opportunity for community members who know little or nothing about Relay to come and receive great information from the volunteers and American Cancer Society Staff. The community will be welcome to ask questions, take brochures and sign up for great Relay For Life prizes.
Relay For Life is always on the lookout for passionate people who would like to join us in finding a cure for cancer. Together this community raised over $40,000 last year. That money helped individuals receive free rides to treatment, have free hotel rooms while traveling for treatment, receive free wigs through our Look Good Feel Better program, and fund researchers who are currently working on medications and cures for Cancer.
Relay For Life is a fundraiser through the American Cancer Society that raises money for Cancer research and programs and services that are helpful to patients during their treatment. Relay For Life of Park County will take place on July 8-9 2016, 6pm-2am, at the Cody High School Track and is a great night for the entire family.
All are welcome to attend the Super Hero evening at the Rec Center in Cody! Our volunteers are very excited to meet new community members interested in Relay and to teach you about what it means to be involved in this organization.
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Live After 5 / Open House Nov. 19th.
Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
75th Year Anniversary Celebration & Open House.
Tours of the new renovations!
Hors d'oeuvres and giveaways!
Family friendly & free!
At West Park Hospital - Baker Community Education Center, 707 Sheridan Avenue.
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Cody Cupboard - Food Drive This Weekend.
The Cody Cupboard food drive is on Saturday, November 7th from 9am until noon. They will be accepting non-perishable, non-expired food items. Toiletries and monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.
If you want to volunteer on collection day, they need help with canvassing neighborhoods, and sorting and weighting the items that are collected. To volunteer call the Cody Cupboard at 586-3732 and leave your name and phone number.
If you don't have time to volunteer, consider leaving a bag of food on your porch or doorstep on Saturday, November 7th in the morning. Food can also be dropped off at the Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Avenue, as they will be there all morning.
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Now booking Live After 5 & Morning Mingle events!
Are you interested in holding one of these networking events? We're booking now for 2016! All dates are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis, but businesses are welcome to join our waiting list.
Morning Mingle details:
Takes place: The second Friday of every month, limited to twelve per year. Morning Mingles run from 7:15 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. with 30 minute round-table discussions. Chamber members can either attend, host or sponsor Morning Mingle. If you are interested in hosting, you can use your expertise to lead a discussion on a topic of general interest that is relevant to the business or Cody communities. Alternatively, you can use the Morning Mingle to follow up on a Cody Club presentation and further engage and educate members. If you are interested in sponsoring, the cost is $50 and proceeds are used to lower food costs for attendees: sponsors receive publicity through the above-listed Chamber communication channels and a special mention during the breakfast. Attendance is free for Chamber members (food costs are not included).
Live After Five details:
Takes place: The third Thursday of every month, limited to twelve per year. The ideal hosting times are between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and we recommend limiting this function to two hours. Live After 5 is primarily a networking function, secondarily a social function, that aims to provide the businesses with exposure and, potentially, new clients. There is no additional charge for Chamber members associated with hosting; nevertheless, hosts are responsible for any additional costs incurred (i.e. catering, etc.). Attendance is free and open to the general public.
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Festival of Trees & Festival of Wreaths.
There are two 'festivals' coming up that you can participate in! Brookdale Absaroka Assisted Living is holding a "Festival of Trees" on December 4-7th. Prior to that time they are taking decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces. They have a participation form you must fill out and specific guidelines that include no live greenery, ornament caps must be glued to the ornament and any tree skirts or fabric on the decorations must be fire retardant. They decorated trees will be auctioned off to raise money for the Wyoming Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Please contact Brookdale Executive Director Kelly VanDeer before November 6th for a complete set of instructions and any questions you may have. She can be reached at Kelly.VanDeer@brookdale.com or call 307-527-7080. The Riley Arena is holding a "1st Annual Park County Festival of Wreaths" on Friday, November 13th. The goal of their event is to promote the Riley Arena through community engagement and to raise funds for their "Ice the Debt" campaign. The event will include entertainment throughout the day and a $10 "soup & skate" that will be from 5pm - 9pm. Wreaths can be holiday-themed or non-holiday themed, and must be artificial. They have a participation form you must fill out. Please contact Lisa McDonald at 250-4633 to register or for more information.
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Ambassadors wanted!
Have you seen the photos of folks at ribbon cuttings and wondered about joining the Ambassador committee? This group is currently looking to add a couple new members! To qualify for membership in Ambassadors, an individual must be a member of the Chamber in good standing.
The Cody Country Ambassadors function as the good-will representatives for the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce at appropriate functions, visit and welcome new businesses to the community, acknowledge and congratulate firms making improvements, changing locations or celebrating significant business milestone, and maintain and improve the image of Cody Country. The committee meets monthly and attends ribbon cuttings and other events as requested.
If you're interested in volunteering for this group please contact Liz Stuard at the Chamber (admin@codychamber.org).
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