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General Membership Meeting & Luncheon

August 26, 2015 (Click here to register)

Currents Your Chamber

Newsletter

August 2015

August Business Member of the Month:

First Federal

First Federal opened in 1923 in Port Angeles, WA. 13 community leaders gathered in

a small office on Laurel Street in Downtown Port Angeles. These visionaries saw great

potential in this small but fast growing community in the Northwest. Over 92 years later,

with branches in Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Silverdale, First Fed-

eral continues to set the standard for excellence in Community Banking. First Federal is

committed to knowing their customers and communities so they can provide them with

innovative solutions that help meet their financial goals and achieve their dreams.

First Federal is pleased to now be in Silverdale with their Bucklin Hill Branch, offering

choices that fit your lifestyle. Whether it be banking in the branch, online or mobile

banking, or the new Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) providing LIVE customer assis-

tance M-F, 7am – 7pm and Saturdays, 9am – 1pm; First Federal offers quality banking

through service, leadership and strong financial performance.

Coming Soon: Construction is underway for a new First Federal location in Belling-

ham, WA (1270 Barkley Boulevard) in November 2015.

Learn more about First Federal by visiting www.ourfirstfed.com or by following their

social media sites; Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and Instagram

Photo by Gary Bowlby

President Frank Ellerbroek Evergreen Home Loans (360) 930-3376 President Elect Deanna Wentz Vadis (360)516-6484 Past President Jennifer Zuver Treasurer Joel Baxter B&B Auto Repair (360) 377-0682 Secretary Helen Cook Demarle At Home (360) 692-8644 Gary Chaney John L. Scott (360) 621-9316 Steven Gear Oxford Suites (360) 698-9550 Angela Sell Edward Jones (360) 698-7408 Diane Russell Diane Russell, Attorney at Law (360) 698-6062 Connie Weisel Centering Massage (360) 692-7800 Renee Martin Kitsap Credit Union (360) 662-2000 Jim Alvarez Harrison Medical Center (360) 744-6577

Frank Says . . .

With the summer still upon us, I hope our members

are having great success in their business and are

getting a chance to enjoy this extraordinary weather

with friends and family.

I have had the honor of being President for seven

months and I can truly tell you time does fly. During this time I consistently

hear impressive feedback about our Chamber and how it impacts the com-

munity and businesses in Silverdale. None of this could be done without

the guidance of our Strategic Plan, Board, Staff and our dedicated Members

who volunteer their time to make the Chamber a success.

Want to be a part of the success? Right now the Military Affairs Committee

is looking for additional members to continue the great work it does with our

military community. They have many different programs you may be inter-

ested in helping with, including the annual Military Appreciation Day event in

the spring. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Chamber office if you are

interested in learning more about this committee and would like to attend a

meeting.

Our Government Affairs Committee is also getting ready for another elec-

tions cycle and anything that may impact your business. They recently

brought the Kitsap County Prosecutor, Tina Robinson, to the Good Morning

Kitsap meeting in July. Tina updated us on what is happening in her office

and was very happy to listen and answer our questions. Please contact

Gary Chaney or Connie Weisel to learn more about the Government Affairs

Committee and how you may be able to help.

The Chamber would like to say “Thank you” to Mike Walton and the Educa-

tion Committee. Their annual carnival was another success bringing in a

little more than $2000 dollars to be used for scholarships in 2016. Carnival

games, silent auctions, live auctions, good food and phenomenal people

made for a great day.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely,

Frank Ellerbroek

President

Patron Members Attorney at Law - Diane Russell Edward Jones - Angela Sell

Executive Level

Clearwater Casino & Resort - Mike Klatt Costco Wholesale - Penny Sutton Edward Jones - Angela Sell/ Calvin Christensen First Federal - KristiAnn Stecker Harrison Medical Center - Jim Alvarez Hot Tequila Sports Bar & Grill -Roberto Seltero -Mohan Duggal Kitsap Bank - April Ihde Kitsap Mall - Angie Pomeroy Nilsen's Appliance - Michele Wasson Oxford Suites - Steven Gear Seaport Salon and Spa - Jen Horn The Kitsap Sun - Mike Stevens

Membership Plus

Level Attorney at Law - Diane Russell Central Kitsap School District - David McVicker Columbia Bank - Debi Brooks-Given Kitsap Credit Union - Kathy Thompson Liberty Bay Auto Center - Doug Haughton Northern Asphalt LLC - Sharon Drew Parker Mooers and Cena - Nona Mooers

Peninsula Construction Service LLC - Wayne Kentner Puget Sound Energy - Tom Brobst Silverdale Wellness Center - Tony Lane Westbay Auto Parts - Kevin Boardway

Honorary

Members Gary Bowlby Jake Jacobson Blaine Highfield Ken Hermanson

Kathleen Says . . .

It’s that time of year again – we are all concluding our

summer vacations, going back to school and in general,

just getting back in the groove again. For me, it is a time to look forward to

getting back into a rhythm of activity and productivity. I’m feeling refreshed

from a great summer with family, being outside enjoying this great commu-

nity that we live in.

Since everyone is gearing up to return to school, I thought I would take the

time to let our members know the many ways the Chamber helps our busi-

ness members. The Chamber improves community understanding of is-

sues of concern by presenting the business perspective on key issues. We

act as a training agent by conducting a variety of educational opportunities

to our community and members. We act as a sales manager to sell your

city, your products and services to people, attracting business through net-

working and referrals. We act as a public relations firm welcoming dignitar-

ies and new businesses to the community. Finally, we act as an informa-

tion center to assist our residents and visitors to our area. We are here to

help our growing community and to help our business members succeed.

Kathleen Knuckey

Executive Director

Photo by Gary Bowlby

Thank Luncheon

Sponsors! * * * * *

Thank You

Members For

Contributing Door

Prizes & Gift

Baskets to the Gen-

eral Membership

Luncheon

Kitsap Credit Union

First Federal

Dispute Resolution Center

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advertising materials for dis-

play for only $150!

General Membership

Luncheons are the last

Wednesday of the month

from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Sign up today by calling the

Chamber Office at

360-692-6800.

Or email us by clicking on this

link:

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General Membership Luncheon

August 26, 2015

11:00am to 1:00pm Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel

Silverdale, WA 98383 Kitsap County Commissioner Ed Wolfe will be the guest speaker at this months Luncheon. He will be giving an update on the Silverdale Community Campus and the state of the county. We will also be awarding the service members of the quarter.

To RSVP for the luncheon, please call or email the Chamber Office at 360-692-6800 or online. Reservations must be received and paid by Friday, August 21st at 2:00pm. Cancellation policy on luncheon confirma-tions is Friday before the luncheon. If you have not cancelled within that time, we must charge you for the lunch. The cost is $20 per person, if paid in advance by the Friday before.

Bring a door prize valued at $25 or more and we’ll thank you

in the next Newsletter.

Remember: To check the Chamber Calendar regularly!!!!!

Welcome, New Members!

Silverdale Rainbow Girls

Angela Jones

(360) 271-7315

Past Presidents

1973 Dr. Glenn Gordon*

1975 Ron Ross

1976 Ken Hermanson

1977 Gary Bowlby

1978 Don Langhorn

1979 Paul Brittain

1980 Blaine Highfield

1981 Glenn Brooke

1982 Bea Griffith

1983 Paul Pazooki

1984 Walt Alloway

1985 Paul G. Linder

1986 Dr. Helen Butler

1987 Craig Jones

1988 Will Lent

1989 Lloyd C. Parker

1990 Diane Johnson

1991 Jim Munger

1992 Mike Haugen

1993 Warren Olson

1994 Lee Good

1995 Paul Robinson

1996 Jeanie Schulze*

1998 Bert Cole

1999 Dr. Tony Lane

2000 Diane Russell

2001 Lisa Hitchings

2002 Nancy Whitaker

2003 Jennifer Green

2004 Teresa Sims

2005 Gary Bowlby

2006 Gene Straw

2007 Lorraine August

2008 Carrie Mulcahy

2009 JeanMarie Harmon

2010 Chris Koebelin

2011 Angela Sell

2012 Julie Stevens

2013 Sean McDonald

2014 Jennifer Zuver

*Served Consecutive Terms

Photos by

Gary Bowlby

Kudos Korner

Do you want to recognize a fellow chamber member? Drop us a note at memberser-vices@silverdalechamber.com

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Good Morning Kit-

sap Shout Outs

Gary Chaney

John L. Scott Real Estate

Jeff Reed

State Farm

Kent Loveless

Pathways For Recovery

Committee Contact Information As you August have noticed, this year we want everyone to get engaged in the Chamber and their community. One good way to do that is to get involved in a Chamber committee. It is only a small time commitment and you can really make a difference; not just in the Chamber, either, but for everyone in the community.

Ambassadors/Membership Committee Helen Cook

(360) 692-8644 Meets every 1st Wednesday

12:00pm—1:00pm Location to be determined

Military Affairs Committee

Duane Sharpe (360) 698-9550

Meets every 1st Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location to be determined

Accolades Committee April Idhe

(360) 698-9325

Nominations Committee

Education Committee Mike Walton

(360) 649-5413 Meets every 2nd Friday

12:30pm Mike’s Office

Kitsap Public Facilities District

Gala Committee Diane Russell and Deanna Wentz

I Government Affairs Committee

Gary Chaney Meets every 1st Monday

12:00pm—1:00pm Our Place Bar and Grill

Do you have a few hours you can spare

each month? How would you like to help

out the Chamber while helping out your

community and neighboring businesses?

We are looking for people to volunteer for

our committees. If this is something you

would be interested in, please contact the

chairman of the committee, which are

listed above.

If you are reading this, how many others are?

If people are reading this, why not put your ad here?

Call 360-692-6800