december chamberline 2010
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Chamberline for December 2010TRANSCRIPT
December 2010
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Highlights
The Chamber will Be Closed
December 24th & 31st
at 12:00 noon
For the
Holidays
Ho, Ho, Ho and Merry Christmas, It’s great to be writing to you! How are things in Dickinson? WOW! It sure is cold up here at the North Pole. Mrs. Claus is making sure there is plenty of hot chocolate for all of the elves and reindeer while they are busy getting ready for their big trip on Christ-mas Eve! I have been having my share too! Got to keep my belly nice and warm! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Did you know that all my elves have been talking about you? They are all very impressed with what you have done with your town!! Mrs. Claus and I are proud of you too! Being good isn’t always easy, we are so very proud of you!
Here at the North Pole the elves have been very busy; getting ready for Christmas Eve, and before you know it Rudolph and the other reindeer will be flying into the Dickinson area to deliver presents and surprises to all the good boys and girls.
Do you know what I hear right now? I can hear the elves singing “Jingle Bells”. They are so happy and excited about Christmas! They have made plenty of special toys this year!
I think I will go join the elves now, but I am going to start singing “Santa is comin to Town” instead.
I look forward to coming to your great town of Dickin-son.
SANTA
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Winter Holiday Safety Tips
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The Mission of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce provides leadership towards a
progressive business community.”
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Chris Johnson ....................................... President
Nathan Bouray ..................................... Pres-Elect
Rachelle Schroeder ............................ Treasurer
Klint Sickler ……………. ...................... Past President
Elaine Myran ......................................... Director
Mike Renner .......................................... Director
Dennis Cannon ..................................... Director
Harmony Kolling ................................. Director
Blaine Stockert..................................... Director
Christian Kostelecky ......................... Director
Terry Kovacevich ............................... Director
Craig Kubas ........................................... Director
Committee Chairperson
Agriculture ............................................. Mary Urlacher
Airport Promotions . ......................... Matt Remynse
Ambassador .......................................... John Regar
Education ............................................... Joleen Praus
Governmental Affairs ....................... Nate Bouray
Promotions and Retail ..................... Betty Jo Noe
Officials .................................................... Blaine Stockert/Lynn Andres
STAFF
Lexi Sebastian ...................................... Executive Director
Kristi Tessier ........................................ Events & Marketing Coordinator
Cindy Brock ........................................... Administrative Assistant
Publication
First Day of the Month
Published By C. Brock
Deadline
Fourth Monday of the month - For both copy and advertising
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
314 3rd Avenue West •P.O. Box C
Dickinson, ND 58602
Phone: 701-225-5115 Fax: 701-225-5116
E-mail: [email protected]
Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes
and annual financial statements are available to Chamber Members.
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T erry Kovacevich is the As-set Manager for Marathon
Oil Company’s Bakken Project in the Williston Basin.
Terry has worked for Marathon for 33 years with extensive Do-mestic and International Op-erations experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. He worked
International Projects for the 9 years prior to be-ing transferred to North Dakota in July 2006 as Operations Manager.
Prior to moving to North Dakota Terry worked in Western Siberia, Russia. His other international assignments were in Sakhalin Island, Russia, Tripoli, Libya among other locations. Prior to his International assignments he worked in Anchor-age, Alaska for 8 years. Terry has a B.S. Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College (Ohio).
Terry has been on the Board of Directors since October 1, 2009.
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It is important to shop Dickinson first for the holidays for our own convenience and to keep our
business district strong. Chamber Bucks are a great way to keep Dickinson first on your list.
They make great gifts for friends, family and employees. They can be used at over 470 Chamber
Member businesses.
Chamber Bucks are used at Dickinson Chamber of Commerce member businesses just like cash.
Chamber Bucks are an even exchange of money just like cash. Chamber Bucks are offered in de-
nominations of $5, $10 and $20.
Pick up your Chamber Bucks at the Chamber Office today.
Remember Keep Business Local!
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Display Parade of lights
December 3rd, 2010
5pm to 7pm
Mall Parking Lot
Santa
Best Friends Mentoring Program
Bake Sale - Special Entertainment
Vote for: Best decorated store front
Your favorite float
Chance to WIN Chamber Bucks
Many Holiday Shopping Specials!!!
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Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn
Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power out-age
never use candles.
Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for in-door or outdoor use, but not both.
Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
Keep decorations away from windows and doors.
Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.
Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
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American Bank Center
Announces Employee Update
American Bank Center is pleased to
announce Charlene Hibl as Credit
Administration Coordinator. Char-
lene has been with American Bank
Center since 2000. She began her ca-
reer with American Bank Center in the retail de-
partment and most recently has worked in the
loan department since 2006.
New name for State Agency
The “North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehabili-tation” is replacing the name “Rehabilitation Con-sulting and Services” to better reflect the mission and services of the agency. It also is aligned with the name referred to in Federal and State law. The state agency, which has a local branch at 117 1st St East in Dickinson, provides services to indi-viduals who have disabilities in order to get them back to work. It also provides services to employ-ers who would like assistance in determining work-place accommodations, ergonomic studies and help with hiring and retaining qualified employees with disabilities. DVR can also provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. All con-sultation services are free of charge. Another service provided by DVR is working with citizens aged 55 and older who are encountering low vision or blindness. The purpose of the pro-gram is to find accommodations to assist the indi-vidual to remain living independently in his or her own home. This service also is free of charge. The staff consists of Kari Shea, Sheila Murphy, Martha Soine and Becki Hoff along with support staff Elaine Wanner and Monica Kubischta. The office can be reached at 227-7600.
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Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson hire
Gannon & Jensen
Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, an engineering,
surveying and planning firm, has hired
Aaron Gannon and Nick Jensen as survey-
ors.
Gannon has a business finance degree from
Montana State University. He has 13 years of experience
that includes construction, topographic and land survey-
ing.
Jensen is a 2010 graduate of Southeast Community Col-
lege of Lincoln, NE. His experience includes construction
staking and boundary surveying.
North Dakota and western Minnesota Chevy dealers kick-off Chevy Scholar program Four area students will receive $5,000 scholarships
The West Dakota and Heartland Chevy Dealers of North Dakota and western Minnesota have combined forces to launch a new scholarship program for high school juniors and seniors. The Chevy Scholar Program
(www.chevyscholar.com) invites nominations for out-standing high school juniors and seniors in the market area to compete to receive four $5,000 college scholar-ships. Nominations begin now and end February 20, 2011, at which time 10 scholarship finalists will be chosen. From February 24-March 9, 2011, online and text voting will take place to determine the winners. The scholarship winners will be announced March 12, 2011. “As dealers, we are all individually involved in our commu-nities, supporting youth sports, organizations like Rotary and Optimists and slew of other needs,” says West Dakota Chevy president Kathy Gaddie. “The Chevy Scholar pro-gram allows us to work together to provide an ongoing benefit to outstanding students across the region.” Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by family, friends, parents, teachers or coaches. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.chevyscholar.com or picked up from local Chevy dealers. Nominators fill out basic information including community involvement, aca-demic achievements, extracurricular activities and volun-teer work. According to Heartland Chevy president, Brad Sather, the Chevy Scholar program will showcase the best of the area’s young people. “By engaging the public in the voting process we get to help bring attention to the outstanding young people in our communities through some grassroots PR and social networking. It’s exciting to be a part of and we are looking forward to the process.” Nomination forms can be submitted at any Chevy dealership. At the end of the process, one nominator will win a $500 gift card through a ran-dom drawing. To learn more or to nominate a stu-dent , go to www.chevyscholar.com or visit your local Chevy dealer.
Home on the Range Staff Achieves
Certification
Two Home on the Range staff recently com-
pleted certification classes. Laura Feldmann
and Sarah Gubbels, are now certified in animal
assisted therapy.
Feldmann will be specializing in equine as-
sisted therapy, while Gubbels will be specializ-
ing in canine assisted therapy.
During an animal-assisted therapy group, ei-
ther dogs or horses are used to help children or
families achieve goals or work on issues of con-
cern.
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No meeting in November and December.
American Education week was in November and
classrooms had people from the community read
to the children.
If you would like more information contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115
The 2011 Calendar will be printed by December.
Bull Day Showcase will be January 15th at
Stockmen’s Livestock.
The Recreational Events Committee held no
meeting this month.
Legislative Issue Forums were held on November
9th and 23rd at the Chamber.
SW Night with the Legislators is scheduled for
January 24, 2011 at the Ramkota in Bismarck.
Coffee with the Legislators will be held on Jan 22nd,
Feb 26, and March 19 tentatively.
The Craft Show will be on December 4th at the
Ramada from 9am—4pm.
Parade of Lights Display float entries are now being
taken. The Mall merchants and the Chamber promo-
tions committee are working together to make this
year’s parade of lights display a great event.
Business After Hours was held on Tuesday, November
9th at Dickinson Ready Mix from 5-7pm. There was
great turn out with over 70 people.
Sampling of Sicily is January 17th at the Elks. Tickets
will be available in December at the Chamber.
Ribbon Cuttings in November were at A-1 Surface
Coating, Spa Studio, My Other Closet, Vintage Liq-
uors, and Hometown Pride was Pizza Ranch.
There will not be any Ribbon Cuttings in December.
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If you would like more information contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115
Business Sponsors Course
Rehab Visions of Dickinson recently sponsored
a wound care course for occupational thera-
pists, physical therapists and nurses.
The Course, called “Complete Wound Care”
was presented by Jamie V. Birmingham, certi-
fied wound therapists.
The training has helped the physical therapists
and occupational therapists at Rehab Visions
enhance their skills and expertise in the treat-
ment of wounds.
WATCH FOR
West River Livestock Calendar
Beginning of December 2010
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Parade of Lights Display December 3
Chamber Craft Show December 4
Chamber Open House December 10
Bull Days January 15
Sampling of Sicily January 17
Coffee with the Legislatures January 22
SW Night and the Legislature January 24
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GET YOUR TEAM READY TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE
Challenging your fellow co-workers to a friendly competition!
Join the Body Fit Challenge 2011!
What is the BodyFit Challenge?
The BodyFit Challenge (BFC) is a collaboration between Healthy Results, Inc., the Go Red Action Grant, and the Pathways to Healthy Lives program to bring a 10-week community healthy lifestyle challenge. The BFC is designed to give each participant the knowledge and the empowerment to achieve and maintain healthy behaviors that will last a lifetime. The BFC will incorporate both physical activity and wellness education throughout the ten weeks to maximize results and to enhance the learning experience. Weekly educational lectures will be offered with topics such as heart health, nutrition for weight management, and benefits of cardiovascular exercise and strength training, and meal planning and preparation for chronic disease prevention. Weekly active workshops will also be provided focusing on proper use of exercise equipment, back squat and bench press te4chneque, group cross country skiing, and group walks. Cooking classes will include: how to use a nutrition log and read food labels, cooking around the world and food allergies and sensitivities (see schedule at WRCC or online at dickinsonparks.org). There will be weekly prizes given away for exercise and nutrition logs turned in to Healthy Results, Inc. personal trainers. A Grand Prize will be given away to each of the following categories: 1 winning team (each made of 4 participants), 1 individ-ual, and 1 Healthy Result's staff.
Go Team!
There is nothing like a friendly competition to bring out the best in us. Within your company, create a team of four people who are ready to take the challenge. Better yet, create multiple teams within your company and compete
against one another or challenge teams from other companies. Make it fun; imagine the bragging rights when your team wins. Making a commitment to a team significantly increases your chances of success. You will have fellow teammates to help keep you accountable, boost your ambition, and hear about your victories and your frustrations. Stevenson Funeral Home was the 2010 team BodyFit Challenge winners. Maryls Stevenson quoted “Having a team in the Body Fit Challenge encouraged us to work together to reach our fitness and nutritional goals by incorporat-ing time for exercise into our daily routine and provide nutritious snacks and meals in the office setting. Each mem-ber of our team saw positive results personally and we benefited as a group from the motivational and informative sessions that the Body Fit Challenge offered. The Body Fit Challenge team participation is a great way to encourage and be encouraged to make lifestyle changes that will affect your overall health and wellness for years to come.” As a team, you will be going through the Body Fit Challenge together…think of the camaraderie within your company. If you cannot create a team or prefer to enter the Body Fit Challenge individually, you can also participate. Remember, nobody deserves to get healthy more than you!
For more information regarding the BodyFit Challenge 2011, please call Natashia Ash at 701-260-8803 or check online at dickinsonparks.org.
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JASON YODER WINS HIGHEST AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT
FOR THE DALE CARNEGIE COURSE
Jason Yoder has won the highest
award for achievement for his par-
ticipation in the Dale Carnegie
Course he completed in Dickinson,
ND. The recipient for the award is
voted on by class members upon
completion of the course series. The criteria for this
award is to exemplify the principles of Dale Carne-
gie training throughout the course, demonstrate
significant personal and professional development,
careful preparation and are showing leadership in
the class. Jason is an IT Manager with Baker Boy
located in Dickinson, ND where he currently re-
sides with his wife Tamara and their children Eliza-
beth and Brady. Jason has been employed with
Baker Boy for 17 years!
Dale Carnegie Training also offers the Sales Advan-
tage, Leadership Training for Managers, High Im-
pact Presentations and Customized Corporate So-
lutions. For more information regarding courses,
please contact Michelle Wall at 701-255-8476 or
through email at [email protected].
Lexi Sebastian Attends Dale Carnegie
Course
Lexi graduated from the
Leadership course offered
by Dale Carnegie Course on
November 11, 2010. Lexi is
pictured with Chris John-
son, who is President of
the Board of Directors for
the Chamber of Commerce.
Lexi is the Executive Director of the Dickinson
Area Chamber of Commerce. Lexi has a son
Kannon who is 1 ½ years old and has lived in
the Dickinson area for five years.
The Dale Carnegie Course is the flagship
course of the Dale Carnegie organization.
Used by over 450 of the Fortune 500 compa-
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Welcome Aboard
We would like to welcome our newest members:
Chamber Annual
Holiday Open House
Friday, December 10, 2010 3:00—6:00pm
Stark Development Corporation, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, and your Chamber of Commerce will host their annual holiday open house from 3-6pm, Friday, December
10th at the Chamber of Commerce, 314 3rd Ave.. West.
All Stark Development Corporation, Convention & Visitors Bureau & Chamber members, employees and guest are welcome to attend. Hors' oeuvres and refreshments will be
served.
Master Construction
Eric Schultz 42 Sims ST., Suite 12
Dickinson, ND 58520 701-843-8813
Www.master-construction.net
Microtel Inn & Suites Dickinson, ND 58601 Www.microtelinn.com
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December 2010
For more information go to www.dickinsonchamber.org
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
2 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
3 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights Display 5pm - 7pm
4 Third Annual Holiday Event at the Dickinson Museum Center 1:00pm - 4:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park 5k Jingle Bell Run/Walk 10:30am Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament Chamber of Commerce Holiday Craft Show 9:00am - 4:00pm
5 DSU Holiday Concert 2:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament
6 Percussion Ensemble & Sax Quartet 7:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
7 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Love & Logic for Early Childhoos 5:30pm Chamber Promotions Committee Meeting 12:00
8 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm
9 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm
10 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm Chamber/CVB/Stark Development Open House 3:00pm - 6:00pm
11 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Boys Roughrider Holiday Basketball Tournament DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm DHS Gymnastics Invitational JV & Varsity 11:00am Annual Yuletyme Celbrates "Germany" 5:00pm
12 DSU Choral Unions "Messiah" 3:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
13 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park American Legion Meeting 7pm
14 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
15 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
16 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Airport Promotions Committee Meeting 8:00am - 9:00am
17 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DHS "Classic" Wrestling Tournament Sneak Pique Productions Premir Play "Holiday Show" 7:30pm Chamber Ambassadors/Membership Committee 8:00am - 9:00pm
18 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DHS "Classic" Wrestling Tournament Sneak Pique Productions Premir Play "Holiday Show" 7:30pm
19 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
20 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
21 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Ag Meeting 8:00am - 9:00
22 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
23 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
24 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
25 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
26 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
27 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
28 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Education Committee Meeting 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
29 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
30 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park
31 New Years Eve Party 8:00pm - 12:30am Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park