mwvcc annual meeting program 2010

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REGISTRATION: 4:15 – 6:15 Lobby

SUMMIT BALLROOM4:30 Welcome – Nancy Clark, President MWVEC Financial Report - Karen Milford, Treasurer Board Nominations – Nancy Clark Business Report – Jac Cuddy, Executive Director

SUMMIT BALLROOM5:05 Welcome – Ben Wilcox, President, President MWVCC Financial Report, Kim Tibbetts, Treasurer Call for Nominations from the Floor and Confirmation of Board Approved Incoming Directors Nominating Report, Brenda Leavitt, Nominating Committee Chair Dick Schwalbenberg, Lodging, Retail, Bartlett Rob Peterson, Dining, Jackson Jack Dunbar, Distribution, Conway Doug Holmes, Recreation, North Conway Donna Woodward, Fryeburg Business Association Business Report – Janice Crawford, Executive Director

GRAND BALLROOM5:30 Adjourn for Social Hour and Silent Auction in the Grand Ballroom6:30 Dinner7:15 Award Presentations MWVEC Volunteer of the Year MWVEC Board Member of the Year MWVEC Bob Morrell Award – Dr. Miles Waltz presented by Chuck Henderson MWVCC Board Recognition MWVCC White Mountain Treasures Award

A GRANITESTATE of MIND

M T . W A S H I N G T O N V A L L E Y E C O N O M I C C O U N C I L

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98TH ANNUAL MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE20TH ANNUAL MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY ECONOMIC COUNCIL

MEETING, DINNER & AWARDSATTITASH GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burtonpresented by Cindy Woodward, Woodlands Credit Union, Rep. Tom Buco,Rep. Ed Butler, Rep. Karen Umberger and Rep. Gene Chandler

Tom Eastmanpresented by Cindy Woodward, Woodlands Credit Union and Ben Wilcox, President

They truly are White Mountain Treasures.There’s no harder-working public servant than Ray Burton,

who’s served on the Executive Council continuously since

1981, as well as on countless boards and committees. If

you’ve attended a community event in the Mt. Washington

Valley, Ray was likely there, talking to his constituents—

while Tom Eastman reported on the event.

An award-winning journalist and freelance writer, Tom has

eloquently told countless stories of life in the White

Mountains and has time after time shone a light on causes

and people who need our community’s support.

Thank you, Ray and Tom—and congratulations to all the

White Mountain Treasures from the Mt. Washington Valley

Economic Council.

53 Technology Lane, Suite 100, Conway, NH 03818T 603-447-6622 W www.mwvec.com

Our thanks to two people who have

made a difference:Ray Burton & Tom Eastman

MWVEC Business Meeting:

• Welcome and Call to Order – President Nancy Clark

• Approval of Annual Minutes of 10/2009

• Financial Report – Karen Milford

• Nominating Committee Report – Nancy Clark

• Executive Director Report-Jac Cuddy

• Adjourn-President Nancy Clark

Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDATuesday, October 26, 2010 • Attitash Grand Summit, Bartlett NH

Meeting was called to order by Nancy Clark, President at 4:40 p.m.

MinutesJ. Rose motioned to accept the minutes from the 2008 Annual Meeting as presented, G. Paine seconded all were in favor so voted.

Financial Report –Karen MilfordKaren reported that the Council has $3M in net equity at this time. We applied and received an additional $500K in IRP funds for lending to businesses in the community. The past year has been spent selling tax credits, which has been very successful and development of the property. The value of our loan fund totals $1.4M. Karen stated if anyone had any questions about the Economic Councils financial that they could contact her at any time. J. Rose motioned to accept the financials as presented,T. Kramer seconded, all were in favor so voted.

Board Nominations-Nancy ClarkThe following Board Members are renewing for a three year term: Paul Chant, Dan Kennedy, Pat Jones, Pat Kittle and Linda Fox Phillips, Scott McKinnon and Eric Derby. G. Paine motioned to accept the Board Member renewals for 2010, seconded byJ. Rose, all were in favor so voted.

The officers for 2010 will be Nancy Clark-President, Anthony Ruddy-President Elect, Ted Kramer-Vice President, Karen Milford-Treasurer and Pat Jones-Secretary. J. Bruni motioned to accept the officers for 2010, seconded by L. Phillips all were in favor so voted.

Executive Director’s Report-Jac CuddyJac welcomed everyone the 19th Annual Meeting. Jac recognized the Board Members for all their hard work and dedication. Without our Board Members and Committee Members we wouldn’t be successful.


ANNUAL MEETING MINUTESThursday, October 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Red Jacket

Dan Kennedy has been the chair of the Education Committee for the last three years and has done a tremendous job h together the Boot Camp Seminars. We have had over 950 attendees to date.

The Revolving Loan Fund has funded six new loans this year. At this time we have $375K available to loan out.

We have raised $1.0M in tax credits over the last 6 years. The tax credit program allows money that is paid to the state through business enterprise taxes and business profit taxes to stay in that businesses community. At this time we have $95K left to sell.

The Council has submitted a Crop Zone application, if approved, would allow the business in the Tech Village to pay a discounted BET and BFT payment to the state.

T. Kramer motioned to adjourn the meeting, K. Milford seconded, all were in favor so voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Ronda Boivin


STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITIONDecember 31, 2009 and 2008


STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIESFor the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008


STATEMENTS OF EXPENDITURESFor the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008


STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSFor the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

Revolving Loan Fund

Nancy Clark, ChairBruce CampbellCraig Newcombe

Don NicolettaDonna Sargent

Ed TobinScott BadgerDot Seybold

Faye MelendyAllen Gould

Tech Village Board

Conrad EastmanDan KennedyDave MasonJohn Bruni

Anthony RuddyTom DeansTed Kramer

Jac Cuddy, President

Education Committee

Dan Kennedy, ChairBesty Gemmecke

Ed StevensEd Tobin

Gail PaineJenn AndrewsKim McKinnonLeo Sullivan

Linda Fox PhillipsNeal Moylan

Pat KittleTara ThomasVince Pelote

Wayne Sylvanowicz

Finance Committee

John Sinkus, Chair Tom DeansPaul Chant

Tom Roberts Nancy Clark, MWVEC President

Anthony Ruddy, MWVEC Pres. Elect


COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2010


2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TOWN REPRESENTATIVES:

OFFICERS:

Officers Not Pictured: Ted Kramer - Vice President, John Sinkus - Treasurer

Rob NadlerAlbany

Gail PaineBartlett

Chuck KyleChatham

Jeff HayesJackson

Bob AbrahamTamworth

Nancy ClarkPresident

Anthony RuddyPresident Elect

Pat JonesSecretary

John BruniPast President

Town Representatives Not Pictured: Les Babb - Freedom, Conrad Eastman - Fryeburg, Ted Kramer - MadisonDonna Sargent - Ossipee and Vacant Positions in Brownfield and Eaton


2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRIVATE SECTOR:

Dan Osetek Karen Milford Scott McKinnon Eric Derby Janice CrawfordAdvisory Member-MWVCC

Carl Nelson Linda Fox-Phillips Dan Kennedy Pat Kittle

Private Sector Not Pictured: Terry Miller, Tom Deans, Kirk Saunders, Earl Sires

Paul Chant

Jac CuddyExecutive Director

Ronda BoivinAdministrative Assistant

STAFF:

Staff Not Pictured: Kelli MacDonald, Administrative Assistant

Roger KimballNational Able Volunteer

1991President - Ray Leavitt

Vice President -Secretary - Randall Cooper

Treasurer – Bob Johnson

1992President – Ray Leavitt

Vice President -Secretary – Randall Cooper

Treasurer – Bob Johnson

1993President – Doug Lord

Vice President -Secretary – Randall Cooper

Treasurer – Mike Kirk

1994President - Cynthia Hall

Vice President -Secretary – Randall CooperTreasurer – Tom Swinton

1995President – Cynthia Hall

Vice President – Tom DeansSecretary – Randall CooperTreasurer – Tom Swinton

1996President – David SorensenVice President – Steve Knox

Secretary – Beth BeyerleTreasurer – Dick Brunelle

1997President – David SorensenVice President – Steve Knox

Secretary – Beth BeyerleTreasurer – Dick Brunelle

1998President – David Sorensen

President Elect – George HowardVice President – Chuck Henderson

Secretary – Sheryl KovalikTreasurer – Roger Grenier

1999President – Steve Knox

President Elect – Jac Cuddy Vice President – Conrad Eastman

Secretary – Judy McGintyTreasurer – Roger Grenier

2000

President – Steve KnoxPresident Elect – Jac Cuddy

Vice President – Gary PoquetteSecretary – Sheryl KovalikTreasurer – Roger Grenier

2001

President – Jac CuddyInterim President – Steve KnoxPresident Elect – Gary Poquette

Vice President – Ted KramerSecretary – Dee McClave

Treasurer – Lynne Cummings

2002President – Gary Poquette

Past President – Steve KnoxPresident Elect – Stephen Cote

Vice President – Ted KramerSecretary – Pat Jones

Treasurer – Jerry Schimmoeller


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS


Past President – Steve Knox President Elect – Stephen Cote




Past President – Steve KnoxPresident Elect – Stephen Cote



2005President - Steve Cote

Past President – Gary PoquettePresident Elect – John BruniVice President – Ted Kramer

Secretary – Pat JonesTreasurer – Jerry Schimmoeller

2006

President - Steve CotePast President – Gary Poquette

President Elect – John BruniVice President – Ted Kramer

Secretary – Pat JonesTreasurer – Jerry Schimmoeller

2007President - John Bruni

Past President – Steve CotePresident Elect – Nancy ClarkVice President – Ted Kramer

Secretary – Pat JonesTreasurer - Karen Milford

2008

President – John BruniPast President – Steve Cote

President Elect – Nancy Clark Vice President-Ted Kramer

Secretary – Pat JonesTreasurer – Karen Milford

2009President-Nancy Clark

Past President- John BruniPresident Elect-Anthony Ruddy

Vice President - Ted KramerSecretary-Pat Jones

Treasurer-Karen Milford

2010President-Nancy Clark

Past President-John BruniPresident Elect-Anthony Ruddy

Vice President-Ted KramerSecretary-Pat Jones

Treasurer-Karen Milford/John Sinkus


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

2004

Board Member of the YearDan Kennedy

Volunteer of the YearBayard Kennett

Seventh Annual Bob Morrell AwardGail Paine

2005

Board Member of the YearLinda Fox Phillips

Volunteer of the YearDavid Urey

Eighth Annual Bob Morrell AwardSteve Eastman

2006

Board Member of the YearGeorge Epstein

Volunteer of the YearFrank Clulow

Ninth Annual Bob Morrell AwardJackie Sparks

1997

Board Member of the YearSheryl Kovalik

Volunteer of the Year

Roger GrenierRuss Lanoie

1998

Board Member of the YearChuck Henderson


Conrad Eastman

First Annual Bob Morrell AwardBetty Whitney & Kay Reed

1999

Board Member of the YearPhil Gravink


Jim Cataldo

Second Annual Bob Morrell AwardThe Gibson Center for Senior ServicesGlenna Mori, founder, and the Board,

Staff and Volunteers

2000

Board Member of the YearSheryl Kovalik

Volunteer of the YearSCORE

2000

Third Annual Bob Morrell AwardSkip and Joan Sherman – WBNC/WMWV

2001

Board Member of the YearConrad EastmanRoger Grenier

Volunteer of the YearAnne Getchell

Fourth Annual Bob Morrell Award

George Epstein

2002

Board Member of the YearJohn Bruni

Volunteer of the YearTodd Miller

Fifth Annual Bob Morrell AwardKennett High School Key Club

2003

Board Member of the YearJerry Schimmoeller

Volunteer of the YearBob Murphy

Sixth Annual Bob Morrell AwardBob Porter


AWARDS

2004



Seventh Annual Bob Morrell AwardGail Paine

2005

Board Member of the YearLinda Fox Phillips

Volunteer of the YearDavid Urey

Eighth Annual Bob Morrell AwardSteve Eastman

2006

Board Member of the YearGeorge Epstein

Volunteer of the YearFrank Clulow

Ninth Annual Bob Morrell AwardJackie Sparks

2007


Rookie Board Member of the YearKaren Milford


Tenth Annual Bob Morrell AwardBob Murphy

2008

Board Member of the YearKaren Milford

Volunteer of the YearElaine Millen

Eleventh Annual Bob Morrell AwardVisiting Nurse and Hospice Care Services

of Northern Carroll County

2009

Board Member of the YearPaul Chant

Volunteer of the YearTom Roberts

Twelfth Annual Bob Morrell AwardTerry O’Brien


AWARDS

to re-electROBIN J.

GORDONcarroll county attorney

Prosecuting Crime in Carroll County Since 1999

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VOTECongratulations

2010 White Mountains Treasures Tom Eastman and

Councilor Ray Burton

Enjoying Our 41st Year!

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Contemporary CeremoniesReligious / Non-Religious

Interfaith CeremoniesCommitment Ceremonies

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“The Public Servant” Oil portrait of Ray Burtonby Craig Pursley • www.pursleyart.com

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Vote onNovember 2nd!

Raymond S. Burtonfor Executive Council District #1 and

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Congratulations 2010 White Mountains TreasuresTom Eastman and Executive Councilor Ray Burton

Congratulations Bob Morrell RecipientDr. Miles Waltz

CUPCAKES, COFFEE & COMMUNICATION

Wednesdays from 10 am to noonNov. 10, Jan. 12,

Feb. 9, April 6 & May 18Granite State College

at the Tech Center in Conway

• Review of Chamber benefits • Presentation of current marketing

opportunities and tips• On-site marketing consulting• Access to computers and help

updating your web listing• Opportunity to brainstorm newprogram ideas with your Chamber• Opportunity to collaborate with

other members in attendanceRSVP to Melody Nester603-356-5701, x302

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A Marketing MembershipOrientation Session

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3/15/11 • Poland Springs

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7/19/11 • The Wentworth

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Chilly Chili Cook-Off StrollSaturday, March 5, 2011Village of North Conway

This annual event has outgrown the venue used in years past so we are in negotia-tions to create a “Chilly Chili Cook-Off

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or become the “People’s Choice”.

MWVCC 10th AnnualGolf TournamentSunday, June 5, 2011

Omni Mount Washington ResortMark Your Calendar… great events on an incredible course! Play will follow a best

ball scramble format, so golfers of all abilities can be accommodated.

Business Expo 2011Monday, June 6, 2011

Omni Mount Washington HotelGet your space NOW for the 2011 Business Expo. The premier business trade show in Northern New Hampshire, featuring more

than 90 of the region’s top companies. The perfect opportunity to showcase your

business, service or products.

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www.mtwashingtonvalley. orgfor full details on all these great events!

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5 passes each to Attitash,Wildcat, King Pine, Cranmore,Bretton Woods, Shawnee Peak

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Notch Ski Touring and Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

October 26, 2010

Dear Chamber Members: The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce has proudly served alongside the Economic Council as the leading force of the Mt. Washington Valley business community. With over 800 members, the Chamber is dedicated to establishing and maintaining the organization as the one responsible for positioning the valley as a Premier Tourism Destination.

Kudos to Mary Seavey, Karen Cole, Melody Nester and Sarah Verney for a job well done in presenting the 98th Annual Meeting. I would like to thank the Chamber volunteers, staff, Board of Directors and all the members who continue to participate by serving on one of our committees, sponsoring events and activities, and providing goods and services free of charge or for very reasonable prices. Also, I would like to thank Janice Crawford for her continued leadership and inspiration. Last, but not least, I thank all you, our members, for the confidence your continued support of the Chamber indicates.

As always, the Chamber is constantly looking for input from our members on what you would like to see the Chamber do, get involved in, and thoughts about your experiences. Please feel free to share your ideas with our staff or any Director of the Board.

It has been a pleasure to serve as your President for the past two years. I leave you in the very capable hands of Bob Carper. We wish you continued success in the coming year.

Best Wishes,

Ben Wilcox, President

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of CommerceStatement of Activities

for the Years Ended July 31, 2010 & 2009


STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESfor the Years Ended July 31, 2010 and 2009

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of CommerceStatement of Financial Position

July 31, 2010 & 2009

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of CommerceStatement of Financial Position

July 31, 2010 & 2009


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONJuly 31, 2010 and 2009

DIRECTORS:

Staci Blair and David Rudewick MWV Young Professionals

603.662.9989

Dan Dineen Lakes Region Coca-Cola

603.267.8834

Steve Sousa Lazy Dog Inn 603.323.8350

Gary Lemay Public Service of NH

603.286.8374 ext. 5440

Andrew Mahoney King Pine Ski Area

603.367.8896

Brenda Leavitt Badger Realty 603.356.5757

Jackie Goodhart OMNI -Mt. Washington Resort

603.278.1000

John Stratton Northway Bank 603.356.8010

Donald Ekberg Ekberg & Associates

603.356.5421

John Weston Weston’s Farm 207.935.2567

Dr. Michelle Capozolli Colonial Motel &

Granite State College 603.356.5178

EXECUTIVE BOARD:

Ben Wilcox Cranmore Ski Resort

603.356.5543

Kim Tibbetts, CPA Debit One

603.356.6231

Janice Crawford MWVCC

603.356.5701

Terry O’Brien Red Parka Pub 603.383.4344

Bob Carper NH Log and Timber Homes

603.822-2253

Greg Frizzell Mt Washington Radio

603.356.8870

OFFICERS:

Ben Wilcox, President Cranmore Ski Resort

603.356.5543

Bob Carper, Vice PresidentNH Log and Timber Homes

603.822.2253

Kim Tibbetts, Treasurer Debit One

603.356.6231

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Jason Stretch Governance

603.447.3873

Dan DineenMembership

603.267.8834

Bob CarperEvents

603.383.9647

Staci BlairMWYYP

603.662.9989

David RudewickMWYYP

603.662.9989

Ed BergeronEastern Slope Airport Authority

603.356.6936

Tom Spaulding Lodging

603.356.7736

ADVISORY BOARD:

Jac Cuddy MWVEC

603.447.6622

Peter Edwards NCVA

603.356.9294

Janice Crawford MWVCC

603.356.5701

2010 - 2011 Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2010 Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

STAFF DIRECTORY

Janice Crawford Executive Director 603.356.5701 ext 2

[email protected]

Melody Nester Membership

603.356.5701 ext 6 [email protected]

Karen Cole Lodging Liaison and Marketing

603.356.5701 ext 301 [email protected] [email protected]

Sarah Verney Visitor Services

603-356-5701 ext.300 [email protected] [email protected]

Mary Seavey Events

603.356.5701 ext 305 [email protected]

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Congratulations White Mountains Treasures

Tom Eastman & Councilor Ray Burton Bob Morrell Award Recipient

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Tom DewhurstFor Carroll County Attorney

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT FROM MARTI MAYNETwenty one annual meetings and this is the first one I’ve had to miss. My apologies for not being with you to celebrate another year of Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce successes. However, I wanted to share some of the highlights of the Chamber’s PR campaigns with you and I thank Janice for reading this in my absence.While throughout 2009 and part of 2010, the PR role was in the capable hands of Siiri Grubb, Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce’s former Director of Communications, I worked alongside her until she went on as a partner in Sally’s Handbags. Throughout last year and once again in 2011, I will write and edit the E-Traveler, and with the help of Jesse Mosston of Mosston Media, we will format it and distribute it to tens of thousands of potential Mt Washington Valley guests. We thank you for your input and encourage you to continue making coupon offers and posting events which can be highlighted via links in the newsletter.We invited and hosted more writers to Mt Washington Valley than any other year. Through bloggers and social networking queens, newspaper, Internet, magazines, sports writers, meteorologists and broadcast journalists, we introduced a growing audience to Mt Washington Valley through the media. From family travel websites to Yankee’s list of top foliage towns to ESPN and the NFL films, hundreds of million impressions were or will be made as stories about Mt Washington Valley unfold. While each year, we measure the value of the publicity campaign with the number and retail cost of impressions, this measure is increasingly becoming less important and more difficult to measure. Blogs and social media are crucial communication tools in today’s world, yet there is no way to accurately measure their impressions or value. So what were some of the highlights of Mt Washington Valley’s PR campaign this year?Yankee Magazine named both North Conway and Jackson in their top 12 foliage destination choices.Austin (TX) Statesman named Presidentials among New England’s top 5 hiking spots.An Associated Press story sent news about the successful Memorial Day weekend in Mt Washington Valley throughout the country.A Boston WBZ story about “thrillcations” included ideas from Mt Washington ValleyA Boston.com story focused on camping in Mt Washington ValleyVirtually every TV station in New England featured photos and news highlighting both winter snow conditions and fall foliage in Mt Washington Valley, and we were grateful for coverage from NH Magazine, NHtoDo Magazine, NH.com, all the New Hampshire newspapers, and many of the Valley’s radio and cable TV stations for spreading the word locally about vacationing in Mt Washington Valley. I’d like to commend a number of chamber members for helping to promote the Valley’s ski season and fall foliage through photos including Thomas Prindle at Wildcat, Dan Houde at Purity Spring Resort, Kathy Bennett and Becca Descharmes at Cranmore, Doug Tulin and Laura Tuveson at Attitash, Greg Bowen and the marketing team at Bretton Woods, Thom Perkins at Jackson Ski Touring, Ryan Triffet at Great Glen Trails, Jerry Jacobson from Eagle Mountain House, Lori Pecor and Don Bilger at Black Mountain, not to mention Jesse Mosston too. I was lucky enough to receive many photos each week from a talented team of photographers here in the Valley which were in turn sent in daily updates to meteorologists. Images of Mt Washington Valley’s ski resorts and XC center appeared consistently to remind the Boston, Portland, Providence and Manchester markets about the great snow conditions in the Valley. More recently, gorgeous fall foliage appeared on every TV station’s weather forecast multiple times, from Tim Kelly and Matt Noyes at New England Cable News to Terry Eliasen at WBZ in Boston to Tony Petarca at WPRI TV in Providence and also Portland and Manchester stations, gorgeous photos from Mt Washington Valley were included in more than 35 weather forecasts, foliage maps and weather blogs contributing to one of the most successful Columbus Day weekends in Mt Washington Valley. There’s no question that Mt Washington Valley’s snow conditions and fall foliage was highly acclaimed by the meteorology departments of every New England TV station. Knowing that the chamber is always encouraging travel in one’s own backyard, I’ve worked closely to provide event and story information for our own Valley newspapers and TV and radio stations including Valley Fun, Conway Daily Sun, RSN, WMWV, Mountain Ear and more. I thank all of you who’ve responded to my requests for information to provide business wrap ups for the media. I want to encourage you to continue sending your news and especially your images, photos and videos to me throughout the upcoming winter season. They will be added to the Chamber’s new Flickr gallery, distributed to the media, sent via Facebook and Twitter, plus used in the E-Traveler when possible. In this day of social networking, images and news can easily travel worldwide, and it is our mission to insure that Mt Washington Valley’s story reaches every corner of the world. Meteorologist’s ProjectWe all know what happens when the Meteorologists in Boston, Manchester, Providence and Portland say it’s going to rain on a January or February weekend. An audible groan can be heard among ski resorts, XC centers and lodging properties in the Valley.Three years ago, the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce launched a concerted campaign to address meteorologists in New England with a campaign designed exclusively to provide information about winter ski and travel conditions in the Valley. The program was tremendously well accepted by the New England meteorologists. The enthusiastic feedback from weather men and women was exceeded only by the great coverage for skiing in Mt Washington Valley over the past three years. This winter, with the help of a JPP grant matched with funds from the ski resorts, the chamber and ski resorts will once again work with meteorologists to provide up-to-date information, forecasts, video footage and ongoing communication offering an upbeat and accurate view of the weather in Mt. Washington Valley on a consistent basis. Jesse Mosston and I will send ongoing communication offering information and photos about snowmaking conditions, road conditions and accurate snowfall totals throughout the Valley, so meteorologists will have all the material needed to report that “while it may be raining in Boston, the ski conditions at Mt. Washington Valley’s ski resorts are excellent, and don’t cancel your plans.” Golf and Cycling campaignsThis year the cycling and golf communities launched two new PR campaigns to create excitement among media and consumers interested in golf and cycling in Mt Washington Valley. We created detailed web pages with information about these sports, created a detailed calendar of events and focused newsletters called E-Scapes to update media and consumers on everything from events and tournaments to great rides and featured golf courses. We highlighted the most scenic golf holes and the most challenging biking loops. Through this program we recruited 10 members of the U.S. and Canadian media to write stories for blogs, websites and magazines about golf and biking in Mt Washington Valley. Hats off to all the lodging properties, golf courses, cycling shops, attractions and restaurants who helped to host media throughout the year. From the Red Parka Pub and Red Jersey Cyclery to the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, Whitney’s Inn, Shovel Handle Pub, Café Noche, Merrill Farm Resort, Bernerhof Inn, Wildcat, Story Land, Monkey Trunks, Mount Washington Auto Road and many, many more members of our tourism community, thank you for your willingness to host the media and help spread the story that Mt Washington Valley is New England’s premier four-season destination.

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The Bob Morrell Award recognizes the qualities and values which Morrell (1920-1998), the founder of Story Land and Heritage-New Hampshire,

exemplified as a business and community leader. Dr. Waltz was chosenas this year’s Morrell Award recipient, as he has exemplified community service

throughout his medical career and in his private life.

Dr. Miles Waltz started his medical practice in 1967 after graduating from Bowdoin College and the University of Vermont Medical School. He continued his practice in the Mt. Washington Valley his retirement in the year 2000.

Upon his retirement from Memorial Hospital Dr. Waltz was presented with a plaque for service to his patients, the community and the Memorial Hospital.

The plaque reads as follows: “To his patients, Dr. Waltz was the only doctor they needed to see; he delivered babies and ministered to the grieving. He supported families through difficult crises and shared the joy of new generations, giving his time and medical expertise, frequently in the middle of the night, and often in the patient’s home.

He gave to his community in countless other ways, from co-founding the C & Y Project (Children’s Health Center) to helping establish an ongoing health professional scholarship for local youth. Dr. Waltz left as his legacy a community that is a much better place because he took the time to care for us, our families and generations to come.”Dr. Waltz is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice and a former member of Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees and officer of the medical staff at the hospital.

Since his retirement in 2000, Dr. Waltz has dedicated endless hours as a volunteer to non-profit organizations in the Mt. Washington Valley. Through his volunteer service he has helped to improve the lives of many individuals and families, attained personal achievements, made new discoveries about himself and others, formed social bonds and strengthened our communities. He certainly exemplifies the tradition of civic engagement that makes New Hampshire so special. In 2005 Dr. Waltz was the recipient of Governor John Lynch’s Volunteer Award, recognizing outstanding individuals in the New Hampshire community for their dedication to service.

Dr. Waltz devotes time helping seniors in the Mt. Washington Valley with personal health and insurance issues, both at the Gibson Senior Center and at Memorial Hospital. As Ombudsman for Mineral Springs Nursing Home he checks on patients’ needs and complaints and also enjoys visiting some of his former patients at the home.

Dr. Waltz serves on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, the Pequawket Foundation, and on the Advisory Board for Vaughan Community Service of The First Church of Christ, Congregational of North Conway. He is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and Historian of Legion Post 95. He is also the Assistant Moderator of the North Conway Water Precinct.

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These two individuals have demonstrated outstanding and consistent caring for the improvement of the Valley and the quality of life for the residents of our many communities without the expectation of reward or commendation. Their bios in the program read like a national Who’s Who. Without them we would not have the very important social services, business support, and entrepreneurism that have gone into making our valley a quality place to live, raise a family and work. We appreciate Woodlands Credit Union’s enthusiastic sponsorship of this award and look forward to recognizing two individuals each year. It is with great pleasure that I offer a hearty congratulations from the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, staff and volunteers to this year’s recipients of the White Mountains Treasure Award.

With great respect,Ben Wilcox, President, MWVCC

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Tom Eastman, 53, is a longtime journalist in Mount Washington Valley, having worked for The Mountain Ear, local radio stations WMWV/Magic 104, and The Conway Daily Sun, where he currently serves as a reporter and as managing editor of the paper’s Valley Fun publication.

He and his late brother (and 2007 White Mountain Treasure) Steve Eastman (1949-2008) worked together at The Mountain Ear for nearly 30 years. Their brother David Eastman also contributed to the paper. David’s Country Ecology column appears in the Conway Daily Sun and is heard on WMWV/Magic 104. Eastman won an Excellence in Newspaper Features Writing Award for 2009-2010 from the North American Snowsports Journalists Association. He is a two-time runnerup for that award.

He was named Ski NH’s Media Person of the Year in 2001. He received Berwick Academy’s Distinguished Alumni Award for his writing in 2002.

A graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he studied writing under esteemed late writing professor Donald Murray, Eastman’s work has appeared in several magazines, and he frequently lectures on local ski history both abroad and in this country. In 1989, he authored ia book, “Flight Without Wings: The story of Cranmore and skimeister Hannes Schneider.“

He has been active in publicizing community non-profit organizations over the years, including the Mud Bowl and Friends of Tuckerman Ravine. He is an avid skier and hiker and loves calling the valley home.

Executive Councilor Raymond S. Burton is a native of New Hampshire and has lived his entire life in the northern region of this state. He deeply understands the lifestyle and character of Northern New Hampshire residents and has given many years of “time, talent and dedication” to the area.

Councilor Burton attended Plymouth State College (now Plymouth State University) where he earned his B.Ed. in 1962. After a short tenure in the Andover and Warren New Hampshire School Districts as a teaching principal, Ray began to pursue a career in politics. He served as Sergeant at Arms for the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the State Senate from 1967-1968. During this time his interest in politics was transformed from a mere aspiration, to the beginning of a lifelong dedication to service through government.

His first elected position came in 1977 when he was elected to the Executive Council for a two-year term. After a brief hiatus during 1980, he was re-elected to the Executive Council and has served each term since 1981.

With his usual enthusiasm and wit, his representation of the North Country was summed up when he said, “We cannot let anybody in Concord forget that there’s life north of Concord. We have to tell them to start looking out their north windows.”

The State of New Hampshire is grateful for Councilor Burton’s service to the YMCA Youth in Government Program, initiation of a student intern program, Operation Life Saver, North Country Council Transportation Committee, North Country Arts Advisory Council, NH Safety Council, Governor’s Highway Advisory Council, Northern Community Investment Corporation, and North Country Council and NH Farm Bureau.

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