New Chamber Board of Directors sworn in

Mayor Di An Putnam swore in the  newly elected--by way of an electronic ballot this year--Chamber Board of Directors at the January General membership luncheon, held at the Winnemucca Inn on Tuesday, January 8th.

The new 2013-2014 Board elected from the Chamber's general membership were: Theresa Mavity from Dance Plus Studio, Sean Marcinik from Winners Casino, Doris Phillips, Independent member, Stephanie Wade from Second Street Seasonals, and Alicia Davis-Cramer from Davis Insurance.  Pictured with the returning board members, Bob Shaw of Computer Tamer, Michelle Miller of  Miller Law, and Jose Contreras with Carry-On Trailer.  (not pictured are Pam Wickkiser of Humboldt General Hospital and Tobin Kueper of Cyanco)

There are 10 Board of Director positions, each a two-year term with 5 up for reelection each year.

From this 10 member board, were elected Theresa Mavity, President, Bob Shaw, Vice-President and Sean Marcinik Secretary/Treasurer.

Honoring a departing board member

 

A big THANK YOU to outgoing past Chamber president, Betty Lawrence for her years of service.

Lawrence has been on the Chamber  Board since 1997 with a two-year hiatus in the middle.  That makes her the longest running Chamber Board member is Humboldt County History!

Thanks Betty--you will be missed!

November BAH Mixer

Western States Propane hosted the November

BAH  (Business After Hours) Mixer

on  November 15th and raised over  $600 on their raffle--to go to the  Winnemucca Food Bank! 

(Their charity of choice)

Way to go WSP!



BAH (Business After Hours) Mixer at the Frugal Flaming

Mixer fun!

The Frugal Flaming/Hospice hosted the October BAH Mixer on October 18th.

 

Ribbon Cutting at the Crazy Tuna

The Crazy Tuna Sushi Restaurant  held a grand opening/ribbon cutting on October 16th.  The owners are Tiffany and Kyle Swanson (center, holding scissors).  Mayor Di An Putnam  and representatives of the Chamber Board turned out to join in the ceremony.

 

Harvest Hops and Grapes

The 16th Annual Harvest Hops and Grapes  event was a great success.  A sold out event once again!

Wine and beer were available for the sipping, as well as appetizers and desserts donated by Winnemucca's finest restaurants.

 

Candidates Night!

 

The Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce

held their bi-annual

Candidates forum on Monday, October 8th.

State, County and City candidates were invited to participate in a  meet and greet followed by a question and answer forum.   The public was welcome and encouraged to come and present their questions and concerns to the candidates seeking election.

 

 

City Council candidate Ken Tipton

County Commissioner candidate Jim White

City Council candidate Mike Owens

and

City Council candidate Charles Engstrom

 

 

Justice of the Peace candidate,  Letty Norcutt

 

 

Councilman, Rich Stone talks to Nevada Congressmen Mark Amodei and community member Arloa Woodriff.

 

 

Hospital Board candidates Bill Hammargren, Jenny Setzer and Ed Hopfer.

 

 

 

County Commission Candidates Joyce Sheen,  Marlene Brissenden,  Mike Bell, Jim White and Garly Amos.