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"I Spy 1973"

"I Spy 1973" is a guessing game of "Who's Who" in 1973.  All pictures are of long-time locals currently living in the Fraser Valley who are, or have been, active in our Chamber and community.  The first person to guess at least 9 out of 12 pictures correctly in the 2008 newsletters, will win $35.00 at the end of the year.

Who is June 1973?

Click on image to enlarge.  Then Click Here to submit your guess.

“Sneak-Peek” at the new Hideaway Park & Rendezvous Moose
on the Chamber corner & celebrate the "Grand Give." 

Thursday, June 19 @ 5-7pm

Come to the Chamber's Annual FREE Member Appreciation Party & Grand Give Celebration.  Enjoy BBQ, live music by Tim Connelly & friends and of course a good time.  

This is also your chance to get a sneak-peek at the new Hideaway Park & the new Rendezvous Moose on the Chamber corner.  We will also be recognizing all those who have contributed to the "GRAND GIVE" project and to thank our Chamber members for all their support and hard work over the past 35 years.

Once again, the GRAND GIVE was inspired by Oprah’s Big Give and from a desire to help families and employees struggling in Grand County. The Chamber and the Grand Foundation have asked their members to join in the Grand Give.  (There is still time to pitch in!)

We chose the Mountain Family Center (MFC) to be the beneficiary of this project.  The MFC knows what kinds of assistance and services families in Grand County need.  Chamber members will have many choices for giving big and can choose to contribute in a way that may have special meaning to them.

The Chamber encourages its members to start with a contribution from their businesses and build on that by asking their many contacts, in and out of Grand County, to help reach their goals and give big.  Goods, services and cash can all be donated.  Individuals are also welcome to participate in the Grand Give as well. 

Click Here for more information on how to get involved, for MFC's "Wish List" and for an example of how it works.  (All cash donations will go to the MFC and not to the Chamber.)  Contact Danielle Longano for more details at dlongano@playwinterpark.com.

From The Front Desk, by Chris Harrington

FREE Program For Grand County Business Owners and Hiring Managers Hiring & Maintaining Employees:  THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Tuesday, June 17, 9am-Noon
At Grand Mountain Bank in Granby – 337 E. Agate

· Are you in compliance with federal and state immigration requirements for employees? 
· Do your independent contractors meet all federal and state  requirements for the status?
· Could you use some  pointers for hiring and keeping good employees?

FREE refreshments will be served. Pre-registration required.

REGISTRATION:  To ensure there is enough seating and refreshments please register in advance by calling 970.726.8855 or E-mail rbowman@hrmc.net

Click Here for more information.

Green Bean Cafe, Naturally Charming Food
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting 
Thursday, June 12 at 11 AM 

Located inside the Winter Park Organic Market

Alyda & Jon Parker of JR's Grill have partnered with Alba Delancellotti to create the Green Bean Cafe.  Green Bean Cafe is committed to using the highest quality natural and organic ingredients to transport your lunch and dinner experience to a New and Fresh Encounter.

It offers a variety of creative, and unique salads, sandwiches, artisan foods and specialty meats. Such as Panini sandwiches, hand crafted tamales and empanadas, fresh salads,  racks of ribs, and briskets of beef.

Located in Winter Park Organic Market, they are open 7 days a week - Monday thru Saturday 11:00-6:00pm - Sunday 11:00-5:00pm.
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Member Spotlight - Mountain Moon Yoga
www.mtmoonyoga.com

Mountain Moon Yoga is Grand County’s only yoga studio located in the upstairs courtyard at Winter Park Station. The studio provides a peaceful Rocky Mountain experience at 9000 ft. allowing you time to pause from the chaos of everyday life. We offer yoga and fitness classes and workshops; private sessions for individuals or groups of any size; classes at your place of business; and international retreats.

Margaret Strom, RYT, is nationally certified and the owner/director of Mountain Moon Yoga. She has a B.A. in Psychology and completed graduate school in Natural Resource Management. The yoga spark was ignited 16 years ago and has been burning ever since. Margaret has been teaching for 12 years and uses her knowledge of asana and human physiology to guide students to that place of comfort and peace within their own body. She combines her background in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Viniyoga with gentleness and compassion honoring each student’s strengths and challenges.

Click Here for the Summer Schedule.  __________________________________  

Member Limelight: Real Estate of Winter Park

Real Estate of Winter Park offers access to eight longtime local real estate brokers/partners with a combined 111 successful years in the real estate business. "We are very excited about our new partnership, our commitment to the community and the energy our independent office will bring to the area and our long-standing client base."

Real Estate of Winter Park consists of Mike Periolat, Cliff Anderson, Katie Riemenschneider, Jean Wolter, Lisa Leclair Waldorf, Jennifer O'Connor, Shanna Lalley and Peter Gach. Each agent has a minimum of eight years experience and joint ownership in the company. With the combined knowledge of the cohesive team and its marketing network, clients may peruse Grand County's available properties feeling confident and comfortable.

The new group looks forward to continuing the tradition of top salesmanship within the greater Winter Park area while breathing some fresh new ideas into marketing real estate.

Real Estate of Winter Park is the proud premiere sponsors of the Grand County Blues Society for 2008-2009. Come join us at the Blues Fest June 28 and June 29 and during the many shows throughout the year!

 THE COMMUNITY MAP IS HERE!!
by Joyce Burford

At long last the Community Map arrived at the beginning of May, and has already proven to be a very valuable and informative tool for our guests.  If you are a Chamber member, please feel free to stop by and get a supply for your own guests.

Attention Map Advertisers:
You will be receiving a voucher in the mail from Community Link in the next view days.  The voucher will let you know how many maps you can order, so please be sure to look for this mailing and follow the instructions to get your supply.



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Chamber Launches New Web Site!

Just a reminder, be sure to check out our new web site, www.playwinterpark.com, that was launched in early May.

Remember, as a Chamber member, you get a FREE listing on our site.   You can now add a photo AND logo for a one time fee of $25.   OR, you can upgrade to a link - which includes photo AND logo - for an annual fee of $100.

One new feature that will benefit our members, is that you can now pay ALL your Chamber invoices online via our secure server.  And don't forget you can update your business description and contact info anytime yourself from your own computer.  Contact Maria for your username and password.

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Check Out Our New Billboards

Next time you're traveling to Denver, be sure to keep your eyes open for our new billboards that went up in June.   There are three billboards and they're located at:

• I-70 .5 miles e/o Dumont, westface panel
• 6th Avenue Viaduct at Mariposa, eastface panel
• 2150 S. Colorado s/o Evans, southface panel 

   

  CLICK HERE to view the artwork for the billboards.

Welcome New Sales Council Director,
Cindy Harder & Assistant Sara Sable

It’s official! As of June 2, I have started a new contract position with the WPFVCC as the Sales Director under the Sales Council Executive Board of Directors.

The position is part time and will be complimented by Sara Sable, who will act as the liaison and coordinator between me and the Sales Council. It is a tremendous opportunity to be part of the community endeavor to bring happy people to our destination and to work under my own business, Vaquera Enterprises, LLC. The rest of my week will still be acting in my current position as Director of Sales & Marketing at Beaver Village Condos-THMC.  Thank you and I look forward to working with you!

I can be reached during normal business hours Monday –Friday at the Beaver Village Clubhouse: 970-726-8813, charder@beavercondos.com or at Vaquera Enterprises, LLC: 970-726-2583, cindy@vaqueraenterprises.com.

I will also be spending time at the Chamber office and Visitor Center on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm if you would like to visit; 970-726-4118.

See you soon!
Cindy Harder

VENDOR APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR SUMMER FESTIVALS!!

La Vita e' Bella Italian Festival -
July 11-13

Winter Park Jazz Festival -
July 26-27

Western Living Experience/Art Tour -
 Aug 2-3

Fraser River Days/Green Expo -
Aug 9-10

Blues From The Top Festival -
June 28 - 29

Salute to American Veteran's Rally -
(More informaton on Rally go to www.theveteransrally.org)
Aug 15-17

103.5 The Fox Hawgfest at Winter Park Resort -
Aug 16-17

Events & Meetings in June

Please note the many community fundraising events!  CLICK HERE for details of fundraisers, listed community events & for a complete calendar.   CLICK HERE for a Chamber special event cheat sheet.

Is your event not listed on the web site and you would like it to be?  If so, please email Kristyna Nedele at chamber@playwinterpark with your event.

June 2008

7         The "S" Games Fundraiser at YMCA, Snow Mountain Ranch

10:       Membership Meeting 9am

11:       Chamber Board Meeting: 9:15am

12:       Green Bean Cafe in WP Organic Market 
            Ribbon Cutting/Open House 11am

12        The Fraser Film Series Presents: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

13:       Grand County Blues Society Presents: 
             Jackie Payne/ Steve Edmonson Band - Smokin' Moe's 9pm

14:       4th Annual Cozens Cup - Fundraiser for FRV Lions Club

14:       Habitat Hobble (Fundraiser for Habitat for 
            Humanity)

17:      Winter Park Town Council Meeting: 8am

18:      Fraser Town Board: 6:30pm

19:      Chamber Appreciation Party & Grand Give 
           Celebration/Fundraiser 

20:       Music on the Mall at Cooper Creek Square - 
            Ali Grayson 4:30-7pm

21:       Sonic Bloom Festival - Winter Park Resort

21:       Hideaway Skate Park Clinic / Demo

22        3rd Annual "Celebration" Fundraiser 
            Middle Park Land Trust at DTR 4-6pm

26:       Devil's Thumb Ranch New Restaurant 
            Ribbon Cutting/Open House 5-7pm

27-29:  Blues from the Top VI  Music Festival - GCBS

27:       Music on the Mall at Cooper Creek Square - 
            Andy Irvine Blues Collective

27:       GCBS Saturday Night Walking Blues Tour 
            Presented by WPFV Chamber of Commerce

27-29:  Fat Tire Classic (Fundraiser with NSCD & American 
            Red Cross)

Chamber Night In Grand Lake
Come out for dinner, drinks and theatre!
Wednesday, June 25 - 8pm Showtime
Bring in these coupons to receive discounts. 

This is a great way to help support fellow Chamber members in Grand Lake! 
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Save The Date
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting For the New Restaurant at Devil's Thumb Ranch
Thursday, June 26
Stay tuned for event details and time.