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Adventure Member! Who in the World is That?
"Adventure Member" is a new guessing game of "Who's Who" in the Chamber membership. All pictures are of current Chamber members who love adventure.
Who is August's Adventure Member?
Click Here to submit your guess. Name business and owner. (Click photo to enlarge image).
Would you like to be an "Adventure Member?" Submit your adventure picture to mchavez@playwinterpark.com. Scroll thru newsletter to find out who was last month's Adventure Member.
  Opportunities to Participate in the Rally Make Sure the Audience Knows About You! The Chamber board and staff are proud to be working with Jim and Pam Wear and Pro Promotions to bring this event to the Valley. Thanks go out to the Winter Park Town Council/Staff, Town of Fraser, County Commissioners and local sponsors for making the event happen this year.
Join in honoring the veterans as they come to the Valley on August 14- 16. Here are a few tips on getting the word out about your business:
- Please consider a float or car in the Parade that is held on Saturday, August 15, 2009. Contact Tamara at 726-4221 ext 205 for details!
- Volunteer at the Vietnam Memorial Wall- contact Tamara
- Fly A Flag PROUDLY!
- The Chamber will have "Welcome Veterans" yard signs available for businesses. Please stop by the Winter Park Visitor Center and get one to display at your business starting next Wednesday, August 12.
- Consider offering coupons or deals to the audience. You are welcome to walk about and distribute information about your business.
- Make sure the Visitor Centers in Winter Park and Fraser know about any special happenings at your business so we can promote them. Contact Kristyna at 726-4118 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
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 News From The Front Line:
First and foremost: Chamber membership, we love you!
Thank you to Grand Adventure Balloon Tours for giving the Chamber staff an opportunity to take a balloon ride. Wanna take a ride yourself, check'em out at www.grandadventureballoon.com.
Hats off to our Visitor Center volunteers Marianne, Mary and Skip who have helped make life easier in the Visitor Center this summer! Don't know how we could have done it without you! Chamber members, have a special deal? Let us know so we can pass it along to our guests. Send them to visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com. Enjoy the warm sun!
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 Fraser Valley Library Presents:
Guatemala by Chicken Bus with Anna Winkel Thursday, Aug. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m and A History of Winter Park by Wendy Christensen, daughter of George and Joyce Engel Thursday, Aug. 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. CLICK HERE for more.
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Fraser River Valley Lions Club Presents: Susanne Jalbert with Business is Iraq’s Future Thursday, August 6 | 7pm | Winter Park Town Hall. For more information, go to www.FraserValleyLions.org.
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Less Than a Month To Go in the Reusable Bag Challenge! We're in THIRD Place!
The latest tallies are in for the Reusable Bag Challenge, and since the contest began on March 1, 2009, The Grand BYOB Project – representing Winter Park, Fraser and Granby – has eliminated over 90,000 plastic bags. This puts us in third place, behind Basalt and Summit County.
“It's a close race.” said local organizer, Joyce Burford. “There’s less than a month left to go, and I really want to encourage everyone to get out there and shop with reusable bags, as we have a great chance at winning this challenge, but it's crunch time!”
The Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Reusable Bag Challenge is a competition between 31 mountain towns in the Western United States to encourage the use of reusable shopping bags. The Challenge began on March ,1 2009 and will run until September 1, 2009. The prize to the winning town is a $10,000 solar panel installation on their public school. Environmental concern around issues such as litter and degradation of resources is the primary impetus behind the CAST Challenge.
Since the competition began, local participating stores have been responsible for tallying the use of every reusable bag used or purchased by a customer at checkout. The ‘winner’ will be determined on a per capita basis by which community uses the most reusable bags during the six-month period. Please visit www.playwinterpark.com for a list of participating retailers.
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 New Member Profile: Six & Geving Insurance, Inc.
Nancy Kersey with Six & Geving Insurance, Inc. has been an insurance professional for over 30 years. Six & Geving Insurance, Inc. is an independent insurance agency that started in 1990 with a vision to serve our clients with the leading insurance products on the market. We insure more than 3,000 businesses including, but not limited to; HOA's, COA's, property managers, contractors, architects & engineers, restaurants, retail, manufacturing, non-profits and more. Please call Nancy for a complete review of your current insurance program and quote.
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Member Limelight: Trude Kleess - Lawyer on The Go
Trude Kleess has 27 years of experience providing civil legal services in the area of small business law, bankruptcy, and real estate law. Trude grew up in Colorado and currently lives in Grand County. She proud to give her clients first-hand service. Have laptop, will travel is her motto! Trude makes office calls. There are never enough hours in a day for today’s small business owner. Meeting at your office may be more efficient for everyone. Contact Trude Kleess through her new web site at: www.lawyer-on-the-go.com.
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 TREAT YOURSELF TO WELLNESS
TALKSHOP Coach Marianne Klancke: 20% off your next 1 hour life coaching session. Call certified professional coach Marianne Klancke or email for an appointment:
mklancke@talkshopcoach.com | 726-5971 •stimulate your potential •stimulate your joy• stimulate your actions• stimulate self development• stimulate your thoughts.
The BodyWorks Organic Spa, Boutique & Tea Bar: Luxury Summer Spa Special Relax & Rejuvenate. A nurturing combination of deep therapeutic heat, steaming aromatherapy face wrap, exfoliating & hydrating hand/foot treatment, organic herbal foot soak and a full body massage. Save $123! 90 minutes for $87.00 Call 726-4001 to schedule your appointment. Located in Cooper Creek Square.
Mountain Moon Yoga: Enchanted - An Experiental Yoga Chanting Event. Saturday August 29, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, $25 or $20 by August 22, minimum 6, all levels. CLICK HERE for more information & schedules.
Bella Vita- A Wellness Spa and Salon: $5 OFF a 35 minute Thermal Massage Bed Session. FREE 15 minute Thermal Massage Bed Session w/ the purchase of any 40 minute or longer Spa Service(s). 30% OFF all Retail (except for Young Living essential oil products). CLICK HERE to get their special massage or facial packages.
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 Marketing Council to Hold Annual Retreat
The Chamber marketing council will hold its annual retreat this year on Thursday, September 10. This day-long retreat will review our marketing plan for this year, assess what worked and what needs improvement, and will set goals and direction for next years plan. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the marketing council before they go into retreat, please contact the chairperson, Diane Ehlert at Alpine Resort Properties. dehlert@alpineresortproperties.com or 970.726.5701
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 Fall SkiTops University Comes To Town!
August 24 - 27, 2009
Winter Park Resort and the WPFV Chamber of Commerce are hosting the Fall SkiTops University, August 24-27.
We invite you to join this outstanding organization and register to participate in the event this August. SkiTops is offering Winter Park businesses the opportunity to join for half price! This is a great opportunity to meet and network with 26 national tour operators that can help you grow your business. CLICK HERE for more.
For further information and to register online HERE or contact Judy Feld, SKITOPS administrator at (916) 452-8456 or Tracee Adams, SKITOPS Industry Relations at (303) 650-6550 for more information.
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Chamber Members! If your not already, get signed-up for the Inntopia On-Line Reservation System! There are no fees except for a commission that is taken on booked reservations only. Check it out on-line at www.PlayWinterPark.com. No minimum or maximum inventory requirements. Call or email Sara Sable for more details & to get signed up sales@playwinterpark.com | 726-4118.
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July Adventure Member Answer:
Jeff Skinner: Owner of Pure Life Photography and co-owner of Ear2Ear Photo Booth
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FRASER RIVER DAYS! August 8 & 9
Click Here for event schedule for Saturday & Sunday.
Saturday, August 8 at Hideaway Park: Come see the raptors, lumberjacks, live music featuring Pete Wernick & Flexigrass, and the Red Tale Native American Group song & dance.
Visit the many Green Community Booths for free interpretative walks, fly fishing casting lessons, free reusable bags, scavenger hunts, plus much more. This is a great day to buy tickets for Sunday's Riverstock Movement and get your duckies for the Annual Duckie race with Fraser Valley Partnership for Trails.
PLUS! The Colorado State Forest Service is handing out free Douglas Firs. Take it home or volunteer for a Tree Planting on Sunday 9am-1pm in Confluence Park. Like to volunteer for planting? Email mchavez@playwinterpark.com.
Sunday, August 9 at Winter Park Resort: Migrate upstream with the Native Americans, raptors & lumberjack as Fraser River Days continues slope side. Be sure to check out "The Green Scene" by the Playground Theatre.
OTHER RIVER EVENTS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
 Riverstock: A local music festival located in Fraser at the Kit Klancke Pavilion at the Lions Club Ponds. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the most immediate and largest threat to the Fraser River which is called the Moffat Firming Project. CLICK HERE for details.
Annual Duckie Race with the Fraser Valley Partnership For Trails: Duck race starts at 3pm on the Fraser River behind the Riverstock Festival in Fraser. CLICK HERE for more.
Fraser Farmers Market in Downtown Fraser (Now extended until August 16): 9:30- 1pm in the field between Ryan's Real Estate and Timberline Thai. CLICK HERE for more.
Annual Winter Park Craft Fair by King's Crossing (Saturday & Sunday) CLICK HERE for more.
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 SALUTE TO AMERICAN VETERANS RALLY: August 14-16
Interested in being in the Veteran's parade? CLICK HERE to download a parade entry form. CLICK HERE for full event details and times.
Questions about Rally or Parade? Contact Tamara Davis at tdavis@playwinterpark.com.
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MUSIC IN THE PARKS
Fraser Picnic in the Park - One more left!: Aug. 11 with 3rd Time Lucky from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
High-Note Thursdays 6-8pm in Hideaway Park: This next Thursday enjoy the Aurora Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet, August 13 features Slopeside and August 20 is the last performance for the summer with Hunker Down. Don't forget FREE Taxi Thursday's! Enjoy your wine and get a complimentary ride home courtesy of Valley Taxi.
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 MARK YOUR SEPTEMBER CALENDAR!
2009 High Altitude Battle of the Bands & Boards -September 5 at Hideaway Park.
Come one come all! Jam to your favorite youth band and skate your heart out from 10:30am-4:30pm.
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2009 Parade of Homes September 12 & 13 and 19 & 20
Featuring Sustainable Building & Green Re-modeling Expo
 NEW this year, the Parade of Homes features the Sustainable Building & Green Re-modeling Expo taking place in Hideaway Park from 10 am - 4 pm each day of the Parade. Do not miss this opportunity to learn more about sustainable building practices from the people that are doing the work and seeing the results. Are you thinking about re-modeling your house to take advantage of some of the tax incentives being offered at the state and national level to make your home more energy efficient? Want to know more about those incentives? Interested in getting your house energy rated to understand where you can get the biggest bang for the buck? Come talk to the exhibitors and attend the seminars.
 Over 20 exhibitors will be present talking about ECO Design Practices, Energy Efficiency, Resource Efficiency, Energy Rating and more. There are also several highly informative seminars scheduled. Click Here for a list of exhibitors. Click Here for a list of seminars and times. This event is family friendly and will feature a Kid Zone sponsored by The Title Company of the Rockies and staffed by local non-profits. There will also be food and drink vendors on-site. Sustainable building practices are here to stay. It just make sense, built green means built better. Come learn more.
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 COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AUGUST
CLICK HERE for a the complete calendar and details of community events. Is your event not listed on the web site and you would like it to be? If so, email Kristyna Nedele at chamber@playwinterpark.com with your event(s).
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Middle Park Fair and Rodeo August 3-9, 2009. Located at the Kremmling rodeo grounds. Great family fun with entertainment, food, rodeo, demolition derby & much more! CLICK HERE for event schedule or go to www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com.
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 5th Annual Tab Benoit Classic at Headwaters Golf Course in Granby August 21 at 9am shotgun start | $130/person $520/foursome. CLICK HERE to make reservations now.
Blue Star Connection Fundraiser with the The Delta Sonics & Mango Chutney: August 25 at 9pm at Smokin' Moe's. Rather than a cover charge, we're taking donations for Blue Star Connection. Tab Classic & Blue Star Fundraisers brought to you by the Grand County Blues Society.
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Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA's First Annual Champagne Brunch at the Lodge at Sunspot! Saturday, August 22 | 10:30 a.m. - Noon. Tickets are $45 each, and each attendee receives a non-transferable all-day mountain adventure and bike pass valid that day, compliments of Winter Park Resort! Come join the fun, and learn about how CASA serves abused and neglected children in Grand County. For more information, please contact Kimberly Wilson, NWRM CASA Program Coordinator, at 970.531.6160 or nwcasa@coloradocasa.org. CLICK HERE for gourmet menu.
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Five Course Lambic Beer Dinner at Cheeky Monk Sunday, August 30 | 6pm. Call 970-726-6871 for reservations. $40 per person. CLICK HERE for Cheeky Monks event calendar.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SOL SURVIVOR at SolVista Bike Park September 4-7, 2009. 2009 Rocky Mountain States Cup, Regional Championship Series. Endurance | Gravity | Super – D. CLICK HERE for registration & more information. ______
 Advocates Victim Assistance Team Fundraiser: Taste of Fall September 19 at Winter Park Mountain Lodge 6-9pm.
$30 presale. $35 at door. This renewed occasion will be like the long standing Taste of Spring…only better! New tastes, new auctions, new festivities. Advanced tickets from the original event (snowed out in April!) will be honored. Purchase tickets at all Chambers, Grand Mountain Banks, and R&J Liquors.
Affordable sponsorships of the event are available for you to showcase your business at this fun, local gathering. Please contact Advocates at 725-3442 with any questions, contributions, or sponsorship requests and visit the Advocate's website at www.gcadvocates.org.
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 TASTE OF COOPER CREEK CHAMBER MIXER
Thursday, August 20 from 4:30-6:30
RSVP HERE by August 17.
Come and explore a taste of Cooper Creek with delicious samples from the mall's restaurants. Mix and mingle with the business community by the fountain while enjoying the beautiful gardens and live music by the Sofa Kings. Browse through the shops and discover what's new and different since your last visit. After mixer, go to Hideaway Park for the last High-Note Thursday's from 6-8pm.
Cooper Creek Square has a new look and logo, accompanied by a new brochure and website (designed by O2 Creative)! Check out their website at www.coopercreeksquare.com, with an online calendar of events, information about the shops and restaurants, and other fun things to do while in the heart of downtown Winter Park. Interested in sharing a link on the community links page? Email Marie Hedrick at mariehedrick99@gmail.com, 726-8891 x 33.
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CHAMBER LUNCHEON AT STAR OF INDIA:
Thursday, August 27 at noon. $12.00 per person.
CLICK HERE to RSVP REQUESTED by August 24.
Come learn about the Chamber'sWorker's Compensation Insurance Group Dividend Plan with guest speaker David Bradley of Bradley Insurance & enter to win a golf/casino getaway for four. Special lunch buffet prepared for chamber members!
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