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Adventure Member! Who in the World is That?
"Adventure Member" is the 2009 guessing game of "Who's Who" in the Chamber membership. All photos are of current Chamber members who love adventure.
Who is December's Adventure Member?
(Click photo to enlarge image). Click Here to submit your guess. Name the business and owner. Scroll thru the newsletter to find out who is the Adventure Member.
Gary DeFrange, 2009 Citizen of The Year
On November 13, 2009, The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce named Gary DeFrange, President and COO of Winter Park Resort, the 2009 Citizen of the Year.
The honor, awarded annually to a citizen exhibiting exemplary dedication to community service, was presented to DeFrange at a dinner ceremony at Deno’s Mountain Bistro. “Given his involvement in, and commitment to this community, Gary is most deserving of the Citizen of the Year award, “ said Ron Nelson, Board President of the Grand Foundation and the 2008 Citizen of the Year. “Gary is known for infusing our local flavor and maintaining the character of Winter Park Resort, and balancing his corporate duties with what’s best for our community.”
“I am humbled by this great honor,” said DeFrange. “So many of our friends and neighbors work hard for this community; I just want to do my part to better the place in which I love to live and work.” CLICK HERE for full story.
2009 Pioneer Award Presented to Dwight and Jean Miller
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is honored to name Dwight and Jean Miller as the Pioneer Award recipients. The Millers helped to establish our tourism industry in Winter Park and the Fraser Valley. Their dedication to building a strong community is still evident today in our public schools and transportation system.
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Holiday Cheer for All- Shop Locally
It is that time of year when we are all looking to share some cheer with family and friends. Economic recovery has been slow to reach our Valley, thus now more than ever, we need to reach out and support the community. Why not help each other out by doing our holiday shopping locally? We know, it is an old, but not tired message; we need to consider keeping our dollars local. We can help each other by spending our hard earned dollars right here at home.
Skis, snowboards, outerwear, TVs, appliances, new furniture, jewelry, hip sweaters and hoodies can all be found at reasonable prices right in our own neighborhood. So get out there, visit with your fellow business-owners and shop until you drop. Gift certificates for services like massages or meals are always a winner with a loved one. The time you save driving over the hill, and money you save on gas will provide opportunity to enjoy a lovely meal at one of our fabulous eateries!
Don't forget that in these hard times our local non-profits are not only more challenged with raising funds, but are also seeing more demand for their services. Please consider a gift of cash or volunteer time to one of the many deserving charitable organizations this holiday season.
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News From the Front Line: By Kristyna Nedele
Where is the snow?! To enhance our snow fall tell everyone you know to put a WP Trail Map in their freezer !!!!!! Let it Snow!!!
We are selling $10.00 Christmas tree permits until Dec. 24 at the Winter Park Visitor Center from 9am-5pm. The Forest Service is also $10.00 selling permits in their office during the weekdays. A map is provided along with regulations and suggestions.
Remember, the Visitor Center staff is always hard at work sending business your way. Keep us informed so we can work for you! Winter Activity Members: we would love an update on when you will be starting up this winter so we can keep our guests informed and send them your way. Restaurants and Retail shops: let us know your business hours as well, especially if you have been closed or have had limited hours this season. If you have any new seasonal brochures please bring in as soon as possible. Contact the visitor center staff at 726-4118 or visitorcenter@playwinterpark.com.
Watch out for Flyin' Fernan to get your Burritos On The Go Go with coffee too! TASTY!
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Opportunity For Your Business! Winter Scavenger Hunt!
Sign-up NOW! In an effort to drive customers to your door, the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a season long scavenger hunt involving all member businesses in Winter Park and Fraser. Fill out the FORM and email or fax back to Kristyna Nedele at 726.9449 or chamber@playwinterpark.com.
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Update from Fraser Valley Metropolitian Recreation District: The 2010 Winter Activity Guide will be available onsite and online at www.fraservalleyrec.org Wednesday, December 9. Memberships are available for purchase between 3-5pm and tours at 4pm daily Monday-Friday until Dec 18. The doors open to the new Grand Park Community Recreation Center December 18 at 6am.
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Grand County Habitat For Humanity is again selecting a new partner family if anyone has an employee who would like to apply for this new home. Please contact Habitat for Humanity or Sharon Farrell at 970-531-1056. Applications are available at the Fraser Valley Library.
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Adventure Member Answer:
November: Margaret Strom of Mountain Moon Yoga and Dan Heinze of Alternative Home Builders. Members since 2008.
December: Mark Strayer of Sawtooth Mountain Builders. Member since 2003.
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Happy 20th Anniversay Hernando's Pizza & Pasta Pub! We love your mountain pies! Pizza king and queen Kimber and Jeff Davidson took ownership in December 1989.
Did you know that the orginial Hernando's Pizza & Pasta Pub is the Winter Park Pub building? Jeff's father designed and built their current building to keep Hernando's orginial look. As they say, "Life is too short to eat bad pizza". Dine in. Carry out. 726-5409 | HernandosPizzaPub.com for their story.
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Member Limelight: GuestGuide Publications
GuestGuide Publications has joined the world of Facebook and will be using this social media tool to help generate traffic to their website and effectively build communication with visitors. If you have a special event, promotion or something you would like to publicize, please let them know via email: lindsey@guestguidepublications.com and they will spread the word. If you are a Facebook user, become a friend of GuestGuide Publications. If you have ideas or feedback, email susie@guestguidepublications.com.
Also check out their updated web site: www.winterparkguide.com. They have added rotating content and videos to keep visitors up-to-date on what is happening in Grand County.
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New Member Spotlight:ALLWinterPark.com
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ALLWinterPark.com by Vertical Media, is part of the ALLTrips.com travel guide network. Our mission is to help visitors connect to great destinations by promoting the local businesses. By linking directly to local vendors and information sources, a potential visitor can truly learn what makes the destination unique and create the ideal trip itinerary.
ALLWinterPark.com New Advertiser Package – $399 for 1 year - New clients get 5 or more ad listings on targeted category pages! Get FREE Google Analytics installation with this package! Google Analytics is a tracking software program that gives your business rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness. Contact Drew Cosby at drew@verticalmedia.com or 307.733.5681.
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DID YOU KNOW…
Sundowner Motel gives a special rate for Chamber member families? Call and find out 726-9451 more.
SolVista at Granby Ranch opens Wednesday, December 16. Click Here for event schedule. Click Here for ski rates and maps! Starting Dec 26-March 27 will be night skiing and tubing. Every Saturday 5-8pm- Night skiing and Tubing $10 each; $15 combo ticket.
Shadow Mountain Guest Ranch (located outside of Granby) has beautiful cabins for large or small families; also a great location for a staff retreat! Call Jim at 887-9524.
Back Bowl Soup Company at the Village at Winter Park Resort serves great grilled cheese sandwiches and soups like Roasted garlic with chicken and mushrooms or Spicy Chicken Tortilla.
Mountain Moon Yoga has a new class schedule. www.MtMoonYoga.com for details.
Woodspur Lodge serves home cooked meal for your family and friends. $15 per person, $8 for kids (plus tax and tip) includes salad, entrée and dessert. Come enjoy our private bar around a crackling fire. Make reservations at 726-8417. Located on Van Anderson Drive in Winter Park.
KCMV 106.3FM is hosting Kai Turner Strictly Blues on Wednesday nights from 8-10pm. It’s the longest running radio blues show in Colorado.
Grand Adventure Balloon Tours are offering a $25.00 discount on gift certificates. Call 970-887-1340 or www.grandadventureballoon.com.
Rare Air Creative is previously NiteOwl Design. Get your custom-made shirt order in today! 970.726.8208.
Michael’s Audio & Video has a new location in the Alco Shopping Center. Visit online at www.michaelsav.com. 726-8763.
RE/MAX Peak-to-Peak makes article in US Today "Second Homes: Base Village Brings Winter Park Ski Resort to Its Peak". Click Here for story.
10 Pound Gorilla makes article in the Denver Post, "Nothing too Heavy for 10 Pound Gorilla". Click Here for story.
Granby Ranch is hiring for a Interactive Media Manager. Click Here for details.
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Marketing Update!
The 2010 Visitor Guide is complete and off to the printer! Call the Visitor Center at 726-4118 to arrange a pick up time for your copies. 75,000 guides will be printed and distributed throughout the year.
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The 2010 Marketing Plan was reviewed on December 7, 2009 by the newly combined Marketing/Sales Council. The new group is committed to an effecient use of resources and promoting Winter Park and the Fraser Valley to potential guests in the regional market place. Keep an eye out for a special update from the group soon!
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Marketing Reminders & Opportunities
Local Favorites - Reserve your spot in 2010 to be a "Local Favorite" on the homepage of the web site. CLICK HERE to download a form and sign-up.
Photo Library - If you are a Chamber member, one of your benefits is access and use of the Chamber's online photo library. Please contact me to get your username and password. 726-4221, ext. 206 | mchavez@playwinterpark.com
Community Map - There are still plenty of Community Maps here at the Chamber, so come by and pick up a supply to give to your customers and guests.
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SKI FREE! Promotion Update:
Central Reservations has booked a total of 336 bookings; 719 Room Nights as of November 30, 2009 with the SKI FREE package!
Details of the SKI FREE package are: Early Season Ski Free package - Book a minimum of two nights lodging at participating lodging properties, get two adult one day lift tickets. Book three nights lodging, get 3 adult one day tickets. Valid for stays beginning November 17, 2009 through December 25, 2009. Add-on lift tickets at reduced rate available with package. Lodging must be booked on the WPFVCC www.playwinterpark.com website. Valid on new reservations only, not valid with any other offer.
If you are not a member of Inntopia (the on-line reservation system) on playwinterpark.com, and would like to be, contact Sara Sable at sales@playwinterpark.com or 970-726-4118.
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Want More Exposure? Get your offer on the WelcomeBackToWP.com Deals Page! It's FREE to have an offer posted on the website! Click Here for the form.
Coupon Book is Completed! Would you like to order Coupon Books for your customers / guests? All Chamber Members may print additional books at cost! Order due date is Monday, 
December 14. Orders will be combined to get you the best price! CLICK HERE for pricing and more details. If you miss the Dec. 14 deadline, you can print separately in any increment of 500 at anytime.
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Groups Coming to the Winter Park - Fraser Valley!
Please welcome groups to the area! Click Here for a list of groups staying at Winter Park Resort this ski season! Northwestern University will be visiting December 12-18, with over 800 members staying at Winter Park Resort!
Attention Lodging Properties: If you have a Group you would like us to welcome in a Chamber E-Blast, let us know! Please send us the Name of the Group, Dates of Stay, and Number in Group. All groups will receive the FREE Coupon Book (based on availability). Contact Sara Sable at 726-4118, or email sales@playwinterpark.com.
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Winter Events!
It’s finally winter and Hideaway Park is ready for activities. Below is a list of chamber events in December. For more details on events, Click Here.
Dec. 19: Holiday Ornament Decorating with Santa and his Reindeer
Dec. 26: Snowshoe Hike at 1pm. Meet at the Winter Park Visitor Center.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration. Come and enjoy New Year’s Eve with us! There will be fun activities at Hideaway Park, then fireworks! Don’t miss out on free sledding, human bowling, rail skates, and hot chocolate by the fire. Fireworks can be seen throughout the town of Winter Park so don’t miss out.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
WINTER CARNIVAL JANUARY 22-24
Sign up NOW for the “Old School” Parade on Main Street or the “Old School” on Parade, and dress up in your office for the weekend. The first ten entries for the Parade on Main Street receive $50.00. The theme this year is “old school” but lights are encouraged. CLICK HERE to be in the Winter Carnival Parade. Fax your form in NOW!
Check out our website at www.playwinterpark.com for all the details on our upcoming events.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN DECEMBER
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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December Chamber Board Meeting: Wednesday, Dec 9 at Winter Park Town Hall at 3pm.
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Member December Events!
Now - December 17 Angel Tree: Make the holidays special for a deserving child by picking up a card from the Angel Tree at Cooper Creek Square, to ensure something appears under the tree for Christmas.
Now –Dec 20: "Now A Year in the Life of the Colorado Landscape”. A New Works Art Show at Elk Horn Art Gallery. Located in the 7Eleven Complex in Winter Park.
Dec. 10 at 6pm. Christmas Irish Music: Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Fraser Valley Library’s music and history event with the local band Claddagh. Learn about Ireland, Irish music and even the musical instruments they use. All are welcome. FREE.
Dec 10 8pm-Midnight: Local’s Appreciation Party Cooper Creek Square invites locals out to kick off the winter season with live music by Hunker Down at Smokin’ Moes. No cover charge.
December 12: Learn How to Party Plan with Pick Me! at Wild Horse Gourmet, Cooper Creek Square - The Gourmet Shop teams up with the incredible talents of the ladies of Pick Me! Call 726-9952 for more details!
Dec 12:- Tommelfest at Devil's Thumb Ranch "The devil don't do downhill". Come celebrate all things Nordic - meatballs, music by Brethren Fast, fun dancing, demos, Grog Garden, BBQ $12, relay races, keg toss, waxing clinic, free lessons from the DU Nordic team, and very probably, meatballs at Tommelfest '09!
December 12 – Jan. 2 Grand Re-Opening & Holiday Festivities of Cooper Creek. Visitors will enjoy seeing Santa, hearing carolers and taking a horse-drawn carriage ride. New this year will be a gift-wrapping station and ornament making area for the kids! Click Here for schedule.
December 17: Grapes and Gifts at Verso Cellars 4pm-8pm. All tips and 10% of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA.
December 19: Frank Expressions hosts a "Bow Impaired" Think outside the box to turn your gift into a celebration at Wild Horse Gourmet in Cooper Creek Square. Join Francie deVos at 3:00 to learn how to package that perfect gift.
Christmas Eve/New Year Events!
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks. Starts at 5:30pm at base of Lower Hughes. Call Lodge at Sunspot to make reservations for Christmas Eve dinner: 726-1446.
Dec 31- 6-8pm New Year’s Eve- Free Torchlight Parade at SolVista Basin (all kids welcome, sign up 5pm Base Camp Lodge) and Fireworks.
December 31- Bring in a Blues New Year with The Grand County Blues Society at 490 Steak House and Tavern at Silverado ll Resort and Event Center. Featuring Chicago's most rockin' blues bands, Nick Moss and the Fliptops. Buy a table for 8 for 500.00. Includes an upscale buffet, show and champagne toast. Space is limited! Dinner /Show - $65 per person. Show only $20 per person. Cocktail lounge opens at 7pm. Doors for dinner at 6:30. Dinner is from 7pm to 8:30. Music starts at 9pm. CLICK HERE and be entered to win ONE Show ticket.
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Powder Addictions Grand Opening & Grand Lake Brewery Tasting: Wednesday, December 16, 5-7pm | NEW location in The Village at the base of the 
Winter Park Ski Resort. Come check out the headquarters of the new Cat Skiing adventure in town, Powder Addiction and the 
4th location for Grand Adventures! Come celebrate the season with the new owners, Chip and Melinda Besse, and all of their great staff while enjoying beers made from the headwaters of the Colorado River & the finest malted barley and hops from around the globe provided by Grand Lake Brewery. RSVP HERE. Ribbon cutting at 5:15pm.
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Wild Horse Gourmet Grand Opening & Chamber Holiday Party: December 17 | 5-7pm | New Location in Cooper Creek Square. The Wild Horse Gourmet is hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Mixer from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at 
the new location in Cooper Creek Square. Wine and appetizers will be served in true Wild Horse style as well as demonstrations on the art of preparing a variety of crepes. Help us celebrate the move of the Gourmet Shop from Alco Center to Cooper Creek Square and see how we’ve expanded our retail offerings and learn about our upcoming cooking demonstrations and other events. RSVP HERE. Ribbon cutting at 5:15pm.
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Thank You Annual Dinner Sponsors!
What a night! Room perfectly lit. Scrumptous food by Deno's Mountain Bistro and a mysterious palm reader! Can't thank the sponsors enough and everyone who came out to enjoy the night in their magically delicious outfits. See you next year...
Presenting Sponsor: Millennium Bank
Presenting Wine Sponsor: Sky-Hi Daily News
Supporting Sponsor: Mountain Parks Electric
Tower of Treats Sponsor: The Roofing company
DJ Sponsor: Real Estate of Winter Park
Decoration Sponsor: Pick Me!
Change-o Sponsor: WPFV Chamber Workers' Compensation Plan
Cocktail Sponsors:
Channel 17 Mountain TV | AOR | Winter Park Resort | Mountain Timber Furnishings
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