Thought of the day: A.J. Sheridan: Some people make things happen. Some people watch things happen. And then there are those who wonder, what the hell just happened?
Last Week’s Meeting Highlights: Guests: Amy Robles, Brian Zeltins and Pastor Dan. Richard Hernandez announced he is organizing a tour of Yavapai College C Tech on a wed. after the regular meeting. Pres. Jerry announced the Little League opening day cookout will be March 28. Art reminded everyone march 31 is the deadline for “Let’s Make A Deal” contributions.
Sgts At Arms: Par and Jane Anne fined the speaker committee for double speakers, everyone at diversified tables, everyone not at the Russian dance event and Pastor Dan for recruiting at our meeting. Teresa carried the Spittoon. Lots of Happy Bucks, Marjorie won the pot.
Speaker 2/19: Sheri Heiny, President / CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Sheri lived in the Detroit Mich. area for 17 years and was president of 2 chambers of commerce before moving to Prescott 3 years ago to preside over the Prescott Chamber. The local chamber has 501c (3) and 501c(6) nonprofit status with a mission to provide leadership and resources to the business community and become a hub of resource to promote new business and be viable to the community with a 3 year plan to bring value to the membership, keep businesses vibrant and profitable and directing the work force with opportunities. The Chamber partners with Yavapai College on work force issues and promotes economic development and tourism for the Prescott area. The Chamber is a state designated visitor center open 7 days a week with 30,000 visitors annually and has performed 41 new business ribbon cuttings last year, along with ground breaking ceremonies for the new airport terminal and the Doctors project. The visitor center has been serving the community since 1938, is in the top ten of Arizona chambers of commerce and is the main source of information to visitors and people new to the area and has 1,000 business members with 15 board members and 6 foundation members whose objective is to keep the chamber financially sound and to execute its’ goals. The Chamber has a gift certificate program to entice people to shop locally, with the merchants providing the certificates and being reimbursed by the chamber with $8,000 invested so far. The chamber also provides welcome packets to visitors and new residents, handing out 30,000 last year. Hiking and trail maps are also available.
President's Message
Jerry Fohrman
Good Morning Sunupians,
It seems like the year is moving way too fast,snack shack and softball are upon us and soon it will be time for Double Down Casino Night. A big thanks to Jerry and Dennis for representing Sunup on the Caborca trip. Please don't forget to take advantage of the Paul Harris deal that is being put on until March 31st. I look froward to seeing all of you at the next meeting.
Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. Albert Einstein
Help Spread Sunshine: When you know of a member's loss or hospitalization, please alert Par Wood at (928) 777-0500, ext. 207 of the Sunup Sunshine Committee, or email her at parnisi@msn.com.
business and be viable to the community with a 3 year plan to bring value to the membership, keep businesses vibrant and profitable and directing the work force with opportunities. The Chamber partners with Yavapai College on work force issues and promotes economic development and tourism for the Prescott area. The Chamber is a state designated visitor center open 7 days a week with 30,000 visitors annually and has performed 41 new business ribbon cuttings last year, along with ground breaking ceremonies for the new airport terminal and the Doctors project. The visitor center has been serving the community since 1938, is in the top ten of Arizona chambers of commerce and is the main source of information to visitors and people new to the area and has 1,000 business members with 15 board members and 6 foundation members whose objective is to keep the chamber financially sound and to execute its’ goals. The Chamber has a gift certificate program to entice people to shop locally, with the merchants providing the certificates and being reimbursed by the chamber with $8,000 invested so far. The chamber also provides welcome packets to visitors and new residents, handing out 30,000 last year. Hiking and trail maps are also available.
