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June 2000 From the President...Everyone is gearing up for a busy summer. Growth is happening in all areas of our Island's existence. Your Chamber is going through changes also and we, the Board, are very excited about are progress this year. The "organizational" and "house keeping" duties are just about completed. The new, proposed, By-Laws will be available in July, in the Chamber office, for members to review and comments will be appreciated. We are very excited about our new Direct Debbie Tate. Debbie is working on membership benefits and developing a packet for new members. Any ideas or requests for what you would like to see in that packet would help make the essential part of your membership in the Chamber a reality. Weo would also like you, the Chamber members, to tell us what you want from your Chamber. A survey is planned for the fall, after the summer craziness is calmed. What type of projects? Give us suggestions on dues and fee structures, workshops and seminar ides and ides for speakers or programs for the monthly mixers. Please be a positive part of the organization you have to join. Dont just criticize - suggest. Above all - make a conscious decision to "GET INVOLVED", in some way. The opportunities are limitless. We look forward to seeing familiar faces as well as new ones at the June 13th Mixer a Friday's Historical Inn! Have a great summer- business wise as well as personal. Don't work so hard that you forget to take time to enjoy the beauty that is our Island. That is why we are here. Volunteer program needs more volunteersDebbie Tate, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Director, is setting up a volunteer program whereby volunteers will give up several hours of their time working in the office or stocking brochure racks. Currently, four volunteers have stepped up to the task but about 4 more are needed. These volunteers will enable the Chamber Office to be on a full time basis, with the goal to be open on a full time basis, with goal to be open 5 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Web Site PolicyThe goal of the Chamber of Commerce web site is to provide current and useful information to people interested in visting or doing business on San Juan Island. The sight is user friendly and was designed to give every member an even playing field for an often busy and competitive business climate. We have established the following policy for clarity of benefits and procedures for each member.
2.) If your business is diverse and falls under more than one category of service you may pay for additional listings with a hyperlink for $20.00 each. 3.) All requests for updates must be submitted to the chamber office. They will be forwarded to our web master and updates will be made at renewal time, the first quarter of the year, unless major changes occur during the year, such as a change of address, phone number, or business name. Your membership is important to the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and we hope we are serving your needs well. The Benefits of being a Chamber MemberThe goal of the Chamber of Commerce is most often the first contact for anyone interested in San Juan Island, whether it be visiting or relocating, or business related. Your business listing will be on our web site, www.sanjuanisland.org, offering worldwide exposure and averaged 100 viewing a day in 1999. Our new downtown office will display your brochures arid literature inside at no charge. Our office serves as both a vistor information location and our professional business office. We are now staffed about 30 hours of office time a week. We anwser phones and assist visitors with requested information through the website or mailing information packages. We arrange interesting monthly meetings with speakers and refreshments. We have a business news column "Chamber Chatter" in the local newspapers. For many years the Chamber has sponsored and coordinated the 4th of July's day of celebration. Christmas season activities have been promoted as a way of encouraging "shoulder season" commerce with Home for the Holidays. For an additional cost you have the ability to advertise your business in our visitor information brochure racks. We offer the following locations"
Dear Business Owners,The Chamber of Commerce will be operating the Visitor Information Brochure Rack System again this year. We thank you for your past participation. Our locations vary this year and are listed below. Every participating business will have brochures at the Chamber office with the cost of $150 per season. You can also have larger brochures and magazine within the system for $300 per season. This program operates from April 30 through September 30. Restocking will take place in Thursdays each week. Brochures dropped off on Thursday or Friday, for example, will be stocked the following week. Requirements for participation are:
2.) 500 brochures made available and full payment of either $150/300 to the Chamber office. 3.) The display racks are the Chamber of Commerce's responsibility and we ask you to not alter rack arrangement. Call our office if you see your space needs restocking.
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