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2 President s Message 2015 Board of Directors Mark O Connell L&M Painting President Mark O Connell President's Message Hello everyone, I truly hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Spending that time with family and friends is so special. Be thankful for what we have and for what's to come. November is gone and December is here. So many chances to shop local with all the Christmas Bazaars going on. Hope everyone had fun at the Shop Hop on the 28 th at all the different stores around La Pine. You still have a few more to go, with the YA YA s Christmas Boutique Dec 1-15 th, La Pine Christmas Bazaar at the event center on the 4 th & 5 th, The light parade, The Old Fashioned Christmas at the Crescent Creek Church on the 12 th, the window decorating contest and the Wreaths Across America at the Senior Center on the 12 th, there will be opportunities to enjoy local businesses. So much going on! Have a great month and of course, have a very Merry Christmas. Linda Stephenson L & S Gardens Vice President Rex Lesueur Bancorp Insurance Secretary Tiffany Zeiler Mid Oregon Credit Union Treasurer Jeannie Hendry Mary Thorson Thorson Bookkeeping & Accounting Woody Jarrell Ameriprise Financial Jane Gillette Broker High Lakes Realty Gary Gordon Fish With Gary Tackle Company Welcome New Members Newberry Event A 3 Day outdoor Festival held at DiamondStone 7/22,23, Central Oregon Real Estate Group - Cheryl Burke & Elle Powell brokers Cascade Meadows RV Resort - Pool, Clubhouse plus Restaurant Thank you Renewed Members Commute Options of Central Oregon * Bend-La Pine Schools * Shop Smart #54 * H&R Block * DiamondStone Guest Lodges/ B&B * Perry Walters Construction * La Pine STEM GROUP * American Cancer Society * Sunriver Owners Association DT Satellites * Jake Russell Excavation, LLC * La Pine Liquor Store * H & R Block

3 Chamber Staff Ann Gawith Executive Director Teri Myers Executive Assistant Terri Lee Staff Volunteers Martha Lawler Eileen Schumer Barbi Dunham Dolores Galbasini Ambassadors Judy & Bob Keller Director s Message Ann Gawith Hello All! It was 4 years ago this month that I started at the Chamber hard to believe! It has been non-stop since. With the help of a fabulous staff (Teri & Terri & Jane) and our amazing Volunteers present and past (Martha, Eileen, Barbi, Gene, Mary, Delores, Laura, Carol, Sharlene, Judy and of course The Gerald ) we have made it a point to keep our ears to the ground for all that is important in La Pine urban renewal, city planning, roads, events, etc. We have forged partnerships with Deschutes County, COVA, Sunriver Chamber and more. I am very proud of how our Chamber stays engaged in the community and beyond. Here s to keeping the momentum going and a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all the terrific people that have helped! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thank You To Our Sponsor High Lakes Feed * Shine On La Pine S & R Storage * La Pine Business Center Chamber Breakfast December 18,2015 7:30am to 9:00 am LA PINE SENIOR CENTER Sponsor: SCOOTR The Great Giveaway Networking starts during breakfast at 7:45am. Be prepared with your 1 minute speeches. CALL NOW- ( ) to make reservations by NOON of Wednesday, December 16 so that the caterer knows how much food to make. You may pay at the door or in advance. Cost is $10.00

4 Phone: Fax: Mailing: PO Box 616 La Pine, OR Offices: Huntington Road Check out fellow Chamber members on our directory at Platinum Members River Run Chiropractic: Grand Opening, Thursday, Dec. 3. 4:30-6:30, Ribbon cutting is at 5:15. Light Refreshments will be provided. Ya Ya Sisters Christmas Boutique: Dec am-4pm daily. At the John C Johnson Bldg. La Pine Christmas Bazaar: Handcrafted items, Homemade food items. Fri, Dec pm Sat, Dec. 5 11am-9pm. La pine Community Center. Christmas Light Parade: Saturday Dec. 5 at 6pm. Special Events: Hosted By TWIGS, Sat. Dec. 5, 3-5 Craft Beer Tasting, Presented by Sunriver Brewing Co. & Sat. Dec. 12,3-5pm. Cider & Kombucha Tasting, Sponsored by Harvest Depot. Wreaths Across America: Saturday, Dec. 12, 10am, La Pine Senior Center. Open House: Landles Maintenance and Repair, LLC, is celebrating their 1st year in business. Sunday, Dec pm. RSVP La Pine Community Kitchen: They are having their Annual Christmas Dinner. Wednesday, Dec 23, 12:00. Everyone is welcome. Gold Members Advantage Dental Clinics * Air Tech Autumn Funerals, LLC * Baird Memorial Chapel Bancorp Insurance * Bryant, Lovien & Jarvis, PC Century Link * Exact Construction * Fish With Gary Tackle Co. * Frontier Advertising * Gary Roberson Construction * High Desert Tax Service High Lakes Realty * La Pine Eyecare Clinic La Pine Physical Therapy * Little d Technology Metal Clad Buildings of Oregon * Mid Oregon Credit Union * Midstate Electric Coop, Inc. Mike s Tire & Auto Center * Pacific Office Automation * Paulina Lake Lodge * Property Assurance * Sunriver Brewing Company * Thousand Trails Resort * Tim s Traveling Sawmill, LLC * Washington Federal Bank Wilderness Garbage & Recycling * Yellowknife Wireless Company LLC

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