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- K-8 staff wins Gainmaker Award September 2, 2010The Morris Elementary and Yuma Middle School staffs are pictured above with Principal Donna Fields holding the Yuma-1 Gainmaker Award, which was presented to the staff during training prior to the start of the school year. The staff has won the award for three out of four years. It goes to the school staff whose students show the most improvement on student […]
- Bad wreck at Hwys. 59-36 intersection September 2, 2010The side of the highway at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 59 was littered with debris after a semi tractor trailer and a motorhome collided, Tuesday at 2:15 p.m. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the Peterbilt driven by Roy Schafer, 53, of Greeley, was southbound on Highway 59, and the 2001 Monaco motorhome, driven by Walter Han […]
- Yuma-1 enrollment on way up September 2, 2010Early enrollment counts indicate that Yuma School District-1 is experiencing an increase for the first time in six years. Figures released earlier this week by the district show a K-12 student population of 799, well above last year's early K-12 count of 768, and even above the 2008 count of 796. It breaks a five-year trend of dropping enrollm […]
- Slurry sealing city streets September 2, 2010The City of Yuma will be having a contractor come in next week to seal coat several streets and avenues. […]
- Train and semi again on Road H September 2, 2010The front grill and hood of the tractor trailer lies on the edge of the ditch quite a distance from the point of impact with a train, Tuesday afternoon at County Road H by the Yuma Ethanol facility. […]
Yuma Community Leaders Breakfast
| September 28, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 8:00 am |
Mark Your Calendar….Tuesday, Sept. 28
Yuma Community Leaders’ Breakfast
Can you Help Sponsor the Breakfast?
The next quarterly Yuma Community Leaders is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 28. The breakfast will be held at the Yuma District Hospital at 7 a.m. The main topic of this meeting will be Amendments 60, 61 and 101. The Yuma District Hospital has passed a resolution to formally oppose these issues. Do other entities need to consider doing the same? How can we educate our constituents about these issues? A speaker will make a presentation on how we will be effected if these measures pass in the November election. A sponsor is needed to help fund the meal at this meeting. Please call the Chamber office if you can take a turn in September. The goal of the meeting is to promote the coordination of budgets, skills, and resources in our community and encourage communication to assist participating entities in accomplishing our goals.
Please call the Chamber office at 848-2704 to RSVP for the next Yuma Community Leader’s Breakfast.
Chamber Welcomes New Member
Yuma First Church of the Nazarene
The West Yuma County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome the Yuma First Church of the Nazarene as a Member of its organization. Pastor David McQuisten expressed a desire to become an active member of the Chamber of Commerce in order to support the community of Yuma, its businesses, organizations and residents. This church is located at 505 E. Beatty Avenue and offers weekly Sunday services as well as a number of additional forms of ministry. They are committed to a sincere desire to serve the community through the use of their facilities and service. They are an example of their mission statement, “a great place to connect with God and His people.” The Chamber looks forward to having the Yuma First Church of the Nazarene as a part of our organization.
Thanks for the Beef!
Thank you for your Generosity!!
Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C. Donate Beef to Chamber
Thanks to the generous donation of Blaine Bowne of Donelson Ciancio & Goodwin, P.C. of Broomfield, the Chamber is the proud owner of a steer. Mr. Bowne purchased the steer at the Yuma County fair to support the 4-H youth and the community. He donated the critter to our organization to be used as a fundraiser. The Colorado gaming laws restrict us from raffling the beef, so we have sold the beef outright. Wray Meat is donating $50 towards processing.
Many, Many Thanks to both of these businesses for their support & generosity!
NJC Management & Leadership Certificate Training
Trainings are scheduled on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the First Southern Baptist Church 1101 S Albany, Yuma CO
Registration can be completed by calling NJC, Jessica Fritzler at 970-521-6900 or jessica.fritzler@njc.edu Information about the training; please call or email Diana Anderson, 970-521-6685 or diana.anderson@njc.edu
Course Credit .5 each September 15 Register by: 9/8
Management/Leadership Styles: Myths and Practices MAN 277 Studies and applies the theories and techniques of leadership and group processes. In addition, introduces leadership skills and experiences with applications in group and community settings.
Register by: 9/15 September 22 Empowering Others and Delegation MAN175
September 29 Register by: 9/22
Project/Time Management MAN 276
October 6 Break
October 13 Register by: 10/6
Interviewing, Hiring and Retention MAN176.5Performance Review; Mentoring and Coaching MAN 177.5Dealing with Change/Crises Management MAN 275.5Conflict Resolution, Negotiating and Communication COM 176Spring 2011 Effective Meetings and Speaking in Small Groups COM 175Spring 2011 Business Ethics and Etiquette BUS 175.5
Introduces concepts, terminology and hands-on skills in the use of Excel and Outlook. Emphasizes management tools, navigation, file manipulation and file creation.
Technology Training(Excel and Outlook) CIS175.5
Analysis of ethical and etiquette behaviors expected for business. Case/hands on approach are used throughout the course.
Spring 2011
Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. Introduces managers to oral professional communication and presentations in their field.
Focuses on handling conflict productively. Managers gain insights into the roots of conflict and engage in skill practices in mediating interpersonal conflicts. The emphasis is on conflict prevention.
Focuses on interactions among people that change causes, their conflicts, cooperative efforts, and group relationships. Emphasizes the analysis of human behavior and the application of crises and change strategies.
Spring 2011
Provides the manager or supervisor with a solid foundation for developing communication skills, planning and decision-making skills, and skills for creating a goal-oriented environment utilizing management principles in the selection, training, evaluating, delegating, motivating, rewarding, and disciplining of employees. Stresses skills for success through people development.
Spring 2011
Provides the manager with a broad overview of the contemporary issues, theories and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics include recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee relations and legal issues.
October 20 Register by: 10/13
Provides management with the conceptual knowledge and tools to make better use of their time in the project and management function.
Explores the importance of effective communication by managers in the delegation process to employees. Practical business applications such as employee motivation, handling employee complaints, and effectively motivating and delegating to employees in the workplace will be a major part of the curriculum.
Board of Director Vacancies
Would you Like the Opportunity to:
*Be More Involved *Be a Decision Maker *Make a Difference
There are two vacancies for Director positions on the Chamber Board. The term for Board Member, Bev Beaman expired at the end of June. An additional vacancy was created as Eric Van Wyk has been offered the opportunity to take over the American Family Insurance office in Windsor, CO. We want to thank both of these individuals for their time and commitment to the Chamber and wish them the best. Chamber Members need to give thoughtful consideration to being a candidate for these vacancies. Any employee of a Chamber Member business is eligible to serve on the board. Please contact the Chamber office if you would like more information in serving in this capacity. Returning Board Members include Pres. John Gardner (YDH), Vice-Pres. Butch Berry (Shop-All), Secretary Jaimee Mollohan (Premier Farm Credit), Jim Haag (Shop-All), and Phyllis Taylor (PT Rentals).