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- YHS fund-raising auction February 5, 2010Here is an updated list of auction items for the Yuma High School athletic fund-raiser set for tomorrow, February 6, at the Yuma Community Center, and later at The Club @ Indian Hills. (The latter event is sponsored by George Seward Family Farm.) The fun begins at 5:30 pm. at YCC, including a steak and rib dinner. The event at the club begi […]
- Kansas spent money for water litigation February 4, 2010Kansas legislators inadvertently spent $17 million that was supposed to be kept handy for litigation on water issues, which would include its current battles with Nebraska and Colorado on the Republican River Compact. […]
- Mascot bill to be withdrawn February 4, 2010The bill before the Colorado legislature that would require public schools getting permission from a native American group for use of "Indians" mascots is going to be withdrawn, it was learned Wednesday. […]
- New candidate for county sheriff February 4, 2010Yuma County native Mike Dickson announced earlier this week his candidacy for Yuma County Sheriff. Dickson pledged quality law enforcement featuring, "professionalism, experience, integrity, and community service to the residents of the county.” He will run as a Republican. […]
- Stults to run for third term February 4, 2010Treasurer Dee Ann Stults will be seeking a third term as Yuma County Treasurer and Public Trustee. Stults, a lifelong resident of Yuma County, was elected as Treasurer in 2002 and began her first term in January of 2003. Before her election as Treasurer, she worked as a clerk in the Treasurer’s Office from 1996 until her election in 2002. […]
New Board of Director Officers for 2010
The January meeting of the Chamber’s Board of Directors was held on Monday, Jan. 25 at the Chamber office at noon. Election of officers for 2010 was held with Butch Berry (Shop-All) being elected as Vice President and Jaimee Mollohan (Premier Farm Credit) elected as Secretary. John Gardner (Yuma District Hospital) took over the position of President at the beginning of the year. Jim Haag (Shop-All) and Eric Van Wyk (American Family Insurance) were welcomed as a new Board Members. Other Directors on the Board include Bev Beaman (Print and Design) and Phyllis Taylor (PT Rentals). Other items of business on the agenda included a review of the Team Biggest Loser Contest, and the 2010 Calendar of Events.
Blogs, Twitter & Facebook….Is it for You?
The Chamber Director attended a Social Networking Seminar for Businesses on Monday, Jan. 25 at NJC. The class covered blogs, twitter and facebook and their use as a business tool. Have you ever pondered these new terms and wondered just what they mean? How they are used? How can they help your business? Check out this video at The Impact of Socialnomics …you’ll be amazed by the statistics involved with social media and its effects on the business world.
The Chamber is considering offering this class in Yuma if there is enough interest. Please contact the Chamber office if you would be interested in attending.
2010 Team Biggest Loser Contest Update
The participation in the 2010 Team Biggest Loser Contest is tremendous with 40 teams and 202 individuals. Each team weighed in at the Yuma Ambulance Barn on Jan. 12th and 13th and has eight weeks to see which team can lose the largest percentage of weight. Some great team names include “Natural Born Losers, Sharper Image, Wii Not Fit, and The Shrinking Assets”. This event is sponsored by the West Yuma County Chamber of Commerce and Yuma District Hospital to encourage a healthier life style. Thanks to numerous Chamber businesses to help in sponsoring this event including: Quintech, Alternative Concepts, Colorado Community Bank, Eric Van Wyk Agency, Northeastern Jr. College, Grandma Rose’s, KNEC, Mustain’s, Shop-All, Yuma Pioneer, and ADM Bean. Kim Taylor and Shirley Cowart are instructing exercise classes at no charge during this event. Congratulations to Penni Danner for winning the drawing for a free massage from Alternative Concepts. The weigh-out date is March 10.
Quarterly Membership Meeting
The first Quarterly Membership Meeting of the Yuma Chamber was held at The Club @ Indian Hills on Thursday, Jan. 14. The meeting was well attended as new Directors for the Chamber Board were officially approved during the business meeting. Butch Berry and Jim Haag (Shop-All), Eric Van Wyk (American Family Insurance) and Jaimee Mollohan (Premier Farm Credit) were welcomed to the Board of Directors. Richard Pickett, Director of the Small Business Development Center shared information about the services that his organization can provide to new and existing businesses. Please contact the Chamber office if you would like contact information for this free service.