From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jan 5 11:05:10 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jan 5 11:04:44 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, January 6, 5:30-8PM, Downtown, Uptown, and the Inn at Port Hadlock. Gallery Walk. Monday, January 8, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber's first weekly luncheon of 2007. The regularly scheduled presentation by the Jefferson County Library, and the recognition ceremony for the Chamber officers has been re-scheduled in order to provide an opportunity to hear the details of the upcoming vote on the City's Utility Tax request. Please join us for this informative meeting. The public is invited. Our thanks to our meeting sponsor for the month of January, the Peninsula Daily News. SAVE THIS DATE! Sunday, January 28, 2007, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Citizen of the Year/Business Leader of the Year Brunch. It's our opportunity to recognize and honor our neighbors who characterize commitment to their community. Please find the Citizen of the Year/Business Leader of the Year nomination form insert in your copy of the January, 2007 Chamber Newsletter. MARKETING OPPORTUNITY! Dear Chamber Members: This letter of introduction is to advise the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce membership of an opportunity to advertise in the new Port Townsend area map. The four-color 3D graphics will include Port Townsend, Discovery Bay, and East Jefferson County. The map?s dimensions will be approximately 11? x 17? and include the Port Townsend self-guided historic driving tour. This map may replace the pad map currently produced by the Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, but the artwork for that map is available on-line at www.enjoypt.com, for businesses wishing to download and print for their use. Port Townsend resident, Mr. Michael Lux, sales representative for Town Graphics, of Woodinville, Washington, PH# (360) 821-1228, or email deluxe33@hotmail.com. will be contacting you to discuss the advertising costs, production schedule, and distribution network for this new promotional product. If there are any questions regarding this advertising opportunity, please contact us at your convenience. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20070105/467481a4/attachment-0001.html From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jan 5 13:48:50 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jan 5 13:48:27 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Trade Show Opportunity Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: The Olympic Peninsula Joint Marketing Group will be sending a representative to the LA Times Travel Show Feb 10 & 11 in Long Beach, California. The show is 8am to 6pm Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. We need an additional staff person to work the booth with the Joint Marketing Director Diane Schostak. We would like to hire someone who lives in the LA area that is familiar with the Olympic Peninsula, AND is personable and presentable. Do any of you have family or friends that would like a weekend job? If so, please send me their phone number & email. Thanks, -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20070105/2626ba29/attachment.html From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jan 12 14:14:06 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jan 12 14:13:29 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Monday, January 15. Martin Luther King Day. No Chamber meeting. We still wish to thank our meeting sponsor for the month of January; Peninsula Daily News. Wednesday, January 17, 6PM, Port Townsend Community Center. City of Port Townsend Upper Sims Way Community Planning Open House. SAVE THIS DATE! Sunday, January 28, 11AM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Citizen of the Year/Business Leader of the Year Brunch. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jan 19 08:27:34 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jan 19 08:27:50 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: The week ahead: Friday-Saturday, January 19, 7PM. Port Townsend High School. Port Townsend High School drama students present "The Tree." Friday, January 19, 7:30PM. Chimacum High School. The Chimacum Band Boosters present ""Winterfolk, Music from the Past to Benefit the Future." Saturday, January 20, 10:30AM-2:30PM. Cape George Fire Hall. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce officers and board retreat. Saturday, January 20, 7:30PM. Port Townsend Elks Lodge. "Galatea's Winter Waltz." A benefit dance for the Haller Fountain/Steve Corra Memorial Project. Monday, January 22, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. Our guest speakers are Tim Stover and Steve Bailey of the Port Townsend Victorian Festival. They will present an overview of this popular and growing festival, and tell us what's in store this year. We wish to thank our meeting sponsor for the month of January, The Peninsula Daily News. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Port Townsend's Citizen of the Year nominees Julie Knott, John J. Burke, Forest Shomer, Helen Kullman, Katie Shaffer, Lloyd Cahoon, David Hero, and Todd Gilmore, and to the Business Leader of the Year nominees Lloyd Cahoon, Ford Kessler, Ryan Anderson, Mimi Rosenberg, Laurette McRae, Rocky Friedman, Reto and Jana Filli, and Laura Piper. We look forward to thanking and honoring the nominees and the community at the Port Townsend Citizen of the Year /Business Leader of the Year Brunch Sunday, January 28, 11AM-12:30PM, at Fort Worden Commons. We wish to thank our sponsors for their support in hosting this community event; West Sound Bank, The Leader, and the Printery. We also wish to acknowledge the participation of Port Townsend's Noon and Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis, and Soroptimists organizations for accepting the challenge of selecting our recipients for 2006. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Jan 26 10:10:31 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Jan 26 10:10:57 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <4A994B00-BBD9-4F2D-867D-56FCCE2CA461@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, January 27, 7AM-1PM, Port Townsend High School. SAT test proctoring. Proceeds donated to the Jefferson County Technical Trades Scholarship Fund. Our thanks to Angela Herr for volunteering her time. Sunday, January 28, 11AM-12:30PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend's Annual Citizen of the Year and Business Leader of the Year brunch. come join us in honoring our neighbors for their unselfish work in our community, and enjoy a delicious brunch! Monday, January 29, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker Nick Harper, of Remax First realty, will update us on the Port Townsend School District replacement levy now before the voters. Our thanks to our meeting sponsor for the month of January, The Peninsula Daily News. CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Port Townsend's Citizen of the Year nominees Julie Knott, John J. Burke, Forest Shomer, Helen Kullman, Katie Shaffer, Lloyd Cahoon, David Hero, and Todd Gilmore, and to the Business Leader of the Year nominees Lloyd Cahoon, Ford Kessler, Ryan Anderson, Mimi Rosenberg, Laurette McRae, Rocky Friedman, Reto and Jana Filli, and Laura Piper. We look forward to thanking and honoring the nominees and the community at the Port Townsend Citizen of the Year /Business Leader of the Year Brunch Sunday, January 28, 11AM-12:30PM, at Fort Worden Commons. We wish to thank our sponsors for their support in hosting this community event; West Sound Bank, The Leader, the Printery, and SOS Printing. We also wish to acknowledge the participation of Port Townsend's Noon and Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis, and Soroptimists organizations for accepting the challenge of selecting our recipients for 2006. From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Feb 1 10:36:43 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Feb 1 10:36:58 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <66C9F708-71D4-42E6-80D0-9BF9A4F09888@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber members: Here's the week ahead a day early! Saturday, February 3, 5:30-8PM, Downtown, Uptown and at the Inn at Port Hadlock. The Port Townsend Gallery Walk. Monday, February 5, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. The meeting will begin with the gavel exchange between our outgoing Chamber president Kate Burke, manage of Fort Worden State Park, and incoming president Jennifer MacGillonie, owner of the English Inn B & B, and Dockside Cleaners. Come have lunch and help us recognize the wonderful job Kate and the Chamber board did in 2006, and congratulate Jennifer and the new board for their continuing contribution to the community. Also, Ray Serebrin from the Jefferson County Library will be our guest speaker. He will present an overview of the library's future. Our thanks to our meeting co-sponsors for the month of February First Federal Savings & Loan, and Uptown Nutrition. Wednesday, February 7, 6PM. Manresa Castle. The Andy Mackie Dinner Auction and Benefit. Thursday, February 8, 11:30aM-1PM, Seaport Landing. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting. the Executive Board meets from 11-11:30AM. SAVE THIS DATE! Saturday, February 17, 10AM-5PM. The inaugural Port Townsend Wedding Show. From Tim at PTChamber.org Thu Feb 8 16:04:11 2007 From: Tim at PTChamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Feb 8 16:04:24 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead a day early! Saturday-Sunday, February 10-11, 10AM-5PM. Jefferson, Clallam, Island, and Kitsap counties. The North Sound Wineries self-guided winery tour. Eleven participating wineries will offer specialty chocolates and selected elegant red wines. For tickets and driving map, please contact www.northsoundwineries.org, or 1-800-785-5495. Saturday, February 10, 8PM, Palindrome. Valentine's Dance, "Wine, Chocolate, and Thou." Monday, February 12, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. The meeting will begin with our Chamber president change of command-we mean it this time! Come say goodbye to outgoing president Kate Burke, manager of Fort Worden State park, and welcome our new president Jennifer MacGillonie, owner of the English Inn B & B, and Dockside Cleaners. Following the gavel exchange, Jennifer and the Chamber's chairs we brief us on this year's Chamber activities. Our thanks to our co-sponsors for the month of February, Uptown Nutrition, and First Federal Savings & Loan. Monday, February 12, 7PM, The Upstage. After a long hiatus, the popular "Miss Kiss" Competition has returned. The contest, sponsored by April Fool & Penny Too!, and the Upstage, is open to all and only requires an impression of your kiss on a paper heart to enter. The "kisses" entries will be displayed in the window of April Fool & Penny Too!. Judging will take place at the Upstage Monday evening at 7PM. Prizes will be awarded for the best kiss impressions. Yours truly has agreed to serve as one of the judges. SAVE THIS DATE! The Port Townsend Chamber will be hosting the inaugural Port Townsend Wedding Show, Saturday, February 17th, 10AM-5PM at Fort Worden Commons. Tickets available at the door. From Tim at PTChamber.org Tue Feb 13 15:24:42 2007 From: Tim at PTChamber.org (Tim) Date: Tue Feb 13 15:24:53 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Mixer Message-ID: <25544470-866D-4005-96CB-D67B4B31F748@PTChamber.org> Dear Chamber members: Due to the overwhelming response to the inaugural Port Townsend Wedding Show, we ran out of space to hold our pre-event mixer at Fort Worden Commons as noted in the Chamber's February Newsletter. Our Chamber mixer is now scheduled for Friday, February 17th, 5PM-8PM at Sweet Laurette and Cyndi's Cafe at 1029 Lawrence Street. We extended the hours to ensure all the Wedding Show booth operators have time to set up and still join us for our pre wedding show gathering. Look forward to seeing all the wedding show participants at Sweet Laurette and Cyndi's Cafe! From tim at ptchamber.org Wed Feb 14 08:59:36 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Wed Feb 14 08:59:49 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Mixer Part II Message-ID: <5C3E0598-A199-4F8E-90BD-3EF29D6B3F57@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber members: I apologize for the inaccuracies in yesterday's message. I was hurrying. The Port Townsend Chamber is sponsoring a mixer on Friday, FEBRUARY 16th, from 5PM-7PM at Sweet Laurette and Cyndee's Cafe on Lawrence Street. Start the long weekend off with sweet treats and lively conversation. Our special guests for the Chamber's first mixer of the year are the participants in our inaugural Port Townsend Wedding Show. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Over forty local businesses will be represented (booths and mini-booth) at our inaugural show along with Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation Wedding Gown Benefit Sale. Our thanks to our principle sponsors First Federal Savings & Loan, Expressions Media, The Leader, and Huber's Inn. Sunday, February 18, 7PM, Chimacum High School Auditorium. The Flying Karamazov Brothers, and the New Old Time Chautauqua Benefit. Monday, February 19, Presidents' Day. NO CHAMBER LUNCHEON We wish to thank our meeting sponsors for the month of February Uptown Nutrition and First Federal Savings & Loan. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20070216/8829cedc/attachment-0001.html From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Feb 22 10:04:04 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Feb 22 10:04:20 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <6FD9F866-4950-46CD-B5D3-B81F3B84212F@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Friday, February 23-Sunday, March 11, Key City Players 11th Annual Playwrights' Festival runs for three weekends. Friday, February 23, 6:30-9PM, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The Port Townsend Music Boosters 5th Annual "Dessert Dance." Saturday, February 24, 7:30PM, Chimacum High School. The Port Townsend Community Orchestra presents an evening of Beethoven. Sunday, February 25, 3:30, Silver Water Cafe. The Port Townsend Film Festival's annual oscar night party, "the envelope, please..." Monday, February 26, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. Our guests this week will be the Rhododendron Festival royalty candidates. Ashley Barrow, Chelsea Brenner, Katrenna Minnahan, Dana Perkins, Megan Perry, and Brianna Rondeau. Come meet the Rhody candidates and help support our community's most popular festival. Our thanks to this month's co-sponsors Uptown Nutrition and First Federal Savings & Loan. Tuesday, February 27, 6:30-8PM, Fort Worden Commons. Washington State Ferries (WSF) tariff policy and Port Townsend-Keystone route reservation proposal will be presented by WSF staff at this public meeting. SAVE THIS DATE! Thursday, March 8:30-10AM, and 1-2:30PM, Fort Worden Commons. Back by popular demand, Bill Hoke's "The 90 Minute Branding & Marketing Plan." This is the first in a series of four business workshops brought to you by the Chamber, the Leader, and Puget Sound Energy. For reservations, please contact Sara Radka at 385-2900, or email ptleader.com. From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Feb 22 10:50:13 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Feb 22 10:50:27 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Part II Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: I appreciate the quick follow-up on the Chamber email when errors are spotted in my posting. The correct spelling for one of our Rhody royalty candidates is Chelsea Benner, and the date of the 90 Minute Branding & Marketing Plan is March 8th. Of course you realize I deliberately plant a view discrepancies to see if you're reading my emails. Thanks for sharing From tim at ptchamber.org Thu Mar 1 10:12:10 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Thu Mar 1 10:12:35 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Business Seminar Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: In cooperation with the Leader and Puget Sound Energy, the Port Townsend Chamber is pleased to present the first in a series of seminars designed to help local businesses improve their bottom line. On Thursday, March 8th, at Fort Worden Commons, we are hosting two seminars to accommodate both for-profit and non-profit businesses. The program is entitled "The 90 Minute Branding & Marketing Plan," presented by Bill Hoke. The morning session, 8:30AM-10AM, will focus on action steps suited to help business owners, managers, and marketers. The cost is $49 and includes a program materials. In addition, each business attending will receive at $25 advertising certificate to the Leader. For reservations please contact Sara Radka at 385-2900, or email sradka@ptleader.com. The afternoon session, 1PM-2:30PM, will provide best practice tips for non-profit directors, board members, and fundraisers. The cost is $19 and includes all presentation materials. Our guest speaker, Bill Hoke, is a dynamic speaker, author, and sales & marketing consultant. He created advertising for Boeing, Holland America, and AT&T. His 90-Minute Marketing Plan has been very well received throughout the region. In 90 minutes you too can craft your own custom marketing action plan. This program has produced over 1,100 satisfied graduates. Act now! Please contact Sara Radka at 385-2900, or email sradka@ptleader.com to ensure your attendance at this exciting business opportunity. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 2 09:07:31 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 2 09:07:48 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <6CEF6BEA-71C0-408C-A883-C6944D9DB168@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: The week ahead: Saturday, March 3, 5:30PM, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The Port Townsend Marine Science Center's Tides of March Benefit Auction. Saturday, March 3, 5:30-8PM. Downtown, Uptown, and the Inn at Port Hadlock. Port Townsend's Gallery Walk. Monday, March 5, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker will be Port Townsend Fire Chief Mike Mingee. He will be speaking on fire prevention activities for the business community. Our thanks to our meeting sponsor for the month of March, Mark Dembro, Windermere Real Estate. Monday, March 5, 6:30PM, City Hall. City Council business meeting to discuss the Upper Sims Way project and schedule. Thursday, March 8, 8:30-10AM, and 1-2:30PM, Fort Worden Commons. The 90 MInute Branding & Marketing Plan, presented by Bill Hoke. The morning session is designed for for-profit businesses, and the afternoon session for non-profits. This is the first in a series of business seminars scheduled this year to assist our business community. The programs are sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, The Leaer, and the Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce. For reservations, please contact Sara Radka at 385-2900, or email sradka@ptleader.com. Thursday, March 8, 11AM-1PM, Seaport Landing & Retirement Community. The Port Townsend Chamber Executive Committee meeting begins at 11AM. The full board convenes at 11:30. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 2 16:17:55 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 2 16:18:09 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber weekly Schedule Redux Message-ID: <9B3B3C23-5595-4717-95F2-2DCDFE9EC485@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber members: New information: Saturday, March 3, 5PM, Chimacum High School Auditorium. The Rhododendron Festival Coronation. Also, this just in, the City Council business meeting regarding the Upper Sims Way Plan has been rescheduled. It will not take place on Monday, March 5th. Thank you From tim at ptchamber.org Tue Mar 6 12:23:04 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Tue Mar 6 12:23:20 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] SAT Proctors Message-ID: <2E203C3F-47BD-4311-B9C1-89B55CFCAFAE@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: It's SAT testing time again. We need two proctors for this Saturday, March 10th, 7AM-1PM at the Port Townsend High School Main Building, 3rd floor. All proctor honoraria is donated to the Jefferson County Tech Trades Scholarship Fund. Please contact us at 385-7869, or email tim@ptchamber.org if you can volunteer your time for this worthy cause. Thank you, From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 9 09:49:00 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 9 09:49:14 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <6773A4ED-97EC-4ADA-95A1-B711DCEC22BA@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's what's up: Saturday, March 10, 7AM-1PM, Port Townsend High School. SAT testing. Proctor honoraria donated to the Jefferson County Tech Trades Scholarship Fund. Our thanks to Bruce Marston for volunteering this testing period. Saturday, March 10, 9AM-3PM, Fort Worden's McCurdy Pavilion. A Garage Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Worden. The newly remodeled interiors of Officers' Row and other facilities has left the Fort with a great assortment of old, but not necessarily historical but useable furniture and fixtures. The public is invited to drop by and perhaps take home a piece or two of the not-so-distant past! Saturday-Sunday, March 10-11, 7PM, Port Townsend High School Auditorium. Port Townsend's "Fantabulous Follies 2." Sunday, March 11, 11AM-5PM, Fort Worden. The Youth Arts Council of East Jefferson County presents, the 2007 Children's Festival of Art. Sponsored by the Port Townsend Arts Commission. Monday, March 12, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker this week is is B. J. Hallinan, owner of Port Townsend Aircraft Services, the new fixed base of operations at Jefferson County International Airport. Our thanks to this month's meeting sponsor Mark Dembro, Windermere Real Estate. Monday, March 12, 7PM, Port Townsend High School Auditorium. The 21st Annual Stars of Tomorrow, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Port Townsend. Friday-Sunday, March 16-18. Port Townsend. The 11th Annual Victorian Festival. For details go to www.victorianfestival.org. REMINDER! Sunday, March 11, Midnight. Daylight Savings Time Begins. Spring Forward! It's also a good time to replace the smoke alarm batteries, but not necessarily at midnight. You can do it in the morning. From tim at ptchamber.org Tue Mar 13 18:55:07 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Tue Mar 13 17:55:34 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] PT-Keystone Ferry Service Message-ID: <586A3868-F20B-4C3B-ACD5-1C3F7286B697@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: The following is the latest WSF press release regarding the hull inspection of the MV Klickitat: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Traci Brewer-Rogstad, Director of Marine Operations, 206.515.3430 Todd Shipyard Gives Klickitat Early Drydock for Repair SEATTLE - Washington State Ferries Director of Marine Operations Traci Brewer-Rogstad announced this afternoon that M/V Klickitat went into Todd Shipyard?s drydock this afternoon, ahead of schedule. The Klickitat was removed from service on the Port Townsend-Keystone route on Monday after a crack in the hull plating was detected. The ferry run is temporarily closed until the vessel can be repaired. ?Todd Shipyard was able to slip us in between two other drydock customers, which we really appreciate,? says Ms. Brewer-Rogstad. ?This allows us to examine and correct the crack in the hull plating that has caused the disruption to our ferry service on the Port Townsend/Keystone route. The length of time the vessel needs in drydock cannot be determined until the vessel hull is completely inspected and the amount of repairs needed is determined. WSF and the U.S. Coast Guard work together in such situations with the shared concern of protecting the safety of the vessel and its passengers. ?We know that the suspension of the run is a hardship and an inconvenience to many commuters, businesses, tourists and truckers,? added Ms. Brewer-Rogstad, ?We are hopeful to get the Klickitat repaired and operating on the route as quickly as possible. We are also continuing to pursue other short-term service options as alternatives, if necessary?. ?Returning service to the Port Townsend/Keystone route remains a high priority,? continues Ms. Brewer-Rogstad. ?We are working with the shipyard and the Coast Guard to make sure when the vessel returns to service it does do so with everyone?s complete confidence as to its seaworthiness.? ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Due to the commitment and collaboration of Washington State Ferries, Todd Shipyard and the Coast Guard, the M/V Klickitat was dry-docked yesterday afternoon and repairs to the hull were completed early this morning. Testing was successful and the vessel crews are preparing for transit from Seattle to Port Townsend.? says Ms. Brewer-Rogstad. ?Safety is always our first concern, but quickly returning service to our ferry riders and communities has been a great relief.? The Klickitat was removed from service on the Port Townsend-Keystone route on Monday after a crack in the hull plating was detected. The ferry run was closed for two days until the vessel could be repaired or another vessel became available to replace it. Once the vessel was dry-docked on Tuesday afternoon, experts determined the crack was 6-inches-long with a 3-inch crack extending up the bulkhead. Repairs included completely replacing a hull plating measuring 18 inches by 9 inches. The total cost of repairs is estimated to be around $50,000. ?This has been very difficult for a number of our customers,? continues Ms. Brewer-Rogstad, ?and we appreciate their patience and resilience in having to find alternative means of travel for the past two days.? ### -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20070314/c4fe86dc/attachment-0001.html From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 16 17:33:10 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 16 16:33:18 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Friday-Sunday, March 16-18. Port Townsend. The 11th Annual Victorian Festival. Visit www,victorianfestival.org for details. Saturday, March 17. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Saturday, March 17, 9AM-4PM, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Jefferson County Fair Association's 5th Annual Community Garage Sale & Auto Swap Meet. For details visit www.jeffcofairgrounds.com Monday, March 19, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Mark Peters, CEO of Agilis Technologies. The newly relocated business to Port Townsend specializes in mist elimination devices and evaporation coolers for industrial applications. Mark has several patents and manufactures his product locally for the international market. Join us in welcoming Mark to the community and learn more about this fascinating business! Our thanks to this month's meeting sponsor Mark Dembro, Windermere Real Estate. Tuesday, March 20, 5-7PM, Aldrich's. Port Townsend Chamber mixer. Join us for a Spring-eve gathering to welcome new grocery store owner Scott Fukuda to the community. Chamber members and guests welcome. Wednesday, March 21. It's Spring! Congratulations to Finder's Keepers Antiques & Collectibles for winning Main Street's Victorian Festival Window Decorating Contest! From tim at ptchamber.org Tue Mar 20 11:16:40 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Tue Mar 20 10:16:57 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Mixer Message-ID: Dear Chamber Members: TONIGHT! All Chamber members and their guests are invited to join us tonight, Tuesday, March 20, from 5-7PM at Aldrich's for our monthly Chamber mixer. Come meet the new owners and help us welcome them to the community! From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 23 10:10:50 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 23 09:11:12 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <1236D8E6-0285-484C-9F0D-FCD42D19865D@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber Members: Here's the week ahead: Friday, March 23, 5-7PM, Port Townsend Boat Haven, D Dock. Free Open House aboard the historic schooner Adventuress. Monday, March 26, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our guest speaker is Karen Porter, owner of Swiss Lavender Farm located on the outskirts of Port Townsend. Join us for an excellent presentation on local entrepreneurship. Our thanks to our sponsor for the month of March, Mark Dembro, Windermere Real Estate. Saturday, March 21, Noon-4PM, Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Community Appreciation Day! Free Open House at both the Natural History Exhibit and the Marine Exhibit. Come help celebrate the Marine Science Center's 25th anniversary! Saturday, March 31, 6:30PM, Sweet Laurette & Cyndee's Cafe & Patisserie. Jumping Mouse Children's Center Benefit Dinner. FYI: Susan Grantham, VIC/Business Administrator is on vacation March 22-April 3. I will operating out of the VIC office during that time. Please contact me at 385-2722. Thanks for your support. Tim -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.olympus.net/pipermail/ptchamber/attachments/20070323/3210469d/attachment.html From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 23 10:47:03 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 23 09:47:27 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: <6E58F223-1EF3-4E97-B3DA-287A9CBD4E87@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber members: The Port Towsend Marine Science Center 25th Anniversary Community Appreciation Day is SATURDAY, MARCH 31, Noon-4PM. Both the Natural History and the Marine Science Exhibits will be open with free admission for the public. Refreshments will be served. Regardless of the typo, this event deserves two postings! From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 30 10:03:25 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 30 09:03:43 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Chamber Weekly Schedule Message-ID: Dear Chamber members: Here's the week ahead: Saturday, Mar 31, Noon-4PM. Fort Worden. Port Townsend Marine Science Center hosts Free Community Appreciation Day. Saturday, Mar 31, 4PM, Fort Worden, Building 204. Port Townsend Marine Science Center presents guest lecturer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer. Monday. April 2, Noon-1PM, Fort Worden Commons. The Port Townsend Chamber weekly luncheon. Our first speaker for the month of April will be Ian McFall, executive director of the Jefferson County Economic Development Council. Come join us and hear the plans for the reemergence of this important business organization. We thank our meeting sponsor for the month of April, DASH (Disability Awareness Starts Here!). "Good Access is Good Business." Thursday, April 5, 5-7PM, Water Street Brewing & Ale House Restaurant. Port Townsend Main Street Program's 2007 Membership Party & Awards Ceremony. From tim at ptchamber.org Fri Mar 30 15:54:58 2007 From: tim at ptchamber.org (Tim) Date: Fri Mar 30 14:55:13 2007 Subject: [PTChamber] Weekly Schedule update Message-ID: <75A974ED-2390-4225-97B7-75165F718C83@ptchamber.org> Dear Chamber members; Correction: Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer's lecture is April 7th not March 31st. Sorry for the confusion