Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Meeting

Orcas Islanders mingle at the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 24– 5:30 – 8 pm at the Beach House at Rosario

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 24 (5:30 pm – 8 pm) at the Beach House at Rosario Resort & Spa.  All Chamber members are invited, and non-members interested in learning more about the Chamber are welcome to attend.  This is the perfect opportunity to meet and socialize with other business members, as well as hear about all the exciting events unfolding for the Chamber.

The night begins at 5:30 pm with a social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a no-host bar. At 6:30 pm the Annual Membership meeting will get underway with updates from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, and County Economic Development Council. There will an overview on various Chamber initiatives, including:

• Washington Business Week, a business education program for students from the Washington State Chamber of Commerce.  The Orcas Chamber and its members sponsor local students.

• Support for new ‘shoulder season’ events, including the Tripple Ripple Trail Festival, and the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival.

• Fourth of July Events, including the Festival on the Fourth on the Village Green.

In addition to introducing new Chamber members, the Chamber Board of Directors will present awards – as nominated by Chamber members – to three deserving members in the following categories: Community Service; Environmental Excellence; and Customer Service (now known as the Island Friendly Spirit Award). There will also be door prizes awarded throughout the evening.  Be sure to join us for this fun and informative night!

To RSVP your attendance and for more information, contact The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce at 376-2273 or info@orcasislandchamber.com.  A $10 fee per person will help offset room & food costs.  The Chamber thanks Rosario Resort & Spa, and General Manager Christopher Peacock for their generosity in hosting the event.