December 2010

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Highlights

The Chamber will Be Closed

December 24th & 31st

at 12:00 noon

For the

Holidays

Ho, Ho, Ho and Merry Christmas, It’s great to be writing to you! How are things in Dickinson? WOW! It sure is cold up here at the North Pole. Mrs. Claus is making sure there is plenty of hot chocolate for all of the elves and reindeer while they are busy getting ready for their big trip on Christ-mas Eve! I have been having my share too! Got to keep my belly nice and warm! Ho! Ho! Ho!

Did you know that all my elves have been talking about you? They are all very impressed with what you have done with your town!! Mrs. Claus and I are proud of you too! Being good isn’t always easy, we are so very proud of you!

Here at the North Pole the elves have been very busy; getting ready for Christmas Eve, and before you know it Rudolph and the other reindeer will be flying into the Dickinson area to deliver presents and surprises to all the good boys and girls.

Do you know what I hear right now? I can hear the elves singing “Jingle Bells”. They are so happy and excited about Christmas! They have made plenty of special toys this year!

I think I will go join the elves now, but I am going to start singing “Santa is comin to Town” instead.

I look forward to coming to your great town of Dickin-son.

SANTA

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Winter Holiday Safety Tips

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The Mission of the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

“The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce provides leadership towards a

progressive business community.”

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Chris Johnson ....................................... President

Nathan Bouray ..................................... Pres-Elect

Rachelle Schroeder ............................ Treasurer

Klint Sickler ……………. ...................... Past President

Elaine Myran ......................................... Director

Mike Renner .......................................... Director

Dennis Cannon ..................................... Director

Harmony Kolling ................................. Director

Blaine Stockert..................................... Director

Christian Kostelecky ......................... Director

Terry Kovacevich ............................... Director

Craig Kubas ........................................... Director

Committee Chairperson

Agriculture ............................................. Mary Urlacher

Airport Promotions . ......................... Matt Remynse

Ambassador .......................................... John Regar

Education ............................................... Joleen Praus

Governmental Affairs ....................... Nate Bouray

Promotions and Retail ..................... Betty Jo Noe

Officials .................................................... Blaine Stockert/Lynn Andres

STAFF

Lexi Sebastian ...................................... Executive Director

Kristi Tessier ........................................ Events & Marketing Coordinator

Cindy Brock ........................................... Administrative Assistant

Publication

First Day of the Month

Published By C. Brock

Deadline

Fourth Monday of the month - For both copy and advertising

Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce

314 3rd Avenue West •P.O. Box C

Dickinson, ND 58602

Phone: 701-225-5115 Fax: 701-225-5116

E-mail: team@dickinsonchamber.org

Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes

and annual financial statements are available to Chamber Members.

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T erry Kovacevich is the As-set Manager for Marathon

Oil Company’s Bakken Project in the Williston Basin.

Terry has worked for Marathon for 33 years with extensive Do-mestic and International Op-erations experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. He worked

International Projects for the 9 years prior to be-ing transferred to North Dakota in July 2006 as Operations Manager.

Prior to moving to North Dakota Terry worked in Western Siberia, Russia. His other international assignments were in Sakhalin Island, Russia, Tripoli, Libya among other locations. Prior to his International assignments he worked in Anchor-age, Alaska for 8 years. Terry has a B.S. Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College (Ohio).

Terry has been on the Board of Directors since October 1, 2009.

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It is important to shop Dickinson first for the holidays for our own convenience and to keep our

business district strong. Chamber Bucks are a great way to keep Dickinson first on your list.

They make great gifts for friends, family and employees. They can be used at over 470 Chamber

Member businesses.

Chamber Bucks are used at Dickinson Chamber of Commerce member businesses just like cash.

Chamber Bucks are an even exchange of money just like cash. Chamber Bucks are offered in de-

nominations of $5, $10 and $20.

Pick up your Chamber Bucks at the Chamber Office today.

Remember Keep Business Local!

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Display Parade of lights

December 3rd, 2010

5pm to 7pm

Mall Parking Lot

Santa

Best Friends Mentoring Program

Bake Sale - Special Entertainment

Vote for: Best decorated store front

Your favorite float

Chance to WIN Chamber Bucks

Many Holiday Shopping Specials!!!

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Winter Holiday Safety Tips

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn

Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.

Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power out-age

never use candles.

Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for in-door or outdoor use, but not both.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.

Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.

Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.

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American Bank Center

Announces Employee Update

American Bank Center is pleased to

announce Charlene Hibl as Credit

Administration Coordinator. Char-

lene has been with American Bank

Center since 2000. She began her ca-

reer with American Bank Center in the retail de-

partment and most recently has worked in the

loan department since 2006.

New name for State Agency

The “North Dakota Division of Vocational Rehabili-tation” is replacing the name “Rehabilitation Con-sulting and Services” to better reflect the mission and services of the agency. It also is aligned with the name referred to in Federal and State law. The state agency, which has a local branch at 117 1st St East in Dickinson, provides services to indi-viduals who have disabilities in order to get them back to work. It also provides services to employ-ers who would like assistance in determining work-place accommodations, ergonomic studies and help with hiring and retaining qualified employees with disabilities. DVR can also provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. All con-sultation services are free of charge. Another service provided by DVR is working with citizens aged 55 and older who are encountering low vision or blindness. The purpose of the pro-gram is to find accommodations to assist the indi-vidual to remain living independently in his or her own home. This service also is free of charge. The staff consists of Kari Shea, Sheila Murphy, Martha Soine and Becki Hoff along with support staff Elaine Wanner and Monica Kubischta. The office can be reached at 227-7600.

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Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson hire

Gannon & Jensen

Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, an engineering,

surveying and planning firm, has hired

Aaron Gannon and Nick Jensen as survey-

ors.

Gannon has a business finance degree from

Montana State University. He has 13 years of experience

that includes construction, topographic and land survey-

ing.

Jensen is a 2010 graduate of Southeast Community Col-

lege of Lincoln, NE. His experience includes construction

staking and boundary surveying.

North Dakota and western Minnesota Chevy dealers kick-off Chevy Scholar program Four area students will receive $5,000 scholarships

The West Dakota and Heartland Chevy Dealers of North Dakota and western Minnesota have combined forces to launch a new scholarship program for high school juniors and seniors. The Chevy Scholar Program

(www.chevyscholar.com) invites nominations for out-standing high school juniors and seniors in the market area to compete to receive four $5,000 college scholar-ships. Nominations begin now and end February 20, 2011, at which time 10 scholarship finalists will be chosen. From February 24-March 9, 2011, online and text voting will take place to determine the winners. The scholarship winners will be announced March 12, 2011. “As dealers, we are all individually involved in our commu-nities, supporting youth sports, organizations like Rotary and Optimists and slew of other needs,” says West Dakota Chevy president Kathy Gaddie. “The Chevy Scholar pro-gram allows us to work together to provide an ongoing benefit to outstanding students across the region.” Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by family, friends, parents, teachers or coaches. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.chevyscholar.com or picked up from local Chevy dealers. Nominators fill out basic information including community involvement, aca-demic achievements, extracurricular activities and volun-teer work. According to Heartland Chevy president, Brad Sather, the Chevy Scholar program will showcase the best of the area’s young people. “By engaging the public in the voting process we get to help bring attention to the outstanding young people in our communities through some grassroots PR and social networking. It’s exciting to be a part of and we are looking forward to the process.” Nomination forms can be submitted at any Chevy dealership. At the end of the process, one nominator will win a $500 gift card through a ran-dom drawing. To learn more or to nominate a stu-dent , go to www.chevyscholar.com or visit your local Chevy dealer.

Home on the Range Staff Achieves

Certification

Two Home on the Range staff recently com-

pleted certification classes. Laura Feldmann

and Sarah Gubbels, are now certified in animal

assisted therapy.

Feldmann will be specializing in equine as-

sisted therapy, while Gubbels will be specializ-

ing in canine assisted therapy.

During an animal-assisted therapy group, ei-

ther dogs or horses are used to help children or

families achieve goals or work on issues of con-

cern.

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No meeting in November and December.

American Education week was in November and

classrooms had people from the community read

to the children.

If you would like more information contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115

The 2011 Calendar will be printed by December.

Bull Day Showcase will be January 15th at

Stockmen’s Livestock.

The Recreational Events Committee held no

meeting this month.

Legislative Issue Forums were held on November

9th and 23rd at the Chamber.

SW Night with the Legislators is scheduled for

January 24, 2011 at the Ramkota in Bismarck.

Coffee with the Legislators will be held on Jan 22nd,

Feb 26, and March 19 tentatively.

The Craft Show will be on December 4th at the

Ramada from 9am—4pm.

Parade of Lights Display float entries are now being

taken. The Mall merchants and the Chamber promo-

tions committee are working together to make this

year’s parade of lights display a great event.

Business After Hours was held on Tuesday, November

9th at Dickinson Ready Mix from 5-7pm. There was

great turn out with over 70 people.

Sampling of Sicily is January 17th at the Elks. Tickets

will be available in December at the Chamber.

Ribbon Cuttings in November were at A-1 Surface

Coating, Spa Studio, My Other Closet, Vintage Liq-

uors, and Hometown Pride was Pizza Ranch.

There will not be any Ribbon Cuttings in December.

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If you would like more information contact the Dickinson Area Chamber at 225-5115

Business Sponsors Course

Rehab Visions of Dickinson recently sponsored

a wound care course for occupational thera-

pists, physical therapists and nurses.

The Course, called “Complete Wound Care”

was presented by Jamie V. Birmingham, certi-

fied wound therapists.

The training has helped the physical therapists

and occupational therapists at Rehab Visions

enhance their skills and expertise in the treat-

ment of wounds.

WATCH FOR

West River Livestock Calendar

Beginning of December 2010

UPCOMING

EVENTS

Parade of Lights Display December 3

Chamber Craft Show December 4

Chamber Open House December 10

Bull Days January 15

Sampling of Sicily January 17

Coffee with the Legislatures January 22

SW Night and the Legislature January 24

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GET YOUR TEAM READY TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

Challenging your fellow co-workers to a friendly competition!

Join the Body Fit Challenge 2011!

What is the BodyFit Challenge?

The BodyFit Challenge (BFC) is a collaboration between Healthy Results, Inc., the Go Red Action Grant, and the Pathways to Healthy Lives program to bring a 10-week community healthy lifestyle challenge. The BFC is designed to give each participant the knowledge and the empowerment to achieve and maintain healthy behaviors that will last a lifetime. The BFC will incorporate both physical activity and wellness education throughout the ten weeks to maximize results and to enhance the learning experience. Weekly educational lectures will be offered with topics such as heart health, nutrition for weight management, and benefits of cardiovascular exercise and strength training, and meal planning and preparation for chronic disease prevention. Weekly active workshops will also be provided focusing on proper use of exercise equipment, back squat and bench press te4chneque, group cross country skiing, and group walks. Cooking classes will include: how to use a nutrition log and read food labels, cooking around the world and food allergies and sensitivities (see schedule at WRCC or online at dickinsonparks.org). There will be weekly prizes given away for exercise and nutrition logs turned in to Healthy Results, Inc. personal trainers. A Grand Prize will be given away to each of the following categories: 1 winning team (each made of 4 participants), 1 individ-ual, and 1 Healthy Result's staff.

Go Team!

There is nothing like a friendly competition to bring out the best in us. Within your company, create a team of four people who are ready to take the challenge. Better yet, create multiple teams within your company and compete

against one another or challenge teams from other companies. Make it fun; imagine the bragging rights when your team wins. Making a commitment to a team significantly increases your chances of success. You will have fellow teammates to help keep you accountable, boost your ambition, and hear about your victories and your frustrations. Stevenson Funeral Home was the 2010 team BodyFit Challenge winners. Maryls Stevenson quoted “Having a team in the Body Fit Challenge encouraged us to work together to reach our fitness and nutritional goals by incorporat-ing time for exercise into our daily routine and provide nutritious snacks and meals in the office setting. Each mem-ber of our team saw positive results personally and we benefited as a group from the motivational and informative sessions that the Body Fit Challenge offered. The Body Fit Challenge team participation is a great way to encourage and be encouraged to make lifestyle changes that will affect your overall health and wellness for years to come.” As a team, you will be going through the Body Fit Challenge together…think of the camaraderie within your company. If you cannot create a team or prefer to enter the Body Fit Challenge individually, you can also participate. Remember, nobody deserves to get healthy more than you!

For more information regarding the BodyFit Challenge 2011, please call Natashia Ash at 701-260-8803 or check online at dickinsonparks.org.

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JASON YODER WINS HIGHEST AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT

FOR THE DALE CARNEGIE COURSE

Jason Yoder has won the highest

award for achievement for his par-

ticipation in the Dale Carnegie

Course he completed in Dickinson,

ND. The recipient for the award is

voted on by class members upon

completion of the course series. The criteria for this

award is to exemplify the principles of Dale Carne-

gie training throughout the course, demonstrate

significant personal and professional development,

careful preparation and are showing leadership in

the class. Jason is an IT Manager with Baker Boy

located in Dickinson, ND where he currently re-

sides with his wife Tamara and their children Eliza-

beth and Brady. Jason has been employed with

Baker Boy for 17 years!

Dale Carnegie Training also offers the Sales Advan-

tage, Leadership Training for Managers, High Im-

pact Presentations and Customized Corporate So-

lutions. For more information regarding courses,

please contact Michelle Wall at 701-255-8476 or

through email at wall@eidebailly.com.

Lexi Sebastian Attends Dale Carnegie

Course

Lexi graduated from the

Leadership course offered

by Dale Carnegie Course on

November 11, 2010. Lexi is

pictured with Chris John-

son, who is President of

the Board of Directors for

the Chamber of Commerce.

Lexi is the Executive Director of the Dickinson

Area Chamber of Commerce. Lexi has a son

Kannon who is 1 ½ years old and has lived in

the Dickinson area for five years.

The Dale Carnegie Course is the flagship

course of the Dale Carnegie organization.

Used by over 450 of the Fortune 500 compa-

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Welcome Aboard

We would like to welcome our newest members:

Chamber Annual

Holiday Open House

Friday, December 10, 2010 3:00—6:00pm

Stark Development Corporation, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, and your Chamber of Commerce will host their annual holiday open house from 3-6pm, Friday, December

10th at the Chamber of Commerce, 314 3rd Ave.. West.

All Stark Development Corporation, Convention & Visitors Bureau & Chamber members, employees and guest are welcome to attend. Hors' oeuvres and refreshments will be

served.

Master Construction

Eric Schultz 42 Sims ST., Suite 12

Dickinson, ND 58520 701-843-8813

Www.master-construction.net

Microtel Inn & Suites Dickinson, ND 58601 Www.microtelinn.com

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December 2010

For more information go to www.dickinsonchamber.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

2 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

3 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights Display 5pm - 7pm

4 Third Annual Holiday Event at the Dickinson Museum Center 1:00pm - 4:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park 5k Jingle Bell Run/Walk 10:30am Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament Chamber of Commerce Holiday Craft Show 9:00am - 4:00pm

5 DSU Holiday Concert 2:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Ektelon Demonstration Days Fisher Industries Racquetball Tournament

6 Percussion Ensemble & Sax Quartet 7:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

7 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Love & Logic for Early Childhoos 5:30pm Chamber Promotions Committee Meeting 12:00

8 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm

9 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm

10 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm Chamber/CVB/Stark Development Open House 3:00pm - 6:00pm

11 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Boys Roughrider Holiday Basketball Tournament DSU Theatre Production of "Eurydice" 7:30pm DHS Gymnastics Invitational JV & Varsity 11:00am Annual Yuletyme Celbrates "Germany" 5:00pm

12 DSU Choral Unions "Messiah" 3:30pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

13 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park American Legion Meeting 7pm

14 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

15 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

16 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Airport Promotions Committee Meeting 8:00am - 9:00am

17 Salvation Army Clear Channel Angel Tree Promotion Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DHS "Classic" Wrestling Tournament Sneak Pique Productions Premir Play "Holiday Show" 7:30pm Chamber Ambassadors/Membership Committee 8:00am - 9:00pm

18 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park DHS "Classic" Wrestling Tournament Sneak Pique Productions Premir Play "Holiday Show" 7:30pm

19 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

20 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

21 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Ag Meeting 8:00am - 9:00

22 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

23 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

24 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

25 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

26 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

27 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

28 Kiwanis Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park Chamber Education Committee Meeting 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

29 Rotary Club 12:00 - 1:00pm Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

30 Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

31 New Years Eve Party 8:00pm - 12:30am Annual Christmas in Prairie Outpost Park

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