BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20151208T210000Z DTEND:20151208T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Fairbanks Chamber Annual Awards & Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Each year the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce holds the Annual Awards & Membership Meeting to highlight the year's achievements and recognize the outstanding contributions of the membership to make Interior Alaska a great place to live and do business. This year's event will take place at the Westmark Hotel from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 8.\n\nMake your table and individual reservations today!\n\nMEETING AGENDA:\n\n\n 2015 Accolades & Appreciation by Jennifer Imus\, 2015 Board Chair\n Presentation of Annual Awards - nominate a member today!\n 2016 Welcome & Introductions by Bill Bailey\, 2016 Board Chair\n Keynote Presentation: "Forget everything you know about doing business. Technology ensures it no longer applies" by Mr. Bob Pritchard\, International Marketer of the Year \n Reveling of the 2016 Artist of the Year \n Silent Auction - donate today!\n\n\n\n\nHelp Us Recognize the Best of the Best - Nominate a Chamber Member Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nBill Stroecker Business of the Year Award\n\nThe Bill Stroecker Business of the Year award honors the accomplishments in the business community of a member of the Chamber who has shown drive in leading local development with sights on the future of Fairbanks. The business is recognized for consistent community involvement\, an excellent business reputation with the public\, and as a leader in their own profession and/or field of business.\n\n Past recipients include: \n\n 2014: Northern Alaska Tour Company\n\n 2013: Date-Line Digital Printing\n\n 2012: Madden Real Estate\n\n 2011: Mt. McKinley Bank\n\n 2010: Chena Hot Springs\n\n 2009: Santina's Flowers & Gifts\n\n 2008: Advance Printing Company\n\n 2007: Pacific Alaska Forwarders\n\n \n\nGeorge Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year Award\n\nThe George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year award is presented to a member of the Chamber who has distinguished themselves as an outstanding volunteer. It is the Chamber's most visible recognition for volunteer contributions to our community. All employees of Chamber-member businesses and organizations are eligible to receive this award. \n\n Past recipients include:\n\n 2014: Sarah Lefebvre\n\n 2013: Heather Lambert\n\n 2012: Mary Jane Fate\n\n 2011: Cindy Cevasco\n\n 2010: Lorna Shaw\n\n 2009: Joe Usibelli Jr.\n\n 2008: Billie Blanchard\n\n 2007: Val Cofield\n\n Click here to view ALL past award winners 2013-1963\n\n \n\n\nEducation Advocate of the Year Award\n\nThe Bernice M. Joseph Advocate of the Year award recognizes a business or individual in the business community who has consistently shown a commitment to education through sustained partnership\, outreach\, or career development opportunities that improve the educational experience of students and demonstrate partnership innovation and creativity. All employees of Chamber-member businesses are eligible to receive this award. \n\n \n\n\nKeynote Speaker/Presentation - Mr. Bob Pritchard\n \n\n"Forget everything you know about doing Business - technology ensures it no longer applies." \n\n\n\nBob Pritchard has consulted to 91 Fortune 500 companies on six continents\, won the coveted "International Marketer of the Year" award \, and hosts a global business radio program that attracts nearly 590\,000 listeners. He is also the Honorary President of the American institute of Sales\, Marketing and Management. Bob is regarded an authority on the changes taking place in the consumer\, in media and in doing business. These changes don't only affect medium to big companies\, they also dramatically affect small companies either extremely positively or very negatively. Come along and find out what the future holds for your business!\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist of the Year Contest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year the Fairbanks Chamber of provides a local artist the opportunity to be showcased to thousands of Fairbanks residents and visitors. The winning artwork is the image of the Chamber featured on marketing materials for the year\, including the Chamber's website and local area map.\n\nDeadline to submit: November 20\, 2015\n\n\n\nLearn more!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction Items Needed\n\nPlease consider donating a holiday-themed gift basket\, a gift card in any dollar amount for the holiday tree packages\, or a silent auction item today!\n\n\nClick HERE to donate OR call/email Elena Sudduth at 452-1105 or email elena@fairbankschamber.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n\n

Each year the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce holds the Annual Awards &\; Membership Meeting to highlight the year&rsquo\;s achievements and recognize the outstanding contributions of the membership to make Interior Alaska a great place to live and do business. This year&rsquo\;s event will take place at the Westmark Hotel from noon to \;2:00 \;p.m. on Tuesday\, December 8.
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MEETING AGENDA:

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\nHelp Us Recognize the Best of the Best - Nominate a Chamber Member Today!
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Bill Stroecker Business of the Year Award
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The Bill Stroecker Business of the Year award honors the accomplishments in the business \;community of a member of the Chamber who has shown drive in leading local development with \;sights on the future of Fairbanks. The \;business is recognized for consistent community involvement\, \;an excellent business reputation with the public\, and as a leader in their own profession and/or field of \;business.
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; Past recipients include:
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2014: Northern Alaska Tour Company
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2013: Date-Line Digital Printing
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2012: Madden Real Estate
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2011: Mt. McKinley Bank
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2010: Chena Hot Springs
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2009: Santina&rsquo\;s Flowers &\; Gifts
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George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year Award
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The George Nehrbas Volunteer of the Year award is presented to a member of the Chamber who has distinguished themselves as an outstanding volunteer. It is the Chamber'\;s most visible recognition for volunteer contributions to \;our community. All employees of Chamber-member businesses and organizations are eligible to receive this award.
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Past recipients include:
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2014: Sarah Lefebvre
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2013: Heather Lambert
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2012: Mary Jane Fate
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2011: Cindy Cevasco
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2010: Lorna Shaw
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2009: Joe Usibelli Jr.
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2008: Billie Blanchard
\n \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;2007: Val Cofield
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Education Advocate of the Year Award
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The Bernice M. Joseph Advocate of the Year award recognizes a business or individual in the business community who has \;consistently shown a commitment to education through sustained partnership\, outreach\, or career \;development opportunities that improve the educational experience of students and demonstrate partnership innovation and creativity. All employees of Chamber-member businesses are eligible to receive this award.
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Keynote Speaker/Presentation - Mr. Bob Pritchard

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"\;Forget everything you know about doing Business - technology ensures it no longer applies."\; \;
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\nBob Pritchard has consulted to 91 Fortune 500 companies on six continents\, won the coveted "\;International Marketer of the Year"\; award \, and hosts a global business radio program that attracts nearly 590\,000 listeners.  \;He is also the Honorary President of the American institute of Sales\, Marketing and Management. Bob is regarded an authority on the changes taking place in the consumer\, in media and in doing business. \; These changes don'\;t only affect medium to big companies\, they also dramatically affect small companies&hellip\;either extremely positively or very negatively. Come along and find out what the future holds for your business!
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Each year the Fairbanks Chamber of provides a local artist the opportunity to be showcased to thousands of Fairbanks residents and visitors. The winning artwork is the image of the Chamber&mdash\;featured on marketing materials for the year\, including the Chamber&rsquo\;s website and local area map.

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Deadline to submit: November 20\, 2015
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Silent Auction Items Needed

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Please consider donating a holiday-themed gift basket\, a gift card in any dollar amount for the holiday tree packages\, or a silent auction item today!

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Click HERE to donate OR call/email Elena Sudduth at 452-1105 or email elena@fairbankschamber.org

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