Greater Vancouver Chamber
of Commerce announces its 2009 Ambassador of the Year
Susan Rawson
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce awarded
Susan Rawson the 2009
Ambassador of the Year award in recognition of her dedication to the
chamber. Rawson received the award at the chamber’s Annual Dinner
and Installation of Officers banquet, held on Sept. 17, at the
Hilton Vancouver.
Rawson is a Realtor with Mountain View Properties NW in Vancouver.
She has been a chamber ambassador since 2005. The award honors her
commitment to the chamber by assisting at a variety of events all
year. In addition, Rawson serves as the chair of the Membership
Mentor committee, which pairs new chamber members with an ambassador
“mentor” to help them get acquainted.
The ambassadors are an integral part of the GVCC. The group, also
known as the “Red Coats” for their distinctive red blazers,
comprises active chamber volunteers whose responsibilities include
meeting and greeting at chamber events, welcoming new members and
assisting at ribbon cuttings and community events. The Ambassador
program has been in existence for 20 years.
Clark College music professor wins fourth national
Donald
Appert
For the fourth time in his career, Clark
College music professor Donald Appert has been honored with
the ASCAPLUS Award, presented by the American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Appert also received ASCAP awards in
2005, 2006 and 2008.
Appert, who resides in Vancouver, is currently
in his twentieth season as music director/conductor of the Clark
College Orchestra. He received the ASCAPLUS Award for international
performances of his composition Nara Variations by the Filharmonic
“Mihail Jora” Bacau (Romania), the Orchestra Sinfonica Citta di
Grosseto (Italy), and the Orquestra Sinfonica de El Salvador. A
regional performance of Nara Variations is planned by the Oregon
Sinfonietta during their March 14, 2010, performance.
Appert states, “Continued recognition from
ASCAP has encouraged me to make the time to be active as a composer
again. I have just finished the rough draft of my largest work to
date, entitled Northwest Triptych, a three-movement piece for full
orchestra.”
Appert hopes that orchestras in Europe and
Central America will be interested in performing the new work,
expanding its audience.
GVCC opposes tax
initiative I-1033
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, along with local business
and community leaders, hosted a press conference yesterday, Oct. 15,
to discuss opposition to Tim Eyman'stax initiative known as I-1033.
The chamber's Public Affairs Committee recommended, and the
chamber's board of directors agreed, to take a position in
opposition of I-1033 due to the limitations that it would place on
the ability to capitalize on the upswing of an economic recovery.
Panelists at the press conference included
Kim Capeloto, GVCCpresident and CEO, along with
Carrie VanZant, Seamar Community Health Centers,
Jeanette Muck, Washington
State PTA, Linda Lee, in-home
health care provider, Mark Johnston,
Vancouver Firefighters Union, and
Chad Dillard, Southwest Washington Medical Center.
"We absolutely encourage careful government spending and allocation
of funds, but this is not the right tool. What we don't like is how
this proposal is packaged." As the economy improves, Capeloto added,
"We need to be able to capitalize on growth as soon as possible--we
believe we need to be ready and able to act on growth opportunities
as they present themselves in the future."
Other panelists said nursing home programs, Medicaid, education and
environmental protection programs would also be at risk if I-1033
passes.
News Briefs
Friends of Trees and Vancouver Urban
Forestry have teamed up to create four large plantings in
neighborhoods around Vancouver this winter and are seeking
volunteers to lead volunteer planters at morning tree plantings.
Training for being a crew leader will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7, at Fisher’s Landing Elementary School. Neighborhood planting
will be at 12:30 p.m. by the Fisher’s Creek & Village at Fisher’s
Landing. For more information, visit www.friendsoftrees.org.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact
Jesse Batty at
619-1127 or
neighborhood.trees@ci.vancouver.wa.us.
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Educational Foundation’s 11th annual auction held on Oct. 10, 2009,
at the Vancouver Hilton netted over $61,000 as 225 attendees showed
their support for teachers. Roughly 100 donors provided auction
items ranging from student artwork to a week’s stay in Hawaii. All
funds raised support innovation, enrichment, and curriculum
enhancements across the district and are disbursed directly to
teachers and staff through competitive grant programs.
Calendar
City Council meets for workshops from
4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, followed by a full council meeting with
public hearings at 7 p.m., in Council chambers, 210 East 13th
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Vancouver Farmers Market will open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, 8th and Esther Streets.
<>Thomas Rheingans and Arts
Equity present the 6th "Live at the Fries" concert series:
Artistry in Rhythm. The
first of the concert series will be performed at 2 p.m. and at 8
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Fries Auditorium, 2214 E 13th Street.
Tickets available online at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/7674,
by phone 800-838-3006 or at
the door. Cost is $12 for matinee performances and $16 for evening
performances. Admission includes dessert and beverage provided by
Trader Joe’s. For additional information, call
695-3770.
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Dream Big Community Center is having its launch party and book fair
at Barnes and Noble from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 7700
NE 4th Plain Blvd. This event is to raise money for students who
need the textbook Rules of the Red
Rubber Ball for class. For more information visit
www.dreambigcc.org.
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The play Wait Until Dark
will be performed at the Magenta Theater at 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 16,
606 Main Street. Call 635-4358
to purchase tickets or visit
http://www.magentatheater.com/.
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The public is invited to view potential designs for the Community
Connector Project, which will reconnect Fort Vancouver National Site
with downtown Vancouver, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17,
at Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth Street.
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Auditions for Magenta Theater’s
Every Christmas Story Ever Told will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19, 606 Main Street. Men over 21 years old and able to
play madcap crazy comedy roles are welcome to try out. Call
606-0033 for more
information.
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A special meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19,
regarding salary commission at the Washougal Fire Department located
at 1400 A Street. For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s
office at 835-8501.
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City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in
Council chambers, Washougal.
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First Annual Barn Social and Auction to benefit ongoing mission
programs at Silver Buckle Ranch will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 11611 NE 152nd Avenue, Brush Prairie, WA 98606.
Suggested dress includes denim, diamonds and cowboy boots. No high
heels, please. Tickets $25 per person. Wine and beer will be served.
Call 260-8932 for more
information.
Friday on the air
Election 2009: East Clark County Candidate Fair (10-13)—7 p.m. CVTV
City Minutes (10-4)—8:23 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Board of Health (9-23)—8:59 p.m. CVTV
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