Chamber Banquet
November 3rd, 2011 "Transitions"
Sponsored in part by State Farm
The Chamber Banquet committee is making plans for our annual Banquet slated for Thursday evening, November 3rd. We appreciate this opportunity to celebrate our businesses and citizens in this great community and spend an evening with friends and associates. Existing and new Board members will be recognized and Chamber Awards for Outstanding Community Contributions will be presented at this celebration. This year’s theme is “Transitions.”
Community Awards:
Below is a link for a nomination form for Outstanding Community Awards for 2010. Many people in our community deserve recognition for their efforts. Please show your appreciation by submitting a nomination form. This will be our third year for outstanding youth, which we expect will be a tough selection, as we have many that qualify for this award. Please give your reasons for the nominee being considered in each of the appropriate categories. We are looking for outstanding volunteers and community service workers, contributions above and beyond the normal scope of work in a paid position, making a difference in the community through contributions to economic development or tourism, etc. Please return community award nominations to the Chamber office by 5 pm Tuesday, October 25th.
Opportunity to Create a Table Centerpiece:
The Chamber will again be inviting 17 member businesses to create a “centerpiece” for a table at the banquet advertising their member business. If you are interested in decorating a table, please contact banquet chairperson Kathy Berg at home at 382-4525 or at work at 382-2536 by Friday, October 22nd. Please let her know if your centerpiece can be used as a door prize for the event. If not, please make arrangements to pick up your centerpiece at the end of the banquet. With our theme of “Transitions” we are using fall colors for decorating purposes. Be creative!
Awards nomination form 2
Previous Winners of Community Awards
According to the Dayton Chronicle February 6, 1964, “The Chamber was formed in 1936 as the ‘Commercial Club,’ with a major overhaul of the bylaws and dues coming in 1958.” The Charter Members were: C.J. Broughton, Roy Cahill, City Lumber & Coal Yard, Grain Growers, Seattle First and National Bank of Columbia banks, Dr. W.W. Day, Dayton Drug, Elk Drug, Dayton Hardware, Green Giant Co., R.E. McGee Jeweler, Harvester Supply Co., Pacific Power & Light, Hubbard-Rogg, Pacific Northwest Bell, Sanders Shop, Scott Lumber & Coal Yard, Suffield Furniture Co., Texas Co., and Wallace Agency.
1961: Mrs. Ida Mae Scott, recieved engraved silver serving dish for first annual Community Service Award. Said H.N. Wooson, retiring Commercial Club President, “Mrs. Scott has done more for children of the community, in 4-H work and in Sunday school, than any person I know.” Banquet held on January 30, 1961.
1962: Banquet held on January 25, 1963, but no awards reportedly were given. (Wienhard Building burns on January 30, 1963, Fischback Building Fire February 3, 1963, floods February 3 and 4, 1963)
1963: Banquet held on January 29, 1964, but no awards reportedly were given.
1964: Cloyce Johnson, retiring secretary/treasurer, honored for 7 years of service to the organization and community. Banquet held on January 8, 1965.
1965: Cloyce Johnson, retired Postmaster, received a $50 gift certificate and was named “1965 Man of the Year.” Banquet held on January 7, 1966.
1966: H.N. Woolson, City Mayor and Columbia County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner, received Community Service award. Banquet held January 13, 1967.
1967: Leon C. Booker, who donated $400,000 to Columbia County Public Hospital District in 1967, received Community Service award plaque. Banquet held January 26, 1968.
1968: Del Friedline, Manager for Pacific Power & Light, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 20, 1969.
1969: Fred Schreck, owner-operator of Dayton Motor Supply, received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on December 15, 1969; no banquet was held.
1970: Lowell Richter received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on December 21, 1970; no banquet was held.
1971: Mrs. Samuel (Mary) Oliver, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Weinhard, 36 year teacher in Dayton public schools, received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on December 23, 1971; no banquet was held.
1972: Roy Cadman, 12 years Columbia County Commissioner, 31 years with the Post Office, received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on December 28, 1972; no banquet was held.
1973: Pat O’Neil, retired publisher of the Chronicle, received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on March 27, 1973; no banquet was held.
1974: Ray Mollenhauer and Roy Maxwell, leaders of Dayton Explorer Search & Rescue Post # 332, each received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting on December 17, 1974; no banquet was held
1975: Wayne Cassidy, 30 year business owner, WWII bomber pilot, received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting; no banquet was held.
1976: George Touchette received Citizen of the Year award. Awarded during regular noon meeting; no banquet was held. “When they say ‘Let George do it,’ they know he will do it. A man we are proud to call ours,” said Chamber President Wayne Cassidy.
1977: Walt Gobel, Washington State Trooper, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 16, 1978.
1978: Jessie Day Bysegger, former wife of Dr. W.W. Day, who was at that time living in a nursing home in Lewiston, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 22, 1979.
1979: Bruce Keith, retired Dayton High School teacher and principal, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 14, 1980.
1980: Roy Varney, local businessman and community booster, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 16, 1981.
1981: No banquet or award.
1982: Mrs. Wayne (Sue) Bell, secretary at Dayton Elementary School, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 18, 1982.
1983: Carl Rowe, Jr., Dayton Mayor, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on December 5, 1983.
1984: Mike Chamberlin and Linda Sue Thronson each received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on December 3, 1984.
1985: Darrel McCauley, 71 year old Dayton native, founded Dayton Cut & Wrap, received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on December 13, 1985.
1986: No banquet, no award.
1987: Marian Whipple received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on January 19, 1987.
1988: No banquet, no award.
1989: Gladys Fletcher received Citizen of the Year award. Banquet held on February 6, 1989.
1990: Lawrence and Betty Turner received Citizen of the Year award. Ann Olson, technician at Dayton General Hospital, received Employee of the Year award. Patti Eaton, Hawthorne Gallery, received Business of the Year award. Banquet held on February 14, 1990.
1991: Bill Graham received Citizen of the Year award. Dina Bennett, meat department manager at Dayton Mercantile, received Employee of the Year award. Washington Mutual Bank received Business of the Year award. Certificates for volunteer efforts were awarded to Pacific Power, Columbia REA, Dayton Chronicle, Lester Eaton, Gary Lentz, Croft’s Floral, Stacy Severn “and others.”
1992: Reverend Vicki Hanan and Marcene Hendrickson received Citizen of the Year award. Carolyn Lydecker received Employee of the Year award. Croft’s Floral received Business of the Year award. Banquet held on January 21, 1993.
1993: Jerry Waggoner - Business of the Year
Madeline Barton - Employee of the Year
Dave Bruce - Citizen of the Year
1994: Dave White Plumbing - Business of the Year
Aleta Shockley and Joanna Tate - Employee of the Year
Owen Agenbroad - Citizen of the Year
1995: Weinhard Hotel - Business of the Year
Jeremy Michelson - Employee of the Year
Bette Lou Crothers - Citizen of the Year
1996: Gasoline Alley - Business of the Year
Jim Costello - Employee of the Year
Geri Richter - Citizen of the Year
1997: Patit Creek Restaurant (The Heiberts) - Business of the Year
Gene Turner - Employee of the Year
Jon McFarland - Citizen of the Year
1998: Columbia Cut Stock - Business of the Year
Jude Cornaggia - Employee of the Year
Ralph Croft - Citizen of the Year
1999: Bluewood - Business of the Year
Willie Wessels - Employee of the Year
Mona Himmelberger - Citizen of the Year
2000: Seneca - Business of the Year
Dan Butler - Employee of the Year
Darlene Broughton - Citizen of the Year
2001: Patit Valley Products - Business of the Year
Joanne Whitmore - Employee of the Year
Deni Buet and Sheila Zanger - Citizen of the Year
2002: Weinhard Café - Business of the Year
Chuck Wheaton - Employee of the Year
Terry Nealey - Citizen of the Year
2003: Convenient Care Clinic - Business of the Year
Colleen Graham - Employee of the Year
Mary Luce - Citizen of the Year
2004: Dayton Veterinary Clinic – Business of the Year
Nancy Otterson & Jerry Kenoyer – Employee of the Year
Ted Patterson – Citizen of the Year
2005: Skye Book & Brew – Business of the Year
Bruce Grimshaw & John Burns – Employee of the Year
Muff Donohue – Citizen of the Year
2006: Bearpaw Trading Post – Business of the Year
Rick Turner – Employee of the Year
Alex Leventis – Citizen of the Year
2007: Wenaha Gallery – Business of the Year
Dallas Dickinson, Dayton School District – Employee of the Year
Donna Hangar & Lawana Harting – Citizen of the year
2008: St. Vincent DePaul – Business of the Year
Glenn Hagfeldt, Columbia REA – Employee of the Year
Norm Passmore – Citizen of the Year
2009: Dingles of Dayton – Business of the Year
Sal Benavides, City of Dayton – Employee of the Year
Brian Black – Citizen of the Year
2010: Columbia REA - Business of the Year
Steve Edwards - Citizen of the Year
Reid Helford - Employee of the Year
Cougar Henderson - Youth of the Year
2011: Dayton Tractor - Business of the Year
Betty Ann Fletcher and Elaine Hudson - Citizens of the Year
George Haderlie - Employee of the Year
Colleen Delp - Youth of the Year