Holiday Gathering
Join us at 99 Street Salon and Grill for a fun-filled and festive evening at our Holiday White Elephant Gift Exchange & Social! Bring your holiday spirit and a wrapped gift (within $20 limit) to participate in this lighthearted and laughter-filled event. Whether you're looking for a quirky gift, a meaningful keepsake, or just something unexpected, the White Elephant game promises surprises for all!
September General Meeting
Meet Calen Ouellette, the CEO of Clark College Foundation, and discover the Boschma Farms campus in Ridgefield, Washington. This new campus will include the Advanced Manufacturing Center, opening in Fall 2025. The Boschma Farms campus is a major growth for Clark College, designed to improve education and support the local workforce.
July General Meeting
Recap Networking 101 & Speed Networking with Sharrif Burdzik
Networking in Person 101 is an introductory guide to help individuals build and maintain professional relationships through in-person interactions. This guide covers essential skills and strategies, including:
Understanding Networking:
Importance and benefits of networking for personal and professional growth.
Preparing for Networking Events:
Researching the event and attendees.
Setting clear goals and preparing a concise, compelling elevator pitch.
Making a Positive First Impression:
Dressing appropriately and practicing good body language.
Being punctual and polite.
Starting Conversations:
Breaking the ice with open-ended questions or comments.
Finding common ground and showing genuine interest in others.
Effective Communication Skills:
Active listening and articulating thoughts clearly.
Balancing talking and listening to keep conversations engaging.
Building Relationships:
Offering help or valuable information.
Remembering and following up on personal details.
Being consistent in interactions to build trust.
Networking Etiquette:
Respecting others’ time and space.
Avoiding aggressive self-promotion.
Exiting conversations gracefully.
Exchanging Contact Information:
Properly offering and requesting business cards.
Using digital tools like LinkedIn for maintaining connections.
Following Up After the Event:
Sending personalized follow-up messages.
Scheduling one-on-one meetings to deepen connections.
Staying in touch regularly.
Leveraging Your Network:
Asking for introductions or referrals.
Offering value by sharing resources or knowledge.
Maintaining and nurturing relationships over time.
Mastering these skills will help individuals become more confident and effective networkers, creating new opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
June General Meeting
We invite you to attend a crucial community meeting with Fire Chief Kristan Maurer, who has been leading our district since January 2020. Chief Maurer, a dedicated member of our fire service since 1999, has an extensive background in fire safety and public administration. She is also the Vice President of the Washington Fire Chiefs Association.
In this meeting, Chief Maurer will discuss the upcoming ballot proposition to restore the district's property tax levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which is essential for maintaining our fire and emergency services amid growing demand and inflation challenges.
Key Points:
Current Situation: As property values rise, levy amounts decrease, which restricts funding despite increased service demands.
Proposition Details: The ballot will propose a levy adjustment to ensure the district can continue to serve the community effectively.
Impact: The lid-lift is not a new tax but a return to the previously approved level. For a $400,000 home, this means an additional cost of about ten dollars a month.
Why Attend?
Learn about the fire district's financial needs and service challenges.
Understand the impact of the proposed levy on your property taxes and community safety.
Participate in a Q&A session with Chief Maurer to address your concerns and questions.
Your participation and support are crucial for the safety and well-being of our community. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged with our local fire services.
April General Meeting
LARRY HALES
Marketing Technology Director in Vancouver, Washington
Larry is a marketing and technology consultant, speaker, teacher and Inman News contributing author. He specializes in brand development, lead generation, CRM, social media, as well as marketing strategies specifically for Real Estate and Mortgage.
His 30+ years of advertising, photography, design and printing, combined with his knowledge of Digital Marketing, give him a unique perspective of the industry from many different angles.
Local Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals turn to Larry when they are frustrated by technology and don’t have a solid grasp on how, where or what tools to utilize to market themselves or their business effectively.
When he isn’t busy being a proud computer geek, Larry enjoys trail running, hiking, mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, and anything else that gets him outside.
Lunch = Pizza!
Business Best Practices
Join us for an enlightening presentation featuring Eric Olmsted from On Line Support and Elizabeth Bergen from Foray Business Group. Delve into essential strategies for safeguarding your business, information, and finances, gaining valuable insights to fortify your organizational security.
Eric will guide participants through practical approaches to avert information breaches, focusing on accessible best practices. Covering topics such as social engineering, employee responsibilities, and considerations for business owners, Eric ensures a non-technical yet comprehensive exploration of safeguarding sensitive information.
Elizabeth will take the stage to address financial security, offering a thorough examination of best practices. From account monitoring to audits of employee work, Elizabeth will share insights to fortify your defenses against internal fraud, providing actionable steps to either prevent or promptly detect any suspicious activities.
By the end of this presentation, participants will walk away equipped with a robust understanding of how to enhance the security of their business's information and finances. The knowledge shared by Eric and Elizabeth will empower attendees with practical tools and insights to implement immediately, fostering a safer and more secure business environment.
Holiday Party
Join us for a night or networking and holiday fun. Drinks and h’orderves provided.
November General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
October General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
September General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
Lunch: Greek Chicken Breast (Oven-roasted and topped with kalamata artichoke heart tapenade), lemon oregano potatoes, and Mediterranean garden salad (romaine with chevre cheese, grilled onion, and fig served with our honey thyme vinaigrette) by Simply Thyme Catering
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
July General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
Speaker: None - It’s Speed Networking!
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
June General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
Speaker: The Art of Speed Networking by Sharif Burdzik and Andi Costello
Menu: Chicken Breast Topped with Fresh Basil Pesto, Tuscan Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free Pasta With Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Tossed with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette) and House Garden Salad
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
May General Meeting
Speaker: Sheriff Horch
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
Lunch by Simply Thyme Catering: Oven-roasted chicken and topped with kalamata artichoke heart tapenade with lemon oregano potatoes; and. mediterranean garden salad - Romaine with chevre cheese, grilled onion, and fig served with honey thyme vinaigrette.
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
April General Meeting
Speaker: John Horch, Clark County Sheriff
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
March General Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Fischer, Chief Medical Officer, Columbia River Mental Health
Lunch: Build your own Baked Potato BarWith shredded cheddar, mushrooms, broccoli, green onions, bacon bits, sour cream, and butter, and diced chicken.
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
February General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
January General Meeting
RSVP & PAY - LUNCH INCLUDED | PAY - NO LUNCH, MEETING ONLY
*Thank you for your interest in attending a General Meeting. We encourage payment in advance. Due to rising costs, lunch RSVPs will be turned off the Monday prior to the meeting at 6 pm. If you would like to pay in advance, rather than at the door, please select the “Pay - No Lunch, Meeting Only” option.
November 2022 General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, member spotlights, and a talk & Q&A from a guest speaker. This month feature’s our Fire Prevention Poster Contest
October 2022 General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, member spotlights, and a talk & Q&A from a guest speaker. RSVP & PAY HERE
Happy Hour Networking
Happy Hour networking event for business and community leaders in the Hazel Dell and Salmon Creek area. Attendees are responsible for their own food and drink.
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September 2022 General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, member spotlights, and a talk & Q&A from Randy Parker of C-Tran. RSVP & PAY HERE
Happy Hour Networking
Join us for a time of networking. Each party is responsible for their own purchase of food and drink.
July 2022 General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, member spotlights, and a talk & Q&A from a guest speaker (Partners In Careers). RSVP & PAY HERE
Happy Hour Networking
Meet up at our local Margarita Factory to network and connect.
This event is not hosted. You are responsible to pay for your own food and beverage.
June 2022 General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting for networking, lunch, member spotlights, and a talk & Q&A from a guest speaker. RSVP & PAY HERE