Hard to believe that August is here, but we have some great ideas to make the most of your final month of summer.
(However, we don't sweat it because fall is still a favorite season!)
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A BRAND NEW MEMBER CENTER
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The McCall Area Chamber has a brand new website and that means lots of new features specifically for our MEMBERS. We invite you to take a look around at all of the new content, paying special attention to the new
MEMBER CENTER.
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Some new features in the MEMBER CENTER include:
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In addition to these new information centers, you can also access some fabulous new resources:
All McCall Area Chamber members now have access to more than 70 professional, high resolution images to use in promoting McCall. That means you can download images for use on your website, advertising, social media and digital outreach. USE OF IMAGES IS INCLUDED IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP - that means there is no extra fee to use these stunning photos. Please be sure to read the licensing information - you ARE required to give credit to these photos: "Photo courtesy McCall Area Chamber."
This area is dedicated to sharing deals, discounts and special offers available to our membership. We are working on adding our first deals here. Please let us know if you have a promotion you would like listed! This may be a % discount on services for fellow Chamber members, a reciprocal deal you would like to offer to other area businesses, etc. To submit your information, please email
info@mccallchamber.org.
From the Member Center dashboard, you also have access to your listing on our website. You can manage photos, edit and update content and update your contact information. For those who already have login information created, please refer to this guide on how to manage your account settings:
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To get started accessing the Member Center resources and be able to update your own Account Profile, please contact us to set up a
USERNAME
and
PASSWORD
. Call (208) 634-7631 or email info@mccallchamber.org.
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A SPOTLIGHT ON AREA MOUNTAIN BIKING
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In July, the McCall Area Chamber worked with photographer Grant Gunderson to capture some brand new photography of the mountain biking trails in the McCall area. He brought athletes
KC Deane and
Darren Berrecloth along for the ride and together, helped us tell the story of the outstanding trail system we have in our own backyard.
We will be using the photography for future articles and promotion and the photographer is sharing the images with his large network of outdoor recreation publications. In just a few short weeks, these images have already been picked up by:
Here are just a few of the captures from this project...
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IDAHO TRAVEL COUNCIL GRANT AWARDS
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On Wednesday, the Idaho Travel Council met and awarded grant money to non profit organizations as part of the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program.
This is the grant funding the McCall Area Chamber uses for marketing and promotion of the area.
Our grant award for FY19 is $329,379. This is a $25,000 increase from our grant award for FY18.
We use this money for print, radio, television and digital advertising as well as website updates, content creation, public relations, journalist site visits and to support our grant partners. This year, our grant includes awards to 11 local non profits who wil luse th emoney to promote events that support tourism efforts.
Our co-grantees include:
- Donnelly Chamber of Commerce
- Idaho Brewers United (Destination:Beer event)
- Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
- idTheater (Seven Devil's Playwright Conference)
- McCall Folklore Society
- McCall Music Society
- MCPAWS Oktoberfest
- McCall Donnelly Education Foundation
- McCall Area Nordic Partners
- Ponderosa Center
- Yellow Pine
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34th Annual Fosdick Benefit Golf Tournament at Meadow Creek Golf Resort August 3-4
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For the past 34 years, the Fosdick Benefit Golf Tournament has raised funds to benefit non-profits, public organizations, and students who are pursuing a post-secondary degree in Meadows Valley.
Join the Meadows Valley community for a fun-filled weekend all for a good cause! Public is invited to participate. Dinner, auction, and more!
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The Shepherd's Home Barn Benefit Concert
Sunday, August 4
(Gates Open at 3:30)
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Support The Shepherd's Home for their Barn Benefit this coming Sunday in beautiful Meadows Valley. We welcome John Fullbright & Them Tulsa Boys for their time to Idaho. Dustin & Kevin Welch will return to entertain us as well!
For more information and tickets check out our website
www.shepherds-home.org. If you would like a preview of both acts, check out Youtube! Tickets will also be sold at the gate!
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St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary McCall Home Tour
Saturday, August 10 from
11am - 2pm
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Tour three beautiful homes and benefit the Margaret Fogg Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is available to local high school seniors and post-secondary students pursuing careers in health care, including individuals currently working in the field.
Tickets can be purchased at Albertsons, Sweet Onion, and Razzle Dazzle!
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9th Annual Ski Bum Scramble
& Dinner for McCall Winter
Sports Club on August 10th from 3pm - 9pm
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McCall Winter Sports Club will host its 9th annual Ski Bum Scramble at Jug Mountain Ranch, Saturday August 10th. This is a fundraiser for the athletes of MWSC and a whole lot of fun!
Following the 9-hole scramble a Philly Cheese Steak Dinner will be had at the Tentipi with Awards, Announcements, Raffles and Music.
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Donnelly Huckleberry Festival
August 9-11
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Join the community of Donnelly for their annual Huckleberry Festival, a fun-filled weekend to celebrate all things huckleberry! The Huckleberry Festival is held on the second weekend in August each year.
Check out their website for the full line-up. Vendors, music, Huck Trot run, parade, and more.
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Valley County Fair & Rodeo
Cascade, ID
August 8-10
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This year's theme is "Honoring Our Volunteers - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."
There is something for everyone at this year's fair
such as the famous ICA Rodeo, 4-H competition, vendor booths, Olson's Miniature Rodeo Bulls and so many more attractions that are sure to make the Valley County Fair & Rodeo the place to be this August!
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Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair
Golden Glove Park, McCall
August 17-18
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The Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair has been bringing unique local and national artists to the City of McCall, Idaho for over 25 years.
This outdoor, juried, Fine Arts event presents an opportunity to talk with and purchase Art directly from the Artist, experience live music, and enjoy a variety of food vendors under a shaded picnic area.
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Catch Remaining Summer Music!
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Our area has some remarkable live music options and this month you can still get in on the fun!
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McCALL CHAMBER WELCOMES FIVE (5)
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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We held our Board of Director elections via email vote at the end of June and were so impressed with the caliber of people from our business community who ran. A big thank you to all seven candidates. We are proud to announce the five who were selected by your votes to join our Board of Directors that were inducted during our July Board Meeting.
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Shane Hinson - RE/MAX Resort Realty
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Tricia Jackson - McCall Sports Exchange/Lago Dog
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Mindy Miller - Alpenglow
Salt Spa
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Dustin Ames - Jug Mountain Ranch
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Lisa Johnson - Women Ignite
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NOW RECRUITING FOR FALL
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The continued growth of the West Central Mountains, which includes Cascade, Donnelly, McCall and New Meadows, signals the need for trained, informed and responsible leaders. The West Central Mountains Leadership Academy is seeking individuals who are interested in developing their skills as leaders, increasing their knowledge of our community, and exploring what their role can be in actively participating in community affairs.
During monthly day- long sessions, you will learn new perspectives and approaches to leadership development through immersed experiences supported by trained instructors and coaches. The Leadership Academy seeks to provide positive outcomes to the following groups:
- The Individual through Community Interconnection, Collaborative Leadership and increased potential to expand their leadership role
- The Employers are provided Skilled, Competent, Ethical and Professional Leaders
- The Community has Leaders whom have gained Wisdom, Knowledge of The Community Network, the Business Ecosystem, Understanding the Community’s Needs and the Tools to Deal with Change and Conflict Resolution.
The Fall Retreat in October kicks-off your first year! Check out our website for more information and to apply.
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TESTIMONIALS
I routinely reach into my leadership academy toolkit when working on regional projects. The network of professionals across the economic spectrum of the West Central Mountains that you meet and learn from is incredible. This has proven very valuable when building coalitions, gaining support for projects and making sure the right players are engaged and at the table.
-Andrew Mentzer
"One of my goals of during my 1
st
year of the Academy was learning to work with and communicate effectively with people I was diametrically opposed too, both politically and on social policies. I did not like the word or the thought of compromise, because of my belief that I was going to have to give up something that was a core value to me. Under the tutelage of the “GREAT” Gary Thompson, our field trip interaction with different groups and the Academy Class of 2015-2016, I focused on “Collaboration” instead Compromise. This allowed me to work with people on a common goal, which fostered a relationship that lead to more productive conversations on areas that we might have disagreements. I’m finding productive conversations can lead to areas of compromise now, rather than just shutting down, just at the thought of compromise, just as long as I’m not giving up a core value. Nobody should be expected to compromise on a core value."
-Jay Masterson
"The experience really got me excited to become more apart of the groups and leadership that guide our City/town in business and personal experience."
-Melanie Holmes
"The Leadership Academy has help me grow within myself to better assist the community as a whole. It has helped me understand the programs and the issues that impacts Valley County in order to assist where needed. I strongly recommend this Leadership Course to everyone who has an interest in helping to strengthen our community."
-Sharon Bixler
"I was pleasantly surprised by my classmates' abilities to successfully build regional connections that in turn helped further their professional goals.
Specific examples that stand out to me are my own promotion at the City of McCall, Patty Wold's position at the Southern Valley Rec District, Melanie Holmes as a City Council representative, Lindsey Harris at the McCall Area Chamber, and Andrew Mentzer at the WCMEDC. I cannot help but feel that the Leadership Program helped inspire those successes."
-Morgan Bessaw
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WCMEDC NEEDS YOUR INPUT ON HOUSING
IN OUR REGION
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The WCMEDC still has one (1) active survey they are distributing if you have a few minutes to provide your input on housing in our area. This survey is meant to be distributed to your employees to
gauge
this important issue among our workforce.
In addition, registration for the
2019 Economic Summit
is open and can be done by visiting their
WEBSITE
.
This important regional event will take place on Monday, October 7th at Shore Lodge. You don't want to miss it!
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 WITH PRIMELENDING & ROTARY CLUB OF MCCALL!
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Join hosts,
PrimeLending and
Rotary Club of McCall
at PrimeLending's office
(
114 N 3rd St Suite 2A)
for a summer soiree!
Let's celebrate summer and the upcoming Rotary fundraiser
"McCall Ball" coming up on the 24th.
We welcome our Chamber members and community members to join us for this special evening of libations and snacks, along with the opportunity to tour these spaces, and get together with our local business family!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
FROM 5-7PM
114 N 3rd, Suite 2A, McCall
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Thank you to all of our Chamber Members for creating a sense of belonging to long-timers & new neighbors alike! Please extend a welcome to the following new members who've recently joined our efforts to support and promote local businesses for a sustainable, healthy, and engaged community for years to come.
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WOMEN IGNITE McCALL UPCOMING
AUGUST BOAT CRUISE
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Monday, August 26
Farewell Summer Cruise
Aboard "The IDAHO"
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Join us for a Farewell Summer Cruise! Networking, dinner, and a fun summer boat cruise aboard "The IDAHO" with McCall Lake Cruises and our special group of local women!
When: August 26th, 2019
McCall, Idaho
Loading begins at 5:30pm and the boat will depart promptly at 6pm from the Yacht Club Building in downtown McCall.
Price: $25/person and tickets will go FAST so buy today!
SPONSORSHIPS
are available if you business would like to help put on the event and provide a round of beverages or food! Sponsors will receive promotion and speaking time. Thank you to
Delish Catering
and
Ruby's Kitchen
for already donating some delicious appetizers to the cause!
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A message from City Manager Anette Spickard
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Thanks to the voter-approved Street Local option tax and grants from the State of Idaho, August looks to be another very busy month for the City as we continue to repair and replace old, failing infrastructure.
As substantial progress on the Downtown project at 2
nd
, Lenora, and Park Streets continues, you may also notice our underground utility contractor installing fiber optic conduit and cables in areas across the east side of town. This is an exciting first step of many, kicking off
Rapid
, a fiber optic project aiming to bring improved internet service to McCall.
With all of this construction happening, I greatly appreciate the collective patience and perseverance of our area residents, businesses and guests while we take care of these needed investments during our very short construction season window. If you are interested in more detail about any of our infrastructure projects, please visit our website mccall.id.us or give me a call 208-634-7142.
Late Summer is a good time of year to think about wildfire preparedness. McCall is a Firewise community which means you have access to grants to help you assess the fire resilience of your property and take steps to make it safer from wildfires. I encourage you to check out the program and speak with the McCall Fire District about receiving an assessment. It may also help lower your fire insurance rates depending on your property’s condition.
My drop in office hours are every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at City Hall or please email me at
aspickard@mccall.id.us
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CITY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE MEETING ON AUGUST 7
AT BANYANS ON THE GREEN
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On August 7th, McCall City Council will have staff present some downtown sidewalk maintenance options to property and business owners. Then we will break into groups to hear feedback from the community.
Let us know you are coming!
WHY ATTEND?
Current downtown sidewalk maintenance has proven inconsistent in some cases around the city and a burden to many businesses during difficult winters. City Council would like to move forward with a cooperative plan that creates safer sidewalks and supports local businesses.
Please consider joining us and
let us know you are coming
. If your business or commercial property is included in the proposed route, please consider joining us for this important meeting on downtown sidewalk maintenance.
MEETING LOCATION:
Banyans on the Green
Reception Pavilion
925 Fairway Dr, McCall, ID 83638
MEETING DATE & TIME:
Wednesday, August 7th at 6pm
Presentation followed by a breakout session.
COMMENTS:
QUESTIONS?
RSVP to the City Manager’s Office at (208)634-8966
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McCall Public Library August Programs
Star Lab!
Friday, August 2nd
1:00—2:00pm
Featuring the College of Idaho’s portable planetarium. This guided program will feature our night sky and information about constellations, planets, and other heavenly bodies.
Lego Club
Thursdays, August 1st –22nd
2:00-3:00pm
Drop in and build with Legos and enjoy the company of other Lego fans!
Visit with author Janette Byron Stone
Wednesday, August 21st
6:00pm
McCall local Janette Byron Stone is one of those restless Aussies who went walkabout as soon as she could. Hungry to know what the rest of the world had to offer, her dream was to teach in different countries and cultures. She has founded and directed award winning choirs both in Australia and Canada. In addition, she is a published author and presenter, and has performed in many amateur plays and musicals as well as professional TV and film. Janette is the author of "Please Write" (2019) a narrative fiction, and "Gifts from Time and Place" (2017), a collection of short stories, essays and vignettes portraying the resilience of the human spirit. Janette will be discussing her latest book - "Please Write: a novel."
Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic
Wednesday, August 28th
4:30—6:00pm
This is your chance to get your questions answered with a master gardener. Bring in your plants and questions for free help.
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H
&R Block is Hiring in McCall and Offers Tax Professional Classes
For more information on a career with H&R Block, please visit:
hrblock.com/careers
or stop by their office at:
307 E PARK ST
STE B
MCCALL, ID 83638
208-634-5847
*Have something you want to share with us in the Business Bulletin section? A new manager at your business, received an award, celebrated a business birthday, or have employment opportunities? Please share with us!
info@mccallchamber.org
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- Chamber Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, August 8th at 8am, Shore Lodge Corporate Offices
- Business After hours: Thursday, August 15 from 5-7pm with PrimeLending and Rotary Club of McCall
- Leadership Academy: Summer Break & Service Project. Will resume with new class in the Fall. Please inquire if interested in participating!
OFFICE HOURS:
MON. - FRI. FROM 9AM - 5PM
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MCCALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
info@mccallchamber.org
(208) 634-7631
visitmccall.org
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