Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
BOATERS NEEDED FOR CROSS CHANNEL SWIM
LABOR DAY MORNING 6:30AM - 10:30AM
HOOD RIVER, OR - The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers from the boating community to help ensure swimmer safety during this year’s 65th Annual Roy Webster Columbia River Cross Channel Swim on Labor Day, September 3. Boaters with any kind of sailboat or motor vessel (excepting jet skis or wave-runners) comprise the “picket line” across the Columbia and provide a safe place to swimmers to either hang on for a brief rest mid-swim or be plucked from the river entirely if they are having difficulty completing the early morning swim across the river.
Besides getting “front-row seats” to Oregon’s most unique and sporting event, boaters are rewarded for their volunteer help with a commemorative event T-shirt. Members of the Hood River Yacht Club have always provided several volunteer boats for the service, and they will be organizing a group to participate together again this year. To ensure the best possible picket line for the nearly 600 people who will make the swim this year, the Chamber hopes to welcome even more boaters to participate. To sign up your vessel for the picket line, please call the Chamber office at 541-386-2000 as soon as possible.
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
HOORAY for the Hood River Fly In!
Calling all Hood River County Chamber of Commerce members and Hood River County citizens!
Help promote this year's Hood River Fly-In -- the biggest one yet! You can help by Clicking here to download the poster print it out and post it in your place of business. Help spread the word!
Volunteers are needed for the event, where planners are expecting over 3,000 attendees! You can help and have a ton of fun doing it! To sign up, call Chamber Board President, Ray Felton at 541-490-0800, or email him at rayf@gorge.net.
Driving Into Oregon on the Hood River Toll Bridge is Cool and All, But...
If you're going to video tape it... at least give the camera to the guy in the PASSENGER SEAT!
Nevertheless, this video made us chuckle so we thought we'd share...
Nevertheless, this video made us chuckle so we thought we'd share...
Look Who's GOING to be Talking About Hood River!
If you thought this was exciting, check out who was here yesterday -- all of them doing research for upcoming articles on outdoor adventures in Oregon. Many thanks to Sandra Evans and everybody at Full Sail, Steve Gates and everybody at Big Winds, and Maui, Ben, Jacqueline, Julie and everybody at Celilo for showing them all such a great time!
Shantele Graham: writer for BE Women's Health & Fitness Magazine - Magazine established in 2004 and focuses on Atlanta's fitness community and features experts in the health and fitness industry. Style, fashion, exercise news, travel and events in the Atlanta area are covered regularly. Covers body maintenance, exercise regimens, body building, living well, vegetarian eating, recreation, travelling, restaurants, fitness trainer selection and sports injuries.
Circulation: 120,000 in the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
Daniella Newman: freelancer on assignment for Oxygen - Oxygen is a publication designed exclusively for women who have a serious interest in fitness and physique. Editorial focus is on nutrition, training and supplementation for female exercise enthusiasts using free weights, scientific stretching and cardio programs. Photographic images portray the advancement of women's health, strength, fitness and improved body shape.
Circulation: 300,000 Internationally.
Judy Koutsky: writer for TravelMeredith.com - This website targets educated men and women interested in family, active-adventure and unique travel destinations in the U.S. It is updated monthly and features top U.S. tourist destinations.
Circulation: the Meredith Websites have over 9 million unique users per month with over 110 million page views monthly.
Christopher (Kitt) Doucette: Contributor to Men's Journal - Magazine established in 1992 and edited for adventurous, active men with an interest in obtaining and maintaining an adventurous and active lifestyle, both physically and mentally.
Circulation: 703,048 Nationally.
Bob Cooper: freelance writer for Runner's World, National Geographic Adventure, Experience Life, Spa, the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine.
Thanks once again to everybody who made their time in HR so much fun and so delicious. Thanks also to Portland Metro region and DCI for putting together such a great fam.
Next up... "Discover USA" film crew from Japan, then the Oregon Business Magazine's "Business is Good Tour."
Genevieve
Shantele Graham: writer for BE Women's Health & Fitness Magazine - Magazine established in 2004 and focuses on Atlanta's fitness community and features experts in the health and fitness industry. Style, fashion, exercise news, travel and events in the Atlanta area are covered regularly. Covers body maintenance, exercise regimens, body building, living well, vegetarian eating, recreation, travelling, restaurants, fitness trainer selection and sports injuries.
Circulation: 120,000 in the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area.
Daniella Newman: freelancer on assignment for Oxygen - Oxygen is a publication designed exclusively for women who have a serious interest in fitness and physique. Editorial focus is on nutrition, training and supplementation for female exercise enthusiasts using free weights, scientific stretching and cardio programs. Photographic images portray the advancement of women's health, strength, fitness and improved body shape.
Circulation: 300,000 Internationally.
Judy Koutsky: writer for TravelMeredith.com - This website targets educated men and women interested in family, active-adventure and unique travel destinations in the U.S. It is updated monthly and features top U.S. tourist destinations.
Circulation: the Meredith Websites have over 9 million unique users per month with over 110 million page views monthly.
Christopher (Kitt) Doucette: Contributor to Men's Journal - Magazine established in 1992 and edited for adventurous, active men with an interest in obtaining and maintaining an adventurous and active lifestyle, both physically and mentally.
Circulation: 703,048 Nationally.
Bob Cooper: freelance writer for Runner's World, National Geographic Adventure, Experience Life, Spa, the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine.
Thanks once again to everybody who made their time in HR so much fun and so delicious. Thanks also to Portland Metro region and DCI for putting together such a great fam.
Next up... "Discover USA" film crew from Japan, then the Oregon Business Magazine's "Business is Good Tour."
Genevieve
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Harvest Fest Turns 25 this year!
To celebrate, we are planning a 4th of July style fireworks show! Harvest Fest is the largest annual event in the Gorge and this year's will be the biggest we've ever had. Sponsor opportunites are now available -- call Genevieve and Erin to get your business involved (541-386-2000). The dates are October 19-21, at the Hood River Expo Center on the waterfront in Hood River.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ambassadors Need Your Help...
The Ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce have generously agreed to staff a booth at the Oregon State Fair August 27-September 2 on behalf of the Chamber. This is a great opportunity for the Chamber to shine and to promote our region in front of thousands of people.
The dates the Ambassadors need to cover are August 27-31 and September 2. One person only needs to help from Noon-6 pm on any of those days needed. Please consider donating some time to the Ambassadors and, as a bonus, you get into the Fair for FREE. Think of all the elephant ears you could eat in that amount of time...
If you want to volunteer and have Mike Bell's never ending gratitude, please call him at 541-386-1511.
The dates the Ambassadors need to cover are August 27-31 and September 2. One person only needs to help from Noon-6 pm on any of those days needed. Please consider donating some time to the Ambassadors and, as a bonus, you get into the Fair for FREE. Think of all the elephant ears you could eat in that amount of time...
If you want to volunteer and have Mike Bell's never ending gratitude, please call him at 541-386-1511.
Check Out the Columbia Gorge Hotel's Awesome New Pic
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This just in...
Columbia Gorge Hotel marketing staff just commissioned a whole bunch of delicious new pictures of the property. Finally -- pictures that do the Hotel justice! Here's a sample....
Chamber Board of Directors
HOOD RIVER, OR - Applications are now available to all current Chamber members interested in applying for one of the three open positions on the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Chamber of Commerce. The Board, elected by the membership, meets monthly and is on call to determine policy and carry out the normal duties of a governing body. It's a great way to become more involved in and provide input on HRCCC activities.
"My favorite part of being on the Board is the great people you meet," according to Ray Felton, current president of the HRCCC Board. "It really makes you appreciate what a great community we have here in Hood River County. It is an honor and a pleasure to be a part of it."
The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce will have 3 positions open on its Board of Directors for the 2008 - 2010 term. All Chamber members are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the Chamber office, 405 Portway Ave., in Hood River and must be received no later than 5PM on Wednesday, September 5th. Ballots will be mailed to voting members in September.
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The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Chamber of Commerce. The Board, elected by the membership, meets monthly and is on call to determine policy and carry out the normal duties of a governing body. It's a great way to become more involved in and provide input on HRCCC activities.
"My favorite part of being on the Board is the great people you meet," according to Ray Felton, current president of the HRCCC Board. "It really makes you appreciate what a great community we have here in Hood River County. It is an honor and a pleasure to be a part of it."
The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce will have 3 positions open on its Board of Directors for the 2008 - 2010 term. All Chamber members are eligible to apply. Applications are available at the Chamber office, 405 Portway Ave., in Hood River and must be received no later than 5PM on Wednesday, September 5th. Ballots will be mailed to voting members in September.
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Looks Who's Talking... About Hood River!
Read up on why Hood River is so cool! Everybody thinks so!
USA Today Names Hood River One of "Ten Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards." So True!
New York Times article on Clear Creek Distillery's Eau D' Vie
New Yorks Times Escapes Article on Our Great Closet Space!
National Geographic Explorer's "Best Places to Live and Play"
Read an excerpt from our entry in "1000 Places to See Before You Die - USA and Canada Edition."
There's lots more to come... we'll keep posting our clippings here, so check back often!
Genevieve
USA Today Names Hood River One of "Ten Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards." So True!
New York Times article on Clear Creek Distillery's Eau D' Vie
New Yorks Times Escapes Article on Our Great Closet Space!
National Geographic Explorer's "Best Places to Live and Play"
Read an excerpt from our entry in "1000 Places to See Before You Die - USA and Canada Edition."
There's lots more to come... we'll keep posting our clippings here, so check back often!
Genevieve
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Swim Swim Swim!
We are consumed! Consumed with planning for the Roy Webster Columbia River Cross Channel Swim, which takes place in the early morning hours of Labor Day (September 3rd this year). Everybody on staff is very busy making the necessary preparations for getting 550 swimmers across the Columbia River safely and to help them have lots of fun while doing it!
There are some MAJOR changes to the event this year, due to the fact that the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge cannot dock at the cruise ship dock anymore because our newest, most beautiful sandy beach is blocking access. So... we've got to move the entire morning registration from the Expo Center over to the Marina. This means the maze in which our swimmers will line up in the morning in order to be placed in their specific flight will be out of doors -- dress warm! Wear layers!
As always, volunteers from the Hood River Swim Team will be stationed near the Sternwheeler and will collect your extra clothes and personal belongings, package them up and take them over to the Best Western Hood River Inn beach where you can pick them up after the swim. Take advantage of this service and dress warm for the morning registration. ROBESTERS -- YOU'LL NEED MORE THAN YOUR ROBES THIS YEAR!
This is such a fun event, it's a shame that it's over before most people wake up on the Labor Day holiday -- but for those that do, it's a sight to see!
Call us for more info or click the link to download the info/application packet.
Genevieve
There are some MAJOR changes to the event this year, due to the fact that the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge cannot dock at the cruise ship dock anymore because our newest, most beautiful sandy beach is blocking access. So... we've got to move the entire morning registration from the Expo Center over to the Marina. This means the maze in which our swimmers will line up in the morning in order to be placed in their specific flight will be out of doors -- dress warm! Wear layers!
As always, volunteers from the Hood River Swim Team will be stationed near the Sternwheeler and will collect your extra clothes and personal belongings, package them up and take them over to the Best Western Hood River Inn beach where you can pick them up after the swim. Take advantage of this service and dress warm for the morning registration. ROBESTERS -- YOU'LL NEED MORE THAN YOUR ROBES THIS YEAR!
This is such a fun event, it's a shame that it's over before most people wake up on the Labor Day holiday -- but for those that do, it's a sight to see!
Call us for more info or click the link to download the info/application packet.
Genevieve
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