Orofino
Chamber of Commerce
City water plant
update
Rick Laam, City
Administrator, was the guest and keynote speaker at the chamber luncheon held
July 21. Mr. Laam gave a presentation on the city water improvement plans and an
update on the coming Water Bond Election to be held Aug. 3.
People must be residents of
the city to vote in this election.
Mr. Laam gave a report on the
participation for recent public educational meetings. Two informational meetings
were held July 20 at city council offices. Many articles and legal notices have
been in the media, educating residents on the critical need for a new water
facility, the costs and funding associated with the project and informing voters
about the interest-free loan for which the city qualifies.
Following the bond election,
another public meeting will be held on August 11; notifications will be posted.
Trevor Haag Memorial
Tournament
The Trevor Haag Memorial
Tournament held July 22-26 was very successful; out of 26 teams participating,
24 teams were from out of town with participants coming from four western
states.
Legislative
tour
A legislative tour will be
held November 6-8 at Coeur d’Alene Inn. More information will be available as
the Northern Idaho Chamber publishes its upcoming website.
Lumberjack
Days
Volunteers are needed to help
in the beer garden which the chamber sponsors each year at Lumberjack Days.
The beer garden netted
approximately $550 over the 4th of July celebration to help offset
the costs of the firework display.
Social Media Committee
A Social Media Committee is
being formed for the chamber and needs members who wish to serve in promoting
businesses and events through enhanced technology.
Business after
Hours
The next Business after Hours
get-together will be will be held at Edward Jones Investments, Thursday, Aug.
12, between
Next meeting
The next regular meeting is
scheduled for August 4, at