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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Mr. Keim –<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Where does the Moscow Chamber of Commerce
stand concerning the November 13<sup>th</sup> school levy?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>If the chamber supports the levy, can the
people of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
expect strong support and an even stronger by-name campaign drive on behalf of
the Chamber of Commerce in support of this levy?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p><font size=2 color=navy face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
color:navy'>Seeya round town, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>.<br>
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Tom Hansen<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Moscow</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place><br>
<br>
"Don't tell me why I can't.<br>
Show me how I can."<br>
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- Author Unknown </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
vision2020-bounces@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Darrell Keim<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, October 15, 2007
11:37 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Vision2020@moscow.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Vision2020] Faith and
fireworks and the Moscow Chamber</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Ellen and V2020,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I can't comment about the Chamber relating to fireworks. I would,
however, like to address Ellens comments regarding the Moscow Chamber being
hijacked by religous zealots. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I'd like those interested on Vision 2020 to know how the Chambers
bylaws indicate it is to be run, what it does, and how it serves our
community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This could be a somewhat lengthy note.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Let me state up front that employment at our Chamber is open to all
qualified applicants; and our many volunteer positions are open to all
Chamber members. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please note that I don't care to address past history. I wasn't
responsible for it, nor do I claim to know enough to speak knowledgably about
it. I also feel it has minimal bearing on how the Moscow Chamber
will be run now and in the future. Please grant me that much of a tabula
rasa. Also note that I am relatively new to the Chamber, but not to
our community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Our Chamber is run by a 16 person Board of Directors. This
volunteer committee consists of business owners and leaders from throughout the
community. They are nominated and elected to three year
terms by their fellow Chamber members (of which there are over 400).
Any Chamber member is eligible for nomination, all members are asked to
vote. These elections are held yearly. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This working committee is tasked with overseeing what events our
Chamber does, and which directions it pursues. Basically, they work to
help us live up to our mission of leading "the business and economic
community and support the free enterprise system while preserving and enhancing
the quality of life." The Chamber Executive Director both reports to
this committee, and receives support from it. In a very real sense this
committee is the Directors boss. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This committee oversees a variety of subcommittees, which I will
attempt to summarize below. I believe that you will see much of what our
Chamber does and how it serves <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
by looking over this list. In a very real sense, these sub-committees are
where the rubber meets the road for our Chamber. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Sub-committees*:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Government Affairs-The Chambers watchdog for upcoming national, state
and local legislation effecting member businesses. This committee
compiles a yearly list of legislative priorities, and attempts to work toward
changes that will benefit <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
businesses. This committee is also in charge of the Chambers Candidates
Forum, and Legislative Tour to <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Boise</st1:place></st1:City>.
Gov't Affairs is tasked with attending Moscow City Council meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Education/Workforce Development-This committee has a two fold
mission. 1. It works with the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School District</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
to encourage them to provide course work and opportunities that will help
students become stronger members of our workforce. Go to <a
href="http://www.latahworks.org">www.latahworks.org</a> for an example of
something the district has been developing in conjunction with our
Chamber. NOTE: This is a very preliminary version. 2.
Via monthly Chamber business luncheons we provide different topics of
benefit to our member businesses. Upcoming topics will include a mixture
of trainings applicable to our businesses ( i.e. Best hiring practices, sexual
harassment, etc), hot issues (water, etc), and larger forums (candidates forum,
etc).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Community Development- This is our economic development arm and
actively participates in efforts toward improving or expanding our community's
economic base. It is an active participant in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City> revitalization efforts and plays a
leading role in advocating for improvement of the physical appearance of our
community, planning and zoning efforts, and growth-related issues such as
groundwater management, and transportation planning. This sub-committee is
tasked with attending applicable City of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow
Community Development</st1:place></st1:City> meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Ambassadors/Public Relations- As the public outreach arm of the
organization, this committee – through its active and visible Ambassadors –
provides support and outreach to the business community through appearances at
events, parades, open houses, groundbreakings, grand openings, VIP functions,
and the ever-popular Business After Hours functions. The committee helps
serve as the organizations "Red Carpet Brigade" for our community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We also have membership and finance committees, but I think those are
self explanatory. Other ad hoc committees may be created as deemed
appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>In addition to these committees, we also maintain a small staff that
answers countless questions about <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
from visitors, sends out relocation packages, helps at events, writes grants
for local efforts, supports our volunteer board and much more. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Long story short, our Chamber works for the betterment of <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City> business and
quality of life. We believe they are inextricably linked. We are open to all,
and governed by a diverse group of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
business leaders. We're not perfect, but we are constantly striving to
improve. I'd say we are a pretty accurate reflection of <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City> in that sense. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I hope this note has provided you with an understanding of what our
Chamber is, and services it attempts to provide. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Darrell<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>*Please note that since I am new some of these Sub-committees duties
are new, thus still being put into place.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Moscow</st1:place></st1:City>
hasn't had it's own fireworks show since the Chamber of Commerce was highjacked
by a >group of fuddyduddy religious zealots who would rather re-write
American history.<br>
<br>
><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Ellen Roskovich</st1:PersonName> <br>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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