FYI to all!
Our chamber luncheon is coming up this Friday, October 3rd at 11:30am at the Plains Hotel. It is for Members only and we need to have reservations in advance. We hope to see you all there!
We are encouraging all attendees to make sure they know their login and password for the ChamberMaster site, and to use that to register for events (Yes, I know there is lots of encouragement to use the website!).
Also, be sure to check our Events Calendar for upcoming events. Free food is always good!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Leap of Faith-Junior Leadership 2008
Our website has a news article entittled "Leap of Faith" in which we highlight the accomplishments of this year's Junior Leadership class. The article reads as follows:
"The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership class took on the ropes training course at the end of September and conquered.
The class, comprised of 29 Cheyenne high school juniors was put through the paces by a team of specialists from Cheyenne’s Parks and Recreation Department. Shannon Youmans, Sports Program Specialist says, “This is a full-day of team building, and trusting. We start with icebreakers and work our way up to problem solving as a group. The days events culminate with the “Dangle-Duo” where the participants leap
from a high pole to a trapeze swing, while their teammates cheer them on.”
The course itself looks like an elaborate boot camp, complete with climbing wall, ropes, harnesses, pulleys, climbing poles and a trapeze. The young adults looked to be having the time of their lives, all while learning critical team building skills. Caitlin Moseley a Junior at Central High School said, “at first it’s really scary, but, once you face it, it’s not that bad. I’ve learned today that it takes a lot to be a successful group.”
Junior Leadership Committee representative Michelle Bolkovatz says the program is completely modeled after the Leadership Cheyenne Program. Junior Leadership got its start as a class project of the Leadership Cheyenne graduating class of 2000. “We have students from three high schools in this year’s class, they have embraced one another, without rivalry, I’m just so impressed with these young people.”
Junior Leadership Class events will continue for the remainder of the school year, graduation is set for Spring with the Leadership Cheyenne Class."
We encourage all of you who participated, or any one that has before, to tell us what your favorite part of Junior Leadership was, or what you learned by participating?
"The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership class took on the ropes training course at the end of September and conquered.
The class, comprised of 29 Cheyenne high school juniors was put through the paces by a team of specialists from Cheyenne’s Parks and Recreation Department. Shannon Youmans, Sports Program Specialist says, “This is a full-day of team building, and trusting. We start with icebreakers and work our way up to problem solving as a group. The days events culminate with the “Dangle-Duo” where the participants leap
from a high pole to a trapeze swing, while their teammates cheer them on.”
The course itself looks like an elaborate boot camp, complete with climbing wall, ropes, harnesses, pulleys, climbing poles and a trapeze. The young adults looked to be having the time of their lives, all while learning critical team building skills. Caitlin Moseley a Junior at Central High School said, “at first it’s really scary, but, once you face it, it’s not that bad. I’ve learned today that it takes a lot to be a successful group.”
Junior Leadership Committee representative Michelle Bolkovatz says the program is completely modeled after the Leadership Cheyenne Program. Junior Leadership got its start as a class project of the Leadership Cheyenne graduating class of 2000. “We have students from three high schools in this year’s class, they have embraced one another, without rivalry, I’m just so impressed with these young people.”
Junior Leadership Class events will continue for the remainder of the school year, graduation is set for Spring with the Leadership Cheyenne Class."
We encourage all of you who participated, or any one that has before, to tell us what your favorite part of Junior Leadership was, or what you learned by participating?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 11th
This morning we saw a small 9/11 remembrance ceremony in front of the Depot as we all came into work. Seeing that caused us to take the time to remember the events of September 11, 2001, and we ask you to do the same. What were you doing on September 11th? We encourage you to leave a comment telling what you remember about that day and how it changed your life.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Congressional Forum
Hello Cheyenne! There has been a lot going on with the Chamber and Cheyenne lately. Most recently, we held our Congressional Forum Luncheon on Friday in the Depot Plaza. The Forum was held in conjunction with the 2008 Rib Fest, and was a great time for all. Starting at 11:30am, our tent began to fill with over 200 of our business and local community members. 
They came for the opportunity to snack on delicious ribs and coleslaw while listening to our 2008 Congressional House candidates speak. Candidates Cynthia Lummis (R), Gary Trauner (D) and W. David Herbert (L) got better acquainted with voters through a Question and Answer session moderated by our own Chairman of the Board, Rick Schum. The candidates answered questions ranging from local issues, such as how to deal with an aging population, to national concerns on veterans and healthcare. It was an amazing opportunity for voters to hear the candidates speak one-on-one. Often, Wyoming politics don't get the coverage they deserve, and we are glad the Chamber could provide such a forum for our candidates, as well as the community. Despite the chilly weather, the rain held off and the luncheon was a complete success. We took our own poll on who people wanted to vote for after hearing the candidates, and encourage you to join our completely non-partisan poll as well. Thank for everyone's hard work.Here is a great article from the Casper Start Tribune about the event:
http://www.trib.com/articles/2008/09/06/news/wyoming/db5f30f5d6a2540d872574bc0009e0fe.txt
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