Pemberton and District News and Community Events

2nd Annual Pemberton Rotary Club / Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce GOLF TOURNAMENT

Benefiting the Pemberton Children's' Centre & Pemberton Public Library

Date: Thursday September 20th, 2007
Time: 1 pm Shotgun Start
Course: Big Sky Golf & Country Club

Help us raise money for local projects by sponsoring this great event. This is the second annual fundraising golf tournament held by the Pemberton Rotary Club & Chamber of Commerce. Your Sponsorship participation develops camaraderie among other business owners while helping out the community.

Visit our Pemberton Golf Tournament info page for more information plus registration and sponsorship applications.

Nominations for the Pemberton and District Business and Citizen of the Year award are now in.

Here is a list of the nominees... in alphabetical order based upon volunteer last name or business name.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS - 2008

Anna Helmer
Co-Founder and organizer of the very successful Slow Food Cycle Sunday. Tireless promoter of organic foods and the Pemberton farming community.

David MacKenzie
Community minded individual who has given his personal time and investment towards the betterment of the Community. Timeless support and energy for his contribution to many events.

Jenna Markovic
Chair of the SH Parent Advisory Council and board member of the Pemberton Child Care Society .Her dedication to these groups has resulted in the school milk program, lice program & Children's Centre playground.

Lindsay May
For her volunteer work with the elderly population of Pemberton and in particular her fitness classes and enthusiasm in making sure this group is actively involved in the community.

Arlene McClean
Arlene's continued volunteer work and fundraising in the following; Pemberton Barn Dance & Pemberton Festival, Pemberton Dragon Boat, PSS Grad & Prom, Christmas Bazaar.

Marnie Simon
Shows leadership and tireless efforts for seniors. Amazing community involvement; fundraising for the cat scan for the Sea to Sky Corridor, Rotary member, and fundraiser for the Library.

Note:
Jan & Hugh Naylor have requested their names to be removed from nominations as they feel they have already been recognized within the community. We will certainly respect their request. However, the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce happily wishes to acknowledge the positive impact Jan & Hugh have had within our community. Thank you to Jan & Hugh for all they do for Pemberton & District!

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS - 2008

Centennial Café
Many years of impeccable service to our community - pleasant staff & quality food. They have always accommodated businesses and public events with their buffet service. One can always depend on a job well done beyond expectations.

Shane Bourbonnais/Live Nation Canada
Founder of the Pemberton Festival. His contribution to business and the economy of Pemberton cannot be measured and the exposure, name recognition and community pride that we have gained will benefit us for years to come.

Pemberton Valley Home Hardware
Great service, great personalities. Helpful & pleasant with good selection of inventory. They have proven to go above & beyond regarding customer service and are genuinely caring. The have shown generosity and taken a heartfelt approach.

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