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Mission Statement The Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting a vibrant business environment by cooperative interaction among business, government and community For more information, call (909) 790-1841 • Fax (909) 363-7373 35139 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399 info@yucaipachamber.org 2014 Board of Directors Chairman, Jim Hammond Comfort Keepers Chair-Elect, Nancy Kenny First Choice Loan Services Finance Vice-Chair, Jason Ross Law Office of Linda Roberts-Ross Directors Dr. Cheryl Marshall Crafton Hills College Dora Ordonez Asaderos Restaurant & Supermarket Cheryl Benton NuSkin Eric Vreeman YCJUSD Jeff Dewan Edward Jones Financial Advisors Lynnette Alvarado Wildwood Canyon Villa CHAMBER STAFF Pamela Emenger, President/CEO Ellen Benefiel, Membership Development Coordinator AMBASSADOR TEAM David Avila, Retired Cal Fire Battalion Chief Cheryl Benton, NuSkin Pamela Brierley-Vengarick, Good Nite Inn Marlyn Crampton, Yucaipa Rotary Club Jeff Dewan, Edward Jones Marie Feuer, Life Path Healings Brandy Gomez, Law Office of Linda Roberts-Ross Debbie Harber, Sequoia Digital Marketing Nancy Kenny, First Choice Loan Services Michelle Lopez, AVON Dora Ordonez, Asaderos Supermarket Yucaipa Calimesa Educators Association • Wally's Carpet Thank You Renewing Members Welcome New Members First Choice Loan Services • San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency Ben Clymer's The Body Shop • Bob & Dottie Potter Big Mike's Plumbing & Rooter • Live Oak Canyon Christmas Tree Farm If you would like to advertise in Our Yucaipa Magazine, please contact Stacey Parr at Image Up Advertising & Design at (909) 435-5042 or email her at staceyimageup@yahoo.com. Chamber members will receive a FREE 1/8 page ad with a three month advertising commitment! Yucaipa First Winner Debra Muscatelli (daughter accepting for her) 12 OUR YUCAIPA | NOVEMBER 2014 Dear Chamber Members, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as your President/ CEO of the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce for ten years. I have learned so much and have met so many wonderful people along the way. Even though I am a transplant from Long Beach, I have considered Yucaipa my hometown for 25 years. Both of my sons grew up and went to school here. This community holds so many precious memories for me, but now it is time for me to move on. I have exciting opportunities awaiting me in another state and while this was a very difficult decision for me, I know it's the right thing for me to do at this time in my life. Over the last decade I have been fortunate to have served for very supportive Chamber Boards and Chairpersons and together we have accomplished some truly great things. I am especially proud of our efforts in bringing financial stability to the Chamber, establishing a scholarship foundation and implementing a very successful Yucaipa Certified Farmers Market. My last day will be November 14. As I write this letter, the board of directors are actively searching for my replacement. I encourage you or someone you know who would make a great leader and keep the Chamber heading in a positive direction to apply for the Chamber CEO position. Please email a cover letter and resume to info@yucaipachamber. org. In the meantime, I will continue to work hard for the businesses in town until the day I leave. I hope to see most of you before I leave, but please feel free to stop by my office any time before November 14. I wish each and every one of you success, prosperity and happiness in all your endeavors. Sincerely, Pamela D. Emenger, President/CEO VOTe NOVeMBeR 4TH!

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