Name: Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce reports 1997–1998 leadership, visitor services, and activity
Start: 1997-03
End: 1998-09
Location: Beaver Island

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Event

Dates: 1997-03 – 1998-09
Kind: Announcement
Where: Beaver Island
Carried out by: Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce
Eras: Modern era
Concepts: governancecommercetourismcommunitycommunication
Within: Beaver Island

Summary

The March 1997 Beaver Beacon introduced the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce’s officers and directors: Eric Hodgson, Bill Palladino, Gale Seger, Linda Roath, Mike Bailey, Keith Pintler, Rich Gillespie, and Jon Bonadeo. The notice also described a March 17 Ireland raffle drawing and planned meetings with Chamber members and non-members.

Evidence limits

This is a published leadership notice, not the Chamber’s minutes, bylaws, or membership directory.

The April follow-up reports the Ireland raffle’s successful close, Eric and Dana Hodgson’s winning trip, a nearly completed directory, a planned welcome sign near the Boat Company dock, and winter office activity totaling 160 calls, 203 mailings, and six visitors. The May report records a May 10 Gala at the Old Rectory, a completed 1997 calendar, 185 inquiries, and 226 literature packages handled despite the winter.

The December update announces two additional Chamber raffles, including a December 19 local getaway drawing and a $2,000 travel-voucher drawing scheduled for March 17, 1998. It also says two Columbus cruises were booked for 1998 and thanks the island volunteers who helped welcome German cruise visitors.

The June 1998 update thanks the donors and contributors who made the May Gala successful, announces a spring getaway raffle with airfare, Petoskey lodging, and meals, gives summer office hours, previews changed July 4 festivities, and thanks Keith Pintler for his Chamber service.

The July column lists the Chamber board and staff and thanks outgoing office manager Marge Peters for organizing the cruise-ship visit, office work, July 4 celebrations, Casino Nights, Sunset Cruises, get-away weekends, and raffles. It also previews Casino Night and the Sunset Cruise as upcoming summer activities.

The August column reports 65 Chamber members, 309 incoming calls, 251 visitors, 111 mailing requests, and 18 web-site referrals during the reported periods. It also reviews the successful relocated July 4 carnival and fireworks and previews the July 31 Casino Night and August 15 Sunset Cruise.

The September column reports continued visitor activity, Shawna Smith’s work as office manager, a poorly attended July Casino Night, a successful August 15 Sunset Cruise, and planning for two September visits by the cruise ship Columbus.

Sources

Beaver Beacon, March 1997, “AND NOW, THE CoC PROUDLY INTRODUCES: THE 1997 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS...”
Names Eric Hodgson president, Bill Palladino vice-president, Gale Seger secretary, Linda Roath treasurer, and directors Mike Bailey, Keith Pintler, Rich Gillespie, and Jon Bonadeo; it also announces a March 17 Ireland-raffle drawing and a member/non-member meeting series. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1997-03_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, March 1997, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the 1997 Chamber leadership notice.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1997-03_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, April 1997, “CHAMBER MUSIC — Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce.”
Reports that the Ireland raffle exceeded its minimum, Eric and Dana Hodgson won the escorted trip, the directory was nearing completion, a welcome sign was planned near the Boat Company dock, and the Chamber had handled 160 information calls, 203 literature mailings, and six office visitors. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1997-04_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, April 1997, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the Chamber activity update.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1997-04_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, May 1997, “CHAMBER MUSIC.”
Announces the May 10 Chamber Gala at the Old Rectory, confirms completion of the 1997 calendar of events, and reports 185 inquiries and 226 literature packages handled despite winter weather. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1997-05_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, May 1997, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the May Chamber notice.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1997-05_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, December 1997, “CHAMBER MUSIC — Raffle News.”
Announces a two-day local getaway raffle drawing on December 19 and a $2,000 Dream Vacation raffle with a March 17 drawing; it also reports two Columbus cruises booked for 1998 and thanks the drivers, artists, musicians, guides, and Community School greeters who welcomed German visitors. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1997-12_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, December 1997, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the Chamber raffle and cruise update.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1997-12_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, June 1998, “CHAMBER MUSIC.”
Thanks businesses and residents for the May Chamber Gala, announces a spring getaway raffle with airfare and Petoskey lodging and meals, gives summer office hours, previews changed July 4 festivities, and thanks Keith Pintler for his Chamber service. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1998-06_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, June 1998, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the June Chamber activity update.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1998-06_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, July 1998, “CHAMBER MUSIC.”
Lists the Chamber board and staff, thanks outgoing office manager Marge Peters for organizing the cruise-ship visit and Chamber activities, and previews Casino Night and the Sunset Cruise for the summer. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1998-07_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, July 1998, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the July Chamber staffing and activity update.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1998-07_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, August 1998, “CHAMBER MUSIC.”
Reports 65 Chamber members, 309 incoming calls, 251 visitors, 111 mailing requests, and 18 web-site referrals during the reported periods; it also reviews the relocated July 4 carnival and fireworks and previews Casino Night and the August 15 Sunset Cruise. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1998-08_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, August 1998, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the August Chamber activity report.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1998-08_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, September 1998, “CHAMBER MUSIC.”
Reports continued visitor activity, Shawna Smith’s work as Chamber office manager, a poorly attended July Casino Night, a successful August 15 sunset cruise, and planning for two September Columbus cruise-ship visits. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1998-09_Beaver-Beacon
Beaver Beacon, September 1998, held issue PDF, source scan.
The held issue scan confirms the September Chamber activity report.
data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1998-09_Beaver-Beacon

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Beaver Island Archive, “Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce reports 1997–1998 leadership, visitor services, and activity”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-chamber-commerce-1997-officers/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, March 1997, “AND NOW, THE CoC PROUDLY INTRODUCES: THE 1997 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS...” (and 15 further sources listed on the page).

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