We Need Your Nominations!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

As the OVCVA gets ready to enter a new year, it is also a time to elect a new Board of Directors. The positions open are: 1) President, 2) Vice President, 3) Secretary, 4) Treasurer.  These terms are for two years. Director positions are also open and are for a term of one year.

If you are interested in running for the Board, we welcome your input. Please make your wishes known by contacting us so we can put you on the ballot.

It you have someone in mind that you would like to see on the Board and they are willing, please submit their name.  You can nominate more than one person for each position.

Descriptions of the positions are as follows:

The President/Chairman shall convene regularly scheduled Board meetings, shall preside or arrange for other members of the Executive Committee to preside at each meeting.

The Vice President/Vice Chairman shall chair committees on special subjects as designated by the Board.  He/She shall assume the duties of the President/Chairman in case of his/her absence.

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings, sending our meeting announcements, distribution copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained.

The Treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting.  The Treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans and make financial information available to Board members and the public.

Directors shall participate in Board meeting, add their input to assist the Board in making decisions and chair special committees as needed.

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Inyo Associates in Death Valley Almost Here

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

On Friday at 6 p.m. is the social at the Marquis Room at Furnace Creek Inn and there is no charge.  This is a great gathering, so we hope you join us. On Saturday morning at 8 there is a fun golf event and everyone is invited to play.  Call Richard Gering 760-264-3276 and let him know you want to participate.

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, if six or more people are interested, the chef will give cooking lessons on preparing special dishes. Call Kathleen New at 760-876-4444 or 208-863-6975 if you are interested. This year the dinner includes a performance by comedian Pat Hanifin. The dinner and performance costs $70.00 per person.

Thanks, and we hope you join us.

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Reserve Your Space in 2012 Vacation Planner

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce will be selling advertising space in its 2012 Vacation Planner – the most important tool the chamber uses to promote visitation to our town. There will be 35,000 copies printed. If you are interested in buying advertising space in this edition, call (760) 873-3535.

According to the chamber newsletter, the 2012 Vacation Planner will be distributed in the following ways:

  • Fred Hall Fishing & Travel Show
  • Mail Fulfillment – Approx. 10,000 copies mailed to people who request them via website, email, telephone, and advertising reader response cards.
  • California State Fair – At Inyo County’s Exhibit Booth
  • Groups & Events – Included with registration materials & welcome packages CHSRA Rodeo, Millpond Music Festival, VCMC Dual Sport Motorcycle Rally, plus bike races, horse shows & many other events.
  • Certified Folder Display – Information racks in many hotels, restaurants and visitor centers throughout Inyo & Mono Counties.
  • Bishop Visitor Center – 13,000+ walk-in visitors each year
  • There will also be an online version featured on the chamber’s website at www.bishopvisitor.com, which reports over 20,000 visits per month.
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Nate Gratz benefit wild hog hunt & raffle

Posted on November 13, 2011 by admin

A raffle drawing will be held Nov. 19 for a 3-day wild hog hunt to be held in March. The winner need not be present. Tickets are available at Bishop Automotive Center.

This 3-day hunt will be held March 8, weather permitting (rain checks will be issues if need). The price is $25 per ticket, and there are a total of 100 tickets being sold.

The itinerary includes arrival in Atascadero midday March 8; hunt Thursday night and Friday morning at Creston Ranch (Thursday night lodging and meals will not be furnished); Friday midday, friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday morning hunts will be at the Buckeye Springs Ranch (for which lodging and meals will be provided).

Hunters should bring all their own drinks and snacks. Processing of any game will be up to the hunter. You MUST HAVE a license, pig tags and copper bullets to participate.

Nate had been general manager and an ASE Master Certified Technician Factory Trained GM Tech at Bishop Automotive Center at the time he had an ocean swimming accident and became paralyzed. Friends and family are hopeful to raise money to help with his doctor bills.

For more information, call (760) 873-4430.

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Support Your Credit Union

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

There’s a major difference between what Bank Transfer Day (which is today) suggests, and the “run on the banks” that happened at the start of the Great Depression.  When people pulled money from the banks then, they kept it at home.  Activists who organized this event are not suggesting people do this.  After all, how can your funds have a positive impact on your community if tucked under your mattress?

What is being suggested is that consumers shift their money to a local not-for-profit credit union.  The more business credit unions have, the more loans with low rates they’re able to offer to small and medium-sized businesses. This will increase growth at the local level as these businesses are able to expand and hire additional employees.

As of today, 650,000 new customers have rolled their funds over to credit unions. For information on this event, here is their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=281139538577206. To contact your local credit union, AltaOne, go to http://www.altaone.org/ or call (760) 873-5626.

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Spaghetti Dinner Benefit

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

There will be a spaghetti dinner benefit for Nate Gratz  on Saturday, Nov. 19th at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish at 849 Home St.

For tickets and/or for donations, please call Cathy at (76) 920-5494.

Tickets are also available at Bishop Automotive and seating is limited so buy yours early. We’ll have a raffle and auction during dinner, including local certificates, private hunting trips, guns and much more! Dnations and raffle items are very much appreciated.

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Chamber hosts tours of Owens Valley

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

The Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has instigated a new program designed to give Owens Valley visitors and locals a broader and deeper understanding of our unique and intriguing history.

The Chamber is offering a series of fun and educational charter bus tours of the Owens Valley and its attractions. Participants will experience spectacular scenery, visit historic sites and area museums. Each tour is led by a local certified tour guide who will share information about Owens Valley history including pioneers, mining, geology, flora, fauna and more.

Each excursion will be 4 to 6 hours in length and participants will ride in luxury on a 45 passenger motor coach. Prices are from $45 to $65 per person. Group rates and custom tour itineraries can also be arranged.

For more information or to make reservations, call (760) 873-8405.

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