The Chamber...
...supports businesses in our community in many ways. The members of our community have taken on the responsibility to support our mission, our projects, and each other in a true effort to make the community a wonderful place to live, play, work or visit. Take a few moments to look at all the aspects of our Chamber and it's members, and we feel you will not only come to realize how our members support the community but make a conscious effort to promote it and be a part of it's future.
Our Mission...
The Pulaski / Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater Pulaski surrounding area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civil, commercial, industrial and educational interests of the area
Our History...
Although we are still compiling the history of our chamber, we have located some very interesting material about our beginnings. In November of 1894, the Pulaski Business Association was organized with J. I. Hutchens as corresponding secretary. It was comprised of the enterprising business men of the village, and was formed for the purpose of fostering and encouraging local manufacturing and commercial interests. This was truly the beginning of the chamber of commerce structure in our area.
The next data we have unearthed is that on May 23, 1946, twenty "progressive" businessmen met to "make Pulaski a more prosperous business center".
On June 6, 1946 at 8:00 pm these gentlemen formally met at the American Legion house on Lake Street. Although no name was chosen until the next meeting, this organization became the Chamber of Commerce. The president chosen was Max A. Butler with George Greene serving as Vice President and Stanley Hinman, Jr. serving as Secretary/Treasurer.
STAY TUNED.....as we uncover more history about our current day chamber.
President's Letter - January 2008
The weather outside has been great if you like warm weather - so far, but just like the Snow Birds so will the snow will be back.Our Christmas Meeting was held at the Irish Wigwam - Big Thank You to our Gracious host RJ. The Annual Elections were held during this meeting and we would like to welcome our 2008 Chamber Officers and Board Members. The results of which are below. Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners - Shirley Kessler who won a lovely basket of Food, Books & Wine compliments of Barb & Ed Lighthall from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. One of our guests, Mr. John Walker got lucky and won an Illustrated map of what Pulaski looked like in 1885, donated by Brian Leary, Lakeshore Hardwoods. Mr. Walker donated it back to our International Fishing Museum.Light-Up Pulaski was a measured success! The Giving Tree collected cash donations that were given to the Food Pantries of Dugway and the Rural Migrant Ministries. Cathy Stanley has been diligently working on the cataloging of our collection at our International Fishing Museum. Our office is busy putting together the 2008 Business Directory and mailing out calendars and Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber Pens. Communication is key in business. Take a moment to email us your events or drop us a line to let us know how your business is going - we want to know!! We now have this web site as a form of communication, with your input we can keep it current and utilize the new technology to all of our benefits!Remember: Buy Locally!!! keep Your headlights on and yourseat belts buckled! The life you save may be your own! ~Margaret Clerkin, President
Meeting Schedule
February 2008
2/14 - Board Meeting - 7PM
Chamber Office
2/26 - General Dinner - 6PM
River House Restaurant
2008 Chamber Officers
President - Margaret Clerkin 315.387.5326
First Vice President - Melissa Segerlind 315.298.6961
Second Vice President - Brian Leary - 315.298.6407
Treasurer - Jon Furgison - 315.298.3683
Secretary - Michelle Hughes - 315.298.6673
2008 Chamber Board Members
Pat Beige 315.298.6820
Bryan Luce 315.420.9197
Angela Reiter 315.298.3355
Penny Kimball 315.298.4307
Karen Paterniti 315.298.6564
Marla Chamberlain 315.298.9986
Ken Trawick 315.298.7589
Chris Noel 315.529.1446
Marshall Marshall 315.298.5188
Chamber Meeting Info
Board Meetings
2nd Tuesday
General -Dinner Meetings
4th Tuesday
