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Show i January 22, ' ' ' m i 1 1 trif ...A mi. t mm r' : ''' Board of Directors, Springville Chamber of Commerce, Com-merce, 1976, front row, left to right: Catherine H. Johnson, retiring president; Clark D. Palfreyman, president; Don Terry, president-elect; Yvonne B. The Springville Chamber of Commerce made history in several "Firsts" catagories in 1975 by electing Catherine H. Johnson the first woman Chamber president in Utah and by arranging to have note cards with envelopes printed from ten favorite paintings at the Springville Museum of Art as a means of publicizing the Museum and its extensive art collection and as a fund-raising project for the Chamber and the Museum. Mayor Kenneth B. Creer was the featured speaker at the installation banquet in January at which time he gave an encouraging en-couraging report on the business, industrial and cultural progress of our city and Catherine Johnson was installed for a one-year term as president. March, 1975, was proclaimed by Mayor Creer as "Join the Chamber of Commerce Month" and 110 businesses and persons became members under the direction of Clark Palfreyman, membership chairman. The Chamber issued a Business and Community Calendar with all Chamber meetings, business promotions, city council and planning commission meetings, holidays, school closing and opening dates, Art Museum activities, and other pertinent information listed. It was distributed to Chamber members, business people, and all others desiring a copy. It is planned to get another one ready in 1976. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL DAY was co-sponsored co-sponsored with the City Beautification Committee. In addition to spending one Saturday morning cleaning the business section of Main Street under the direction of Don Orme, and Dr. Clark Fullmer, chair 1976 men, the Chamber donated money for cash awards for outstanding activity during the KABD activities. Other donations included support of Springville High School's nominee for Junior Miss, Utah State Livestock Show and picked up part of the tab for the luncheon that Miss ' Springville hosted for visiting royalties riding in the Art City Days Parade. It also gave a donation to the Museum of Art and financial support to the Utah Valley Industrial Development Association. Springville Community activities ac-tivities were listed during the year in the Utah Calendar of Events, a monthly publication issued by the Utah Travel Council. Kjell Skollingsberg and LaVar Cloward were the Chamber's public relations committee. . The Scots Bagpipe Band was engaged for the Art City Days Parade as was Evelyn Koski, alias ARTY. The Chamber manned a Snack Stand under the able direction of Chef 'Kelly Jensen and sponsored a successful suc-cessful balloon project. David Anderson was chairman. Marie Johnson accepted the weighty assignment of getting the Chamber's scrap book up to date. She reports that it's a big task but she is enjoying it and reading of the many activities and accomplishments of the Chamber during the past several years. The Chamber maintains two permanent billboards and contracted for six others featuring a clever golf motif during the high tourist travel months of June, July and August. These were co-sponsored co-sponsored by Springville City. Leland Bowers served as billboard chairman. The Springville (Utah) Herald Johnson, executive secretary. Back row Directors J. Collin Allan, Douglas Hurren, Dr. Clark Fullmer, Glade E. Binks, Don Orme, Leland Bowers, KJell 1 Clark Palfreyman President In an effort to recognize outstanding community service, the Chamber nominated Mrs. Harrison (Margaret) Conover for the coveted Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Award sponsored by the Keep America Beautiful, Inc., as an individual volunteer who has made outstanding contributions in improving the quality of American life, particularly in Springville and the state of Utah. Raymond M. Klauck was also nominated by the Chamber for "Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Utah County " for his unselfish un-selfish and devoted dedication to our city in numerous capactities and as Springville and Chamber Industrial Development Skollingsberg, and Mike Johnson. Also on the Board but absent when picture was taken are Marie P. Johnson, LaVar Cloward, and Dr. Rulon P. Condie. - photo courtesy Sharpe Photography representative for the city and also on the UVIDA Board. The Chamber served as a sort of Better Business Bureau to those who felt they had problems with local merchants. Written complaints were forwarded to merchants with the Chamber's form letter explaining the situation with the object to bring about an understanding between the two parties. We feel we have , fine merchants in our city and hope to improve customer and business relations in this manner. The Retail Merchants Committee, Com-mittee, with W.L. "Bish" Snelson as chairman, was in charge of promotion at Easter time, Summer Sidewalk Sale which was enhanced by a Pancake Breakfast, Back to School Days, and a highly successful Christmas Celebration. This included the Community Christmas Tree, Santa and Mrs. Santa's arrival via the fire truck, traditional holiday music downtown during shopping hours with various school and church groups caroling nearly every afternoon prior to Christmas. Marie Johnson coordinated the groups. Rotary Club members helped Santa distribute candy canes. Miss Springville, Becky Knight, and Blair Sargent also helped with the festivities which had to be held indoors because of the blustery weather. The Chamber wishes to express ex-press appreciation to Springville City for its support of the, Christmas Season activities which include the erection of the Community Christmas Tree, financial help with the candy canes, placing of Santa's House and the Nativity Scene at the Chamber grounds. Ted's Glass furnished the large window pane in Santa's House and removed it for safe keeping until next year. .Residents at the rest homes in Springville received fresh oranges as a Christmas remembrance, courtesy of the Chamber. Santa made the deliveries. ( In addition, the Chamber has been responsible for scheduling the rooms at the Community Service Center and collecting the rental money for Springville City; has served as host organization at the Museum of Art; answered numerous letters and phone calls asking for information in-formation relative to city or business matters; and attended several hours each week day the . DUP Museum where the Chamber has its office. The Springville Chamber of Commerce acknowledges and appreciates the support and cooperation of its members, Springville City, DUP, local men's and women's service clubs, and Mountainland Association of Governments, all of which have worked closely with us in many of our programs and activities the past year in our efforts to make Springville a better place to live and make a living in... lamher commerce Arty uys; "Welcoma to Springville" WC D |