Chamber Members Make Annual Bash the Best Ever

Pioneer Park Pavilion turned old time western theme town for the annual
Chamber Bash and Auction Friday, February 19th.  A big thank you
to Impressive Signs & Graphics for a fantastic Rodeo Country corral entrance.

This year's annual Chamber Bash and Auction drew the biggest crowd ever.  More than 250 people enjoyed a night celebrating all things country.  Included among the crowd were Washington State Fair board members, Washington State Fair Rodeo Wranglers, Daffodil Princesses, chamber members, business owners, a congressman, a senator and more Chamber Ambassadors than you could count at this fun salute to cowboys and rodeos.  

This event is the Chamber's annual fundraiser to support programs like Leadership Institute, Government Affairs activities, networking events and more, all intended to grow the bottom line for our local business members.  Dozens of business to business connections were made during the evening, all while having fun in downtown Puyallup.  A big thank you to all our members who attended and supported the event through our auctions, raffles, and games.   Your continued support ensures the success of Chamber programs, our ongoing efforts to grow business to business relationships and our advocacy of business issues like minimum wage, affordable health care, transportation and more.  If you would like information about how your business can be a part of chamber events, please contact our office at 253.845.6755.  

Don't miss our first annual "Ready to Rodeo" event on September 6th where we welcome cowboys from all over the country to Puyallup for the 2016 Washington State Fair Rodeo.

Daffodil Princesses greeted the guests!

Board members, Tracey Pidge and Dave Radcliffe, have a
great time at the event.

Auctioneer Extraordinaire and Washington State Fair Rodeo Wrangler, Jamie Gregory,
entertained the crowd.  That's a mighty fancy belt buckle you got there, Jamie.
Thanks for your help!

Volunteer Dana Larsen deals black jack to a happy crowd.

Ambassador Kristy Brady reveals the wine label to Joe Betzendorpher
at the Wine Grab table.

Cyndi Anderson and husband Chris Roberts enjoyed the evening.
Great to see Chris wearing one of the Sheriff badges as we know his day
job is in law enforcement.  Love it!

Congressman Denny Heck and wife Paula enjoy the evening
with Chamber members

Ambassador Karissa Thompson wears a Chamber blue
saloon dress to the Bash.  That's the spirit!

Randy Skeen tries his hand at Ping Pong Toss as Ambassador
Christine Holland watches.

Big smiles from Tyra and Stacie

Fair Board Members Roger Knutson and Denny Elvins were
dressed appropriately for the event in black western Fair attire. 

Chamber Meadows game was busy all night.  Great job, CC!

Full House!

Daffodil Princesses were great Auction volunteers!

The Shoot em Up game was part of the evening's entertainment

Big Thanks to the Columbia Bank Auction Team!

It looks like emcee Jamie Gregory has a fan club!

Crazy when you find out your daughter works in the same local dental office
as one of your board member's daughter.  It's a small world.

Black Jack table was a hit with the local cowboys.

Who knew Senator Dammeier had a cowboy hat?

Guests were definitely in the spirit of the evening with these
fun western themed outfits.

Ambassador Sherrie Harlow was a hit at the
Barrel House Saloon.

Volunteers add whipped cream to Strawberry
Rhubarb crisp desserts prepared by Chef Quan,
Executive Chef at the Governor's Mansion.
Lots of empty plates.

Ambassador, CC Lucas, having another banner year as hostess
of our Chamber Meadows game.

Julie Guild wins the Heads or Tails contest!