Spanish Fork-Salem Area ADDRESS Chamber of Commerce 40 S. Main St., Suite 10, Spanish Fork PHONE NUMBER (801) 798-8352 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] WEBSITE www.spanishfork-chamber.com NewsA MONTHLY LOOK AT HAPPENINGS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY Chamber holds their annual Celebrating success awards banquet Candi Higley DAILY HERALD Business and community members gathered at the Chillon Reception Center in Spanish Fork on Friday night to participate in the annual Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s Installation and Awards Banquet. Members of the chamber presented various awards to businesses and individuals in the community. The Total Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Cary Ludlow Hanks. Hanks was chosen by her community and has been someone whom many businesses credit with helping in their success. “I love Spanish Fork and Salem and our businesses here,” said Hanks. “My greatest desire is to help them succeed. I want to help them in any way.” The Business of the Year Award was pre- sented to Macey’s Stores with director and manager Bill Summers accepting the award. “This means a lot,” said Summers. “When Macey’s first came to Spanish Fork they were told they would never make it in Spanish Fork. I appreciate our city leaders. And I am thankful to Spanish Fork for their support.” The Business Person of the Year was pre- sented to Susan Taylor, owner of Susan’s Hair Design. “I feel very privileged and didn’t expect this,” said Taylor. “I started my business when I had little kids at home. They have SARAH WEISER/DAILY HERALD stood by me and helped me. I am also thank- Guests listen during the Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 Installation for Board Directors and ful to my husband for his support.” Community Awards Banquet on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Chillon Reception Center in Spanish Fork. The Community Action Award was pre- sented to Steve Henline, owner of Hand in Hand Outdoors. “There are many others who deserve this award,” said Henline. “These men behind me have shown me there are many things more important than self. I want to thank you all.” Award winners at the Other awards included: the Education Spanish Fork-Salem Area Partnership Award, Dale Phelps of Nebo Chamber of Commerce 2013 Credit Union; Spanish Fork Mayor’s Award, Installation Awards Banquet Dr. Don Robertson; Salem Mayor’s Award, on Jan. 18, included Susan Robert and Barbara Palfreyman; President’s Taylor (left) of Susan’s Hair Award, Bridges Program; Director’s Award, Designs who was named Randi Kaufmann. Business Person of the Year Outgoing chamber board members were and Bill Summers (below left), presented with service awards. Recipients the director and manager of included: Susan Taylor, Brenda Liddiard, Macey’s Stores who received Rocky Giles, Tony Jewkes, Mike McKell, the Business of the Year Tonjelle Halladay and Mike Mendenhall. award from Brad Tanner. New board members also were installed at the banquet. The 2013 board of directors will include: Brad Tanner, president; Becky McConnell, president-elect; Cary Robarge, past presi- “I love Spanish Fork and Salem and our dent; Cary Hanks, executive director; Susan businesses here. My greatest desire is to help Taylor; Brenda Liddiard; Mike Mendenhall; them succeed. I want to help them in any Randi Kaufmann; Tonjelle Halladay; Amy Dickerson; Frank Lillywhite; Steve Clegg; way.” Tim Shanto; Yolanda Moser; Lance Wilson; — Cary Ludlow Hanks Terri Williams; Brent Wignall; Stacy Beck; owner of Cary’s Designs Floral and recipient of the Total Citizen Rick Ainge; Susan Barber, Rotary represen- of the Year Award tative; Janie Christensen, Salem City; Rod Dart, Spanish Fork City; Lana Hiskey, Nebo School District; Mike McKell, Kiwanis rep- resentative; and Ed Jeffreys, treasurer.

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Candi Higley DAILY HERALD Women who are business owners or work for companies in Springville and further south now have an opportunity to net- work, support and help their businesses grow thanks to a new women’s group, Women in Business South Utah County, which held its first meeting and noon networking luncheon Wednesday in Spanish Fork. “We saw that there was a need for women to be able to net- work with other women,” said Amy Dickerson, president of Women in Business South Utah County. “We wanted not only a way for women to come together but also a way to get involved and make a difference in the community.” The guest speaker for the first luncheon was Debby Lauret, the director of Women in Business North Utah County. Lauret is the economic development director for American Fork City. She spoke to more than 50 women about how to network like a pro and the mentality and abundance of a giver. “Too many times we take what we have learned from the SPENSER HEAPS/DAILY HERALD chamber of commerce world,” Lauret said. “We hand out busi- Women listen to Debby Lauret (below), of the North County Women in Business, speak at a luncheon for the South County ness cards and shove them in people’s faces. This isn’t a hunting Women in Business at CheapsShots Photography in Spanish Fork on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. game. This is about creating relationships. We need to have the farming mentality. We are planting seeds and nourishing them.” “It is so empowering to be able to see so many other women The north county group has been available for women for who are trying to balance business and a family,” Hair said. “It about six years. Lauret has seen how the group has benefited buoys you up. You know you aren’t alone.” many women and their businesses. Jessica Cardenas, an employee at Servpro, came because of her “Once you create a network for your business, it can really experience with members of the Spanish Fork and Utah Valley take off,” Lauret said. “These women help each other connect chambers. and find resources. They also enjoy giving back to the commu- “I love the Spanish Fork Chamber,” Cardenas said. “I am re- nity. We hold two conferences a year, one of which is a chari- ally excited about this because it will help develop relationships table conference. We find ways to raise money and give back to in the community.” programs in our area that need it.” Niki Peterson, owner of Miss Niki’s Childcare in Spanish Fork, Dickerson is planning to run the south county group in a simi- came to the event because she just started her business. lar fashion. “I am hoping to talk to others and find out things that can “We will have once a month noon networking luncheons,” Dick- help me,” Peterson said. “I want to hear other people’s ideas.” erson said. “We will also hold two conferences a year, one being Patricia Mills is a licensed clinical social worker with a private on education and networking and the other being a humanitarian practice in Spanish Fork. Kaufman, her daughter, encouraged her to Dickerson is hoping businesses in the area that may be interested conference.” come, network and help build her practice. in hosting the luncheons will call her. Dickerson has three people helping her on a board of direc- “I love anything I can do to help support women,” Mills, who “We think this will give businesses the opportunity to be spot- tors, but the group is looking for others to join the board. specializes in women’s mental health issues, said. “The way I lighted as hosts,” Dickerson said. “We had such a great turnout Randi Kaufman is the vice president, Christy Hair is the public- grow my business is through word of mouth, so to be able to and we can’t wait to involve more women in the community.” ity coordinator and Cary Hanks is the adviser. Open spots are for a have this networking group will be nice.” For more information, please visit www.wibsuc.org or www. secretary, community coordinator and recruitment coordinator. A year membership is $30 and networking luncheons are $8. facebook.com/wibsuc.

Student team captains and leaders from the six high schools and seven junior high schools. Nebo School District hosts Captain’s Academy Lana Hiskey swimming, girls swimming and band. Spanish Fork Junior High’s Assistant Prin- Manager. Wilson was a two time All-Stater in NEBO DISTRICT’S COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST Superintendent Rick Nielsen started the cipal Mark Bake introduced “Sportsmanship” football, a two time State Champion Wrestler, academy by welcoming the team captains and with a short YouTube clip by Tom Rinaldi of a BYU football scholarship recipient, the BYU Captains and student leaders from six high letting the students know that students come ESPN. Then the students worked in groups football team captain, and on the Mountain schools and seven junior high schools attended first in Nebo School District. “The key to Cap- again to answer the questions, “How can we as West Conference All-Academic Team. He the Nebo School District’s Winter Academy. tains’ Academy is that it enhances sportsman- leaders instill sportsmanship at our school?” and addressed various ways on how to become suc- The purposes of the Captains Academy are to ship, builds friendships, builds leadership capac- “How can we instill better sportsmanship at our cessful. promote sportsmanship between the schools ity, and embodies all that high school athletics school?” Everett Kelepolo, Nebo School District’s ath- through the captains and leaders working to- is all about,” he said. Each high school sends a captain for each letic director and organizer of these academies, gether at the academy, promote better relations Kirk Chambers, head football coach at Span- sport. The captains do not sit with their own said, “Captains Academy has provided a power- between the students and athletes, develop ish Fork High, played professional football for school; rather, they sit with sport captains and ful forum for athletes and school leaders to dis- leadership through the academy activities, and the following teams: , Buffalo leaders from other high schools. The captains cuss and implement essential leadership traits develop relationships with coaches and admin- Bills, , , and the listen to each presenter, and then work col- and the value of great sportsmanship.” istrators as they present at each academy. last year. He led a discussion on laboratively to present their position and ideas A big thank you to Laura Salazar, Communi- This winter Captains Academy included “What is a Leader?” Then the students worked back to the entire group. cations Director at Intermountain Healthcare, captains from boys basketball, girls basketball, in groups to answer the questions, “What is a The keynote speech was given by Kyle for the delicious lunch provided for the cap- wrestling, drill team, student government, boys leader?” and “What is the role of a captain?” Wilson, an Intermountain Healthcare Clinic tains and leaders. 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The Utah Association of Secondary School • Establishes and maintains a positive school Principals presented its Principal of the Year climate and utilizes effective problem-solving award to Dave McKee, Principal of Spanish techniques. Fork High School. • Acknowledges achievement or accomplishments McKee started his educational career teach- of students, teachers, and school community. ing Japanese, sports medicine, health, physical • Communicates effectively and models val- education and driver education at Payson High ues, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to School. higher levels of performance. He also coached football, golf, track, and bas- “Mr. McKee is a compassionate, dedicated ketball. McKee has served in administration at principal who creates a welcoming learning Spanish Fork High since 2003. environment for all students, supports teachers He earned his Master’s Degree in Athletic as they advance in practice and professionalism, Administration from Idaho State University and makes Spanish Fork High School a place of and his Administrative Endorsement from learning and growth,” said Deon Youd, an Eng- Southern Utah University. lish teacher at Spanish Fork High. “I have worked with Dave for many years “Mr. McKee is deserving of Principal of the and have always been impressed with his Year,” said Kippy Bishop, Spanish Fork High extensive knowledge of education and clear secretary. “He is a collaborative leader who focus on student learning,” said John De- involves teachers, staff members, parents, stu- Graffenried, secondary director. dents, and the community in achieving school “He is a great teacher, an outstanding goals. One of his greatest traits is his ability to coach and a dedicated principal. Dave knows initiate change. He has created a learning cul- each student, attends their activities and en- ture that has been embraced by all stakeholders. courages them to do their best,” he said. “He Because of his Instructional leadership abilities, is innovative and has the capacity to connect he has shaped SFHS into a great school that is with individual students, parents, and teach- focused on student achievement.” ers in a productive ways.” Assistant Principal Steve Dudley said, “Dur- Principal McKee has developed a highly ing the past few years Mr. McKee has seen successful attendance policy which has Spanish Fork High School go from 1850 stu- changed the culture of the school. The school dents down to 850 students. During this time vision statement is: Here, We Learn for Life. it became necessary to move half of the faculty “This is not what we say we are; it is who and staff to other schools. This was one of the we are, that drives us to improve and con- most painful things that Dave had to do as a tinue to improve,” he said. He recognizes the principal. It was like losing part of his family. value of professional learning communities, Through all of these changes, Dave has main- which serves as a vehicle of collaboration tained an excellent staff, a loving and caring with an emphasis on intervention and stu- school environment, and a school culture that dent success. promotes learning.” Principal McKee has worked hard to pro- Some of McKee’s past honors include Neu- mote technology so that the school has over mont University Excellence in Technology 400 combinations of laptops, net books and Education Award 2008 and Utah Foreign Lan- iPads for student use. Some of the state’s criteria required to be guage Teacher of the Year 1992-93. selected for Principal of the Year include: He has served as Payson High’s Foreign Lan- • Providing direction and focus by involving guage department chair and athletic director. teachers, staff, parents and the community in He played football for BYU from 1976-78 and achieving the goals of the school. again in 1981. SPENSER HEAPS/DAILY HERALD • Model continuous professional growth and Dave is married to Jodi and they have two Spanish Fork High School’s principle Dave McKee poses for a photograph in his office on children and reside in Elk Ridge. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. McKee was named as one of the 2012-13 Utah Secondary Principals of assists others to focus on student learning. the Year by the Utah Association of Secondary School Principals. Chamber honors the Dug Out Business of the Month for February is the Dug Out Texa- co. 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