CCoommmmuunniiccaattoorr ThE MInoT ArEA ChAMBEr of CoMMErCE And You ! Vol. XVII, Issue No. 5 www.minotchamber.org May 2013 TF 21 to host Strategic Triad Symposium May 3 The Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and Task This past year the Minot Chamber hosted a similar Force 21 will host “Sustaining the Triad: The Enduring successful symposium in Washington, said MacMartin. Requirement of Deterrence,” a symposium set for May Ron Lehman II, a former U.S. ambassador and 2-3 at the Grand Hotel, invitation required. director of the Center for Global Security Research Symposium presenters will include former U.S. at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore ambassadors, present and former military leaders, National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., is the fea - members of ’s Congressional delegation, tured presenter for the May 3 program. He has served INSIDE THE and other experts in this international field. as a U.S. chief negotiator on Strategic Offensive Arms Symposiums of this type are normally held in (START I), as well as in positions in the Department of CoMMUNICAToR Washington, D.C., according to John MacMartin, pres - Defense and White House. ident of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce. Minot Symposium speakers include: Air Force Base hosts both intercontinental ballistic Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. of missiles and strategic bombers, which comprise two of Washington, D.C., senior fellow for strategic studies Page 2: Businesses the three legs of the nuclear triad. The third leg of the and arms control at the Council on Foreign Relations join and renew nuclear triad is the Navy’s submarine-launched ballis - who is the former commander and first commander of tic missiles. Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, Chamber support. Task Force 21 is a committee whose purpose is to La. He established and then led a new 23,000-person help preserve the missions at . organization that merged responsibility for all U.S. Page 3: Mark Jantzer is its chairman. Jantzer said one of the nuclear-capable bombers and land-based missiles nd State fair things this committe has observed is a a misinterpreta - under a single chain of command. His military career tion of the new START (Strategic Arms Reduction includes serving as commander of the 91st Missile Page 4: Treaty). Group/ at Minot AFB from January Ambassadors help The symposium was organized to bring together 1995 to August 1996. “voices who have professional creditability and who celebrate business can speak to how we ought to approach this issue as a Continued on page 3 successes. nation,” said Jantzer. Continued from page 1 Page 5: u.S. Service That Sticks workshop set for May 22 Customs offers For a second year in a row, Visit Minot (Minot growth of our community,” said Wendy Howe, Visit Convention and Visitors Bureau) and the Minot Area Minot executive director. “The Chamber and Visit global ee-entry pro - Chamber of Commerce will host two customer service Minot are partners in making sure that the Magic City gram. sessions facilitated by nationally renowned speaker creates as welcoming a culture as possible for those and customer enthusiast Steve Curtin. who do business here.” Page 6-7: “Service that Sticks! – 7 Simple Ways to Make Howe says that Curtin is back by popular demand, Customer Service Memorable” will provide insights stating that the reaction to Curtin’s presentation last Members offer and techniques into optimizing each customer’s expe - year was so popular that organizers decided to invite updates. rience. Two sessions will be held Wednesday, May 22 him back. at the Holiday Inn. The morning session is scheduled The training is free to all Chamber members and Page 8 : to run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the afternoon ses - Visit Minot partners. There is no limit on the number sion is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. of staff members that can attend. Please RSVP by May Get involved “Good customer service is not only important to 20 to [email protected] or call 857-8206 for more in Chamber one’s business, it’s also important to the continued information. activities. BUSINESS AFTER HoURS Ryan Honda (3701 South Broadway • Minot) Thursday, May 23 • 5 –7 p.m. This is an opportunity to network with potential and established clients in a social, fun atmosphere. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win $500 in Chamber Bucks! If winner is not present, $50 in Chamber Bucks is guaranteed. (Must be present to win) $5 charge at the door MINoT AREA CHAMBER of CoMMERCE NEw MEMBERS CoMMUNICAToR The Minot Chamber welcomes new members. Join us in thanking United Pulse Trading and Moore’s Shou’ Shu’ Martial Arts. Please let them know how much of a value they are P.O. Box 940 • Minot, ND 58702 • 852-6000 to our community. [email protected] UNITED PULSE TRADING MooRE’S SHoU’ SHU’ MARTIAL ARTS minotchamber.org 625 42nd Street NE • Minot, ND 58703 7 1st St. SE • Minot, ND Material published in the Chamber Communicator expresses the 839-7530 • Fax: 839-7532 839-9860 • Fax: 839-9860 viewpoints or policies of the Communicator , the Minot Area Primary Contact: Alan Svangstu Primary Contact: Shun Shifu Martin Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors. The purpose of Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.uspulses.com Website: moore’s Shou Shu [email protected] this newsletter is to communicate with the membership of the Minot United Pulse Trading is a value-added processor Moore’s teaches true self defense to all ages in a Area Chamber of Commerce. and exporter of pulses, specialty crops and pulse safe and protected family setting. Enjoy all the mar - Publisher ...... L. John MacMartin,CCE ingredients. United Pulse Trading brings quality tial arts has to offer. Editor ...... Carla Dolan, IOM products from the producer to the world. Managing Editor ...... Patty Hildenbrand AGLE wARDS CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE STAFF E A The Eagle Award winners were recognized in April and thanked for superior customer service skills. L. John MacMartin, CCE ...... President If you would like to nominate someone for outstanding customer service, please call the Chamber at Carla Dolan, IOM ...... Program Director 852-6000 for a nomination form, or visit the website at minotchamber.org . Cheryl Wallen ...... Finance Manager A special thank you goes out to Homesteaders Restaurant for providing a gift certificate for each Lisa Moldenhauer ...... Administrative Assistant Eagle recipient. Carla Vannett ...... MVD Manager Cheryl Lynn Lafontaine ...... MVD Clerk Destiny Nogosek ...... MVD Clerk Allison Reiswig ...... MVD Clerk Billie Jo Salter ...... MVD Clerk KRISTI SHERREE HoLLy E. Dorothy Sannes ...... MVD Clerk BERTSCH ADAMS JoHNSoN Lacey Thomas ...... MVD Clerk Bremer Regis Kalix Insurance Hairstylists MINoT AREA CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE BoARD MEMBERS: RENEwALS Jonn Knecht (American Bank Center) The Chamber extends a big “THANK YOU” to our members who have renewed their membership Chair ...... 837-5000 from March 19 through April 19, 2013. Your continued support helps your Chamber promote the Randy Hauck Chair Elect business community and do the work seen in the pages of this newsletter. (Verendrye Electric Cooperative) ...... 852-0406 10 North Main Fiberglass Specialties Northwestern Electric, Inc. Alan Estvold Vice Chair A-1 Septic Tank Service First Baptist Church Dr. David C. Olson (Ackerman Estvold Engineering) ...... 837-8737 All American Trophies & Screen First Western Bank & Trust Otis & James Photography Printing Glass Doctor Pietsch Aircraft Restoration & Repair, Pam Karpenko (CleanTech) Treasurer ...... 839-8811 Allstate Insurance Hanson-Maves Co / Bekins Van Lines Inc. Brekka Kramer (Odney) Alternative Health Solutions Hartland Mutual Insurance Pure Honda Anchor Realty & Management Inc. Hedahl's Parts Plus R & K Contractors, Inc. Past Chair ...... 857-7205 Artco Promotional Products, Inc. Hight Construction LLC Raymond James Financial Services, Bruce Walker (Coldwell Banker/1st BHG-Northern Sentry Advertising Houston Engineering, Inc. Inc. Blind Duck/Dae Udder Place Independence, Inc. Rolac Contracting Minot Realty) Past Chair ...... 852-0136 Blue Cross Blue Shield Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. Roosevelt Plaza Jeff Anderson (Excavating, Inc.) ...... 839-1817 Boy Scouts of America - Northern Keller Paving Sanford HealthCare Accessories Lights Council Kiwanis Club of Minot Schock's Safe & Lock Rob Buchholz (Lowe’s Printing) ...... 852-1211 Burger King KMCY-TV - ABC Select Ford / Mercury John Coughlin C&C Plumbing & Heating/Miller Knowles Jewelry of Minot Sevens Bar & Restaurant Sheet Metal Blake Krabseth Comedian/Magician Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. (Coughlin Construction & Development) ...... 852-3401 Capital RV Center KXMC CBS13 Mr. Dean Somerville David Fuller (Minot State University) ...... 858-3000 Central Power Electric Cooperative, I.F. LaFleur & Sons Spiritual Life Christian Fellowship Inc. Magic City Implement, Inc. Stone Crafters, Inc. Linda Johnson (Home Sweet Home) ...... 852-5604 Chiropractic Arts Clinic, P.C. Margie's Art Glass Studio Sundre Sand & Gravel, Inc. Fred Lien (Lien’s Jewelry) ...... 838-5151 Community Ambulance Service of Market Pharmacy Town & Country Credit Union Julie Lizotte (SRT Communications, Inc.) ...... 858-1200 Minot, Inc. Material Testing Services Souris Valley United Way Coughlin Construction & Development LLC/National Home and Building The Vegas Motel & Casino Jessica Merchant (Olson & Burns, PC) ...... 839-1740 Judge Todd Cresap Inspections Veterans of Foreign Wars Duane Poynter (Poynter Ag Supply) ...... 624-5315 Cummins NPower, LLC Minot Area Community Foundation Wanzek Construction, Inc. Dakota Kids Dentistry Minot Association of Builders Waste Management of ND - Minot Chad Schmidt (10 North Main) ...... 837-1010 Digital Office Centre Minot Guaranty & Escrow Wenck Associates, Inc. Randy Schwan (Trinity Health) ...... 857-5635 Domino's Pizza Minot's Finest Collision Center Winston-Noble Adjustment Co. Experience Works Mr. Richard Muus Wold Engineering, P.C. Tim Vallely (Vallely Sport & Marine) ...... 852-1625 Farm Credit Services of North Dakota, North Prairie Rural Water District The WriteDesign Dusty Wald (Magic City Beverage) ...... 852-4031 ACA Northern Bottling Xcel Energy Farstad Oil Inc. Northstar Steel Inc.

PAGE 2MINoT AREA CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE MAy 2013 readiness and logistics. security affairs with the American Foreign Lt. Gen. , present com - Retired Maj. Gen. Robert Smolen is the Policy Council and founder and president of his mander of Air Force Global Strike senior national security fellow in the Center for own defense consulting firm, GeoStrategic Command, was the first vice commander of Air Global Security Research at the Department of Analysis. Since 1983, Huessy has hosted more Force Global Strike Command from 2009-2011. Energy's Lawrence Livermore National than 1,500 congressional seminars on Capitol As commander of Global Strike Command, he is Laboratory. During his Air Force career he was Hill dealing with missile defense, strategic responsible for organizing, training, equipping a Minuteman missile system crew member, nuclear modernization, strategic airlift, strategic and maintaining all the U.S. ICBM and nuclear- instructor and evaluator with the 91st Strategic bombers, proliferation, arms control , homeland, capable bomber forces. Missile Wing at Minot AFB from August 1974- port and maritime security and defense policy. Retired Gen. Don Alston is the former com - January 1977. Members of North Dakota's congressional mander of 20th Air Force. As the missile num - Robert Joseph, a former ambassador who is delegation also are expected to speak during the bered Air Force for Global Strike Command, originally from Williston, worked on arms con - symposium. 20th Air Force is responsible for maintaining trol policy in both the State Department and the About 100 people are expected to attend the and operating the Air Force's ICBM force. National Security Council during the George W. symposium including representatives of the Linton Brooks, a former U.S. ambassador, Bush presidency. After leaving the administra - industry, civilians from Shreveport-Bossier City, is an independent consultant on national securi - tion, he became a senior fellow at the National La., Great Falls, Mont., and Cheyenne, Wyo., ty issues, senior adviser at the Center for Institute for Public Policy. He has also served as and representatives from submarine bases. Strategic & International Studies in Washington, an adviser to the Center for Security Policy. Barksdale AFB at Shreveport-Bossier City, is D.C., a distinguished research fellow at the Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak is assistant the only other base with B-52s besides Minot National Defense University, and an adviser to U.S. Air Force chief of staff for Strategic AFB’s 5th Bomb Wing. four of the U.S. Department of Energy national Deterrence and Nuclear Integration at Air Malmstrom AFB is near Great Falls and F.E. laboratories. He was the chief negotiator for Force Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He is Warren AFB is near Cheyenne, Wyo., the other START I and once headed the National Nuclear responsible to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of two operational missile units besides Minot Security Adminstration. the Air Force for focus on nuclear deterrence AFB’s 91st Missile Wing. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Burke is deputy chief operations. He will speak by video to sympo - of naval operations for warfare systems. Prior, sium participants. he was deputy chief of naval operations for fleet Peter Huessy is a senior fellow in national

2013 ND State Fair rock concert lineup features Journey

Journey and Creedence Clearwater Revisited will rock the Grandstand during 2013 Showpass Lineup: the 2013 North Dakota State Fair. Tickets Friday, July 19 ...... Tim McGraw went on sale April 10. Sunday, July 21 ...... Brantley Gilbert Journey will be the first rock act to per - Monday, July 22 ...... Enduro Race* form in the Grandstand on Saturday, July Tuesday, July 23 ...... IMCA Modified and Stock Car Races* 20. One of the most popular rock bands of Wednesday, July 24 ...... Sawyer Brown* all time, Journey has created some of the Thursday, July 25 ...... Scotty McCreery best known songs in modern music. Since Friday, July 26 ...... Toby Keith the group’s formation in 1973, the band has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 Gold and *General Admission Events Platinum albums. Classic hits including “Don’t Stop Believin”, “Who’s Crying The Grandstand Country Showpass will be $85 with the option of Standing room or Now”, and “Open Arms” will be joined with reserved Seating tickets available. recent hits from their new album Eclipse. Creedence Clearwater Revisited, who each with all tickets being general admis - day camping spots. will wrap up the North Dakota State Fair sion. Tickets can be purchased online at Saturday, July 27, guarantees a non-stop When purchasing any Journey ticket, rock www.ndstatefair.com, on Facebook at feel good show that will keep concert atten - fans can also add on the purchase of a www.facebook.com/ndstatefair, by phone at dees dancing. Classic hits such as “Proud Creedence Clearwater Revisited ticket for 852-3247 or in person from 8 a.m. -5 p.m., Mary” and “Born on the Bayou” will fill the only $10. Monday-Friday, at the State Fair Center. A Grandstand. Other items available for purchase newly revised mobile website will also Journey tickets will be $65 for standing include: NPRA Bull Riding & Ranch Rodeo make purchasing tickets from your mobile room and reserved seating. Creedence tickets, Season Gate Passes, Mega Ride & phone simple and quick. More information Clearwater Revisited tickets will be $20 Daily Carnival Passes, beer tickets and nine is available at www.ndstatefair.com.

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Crane Johnson Lumber: #1 6th St. SE • PO Box 459 First International Bank & Trust: 150 16th St. SW • Minot, ND Surrey, ND 58785 839-2174 • www.firstintlbank.com 852-7474 • 818-8819 • www.cjlumber.com Owner: Watford City Bancshares, Inc. Wayne Briggs, Owner • Steve Siemieniewski, Manager first International Bank & Trust celebrated with Ambassadors a Ambassadors helped celebrate the opening and arrival of Crane grand re-opening in the previously flooded Arrowhead neighborhood, Johnson Lumber Co., supplier of quality lumber and building materi - also celebrating first International’s commitment to the Minot com - als, to the Surrey, Minot, central/western north dakota area. munity.

TACo JoHN ’S GIVES BACK To THE CoMMUNITy MEDAL oF HoNoR RECIPIENT RECoGNIzED AS AMERICAN HERo

Taco John's of Minot presented Hope Village with a check for more than $29,000 to help with flood recovery. The money was raised on Saturday, April 13 when they donated all the proceeds from sales at their three locations from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

BUSINESS AFTER HoURS

Medal of Honor recipient former Staff Sgt Clint Romesha of Minot was recognized as an American Hero during the April Military Affairs Committee held at Minot Air Force Base.

Thank you to First International Bank & Trust for hosting the April Business After Hours. 140 people enjoyed networking, delicious food and prizes.

PAGE 4MINoT AREA CHAMBER oF CoMMERCE MAy 2013 Are you interested in the Global Entry Program?

If you travel internationally for work or ance in Minot, this will certainly expedite If you are interested in becoming a Global pleasure you might be interested in wanting to your clearance returning back into the United Entry member, please contact the Minot join the Global Entry program. Global Entry States in Minneapolis, Denver, or another International Airport Administration office at is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection large airport with customs. The TSA Pre- 857-4724 to get on a list of interested appli - (CBP) program that allows expedited clear - Check provides expedited screening through cants no later than May 31. Please include ance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers U.S. airport security checkpoints via designat - your email and telephone contact information. upon arrival INTO the . The ed screening lanes and is becoming more pop - Those interested will then be coordinated CBP would like to work with individuals ular with travelers. Benefits in this program by CBP to establish a date for interview. from the Minot business community who may include no longer having to remove shoes, Interviews take approximately 15 minutes. be interested in the program. your laptop from your bag, and your belt or The application includes a $100 non-refund - This program works well for those who use jacket. A simple pleasure indeed! able fee. The average processing time is commercial airlines to any international trav - For more information on the program approximately four to six weeks. el. While this does not expedite security clear - please visit www.globalentry.gov.

HoNoRS BANqUET one of our supporters for the Prairie Warrior Auction was inadvertently left out of the article in last month's Communicator. We sincerely apologize for the oversight. Thank you to Staybridge Suites for their donation!

8th annual BLT Day and Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ranch Market Enjoy burgers, brats Thank you to the Honors Banquet sponsors (listed and much more! ------Rooted in Faith below), who helped honor 75 students and 18 teachers Lunch: $5/person; and staff members in April. $12 families of 3+ Saturday, May 11 Kirsten Baesler (above), superintendent of Public (tickets at door)

Instruction, addressed the Honors Banquet participants, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. encouraging all to “never stop learning.” Minot Campus, 6301 19 Ave. N.W. Ackerman Estvold Minot Public School Engineering & foundation Plants: Vegetables Management Consulting Minot State university Flowers Herbs American Legion - Minot Minot VfW Post 753 Potted plants Anderson Wade & Whitty nash finch Company Ornamental grasses Jan Tucker - Century 21 national residential Action realtors Mortgage Prices: Event proceeds Coldwell Banker-1st Minot Souris Valley united Way * Small six-packs $2.50 EHQH¿WWKH * Large six-packs $4 Verendrye realty & Management Staybridge Suites * Single 4” pot $3 Electric Cognizant Preferred restaurant (Taco * Large 12-gallon pot $40 Greenhouse * 12” hanging baskets $20 Technology Connole & Somerville John’s) Program. dakota College at Bottineau united Community Bank * Sprinkling can planters $25 first International Bank & Verendrye Electric Trust Cooperative During the event, see vintage automobiles from first Western Bank & Trust The Village family Service holiday Inn riverside Center houston Engineering, Inc. Wells fargo Interiors Plus Xcel Energy Steve & Lisa Kukowski Mdu For info call 839.7888 or visit www.dakotaranch.org.

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MSU percussion department sponsors concert • Virtual Driver during the 2011 Souris River Flood. The credit Minot State University percussionists will pres - • North Dakota National Guard session union provided free financial education and coun - ent a Spring Concert Thursday, May 2, 2013 at • Fatal Reflections seling to affected community members while 7:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State • Distract a Match offering insight to North Dakota officials on the University. The Percussion Ensemble, Marimba • Rollover Simulator unique needs and challenges experienced by Ensemble, and Percussion Methods class will per - • Simulated Impaired Driving Experience flooded property owners. form. The event will be held in Minot at the Armed “It is an honor to be chosen for this award. Our “Most of the music on the program was written Forces Reserve Center 3420 2nd St NE Saturday, staff spent countless hours working with our fairly recently— within the past 25 years, and was June 15 from 8 a.m. to Noon or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. members, providing them information on how to composed specifically for percussion,” said To register go to http://www.dot.nd.gov/dot - make the best financial decision for their unique Percussion Instructor Avis Veikley. net2/submitinfo/submitinfo.aspx?pageID=safety- situation,” commented Darrell Olson, President. Offerings range from the bombastic “Mas registration “I’m proud of the personalized service we provide Fuerte” by Stephen Rush to a delicate tone poem The deadline to register is Sunday, May 19. For members on a daily basis and I’m especially by Marilyn Bliss, “Aurora Borealis,” which uses more information contact Carol Thurn, Program proud of the services our staff offered during the marimba, vibraphones, metallic instruments and a Manager - NDDOT, Bismarck, ND 58505-0600, flood and still do today as the community contin - “stone chime” to describe the northern lights. 701-328-4354, or [email protected]. ues to recover.” Other selections represent “composed” music The Desjardins Financial Education Awards based on traditional folk forms, such as “Mbira” Town & Country CU receives national award recognize leadership within the credit union by David Hahn, inspired by the music of Town & Country Credit Union was recognized movement on behalf of financial literacy for all Zimbabwe, or “Whatcha Baion?” by Josh Gottry at the Credit Union National Association 2013 ages. The recognition program considers activities based on a Brazilian folk style. The Marimba Award Winners’ Reception in February for receiv - supporting the personal finance education of Ensemble will play “Omphalo Centric Lecture” ing the Desjardin’s Adult Financial Education members and nonmembers, as well as financial by Australian Nigel Westlake. The Percussion First Place Award. literacy leadership efforts. Methods Class will perform “Swing Low, Sweet The award was based on the pivotal role that Chariot” arranged by Ruth Jeanne. One of the Town & Country Credit Union played in Minot more recent compositions on the program is “Bloom,” Michael McIntosh’s 2009 tongue-in- cheek depiction of a day in the life of a flower, with an accompanying electronic sound track. Soloists featured are Suzannah Miller, perform - ing “Marimba Dances” by Ross Edwards; and Justin Goetz, performing “Rotation 2” by Erik Sammut. The program is free and open to the public. Parking on the MSU campus is unrestricted after 5 pm.

Clean Tech certifies employees Clean Tech is proud to announce that Jayme Farrell, Moriah Chelgren and Marshall Howard have recently qualified by education and examina - tion as Certified Fire/Smoke Restoration Technician and Certified Odor Control Technician status through the Clean Trust (IICRC). These courses provided hands-on training combined with extensive classroom education. The Clean Trust is a nonprofit, standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency. Consumers benefit with certified technicians by receiving the highest qual - ity of care, knowledge, and professionalism.

Westlie’s to sponsor “Skills for Life” program Westlies is helping to sponsor “Ford Driving Skills for Life” event, a free interactive, hands-on driving day for teens 14-18 years of age. Some of the activities will include: • Behind-the-wheel ride and drive exercise • Car Care Clinic • Driver Square Impaired Driving Simulator • Seatbelt Convincer • Alive @ 25

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American Bank Center Notbohm was employed in the position since 2800. The Lifebook North Dakota Chapter will promotes Mosser 2000. occur: May 3, 4 & 5, as well as May 18 & 19, American Bank Center Emily Mackner has accepted the position as 2013. announces Lisa Mosser as Slumberland Furniture’s general manager. Appraisal Review Officer. Mackner was previously employed as manager of GPCCRS closing its doors Mosser has more than four Tollefson’s Carpetland. After graduating from The Great Plains Center for Community years of experience in mort - Lisa Mosser Concordia College in Moorhead, Mackner was Research and Service will end its operation effec - gage banking, the last three as a employed with Signature Sales in Minneapolis as tive April 30. GPCCRS was initially funded with Mortgage Banking Officer for American Bank a business analyst before joining Carpetland. a two-year congressional directed grant from the Center’s Minot office. Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary SGA names Geller, Borden-King, and Girard Education, U.S. Department of Education, with Senior engineer James Dahl joins Stantec to as Professors of the Year the assistance of former Sen. Byron Dorgan. manage operations in Minot office Minot State University's Student Government GPCCRS’ mission was to engage Minot State James C. Dahl, Jr., PE, PLS, Association selected Laurie Geller, Lisa Borden- University students, faculty and staff in identify - has joined Stantec as a senior King and John Girard as the 2012-2013 Professors ing and addressing local community-related project engineer and manager of of the Year. In spring 2012, SGA began nominat - issues. The center’s ongoing sustainability was the firm’s office in Minot. Dahl ing outstanding professors from each of MSU's based on accessing additional grant/contract fund - has 26 years of experience in land three colleges for this award, and it has since ing, which due to federal cutbacks, has not mate - development and highway, street, made it an annual tradition. This award honors rialized. James C. Dahl, and utility infrastructure design three professors each year for their dedication and GPCCRS aided several faculty-driven projects Jr. for private sector and municipal commitment to helping MSU students. which include Mikhail Bobylev’s mold research clients in the western US. Geller was selected Professor of the Year for the after the 2011 Mouse River Flood; Alexey Dahl will oversee a growing staff providing a College of Arts and Sciences. Also receiving nom - Shipunov’s “Flora of North Dakota;” Bethany range of planning, engineering, and survey servic - inations for the College of Arts and Sciences were Andreason’s Digital Minot; and Erik Anderson es in the fast developing area of western North Chris Beachy, Mikhail Bobylev, Raymond and Jon Rumney’s Dakota Chamber Music Dakota. He is a registered professional engineer Screws, Jacob Sowers, Heidi Super, Ryan Scholars, who brought symphonic music to and land surveyor. Winburn and Tiffany Zieglar. Geller was nominat - schoolchildren in rural communities. GPCCRS Stantec’s services in the state include designing ed not only for her role as a professor, but also for also assisted the Minot Area Community new and rehabilitated roads and bridges, and her role as the Honors Program director. Foundation in identifying flooded homeowners water and wastewater infrastructure to support Borden-King was selected Professor of the Year and the extent of damage through a project com - increased housing and commercial development. for the College of Education and Health Sciences. pleted by Joseph Krieg and Guy Hanley. This Stantec also provides comprehensive land plan - Clarine Sandstrom was also nominated for effort became the foundation for the distribution ning services for developers and commercial busi - Professor of the Year for the College of Education of flood assistance monies. nesses as they tackle pressing needs in the wake of and Health Sciences. Although of limited existence, GPCCRS ful - increased oil and gas development. And the firm is Girard was selected Professor of the Year for filled its objective of strengthening communities increasingly assisting North Dakota clients with the College of Business. Also receiving nomina - “while enhancing the university’s distinctive mis - additional services in architecture and environ - tions for the College of Business were Sharon sion and role by raising its educational standards mental remediation. Reynolds and Jay Wahlund. and impacting student learning.” For questions contact Lindsey Nelson at lind - For more information, contact Neil Scharpe at Gate City Savings promotes Cool [email protected]. [email protected]. Gate City Bank has promoted Mason Cool to Assistant Vice President. He is Lifebook’s North Dakota Chapter set for May Welcome Home celebration for veterans set for a mortgage loan lfficer at the Discover a crystal-clear Vision of the extraordi - June 8 in Bismarck bank’s Minot Dakota Square nary life you are meant to have and a tangible 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of office, located at 924 31st action plan to achieve it. the Korean War and the 40th anniversary of the Avenue SW. Join Dr. Staci Borkhuis and Christy Miller and end of the Vietnam War. This “Welcome Home” Cool is a graduate of Minot members of your local community for dynamic event is an acknowledgement of the service and High School and received his group discussions in this truly unique experience. sacrifice by North Dakota Korean War and in Finance Mason Cool You’ll emerge with the most important book Vietnam War veterans. from Minot State University. you'll ever own, your own, personal Lifebook and This celebration will be held June 8, 2013 in the He has been employed at Gate City Bank since a close-knit group of North Dakota-area Lifebook Bismarck Civic Center, with registration begin - 2004. Cool resides in Minot with his wife, members to keep you accountable as you imple - ning at 10 a.m. and the ceremony beginning at Jennifer. ment your action plan and create your extraordi - noon. To preregister, visit www.ndpg.org, and nary life. click the “Welcome Home” tab on the left. Slumberland announces staff changes Contact Christy at cmiller@creatingwellness - Vern Notbohm has retired from Slumberland center.com for more information including dates Furniture as the store’s general manager. and times for special preview nights, or call 852-

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1 2 3 Triad Symposium, 8 4 ribbon Cutting, 9 a.m., Grand Hotel a.m., Roosevelt Park Zoo Visitors Ambassadors Center Committee, 7:30 ribbon Cutting, a.m., Beaver Brew Noon, Boot Barn, Cafe 1208 20th Ave. SW

5 6 7 first dollar of Profit 8 right Start 9 10 infrastructure 11 Presentation, 10 Presentation, Committee, 7:30 a.m., Various 10 a.m., MAFB a.m., Homesteaders locations Restaurant

12 13 right Start 14 eagle Awards 15 16 diplomats 17 18 Presentation, Presentation, Committee, 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., MAFB 10 a.m., Parker Center Chamber office

19 20 21 Board of directors, 22 Service That 23 Business After 24 25 7:30 a.m., Grand Sticks! Customer hours, 5 – 7 p.m., Int’l. Service Training, Ryan Honda, 8:30 a.m. and 1 3701 S. p.m., Holiday Inn Broadway energy Committee, right Start 11:30 a.m., Vegas Presentation, Motel 10 a.m., MAFB

26 27 memorial day 28 29 ribbon Cutting, 10 30 31 Office closed a.m., Verendrye Electric, 615 Hwy. 52 W., Velva freshman forum with Congressman Cramer, 4 p.m., Grand Hotel

To view meeting changes or community events, log on to www.minotchamber.org