Missoula August 2013 in this issue...  Colin Hickey Departure DOWNTOWN  Symphony in the Park  Member Spotlight: Energetechs Dialog  Missoula River Fest  Roots Fest Volunteering

Promoting, Supporting & Enhancing the Vitality of for the Betterment of Our Community President’s Hickey Leaves MDA for Message Greener Pastures Hank Green is getting a good by Todd Frank one! After 2 ½ years of service to the The Trail Head Missoula Downtown Association, [email protected] Colin Hickey is leaving for greener August is the 8th month of the pastures, and we are sad to see year and my 8th month as president him go. A well-known and talent- of the MDA. Every month has been ed online production professional, busy, with events and committee booking agent, graphic artist, musi- meetings as well as the day-to-day cian, and event planner extraordi- issues that need to be addressed. naire, Hickey came to work as the Even as president, I have been in- MDA’s Marketing & Events Director volved in just a fraction of them. in March 2011. This month I wanted to take a With an exceptional work ethic moment to thank all the MDA staff and amazing organizational skills, and acknowledge a couple of folks he successfully managed a thriving who have been a huge asset to the MissoulaEvents.Net online business, 2013 Board of Directors organization. My term as the presi- Missoula Indoor Ads, a busy book- President Todd Frank...... The Trail Head dent began with the search for a ing schedule for the Badlander Past President short-term replacement for Linda Complex, his weekly Monte Carlo John Horner...... First Interstate Bank so she could travel with her family performance on Saturday nights, a Vice President of Advocacy to New Zealand while Tom did an growing family, and an extremely Brent Campbell...... WGM Group Vice President of Marketing & Events exchange with Massey University. demanding, full-time job with the Heidi Starrett...... Computer Central My honest thought was all could- Missoula Downtown Association. Vice President of Master Plan Implementation hope for was someone who would How he does it, no one will know. Matt Ellis...... Missoula Osprey/Uptown Diner not derail the train and could keep His contributions were recognized Vice President of Membership Racquel Rausch ...... R2 Consulting us in a holding pattern. Mela- earlier this Treasurer nie Brock stepped into the role year when Rick Eneas...... Galusha, Higgins & Galusha and ran with it. Her mantra Hickey was Larry Brehm...... A.I.A., Architect was WWLD (What Would Linda named the Lynda Brown...... Tamarack Management, Inc. Anders Brooker...... Runner's Edge Do), but within a few weeks she Downtown Dan Cederberg...... Cederberg Law Offices, P.C. made the job her own, and it Missoula Em- Wade Herbert...... Black Knight Security was impressive to watch her ployee of Kim Klages-Johns...... MSO Hub work. While everyone in the of- the Year at Julie McFarland...... State Farm Scott MacIntyre...... Badlander/Access ATM fice missed Linda and rarely did the MDA’s Aimee McQuilkin...... Betty's Divine a day go by when they did not annual Brooke Redpath...... refer to her excellent documenta- awards banquet. Mario Schulzke...... University of A downtowner for life, Hickey Harry Watkins...... Zip Beverage tion of events and activities, the Kent Watson...... Kent Watson & Associates whole board and staff stepped up is working towards finding more Ex Officio Members and had a huge first 7 months under time (and resources) for his beauti- Ellen Buchanan...... MRA Melanie’s leadership. ful family: wife Lexie, two-year-old Anne Guest...... Missoula Parking Commission Michael Tree...... Mountain Line My goal this year has been sim- daughter Sloane, and four-month- MDA Staff ple; complete as many of the proj- old son Roman. Giving up his posi- Melanie Brock...... Acting Executive Director ects MDA has started as possible. tion at the Badlander and his posi- Jenny Mueller...... Program Director So when Linda gets back in the of- tion at the MDA, Hickey will have Robert Giblin...... Finance Director Julie Walsh...... Operations Coordinator fice full-time she will have no look- more time to spend with the people who mean the most to him. (President's message cont. page 2) (Hickey cont. page 2) www.MissoulaDowntown.com (President's message cont.) Welcome New Members! best. This is our gift back to our com- ing back to do. I am super proud of munity for their support, and the the staff because they have not just Bhavana community’s attendance reflects survived Linda’s 9-month absence, Kim Richardson just how much Missoula loves their but prospered, and the entire staff 101 E. Broadway, Ste. B Symphony!” is more skilled and better equipped 926-2260 This year’s show, which takes to continue growing the MDA. [email protected] place Sunday, August 11 at 7pm, in- Energetechs We of course want Melanie to cludes a program of movie scores, stay involved with the MDA. She is Mark Wells 615 Oak Street dance numbers, classics and even taking a position with the Missoula some disco. According to Music Economic Partnership, and her skills 721-2741 [email protected] Director Darko Butorac, the audi- will make a great asset to that orga- Hoffmann Morgan & Associates ence can expect a fun and lively nization. She will be missed, but the Architecture & Planning show. “There will be something for MDA will continue to benefit from Shawna Van Beek everyone, young and old.” Want her presence at MEP. 265 W. Front dramatic? How about Mussorgsky’s The other big summer news is that 728-8847 “Night on Bald Mountain” of Fan- Colin Hickey has left the MDA and [email protected] tasia fame. Feeling sentimental? taken a position with Hank Green Six Pony Hitch Jerome Kern’s “The Way You Look and his Vid Con company. Hank Spider McKnight Tonight” should cover it, slow danc- and his companies are a big part 1207 S. Higgins ing encouraged. Add some of the 924-1111 of the future of marketing. Mark my aforementioned disco (think Satur- words one day you will say, “Hey I [email protected] The Salvation Army day Night Fever), a beloved Beatles knew that Colin guy when he was tune, and some classic pieces from the marketing dude for the MDA.” Joshua Hamilton 339 W. Broadway Street Les Miserables, and we’ve got a My hat goes off to Melanie, Co- 549-0710 show to remember. “This is my fa- lin, Jenny, Julie, Robert and all the [email protected] vorite concert of the year and I as- awesome Facilities Staff. Linda will army.org sure you it’s going to be fantastic,” be back in the office full-time later says Butorac. this month and she will be ready to Although many people bring a dive into some of the new projects Missoula Symphony Or- picnic, concert goers also have the we have been working on. More chestra Presents Ninth Annual option of purchasing dinner and on that next month! “Symphony in the Park” cocktails from on-site vendors. Big No shirt, no shoes…come any- Dipper Ice Cream truck will also (Hickey cont.) way! As inner tubers can attest, the be there selling its custom made Colin’s new office will be located Symphony in the Park is a concert “Bachalatte” ice cream. The cof- in the Radio Central Building, just for the entire community, flipflops fee/dark chocolate chunk concoc- one block from the MDA office, and all. Now in its ninth year, this free tion was created in honor of the where he will serve as a project concert in Caras Park is one of Mis- Symphony in the Park and, for those manager for Hank Green, the In- soula’s most popular who can’t wait ternet Guy. Green has his hands in events and draws for the concert, multiple business endeavors includ- crowds of 5,000 peo- can be pur- ing VLOG Brothers, Vid Con, DFTBA ple, not including chased at Big Records, Project for Awesome, Sci the onlookers from Dipper starting Show, Crash Course, 2D Glasses Higgins Bridge and the first week of and EcoGeek. Hickey’s skills will be those pulling off the August. put to good use, and Mr. Green will river for the show. Picnic or not, soon learn what a wonderful asset “I’m really proud Driscoll recom- he has in his newest employee. of Symphony in the mends getting What we love the most about Park,” says John to the concert Colin is his infectiously-positive at- Driscoll, Missoula early to get a titude, his willingness to help oth- Symphony Orches- good spot, and ers, his exceptionally-strong work tra Executive Director. “We started bringing a lawn chair or blanket to ethic, and his likeability amongst all this free concert back in 2005, hop- sit on. For those who want to ensure in this wonderful community of Mis- ing we’d get a thousand people to a place, limited reserved seating soula. The MDA has been blessed show up. It’s been one of Missou- is available for advance purchase by his service and contributions, la’s largest single-day events since through the symphony office. and Downtown Missoula is a better that first year, and to see Caras Park For more information on Sympho- place because of him. He has Con- jam-packed for a Symphony con- ny in the Park and the Missoula Sym- nected Our Community! cert – not a rock concert – is just the phony Orchestra, call 406-721-3194 (cont. next column) or visit www.missoulasymphony.org. 2 on the . Downtown Spotlight MDA Committee Meetings Stand-Up Energetechs Advocacy Paddleboard (SUP) Classic: Compete Tuesday, August 13 for prizes in the Lake Missoula SUP 615 Oak St. 4-5pm MDA Office 721-2741 Caras Park Improvements Classic, which will begin at 11am at www.energetechs.com Thursdays Higgins Bridge, with 1-mile and 5-mile One thing is certain, Energetechs 10-11am MDA Office race options. Master Plan Implementation Team is not your average builder. After Registration Thursday, August 22 closes the speaking with Mark Wells, Ener- 12-2 pm at 140 West Pine getechs VP of Marketing and Sales, Membership morning of I was caught up in his enthusiasm No August Meeting the event at for sustainable building techniques. Marketing Committee 10:30am. Kayakers, surfers, and SUPs Wednesday, August 28 are also invited to participate in the “We believe buildings can enrich 10-11am MDA Office our quality of life,” he said. Ener- Surf Jam on Brennan’s Wave, starting getechs offers unique and special- at 3pm. ized expertise in the planning and Missoula River Fest to Cel- Brew Fest in Caras Park: Enjoy construction of “Net Zero Energy” ebrate How Our Waterways local brews and food from 12- and Passive House certified build- Enrich Our Lives 10pm, with live music from Musikata, ings, as well as installation, retrofit, On Saturday, August 3, the Clark Kung Fu Congress, Cadence, and and repair of insulation, heating, Fork Coalition (CFC), in partnership more. Local vendors will have food cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) sys- with Milltown State Park, Friends of available for purchase, and the Brew tems, and energy efficient windows. 2 Rivers, and Friends of the Civic Fest will feature 20+ locally-made What is “Net Zero Energy” you Stadium, will host the Missoula River beers. may be wondering (I had to ask!) – Fest to celebrate the Clark Fork River For more information on Net Zero Energy, in my very layman's and the conservation successes that Missoula River Fest, please visit terms, is pretty much: the amount have made western Montana a vi- missoulariverfest.com, email info@ of energy used brant place to live, work, and play. clarkfork.org visit facebook.com/ by a home or “We have so much to celebrate – clarkforkcoalition, or call 406/542- business is equal we’ve removed a dam and restored 0539. to the amount the confluence of two great rivers in Roots Fest Volunteer of energy pro- western Montana,” said CFC Execu- duced…very tive Director Karen Knudsen. “Now, Opportunities cool! we’re going to come together for the The 8th annual River City Roots With 8 full-time first time as a community to float the Festival hits Downtown Missoula August 24-25, and the MDA is look- employees, their restored river on one special day.” ing for nearly 300 volunteers to help team is passionate about the build- People of all ages are invited to host Western Montana’s premiere ings they work in, the Montana en- attend this free, unique community art and music festival. vironment they play in, and about gathering featuring: Multiple positions are available being a part of the Missoula com- Milltown-to-Downtown Float: Enjoy in areas munity. Experienced green building the newly-restored Clark Fork- throughout contractors, with a combined 100 Blackfoot confluence, as Roots Fest, years of solving problems and mak- Milltown State Park opens from the ing buildings more comfortable, for this one special day in bar to help- healthy, efficient, and durable, they 2013. Shuttles to the put-in ing artists, are skilled in both commercial and at Milltown State Park will be selling mer- residential settings. provided for tubers on a first- chandise or Check out their website www.en- come, first-serve basis, leaving informing ergetechs.com for more informa- every half hour from Caras festival at- tion. Park 10am - 1pm. Rafts and other tendees. You can pull together a Julie McFarland watercrafts are permitted to float, team of co-workers or friends and State Farm but participants are responsible for staff a shift together. And remem- their own transportation and there will ber, volunteers receive a free Roots be no parking at Milltown State Park. Fest t-shirt, cup and wristband, val- Food and non-alcoholic drink will ued at $18. If you are interested in be available for purchase between lending a hand either Saturday or 11am -2pm at the Community at the Sunday – or both – contact Julie Confluence BBQ on-site. No glass will Walsh at the MDA by calling 543- be permitted on the park premises or 4238 or emailing mda@missoulad- (cont. next column) owntown.com. 3 How is the MDA PRSRT STD ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED U.S. POSTAGE PAID Connecting our Permit No. 74 Community in August? Missoula, MT 59801

Advocacy Preparing for fall municipal election forums held at the September and October membership luncheons

Marketing Bringing on a new Marketing & Events Director

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