COW (Community On The Way) Awards

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This event is sponsored by the Edgewood Chamber Of Commerce.  Please find instructions and a nomination form for your nominee/nominees. You can copy and paste the instructions and nomination form.

2012 Annual COW Awards

for all 2010/2011 Volunteers

Community On the Way

Edgewood, New Mexico

Nomination Instructions

(Eligible applicants will have performed community service in the 2010/2011 calendar year.)

The COW Awards (Community On the Way) recognizes the dedication and hard work of our exceptional community service volunteers. The East Mountains is a great place to live, work and visit thanks to perseverance and community spirit.

A committee within the community from different walks of life will read all the nominations and select the most noteworthy community service volunteer within each of the 5 categories. Selecting the top winners is never easy. Please provide as much detail as possible to help us in the selection process.

The banquet will celebrate all the nominees and honor the final winners with an award on:

Friday, February 3, 2012 at 6:30PM at the Edgewood Middle School Cafeteria.

Everyone should bring their specialty dish for the worlds best potluck dinner.

We will have a special MC and live entertainment.

Please be certain that you include the address and e-mail address for both you and your nominee(s) to ensure everyone receives an invitation.

  1. Nominee(s) must have contributed to the East Mountains during the 2010/2011 year.
  2. Nominee(s) will be considered based on how they contributed to the betterment of the East Mountains.
  3. Nominee(s) must have participated as a volunteer for the community with little or no income received for services.
  4. There is no age limit to the factor of volunteerism.
  5. Nominee(s) may be a youth, an adult, or a group or organization from each of the 5 categories.
  6. All nominations must be received no later than 5:00pm on Friday, January 13, 2012.

Forms should be mailed to following address:

Edgewood Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 457

Edgewood, NM 87015

Forms may also be delivered to the following address Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Edgewood Chamber of Commerce (In the library building)

95 Highway 344

Edgewood, NM 87015

E-mail forms to info@edgewoodchambernm.com. Forms available at www.edgewoodchambernm.com

  1. For more information please contact Renee at 506-4900 or Robin at 259-4824.

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Volunteerism is the willingness to work on the behalf of the others without the expectation of pay or other tangible gain.

Volunteers make a difference by contributing their time, energy and talents to the causes they hold dear.

olunteers make a difference!

COWAwards-2012 Nomination Form

(For community service during 2010/2011)

1. Nominee:_______________________________

Only one nominee per Nomination form

Phone: ________________________________________

Mailing address: Must include mailing address to be considered

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E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________________

2. Nominee is: Please only check one. Only one nominee per Nomination form.

_____Youth (under 21) _____Adult _____Organization or Group

3. Nominated for exceptional service as: Please only check one

(Must have received little or no income for service provided)

_____Good Samaritan

_____Community Service

_____Education (schools, teaching areas of specialty, 4-H, scouting, etc.)

_____Environment/Conservation (water conservation/ landscaping/ cleanup, etc.)

_____Businesses (How they are involved and contribute to our schools, community, etc.)

4. Nominated by: _________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

Mailing address: _________________________________________________________________________

Must include mailing address to be considered

E-mail address:__________________________________________________________________________

5. How did the Nominee positively contribute to the East Mountains? (Please, more than a couple of sentences and be as specific as possible.):

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Veterans Day 11/11/11

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It Was Armistice Day (11th Month, 11th day, 11th Hour, 1918)

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The treaty to end the War To End All Wars was signed on November 11th, at 11 AM, 1918. The day was to be celebrated from that time on as Armistice Day.

We know of course, World War I did not end all wars and another World War (WWII) would kill young and old alike from its beginning in 1939 until its end in 1945.

The following, taken from the website Military.com explains the history of Armistince Day and how it came to be Veterans Day:

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’” As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress — at the urging of the veterans service organizations — amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

And so we do … honor our veterans, today November 11, 2011 and forward in time.

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1778-1943 poster, United States, World War II Artist Perlin, B. Publisher United States. Office of War Information Studio Name/Printer United States. Government Printing Office Historical period World War II

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ECOC Friday Blast (10/28/11)

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Friday Blast 
October 28, 2011

Your Chamber – working for you…

Did I say it was busy last week? I was misinformed.  This week was amazing as we prepare for our big

  Masquerade Extraordinaire this Saturday  October 29 at
Nature Pointe!

The reason behind all of this preparation is a fundraiser, but even more, it’s a chance for members to get together to enjoy each other’s company in a light hearted and enjoyable way.

The great folks at Nature Pointe have turned over the facility to us beginning at 1pm, where ticketed  members can come and enjoy the many amenities of the Club House.  We have the indoor saltwater pool available between 1 and 4pm, as well as a huge and rather outstanding billiard table (we have been told that Patrick Thompson plans to run the table..any challengers out there?

When it’s time to begin the evening festivities, we have well appointed dressing rooms available to us to get into costume (or not).

Sierra Blanca Brewery and St. Claire Winery/SW Wines have donated the beverage for our cocktails  and Pepsi has donated a mix of soft drinks, as well as water for those who would rather not drink.

The silent auction  includes dance lessons, Gaited Horse riding lessons and a trail ride,  a lovely basket filled with hand knit wearables, each a perfect Christmas present,  a hand hewn wooden bread box, also hand painted on the lid, a beautiful necklace and earring set created by a local artist, even an opportunity to get your teeth cleaned and examined!

We will enjoy dinner from JR’s Catering, and then
our awards for members who have stood out this year.

The live auction  includes a hot air balloon ride,

pistol training or concealed carry permit training,

a tiffany inspired faux stained glass decorative bowl, 2 beautiful paintings done by Edgewood artists,  design and development of your website and mobile site…   and it goes on and on.

The auctions will be over by 7 and then the dancing begins, as well as the costume contest.

We’re looking forward to a great evening, and know that all who attend will enjoy their time.   We still have a few tickets left, so call Madeline today and we will make sure you can join us!  850-2523

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     Today is the last day to get your application or nomination in the mail or delivered to the Chamber office for
     Openings on Board of Directors

If  you have a vision for Edgewood business and would like to help make it happen, contact the Chamber office for a nomination form…

for  yourself or somebody who would make a great Board Member!

The Board has expanded to 9 as per a vote from our Board, and we will be filling 5 spots. (3 members are at the end of their 2 year terms).

Forms are available at the Chamber office.

Nominations close on   SUNDAY October 30.

Call or email the office and we’ll email you a form or you can stop by to say hi and pick one up.

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November ECOC Dates

 

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday November 7 at 6:15pm in the Chamber Offices

Executive meeting immediately after.

Membership Luncheon

Wednesday November 9 at 11:30 in the Edgewood Community Center.

Chamber Mixer

November 17  at Chamber Offices

To be Announced

Other Chambers:

East Mountain Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:30 am
call 281-1999 or info@eastmountainchamber.com.

Moriarty Chamber of Commerce meets at noon the third Tuesday of the month at the Moriarty Civic Center.  Call 832-4087.

Mountainair Chamber of Commerce meets the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30am at the Shaffer Hotel.  847-2975 or mcc@mountainairchamber.com

AREA HAPPENINGS

This Friday Blast section is reserved for your events or happenings in the area!

If you have an upcoming event or a special happening that you would like to share, please email your information to our office. The deadline to get info in for a Friday Blast will be Wednesdays by 5:00pm. Information will be reviewed and if acceptable will be featured in this section the following Friday.  

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HALLOWEEN

TRUNK OR TREAT

Monday OCTOBER 31

FROM 5 TO 7PM

The Valley View Christian Cruisers

is putting on this community outreach program event for kids of all ages at Carl’s Chili Hills

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STEP UP CHILDCARE

IS

REOPENING SOON!

They will be providing a preschool

program for 2 to 4 year old children.

Classroom space is limited to 15 children. Hours of operation will be
Mon-Fri 6:30am to 6pm.

87 Saddle Spur Trail at the corner of NM 217 and Saddle Spur Trail.
Call for more information 286-4749.
website: stepupchildcare.net

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AGAVE BROADBAND ACQUIRES 
CIBOLA INTERNET

Agave Broadband has put itself in  a position to be the major provider of wireless connectivity in New Mexico.  Cibola, based in Grants, New Mexdico, was one of the pioneers of wireless internet service and provided dial-up and DSL at the early stages if the internet revolution.

AGAVE currently provides high speed wireless broadband internet service to the East Mountains from Edgewood to Mountainair.  The acquisition of Cibola will expand the company’s current service area to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Grants.

About ECOC

Hours of Opperation:

Mon-Fri.

9:30am – 3:00pm

Location:

95 Highway 344 Ste.3
Library Building

Edgewood, NM 87015

Phone Number:

(505) 286-2577
Mobile:
(505)850-2523

Email Address:

info@edgewoodchambernm.com

Executive Director:

Madeline Heitzman

President:

Gary Birkman

President Elect:

Chris Hopper

Secretary Treasurer:

Mary Dammann

Member At Large:

Howard Calkins

Ray Seagers

Renee Willes

Misty Miller


 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Edgewood!



Edgewood Mobile Food Pantry could use those plastic bags that pile up after your trips to the grocery store.  If you have some to share, please drop them at the Chamber office, Suite 3 in the Library Building on  State Road 344.

PO Box 457, Edgewood, NM 87015, USA

Memorial Day Events Around New Mexico

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The flier posted below was passed to me by Janice Arnold-Jones, a former New Mexico State Representative, and just as importantly, the wife of a retired United States Navy Commander and the daughter of an US Air Force Captain.  Her father was testing an aircraft for fitness when it crashed, ending Captain Arnold’s life.

In addition to the flier, I have posted information for the Estancia Valley through links to our two Estancia Valley Newspapers.  You will find that information just below and please note some of the events fall on other than Memorial Day:

Mountain View Telegraph  Published Events

The Independent Front Page


A Resource For Finding US Armed Forces Personnel KIA In Vietnam

Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall...

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By Chuck Ring (GadaboutBlogalot ©2009 -2011

Quote Freely From The Article – Leave The Pseudonym Alone

People have been working to honor our Vietnam Veterans, living and dead, for so many years and through abundant tears.  There are museums at different locations: there’s The Vietnam Memorial Wall  administered by the National Park Service and there are several virtual “Walls” posted on the Web.  One such site is The Virtual Wall® which was founded, is maintained and continued in service by dedicated individuals.  The quickest. and perhaps, the most through way to learn about the site and the people involved with it, is to click on this link,  The Virtual Wall® — www.VirtualWall.org   which will actually take you to their “About” page.

The Memorial Pages can be searched from the “Index” page to several specific pages.  We have posted the links just below, but it is far more simple to follow The Virtual Wall® link. We provide the links to The Memorial Pages to whet your appetites and to offer a sample of some of the available resources.

The Memorial Pages:
 By Last Name
 By State & City
 Wall Panels by Date
 Faces of Freedom (photos)
 Send us a photo
 Height of Valor (medals)
 By Military Unit
 MIA Status
 About The Wall
 About Us
 Who We Are
 Links       FAQ

Remember the links above are also ® by The Virtual Wall.  You may find more related links below: