June 5, 2012 Dear Members & Friends of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, ALL members of the business

community chamber members, never been members, and former members -- from throughout the region are invited to: Strategic Planning Task Force OPEN FORUM Tuesday, June 26, 2012 6:30 8:30pm Ordway Dining Hall at Gould Academy The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting a climate for successful business for its members. The Chamber has done this in a variety of ways over the years including, but not limited to, a fairly broad and aggressive marketing campaign; facilitating networking events some with speakers on a topics of interest to businesses; organizing many seasonal events to bring visitors to the Bethel area; facilitating business and marketing trainings; and staffing a visitor information center. The leadership of the Chamber recognizes the need to review and assess it strategy and tactics and to formulate a strategic plan so as to provide the best service for its member businesses into the future. The Task Force recognizes the need for feedback and input from both its members, from businesses that have never been members, as well as those who were once members. It is an important part of the Task Forces work that everyones ideas and concerns be articulated, so that the chamber can better plan for the future of this business organization. Please plan to attend, even if you have never been to a chamber event before! The input the Task Force receives will be a valuable part of the recommendations for the future. For planning purposes of seating and refreshments, if attending, please RSVP to the chamber office, 207-824-2282, by Friday, June 22nd at 5:00pm. Thanks very much!

Bill Strauss
Bill Strauss, Chairman Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Strategic Planning Task Force