Grant County Chamber installs officers

Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024

By Blue Mountain Eagle

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce held an officer installation ceremony at the John Day Elks Lodge on Oct. 23, 2024. Standing, from left, are Charlie Caughlin, who administered the oath; directors Bruce Ward and Amber Wright; President Taci Philbrook; President-Elect Sherrie Rininger; director Jerry Franklin; Vice President Kelly Workman; and directors Janet Binger, Melissa Bethel, Sally Knowles and Dave Driscoll.

JOHN DAY — Taci Philbrook was formally installed as president of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors during a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the John Day Elks Club.

About 125 people attended the Chamber’s annual officer installation and member appreciation event. Attendees dined on salmon and tri-tip, bid on silent auction and raffle items and listened to a variety of speakers.

Philbrook, the administrative assistant and graphic designer for Come Ride With Us Motorcycle Maps, was sworn in as the business group’s top officer. She was joined by President-Elect Sherrie Rininger, owner of Etc. boutique, and Vice President Kelly Workman, who works in sales for Elkhorn Media Group’s KJDY Radio. 

New board members Melissa Bethel and Janet Binger joined returning directors Jerry Franklin, Bruce Ward, Dave Driscoll, Amber Wright and Sally Knowles.
 
Entertainment was provided by Ward and members of his extended family, who sang popular songs for the audience.
 
Executive Director Tammy Bremner read the Chamber’s annual report. Presentations were delivered by guest speakers Rick LaMountain of the Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Council, Brad Cates of the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site and Ann Niesen of the Malheur National Forest.
 
Rininger presented awards to several local organizations. Painted Sky Center for the Arts was lauded for outstanding achievement and remarkable leadership, the John Day Elks Lodge was recognized for its dedicated service to the community, and Mosier’s Home Furnishings was honored for 69 years of serving the people of Grant County.

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