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President's Report Guam Chamber of Commerce "Partners in Progress" Annual General Membership Meeting and Board Election The Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Vot- ing begins at 11 a.m. Chairman of the Board David J. John will deliver his End-of-the-Year Address to the Mem- bership and Chamber President David Leddy will present his Annual Report to the Membership. A significant part of the meeting will be the election of members to the Cham- ber’s Board of Directors whose term of office will begin on January 1, 2011. There are seven (7) seats to be filled and will be decided as follows: 1) Five (5) candidates garnering the highest number of votes shall serve a term of three years as a voting director; and, 2) Two (2) candidates garnering the next highest number of votes shall serve a term of one year as a non- voting alternate director. There are twelve (12) candidates seeking election to the Chamber board this year. This special edition of the President’s Report focuses on the candidates and their ideas regarding the following question: “Guam is at the crossroads of significant change. What do you think are three (3) most important issues facing our island and what would you do to help the Chamber Board address these issues in the next year?" For the election, ballots will be issued only to authorized* voting members at the beginning of the meeting. Voting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Hyatt Regency Guam. No ballots may be cast after this period. Please note that final results may not be available before the meeting adjourns. If November 2010 SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE the tallying is in progress at adjournment, an announcement will be emailed to the membership at the close of the day. For members who will be off-island on November 17th and would like to vote, ballots will be available by Monday, No- vember 8th at the Chamber office if you wish to vote absentee. *Individuals who are listed in the Cham- ber's current roster, or their proxy. A proxy must present a signed letter of authorization on company stationery to receive a ballot. Special Thanks to Directors whose term expires 12/31/10: FRANK J. CAMPILLO, Health Administrator, Calvo’s Insurance DONNA KLOPPENBURG, Owner & CEO, Kloppenburg Enterprises, Inc. GEORGE LAI, President Quality Distributors DAVID KENDELL, Director of Sales & Marketing, Continental Micronesia ANNUAL MEETING INFO: Date: Nov. 17th (Wed) Voting Begins: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Place: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Guam Highlights: • Annual Board Election Chairman's End of the Year Address Absentee Ballots will be available at the Chamber Office from Nov. 8th. HOLDOVERS Directors with ONE year remaining (Term Exp. 12/31/11): MICHAEL R. ADY, President, M80 Office Systems, Inc. PAUL L. BLAS, General Manager, Seabridge, Inc. KALEO MOYLAN, Director, Investments & Contracts, Moylan's Insurance Underwriters, Inc. DAVID JOHN, ASC Trust Corporation GERALD S.A. PEREZ, Vice President, MicroMed Suppliers STEPHEN C. RUDER, President, Ruder Integrated Marketing Strategies SINFOROSO "ROSSI" TOLENTINO, Administering Partner, Carlsmith Ball LLC Directors with TWO years remaining (Term Exp. 12/31/12): LUCY ALCORN, President Global Food Services, Inc. LAURA-LYNN DACANAY, SVP/Guam-CNMI Region Manager, First Hawaiian Bank CHARLENE GOO, General Manager Outrigger Resort Guam LOU LEON GUERRERO, President, CEO, Chair of the Board, Bank of Guam MONTE MESA, General Manager, Guam Premier Outlets, LLC MARK SABLAN, VP/Business Development, South Pacific Petroleum Corp
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President's ReportGuam Chamber of Commerce "Partners in Progress"

Annual General MembershipMeeting and Board Election

The Chamber's Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Vot-ing begins at 11 a.m. Chairman of the Board David J. John will deliver his End-of-the-Year Address to the Mem-bership and Chamber President David Leddy will present his Annual Report to the Membership.

A significant part of the meeting will be the election of members to the Cham-ber’s Board of Directors whose term of office will begin on January 1, 2011. There are seven (7) seats to be filled and will be decided as follows:

1) Five (5) candidates garnering the highest number of votes shall serve a term of three years as a voting director; and,

2) Two (2) candidates garnering the next highest number of votes shall serve a term of one year as a non-voting alternate director.

There are twelve (12) candidates seeking election to the Chamber board this year. This special edition of the President’s Report focuses on the candidates and their ideas regarding the following question: “Guam is at the crossroads of significant change. What do you think are three (3) most important issues facing our island and what would you do to help the Chamber Board address these issues in the next year?"

For the election, ballots will be issued only to authorized* voting members at the beginning of the meeting. Voting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Hyatt Regency Guam. No ballots may be cast after this period.Please note that final results may not be available before the meeting adjourns. If

November 2010SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE

the tallying is in progress at adjournment, an announcement will be emailed to the membership at the close of the day.

For members who will be off-island on November 17th and would like to vote, ballots will be available by Monday, No-vember 8th at the Chamber office if you wish to vote absentee.

*Individuals who are listed in the Cham-ber's current roster, or their proxy. A proxy must present a signed letter of authorization on company stationery to receive a ballot.

Special Thanks to Directors whose term expires 12/31/10:

FRANK J. CAMPILLO, Health Administrator, Calvo’s Insurance

DONNA KLOPPENBURG, Owner & CEO, Kloppenburg Enterprises, Inc.

GEORGE LAI, PresidentQuality Distributors

DAVID KENDELL, Director of Sales & Marketing, Continental Micronesia

ANNUAL MEETING INFO:Date: Nov. 17th (Wed)Voting Begins: 11:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m.Place: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Guam

Highlights:• Annual Board Election• Chairman's End of the

Year Address

Absentee Ballots will beavailable at the Chamber

Office from Nov. 8th.

HOLDOVERSDirectors with ONE year

remaining (Term Exp. 12/31/11):

MICHAEL R. ADY, President, M80 Office Systems, Inc.

PAUL L. BLAS, General Manager, Seabridge, Inc.

KALEO MOYLAN, Director, Investments & Contracts, Moylan's

Insurance Underwriters, Inc.

DAVID JOHN, ASC Trust Corporation

GERALD S.A. PEREZ, Vice President, MicroMed Suppliers

STEPHEN C. RUDER, President, Ruder Integrated Marketing Strategies

SINFOROSO "ROSSI" TOLENTINO, Administering Partner, Carlsmith Ball LLC

Directors with TWO yearsremaining (Term Exp. 12/31/12):

LUCY ALCORN, PresidentGlobal Food Services, Inc.

LAURA-LYNN DACANAY, SVP/Guam-CNMI Region Manager, First Hawaiian Bank

CHARLENE GOO, General ManagerOutrigger Resort Guam

LOU LEON GUERRERO, President, CEO, Chair of the Board, Bank of Guam

MONTE MESA, General Manager, Guam Premier Outlets, LLC

MARK SABLAN, VP/Business Development, South Pacific Petroleum Corp

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2010 NOMINATING COMMITTEELaura-Lynn Dacanay, Chairwoman

Frank Campillo, Co-ChairMichael Ady

Jennifer CrisostomoDonna Kloppenburg

Monte Mesa

1) Members may cast their ballots from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. only. The ballot box will be promptly removed at 12:30 p.m.

2) Members may pick up their ballots and vote at the Hyatt Regency Guam on November 17th.

3) Members will be given one ballot for each vote their company is entitled to:

Class A - One Vote Class B - Two Votes Class C - Three Votes Class D - Four Votes Class E, F - Five Votes Class G, H - Six Votes Class I, J - Seven Votes4) Only authorized* representatives of voting members

are eligible to vote (*members who are listed in the Chamber's current roster or their proxy--NOTE: A proxy must present a signed letter of authorization on company stationery in order to vote).

5) Absentee ballots will be available at the Chamber office beginning November 8th for members who are unable to attend the November 17th meeting.

6) Members must be current with their dues investment in order to vote (See current schedule below).

7) The Nominating Committee will do its best to an-nounce the Board Election results at the close of the Annual Meeting. If upon adjournment the votes are still being tallied, an announcement (via email and news media) will be made at the close of business on November 17th.

Member Voting Information

PROXY

In accordance with the By-laws of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, I hereby appoint (name of representative), (title), as my proxy to vote for me on behalf of my company at the November 17, 2010 Annual Board of Directors Election.

Dated the____ day of November, 2010.

(Name) (Title) (Company)

Please insert on company letterhead:

Sample Proxy Form

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP DUES INFORMATION

Class Annual Gross Revenue Annual Dues Quarterly Dues Votes A Less than $75,000 $200 $50.00 1 B $75,000 - $200,000 $500 $125.00 2 C $200,000 - $500,000 $750 $187.50 3 D $500,000 - $750,000 $1,000 $250.00 4 E $750,000 - $1,000,000 $1,250 $312.50 5 F $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 $1,500 $375.00 5 G $1,500,000 - $2,500,000 $1,750 $437.50 6 H $2,500,000 - $5,000,000 $2,000 $500.00 6 I $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 $2,250 $562.50 7 J More than $10,000,000 $2,500 $625.00 7(Note: Non-Voting Associate Membership for non-commercial organizations and individuals not engaged in commerce is $100.00 annually.)

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President & Operating Owner, Pacific Dining LLC dba: Lone Star SteakhouseMember, Guam Chamber of Commerce and Chamber's Armed Forces CommitteePast Chamber Board Director, 2002 – 2008 & Executive Committee (2002 – 2003)Vice Chairman of the Board, 2007 & Chairman, Anniversary Gala Planning Committee, 2003 – 2007Hall of Fame Committee, 2008; Member supporter of: Annual Chamber Golf TournamentGuam Hotel & Restaurant Association Board Member (2002 – 2010); GHRA Gala Dinner Planning Committee; Guam Economic Development Authority Board Member (2005 – 2006); Tourism Education Council Board Mem-ber (2003 – 2009); Chairman, Tourism Education Council 2008- 2009; Red Ball Chairman, American Red Cross, 2008; Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day Luncheon & GHRA’s Governor’s Cup

Education – Guam needs to focus on the future with not just a focus on education but a specific focus on Science, Math and of course Guam/Local HistoryTourism – Guam needs to take care of the financial engine that drives over 80% of our GDP

A specific focus on Tourism elementary- high school which focus on how the youth can participate with Culture/Hospitality, Taking pride in cleanliness not just for visitors but for our own pride of ownership and well beingA strong incentive and encouragement of companies that benefit from tourism to give back i.e.: jet ski companies, bus companies, restaurants, hotels, etc., to help reduce/reverse the carbon footprint with specific Reduce, Reuse, Recycle programs and potentially community involved tree planting activitiesIncrease Marketing Budget to GVB and remove all Government Involvement, no elected GVB Board Member seats. A Board comprised of various sectors of the community vs. appointments by the Government i.e.: Hotel Sector 3 Seats, Airline Sector 1 Seat, Restaurant Sector 2 Seats, Cultural or Museum Preservation Sector 3 Seats, and a 10th elected Board Member Seat nominated and cho-sen by the other 9 seats, but not from any of those sectorsPromote our capital Hagatna and bring focus from the Neon Lights/Buildings and back to what is not found anywhere else but Guam... Historic Walks, Bridges, Architecture, Food, etc...

Partner, Tax Services, Deloitte & Touche, LLPCurrent Chamber Board Secretary-TreasurerMember, Armed Forces Steering CommitteeChair, AFC DoD Subcontracting CommitteeChair, Finance & Taxation Ad Hoc CommitteeMember, Rotary Club of Tumon Bay (past president)

First, I want to thank all those who supported my nomination 3 years ago. I hope I have met their expectations as their Board Treasurer and member of the AFC steering Committee. We have accom-plished much, but there is much left to do. We must remain vigilant to ensure the opportunities that DOD investment in our island benefits all those that choose to participate in the island’s development. This includes continued expansion of training programs and providing small business assistance with federal government contracting. This unprecedented investment into our island’s infrastructure and facilities should provide more opportunities and resources to promote the islands unique culture, its people and protect our fragile environment.

BRIAN ARTERO

JOHN THOS. BROWN

Vice President, General Council, Director, Jones & Guerrero Co., Inc.Member, Armed Forces Committee & Wholesale Merchants CommitteeCo-Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on ProcurementPast Chairman of the Board, 1988-1989, Past participation in Retail, Wholesale, Maritime Commit-tees; Member, Guam Bar Association, CNMI Bar Association, Pacific America Inns of Court

The Guam Young Professionals identified government efficiency as a key goal of its Blueprint for Progress. Both gubernatorial teams cite procurement review in their goals. Effective procurement is mission critical for the deployment of all the billions of funding Guam is facing. Reform will need leadership by people who know what they are all about. I propose the creation of a Guam Procurement Advisory Council to provide a knowledgeable forum for informed review and debate of reform. The Chamber must be represented on that Council from its highest level, to advo-cate and accommodate the needs and interests of the private vendor sector with authority. I propose the creation of the Guam Procurement Institute to provide professional procurement training and education for public and private sectors alike. It would mainly be a curricula of formal study and community research, conducted under the aegis of the UOG School of Business and Public Administration. However effective the legal framework of procurement may be, it is useless without the trained and educated professionals in the public and private sectors who are required to run it properly. If procurement reform is to take place during the next administration, the Chamber must now have an informed voice in the debates. I have made it a personal mission to improve and regularize Guam’s expenditure of public funds by attacking the inefficiencies and weakness of its procurement system. I hope to take this mission to the next level, with the Chamber’s support.

JOE M. ARNETTIncumbent Director

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President, Century 21 Realty Management Co.Board Director, Guam Chamber of CommerceMember, Armed Forces Committee & Developers CommitteeChairman, Information & Dissemination Committee2010 President, Guam Association of Realtors; National Director, National Association of Realtors; Real Estate Designations (CPM, CIPS, CCIM)Realtor of the Year 2001 and 2004Other Community Activities: Red Cross, VARO, March of Dimes, Catholic Charities Appeal, Alle Shelter, Catholic Church Organizations

The three most important issues we are facing are: Blending the relocation personnel into our island, culture and quality of living; Proper and timely infrastructure repair, upgrades and construction; Avoid spending too much money too fast (inflation). I can assist the Chamber Board on these issues by lending my knowledge and expertise in real estate and development to help coordinate proper timing and growth of our infrastructure. By speaking out and working with the military personnel I believe I can help them adjust to our style and way of living. I have found over the last 40 years here that if you speak honestly and make sure people know your desires and reasons that things can be resolved or worked out or compromised to the point that everyone is satisfied.

General Manager, Dynasty Developments, dba: Guam Mini StorageManaging Partner & Principal Broker, Jose RealtyMember, Small Business Focus & Development Committee and Armed Forces CommitteeBoard Member, Guam Economic Development AuthorityPast Guam Realtors Association President & Board MemberGovernor’s Guahan Award, Realtor of the Year

Education, housing and economic growth are the three most important issues that our island will be facing. Education of our people is the cornerstone of any successful community; we must provide the best education for our children because they are the future leaders of our island paradise. Guam will be facing a massive housing shortage when this Guam buildup gets going full force and when the military personnel, families and contingents finally arrive and we must create solutions now to ensure affordable housing avoid increased homelessness. The opportunities for many new busi-nesses to successfully participate in the economic growth is NOW! There is ample time to get our community involved in the buildup. During the construction phase our local companies can profit and their employees will make money for their families and we can spur new businesses to create an opportunity for new members to join the Chamber, DRT can collect the taxes owed which by most estimates based on the astronomical figures of this unprecedented buildup should put at least $800M in government coffers. As a member of the Board of Directors, I will be relentless in finding solutions to these issues close to my heart and always be cognizant of the developments happening each day so we as the Chamber of Commerce can help move this new economy in a positive and successful manner. We can be an active partner in the process and assist in correctly managing the unprecedented opportunities for our island paradise.

Vice President/General Manager, Dickerson & QuinnMember,Wholesale Merchants CommitteePast Chamber Board MemberActivities: Rotary, Guam Girl Scouts, St. John’s Board, Guam Chamber of Commerce, Sanctuary, Guam Workforce Investment Board

Tax collections enforcement from military build up related businesses. The Chamber should liaise between Rev & Tax and the joint military program office by maintaining a listing of all construction bid award winners.Middle management, accounting and I.T. vacancies. Guam businesses will be “cannibaling” each other’s workforce. The Chamber should assist with the establishment of scholarship pro-grams for accounting and I.T. majors. The Chamber should assist with developing internship programs between GCC, UOG and member businesses.

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TIM KERNAGHAN

CHRISTOPHER FELIX

Incumbent Director

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Publisher, Glimpses Publications, Glimpses of GuamPresident, Businesswoman of the Year Inc.Vice President, Friends of the Crime Lab Inc.Chair, Small Business Focus and Development Committee (2010 and 2009)Member, Small Business Focus and Development Committee (since 2008)Member, Armed Forces Committee (since 2005)Community Service Director, Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Guam, Member, Rotary Club of Guam (since 2001), Member, Speakers Committee, Rotary Club of Guam (2009, 2010)Member, Guam Chamber of Commerce, Saipan Chamber of Commerce, Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, Guam Contractors’ Association ; 2003 U.S. Small Business Administration Journalist of the Year; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

Guam small businesses are the backbone of the Chamber membership and the island’s economy. I aim to help the Chamber ensure that locally-based businesses, in particular small businesses, receive as much buildup and military-related work as possible and that new entrants to our busi-ness community understand the fiscal and community responsibilities of doing business here.Workforce training and development - whether for buildup and long term construction opportu-nities, or for diversification of our tourist market, or for the skills required by business in general can only benefit our workforce and the companies that support it. I aim to help the Chamber ensure that our youth and adult population take advantage of community training opportunities. Public-private partnerships offer private sector opportunities, an influx of funds and technology, and reduction of the size of government, even more essential with the coming implementation of the Hay Study recommendations. I aim to support the Chamber’s efforts to move public-private partnerships forward.

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President & General Manager, AM InsuranceBoard Director, Guam Chamber of Commerce 2007 – 2010Co-Chair, Chamber Anniversary Gala Planning Committee, 2008 – 2010Member, Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, 2008 - 2010Board Director, Guam Chapter of the American Red CrossOfficer, Bill Muna Foundation; Member, Guam Contractors Association; Member, Guam Community College Foundation; Volunteer, SCID Kid Foundation

The Guam Chamber of Commerce must continue to be active in pushing the leadership of Guam in the overall improvement of Guam’s infrastructure to ensure our ability to support and help move for-ward with the military buildup. In addition, I believe in endorsing the Small Business Development Center at the University of Guam to continue in the growth and economic development of our island and to provide opportunities for local businesses to participate in military contracting and services. I also support continued workforce training initiatives and programs offered by the Guam Trades Academy and Guam Community college in helping build our island’s workforce. Lastly, the Cham-ber can play a more active role by lobbying with banks and financial institutions to provide financing for business start ups and growth opportunities for existing small businesses.

ANNMARIE MUNAIncumbent Director

JAY ROJAS

MAUREEN MARATITA

Executive Vice President, SEI Guam Founder, Managing Partner, Construction Resources, SEI Guam (Slotnick Enterprises, Inc.)Chairman, Guam Young ProfessionalsMember, Armed Forces Committee, Small Business Committee & Tourism CommitteeDive Master, Tourside Supporter of Make-A-Wish Foundation and American Red Cross

The three most important issues facing our economy are the current state of our education system, the Safety of the people, and access to adequate Healthcare.Interestingly enough, these three areas are also the only three areas defined as the necessary public offerings in The Organic Act of Guam, so these issues have been at the forefront for over 50 years. As professionals, we must look at how we can assist the Government of Guam with partnerships to alleviate some of these issues. Supporting legislation to outsource or implement Public/Private Part-nerships with GovGuam will help the new administration focus on what they have been tasked to do.Assisting with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive infrastructure and land-use plan helps to alleviate some of the funding issues GovGuam is facing to support DOE, GMH, and Public Safety. Better planning usually accounts for better management.Add to that a well managed education system can help to define and create career paths for Guam’s youth to build a better workforce and provide options for a well educated, capable and sustainable workforce with a right to work without representation.A stronger economy built by commerce helps to build a more responsible government.

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President, Micronesian Divers AssociationPast Chairman of the Board & Past Chairman, Armed Forces CommitteeMember, Armed Forces CommitteePresident & Publisher of The Honolulu Advertiser, President of Gannett Pacific Corporation for 2 1⁄2 years, active board member of numerous business, military and community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and Military Advisory Committee, Boy Scouts of America-Aloha Council and the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. President and Publisher for Guam Publica-tions, Inc. for 24 years and was active in a number of community groups, including the Navy League of the United States, Guam Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America and the Guam Visitors Bureau, among others, as well as being vice chairman of the University of Guam Board of Regents.

Given the massive impending growth facing our people and the community we must aggressively address sustainability issues, growing health care costs for our members &continued pro-active engagement with major contractors and the US military force moving in this direction. First, we must proactively engage with all key parties on sustainability and managed development between man, land and sea. Secondly, there is and will be an even greater need for improved health care opportunities for our smaller-medium sized business members. The formation of a Chamber healthcare CO-OP for members to pool healthcare expenses across a broader base will work to give healthcare providers the ability to offer deeper services at better rates. This is sorely need and must be addressed. Lastly, our excellent AFC work in years past must be ratcheted up and more members with key military interac-tion experience must be sought out and engaged for the longer term. Existing Chamber committees must be reassessed and if need be, re-structured to better meet the ever changing needs as we continue to move Guam forward along the impending growth curve. I am personally committed to working with fellow members to address these key issues on a pro-active rather than a reactive basis.

Secretary/Treasurer, Security Title, Inc.Member, Armed Forces Committee, Developers Committee & Golf Tournament Planning Committee; Rotary Club of Guam memberBoard Member, Guam Contractors Assocation, Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Guam EPAGuam Contractors Association - Board Member Guam Economic Development Authority – former Board Member Support numerous other charitable organizations, with emphasis on Armed Services and youth sports

I believe the most critical issue facing our island is the education of our young people, particularly in the public education system. I would work with our education workforce development committee to promote quality education through its master plan but I would like to focus on a reliable, steady and adequate funding source for our schools. I think the development of our islands infrastructure is absolutely critical. As a developer/builder, I understand that if Guam fails to prepare all areas of its infrastructure in conjunction with or before the military buildup, the damage to our economy will be catastrophic. My current Board Memberships on the Guam EPA and the Guam Contractors Associa-tion will provide a natural synergy to the Chamber’s Developers Committee and the ad hoc committee on government function. I’d like to focus on getting our government bureaucracies to focus on actu-ally initiating the funded work projects and de-emphasize off island consultants input where they have a stake in stalling our committed infrastructure money. The area I would like see the biggest change in is making sure Guam’s small businesses fully participate in the resurgence of Guam’s economy. The Chamber has done a wonderful job in promoting small business and helping small business see the benefit of Chamber membership. Now is the time to make sure that the various members of the Chamber support each other’s businesses and mentor wherever possible. We are overwhelmed by political correctness and seeing to it that the right forms are filled out. Our members need to recognize that the best and the brightest are right here in the Chamber. We need to support each other!

RONALD M. YOUNG

LEE P. WEBBER

RODNEY WEBB

Managing Director, Small Business Know-HowMember, Small Business Focus & Development Committee (since 2004)Soroptomist International of the Marianas (past president), Guam Rugby Club (past president), Guam National Tennis Federation (past tournament referee)2009 State Star for the Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network (presented by ASBDC)

Planning for the future – We must engage the community of Guam in a serious on-going, long-range strategic planning effort. The Guam Chamber of Commerce needs to be a key player in these efforts.Improving, upgrading, and maintaining our key infrastructure assets – water and sewer, roads, power and telecommunications. The Guam Chamber of Commerce needs to engage the new administration to ensure open communications on these important matters. Making sure that Guam is attractive to investment – This is the single factor that consistently correlates with long-term economic growth. While I support all Guam BUY LOCAL campaigns, we also have to understand that Guam needs to import capital to support growth and economic development. The Guam Chamber of Commerce must advocate and ensure consistent applica-tion of tax policies and economic development incentives.

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Chamber Calendar

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Early Entrance Fee: $7 per person,$20 for 4 personsRace day: $10 per personPre-Register at:HORNET SPORTING GOODS or GUAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCEFor more information: 472-6311/8001

NOVEMBER2 Tue All Soul’s Day & Election Day Holiday3 Wed Festival Planning Meeting, Chamber Conference

Room, 10 am 4 Thu JDC Silver Dollar Graduation, 4:00 pm, 3rd Floor,

Guam Judiciary Center 5:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates After Hours Mixer,

First Hawaiian Bank, Maite Branch5 Fri Small Business Seminar, 8:00 a.m., Outrigger Guam

Resort6 Sat AFC 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk8 Mon Absentee Voting at Chamber Office available 8am

- Noon, 1pm -5pm9 Tue Small Business Focus & Development Committee

Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Office11 Thu Veterans Day – Office Closed12 Fri 4th Quarter Armed Forces Committee General Mem

bership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Outrigger Guam Resort 3:00 p.m., GYP Steering Committee Meeting, Cham ber Conference Room13 Sat Festival Contest Display and Judging at the Agana

Shopping Center, 10 am17 Wed Annual Membership Meeting/Board of Directors

Election, 11:00 a.m., Hyatt Regency Guam18 Thu Maritime Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.,

Chamber Office 2 pm, Festival Meeting with Food Vendors, Chamber

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19 Fri 10 am, Festival Planning Meeting, Chamber Conference Room 4 pm, Festival Meeting with Volunteers, Chamber

Conference Room23 Tue 10 am, Festival Officials Meeting, Chamber Conference Room26 Thu Thanksgiving Day--Chamber Office Closed27 Sat 18th Annual Christmas Festival Holiday Kick-Off,

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DECEMBER7 Tue Small Business Focus & Development Committee

Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Office8 Wed Our Lady of Camarin Day —Office Closed at Noon10 Fri Small Business Seminar, 8:00 a.m., Outrigger Guam

Resort 2:00 p.m., GYP Steering Committee Meeting, Chamber Conference Room9 Thu MAC Trucking & Transportation Sub-Committee Meeting,

10:00 a.m., Chamber Conference Room16 Thu Maritime Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.,

Chamber Office25 Fri Christmas Day —Office Closed

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