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POST FALLS CHAMBER PREPARES FOR NEW YEAR
December 19, 2019 | By JENNIFER PASSARO
The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce welcomed Jerry Lyon as the 2020
chairman of the board at its annual meeting Tuesday. Mark Woodworth
stepped down as chairman and took a place on the board of directors.
“Our board helps support over 5000 employees in North Idaho,”
Woodworth said. “This chamber gives you access to relationships. This
chamber is about people — everyone is welcome, everyone can serve.”

Lyon spoke about his excitement to serve as board chairman and his vision for the new year.
He wants to increase chamber membership by 30 members, double the increase in 2019.

“I am humbled by the opportunity to work with such a talented team,” Lyons said.
“Jerry is a natural and warm leader,” said Chamber CEO Jamé Davis. “He is relationship-
oriented and professional. He brings with him years of experience in the business community
of northern Idaho, and a spirit of excellence that will ensure the success of our chamber and
the goals and initiatives we have set for this next year.”

The chamber’s committees include the River City Leadership Program, Business and Education,
Tourism, Public Policy, and the Ambassadors. All of the committees help foster relationships
between business owners and community members.
“The Ambassador program takes the light of our chamber to the doorsteps of our members,”
Lyon said.

Graydon Stanley, vice president of Student Services of North Idaho College in Coeur
d’Alene, won both the president’s and chairman’s 2019 choice award for his work
establishing and promoting the super scholarship raffle program offered through the Post
Falls Chamber. Because of Stanley’s efforts, four students in North Idaho have received a
$25,000 scholarship to a university or college within the state. All the scholarship recipients
are currently enrolled in higher education institutions and plan to come back to build their
careers.
“Graydon was instrumental in the
success of the Super Scholarship
Raffle program,” Davis said. “His
efforts were so above and beyond
that he was a shoe-in to receive
both the president’s and the
chairman’s choice award.”

Woodworth presented Davis a
leadership award for her efforts in
guiding the chamber’s success.
“You welcome others,” Woodworth
said, as many in the room got a
little teary eyed. 2019 Super Scholarship Winner
Mary Vetsch, student at University of Idaho
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