Once Upon a Time! That was this years theme for Camas Days. Every year our event grows better and better, and 2017 was no exception. We had some amazing  weather and an incredible turnout.

Congratulations to the winners of the bathtub races. In 1st place, continuing their years of success –the Bathtub Bandits (up from 3rd last year), 2nd Place: iQ and 3rd Place was earned by “Cool Runnings”.

Congrats to all the Grand Parade Winners:

     Grand Prize:  Georgia Pacific

    1st Place Float: Georgia Pacific

    1st Place Equestrian: Vancouver Rodeo

    1st Place Band / Talent:  Camas HS Band

    1st Place Walking: VEGA

    1st Place Cars: Bud Meyer

The Camas Days event has many different facets: Vendors, Live Music, Wine & Microbrew Street, Food Street, Grand Parade, Kids Street, Kids Parade, Bath Tub races, etc. Each of these areas has a team of volunteers and sponsors to make it possible. We appreciate every one of our amazing volunteers. Camas Days wouldn’t be possible without them!

We would like to send a special thank you to the City of Camas (Water Department, Parks and

Rec, Street Department, Fire Department, Police Department & various other staff). It’s been a pleasure over the years to work with you.

We would like to send a special THANK YOU to Pat Ray, Tim Hazen, Elaine Erickson, Carrie Kinsman, Doug Quinn, Mike Nerlund, Jennifer Senescu, Carma Zarosinski, Ryan Dickerson - Westlie Ford, Don Dyer and Krista Bashaw. 

Camas Days wouldn’t be possible without the community’s involvement, and especially our dedicated sponsors:

Evergreen Home Loans, iQ Credit Union, LaCamas Medical Group, Waste Connections, Columbia Resource Company, Georgia Pacific, New Seasons Market, Camas Meadows,  Columbia Credit Union, The Vancouver Clinic, The Columbian,  Camas-Washougal Post Record, Your Party and Event Center, ERS and Finance of America

I can’t believe another successful Camas Days has come and gone already. It’s also hard to believe that  my year as the Camas-Washougal Chamber board President is coming to a close.  It has been a real privilege to serve over the past year.

As I look back, it has been a very successful year; new and varied luncheon presenters, more chamber after hours events, a sold out holiday luncheon with fabulous basket, and much more.

Our chamber does so well because of the many volunteers that dedicate so much time, talent and creativity for the events. Volunteering helps the Chamber, but it’s also a great way to get to know your fellow chamber members / business leaders in a new light, while building relationships that will last a lifetime.

As the soon to be past President, I look forward to seeing you all around town, and at the monthly luncheons starting again in September.