Chamber gets new board members

The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed two new Board Members.

Jean Wells-Keenan, owner of The Stitchin' Post and The Wild Hare, was appointed to a term ending February 2000; and Ed Fitzjarrel, CEO for Metabolic Maintenance Products, Inc., will serve the chamber through February 1998.

Wells-Keenan is perhaps best known for her coordination of the Sisters Quilt Show, now in its 24th year. Receiving national recognition through Sunset Magazine and other publications, the Quilt Show consistently draws the largest attendance of any Sisters Event, with over 8,000 visitors in 1997.

Wells-Keenan has resided in the Sisters area for over 20 years and is a former member of the Sisters Chamber Board of Directors.

Ed Fitzjarrel is the chief executive officer for one of Sisters largest employers, Metabolic Maintenance Products, Inc. With over 25 staff, Metabolic Maintenance manufactures vitamins and other nutritional supplements.

Fitzjarrel has been a strong supporter of the Sisters Elementary School classroom raising project and was a leading contributor to the Sisters Chamber of Commerce Fall Auction in October 1997.

Fitzjarrel moved to Sisters in 1993, bringing his entire business operation to the community.

Chamber members also recently approved the expansion of the chamber board. Members will vote for five openings at the November 18 meeting, with terms begining February 1998.

Nominations are currently open for these positions and will close November 1.

Chamber Members are encouraged to submit nominations to the Sisters Chamber Office at 222 W. Hood, attn: Nominating Committee. Nominations may be mailed to the Chamber at P.O. Box 430, but must be postmarked by November 1.

Any questions regarding chamber elections or the nomination process should be directed to Pat Molesworth at 549-3431 or chamber manager Stephen Shunk at 549-0251.