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TahoeChamber Sup and Sip
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2014 - 4:30pm
Send off summer the best way possible – on the lake! Join TahoeChamber for a paddle on Lake Tahoe followed by a Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) at South Tahoe Standup Paddle on September 18. The BAHM! begins with a one-hour stand up paddle board session at El Dorado Beach from 4:30 to 5:30 pm followed by appetizers and drinks until 7:30 pm at the South Tahoe Standup Paddle retail location.
Nominations Open for 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 6:56am
TahoeChamber is now accepting nominations for the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards, an esteemed award program that recognizes exceptional businesses in the South Shore. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise.
The following categories are open for nominations:
Large Mackinaw Caught By Local Fisherman in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 5:32pm
South Lake Tahoe fishing captain Gene St. Denis has been in search of "the big one" in the waters of Lake Tahoe.
Last week, he caught two big ones, totaling 48 pounds, 10 ounces which is his personal best. The owner of Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters previously caught two totaling 44 pounds about 15 years ago and he's been trying to better that ever since.
One of the Mackinaw weighed in at 29 pounds and the other was 18 pounds. The record for Lake Tahoe was set in 1974 when a 37 pound, 6 ounce Mackinaw was pulled out of the lake.
Chamber's Blue Ribbon Awards Presented to South Lake Tahoe's Best!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 10:12pm
More than 175 nominations were received by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards. During a recent celebration, awards were given to the following businesses and individuals:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence Club –Timber Lodge
Photos with Santa at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 6:25pmEvent Date:
December 7, 2013 - 10:30am
Listen to a holiday story. Sing along to live Christmas Carols provided by the Blue Ribbon Choir. Fun holiday crafts to make and take home with you. Free picture of children with Santa. Refreshments provided by Mont Bleu Resort.
Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 10:14am
TahoeChamber announced the nominees for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Awards. 175 people and businesses were nominated.
Congratulations to the nominees:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Vacation Club
Blue Ribbon Award Nomination Period Nears End
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 7:19pm
The nomination period for the Blue Ribbon Awards is coming to a close. If you haven’t had the opportunity to nominate businesses or individuals deserving of this honor, don’t let it pass. Nominees and winners will receive recognition at the 6th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony on November 14 at MontBleu.
TahoeChamber Seeking Nominations for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 7:46pm
TahoeChamber is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. After six years, this prestigious awards program has grown from three key awards to eight including Tourism, Geotourism, Entrepreneur, Experience, Large & Small Green Business, and Customer Service.
Second Annual 4th of July Parade and Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 8:31pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2013 (All day) The Second Annual Fourth of July Parade and Event is sponsored this year by the American Legion Post #795 in South Lake Tahoe. The parade will stage in the parking lot of Big 5 at the Y, and begin traveling East at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The parade will conclude at the American Legion Post #795 by 11:00 am.
Live at Lakeview to continue through 2014; City of South Lake Tahoe awards contract
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 9:58am
The Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series will return to Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe every Thursday this summer, June 20 through August 29 (excluding July 4).
The City of South Lake Tahoe has recognized the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series as a Signature Summer Event and awarded a contract to On Course Events for the production of this event series at Lakeview Commons for the next two summers through 2014.
Mac the Naw: Blue Ribbon Big Brown
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 5:00amHello fellow anglers, a very happy Naw year to you all. I have been on, and am still on, winter vacation, but I wanted to give you a small update of what's going on in our local area. It's a goo...
Big fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 10:55am
Below is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sigh, so-called 'Man's Favorite Sport' belongs to Elaine
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 10:34am
Last Thursday, Elaine and I spent an enjoyable morning (as usual) fishing for Mackinaw (Lake) Trout at Lake Tahoe with our longtime friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
"Gino" has fished Tahoe for some 30 years and is one of the top, if not the top, fishing guides at that lake.
Sigh, and as usual on that day, Man's Favorite Sport belonged to Elaine for the fourth straight year!
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 8:40amTahoeChamber announced the winners of its eight Blue Ribbon Awards at a ceremony held Thursday at Embassy Suites.The Blue Ribbon Awards committee - made up of board members, community members, cham...
Tahoe Chamber celebrates 2012 Blue Ribbon winners at awards ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:28am
UPDATED: The 5th annual Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbons Awards were held Thursday night, recognizing businesses, individual and organizations for their outstanding service and contribution to the South Shore Lake Tahoe community. The awards presentation recognized all businesses nominated and announce the winners of the eight separate categories.
The winners, finalists and honorable mentions are listed in the attachment below the story:
Blue Ribbon Awards to celebrate South Shore Lake Tahoe Businesses and Individuals
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
November 15, 2012 - 5:30pm
Seats are filling up fast for the Tahoe Chamber 5th annual Blue Ribbon Awards set for Nov. 15. The Blue Ribbon Awards are just one of the ways the TahoeChamber works to promote the community, create a strong local economy, and to provide relationship building opportunities. This awards ceremony & dinner is one of our signature events, drawing a crowd of 250 people, and recognizing South Shore businesses going above and beyond to make contributions to their community as well as the economy.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 5:00amTahoeChamber has announced the nominees for its fifth annual Blue Ribbon Awards. The nominees can be viewed at http://www.tahoechamber.org/blueribbonawards.aspx.Winners will be announced Nov. 15 du...
Chamber Announces the 2012 Blue Ribbon Award Nominees
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 1:32pmThe Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.
Tahoe Chamber seeks nominations for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 11:49amThe Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. After five years, this award program has grown from three key awards to eight. To nominate a business or individual in any of the eight categories, simply visit TahoeChamber.org and click on the Blue Ribbon icon to get started.
Nominations sought for 5th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 1:41pmIt’s that time of year again, South Shore Lake Tahoe. It's time to consider that great tourism experience you had, that person going the extra mile to provide excellent customer service, that business that is working to minimize their impact on the environment, and businesses that are creating sustainable jobs in our local economy.
Sample the Sierra set for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 12:40pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2012 (All day)
Foodies and wine lovers alike are invited to attend the variety of Sample the Sierra festivities during the 3rd annual farm-to-fork festival over Labor Day Weekend. Friday, August 31st kicks off Sample the Sierra with a Winemaker and Chef’s Table dinner at Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino on the Western Slope of the Sierras. Saturday, September 1st hosts a Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company featuring the award winning wines of Synapse “Microwinery” and locally made gifts.
Outdoors with Don Q: Mackinaw fishing at Lake Tahoe with two friends
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 8:44am
On Thursday morning, July 12, I went fishing at Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw (Lake) Trout with two friends, Rob Boehmer and Thomas Strong, both of whom live in Carson City.
Boehmer had booked a trip with my longtime good friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis (“Gino”) of Blue Ribbon Charters (530-544-6552) at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Boehmer called me several days prior to July 12 and asked if I would like to accompany him and Strong on their fishing trip with Gino.
Customer service workshop to be held
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 5:00amA Blue Ribbon Awards Service Workshop, "The Customer Connection," will be held Wednesday in Stateline.The workshop will be held by Tahoe Training Partners founder Laura Moriarty, who will discuss t...
Sen. Ted Gaines to hold forum highlighting five years after Angora
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:16amJoin California State Sen. Ted Gaines on Monday, June 25, 6 to 8 p.m. for an update on the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendations following the Angora Fire. Learn what has been done and what still needs work to ensure future fire safety. Ask questions and let your voice be heard on efforts to protect the region from destructive wildfires.
The meeting will be at the South Tahoe High School theater. To RSVP or for more information, call (916) 783-8232.
Don Q Outdoors: Mackinaw fishing with first timers at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 11:33pm
Sunday, May 20 was a memorable day for two of our friends. The two friends are Stephanie Parker (our neighbor) and her brother George, who was visiting our area from Phoenix, Ariz.
Stephanie is fairly new to Carson City and to our neighborhood, having moved here from Las Vegas, where she lived and worked for many years.
When I first discovered that George would be visiting and that he is an ardent fisherman, I asked Stephanie (who also fishes) if the two of them would like to try Mackinaw (Lake) Trout fishing at Lake Tahoe.
Without hesitation, she said, “You bet. Yes, we would!”
Outdoors with Don Q: Fishing The California Alps
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:47pm
It’s that time of the year to pick up your copy of a widely-distributed and widely-read annual publication known as “Fishing The California Alps.”
That outdoor newspaper is your personal guide to the fishing, camping, sightseeing and vacationing world in our general area and it has many, many pages of in-depth information provided by lots of experts in their specific areas of knowledge and experience.
Be sure to use this 2012 edition as your handy and ready-to-use guide on what, when, where and how to enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Kudos & Kindness: Delightful performance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 5:00amThe Widowed Persons Association had the pleasure of the "Blue Ribbon Choir" (directed by Paul Kushner) come and entertain our members at the holiday/Christmas party in December. It was a delightful...
Kudos & Kindness: Delightful performance by children's choir
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 5:00amThe Widowed Persons Association had the pleasure of the "Blue Ribbon Choir" (directed by Paul Kushner) come and entertain our members at the holiday/Christmas party in December. It was a delightful...
Fishing report though Jan. 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 6:30amHere is the fishing report for the week of Jan. 4-11. The report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Outdoors with Don Q: Some personal memories from the year 2011
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:00am
By Don Quilici
As I look forward to the year of 2012 with high expectations, hopes and dreams, this is a good time to reflect back on some selected personal memories from the rapidly ending year of 2011. Here are my top memories:
TRPA staffer wins chamber award
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency senior planner Gary Weigel has been honored with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service categ...
Chamber honors businesses, individuals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:24amPosted by admin in Lifestyle on November 25th, 2011 | no responses. Eight awards were given out at 4th annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner at Embassy Suites this month. Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of ...
Chamber honors businesses, individuals
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 10:25amEight awards were given out at 4th annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner at Embassy Suites this month. Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce gives out ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../chamber-honors-busin...
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 8:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced Thursday, recognizing and honoring the achievements and impact of businesses in South Shore. Awards in eight...
TRPA Planner Earns Chamber’s Blue Ribbon Award
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 2:47pmBy Kristi Boosman
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Gary Weigel was honored as the recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service category for his exemplary customer service as a Senior Planner at TRPA.
“I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I found out I had been selected for a Blue Ribbon Award by the community,” Weigel said, “but also very excited. It’s a tremendous honor.”
TRPA’s Executive Director, Joanne Marchetta, agreed.
Outdoors with Don Q: Fishing for Mackinaw at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 8:50am
On Wednesday morning Oct. 19, Elaine and I went fishing at Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw lake trout with our longtime good friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters outfitted South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
“Gino” has fished Tahoe for some thirty years (the last 13 years as a fishing guide) and is one of the top, if not the top, guides at that lake.
Nominees announced for 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 10:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nominations are in and TahoeChamber.org is announcing those people and businesses who could win at the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards.More than 100 businesses and indi...
Nominations are in for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 3:55am
By TahoeChamber.org
TahoeChamber.org would like to thank all those who took the time to nominate a business or individual for the 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards. Over the four years that the awards program has been in existence, community participation and support has increased annually by leaps and bounds. This year brought in a record amount of nominations, which resulted in over 100 businesses and individuals being nominated for the eight different award catagories.
Blue Ribbon Award nominees selected
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:02amLake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce this week announced the contenders ... Tourism Award (sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority): Getaway ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../blue-ribbon-award-nom...
Vote for outstanding businesses and individuals
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Fourth Annual Blue Ribbon Awards are set for 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Embassy Suites in South Lake Tahoe.Help salute South Shore businesses that are making significant...
