On March 06, 2010 the Kalama Chamber had its 50th Chamber Dinner. Besides a great meal and nice company, there were the yearly awards and a great dance band "The Hit Man". But the evening wouldn’t start off right without a Presentation of Colors by the VFW 10435 of Kalama and God Bless America. Added this year was Natalie Wilson, a 4th grader at the Kalama Elementary School, who did a fabulous job singing the National Anthem.

Natalie Wilson

Before the president of the Chamber handed out the Totem Award, he spoke on the past - present - future of the Kalama Chamber. The 2010 Totem Award was presented by Chamber President, Brad Whittaker to the Public Works Department of the City of Kalama.

Carl McCrary, Mayor Pete Poulsen and Brad Whittaker

The 2010 School Employee of the Year was announced by Kalama High School principal, Mike Hamilton. The winner is Carrie Lindsay who does a wonderful job with our special-ed students.

Carrie Lindsay and Mike Hamilton

And finally, the 2010 Citizen of the Year was announced. This year the honor was given to Bob & Barbara Stewart.

The Stewarts