Pullman C of C presents awards for 102nd year

Pullman Chamber of Commerce hosted its 102nd annual awards luncheon Dec. 10. New chamber board president Andrew Flabetich thanked outgoing president Jill Bielenberg for her service to the chamber.

Ginger Flynn, new board member, was introduced and long-term member Tom Handy received a farewell.

Community awards winners honored were Mike Rydbom (Hall of Fame Historical) for his longtime Chamber support and committee participation; Community Band of the Palouse (Hall of Fame Modern) for numerous community events and Pullman’s Fourth of July Celebrations; Pullman Schools Food Pantry Program (Civic Improvement) which serves more 200 students weekly in all public schools; Stephen and Sharon Hall (Marshall A. Neill Community Service Award) who founded the Palouse Free Clinic and have volunteered numerous hours. Mike and Sue Hinz received the member of the year honor for their multiple service projects and countless hours making cotton candy at Pullman’s Fourth of July celebration.