The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honors Chris Thompson as Volunteer of the Month for November. Chris has been actively involved in several local nonprofit organizations since he’ retired’ and moved back home to Sandpoint. As a long time ski instructor and coach he sits on the board of the Schweitzer Alpine Racing School program, assists Kinderhaven to put on their Festival of Trees, is instrumental in the success of Pend Oreille Arts Council (POAC) Arts and Crafts Fair and Performance Series, and is an active volunteer for the Chamber, throughout the year.
Chris is a positive attribute in all that he does. He assists in setting up (and taking down) the beer garden for the Summer Sampler and is in charge of course logistics for the Chamber’s successful Scenic Half Marathon; every year he puts in hours and miles insuring the distance is accurate and the trail itself is clean, safe and well maintained. In addition, he directs the set-up of tents in the finish area and the signage on the course itself. The really amazing thing about his efforts on behalf of the race, he leaves elk camp for 2 days to help during race weekend, now that is dedication!
Kim Queen, POAC Executive Director, says that, “Chris Thompson has been the go-to guy for POAC, for more years and more events than we can even count. Every year, he handles the logistics of POAC’s annual fundraiser, the Arts & Crafts Fair. For almost every show we host at the Panida, he is there to help with load in, operates spotlights, assists as stagehand or anything else needed to be sure our performances go off without a hitch – and then helps with load out when it’s over. We trust him completely in whatever role he takes on – he will be there, on time and with a plan of action in place – his attention to detail and leadership is evident in all he does. No job is too big or too small for Chris – and we cannot thank him enough!”
“He is one of those people that are always behind the scenes, a stealth volunteer, and everything always seems to get done when he is around,” said Chamber’s Executive Director, Kate McAlister. She added, “We really appreciate his efforts and the difference he makes in our organization.”
Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Chris Thompson in being honored as November’s Volunteer of the Month and thanking him for all of his wonderful qualities as a citizen of our community. He’s a wonderful model of what a leader in our community looks like and it is our pleasure to honor him with this award.
In Photo: From left to right Chamber CEO Kate McAlister honors Chris Thompson with the November Volunteer of the Month award.
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