Stockbridge Chamber Elects Officers

The Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce elected a new slate of officers at its annual dinner at the Red Lion Inn on Tuesday, March 2, and honored a longtime member.

Barbara Zanetti, executive director of the chamber, said officers elected for the 2010-2011 term are President Michele Kotek of the Red Lion Inn; Vice President Allison Rachele Bayles of Berkshire Theatre Festival; Assistant Vice President Mike Duffy of the Norman Rockwell Museum; Treasurer August Murko of 1850 Taggart House B&B; Secretary Anne Roy of the Floor Store and Member-at-Large John Hart of Berkshire Brochure Display.

Douglas M. Goudey of Wheeler & Taylor Insurance resigned after serving 10 years on the board of directors, two years as vice president and eight as treasurer. Goudey was honored for his guidance and leadership over the years and was presented with a plaque in appreciation for all he had done to promote the chamber's commitment to the support of businesses and the overall well-being of Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas event, the arts and crafts show held each summer at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, and the Stockbridge Children's Halloween Parade and Party held at Town Hall. In addition, the chamber produces a widely distributed guide, offers a lodging availability hotline service, and responds to all inquires made to the office located in its new location at 50 Main St.

The chamber will host its next business meeting on Wednesday, March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the 1850 Taggart House. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and hear from the Stockbridge Green Team.  The meeting is open to members and their employees. To register: 413-298-5200 or info@stockbridgechamber.org.