Isle Are Chamber of Commerce
Annual Spring Fling Meeting and Awards
March 19, 2024
By Linda Dahlen
The Isle Area Chamber Spring Fling and Awards saw a great group of around 40 people representing an
array of area businesses. There was networking, delicious food and beverages, awards, music and silent
auction. McQuoids Inn and Event Center graciously provided the venue for the evening.
Music was provided by DJ Danie Powell of Danie Geo Productions. Danie is also the incoming Chamber
President. The event was catered by Dan’s Catering, whose great food was appreciated by all.
Silent Auction items were provided by many businesses including Teal's Market, Copper Fox, Impel
Authority, C21 Atwood, First National Bank of Milaca, Laura Horsch, Isle Bay Salon, Isle Harbor Lodge,
Linda Dahlen, Mille Lacs Health System, Tullibee Tavern, Muggs, Mille Lacs Messenger, MN Girl, and
others.
The auction raised $660 and went toward the Chamber Bucks Program. Chamber Bucks spend like cash
and can be purchased at the Mille Lacs Messenger at a 10% discount for use at many area businesses.
Bucks are also given away as prizes for the events and programs that the Chamber Sponsors. Some of
those programs are Christmas in the Park, Student of the Quarter Program, Old Tyme Fall Fest and
others.
Citizen of the Year award, presented by Chamber Treasurer Linda Dahlen, went to Maewyn DuClos, now
retired grade Isle school teacher, who has served tirelessly over several decades to benefit local youth
programs for both school and church events. Daron Stenvold presented the President’s Award to Nick
Skogen, owner of Lakeland Printers in Isle, Pastor of Isle Baptist Church, Past President of the Chamber
and go-to guy for everyone in need, including the Chamber.
The Chamber then held its annual meeting, voting in new officers and board members. Music followed
and some of the braver people there got up to dance and even line dance. Everyone appreciated the
perfect weather this year, after the blizzard we had at the 2023 Spring Fling Annual Meeting.
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We look forward to an amazing 2024/2025!
