Happy New Year!

The start of a new year brings with it new resolutions. I think about how I can become a better person and ways to improve myself. Of course, eating healthier and working out more top my list. Lucky for me, the Chamber has their OHFit! Program which includes a newsletter filled with wonderful tips on local trails to explore, exercises and healthier eating and financial options to assist me. While living a healthier lifestyle is a wonderful goal, I've also decided to focus on how I can become more involved in my community. This is of the reasons why I love working at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. There are so many fun opportunities and events that the Chamber is involved with. Some of the upcoming events that I'm looking forward to are the Annual Chamber Banquet in February, Holland Happening the end of April and the Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in the summer. These events have become traditions for my family and my children love the parades and family games at Windjammer Park. Last year, my son and his friend won the egg-toss while my husband and his friend came in 2nd. Yep, the dads lost to their sons ... it was great! Showing my kids how fun and rewarding community involvement can be is very important to me. As soon as the weather gets warmer, I'd like to volunteer at WAIF and walk the dogs with my kids. Hey, that would take care of my healthy living and community involvement resolutions. OH yeah!

Here's to a New Year filled with fun, healthy choices and community involvement!