Hall of Fame

      I found the following letter on my email yesterday.  It was sent to the shop's CEO by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce Director.   I believe it was in response to the amount of support that she, Judy, has given the Chamber in the  past. While I'm one of those who feel the honor is in the nomination (like they say about being nominated for an Oscar or Emmy), I would sure like the shop to be elected so I posted something on Facebook about it, and was really surprised by the number of congratulations I received from family and friends.  When it was explained to me that everyone is eligible to vote (I thought you had to be a member of the Chamber to vote) I sent out over 20 Personal Messages on Facebook to those folks with the link to the ballot and with a request to please vote for Cooper Country Crafts and to ask their friends to support us, too.   I sent email to all the shop members reminding them of all the work Judy has done and asked them to vote for the shop...and to ask family and friends to vote, too.  (Nothing like stuffing the ballot box, huh?)  I don't know if this primitive politicking will get the shop elected to the Hall of Fame but I don't think it can hurt.  So if I haven't asked you already, how about supporting Cooper Country Crafts in this?  Remember, we're a co-op producing some of the finest, locally handmade items and offering them to the public without a middleman to raise prices. We've been around since the mid-1970's (making us a bunch of aging hippies) and we enjoy what we do and we enjoy talking about it.  Stop at the shop when we reopen for our 45th season in April and see for yourself!  

         "On behalf of the entire Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, it is my pleasure to inform you that Cooper Country Crafts has been named one of the Finalists for the 2018 Cooperstown Chamber Business Hall of Fame.  We hope you take pride in the fact that the community has chosen to recognize your organization and nominate you for this award.

Earlier today, the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce published the final ballot and voting will be open until February 1, 2018.  Below you will find the link to the ballot and the Hall of Fame logo has been attached to this email.  We encourage you to use this unique opportunity to market your organization and get your supporters to vote for your business for this year’s Hall of Fame!  Post the link on your social media channels, send emails, etc., just get the word out!  (Limit of one ballot per person)  Winners will be recognized at the Chamber’s Hall of Fame Gala on Thursday, May 31 and receive additional marketing throughout the year.

Ballot Link: https://cooperstown.typeform.com/to/UXmMhN

Congratulations once again on being nominated!  Best of luck in the voting and look forward to working with you soon!

Thank you,

Matthew K. Hazzard
Executive Director

Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce

(607) 547-9983 (o)

(607) 227-9497 (c)

www.cooperstownchamber.org

#wearecooperstown"

1/9/18:  This year's inductees are Ommegang Brewery, the Graduate Program at the Fenimore House, the Farmer's Museum, Spurbeck's Grocery and the SPCA.  Congratulations to all.  Thank you to all who voted for Cooper Country Crafts. 

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