It doesn’t matter what you are talking
about or what the situation is, the fact
remains that you can’t build a new
future without remembering your past. You
can’t simply dismiss your heritage
and try to be something you are not nor
can a business grow without building upon
the steps taken in the past. This is also
true for a city. Calimesa is experiencing
the beginnings of a great growth and it
has our heads spinning as we try to determine
what kind of city we want to be. It can
be overwhelming and it can get out of hand.
Without a firm understanding of “Who”
we are and “How” we got here
and “What” were our original
plans and consensus on “Where”
would we like to be, we will simply be overcome.
In celebration of 45 years
in the community, the Calimesa Chamber of
Commerce is taking this year to remember
our roots by giving honor to the people,
businesses, and Chamber leaders of the past
for the things they accomplished and the
foundation they laid.
My name is Jim Murcray
and I currently serve as the Funeral Director
of the Desert Lawn Funeral Home here in
Calimesa. As the new President of the Calimesa
Chamber of Commerce, I want to honor our
past and recognize that great foundation
of work done.
I was a Youth Director
for the Bryant St. Baptist Church back in
1969 and Calimesa was a great part of my
life. I am thankful to those living in the
community at that time and for what they
were doing. I am thankful for the community
leaders who allowed churches to grow in
our area. I am proud of that service and
I am proud to serve you as we go through
this year.
You flourish when you
recognize the past and how it has influenced
your growth. Taken with principles learned
(both good and bad) you can be guided as
you step into the future. This year we are
asking those who have served in the past,
those who were members in the past, and
all who want to see a great future here
in Calimesa to “Come Home” and
help us make the best choices for a brighter
future. You have an open invitation to attend
every chamber event planned for this year.
We welcome members and non-members to our
meetings and special events, attend mixers
and luncheons, visit or call the chamber
office and open the door to networking opportunities
in Calimesa.
Thank you for allowing
me to serve as your President. I promise
to do all I can to make this a great year.
Sincerely,
Jim Murcray
President
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