Decade of dedication: Stacy Crimmins honored for 10 years of chamber service

Stacy Crimmins was recently honored for her 10 years as the executive director with the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Board and chamber members who planned the honorary party advertised it as a regular chamber social, in order to create a surprise party setting for Crimmins as she walked through the door. The event took place at the Platte Valley Community Center, and included several board and chamber members, as well as friends and other community members.

Crimmins said she was quite shocked by the surprise anniversary party held in her honor.

“This just blew me away because I really thought Alyson (Sneddon) was just going to do a chamber social,” she said. “I was completely stunned and confused for quite a little while. It’s nice to be here and get recognized for something you enjoy doing.”

Attendees contributed gifts and were treated to a light lunch and cake that said “Happy 10th Anniversary Stacy.” Crimmins was thankful for the help and support she had received during her decade’s worth of work.

“I say thank you to my current Board of Directors for the special recognition, and thank you to the friends and colleagues that came to the luncheon, gave me gifts of appreciation and sent well-wishes,” she said. “Serving in this capacity has been extremely challenging, but also extremely satisfying. I have learned a lot and still have a lot to learn.”

With 10 years already under her belt, Crimmins said she hopes to continue with her position for as long as possible. She was also grateful for all that had been accomplished in such a short period.

“For the past 10 years I have served as the director of a wonderful organization that is a collaboration of hundreds of fantastic people, and I have enjoyed working with over 40 board directors, 600 business owners and thousands of community members,” Crimmins said. “The sense of belonging in the Platte Valley community is strong and increases when you give of yourself, and I have learned that when it comes down to it, it is ‘people’ that get things done. That is why my family and I are proud to belong to this Valley community.”