Community Partnership Bears Fruit as Brush #7 Truck Returns to Service
The Hulett Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Hulett Volunteer Fire Department has joined our growing membership family with a complimentary 2025 membership, recognizing their essential service to our community.
Successful Partnership Repairs Critical Equipment
The firefighters pictured are standing in front of the now successfully repaired Brush #7 truck, which repair was made possible through a remarkable community partnership. Last April, the Chamber partnered with the Fire Department for the "Community Power-Up SPRING: Fire Department Auction & Chamber Launch Celebration" at the Senior Civic Center.
This joint fundraising effort proved tremendously successful, raising $2,338 for the Fire Department while the Chamber received $620 for their community initiatives. The event also featured the presentation of an $8,000 grant from the Powder River Energy Foundation, which was instrumental in completing the Brush #7 pump repair.
Powder River Energy Foundation Support
The Powder River Energy Foundation, established in 2007 as a tax-exempt, not-for-profit foundation, uses funds exclusively for charitable purposes. Their funding comes from benefactors, fundraisers, and the Operation Roundup® program administered by Powder River Energy Corporation. The foundation is proud to be part of the communities they serve, supporting various community projects each year. Learn more about this program at their website at https://www.precorpfoundation.org/
Upcoming Fire Department Fundraiser
The Hulett Volunteer Fire Department announces their annual fundraiser BBQ, silent auction, and raffle scheduled for Saturday, September 13th at the Fire Department.
Raffle tickets are now available at various Hulett businesses for $1 each or 6 for $5, featuring these prizes:
- Custom designed iron burn pit crafted by Scott Newlin
- Cabela's $250 gift certificate
- Yeti Tundra 75 supremely insulated cooler
The event will feature a pork roast BBQ (by donation), hamburgers, hot dogs, served with salads, desserts, baked beans, coffee, iced tea, lemonade, and condiments donated by various individuals and vendors.
All proceeds support fire department repairs and equipment to adequately protect our community and surrounding areas from structure and wildland fires.
Chamber Recognizes Essential Service
Rander Schafer, Training Officer; Bunny Engberg, Hulett Chamber of Commerce Director and Secretary Treasurer of the Hulett Volunteer Fire Department; Jack Johnson, Fire Chief; and longtime firefighters Rich Oster, Jake Essert, Brenda Thomas, and Beau Brashears.
"Because the Chamber highly values the work of our local volunteer firefighters, our directors have agreed to gift the Hulett Volunteer Fire Department with this 2025 Chamber membership," said Chamber Director Bunny Engberg. "Their dedication to protecting our community exemplifies the spirit of service that makes Hulett special."
Community Support Encouraged
To learn more about the Fire Department and make 24/7 online donations, visit www.HulettFireDepartment.com.
Mark your calendars now for the September 13th fundraiser and support our volunteer firefighters who keep our community safe!
Chamber Welcomes Distinguished Visitors
Last week, the Chamber presented 15 welcome gift bags to greet the University of Wyoming regents who chose Hulett for this year's retreat. The gift bags included fresh baked mini sourdough loaves by Chamber member Deb Bears' Reveille Bakery, a music CD from Hillbunny Productions, a discount gift card from St8neWalker Stone Massage, and a copy of the Yellowstone National Park Journal featuring our full-page Hulett advertisement.
"Your donations and support through membership fees make this possible and make all the difference to put Hulett's BEST foot forward to welcome visitors and attract new business and commerce to our area," said Chamber Director Engberg.
The Chamber invites all in our community to join our growing membership with application forms available to apply online or to print and mail at www.HulettChamberofCommerce.org or www.VisitHulett.com to support and partner with the businesses and organizations that keep our small town alive and thriving. Please join us!
The Hulett Chamber of Commerce welcomes businesses, non-profits, churches, individual supporters, civic organizations and community groups of all sizes and services throughout the Northern Black Hills region. As an all-volunteer organization, we also gratefully accept donations to support our efforts in promoting and strengthening our regional communities.