[wmm] RE: Chamber Announcement

Fri Apr 10 12:38:19 CDT 2009

George,

Thank you for a great  response.  Reaching out shows transparency and will
help to build trust immediately.  I know they have a lot on their plate and
we're not expecting them to carry the load alone.  

Wendy

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[mailto:wedmrnmtg-bounces at lists.crackmeup.com] On Behalf Of Vetter, George
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 4:15 PM
To: wmm at cannonbeachbuzz.com
Subject: RE: [wmm] RE: Chamber Announcement

4/9/09

Mark .. Thanks for the quick reply and for the service you and the board
give voluntarily. The board has to decide what path the Chamber will take.
These are my opinions, based on my experience and my contacts in this
community. Please consider what I have to say. Seems to me that the board,
"having a lot on our plates" could use help now rather than later. Timing is
important. 33 people were at wmm yesterday. Summer is coming. Now is the
time to get people involved. If the board insists on keeping everything to
themselves, then in the eyes of the membership nothing has changed, except
now we don't have a director. Re-organization (getting committees working,
getting volunteers working) should be thought of as a solution, not a
problem - as a way to ease the load, not increase it. What are the
"particular tasks" that the Board has to accomplish? Why would the Board not
want the membership to be part of accomplishing these tasks? The Chamber has
a unique opportunity to pull people in right now, new people too. A very
broad base approach involving as many people as possible could pay off very
nicely for the Chamber and the community. This is a time to reach out, not
pull in. What do you think? Thanks for considering my ideas. .. George

George Vetter

 <http://www.cannon-beach.net/> Cannon-Beach Net

231 N Hemlock, Box 164

Cannon Beach, OR 97110

503-436-1520 cell:739-1415

 <mailto:george at cannon-beach.net> george at cannon-beach.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Piscitelli [mailto:mtpiscitelli at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 8:20 AM
To: george at cannon-beach.net
Subject: Re: [wmm] RE: Chamber Announcement

Hi George,

Thanks for your support and your suggestion.  There may be a need for
another community meeting in the following month or so but to be frank, we
have a lot on our plates with the transition as it is right now.  I don't
want to come across as unresponsive but the Board has some particular tasks
to accomplish regarding the continuing operation of the Chamber without a
Director before we jump into "re-organization".  The meeting a couple weeks
ago was extremely helpful and I took away much more than folks venting.
I wish I could be present at next week's Wednesday meeting but that is our
Board meeting date.  I believe the WMM is on our agenda at the request of
Tracy Abel.
I can say right now that I share your vision of utilizing committee's and
volunteers to much greater advantage and that is part of my personal vision
to implement in the following weeks at the Chamber.

Thanks again,
Mark

On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Vetter, George <george at cannon-beach.net>
wrote:

4/8/09

Mark and Board Members .. I know this was not an easy thing for you. I wish
it could have ended some other way for Kim, but I agree with your decision
and your statement. I look forward to working with you and the board to get
the Chamber on track to serve the business community and those who see the
value of a viable business environment for Cannon Beach. May I suggest
another town meeting. The last meeting was more of a venting with general
solutions being suggested. Now we need an organizational meeting with people
signing up for specific tasks and committees. It could be billed as a
Re-organization Meeting. I think the sooner the better. There is energy out
there now. We don't want it to dissipate.  It certainly could be held at the
Chamber, but I think the Coaster Theatre would be a venue that would be
completely neutral and would add to the importance of the meeting. Thank
you. .. George

George Vetter

 <http://www.cannon-beach.net/> Cannon-Beach Net

231 N Hemlock, Box 164

Cannon Beach, OR 97110

503-436-1520 cell:739-1415

 <mailto:george at cannon-beach.net> george at cannon-beach.net

From: Mark Piscitelli [mailto:mtpiscitelli at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:26 AM
To: chamber at cannonbeach.org
Subject: Re:

Chamber Announcement

Due to current economic conditions, the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors has opted to sever their relationship with Executive
Director, Kim Bosse'. While recognizing Kim as a dedicated employee for the
past 9 years the Board feels that these unique times offer no other ready
solution to the current issues facing the Chamber.  The Chamber of Commerce
will continue to operate and provide all membership services and events as
scheduled.  Board Members and Committees will assume all responsibilities
previously held by the Executive Director for the time being.  Bosse' will
be available until April 14th to conduct any unfinished business. For any
further information please contact President Mark Piscitelli at 503-436-2623
or by email at mtpiscitelli at gmail.com. 

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