[wmm] Reminder : 9/23/09 WMM
jpmushen at aol.com
jpmushen at aol.com
Wed Sep 30 16:37:08 CDT 2009
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting
Date: 09/29/09 8 AM
Location: Tolovana, Mo’s
Number in attendance: 21. Present: Wendy, JeffJ, ValerieR,
JulieW. BobM, JeneeP, StephanieA, JulianneC. TracyA, BillB, PatF, JimK,
SuzanneK, BrianO, KarenM, JoyceL, Kathy, BobN, LenoreN, CarolH,Carmen. Absent:
Everyone else. Notes by Bob Mushen
Discussion Items:
1)
WOW Weekend Nov 13-15. Karen presented a draft
flyer, about which there was much discussion. Wendy suggested it be put on our website for suggestions. Jeff
will spearhead an effort to produce a quadfold flyer. There was much discussion
about bags and badges (see WOW minutes, following)
2)
Wendy brought up topics in the Coast Business
Journal, namely the increase in lodging tax and the accountability for use of
those funds. Also, the coming of WalMart
was discussed in detail. Jeff told the meeting about a paper he had written about the predatory
business practices of WalMart. We discussed the avenues of complaint, including
advertising in the media, educating the public, being on the alert for possible
conflicts of interest by public officials, the apparent attempt by Warrenton to
profit at the expense of other North Coast communities.
3)
This led to a general discussion as to the role
of this organization economically and politically. Jeff reminded everyone that
this was a topic for the Board and the Oct 6 Chamber meeting.
4)
Joyce reminded everyone about Game Night at
Tolovana Inn Oct 3 to benefit Children’s Center and about Saturday afternoon
1-3, a bird painter at the Gallery. Also, Oct 8, the Gallery Tour and info
talk, relating a weeklong Day of
Culture.
5)
Kathy asked about education for businesses
regarding Tsunamis. Wendy outlined City efforts and BobM will discuss this with
the E Prep Committee.
6)
Jeff asked if everyone had his email: Jeff at Cannonbeach.org. and invited
comment about Haystack Holidays, Puffin Homecoming, Garlands, and told there
were 5 free classes for which he asked for topics (Spanish, employment law, Quicken update, OSHA & First Aid (JP)
7)
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SEPT 9 @ Mo’s.
WOW COMMITTEE: Following the general
meeting, a meeting of the WOW committee was held. There were 8 members in
attendance. The subjects discussed were:
1)
The BAGS—After much discussion, it was decided
to make the purchase of bags optional for each business, to be decided whether
or not a portion of any purchase a donation the Chamber or Children’s
Center.
2)
The Badges- It was decided to offer all
discounts to any and all women at CB during the weekend and not to use badges
or the bags for identification.
3)
Future plans include: a passport system, methods
of accounting for results, m
ore reliable ID system.
Jen
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vetter, George <georgevetter at gmail.com>
To: wmm at cannonbeachbuzz.com
Sent: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 8:39 pm
Subject: [wmm] Reminder : 9/23/09 WMM
Reminder:
Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Mo’s. Bring your own coffee
cup. Coffee is courtesy of Mo’s. Rolls and muffins will be available for
purchase. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesday this time of year.
Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date:
9/16/2009 8am
Location:
Mo’s
Number
in attendance: 24
Present:
DebbieN, AnnR, KathyG, KarenM, JeanieMc, Julie(Mo’s), MelodieC, CarolHun,
PiaS, RichM, JimMc, BrianO, KathyK, LisaF, WendyH, StephanieA, DaleS, JeffJ, GaryH,
JulieW, TracyA, CarmenS, JeneeP, GeorgeV
Absent:
Everybody else
Notes
by George Vetter
Discussion
Items:
1. Cottage Tour Report
2.
Workshop: Clatsop Community Feast Sept 24
3.
Women Only W
eekend (WOW) Nov 13-15
4.
Sorting through the Tunnel Closure rumors
5.
Three-Chamber Meetings resurrected
6.
Costa Rican visitors
7.
Pia teaching English at South County CC Campus
8.
Visitor’s Map second printing
9.
Cannon Beach Magazine
10.
Social Media Meeting Sept 29th 830a Mo’s
11.
Gazette – Not Guilty
12.
Fall Beach Cleanup
Saturday 10a – 1p
13.
Sherlock’s Secret Life closes this weekend at the Coaster
14.
Artist Steve Hanks Saturday at Coaster Theatre and Haystack Gallery
15.
Thanks to Mo’s for going the extra “mile”
16. Next
Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 23, Mo’s, 8am
1. Dale reported that
Saturday’s Cottage Tour went well. The luncheon was sold out.
Approximately 300 people toured the cottages, down from 350 last year.
2.
The public is invited to a workshop sponsored by the Oregon Food Bank in
partnership with Clatsop Community Action and the Cannon Beach Farmer’s
Market. The event is free and includes lunch catered by EVOO, Martin
Hospitality, Season’s Café and=2
0Sweet Basils with pre-registration. Call
to register 503-436-8044. The event is at Hallmark Resort Thursday Sept
24th 830am to 2pm
3.
Wendy reported that progress is continuing on WOW (Women Only Weekend). The
event is taking wings. Shopping bags will be printed and sold with any profits
going to a local charity. Jenee will make a brief presentation on quick
plumbing solutions and tips around the home. Hello Dolly opens that weekend at
the Coaster. A growing committee working on the event are meeting immediately
after the WMM.
4.
CarolHun reported that the Gazette has been told that the tunnel closure will
be during the winter and that it will be evenings and that only one lane will
be closed at a time. Rich says he has heard varying stories, but what Carol
reported is the most recurring.
5.
Jeff reported that directors of three Chambers (Cannon Beach, Seaside and
Astoria/Warrenton) along with the director of CEDR (Clatsop
Economic Development Resources) will be having regular weekly or bi-weekly
meetings.
6.
Jeanie reported that a group of people from Costa Rica will be
touring Cannon Beach next
Monday as part of Partners of the Americas in Oregon (POA www.oregonpartners.net) Jeanie,
area coordinator for Cannon Beach, invites
anyone to come join the group for lunch at 11:30 AM at Mo's.
Cost including the tip is $10. Following lunch the group will be escorted
arou
nd town.
7.
Pia reported that she is teaching Engish as a second language at Clatsop Community
College’s South County campus.
The class is free. Jeff mentioned that he has a friend who will come to do the
same at the Chamber later this year.
8.
Gary reported that the second printing
of the Visitors Map is due in a week or two. Corrections and omissions have
been taken care of. See the current printing online at www.coastexplorermagazine.com/vm_cbmap/current.
9.
Ad sales for the 2010 Cannon Beach Magazine are underway. George encouraged
businesses to support this valuable welcoming piece with their ads. Ad sales
have dropped in the past three years due to the larger motels moving money out
of print advertising and a downturn in the economy affecting most everyone.
George described the magazine as a welcoming piece that distinguishes Cannon
Beach. Many competing towns would love to have such a piece to represent them.
Without the support of the advertisers, the magazine cannot exit. Gary
announced a new web component that is being added for 2010 at no extra cost. He
will release details soon. See the current magazine online at www.coastexplorermagazine.com/vm_cbm/current.
10.
Gary announced the next Social Media Meeting will be Sept 29th 830a
at Mo’s
11.
CarolHun reported that she has received calls and e-mail thinking her paper was
responsible for20the very negative review of a local restaurant. She wanted to
make it clear that it was the Daily Astorian and not the Gazette.
12.
This Saturday is SOLV’s Annual Fall Beach Cleanup. Register at City Hall
starting at 10a. www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp
13.
This weekend is the last chance to see Sherlock’s Secret Life at the
Coaster Theatre.
14.
Artist Steve Hanks will present a slide show at the Coaster Theatre Saturday
September 19 from 11 to noon. $5 admission to benefit the food pantry.
Following the slide show, Steve will be at Haystack Gallery from 1230p to 4p. (www.cannon-beach.net)
15.
Mo’s not only gave us a place to meet, they gave us free coffee. As a
welcoming gift, they even gave us free rolls and muffins and a free mug.
Thank you Mo’s.
16. Next
Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 23, Mo’s , 8am. Bring your
coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of
year, but will have rolls and muffins available for purchase. The coffee will
be free.
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Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date:
9/09/2009 8am
Location:
History Center
Number
in attendance: 31
Present:
RichM, SuzanneK, JimK, JimMc, TheresaM, CarmenS, KristineG, StephenM, CarolHun,
RobinR, CourtneyS, MimiB, BobNec, JoyceL, JohnS, DenaD, BillB, AnnR, MikeM, KathyK,
BrianO, TracyA, PiaS, MelissaC, WendyH, GeorgeV, JeffJewel, LisaF, JeanieMc, SharonA,
JeneeP
Absent:
Everybody else
Notes
by George Vetter
Discussion
Items:
1. Lodging Tax Increase?
2.
Oregon Food Bank Benefit Sept 24
3.
New Chamber Executive Director – Jeff Jewel
4.
Latinos in Cannon Beach
5.
Sixth Annual Cottage Tour
6.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 16, Mo’s, 8am
1. City Manager Rich Mays
spoke about the possibility of a 1% increase in the city’s lodging tax
and how this money could be used. The current 6% generates approx $2M per year.
A 1% increase would bring an additional $300K. (note: the state collects 1% so
motel guests now pay 7%) State law requires that 70% of any new lodging tax
monies be spent on tourism. The remaining 30% may be spent as the city sees
fit. Mayor Mike Morgan spoke about the need and value of supporting the arts in
Cannon Beach. $210K would be split between various qualifying groups such as
the Cannon Beach Business Associates, Cannon Beach Arts Assn, History Center,
Tolovana Arts Colony, Coaster Theatre, Chamber, Gallery Group, etc. Each group
would receive an amount in proportio
n to its budget, except the Chamber which
would receive less. Rich estimates most groups would receive 20% of their
budgets. The funds would be administered by the Cannon Beach Business Associates
according to pre-determined recipients and amounts. Even though the 2009
Lodging Tax was down by 3.5%, this was only the second time in the tax’s
history that it was down. The current 6% city tax is among the lowest in the
state. Bob Necker asked about the school property and what would happen with
that once the school is moved. He questioned whether money should be set aside
for that. Rich said that the cost of that property (County owned) would be much
higher than the monies being discussed here. Some questioned the choice of the
Cannon Beach Business Associates as a recipient and as administrator since they
(those questioning) were never invited to be part of it. Rich mentioned that it
is true that the group may fold back into the Chamber and that nothing is set
at this point. He is putting these ideas out for discussion.
2.
BobN says there is an Oregon Food Bank benefit set for Sept 24 830am to 2pm at
Hallmark Resort (for info call 503-436-8044)
3.
Jeff Jewel was introduced and spoke about his excitement in landing this new
job. He was born and raised as an only child in Vincennes Indiana, an 18th
Century French Settlement. He was raised Catholic by his father, who owned a
shoe store and his mother who worked as an20administrative assistant for an
architect. His path to Cannon Beach went through Bloomington Indiana (Indiana
University), Austin Texas (Hotel Management and Easter Seals Special Events
Director), Portland Oregon and the North Coast (Muscular Dystrophy Regional
Fundraiser), Vincennes IN (Social Services Director & Chief of Staff to
Mayor), Mt Sterling Ohio (Village Administrator), Durango Colorado (Executive
Director of Colorado Housing) and back to Portland (Human Solutions – A
Community Development Corporation) His office is at the Chamber/Information
Center, but he will be about town getting to know the community. The Chamber is
hosting a Meet & Greet event tonight (Wed) at Haystack Gardens from 5-7pm.
4.
BobN mentioned that the disconnect with the Latino residents in Cannon Beach
needs to be addressed. JeanieM mentioned that Sept 15 is Mexican Independence
day.
5.
The 6th Annual Cottage Tour, the History Centers main fundraiser, is
September 12, 2009. Get you $15 tickets now (includes reception). See http://www.cbhistory.org/events.php.
6.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 16, Mo’s , 8am. Bring
your coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time
of year, but will have rolls and muffins available for purchase. The coffee
will be free.
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Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table dis
cussion, everyone welcome)
Date:
9/02/2009 8am
Location:
Tolovana Inn
Number
in attendance: 22
Present:
SusanT, AnnR, MelissaC, TracyA, JeanieMc, SuzanneK, JimK, GaryH, WendyH, JulieW,
CarolHun, StephenM, DebbieN, KathyK, BobNec, LisaF, RobinR, JimMc, JeneeP, StephanieA,
CarmenS GeorgeV,
Absent:
Everybody else
Notes
by George Vetter
Discussion
Items:
1. Icefire Seconds Sale
Saturday
2.
Portland Concierge Group
3.
Wedding Guide
4.
Costa Ricans arriving
5.
WMM Venue Change
6.
Terry Brooks Book Signing
7.
Social
Media Meetings
8.
Jeff Jewel Reception at Haystack Gardens
9.
Women Only Weekend (WOW) Nov 13-15
10.
New Chamber Board Member
11.
Daily Astorian Editorial
12.
Community Potluck Tomorrow (Thursday)
13.
Cannon Beach Magazine
14.
Cottage Tour Sept 12th
15.
SOLV Fall Beach Cleanup Sept 19
16.
Mimosa Madness 2009
17.
Iron Chef goes Coastal
18.
Pacific Coast Chauffeur Service
19.
Fall Cruise Dates
20.
Next Wed
nesday Morning Meeting – September 9, History Center , 8am
1. Jim and Suzanne passed out
info on Icefire Glassworks annual Seconds Sale which begins at 830am Saturday
September 5th. Pastries and juice will be served in their parking
lot starting at 730am.
2.
Wendy received an e-mail from a Portland concierge group seeking info on Cannon
Beach. Gary commented that the Chamber Marketing Committee is working on
targeted pieces that would serve them.
3.
Debbie shared info and recommened The Wedding Guide to anyone catering to that
business. The website is www.bravowedding.com.
Debbe says there is more demand than supply for wedding cakes and recommend
that as a local business opportunity.
4.
Jeanie announced that a group of Costa Ricans will be arriving September 21st
as part of an annual program. They will be staying with families here.
Stephanie will be hosting one of them. Jeanie too.
5.
George announced that Mo’s, the Chamber and the History Center have all
offered to host the WMM group. Jeanie, who works at Mo’s and approached
Mo’s managers, says that starting September 16, Mo’s is available.
They are not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of year, but will have
free coffee available and rolls and muffins will be available for purchase.
After a short discussion, it was decided
to accept the History Center’s
offer for the Sept 9th meeting (the Chamber was not available on the
9th) and begin meeting at Mo’s on the 16th. George thanked Jim
McDonald and the Tolovana Inn for hosting WMM for the past 3 months. An
appreciative round of applause followed.
6.
Terry Brooks, fantasy author, who now resides in Arcadia Beach, will be at
Cannon Beach Book Company for a book signing Saturday Sept 5 from 2-4pm. www.terrybrooks.net
7.
Gary says Social Media meetings will be on alternating Mondays at 830am –
a new venue is needed and will likely be Mo’s also. Next meeting is Monday
Sept 14.
8.
Jeff Jewel starts at the Chamber Sept 8th.
On Wednesday, Sept 9th, 5-7pm at Haystack Gardens, there will be a reception.
Everyone is invited to meet and greet our new Chamber Executive Director.
Please bring your own wine glass. Debbie challenged everyone as to who could
bring the largest goblet.
9.
Wendy (Ocean Lodge) and others are organizing a Women Only Weekend (WOW)
November 13-15. Following the Sept 9th WMM at the History Center, there
will be a WOW meeting. Plan to attend, or contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com.
10.
George congratulated Jim McDonald on his appointment to the
Chamber Board. He filling a term recently vacated that will end next Summer.
All 9 board positions are now filled.
11
.
Melissa announced that the Daily Astorian recently did an editorial about what
is happening in Cannon Beach and Astoria. Here is the link - http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=392&ArticleID=63708&TM=56871.56.
12.
Robin announced the Community Potluck on Thursday Sept 3, 6pm at the Chamber.
$109,000 of grant money from the city will be awarded to attending recipients.
[The groups have already been chosen so don’t be expecting to get any
money for showing up J] Do bring a dish
and table setting.
13.
85K of the 100K 2009 Cannon Beach Magazines have been distributed. The 2010
magazine in underway. Ad reservations are being taken now. If advertisers
don’t step up, the magazines future is in serious jeopardy. George thinks
the magazine, as a welcoming piece and as a marketing piece, is very important
to the image of Cannon Beach. The loss of the magazine or a drop in quality or
size would not reflect well on Cannon Beach at a time when competition for the
tourist dollar has never been higher.
14.
Tracy reported on the 6th Annual Cottage Tour - the History Centers
main fundraiser. September 12, 2009. Get you $15 tickets now (includes
reception). See http://www.cbhistory.org/events.php
.
15.
George announced that the SOLV Fall
Beach Cleanup is set for Saturday September 19th from 10a to 1pm.
Register at City Hall. More info at www.solv.org/programs/fall_beach_clean
up.asp
16.
Kathy reminded everyone that last year on the day after
Thanksgiving, she (La Luna Loca) and some Cannon Beach businesses opened at 7am
with mimosas. She said that 7am may have been a little early, but that the
venture was worthwhile. The idea for a November 27, 2009 event was well
received. Debbie will contact Dena, who spearheaded it last year. Julie says if
we act fast, we can still get something into the Oregonian.
17.
Stephen says the United Way of Clatsop County is again holding a culinary event
this year. This time at the Seaside Convention Center on Thursday Sept 17th.
Stephen would like to see if we can get this event to come to Cannon Beach next
year. Tracy reported that the Culinary event that took place in Cannon Beach
several years ago was a big success and something like this would be good.
18.
As per the Port as of April, the Fall Cruise Ship dates are Sept 22, Sept 29,
Oct 3 and Oct 16. Scroll to bottom at http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/April2009.pdf.
19.
Stephen mentioned Pacific Coast Chauffeur
Service - the Toyota Prius Limo service by John Klopf 503-440-3771.
20.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 9, History Center
, 8am. Bring your clipboard, coffee cup and coffee.
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Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table disc
ussion, everyone welcome)
Date:
08/26/2009 8am
Location:
Tolovana Inn
Number
in attendance: 29
Present:
JeffT, BrianO, MargoD, PaulD, AnnR, JulieW, ElaineN, JeneeP, ValerieR, DaleS, StephanieA,
TheresaM, Campbell Brothers (Tom, Jim & Terry), CarolL, SusanT, StephenM, LisaF,
BobNec, TimK, TracyA, CourtneyS, GaryH, JeanieMc, WendyH, KathyK, CarmenS, GeorgeV,
Absent:
Everybody else
Notes
by George Vetter
Discussion
Items:
1. NBC’s Today Show
2.
New Chamber Executive Director
3.
After Hours Lodging Board
4.
Game Night Oct 10
5.
Campbell Brothers – Tom, Jim & Terry
6.
Terry Brooks Book Signing
7.
Coast
Explorer Online Calendar
8.
Stormy Weather Arts Festival 2009
9.
Women Only Weekend (WOW) Nov 13-15
10.
Shoppers Bus Nov 21
11.
Chamber Auction Comeback
12.
Visitor Maps
13.
Cannon Beach Magazine
14.
Cottage Tour Sept 12th
15.
Social Media Networking Meeting Mon Aug 31 830a
16.
New WMM location sought
17.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 2, Tolovana inn ,208am
1. Cannon Beach and Surfsand
were on NBC’s Today Show Tuesday in a Segment titled End of Summer
Weekend Road Trips. See video - http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=124327833954&h=INfAB&u=zSWWO&ref=mf.
2.
After over 100 resumes, 22 phone interviews, 6 personal interviews by the
selection committee and an interview with the Chamber Board, Jeff Jewel (portlandjewel at yahoo.com) was chosen
as the new Chamber Executive Director. Jeff will start on September 8th.
A reception will be held on September 9th, 4 – 7 pm at
Haystack Gardens (The Chamber building was booked). Those who had met Jeff had
nothing but good things to say. Optimism runs high.
3.
Carol reported that she just returned from a trip to Langley WA. They leave a
board outside their Information Center after they close with lodging
availability. She thought this would be a good idea for Cannon Beach. Others
agreed.
4.
Carol says the Childrens Center will hold a Game Night again this year as a
benefit for their operations. It will be Saturday October 10 at Tolovana Inn.
Games will be Black Jack, Roulette, etc. Food will be there. Participants will
buy scrip and gamble with it. That scrip will then buy merchandise and services
on hand donated by local and regional merchants.
5.
Tom, Jim and Terry Campbell invited everyone to come to the
Coaster Theatre to
see and hear their show – The Campbell Brothers Jamboree. They will be
playing thru September. They announced that Chamber members and a guest may
attend free by identifying oneself at Will Call at the Theatre. The family
oriented show includes 12 originals. Performances are every Monday and Tuesday
at 730pm plus most Sundays (3pm and 730pm) and most Wednesdays. Even one
Thursday. See full schedule at http://www.campbellbrothersshow.com/coasterdates.html.
6.
Valerie announced that Terry Brooks will be at Cannon Beach Book Company for a
book signing Saturday Sept 5 from 2-4pm. She invited everyone to come.
7.
Gary asked everyone to send their event/calendar items to him to be included on
his Coast Explorer online calendar - http://www.coastexplorermagazine.com/calendar.php.
8.
Tracy reported that plans continue on SWAF 2009.
Friday (Nov 6th) night’s Quick Draw tickets are limited to 150. ($55 ea,
2 for $99) Buyers from prior years will be offered tickets before others.
Buyers from previous years purchasing 2009 tickets will receive a bottle of
wine with a custom 2009 SWAF label featuring the 2009 event logo art of Walter
Share. Galleries and artists who have names and contact info of previous years
Quick Draw buyers are asked to contact Tracy (tracyabel at earthlink.net).
9.
Wendy (Ocean Lodge) is organizing a Women Only Weekend (WOW) November 13-15.
Conta
ct wendy at theoceanlodge.com.
10.
Valerie and Julie are putting together a Shoppers Bus which
will come from Portland on November 21 from 10a – 4p. Julie and Val will
be contacting businesses for Goodie Bag inserts.
11.
Julie and Valerie are also heading up the return of the Chamber Auction. The
date is not set, but it will be in the Spring. Merchandise and service
donations will be solicited. Besides this being a fun event, it will be an
important fundraiser for the Chamber and its marketing effort. Efforts are
underway to make this auction much more than a local draw.
12.
The first 20K Visitor Maps which hit the streets the first week of July are
running low. Another 20K will be printed to have out by the end of September.
Errors and omissions will be attended to, but the piece will look the same. Get
map feedback to gphayes at aol.com or george at cannon-beach.net.
13.
85K of the 100K 2009 Cannon Beach Magazines have been distributed. The 2010
magazine in underway. Ad reservations are being taken now. If advertisers
don’t step up, the magazines future is in serious jeopardy. George thinks
the magazine, as a welcoming piece and as a marketing piece, is very important
to the image of Cannon Beach. The loss of the magazine or a drop in quality or
size would not reflect well on Cannon Beach at a time when competition for the
tourist dollar has never been higher.
14. =C
2
The 6th Annual Cottage Tour, the History Centers main fundraiser is
September 12, 2009. Get you $15 tickets now (includes reception). See
http://www.cbhistory.org/events.php.
15.
Gary reminded everyone that the
next Social Media Networking meeting is Monday Aug 31st at 830a at
Tolovana Inn.
16.
This next meeting will be the last date Tolovana Inn is
available for WMM. Dale suggested the History Center. They have chair but not
enough tables. Also people would have to bring their own coffee. Valerie
suggested the Chamber. A decision will be made at the next meeting.
17.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – September 2, Tolovana
Inn , 8am. Please bring your own coffee cup.
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Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date:
08/19/2009 8am
Location:
Tolovana Inn
Number
in attendance: 18
Present:
AbbyH, TimK, JeneeP, StephanieA, KathyK, GaryH, RobinR, WendyH, SusanT, JimK, GeorgeV,
CarmenS, BrianO, JeffT, TracyA, CarolHun, JimMc, CourtneySalmon(Gazette),
Absent:
Everybody else
Notes
by George Vetter
Discussion
Items:
1. Social networking
2.
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC
3.
Room Tax
4.
Chamber Board Ope
ning
5.
OCVA – Oregon Coast Visitors Association
6.
Surfsand on Today Show?
7.
Watt
Childress’s Article in the Citizen
8.
Savor Cannon Beach
9.
Map Meeting
10.
Cottage Tour
11.
Towels for Wildlife Center
12.
Oregon Institute for Peace, Spiritual Development & Community
Transformation.
13.
New WMM location sought
14.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – August 26th Tolovana inn , 8am
1. Gary reported that the
social networking meetings are involving marketing discussions. Next meeting is
changed to Monday Aug 31st at 830a at Tolovana Inn.
2.
The 2010 Winter Olympics will take place in and around Vancouver BC. Abby says
Travel Oregon will have a booth there. Wendy has heard that the benefit of
having the Olympics near is likely to come in the months and years that follow.
Some mentioned that Vancouver residents who will not be attending Olympic
events are encouraged to take their vacations during that time. These people
are good prospects for a trip to Cannon Beach. Gary encouraged folks to use
Twitter, Facebook, etc to reach these people. George suggested using our
websites to suggest and to tie into the Olympics.
3. A
0
Wendy says Rich Mays (City Manager) will address the WMM next month about the
Cannon Beach Room Tax. Several lodging people at the meeting said they were
having vacancies this summer and were having to discount rates. This has not
happened in past summers. Room Tax dollars will be down at a time when the need
to market and promote Cannon Beach is great. George encouraged everyone,
especially lodging people, to communicate with the City Council members about
the current situation and the need to be proactive to keep the flow of people
to the motels and Room Tax dollars to the City. To e-mail them individually or
as a group go to http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/~City/council.html.
4.
Cynthia Elliott’s resignation from the
Chamber Board has left a vacancy to be filled by appointment of the Board.
Chamber members who are interested are encouraged to let someone know.
5.
Tim pointed out that as a member of OCVA, Oregon Coast Visitors Assn, the
Chamber receives inquiries through them. {my inserted note} - Because of the
lack of current funds, these inquiries (as many as 700 in two weeks) are not
being acted upon. {my inserted note 2} – Your dues and sponsorships are
more important now than ever.
6.
Abby says the Today Show asked for and received footage from Surfsand Resort to
possibly air next Tuesday on a “Last Minute Getaway” segment.
7. A
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Tracy recommended reading Watt Childress’s article in the current CB
Citizen.
8.
Gary says Savor Cannon Beach (along the
Childrens Center’s Wine walk) will take place March 12-14. See further
notes on #4 below (8/12/09 WMM)
9.
Gary reported that the next Map meeting will be Tuesday Aug 25, 530pm at City
Hall. The current map will be reviewed and a second printing will be looked at.
10.
The Annual Cottage Tour, the History Centers main fundraiser
is September 12, 2009. Get you $15 tickets now (includes reception).
11.
Jenee says the Wildlife refuge needs towels donated. Conact her at jpmushen at aol.com.
12.
George reported that he was recently approached by William Eldridge Ph. D. of
Cannon Beach, seeking seed money for a world-class, international, educational,
and community service center called The Oregon Institute for Peace, Spiritual
Development & Community Transformation. For info contact eldridge.3 at osu.edu or visit www.wdeldridge.com
13.
September 2nd will be the last date Tolovana Inn
is available for WMM. A new venue is being sought. JeffT suggested Pig
‘n’ Pancake.
14.
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Aug 26th Tolovana Inn
, 8am. Please bring your own coffee cup.
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Note:0AFor notes to prior meetings go to www.cannon-beach.net/wmm.
If this link
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George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net
231 N
Hemlock, Box 164
Cannon
Beach, OR 97110
503-436-1520
cell:739-1415
george at cannon-beach.net
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