[wmm] Notes: WMM 02Dec2009
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From: George Vetter <georgevetter at gmail.com>
To: wmm at cannonbeachbuzz.com
Sent: Thu, Dec 3, 2009 4:56 am
Subject: [wmm] Notes: WMM 02Dec2009
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 12/02/2009 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 26
Present: BobNer, Pat (new gm with Gazette), CarolHun, StephanieA, CarmenS, GeorgeV, JimK, AnnR, JeffJ, WendyH, JeneeP, RobertM, ValerieR, JulieW, MeaganH, RyanH, SusanB, ElaineN, JohnS, MelissaC, TheresaM, KimB, MimiB, JimMc, LenoreE, LindaDugan
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Lending a Helping Hand
2. Sweet Basil's Cafe
3. Thanksgiving Weekend Business
4. Morning Madness Shopping Event
5. Discount mentality
6. Haystack Holidays
7. ODOT and the Tunnel
8. Toys for Tots
9. Gift Drive at US Bank
10. Coast River Business Journal
11. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – December 9, Mo’s, 8am - Show & Tell by Carmen Swigart/Sea Ranch RV Resort and Stables (see upcoming list below)
1. Kim mentioned someone in the community needing some help. BobNec said there are others too. After discussion, it was decided that Jeff at cannonbeach.org would serve as the recipient of donations and would maintain a volunteer list of those willing to help out with such things as picking something up, dropping something off, some labor, etc. The idea was to help out that currently in need, but also to be ready to help out in the future. Make donations payable to Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, but be sure to designate that it is for the "Helping Hand" fund.
2. John Sowa came from Brooklyn, then spent years in the corporate world in Chicago before becoming a trained Cajun Creole chef. He opened Lil Bayou in Seaside after coming out to visit his wife Debbie's parents and making a visit to Ecola Point. When the success and ensuing time commitment of Lil Bayou became too much, he sold it in 2007 and downsized to Sweet Basil's Cafe (www.cafesweetbasils.com) in Cannon Beach. Not only was the size of Sweet Basil's a change, so was the fare - natural, organic. Because the restaurant is so small and the kitchen is only separated by a counter, John is in constant contact with his guests. The restaurant seats 12 people - reservations are advised. His specialty is lunch with 36 items on the menu. He just added a monthly Cajun Creole night - the last Saturday of the month. He and Glynis Valenti just recently opened Wild Vines Wine bar (www.wildvinescb.com) next to Sweet Basils. Open from 330p to 10pm, Wild Vines offers wine and lite fare.
3. Valerie said her book business was down from last year for Thanksgiving. Wendy said Ocean Lodge renting more rooms but at lower rates. Bob said EVOO was flat. Mimi at Buttery said business was good. Carmen said Sea Ranch was down for November, but that last year was a good one.
4. Kim reported that Dena's did well starting at 8am on Friday after Thanksgiving (Morning Madness) No one else reported that the 8am opening worked for them. BobNer suggested that next year we have evening madness instead.
5. BobNer warned of the danger of discounting and how Cannon Beach's "crème de la crème" reputation is something which took years to develop and is valuable. Discounting will erode it. Jim advocates building relationships. People are much less likely to be looking for or expecting a discount if they have a relationship with the owners/managers/staff of a business.
6. Jeff ran down the events coming up for Haystack Holidays - Library Tea Dec 5th from 11am to 4pm. Lamplighting (including a tribute to Jay Schwehr for his 33 years as lamplighter) Dec 5th at 4pm followed by a reception at the Chamber and the Docents art exhibit and reception from 6-8pm at Cannon Beach Gallery in Midtown. (see http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/haystack%20holidays%20flyer.pdf)
7. Jeff: Our mayor, Mike Morgan, is working with 7 other mayors to pressure ODOT to work 24/7 to minimize tunnel closure time. Also, the mayors are trying to dissuade ODOT from lowering of the deck of the tunnel which would increase closure time.
8. Jenee asked for donations of unwrapped toys. She also asked for volunteers to wrap those toys on the 16th. contact jpmshen at aol.com.
9. Elaine: US Bank has their gift tree up as they do every year
10. Susan Boac, advertising sales consultant for Coast River Business Journal introduced herself and passed around the December issue. (crbizjournal.com)
18. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – December 9th, Mo’s , 8am. Carmen Swigart/Sea Ranch RV Resort and Stables will have the floor for Show and Tell. Bring your coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of year so we have the place to ourselves.
Upcoming Presenters
December 16 – Tracy Abel
December 23 – Jenee Pearce
December 30 – Stephanie Ansley
January 6 – Julianne Cook
January 13 – Margo Dueber
January 20 – Carol Hungerford
January 27 – Jeffrey Jewel
February 3 – Pat Funk
February 10 – Pia Shepard
February 17 – Joyce Lincoln
February 24 - Dale Shafer
March 3 - Ann Radich
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 11/25/2009 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 17
Present: JeffJ, JeneeP, WendyH, SusanT, TracyA, DebbieN, StephenM, JulieC, BrianO, RobinR, TheresaM, BobNer, LenoreE, StephanieA, GeorgeV, AnnR, CarmenS.
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Haystack Holidays
2. GeorgeVetterFotoArt.com
3. Unwrapped toys for the less fortunate
4. EVOO bread class Saturday
5. Gazette production of Haystack Holidays Guide
6. Friday Wine Tastings at Tolovana Inn by Mo's
7. Did the Economy bottom?
8. Morning Madness shopping event
9. History Center Volunteer Appreciation
10. Weddings at the Beach Event
11. 2010 Film Festival June 4-6
12. Watch your neighbors house
13. Wendy, Ocean Lodge and Escape Lodging
14. Festival of Trees - Providence Hospital Fundraiser Dec 5
15. Public input for Tunnel Closure
16. The Branding of Cannon Beach
17. Business after Hours - 2nd Thursday
18. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – December 2, Mo’s, 8am - Show & Tell by John Sowa of Sweet Basil's Cafe
1. Jeff ran down the events coming up for Haystack Holidays - Wreath Making Nov 28th from 11am to 3pm. Last minute attendants welcome. Library Tea Dec 5th from 11am to 4pm. Lamplighting (including a tribute to Jay Schwehr for his 33 years as lamplighter) Dec 5th at 4pm followed by a reception at the Chamber.
2. George announced that his new website is up with his new images of New England's fall foliage and also those from his recent 10-country trip thru Europe - www.georgevetterfotoart.com
3. Jenee asked for donations of unwrapped toy for the less fortunate. She also asked for volunteers to wrap those toys on the 16th. contact jpmshen at aol.com
4. Bob and Lenore announced that EVOO is full for Thanksgiving Dinner, but has room in the bread making class on Saturday at 10am. Their website will soon feature videos being shot by Dave Pastor.
5. Theresa brought out a copy of the Haystack Holidays Guide that the Gazette just finished. Pick up copies at the Gazette office downtown above Purple Moon.
6. Julie announced that Mo's is doing Friday Wine Tastings at Tolovana Inn from 4-6pm. It is their way of welcoming guests to town and to make them aware of Mo's next door.
7. Robin reported that at a recent Realty conference she attended, it was said that the economy hit bottom in June. Robin is optimistic that things should be getting better.
8. Debbie reminded all those included in the Morning Madness full page ad on the back of the Haystack Holidays Guide need to be open by 8am on Friday and need to pay $25 for the ad.
9. Tracy: Dec 4th 530pm at the History Center is their Appreciation Event.
10. Tracy: Mark you calendar for Feb 20, 2010 - Weddings at the Beach annual event at the Seaside Convention Center.
11. The 2010 Film Festival is set for June 4-6 at Coaster Theatre - 7 great musicals - Cabaret, Hair, Once, Across the Universe, West Side Story, Sound of Music, Singing in the Rain.
12. Brian: One of Cannon Beach Vacation Rental's homes was burglarized the other day. Keep an eye on the homes around you to see if anyone seems to be 'checking it out'
13. Wendy started in the Lodging business with Martin Mangement. Eleven years ago, when Tom Drumheller and Patrick Nofield left Steve Martin to start Escape Lodging, she joined them. She first managed Inn at Cannon Beach, then a Best Western affiliate, then became the first manager of Ocean Lodge when it opened 7 years ago.Her approach at Ocean Lodge is to create the feeling of a second home for guests. Ocean Lodge, with a staff of 26, has 45 rooms, 17 of which are pet friendly. Occupancy has been up, but rates are down. Guests are shopping and bargaining during these challenging ecomonic times. Wendy was just named Inn Keeper of the Year by the Oregon Lodging Association. She and hubby Fred met in Guam and have been married 31 years. They have 3 children and 1 grandchild.
14. The annual fundraiser for Providence Seaside Hospital - Festival of Trees - is Saturday Dec 5. This year the hospital will have provided $6,000,000 of services to those who could not pay. Next year they project $8,000,000. This is an important fundraiser for them. see www.providence.org/northcoast/foundation.
15. Jeff: Public input on the Highway 26 Tunnel closure will be Jan - Mar. We need to show up en mass.
16. Stephen: The Chamber Marketing Committee will be meeting in Dec to discuss the branding of Cannon Beach. This is a very important matter and input it needed. Send your ideas or questions to "Tracy Abel" <tracyabel at earthlink.net>
17. Jeff: The first of regular "Business after Hours" 2nd Thrusday events will be Jan 14th 430pm at the Ocean Lodge. If you would like to host one at your business, contact jeff at cannonbeach.org
18. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – December 2nd, Mo’s , 8am. John Sowa of Sweet Basil's Cafe will have the floor for Show and Tell. Bring your coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of year so we have the place to ourselves.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 11/18/2009 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 20
Present: CarolH, JeneeP, JimK, WendyH, AnnR, BrianO, TheresaM, KarenM, GeorgeV, MeaganH, ValerieR, JimMc, CarmenS, JulieW, JoyceL, TracyA, BobN, MargoD, KathyK, StephanieA
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. WOW (Women Only Weekend) recap
2. Women Only Weekend - 2010 - Nov 12-14
3. Take Care Exposé by owner Karen Myhr
4. Must-See pianist at Coaster Theatre - Stephen Beus
5. January Tunnel Meeting
6. High Water on 101
7. Power Outage
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – November 25, Mo’s, 8am - Show & Tell by Wendy Higgins of Ocean Lodge
1. General response to WOW (Women Only Weekend) was that most of the visitors to shops and restaurants did not know of the event before getting to town or before being asked. Consensus was that the WOW should become an annual event. Next year publicity needs to start in July or August. Jim at Tolovana Inn reported that notice went out by e-mail to 500,000 people, but did not result in a lot of rooms rented. They did get some phone calls, mostly wanting to know what pampering services would be available at the hotel. Jim says next year they will offer services. Carmen said her spa at Sea Ranch RV was scheduled full. Margo reported that Saturday night was also Customer Appreciation Night at her shop (Maggie & Henry) and at several other shops. This is an event started by Abbas and Jill at Purple Moon several years ago. Margo says traffic was way down. Wendy said Ocean Lodge (who started WOW a couple years ago) was full on Saturday night. Their 3pm-530pm Saturday reception had 30-40 people and the 10pm pajama party had 12 attendees. Valerie recommended fewer events on the schedule and a strong focus on "Shopping and Pampering". Jim at IceFire Glassworks said it was poor weekend at his business. Stephanie said the same. Karen at Take Care said she served cocktails with food and had a decent turnout. George reported that sales at El Mundo For Men were ok - about the same as last year, but the best hour of the day was between 6 and 7pm - influenced by WOW. His gallery had no one come in inquiring about WOW even though pink W signs were posted in the windows. Joyce at NW by NW Gallery said it was quiet there. Bob said a couple business owners asked him why they were not included.
2. Consensus was to set the 2010 date for Women Only Weekend for Nov 12-14. [Mark your calendar now].
3. Karen Myhr showcased her business - Take Care - an Interactive Spa Boutique - located downtown in Loblolly Square. There are two sides to her business - Retail and Services. She encourages local business by offering a first time $10 discount and continued $5 discount. Her services include manicures, pedicures, facials, etc. She is closed Wed and Thurs in winter. She passed around her menu of services, a retail list of her products and samples of some of her products. Visit her shop to really appreciate what she has to offer, but right now you can click www.takecarecannonbeach.com to learn more. Valerie and Margo both gave testimonials for Karen's services.
4. Classical pianist Stephen Beus will perform at the Coaster Theatre Sunday 3pm. Ticket are $15 at the box office in advance or at the event.
5. Wendy announced that there will be a Tunnel meeting with the state in January. This will be an opportunity for input. Date to be announced later.
6. George brought up the topic of high water on 101 causing the road to be closed to all but trucks and high profile vehicles. George expressed concern that this recurring event is very bad PR for the area. He would prefer that this problem be dealt with prior to expanding the Highway 26 tunnel to accommodate larger trucks. He described his experience yesterday in having a wave created by a truck crash over the hood of his minivan killing the engine as he was shuttling his kids to school. Others agreed fixing this recurring problem is a high priority.
7. The power was out for 25 hours beginning Monday around 4pm. Pacific Power brought a generator in behind Cannon Beach Mall to supply the downtown, but before it could be turned on, normal power was restored, but not before more than just a few refrigerators yielded spoils.
8. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – November 25th, Mo’s , 8am. Wendy Higgins of Ocean Lodge will have the floor for Show and Tell. Bring your coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of year so we have the place to ourselves..
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Present: MimiB, JeannieMc, DebbieN, FrankS, BobNec, JoyceL, LenoreE, BobNer, JohnS, BrianO, MelissaC, Julie, TracyA, KathyK, StephanieA, WendyH, GeorgeV, JimK, JeffJ, JulieW, GaryH, DaleS, PatF, BobM, CarmenS, MargoD, JeneeP
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. SWAF Stormy Weather Arts Festival Recap
2. EVOO's Show and Tell
3. WOW this weekend
4. Stormy Weather Arts Festival apparel
5. History Center Annual Meeting
6. Artist needed
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – November 18, Mo’s, 8am - Show & Tell by Karen Myhr of Take Care
1. We went around the table and everyone expressed their take on Last weekend's SWAF. General consensus was that the crowd was good (down somewhat from prior years). It was a good crowd having a good time. There were new faces in the crowd. Money was tight, but some galleries reported sales up from prior events. Quick Draw on Friday sold out in spite of the increase in admission. The hope that the increased admission would attract more art buyers did not materialize. Bidding was down. Quick Draw/SWAF photos can be seen by clicking the Quick Draw link near the top of www.cannon-beach.net. The Hornbuckle Concert sold out at the last minute and was reported to have been a "Great Show" - two encores.After making the gallery rounds on Saturday night, people stuck around on Sunday. BobNec suggested we add a Sunday event in 2010. Jeff reported that neighboring towns had copy-cat events this year - a form of flattery for Cannon Beach.
2. Bob Neroni and Lenore Emory of EVOO treated everyone to cinnamon rolls and bacon cheese puffs and shared their EVOO story. They found Cannon Beach years ago and wished at the time to live here. Five years ago, they found a home and business location and opened EVOO with a focus on the "Art of Cooking". The food, for the most part, is organic, free range with care to only offer seafood not on the endangered list. They offer classes, catering and retail. Their Dinner Show is a four course wine dinner prepared as you watch. It is served Thu, Fri & Sat 7pm to 930pm. [I can tell you from my own experience - this is a must .. George] Go to their freshly updated website www.evoo.biz to see their schedule and offerings.
3. Women Only Weekend (WOW) is this weekend. Wendy passed out pink 8.5x11 sheets with a big W and "Women Only Weekend Participant" for businesses to put in their windows to let people know that they have something special going on. There is a flyer listing businesses who got their info to Wendy early enough, but if your business has any kind of special offering, contact Wendy at oceanlodge.com to get your pink sheet. The flyer can be found by clicking the WOW link near the top of www.cannon-beach.net.
4. SWAF apparel is still available. Long sleeve tees ($22.50 to $25), Qtr Zip Sweatshirts ($44 to $49.50) and Hooded Sweats ($37.50 to $43.50) are available and the Chamber Also wine ($20) with the SWAF 2009 Logo (signed by the artist) is available at the Chamber or at Oregon Gallery. see http://www.cannonbeach.org/swaf2008/merchandise.pdf.
5. The annual meeting of the Historical Society will be Nov 21 at 9am at the History Center. John Williams and George Shields will be honored.
6. Margo Dueber is looking for an artist who can do two "quick" caricatures for her. mdueber at opusnet.com
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – November 18th, Mo’s , 8am. Karen Myhr of Take Care will have the floor for Show and Tell. Bring your coffee cup. Mo’s is not open for breakfast on Wednesdays this time of year.
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