[wmm] Notes: WMM 14April2010 8am at Mo's
Vetter, George
georgevetter at gmail.com
Wed Apr 14 18:53:22 CDT 2010
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 4/14/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 29
Present: DomingoA, CarolL. JeffJ, JimK, MelissaC, DebbieN, BrianO, DianaP,
AnnR, WendyH, KristineG, KimB, BenK, MeganH, SusanB, BobNer, JoyceL, PiaS,
PatF, RichM, RonJ, CarolH, LindaD, MollyJ, JeanieMc, BobNec, KarenM SusanT,
GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Carol Lynch / Cannon Beach Preschool and Children's Center
2. 12 Days of Earth Day
3. Ambassador Training today at Chamber 9am and 530pm
4. Crimes closes this weekend at Coaster
5. Spring Unveiling Fri Apr 30, Sat May 1 and Sun May 2
6. Sculpture without Walls - during Spring Unveiling
7. The Economy
8. Lodging Tax Increase
9. Outdoor Theatre for Cannon Beach
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 21, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Show & Tell by Michael Burkett / Cannon Beach Citizen (see upcoming
list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for breakfast until
June.
1. Carol Lynch / Cannon Beach Preschool and Children's Center. Carol's
prior career was Human Relations. First in hospitals and then in technology.
When her son was born, her love for children was born with him. 5 years ago
she and husband Frank moved to Cannon Beach. Frank gave up his tech career
to pursue photography. Carol took a job at the Children's Center. A year
later the Director position became available. Carol took it. She is proud to
be part of the Children's Center. This is the 20th anniversary of its
founding by concerned citizens. The city put up the land and the community
put up the building. The facility is licensed (State Certified) for 36 to on
site at any given time. Currently there are 41 registered. Open 730am to
530pm, the facility is divided between babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
This is the only such facility between Tillamook and Warrenton. For many
parents, it is a critical service. Tuition pays for only 50% of overhead.
The rest comes from grants, donations and fund raisers. Qualifications for
employees are high, requiring various certification plus an annual 15 hours
of continuing education. Pay is between $10 and $15 per hour. Help is hard
to find. Most do it out of love. Carol invited everyone to come and visit,
especially if they haven't been in recent years. 3781 South Hemlock, PO Box
596. 503-436-1040 cbchildrenctr at yahoo.com.
2. Jeff Jewel: 12 days of Earth Day to begin Thursday April 22. An
8.5x11" flyer was passed out and is available at the Chamber. Carol says the
schedule will be in the Gazette. On Saturday April 24th there will be
speakers at the Chamber every 45 minutes or so. Info is available through
www.cannon-beach.net/events/earthday.
3, Ambassador Training today at Chamber 9am and 530pm
4. Pia: This weekend Fri and Sat will be the last performances of Crimes
of the Heart at Coaster Theatre. More at www.coastertheatre.com.
5. Kim: 15000 invitations have been sent out by the Cannon Beach Gallery
Group by US Mail. Everyone is encouraged to display posters and brochures
which can be picked up at Haystack Gallery and Bronze Coast Gallery. Add the
event to your website and link to the schedule through
www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling. JP's is unveiling their new Menu. All
businesses are encouraged to "Unveil" what they can to create more
excitement for our visitors. Northwest by Northwest Gallery will charge $5
at their door with proceeds to benefit the Food Bank. Inn at Cannon Beach
and Ocean Lodge will each have an artist featured that weekend.
6. One new sculpture (the puffins in midtown) is already in place and two
more will be placed soon. Voting will take place Spring Unveiling Weekend.
The winning sculpture will be purchased by the city and remain on public
display. The orange bench from last year will now reside downtown by the
restrooms.
7. George: The news this morning reported that the latest stats show
Oregon losing another 400 job and the unemployment rate still above 10%.
But, Intel quadrupled its first quarter earnings and anticipates hire 1000
people yet this year. Diana says she has had a nice sign in her window at
JP's for 3 weeks and has had just two people inquire. One of them obviously
did not want the job. Others reported similar experiences. Pat Funk says
there has been more activity in the local real estate market already this
year than all of last year. Ben says they sold a fractional recently at
Lodges at Cannon Beach and financing came thru Clatsop Community Bank.
8. Rich: There are 7 groups desiring and currently identified as
qualifying for the anticipated $230K of the proposed increase in the Lodging
Tax. A 5-person commission, selected and given specific criteria by the City
Council/ordinance, would administer the $230K. The 7 groups are (in no
particular order) 1. History Center. 2. Chorus. 3. Arts Association. 4.
Gallery Group. 5. Coaster Theatre. 6. Chamber. 7. Business Associates.
Qualifying groups must have a direct tie to tourism as per state statute and
a decision passed down by the Attorney General.
9. Joyce Lincoln: "Wouldn't it be great if we had outdoor theater in
Cannon Beach. We have the downtown park as the venue. Grants are available.
We should pursue this possibility."
10. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 21, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Michael Burkett / Cannon Beach Citizen (see upcoming list below).
Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for breakfast until June.
Note: I do not catch everything at these meetings. If you say something at
the meeting that you want to be sure I don't miss in my notes, either put it
on paper and hand it to me at the meeting or e-mail me right after the
meeting. george at cannon-beach.net.
Upcoming Presenters (please limit to 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for
questions)
April 28 - Dale Shafer / Realtor
May 5 - Nala Cardillo / Haystack Awareness Program
May 12 - Angela Freeman / Acupuncture
May 19 - Gary Hayes / Coast Explorer Magazine
May 26 - Mimi Butler / The Buttery
June 2 - Jennifer Williamson / Cannon Beach Farmer's Market
Note - If you have not already had a turn, reply to this message to request
to be added to this list.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 4/7/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 33
Present: LesleP, JeffJ, WendyH, SusanT, PatF, JulieW, ElaineN, PatrickN,
BillB, MarthaB, KristineG, MeganH, JeanF, SusanB, DebbieN, CarolH, JennyN,
DonF, KeithC, BobMus, GaryH, ShariP, KathyK, RussV, TracyA, BofA, BrianO,
BobNer, BobNec, LindaD, ValerieR, RobinR, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. 2 New Attendees
2. Lelse Palmeri / Walker and Company Marketing Communications
3. Business After Hours - Thurs Apr 8th 5pm Bruce's Candy Kitchen
4. Proposed 1% increase in Motel Tax
5. Author Greg Olsen at Library Sat 2pm Apr 10
6. CB Chorus Concert Fri Apr 9th 7pm at Presbyterian Church
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 14, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Carol Lynch / Cannon Beach Children's Center (see upcoming list
below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for breakfast until June.
1. New at this meeting: Jenny Neuman. Russ Vandenberg w/Seaside Visitor
Bureau & Seaside Civic & Convention Center www.seasideconvention.com
2. Lesle Palmeri / Walker & Company Marketing Communication. Lesle's
maiden name is Walker. She started her company 26 years ago before marrying.
But first she got her degree from Miami University in Ohio and went to work
in Chicago at Leo Burnett Company, in a building with 1800 other LBC
employees (LBC had 32 offices around the world at that time). She left Leo
Burnett in 1980 for a small firm in Dallas Texas that transferred her to
Phoenix where she became general manager until the day she called one of the
owners to complain about owners lack of involvement in her branch . She
worked for that firm for 5 years. After a short, break from the advertising
world, (she never DID actually get a job driving a bus!) she began Walker
and Company moving to the north coast of Oregon in 1994. Her goal is to get
people to rethink their marketing strategies. She focuses on advertising,
public relations and website empowerment. She thinks that Clatsop County's
diversity "is an asset" that we can take advantage of. Her immediate advice
to all is to be aware of who has rightful ownership of materials being used
in your marketing, and to make sure the materials are current. Then get your
message out to your target audience. and repeat, repeat, repeat. Her
services are available. Call or e-mail her for a free consultation
503-738-3398, info at lcbiz.com. www.lcbiz.com
3, The flyer from Bruce's says: Please join us on Thursday April 8th
2010 5-7pm. Come be a kid in a candy store. For Cannon Beach Chamber's
Business After Hours. We look forward to sharing our business with you and
celebrating our 47th year of business in Cannon Beach.
4. George reported on what happened last night at the Council Meeting
regarding the proposed 1% increase in the Motel Tax (from 6 to 7%). After
hearing from about 10 people and a short discussion, Council decided to
extend the conversation to a worksession at 6pm on April 20th at City Hall.
Part of the proposed ordinance is to form a 5 member vetting committee whose
function will be to select qualified recipients to receive the estimated
$230K. The composition of that committee was a big part of the Council's
discussion. George asked how others thought this money should be used. There
was no shortage of ideas and commentary. Bob Necker suggested that the
Chamber was the best organization and in the best position to spend this
money wisely. Wendy asked Valerie to speak about how this got started over a
year ago. She (Valerie), city manager Rich Mays and Mayor Mike Morgan got
together to discuss how to assist the Arts in Cannon Beach. Art
organizations were in need of financial assistance to stay afloat. The idea
of an increase in the motel tax came up. The group expanded to include motel
owners and it was learned that State law restricts how new motel tax money
can be spent. 30% can be spent in any manner the city sees fit, but 70% is
restricted. Some of the Arts organizations do not qualify. Patrick Nofield
spoke about his involvement in the committee and the open and transparent
manner in which the ordinance evolved. He expressed disappointment in the
composition of the 5 member vetting committee being changed from 3 lodging
members to 2. This had taken place without a committee meeting. George
pointed out that if the composition was left open, there could feasibly be 5
members appointed from lodging. Kathy Klezcek asked if there was anything in
the ordinance which would ensure consistency in the PR message so as to have
a coordinated, cohesive message going out from different organizations.
Nothing in the ordinance speaks to that at this point. Russ Vandenberg
talked about a program used in Seaside where each year, 5 applicants are
rewarded $5000 each to promote events they solicit funds for. In Seaside 25%
of all Motel Tax funds go back into PR and advertising. Gary sited amounts
being spent by towns competing with Cannon Beach for visitors. The
anticipated $230K is a meager amount compared to all the others. Bob Necker
expressed concern for the impact on an organization who get awarded money
one year and then do not meet performance requirements the next year or the
year after that. George encouraged everyone to send comments prior to the
April 20th worksession to <mailto:cityhall at ci.cannon-beach.or.us>
cityhall at ci.cannon-beach.or.us. Then to attend the worksession.
5. Northwest Author Gregg Olsen will speak Saturday April 10th at 2pm at
the Library. Sponsored by Martin Hospitality, Surfsand Resort, CB Book
Company and the Library.
6. 'La Bella Notte' Concert by the Cannon Beach Chorus. Two performances:
Friday Apr 9th 7pm in Cannon Beach at the Presbyterian Church and Sunday Apr
11th 3pm in Manzanita at the Episcopal Church. Accompanist David Carlson.
Conducted by Dorene Dunlap. Opera choruses, Duets, Solos, Modern Works.
Refreshments. www.cannonbeachchorus.org.
7. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 14, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Carol Lynch / Cannon Beach Children's (see upcoming list below).
Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for breakfast until June.
Note: I do not catch everything at these meetings. If you say something at
the meeting that you want to be sure I don't miss in my notes, either put it
on paper and hand it to me at the meeting or e-mail me right after the
meeting. george at cannon-beach.net.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 3/31/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 35
Present: KristineG, KimB, JeffJ, SusanT, WendyH, BenK, PatrickN, JeanF,
KeithC, AnnR, LindaD, ScottC, BobNec, MargoD, GenevieveJ, MelissaC, SusanB,
PiaS, LesleP, TimK, JeanieMc, MeganH, DomingoA, KathyK, PatF, GaryH, BobNer,
LenoreE, CarolH, RobinR, CarmenS, KarenM, TomD, FranA, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. 1 New Attendee
2. Ben King / Lodges at Cannon Beach
3. Spring Break Business
4. Monday's Power Outage
5. New Chamber Bylaws in effect
6. Ambassadors
7. Farmer's Mkt - Restaurant of the Week
8. Spring Unveiling - April 30, May 1, May 2
9. Coffee with the Commissioner
10. Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch
11. Business After Hours - Bruce's 5p Thursday April 8
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 7, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Lesle Palmeri / Walker & Company Marketing Communication (see
upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for
breakfast until June.
1. New at this meeting: Domingo Alegria / Mo's Restaurant.
www.moschowder.com.
2. Patrick Nofield and Ben King showcased the Lodges at Cannon Beach.
"Come Live the Life". Patrick and partners Tom Drumheller and Mike Clark
purchased property in 1999 and built Inn at Cannon Beach with the idea that
they would purchase additional adjacent property later. In 2005 they
purchased that property, but at 5 times the price of the first piece.
Because of the high cost of the property and development costs, it was
decided to build condos rather than motel rooms. Fractional ownership was
chosen over full ownership to bring prices within reach of more people. Each
luxury, fully furnished, 2 and 3-bedroom condo would have 12 deeded owners
with each being scheduled for 4 weeks per year (one week in each season -
rotating annually). The remaining 4 weeks are for maintenance and
promotion. The project was originally planned for 16 units but facing a weak
economy, it was decided to phase the project. Eight units were built in
Phase One. Four units are currently offered as fractionals and four are
offered as full ownership. Two-bedroom fractionals start at $79K and
three-bedrooms at $99K. Home Owners Association fees, which include
everything but long distance phone, are approx $1200 and $1700 annually. The
four full ownership units are offered at $730K, $699K, $849K and $749. All
prices have been adjusted down recently to stimulate interest. These units
can rent nightly thru Inn at Cannon Beach. The Lodges are also affiliated
with and rated "Top Tier" with RCI, a network of condo rentals. Financing is
available. Contact Ben King 503-440-6310 ben at lodgesatcannonbeach.com
<mailto:ben at escapelodging.com> www.lodgesatcannonbeach.com.
3, Mixed reports on Spring Break business. Margo says Spring Break crowd
is traditionally not good for her business, but she does get lookers who she
feels will be back later in the year. Tim at the Spa says business was good
during last week but Saturday was poor. Most business is last minute and
everybody wants a discount. Keith at the Seaside Aquarium says they have
been slammed. Pia says the theatre had a good Thursday and Saturday, but not
Friday. George says his El Mundo For Men apparel store manager, Sandy Smith,
reported that business was good and for the first time in a long time,
people were buying what they liked without laboring over price. Carmen was
full at Sea Ranch for the weekend.
4. Everyone was frustrated with the power outage from 7am to 530pm on
Monday. Some businesses closed, some stayed open. Those that stayed open
reported that they did do business. Kathy encouraged making the most of
these situations by having temporary lighting available and by coordinating
with other business to know who is open so as to assist visitors in finding
coffee, food and shopping opportunities. Jeff said the Information Center
closed at 1pm after having so many irate people come in complaining. His
observation was that Oregon vacationers were more accepting of the situation
than those from the Puget Sound area. Bob Necker wants more pressure put on
Pacific Power. "This is the 21st Century, not the 19th Century". George says
with so many trees surrounding the wires that feed us, we can expect these
kind or outages until we get our wires underground. In the meantime, we need
to make the most/best of these outages by being prepared and by being
positive with our visitors. Melissa, as a City Councilor, says she has spent
time working with Pacific Power looking at the situation. Specific trees
have been identified as potential problems and will be cut and/or trimmed.
Part of the problem is with infrastructure. Some of the poles and supports
have not been maintained properly. Bob Neroni asked about the feasibility of
the City having a backup generator. Fran suggested that the Info Center be a
designated spot with backup power and drinks, snacks and information during
an outage such as this.
5. Carol thanked those who came to the Pizza, Beer & Bylaws meeting on
Monday to pass the new Chamber Bylaws.
6. Carol: The Ambassadors Program: There is a short program for
volunteers Wednesday April 14 from 9-10am at the Chamber, repeated 5-6pm.
7. Carol/Lenore: Once again this year, there will be a Restaurant of the
Week at the Farmer's Market. If you want your restaurant included, contact
Jennifer Williams 503-440-6013 info at cannonbeachmarket.org.
8. Kim thanked those who are displaying and stocking the Spring Unveiling
posters and brochures. More are available thru his gallery - Bronze Coast
Gallery in the Landing. Also available are the year-round Gallery Group
brochures. www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling.
9. Lesle: Commissioner Bob Mushen will have Community Food Systems
Coordinator John C Dean and Food Program Developer Marlin Martin as speakers
at Coffee with the Commissioner Wednesday April 7th 10am at 148 E Van Buren
St. Cannon Beach. Call 503-436-9292 or e-mail jpmushen at aol.com.
10. Carmen: Back by popular demand will be the Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday
at 11am at Sea Ranch RV. All are welcome.
11. Just in from Jeff - April Business After Hours will be at Bruce's Candy
Kitchen. Thursday April 8th from 5-7pm. Wine, chocolate, networking,
conversation, door prizes. Bruce's 47th Anniversary.
12. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - April 7, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Lesle Palmeri / Walker & Company Marketing Communication (see
upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo's is closed for
breakfast until June.
Note: I do not catch everything at these meetings. If you say something at
the meeting that you want to be sure I don't miss in my notes, either put it
on paper and hand it to me at the meeting or e-mail me right after the
meeting. george at cannon-beach.net.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 3/24/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 28
Present: ShariP, DickP, TracyA, JoyceL, BobNec, JeffJ, CarolHun, SusanT,
BrianO, ValerieR, AnnR, BobMus, LindaD, SusanB, PatF, TheresaM, MelissaC,
Melody, LelseP, RobinR, AngelaF, MollyJ, MacB, KarenM, GeorgeV, MariaM,
KathyK, JeanieMc
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Astoria's 200th BD
2. Astoria Film Museum
3. Spring Break Business
4. Ambassador Program
5. Sherriff to visit Commissioner
6. Antivirus XP 2010, Antivirus Vista 2010
7. Spring Unveiling - April 30-May2
8. Chamber Updates from Jeff
9. Real Estate Sales
10. Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner
11. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 31, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Ben King / Lodges at Cannon Beach (see upcoming list below). Next
week is WA Spring Break. Mo's is open for breakfast but a curtain will be
pulled to give the WMM privacy. No host breakfast will be available. Bring
your own coffee cup.
1. McAndrew Burns - Executive Director Clatsop County Historical
Society: Astoria Bicentennial - 1811-2011. Astoria was the first settlement
west of the Rockies. Had John Jacob Astor not made this settlement and
claimed this region for the USA, it would very likely have been settled and
would now be part of Canada. Following the 1911 Centennial Celebration, left
over funds were used to purchase the property that is now the Astoria
Column. Bicentennial buttons were passed out. Info at
http://www.astoria200.org/.
2. Dick Powell - Astoria. The old County Jail will open June 5th as the
Goonies Museum celebrating the movie The Goonies and the 300 other movies
filmed in Oregon. Because of the expense in getting photos and video from
the movie makers, the museum is seeking items from locals who may have
photos or video to donate to the museum. Info at
http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entry/goonies-25th-anniversary-event/.
3, Wendy: Inn at Cannon Beach is full, but Ocean Lodge is not. Economy
is driving visitors and shoppers. Brian reported reservations up for houses
for summer. Jeff said Info Ctr had 450 visitors Saturday, many booking
rooms, but in the $120 and below range. Jeff said he got the same report
from Seaside. This led to discussion of how Seaside and Cannon Beach
complement each other and how many people stay in one town but travel to the
other during their stay. BobNec thinks CB has become more like Seaside and
Manzanita is like Cannon Beach was.
4. CarolHun: The Ambassadors Program is taking shape. There is a short
program for volunteers April 14 from 9-10am at the Chamber, repeated 5-6pm.
5. Bob Mushen -Tom J Bergin, Sherriff will be the speaker at Coffee with
the Commssioner Tuesday March 30th 10am at 148 E Van Buren St. Cannon Beach.
Call 503-436-9292 or e-mail jpmushen at aol.com.
6. George warned of a very tenacious Malware program that he is
currently dealing with on a laptop. It is called Antivirus XP 2010 or
Antivirus Vista 2010. This malware pretends to be a virus protection
program. It throws up fake security risk screens offering to protect you by
registering - for money of course. The screens it fakes are deceivingly
similar to legitimate ones. The malware disables programs that could disable
it. AVG Antivirus did not detect it. According to what George found on the
Internet, antivirus programs do not detect it. This malware appears to only
affect the user who is logged in at the time so if there is a second user on
the machine, that user can be used. Once the av.exe file was found and
removed by Malwarebytes, most "exe" files were still disabled. Where does
malware come from? It can come from downloading software, visiting
questionable or unknown websites, and other sources. Sometimes it will show
up even if you have done nothing to cause it. Be wary of any sites that you
visit while online that aren't trusted, or that you aren't familiar with.
7. Brochures/Posters for Spring Unveiling (April 30 - May 2) are printed
and available from Bronze Coast Gallery. The brochure has the poster on one
side and the map, schedule, sponsors and other info on the other side. It
unfolds to the size of the full poster. For Spring Unveiling info go to
www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling.
8. Jeff: Chamber is getting a retractable awning to cover the deck. Pizza,
Beer and By-laws. The Chamber's new By-laws are ready for membership
approval. That meeting will take place Monday March 29th at 530pm at the
Chamber. In the meantime you can brush up on the document at
www.cannon-beach.net/images/ChamberByLaws.pdf.
9. Karen Meili: Real Estate sales have picked up in Cannon Beach. Last
just one million dollar plus home sold. This year already three have sold.
10. Wendy: Wednesday June 16 is the Hot Rod Classic Charity Golf Tournament
and Diner with private car show. Call Providence Seaside Hospital
503-717-7600.
11. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 31, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Ben King
/ Lodges at Cannon Beach (see upcoming list below). Next week is WA Spring
Break. Mo's is open for breakfast but a curtain will be pulled to give the
WMM privacy. No host breakfast will be available. Bring your own coffee cup.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 3/17/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 28
Present: LesleP, GeorgeV, BobNec, JoyceL, BillB, WendyH, SusanT, MargoD,
GaryH, CarolL, AnnR, JeanF, SusanB, MeganH, BobMoy, JohnS, BobMus, LindaD,
PatF, JoeA, KarenM, KeithC, JeffJ, JimK, PiaS, MollyJ, KristineG, JeanieMc
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Tunnel Update
2. National movement to Shop Locally
3. Joyce Lincoln & Bob Necker / Northwest by Northwest Gallery Show &
Tell
4. Savor Cannon Beach Look Back
5. At the Chamber
6. Business After Hours - EVOO April 8th 430p
7. Crimes of the Heart at Coaster starts this wknd
8. Lauren Kinhan in Concert at Coaster on Tues.
9. 2010 Mile by Mile Guide
10. Sandcastle Committee Meeting Thurs 4pm Tolovana Inn
11. Pizza, Beer & By-laws - Monday March 29th 530pm
12. HRAP Potluck Thursday March 18th 6pm at Chamber
13. Puffin Friendly 4th
14. Cruise Ships coming our way
15. Leadership Seminar May 7th in Seaside
16. The little things count
17. Coast Explorer Magazine
18. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 24, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Guest
Speaker from Astoria re: 200th Anniversary (see upcoming list below). Next
week is Spring Break. Mo's is open for breakfast but a curtain will be
pulled to give the WMM privacy. No host breakfast will be available. Bring
your own coffee cup.
1. Bob Mushen reported on the letter sent out by ODOT stating that
Option 1 with limited closure times had been decided upon. See letter at
http://dennisedwardstunnel.org/?e=3#body. The Daily Astorian wrote an
article at http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=2
<http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=398&Article
ID=68703> &SubSectionID=398&ArticleID=68703. Bob says he will now focus on
our flooding problem on Hwy 101 to Seaside.
2. Ann: Saving the brick and mortars our nation was built on is what the
3/50 Project is all about. Pick 3 stores you don't want to see gone. Spend
$50 per month. See more at www.the350project.com.
3, Bob Necker and Joyce Lincoln / Northwest by Northwest Gallery:
Northwest art by Northwest artists is what you will find in the gallery
downtown at 232 N Spruce next to Cannon Beach Spa. Fifty Pacific Northwest
artists are represented. The gallery opened initially in SE Portland in
1985. In 1987 a location was found in beloved Cannon Beach and in 1988 the
gallery moved to Cannon Beach. Twelve years ago the old firehouse was
renovated and the gallery moved into its present home across from the City
Park, tennis courts and the Information Center. Being on Spruce Street
creates a challenge. Membership and participation in the Cannon Beach
Gallery Group and Chamber has been part of the gallery's marketing plan from
the beginning. Three aspects of the business are 1. Retail - people who
visit and purchase onsite - mostly Seattle visitors. 2. Corporate - OHSU and
others. 3. Giving Back - financially supporting local and regional causes. A
velvet rope occasionally hangs across the door opening and money is
collected upon entry for these causes. Joyce focuses on photography and
painting while Bob's focus is glass. Travel Oregon included the gallery in
a video "Oregon Uncovered" which is being aired internationally. Passionate
about public art, the gallery features sculptors such as Georgia Gerber (who
did a recent puffins piece of which 10% will go to HRAP), Lillian Pitt,
Wayne Chabre, and others. Bob is a writer and keeps a journal, Joyce is into
photography, but they do their art for themselves and not the gallery. The
galleries ads in Cannon Beach Magazine and Coast Explorer Magazine were
shared. Reach the gallery at 503-436-0741, info at nwbynwgallery.com or
www.nwbynwgallery.com.
4. Carol: The Children's Center exceeded their goal of $10000 by nearly
$1000 on proceed from the Saturday's Wine Tour. "An Incredible success".
George congratulated and thanked Gary and Carol and all those who worked
putting the weekend together. "Savor Cannon Beach is the perfect event to
showcase the best of Cannon Beach. No matter how good it was this first
year, we can make it even better next year". BobNec felt that it was
another example of how valuable these WMM's are to the community. Carol and
Gary suggested a Sunday morning brunch for 2011. The tentative date for 2011
Thurs March 10 thru Sunday March 13. Jim encouraged everyone to call
attention to upcoming events well in advance to build the importance and to
build anticipation. The wine dinners that were mentioned in the PR for the
event pretty much sold out - including EVOO, Sweet Basils and JP's. PR for
the event was great. Jean was very pleased to report that the Library had a
full house for their weekend event.
5. Jeff: The hall has been repainted by Coast Cleaning. The fireplace
has been cleaned, new stones place under the fire and the logs rearranged by
Ron Jaber Coast Heating and Cooling. The landscaping project is in full
swing with Hank Johnson working in all kinds of weather and with huge stone
columns.
6. Jeff: The Chamber's April Business After Hours will be held at EVOO,
Thursday April 8th at 430pm. Contact jeff at cannonbeach.org. Thanks to Duane
Johnson and the 90 or so people who showed up for the March BAH.
7. Pia: Crimes of the Heart opens this weekend at the Coaster Theatre. Pia
invited everyone to the dress rehearsals - tonight (Wed) at 7pm and tomorrow
(Thurs) at 8pm. More info at
http://www.coastertheatre.com/CrimesoftheHeart.html.
8. Pia: Lauren Kinhan in Concert. Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter
Lauren Kinhan performs at Coaster on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm. Ms.
Kinhan will be accompanied by Peter Eldridge on piano, Scott Steed on bass
and Todd Strait on drums, with special opening guests Evan & Lake Jiroudek
with John Stowell. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at Bald Eagle
Coffee House, Coaster Theatre and Found, or online at
www.cannonbeachyogaarts.com.
9. Oregon Coast Magazine's 20th Annual Mile by Mile Guide is out and
Cannon Beach has no less than 4 pages of exposure, compared to just one last
year. 300,000 of these magazines are distributed along the entire Oregon
coast. The Chamber purchased a third page and was bonused by Rob Spooner
with editorial that creates a full page ad. Other Cannon Beach ads include
Tolovana Inn, Cannon Beach Spa, Sea Ranch Resort, Land's End Motel, Hallmark
Resort and Cannon-Beach Net.
10. Being ready for the 2010 Sandcastle Contest is no simple matter. If you
can help in that effort, e-mail chamber at cbor.us or show up Thursday
(tomorrow) at the Tolovana Inn at 4pm. The Sandcastle Committee chair is
Kelli Truax-Taylor of Bruce's Candy Kitchen.
11. Pizza, Beer and By-laws. The Chamber's new By-laws are ready for
membership approval. That meeting will take place Monday March 29th at 530pm
at the Chamber. In the meantime you can brush up on the document at
www.cannon-beach.net/images/ChamberByLaws.pdf. There won't be a test, but
you do have to be on time.
12. BobNec: On Thursday March 18 at 6pm, HRAP and CoastWatch are
co-sponsoring a Spring Potluck and Presentation at the Cannon Beach
Community Hall (Chamber of Commerce.) Potluck meal starts at 6pm with
Cynthia Trowbridge of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology giving a
presentation at 715pm on "The Natural History of the Driftline". The entire
event is free and open to the public. HRAP Volunteer Trainings will take
place on the first Saturdays of April, May and June from 1-5pm at City Hall.
To learn more, email donna.lenius.hrap at gmail.com.
13. BobNec: The committee organizing a Puffin Friendly 4th is meeting
Friday (March 19) at 9am at the Chamber. If you are able to help in any way,
e-mail chamber at cbor.us or show up at the meeting.
14. Jeff: Cruise ships will be stopping over in Astoria starting in April.
Busses will bring cruisers to Cannon Beach. See Cruise schedule at
http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/cruise%20schedule%202010.pdf.
15. Wendy: Coming live via broadcast May 7th 2010 at the Seaside North
Coast Family Fellowship is a leadership seminar. For more info contact
wendy at theoceanlodge.com or visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/findasite.
16. Jeanie: When posting flyers and posters in windows, put them back to
back so they can be read from both sides.
17. Gary: Coast Explorer Magazine is published 3 times a year with 55,000
per printing. The current issue contains 8 pages about Cannon Beach. It is
distributed free on the Washington and Oregon Coast in Clatsop, Lincoln,
Pacific and Tillamook Counties. For more info visit
www.coastexplorermagazine.com
18. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 24, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Guest
Speaker from Astoria re: 200th Anniversary (see upcoming list below). Next
week is Spring Break. Mo's is open for breakfast but a curtain will be
pulled to give the WMM privacy. No host breakfast will be available. Bring
your own coffee cup.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
welcome)
Date: 3/10/2010 8am
Location: Mo's
Number in attendance: 39
Present: FranA, CarolHun, GeorgeV, DianaP, BobMoy, GaryH, JulieW, BobNer,
JohnS, TheresaM, BillB, TracyA, KathyK, MelissaC, KenA, LindaD, KarenM,
DarleneW, MeganH, StephanieA, PatrickN, ScottC, JeanieMc, AbbieH, BobNec,
MichaelB, JoyceL, GenevieveJ, NalaC, LesleP, SueM, JeffJ, BrianO, KimB,
SarahMc, DebbieN, SusanT, BobMus, CarolL, WendyH, MariaM
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Introductions
2. Tunnel Hearing tonight at SS Conv Ctr
3. Linda Dugan / Farmers Insurance Show & Tell
4. Savor Cannon Beach - Mar 12-14
5. Wine Tour March 13, 2pm-5pm
6. Business After Hours - Duane Johnson - March 11, 4pm
7. 2010 Cannon Beach Magazine
8. Brochure Companion piece to CB Mag.
9. Spring Unveiling April 30-May 2
10. Spring Break
11. New Bus Service from and back to Portland same day
12. Haystack Rock Awareness Update from Nala
13. Cannon Beach Film Fest
14. Chamber Board Meeting Tues March 16 8am
15. Proposed Chamber By-Laws Review meeting Monday March 15, 5pm at
Chamber
16. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 17, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Joyce and Bob / Northwest by Northwest Gallery (see upcoming list
below). Mo's is closed for breakfast but coffee is available. Bring your own
cup.
1. Six new people were in attendance. Sue Meyers / Lands End Motel
www.landsendmotel.com. Maria Mekenes / CB Beach Store & Cannon Beach Surf
www.cannonbeachsurf.com. Fran Anguilo / Interior Design
www.angiulodesign.com. Ken Aiken / Investment with Farmers Insurance
ken.aiken.farmers at live.com. Darlene Warren / Farmers Insurance
dwarren at farmersagent.com. Scott Cruickshank / Martin Hospitality (new
Chamber Board Member and former Inn Keeper of the Year)
www.martinhospitality.com
2. Commissioner Mushen: Contrary what I was thinking after the March 1
Tunnel meeting, I now think that Option 1 (bare bones repair) is the best
option and I will ask the County Commissioners to sign a letter at today's
meeting to that effect. I am concerned that Option 2 (favored by ODOT) could
risk longer construction times than planned.
3, Linda Dugan / Farmers Insurance. Linda has been a Warrenton resident
for 29 years. She has 6 children. She has served on the School Board for 10
years. Her family owned and operated the Warrenton Coast to Coast Hardware
store for 21 years, closing in 2003. Linda was ready for a 9-5 job after all
those years in retail. She spent 4 years with a law firm before deciding to
get back out on her own. She started Protemps For Hire in 2007 and then
began with Farmers Insurance in 2009. She has always loved Cannon Beach and
after studying her options, decided that Cannon Beach would be a good place
to hang her sign. She was referred by Jeff at the Chamber to George Vetter's
Village Centre. George found a place for her desk and to hang her sign in
part of Arriba Gallery above El Mundo For Men. Linda passed out a CD of Home
Organizer software including Managing Information on Lost Kids and
Electronic Animal Recovery System. Linda can usually be found at her desk
from 130pm to 530pm. Call or e-mail Linda at 503-739-1695
ldugan.farmers at live.com.
4. Gary: Savor Cannon Beach - Everything is coming together. Check out
the events/happenings at - www.coastexplorermagazine.com. EVOO's wine dinner
is nearly sold out. Diana says JP's 730pm Friday wine dinner still has room.
John Sowa's Sweet Basils 4-course 7pm Saturday dinner also has openings. As
does the Stephanie Inn's Sunday dinner. The Ocean Lodge has 7 wineries
pouring wine on Friday from 4pm along with a talk and book signing by Brian
Doyle. Northwest by Northwest Gallery will have wine after Saturday 2-5pm
Wine Walk. Prices vary on these offerings.
5. Carol Lynch: 24 Wineries are now in place for Saturday's Wine Tour
from 2-5pm (March 13). $25 Wine Tour tickets can be purchased in advance at
the Chamber. On Saturday, Mar 13, tickets will go on sale (with wine
glasses) starting at 1 pm at Coaster Theatre. Pouring of wine will begin at
2pm at all 24 locations. Participants will receive a glass and a hand stamp.
Hand stamps will only be given to those 21 years of age or older. Look for
the stamp if you are a pourer or host. Wine is not to be consumed or carried
on the sidewalks for streets. Everyone should take it upon themselves to
remind anyone so doing. Volunteers are needed by the Children's Center for
the Wine Tour. Contact Carol cbchildrenctr at yahoo.com.
6. Jeff: The Chamber's March Business After Hours will be held at Duane
Johnson's car garage, 131 E Sitka, Thursday March 11 at 430pm. Contact
jeff at cannonbeach.org.
7. Gary: The 2010 Cannon Beach Magazine lists the "Top 7 Reasons To Love
Cannon Beach". It is now on the streets and online at
http://www.coastexplorermagazine.com/vm_cbm/current. Pick up a box or two at
the Chamber chamber at cannonbeach.org. If you need a larger number of boxes,
contact Gary (gary at coastexplorermagazine.com) to arrange pickup/delivery.
8. Gary: Now that CB Magazine is out, production of the 5-fold companion
brochure is underway. This brochure will be used to send out and place when
the full magazine is not needed.
9. Kim: Posters for Spring Unveiling (April 30 - May 2) are printed and
available from Haystack Gallery. Brochures will be out soon. The brochure
has the poster on one side and the schedule, sponsors and other info on the
other side. It unfolds to the size of the full poster. For Spring Unveiling
info go to www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling.
10. Spring Break 2010 - see
http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/springbreak.pdf.
11. Maria: The new bus service from Portland will have a dry run on March
20th. Tickets, for service to begin March 21st, can be purchased locally at
the CB Beach Store. 503-436-0251
12. Nala: The Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP) is currently hiring
seasonal staff to begin in March and April. Job applications can be found on
the City of Cannon Beach website: http://ci.cannon-beach.or.us/jobs.html.
On Thursday March 18 at 6pm, HRAP and CoastWatch are co-sponsoring a Spring
Potluck and Presentation at the Cannon Beach Community Hall (Chamber of
Commerce.) Potluck meal starts at 6pm with Cynthia Trowbridge of the Oregon
Institute of Marine Biology giving a presentation at 715pm on "The Natural
History of the Driftline". The entire event is free and open to the public.
On Thursday April 1 at 7pm, Shelley Parker, Oregon Parks Interpreter will be
the guest speaker for the final "World of Haystack Rock" Library Lecture.
This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Haystack Rock and the Cannon
Beach Library. HRAP Volunteer Trainings will take place on the first
Saturdays of April, May and June from 1-5pm at City Hall. To learn more,
email donna.lenius.hrap at gmail.com.
13. Tracy: The 3rd Annual Film Fest, sponsored by the CB History Center
and Museum, is set for June 4-6 at the Coaster Theatre. The theme this year
is musicals. Things kick off on Friday night with wine and the showing of
Sound of Music.
14. Jeff: The next meeting of the Chamber Board is Tuesday March 16 at 8am
at the Chamber. Two times during the meeting, members of the audience are
invited to speak. Chamber committee and event reports are heard and
discussion and actions are taken.
15. Monday March 15 at 5pm at the Chamber - New By-Laws for the Chamber
will be presented to the membership. Copies can be picked up now at the
Chamber. You can find them online at
www.cannon-beach.net/images/ChamberByLaws.pdf.
16. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 17, 2010, Mo's, 8am - Show &
Tell by Joyce and Bob / Northwest by Northwest Gallery (see upcoming list
below). Mo's is closed for breakfast but coffee is available. Bring your own
cup.
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Note: For notes to prior meetings go to www.cannon-beach.net/wmm.
If the link fails, type the address into your address bar.
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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