[wmm] Reminder: WMM 19May2010 8am at Tolovana Inn, yes TOLOVANA INN
Vetter, George
georgevetter at gmail.com
Tue May 18 17:03:07 CDT 2010
Reminder: Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Tolovana Inn. (we’re back at Mo’s next week) Tim Krupa will be proudly share a preview of the updated Chamber Website. Today you have till 8pm to get your ballot into the ballot box at city hall. VOTE Today. Below is some info of interest pulled from the Oregon Lodging Assn website.
Merger
Vote Creates New Association, Sets Course for Strategic Direction
May 10, 2010 - Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) membership voted to merge with the Oregon Lodging Association (OLA). OLA membership had previously voted and approved the merger on April 13, 2010. The new entity will be named Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA). The merger will take effect by July 1, 2010. The newly formed association will be one of the largest trade associations and political advocates in Oregon representing over 3,500 members, and advocating for 9,000 food service locations and over 2,500 lodging establishments in Oregon. “A larger, unified association speaking with one voice on behalf of the broader hospitality and tourism industry on policy issues not only makes political sense, but also affords us the opportunity to provide a greater level of service to our members,” states Pat McShane, OLA’s current chair.
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 5/12/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 28
Present: BrianO, PatF, JohnB, RobinR, DebbieN, CarolHun, WendyH, BobNer, LindaD, MeganH, MollyJ, KimB, AnnR, GaryH, MarthaB, BillB, MichaelB, JeanF, JeanieMc, PatrickN, KarenM, JimK, StephanieA, AngelaF, TimK, LesleP, GeorgeV, JoeA
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Angela Freeman / Acupuncture Cannon Beach Spa
2. Motel Tax from past Qtr
3. Press coverage of 1% Motel Tax increase
4. Cruise Ships
5. Truck Testing on Highway 26
6. Sandcastle June 19
7. Goonies 25th Anniversary/Opening of Film Museum in Astoria
8. Cannon Beach Film Festival – Musicals - Old Favorites and New Classics. June 4-6
9. CB Chorus Concert First weekend June
10. Plein Air and More June 26th
11. Women’s Aux Sale and Library Book Sale
12. Inn at Village Centre
13. Sea Ranch Business After Hours Thursday (Today at 430p)
14. Meeting venue change to Tolovana Inn for next week only.
15. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 19, 2010, Tolovana Inn, 8am – Show & Tell by Tim Krupa / Cannon Beach Chamber Website (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup.
1. Angela Freeman is a licensed acupuncturist at Cannon Beach Spa. Angela talked about the benefits of Chinese Medicine and the use of the BioMeridian machine in allergy elimination. 18 billion dollars are spent annually on allergy related illnesses – most just give temporary relief. Angela approaches allergies from a holistic view treating the root not just the symptoms. Patients are tested for sensitivities. Those who have used the BioMeridian allergy elimination therapy have seen immediate results. Pressure points that can give relief to allerygy symptoms are 1. Above the eyes a the inside of the eyebrows. 2. On each side at the base of the nose. 3. Just behind the wrist bone back from the little finger. 4. The fleshy area between the thumb and index finger. Children respond very well to this treatment. It is a safe, natural, and effective way to balance the body. Come tour the spa today! Special flexible rates for locals. reLax your mind. sOften your eyes. belieVe in your heart and brEathe. jalaya at gmail.com. www.cannonbeachspa.com
2. Wendy: Motel Tax revenues were up by 15% this past quarter, but last year Stephanie Inn was closed for the qtr.
3, Gary: Be prepared to defend the 1% increase in the motel tax. We are still the lowest percentage in Oregon. We are the only place that collects the tax that has not been spend any of it on promotion. The increase on a high end room - $300 – is $3. Motel tax dollars in Cannon Beach go to support such programs as the Haystack Awareness Program, the Children’s Center, Public Art, grants to non-profit organizations, the Shuttle, etc. George and Jim encouraged people to respond to criticism by pointing out the benefits visitors to Cannon Beach enjoy.
4. Patrick called attention to the e-mail sent out this morning by Les McNary about the 4 buses that would be arriving in CB at 945am. See last week’s note below for details.
5. Patrick: On a recent trip to Portland, Patrick counted 14 large truck marked with “Product Validation” on them. Upon investigation he learned that Freightliner is road testing these truck. Patrick will let us know what more he can learn about this program. Patrick and other expressed concern about the impact of this program on vacationers headed to the beach, especially as summer arrives.
6. Debbie: Sandcastle 2010 is Saturday June 19th. The community build of a dragon will be Wednesday June 16. Please let Debbie know if you are interested in participated in the community build or helping out with the preparation, execution or cleanup of the contest. There is still need for housing for a masters team of 8 people for Friday and Saturday nights. If you can help with that let Debbie know. Posters are in and can be picked up and or purchased at the Chamber. Apparel is on order. www.cannonbeach.org.
7. Michael, CB Citizen: The Citizen is putting together an article about the Goonies movie and is looking for info from anyone who was around in 1984 and can share their experience with the filming. The old jail in Astoria will open as a film museum featuring the Goonies that same weekend June 4-7 .
8. George: The 3rd Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival is set for Fri–Sun June 4-6 at Coaster Theatre. 630pm kick off wine reception Friday followed at 730 with Sound of Music. On Saturday starting at 2pm, its Hair, Across the Universe and All That Jazz. And Sunday starting at noon: West Side Story, Singing in the Rain and the Fantasticks. This event is sponsored by Coaster Construction and the Chamber of Commerce. Donations at the door welcome.
9. Martha: The Cannon Beach Chorus has a concert set for the first weekend in June - http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org/Perform.htm.
10. Kim: June is Plein Air month as declared by the Cannon Beach Gallery Group. Plein Air is art painted outside in the open air. Saturday June 26 is the Gallery Groups 2nd Annual Plein Air and More event. 17 Artists will pick a spot in town and begin work at 11am. At 4pm those artists and their work will be on display and offered for sale in the member galleries of the Gallery Group. www.cbgallerygroup.com. or call Molly at Modern Villa Gallery 503-436-2428.
11. Jean: Womens Auxiliary Garage Sale – May 22 at the Legion. Drop off your donated items starting the 19th.: Got books? Don’t need them. Donate them to the Library for their 4th July Book sale. Drop them off any time. If not open, leave them at back door/porch.
12. George: Inn at Village Centre is a one-unit motel downtown above George’s Gallery overlooking the fountain. It is a nicely appointed, sky-lit studio apartment with wi-fi, a kitchenette, a queen bed and queen sofa sleeper. It is often available as it is mainly rented word of mouth. George invited anyone to drop by his gallery or El Mundo For Men to be given a private showing. www.cannon-beach.net/vcinn.
13. Business After Hours with an Andean Flavor at Sea Ranch Resort. Thursday May 13. 430-630pm Just north of Ecola Bridge. www.searanchrv.com
14. Tim Krupa is ready to roll out the improved Chamber Website. Gary Hayes / Coast Explorer Magazine has agreed to do his presentation on the 26th leaving next week open to Tim. Because of the better internet connection available at the Tolovana Inn, Tim has requested and Jim at Tolovana Inn has granted permission for us t meet there next week. Go up the stairs to the right when you enter the lobby.
15. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 19, 2010, Tolovana Inn, 8am – Show & Tell by– Tim Krupa / Cannon Beach Chamber Website (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup.
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)
May 26 – Gary Hayes / Coast Explorer Magazine
June 2 – Jennifer Williamson / Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market
June 9 - Dale Shafer / Realtor
June 16 – Barbara Nichols / Four Paws on the Beach (Manzanita)
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: 5/5/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 38
Present: LesleP, CarolH, ValerieR, Jimk, NalaC, BarbaraN, DebbieN, SaraMc, MarthaB, BillB, JohnB, JennieN, LindaD, JeneeP, MeganH, JenniferW, JeanF, MichaelB, PatF, BobMus, SueM, KathyK, RichM, BobNer, MelissaC, SusanBk, KristineG, WendyHk, TimK, PatrickN, BobNec, ShariP, MargoD, LesMc, RobinR, GeorgeV, KeithC, BenK,
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. One new attendee
2. Nala / HRAP
3. Motel Tax Revenues Up
4. Spring Unveiling Weekend Reports
5. Chamber Marketing Report
6. Flooding Meeting
7. 1% Motel Tax increase
8. Leadership Seminar Friday May 7
9. Ursula Le Guin at Library
10. Women’s Aux Sale
11. 4th July Committee Meeting
12. Mother’s Day – this Sunday
13. Cinco de Mayo Dinner
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 12, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Angela Freeman / Acupuncture (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
1. New at today’s meeting was Seaside’s Les McNary lmcnary at theoregonshore.com. Les is the guide on the bus that brings cruise ship guests to Cannon Beach and Seaside. Les says Sundial Travel is contracted for the tours. The next bus to Cannon Beach is Wednesday May 12th. For the Cruise ship schedule, see http://www.portofastoria.com/portfacilities/cruise/cruiseinformation/2010cruiseschedule.html. Buses leave Astoria at 9am. The first stop is Tolovana Wayside for the Haystack Rock view and the restrooms. Then to the Chamber where guests are free to roam/shop for about 45 minutes. Les recommends that we have simple maps available. He says the packets that we have given out in the past have been good. When asked how he describes the difference between Seaside and Cannon Beach, he said Seaside is “family” and Cannon Beach is “artsy”
2. Nala / Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP) is city sponsored with strong community support. HRAP just had its 25th anniversary. The tufted puffins are here. Nala observed more than 40 at a glance the other day. The season is underway. Nala and her crew will be on the beach for all daylight low tides. 78,000 people were greeted by HRAP last year including 70 groups. Part of HRAP’s approach is outreach to schools to orient groups before they get to the Rock. The most common creatures observed are anemones, barnacles and sea stars. Nala passed around cards and everyone had fun pretending to be one of these creatures. Friends of Haystack Rock supports the Haystack Rock Awareness Program in cooperation with the City of Cannon Beach, promoting the preservation and protection of the intertidal life and birds that inhabit the Marine Garden and the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge at Haystack Rock. Keith Chandler chairs that group. HRAP has 8 staff members. Volunteers are welcome. The final volunteer training for this season is Saturday June 5 from 1-5p at City Hall, followed on Sunday by at-the-Rock action. Contact Nala at cardillo at ci.cannon-beach.or.us. More HRAP at http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/~Natural/HRAP/hrap-program.html.
3, Rich: Good news! Motel Tax revenues for the quarter ended 3/31/2010 were up from 2009.
4. Spring Unveiling Weekend Report: Motels reported either full or very close to it for Friday and especially Saturday nights. Kristine, Escape Lodging, said that on Saturday, when trying to book restaurant reservations for guests, they could not find anything before 830pm. Megan, Mo’s, said they were slow both Friday and Saturday, but Sunday was good. She thinks all the activity was too far away from them. Margo and Valerie reported good business in their apparel and book stores respectively. [Business at El Mundo For Men was not so good]. Coaster Theatre opening of “Almost, Maine” was well attended as was the performance at Cannon Beach Gallery of “After Magritte”, which Margo reported will be repeated again this summer. George reported that his Friday Unveiling was as well attended as his Saturday one. Overall traffic was good but not what he had hoped for. Jim at IceFire and Bob at NW by NW Gallery reported good traffic/dollars during the week, but not what they had anticipated and hoped for on the weekend. Kathy, La Luna Loca, felt that the crowd was more varied than in the past and that it consisted of more than just people here for art. Bob, NW by NW Gallery, felt that the 12 Days of Earth Day had a negative impact on Spring Uveiling.
5. Tim Krupa / Chamber Marketing Chair: The Chamber Marketing Committee is moving forward with its $40k plan for marketing and PR. An RFP is being put together for the purpose of finding an organization and/or people to carry out both functions. The updated website is nearing completion.
6. George reported that he attended the meeting yesterday in Seaside where a consortium of State, County and City representatives presented what has been done to this point in the study of how to alleviate the flooding problem on Highway 101 between Cannon Beach and Seaside. The firm doing the study is North West Hydraulic Consultants – the firm who just completed work on 101 in Tillamook. Their goal is to eliminate the majority of the flooding. They won’t be able to stop flooding that comes once in a hundred years. This was a public meeting where residents were invited to participate. The study is expected to take thru this Fall. At that point, the cost will be known and money will be sought. There were about 40 people at the meeting. No further meetings were announced. Send input to Clatsop County Transportation & Development 1100 Olney Avenue, Astoria, Oregon 97103, 503-325-8631 roads at co.clatsop.or.us
7. Rich: The 1% increase in the Transient Lodging Tax was passed by City Council last night. It will take effect on July 1. The money is earmarked by State statute for the promotion of tourism. The City has further earmarked it for Tourism and Arts Programs. A 5-member commission will be appointed by the Council to review applications from organizations for disbursement of an estimated $210K. Up to $21K (10%) will be held in reserve for any last minute opportunities. Individuals interested in sitting on the 5-member commission can apply at City Hall.
8. Wendy: Reminder: Coming live via broadcast this Friday May 7th 2010 at the Seaside North Coast Family Fellowship is a leadership seminar. You can still get in. contact Wendy 503-436-2241 wendy at theoceanlodge.com or visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/findasite.
9. Cannon Beach Library Saturday, 8 May 2010 2:00 p.m. 131 N Hemlock Cannon Beach, OR 97110 (503) 436-1391 Ursula K. Le Guin discusses “Writing about Place”
10. Womens Auxiliary Garage Sale – May 22 at the Legion. Drop off your donated items starting the 19th
11. Kristine: The 4th of July Committee meeting is Monday May 10th at 6pm at the Chamber. All interested parties are invited to participate.
12. Debbie: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Get your flowers from Debbie at Basketcase
13. Melissa (cadwkram at comcast.net): There will be a Cinco de Mayo (5May) dinner at the school tonight.
14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 5, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by May 12 – Angela Freeman / Acupuncture (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/28/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 37
Present: LesleP, TimK, CarolHun, JoyceL, BobNec, JohnL, SusanB, KristineG, JeffJ, WendyH, MargoD, DebraB, AnnR, LenoreE, JohnS, SaraMc, DebbieN, GenevieveJ, BobMus, MelissaC, GaryH, KeithC, BrianO, MichaelB, NancyMc, BillB, MarthaB, BenK, JeanieMc, RobinR, CarolT, LindaD, MeganH, DomingoA, StephanieA, KathyK. GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Two new attendees
2. Cruise Ships
3. 12 Days of Earth Day
4. Spring Unveiling Apr 30, May 1, May 2
5. Sculpture without Walls
6. Music for Farmer’s Market
7. LNG and Bob Mushen
8. Debra Birkby – Candidate for County Commissioner
9. Leadership Seminar May 7
10. Scholarship funding for Seaside High School Graduates
11. Cannon Beach Chorus
12. Port of Astoria bringing a Project to Cannon Beach
13. Cinco de Mayo Dinner
14. Sea Ranch Business After Hours Thursday May 13, 430pm
15. Community Acupuncture is here.
16. Friends of Haystack Rock
17. Haystack Holidays
18. CB Elementary School
19. Cannon Beach Food Systems
20. Chamber Website
21. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 5, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Nala Cardillo / Haystack Awareness Program (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
1. Two new people at today's meeting: John Buehler / Citizen and Debra Birkby / Candidate for County Commissioner
2. Cruise ship visits have begun. Busses will bring cruisers to Cannon Beach. See Cruise schedule at http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/cruise%20schedule%202010.pdf.
3, Jeff: 12 Days of Earth Day kicked off on Thursday with the CB Elementary students at Haystack Rock with the Haystack Awareness Program unfurling a Welcome Back Puffins banner. Caps and T-shirts are for sale at the Chamber. Rich Mays was the recipient of the Gaylord Nelson Award. 12 Days of Earth Day culminates with Spring Unveiling this weekend.
4. Spring Unveiling. George passed out brochures/schedules. More can be picked up at Haystack Gallery and Bronze Coast Gallery. George, saying that the WMM is his ‘business family’, did a sneak-preview unveiling of a 25x37 canvas giclee - “Morning Rays”. He then gave away a 12x18 paper giclee of “Morning Rays”. This went to Angela Freeman who placed the closest guess to how many people are on the WMM e-mail list (174). The weekend is filled with unveilings – and not just in the galleries. JP’s is unveiling their new Menu. “Almost, Maine” opens this Friday, April 30, with a no-host wine tasting in the theatre lobby at 7:15 p.m., curtain up at 8 pm. and a complimentary champagne/dessert reception following the performance. http://www.coastertheatre.com/AlmostMaine.html. A one act play will be performed in the Cannon Beach Gallery over Spring Unveiling Weekend. “After Magritte” is a Tom Stoppard play which is being produced and directed by Cannon Beach resident, Merril Lynn Taylor. Stephanie says Primary Elements Gallery will focus on demonstrations with a Wine Bar on Saturday from 6-8pm. John at Sweet Basil’s will have specials on Friday and Saturday night. 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. Gallery unveilings and demonstrations begin Friday and run thru Sunday. On Saturday there is an unveiling every half hour except during the lunch hour. See the weekend schedule online through www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling .
5. Voting for Sculpture without Walls takes place this weekend. There are three sculptures in the running. The public vote will decide which shall be purchased by the city and be on permanent display.
6. Carol: Farmer’s market 2010 weekly Tuesday run kicks off June 15. There is still need for musicians. Contact Carol carol at countrymedia.net.
7. Bob Mushen: Doesn’t want to use this venue for politics, but wanted to clear up the question of why he was not taking a stand on LNG in Clatsop County. 1. Ethics. As a standing commissioner, he is sworn to uphold the law as it is currently written. 2. Taking a stand now would surely exclude him from discussion and voting on related issues as a commissioner.
8. Debra Birkby: Debra introduced herself saying she is a candidate for County Commissioner District 5. She said she is not here to campaign but did want to let people know that she supports small business. She made it clear that she was not running against Bob Mushen but was rather running for the seat. Visit her website www.debrabirkby.com.
9. Wendy: Reminder: 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.
10. Debbie Nelson: Other communities have had them for years, but Seaside has finally started a scholarship fund for Seaside High School graduates. For info contact cbflorist at theoregonshore.com.
11. Martha: Cannon Beach Chorus’s next concert is a Patriotic Concert June 4-6. Practices are Mondays from 630-830pm Add your voice - http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org/Join.htm.
12. Kathy asked Bob Mushen what he was referring to in his campaign brochure “Convinced the Port of Astoria to fund a major project in Cannon Beach”. Bob said he is waiting for City Manager Rich Mayes to give him the go-ahead to release details. It has something to do with the Cannon Beach Trail.
13. Melissa (cadwkram at comcast.net): There will be a Cinco de Mayo (5May) dinner at the school.
14. Carmen promises a good time at the Sea Ranch Business After Hours Thursday May 13, 430pm
15. Genevieve Johnson L.Ac.: Friday walk-ins from 12-5p starting May 7th at Cannon Beach Acupuncture. www.cannonbeachacupuncture.com
16. Gary: Friends of Haystack Rock supports the Haystack Rock Awareness Program in cooperation with the City of Cannon Beach, promoting the preservation and protection of the intertidal life and birds that inhabit the Marine Garden and the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge at Haystack Rock. Directors are Keith Chandler (Chair) Donna Greenwood (Secretary) Tracy Abel, Deborah Anderson, Stacy Benefield, Pam Bierly, Melissa Cadwallader, Nancy McCarthy, Gary Hayes, Dave Pastor. Advisors are Robert Baile, Neal Maine, Lisa Sheffield Guy, Helen Westbrook, Dawn Grafe, Nala Cardillo, Doug Deur. The Board of Directors for the Friends of Haystack Rock typically meets on the third Friday of each month at 11:00 am. The meetings are usually held at the Inn at Cannon Beach art room. Contact Friends of Haystack Rock, P.O. Box 1222 , Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110, fohrap at gmail.com
17. Margo: Ideas are being sought by the committee organizing Haystack Holidays 2010. Get your ideas to Margo 436-2618. (mdueber at opusnet.com)
18. Kathy: What is the future of Cannon Beach Elementary? New boundaries have been drawn by the school district thus reducing the number of children at CBES. There has been talk for years about moving the school out the tsunami inundation zone. Melissa says safety is an all important issue. A recent tsunami drill where the students hiked up Spruce Street took 17 minutes and more for the smallest students.
19 . Bill: Cannon Beach Food Systems: The back pack program sends out 34 per week. The food pantry is open weekly experiencing 185 visits per month. The entire program is solvent thru this calendar year.
20. Tim: The Chamber website overhaul is nearing completion. Photos of all listed businesses (370 in all) will be posted on the site. Businesses are encouraged to either give permission to use an image from their web site or supply one to Tim at CB Spa (drtkrupa at pacifier.com)
21. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 5, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Nala Cardillo / Haystack Awareness Program (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
No more than I had sent the Notes off I realized I had not included info about the Hiway 101 flooding meeting on May 4 at 430pm at Bob Chisholm Center in Seaside. Thanks to Lesle for the link - http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/news.asp?deptid=8 <http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/news.asp?deptid=8&pageid=&pressID=2759> &pageid=&pressID=2759. I also left out my announcement about Ryan Dewey’s “Cannon Beach Hardware” and Beer in Midtown’s Haystack Square along with two other new businesses opening soon – Lush Wine Bar and the Irish Table Restaurant. This note came in from Genevieve “George, I was wondering if you could add to the comment about walk-in acupuncture that it is a sliding scale from $15-35 on Fridays 12-5pm. There is no verification of income, you decide what you want to pay. Thanks so much, and thanks for compiling the notes. Genevieve”. Mimi Butler / The Buttery has withdrawn from her May 26 Show & Tell date so that is now available.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/21/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 33
Present: NancyMc, CarmenS, KathyK, LesleP, CarolH, KeithC, MichaelB, WendyH, BobNer, BillB, BarbaraN, DebbieN, SusanT, JeffJ, KimB, PatrickN, ErinD, ShariP, AnnR, DianaP, RobinR, SusanB, JeanF, MikeF, MeganH, JulieC, LindaD, MariM, PiaS, ValerieR, BobMus, GeorgeV, JennyN
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Three new attendees
2. Show & Tell - Michael Burkett / Cannon Beach Citizen
3. 12 Days of Earth Day
4. Spring Unveiling Apr 30, May 1, May 2
5. Lodging Tax Increase
6. Music for Stormy Weather Arts Festival
7. Soup Bowl Fundraiser for WRC
8. New Show Opening at Coaster Apr 30
9. Book Unveiling at CB Book Co
10. Coffee with the Commissioner Tues Apr 27, 10am
11. County Commissioner’s Candidates Forum Thur Apr 22 CCC
12. Library Book Sale July 4 – Looking for book donations
13. $1000 Scholarship from Clatsop Association of Realtors
14. Sea Ranch Business After Hours Thursday May 13, 430pm
15. Leadership Seminar May 7
16. Astoria Warrenton Crab Seafood and Wine Festival this weekend
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – April 28, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell is up for grabs (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
1. Three new people at today's meeting: Barbara Nichols / Four Paws on the Beach Pet Store in Manzanita woof at fourpawsonthebeach.com. Erin Dietrich / Cannon Beach Gazette edietrich at countrymedia.net. Michael Ficker / North Coast Citizen. www.northcoastcitizen.com
2. Michael Burkett - Editor of the Cannon Beach Citizen and the North Coast Citizen: Cannon Beach Citizen turns 2 years old in two weeks. It is owned by the East Oregonian Publishing Company which owns several community newspapers including the Daily Astorian. Community newspapers are doing better than most because they print news not available anywhere else. The paper is printed by the Astorian as is the Cannon Beach Gazette. Two local business owner, Valerie Ryan and Watt Childress, write columns for the paper. The paper sometimes features those who are not advertisers just because there is a good story. Michael welcomes calls or emails with ideas and suggestions for stories. He passed out, fresh off the press, the “Living Green” insert (16,500 distribution), and the “Spring Unveiling” insert (19,500 distribution). Michael's radio show on KMUN Community Radio on Friday at 930am will focus on 12 Days of Earth Day and Spring Unveiling with guests Jeff Jewel, Ed Johnson and Valerie Ryan. Contact Michael at 503-368-6397, editor at northcoastcitizen.com, www.cannonbeachcitizen.com. See Michael recent Astorian guest article about Cannon Beach at http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=23 <http://www.dailyastorian.info/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=783&ArticleID=69730> &SubSectionID=783&ArticleID=69730.
3, Jeff: 12 Days of Earth Day kicks off on Thursday with the CB Elementary students at Haystack Rock with the Haystack Awareness Program unfurling a Welcome Back Puffins banner. Posters and flyers/schedules were distributed and are available at the Chamber. Please pick them up. Caps and T-shirts are for sale there. Friday 6-8pm at the Presbyterian Church – Potluck and & Gaylord Nelson Award Ceremony. 12 Days of Earth Day culminates with Spring Unveiling.
4. Kim: 15000 Spring Unveiling 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.
5. Patrick: The Council worksession last night at City Hall was well attended and reached a “cumbaya” (Valerie’s word) conclusion. The composition of the 5-member committee to review and evaluate requests for $ will focus on expertise with all 5 members being chosen at large. The issue was raised as to how reservations already made would be affected by the increase. Council will look at this. Another issue discussed was whether a member or representative of a group requesting $ could sit on the committee. It was pointed out that with the limited number of people available in our small town and the fact that many people are involved in multiple groups and organizations, it could be very difficult to populate a committee with people who have no association with a requesting group. The tax/ordinance will be on the next Council agenda.
6. Carol: Diana Pappas and she are looking for musicians for November’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival. If you have suggestions, please let them know.
7. Bob Mushen:”Soup Bowl” Fundraiser for the Womens Resource Center at SS Convention Ctr 6pm Thursday Apr 29. Buy a bowl, eat out of it, keep it.
8. Pia: Almost, Maine opens Apr 30 at Coaster Theatre. 730pm wine reception. 8pm Curtain. http://www.coastertheatre.com/AlmostMaine.html.
9. Saturday, May 1 Robin Cody will sign books at Cannon Beach Book Company. His latest book “Another Way the River Has” is a collection of essays about people, places and things written in that inimitable way Robin has. Other books are “Ricochet River” and “Voyage to the Sun.” He’ll be at the store from 2 to 4. www.cannonbeachbooks.com
10. Bob Mushen: Coffee with the Commissioner. Open forum for all Clatsop residents, non residents and media. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:00 am Speaker: Genevieve Johnson, L.A.C. Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Clinic. 148 E Van Buren St. Call 503-436-9292 or e-mail jpmushen at aol.com. Bob is currently a County Commissioner (completing the term of another commissioner) and is running for re-election. He is a Cannon Beach resident and is financing his own campaign – not asking for other people’s money. Jenee reported that 20 of Bob’s yard signs have been removed from people’s yards. All of these signs had permission. Bob’s platform is honesty and integrity in government. He wants to heal the rift between north and south county. He asks for your vote.
11. County Commissioner’s Candidates Forum Thursday Apr 22, 7pm at Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center.
12. Jean: Got books? Don’t need them. Donate them to the Library for their 4th July Book sale. Drop them off any time. If not open, leave them at back door/porch.
13. Robin: The Clatsop Association of Realtors awards $1000 scholarships to Clatsop County high school graduates annually. It is too late for this year, but keep this in mind for next year.
14. Carmen promises a good time at the Sea Ranch Business After Hours Thursday May 13, 430pm
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. George: All 475 campsites are booked now thru the weekend for the Astoria Warrenton Crab Seafood and Wine Festival. http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entry/astoria-warrenton-crab-seafood-wine-festival.
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – April 28, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell is up for grabs (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup. Mo’s is closed for breakfast until June.
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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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