[wmm] Reminder : WMM July 7, 2010 8am at Mo's
Vetter, George
georgevetter at gmail.com
Wed Jul 7 19:39:00 CDT 2010
Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 7/7/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 23
Present: JimK, JeffJ, SusanT, SueM, KristineG, AnnR, BobVan, CarolH, MeganH, LindaD, StephanieA, RobS, BrianO, PatF, KeithC, MelissaC, JenniferW, KimB, WendyH, MichaelB, LesleP:, RobinR, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New people at today’s meeting
2. Michael Burkett / How to Write a News Release
3. 4th July Report
4. Retail Woes
5. Farmer’s Market
6. Tourism & Arts Commission Appointments
7. Meet and Greet new Chamber Adv/PR firm
8. Replacing Lost Parking Spaces
9. Parking on Hemlock during the Parade
10. Real Estate Sales
11. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – July 14, 2010, Mo’s, 8am –Show & Tell by Gene Halliburton / Chief of Police (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. When you come in, pick up a Quick Order sheet at the front counter and place your order immediately by giving it to Megan or a server. Tear off the number in the corner and place it at your seat. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo’s.
1. No new faces today, but a rare visit from Rob Spooner of Oregon Coast Magazine. www.northwestmagazines.com <http://www.northwestmagazines.com/> .
2. Michael Burkett / CB Citizen – Show and Tell. “How to write a press release that will actually get published”. The media is always looking for news and interesting stories. Look at your business and employees for interesting stories. Before beginning to write a news release, go to the publication(s) that you plan to submit to and look for examples of what they print. Follow the formatting rules, abbreviation, punctuation, etc found there. Write your release as a reporter would write it. Do not use I, we, our, etc. Avoid exclamation points. The less work you leave for the editor the more likely your release will be published. Submit your release by e-mail. Include your release in the body of the e-mail message, even if it is attached as a pdf or doc. When submitting, only submit to the media in your area. Follow up with a phone call to verify that the release was received and ask if there are any questions. Every release should include contact information. The Headline and first paragraph must be alluring. Include a photograph, but make sure it is a good one. Carol from the Gazette added her suggestion that least important info be at the end of the release so that if necessary it can be omitted. Michael described the “Dolly Parton Rule”. As Dolly learned and said on stage in Vegas after a wardrobe mishap, and as relates to fitting everything into a publication, “You can’t fit 10 lbs of mud into a 5 lbs sack”.
3, Jeff/George The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch, Parade, Concert, Circus Play, Dance Hour and Fire Dancers on the 4th all came off very well. Because of rain after the Parade, the Concert had only about 100 attendees. Jeff estimated 100 participated in the dance which was a good number. The Parade was very well attended with people lining both sides of Spruce and Hemlock Streets. (See photos at www.cannon-beach.net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/> ) In spite of drizzle just prior to the Fire Dancing, a crowd of 490 people were counted there. (see photos at www.cannon-beach.net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/> ) George said that he had not seen that many people in the park in many years.
4. George: In spite of the large numbers of people in town for the 3-day weekend and No Vacancy signs up and down Hemlock, retail sales were not good. The hope that summer might change the mood of shoppers is dwindling fast among retailers.
5. Jennifer: Yesterday’s warm, sunny day brought a steady flow of people to the Farmer’s Market – 1400 in all. Vendors have reported mixed success. Some are doing well, others not. Next week a survey will be conducted at the market. Market is every Tuesday 2-6pm thru Sept 28th. Locals are encouraged to take advantage of the 5-6pm hour. The selection is still good as vendors bring enough to last. Volunteers are appreciated. www.cannonbeachmarket.org.
6. Wendy: At last night’s Council Meeting, the Council selected, by concealed vote, 5 people to serve on the Tourism and Arts Commission. Those chosen are Tom Drumheller, Valerie Ryan, Linda Beck-Sweeney, Robin Risley and John Grosshuesch. The six who were not chosen are Bob Necker, Kristine Gottsch, Stephanie Ansley, Jim McDonald, Stephen Malkowski and George Vetter. As per Wendy, because of conflict of interest, some applicants were not chosen.
7. Jeff: Meet the folks from the Chamber’s recently hired firm, DVA Advertising and Public Relations at the Chamber at 6pm Thursday the 15th. DVA is a Bend, Oregon-based agency helping clients manage brands, develop marketing strategies and produce creative solutions. www.dvaadv.com.
8. George: At last night Council Meeting, the Council considered two options for increasing downtown parking at the East end of Second Street. This would be in conjunction the construction of the Trail. Option 1 is for adding 30 spaces and does not involve any fill. Option 2 adds 57 parking spaces and involves some fill in the now retired (man-made) sewer pond. Option 2 would be better as far as the Trial is concerned. At the public hearing, 5 people spoke against adding any parking/paving/fill citing congestion and environmental concerns. George spoke up in favor of replacing some of the 100 spaces lost (as per City Planner Rainmar Bartl) in the past 15 years or so. Adding more parking will not add to congestion but rather alleviate it. People don’t come to Cannon Beach because we have parking, they come because of Haystack Rock, the ocean, the beauty and an attractive town that welcomes them. Jeff says visitors #1 complaint is the lack of parking. Councilor Sam Steidel reminded everyone that the sewer lagoons are just that – sewer lagoons. They are not natural and are less than environmentally friendly. He suggested creating parking that could be used for something else when not needed for cars – a sport field or the like. The Council tabled the issue. It will be taken up in a worksession. Send your opinion to council at cbor.us.
9. George: Cars parked on Hemlock during the Parade on the 4th diminish the ability of people to enjoy the Parade. Can we get cars off Hemlock in Downtown for 2011?
10. Pat Funk passed out a January thru June Home Sale Trends sheet showing that 15 sales under $500K took place this year vs 10 last year. In the $500K - $1 mil there were 6 this year vs 4 last and over $1 mil there were 4 this year vs 0 last year.
11. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 14, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Gene Halliburton / Chief of Police (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. 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)
July 21 – ??
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 6/30/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 32
Present: TimK, DanM, BrianO, RobinR, MichaelB, JenniferW, RickD, PatF, StephenM. LindaD, ??, WendyH, JimK, GaryH, JeffJ, SusanBu, MarthaB, KristineG, SusanT, JeanF, DianaP, MeganH, StephanieA, TracyA, GeorgeV, GenevieveJ, ErinD, AngelaF, NalaC, JeanieMc, ShariP, BobNec,
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New people at today’s meeting
2. Dan Moe / Mobile DJ
3. 4th July Activities
4. Farmers Market attracts 1300 on 3rd week.
5. Library Book Sale this weekend
6. “Venues” Meeting & Event Space Guide
7. CB Book Co celebrates 30 years
8. Plein Air and More review
9. Chamber E-mail Marketing Survey due today
10. Costa Rican Artists Art Show
11. Friends of Haystack Rock Contributions
12. Tourism and Arts Council Appointments
13. German Travel Writers
14. Cottage Tour Sept 11
15. Icefire Book
10. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – July 7, 2010, Mo’s, 8am –Show & Tell by Michael Burkett / How to write a Press Release (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. Bring your own coffee cup.
1. One new face at today’s meeting: Unfortunately I did not get her name or contact info. Help!
2. Dan Moe / Mobile DJ – Show and Tell. Dan, who is studying to get a degree to teach math, gave a spirited and enjoyable presentation about his Mobile DJ business. His love of music and dance drive him. DJ DMoeFunk has a full sound system with wireless microphone and cutting edge lighting. His 13 years of experience allows him to cater to a wide variety of audiences. A music selection of 30,000 songs from 40's to current hits. Dan has been the DJ at OMSI for two years doing their teen program and the OMSI after Dark show the last Wednesday of each month. (tonight as a matter of fact) Dan is available to book art shows, private parties, bar/restaurants, benefits, weddings, and fashion shows. Reach Dan at 503-888-6544. His website has a lot of information and FREE DOWNLOADS! Visit (http://www.dmoefunk.com)
3, Jeff/BobNec: This is a 3-day weekend. Sunday July 4th has a full schedule. The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch with HRAP on the beach is from 1030a-130p View, print and share detail at http://www.friendsofhaystackrock.org/docs/Puffin%20Watch%20Poster%202010.pdf. The Parade is at 1pm with strawberry shortcake on the porch at Coaster Theatre followed at 3 with the North Coast Symphony concert in the park. >From 6p-8p is Circus Play and Hula-Hooping, 8p-9p Move and Groove Dance Hour with Lisa Evans and then at 915 is Firedancing by Flameboyant. Don’t be late as this will be over at 945p. View, print and share details at www.cannon-beach.net/events/4th
4. Jennifer: The 3rdd Tuesday for the 2010 Farmer’s Market was yesterday. 1300 visitors, 20 vendors and 14 volunteers sold, browsed, bought, tasted and listened. Market is every Tuesday 2-6pm thru Sept 28th. Locals are encouraged to take advantage of the 5-6pm hour. The selection is still good as vendors bring enough to last. Volunteers are appreciated. www.cannonbeachmarket.org.
5. Jean: If you have a van or pickup and can be at the Library on Friday July 2 at 9am to help haul books, it would be very much appreciated. The Book Sale is the Library’s main annual fundraiser. DVD’s and CD’s too. 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. Please use small boxes. Book Sale - July 3-5, 2-6 p.m. at Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock 503-436-1391. 5000 to 6000 used books on sale,
6. Susan Boac: Coast River Business Journal is putting together a stand-alone, 5”x12” guide to Meeting and Event Space in the area. Free listings are available. To be included - 503-325-2999 admin at crbizjournal.com.
7. Michael: Join Valerie today beginning at 1pm at Cannon Beach Book Company in celebrating the store’s 30th anniversary. www.cannonbeachbooks.com
8. Bob Necker: Plein Air and More’s second annual event was this past weekend. It was such a perfect day. The 17 or more artists painting, sculpting and photographing throughout town attracted attention. Lodging establishment reported that the town was not full on either Friday or Saturday. Tracy suggested more information and education about the event would be helpful next year. Jeff said the Info Center gave out 300 event maps and he saw people using them as he walked down the street. See Plein Air and More photos at http://www.cannon-beach.net/events/pleinair/pleinair2010
9. Tim Krupa: As the Chamber begins its relationship with DVA Advertising and Public Relations, input from the membership is being solicited by e-mail. A survey went out Monday and is due back today. Let your voice be heard.
10. Jeanie McLaughlin: Meet the artists from Costa Rica hosted by Partners of the Americas. A reception and art show/sale at two locations. 1. Saturday July 10 3-8p at Onda Gallery 2215 NE Alberta, Portland and 2. Wednesday July 17 430-730p at Springhouse Cellar Winery, 13 Railroad Ave, Hood River. For more info see www.oregonpartners.net. Contact Jeanie McLaughlin (jeaniehallmclaughlin at hotmail.com)
11. Gary Hayes: Friends of Haystack Rock thanks all those who contributed to reach $9700. To contribute: go to www.friendsofhaystackrock.org/contribute.html and click on Donate at the bottom. Donations can be made through PayPal.
12. Tourism and Arts Council appointments will take place at the Tuesday July 6th 7pm Council Meeting. Being considered are Tom Drumheller, Kristine Gottsch, Stephanie Ansley, Valerie Ryan, Jim McDonald, Stephen Malkowski, Linda Beck-Sweeney, Robin Risley, John Grosshuesch, Bob Necker and George Vetter. 5 will be chosen. The five-member Tourism and Arts Commission develops grant guidelines and procedures and distributes and accounts for the monies in the "Tourism and Arts Fund" which are to be used by local non-profit groups to promote tourism and the arts in Cannon Beach. Each member must have experience in one or more of the following areas: public relations, marketing, advertising, tourism, lodging, promotions, events promotion and/or publicity.
13. Jeff has a group of German travel writers coming in today. The word is “vil co’ men” (welcome).
14. Tracy: The History Center’s Annual Cottage Tour will take place Sept 11. Mark your calendar.
15. Jim Kingwell shared a book Icefire recently had printed by Blurb of he and Suzanne Kindland’s work. He is looking for a more economical printer.
16. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 7, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Michael Burkett / How to write a Press Release (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. 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)
July 14 – ??
Note – 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: 6/23/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 33
Present: WendyH, JohnB, BrianO, SueM, PatF, CarolH, GenevieveJ, DanM, MeganH, KariP, RickD, JeffD, RobinR, KimB, GeorgeV, StephanieA, LindaD, LesleP, TimK, AnnR, SusanT, DebbieN, JeffJ, JimK, KristineG, TracyA, MargoD, BobNec, JeffT, JeanieMc, JulieW, TommyH, JenniferW
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New people at today’s meeting
2. Sandcastle Report/Review
3. Rick Diamond / Worldwide Merchant
4. Farmers Market attracts 1200 on 2nd week.
5. Plein Air and More this Saturday
6. 4th of July Event Plans
7. Thanks to Mo’s
8. Chamber Marketing Survey
9. Costa Rican Exchange
10. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 23, 2010, Mo’s, 8am –Show & Tell by Dan Moe / Mobile DJ (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. Bring your own coffee cup.
1. One new face at today’s meeting: Jeff Diamond / Worldwide Merchant Web Design (brother to Rick of today’s Show & Tell). www.wwmerchant.com
2. Debbie: Sandcastle was a big success. The police counted 1060 cars entering the beach at Tolovana Wayside (the only beach access). Jeff reported that Officer Rob Schultz estimated the overall crowd between 21 and 24 thousand. Jeff had done 13 phone radio interviews on Friday. The weather was perfect. It was reported that parking was full downtown even though there were not many people downtown. For next year, Sue, at Land’s End Motel, suggested signage at the foot of 2nd Street directing people to the event. People kept asking them. The downtown BBQ and Concert in the Park were poorly attended with reports of just 15 people at the Concert. George suggested that many people on the beach did not know about the BBQ or the Concert and suggested having someone with a megaphone moving up and down the beach making announcements including what time judging completes, reminders of the incoming tide, events in town, etc. Jeff TerHar suggested closing off 2nd Street downtown like is down for the car shows and have a sculpture or two done there, possibly several days before. To avoid the mass entrance and exodus of cars and people, George would like to see the sculptures last through Sunday allowing people to come and go (and stay) more leisurely. The tides are predictable. The plots could be placed so that the next high tide would not destroy them. A new committee could be formed that would stay on the beach with the goal of protecting the sculptures from those few who prefer to destroy them rather than leave them for others to enjoy. In past years, it had been kids (whose parents sit back and watch) who have destroyed the sculptures, not the tide. The incoming tide washes smooth the surface, but the sculptures above water level survive and could and would be enjoyed into the night and again the next day. Tommy expressed his liking of the way the sculptures are gone with the next high tide.
3, Show & Tell. Rick Diamond (and brother Jeff) both work for Worldwide Merchant – a website design company founded in 1997 in Arizona. Rick lives in Canon Beach and Jeff in Bay City. Their parents retired to Bay City. When Rick came to visit them, he also visited Cannon Beach and fell in love with the town and moved here. Jeff lives in Bay City. Worldwide Merchant is a full service web company giving the customer complete control in choosing and changing templates and content. Rick’s specialty is e-commerce. The company released Version 3.0 in January. They can get a website up for a client in 24 to 48 hours. $1000 is a high-end site with them. Most are less. Hosting with them is required as all their templates are part of their database. They wrote their own shopping cart. Local clients include Puppy Love and Primary Elements. www.wwmerchant.com. rick at wwmerchant.com. jeff at wwmerchant.com
4. Jennifer: The 2nd Tuesday for the 2010 Farmer’s Market was yesterday. 1200 visitors, 20 vendors and 13 volunteers sold, browsed, bought, tasted and listened. Market is every Tuesday 2-6pm thru Sept 28th. Locals are encouraged to take advantage of the 5-6pm hour. The selection is still good as vendors bring enough to last. Volunteers are appreciated. www.cannonbeachmarket.org.
5. Kim: Plein Air and More – This Saturday June 26, 2010. Artists will demonstrate how to paint, sculpt and photograph Cannon Beach, showing us the town and coastline through their eyes. Artists will be at work throughout town from 11am to 4pm. Once completed, the artists take their work to the gallery representing them and it is available for purchase. Northwest by Northwest Gallery will have Joe Adams carving in front of their gallery, but photographer Christopher Burkett will not be able to make it after all. Artist bios and when and where they will be working on Saturday can be viewed and printed at Plein Air and More <http://www.cbgallerygroup.com/pleinair.htm> . A map showing locations is at www.cannon-beach.net/events/pleinair/pleinairmap_2010.jpg. Please share this info with your staff and visitors.
6. Bob Necker: Plans for Sunday July 4th start off with the Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch, the 1pm Parade, followed by a concert in the park, circus activities for the kids, and at 9pm Firedancers in the park. View, print and share full details at www.cannon-beach.net/events/4th
7. George: Thanks to Mo’s for hosting these Wednesday Morning Meetings. Megan says breakfast will be available next week.
8. Tim Krupa: The Chamber Marketing Committee had their first meeting yesterday with DVA (see more on DVA in prior notes), the firm chosen by the Chamber. A survey will be sent out from the Chamber early next week. The survey will be electronic and will need to be responded to right away.
9. Jeanie: The Costa Rican Exchange program needs host families for September. There will be an informational meeting at 2pm Sunday June 27th at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 by Camp Rilea. For more info see www.oregonpartners.net. Contact Jeanie McLaughlin (jeaniehallmclaughlin at hotmail.com)
10. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 30, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Dan Moe / Mobile DJ (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. 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.
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9pm 19Jun2010
Sandcastle Day
Cannon Beach, Oregon
George Vetter
I just got through my photos and will upload them to the Internet overnight. For a link to them go to www.cannon-beach.net. The photos appear in chronological order. If you need higher res images let me know. As I was leaving the beach after the event around 4pm I stopped at the entrance to talk to Darrel Walker who had been assigned by the Police Dept to count cars. He told me he counted 1060 cars that entered the beach at Tolovana. That didn’t count me and others who were out before he got there.
What a great day! Number 46 was charmed. I can’t remember the last time we had such outstanding weather for our Sandcastle Contest. And what a great crowd! I was there from 730am till 4pm and didn’t witness anyone having anything other than a great time. Organizers Kelli Truax Taylor (Bruce’s Candy Kitchen) and Debbie Nelson (Basketcase) deserve the highest praise along with Chamber Executive Director Jeff Jewel (Rumored to be in the current Coaster Theatre production). Followed by John Nelson and Coaster Construction for equipment and time not only for today’s event but also on Wednesday for the “Sam’s Dragon” sculpture (designed and orchestrated by Sam Steidel of Steidel’s Art) See “Sam’s Dragon” photos at www.cannon-beach.net/sandcastle/sandphotos2010. Without the work of today’s layout crew, Sandcastle couldn’t happen. Don Boehm of Boehm Construction, as he has done for many years alongside Sam Steidel, led that effort without Sam this year. Mike McEwan/McEwan Construction supplied the equipment and dug the water holes today and piled the sand on Wednesday for “Sam’s Dragon”. Debbie was in charge of the judges and Sharon Visser from the Information Center organized and led the sales tent – which was a great success. Jim McDonald and Tolovana Inn came through with the tents and staff to put them up and tear them down. Carol Hungerford of the Gazette headed the Information/Lost & Found tent with Shari from her staff. Robin Risley, a long time Sandcastle supporter and enthusiast, was on the Sandcastle committee and also was a judge. The City supplied the police (thanks Chief Haliburton) and workers to keep traffic flowing to and from the beach and in and out of town. It’s 9pm now and I just got off the phone with Kelli. She says her husband Brian, who has been helping her out all along, is still out collecting traffic signs that were put out for the day.
Cannon Beach continues to get attention for the idea of a City Hall that doubles as a tsunami-evacuation tower: http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/06/building_an_ark_in_cannon_beac.html
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 6/16/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 25
Present: WendyH, JeffJ, BarbaraN, ShariP, BrianO, JohnB, LindaD, JeanF, MeganH, ErinB, GenevieveJ, DanM, BobMus, MichaelB, KarenM, TracyA, SusanB, RickD, StephanieA, BenK, JenniferW, GeorgeV, LesleP, StephenM, KristineG,
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New people at today’s meeting
2. New Chamber Board Members
3. Chamber picks DVA Advertising and PR
4. Farmers Market attracts 1000 on opening day.
5. Four Paws on the Beach – Show & Tell
6. Sandcastle Registration open till Friday
7. New businesses open in Midtown
8. Arch Cape Inn’s feature in Fido Friendly Mag
9. Wine tasting at Ocean Lodge
10. Artist Mary Marquiss back at Ocean Lodge Sept 26-30
11. Father’s Day this Sunday
12. Rumors opens Friday at Coaster
13. Downtown weekly Historical Tours begin Saturday
14. Accounting Software
15. CB Community Development Corp
16. Chamber Turn Around
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 23, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Rick Diamond / Worldwide Merchant – Website Design) (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. Menu’s will be placed at each seat. A number on the menu (maybe on the back) will identify you. Putting your name on the menu would be helpful. Circle what you want to order and pass your order to Megan. You will pay for your food at the counter as you leave. The coffee will still be courtesy of Mo’s. Bring your own coffee cup.
1. One new face at today’s meeting: Dan Moe / Mobile DJ. His email is dmoefunk at hotmail.com and his website is www.dmoefunk.com.
2. Jeff & George: Newly elected members of the Chamber Board were announced yesterday at the Chamber General Membership meeting. The four chosen by the vote of the membership are Scott Kruickshank/Martin Hospitality, Kristine Gottsch/Escape Lodging, Jim McDonald/Tolovana Inn (all three year terms) and Sue Meyers/Land’s End Motel (two year term). Scott and Jim are current Board members. Kristine and Sue will take their seats at the July Board Meeting (July 20). The board is rounded out by Kelli Truax Taylor, Margo Dueber, Tracy Abel, Tim Krupa and George Vetter. Leaving the Board are Carol Hungerford and Rich Mays.
3, Jeff/Kristine/Tracy: After Monday’s interviews with the top two contenders, the Chamber Marketing Committee chose DVA Advertising and Public Relations. DVA is a Bend, Oregon-based agency helping clients manage brands, develop marketing strategies and produce creative solutions. www.dvaadv.com. Their work and success with Bandon was highlighted by Jeff.
4. Jennifer: Opening day for the 2010 Farmer’s Market was yesterday. 1000 visitors browsed, bought, tasted and listened. Market is every Tuesday 2-6pm thru Sept 28th. www.cannonbeachmarket.org.
5. Barbara Nichols: Four Paws on the Beach is a pet store in Manzanita. Barbara and husband Dan, leaving their software careers behind, opened the store in December 2007 on the heels of the giant wind storm. They carry fun collars & leashes, toys, treats, apparel, dog and cat food and art. The quality cat and dog food is without wheat, corn, soy or by-products. Some of the brands are Merrick, Solid Gold, Wellness, Castor & Pollux, Taste of the Wild, Canidea and others. They have two big dogs: Newfoundlands, Shanti and Indie, who hang out at the store. They have done water rescue work, obedience and agility. Four Paws on the Beach organizes Muttzanita on Saturday August 14th 2010: http://www.muttzanita.com. It is a fun doggie festival with lots of events such as the Chuck-it toss, Doggie musical chair, Pet Talent Show, Pet Fashion Show, Pet Parade,etc. The event benefits United Paws, a local all volunteer spay neuter organization. The store is at 144 Laneda Ave, open 7-Days 10-5 (later when traffic justifies) so come on in and sniff around. Call 503-368-FIDO or visit the website at http://www.fourpawsonthebeach.com. They are always looking for local artists who make dog or cat related art who will work on consignment basis.
6. Jeff: Reservations for Sandcastle plots will still be taken Friday. Two masters plots and 28 others are currently reserved. George suggested creating a group of plots for anyone wanting to register at the event. This group would not be part of the competition and would not receive t-shirts.
7. Tracy: Lush Wine Bar is nearly ready to open. The Irish Table and Cannon Beach Hardware have opened.
8. Stephen: Fido Friendly magazine featured Arch Cape Inn recently.
9. Wendy: Sinclair Estate Vineyards, Walla Walla’s newest family owned boutique winery, will be at the Ocean Lodge Wednesday June 23rd from 3-6pm 800-321-6304..
10. Wendy: Mary Marquiss will be have at the Ocean Lodge Sept 26-30 for a watercolor painting en plein air workshop. Register through Ocean Lodge 888-777-4047 or www.theoceanlodge.com.
11. Don’t forget Dad. This Sunday is his day. Lots of great gifts can be found right here in Cannon Beach.
12. Sure to make you laugh, “Rumors” by Neil Simon opens Friday at the Coaster Theatre with our own Jeff Jewel on stage. http://www.coastertheatre.com/Rumors.html
13. Free Historical Walking Tour program in downtown Cannon Beach. Tours will begin at Whale Park at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in June and July (weather permitting), and will last approximately a half hour, taking guests to the Coaster Theater and back. Topics covered will include Native American history, early exploration, Lewis and Clark, the CB cannon, Terrible Tilly, town development, and many historical sites in downtown CB. Please let your guests know about this free program that will enhance their stay in CB.
14. Tracy: Does anyone know where or how to get QuickBooks or comparable accounting software legally free. George pointed out that when someone buys a full version (as opposed to an upgrade) they retain a full license to the original version and can give that to someone else. Rick warned about using trial versions of software, then being locked out until you purchase it.
15. Jeff & George: With the affordable housing challenges facing Cannon Beach, upon Mayor Mike Morgan’s request, the Chamber Board authorized Jeff to do what is necessary to keep the Cannon Beach Community Development Corporation intact even though there are no immediate project plans. State and Federal monies that could become available would be available to a CDC that would not be available otherwise. Jeff has worked with CDC’s. For now what is needed are quarterly meetings and annual renewals.
16. Stephen: At yesterday’s Chamber General Membership meeting, the financial report revealed that the Chamber has gone from approx $50K in the red in the beginning of 2009 to approx $50K in the black now. This $100K turnaround is the result of the work, effort and support of many people. Quite a few of those people participate in these Wednesday Morning Meetings. Stephen is not only impressed with what has happened, but also by what is planned.
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 23, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Rick Diamond / Worldwide Merchant – Website Design) (see upcoming list below). Mo’s will be open for breakfast. Menu’s will be placed at each seat. A number on the menu (maybe on the back) will identify you. Putting your name on the menu would be helpful. Circle what you want to order and pass your order to Megan. You will pay for your food at the counter as you leave. The coffee will still be courtesy of Mo’s. Bring your own coffee cup.
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Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 6/9/2010 8am
Location: Mo’s
Number in attendance: 29
Present: DaleS, DebbieN, WendyH, JimK, JeffJ, TommyH, RobinR, CarolH, JohnB, BrianO, JeanF, MeganH, JeanieMc, PatF, KariP, SusanB, KarenM, GaryH, BenK, GeorgeV, RickD, AnnR, StephanieA, TimK, KristineG, BobNec, JoyceL, LindaDugan, MargoD.
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New people at today’s meeting
2. Dale Shafer / Realtor
3. “Remodeled” Chamber Website is up
4. Chamber Promotion RFP’s being reviewed
5. Sandcastle (a week from Saturday)
6. Pelican Production’s Business After Hours Tomorrow
7. Chamber General Membership Meeting Tuesday 8am June 15
8. Business Articles in Coast River Business Journal, Gazette and Citizen
9. Travel Writer Visits
10. Rumors and Jeff
11. Plein Air and More June 26
12. Library Book Sale July 3-5
13. Future of Elementary School
14. Sonic Boom / Scare
15. City Potluck Monday June 14
16. Farmer’s Market Open Tues June 15
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 16, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by Barbara Nichols / Four Paws on the Beach (Manzanita) (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup.
1. One new face at today’s meeting: Rick Diamond / Worldwide Merchant Website Design – www.wwmerchant.com.
2. Dale Shafer: Dale is a realtor (www.cannonbeachrealestate.com) with Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. (www.windermere.com). Her background is in city planning and mortgage operations. She has also served as a judge. Her civic minded side has her a the current President of the Board at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum (www.cbhistory.org). The History Center has two new exhibits per year plus the Film Festival, Cottage Tour, music offerings, an annual calendar, a cookbook, and a gift shop. The semi-annual membership meeting is June 26th at 930am at the History Center. Dale is wedding officiate. She says her $100 fee is the most reasonable around. To stay at the top of her game, Dale practices taekwondo. She has her black belt and teaches taekwondo.
3, Tim Krupa: For all the world to see, the remodeled Chamber Website (www.cannonbeach.org) is live. This is just the beginning. Everyone is invited/asked to give feedback and submit photos to chamber at cbor.us. Most pages offer two boxes for purchase of ads. The price of these ads start at approx $2 per day.
4. Tim Krupa: Six high quality RFP’s for the Chamber’s Branding/Marketing campaign have been selected for the second round of scrutiny. Interviews will take place Monday and with a selection expected on Wednesday.
5. Debbie Nelson: The community build of the dragon is Wednesday June 16th from 1p-5p. Debbie has 10 builders for this so far. Let her know if you are available to help. For the Sandcastle Contest, more teams are still need. George suggested a last minute (on-site) registration option this year – to assign a plot at a cost, but to not include those in the competition. After the contest this year, on the step of the Chamber’s back deck will be a barbeque at 230pm. Jean: From 7a-11a at the Legion will be the annual buffet breakfast.[from last week’s notes] Debbie: Sandcastle Day is June 19. Teams are needed. There are currently only 10. Many more are needed. Register at ( <http://www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/SCregistration2010.pdf> www.cannonbeach.org/pdfs/SCregistration2010.pdf). Local businesses are encouraged to participate. The community build of a dragon will be Wednesday June 16 from 1-5pm. A sculpted model by Sam Steidel was passed around. Please let Debbie know if you are interested in participating in the community build or helping out with the preparation, execution or cleanup of the contest. Tees, sweats, hats, mugs, posters, kids hoodies are available at the Chamber and at some stores. Display posters can be picked up at the Chamber. If you can help with that let Debbie know. cbflorist at theoregonshore.com. Gary encouraged everyone to use social media to get the word out..
6. This month’s Business After Hours is by Gary Hayes / Pelican Production / Coast Explorer Magazine / Cannon Beach Magazine. It is tomorrow (June 10) at the Chamber from 5 to 7pm. Gary made a wild, factually-challenged promise of what the first 50 people will receive.
7. Jeff Jewel: The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 15th at 8:00am at the Chamber Hall, 207 N. Spruce Street in Cannon Beach. There will be coffee, baked treats and conversation from 8:00am to 8:30am followed by the business segment of the meeting. Election results will first on the agenda so make sure your ballot is returned by Monday, June 14th at 5:00pm! “Everyone is more than welcome, please join us!”
8. Jeff Jewel: Jeff and Elaine Norling will begin doing a Cannon Beach business article in Coast River Business Journal. Jeff is already doing them in the Gazette and Citizen.
9. Jeff: Five travel writers/tour operators will be in town with Jeff on Saturday and then in July he will host a group from Germany.
10. “Rumors” by Neil Simon opens June 18 with Jeff at the Coaster Theatre - http://www.coastertheatre.com/Rumors.html.
11. Stephanie: Brad Lorang of cascade locks is making a relief sculpture of a sand castle for display in the gallery. If time permits, he will make a small one also which Stephanie intends to give to the City. [from last week’s notes] 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. Call Molly at Modern Villa Gallery 503-436-2428.
12. Jean: If you have a van or pickup and can be at the Library on Friday July 2 at 9am to help haul books, it would be very much appreciated. The Book Sale is the Library’s main annual fundraiser. DVD’s and CD’s too. [from prior notes] 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. George: Last night in a City Council Work Session, future use of the Cannon Beach Elementary School was discussed. Wendy says the property is currently owned by the School Board, but will revert back to the County if the school moves. The School Board has 4 schools in the tsunami zone and is looking to consolidate them into a campus out of the tsunami zone with a target date of 2014. The City would have to buy from the School Board, the County or both depending how things end up. The likely use at this point would be a park with the possibility of saving the gym building for its historical value. Input/ideas can go to council at cbor.us
14. Last week’s sonic boom left some confused and other scared. With tsunami on people’s minds and in the news these days, shaking of the earth to any degree can cause concern. Bob Necker suggested that a phone tree could/should be set up. Rick Diamond spoke of his experience in another community where 5 key people were designated as those who would be the first to know of any danger or lack thereof and would each have access to a website where they could post the info for all to see. Gary Hayes reminded all that texting is something which could be operational even when phones calls cannot be made.
15. [After the meeting] From Rich Mays. At the City Potluck this Monday at 6:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church, four kids from Coaster Theatre will entertain with solos and group songs. Please spread the word.
16. [from prior notes] Jennifer Williamson: The third season of the Farmer’s Market kicks off Tuesday June 15 at 2pm with 22 vendors, an ice cream social, a food basket raffle, music, cut flowers, fruits, veggies, meats, breads and more in the parking lot in front of City Hall at Gower and Hemlock Streets. The Restaurant of the week will be the Wayfarer with music by Salty Dog. The Market runs Tuesdays from 2-6pm thru Sept 28 with varied restaurants and musicians each week. The Market is supported by the City and by volunteers. More volunteers are needed. Contact Jennifer info at cannonbeachmarket.org. See the schedule at http://www.cannonbeachmarket.org/Calendar.html and the home page at http://www.cannonbeachmarket.org/Home.html.
17. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – June 16, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by– Barbara Nichols / Four Paws on the Beach (Manzanita) (see upcoming list below). Bring your own coffee cup.
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