[wmm] Reminder/Correction/FYI: WMM July 21, 2010 8am at Mo's

Tue Jul 20 17:15:50 CDT 2010

Correction:

#10 Who do you call? has been corrected as per Nala to

10. Nala: If injured mammals are found on the beach, call Keith Chandler at 503-440-4040. If injured birds are found on the beach, call the Wildlife Center of the North Coast at 503-338-3954.

Reminder: 

Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Mo’s. Show and Tell by Dr. Nancy ”Red“ Carritte / Industrial Psychologist. “5 Things To Know About Managing Change”. When you come in, pick up a Quick Order sheet at the front counter and place your order immediately by giving it to Bob or a server. Tear off the number in the corner and place it at your seat. Bring your own coffee cup. The coffee is courtesy of Mo’s.

FYI

Here’s something from Wendy about a family vacation survey - http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/04/28/family.travel.parents. 

Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)

Date: 7/14/2010  8am

Location: Mo’s

Number in attendance: 25

Present:  RedC, LesleP, KristineG, JimK, JeffJ, KathyK, Erin, ShariP, FrankS, DiannaP, RickD, StephanieA, GeorgeV, JoyceS, MichaelB, JenniferW, NalaC, GaryH, TracyA, PatF, LindaD, WendyH, CarolHun, BobV, GeneH  

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

Discussion Items:

1.        New people at today’s meeting

2.        Gene Halliburton / Chief of Police

3.        Farmer’s Market

4.        Lush Wine Bar opens

5.        DVA Meet & Greet

6.        Chamber Meeting Tues 20th

7.        Puffins, Oyster Catchers & HRAP Potluck

8.        Retail Woes Continue

9.        Seattle Weekly’s Best Escapes

10.      Who do you call?

11.      Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – July 21, 2010, Mo’s, 8am –Show & Tell by ? (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 Bob 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.     Two new faces today. Joyce Stuber / Bank of Astoria. Joyce, stationed in Astoria, is in Cannon Beach at Bank of Astoria on Tuesdays and Thursdays as the Commercial Broker. jstuber at bankofastoria.com, www.bankofastoria.com <http://www.bankofastoria.com/> . Dr Nancy “Red” Carritte / Industrial Phychologist works with people to “Go Beyond Your Boundaries” with executive coaching, organizational development and motivational speaking. 

2.     Gene Halliburton / Chief of Police. Gene’s philosophy for policing Cannon Beach is “voluntary compliance”. Cars are not towed unless they are creating a safety hazard. There are 5 summer Parking Information Aides (PIA’s) on bicycles this summer – aged 18 to 71. Gene likes to have 3 PIA’s on during weekends. They can write tickets, but are instructed to contact a police officer for other enforcement. All citizens are encourage to contact Gene if they have something they think should come to his attention – whether it be illegal parking in a neighborhood or something more. In response to a question from Gary about truck noise in the North end of town from truck engine braking on Highway 101, Gene said the law states that “unmuffled engine braking is illegal”. If their engine braking is muffled, which it almost always is, they are legal and there is nothing that can be done short of going to Salem to lobby the legislature to change the law. Much of the noise is actually not the engine, but the actual act of the braking on the road. Kathy asked about marking parkings spaces so as to accommodate more cars. Gene was supportive of this idea. George pointed out that during his time on the Council, this was discussed and City Planner Rainmar Bartl had sited studies showing that fewer cars end up using the same amount of space when markings are used. This is because marked spaces must allow room for the largest cars. Many cars are smaller and people will park closer and fit in tighter spots than would be permitted if marking were used. Michael asked Gene’s opinion about whether supplying more parking would add to congestion or alleviate it. Gene said he is being very careful not to take sides. He did say that the spaces marked “compact” have created some confusion and problems for his staff. As long as a car is within the lines, they are legal. He tells people “compact” is a recommendation. George asked if PIA’s could police more time limited parking spaces if more were added. Gene said he’d certainly be willing to give it a try. Wendy asked about shoplifting. Gene said it is an ongoing problem. He has not noticed that it has gotten any worse or better over the years. Upon request, he will come to a business and give a crime prevention evaluation. Michael asked about fireworks. Gene said it isn’t possible to stop it completely, but over time more and more people will learn that they can’t do it in Cannon Beach. He said when he catches someone he asks them to turn over all the illegal stuff and if he is happy with their compliance, he does not ticket them.  

3,   Jennifer: Farmer’s Market – 1500 visitors yesterday. Had a new vendor this week with cherries. 400 people filled out a survey. Results are not out yet. 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. 

4.    Tracy: Lush Wine Bar is now open in Mid Town between Found and Cannon Beach Hardware. Hours are 4pm to 11pm. Besides wine, there is a small menu. Outdoor seating is also a available.   

5.   Jeff: The Chamber’s newly hired Advertising and Public Relations firm, DVA, will be at the Chamber for a Meet & Greet tomorrow, Thursday July 15, from 6 to 7pm. DVA is a Bend, Oregon based agency helping clients manage brands, develop marketing strategies and produce creative solutions. www.dvaadv.com   

6.   George: Next Chamber Meeting is Tuesday July 20th 8am at the Chamber. The meeting will start off with a membership input period. Chamber members are encouraged to share their ideas and feedback with the Board. New Board members Sue Meyers and Kristine Gottsch take their seats and the Board will choose its officers for the coming year.   

7.  Nala: HRAP (Haystack Rock Awareness Program) will have a potluck followed by a program and video debut Thursday July 22nd 6pm at the Chamber’s Community Hall. Nala reported that it has been busy at the Rock. She talked about the puffins and how George’s son Kyler is working with her and HRAP for his Senior project. Gary spoke up for the black oyster catchters, birds not quite as popular as the puffins, but whose number are also diminishing and who nest on the rocks off our coast. Upon George’s urging, Nala gave her oyster catcher imitation much to the pleasure of all. 

8.  In response to Wendy’s inquiry as to how retail was doing, no one disagreed with those who voiced “it’s not up”. 

9.  Lesle: The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Best of Seattle 2010 is being put together. This includes a Best Escapes section. Contact Matt Silvie, 206-467-4330 msilvie at seattleweekly.com. 

10.  Nala: If injured mammals are found on the beach, call Keith Chandler at 503-440-4040. If injured birds are found on the beach, call the Wildlife Center of the North Coast at 503-338-3954.

11.  Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – July 21, 2010, Mo’s, 8am – Show & Tell by ? (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 Bob 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.

 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 – ??

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: 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. 

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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 <http://www.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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