FW: [wmm] 2 Special Notices
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From: "Vetter, George" <georgevetter at gmail.com>
To: <wmm at cannonbeachbuzz.com>
Sent: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:19:16 -0700
Subject: FW: [wmm] 2 Special Notices
> Notice 1: George, could you please pass on to the list that the SETD
> is having an emergency work session tomorrow that will determine the
> plans and options- stops and frequency of bus service- that the
> board will be voting on on Monday. This work session is important
> to attend if anyone or their families or employees use the bus. They
> are currently looking at options which include the possibility of no
> stop at the RV park in cannon beach and stops only on 101 going
> north so no sunset park either. That is one of the options being
> discussed other options include stoping the dail-a-ride service.
> Input from the greater public is desperately needed. The interim
> director is not from the area and does not know the road conditions,
> he does know how to run a transit district (hood river), but needs
> help with the intricacies of our coastal communities and ridership.
> The work session is at 9AM at the transit building in Astoria. And
> the board will vote on monday at 9AM same place. Thank you- Kathy
> Klezcek [UTF-8?]– La Luna Loca
>
> Notice 2: We are confirming Crystal Cruise arrival April 14. Sundial
> is offering two tours which will impact Cannon Beach. Once we
> confirm the specific of the tours, it is our hope to email anyone
> interested. If folks would like to be added to our Cannon Beach
> Shore excursion list, email heather at sundial-travel.com. Thanks
> George. Bruce Connor, Port of Astoria Cruise Marketing.
>
> -----Original message-----
>
> From: "Vetter, George" <georgevetter at gmail.com>
> To: wmm at cannonbeachbuzz.com
> Sent: Wed, Mar 23, 2011 20:36:26 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [wmm] Notes: WMM March 23, 2011 8am at Mo's
>
> Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
> welcome)
> Date: 3/23/2011 8am
> Location: Mo's
> Number in attendance: 24
> Present: WendyH, BrianO, JohnB, BobVan, MeganH, CarolHun, LindseyH,
> KathyK, PatF, LindaD, ErinB, JimK, BobMus, JeneeP, LindaY, JohnS,
> AnnR, MeliaJ, ShandaB, RobertK, AprilK, NalaC, DonnaL, GeorgeV
> Absent: Everybody else
>
> Notes by George Vetter
>
> Discussion Items:
>
> 1. New People at Today's Meeting
> 2. Bus Update
> 3. Spring Beach Cleanup Sat Mar 26, 10am
> 4. HRAP
> 5. Lecture at Library Apr 7, 7pm "Survivor: Tidepools"
> 6. Cupcake Sunday at Found
> 7. Relay for Life
> 8. Blues at The Wine Bar at Sweet Basils Sat 7pm
> 9. Motel Tax Changes
> 10. CB Lodging Association
> 11. Tolovana Arts Colony seeks instructors
> 12. Highway 101 Flooding Study
> 13. Spring Break Feedback
>
> 14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 30, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee
> cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> 1. New at today's meeting: Linda Yeager, Community Relationship
> Manager, American Cancer Society, Astoria. 503-325-5158 linda.yeager at cancer.org.
> Robert and April Knecht, Cannon Beach Treasure Co. just opened on Hemlock
> Street at #255 Suite C-2 (across from Bruce's). Featuring sunken and
> buried treasures lost to the light of day for centuries - coins,
> jewelry, antiquities, and artifacts. Robert is originally from
> Crescent City and got started 20 years ago in Key Largo working with
> treasure hunters there. He has always been his own boss, most
> recently working in marketing. He and April married 4 years ago.
> April is originally from San Francisco and had been working in TV
> production. They honeymooned in Newport Oregon and began doing Art
> Festivals with their treasures. Both grew up in retail, April's
> parents had a flower shop and Robert's had a tackle and bait shop. Just
> before Christmas last year, they visited Cannon Beach and fell in
> love with the town. Visit their website at
> www.cannonbeachtreasure.com. 503-436-1626
> treasure at cannonbeachtreasure.com.
> 2. Erin/Wendy: Due to the dire financial situation, SETD has
> announced that starting April 1, the Cannon Beach Shuttle is
> discontinued. The bus to and from Seaside will be cut from every
> hour to every two hours, besides starting later and stopping
> earlier. SETD has another board meeting scheduled for Thursday
> night. Kathy: This is a great loss to Cannon Beach. This undermines
> the PR that we spread about our free shuttle and put pressure on our
> already limited parking. Encourage our City Council to support a
> local shuttle. Write to council at cbor.us.
> 3. Jenee: The SOLV Spring Beach Cleanup is set for this Saturday
> (Mar 26) from 10a-1p. To volunteer call 800-333-SOLV, visit
> www.SOLV.org or show up at City Hall on Sat. Jenee is the local
> coordinator - jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com.
> 4. Nala: HRAP (Haystack Rock Awareness Program) is on the beach this
> week during Oregon Spring Break. In spite of the weather, people are
> out. HRAP's annual volunteer training program begins Saturday April
> 2 - 12p -4p. Contact Donna Lenius 503-436-8095
> donna.lenius.hrap at gmail.com. George said he attended the training
> last year and found it very informative and interesting.
> 5. Nala: The current series of free lectures co-sponsored by the
> Friend of Haystack Rock and the Cannon Beach Library comes to an end
> Thursday Arpil 7 at 7pm at the Library - Ramona Radonich,
> Interpretive Ranger, OR Parks and Rec will speak on "Survivor:
> Tidepools".
> 6. Ann: Sunday is another Cupcake Sunday at Found in Midtown. Sleepy
> Monk Coffee is now open Fridays thru Tuesdays as is the Irish Table Restaurant.
>
> 7. Linda/Jenee: The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" fundraiser
> for Clatsop County is set for July 9th & 10th - 10am Saturday to
> 10am Sunday at the Astoria High School Track Field. Contact John and
> Karen Chapman 503-440-6808, Rachael Whisler 503-298-7816 or Jenee &
> Bob Mushen 503-436-9292. www.relayforlife.org/clatsopcountyor.
> 8. John/Lindsey: Lloyd Jones, Blues Hall of Famer, will play the
> Wine Bar @ Sweet Basil's Saturday March 26 from 7-9p.503-436-1539
> www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com
> 9. Wendy: It appears that the Motel Tax bills are still in committee,
> but are still moving forward. George: According to a Feb 15th Daily
> Astorian article, two Senate bills being sponsored by Sen. Betsy
> Johnson, D-Scappoose, could change the uses for lodging tax dollars
> that fall under the current law's strict definitions. The bills
> would allow cities and other collectors of lodging taxes to apply
> them to more general uses, if those uses can be tied to tourism.
> George and others expressed concern that if not for the current
> state requirement, none of the lodging tax dollars would be used for
> PR and that the proposed changes would result in no funds from any
> future increases being used for PR. BobNer suggested we invite Betsy
> to a WMM. George e-mailed her but did not hear back so re-sent his message.
> 10. Wendy: Anyone interested in being part of a Cannon Beach Lodging
> Association should contact her at wendy at theoceachlodge.com. George suggest
> that the group look at becoming a committee of the Chamber as the Cannon
> Beach Culinary Arts Association just did.
>
> 11. George: The Tolovana Arts Colony has openings for anyone who
> wants to teach their craft during the upcoming Spring Quarter - Apr
> 24-June 18. Call Jeff at 503-436-2000 tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com.
> www.tolovanaartscolony.org.
> 12. George: The Seaside Signal reports that "A Seattle-based
> consulting team is recommending the removal of the west bank berm
> between the Necanicum River and Highway 101 and constructing a 400-
> foot berm on the east side of the highway to ease the flooding along
> U.S. Highway 101. Consultants are also recommending crews construct
> berms at the RV Park and Beerman Creek or raise a portion of the
> highway, along with constructing a berm north of Beerman Creek and a
> berm/floodwall on Dooley Bridge. "Our overall goal is to provide
> uninterrupted function of Highway 101 during most years and to
> reduce the frequency and severity of flooding," said Vaughn Collins,
> senior engineer for Northwest Hydraulic Consultants of Seattle. "We
> are not trying to stop it." Kathy expressed concern that this was
> not enough and that more should be done. The project as proposed is
> to cost approx $500K. 13 Spring Break: Wendy: The Ocean Lodge filled
> up last weekend but last minute. Rooms are available this week
> though. John: Sweet Basil's was/is slow. BobVan: Mo's continues to
> be slow. George: The parking lot at the Outlet Mall in Seaside
> yesterday from about 1230 to 230 was somewhere between half and two
> thirds full.
> 14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 30, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
> The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend
>
> Note from Mark Thompson of CEDR " Hi George, I had planned to be at the
> Coffee this morning to plug our HR seminar, inspired largely by
> Cannon Beach business feedback. As it turns out I won't be able to
> attend. If you get this in time, would you mind reminding folks they
> can get details and signup on the Calendar (under News and Events)
> at the CEDR website: www.clatsoped.com "
>
> Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
> welcome)
> Date: 3/16/2011 8am
> Location: Mo's
> Number in attendance: 18
> Present: LesleP, KathyK, KariP, GaryH, BrianO, JohnB, BobN, SarahMc,
> KayC, MeganH, CarolH, StephanieA, MichaelB, GeorgeV, Lisa, CarmenS,
> PatrickN, PattiA Absent: Everybody else
>
> Notes by Lesle Palmeri
>
> New/Guests: Sarah Smyth McIntosh with Law Manzanita, Kay Covert with
> Windermere Manzanita, Patti
> Atkins with Providence Seaside Hospital
>
> Sarah staffs the branch office in Manzanita and also works out of
> their main office in Olympia, spending every other week in an
> alternating location. The address is 1441 Laneda Avenue #3.
>
> Kay has spent 21 years in real estate, originally with Ribbon Realty,
> the last 13 with Windermere with her husband, Walt, as partner.
> They cover from Arch Cape to Wheeler.
>
> Question of the day: How did you learn about the tsunami warning?
>
> George -- firetruck outside window, turned on TV
>
> Sara Smith Macintosh -- New to the group and a lawyer. She is a
> member of the Manzanita Business Alliance -- She heard about the
> pending tsunami at 5am - then heard sirens -- She lives 1 1/2 block
> from the ocean -- was not prepared - There was a question among the
> neighbors -- to take the car or no? Answer: The earth did not shake
> here, we can take our cars.
>
> Kay Covert -- Windermere Manzanita -- Also new and a member of the Srategic
> Business Alliance. -
> - "I am here to learn." -- She is also a member of the emergency volunteer
> corps -
>
> Stephanie A - Has roots from Manzanita and went through her first tsunami
> warning in Manzanita --
> When she finally did leave she parked up on the hwy -- Now she
> doesn't have a phone at home -- Does have TV, but not online -- son
> in Hawaii -- "Everybody in the family called him first then me.
> There were 23 messages on my phone when I got to work." -- Her next
> notification was at 7am when the sirens sounded meaning that she had
> 15 minutes to leave. - "I never did hear an all clear." -- She went
> to Camp 18 and had a nice breakfast and came back at about 2pm. "The
> town was filled." -- This was a learning lesson.
>
> Megan-- Indicates she didn't know about it until 6:30 when she woke
> up - [UTF-8?]
Half of the town on top of my hill." -- She also recommended
> we check out the following website: weatherbug.com.
>
> Carol H -- Indicated she was awakened by a staff member who sleeps
> with a scanner -- They then marshalled their people to get the word
> out to let other people know -- "We notified our employees - - our
> team worked well together -- Lee Ann called about 1:45."
>
> Linda D -- At 11:45pm she got a NOAA advisory -- "Then about 1 or so
> it went off again and they upgraded it to a warning." -- She
> recommends the radios, as "You know exactly what is happening,
> when." -- She lives in Warrenton so she just stayed home.
>
> Carmen -- Was awakened by her daughter at 11:45pm. -- "She told me
> about the warning. I turned on the TV and she begged me to come to
> Portland. I packed up my car and left -- it was eerie. When I got to
> the junction, I got a reverse 911 call on my cell I was very
> surprised because I thought I was one of the few -- looked in my
> rear view mirror and it was like summer with a long line of people
> heading to Portland: A constant speed. On 26 there were clusters of
> cars and 2 accidents. Camp 18 was packed -- I made it to Portland --
> came back home on Friday -- 7pm." She continued with the fact that
> there was some damage even to South America, south of Lima. -- She
> continued, "At 5:30 Aaron Meyer called me. He was supposed to have
> assemblies at the schools in the morning and then the evening and
> wanted to know what to do. Since the schools are closed we cancelled
> it. Yet she received many calls from people asking about the 7pm
> concert. -- "There were a lot of people interested in it." -- They
> are now in the process of coordinating with the school to reschedule
> -- now towards the end of May for the assembly for the schools. --
> She indicated that there had been no formal communication about the
> cancellation for those who might have tried to attend.
>
> Michael -- He has a mother and sister in Florence -- "My sister freaked
> out." -- His opinion was
> that if it wipes out Hawaii then he was going to worry. He went to
> the office and then decided to go up to Neakahnie Mountain. He began
> taking pics of the coastline every 15 minutes, -- "Then it became a
> normal day."
>
> Patti - Was contacted by her boss in Portland -- "Her husband was called
> in." -- Patti "..spent the
> time with Eric our emergency coordinator getting our best info from
> the TV." -- She felt that the City of Seaside had it more together --
> Later they evacuated the lower floor of the hospital just to be
> safe.
>
> Lesle - Was aware of the crisis as soon as it came on the TV. Had already
> packed the car by the time
> her son called at about 1:30am urging her to evacuate. She called her
> ex-husband Jack who then
> indicated he had been called out as a CERT volunteer, so she went up
> Broadway where she knows
> several friends. She stayed with one friend watching the news until about
> 9am then went home.
>
> Kathy -- "My first reaction was to watch the TV, then call my
> tenants in town: they were up. Then I called my staff to make sure
> they were safe and prepared: I called in the order they live from
> the beach. I woke up some of them and then got a call back with
> thank you for the warning. Then the fire department went by
> announcing that we needed to go to higher ground. Okay. My worry is
> that there was a lot of emphasis put on 7 when the news was saying
> that would be just the first of many waves. When 7:30 didn't happen,
> people started to drive off right away. They seemed to be unaware
> that as time goes on the waves could get bigger. After 7:30 the cars
> began moving again and yet there was no all clear. It didn't seem
> like people were expecting that type of thing either."
>
> Kari -- Her oldest son called 11:30 pm. "I stayed up all night to
> watch the tragedy. At 5:30 I went up to the north entrance and sat
> in my car."
>
> Patrick -- "I was awakened by Wendy Higgins. First we made sure the gasoline
> at RV resort was
> opened so we could take care of community members leaving town.
>
> -- Then we determined how to best deliver the message to our hotel guests."
> Wendy had prepared
> bagels and snacks for the guests at their hotel and ended up helping
> those at the Stephanie Inn as well. After ensuring his staff and
> guests were taken care of, he and his family "hung out" on high
> ground the majority of the day -- "We had about 10 people check out
> because of the warning and perhaps another dozen cancel." -- He then
> related a story about a flood insurance policy which had expired
> March 9. He was told by his agent that they were covered, but a
> question still remains about the gap between policy expiration and payment
> of the new invoice.
>
> Gary -- "I was preparing for our Savor Cannon Beach event on
> Thursday, driving through flooded highway thinking, can this get any
> worse? We had a great event on Thursday, the wine throw down, then I
> went home and watched the news. I thought, there may be something.
> Hearing that what happens in Hawaii would be the first sign, I dozed
> off. At 3am there was a siren or Jackson pulling at my arm because
> of the siren. I got up and just monitored things -- social media --
> We would do what we could do with social media -- At about 6 we
> went up to Haystack Heights. -- If you watched the news -- I would
> have thought it was time to call FEMA -- They were on the extreme
> side -- What they were doing on social media -- They were saying the
> tide has receded in Cannon Beach which means a tsunami is building.
> I got on and sent a message -- "Hey KATU news: The tide has receded
> and exposed a giant rock in the form of a haystack." -- We came back
> down at
> 11:30 to set up for our next event -- we missed only one event --
>
> Brian -- "We had 6-8 houses in. It is a bit more complicated to
> notify our guests because they are not all one property." -- He
> received a call at 1:30 from Linda who is on the fire board, then
> they started calling guests and calling staff. "We all stayed home
> and watched the news. Then we went out later and made physical
> contact with the guests we had not been able to reach earlier. All
> of our guests stayed and we had 10 check ins that day and they all
> came. -- He continued to say they had warned the pending arrivals of
> the situation and that they have had a plan in place for about 5
> years. "We will review that this week and make changes." - He
> reminded us that the reverse 911 calls are a courtesy. It is an
> automated system that keeps going until it it answered.
>
> John B -- Stated that his comparison is from Kansas and tornado warnings.
> They have three stages:
> advisories and watches and warnings. "In Kansas the sirens blow and
> that is the time to start visiting with your neighbors about what is
> about to occur. We went to Brian and Barb's to watch -- impending
> clarity or doom depending on which media you watch."
>
> Bob Neroni -- "If this is as big as it was in Japan what do we do?
> They keep reassessing what is the safe area to go -- where do we go -
> - we will be surrounded by water."
>
> Carol -- "In Japan the wave ran 6 miles inland."
>
> Recap of savor Cannon Beach by Gary -- "We hedged our bets by going
> to sponsors who had bought advanced tickets -- a hedge against
> inclimate weather -- helping the children's center -- 100 tickets
> were sold in advance -- Of 40 tickets sold -- 38 showed up on
> Thursday night and the other 2 on Friday. I didn't see those people.
> I don't know that anybody left. So events went off without a hitch -
> the crowds were good for all events -- it is possible especially the
> saturday event could have been better attended --
>
> Bob N -- "It felt like it was 100 people less this year."
>
> Gary -- "Not all of the tickets were redeemed for the wine walk. The
> good news is they sold 300+ tickets -- we sold 100 thanks to the
> sponsor -- the children's center did make their goal -- my goal was
> higher than that - we may have had closer to 500 without all of the
> excitement.
>
> Patrick -- "The events seemed to be better organized and publicized this
> year."
>
> Gary -- "The Children's Center made their money....it is kind of a miracle.
> We will be writing them a
> check ourselves for $2,500 -- more monies to come in -- I think
> their goal was $10,000 and I think they made it." [UTF-8?]
Carmen -- "We
> had cancelled the olive oil tasting on Friday. On Saturday I had a
> tea and had people there and did the olive oil tasting. I did walk
> through town -- l noticed there were fewer people than last year."
>
> Bob -- "Salt was at 11 and we tested over 80 people."
>
> Kathy -- "From a retail perspective, the event didn't help sales but
> the atmosphere and the people around were amazing. The sun coming
> out helped - Thanks Gary -- in general atmosphere and mood of people
> -- feedback -- they were in a good mood and taking in things and
> talking about coming back -- planning other things -- for them to
> have never been here and plan to come back, I thought was really
> good."
>
> Gary -- "In the past it ha been largely a local event, but we wanted
> to make it a destination. 80% of tickets sold were from out of town
> so I know we made some gains in that area. One pereson said 'It was
> really fun and we got to go to a lot of places we hadn't been
> before.' Even some of the locals said they went in places they
> hadn't been in years."
>
> Bob -- "An overwhelming sigh of relief. Please make this happen
> again. We had tons of messages asking about not canceling, mostly
> locals -- It was busy -- from a shopping standpoint,"
>
> Sarah -- "I attended the event from Manzanita as a tourist. We came
> up with another couple. Most of the Manzanita businesses did not
> know about it. We enjoyed the event. We went to only the spots that
> had wine tasting -- 2-5 went to Newman's for lunch -- scheduled speaker
> did not show but we
> had a wonderful lunch. We did shop and everybody wanted to go where there
> was wine. At EVOO I
> bought [UTF-8?]salt."

> Patrick - Spring break report -- good bookings but not so far out --
> predicated to an extended
> forecast.
>
> Carmen -- This spring a bit lower than last year -- but usually we
> get a lot of drop ins -- I also feel we can have some cancellation
> in expectation of the gas price increase - that happened last time
> the gas prices increased as well and the weather is not helping --
>
> Patti -- some of the hotels are thinking about offering a gas card
>
> Lesle -- Follow up from last week's comment on SBDC. "The point in my
> message was intended to be
> that I hope the college will learn from this outpouring of support
> for Jim Entler's SBM program that the SBDC could also be that
> important to the community." In my opinion, the SBDC needs a strong
> consistent director who will stick with the program and have a community
> presence. It is my
> understanding that the program has recently been awarded additional funding
> for staffing and they
> are in the process of seeking a new executive director. With hard
> work and community support the SBDC can enjoy the same stellar
> reputation and the same level of service to businesses in the
> community that we have come to know from the SBM program/Jim Entler.
>
> VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend
>
> Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
> welcome)
> Date: 3/9/2011 8am
> Location: Mo's
> Number in attendance: 20
> Present: WendyH, BrianO, JohnB, BobVan, BobNer, MeganH, CarmenS,
> CarolHun, LindseyH, KathyK, GaryH, PatF, DaleS, LindaD, ErinB, JimK,
> LesleP, TracyA, CatroinaP, GeorgeV Absent: Everybody else
>
> Notes by George Vetter
>
> Discussion Items:
>
> 1. Savor Cannon Beach Starts Tomorrow
> 2. The Wine Bar at Sweet Basils
> 3. An Evening to Savor at Lush Wine Bar
> 4. CCC's Small Business Management Program
> 5. Highway 101 Flooding Meeting Mar 21 4p Seaside
> 6. Motel Tax Bill Proposed by Betsy Johnson
> 7. "The Bus" Meeting today at 2p
> 8. 12 Days of Earth Day
> 9. HRAP Spring Potluck Wed Mar 9 6p at Chamber
> 10. Business After Hours in April at History Center
> 11. Social Networking
> 12. Chamber Offers Education Classes
> 13. Film Screening tonight at History Center
>
> 14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 16, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee
> cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> 1. Gary: Savor Cannon Beach gets underway tomorrow with the "Oregon
> vs Washington Wine Throwdown" Saturday's $25 Wine Walk tickets are
> available at the Chamber. 24 Wineries are scheduled. Spread the word
> about this event through your website, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The
> event website is at www.savorcannonbeach.com. Remember that no open
> wine containers are permitted on the street. The future of this
> event could be jeopardized by OLCC if this rule is not followed. If
> you are a wine venue, post a sign at the exit next to a container -
> "NO WINE BEYOND THIS POINT"
> 2. Lindsey: The Wine Bar at Sweet Basils has a weekend of "clean fun
> and dirty plates" scheculed. See www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com
> 3. Tracy: Lush Wine Bar is offering an "Evening to Savor" with
> Pudding River Wines paired with some tasty bites. Saturday, March 12
> . 6:30pm -
> 9:30pm. Reservations required. More at www.lushwinebar.com.
> 4. Wendy/Carol/Lesle: A letter from Jim Entler, the
> director/instructor for CCC's Small Business Management Program,
> stated that the Board has decided not to restructure the program
> after all. They were moved by those who spoke and wrote in favor of
> it. They need at least 20 new students per year for the program to
> continue. Lesle went on to say event though this College Program has
> been so valuable, the State's Small Business Development Center has
> not fulfilled its role in helping business.
> 5. George: Meeting on the progress of the study of Highway 101
> Flooding - March 21 at 4 pm at the Bob Chisholm Senior Center
> located at 1225 Avenue A in Seaside.
> 6. George: According to a Feb 15th Daily Astorian article, two
> Senate bills being sponsored by Sen. Betsy Johnson, D-Scappoose,
> could change the uses for lodging tax dollars that fall under the
> current law's strict definitions. The bills would allow cities and
> other collectors of lodging taxes to apply them to more general uses,
> if those uses can be tied to tourism. George and others expressed
> concern that if not for the current state requirement, none of the
> lodging tax dollars would be used for PR and that the proposed
> changes would result in no funds from any future increases being
> used for PR. BobNer suggested we invite Betsy to a WMM. George will
> contact her. Senator Betsy Johnson sen.betsyjohnson at state.or.us .
> 7. Lesle: The Board of Commissioners for the Sunset Empire Transportation
> District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday March 9th, 2011 at 2:00
>
> p.m. at the Astoria Transit Center located at 900 Marine Drive in Astoria.
> This meeting will allow for public comment and consideration on the
> following topics: Possible fixed route bus service cuts, Dial-A-Ride
> service cuts, Fare increase and possible changes in the operations
> of the Astoria Transit Center. This meeting is handicap accessible
> and alternative formats are available upon request by calling 503-
> 861-7433 and TDD 1-800-735-2900
> 8. Wendy/Jim: 12 Days of Earth Day begins Wednesday April 13 at 9am with
> the School Children welcoming home the tufted puffin to Haystack
> Rock. Daily happenings continue thru Sunday April 24. "Shred Day" is
> Friday April 22 from 10a-2p at the mid-town parking lot. Bring your
> papers to be shredded. More event info at
> http://www.cannonbeach.org/chamber/events/pdfs/Twelve-Days-of-Earth-
> Day-2011 -Schedule.pdf. If you have an Earth Day tie-in, contact Jim
> or Suzanne at Ice Fire Glassworks (436-2359) to pick up a "Earthday
> Spoken Here" sign for your window.
> 9. NalaC: The Spring HRAP Potluck is Wednesday Mar 9 at 6pm. All are
> invited - at the Chamber. www.friendsofhaystackrock.org
> 10. Dale: The April BAH will be at the History Centre. Date to be announced
> later - www.cbhistory.org.
>
> 11. Gary: Gary will be the instructor at the Chamber's April 21st Social
> Networking Class April 21 from 830a to 10a. Tracy says she recently
> was able to get her Facebook address registered to
> facebook/lushwinebar as opposed to the complicated number that is
> initially assigned. Go to the Facebook site and look for the option.
> 12. George: Chamber Education Schedule for 2011 April 21 (TH) 8:30am
> - 10am - Social Media 101 - RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN! May 19 (TH)
> 8:30am - 10am - Public Relations (Local/Regional) June 23 (TH)
> 8:30am - 10am - Marketing Opportunities (CB Magazine, website, other)
> October 20 (TH) 8:30am - 10am - Social Media 201 Chamber Members -
> Free! Non-Chamber Members - $20 per person Coffee and Donuts
> provided - Chamber Hall - Please RSVP to Sharon at cannonbeach.org to
> reserve your seat. 13 Today at 730p at the History Center is a
> screening and lecture presenting the film Source to Sea: the
> Columbia River Swim. www.cbhistory.org
> 14. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 16, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
> The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend
>
> Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
> welcome)
> Date: 3/2/2011 8am
> Location: Mo's
> Number in attendance: 22
> Present: WendyH, BrianO, JohnB, BobVan, BobNer, StephanieA, MargoD,
> DebbieN, AnnR, MeganH, MelanieCh, CarmenS, CarolHun, LindseyH,
> FrankS, KathyK, GaryH, PatF, NalaC, PiaS, KeithC, GeorgeV Absent:
> Everybody else
>
> Notes by George Vetter
>
> Discussion Items:
>
> 1. Business After Hours Today 430p at Coaster Construction
> 2. Savor Cannon Beach March 10-13
> 3. Fisher Poets Report
> 4. Violinist at Local Elem Schools
> 5. Yoga Festival Report
> 6. "Life of Lincoln" at Coaster Sat 730p
> 7. Mardi Gras at The Wine Bar at SB
> 8. Real Estate Report
> 9. HRAP Spring Potluck Wed Mar 9 6p at Chamber
> 10. CCC Small Business Development Program Report
> 11. HRAP Lecture at Library Mar 3, 7pm
> 12. Chamber Offers Education Classes
>
> 13. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 9, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee
> cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> 1. Debbie: Business After Hours today at Coaster Construction at 390
> Elk Creek Road from 430p to 630p. Pass the RV Park on your left and
> find Coaster Construction on your left.
> 2. Gary: Savor Cannon Beach/Wine Walk has sold 100 tickets already. Wine
> Walk tickets are available at the Chamber. 24 Wineries are scheduled,
> more are desired. Spread the word about this event through your
> website, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The event website is at www.savorcannonbeach.com.
> Remember that no open wine containers are permitted on the street.
> The future of this event could be jeopardized by OLCC if this rule
> is not followed. If you are a wine venue, post a sign at the exit
> next to a container - "NO WINE BEYOND THIS POINT"
> 3. Stephanie: In spite of the snow, Fisher Poets in Astoria was a
> big success. The venues' were crowded and the town was busy. This
> event has grown over the years. 5000 tickets were sold.
> 4. CarmenS: Violinist Aaron Meyer (who is doing a Children's Music Workshop
> in June at Sea Ranch) is donating 40-minute sessions at CB
> Elementary on March 11th at 1230pm , That same day at 10am at
> Gearhart Elementary and 210pm at Broadway Middle School. That
> evening at 7pm will be his concert at Sea Ranch Resort's Sundance
> Event Lodge. www.searanchrv.com
> 5. CarmenS: Last weekend's Yoga Festival was great. Those attending were
> very pleased. 85 tickets were sold in advance and more were sold last
> minute. Wendy, Frank & Brian all reported that they saw little
> lodging impact from this event. www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com.
> 6. Pia: "A. Lincoln" A one-man play on the life of Abraham Lincoln plays
> one night only: Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. The play that just ended
> "Never the Sinner" met and surpassed its projected income..
>
> 7. Lindsey: Mardi Gras Tues Mar 8 630p live music with Barney
> Perrine. Special Cajun Dinner Menu 7pm www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com
> 8. PatF: This was a good week in Cannon Beach real estate. There continues
> to be signs of improvement - even if not at the prices that we would
> like to see. www.cannonbeachrealestate.com
> 9. NalaC: The Spring HRAP Potluck is Wednesday Mar 9 at 6pm. All are
> invited - at the Chamber. www.friendsofhaystackrock.org
> 10. Gary: Last night's meeting at Clatsop CC was standing room only
> as supporters of the Small Business Development Program packed the
> house at CCC. The Board did not appear to be moved, explaining that
> hard decisions had to be made for economic reasons. They said the
> program will continue but without it's director Jim Entler. In one
> week a decision will be made. In the meantime, contact CCC Board
> members: Rosemary Baker-Monaghan director at liberty-theater.org. Paul
> Gillum paulgillum at charter.net. Jim Scheller jimscheller at charter.net.
> Kirsten Ayles kwayles at gmail.com. Dirk Rohne rohne at peak.org. Frank
> Satterwhite satterw at msn.com. Stephen Berk peace1 at wwestsky.net. And
> Larry Galizio, President CCC Lgalizio at clatsopcc.edu. Webpage at
> www.clatsopsbmp.com
> 11. Nala: Lecture Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Brandy Hussa,
> educator, freelance writer and mother Free. "World of Haystack
> Rock" lecture: "Building the Next Generation: Sharing Nature with
> Young Children" Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St. Sponsored
> by: Friends of Haystack Rock and the Cannon Beach Library.
> 12. George: Chamber Education Schedule for 2011 April 21 (TH) 8:30am
> - 10am - Social Media 101 - RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN! May 19 (TH)
> 8:30am - 10am - Public Relations (Local/Regional) June 23 (TH)
> 8:30am - 10am - Marketing Opportunities (CB Magazine, website, other)
> October 20 (TH) 8:30am - 10am - Social Media 201 Chamber Members -
> Free! Non-Chamber Members - $20 per person Coffee and Donuts
> provided - Chamber Hall - Please RSVP to Sharon at cannonbeach.org to
> reserve your seat.
> 13. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 9, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
> The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend
>
> Subject: Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone
> welcome)
> Date: 2/23/2011 8am
> Location: Mo's
> Number in attendance: 23
> Present: KatherineP, BobVan, LisaS, CarolV, ArlyneA, RobinR, RandyF,
> KimB, StephanieA, CarolHun, ErinB, PatF, DaleS, MeganH, CarmenS,
> BobNer, ShandaB, JohnB, BrianO, CatrionaP, GaryH, PamelaH, GeorgeV
> Absent: Everybody else
>
> Notes by George Vetter
>
> Discussion Items:
>
> 1. New at Today's Meeting
> 2. Fisher Poets this Weekend
> 3. CB Yoga Festival this Weekend
> 4. Spring Break Kids Class at EVOO
> 5. Violinist Aaron Meyer at CB Elem
> 6. CB Chorus Concert in Warrenton Mar 1
> 7. Savor Cannon Beach March 10-13
> 8. Pub Crawl Tuesday March 1 - all day
> 9. CB Magazine is on the Streets and Online
> 10. March of Dimes Fundraiser at Bank of Astoria
> 11. Fat Tuesday at Castaways March 8
> 12. Las Vegas Apparel Show
> 13. Coast Explorer Magazine Spring Issue out
> 14. Marketing Workshops at Chamber
> 15. Annual Supporters and Event Sponsors at Chamber
> 16. CCC Small Business Development Program
> 17. SETD Board Opening
> 18. Smithsonian Exhibit coming to History Center in July
> 19. History Center's Tide Pool Exhibit opens March 1
> 20. Sandcastle Contest June 18
>
> 21. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 2, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is now closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee
> cup. The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> 1. New at today's meeting: Arlyne Alexander aga49 at yahoo.com and Carol
> Vanderford carol.vanderford at gmail.com - both new volunteers at the Chamber
> working with Dale Shafer on the Membership committee.
> 2. Stephanie: Astoria hosts its annual Fisher Poets event Feb 25-27.
> http://www.clatsopcc.edu/community/fisher-poets-gathering. Last
> Read. South County Invited Reading Sunday at Cannon Beach Arts
> Association Gallery 3
> p.m.
> 3. The Cannon Beach Yoga Festival is this weekend - Feb 25-27. Event
> info at http://www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com. Venue tickets still available
>
> 4. BobNer: During Spring Break, Mar 20-23, EVOO is offering a Kids Culinary
> Fundamentals Class. www.evoo.biz.
>
> 5. CarmenS: Violinist Aaron Meyer (who is doing a Children's Music Workshop
> in June at Sea Ranch) is donating a 40-minute session at CB
> Elementary on March 11th at 1230pm.
> 6. JohnB: The Cannon Beach Chorus will perform in Warrenton on the evening
> of March 1st at 7pm at the High School along with the Warrenton HS
> band and chorus.
> 7. Gary: Savor Cannon Beach has just a few festival tickets left.
> Wine Walk tickets are available at the Chamber. 20 Wineries are
> scheduled, more are desired. Remember that no open wine containers
> are permitted on the street. The future of this event could be
> jeopardized by OLCC is this rule is not followed. If you are a wine
> venue, post a sign at the exit next to a container - "NO WINE BEYOND
> THIS POINT"
> 8. 3rd Annual Cannon Beach Pub Crawl. Two of the information
> contacts are: Lush Wine Bar. 1235 South Hemlock Street. (503) 436-
> 8500. Cannon Beach Fultano's. 200 N. Hemlock and Second Street.
> www.CBfultanos.com (503) 436-9717
> 9. Gary: CB Magazine is on the Streets and Online at
> http://coastexplorermagazine.com/vm_cbm/current.
> 10. March of Dimes Fundraiser brought to you by the Bank of Astoria Cannon
> Beach Branch. Buy $1 raffle tickets now at B of A for March 17 and
> April 22 Drawings.
> 11. Fat Tuesday Dinner at Castaways March 8
> 12. George: It was encouraging to hear vendors at the apparel show
> in Vegas say they were having a good show. Hopefully consumers will
> share the optimism.
> 13. Gary: Coast Explorer Magazine's Spring issue is out. Find it throughout
> town and up and down the coast. Virtual copy is coming to
> http://coastexplorermagazine.com/vm/current.
>
> 14. Gary: In the works are Marketing Workshops at the Chamber. Stay
> tuned.
> 15. George: With the Executive Director position at the Chamber
> still vacant, it is important that Annual Supporters and Event
> Sponsors be pro-active this year. The program will be the same this
> year as it was last year. Drop by, call or e-mail the Chamber with
> your support or questions - 503-436-2623 chamber at cbor.us.
> 16. Gary: For budgetary reasons, the administration at Clatsop Community
> College is recommending to the Board that the Small Business Development
> Program be dropped by the college and moved to the Small Business
> Development Center. There is concern that the program would suffer without
> the guidance and leadership of the person who has done it for 20
> years and knows the area and it's businesses so well. The Board will
> be taking community input Tuesday March 1 at 630pm in Columbia Hall
> Room 219.
> 17. George: Sunset Empire Transit District (SETD) has a Board
> position opening. SETD operates the bus system from Astoria to
> Nehalem, including Cannon Beach. They meet once a month for a
> meeting that lasts 2 hours. They receive packets a week in advance.
> Sometimes they will have a special meeting during the month. People
> are needed who are willing to give time and business knowledge to
> the Board. You would have to go the court house and register for the
> May election, It would cost you $10.00. The position that will be
> open is # 7. The person who has served for 8 years is leaving due to
> her job.
> 18. Dale: The History Center has (after a three year wait) been
> given the green light on a Smithsonian Exhibit during July and
> August. Volunteers are needed. There is a globe that is part of the
> Exhibit that is required to be "guarded" during all open hours.
> Contact Dale at pada at bmi.net. www.cbhistory.org
> 19. Dale: A new exhibit - Tidepools - opens at the History Centre
> March 1. www.cbhistory.org.
> 20. Carol Hungerford: Sandcastle Contest is Saturday June 18. The Community
> Build is Wednesday June 15. Volunteers are needed contact
> chamber at cbor.us.
> 21. Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - March 2, 2011, Mo's, 8am. Mo's
> is closed for breakfast for the season. Bring your own coffee cup.
> The coffee is still courtesy of Mo's.
>
> VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend
>
> 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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