[wmm] Notes: WMM April 24, 2013 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
Vetter, George
georgevetter at gmail.com
Wed Apr 24 21:45:22 CDT 2013
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/24/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 19
Present: KathyK, JonathonH, JohnB, JeanH, MaryF, MistyK, EricJ, SharonV,
PatF, BillyJoeE, MelodyC, AnthonyI, LindaD, MargoD, DanH, KeithC, JeanieMc,
SueM, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Chorus Concerts
2. Plush Tufted Puffins for sale
3. Birding Class
4. Prepare to Find a Job Class
5 Practical Self Defense Class
6. CPR Class
7. Business After Hours May 16 5pm
8. Chamber Board Elections
9. Chamber Website Session
10. Mutts n Moms at Inn at CB – Mother’s Day
11. Women’s Conference at CB Conference Ctr during Sp Unveiling
12. Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 1 at CBES
13. Concert at Coaster Sat Apr 27
14. Nurses Week May 4-12
15. Astoria Warrenton Seafood Festival this weekend
16. Tsu – Japanese immigrant fish
17. Senator Betsy Johnson in Hospital
18. Ride to Airport on May 8?
19. Remodel at Hallmark Resort
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 1, 2013, Pizza a Fetta, 8am. Bring your
own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella
Espresso. Come a bit early to get your coffee downstairs at Bella
JohnB: Fri. May 3 concert is at 7 PM at First United Methodist Church at
1076 Franklin Ave. Astoria. Sat. May 4 concert is at 7pm at Cannon Beach
Community Church 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach tickets $10. Students
16 and under Free. www.cannonbeachchorus.org
1. RussV: Seaside’s lodging tax revenue topped the previous high in 2008
by $150K.
3. MaryF: Introduction to Bird Watching by Mike Patterson. Lecture Monday
May 6, 7-9PM Clatsop Communithy College, Towler Hall Room 206 and Field
Trips Saturdays May 11 & 18, 7-9AM Cost $35. Register
www.clatsopcc.edu/register. Use class number PER046501-E1. Or call
503-338-2402, 503-338-2408.
4. MaryF: Prepare to Find a Job. May 7-21. Tuesdays. 6-650PM. $35. South
County Campus – Seaside. Register www.clatsopcc.edu/register. Or call
503-338-2402, 503-338-2408.
5. MaryF: Practical Self Defense. May 7 – June 6. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
7-820PM. $55. South County Campus – Seaside. Register
www.clatsopcc.edu/register. Or call 503-338-2402, 503-338-2408.
6. MaryF: CPR/First Aid. Friday May 10, 12-5PM. CCC. Patriot 302. $40 plus
$20 book. South County Campus – Seaside. Register
www.clatsopcc.edu/register. Or call 503-338-2402, 503-338-2408.
7. EricJ: Business After Hours for May will be Wed May 16 from 5-7PM at
Lost Art of Nursing Museum. 3285 S Hemlock.
8. EricJ: Board positions at the Chamber are for 3 years. Each year 3
expire. Board members can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive 3 year terms.
When someone leaves before the end of their term, someone is appointed to
fill that position until the next election. There are 5 positions up for
election this year. The slate put forward by the Board is Eliza Davis, Jason
Schermerhorn, plus three current members up for re-election: Kristen Allsop,
Steve Sinkler and George Vetter. A letter is required from anyone currently
not on the board who wishes to be on the slate. Send to
eric at cannonbeach.org.
9. EricJ: Chamber members wanting assistance in putting up their business
info and images on the soon to be unveiled completely new website are to
bring their laptops to the Chamber tomorrow (Thursday Apr 25) at 6pm.
10. MistyK: Inn at Cannon Beach will host Mutts n Moms on Mothers Day to
benefit Clatsop Co Animal Shelter and the Food Bank.
11. JeanH: The Conference Center has a full house for a Women’s Conference
during Spring Unveiling.
12. JeanieMc: Wed, May 1 from 5-8PM is a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Cannon
Beach Elementary. Dinner, Music, Dance. Sponsored by CBE PTO. Contact CBES
503-436-2294
13. SueM: Blackstone Edge Band at Coaster Theatre 430pm Saturday Apr 27.
$20. 503-436-1242. www.coastertheatre.com
14. MelodyC: In honor of National Nurses Week Lost Art of Nursing Museum
will be open every afternoon May 4-12 from 1-4PM. 3285 S Hemlock.
503-208-8060.
15. BillyJoE: Mo’s will be involved in the
Astoria-Warrenton-Crap-Seafood-Wine Festival -
<http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entry/astoria-warrenton-crab-seafood-wine-f
estival/>
http://www.oldoregon.com/events/entry/astoria-warrenton-crab-seafood-wine-fe
stival/
16. KeithC: In a boat floated in from the Japanese tsunami, was a fish which
now has a new home at the Seaside Aquarium. It is a Striped Beach fish. It’s
two year voyage apparently acclimated it to our cold waters.
17. KathyK: Senator Betsy Johnson is at OHSU after suffering a broken pelvis
in an automobile accident on her way to Salem.
18. JeanieMc needs a ride to PDX on May 8 for her 3pm flight to Dallas.
jeaniehallmclaughlin at hotmail.com
19. GeorgeV: Hallmark Resort is remodeling all their rooms in Cannon Beach
and Newport. George’s photos have been chosen and will be used in all the
rooms in both locations. The images will be for sale at Hallmark and at
George Vetter FotoArt.
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/17/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 22
Present: JonathonH, JohnB, DanH, PatF, LindaD, RisleyW, JimK, WendyH,
KathyK, StephanieA, JeneeP, BrianO, BillyJoE, CathyH, RussV, JeanH, BarbK,
RyanH, MelodyC, MelissaK, ShawnaS, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. North Coast Promotion gets award
2. Seaside’s Record Lodging Numbers
3. Promote to Portland vs Seattle
4. Seaside Rotary Ethical Standards Award
5 Chorus Concerts (correction)
6. Get Lit Report
7. Tolovana Arts Colony Art Show
8. Day 7 of 12 days of Earthday
9. Real Estate Report
10. Governor’s Conference on Tourism Report
11. Cannon Beach Shreds Fri Apr 19 10am
12. Beach Debris
13. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – April 24, 2013, Pizza a Fetta, 8am. Bring
your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella
Espresso. Come a bit early to get your coffee downstairs at Bella
2. WendyH: At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism this past weekend,
our North Coast Promotion with Seaside and Astoria/Warrenton received the
“Excellence in Partnership” award.
3. RussV: Seaside’s lodging tax revenue topped the previous high in 2008
by $150K.
3. RussV: In response to GeorgeV’s comment/question about future North
Coast Promotions taking place in Seattle vs Portland, Russ will take that
suggestion back to Jon Rahl.
4. RussV: Seaside Rotary is seeking nominations for their High Ethical
Standards Awards. Due Apr 30. Send email to
rvandenberg at seasideconvention.com 53-738-8585. Last years award went to
Cathy Peinhardt of Coast Business Services.
5. JohnB: (corrected from last week) Fri. May 3 concert is at 7 PM at
First United Methodist Church at 1076 Franklin Ave. Astoria. Sat. May 4
concert is at 7pm at Cannon Beach Community Church 132 E. Washington St.,
Cannon Beach www.cannonbeachchorus.org
6. MelodyC: Get Lit was fabulous. Approx 50 people attended the author
session while the buffet dinner at Surfsand Ballroom was a sellout at approx
130.
7. BarbK: We are in Day 7 of 12 Days of Earthday. See schedule
http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com/Schedule.html . Contact
bknop at pacifier.com
8. SharonV: The April Business After Hours will be hosted by and at the
Coaster Theatre. Wednesday Apr 17 from 5-7p
9. PatF: First Qtr Cannon Beach/Arcadia Beach Home Activity: Homes for Sale
84, Homes under Contract 7, Homes Sold 13. www.CannonBeachRealEstate.com
10. BrianO/WendyH: Approx 500 people in attendance. Expect to see more
Chinese visitors. Visas have become much easier to obtain for them. Canadian
visitors increased by 20% in 2012.
11. BarbK: Part of 12 Days of Earth Day is Cannon Beach Shreds on Fri Apr 19
from 10-2. Midtown Parking lot. $3 for a legal-sized Banker’s box of papers.
Non-profits free.
12. JeneeP: If you come across large beach debris, call 211 or 800-SAFENET.
13. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23 both in Seaside and Astoria.
830-1030am in Seaside at South County Campus and in Astoria 530-730pm at
Towler Hall 209, CCC. Pre-registration required. $15. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/10/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 24
Present: Jonathon, JohnB, DanH, PatF, LindaD, BonnieM, NancyMc, MelodyCh,
CathyH, KevinL, SharonV, StephaineA, KathyK, MaryF, BarbK, MichaelD, Jimk,
LarryG, WendyH, RyanH, MichaelF, AmandaP, WendyH, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Clatsop Community College Update
2. Leadercast May 10
3. Get Lit(eratue) at the Beach this weekend
4. MD’s Precision Cleaning & Restoration
5 SOLVE Report
6. SOLVE Meeting
7. Chamber Website Training Apr 17
8. Business After Hours Apr 17
9. Concert at Coaster Theatre Apr 27 730p
10. 12 Days of Eathday kicks off Tomorrow
11. Cannon Beach Shreds Fri Apr 19 10am
12. Building Code Class Sat Apr 13 12p
13. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23
14. Spring Unveiling ad deadline
15. Spring Break Real Estate Report
16. CB Chorus Concerts May 3, 4
17. Dough Dough
18. RE/MAX Grand Opening Thurs 4p
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – April 17, 2013, Pizza a Fetta, 8am. Bring
your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella
Espresso. Come a bit early to get your coffee downstairs at Bella
4. Larry Galizio: President at CCC. CCC has a 5-year strategy plan.
There are two campuses 1. Main (recently had a $28M remodel) and 2. MERTS
(Marine & Environmental Training Station) MERTS Open House May 6. Enrollment
is nearly 2500. Median age is 33, including part time students. Only college
in OR with Maritime Program (School Ship Status). CCC has 100 employees.
Personnel is the major expense. It takes people to educate. Only 10% of
moneys come from the State, with approx 40% from Property & Timber Taxes,
40% from Tuition/Fees and 10% new revenue. While enrollment has risen 36%
since 2007, State support has dropped 32%. Federal money only comes in the
form of grants. CCC offers dual credit to High School students (getting
college credit while in HS taking courses at CCC) Many students enroll out
of high school not ready for college level courses and must take courses
with/out credit to catch up. www.clatsopcc.edu.
2. WendyH: Leadercast 2013 is May 10th. More info at
http://infusedleadership.com/pdfs/cfa-leadercast-flyer.pdf or
https://www.facebook.com/chickfilaleadercast?fref=ts.
3. Get Lit at the Beach: A Gathering for Readers, attendees will have
three days to spend quality time with authors, starting Friday evening,
April 12th, at an author’s reception at the Cannon Beach Book Company;
Saturday, April 13th at three author talks and book signing sessions located
at Surfsand Resort; and Saturday evening at a hosted prime rib banquet
featuring a presentation by Chelsea Cain, at the Surfsand Resort Ballroom.
Ursula Le Guin will be honored prior to the presentation. The weekend will
conclude with a moderated question and answer session with all seven authors
at the Coaster Theatre on Sunday morning, April 14th. Cannon Beach Book
Company is conveniently providing book sales for all seven authors
throughout the event. Author signings will also be available throughout.
Tickets: $75/3 day pass including appetizers Friday evening and dinner
Saturday. All attendees receive gift bags upon check in. Friday only
tickets: $20. Saturday only tickets: $60 (includes dinner). Sunday only is
open to the public and free. Discounted lodging for attendees available:
Surfsand Resort (800) 797-4666, ext. 728, The Ocean Lodge (888) 777-4047,
and the Hallmark Resort (888) 448.4449, #1 (ext. 189). Ticket
reservations/purchase by email to tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com or calling
(503) 368-7222 (credit cards accepted). In Cannon Beach at Copies & Fax,
(503) 436-2000 (credit cards accepted); Cannon Beach Book Company, (503)
436-1301; the Coaster Theatre (503) 436-1242, and Jupiter’s Rare and Used
Books (503) 436-0549. Full program detail, menus, available by email request
to tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com.
4. New at today’s Meeting: Michael Diak – MD’s Precision Cleaning &
Restoration. Michael has been working to restore exterior woodwork at both
Village Centre and The Landing. He is a very reasonably priced, hardworking
family man (He and his wife Katie have a 2.5 yr old daughter and a 9-month
old son). His services are available. Call or text 503-717-3381
5. GeorgeV: The March 30 Spring Beach Cleanup had Consents from website:
330. Adults signed consents on site: 95. Under 18: 54. Marine Debris
Collected: General Debris collected: 2,900 lbs. Building materials lbs.:
1,500 lbs. Aluminum: 30 lbs. Plastic/rubber: 250 lbs. Ropes/nets: 500 lbs.
Foam, mix of very small plastic debris: 100 lbs. This debris includes,
building debris, large plastic/rubber/ BBQ/ Barrel etc. Debris left on the
beach or Parks: Approx. 2,200 lbs. – Building materials, barrel, BBQ, bags.
6. GeorgeV: SOLVE meeting: Developing a local framework for keeping our
beaches clean. Wednesday, April 10 5:30-7:30 Tolovana Community Hall
3779 S. Hemlock
7. SharonV: Bring your laptop to the Chamber at 9am Apr 17 for training on
the soon to be released all new Chamber website.
8. SharonV: The April Business After Hours will be hosted by and at the
Coaster Theatre. Wednesday Apr 17 from 5-7p
9. RyanH: Blackstone Edge Band will perform pop music and film at Coaster
Theatre at 730p on Sat Apr 27. www.coastertheatre.com
10. BarbK: 12 Days of Earth Day begins Apr 11 and ends on Earth Day Apr 22.
More info at http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com/Schedule.html . Contact
bknop at pacifier.com
11. BarbK: Part of 12 Days of Earth Day is Cannon Beach Shreds on Fri Apr 19
from 10-2. Midtown Parking lot. $3 for a legal-sized Banker’s box of papers.
Non-profits free.
12. MaryF: Learn 1. Submit a Code Change Request for State Review. 2.
Submit an Alternate Method Request to a local Building Official. 3. Learn
the importance of each and how it can save time and money using more
flexible code approved methods. Sat Apr 13 12-3 Seaside South County Campus.
$50 at the class. 503-338-2402. <http://www.clatsopcc.edu/register>
www.clatsopcc.edu/register
13. KevinL. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23 both in Seaside and
Astoria. 830-1030am in Seaside at South County Campus and in Astoria
530-730pm at Towler Hall 209, CCC. Pre-registration required. $15.
SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
14. MichaelF/NancyMc: Spring Unveiling is May 3-5. Gazette ad reservation
deadline is Friday Apr 12. Half page color $193. B/W $143.
mficker at dailyastorian.com. 503-791-6709
15. PatF: Real Estate activity over Spring Break has been slow.
16. JohnB: JohnB: Fri. May 3 concert is at 7 PM at First United Methodist
Church at 1076 Franklin Ave. Astoria. Sat. May 4 concert is at 7pm at Cannon
Beach Community Church 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach
www.cannonbeachchorus.org
17. Jonathon: Private Chef. Has wholesale bakery business and does private
parties. Plans to be at Farmer’s Market. 480-330-3169.
seainggreens at gmail.com
18. KathyK: Thursday from 4-7p is the Official Grand Opening at RE/MAX
Coastal Advantage in Village Centre. Alaina and Marty invite you to share in
their exciting new venture. www.thealainaadvantage.com
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 4/3/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 23
Present: JonR, WendyH, JohnB, DanH, MelodyCh, RisleyW, JasonS, KeithCh,
KathyK, BarbK, RobinR, KevinL, LindaD, EricJ, BrianO, SharonV, StephanieA,
SteveS, Amanda, JimK, PatF, UnknownM, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Oregon’s North Coast Promotion on KGW/KINK
2. Lodging up 14% in Seaside
3. Spring Unveiling May 3-5
4. Spring Unveiling at G.V. FotoArt
5 Leadercast May 10
6. Artists at Ocean Lodge May 10
7. Get Lit at the Beach Apr 12-14
8. 12 Days of Earth Day Apr 11-22
9. CEDR Awards
10. Chamber Website Training Apr 17
11. Business After Hours Apr 17
12. Sales Position at Wine Shack
13. Senior Trip students need ride to Ecola
14. Sign up for Citizen Police Academy
15. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen 50th
16. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23
17. Gazette Spring Unveiling Special Insert
Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – April 10, 2013, Pizza a Fetta, 8am. Bring
your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella
Espresso. Come a bit early to get your coffee downstairs at Bella
5. Jon Rahl | Director of Tourism Marketing Seaside Visitors Bureau |
City of Seaside 989 Broadway | Seaside, OR 97138 P. (503) 738-3097
www.SeasideOR.com | Twitter: VisitSeasideOR | Facebook: VisitSeasideOR.
Jon shared the TV spots being run on KGW for the Oregon North Coast. Beside
these spots, today on KGW Channel 8 Drew Carney did several segments about
the promotion live from Astoria. See Oregon's North Coast Branding Spot at
http://youtu.be/anYTO-Fs_1U, and Oregon's North Coast Promotional Spot at
http://youtu.be/PPAU8fFS_U0. Let your guests know about the vacation package
contest mentioned in the spots and on the websites: www.kgw.com and
www.kink.fm. This promotion is a partnership between Cannon Beach, Seaside
and Astoria/Warrenton. Each community contributed $20K. Cannon Beach money
came from the Tourism and Arts Fund thru TAC. See also
www.OregonsNorthCoast.com. See ad schedule at
www.Cannon-Beach.net/images/KGW_KINK.pdf.
2. JohnR: Lodging tax revenues were up 14% in Seaside for the year setting
an all-time record at $2.8M.
3. StephanieA: Spring Unveiling, sponsored by the Cannon Beach Gallery
Group <http://www.cbgallerygroup.com/> , is just a month away – May 3-5.
Posters are available at Haystack Gallery. Please post one in your business
and take one with you to display in other towns if possible. There are two
sizes available. Full size: 18x24 and half size: 12x16. All businesses are
encouraged to unveil new items, menu items, etc during Spring Unveiling.
Restaurants are pairing with galleries to create a menu item inspired by a
work of art.
4. GeorgeV: Joining George in his gallery during Spring Unveiling are Don
Frank, Seaside and Justin Bailie, Manzanita. The gallery unveils Saturday at
11am. Each half hour a different gallery unveils thru 430pm.
5. WendyH: Leadercast 2013 is May 10th. More info at
http://infusedleadership.com/pdfs/cfa-leadercast-flyer.pdf or
https://www.facebook.com/chickfilaleadercast?fref=ts.
6. WendyH: Artists Michael Orwick and Eric Jacobson will be at the Ocean
Lodge May 10th.
7. Get Lit at the Beach: A Gathering for Readers, attendees will have
three days to spend quality time with authors, starting Friday evening,
April 12th, at an author’s reception at the Cannon Beach Book Company;
Saturday, April 13th at three author talks and book signing sessions located
at Surfsand Resort; and Saturday evening at a hosted prime rib banquet
featuring a presentation by Chelsea Cain, at the Surfsand Resort Ballroom.
Ursula Le Guin will be honored prior to the presentation. The weekend will
conclude with a moderated question and answer session with all seven authors
at the Coaster Theatre on Sunday morning, April 14th. Cannon Beach Book
Company is conveniently providing book sales for all seven authors
throughout the event. Author signings will also be available throughout.
Tickets: $75/3 day pass including appetizers Friday evening and dinner
Saturday. All attendees receive gift bags upon check in. Friday only
tickets: $20. Saturday only tickets: $60 (includes dinner). Sunday only is
open to the public and free. Discounted lodging for attendees available:
Surfsand Resort (800) 797-4666, ext. 728, The Ocean Lodge (888) 777-4047,
and the Hallmark Resort (888) 448.4449, #1 (ext. 189). Ticket
reservations/purchase by email to tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com or calling
(503) 368-7222 (credit cards accepted). In Cannon Beach at Copies & Fax,
(503) 436-2000 (credit cards accepted); Cannon Beach Book Company, (503)
436-1301; the Coaster Theatre (503) 436-1242, and Jupiter’s Rare and Used
Books (503) 436-0549. Full program detail, menus, available by email request
to tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com.
8. BarbK: 12 Days of Earth Day begins Apr 11 and ends on Earth Day Apr 22.
More info at http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com/Schedule.html . Contact
bknop at pacifier.com
9. KevinL: CEDR Awards. 21 nominations were considered. 6 awards were given.
See www.clatsoped.com.
10. EricJ: Bring your laptop to the Chamber at 9am Apr 17 for training on
the soon to be released all new Chamber website.
11. EricJ: The April Business After Hours will be hosted by and at the
Coaster Theatre. Wednesday Apr 17 from 5-7p
12. SteveS: Know wine? Work 20-30 hours/wk at the Wine Shack. Contact
steven at beachwine.com
13. SharonV: A group of 13 high school students on their senior class trip
need a ride to Ecola State Park Saturday Apr 13. Contact
sharon at cannonbeach.org.
14. JasonS: Deadline to register for South County Citizen Police Academy is
Friday Apr 5. Pick up a application at the Police Department. 503-436-2811
15. GeorgeV: Bruce’s Candy Kitchen’s 50th Anniversary Celebration drew more
than 300 people. The Haskell family threw the party of all parties. Beer,
wine, food, drink, music, photo booth and candy, candy, candy. The store was
open but nothing was being sold. It was help-yourself. View George’s images
at http://www.cannon-beach.net/events/Bruces50thApr2013. Once loaded, start
the slideshow by clicking the middle arrow below the caption.
16. KevinL. Social Media Essentials Class Apr 23 both in Seaside and
Astoria. 830-1030am in Seaside at South County Campus and in Astoria
530-730pm at Towler Hall 209, CCC. Pre-registration required. $15.
SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
17. Spring Unveiling 2013 - Special Issue! Inserted into the Cannon Beach
Gazette on April 25th Deadline for AD space reservations is April 12th
Contact: Michael Ficker 503-791-6709 mficker at cannonbeachgazette.com
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 3/27/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 20
Present: JasonS, CathyH, SharonV, StephanieA, EricJ, JohnB, JimK, RisleyW,
BrianO, DanH, MelissaK, PatF, KathyK, WendyH, RyanH, MichaelF, MelodyC,
NancyMc, JeanH, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. New at Today’s Meeting
2. Summer Positions Available at Conference Ctr
3. Lost Art of Nursing Muesum
4. Chamber Website Training Apr 17, 1p
5 Sandcastle Schedule/Registration
6. North Oregon Coast TV/Radio Campaign
7. Providence Diabetes Run Apr 14
8. CPR and First Aid Refresher Classes
9. Citizen Police Academy
10. Emergency Preparedness Outreach Report
11. TAC Meeting Report
12. CEDR Award to CBVR
13. Blood Drive Thurs (Mar 28)
14. Easter Sunrise Service at Ecola 630a
15. Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch 11am
16. Bistro Under Construction
17. RE/MAX Coastal Advantage Open House Apr 21
18. ATM at Bella Espresso in Village Centre
19. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen 50th
1. Melissa K. Kiefer – SeaSoles Shoe Boutique co-owner. Over 15 years of
experience in catalog and internet merchandising. Windfall Website
Consulting. melissa at windfallwebsites.com 562-301-5030
2. JeanH: Cannon Beach Conference Center has over 90 Summer positions
available. Apply at www.cbcc.net or call 800-745-1546.
3. MelodyC: The Lost Art of Nursing Museum will be open Saturday or other
times by appointment 301-208-8060.
4. EricJ: The Chamber website is set to launch on Apr 23. Website training
is April 17 at 1pm at the Chamber. Members are encouraged to send images and
text for their business’s landing page. 2400 pixels wide. 72 DPI. Please
email the photos to: eric at cannonbeach.org
5. EricJ: Sandcastle Contest is Sat June 15. Friday the 14 is the Shovels
‘n Buckets Dinner from 6-8p at the Chamber. Setup for Sat begins around 6am
with Masters beginning at 8am and awards at 1pm. Then a Local Talent concert
at Coaster Theatre at 7pm. Beach Bonfire at 8p at Tolovana Wayside. Sunday
at 9am is the Sandcastle 5K Fun Run downtown at 2nd St. Send people to
register to build to www.cbsandcastle.com or pick up registration forms at
the Chamber.
6. EricJ: The TV/Radio/Internet campaign to promote Cannon Beach, Seaside
and Astoria/Warrenton is underway. March 18-April 14 – 30-second branding
message and custom billboards to run on kgw.com. April 1-April 14 – contest
running, with KGW and Alpha web drivers. See ads on KGW (8) thru Apr 14. See
schedule etc at www.Cannon-Beach.net/images/KGW_KINK.pdf.
7. WendyH: Providence Seaside Hospital’s Outpace Diabetes 5K/10K Walk/ Run
is Sunday Apr 14 at Quatat Park, Seaside. Register online
www.providenceoregon.org/outpacediabetes. Forms available at the Clinic in
Sandpiper Sq. Questions: Call 503-717-760
8. At the History Center, CPR and First Aid Refresher Classes - Tuesday,
April 9th – 6:00pm to 8:30pm. class to 25 attendees, cost is $45.00. All
attendees will receive a receipt for a portion for charitable donation.
E-mail Jeneé to sign up today: Jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com
www.cbhistory.org
9. JasonS: Enter the South County Citizen Police Academy. Pick up a
application at the Police Department. 503-436-2811
10. GeorgeV: The Emergency Preparedness Outreach meeting at the Chamber
last Saturday included info about the container program. Go to City Hall now
to purchase a 55gal barrel, a 30 gal barrel and/or a 5 gal bucket to store
above the tsunami flood level. Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes
and assembly points. Businesses are being asked to be trained to lead others
to safety and to be leaders at assembly points.
11. WendyH: The TAC committee met with the City Council Monday. It was
decided that money would not be held back to establish a reserve, but money
collected over what was granted would be held in reserve for future use.
12. BrianO: Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals recently received the “Innovation”
Award from CEDR.
13. JeanH: Blood Drive Thurs Mar 28 10am at the Conference Center parking
lot. Look for the bus.
14. JeanH: 630am at Ecola State Park – Easter Sunrise Service. All welcome.
15. SharonV: Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch Saturday 11am.
16. GeorgeV: The Bistro Restaurant’s new building is getting trusses this
week. Building construction is due to complete in July with interior work to
follow.
17. GeorgeV: RE/MAX Coastal Advantage will have their Grand Opening April
21.
18. GeorgeV: Remind our visitors that there is an ATM in Village Centre at
Bella Espresso.
19. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen’s will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with an open
house including food, beverages, music and sweets on Monday, April 1, 2013,
5-8 pm at Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, 256 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 97110.
“This party is to celebrate and thank loyal customers, employees past and
present, community members and friends for helping the family business
survive and thrive over the last 50 years”
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 3/20/2013 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 21
Present: RisleyW, BrianO, JohnB, DanH, StephanieA, PatF, TracyA, EricJ,
SharonV, BillyJoeE, RyanH, JamesF, JimK, SteveS, NancyMc, WendyH, MichaelF,
KathyK, LindaD, JeneeP, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Utility Work – Haystack Heights
2. Business After Hours Mar 21 5pm
3. Sandcastle Meeting Tomorrow (Thursday)
4. Chamber Website to Launch Apr 23
5 Yoga Festival Report
6. Ocean View Listing - $625k
7. Spring Break
8. Relay for Life
9. New at Today’s Meeting
10. Emergency Preparedness Outreach Sat 2p Chm
11. 12 Days of Earth Day Apr 11-22
12. Chamber Marketing
13. Stormy Weather Arts Festival 2013
14. Solve Spring Beach Cleanup Mar 30
15. Curtis Salgado back for SWAF 2013
16. Spring Unveiling May 3-5
17. Chamber Board Elections
18. KGW County Promotion
19. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen 50th
1. JimK: Major portions of underground Utilities in Haystack Heights
are being replaced by Pacific Power after countless outages.
2. EricJ: Business After Hours – hosted by Cannon Beach Gazette,
www.CannonBeachGazette.com, just taken over by the Daily Astorian. Meet
their staff - Steve Forrester, Nancy McCarthy, Michael Ficker and Dan Haag.
Network with fellow business people.
3. EricJ: The Sandcastle Committee meets Thursday’s at 830 am at Tolovana
Inn. If you can help contact cbflorist at theoregonshore.com. This year’s event
is June 15. Next year is June 21, 2014. 2014 will be the 50th.
4. EricJ: The Chamber website is set to launch on Apr 23. Members are
encouraged to send images and text for their business’s landing page. 2400
pixels wide. 72 DPI. Please email the photos to: eric at cannonbeach.org
5. TracyA: Highlights from the recent Yoga Festival: Overall registration
was up 25%. Total participants including teachers, assistants, volunteers,
staff and registered attendees was 175. Full Festival Pass Participants was
up 30% from 63-90 people. This translates into attendees who stayed in town
for 2 or more nights. 84 participants reported staying overnight in town and
booking 201 room nights. 2 participants (a couple) reported booking a house
for the month of March (30 room nights). 100 people came from 50 or more
miles away. The balance came from the North Coast (Astoria to Nehalem). 41
participants came from Washington State. 38 Participants came from the
Portland Metro Area. Other home states include: Arizona, California,
Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, and Texas. As the administrator of the
event, Friends of Haystack Rock received 15% ($4590) of the TAC grant.
6. PatF: Bill and Martha Bennett’s home at 401 Yukon is for sale at $625K.
Pat Funk 503-440-1106 www.CannonBeachRealEstate.com.
7. Spring Breaks are underway. British Columbia folks are in town
currently. Next week is the bulk of Oregon. Washington breaks follow.
Oregon Schools :
Portland Area High School March 25-29 503-916-2000
Beaverton Area High Schools March 25-29 503-591-8000
University of Portland March 11-15 503-943-7321
Willamette University March 25-29 503-370-6300
Lewis & Clark College March 25-29 503-768-7000
Oregon State Colleges & Universities March 25-29 541-737-0123
Pacific University March 25-29 503-357-6151
Seaside School District March 25-29 503-738-5591
Washington Schools:
Seattle Mid Winter Break Feb. 15-19 206-252-0010 Spring Break April 15-19
Tacoma March 25-29 253-571-1000 April 1-5
Olympia - Thurston County April 1-5 1-360-596-6617
University Of Washington March 25-29 206-543-4000 / Www.Washington.Edu
Mt. Vernon Area E.S.D. April 1-5 360-428-6110
Clark County - Vancouver April 1-5 360-313-1000
Idaho Schools:
Boise Schools March 25-29 208-854-4000
Coeur D’ Alene March 25-29
8. JeneeP: At the History Center, CPR and First Aid Refresher Classes -
Tuesday, April 9th – 6:00pm to 8:30pm. class to 25 attendees, cost is
$45.00. All attendees will receive a receipt for a portion for charitable
donation. E-mail Jeneé to sign up today: Jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com
www.cbhistory.org
9. Dan Haag was hired 4 days ago as the new reporter for the Cannon Beach
Gazette. Dan came to Cannon Beach 1991 and worked here in his parents
Haystack Video Store. He spent 5 years as director of the Garibaldi Maritime
Museum. He currently lives in Manzanita. His office will be in Seaside, but
her will spend more time on the streets of Cannon Beach than in the office.
dhaag at cannonbeachgazette.com
10. GeorgeV: Emergency Preparedness Outreach meeting at the Chamber this
Saturday 2pm. Door prize!
11. JimK: 12 Days of Earth Day runs April 11-22. Barb Knop is the contact
person – bknop at pacifier.com
12. KathyK: The marketing committee of the Chamber is sending out a Request
for Proposals (RFP) for a business or person to market Cannon Beach,
including the 3 Chamber events – Stormy Weather Arts Festival, Haystack
Holidays and Sandcastle. If you know of someone interested, the RFP can be
downloaded from
http://www.cannonbeach.org/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx
?contentid=412
13. GeorgeV: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is Nov 1-3, 2013. Selection of
artists for the Nov 1st Quickdraw event at the Surfsand Ballroom is taking
place now. The number is limited. As was the case last year, artists will
have the option of creating their piece from start to finish at Quickdraw or
completing a piece that was started previously. Artists can also bring a
second completed piece that will also be auctioned. Please submit your
suggestions of artists (by priority) along with links to bios and images if
possible. Send to Eric at CannonBeach.org by March 27. Thanks.
14. JeneeP: The annual SOLVE Spring Beach Cleanup is March 30 from 10a-1p.
View/print poster http://www.cannon-beach.net/images/SOLVE130219-2.jpg.
Visit www.solveoregon.org.
15. SharonV: Singer, songwriter, performer Curtis Salgado will be back for a
Saturday 8pm concert at the Coaster Theatre Nov 2 during SWAF 2013.
16. Spring Unveiling is May 3-5. Galleries will be pairing with restaurants
again this year. Poster are going to the printer this week and will be ready
for distribution soon. Get this event up on your website/Facebook. Unveil
something new in your business. www.cbgallerygroup.com.
17. GeorgeV: Board positions at the Chamber are for 3 years. Each year 3
expire. Board members can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive 3 year terms.
When someone leaves before the end of their term, someone is appointed to
fill that position until the next election. There are 5 positions up for
election this year. Three current members are up for re-election: Kristen
Allsop, Steve Sinkler and George Vetter. Two members not available
(resigning) are Carol Hungerford and Troy Crowe. A letter is required from
anyone currently not on the board who wishes to be on the slate. Send to
eric at cannonbeach.org.
18. EricJ: The TV/Radio/Internet campaign to promote Cannon Beach, Seaside
and Astoria/Warrenton is underway. March 18-April 14 – 30 second branding
message and custom billboards to run on kgw.com. April 1-April 14 – contest
running, with KGW and Alpha web drivers. See ads on KGW (8) thru Apr 14. See
schedule etc at www.Cannon-Beach.net/images/KGW_KINK.pdf.
19. TracyA: Bruce’s Candy Kitchen’s will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with
an open house including food, beverages, music and sweets on Monday, April
1, 2013, 5-8 pm at Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, 256 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR
97110. “This party is to celebrate and thank our loyal customers, employees
past and present, community members and friends for helping the family
business survive and thrive over the last 50 years”
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For notes to previous meetings see www.cannon-beach.net/wmm.
George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/>
503-739-1415
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