[wmm] Quick Notes: WMM August 14, 2013

Thu Aug 15 00:53:04 CDT 2013

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

Date: 8/14/2013  8am

Location: Pizza a Fetta

Number in attendance: 20

Present:  KathyK, KevinC, BrianO, StephanieA, KatieS, MelodieC, LindaD,
WendyH, EricJ, RisleyW, BillyJoeE, BenK, RichM, KevinL, NancyMc, MaryF,
JeneeP, JasonS, PatF, GeorgeV 

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter            

Discussion Items:

1.      SWAF & Haystack Holidays

2.      Lodging Tax Report

3.      Container Sites

4.      55 Acre Master Plan

5       City Seeking to Acquire old CBES

6.      Fall Quickbooks Workshop

7.      Small Business Management Program

8.      Countywide Arts Group

9.      Emergency Prep Workshop

10.    Tax Credit

11.    Evacuation Walk

12.    Leadership

13.    WOW

14.    Police Report

15.    Coastal Harvest of Giving Dec 5

16.    Gazette's New Reporter

17.    Thank You James - Pizza a Fetta & Bella Espresso

18.    Need notetaker next week.

Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - July 31, 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

1.   EricJ: Stormy Weather Arts Festival postcards and Haystack Holiday
postcards were passed out and are available at the Chamber. Spread the word
early. 

2.   RichM: The lodging tax for the qtr ending June 30 was up 5.6%. The year
ending June 30 was up 6.5%. Short term rentals were up 15%.

3.  RichM: Two additional container sites will open the 3rd wknd of October.
The north one is at the top of the old Cannon Beach road and the south
across from the southernmost entrance to CB from 101. Container will be
opened for owners to refresh/add belongings.

4.   RichM: The city is working on a master plan for the 55 acre potential
purchase which would include a new elementary school.  

5.  RichM: The city is working with the School Board and the County to
acquire CBES. It would be used as a park. There is some talk of leaving the
gym standing.

6. KevinL: Introduction to QuickBooks in Astoria Tues Sept 10 from
530-830pm. Pre-registration required SBDC at clatsopcc.edu 503-338-2402

7. KevinL: Small Business Management Program - Business Coaching for
Business Owners. 9-month program starts Tues Oct 8. Meetings once per month
with location visits in between. Taught by Kevin - kleahy at clatsopcc.edu.
503-338-2342

8. KevinL: An initial meeting was held to organize a county-wide art group.
If interested contact Kevin -  kleahy at clatsopcc.edu. 503-338-2342

9.  MaryF: Clatsop Community College is offering a workshop on Emergency
Preparedness. Saturday Sept 21, 10a-5p. 503-338-2408

10. LindaD: Find out if your business qualifies for tax credits on insurance
costs. www.coveroregon.com   

11. JeneP: Tuesday Aug 20 is the next walk to practice evacuation in the
case of a tsunami. This one is for the North end. Meet at the Community
Church at 9am. Contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com

12. WendyH: Just got back from a leadership workshop filling her tank.
"Courage is Critical".  

13.  WendyH: Women Only 'Weekend is Nov 8-10. It has gained momentum each
year. For $100 be one of 10 spots on the back page of Coast Weekend plus get
flyers/brochures. Contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com. 

14. JasonS: Things have been smoothly for the police department. Summer is
going well. Manh warnings, but few citations are being issued.  

15. JeneeP: The annual Coastal Harvest of Giving foodbank benefit will be
Thursday, Dec 5th, again at Surfsand Resort Ballroom. $150. Five-course
meal. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Silent auction items are needed.
Contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 

16. NancyMc: Eric Bengel is the new reporter for the Gazette - taking Dan's
place.

17. KathyK: Thanks to James, Pizza a Fetta & Bella Espresso for hosting our
WMM. It is much appreciated.  

18. GeorgeV: If someone is willing to take notes at next week's meeting
please contact george at cannon-beach.net. Or just sent your notes to
george at cannon-beach.net 

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

Date: 7/31/2013  8am

Location: Pizza a Fetta

Number in attendance: 15

Present:  TracyA, JohnB, StephanieA, KatieS, MelodieC, PatF, BrianO, JeneeP,
DanH, EricJ, RisleyW, MaryF, LauriM, WendyH, GeorgeV 

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter            

Discussion Items:

1.      CB Academy Rummage Sale Aug 17

2.      Choral Workshop in Town - Performance Fri at CBES

3.      Governor's Marketplace Roadshow Aug 1 at CCC

4.      Supervisor & Human Resources Professional Seminars

5       Coaster Theatre Benefit Aug 6. 630pm

6.      Mental Health First Aid Training Aug 12, 13

7.      Flagger Training Aug 10

8.      SWAF Nov 1-3

9.      Employment Section on Chamber Web

10.    Full Time Reservation Positions at CBVR

11.    Chamber Membership Committee

12.    Haystack Dollars almost here

13.    Seaside/South County "Day in the Park" Aug 17

14.    Real Estate Plugging Along

15.    Coastal Harvest of Giving Dec 5

16.    Preparing for an Evacuation

17.    Sustainable Seafood

18.    Flora Fauna Group Show at Archimedes Gallery

Next Wednesday Morning Meeting - July 31, 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

1.   Rummage Wanted! The Cannon Beach Academy is having a fundraiser Rummage
Sale August 17 from 7am to 5pm at 3115 S Hemlock St (in Tolovana across from
Surfcrest Market). Contact Kristin 702-205-7971. 

2.   JohnB: George Fox University's Choral Workshop is in town this week at
CB Elementary. There will be a free 7pm performance Friday at the school.
Don't miss it! 

3.  GeorgeV via Kevin Leahy: CEDR will be hosting a very important business
workshop from Governor Kitzhaber's "Office of Economic & Business Equity"
(Cabinet Level office)  on Thursday, August 1st  , in Astoria, at Clatsop
Community College, Columbia Hall, Room 219, from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm.
(Breakfast and lunch provided) Contact 503-338-2342 kleahy at clatsopcc.edu

4.   MaryF: The Oregon Employer Council has scheduled 6 Supervisor & Human
Resources Professional Seminars during the next 12 months. Contact Lynne
Fuller 503-325-4821 x228 lynne.r.fuller at state.or.us. 

5.  Coaster Theatre presents A Mid-Summer Celebration Tuesday August 6.
Doors open at 630pm. Show begins at 730pm. Tickets $23 adults, $18 children.
A fundraiser to support the Coaster Theatre. An evening of Music and
Merriment. Pre-show enjoy wine and cheese while bidding during a silent
auction and raffle. After the show stay for a dessert and champagne
reception .

6. MaryF: Mental Health First Aid Training is being offered Aug 12 & 13 at
CCC. Contact Mary - mfryling at clatsopcc.edu. 503-325-0241 x225    

7. MaryF: Flagger Training - Get certified in OR, WA, ID & MT. Sat Aug 10
9am-430p at CCC. $80. Must preregister www.clatsopcc.edu/register
503-338-2402

8. EricJ: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is Nov 1-3. Spread the word now to
the summer crowd. Pick up flyers at the Chamber. See www.cannonbeach.org. 

9.  EricJ: If you are hiring, let the Chamber know. Employment opportunities
can be posted on the Chamber website. chamber at cannonbeach.org. 503-436-2623

10. BrianO: Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals is hire two full-time, year-round
reservation positions - brian at visitcb.com.  

11. TracyA: A Membership Committee under Sheri Russell is being formed by
the Chamber. Volunteer are welcome. Meetings on third Thursdays at 11am.
chamber at cbor.us.  503-436-2623

12. TracyA: Haystack Dollars are being printed and will be sold at the
Chamber for use in member businesses. Visitors can purchase these as gifts.
They will be similar to a gift certificate, but will not be for a specific
business but rather for many. chamber at cannonbeach.org. 

13.  LauriM: Ohana Media Group is seeking sponsors for Sunset Empire Parks
and Recreation's Seaside/South County "Day in the Park" at Broadway Park,
Aug 17, noon to 4pm. Get airtime during two weeks of on air promotion. Just
$200 plus a $25 prize. Contact Lauri lauri.moore at ohanamediagroup.com.
503-791-4933

14. PatF: Currently, of 110 listings, 5 are on contract. This is down from
last summer. 

15. JeneeP: The annual Coastal Harvest of Giving foodbank benefit will be
Thursday, Dec 5th, again at Surfsand Resort Ballroom. $150. Five-course
meal. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Silent auction items are needed.
Contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 

16. JeneeP: The Emergency Preparedness Committee recently held a "Table Top"
session with volunteers to think through the organization that will need to
take place in an evacuation in the event of a near tsunami. There will be
more such sessions and more volunteers are needed. Contact Bill Vanderberg
npotrooper at live.com 

17. TracyA: HRAP is involved in a project to encourage consumers and
restaurants to order and serve seafood that is sustainable. The Monterrey
Aquarium is certifying restaurants which participate. This is all quite new.
Only Fishes Restaurant here in Cannon Beach is on board so far. Contact Nala
- cardillo at ci.cannon-beach.or.us 

18. George via Lindsey at Archimedes Gallery - Flora Fauna Group Show -
Opening Reception Aug 3, 4-9pm. Upstairs at 2nd & Larch. Cocktails by Cannon
Beach Distillery

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For notes to previous meetings see www.cannon-beach.net/wmm. 

George Vetter

503-739-1415

Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/> 

george at cannon-beach.net

231 N Hemlock, Box 164

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