[wmm] Notes: WMM 24Sep2014 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
George Vetter
george at cannon-beach.net
Wed Sep 24 23:16:23 CDT 2014
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 24Sep2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 10
Present: JeneeP, LauraK, ErickB, KathyK, WendyH, JohnB, ScottS, JimP,
StephanieA, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Assn Report
2. SETD seeks Board Member
3. CCC Classes
4 Fall Beach Cleanup Saturday 10a
5. City Manager Brant Kucera
6. SWAF Auction Donations needed
7. Walk the Evacuation Routes
8. Advertise for SWAF
9. Clatsop County Arts Council report
10. Brew Cup - Astoria Sept 26-28
11. Women's Only Weekend Nov 14-16
12. Race the Wave Sept 28
13. North Coast Business Park in Warrenton
14. AVA - Advocate for Victims of Abuse
15. *Shred-A-Thon* Oct 18 at SHS
16. More Cruise Ships Coming
17. Lasts Day of Sale at George Vetter FotoArt
1. WendyH: Todd Davidson of OR State Tourism spoke at the Oregon Restaurant
& Lodging Assn convention. Ninety-four thousand people are employed in the
hospitality industry in Oregon.
2. KathyK: The Sunset Empire Transit District seeks a board member. There
is still an opening on it's 7 member board. Contact Mary Parker -
mary at ridethebus.org. See www.ridethebus.org.
Write Winning Grant Proposals - Mondays Sep 27-Dec 1 630-830p. CCC. Towler
208 $105. Preregister www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under course
title) 503-338-2402
ComputerThe Reach and Limits of Privacy and Confidentiality in the
Workplace - Thurs Sept 25. register at
http://clatsopoecsept25seminar.eventbrite.com
3. Write Winning Grant Proposals - Mondays Sep 27-Dec 1 630-830p. CCC.
Towler 208 $105. Preregister www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under
course title) 503-338-2402
Computer Classes include; Basic, Basic in Spanish, Beyond basic and Intro
to Excel. All on Mondays. www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under course
title) 503-338-2402
The Reach and Limits of Privacy and Confidentiality in the Workplace -
Thurs Sept 25. register at http://clatsopoecsept25seminar.eventbrite.com
4. JeneeP: The Fall Beach Cleanup is this Saturday from 10a-1p. Sign in at
City Hall or register at www.solveoregon.org 503-844-9571. Pitch in - make
a difference.
5. GeorgeV: A contract has been signed with the new City Manager Brant
Kucera. An article appeared in the local paper in Kennet Square PA -
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20140923/kennett-square-manager-leaving-for-oregon-job
.
6. JimP: The Friday night event "Art in Action" at Surfsand Resort Ballroom
will feature a silent auction. Please contact jim at cannonbeach.org with you
donations. Proceed are used to put on this annual event.
7. Starting Saturday Aug 9 (thru Dec 13), Walk the Evacuation Routes every
2nd Saturday at 1030am. Meet at the City Hall upper parking lot - 163
E Gower St. contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 503-436-9292
8. LauraK: Reserve space in the Gazette for your SWAF ad. Reserve by Oct
17th. Contact lkaim at dailyastorian.com. 503-791-6709. Save 10% by signing up
now for SWAF, Spring Unveiling and Plein Air & More.
9. ScottS: The Clatsop County Arts Council meets regularly. Robin Risley is
a member. Don Frank is the chair. <http://www.ridethebus.org/>
10. KathyK: Astoria's Brew Cup is Sept 26-28. See
www.pacificnorthwestbrewcup.com
11. WendyH:. Ocean Lodge and Inn at Cannon Beach are offering overnight
packages during WOW (Women's Only Weekend) Nov 14-16.
www.theoceanlodge.com/WOW 888-777-4047 and www.innatcannonbeach.com/WOW
800-547-6100
12. Race the Wave 5k Fun Run/Walk - a tsunami awareness and preparedness
initiative. $30. Proceeds to benefit the Children's Center. Find Race the
Wave on Facebook to register.
13. ScottS: The county is working to create a business park just east of
Costco - approx 150 acres. Wal-Mart is not part of this. Their development
is separate. They are in mitigation, but are progressing and will become a
reality soon.
14. JeneeP: Cannon Beach Community Church is hosting Advocate and
Facilitator Training for AVA (Advocate for Victim of Abuse) Fri Oct 3 and
Sat Oct 4. Contact Bobette Scheid bobette at npcwm.org 206-232-9854.
<503-436-1111>
15. JeneeP: The *Shred-A-Thon* sponsored by Pacific Alarm will take place
Oct 18 from 9am - 1pm at Seaside High School. contact
jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com. www.go.bbb.org/akorww-syid.
16. ScottS: More Cruise Ships will be arriving - See upcoming cruise ship
schedule at *2014 ship schedule.pdf
<http://www.astoriadowntown.com/Assets/dept_1/PM/pdf/cruise%202014%20ship%20schedule.pdf>*
17. GeorgeV: At George Vetter FotoArt downtown in Village Centre, prints
for as little at $10 and discounts up to 80% on canvas and framed images
are available now, but will end after this weekend. "Got to make room - all
offers seriously considered".
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 17Sep2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 11
Present: KathyK, MarieR, LauraK, LindaD, JasonS, WendyH, StephanieA, AriaW,
KevinL, JennieM, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Forestry Tour Report
2. CCC Class
3. Recycling
4 LeAnn Thompson Wins
5. City Manager Brant Kucera
6. Savor Cannon Beach March 12-15
7. Walk the Evacuation Routes
8. SETD Board Position
9. Scam Alert
10. Brew Cup - Astoria Sept 26-28
11. Women's Only Weekend Nov 14-16
12. Race the Wave Sept 28
13. On the Job Training Assistance
14. Rotary Auction
15. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at Coaster Theater
16. Forest Land Closed - Fire Danger
1. KevinL. Last week's County Forestry Tour was attended by more than 80
people. This was the 24th Annual Tour. It included Nygaard Logging, Cannon
Beach's Ecola Creek Forest Reserve, a logging operation by Campbell Global
adjacent to the Reserve and Teevin Fisher Quarry. A Fisheries Tour is now
being organized.
2. KevinL: Ready, Set, Start Your Business by Tom Leiner - Wednesday Sept
24 830-1030am. $20 Register by email SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2402
Write Winning Grant Proposals - Mondays Sep 27-Dec 1 630-830p. CCC. Towler
208 $105. Preregister www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under course
title) 503-338-2402
Computer Classes include; Basic, Basic in Spanish, Beyond basic and Intro
to Excel. All on Mondays. www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under course
title) 503-338-2402
The Reach and Limits of Privacy and Confidentiality in the Workplace -
Thurs Sept 25. register at http://clatsopoecsept25seminar.eventbrite.com
3. Old paint can be recycled/returned to stores that sell paint. Old
computers are accepted at the WOW Transfer Station outside Astoria. Teevin
Fisher Quarries recycles old concrete, blacktop. lumber and brush
4. KevinL: Leann Thompson received 59% of the vote to defeat Dale Barrett
for a seat on the County Commission.
5. JennieM: A contract has been signed with the new City Manager Brant
Kucera. He will be leaving his job in Kennet Square PA and will begin here
around Nov 11.
6. GeorgeV: Gary Hayes is planning a new event for Savor Cannon Beach
on Friday March 13 - an Art and Wine Walk - an exclusive innovation-only
event. 300 tickets will be offered through participating galleries and to
Savor Cannon Beach full festival pass holders. RSVP required. Wineries will
pour wine and galleries will provide hor d'oeuvres. Interested galleries,
wineries and participants are to contactgary at savorcannonbeach.com
7. Starting Saturday Aug 9 (thru Dec 13), Walk the Evacuation Routes every
2nd Saturday at 1030am. Meet at the City Hall upper parking lot - 163
E Gower St. contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 503-436-9292
8. KathyK: SETD (Sunset Empire Transit District) has an opening on it's 7
member board. Contact Mary Parker - mary at ridethebus.org. See
www.ridethebus.org
9. KathyK: Don't wire any money when called by someone claiming to be
Pacific Power says your power will be cut. It's a scam. Get what info you
can and report to Pacific Power and the police.
<http://www.ridethebus.org/>
10. KathyK: Astoria's Brew Cup is Sept 26-28. See
www.pacificnorthwestbrewcup.com
11. WendyH:. Ocean Lodge and Inn at Cannon Beach are offering overnight
packages during WOW (Women's Only Weekend) Nov 14-16.
www.theoceanlodge.com/WOW 888-777-4047 and www.innatcannonbeach.com/WOW
800-547-6100
12. Race the Wave 5k Fun Run/Walk - a tsunami awareness and preparedness
initiative. $25 registration thru Aug 28, then $30. Proceeds to benefit the
Children's Center. Find Race the Wave on Facebook to register.
13. KevinL: Worksource Northwest Oregon has money to pay 50% during on the
job training. Contact 503-325-9511
14. JasonS: Rotary Rocks Around the Clock is the annual auction at the
Seaside Convention Ctr. October 18th. Become a sponsor, donate an item,
attend. Contact Nicolle Landwehr at 503-717-9792 nlandwehr2 at pacifier.com or
Charles Dice 503-436-0146 cadice at hotmail.com. <503-436-1111>
15. GeorgeV: Coaster Theater to open Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Friday
Sept 26th. see www.coastertheatre.com.
16. Fire Danger is so high that the City and Weyerhaeuser have closed the
forestland to the public - no hiking, etc. Once rains begin, it will be
opened again.
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 10Sep2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 16
Present: WendyH, JohnB, StephanieA, AriaW, BillyJoeE, DuncanW, Linda, JimP,
KathyK, MarieR, LauraK, LindaD, MaryKF, JonJ, JennieM, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Cruise Ships Visitors
2. CCC Classes
3. Stormy Weather Arts Festival Nov 7-9
4 11th Annual Cottage Tour Sept 13, 14
5. City Manager Candidates
6. Savor Cannon Beach March 12-15
7. Walk the Evacuation Routes
8. SETD Board Position
9. SETD Job opening - Mechanic
10. Brew Cup - Astoria Sept 26-28
11. Astoria Mayor's Ball
12. Race the Wave Sept 28
13. Home Equity Line of Credit 1.50% APR
14. Mo's Opening at PDX
15. Exercise for Health
16. "Our Coast" Magazine
17. Leadership Infusion
18. County Commissioner Election - Vote
19. Forest Land Closed - Fire Danger
20. Chorus
1. JimP: Cruise Ship visitors coming to town - Sunday Sept 14 and Tues Sept
16 (nine buses). See upcoming cruise ship schedule at *2014 ship
schedule.pdf
<http://www.astoriadowntown.com/Assets/dept_1/PM/pdf/cruise%202014%20ship%20schedule.pdf>*
2. MaryF: Write Winning Grant Proposals - Mondays Sep 27-Dec 1 630-830p.
CCC. Towler 208 $105. Preregister www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule(search under
course title) 503-338-2402
Computer Classes include; Basic, Basic in Spanish, Beyond basic and Intro
to Excel. All on Mondays. www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule (search under course
title) 503-338-2402
The Reach and Limits of Privacy and Confidentiality in the Workplace -
Thurs Sept 25. register at http://clatsopoecsept25seminar.eventbrite.com
3. JimP: Plans are underway for Stormy Weather Arts Festival (SWAF) The
Friday night event will be different than in past years. It will be called
Art in Action (not Quickdraw). There will not be a live auction, just a
silent auction. The focus will be on art and artists with entertainment
mixed in. Up to 8 artists will demo their work. Premium tickets will be
sold which allow the holder to get early entry and access to their artist..
Eight premium tickets per artist will be sold. Regular tickets are $55 ($99
for two). Add $25 per person for premium tickets. contact
jim at cannonbeach.org.
4. ElaineM: Get tickets now for the 11th Annual Cottage Tour Sept 13, 14
sponsored by the History Center. Volunteers are needed. Contact
503-436-9301. Saturday includes a luncheon, self-guided home and garden
tour and reception and concert. Sunday is the brunch and garden
presentation. Online registration and event info at www.cbhistory.org.
5. JennieM: The City Manager has been selected. Once the contract is
confirmed, the name will be announced, The new city manager will begin no
later than Nov 15.
6. GeorgeV: Gary Hayes is planning a new event for Savor Cannon Beach
on Friday March 13 - an Art and Wine Walk - an exclusive innovation-only
event. 300 tickets will be offered through participating galleries and to
Savor Cannon Beach full festival pass holders. RSVP required. Wineries will
pour wine and galleries will provide hor d'oeuvres. Interested galleries,
wineries and participants are to contactgary at savorcannonbeach.com
7. Starting Saturday Aug 9 (thru Dec 13), Walk the Evacuation Routes every
2nd Saturday at 1030am. Meet at the City Hall upper parking lot - 163
E Gower St. contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 503-436-9292
8. KathyK: SETD (Sunset Empire Transit District) has an opening on it's 7
member board. see www.ridethebus.org
9. KathyK: SETD has a job opening for a mechanic tech. www.ridethebus.org
10. KathyK: Astoria's Brew Cup is Sept 26-28. See
www.pacificnorthwestbrewcup.com
11. KathyK: Astoria is having a Mayor's Ball at the Armory Oct 4 for
retiring Willis Van Dusen.
12. Race the Wave 5k Fun Run/Walk - a tsunami awareness and preparedness
initiative. $25 registration thru Aug 28, then $30. Proceeds to benefit the
Children's Center. Find Race the Wave on Facebook to register.
13. DuncanW: US Bank is offering an introductory Home Equity Line of Credit
for 5 months at 1.50% APR. 503-436-1133. usbank.com/lowrate
14. BillyJoeE: Mo's is opening a restaurant Jan 1st at the Portland
International Airport in Concourse C. It will be a walk-up style restaurant
opening at 4am. They are looking for staff. 503-436-1111
15. AriaW: Qi Gong : Chinese Exercises for Health. Classes by Aria of
Acupuncture & Natural Health Medicine Clinic. Tuesdays for 11 weeks
starting Sept 16 and Thursdays for 10 weeks starting Sept 18. 503-436-2255
www.cannonbeachacupuncture.com
16. LauraK: Advertise in "Our Coast" magazine. 65K copies printed with 23K
going to Canada and Seattle. Ad deadline Oct 31. *Reach Laura
at503-791-6709 <503-791-6709> lkaim at cannonbeachgazette.com
<lkaim at cannonbeachgazette.com>*
17. WendyH: Wendy will lead 4 "Leadership Infusion" sessions this fall and
winter. Contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com
18. GeorgeV: Cast your ballot for County Commissioner - Dale Barrett vs
Leanne Thompson. Drop you ballot at city hall before closing on Tuesday
Sept 16.
19. Fire Danger is so high that the City and Weyerhaeuser have closed the
forestland to the public - no hiking, etc. Once rains begin, it will be
opened again.
20. JohnB: The Cannon Beach Chorus has a dozen new members. Sixty voices
now delight listeners. www.cannonbeachchorus.org.
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 03Sep2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 16
Present: JohnB, StephanieA, JimP, JonJ,
DuncanW, AriaW, MarieR, JasonS, LauraK, ErickB, MelodieC, JimK,
KathyK, JennieM,SallyS, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Cruise Ships Visitors
2. New at today's meeting
3. Labor Day Crowd
4 11th Annual Cottage Tour Sept 13, 14
5. Meet City Manager Candidates
6. Community College Bond Measure
7. Walk the Evacuation Routes
8. Wood Rats
9. Chorus to Begin Season Practice
10. Charter School Poster
11. Daily Astorian's 2014 Firefighters
12. Race the Wave Sept 28
13. Home Equity Line of Credit 1.50% APR
14. End of Summer Clearance at George Vetter FotoArt
1. JimP: Cruise Ship visitors coming to town - Sunday Sept 14 and Tues Sept
16 (nine buses). See upcoming cruise ship schedule at *2014 ship
schedule.pdf
<http://www.astoriadowntown.com/Assets/dept_1/PM/pdf/cruise%202014%20ship%20schedule.pdf>*
2. New Today: Aria Walker L.Ac (Licensed Acupuncturist) comes to us with
her two cats and Blue&Gold Macaw from Alaska where she had clinics in
Anchorage and Palmer. Originally from Ohio, schooled in Florida, she chose
Cannon Beach after finding the people she met here warm, welcoming and
genuine. She purchased Jennifer Johnson's business in midtown and is
operating as Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic at 1355 S Hemlock St,
Box 1292. 503-436-2255 www.cannonbeachacupuncture.com
. cannonbeachacupuncture at gmail.com Stop by to say hi.
3. GeorgeV: The Labor Day Crowd didn't go home so quickly as in past years.
There was still a good crowd in town yesterday (Tuesday) and again today.
4. ElaineM: Get tickets now for the 11th Annual Cottage Tour Sept 13, 14
sponsored by the History Center. Volunteers are needed. Contact
503-436-9301. Saturday includes a luncheon, self-guided home and garden
tour and reception and concert. Sunday is the brunch and garden
presentation. Online registration and event info at www.cbhistory.org.
5. JennieM: The City Manager Search is down to four candidates. All four
will be in town Sept 3-5. The city is hosting an open house at
theSurfsand Ballroom for citizens to meet Roy Eckert, Steve Golnar,
Jon Hanken and Brant Kucera. Thursday Sept 4 from 6-8pm. Meet the
candidates. Leave your feedback for the Council on comment card.
6. GeorgeV: Clatsop Community College is seeking $8M to match $8M from the
State. The $16M will be used for redevelopment of the 93yr old Patriot
Hall. The measure will be on the Nov 4th ballot asking voters to approve a
bond that will cost the average homeowner an additional $21 per year.
7. Starting Saturday Aug 9 (thru Dec 13), Walk the Evacuation Routes every
2nd Saturday at 1030am. Meet at the City Hall upper parking lot - 163
E Gower St. contact jenee at pacificalarmsystem.com 503-436-9292
8. GeorgeV: Some neighborhood residents have reported seeing these normally
nocturnal wood rats during daylight hours. This is a sign of large numbers.
These rats live in wood piles and the like and feed off seed and whatever
else they can find - including what you put out for birds and pets. Talk
to your neighbors and if your neighborhood is affected, coordinate with
others to control this with a unified effort. This species can reproduce
monthly with litters of up to 20 - so don't wait.
9. JohnB The Cannon Beach Chorus begins practice Sept 8 at 630pm at the
Community Church. Rehearsals are Mondays from 630-830pm. see
www.cannonbeachchorus.org.
10. Sally Steidel passed out posters by Bill for the Cannon Beach Academy.
The poster shows a group of people with the wording "We did it once, We can
do it again". The Cannon Beach Academy has promises for $418K and needs
$82K more to show local support before the appeal that will be considered
by the State October 23. Pick up posters at Steidel's Art. Contact Phil
503-440-9878 thecannonbeachacademy at gmail.com. Learn more at
www.thecannonbeachacademy.com
11. LauraK: October 5-11 is National Fire Prevention Week. Advertise in the
Daily Astorian of this issue by contacting Holly larkins 503-325-3211 x227.
hlarkins at dailyastorian.com. Space deadline Sept 24. Publication date Oct 22
12. JasonS: Race the Wave 5k Fun Run/Walk - a tsunami awareness and
preparedness initiative. $25 registration thru Aug 28, then $30. Proceeds
to benefit the Children's Center. Find Race the Wave on Facebook to
register.
13. DuncanW: US Bank is offering an introductory Home Equity Line of Credit
at for 5 months at 1.50% APR. 503-436-1133. usbank.com/lowrate
14. GeorgeV: Summer End Clearance - 70% off prints, 50% and more off matted
and framed canvas & prints and 20% off metal prints now at
George Vetter FotoArt 503-739-1415
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George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/>
GeorgeVetterFotoArt <http://www.georgevetterfotoart.com/>
503-739-1415
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