[wmm] Reminder: WMM 12Nov2014 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
George Vetter
george at cannon-beach.net
Tue Nov 11 18:38:42 CST 2014
Reminder: Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Pizza a Fetta
(upstairs). Come a bit early to pick up your complimentary coffee at Bella
Espresso. Please bring your own cup.
Note1: New City Manager Brant Kucera will be at this meeting with Interim
City Manager Jennie Messmer. Welcome him to town!. New Chamber Director
Court Carrier will also be on hand.
Note2: Local's "*Name Your Price*" night at George Vetter FotoArt this
Thurs 5-7pm. Town Photo door prize. The gallery is closing to make room for
a new business. Learn what that business will be at this meeting.
Note3: Council Work Session at City Hall Wed 530p
Note4: See George's SWAF photos including Friday's Art in Action event and
Saturday's Cooper and the Jam concert at
www.gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/SWAF/StormyWeatherArts2014.
Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 05Nov2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 15
Present: CourtC, JimK, JimP, LauraK, LindaD, BillyJoeE, StephanieN, MelodieC,
JasonS, JonJ, StephanieA, JohnB, DebbieN, WendyH, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Stormy Weather Arts Festival this weekend
2. Artists at Ocean Lodge for SWAF. WOW
3. SWAF breakfast at Icefire Glassworks
4 Job Opening at Chamber
5. Travel Oregon Marketing Workshop at Chamber
6. Coffee with a Cop II - Nov 17 at Ocean Lodge
7. Iron Chef Winner
8. CCC Classes - Publisher, Start a Business
9. Pop-Up Art Show during SWAF
10. Mo's to open at PDX in January
11. Order Garland and Wreaths Now - free delivery
12. Mimosa Madness - Fri Nov 28 at 8am
13. Primary Elements in New Location
14. Mo's Charity Table
15. Sandcastle 2015
16. Lecture Series - Mat Love - Nov 12
17. Computer Help Wanted
18. Flowers and Balloons for the weekend
1. CourtC/JimP: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is this weekend. The Friday
Night "Art in Action" event at Surfsand Ballroom is $55 per person, $99 for
two. Silent Auction will include travel packages from around the state.
Event tickets still available. Get info and purchase tickets now at www.
cannonbeach.org. The Saturday night concert at Coaster Theater featuring
Cooper and the Jam is just $35. Doors open at 7pm Concert at 730p. Live
music will be playing throughout town on Saturday with gallery receptions
in the late afternoon and evening. All businesses are encouraged to show
the art side of their business and include music and entertainment. To
volunteer contact jim at cannonbeach.org
2. WendyH: Ocean Lodge will feature two artists on Saturday Nov 8 during
SWAF. Robert H Foster, painter and sculptor, and Melody Farrar, fabric
artist will be be there from 2-4pm. WOW (Women Only Weekend) is next
weekend Nov 14-16 . To participate, contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com.
503-436-2241
3. JimK: Icefire Glassworks in midtown has a Breakfast Reception scheduled
for this Sat Nov 8 from 9-11am. 503-436-2359
4. CourtC: Suzanne has retired from the Information Center and a
replacement is being sought. The position is *Information Specialist* -
primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the Visitor Center.
Knowledge and love of Cannon Beach and people are required as are weekends.
To apply, send resume, cover letter and references to courtc at cannonbeach.org.
Or mail to PO Box 64, CB 97110. Deadline 11/19/14 at 5pm
5. CourtC: Learn marketing tips and ideas from Travel Oregon: Wednesday Nov
12 from 130p-3p at the Chamber. contact courtc at cannon-beach.org
6. JasonS: The next Coffee with a Cop will take place at the Ocean Lodge
Monday Nov 17th 4-6p
7. LauraK: Jonathon Hoffman's team won at Tuesday's United Way of Clatsop
County's 7th Annual "Iron Chef Goes Coastal" at the Seaside Convention
Center. Info at http://www.clatsopunitedway.org/icgc2014. Reach Jonathon
at www.ChefsTableCB.com 480-330-3169
8. KevinL: Upcoming Classes include the following
Ready, Set, Start Your Business with Tom Leiner. Wed Nov 19 830-1030a CCC
South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt, Seaside. $20. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
Intro to Publisher with Jane Francis Tuesday Nov 18 in Seaside and Astoria.
Seaside: 830-1030a at CCC South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt. Astoria:
530-730a Towler 105 Computer Lab at CCC. $15. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
9. Mike's Bike Shop location will host a Pop-Up Art Show by Tolovana Arts
Colony during SWAF thru November into December. Artist Reception during SWAF
on Friday, Nov. 7 5pm-8pm. Contact Deb Carnes ddebranne4 at aol.com
10. New at today's Meeting: Stephanie Ned will manage Mo's restaurant at
Portland International Airport when they open at the beginning of the year.
11. The Chamber is once again selling and delivering Garland and wreaths.
Get your order in now - jim at cannonbeach.org
12. Join the many businesses opening Friday at 8am the morning after
Thanksgiving to welcome shoppers. Gift wrapping available from 9a-2p at
Coaster Theatre. Info at www.facebook.com/MimosaMadness. Contact kathy@
lalunaloca.com.
13. StephanieA: Primary Elements Gallery's new location is on Spruce Street
between Northwest by Northwest Gallery and the Chocolate Cafe, just across
from the tennis court. Stephanie will have 15 artists during SWAF doing
demos and talking about their work. The gallery is chocked full of art from
many artists in many mediums from inexpensive to beyond. Catering and music
this Friday at 5pm and again on Saturday. www.primaryelementsgallery.com
14. BillyJoeE: Mo's Charity Table for this month is for *Court Appointed
Special Advocates* (*CASA*) for Children. This is a network of 951
community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers.
www.*casa*forchildren.org. Choose to sit at this table and money goes to
CASA. www.moschowder.com
15. DebbieN: The Sandcastle Committee will brainstorm Thursday Nov 13 at
830a at Coaster Construction (above the RV park). To volunteer, contact
Debbie: cbflorist at theoregonshore.com
16. Writer Matt Love will be the speaker at the kick off of the Writer's
Series by Friends of Haystack Rock. Nov 12, 7pm at the Chamber.
17. MargoDviaGeorgeV: Wanted: Someone to help with social media, website,
etc for Maggie & Henry's. Contact Margo 503-436-2618 mdueber at opusnet.com
18. DebbieN: Anyone needing flowers or balloons for this weekend, contact
Debbie 503-436-2106 cbflorist at theoregonshore.com.
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 29Oct2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 19
Present: EmmasL, JimP, LauraK, ErickB, SusanB, JimK, JasonS, WendyH, CourtC,
JohnB, AriaW, DuncanW, MelodieC, BillyJoeE, JeanieMc, LindaD, TracyA, JonJ,
GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Stormy Weather Arts Festival
2. Artists at Ocean Lodge for SWAF. WOW
3. SWAF breakfast at Icefire Glassworks
4 Songwriter's Hootenanny at Coaster Nov 1
5. Film - Genetic Roulette - to air by Aria
6. Coffee with a Cop II - Nov 17
7. Iron Chef Nov 4 SS Conv Ctr
8. CCC Classes - Excel, Publisher, Start a Business
9. Pop-Up Art Show
10. Festival of Trees Dec 6, CB Chorus Dec 5
11. Order Garland and Wreaths Now - free delivery
12. Last night's Meet & Greet for Court
13. K-9 Update
14. Vote Now
15. The Cannon Beach Experience
16. Lecture Series - Mat Love
17. KMUN Member Breakfast Nov 8
18. John Gorka at Liberty Theater March 6
19. Veteran Tribute Publication
1. JimP: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is Nov 7-9. The Friday Night "Art in
Action" event at Surfsand Ballroom is $55 per person, $99 for two. Get
info and reserve tickets now at www.cannonbeach.org. The Saturday night
concert at Coaster Theatre featuring Cooper and the Jam is just $35. Doors
open at 7pm Concert at 730p. Live music will be playing throughout town on
Saturday with gallery receptions in the late afternoon and evening. All
businesses are encouraged to show the art side of their business and
include music and entertainment. Donations for Friday nights Silent Auction
are wanted. Volunteers are needed. jim at cannonbeach.org
2. WendyH: Ocean Lodge will feature two artists on Saturday Nov 8 during
SWAF. Robert H Foster, painter and sculptor, and Melody Farrar, fabric
artist will be be there from 2-4pm. WOW (Women Only Weekend) is the weekend
after SWAF. To participate, contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com. 503-436-2241
3. JimK: Icefire Glassworks has a Breakfast Reception scheduled for Sat Nov
8 from 9-11am. 503-436-2359
4.JohnB: Cannon Beach Academy Benefit: Songwriter's Hootenanny with Paul
Dueber, Bill Stiedel, Michael Corry, Bobcat Bob Rice, Richard Thomasian,
Dallas Williams, Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman, Mike Costello and Julie Adams
Nov 1 at 730pm at Coaster Theatre. Tickets at Coaster box office -
503-436-1242
5. AriaW: Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic at 1355 S Hemlock St, is
presenting a film - Genetic Roulette - about GMO's. Monday Nov 3rd at 530p
503-436-2255 www.cannonbeachacupuncture.com. cannonbeachacupuncture@
gmail.com
6. JasonS: The next Coffee with a Cop will take place at the Ocean Lodge
late afternoon Nov 17.
7. JonathonH: See Jonathon compete as United Way of Clatsop County presents
the 7th Annual "Iron Chef Goes Coastal" 5pm, Nov 4 at the Seaside
Convention Center. Four chefs draw knives and pair off for the competition.
$35 general admission. http://www.clatsopunitedway.org/icgc2014. Reach
Jonathon at www.ChefsTableCB.com 480-330-3169
8. KevinL: Upcoming Classes include the following
Ready, Set, Start Your Business with Tom Leiner. Wed Nov 19 830-1030a CCC
South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt, Seaside. $20. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
Intro to Publisher with Jane Francis Tuesday Nov 18 in Seaside and Astoria.
Seaside: 830-1030a at CCC South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt. Astoria:
530-730a Towler 105 Computer Lab at CCC. $15. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
Excel 3 for Business with Jane Francis. Learn Macros, Charts and Tables.
Tues Nov 4 in Seaside and Astoria. Seaside: 830-1030a at CCC South Co
campus 1455 N Roosevelt. Astoria: 530-730a Towler Hall at CCC. $15. SBDC@
clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
9. TracyA: Mike's Bike Shop location will host a Pop-Up Art Show by Tolovana
Arts Colony during SWAF thru November into December. Artist Reception
during SWAF on Friday, Nov. 7 5pm-8pm. Contact Deb Carnes ddebranne4 at aol.com
10. JohnB: The Cannon Beach Chorus will perform on Dec 5 at the Seaside
Convention Ctr surrounded by decorated trees on the eve of the Festival of
Trees auction.
11. JimP: The Chamber is once again selling and delivering Garland and
wreaths. Get your order in now - jim at cannonbeach.org
12. CourtC: "Thanks to all who attended and welcomed me and my wife Kathy
last night at the Chamber." Fifty people showed up.
13. JasonS: After the first dog proved not ready for K-9 officer duty, the
police dept is looking or another. Thanks to the community for all the
support and patience.
14. GeorgeV: Election Day is Tuesday Nov 4 (same day as next City Council
meeting) Cannon Beach and Clatsop County voters received a second ballot.
It is important to use both ballots.
15. WendyH: People remember a business/town for the experience they have
there. Repeat and referral business is so important. Take time and make the
effort to assure that our guests want to come back.
16. SusanB: Writer Matt Love will be the speaker at the kick off of the
Writer's Series by Friends of Haystack Rock. Nov 12, 7pm at the Chamber.
17. SusanB: The 1000 members of KMUN Community Radio are invited to the
Annual Members Breakfast Nov 8.
18. SusanB: Tickets go on sale Nov 15 for the March 6 John Gorka Concert at
Liberty Theater.
19. LauraK: Honor our veterans by adding your business for $34 to a full
page ad in the Gazette. Nov 7 Deadline. Nov 11 Publication. Contact
503-738-5561
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 22Oct2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 22
Present: JohnB, RobinR, MelodieC, LauraK, JonathonH, JimK, ErickB, TimL,
MarieR, BillyJoeE, AriaW, StephanieA, ShawnaS, JerryM, TracyA, JimP, KevinL,
CourtC, JasonS, JonJ, Eric(CC), GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. Meet Court Carrier
2. Nutcracker Dec 6-7, AHS
3. SWAF in 2 weeks
4 Miss Clatsop County Contestants
5. CB Hotel celebrates 100 years
6. Get Lit - Apr 10-12 2015
7. Iron Chef Nov 4 SS Conv Ctr
8. CCC Classes - Excel, Publisher, Start a Business
9. Ballot Snafu
10. Annual Dog Show Report
11. All New at Surfsand
12. Songwriter's Hootenanny at Coaster Nov 1
13. Employment in Clatsop County
1. New at Today's Meeting: Court Carrier is the new Chamber Director.
Yesterday was his first day on the job. Court is married with two children
- a 24 yr old son in Beaverton at Digimark and a 30 yr old daughter
teaching in Aloha HS. His father owned a Personnel Systems company. Court
has spent his entire life in hospitality. Started off with a job at Glacier
Lodge. Spent 27 years at Mt Hood College and was involved in the Jazz Fest.
Has owned a second home in Cannon Beach for 5 years. His realtor - Robin
Risley. He will spend 4 days a week here and three days in Portland
assisting his brother who recently suffered a debilitating spinal injury.
For now, Court will be working on Stormy Weather Arts Festival with Jim and
getting out to meet people. He will work with the the Board and members to
come up with a strategic plan. Mark your calendar for next Tuesday Oct 28
from 530-730p for Business After Hours/Meet and Greet with Court. Reach
Court at the Chamber - 503-436-2623 or courtc at cannonbeach.org.
2. LauraK: The Nutcracker will be performed at Astoria HS Dec 6-7.
3. JimP: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is Nov 7-9. The Friday Night "Art in
Action" event at Surfsand Ballroom is $55 per person, $99 for two. Get
info and reserve tickets now at www.cannonbeach.org. The Saturday night
concert at Coaster Theatre featuring Cooper and the Jam is just $35. Doors
open at 7pm Concert at 730p. Live music will be playing throughout town on
Saturday with gallery receptions in the late afternoon and evening. All
businesses are encouraged to show the art side of their business and
include music and entertainment. Donations for Friday nights Silent Auction
are wanted. Volunteers are needed. jim at cannonbeach.org
4. LauraK: Sandy Newman is seeking contestants for the Miss Clatsop County
pageant. Sandy 503-717-3501
5. RobinR: Join Claudia, Pierre and staff Oct 27th 6-9pm to celebrate
Cannon Beach Hotel's 100 Years of Hospitality - champagne, music, hors-
d'oeuvre, giveaways, etc
6. TracyA: The fourth annual Get Lit at the Beach is "Get Booked" Apr
10-12, 2015. Authors include Karen Joy Fowler, Gail Tsukyama, Jim Lynch,
Nancy Pearl & Terry Brooks. The event is looking for sponsors and partners.
On Facebook or at www.TolovanaArtsColony.org
7. JonathonH: See Jonathon compete as United Way of Clatsop County presents
the 7th Annual "Iron Chef Goes Coastal" 5pm, Nov 4 at the Seaside
Convention Center. Four chefs draw knives and pair off for the competition.
$35 general admission. http://www.clatsopunitedway.org/icgc2014. Reach
Jonathon at www.ChefsTableCB.com 480-330-3169
8. KevinL: Upcoming Classes include:
Ready, Set, Start Your Business with Tom Leiner. Wed Nov 19 830-1030a CCC
South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt, Seaside. $20. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
Intro to Publisher with Jane Francis Tuesday Nov 18 in Seaside and Astoria.
Seaside: 830-1030a at CCC South Co campus 1455 N Roosevelt. Astoria:
530-730a Towler 105 Computer Lab at CCC. $15. SBDC at clatsopcc.edu or
503-338-2402
Excel 3 for Business with Jane Francis. Learn Macros, Charts and Tables.
Tues Nov 4 in Seaside and Astoria. Seaside: 830-1030a at CCC South Co
campus 1455 N Roosevelt. Astoria: 530-730a Towler Hall at CCC. $15. SBDC@
clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
9. KevinL: Cannon Beach Voters and Clatsop County Voters will be receiving
a second ballot. The first ballot had the CCC Measure listed as $8,200
rather than $8,200,000. It also said "Vote For One" instead of 2 for the
Cannon Beach City Council. Voters are asked to use both ballots, but only
the second ballot will be counted for those two items. see Clatsop County
ballot errors found
<https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.kgw.com/story/news/local/2014/10/22/clatsop-co-election-help-ballot-errors-found/17735703/&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNjk4OTc5NjgwMjU2NzEyMjM2NjIaZWQwOTliNTBkYWI4ZDMxNDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNERuPiaayYk6xk5ybrePpvBU_8mIQ>
10. JerryM: Surfsand Resort's 17 Annual Dog Show was Saturday. In spite of
the wind, nearly 100 dogs participated in the fun and fundraiser for the
Animal Shelter. Mark you calendar now for next year's event - 3rd Saturday
in October.
11. JerryM: Over the past two years, all carpet and furniture at Surfsand
Resort is new.
12. GeorgeV: Cannon Beach Academy Benefit: Songwriter's Hootenanny with
Paul Dueber, Bill Stiedel, Michael Corry, Bobcat Bob Rice, Richard Thomasian,
Dallas Williams, Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman, Mike Costello and Julie Adams
Nov 1 at 730pm at Coaster Theatre. Tickets at Coaster box office -
503-436-1242
13. ShawnaS: Clatsop County's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
6.1% in August - the latest number out - lower than the year before (6.7%)
Oregon's Unemployment Rate edged up from 69.% in July to 7.2% in August -
far below the high point of 11.6% in June 2009.
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Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)
Date: 15Oct2014 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 12
Present: JohnB, MelodieC, KatieS, JasonS, RobinR, JonJ, PatrickC, LauraK,
JimP, DuncanW, JimK, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
Notes by George Vetter
Discussion Items:
1. George and the Notes are Back
2. George Vetter FotoArt Closing
3. SWAF in 3 weeks
4 WOW - Women Only Weekend Nov 14-16
5. CB Hotel celebrates 100 years
6. SWAF Auction Donations needed
7. Walk the Evacuation Routes
8. Advertise for SWAF
9. Celebrate History special section in Gazette Oct 24 Ed
10. Extension Service Ballot Measure
11. Cannon Beach Academy Update
12. Songwriter's Hootenanny at Coaster Nov 1
13. *Shred-A-Thon* Oct 18 at SHS
1. GeorgeV: After two missed WMMs while in Charleston SC, at a college
fraternity scholarship fundraiser, I am back in my Cannon Beach role. Let
me know if you read these notes. george at cannon-beach.net
2. GeorgeV: A lease has been signed for the remainder of the space
available at Village Centre. To make room for this new business which is to
open in March, George Vetter FotoArt will be closing in December after 10
years. But not before a big sale and celebration. I will still have an
online presence and will seek to have my photography in a Cannon Beach
gallery. I will continue my portrait and commercial work along with my
printing. The new business has asked to remain anonymous for now. Stay
tuned!
3. JimP: Stormy Weather Arts Festival is Nov 7-9. The Friday Night "Art in
Action" event at Surfsand Ballroom is about half sold and will likely sell
out. $55 per person, $99 for two. Get info and reserve tickets now at www.
cannonbeach.org. The Saturday night concert at Coaster Theatre featuring
Cooper and the Jam is just $35. Doors open at 7pm Concert at 730p. Icefire
Glassworks has a Breakfast Reception scheduled for Sat from 9-11am. Live
music will be playing throughout town on Saturday with gallery receptions
in the late afternoon and evening. All businesses are encourage to show
the art side of their business and include music and entertainment. Let Jim
know by Friday what you have planned to be included in the PR.
4. LauraK: Women Only Weekend is Nov 16-18, the weekend after Stormy
Weather Arts Festival. Wendy say she has just 3 spots left for advertisers
in Coast Weekend publication. contact wendy at theoceanlodge.com. 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
5. RobinR: Join Claudia, Pierre and staff Oct 27th 6-9pm to celebrate
Cannon Beach Hotel's 100 Years of Hospitality - champagne, music, hors-
d'oeuvre, giveaways, etc
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 your
donations. Proceeds are used to put on this annual event including live
music throughout town.
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 this
Friday 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. LauraK: Join the Gazette in congratulating the CB Hotel with a 1914
style ad in a special section of the Oct 24th Gazette. Deadline this Friday
Oct 17. contact Laura lkaim at cannonbeachgazette.com. 503-738-5561
10. Patrick Corcoran - Oregon State University, Clatsop County Extension
Service - leader of the Sea Grant Program - shared info on Ballot Measure
4-175 "Shall the city of Cannon Beach join the Clatsop County 4H and
Extension Special District" Programs include 4-H, OSU Master Gardener,
Coastal Natural Hazards, Business Admin, Seafood Product Development, Child
Care Resource and Referral, Family Community Health, Agriculture and
Forestry & Natural Resources. A home assessed at $250K would pay $13.35.
For more info, see Erick's article in the Gazette or look for it online at
www.cannonbeachgazette.com
11. GeorgeV: The Cannon Beach Academy reported last night at the City
Council Work-session that they have withdrawn their application to the
State Board of Education while they overcome some of the issues. Their
commitment is as strong as ever and they are confident that in time they
will overcome all the obstacles. More info at http://thecannonbeachacademy
.com.
12. GeorgeV: Cannon Beach Academy Benefit: Songwriter's Hootenanny with
Paul Dueber, Bill Stiedel, Michael Corry, Bobcat Bob Rice, Richard Thomasian,
Dallas Williams, Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman, Mike Costello and Julie Adams
Nov 1 at 730pm at Coaster Theatre. Tickets at Coaster box office -
503-436-1242
13. The *Shred-A-Thon* sponsored by Pacific Alarm will take place this
Saturday Oct 18 from 9am - 1pm at Seaside High School. contact jenee@
pacificalarmsystem.com. www.go.bbb.org/akorww-syid.
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There are no notes from the October 1, 2014 meeting
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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@
ridethebus.org. See www.ridethebus.org.
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.orgwith 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.
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.
15. JeneeP: The *Shred-A-Thon* sponsored by Pacific Alarm will take place
Oct 18 from 9am - 1pm at Seaside High School. contactjenee@
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. Seewww.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.
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.
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. seewww.
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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503-739-1415
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