[wmm] Reminder: WMM 26Aug2015 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)

[George Vetter]

Reminder: Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Pizza a Fetta
(upstairs). Coffee is courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella Espresso. Thank
you James!. Come a bit early to pick up your coffee downstairs at Bella.
Bring your own coffee cup.


Date: 19Aug2015 8am

Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 11
Present: JameB, JohnB, MelodieC, LauraK, WendyH, CourtC, JimP, StacyB,
BillieJoeE, JasonS, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

Discussion Items:
1. CB Charter School
2. Individual Artist Grant
3. Fire Ban Includes Beach Fires
4. Angels Among Us
5. New Hire at Police Dept
6. United Way Free Concert
7. CERT Training
8. Flipkey recognizes Cannon Beach
9. Chamber Website Filling Out
10. Community Potluck Sept 3
11. Stormy Weather Arts Festival
12. Little Shop of Horrors
13. Once Upon a Mattress
14. Mile by Mile Guide
15. Lodging Software
16. Our Coast Mag is out
17. Salute Our Coast Guard issue
18. Evacuation Routes Updated
19. Barrel Program Back on Track
20. Global Leadership Conference
21. Adios Chris

1. JohnB: Last night the Charter School made their third application to the
Seadside School District. The meeting went very will with everyone trying
to do what is good for the kids. See the Daily A article at
http://www.dailyastorian.com/education/20150819/turned-down-twice-cannon-beach-charter-school-fans-make-third-pitch
.

2. JaneD: Application submission deadline for the Individual Artist Grant
of $4000 is Oct 1. A year long project to be shared with the community by a
visual artist, musician, writer, or performer who has a connection to the
Cannon Beach Community may apply.
www.cannonbeacharts.org/individual-artist-grant.

3. JasonS: The State of Oregon and the City of Cannon Beach have ordered a
fire ban (including beach fires) until further notice.

4. JasonS: Helping Hands presents Angels Among Us. Dinner Theater & Concert
Fundraiser this Saturday Aug 22 430pm at SS Convention Ctr. Call Alan Evans
503-440-9357

5. JasonS: Valerie Mannix has been hired for the #2 office position at the
Police Dept

6. StacyB: United Way of Clatsop Co presents Acustica in a free concert
Thursday Sept 17 from 530p too 8p at Astoria's Liberty Theater.
www.clatsopunitedway.org

7. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is open for
enrollment. Classes: Saturday Sept 26 9a-430p, Sat Oct 3 9a-43p, Thur Oct 8
530p-745p. Drill Sat Oct 10 8a-1230p. All at Cannon Beach Fire Station 188
Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach. Contact Colleen at City Hall.
riggs at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

8. CourtC: *FlipKey.com, a TripAdvisor company, has announced that they
have researched the most loved and most talked about up-and-coming vacation
spots across the country and Cannon Beach has been recognized on their
list, 14 Top-Rated, Off the Beaten Path Vacation Rental Destinations! *

9. CourtC: Jim has been busy filling out the Chamber website with expanded
content. Check it out - www.cannonbeach.org.

10. WendyH: A Community Potluck will take place at the Chamber Community
Hall Sept 3 at 6pm <marketing at coastertheatre.com>

11. JimP: The next meeting of the SWAF committe

12. JennieT: Little Shop of Horrors is currently playing at Coaster
Theatre. Also this weekend on Friday free at 3pm is the finale performance
of the kids summer camp.

13. JennieT: Coaster Theatre is still auditioning for Once Upon a Matress -
a fun musical take on the Princess and the Pea. www.coastertheatre.com

14. RobS: Rob is in town delivering the Mile by Mile Guide.

15. Rob Spooner of Oregon Coast Magazine, www.ohwy.com and Mile by Mile
Guide is promoting Lodging Technology Software that his daughter has
developed along with others. contact robert at ohwy.com

16. LauraK: Laura passed out copies of Our Coast Magazine. Pick up a copy
at the Chamber. Visit www.discoverourcoast.com. Coast Weekend is also about
town and at the Chamber.

17. Laura: Get a $20 ad in  Salute Our Coast Guard. Publishes Aug 26. Ad
Deadline now. contact Laura 503-738-5561 lkaim at dailyastorian.com

18. GeorgeV: With some recent changes in flood mapping, the tsunami
evacuation pedestrian route maps have been updated. Find them on the city
website - www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us or drop by Copies and Fax (503-436-2000)
and have large one (s) printed.

19. GeorgeV: The City's Barrel (Container) Program will continue. At the
same time, the City will grow the volume of supplies for those who do not
take time to fill their own barrel with emergency supplies. Learn more at
http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/community/cachecontainer.html

20. WendyH: Wendy attended the Global Leadership Conference last week and
will do some classes in the weeks ahead to share some of what she learned.
https://www.facebook.com/wendy.higgins.756?fref=ts. wendy at theoceanlodge.com

21. ChrisM: Chris (Mogadan) is relocating back to Seattle where he will
work for Senior Services. We will miss him. In his short time here he has
walked the talk of a true community volunteer. Thanks Chris.

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Date: 12Aug2015 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 14
Present: JulieW, WendyH, LauraK, MelodieC, CourtC, StephanieA, JohnB, JimP,
RJM, JennieT, RobS, ChrisM, JaneB, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

Discussion Items:
1. New at Today's Meeting
2. Sept 7 Deadline for Chm Dues
3. Vacasa - New Chm Event Sponsor
4. SWAF
5. Haystack Holidays Concert - The Trail Band
6. Creating a New Position at the Chm
7. CERT Training
8. Pelican Brewery Hires John Newman
9. Small Business Management Program
10. Community Potluck Sept 3
11. Take only pictures, Leave only footprints
12. Little Shop of Horrors
13. Once Upon a Mattress
14. Mile by Mile Guide
15. Lodging Software
16. Our Coast Mag is out
17. Salute Our Coast Guard issue
18. Evacuation Routes Updated
19. Barrel Program Back on Track
20. Global Leadership Conference
21. Adios Chris

1. New at Today's Meeting: Jane Brumfield - new Program Director for Cannon
Beach Arts Assn. Jane's duties include the Cannon Beach Gallery. She grew
up in England where she worked in galleries. She has been a gallery owner
for a total of 8 years. Most recently she was in Boise. She bought a home
outside Astoria and is studying to get her masters in Art Administration.
email: cannonbeacharts at gmail.com. 503-436-0744. Welcome Jane.

invest2. CourtC: The deadline to get your dues into into the Chamber is
Sept 7. Contact courtc at cannonbeach.org

3. CourtC; Vacasa is the latest event sponsor at the Chamber. Get your
business front and center at a Chamber event - courtc at cannonbeach.org
4. JimP/CourtC: This year's Stormy Weather Arts Festival is (Nov 6-8).
Contact Jim at cannonbeach.org with your donations for the auction. This year,
part of the proceeds will go to local kids programs. Also included in the
weekend will be a Fashion Show featuring outerwear.

5. CourtC: Haystack Holiday's mid-week concert between Christmas and New
Years will be Wed Dec 30 by the Trail Band. Lodging, Food and Entertainment
are encouraged to offer holiday packages

6. CourtC: The job description for a markenting/events/social media person
for the Chamber is being developed.

7. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is open for
enrollment. Classes: Saturday Sept 26 9a-430p, Sat Oct 3 9a-43p, Thur Oct 8
530p-745p. Drill Sat Oct 10 8a-1230p. All at Cannon Beach Fire Station 188
Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach. Contact Colleen at City Hall.
riggs at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

8. CourtC: Pelican Brewery will be replacing the old Doogers building with
a new facility. They have hired our own John Newman as their executive
chef. This new restaurant/brew pub will be hiring up to 50 people.

9. JulieW: Jim Entler will once again lead the Small Business Management
Program. Cost is $495 for Oct - May monthly meetings plus onsite visits and
consults. The Alum program is $395 and include 3 visits per year plus class
attendance. This program is no longer part of the college. Contact
JulieWa1 at aol.com

10. WendyH: A Community Potluck will take place at the Chamber Community
Hall Sept 3 at 6pm <marketing at coastertheatre.com>

11. GeorgeV: The Parks Committee has called attention to people leaving
chairs etc on the beach day and night during their stay. Those managing
motels and houses are encouraged to let renters/guests know that the beach
is to be left clean and as it was found each night. Take only pictures -
leave only footprints.

12. JennieT: Little Shop of Horrors is currently playing at Coaster
Theatre. Also this weekend on Friday free at 3pm is the finale performance
of the kids summer camp.

13. JennieT: Coaster Theatre is still auditioning for Once Upon a Matress -
a fun musical take on the Princess and the Pea. www.coastertheatre.com

14. RobS: Rob is in town delivering the Mile by Mile Guide.

15. Rob Spooner of Oregon Coast Magazine, www.ohwy.com and Mile by Mile
Guide is promoting Lodging Technology Software that his daughter has
developed along with others. contact robert at ohwy.com

16. LauraK: Laura passed out copies of Our Coast Magazine. Pick up a copy
at the Chamber. Visit www.discoverourcoast.com. Coast Weekend is also about
town and at the Chamber.

17. Laura: Get a $20 ad in  Salute Our Coast Guard. Publishes Aug 26. Ad
Deadline now. contact Laura 503-738-5561 lkaim at dailyastorian.com

18. GeorgeV: With some recent changes in flood mapping, the tsunami
evacuation pedestrian route maps have been updated. Find them on the city
website - www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us or drop by Copies and Fax (503-436-2000)
and have large one (s) printed.

19. GeorgeV: The City's Barrel (Container) Program will continue. At the
same time, the City will grow the volume of supplies for those who do not
take time to fill their own barrel with emergency supplies. Learn more at
http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/community/cachecontainer.html

20. WendyH: Wendy attended the Global Leadership Conference last week and
will do some classes in the weeks ahead to share some of what she learned.
https://www.facebook.com/wendy.higgins.756?fref=ts. wendy at theoceanlodge.com

21. ChrisM: Chris (Mogadan) is relocating back to Seattle where he will
work for Senior Services. We will miss him. In his short time here he has
walked the talk of a true community volunteer. Thanks Chris.

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

Date: 05Aug2015 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 12
Present: MickieE, StephanieA, DaniP, JohnB, MelodieC, WendyH, CourtC,
LindaD, JimP, JaneG, JimK, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else
 Notes by George Vetter

Discussion Items:
1. New at Today's Meeting
2. SWAF Poster in the works
3. Chamber Website Expanding
4. Cannon Beach Happenings in one place
5. Lodging Tax Increased by 1%
6. Court's Portland Home For Sale
7. CERT Training8. Meeting Spaces9. Astoria Regatta this Weekend10.
Community Potluck Sept 311. Take only pictures, Leave only footprints12.
Blue Bond Gallery opens in Sandpiper Sq13. AT&T Tower14. CEDR's Small
Business Program1. New at Today's Meeting: Jane Ellen Garbisch, L.M.T.
(Licensed Massage Therapist) Jane spends two days a week in Cannon Beach at
the Cannon Beach Spa and the rest in Portland at the Common Ground Wellness
Co-op. 5010 NE 33rd Av Portland Or 97211 503-314-2233 or 503-238-1065. She
does Esalen, Swedish & hot stone massage with a caring nurturing touch to
relieve muscle tension. Contact JaneEllenLMT at gmail.cominvest2. JimP: Ken
Grant (White Bird Gallery) painted the art for this year's Stormy Weather
Arts Festival. The poster and flyers are being laid out now. 3. JimP: The
"Explore" tab on the Chamber website is being populated with edited content
from Cannon Beach Magazine. Please check it out - www.CannonBeach.ORg. Give
Jim your feedback - jim at cannonbeach.org.4. JimP: The Chamber is taking on
the task of creating and maintaining the Cannon Beach Calendar. With many
organizations scheduling many events throughout the year, sometimes they
fall on the same date at the same time only because one group does not know
what the other group has planned. Registered users/members will be able to
add events at the Chamber site. They don't go live till after Jim approves
them.5. GeorgeV: At Last night's meeting, the Council voted to approve a 1%
increase in the Lodging Tax effective for stays beginning October 1st. 6.
CourtC: To hit the market this week is Court's 3500 sq ft 4 bedroom West
Hills home in Portland. Court and Kathy's move to the beach will be
complete. courtc at cannonbeach.org7. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
training is open for enrollment. Classes: Saturday Sept 26 9a-430p, Sat Oct
3 9a-43p, Thur Oct 8 530p-745p. Drill Sat Oct 10 8a-1230p. All at Cannon
Beach Fire Station 188 Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach. Contact Colleen at City
Hall. riggs at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.  8. CourtC: The Chamber is putting
together a list of all meeting spaces available to promote their use. If
you have meeting space, please let Court know -
courtc at cannonbeach.org.9. CourtC:
Astoria's Regatta began in 1894. It runs Aug 5-9. see
http://www.astoriaregatta.com/about/index.html.10. WendyH: A Community
Potluck will take place at the Chamber Community Hall Sept 3 at 6pm11.
GeorgeV: The Parks Committee has called attention to people leaving chairs
etc on the beach day and night during their stay. Those managing motels and
houses are encouraged to let renters/guests know that the beach is to be
left clean and as it was found each night. Take only pictures - leave only
footprints.  12. StephanieA: Blue Bond has opened Blue Bond Art Studio and
Gallery upstairs by Jeff Hull Gallery in Sandpiper
Square. www.bluebondstudio.comhas13. GeorgeV: The city has leased property
up the hill on Spruce St to AT&T to build a 240 Sq ft building and share an
existing cell tower with T-Mobile. Anticipated completion is early
2016. 14. KevinL: CEDR's Small Business Program begins soon. Classes are
1st Thursdays from 2-5pm for 5 months - $595 includes monthly site
visits/consulting. More at
https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-department/small-business-management
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No notes for July 29th (George out of town)

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No notes for July 22nd (George out of town)

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

Date: 15Jul2015 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta
Number in attendance: 15
Present: CourtC, NathanH, JasonS, JohnB, TomL, KevinL, DaniP, RJM, JimP,
WendyH, MelodieC, StephanieA, LauraK, MickieE, GeorgeV
Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

Discussion Items:
1. New Fiscal Year for City and Chamber
2. Applicants for positions at City Hall
3. Summer Parking
4. New at today's Meeting
5. National Night Out Aug 4
6. 1% Lodging Tax Increase
7. CERT Training
8. Position at Info Center
9. International Group to visit
10. 30 Japanese Nurses
11. Housing Needed by Stephanie of Primary Element Gallery
12. Who's Who Deadline Friday
13. Coast Weekend/Gazette/CRBJ
14. CEDR's Small Business Program
15. Astoria Regatta Aug 5-9
16. Tree City USA
17. United Way Rummage Sale July 18, 19
18. Chamber Membership
19. Note Taker

1. JasonS:  *Tuesday's from 3-4p - The Cannon Beach Farmers Market
 Children's Passport Program*. Jason and son Jackson, along with Matt
Gardner  lead the group.  Children receive $2 in tokens at each market they
attend and keep a record of their purchases. They have the opportunity  to
meet the farmers and learn more about where their food comes from.There is
also fun activities and cooking demonstrations by *Taste of Place, *operated
by Oregon State University Extension Service.

invest2. JasonS: 26 people have applied for the police officer position
vacated by Devon Edwards. 30 people have applied for the front office
position.

3. JasonS: With peak season upon us, parking can be challenging. Our three
information officers can be of assistance. If you can't find parking, call
the police at 503-436-2811 who can radio the info officers who can likely
direct you to an available space. Also, if you observe cars parked
inappropriately, report those to 503-436-2811.
4. Mickie Evans - Mickie and husband Mark are the new owners (since Feb) of
Radio 94.9fm - The Bridge. They come to us from San Diego CA where Mark
worked in News for Clear Channel. Mickie's trade is accounting. 94.9 is
online and can be streamed - www.949thebridge.com. Mark's 6-10am program
features live interviews. Contact 503-738-8668 or cell 951-285-2210.
spinlogicinc at gmail.com. 615 Broadway #222 Seaside OR 97138

5. JasonS: National Night Out is a national effort between law enforcement
and local communities to promote unity and partnership in fighting crime.
Join in this fun and informative event Tuesday Aug 4th 5-7p at the City
Park and Chamber. For info or to donate monetary and prize donations
contact Jason 503-440-5859 schermerhorn at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

6. CourtC: The 1% increase in lodging tax is to be voted on at the August
City Council Meeting - to take effect October 1. This will increase the
city's percentage to 8% and bring the total to 9% including the state's 1%.
In the city's budget meetings, it was decided that 70% of the increase be
contracted to the Chamber for welcoming guests and attracting off-season
guests to town through staffing, improvements and PR/Advertising. Court and
city manager Brant Kucera will be meeting to draw up the contract which
will then go before the City Council.

7. JasonS: CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is open for
enrollment. Classes: Saturday Sept 26 9a-430p, Sat Oct 3 9a-43p, Thur Oct 8
530p-745p. Drill Sat Oct 10 8a-1230p. All at Cannon Beach Fire Station 188
Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach. Contact Colleen at City Hall.
riggs at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

8. CourtC: Dave Springer has resigned his position at the Info Center
leaving space for an immediate hire. contact courtc at cannonbeach.org.

9. CourtC: A group of 11 international visitors will be in town the first
weekend of Sept sponsored by a state agency.

10. MelodieC: A group of 30 Japanese nurses will be touring Cannon Beach
this Friday. <marketing at coastertheatre.com>

11. StephanieA: The house sold so Stephanie has less than 3 weeks to find a
place to live. Contact stephane at primaryelementsgallery.com. 503-436-0220.

12. LauraK: Advertise in Who's Who - The North Coast Business Guide. Contact
Laura now to get into this publication.Deadline is Friday.
lkaim at dailyastorian.com 503-738-5561

13. LauraK: Pick up a copy of the Gazette, Coast Weekend and Coast River
Business Journal at the Chamber of go online to www.CannonBeachGazette.com,
www.coastweekend.com for and www.crbizjournal.com. Coast Weekend features
include Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Manzanita Beach Run/Walk, White Bird
Gallery new exhibition, Long Beach's Sand Sculpture Competition, and more.

14. KevinL: CEDR's Small Business Program begins soon. Classes are 1st
Thursdays from 2-5pm for 5 months - $595 includes monthly site
visits/consulting. More at
https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/academic-departments/business-department/small-business-management.


15.  KevinL: The Astoria Regatta runs Aug 5-9. For complete schedule see
www.astoriaregatta.com

16. GeorgeV: With a nudge from a new Cannon Beach group, Friends of Trees,
the city will pursue qualifying for the designation: Tree City USA.

17. Attend the United Way Rummage Sale at the Astoria Armory July 18
(9-4p), 19 (9-3p). Contact 503.325.1961.

18. CourtC: Chamber Membership dues need to be paid by Aug 31 to continue
to get Chamber member benefits.

19. GeorgeV: While George is gone back east for a family/friend visit,
NathanH has volunteered to take notes at the next two meetings.

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For notes to prior meetings go to www.cannon-beach.net/wmm

George Vetter
Cannon-Beach Net <http://www.cannon-beach.net/>
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503-739-1415
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