[wmm] Notes: WMM 08Feb2017 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)

Wed Feb 8 21:54:13 CST 2017

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

Date: 08Feb2017 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
Number in attendance: 21
Present: MelodieC, CourtC, StephanieA, BrianO, JasonS, KevanR, JimK,
JeneeP, KristinT, SarahD, JenniT, MaryK, PhilS, DebbieN, MaryBethC, MiaS,
KenP, MelissaD, JeremyC, SallyC,  GeorgeV,

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

1. Cancelled: Trunk Show at Primary Elements Gallery
2. Primary Elements Gallery to end long run
3. Savor Cannon Beach begins March 9
4. Chamber Awards Banquet March 2
5. New at Today Meeting
6. Job Fair Feb 22 Astoria
7. CEDR Awards
8. Valentines Tues Feb 14
9. Optimize Your Smart Phone class
10. 3D Printing Class
11. Coaster Theatre Update
12. Coaster Theatre Kidz camp
13. Citizens Police Academy
14. Cannon Beach Academy Update
15. Feb Business After Hours at History Center
16. Oregon's Poet Laureate at Tolovana Hall
17. Tourism & Retail Seminar
18. Oregon Beach Bill's 50th
19. Yoga Festival Feb 24-27
20. Seaside Downtown Development Assn Update

1. StephanieA: Cancelled due to weather: Trunk Show by Recherché at Primary
Elements Gallery Saturday Feb 11. www.primaryelementsgallery.com

2. StephanieA: Primary Elements Gallery's long run is coming to an end.
Faced with increased rent, less space for the same rent or liquidation,
Stephanie has chosen the latter.  She is offering 25-50% off. Her first
gallery was in Hawaii, then Manzanita, and for the past years Cannon Beach.
She has a very large collection of art in many mediums. To purchase the
gallery, the art, or lease the space, contact
primaryelementsgallery at gmail.com

3.Savor Cannon Beach is an annual wine and culinary festival running March
9 thru 12. Taste some of the Northwest's finest wines. Tickets for
individual events or full festival pass available online -
www.savorcannonbeach.com. Advance purchase recommended. Events include
"Best of the Northwest", "Winemakers Premium Pours", "Wine and Gallery
Walk", "Taste Like an Expert", "Savor Cannon Beach Wine Walk", "Gold Medal
Wines & The Battle of the Bites",  If you would like to host a winery,
contact gary at savorcannonbeach.com. Details at www.savorcannonbeach.com

4. CourtC: On Thursday, March 2, 2017 the Chamber will "celebrate" and
recognize the hard work and outstanding accomplishments of members this
past year. This is our most important meeting of the year. Nominations are
in for Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supporter of the Year,
Excellence in Customer Service and Excellence in Leadership. Chamber
members can expect to see their ballots an email soon. Contact
jim at cannonbeach.org. More at http://www.cannonbeach.org/
events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2. See
photos from past years events at https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/Chamber.

5. New at today's meeting: Jeremy and Sally Clifford have purchased Voyages
Toy Company in Sandpiper Sq. Jeremy, originally from Astoria, has spent the
last 16 years working professionally in Project Management. He has worked
from such companies as Hollywood Video, Starbucks Coffee Co., and
KinderCare Education. In 2010 he started the company Cosmic Reads, LLC. A
company that sells high grade comic books online at www.cosmicreads.com.
Jeremy is also an authorized witness for comic book signatures for CBCS
comic book grading. He is married to Sally and they have a son:
Charlie. Sally, originally from Cornelius, OR, has spent the last 15 years
working for OHSU. In 2016 she also became an authorized witness for CBCS
comic book grading. Over the past several years both Sally and Jeremy have
been attending comic book conventions all over Oregon, Washington, and
Texas. customerservice at cosmicreads.com.
https://www.voyagestoyco.com/pages/our-story

6. The Clatsop County Career and Job Fair is Wed Feb 22 from 9am to 4pm at
the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The format has been enhanced this year to
include adult job seekers in the afternoon.

7. CEDR (Clatsop Economic Development Resources) will recognize outstanding
businesses at an awards reception Wed Mar 22 at the Seaside Convention
Center. Nominations are due by 5pm Mar 3. For a nomination form, contact
sbdc at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2351 <(503)%20338-2351>. https://www.clat
sopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr

8. DebbieN: Basketcase will be open at 8am on Valentines, Tues Feb 14, but
you don't have to wait till the last minute. Debbie can accommodate any
budget. 503-436-2106 www.cannonbeachflorist.com

MelissaD: Reserve your Romance Package for two now at Ocean Spa -.Essential
Oil Infused Steam Sauna, Complete 60 Minute Swedish Massage & Complimentary
Romance Inspired Gift - all for $225. 503-436-0664 <(503)%20436-0664>

9. MaryK: Learn how to conquer and optimize your smart phone. Fri Feb 17
3-5pm in Astoria at CCC Towler Hall. Cost $15. Then Get up to Speed on your
Android Phone Mondays Feb 27-Mar 13 from 6-8pm in Astoria at CCC Towler
Hall. Cost $35. Please register in advance. 503-338-2402 or go to
www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule. Search under Course Title.

10. MaryK: Learn 3D Printing. Create your own 3D model. Wednesdays Feb
22-Mar 15 from 6-9pm CCC MERTS campus, IMTC computer lab. Cost $65.
Register now.  503-338-2402 or go to www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule. Search in
Winter Term for 3D Printing under Course Title.

11. JenniT: Coaster Theatre's facelift includes new seats (198 in all) that
are a bit wider with a bit more leg room, new carpet, a mural and new
curtains. The theater will reopen March 3 with Agatha Christie's The
Mousetrap. Then will feature Storm Large in concert: SATURDAY, MARCH
18, 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00p m) $75. And SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 3:00pm (doors
open at 2:15): $125 Only 100 seats available – afternoon
includes complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets
online or by calling 503-436-1242. www.coastertheatre.com.

12. JenniT: Coaster Theatre Kidz camp will be March 27-31 for kids 8 and
up. Call 503-436-1242. www.coastertheatre.com

13. JasonS: Learn more about your local Police Departments at the South
County Police Citizens Academy Apr 10-Jun 5. It's free unless you want 2
college credit for $35. Contact Chief Jason Schermerhorn 503-436-2811
schermerhorn at ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

14. PhilS: Cannon Beach Academy Community Meeting Wed Feb 22, 630pm at the
Cannon Beach Bible Church (264 Hills Lane) to discuss the new tuition-free
charter school due to open for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders in
September. Open enrollment begins March 1. The school is also hiring. See
www.thecannonbeachacademy.org or call 503-440-9878

15.  Feb 16 at 530pm at the History Center is the next Business After
Hours. All are invited.

16. GeorgeV via AndrewT: Oregon's Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Woody, will give
a free reading in Cannon Beach, Friday, February 17, 7:00PM at Tolovana
Hall 3779 Hemlock St. Woody is the eighth poet to hold the post. Appointed
in 2016 by governor Kate Brown, among the the Poet Laureate's duties are to
 "foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and learning, address
central issues relating to humanities and heritage, and to reflect on
public life in Oregon." Woody's work is deeply rooted in both personal
experience and her American Indian heritage. She is an enrolled member of
the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs. In a review of Woody's 'Luminaries
of the Humble,’ writer Judy Elsey observed: "Woody's poetry acts as a tool
for rebuilding history, reconstituting dignity, and communicating culture." For
more information visit tolovanaartscolony.org, email
tolovanaartscolony at gmail.com or call 541-215-4445 <(541)%20215-4445>.

17. CourtC: Tourism & Retail Seminar. Learn from Jeff Miller, CEO of Travel
Portland. Feb 24th at 8am at Mo's Restaurant. (Was originally going to be
at the Chamber)

18. CourtC: The *Oregon Beach Bill* (House Bill 1601, 1967) was a
piece of landmark
legislation
<https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Landmark_legislation&action=edit&redlink=1>
in
the U.S. State <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state> of Oregon
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon>, passed by the 1967 session of the
Oregon Legislature
<https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fifty-fourth_Oregon_Legislative_Assembly&action=edit&redlink=1>.
It established public ownership of land along the Oregon Coast
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Coast> from the water up to sixteen
vertical feet above the low tide mark. Cannon Beach will celebrate this
50th Anniversary on May 13th.

19. The Cannon Beach Yoga Festival takes place Feb 24-27. Yoga, Meditation
& Art with world renowned teachers. www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com. 5
03-440-1649 <(503)%20440-1649>.

20. SarahD/KristinT: Seaside Downtown Development Assn's Annual Flower
Basket campaign is underway. There are various levels of sponsorship. Also,
baskets can be purchased for personal use for $100ea. The SDDA meets
weekly. Their Annual Meeting will be Feb 16 at 830am at Pig n Pancake in
Seaside. Contact Sarah 503-717-1914 director at seasidedowntown.com .
www.seasidedowntown.com

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

Date: 01Feb2017 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
Number in attendance: 16
Present: MelodieC, CourtC, StephanieA, BrianO, JasonS, KevanR, JimK,
KevinL, MikeB, JaneB, LindaD, GaryH, JoeM, SheriR, BrandyS,  GeorgeV,

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

1. Trunk Show at Primary Elements Gallery
2. 7 Scholarships Available
3. Savor Cannon Beach begins March 9
4. Chamber Awards
5. Imprint Gallery Update
6. Job Fair Feb 22 Astoria
7. CEDR Awards
8. Excel Class Feb 8
9. CB Arts Assn Update
10. WINGS (Women Interested in Going to School)
11. Dance Dance Dance
12. WorkingInOregon.org
13. Divas Doing Business Coed Mtg Feb 7th 6pm
14. CB Distillery Open in New Location
15. Feb Business After Hours at History Center
16. CB Magazine 2017
17. Tourism & Retail Seminar
18. Oregon Beach Bill's 50th
19. Yoga Festival Feb 24-27
20. #experiencecannonbeach

1. StephanieA: Trunk Show by Recherché at Primary Elements Gallery Saturday
Feb 11 from 9am to 6pm. Limited edition, one of a kind, hand-made shoulder
bags from repurposed vintage Japanese Obi sashes. www.recherche.us.com.
www.primaryelementsgallery.com

2. JoeM: TLC Credit Union the educational aspirations of members and their
children with scholarships. Applications will be accepted thru March 31.
Apply under "About Us" at www.tlcfcu.org. Questions? Call Monica Anderson
360-414-4244 <(360)%20414-4244>.

3. GaryH: Savor Cannon Beach is an annual wine and culinary festival
running March 9 thru 12. Taste some of the Northwest's finest wines.
Tickets for individual events or full festival pass available online -
www.savorcannonbeach.com. Advance purchase recommended. Events include
"Best of the Northwest", "Winemakers Premium Pours", "Wine and Gallery
Walk", "Taste Like an Expert", "Savor Cannon Beach Wine Walk", "Gold Medal
Wines & The Battle of the Bites",  If you would like to host a winery,
contact gary at savorcannonbeach.com. Details at www.savorcannonbeach.com

4. On Thursday, March 2, 2017 the Chamber will "celebrate" and recognize
the hard work and outstanding accomplishments of members this past year.
This is our most important meeting of the year. Friday is the deadline to send
nominations for Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supporter of the
Year, Excellence in Customer Service and Excellence in Leadership. Contact
jim at cannonbeach.org. More at http://www.cannonbeach.org/
events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2. See
photos from past years events at https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/Chamber.

5. MikeB&JaneB: Imprint Gallery will open for Savor Cannon Beach, at least
in the downstair gallery (next to TerHars) April 1 is the date of their
Grand Opening and when they expect to be displaying the work of over 60
artists.

6. The Clatsop County Career and Job Fair is Wed Feb 22 from 9am to 4pm at
the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The format has been enhanced this year to
include adult job seekers in the afternoon.

7. CEDR (Clatsop Economic Development Resources) will recognize outstanding
businesses at an awards reception Wed Mar 22 at the Seaside Convention
Center. Nominations are due by 5pm Mar 3. For a nomination form, contact
sbdc at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2351 <(503)%20338-2351>. https://www.clat
sopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr

8. Excel Level 1 with Jane Francis will be Wed Feb 8 in both Seaside and
Astoria. Seaside 830am-1030am at the CCC South County Campus and Astoria
530pm-730pm at Towler Hall 105. Pre-registration Required. For
a registration link, contact sbdc at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
<(503)%20338-2402>. Cost $15

9. KevanR: The Program Director position for the gallery of the CB Arts
Assn has had 19 application. Nine have been selected for interviews.

10. WINGS - Women Interested in Going to School - presents a Free all-day
Conference (breakfast, lunch and childcare included) Sat Feb 11 from 8am -
330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register now
www.wings-clatsop.com 503-717-1852 <(503)%20717-1852>. WINGS is 100%
supported by businesses and individuals. Last year there were 101 donors.
Since 2011, 700 local women have been helped. To donate contact
anemcintyre at gmail.com 503-621-8997 <(503)%20621-8997>

11. StephanieA: If you are interested in dance, contact primary
elementsgallery at gmail.com. Stephanie want to organize dance opportunities
locally.

12. www.WorkingInOrgeon.org <http://www.workinginorgeon.org/> is where you
can find labor stats and info. There are jobs available now. Businesses can
post job listings and learn about wage subsidies for on-the-job training.

13. JudyC: The next meeting of Divas Doing Business will be a coed potluck
Feb 7th from 6-8pm at 106 3rd St , Astoria

14. SheriR: The Cannon Beach Distillery has opened in it's new larger
location in midtown

15. CourtC: Feb 16 at 530pm at the History Center is the next Business
After Hours. All are invited.

16. GaryH/CourtC: 80,000 Cannon Beach Magazines will go to press this week
and be ready for distribution soon thereafter. Push those 2016 mags out the
door now.

17. CourtC: Tourism & Retail Seminar. Learn from Jeff Miller, CEO of Travel
Portland. Feb 24th at 8am at the Chamber.

18. CourtC: The *Oregon Beach Bill* (House Bill 1601, 1967) was a
piece of landmark
legislation
<https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Landmark_legislation&action=edit&redlink=1>
in
the U.S. state <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state> of Oregon
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon>, passed by the 1967 session of the
Oregon Legislature
<https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fifty-fourth_Oregon_Legislative_Assembly&action=edit&redlink=1>.
It established public ownership of land along the Oregon Coast
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Coast> from the water up to sixteen
vertical feet above the low tide mark. Cannon Beach will celebrate this
50th Anniversary on May 13th.

19. GeorgeV: The Cannon Beach Yoga Festival takes place Feb 24-27. Yoga,
Meditation & Art with world renowned teachers. www.
cannonbeachyogafestival.com. 503-440-1649 <(503)%20440-1649>.

20. GaryH: A recent post on the Chamber's Experience Cannon Beach Facebook
page reached 200,000.

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

Date: 25Jan2017 8am
Location: Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)
Number in attendance: 19
Present: MelodieC, CourtC, DebbieN, StephanieA, BrianO, MelissaD, JasonS,
KevanR, JimK, MaryBethC, MiaF, MickieE, MaryK, BillyJoeE, ShawnaS, KevinL,
AneMc, EvanM, GeorgeV,

Absent: Everybody else

Notes by George Vetter

1. Love is in the air!
2. Basketcase
3. Disaster Preparedness
4. Chamber Awards
5. Toastmasters Open House Jan 30
6. Job Fair Feb 22 Astoria
7. CEDR Awards
8. Excel Class Feb 8
9. Chamber Marketing
10. WINGS (Women Interested in Going to School)
11. CB Ranked Top 21 Worldwide
12. WorkingInOregon.org
13. Divas Doing Business Coed Mtg Feb 7th 6pm
14. Ocean Spa Romance Package
15. Input Wanted for CCC Strategic Plan

1. StephanieA: To follow up on Debbie's sharing of roses last week,
Stephanie brought pieces of art she cleverly tied into Valentines to share
from some of the 130 artists represented at Primary Elements Gallery.
www.primaryelementsgallery.com

2. DebbieN: Just back from the gift show in Las Vegas, Debbie is excited
about the many fun items she found and will have in Basketcase this spring.
www.cannonbeachflorist.com.

3. MaryK: The Red Cross is offering a free class on Comprehensive Shelter
Training over two weekends. Jan27-29 and Feb 3-5. (Fridays 6pm-9pm,
Saturdays 9am-4pm Sundays 1-5pm) at the Seaside Campus of CCC - 1455 N
Roosevelt/Hwy 101. Registration 503-338-2402 <(503)%20338-2402> or
www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule under "Comprehensive Shelter Training". Contact
jenny.carver at redcross.org 503-325-6886 <(503)%20325-6886>

4. On Thursday, March 2, 2017 the Chamber will "celebrate" and recognize
the hard work and outstanding accomplishments of members this past year.
This is our most important meeting of the year. Send nominations for Member
of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supporter of the Year, Excellence in
Customer Service and Excellence in Leadership. Contact  jim at cannonbeach.org.
More at http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Cham
ber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2. See photos from past years events at
https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/Chamber.

5. Gain confidence and find your voice - Open House by Toastmasters in
Astoria at Elliot Hotel Jan 30 at 630p Contact Kathy Boyer 360-244-2327
<(360)%20244-2327>. www.toastmasters.org

6. KevinL: The Clatsop County Career and Job Fair is Wed Feb 22 from 9am to
4pm at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The format has been enhanced this
year to include adult job seekers in the afternoon.

7.  KevinL: CEDR (Clatsop Economic Development Resources) will recognize
outstanding businesses at an awards reception Wed Mar 22 at the Seaside
Convention Center. Nominations are due by 5pm Mar 3. For a nomination form,
contact sbdc at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2351 <(503)%20338-2351>.
https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-c
edr

8. MaryK: Excel Level 1 with Jane Francis will be Wed Feb 8 in both Seaside
and Astoria. Seaside 830am-1030am at the CCC South County Campus and
Astoria 530pm-730pm at Towler Hall 105. Pre-registration Required. For
a registration link, contact sbdc at clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2402
<(503)%20338-2402>. Cost $15

9. KevanR: The Cannon Beach "Conferences, Meetings, Seminars & Retreats
Guide" is just about ready for distribution. Eleven venues are featured.
The 2017 Cannon Beach Magazine in being proofed now and will be out in Feb.
Push those 2016 mags out the door to make room. Put a stack on your
counter, one in every bag and one in every room. The Chamber's YouTube
Channel is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq_LTkxtlJE. The channel is
Experience Cannon Beach. For anyone interested, there is a binder at the
Chamber where media exposure is being collected.

10. AneMc: WINGS - Women Interested in Going to School - presents a Free
all-day Conference (breakfast, lunch and childcare included) Sat Feb 11
from 8am - 330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register
nowwww.wings-clatsop.com 503-717-1852 <(503)%20717-1852>. WINGS is 100%
supported by businesses and individuals. Last year there were 101 donors.
Since 2011, 700 local women have been helped. To donate contact
anemcintyre at gmail.com 503-621-8997 <(503)%20621-8997>

11. CourtC: National Geographic Australia has ranked Cannon Beach in the
Top 21 Best Beaches in the World. http://www.nationalgeog
raphic.com.au/travel/21-best-beaches-in-the-world.aspx

12. ShawnaS: www.WorkingInOrgeon.org <http://www.workinginorgeon.org/> is
where you can find labor stats and info. There are jobs available now.
Businesses can post job listings and learn about wage subsidies for on the
job training.

13. JudyC: The next meeting of Divas Doing Business will be a coed potluck
Feb 7th from 6-8pm at 106 3rd St , Astoria

14. MelissaD: Reserve your Romance Package now at Ocean Spa - 503-436-0664
<(503)%20436-0664>. For 2: Essential Oil Infused Steam Sauna, Complete 60
Minute Swedish Massage & Complimentary Romance Inspired Gift - all for $225.

15. KevinL: Clatsop Community College is developing their strategic plan.
They are looking for your input on programming ideas, etc. Contact
*kleahy at clatsopcc.edu
<kleahy at clatsopcc.edu>*

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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/>
GeorgeVetterFotoArt <http://www.georgevetterfotoart.com/>
503-739-1415
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