<div class="gmail_quote"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><br></font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)</font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Date: 12/28/2011 8am<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Location: Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Number in attendance: 12<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Present: LisaS, JamieS, StephanieA, PhilS, WendyH, BrianO, JohnB, BrentD, RobinR, TerryL, LindaD, GeorgeV<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Absent: <b>Everybody</b> else<u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Notes by George Vetter <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Discussion Items:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">1. Chamber Music at Coaster Jan 3<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. 2012 Chorus Rehearsals begin Jan 9<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. $Million Dollar Real Estate Sales<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5 Wayfarer Restaurant<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. Chamber News<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. Visitor Center Report<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. Cannon Beach Magazine Push<u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. Chamber Building Loan<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. Chamber/Providence Hospital Joint Fundraiser<u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. Save our School<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. Prime Retail/Gallery Space For Lease</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. Social Media Time<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Jan 4, 2011, Mo’s, 8am Bring an Internet device (wireless is available) and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large"><span>1.<span style="font:normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><u></u>StephanieA: Chamber Music 2012 Tuesday Jan 3 at 730pm Coaster Theatre. Concert pianist Mitchell Vines joins Portland pianist Andrew Ehrich and cellist Katherine Schultz in an evening of solos, duos and trios. <a href="http://www.coastertheatre.com">www.coastertheatre.com</a> or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large"><a href="http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org" target="_blank">http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org</a>.</span></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. </font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large">JohnB: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large">Cannon Beach Chorus r</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large">ehearsals for the new year begin Jan 9 at 630pm at the Presbyterian Church</span><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">. Join in. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org">www.cannonbeachchorus.org</a>. </font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. Oregon State Parks has interpreters at lookout points Dec 26 to Dec 31 with Whale Watching Spoken Here signs posted. The whales are headed south. <a href="http://whalespoken.org" target="_blank">http://whalespoken.org</a><u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. RobinR: There were 6 sales of a million dollars or more in Clatsop County during 2001. Not a great number, but something. With prices down, this would be a good time to apply for a reduction in assessed value with the County.<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5. TerriL: Wayfarer Restaurant features Happy Hour daily from 3 to 5pm with both food and drink specials. The restaurant will be closed Jan3-5 for winter cleaning and maintenance. <a href="http://www.wayfarer-restauant.com">www.wayfarer-restauant.com</a>.<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. BrentD: Senator Jeff Merkley will be here for a town hall meeting at the Chamber on Jan 12 from 4-6pm. The bi-weekly Marketing Committee meeting is right after this meeting at the Chamber. Bids are being sought to upgrade the server and network at the Chamber. LisaS: <a href="http://www.quill.com">www.quill.com</a> is a supplier that Mo's recently used for computer equipment and found their prices the best. Get you login to the Member's section of the new Chamber website now from <a href="mailto:brent@cannonbeach.org">brent@cannonbeach.org</a>. There is a position on the Chamber Board open.<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. BrentD: Visitors from far and wide are in town now and have been for the past week. The Visitor's Center is seeing people from around the country and world. <u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. BrentD: The 2012 Cannon Beach Magazine will be out in a couple months. There are enough mags remaining right now to suggest we need to push these out the doors before they end up at our recycle center. Put them in bags with purchases. Encourage visitors to pick them up - take them home. If you or anyone you know is headed off somewhere and can take some mags, contact <a href="mailto:brent@cannonbeach.org">brent@cannonbeach.org</a>.<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. GeorgeV: The Chamber is paying off an $88k loan on the building. It is currently being refinanced to lower the interest. Fundraisers are needed to pay this loan down. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. BrianO: To the rescue. A joint fundraiser with Seaside Providence Hospital is in the planning stages for September 2012. It will be an auction with a 50/50 split. The hospital portion will go toward the Cannon Beach Walk-in Clinic. It is estimated that the Chamber's portion would be $10k+<u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. PhilS: New at today's meeting and on a mission - Arch Cape resident and family man - Phillip Simmons - retired Marine Corps - employed currently by Clatsop County Veterans Services - but here today in support of keeping Cannon Beach School. We need to keep our school to attract quality people to live and work here. 10% of the districts students are from Arch Cape and Cannon Beach yet 25% of the funding comes from here. The decision ultimately rests with the School Board, but if we built a school, would they not choose to honor our wishes and use it? A petition going around asks that the City Council appoint a task force to study the potential ways to keep our school. And that the City delay voting on the draft resolution to recommend closure of the school. until the task force has had time to investigate and report. The next School Board Meeting is the third Thursday - January 19th at 6pm. Join Phil there. Phil 503-440-8310. <a href="mailto:ClatsopVSO@gmail.com">ClatsopVSO@gmail.com</a>.. <u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. GeorgeV: The former El Mundo space at Village Centre is for lease. 1700 sq ft right on Hemlock with double-door entry, skylight, vaulted ceiling, storeroom, bathroom and good karma. Other Village Centre spaces also available – <a href="mailto:george@cannon-beach.net" target="_blank">george@cannon-beach.net</a>. <a href="tel:503-739-1415" value="+15037391415" target="_blank">503-739-1415</a>. See some Village Centre images in a slideshow at <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/vcinn/slideshow" target="_blank">www.cannon-beach.net/vcinn/slideshow</a></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. GeorgeV: The last 15 minutes of today’s meeting was spent on FaceBook. With the social networking frenzy going on, we are spending time each week to further expand our understanding and reach. Join us next week by bringing your laptop, pad or smart phone. <u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Jan 4, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your laptop and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s. <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Happy New Year everyone!<u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> </font></p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><br></font><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Reminder: Tommorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Mo’s. Please bring your coffee cup and your laptop. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Date: 12/21/2011 8am<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Location: Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Number in attendance: 14<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Present: BobNer, LisaS, StephanieA, BrentD, BrianO, JohnB, SusanB, GaryH, LindaD, WendyH, JerryM, MichaelF, TracyMc. GeorgeV<u></u><u></u></font></p>
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<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Notes by George Vetter <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Discussion Items:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">1. Cannon Refurbishment<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. Annie at Coaster Theatre<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. Whale Watching Spoken Here<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. Tolovana Chamber Music Jan 3<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5 Lecture Series at Libary<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. Senator Merkley in Cannon Beach Jan 12<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. Chamber website ready for action<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. Chm Board position open<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. Business After Hours<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. Seaside Visitors Guide is at printers<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. Savor Cannon Beach March 8-11<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. Prime Retail/Gallery Space For Lease<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. EVOO Post Christmas Dinners Mon-Wed<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. Social Media Time<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 28, 2011, Mo’s, 8am Bring an Internet device (wireless is available) and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p style="margin-left:.25in"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u><span>1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u>StephanieA: The History Center is fundraising to come up with $20K needed to send our cannon to Texas A&M for refurbishment. No they don’t plan to use it, just preserve it. <a href="http://www.cbhistory.org" target="_blank">www.cbhistory.org</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. GaryH: Annie Get Your Gun play at the Coaster till the end of the month. See <a href="http://www.coastertheatre.com" target="_blank">www.coastertheatre.com</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. GaryH: Oregon State Parks will have interpreters at lookout points Dec 26 to Dec 31 with Whale Watching Spoken Here signs posted. The whales are headed south. <a href="http://whalespoken.org" target="_blank">http://whalespoken.org</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. GaryH: Tickets are on sale for a Jan. 3 concert at the Coaster Theater. The Tolovana Arts Colony presents a chamber music concert with pianist Mitchell Vines and others. <a href="http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org" target="_blank">http://www.tolovanaartscolony.org</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5. GaryH: Haystack Rock Awareness Program Lecture Series: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Katie Volke, Executive Director, N C Land Conservancy “Conservation Connections: NCLC celebrates 25 years on the Oregon Coast” <a href="http://friendsofhaystackrock.org" target="_blank">http://friendsofhaystackrock.org</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. BrentD: Senator Jeff Merkley will be here for a town hall meeting at the Chamber on Jan 12 from 4-6pm. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. BrentD: The new Chamber website is ready for member to jump in and enhance their listings, add events, and give feedback to the Chamber. Contact Brent to get your member login. The members sections will contains committee information including minutes. <a href="mailto:brent@cannonbeach.org" target="_blank">brent@cannonbeach.org</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. LisaS: Lori Courtwright has left her employ at Bank of Astoria after 13 years for health and family reasons and has therefore resigned her position on the Chamber Board. Any member interested in serving is encouraged to state their desire in a letter or email to <a href="mailto:chamber@cbor.us" target="_blank">chamber@cbor.us</a> The term runs till the next election in June.. The Board consists of Carol Hungerford (Pres), Brian Olson (VP), George Vetter (Treas), Lisa Sarish (Secr) Tracy Abel, Jim McDonald, Christen Allsop, Rich Mays.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. LisaS: The monthly Business After Hours schedule is open. Contact <a href="mailto:chamber@cbor.us" target="_blank">chamber@cbor.us</a> if you would like to host an event. It does not have to be extravagant. Several businesses could join together to host one. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. GaryH: The 2012 Seaside Visitors Guide is off to the printer leaving Gary and his staff focused on Cannon Beach Magazine. You may still be able to coax Gary into letting you place an ad even though the deadline has come and gone. Gary and staff are now doing all the creative and promotional materials for the City of Seaside’s Visitors Bureau. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. GaryH: Savor Cannon Beach 2012 is building. Festival tickets ($99) are limited to 100 and have sold out in advance in past years, so tickets to individual events will only be available at the door if space permits. Up to 400 additional tickets will available for just the Saturday Wine Tour (20+ Wineries) and will be available at a later date. <a href="http://savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">http://savorcannonbeach.com</a>. Let Gary know what you have planned <a href="mailto:info@savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">info@savorcannonbeach.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. GeorgeV: The former El Mundo space at Village Centre is for lease. 1700 sq ft right on Hemlock with double-door entry, skylight, vaulted ceiling, storeroom, bathroom and good karma. Other Village Centre spaces also available – <a href="mailto:george@cannon-beach.net" target="_blank">george@cannon-beach.net</a>. <a href="tel:503-739-1415" value="+15037391415" target="_blank">503-739-1415</a>. See some Village Centre images in a slideshow at <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/vcinn/slideshow" target="_blank">www.cannon-beach.net/vcinn/slideshow</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. BobNer: EVOO has 6 seats remaining for each of the three days after Christmas – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. <a href="http://www.evoo.biz" target="_blank">www.evoo.biz</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. GeorgeV: The last 15 minutes of today’s meeting was spent on FaceBook and Twitter. Mo’s new wireless service is working perfectly. GaryH led off by reminding everyone of the importance of using social media for more than just a way to broadcast your messages.”Like” people who “like” you and share and comment their postings. Think of it as a network where everyone is helping everyone else. Go to the pages of people who “like” you and look at the list of people who “like” them. “Like” those that you like. When you “like” a post, your “like” is not shared, only when you “share” a post is it shared. In order for social media to do us the most good, we need to spread our messages out over time and not all at once. For example, Gary posted about Savor Cannon Beach last week and for a short time it was shared everywhere, but then like a flash in the pan, it was gone. To get more exposure, we need to schedule out posts and “likes” and “shares” and comments so we keep the info in the current flow. This is something we can coordinate at our WMM sessions. Do come next week with your laptops and plan to advance your knowledge and understanding of social media. And your business!!<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 28, 2011, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your laptop and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Merry Christmas everyone!<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Date: 12/14/2011 8am<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Location: Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Number in attendance: 17<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Present: LisaS, LindaD, KeithC, BrentD, TracyMc, KevinL, WendyH, BrianO, JohnB, BobNer, CarolHun, MikeF, RobertK, JerryM, RobS, JamieS GeorgeV<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Absent: <b>Everybody</b> else<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Notes by George Vetter <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Discussion Items:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">1. CEDR<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. Festival of Trees Concert Report<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. Business after Hours – Report<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. Coastal Harvest of Giving Report<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5 Wireless Coming to Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. Christmas Day Dinner at EVOO<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. CB Elementary Closure?<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. Intern at Chamber<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. Cannon Beach Lit Up<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. “Living Social” Alternative<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. Weather Reports<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. Tide Tables<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. Christmas Dinner at Local Restaurants<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. Shop Small<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 21, 2011, Mo’s, 8am Bring an Internet device (wireless will be available) and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p style="margin-left:.25in"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u><span>2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u>KevinL: Working with Brent at the Chamber to come us with ideas for future seminars in Cannon Beach with CEDR (Clatsop Co Economic Development Resources) To Learn more about business counseling and workforce management services, contact <a href="tel:503.338.2402" value="+15033382402" target="_blank">503.338.2402</a>, or <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu" target="_blank">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. JohnB: Cannon Beach Chorus’ concert at the Festival of Trees in Seaside was a great success. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. BrianO: Business after Hours by Cannon Beach Vacations Rentals was a big hit – 70-80 people stopped by for food drink and Holiday cheer. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. BobNer: The 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Coastal Harvest of Giving benefit for the Clatsop County Food Bank raised $45K. . <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5. LisaS: As of later today, Mo’s will have wireless Internet. Bring your laptops next week for some social media posting and sharing <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. BobNer: There are just six seat remaining for Christmas Dinner at EVOO. <a href="tel:503-436-8555" value="+15034368555" target="_blank">503-436-8555</a> <a href="mailto:info@evoo.biz" target="_blank">info@evoo.biz</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. WendyH: There was heated discussion last night at City Hall regarding the potential closure of Cannon Beach Elementary. It is estimated that the old structures and awnings would not stand in an earthquake of the magnitude expected. Even if it did, the short legs of the young children could not carry them to safety in time to escape an ensuing tsunami. The council feels obligated in light of the warnings being sounded by scientists to recommend to the School District closure of the school. Seaside could currently accommodate the students. The council will consider the resolution at its Jan 3 meeting.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. GeorgeV: A new face can be seen at the Chamber on Tues and Thur pm’s – Chris Mullen – a CCC accounting student is doing his internship with Brent at the Chamber. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. GeorgeV: Cannon Beach is lit up for the season. For a slideshow to share with your clients and friends find the link at <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net" target="_blank">www.cannon-beach.net</a>. If you’re out after dark, drive by the Stephanie Inn. Awesome! An image of it posted on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cannonbeachnet" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/cannonbeachnet</a> four days ago has already garnered 42 likes, 22 shares and 15 comments. Chime in. Spread the word. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. RobS: Here’s a new idea as a local alternative to “Living Social” and “Groupon” Example: Offer a room at a hotel for $100 with $100 worth of shopping/dining vouchers. The hotel would receive $50 of the $100 and each business whose voucher was used would receive 50% of its value. This is not a way to make money, but is a way to bring in new business that would hopefully become regular customers. Rob would also use theidea to subscriptions to his Oregon Coast Magazine. Wendy and some others said that people using these kind of promotions don’t come back except for another promotion of similar nature. Tracy said that this has worked for CB Hotel Lodgings. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. RobertK: After a year of having CB Treasure Co here, it has become apparent that the Portland weather people often mistakenly report bad weather for the coast. Can we all begin to post and tweet what the weather really is? Send people to the live web cam for Channel 6 located at Tolovana Inn - <a href="http://weather.weatherbug.com/OR/Cannon%20Beach-weather/weather-cams/local-cams.html" target="_blank">http://weather.weatherbug.com/OR/Cannon%20Beach-weather/weather-cams/local-cams.html</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. GeorgeV: Several years ago, after considerable research and observation by various people it was concluded that the tides that correspond most closely with Cannon Beach are those measured by NOAA at the North Jetty of the Columbia River. Because of the many factors that influence tides from one location to another, they cannot be predicted by interpolating. NOAA only predicts tides where they measure them. They do not measure them in Cannon Beach. The North Jetty of the Columbia River are the tides published in the Cannon Beach Magazine, the Chamber website and on <a href="http://www.Cannon-Beach.net" target="_blank">www.Cannon-Beach.net</a>.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. JerryM: The Wayfarer Restaurant will be open for Christmas Dinner. Make reservations now <a href="tel:503-436-1108" value="+15034361108" target="_blank">503-436-1108</a>. Other restaurants to be open are the Pig and Morris’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. GeorgeV: There has been considerable attention paid to campaigns to “Shop Local”. If these campaigns were 100% effective, most of us would be out of business. There aren’t enough residents to support all of us. What we should be campaigning for is to “Shop Small”. Wal-Mart, Kmart, Costco, Target, etc, etc, etc have succeeded at the expense of millions of small retailers. Put some signs up in your store that encourage people to “Shop Small” <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 21, 2011, Mo’s, 8am. Bring an Internet device and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Date: 12/07/2011 8am<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Location: Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Number in attendance: 17<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Present: JimK, BrianO, JohnB, DebbieN, BrentDm, LenoreEm, BobNer, DanM, GaryH, WendyH, SusanBo, GenevieveJ, AlexK, CarmenS, KathyK, JeffT, GeorgeV<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Absent: <b>Everybody</b> else<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Notes by George Vetter <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Discussion Items:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">1. New at today’s Meeting<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. Chamber’s New Website<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. Business after Hours – Thurs 4p<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. CB Chorus Concert at SS Conv Ctr<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5 Coastal Harvest of Giving – Thurs 5-9p<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. Holiday Open House<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. Holiday Body Products Class<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. ‘Venues’ – Event Space Guide<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. Savor Cannon Beach Mar 8-11<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. Savor NW<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. CB Mag Final Notice<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. Push those 2011 CB Magazines<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. Lodging Tax Revenue up 4% for Qtr<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. City Potluck Mon Dec 12<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">15. Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">16. Interacting on Facebook<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">17. WiFi at Tolovana Inn<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">18. Christmas Promotion at George Vetter FotoArt<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 14, 2011, Mo’s, 8am Bring an Internet device and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p style="margin-left:.25in"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u><span>3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u>New at Today’s Meeting – Alex Kang – new manager at Mo’s. Alex is living in Beaverton and commuting to Cannon Beach. He has managed at Shari’s and Jack In The Box. <a href="tel:503-436-1111" value="+15034361111" target="_blank">503-436-1111</a> <a href="mailto:moscan@pacifier.com" target="_blank">moscan@pacifier.com</a><u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. BrentD: New Chamber Website is a work in progress. Feedback is needed. Members are to contact Brent to get their username and password and to receive training (approx ½ hour). Training in ongoing on Monday mornings – <a href="mailto:brent@cannonbeach.org" target="_blank">brent@cannonbeach.org</a> <a href="tel:503-436-2623" value="+15034362623" target="_blank">503-436-2623</a>. Member info will go on live as members add content to their area. Members can submit events. Event submissions will be filtered by Brent and Sharon. <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org" target="_blank">www.cannonbeach.org</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. BrianO: Tomorrow, Dec 8 will be the CB Vacation Rentals Business after Hours at Linda’s Christmas house at 3663 S Hemlock at Tyee St in Tolovana – 400p. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. JohnB: Cannon Beach Choral Concert Dec 9 at 7pm during Festival of Trees at SS Convention Ctr. Saturday night is the Festival of Trees event. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5. BobNer: Eight volunteers for plate up (servers) are needed tomorrow (Thurs Dec 8) from 5-9p at the Surfsand Ballroom for Coastal Harvest of Giving. You’ll be fed. Contact Bob <a href="mailto:info@evoo.biz" target="_blank">info@evoo.biz</a> <a href="tel:503-436-8555" value="+15034368555" target="_blank">503-436-8555</a><u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. GenevieveJ: Holiday Open House at Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Clinic Monday Dec 12, 12-3pm. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. GenevieveJ: Holiday Body Products Class Sunday Dec 11 12-330pm. $25 Call <a href="tel:503-436-2255" value="+15034362255" target="_blank">503-436-2255</a> or email <a href="mailto:cannonbeachacupuncture@gmail.com" target="_blank">cannonbeachacupuncture@gmail.com</a> to RSVP by Friday Dec 9. Bring a vegan dish to share. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. SusanB: Ad deadline for space in the VENUES is Dec 20. 10K copies to be printed by Coast River Business Journal. <a href="http://www.crbizjournal.com" target="_blank">www.crbizjournal.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. GaryH: Savor Cannon Beach is March 8-11. Send your info to <a href="mailto:info@savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">info@savorcannonbeach.com</a>. Find info on twitter – savorcb and on Facebook – savorcannonbeach.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. GaryH: Savor NorthWest is an idea that Gary is rolling out today. It is a wine competition to crown the best wine. It will precede Savor Cannon Beach and serve as a lead into it. <a href="http://www.savorNW.com" target="_blank">www.savorNW.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. GaryH: The ad deadline for Cannon Beach Magazine is past, but if you get to Gary now, you can still get in. <a href="mailto:gary@coastexplorermagazine.com" target="_blank">gary@coastexplorermagazine.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. GaryH: It’s time to push the remaining CB Magazines out the door. Ideally, the 2011 magazines are gone up just as the new ones arrive. Pick up a stack for your business at the Chamber and get them into the hands of visitors so they don’t end up at the Cannon Beach Recycle Depot. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. WendyH: The quarter ending Sept 30<sup>th</sup> saw a 4% increase in Lodging tax. Some of this increase is because it was just a year ago that the tax was increased by 1% and rooms that were booked prior to the effective date were exempt from the increase.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. WendyH: The City potluck is Monday Dec 12 at 6pm at the Chamber Community Hall. Learn more about the Tsunami options.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">15. GeorgeV: The last 15 minutes of WMMs will be devoted to social media/networking. The goal is to better leverage social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) for our events and our businesses. Part of the time will be spent learning from each other and part posting and sharing info. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">16. GaryH: Using Facebook as a broadcast station for one’s own business is not enough. It’s important to “like” other businesses, “comment” on their sites and “share” posts from their sites. This serves to spread the info to many more people. You are helping yourself at the same time you are helping others. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">17. GeorgeV: Mo’s does not have WiFi. Alex says there are no plans to get it. George will ask Jim at Tolovana Inn if WMMs can take place there so WiFi can be used for the social networking. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">18. Shop Small, Shop Local. Mention this promotion at George Vetter FotoArt for some very special locals pricing. Ask for Lo. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 14, 2011, Mo’s, 8am. Bring an Internet device and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Date: 11/30/2011 8am<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Location: Tolovana Inn<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Number in attendance: 21<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Present: WendyH, JohnB, BrianO. RobS, LisaS, BrentD, JamieS, ShandaB, JonR, SusanB, JimMc, MichaelF, KathyK, CarolH, LindaD, JoyceS, StephanieA, MargoD, CarmenS, MelodyC, GeorgeV<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Absent: <b>Everybody</b> else<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Notes by George Vetter <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Discussion Items:<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">1. New at today’s Meeting<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. Business After Hours<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. CB Choral Concert at SS Conv Ctr<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. Chamber Website Launches today<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5 1<sup>st</sup> Saturday Art Walk in SS<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. Mo’s Construction postponed<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. Mimosa Madness Recap<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. Live Channel 6 TV cam at Tolovana Inn<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. WOW Recap Mtg Tues 10am Ocean Lodge<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. Maggie & Henry Gently Used Clothing Promo<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. Lamplighting this Saturday<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. Online Calendar at Northwest Magazines<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. QR Codes in CB Mag<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. Holiday Parties at Pizza a Fetta<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">15. Photo Competition – Seaside<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">16. North Coast Rotary Organizational Mtg tomorrow<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">17. Melody’s Nursing Museum Featured in OR Home Mag<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">18. December Dinner Shows at EVOO<u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">19. Christmas Promotion at George Vetter FotoArt<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 7, 2011, Back at Mo’s, 8am Bring an Internet device and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p style="margin-left:.25in"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u><span>4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><u></u>New at Today’s Meeting – Jamie Spainhower – new editor at the Cannon Beach Gazette. Jamie has a history of working at weekly publications. She comes to us from Eugene. She is living in Cannon Beach with her dog.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">2. BrianO: Dec 8 will be the CB Vacation Rentals Business after Hours at Linda’s Christmas house at 3663 S Hemlock at Tyee St in Tolovana – 400p<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">3. JohnB: Cannon Beach Choral Concert Dec 9 at 7pm during Festival of Trees at SS Convention Ctr. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">4. BrentD: The new Chamber website will launch today. <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org" target="_blank">www.cannonbeach.org</a>. The site is a work in progress and feedback is encouraged. Member usernames and passwords are not ready yet. A web app tied into the main site/database will be brought out as soon as Weblinks can get to it. Probably a month or more. JonR: Seaside rolled out their app in June and has had approx 3000 downloads. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">5. JonR: This Saturday is the 1<sup>st</sup> Saturday Artwalk in Seaside. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">6. LisaS: We can meet again next week at Mo’s. Their construction has been postponed till next year. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">7. WendyH: Retail stores appeared to be busy when Wendy was downtown early on Friday. John and Brian said they had lodging guests here for the event and really liked it KathyK: The media weather people were not on our side. GeorgeV: The Mimosa Madness shoppers did not show up in my gallery. Those few that came in were out sipping their morning coffee and were not shopping or interested in mimosas. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">8. JimMc: See the live web cam for Channel 6 located at Tolovana Inn - <a href="http://weather.weatherbug.com/OR/Cannon%20Beach-weather/weather-cams/local-cams.html" target="_blank">http://weather.weatherbug.com/OR/Cannon%20Beach-weather/weather-cams/local-cams.html</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">9. WendyH: There will be a WOW recap meeting Tuesday Dec 6 at 10am at the Ocean Lodge. All are welcome.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">10. MargoD: Maggie and Henry’s is accepting gently used clothing which will be donated to a local charity (probably Women’s Resource Center). Receive 20% off your purchase in exchange for your donation. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">11. MargoD: This Saturday at 4pm is the Annual Lamplighting at Sandpiper Square. Two 5<sup>th</sup> Graders will light the lamp again this year. Post this on your Facebook – <a href="http://www.facebook.com" target="_blank">www.facebook.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">12. RobS: Submit events to the Oregon Coast calendar at <a href="http://www.northwestmagazines.com/oregon_coast_events_calendar.php" target="_blank">http://www.northwestmagazines.com/oregon_coast_events_calendar.php</a>. Mimosa Madness was not on the calendar because it was not submitted.<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">13. GeorgeV: In a recent CB Magazine Review, I suggested including a QR code next to the Chamber web address. All business should be including QR codes on their printed materials. (explained at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code</a>) I generated one for Cannon-Beach.Net at <a href="http://qrcode.kaywa.com" target="_blank">http://qrcode.kaywa.com</a>. To get a QR Code Reader for your smartphone, go to your app store. The free one I downloaded has ads at the bottom of the screen. Google “QR Code generator” to find a site to generate a QR code for your site. JonR: Try to find a site that includes analytics so you can track usage. Note: The site Rob and Jon mentioned – <a href="http://www.bit.ly" target="_blank">www.bit.ly</a>, it not a QR Generator, but rather a site to shorten a URL – similar to <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com" target="_blank">www.tinyurl.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">14. KathyK: James at Pizza a Fetta sent flyers encourages businesses to consider an affordable Holiday Party in their upstairs banquet room. <a href="tel:503-338-2294" value="+15033382294" target="_blank">503-338-2294</a>. <a href="http://www.pizza-a-fetta.com" target="_blank">www.pizza-a-fetta.com</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">15. JonR: Call for submissions – Still Photography and Videography. See <a href="http://bit.ly/ONCPhoto" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ONCPhoto</a>. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">16. JoyceS: Want to help in your community? And give back. Organizing meeting Thursday Dec 1, 530 pm at South Campus of CCC. 1455 N Roosevelt Dr, Seaside. <a href="mailto:Joyce.Stuber@steerlingsavings.com" target="_blank">Joyce.Stuber@steerlingsavings.com</a> <a href="tel:503-738-8341" value="+15037388341" target="_blank">503-738-8341</a><u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">17. MelodyC: The Nursing Museum will be featured in the Feb-Mar Issue of Oregon Home Magazine. The Museum is not yet open but plans to do so on May 12, 2012<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">18. ShandaB: For EVOO’s December dinner shows and their Christmas Eve menu see <a href="http://www.evoo.biz" target="_blank">www.evoo.biz</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">19. Shop Small, Shop Local. Mention this promotion at George Vetter FotoArt for some very special locals pricing. Ask for Lo. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Dec 7, 2011, Back at Mo’s, 8am. Bring an Internet device and bring your own coffee cup. Coffee and tea provided courtesy of Mo’s. <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><u></u> <u></u></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Note: For notes to prior meetings go to <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/wmm" target="_blank">www.cannon-beach.net/wmm</a> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">If the link fails, type the address into your address bar. <u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"> <u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">George Vetter<u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Cannon-Beach Net<u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">231 N Hemlock, Box 164<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">Cannon Beach, OR 97110<u></u><u></u></font></p><p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><a href="tel:503-436-1520" value="+15034361520" target="_blank">503-436-1520</a> cell:739-1415<u></u><u></u></font></p>
<p><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><a href="mailto:george@cannon-beach.net" target="_blank">george@cannon-beach.net</a><u></u><u></u></font></p></div></div></div><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><br><br clear="all">
</font><div><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><br></font></div><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">-- <br>George Vetter<br>Cannon-Beach Net<br>503-739-1415 or 436-1520</font><br>