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Please bring your own coffee cup.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Note: Patrice Bowie, Membership Specialist for Lifecare, a service of Medix Ambulance, will give a short presentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: 4/18/2012 8am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Number in attendance: 19<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Present: ShariR, JerryM, BobNer, JeffW, BrentD, StephanieA, WendyH, JimK, BetsyA, KatieV, SusanBo, MargoD, JohnB, KeithC, BarbK, MikeS, KathyK, RobinR, GeorgeV <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Absent: Everybody else<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> Notes by George Vetter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Discussion Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. Business Referral Network<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. North Coast Land Conservancy <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. 12 Days of Earth Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. Business After Hours – Lighthouse Motel Apr 19 4p<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5 CB Chorus Concerts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. Lodging/Restaurant Meeting Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. Get Lit Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. Cross Promoting our Events<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. Minus Tides During Spring Unveiling<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. Wave Energy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. Portraits for Spring Unveiling at GVFA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. March of Dimes – March May 5 - Astoria<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting –Apr 25, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee provided courtesy of Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. Jeff Wollack: New at today’s meeting. Jeff is a second home owner from Phoenix. He started Business Networking International there – weekly membership meetings with the goal of referring business to fellow members. Each person states their business and how others can help them with referrals. Then those with referrals state them. The dollar value of referrals are tracked. Only one business per type are permitted in the group.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. Betsy Ayres & Katie Voelke with North Coast Land Conversancy: New at today’s meeting. North Coast Land Conservancy has been working since 1986 to conserve and connect the unique landscape of the North Oregon Coast. From the Columbia River to Lincoln City, from the crest of the Coast Range to the near shore ocean, we work to ensure that this landscape is a place where healthy communities of people, plants and wildlife can all thrive. The group owns 700 acres in Seaside’s Necanicum estuary. They are working with the State on litigation for removal of the dike at Circle Creek. This will alleviate flooding over the road by an estimated 12 inches. Katie is the director. Betsy is a volunteer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. BarbK: 12 Days of Earth Day continues thru Apr 22. Saturday is Shred Day and the street fair. Visit <a href="http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com">www.twelvedaysofearthday.com</a> for info. Posters and schedules are at the Chamber. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. CarolHun: April Business After Hours is Thursday Apr 19<sup>th</sup> from 4-7p at the newly remodeled Lighthouse Inn in Midtown on Hemlock at Van Buren. – <a href="http://www.vblinn.com">www.vblinn.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5. JohnB: Upcoming CB Chorus concerts: Friday, May 4, 7:00 PM , Seaside United Methodist Church, Seaside. Sunday, May 6, 3:00 PM, Community Presbyterian Church, Cannon Beach. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org">www.cannonbeachchorus.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. WendyH: The exploratory meeting for a lodging/restaurant group was attended by about 10 people – just one representing a restaurant. It was decided to keep the group informal for now. No future meeting was scheduled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. WendyH: About 100 people attended the Get Lit(erature) event at the Ocean Lodge. BetsyA: Get Lit was a wonderful event. Not well attended, but speaker/authors were very good. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. KathyK: People here for Get Lit didn’t seem to know that 12 Days of Earth Day was going and vice-versa. We need to cross promote our events better. SusanBo: The Gazette had featured both events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. StephanieA: Spring Unveiling is May 4-6 and at the same time we are having minus tides. Here is a chance for some crossover promotion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. WendyH: Wave energy is being studied by the State to supplement other electrical energy sources. We need to be concerned about possible impact on our ocean vistas. Find info on the City website at <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.or.us">www.cannon-beach.or.us</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. GeorgeV: For its 8<sup>th</sup> Spring Unveiling, George Vetter FotoArt is doing something very different. Portraits! George has completed photographing 20 individuals, couples and families in his studio under natural lighting. Life-size head and shoulder prints will be unveiled on Saturday May 5<sup>th</sup> at high noon in the gallery at Village Centre. People were chosen who have been active community members for many years - people who have shaped Cannon Beach into what it has become in the past 30 years or so.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. ShariR: May 5 is the accurate date for the March (of Dimes) in Astoria. Saturday at Maritime Memorial Park, families and business leaders will join together in the March of Dimes' annual March.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Apr 25, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: 4/11/2012 8am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Number in attendance: 21<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Present: GaryH, BobNer, MichaelF, ShariR, MikeS, StephanieA, RobinR, SusanB, JimK, SamS, PatF, WendyH, SharonV, BrianO, JohnB, PrudenceF, KathyK, BarbK, LisaS, Carmens, GeorgeV <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Absent: Everybody else<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> Notes by George Vetter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Discussion Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. EPREP<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. Twelve Days of Earthday begins today<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. Friends of Haystack Annual letter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. Get Lit this weekend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5 CB Chorus Concert Fri Apr 13 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. TAC Worksession Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. Haystack Rock Sightings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. CB two-page Spread in Home by Design Mag<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. Chinese Travel Writers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. Sea Ranch Horses on Adventure Channel<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. Portraits for Spring Unveiling at GVFA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. Cannon Beach Distillery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. Financing Your Business Future<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. Spring Unveiling Special Section – Gazette<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. Coast Weekend Spring Unveiling Dedicated Edition.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. Cruise Ships Coming Our Way<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. Also new at Today’s Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting –Apr 18, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee provided courtesy of Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. SamS: Next Wed (Apr 18) at 7pm at Coaster Theatre is a public Emergency Awareness meeting. Wes Wierson will present the latest evacuation map. Sam Steidel will present the container program. A 20-foot container is being purchased and place at the top of Elk Creek Road to store supplies of citizens in case of a tsunami evacuation. The container will be maintained full of supplies, if not of citizens, then of the city. A second container will be purchased and place there if needed. Other locations will be used with more containers if necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. JimK: The puffin welcome is today followed by events over the next 12 days. T-shirts, Bags, Posters and schedules are at the Chamber or visit <a href="http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com">www.twelvedaysofearthday.com</a> to print the info.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. GaryH: Friends of Haystack Rock are beginning their annual fundraising with a letter to citizens. If you don’t get one, contact <a href="mailto:gary@coastexplorermagazine.com">gary@coastexplorermagazine.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. WendyH: Get Lit at the Beach – Literature that is. (TAC Sponsored) April 13 to 15. Tickets $75 for the 3 day event, Buffet dinner included For more info contact Valerie 503-368-7222<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5. JohnB: Dual concert with the Cannon Beach Chorus and 75 Spokane WA students. Apr 13<sup>th</sup> at 7pm at CB Presbyterian. Free. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org">www.cannonbeachchorus.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. RobinR: TAC (Tourism and Arts Commission) is asking that retailers, report in on what impact TAC sponsored events are having on business. GeorgeV: Can the City purchase traffic counters? This would create a constant, consistent measuring tool. SamS: This is something that can be looked at once a new Police Chief is on board. WendyH: TAC sponsored events should include a “TAC Sponsored” credit on promotional materials so businesses know. PrudenceF: It would be nice if we had a calendar listing all events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. SamS: In Memphis was at a hotel found our Ecola View on the back cover of the USA Highways Travel Guide. CarmenS: Was in Mexico and saw our Ecola View at a real estate office promoting Mexican real estate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. GeorgeV: Home by Design magazine will have a two-page spread image of Haystack Rock in its next issue. Also will be images of food from EVOO. This article is from a travel writer Robyn Cannon who was in town earlier. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. WendyH: A group of Chinese travel writers will be in town next month. Stay tuned. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. CarmenS: The Sea Ranch horses will be appearing on the Adventure Channel May 2,3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. GeorgeV: For it’s 8<sup>th</sup> Spring Unveiling, George Vetter FotoArt is doing something very different. Portraits! George has asked 20 locals to come to his studio for portraits which will all be unveiled at once on Saturday May 5<sup>th</sup> at high noon at George’s gallery in Village Centre. People were chosen who have been active community members for many years - people who have shaped Cannon Beach into what it has become in the past 30 years or so. Images will be life-size head and shoulder portraits in natural lighting printed by George on his new printer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. Mike Selberg: New at today’s meeting and excited to announce his new business – Cannon Beach Distillery - located downtown next to Seasons Café. He will be distilling whiskey, vodka, rum, etc. in 200-300 bottle lots. Once a month he’ll do something special – a limited edition. Everything will be under one roof – from production to sales. His barrels will be 10 gallons. Mike studied chemistry and biology in college. This is his first distillery and he says he has been very well received– even when getting his permits from the city and the state. Mike 503-440-5462. <a href="mailto:cannonbeachdistillery@gmail.com">cannonbeachdistillery@gmail.com</a> Follow his adventure on Facebook – Cannon Beach Distillery. Welcome Mike.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. GeorgeV: Financing your Business Future – Hands on workshop – presented by Rick Stone and Noah Brockman. In Seaside Wednesday April 18 830am and Astoria at 2pm. To register email <a href="mailto:SBDC@clatsopcc.edu">SBDC@clatsopcc.edu</a> or call 503-338-2402 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. SusanB: Call to reserve space in the Gazette’s Special Section for the May 4-6 12<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Unveiling – Ad reservation Apr 13. 503-436-2815 <a href="http://www.cannonbeachgazette.com">www.cannonbeachgazette.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. MichaelF: Coast weekend will dedicate the May 4-6 issue to Spring Unveiling. 15000 copies distributed from Oysterville WA to Wheeler OR. Ad space deadline Tues Apr 24<sup>th</sup>. <a href="mailto:mficker@dailyastorian.com">mficker@dailyastorian.com</a> 503-738-0304 ext 242<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. GeorgeV/JohnB: The annual Spring cruise ships are coming in May. May 3, 11, 16 and 18. Then none again till September. More info at <a href="http://www.portofastoria.com/cruise_schedule-2012.html">www.portofastoria.com/cruise_schedule-2012.html</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. Sharon Visser – Also new at today’s meeting, but far from new to those at the meeting. Sharon has been at the Chamber for years, first just in the information center and as the right arm of the director(s). More recently as the administrative assistant and once before and currently as the interim director – though she doesn’t claim the title. Sharon complemented Carmen on the Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch. People came into the Chamber saying how much they enjoyed it and how well it was organized and run. Carmen said she counted 100 people and parking space was at a premium. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Apr 18, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: 4/04/2012 8am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Number in attendance: 21<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Present: StevenS, PrudenceF, JohnB, BrianO, KeithC, ShariR, DebbieN, MargoD, BarbK, WendyH, SusanBo, KathyK, JerryM, CarolHun, LindaD, NalaC, SamanthaF, CarmenS, LisaS, JeneeP, GeorgeV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Absent: Everybody else<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> Notes by George Vetter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Discussion Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. 1859 Magazine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. Tourism & Arts Comm Council Worksession <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. Sandcastle June 9, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. Twelve Days of Earth Day – CB Shreds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5 CB Chorus Concert Fri Apr 13 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. $1 off Basketcase Espresso & Eatery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. Spring Unveiling Special Section – Gazette<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. CB Chorus Concert with 75 Spokane students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. HRAP Volunteer Training Wed Apr 18 8a City Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch Saturday 11a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. “Under 18” show at CB Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. Exploratory Mtg for Restaurant/Lodging Assn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. Pizza a fetta Business After Hours Report<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. SOLV Beach Cleanup Report <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. Get Lit at the Beach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. Relay For Life / Shred a Thon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. Easter Brunch at Wayfarer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. Artist Grant from CBAA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>19. New at Today’s Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>20. Lecture Series at Library Apr 5th 7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting –Apr 11, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee provided courtesy of Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. WendyH: 1859 Magazine has a feature on Cannon Beach in the current issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. WendyH: City Council has a TAC worksession scheduled for April 10<sup>th</sup> at 530pm at City Hall. This meeting is to review and discuss the use and distribution on funds from the City Lodging tax.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. DebbieN: Debbie’s Sandcastle committee is on schedule for the June 9 event. Posters, with artword by Mikah Cerelli will be out next week. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. BarbK: Twelve Days of Earth Day begins Apr 11. Bags and Tees are on sale at the Chamber. More event info schedule at <a href="http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com">www.twelvedaysofearthday.com</a> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5. DebbieN: April 4-11 $1 off any salad or sandwich. Friday deliveries now being offered. Orders to go always. 123 S Hemlock 503-436-2106</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. SusanB: Call to reserve space in the Gazette’s Special Section for the May 4-6 12<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Unveiling – Ad reservation Apr 13. 503-436-2815 <a href="http://www.cannonbeachgazette.com">www.cannonbeachgazette.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. JohnB: Dual concert with the Cannon Beach Chorus and 75 Spokane WA students. Apr 13<sup>th</sup> at 7pm at CB Presbyterian. Free. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachchorus.org">www.cannonbeachchorus.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. SamanthaF: Haystack Rock Awareness Program Volunteer Training. Wed Apr 18 from 8am-12pm. City Hall <a href="mailto:hrap@ci.cannon-beach.or.us">hrap@ci.cannon-beach.or.us</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. CarmenS: 4<sup>th</sup> Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Ranch Resort. This Saturday Apr 7 at 11am 503-436-2815. <a href="http://www.searanchrv.com">www.searanchrv.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. PrudenceF: Sponsored by Architect Jimmy Onstott, the “Under 18” show opens Saturday at Cannon Beach Gallery. The Cannon Beach Arts Association is pleased to be hosting its second Under 18 Regional Art Show at the Cannon Beach Gallery, from April 7 to April 30. The Artist Reception will be on Saturday, April 7 from 6-8pm and will feature kid-friendly finger foods and sparkling apple cider. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. WendyH: Wendy is hosting a meeting at the Ocean Lodge of Restaurant and Lodging establishments to explore the possibility of an association. Thurs Apr 12, 530pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. JohnB: High water and heavy rain prevented a few from making it to the March Business After Hours at Pizza a fetta, but the crowd there was treated to great pasta, salad, garlic bread and wine in the upstairs banquet/party room. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. JeneeP: Great turnout for SOLV Spring Beach Cleanup. 206 Adults and 55 kids from ages 4 to 18 signed up to clean the beach. The Fall Beach Cleanup is in Sept.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. Get Lit at the Beach April 13 to 15 Tickets $75 for the 3 day event, Buffet dinner included For more info contact Valerie 503-368-7222<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. JeneeP: Relay For Life – July 14 – 15 @ Seaside High school Create or join a Team. Also, free Shred-A-Thon & Recycling - Cell Phones to give to Our Troops. Sponsored by Pacific Alarm Systems and BBB June 30, 2012 10 am to 2 pm 3577 Hwy. 101 N., Gearhart, OR 97138 Contact Jeneé if you would like any information on these events. 503-436-2030 or jenee@pacificalarmsystem.com <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. JerryM: Reserve now for Easter Brunch at Wayfarer Restaurant 11am-3pm. 503-436-1108<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. PrudenceF: The Cannon Beach Arts Assn awards $3000 annually to an artist to produce a set of work that will benefit Cannon Beach. Apply now. 506-436-0744<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>19. New at Today’s Meeting: Steven Singler – new owner of the Wine Shack. Steve and wife Maryann come to Cannon Beach from Atlanta via DesMoines via the Air Force. Steve was most recently with Kaiser Permanente. They will be adding more tastings – Fri-Sat-Sun now and daily this summer. Also adding more Puffin brand wines and more of the wines that rated gold in the recent Northwest Wines competition prior to Savor CB. Steve is currently commuting from Hillsboro but plans to move here in the Fall. Case wines are discounted 10 for mixed cases and 15% for same. 503-436-1100 <a href="mailto:info@beachwine.com">info@beachwine.com</a>. <a href="http://www.beachwine.com">www.beachwine.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>20. Nala: The World of Haystack Rock Lecture Series. Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5th, Mike Manzulli, Chair of the Ecola Creek Watershed Council. “Ecola Creek, the Land Sea Connection”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Apr 11, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: 3/28/2012 8am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Number in attendance: 16<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Present: PrudenceF, LindaD, BrianO, JohnB, CarolHun, JimK, StephanieA, BobNer, PatF, WendyH, SusanB, JonR, JeneeP, LisaS, RobinR, ValerieR, GeorgeV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Late: ValerieR by 59 minutes. Absent: Everybody else<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> Notes by George Vetter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Discussion Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. Chamber Director Gone<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. Business After Hours – Pizza a fetta – Thurs 4p<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. Tourism & Arts Comm Council Worksession<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. Blues & Folk Concert at History Center Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5 Put up your Spring Unveiling Poster<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. Twelve Days of Earth Day – CB Shreds<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. More Pizza Toss at EVOO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. CB Chorus Concert with 75 Spokane students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. 1<sup>st</sup> Qtr Real Estate Activity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. Acoustic Event at History Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. Oregon’s North Coast Promotion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. Spring Beach Cleanup Mar 31 10a-1p <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. Get Lit at the Beach – Apr 13-15 – For Readers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. Gaylord Nelson Award<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. Supporters and Sponsors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. Leadercast May 4<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. Jazz Guitar and Violin Apr 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. Spring Unveiling Special Section – Gazette<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting –Apr 4, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee provided courtesy of Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. GeorgeV/CarolH/BrianO: At a special meeting of the Chamber Board last Friday, it was unanimously decided to terminate the relationship between the Chamber and Director Brent Dahl. Current staff along with increased Board and membership participation will fill the gap till we get through Summer. Anyone willing to help out please contact <a href="mailto:chamber@cbor.us">chamber@cbor.us</a>. Your direct contact person at the Chamber will be Sharon Visser <a href="mailto:sharon@cannonbeach.org">sharon@cannonbeach.org</a>. Mary Pat Parker, hired as the part time Events Coordinator/Promoter, will be in town on Tuesdays – <a href="mailto:marypat@cannonbeach.org">marypat@cannonbeach.org</a>. Board Elections are at the June meeting. Five of the nine positions are up. Up for election are positions held by Jim McDonald, Robin Risley, Rich Mays, Lisa Sarish and George Vetter. Rich & Jim will not run. George is undecided. Lisa will if she hasn’t moved by then. Robin will run. If you have interest, please send a letter to <a href="mailto:chamberboard@cbor.us">chamberboard@cbor.us</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. GeorgeV: Tomorrow (Thursday) from 4-7p – Business After Hours at Pizza a fetta. Spirits, food and fun! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. GeorgeV: City Council has a TAC worksession scheduled for April 10<sup>th</sup> at 530pm at City Hall. This meeting is to review and discuss the use and distribution on funds from the City Lodging tax. WendyH: A challenge that recipient groups have had is getting the money in time for their event and in potentially not getting what was expected due to a drop in lodging occupancy. Suggestion is to not fund event with too little lead time and to budget and fund from money in hand rather than an estimate. At question is how much should be spent on an event itself vs the promotion of that event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. StephanieA: Robert Richter, Blues and Folk musician, will perform at the History Center this Saturday March 31 from 630 to 830p. $7 adults, $2 children. 503-436-9301. <a href="http://www.cbhistory.org">www.cbhistory.org</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5. StephanieA: The 2012 Spring Unveiling Posters are out. Pick up one for your place at Bronze Coast Gallery. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. JimK: Part of the Earth Day Celebration will be Cannon Beach Shreds – bring your paper to be shred to the mid-town parking lot by City Hall April 20<sup>th</sup> from 10a-2p. Staples are ok, but not paper clips. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. BobNer: EVOO still has openings in some of their Pizza Toss 101 classes. March 31, April 14 & April 21. Call 503-436-8555. <a href="http://www.evoo.biz">www.evoo.biz</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. JohnB: Dual concert with the Cannon Beach Chorus and 75 Spokane WA students. Apr 13<sup>th</sup> at 7pm at CB Presbyterian. Free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. PatF: 1<sup>st</sup> Qtr Real Estate activity: Compared to 54 properties that sold a year ago, 5 sold this year. A year ago there were 91 properties on the market compared to 102 now. Even so, Pat says the activity level has picked up. <a href="http://www.CannonBeachRealEstate.com">www.CannonBeachRealEstate.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. StephanieA: Robert Richter and the Moonlight Mile Acoustic Event will be Saturday, March 31st at 6:30PM at The Cannon Beach History Center. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. JonR: Oregon’s North Coast is a promotion by Seaside and Astoria/Warrenton. It’s a $50k effort including $10K from Travel Oregon. Ads will run during April on KGW Channel 8 in Portland. Drew Carney will do a live show from Seaside. See the video on YouTube by searching for “Oregon’s North Coast”. The theme is “Come on, let’s go play” <a href="http://www.oregonsnorthcoast.com">www.oregonsnorthcoast.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. JeneeP: SOLV’s annual Spring Beach Cleanup is this Saturday March 31 from 10a to 1p. Many SOLV volunteers are from out of town. It would be a nice gesture for locals to thank them for their participation. <a href="http://www.solv.org/programs/spring_beach_cleanup.asp">http://www.solv.org/programs/spring_beach_cleanup.asp</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. JeneeP: A gathering for readers – “Get Lit at the Beach” is set for Apr 13-15 featuring Terry Brooks, Jamie Ford, Elizabeth George & Susan Wiggs. Tickets $75. Volunteer for the Beach Cleanup and get half off your ticket at Copies and Fax. <a href="http://www.TolovanaArtsColony.com">www.TolovanaArtsColony.com</a> 503-368-7222 <a href="mailto:tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com">tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. JimK: Now accepting nomination for the Gaylord Nelson Award. Submit by Apr 8 to <a href="mailto:ecola_watershed@yahoo.com">ecola_watershed@yahoo.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. LisaS: As a board member at the History Center and the Chamber, Lisa encourages businesses and individuals to support these groups with sponsorship dollars. <a href="http://www.cbhistory.org">www.cbhistory.org</a>. <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org">www.cannonbeach.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. WendyH: Save the date. Fri May 4 Chick-fil-A Leadercast. For tickets and info contact Wendy 503-440-1995. Register online at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6nrbgre">http://tinyurl.com/6nrbgre</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. StephanieA: John Stowell and Paul Patterson in concert at the History Center. Tuesday Apr 3 at 7pm $7 adults, $2 children. 503-436-9301. <a href="http://www.cbhistory.org">www.cbhistory.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. SusanB: Call to reserve space in the Gazette’s Special Section for the May 4-6 12<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Unveiling – Ad reservation Apr 13. 503-436-2815 <a href="http://www.cannonbeachgazette.com">www.cannonbeachgazette.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Apr 4, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Reminder: Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Note: Business After Hours this month is Thursday at Pizza a feta – 4-7pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: 3/21/2012 8am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Number in attendance: 15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Present: JohnB, BobNer, KeithC, KathyK, KevinL, LindaD, SusanB, StephanieA, SheriR, PatF, JimK, LaurieO, LisaS, JeneeP, GeorgeV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Absent: Everybody else<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> Notes by George Vetter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Discussion Items:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>1. Pat Funk to Kamali<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>2. Icefire raffle to benefit Friends of Haystack<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>3. Spring Unveiling Workshops at Chamber by Primary Elements Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>4. Dog Photography Studio to open this weekend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>5 Organic Boutique to open in May<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>6. [Your Notice Could Be Here!]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>7. Pizza Toss at EVOO<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. 75th Anniv for Seaside Aquarium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. Financing Your Business Future workshop<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. Acoustic Event at History Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. ATM at Bella Espresso<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. 430 lb Crate <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. 12 Days of Earth Day Apr 11-22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. Spring Beach Cleanup Mar 31 10a-1p<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. “How the Other Half Loves” at Coaster now<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. March of Dimes Bake Sale at B of A Mar 30<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. 40k Seaside Walking Maps<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. Beer Tasting during Spring Unveiling<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>19. Grant Writer Needed for City?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>20. Spring Unveiling Special Section – Gazette<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting –March 28, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee provided courtesy of Mo’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 1. PatF: Pat is now with Kamali Sotheby`s International. Find Pat’s website at <a href="http://www.cannonbeachrealestate.com">www.cannonbeachrealestate.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 2. JimK: A bowl by Suzanne Kindland of Icefire Glassworks is being raffled off at $2 ea to benefit Friends of Haystack Rock. Icefire 503-436-2359 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 3. StephanieA: Spring Unveiling Workshops at Chamber by Primary Elements Gallery – Fri May 4 Vibrant strokes in pastel with Marianne Post - $85. Sat-Sun May 5-6. Mixed Media Monoprints with Rob Ramage. $150. Call Rob 503-781-1279. Visit <a href="http://www.rogramage.com">www.rogramage.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 4. GeorgeV: Rheama Koonce will have the soft opening of her Dog Photography – Dog Days at Cannon Beach – this weekend. Bring your dog down or call for an on location appointment. 503-828-6062. <a href="http://www.dogdaysatcannonbeach.com">www.dogdaysatcannonbeach.com</a>. <a href="mailto:dogdaysatcannonbeach@yahoo.com">dogdaysatcannonbeach@yahoo.com</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 5. GeorgeV: Mary Tierney is moving her “Organic Boutique” store to Cannon Beach from the Portland area. She hopes to open May 1 in the new 2<sup>nd</sup> and Larch building. She is looking for housing. 360-609-8578. <a href="mailto:organicboutique@comcast.net">organicboutique@comcast.net</a>. <a href="http://www.organicboutique.org">www.organicboutique.org</a>. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/organicboutique">www.facebook.com/organicboutique</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 6. Come to the Wednesday Morning Meeting and share your info to have it included in these notes and reach 230 inboxes. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'> 7. BobNer: EVOO still has openings in some of their Pizza Toss 101 classes. 4 events in all from March 24 to April 21. Call 503-436-8555. <a href="http://www.evoo.biz">www.evoo.biz</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>8. KeithC: The Seaside Aquarium is preparing for its 75<sup>th</sup> anniversary Friday May 25th. Admission will be at the original 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Keith has been with the aquarium for 32 years. That’s commitment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>9. KevinL: Free Workshop by CEDR – Financing Your Business Future – by Rick Stone MBA and Noah Brockman MBA. Seaside Wed Apr 18 830-1130am. Astoria Wed Apr 18 2-5p. Register now <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or call 503-338-2402.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>10. StephanieA: Robert Richter and the Moonlight Mile Acoustic Event will be Saturday, March 31st at 6:30PM at The Cannon Beach History Center <a href="http://www.cbhistory.org">www.cbhistory.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>11. GeorgeV: Everybody knows you can get great coffee at Bella Espresso. Now you can get cash there too. ATM at Bella.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>12. GeorgeV: Yesterday a 430 lb crate was left on the street in downtown Cannon Beach in front of Village Centre. In it was George’s new 44” giclee printer. Too heavy and big to get up the stairs, it had to be unpacked in a parking spot and in the rain, with the help of David Marshall, Kim Barnett, Luke and Paula, it was muscled upstairs where it will be put into action printing George’s photos and giclee art prints for some local artists. George: 503-739-1415.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>13. JimK: Twelve Days of Earth Day celebration will run Apr 11-22. It includes many venues and events including Emergency Prep at Coaster Apr 18 from 7-830p. See <a href="http://www.twelvedaysofearthday.com">www.twelvedaysofearthday.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>14. JeneeP: SOLV’s annual Spring Beach Cleanup is Saturday March 31 from 10a to 1p. Many SOLV volunteers are from out of town. It would be a nice gesture for locals to thank them for their participation. George suggested they have a hand stamp that local businesses and individuals could recognize them. <a href="http://www.solv.org/programs/spring_beach_cleanup.asp">http://www.solv.org/programs/spring_beach_cleanup.asp</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>15. GeorgeV: “How the Other Half Loves” opened last weekend and runs through Apr 22 at Coaster Theatre. In this brilliantly crafted, hilarious comedy, two couples in their own homes, the Fosters and the Phillipses, are visible to us but not to each other. That the characters cross so blithely into each other's spaces is an apt metaphor for the double-dealings brought on by illicit affairs. Telephone calls are made to the wrong wife or husband; idiotic conversations or hang-ups abound. When the hapless Featherstones are invited to dinner, Ayckbourn's strategic ploys step up another unbelievable notch. <a href="http://www.coastertheatre.com/OtherHalf.html">http://www.coastertheatre.com/OtherHalf.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>16. SheriR: Bank of Astoria is have a Bake Sale at the bank for March of Dimes on March 30. </span><cite><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.bankofastoria.com">www.<b>bankofastoria</b>.com</a> </span></cite><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>17. LaurieO: Seaside Downtown Development Assn has printed 40k walking maps. The Seaside Brew Pub at the old City Hall building will be family oriented and is to open soon. <a href="http://www.seasidedowntown.com">www.seasidedowntown.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>18. StephanieA: Primary Elements will have a beer tasting during Spring Unveiling. KevinL: Craft Brewing is an emerging industry. SusanB: Seaside’s Pouring at the Coast last weekend, in it’s 3<sup>rd</sup> year, grew greatly. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>19. KathyK: Recently Kathy was told that the City does not currently have a grant writer. “One is needed”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>20. SusanB: Call to reserve space in the Gazette’s Special Section for the May 4-6 12<sup>th</sup> Annual Spring Unveiling – Ad reservation Apr 13. 503-436-2815 <a href="http://www.cannonbeachgazette.com">www.cannonbeachgazette.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Wednesday Morning Meeting – Mar 28, 2012, Mo’s, 8am. Bring your own coffee cup. Coffee is provided courtesy of Mo’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>For notes to previous meetings see <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/wmm">www.cannon-beach.net/wmm</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>George Vetter<br><a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/">Cannon-Beach Net</a><br>503-739-1415 or 436-1520<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>