<div dir="ltr"><div>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome) <br><div><div class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u></p><div><div><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Date: 01Feb<span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">2017</span> 8am<br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Location: Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)</span><br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Number in attendance: 16</span><br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Present:</span></span> MelodieC, CourtC, StephanieA, BrianO, JasonS, KevanR, JimK, KevinL, MikeB, JaneB, LindaD, GaryH, JoeM, SheriR, BrandyS, GeorgeV, <u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Absent: Everybody else</span></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;min-height:14px"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Notes</span></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> by George Vetter<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline">1. Trunk Show at Primary Elements Gallery<br>2. 7 Scholarships Available <br>3. Savor Cannon Beach begins March 9<br>4. Chamber Awards<br>5. Imprint Gallery Update<br><span style="color:black">6. Job Fair Feb 22 Astoria</span><br><span style="color:black">7. CEDR Awards</span><br><span style="color:black">8. Excel Class Feb 8</span><br>9. CB Arts Assn Update<br>10. WINGS (Women Interested in Going to School)<br>11. Dance Dance Dance<br>12. WorkingInOregon.org<br>13. Divas Doing Business Coed Mtg Feb 7th 6pm<br>14. CB Distillery Open in New Location<br>15. Feb Business After Hours at History Center<br>16. CB Magazine 2017<br>17. Tourism & Retail Seminar<br>18. Oregon Beach Bill's 50th<br>19. Yoga Festival Feb 24-27<br>20. #experiencecannonbeach<br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline">1. StephanieA: Trunk Show by Recherché at Primary Elements Gallery Saturday Feb 11 from 9am to 6pm. Limited edition, one of a kind, hand-made shoulder bags from repurposed vintage Japanese Obi sashes. <a href="http://www.recherche.us.com" target="_blank">www.recherche.us.com</a>. <a href="http://www.primaryelementsgallery.com/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.<wbr>primaryelementsgallery.com</a> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000">2. JoeM: TLC Credit Union the educational aspirations of members and their children with scholarships. Applications will be accepted thru March 31. Apply under "About Us" at <a href="http://www.tlcfcu.org" target="_blank">www.tlcfcu.org</a>. Questions? Call Monica Anderson <a href="tel:(360)%20414-4244" value="+13604144244" target="_blank">360-414-4244</a>. </font><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="color:black">3. GaryH: Savor Cannon Beach is an annual wine and culinary festival running March 9 thru 12. Taste some of the Northwest's finest wines. Tickets for individual events or full festival pass available online - <a href="http://www.savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">www.savorcannonbeach.com</a>. Advance purchase recommended. Events include "Best of the Northwest", "Winemakers Premium Pours", "Wine and Gallery Walk", "Taste Like an Expert", "Savor Cannon Beach Wine Walk", "Gold Medal Wines & The Battle of the Bites", If you would like to host a winery, contact <a href="mailto:gary@savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">gary@savorcannonbeach.com</a>. Details at <a href="http://www.savorcannonbeach.com" target="_blank">www.savorcannonbeach.com</a></span></span><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">4. </span><font color="#333333" face="helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt">On Thursday, March 2, 2017 the Chamber will "celebrate" and recognize the hard work and outstanding accomplishments of members this past year. This is our most important meeting of the year. </span><span style="font-size:14px">Friday is the deadline to s</span></font>end nominations for Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supporter of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service and Excellence in Leadership. Contact <a href="mailto:jim@cannonbeach.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">jim@cannonbeach.org</a>. More at <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">http://www.cannonbeach.org/<wbr>events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Cham<wbr>ber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awa<wbr>rds.2</a>. See photos from past years events at <a href="https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/Chamber" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Ev<wbr>ents/Chamber</a>.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br></span><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size:9.5pt">5. MikeB&JaneB: Imprint Gallery will open for Savor Cannon Beach, at least in the downstair gallery (next to TerHars) April 1 is the date of their Grand Opening and when they expect to be </span><span style="font-size:12.666666984558105px">displaying</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt"> the work of over 60 artists. </span></font><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt"><br>6. The Clatsop County Career and Job Fair is Wed Feb 22 from 9am to 4pm at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The format has been enhanced this year to include adult job seekers in the afternoon. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt">7. CEDR (Clatsop Economic Development Resources) will recognize outstanding businesses at an awards reception Wed Mar 22 at the Seaside Convention Center. Nominations are due by 5pm Mar 3. For a nomination form, contact <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2351" value="+15033382351" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-338-2351</a>. <a href="https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">https://www.clat<wbr>sopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-ec<wbr>onomic-development-resources-c<wbr>edr</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="color:black">8. Excel Level 1 with Jane Francis will be Wed Feb 8 in both Seaside and Astoria. Seaside 830am-1030am at the CCC South County Campus and Astoria 530pm-730pm at Towler Hall 105. Pre-registration Required. For a registration link, contact <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2402" value="+15033382402" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-338-2402</a>. Cost $15</span></span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">9. KevanR: The Program Director position for the gallery of the CB Arts Assn has had 19 application. Nine have been selected for interviews.</span> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">10. WINGS - Women Interested in Going to School - presents a Free all-day Conference (breakfast, lunch and childcare included) Sat Feb 11 from 8am - 330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register now<a href="http://www.wings-clatsop.com/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.wings-clatsop.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20717-1852" value="+15037171852" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">503-7<wbr>17-1852</a>. WINGS is 100% supported by businesses and individuals. Last year there were 101 donors. Since 2011, 700 local women have been helped. To donate contact <a href="mailto:anemcintyre@gmail.com" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">anemcintyre@gmail.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20621-8997" value="+15036218997" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-621-8997</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">11. StephanieA: If you are interested in dance, contact primary <a href="mailto:elementsgallery@gmail.com" target="_blank">elementsgallery@gmail.com</a>. Stephanie want to organize dance opportunities locally. <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">12. <a href="http://www.workinginorgeon.org/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.WorkingInOrgeon.org</a> is where you can find labor stats and info. There are jobs available now. Businesses can post job listings and learn about wage subsidies for on-the-job training. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">13. JudyC: The next meeting of Divas Doing Business will be a coed potluck Feb 7th from 6-8pm at 106 3rd St , Astoria<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">14. SheriR: The Cannon Beach Distillery has opened in it's new larger location in midtown</p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">15. CourtC: Feb 16 at 530pm at the History Center is the next Business After Hours. All are invited.<u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">16. GaryH/CourtC: 80,000 Cannon Beach Magazines will go to press this week and be ready for distribution soon thereafter. Push those 2016 mags out the door now. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">17. CourtC: Tourism & Retail Seminar. Learn from Jeff Miller, CEO of Travel Portland. Feb 24th at 8am at the Chamber.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">18. CourtC: <span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">The </span><b style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">Oregon Beach Bill</b><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"> (House Bill 1601, 1967) was a piece of </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Landmark_legislation&action=edit&redlink=1" class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-new" title="Landmark legislation (page does not exist)" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(165,88,88);background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px" target="_blank">landmark legislation</a><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"> in the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._state" title="U.S. state" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(11,0,128);background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px" target="_blank">U.S. state</a><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"> of </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon" title="Oregon" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(11,0,128);background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px" target="_blank">Oregon</a><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">, passed by the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fifty-fourth_Oregon_Legislative_Assembly&action=edit&redlink=1" class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-new" title="Fifty-fourth Oregon Legislative Assembly (page does not exist)" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(165,88,88);background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px" target="_blank">1967 session of the Oregon Legislature</a><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">. It established public ownership of land along the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Coast" title="Oregon Coast" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(11,0,128);background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px" target="_blank">Oregon Coast</a><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"> from the water up to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. Cannon Beach will celebrate this 50th Anniversary on May 13th. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">19. GeorgeV: The Cannon Beach Yoga Festival takes place Feb 24-27. Yoga, Meditation & Art with world renowned teachers. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com" target="_blank">www.cannonbeachyogafestival.<wbr>com</a>. <a href="tel:(503)%20440-1649" value="+15034401649" target="_blank">503-440-1649</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="#252525" face="sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">20. GaryH: A recent post on the Chamber's Experience Cannon Beach Facebook page reached 20,000 people. Take a minute to promote Cannon Beach with the hashtag #experiencecannonbeach.</span></font></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV<wbr>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV<wbr>VVend<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px"><br></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome) <br><div><div class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u></p><div><div><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><br><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Date: 25<span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Jan2017</span> 8am<br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Location: Pizza a Fetta (upstairs)</span><br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Number in attendance: 19</span><br><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Present:</span></span> MelodieC, CourtC, DebbieN, StephanieA, BrianO, MelissaD, JasonS, KevanR, JimK, MaryBethC, MiaF, MickieE, MaryK, BillyJoeE, ShawnaS, KevinL, AneMc, EvanM, GeorgeV, <u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><u></u> <u></u></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Absent: Everybody else</span></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;min-height:14px"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Notes</span></span><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> by George Vetter<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline">1. Love is in the air!<br>2. Basketcase <br>3. Disaster Preparedness<br>4. Chamber Awards<br>5. Toastmasters Open House Jan 30<br><span style="color:black">6. Job Fair Feb 22 Astoria</span><br><span style="color:black">7. CEDR Awards</span><br><span style="color:black">8. Excel Class Feb 8</span><br>9. Chamber Marketing<br>10. WINGS (Women Interested in Going to School)<br>11. CB Ranked Top 21 Worldwide<br>12. WorkingInOregon.org<br>13. Divas Doing Business Coed Mtg Feb 7th 6pm<br>14. Ocean Spa Romance Package<br>15. Input Wanted for CCC Strategic Plan<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline">1. StephanieA: To follow up on Debbie's sharing of roses last week, Stephanie brought pieces of art she cleverly tied into Valentines to share from some of the 130 artists represented at Primary Elements Gallery.<a href="http://www.primaryelementsgallery.com/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.primaryelementsgal<wbr>lery.com</a> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">2. DebbieN: Just back from the gift show in Las Vegas, Debbie is excited about the many fun items she found and will have in Basketcase this spring. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachflorist.com/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.cannonbeachflorist<wbr>.com</a>. </span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="color:black">3. MaryK: The Red Cross is offering a free class on Comprehensive Shelter Training over two weekends. Jan27-29 and Feb 3-5. (Fridays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-4pm Sundays 1-5pm) at the Seaside Campus of CCC - 1455 N Roosevelt/Hwy 101. </span></span><span style="color:black">Registration <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2402" value="+15033382402" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">503-338-2402</a><wbr> or <a href="http://www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule</a><wbr> under "Comprehensive Shelter Training". Contact <a href="mailto:jenny.carver@redcross.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">jenny.carver@redcross.<wbr>org</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20325-6886" value="+15033256886" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">503-325-6886</a></span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">4. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">On Thursday, March 2, 2017 the Chamber will "celebrate" and recognize the hard work and outstanding accomplishments of members this past year. This is our most important meeting of the year. </span>Send nominations for Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supporter of the Year, Excellence in Customer Service and Excellence in Leadership. Contact <a href="mailto:jim@cannonbeach.org" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">jim@cannonbeach.org</a>. More at <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">http://www.cannonbeach.org/<wbr>events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Cham<wbr>ber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awa<wbr>rds.2</a>. See photos from past years events at <a href="https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Events/Chamber" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">https://gvfa.smugmug.com/Ev<wbr>ents/Chamber</a>.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt"><br></span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">5. Gain confidence and find your voice - Open House by Toastmasters in Astoria at Elliot Hotel Jan 30 at 630p Contact Kathy Boyer </span><span style="font-size:10pt"><a href="tel:(360)%20244-2327" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">360-244-2327</span></a>. <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.toastm<wbr>asters.org</a></span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt"><br>6. KevinL: The Clatsop County Career and Job Fair is Wed Feb 22 from 9am to 4pm at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The format has been enhanced this year to include adult job seekers in the afternoon. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt">7. KevinL: CEDR (Clatsop Economic Development Resources) will recognize outstanding businesses at an awards reception Wed Mar 22 at the Seaside Convention Center. Nominations are due by 5pm Mar 3. For a nomination form, contact <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2351" value="+15033382351" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-338-2351</a>. <a href="https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">https://www.clat<wbr>sopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-ec<wbr>onomic-development-resources-c<wbr>edr</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="color:black">8. MaryK: Excel Level 1 with Jane Francis will be Wed Feb 8 in both Seaside and Astoria. Seaside 830am-1030am at the CCC South County Campus and Astoria 530pm-730pm at Towler Hall 105. Pre-registration Required. For a registration link, contact <a href="mailto:sbdc@clatsopcc.edu" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2402" value="+15033382402" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-338-2402</a>. Cost $15</span></span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">9. KevanR: The Cannon Beach "Conferences, Meetings, Seminars & Retreats Guide" is just about ready for distribution. Eleven venues are featured. The 2017 Cannon Beach Magazine in being proofed now and will be out in Feb. Push those 2016 mags out the door to make room. Put a stack on your counter, one in every bag and one in every room. The Chamber's YouTube Channel is at </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq_LTkxtlJE" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/wat<wbr>ch?v=Zq_LTkxtlJE</a>. The channel is Experience Cannon Beach. For anyone interested, there is a binder at the Chamber where media exposure is being collected. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">10. AneMc: WINGS - Women Interested in Going to School - presents a Free all-day Conference (breakfast, lunch and childcare included) Sat Feb 11 from 8am - 330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register now<a href="http://www.wings-clatsop.com/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.wings-clatsop.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20717-1852" value="+15037171852" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">503-7<wbr>17-1852</a>. WINGS is 100% supported by businesses and individuals. Last year there were 101 donors. Since 2011, 700 local women have been helped. To donate contact <a href="mailto:anemcintyre@gmail.com" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">anemcintyre@gmail.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20621-8997" value="+15036218997" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><wbr>503-621-8997</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">11. CourtC: National Geographic Australia has ranked Cannon Beach in the Top 21 Best Beaches in the World. <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/travel/21-best-beaches-in-the-world.aspx" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">http://www.nationalgeog<wbr>raphic.com.au/travel/21-best-b<wbr>eaches-in-the-world.aspx</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">12. ShawnaS: <a href="http://www.workinginorgeon.org/" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.WorkingInOrgeon.o<wbr>rg</a> is where you can find labor stats and info. There are jobs available now. Businesses can post job listings and learn about wage subsidies for on the job training. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">13. JudyC: The next meeting of Divas Doing Business will be a coed potluck Feb 7th from 6-8pm at 106 3rd St , Astoria<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">14. MelissaD: Reserve your Romance Package now at Ocean Spa - <a href="tel:(503)%20436-0664" value="+15034360664" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">503-436-0664</a>. For 2: Essential Oil Infused Steam Sauna, Complete 60 Minute Swedish Massage & Complimentary Romance Inspired Gift - all for $225.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">15. KevinL: Clatsop Community College is developing their strategic plan. They are looking for your input on programming ideas, etc. Contact <b><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:kleahy@clatsopcc.edu" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">kleahy@clatsopcc.edu</a></span></b><u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV<wbr>VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV<wbr>VVend<u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(35,35,35)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:10pt">For </span><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span style="font-size:9pt;background-color:rgb(255,255,204)">notes</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt"> to prior meetings go to </span><span style="font-size:9pt;color:rgb(17,85,204)"><a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/wmm" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.cannon-beach.net/wmm</a></span><span class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span style="font-size:10pt"><u></u><u></u></span></font></span></p><div class="m_2807735970482902903gmail-yj6qo m_2807735970482902903gmail-ajU" style="margin:2px 0px 0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div class="m_2807735970482902903gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">George Vetter<br><a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/" target="_blank">Cannon-Beach Net</a><div><a href="http://www.georgevetterfotoart.com/" target="_blank">GeorgeVetterFotoArt</a><br><a href="tel:(503)%20739-1415" value="+15037391415" target="_blank">503-739-1415</a></div><div><img src="http://www.cannon-beach.net/images/GeorgeVetterFotoArt.jpg"></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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