<div dir="ltr"><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.800000190734863px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Reminder</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px">: Tomorrow is Wednesday and the WMM at 8am at Pizza a Fetta (upstairs). Coffee is courtesy of Pizza a Fetta and Bella Espresso. Thank you James! Come a bit early to pick up your coffee downstairs at Bella. Please bring your own coffee cup.</span><div><br></div><div>Correction: I have corrected #20 below from last week. If you were impressed with the 20,000 Facebook reach, you will be astounded with the actual 200,000 Facebook reach.</div><div><br></div><div>Note: Tonight (Tues Feb 7) at 7pm at City Hall is the regular monthly City Council Meeting. Here is the link to the page with the agenda and also the packet - <a href="http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/citycouncil/page/city-council-meeting-1">http://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us/citycouncil/page/city-council-meeting-1</a></div><div><br></div><div><div>Wednesday Morning Meeting (round-table discussion, everyone welcome) <br><div><div class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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: <span class="gmail-il">01Feb</span><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787"><span class="gmail-il">2017</span></span> <span class="gmail-il">8am</span><br><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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"><span class="gmail-il">Notes</span></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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 22 Astoria</span><br><span style="color:black">7. CEDR Awards</span><br><span style="color:black">8. Excel Class <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 7th 6pm<br>14. CB Distillery Open in New Location<br>15. <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> Business After Hours at History Center<br>16. CB Magazine <span class="gmail-il">2017</span><br>17. Tourism & Retail Seminar<br>18. Oregon Beach Bill's 50th<br>19. Yoga Festival <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">www.prim<wbr>aryelementsgallery.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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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, <span class="gmail-il">2017</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">jim@cannonbeach.org</a>. More at <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2351" value="+15033382351" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><wbr>503-338-2351</a>. <a href="https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2402" value="+15033382402" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 11 from <span class="gmail-il">8am</span> - 330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register now<a href="http://www.wings-clatsop.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">www.wings-clatsop.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20717-1852" value="+15037171852" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">anemcintyre@gmail.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20621-8997" value="+15036218997" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><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/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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: <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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. <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 24th at <span class="gmail-il">8am</span> 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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_2807735970482902903gmail-new" title="Landmark legislation (page does not exist)" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(165,88,88);text-decoration:none;background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">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" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(11,0,128);text-decoration:none;background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">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" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(11,0,128);text-decoration:none;background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_2807735970482902903gmail-new" title="Fifty-fourth Oregon Legislative Assembly (page does not exist)" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(165,88,88);text-decoration:none;background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">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" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(11,0,128);text-decoration:none;background-image:none;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 24-27. Yoga, Meditation & Art with world renowned teachers. <a href="http://www.cannonbeachyogafestival.com/" target="_blank">www.cannonbeachyogafestival.co<wbr>m</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 200,000. </span></font></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_2807735970482902903gmail-m_-275934226010388558m_7505843974997506167m_6169255029288877928m_-7066644230394785746gmail-m_2083701938219743783gmail-m4136184130928544761gmail-m-3201918125569239969m9059597740822147796gmail-m5019617818398742614m-206209253108828192gmail-m1154291465295812436gmail-m-2191586809478904682m6547896484881497328gmail-m-3123386462804324171gmail-m-6602347658366787">Jan2017</span> <span class="gmail-il">8am</span><br><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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"><span class="gmail-il">Notes</span></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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 22 Astoria</span><br><span style="color:black">7. CEDR Awards</span><br><span style="color:black">8. Excel Class <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">503-338-2402</a><wbr> or <a href="http://www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule</a><wbr> under "Comprehensive Shelter Training". Contact <a href="mailto:jenny.carver@redcross.org" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">jenny.carver@redcross.<wbr>org</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20325-6886" value="+15033256886" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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, <span class="gmail-il">2017</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">jim@cannonbeach.org</a>. More at <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org/events/Other/Cannon-Beach-Chamber-of-Commerce-Membership-Awards.2" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:black">360-244-2327</span></a>. <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2351" value="+15033382351" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><wbr>503-338-2351</a>. <a href="https://www.clatsopcc.edu/academics/clatsop-economic-development-resources-cedr" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">sbdc@clatsopcc.edu</a> or <a href="tel:(503)%20338-2402" value="+15033382402" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><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 <span class="gmail-il">2017</span> Cannon Beach Magazine in being proofed now and will be out in <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span>. 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 11 from <span class="gmail-il">8am</span> - 330pm at CCC Columbia Hall (16th and Jerome, Astoria). Register now<a href="http://www.wings-clatsop.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">www.wings-clatsop.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20717-1852" value="+15037171852" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">anemcintyre@gmail.com</a> <a href="tel:(503)%20621-8997" value="+15036218997" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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 <span class="gmail-il">Feb</span> 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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">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" target="_blank" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-decoration:none">kleahy@clatsopcc.edu</a></span></b><u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_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)"><span class="gmail-il">notes</span></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" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none">www.cannon-beach.net/wmm</a></span><span class="gmail-HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span class="gmail-m_-3907526510468792256m_2807735970482902903gmail-HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span style="font-size:10pt"><u></u><u></u></span></font></span></font></span></p><div class="gmail-yj6qo gmail-ajU" style="margin:2px 0px 0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12.800000190734863px"><div><div class="gmail_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>503-739-1415</div><div><img src="http://www.cannon-beach.net/images/GeorgeVetterFotoArt.jpg"></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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