Marketing Committee Report

New Marketing Idea:

Create a deck of playing cards with photos of Canyonville to sell in various businesses.

a. Have photo Contest

b. Get price quotes for printing. Also quotes for a 1/2 page brochure, Post Cards and fliers for Hotel or wherever counters.

Discussion:

Provide opportunities for young persons groups to do public service and get some hands on experience. Survey businesses - need list of questions

Next meeting: Thursday, January 7, 8:15 a.m., Chamber of Commerce Info. Center next to Bead Mecca

Those present: Pam Landel, Dan Barzee, Joanne Gordon, Madalyn Dixon

Submitted by: Joanne Gordon

Marketing Committee Report

Sorry these are late.

12-11-08

Discussion of Tree Lighting Ceremony -

Generally a success. 2009 Fantasies- Start Planning in June; Carolers in Pioneer Dress (Pioneer Days Princesses & Queen); Firepits and entertainment on each block of Downtown; Bonfire in Gordon's Pharmacy parking lot; Carriage rides.

Please contact Doug Sales at Ken's Sidewalk Cafe with ideas and offers of help.

Marketing Workshop- 7 Steps to Effective Marketing. Wed., Jan 14th, 6:00 p.m., Canyonville City Hall Council Chamber. Contact Joanne Gordon at Commonwealth Garden Shoppe, commgdn@pioneer-net.com, with questions or to sign up. $20.00

Newsletter - Send questions, ads and articles to Madalyn Dixon, newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org ASAP. Plan to mail by Jan. 6th (The news letter has been created to keep people informed about what the Chamber, Marketing Committee, and any business related information like workshops, etc. It would be most economical to email the newsletter so email addresses are needed. Obviously if you are receiving this we have your email address. If you know a business with an email address not listed please ask them to send it to newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org, or pam@canyonvillechamber.org. Thank you!)

Research on advertising at 7 Feathers: no new information.

submitted by Joanne Gordon

In attendance, Pam Landell, Doug Sales, Madalyn Dixon, Dan Barzee, Joanne Gordon

Chamber minutes 12/11/08

Location: Creekside
Taken by: Pam Landell
In Attendance: Listed at the end of the minutes.

Topics covered:

Vandalism is a problem in the downtown and at the park. Vandals knocked over the light display at Pioneer Park. Jake fixed it, but the supports are weakened.

The lights at the park are blowing breakers, The cause is unknown. We need to start planning for the purchase of bulbs for next year as the price is 25% off if they are purchased in March. We will need 2600 more to complete all the lights. About 1300 for the park and the rest on the ornaments.

Madalyn gave a report on the newsletter, which will run monthly. Ads are available for an affordable cost, starting at just $8.00 per month. The circulation is about 150 businesses. She needs all ads, event and article submissions by the third Friday of the month. You can reach Madalyn via email at newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org.

The News Review wanted feedback on the Canyonville page that came out in the Shopper on November 30th. Most people had not seen them, so she will bring tear sheets by. If you would like to submit your event or advertise contact Jessica via email at jcarleton@nrtoday.com. The deadline is in a couple of weeks.

The new Sign board is up at Ray's and looks great. We will replace the signs at City Hall this summer, as they are starting to look faded also.

The new community health clinic will be opening on January 7th. They will be holding an opening ceremony and open house that day.

The marketing workshop is scheduled for the 14th of January from 6:30-8:30pm. The cost is $20.00 and you can pre-register with Joanne at Commonwealth Garden Shoppe.

Doug reported on the Canyonville Downtown Holiday Celebration that was this past Saturday. The event seemed to be successful even though it was the first year and was put together last minute. He learned a lot and will start organizing next year's event in June.

The Library is hosting a Children's Party this evening.

The School district is facing severe budget cuts this year and this is having an impact on the progress of the Schools Committee getting the schools back. They met with the Days Creek school district last night and they are working on getting public opinion to see if the want to move forward. The Schools committee encourages you to fill out the survey and place it in the drop box. Locations are Gordon's Pharmacy, Umpqua Bank and City Hall.

Debra from Forest Glen Retirement Home wants to announce upcoming events in which the public is invited. They will have goodies and hot cider on Christmas Eve from 1-4. There will be a New Year's Eve Ball on the 31st at 7:00 pm. This will be a formal event with sparkling cider. She is also planning and event for January 23rd to celebrate the Oregon 150. Many of the residents have a rich history and would like to share their stories.

The Oregon 150 meets at the Cow Creek Tribal Office in Roseburg on the third Thursday at 1:00. Cookbooks are available at City Hall, the museum and the casino gift shop. Proceeds stay in Douglas County.

The Lion's Club will be assembling there Christmas baskets on the 19th at 6:30 and need your help. Please show up at the youth center for this worthy cause.

The next meeting will be at the Ken's Sidewalk Cafe on Jan. 8th. That will be the first meeting of the year.

In Attendance:

Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Jackie Robertson - Jackie's Hair Design
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Dan Barzee - Web Design
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Chuck and Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate Debra Jones - Forest Glen Katie Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center Joy Curtiss - Canyonville Lions Club Douglas Sales - Ken's Sidewalk Cafe' Zach Culbertson - Jee's Antiques/Canyonville Cigars Madalyn and Michael Dixon - Newsletter

Chamber minutes 12/4/08

Location: Canyon Cyber Cafe
Taken by: Pam Landell
In Attendance: Listed at the end of the minutes.

Topics covered:

The officers for the 2009 year have been selected and are as follows:
President - Judy Coleman
Vice President - Chuck Mauldin
Secretary - Pam Landell
Treasurer - Jim Siegel
Board members - Javelin Ormond, Jake Young and Tamara Hoff

ODOT has approved the plant selection for the welcome sign near Forest Glen. The chamber agreed to pay $83.00 to Commonwealth for purchasing costs.

Jake gave an update on the water and power for the sign on the North End of town. He has been brainstorming with Day and Night Electric, PP&L and the property owners to come up with an affordable solution to the problem. Here is a rundown on the latest plan: The water will be provided by the Canyonville Fire Dept. which will fill it from the truck and refill as needed. The power will be provided by investing in a customer owned meter and reimbursing Raymonds mom for the actual usage. If the property sells the power arrangement will carry over to the new owner. Raymond's mom has not yet agreed, but is considering it.

The Christmas stocking was not ordered, so that fund-raiser will have to wait until next year.

The Canyonville Downtown Association will have it's first annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 5th from 5-7pm. There will be a Frontier Santa, Tree Lighting and many merchants will stay open late.

The Canyonville Library will have a children's Story time on December 11th at 5:30. Elves will be present!

The Glenbrook Christmas Fair is this Friday and Saturday in Riddle.

Ad space is available in the Chamber Newsletter that will be mailed out in January. The size and price will be available at the next meeting. The money will go to cover the cost of printing and mailing.

The School Committee requests your participation in returning the surveys that were sent earlier in the week. They would like to have your input by the end of next week. There is a drop box at Umpqua Bank, Gordon's Pharmacy or City Hall.

The Lights in the park will be put up this Saturday at 8:00am. Please try to help, show up on the North end of the park at 8:00am.

The next meeting will be at the Creekside. That will be the last meeting of the year.

In Attendance:
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic

Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Dan Barzee - AHHHH
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Chuck and Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Bob Deaton - City of Canyonville
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Joanne Gordon - Commonwealth Garden Shop
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center

Chamber minutes 11/20/08

Location: El Paraiso
Taken by: Pam Landell
In Attendance: Listed at the end of the minutes.

Topics covered:
The Christmas lights will be installed tomorrow morning. Jake, Chuck, Joy, Brian and Pam will meet at Jake's today at 3:00 to help with set-up. Javelins son Tanner will join us after school.

There was a miscalculation with the light bulbs and we will need $1300 to complete the lights. This will be postponed till next season. In the meantime some of the decorations will have mixed bulbs.

The lights will be put up in Pioneer Park on Sat. Dec 6th. If you can help contact Jake (839-4125) for details.

The Boy Scouts have 4 flags left in the holiday flag program. To have a flag in front of your business the cost is $25.00 per year and they will hang the flag at your business on national holidays.

Bruce from Commonwealth Garden Shoppe is still working on the solar electricity. We should be able to conceal the solar panel in the water barrel.

Upcoming Events -

• Festival of Trees at Seven Feathers kicks off Dec. 3rd.
• Riddle Craft Fair
• Downtown Canyonville Holiday Celebration Dec. 5th

The marketing workshop date is confirmed for January 14th at 6:30. The cost will be $15.00 per person and is open to everyone. Please mark your calender and plan to be there. Further details will be presented in December.

Pam talked about the Downtown Holiday Celebration that will be on December 5th and is sponsored by the Canyonville Downtown Association. Doug Sales (Ken's Sidewalk Cafe') will be coordinating the tree and donations are needed to help offset the cost of the tree and lights. There will be many events happening starting with the lighting of the tree on the corner of Main and Second at Umpqua Bank.

• Lighting of the tree at 5:00
• Downtown Merchants Open Late
• Refreshments
• Frontier Santa
• Carolers and Christmas music

Nominations for the 2009 officers were re-opened. There were no new nominations this week, elections will be held in December.
So far we have:
President - Judy Coleman
Vice President - Chuck Mauldin
Secretary - Pam Landell
Treasurer - Jim Siegel

Joanne from Commonwealth Garden Shoppe is working on native plants with color to submit for approval with ODOT. Jake has been in contact and they are waiting on the list.

There will be two meetings in December, not three.

In Attendance:
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Chuck and Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevace - Canyonville
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Cheryl Masotto - City of Canyonville
Dan Barzee - Web Design
Tim Freeman - State Rep. Elect
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Ted and Char Romas
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center

Chamber minutes 11/13/08

Chamber minutes 11/13/08

Location: Ken's Sidewalk Cafe'
Taken by: Pam Landell
In Attendance: Listed at the end of the minutes.

Topics covered:
The Christmas light work party will be this Saturday 11/15 at 8:00am. Jake will get the key from Cheryl. Please help if you have some time.

PP&L is actively installing the plug-ins and they should be completed prior to the hanging of the lights. The banners will be next on the list.

Nominations for the 2009 officers are this week and next, elections will be held in December.
So far we have:
President - Judy Coleman
Vice President - Chuck Mauldin
Secretary - Pam Landell
Treasurer - Jim Siegel

Jenny from Umpqua bank talked about their Wish Upon a Star program. They are looking for nominations of people in the area that are deserving of having a special holiday wish come true. If you know of someone who needs a little help this holiday season write a letter nominating them and why. Nominations will be accepted through 12/12 and wishes will be granted from the 8th-19th.

Coats for Kids campaign is starting. Drop off sites are the Canyonville Library and Umpqua Bank. They are seeking new and gently worn coats in all sizes to help low income families in the community.

Cheryl announced that the Oregon 150 Cookbooks are available at City Hall for $10.00. The money raised goes to the events planned for the Oregon 150 celebrations that will take place in 2009. We are still waiting to hear if there will be banners made for the Oregon 150, which will be hung throughout the year in 2009.

The Park Board meeting has been postponed. They will be rescheduling to discuss the fundraising for a shelter for the park.

In Attendance:
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Cheryl Masotto - City of Canyonville
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevace - Canyonville
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Chuck and Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Bob Deaton - City of Canyonville
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Joanne Gordon - Commonwealth Garden Shop
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center

Chamber Minutes - 11/06/08

Chamber Minutes - 11/06/08
Taken by: Pam Landell
Place: Feed Lot

Javelin reported that all but two of the signs are completed for the new community board at Ray's. He will talk to Pam Young to find out who has paid and if there are any spaces available due to non-payment. There is a waiting list for openings on that board.

The Christmas lights are in and paid for. Rod wants to hang them the week before Thanksgiving. A work party will be held at City Hall on Sat, Nov 15th at 8:00 am with a break for lunch.

PP&L has all the pole #s and will get started soon. The electricity to the sign is not looking good at this time. It may be more expensive than expected. Two new poles and one transformer will cost about $10,000 and we would have to get a permit. Joanne will look into the cost of a solar panel to run the 220 1.5HP pump. Judy suggested that someone research grants for green power.

PP&L is resisting hanging banners over the street

Tamara Volunteered her husband Steve & their equipment to dig the ditch for the power line and water. Mike Morris has already offered to do that.

The Lion's Club is seeking donations for the Christmas Baskets. The Chamber agreed to give $500.

The Giant stocking Raffle will be a fundraiser again this year. We agreed to purchase the deluxe stocking for $201. Ray's will let us set up a table out front to sell tickets.

Joanne will be working with the native plants for the lanscape of the sign. Bob suggested we talk to ODOT about possible plant restrictions.

Halloween - The haunted house was a huge success and Jim wants to recognize all the work that Bill and his crew put into the event. Great Job!

Brian announced the raffles of a 25 lb Turkey or a $25.00 gift Certificate. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.00.

Jessica from the News Review talked about a special advertising opportunity. Rates start at $27 and the ads are in full color. The ad will come out the last Tuesday of each month in the Umpqua Shopper and it will be promoted through the News Review with a contest that will direct people to seek it out.

There will be a Christmas tree lighting at the Umpqua Bank street corner on December 5th. Many Businesses will stay open till 7:00 that evening to encourage holiday shopping.

Marketing Committee Meeting

11-06-08 Canyonville Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee Meeting

Those present: Pam L., Doug, Cheryl M., Dan B., Joanne G., Madalyn D.

Thank you, Misty for responding to my meeting reminder email. It is reassuring to know someone is reading these.

Misty announced through her email that Canyonville Ace will start having Senior Day on Thursdays. Contact her for more information. Also Friday, Nov. 14 there will be a Sock Hop at Canyonville School with carnival games in the gym from 6-9.

Gordon's Pharmacy was chosen for November Business of the month. Other businesses with ballots were: Morin Glory and Cyber Cafe. It was a difficult decision as each of the ballots contained glowing praises of each of these businesses. Therefore, Mori'n Glory will be the business of the month for December and Cyber Cafe will receive the honer in January. Madalyn will interview the businesses and do a press release.

Ballots will be handed out at the January Chamber meeting to encourage more voting.

Reminder: ballot boxes are located at Ray's, the Post Office and City Hall.

Discussion of low cost advertising posibilities: Create attractive posters and display them in prominent restrooms. Display same posters at Kiosk at city hall. Perhaps do a town wide poster. Further discussion needed on these creations. Pursue placing advertising in the 7Feathers shuttle buses.

Downtown Holiday Celebration! Friday, December 5 we hope to light a Christmas Tree on the corner in front of Umpqua Bank. Several music & choir groups will be invited to entertain the public at different locations downtown. All businesses are encouraged to stay open til 7:00 p.m., serve refreshments and offer some sort of attraction to draw people to our wonderful town. Madalyn will prepare a flier to be distributed to all businesses. Hope you can all join in on the fun.................

The newsletter is offering the opportunity for businesses to advertise in our quarterly chamber newsletter. A mock up with prices will be available soon. The next newsletter will be printed in January. Send an email to: newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org with businesses stories and announcements.

Please feel welcome to join us at the Thursday morning, 8:15, meetings at the Chamber Information Center (bring your own coffee). Or send an email to commgdn@pioneer-net.com with questions, announcements, etc.

Go Canyonville!

Joanne

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
452 N. Main St.
Canyonville, OR 97417

Chamber Minutes - Oct 16th

Chamber of Commerce Meeting
10/16/2008
Serafinos
Minutes taken by Pam Landell, Bead Mecca

Anne Preciado-Rich from UCC spoke about the South County Task Force for a community training and education facility in this area. There will be a public meeting on November 18th from 4-8. The meeting location is tentatively scheduled for Seven Feathers. Invitations will be sent once the location is confirmed. She also brought up the oportunities for teaching classes through the UCC Community Education program and would like anyone with a passion for something to contact her, no teaching experience is required. Javelin will be teaching a class this January on cooking with natural and whole foods.

There will be a workshop on marketing your business (on a shoestring budget) at UCC November 5th from 11-3. for info contact Jill with the Oregon Festival and Events Association at 866-451-6332 or by email info@oregonfestivals.org the fee is $35.00 and includes lunch.

Good news on the PP&L front. Tim Freeman oiled the squeaky wheel and we're starting to roll. The Power to the signs and the power poles are now on the agenda, but will be done as time allows. The holiday lights will be hung even if the conversion has not been completed yet, but we are hopeful that it will be done. The sign may take some additional time, as approval from Salem is needed.

The Halloween ad will be coming out soon, the chamber will run the same ad, but change the trick or treat hours toend at 6:30. You may be offered an advertising opportunity. The Canyonville School will be holding a candy drive again this year.

The Canyonvillle Schools Committee will be sponsoring a haunted house from noon till midnight at the old drug house next to Oregon Sunshine, 310 Main St. Bill Burkhert from Techtron will be setting it up and the cost is $3.00 for adults, $5.00 for couples, $1.00 for kids over 10 and free for kids under 10. It was said that once you go in you will never come out the same.

Patti talked about the progress for the Pumpkin Festival that will be this Saturday. LeRoy Bell will be featured on todays Currents section in the News Review and the special section insert will also be in todays paper. She still needs items for the car show goody bags. Contact Jake at 839-4125 and he will arrange to have your donation picked up.

The Chamber (Jake) will choose the Sponsors Choice (Best of Show) winner at the Car Show.

Patti requests that all Booths be set up by 9:00am, so there is no conflict with the car show or Giant Pumpkins.

All businesses should have there decorations completed by 1:00 for the business display contest.

The Canyonvillle Schools Committee will be selling Cookie Lee Jewelry at their booth as a fund raiser. It will be cash and carry or by order if they run out of an item you desire.

Bunco was successful. The winners were Nancy Hamilton, Jim Thomas and Joy Curtiss.

Joanne and Pam spoke about the AMIBA workshop that was held at UCC on Tuesday. AMIBA is the American Independant Business Alliance, which helps communities develop a stronger local economy through community education and support for independant businesses. The Umpqua Community Development Corp.(UCDC) has partnered with AMIBA to bring the program to Douglas County.

The Downtown Association is holding a canned foods drive that will kick-off at the Pumpkin Festival. It will continue through Nov 15th and there will be drop off sites throughout Canyonville and Riddle. Please consider buying an extra can of food while at Ray's and drop it in the box on the way out. The needs are high this year and donations are down. Thanks!

The Square Dance group is selling raffle tickets for a Turkey or a $25.00 gift certificate. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Brian will be coming around soliciting your donation.

Chamber Minutes - Oct 9th

Chamber of Commerce Meeting
10/09/2008
Creekside Restaurant
Minutes taken by Pam Landell, Bead Mecca

Javelin is working with Penny to get the signs made for the community bulletin boards.

October 15th is the YMCA's 10th birthday party and the community is invited. The festivities will be from 11-2, so come and show your support. Also the Y is seeking a new director. Shanna announced that new members who join this month will receive 50% off the enrollment fee.

Jake is still trying to connect with PP&L about the power to the sign and the pole conversion. Tim Freeman offered to assist, as he has a connection there. The Bulbs that were ordered for the Christmas lights were the wrong ones and have been returned, the new and correct bulbs should arrive soon, but the delay will make it more challenging to get them installed. There will be a couple of work parties scheduled to help with that. The donation cans have been distributed and we are making up some more as we get cans. They will go out next week.

Pumpkin flags are still available and are a great way to show some unity downtown, see Joanne at Commonwealth Garden Shoppe. If you have not yet put yours out please do so.

The Balloon Festival is this Saturday in Myrtle Creek. Join them for a pancake breakfast, balloon rides, arts & crafts and demonstrations. The Festival opens at 7:00am and continues throughout the day with a free shuttle to the Riddle Harvest Festival.

Dennis Douglas spoke to introduce himself as a candidate for city council.

The Canyonville Downtown Association will be collecting food through a food drive that will benefit the Lions Club holiday food baskets and the Riddle food bank. The Food Drive will begin October 15th and run through the 15th of November. Containers will be placed throughout Canyonville and Riddle and at the Canyonville Pumpkin Festival. Please give generously, as higher prices in energy and fuel have created increased demand for local families.

UCC and AMIBA are presenting a workshop this Monday and Tuesday. For information on this workshop contact Lily Brislen, Umpqua CDC's MEDAL Program Manager 541-673-4909
lbrislen@umpquacdc.org

Joanne attended a South County Task Force meeting to address the need of a Douglas County Workforce and Education Center in South Douglas County. The meeting was at the Grand Victorian in Myrtle Creek and was presented by UCC. Some of the information centered around the winery trade that would be prime in this area for job development and economic growth. Joan from the City also attended. There will be another meeting with the task force and then the public will be invited.

Tim Freeman will be donating another $50.00 toward a gas card fund-raiser. Tickets will be sold and the money raised will go to the matching funds for the grant for the signs. Tim also wanted to remind everyone of the importance of voting. It is easy and makes a difference.

Judy still has tickets available for Bunco at El Paraiso this Monday. All proceeds will go to bring tourism to South County, which helps all businesses.

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe is the Business of the Month for October.

Javelin inquired if anyone knew when the bridge will be re-opened. It was scheduled for completion in early 2009, but we are hopeful it will open early, as they have recently paved.

Tamara Need 20 more Pies and Pumpkin Cheesecake for the Pumpkin Festival next Saturday (Oct 18th)

Chamber Minutes - Oct 2nd

Chamber of Commerce Meeting
10/02/2008
Canyon Cafe
Minutes taken by Pam Landell, Bead Mecca

Halloween is Friday October 31st. The Downtown Trick or Treat will end at 6:30 this year. The Chamber will have a Halloween Display Contest, not to be confused with the Pumpkin Festival Display Contest. The winner of the contest will get their name engraved on a Gold Pan that will be added to each year. Mary's Garden is planning a corn maze event.

Serena spoke about the SMART reading program that is offered to Kindergarten and First grade students at the Canyonville elementary school. They are looking for volunteers to read with the kids. Tim Larkin added that this is an opportunity to facilitate a partnership with the community and the school. Susan Morgan and the Oregon Legislature support the program and Susan talked about the benefits and the positive impact the program has made in the lives of the kids and their success in the future. She also commented that for some families this is their only access to age appropriate books. The program runs October through May. To Learn more about the program visit www.getsmartoregon.org or to volunteer contact Canyonville Elementary.

The latest gas card fund raiser raised 543.14 that will be given to the Riddle Band. The winner of the gas card was Jake from Jake's Auto Center.

Tamara will be holding a special meeting for those who have volunteered to help work in the food booth at the Pumpkin Festival. The meeting will be at noon at El Paraiso on Wednesday, October 8th.

Tim Larkin spoke about the Tiger Program at the elementary school. This program partners with the businesse to reward kids that have perfect attendance. This is the 20th year they have offered this program and they needed one spot to be filled. Judy Coleman asked to have the flower shop at Ray's fill the spot. The cards will be issued Nov. 12th, Feb. 4th, April 15th and June 9th. The kids must follow rules of conduct while requesting their reward and if they are disrespectful the business has the right to confiscate the card and turn it over to the principal.
The Parent reading night is on the 23rd. The 6th grade made over $200 on their car wash, thanks to the Canyon Market for use of their parking lot.

Lily Brislen from the Umpqua Community Development Center spoke about the Amiba program. This is the American Independant Business Alliance. They will be holding a workshop on the 13th and 14th. For information about AMIBA visit their website, www.amiba.net to sign up for the workshop at a greatly reduced rate contact Lily at lbrislen@umpquacdc.org or call her with questions at 541-673-4909.

The Pumpkin Festival was seeking the a sponsor for the business display contest. Hometown Insurance agreed to sposor the contest. Posters are available and have been distributed throughout the area. If you need a poster contact Pam (839-6688) or Patti (580-6083)

Pam Landell from Bead Mecca has the Christmas Light donation cans ready for distribution. If anyone has a high traffic site they can place a can let her know and she will drop it off. 839-6688

Jim Siegal spoke about the Canyonvill Schools Comittee progress and the exciting possibility of Canyonville partnering with Days Creek to offer a better educational experience to the K-8 kids. There will be a fund raising booth at the Pumpkin Festival featuring Cookie Lee Jewelry.

Judy mentioned the spaghetti dinner raised over $600 towards the Canyonville 150 celebration.

Chamber Minutes 9/18/2008

Chamber Minutes 9/18/2008
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant
Taken by: Pam Landell

The Rodeo was well attended even though it seemed slow at times and the food booth was successful. The gross sales were $2221.31. Net total to be determined once all expenses are recorded.

The gas ticket fund raiser is going well. Tickets were sold at the rodeo and raised about $100. Brian still has tickets available, contact Brian at Jakes Auto Center.

PP&L has a new contact that may help expedite the process of installation of the power to the sign and the poles. Jake will follow up on that lead.

The LED lights have arrived. Brian at Seven Feathers will check in the order to make sure it is accurate. There are sponsorships for the lights at $100 each. The donation cans will be distributed next week to participating businesses . If you would like to help raise funds for the Christmas lights contact Pam @ 839-6688 and she will get you a donation can.

Judy is selling tickets for the Bunco event that will be at El Paraiso on October 13th. The tickets are $25.00 each and the money will be split between the Museum and the Tourism group. Jake will be attending. Contact Judy at Ray's market.

The Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the Oregon 150th birthday is September 27th at the Masonic Lodge. The labor will be shared with the Riddle Chamber of Commerce. Thanks Riddle!

The Riddle Chamber is patiently waiting for there trophy for winning the Battle of the Chambers.

Pam reminded everyone that the coupons or small gifts are needed by the end of September for the welcome bags that will go to all new businesses and homeowners. This is a graet way to encourage people to visit your business ar utilize your service.

The newsletter deadline is today. All articles and business announcements should go to Madalyn Dixon. You can email her at newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org or drop them off at the Chamber Visitor's Center located next to Bead Mecca.

The October Business Mixer will be at Hometown Insurance. The date and time will be announced.

There is a new business coming to the old liquor store/clothing store/mexican Grocery store that is located on the corner of Fourth and Main St. Lori from Just Cuts has rented the space to open a full service salon that will offer cuts, perms and color. She is looking for a new name and is remodeling the space to accomodate her needs. Mark the barber will remain next to the Post Office. We are very happy to have a new business on the block and will enjoy the smoke free salon!

A special board meeting to discuss the budget will be hald Thursday, Sept. 25th at noon at El Paraiso. This will be for board members only.

Patti spoke about the progress for the Canyonville Pumpkin Festival. She now has an experienced coordinator for the car show. He suggested that we add categories for 20's 30's and 70's. Since the chamber had already committed to the trophys, she will pick up the cost of any additional trophies needed due to this change. She also announce that a billboard on I-5 has been donated for the festival to use. This should help bring in tourism. The Posters are being printed and will be distributed from Ashland to Eugene.

JoAnn will be coming around to sell the pumpkin flags for the chamber. If you don't have one and would like her to stop by contact JoAnn at Commonwealth Garden Shoppe. She also mentioned the marketing workshops we are trying to coordinate. Due to many prior obligations they may be put off until January. The cost will be about $10.00 per person.

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe will be throwing a customer appreciation party and sale this Saturday from 9:30-5:30. Everything will be 25% off and there will be free ice cream.

Ron Brusseau from Knoll Terrace is looking for support for 4-way stop signs to be placed on Main Street. He will be bringing this up at the next City Council meeting.

Cheryl from the City of Canyonville announced openings for the Planning commission (1) and the YMCA Advisory Board (3). If you are interested contact her at City Hall.

The bills for the 08/09 community bulletin board signs were mailed and need to be returned with payment.

A Tree will be planted at Pioneer Park in memory of Wayne Lloyd.

The Park Board, Lions Club and the Pioneer Days Committee will be having a fund raiser to help pay for a shade cover for the bleachers and stage area at the park. The details for this event will be announced, although a tentative date is set for November 13th. There was some discussion about charging a fee for some of the music events or installing more bricks if the drainage problem can be resolved.

Chamber minutes 9/11/2008

Meeting held at Ken's Sidewalk Cafe'

Pam Young was not available, Pam Landell filled in as Secretary

The Chamber is seeking volunteers for their booth at the Rodeo this weekend. If you are available show up @ 11:00 on either Saturday or Sunday.

The Community bulletin board at Ray's will be rebuilt and Penny will be reprinting the ads. Minor changes will be included.

The LED Bulbs have been ordered and we need sponsors for the signs. The cost is $100 per sign and there are 24 signs. The Lions club, Tamara Hoff and the Canyonville Pumpkin and Music Celebration have made a sponsorship.

The Sockets for the power poles are still needing installation. We are waiting for PP&L. We are also waiting for them in regards to the new sign.

Patti Spoke about the Canyonville Pumpkin and Music Celebration. LeRoy Bell will be performing at 4:00 following the awards ceremony. There are still openings for business sponsorship of the contests. Tamara needs help with the food booth. The Carved Pumpkin, Tall Tales and Business Display Contests are still open for sponsorship. The progress of the festival is developing nicely as the News Review, KPIC and Creative Images have all agreed to help. The News Review will be creating a special section in the paper that will reach 47,000 households. There are advertising opportunities in the special section for the Pumpkin Festival. To find out more about the festival and the contest sponsors and rules go to the website www.canyonvillepumpkinfestival.com

The chamber has collected $75.00 from the community for the music in the park, Javelin will turn it over to Patti.

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe will be hosting a Tomato Tasting event this Saturday from 1:00-3:00, all are invited to attend.

There will be a business workshop on collaborative marketing that we can host if enough people are interested. The cost is $120. We are looking for 12 people to put up $10.00 each to make this happen. If interested contact Joanne at Commonwealth Garden Shoppe.

The 150th Birthday Spaghetti Dinner will be Sept. 27th from 4-8 at the Masonic Lodge.

Bunco will be held Oct 13th at 6:00 at El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant. The buy in is $25.00, with a grand prize of $200.00. Contact Judy for more info.

Brian will be coming around to sell raffle tickets for the gas card. The money will Support the Riddle Philharmonic.

Tim from Canyonville Elementary spoke about all the beautification projects at the school. The landscaping that Seven Feathers donated and the painting of the front by the school district. Ray's will be taking the Pepsi sign. The South Umpqua Schools foundation will be raffling a Picnic Basket that will treat you to a complete picnic outing. The event will be at the Casino convention center on Sept 20th for more info contact Jeff Johnson at Del's Building Supply in Tri City. Tiger cards will be coming out Nov. 2nd. The 6th grade is back at the school.

Wayne Lloyd passed away.

Pumpkin Festival News

The Canyonville Pumpkin & Music Festival is seeking volunteers and sponsors. Contact Patti McCollum at 580-6083 for information on how you can help support this annual event.

Marketing Committee Report

Canyonville Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee

September, 4, 2008 - Minutes

Present: Dan Barzee, Madalyn Dixon, Joanne Gordon, Pam Landell

1. Discuss Budget: Present a request for a meeting with the Chamber Board to determine a budget for the marketing committee. Possible needs are quarterly newsletter, postcard mailing for mixers. (Chamber board agreed to meet with us when we are ready)

2. September business mixer will be Jim Siegel, Chiropractor.

3. Madalyn suggested doing a downtown "just for fun event". This was tabled for later

4. Joanne will check on letter Pam Young is sending. Findings: letter is ready and will be mailed.

5. Madalyn volunteered to do the newsletter. Deadline for articles and information is Sept. 18. Suggested articles are: A featured business, upcoming events, individual business news, business of the month. The newsletter will be folded for mailing at the Oct. 2 Marketing Committee Meeting and will be mailed to all Chamber of Commerce members.

email : newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org ,give to Pam L., or drop off at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center located at 423 S. Main St.

Chamber Minutes - August 21st

Meeting held at Serafino's

The Bed Races are on! After speculation that the bed races were canceled at this year's Pioneer Days Parade it is confirmed that the beds will race.

The water situation for the welcome to Canyonville sign was discussed. Jake was able to get permission from the City of Canyonville to tap into the water from the house that burned on the property. The stipulation is that a right of way from owners Darryl and Lillian Brown will be given in writing and the chamber pay for all the trenching and installation of the lines. Jake will be checking with PP&L about the electrical hook-up.

The Banners are still waiting for the PP&L installation of the upgrade of new power line hardware on the poles.

The Business of the month is Ken's Sidewalk Cafe'. The Chamber voted to spend $25.00 each month to have Diamond Sign make the signs. Pam will coordinate the sign making with Diamond.

We agreed to give our support to Donald Barrows of Computer Solutions in Myrtle Creek who gave a presentation at last weeks meeting about building a forum that members can use to discuss their opinions on issues concerning members and Chamber business. There was a lot of concern as to whether it would actually be used, but ultimately we will not know unless we try.

The new phone number for the Chamber is 839-4282. This phone will be located at the downtown Chamber Visitor Center that is donated by Pam at Bead Mecca. Pam will be adding a voice mail system that will be checked every few days.

The Community Board at Ray's will be rebuilt by Carl White and new signs will be made to replace the faded and outdated signs that are currently displayed. It is still unclear how many businesses will be renewing their signs.

Javelin plans to replace the windows at his business, Promise Natural Foods, and will donate the old window that was painted by Earl Voyles Jr to the Historical Society.

The South County branch of the YMCA is celebrating their 10th anniversary and want you to mark your calenders for a party scheduled October 15th. There will be a potluck and many events throughout the day. The Y is also exploring forming an adult softball league and later adding volleyball. If you are interested call Shanna at 839-6117.

It is time to consider the replacement of the bulbs for the Christmas decorations. Jake will check with Rod at 7 Feathers to see if we can still get the discounted price. We had discussed having businesses sponsor a sign and it looks like it will take about $75.00 per sign to replace the bulbs with LED bulbs.

Marketing Meeting Update

Marketing Meeting July 17, 2008

Present: Pam Landell, Dan Barzee, Joanne Gordon

Discussed cost of Sidewalk sign for Business of the Month. $50.00 both sides and a sign for the information center.

Need to check on the letter Pamela Young is sending out to explain Business of the Month.

Joanne’s idea to help get Business of the Month moving: distribute ballots to businesses around town. Ask for volunteers to do the face to face explanation.

Need information on the website for how to join chamber. Include an application form.

Discussed setting up a phone line with an answering machine so individuals wouldn’t be bothered while trying to do business. Message would have some general info. For example meeting times and places. Machine would be checked every 48 hours to see if any call backs needed.

Marketing Chamber: Line listing for each member. List all city organizations with meeting dates, times and place.

Publish Chamber meeting dates and places

Marketing Meeting Update

Present: Pam L., Dan Barzee, Joanne Gordon

Javelin dropped off copy of bike path plan from 1999.

Reported shopping bags are ready and Letter of explanation about the bags being sent to chamber members.

Business of the month: there were three nominations. These will be presented to the general chamber meeting with the recommendation they are put in a "hat" and the winner will be drawn. The remaining 2 will be kept for August's drawing. This method will be in effect until enough nominations are received showing a definite winner.

Canyonville Calendar fund raiser report: Cost to create will be about $6.00. It was presented and generally agreed that postcards could be a more effective way to go. Less expensive to produce and perhaps more sellable. Packs of 50 to sell to businesses.

Idea discussed:

Have a "News Article Gathering". The idea being to create several short news releases about Canyonville to be submitted to the Local Papers on a regular basis. One press release idea is "volunteers needed" for helping with marketing, mainstreet Canyonville, etc.

Pam L. & Joanne will contact Patti Perry about advertising the Pumpkin Celebration as KLCC is announcing the 150th Party in the Park.

Next meeting: July 17, 8:15 Chamber Information Center

Contact Joanne with corrections & questions.

Joanne
Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
452 N. Main St.
Canyonville, OR 97417

Chamber Minutes - July 3rd

Meeting held at the Feed Lot

Jake was out, Jim Siegel acted as President. Brandi was out, Pam (Bead Mecca) acted as Secretary.

Judy reported that the Myrtle Creek Chamber has pulled out of the battle of the Chambers event that will be at the 150th event on July 19th at Pioneer Park. Press releases had already gone out, so some of the information will be inaccurate due to the change. The Canyonville team will consist of Jake, Jim, Javelin, Steve and Ricky. Riddle will still be participating.

The Chili Cook-off was not as successful as anticipated. This was due to lower attendance caused by high fuel prices and extreme heat. Judy made a motion to pull out of the event in the future and let the Myrtle Creek Chamber take it over. The motion was seconded by Chuck and passed unanimously, but Javelin feels it should be revisited in the future. A special Thanks goes out to Ray Bigelow for his support of this event.

Myrtle Creek has started their music in the park event. Here is some info that Ted provided about the event: The RCC Community Band will open our season. It's a 40-piece all-acoustic band from Medford (Rogue Community College) that has also invited a soloist from Salem just for this performance. There will be lots of Americana and patriotic songs played for the enjoyment of all who attend this FREE event, beginning at 6 p.m. in Millsite Park. Folks should bring lawn chairs or blankets & coolers with food & beverages. At this point there's no need to lay out blankets early, we have plenty of room. Ray's Food Place will have their BBQ wagon on site with a variety of tasty offerings. For more info check the events page of their website at http://www.myrtlecreekchamber.com/eventsmeetings/MITP.html

The Marketing Committee has ordered the canvas bags for the Welcome to Canyonville program. They also started the business of the month. The nominations were fairly slim for this month's business of the month. Jim drew a name from the nominations received and the July Business of the month of July is Tina Jameson Insurance, naming Katie Sheets as an exceptional employee, Congratulations! To nominate your favorite you will find forms at the bulletin boards at Ray's, The Post office and The City.

Javelin reported that the Planning commission meeting voted to allow the new veterinary clinic owned by Tammie Eichmann that will be occupying the building that was formerly Molly Bee's. We do not know yet when they will be opening, but are happy to have them join the growing community of Canyonville businesses. There was also some discussion about encouraging the city to be more new business friendly and how the chamber can partner with the city to encourage businesses to open here.

Judy made the observation that there are 3 city council positions and a mayor position open, so if you want change consider running. The deadline for applications is August 26th. She also mentioned that there is a new City Planner that seems to represent the best interest of Canyonville.
This month will be the first Chamber Mixer event. Commonwealth Garden Shoppe will host a Garden Party on Wednesday July 16th from 5:30-7:30 pm at their new digs at 425 N Main St. This is a great way to learn more about the business and meet other business owners. There will be food and music and an opportunity to network and share ideas in a casual after hours environment.

Dean announced the upcoming Golf Tournament on July 13th and the pre-golf dinner they will be having on the 12th at 6:00pm at the Elks Lodge. Sign up forms for the golf tournament are available at the Elks Lodge or the Myrtle Creek Golf Course. The dinner will be serving Chicken Parmesan and Prime Rib dinners for $20 each or a table of 6 for $100. The Scholarship winners will be reading there essays. For more information contact Mike Rhodes at 836-6661

There are new owners at the Myrtle Creek Golf Course. They are partners from Eugene who purchased the property at auction and will be operating the golf course with no interruption.
The Myrtle Creek Lions club will be raffling off a trip to Bronson, Missouri, as well as other prizes including to weekends at a beach house, 2 $50.00 gas certificates. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00 and will be available the week of 7/10.

The Chamber sold out of tickets for the Gas raffle and the winner will be drawn at the 7/10 Chamber meeting. Due to the enthusiasm for this fundraiser there will be two additional gas cards raffled in the next two months.

Pioneer days pie auction will be here before you know it so start planning your pies now.

Chamber Meeting 06/19 - Minutes

Chamber Minutes

6/19/08

Chili Cook Off is June 28^th and 29^th. Friday will be decorating the booth at Seven Feathers Casino Parking Lot.

Dates have changed for the Rodeo. NEW DATES are September 13^th and 14^th. BBQ will be hotdogs and hamburgers all day for both days.

SU Science lab-Visit tour went well. Jake and Jim attended. The science lab is getting remodeled and updated money has been donated.

Fundraiser Raffle has started for the Shell Gas Card. Going well.

Marketing meeting approved the welcome to Canyonville Bags. Bags will be the standard canvas tote. They will be given to new business’s, new homeowner’s, and the business of the month.

The Business of the month nomination boxes are located at City of Canyonville, Post Office and Ray’s. The business of the month will be chosen at the beginning of each month. The business of the month will have a sign in front of their business for the month and will be posted on the web.

We are moving forward with the downtown association. Meetings will be the 2^nd & 4^th Thursday of the month at the Chamber Center on Main St. Meetings start at 8:15 am.

Marketing Committee meetings are held on the 1^st & 3^rd Thursday of the month at the Chamber Center on Main St. Meeting Starts at 8:15 am.

Pacific Power Company has not put up the brackets for Main St. but made contact with Jake on April 1^st. Brandi will follow up with a call to Mark Brownson to find out what the hold up is.

July 19^th is the Chambers celebration of Canyonville’s 150^th Birthday. We will work on getting posters and advertising. Brandi will work on posters and Pam will work on ad on the news review online. Speaking to Bob Chaney regarding ad in the local paper.

Dutch oven table was built and Chamber was asked to pay for 1/3 of the cost. We voted and Chamber will pay $275.00 for the table.

Talked about Chamber Calendar. Ideas for the pictures were historical places in Canyonville and maybe surrounding communities. May get other communities involved in the pictures and events listed on the calendars. Brandi will get some sample pictures and Pam will find more out on the costs to make them.

Chamber Meeting 5/15/2008

Meeting Minutes

Sunday 5/18/08-Event

Days Creek Alumni Softball Game. Starts at 2pm at Days Creek softball field. Tickets for the BBQ are $5. Javelin will be serving salmon and their will be hotdogs and hamburgers.

The Oregon Main Street Program is having a workshop on June 5^th in Bandon OR. They need to have a response from people who would like to attend. We need at least two members who will commit. Please see Pam at Bead Mecca for more info.

Welcome to Canyonville sign is in progress. Completion date is unknown at this time.

The 150^th Birthday of Canyonville is this Saturday 5/17/08. Starts at 10 am. BBQ 11am to 8pm. Live Band 8pm to 11pm.

Clean up at the park needs to be done. We voted on Chamber paying someone to do the clean up or volunteers to do the work. It was decided that Chamber would pay someone. Jake is going to call Jeff to pressure wash.

Lilly from the Umpqua Community Development Counsel was here for a visit. Discussion of their programs. Small Business Development, loans, counseling, community organizations, and communication with members to the public. Chamber will speak further about their needs and the Marketing Committee will pursue.

Dean with the Elks asked for a donation for the Golf Tournament. Chamber voted and a $100.00 donation will be made.

Stephanie Rogers was voted for the Chamber Scholarship for $500.00.

Brett’s last day at Umpqua Bank is May 30^th. Good luck Brett we will miss you.

Tamara Hoff needs volunteers for the Talent Contest for Pioneer Days. See her for applications.

MIXERS - Get to know the local businesses!

Business Mixers is a networking opportunity for the chamber businesses to share with other businesses, and if desired with the community, what they offer. This is an Open House where refreshments are served within the business, after hours. The purpose is for members to get to know our neighboring businesses and their owners or managers. Knowing what each business offers is vital to sharing through referrals. We all know the importance of word of mouth and this is a fun way to network your business. Please plan to visit each of the participating businesses during their open house. Exact Dates and times to be announced.

July - Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
August - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
September - Canyonville Chiropractic
October - Hometown Insurance

Dates to be determined:
Bead Mecca
Leisure Inn
City Hall
Jake's Auto Center

May 1st Marketing Update

May 1, 2008 Marketing Committee Meeting

Present: Pam Y., Pam L., Cheryl, Dan, Joanne, Serena, Misty

Discussion: Business of the Month

Pam L. has a sign and will get quote on having it painted

Misty will get the mailboxes

Sidebar on Chamber Site will feature the business

Recruiting new Chamber members: groups of 2 current members will go business to business, present a reusable shopping bag and give history & info. of Chamber

Organizing Business "mixers". Pam Y will bring sign up sheet to Chamber meeting and explain the benefits of getting to know what other businesses have to offer.

Reusable shopping bags - Budget request of $200 will be presented at regular chamber meeting. (request was approved by chamber) They will be stored and filled with promotional gifts at the Bead Mecca.

Downtown Beautification Grant - needs 2 representatives from the city. Cheryl is willing to write grant. "Oregon Main Street"

Updating Chamber webpage: Information should be sent digitally to Dan.

Next meeting: May 15, 8:30 a.m.,Chamber Information Center inside the Bead Mecca.

refer additions or corrections to: Joanne - commgdn@pioneer-net.com

thanks!

Joanne

Canyonville's 150th Birthday!

Celebrate Saturday, May 17th at Pioneer Park! Festivities throughout the day starting at 10:00am with a Barn Dance from 8-11 that evening. For info call 839-4645 or check the events page on our website.

CANYONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MINUTES 5/1/08

MEETING PLACE- SERIFINOS- 12:00PM

PRESENT 18

Topics-

• Web Design and Business advertising. We are in the process of determining the amount to charge to advertise on the web-site. You can contact the Chamber secretary at secretary@canyonvillechamber.org for further information.
  

• Pam L is setting up email addresses for the chamber so that we do not have to send out notices from our business emails.
  

• We are looking for great fundraisers if you have ideas please contact us at secretary@canyonvillechamber.org. Some of the current ideas are raffles, selling of calendars, hamburger cook offs… What would you like to see? Judy C. Is checking into a swing for a raffle.
  

• FBLA (future business leaders of America) are looking for donations. If you would like to see your money go for a great cause these young people could use your help. Please contact Brody G. at 541.863.3118 for more information.
  

• Bonnie Atkinson invited the Chamber to SUHS to tour the science room. They want to rebuild/remodel and would like us to take a tour. The Chamber decided to go and Jake Y. will call Bonnie to set up a time. The CV Chamber and the CV Lions club will go together.
  

• Pam Y. asked the Chamber for $200 for Chamber bags. We will use these new bags for new business, and homeowners in town. We are hoping business will get involved with the idea and donate items or information about their business to put in the bags. In addition, we will be doing a “business of the month”. The drop boxes and forms will be located at CV city hall, the post office and Rays. Also there was a sign up sheet sent around to have businesses’ pick a month to do a business mixer. This will be a great way to get to know other business owners and patrons in your community and to let them know what you do and what you are about. Let us know if you would like to do one. We will let you know times and dates as we progress with this. The marketing meeting for the chamber meets the first and third Thursday (8:15AM) at the new chamber center located at 423 S Main St. (next door to Bead Mecca) Please join us with any ideas you may have.
  

• The chamber discussed a downtown beautification grant. We are still in the start up process and this idea will be discussed further at following meetings.
  

• Tamara Hoff gave a $5K donation from the Anderson Family in Harry Burdge’s name. Also, Tamara donated a percent of her commission from the sale ($600), and a check for $250 to go for the band playing for Oregon’s 150^th Birthday. Thank you Anderson Family and Hoff’s frontier Real Estate!!!
  

Meeting adjourned: 1:00PM

Chamber Secretary

Marketing Committee Report

April 17, 2008

Pam Y., Joanne, Lily Brislen (UCDC rep.)

Continue ironing out kinks in Chamber website maintanence.

1. Pam & Pam learn how

2. Contact Mike Wiggs for help (Pam Y.)

3. Contact Dan about kinks (Joanne)

General Discussion about recruiting new members to Chamber

Suggested approach is to ask for chamber volunteers to go door to door, 2 members at a time with the following list of points to be made. We need a list of business licenses from Cheryl.

1. short history of how chamber started (Breakfast Club/Service Group)

2. what can the chamber do to better benefit businesses?

3. provide info on what chamber is hoping to do to help businesses

a. website

b. business of the month promotion

c. networking

d. possible business education/training (Joanne contact Small BusinessDevelopment Center)

e. other?

Other points made: Investigate cost of Business of the month sign from Dan Wallace. Obtain email address for chamber so emails look more professional. Include Mktg. Committee meeting dates & time next chamber meeting announcement.

Next meeting: May 1, 2008 - 8:15 a.m., New information center next to Bead Mecca

Marketing Meeting Update

Attendees: Cheryl M., Misty B., Pam L., Pam Y., Serena, Joanne G.

Discussion: How do we attract new chamber members?

1. Monthly newsletter: Cheryl M. will edit. Articles can be emailed to her.

2. Start a Business of the Month : Put mailboxes on public bulletin boards for voting. Give businesses ballots to hand out, start voting in May, first award June. Canyonville Ace Hardware (Misty) will supply mailboxes, Bead Mecca (Pam) will get estimate on sidewalk sign to put in front of winning business and present to Chamber.

Old Business:

1.Connect w/7 Feathers, Misty will contact Danielle Feddar about ads in Shuttle.

2. Shopping bags: Cheryl will research source.

Possibility to use for welcoming new businesses and new members of community.

General discussion:

Knoll Terrace newsletter/ Barb & Bob Matthews. Try and get more people to participate in city events.

Website address will be included on/in chamber monthly mtg. announcement being sent by Pam Y.

Work on improving updating of Chamber website by Pam Y. & Pam L.

Current Events in and around Canyonville

May 17th

Buffalo Bar B Q for info call 839-4602

May 11th
Mother’s Day Brunch $12.00
Contact: Dean Bloemendahl

Marketing Committee Report

Organizational decisions:

Facilitator/Chair - Pam Young

Minute taker - Joanne Gordon

Meetings will be 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:15 a.m.
April meetings will be April 3rd & 17th at the City Council Room.
May meetings will be May 1st & 15th at the new Chamber Info Center next to the Bead Mecca.

Goals: (not in order of importance)

1. Quarterly Newsletter combined with Chamber news and list all community meetings. Include articles to help businesses.

2. Link with Casino to increase awareness of downtown businesses.

3. Have workshops to teach advantages of marketing and skills to business owners.

4. Get reusable shopping bags to promote shopping local.

a. use shopping bags as greeting kit for new businesses and include information about chamber, etc. possibly coupons to local businesses.

b. discuss discounts or some kind of incentives to buy and use the bags.

5. Get a chamber site blog started (Pam L.)

respectfully submitted

Joanne Gordon

A New Beginning

This is an exciting time to be in business in Canyonville Oregon. Through the effort of the many dedicated business owners we are in a position to map the future direction of the local economic development pertaining to commerce in the South Umpqua Valley. We are in the process of developing a marketing plan that will help bring business to Canyonville, and as business grows we hope to attract more new businesses to the City of Canyonville. We welcome your comments and suggestions.