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The Community Board at Ray's will be rebuilt by Carl White and new signs will be made to replace the faded and outdated signs that are currently displayed.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
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