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 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.
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