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)
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.
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.
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