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
