Chamber Meeting - 12/03/09

Canyonville Area Chamber of Commerce Date: 12/03/2009

Canyon Cyber Cafe Noon

Meeting called to order by President Judy Coleman

Introductions

Financial report given by Jim Siegel

Minutes read from last meeting. Corrections: The nominated Vice President was Chuck Maudlin not Tamara Hoff. Nominated by Tamera H. and 2^nd by Jake Y.

Chuck M also reported the Canyonville Fire Dept also donated to the food baskets 500.00.

Minutes from last meeting passed

Old business:

• It was discussed when we could get the lights up in Pioneer Park. Jake, Javelin and Jim will try to get together next week to get them up.

New business:

• Judy Coleman reported that Danielle Raines was interested in doing a “games” night fundraiser out at 7-Feathers. She is looking for volunteers to help. It will be a 3-chamber co-op and money will be split between them. Pam Y., Jake Y, Joanne, and Judy C will attend the first meeting to get the information. Meeting will be held December 13^th from 3-5 PM.
• Joanne also reported she read in the News Review about Upward Bound wanting to do some volunteer work. It was suggested that we may be able to use some of these students.

Upcoming events:

• Tree lighting and downtown after hours tonight! Please get your maps from Pam L. at bead Mecca.
• Festival of Trees Sunday December 6^th for families. Cost is just 2.50 per family.
• 16^th annual Timber Truckers Parade December 12^th.
• Lions Christmas baskets December 18^th.

Guest Speakers:

• Pam Frank from Mercy Foundation spoke about the “Healthy Kids Outreach Program”. Healthy Kids Program helps families who need help with healthcare in addition to nurses who go into the schools to educate on heath care. If you would like more information on this program please contact Pam at pamelafrank@chiwest.com

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully,

Pamela Young

Chamber Meeting - 11/19/09

Canyonville Area Chamber of Commerce Date: 11/19/2009

El Paraiso Noon

Meeting called to order by President Judy Coleman

Introductions

Old business:

· Joanne and Pam L. wanted to remind everyone they will be coming around with the business survey. Please take the time to fill out and return. Please contact Pam L at pam@canvonvillechamber.org if you need one or have not received one. In addition there will be a customer survey questionnaire being handed out. If you need one or have question please contact Pam as well.

New business:

· It was voted on and passed the Canyonville Chamber donate to the Canyonville Lions club $500 for the Christmas baskets. Chuck M. also reported they received $500 from the Canyonville Masons.

· The Canyonville Christmas lights are up! Thank you all who made this possible!

If you would like to contribute to the light fund please contact Judy Coleman at Rays Sentry Market in Canyonville.

· Jake Young reported that Spring Hills (The company that published our Canyonville, Riddle and Myrtle Creek maps) had contacted him. They wanted to know if we were interested in a free hyper-link to our web-site. A motion was made by Pam Y. and seconded by Javelin O. that we accept the link. It was voted on and accepted by all.

· Nominations were made for next year’s Chamber President, Secretary, Vice President, and Treasurer. Below are the nominations:

President: Jake Young –Nominated by Pam Y and 2^nd by Chuck M.

Vice President: Tamara Hoff-Nominated by Chuck M and 2^nd by Jake y.

Treasurer: Jim Siegel-Nominated by Stephanie B. and 2^nd by Jim Siegel

Secretary: Pam Young-nominated by Jake Y. and 2^nd by Javelin O.

Voting will be held the next meeting in Dec on the 3^rd.

· Ted R. spoke about the 16^th annual timber truckers light parade. It will be held on Dec 12, 2009. The theme is “The Timber Industry” Parade leaves D.R. Johnson mill and will go through Riddle, out Old Pacific Hwy, through Tri-city and Myrtle Creek. If you would like more information or would like an application please call 541-874-2231.

· Ted also reported The Myrtle Creek City Council also approved the new “Gateway” sign. Victory Builders will be completing the work.

EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS-

· Ugly sweater contest and downtown Christmas Celebration on December 4^th. Please pick up your score card from Bead Mecca. You could be eligible for a grand prize of $50.00 in addition to some great goodies some of the business may be handing out! If you need more info or would like to add your business to the list please contact Pam at pam@beadmecca.com

· Tree lighting ceremony will be held in front of Ken’s Sidewalk Café on December 4^th at 5:30 PM. Some business will be open late. There will be cookies, and hot chocolate.

· Riddle Chamber is hosting a “Civil War Party” at the Myrtle Creek Elks lodge. On December 3^rd. Please contact Riddle chamber of commerce for tickets.

· Light Parade December 12^th

· December 18^th the Lions club will be putting the food baskets together. Please come out and help. If you know of a name or can help please contact Nancy Bigelow @ 541-839-6614.

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully;

Pam Young

Chamber Minutes - 11/12/2009

CANYONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DATE: 11/12/2009

Ken’s Sidewalk Café 12:pm

Meeting called to order by President Judy Coleman

Introductions

Old business:

· Judy Coleman reported 52 food baskets were given out to families in need through out South County. Thank you Cow Creek Tribe of Indians for the donation.

· SUVA gallery in Canyonville is seeking quality art, and handcrafted gifts. It is located in a historic building in downtown Canyonville. If you would like more information please contact pam@suvagallery.com .

· Get ready… Tiger Cards will be out shortly. Have your “goodies” ready. Our kids have done a great job! No missed days!!

New Business

· We are handing out booklets to find out what area(s) most of our business or customers are coming from. If you did not receive one please call the Canyonville chamber to request one.

· The Welcome to Canyonville Fountain needs to be cleaned on or about every three months. Steve Kelly with SUSD said he will go to the training given by Victory Builders and volunteer to clean the fountain time permitting.

· Pam L. reported “Promise Natural Foods” was selected as business of the month. Congratulations! Pam also reported that she will be working with Bob Chaney on the extended highway 99 signs. They signs will have to be approved by the city council and county. More to follow.

· The Christmas celebration will be held on December 4^th 2009. There will be singing, Christmas tree lighting (5:30 Pm) and an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest and party on the same night. Grand prize will be $50.00!. Please register at Bead Mecca for a map and scorecard. Contact Pam@canyonvillechamber.org.

· A Business Owners survey was handed out. If you received one please take the time to complete and return to Bead Mecca. If you have not received one contact Pam @ pam@canyonvillechamber.org for one. Please take the time with the surveyors if they come to your business. We are trying to improve “your” town.

Speakers:

· Danielle Raines with 7-Feathers asked if there were any business that would like to participate with them during conventions. Danielle was asking if there were some who would be willing to offer discounts, classes, coupons etc… while conventions were being held. Please contact Danielle at draines@sevenfeathers.com Danielle also reported on a SOVA customer service class to be held. The class would be approximately 3 hours long and held on February 28^th and March 1^st. If you or one of your employees would like to come please contact Danielle at the email address listed above.

· Tim Freeman spoke on the SUSD proposal and expressed the fact that he thought it was done well and would benefit all the kids.

EVENTS AND MEETING TIMES:

· Community Foundation meeting- 1Pm November 19^th at El Parriso.

· SOVA Customer service symposium Feb 28^th and March 1^st 2010.

· Downtown Christmas Celebration December 4^th 5-7PM downtown Canyonville

· SUSD regular board meeting is Monday 16^th of November and the special board meeting is Wednesday November 18^th. Come out and support your schools.

· Friday December 18^th the Lions Club will be putting together the yearly Christmas baskets. If you know of a name or can help please contact Nancy Bigelow @ 839-6614

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully;

Pamela Young

Chamber Meeting - 11/05/09

CANYONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MINUTES

DATE: 11/5/2009

PLACE: SERIFINOS

TIME: NOON

OLD BUSINESS:

• It was reported the Pumpkin Festival went well. The numbers were not in and will be reported next week.
• We are still looking for information to go into the news letter such as events, business happenings, announcements, products, etc. Please submit to: newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org.
• Jim Siegel reported approximately 850.00 was made on the Rodeo.
• Downtown Trick or Treating was another great success this year. Thanks to all who came out to participate.
• It does not look like we will be buying the new chamber decals for the year 2011 (we have 2010) due to rising costs. T. Hoff said will look into making them.

NEW BUSINESS:

• The downtown assoc will be coming around with a business survey. Please take the time with them. Your input will be very helpful.
• Doug Sales is working on a Christmas celebration happening after the Christmas tree lighting. He would like for retail business to extend their hours for that evening. If you would like more information please call Doug at Kens Sidewalk Café.
• SUVA will be doing an Art Gallery. They are looking for contemporary or recycled arts. Please contact pam@suvagallery.com
• If you would like to help “Cloth a Child” please contact Dean Bloemendaal @839/4606
• Just a reminder that TIGER CARDS will be out shortly. Be ready! If you would like more information on the program please contact Judy Coleman at Rays Sentry.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• SU Board meeting November 16^th
• Christmas Celebration December 4^th

Members present:

PAM YOUNG-HOMETOWN

DEAN AND STEPHANI BLOEMENDAAL -BLOEMENDAAL INC

SHANNA ANDERSON-YMCA

CHUCK AND CHUN CHA MAULDIN-LIONS CLUB

STEVE KELLEY-SUSD

JOANNE GORDON- COMMONWEALTH GARDEN SHOPPE

JAVLIN ORMOND-PROMISE NATURAL FOODS

JAKE YOUNG-JAKES AUTO CENTER

BRIAN SHANKLE-JAKES AUTO CENTER

KATIE SIEGEL – CV MASSAGE THERAPIY

JIM SIEGEL- CV CHIROPRACTIC

PAM LANDELL-BEAD MECCA

HOFFS REAL ESTATE- TAMARA HOFF

THE DOUGLAS COUNTY MAIL- BOB CHANY

Respectfully,

Pam Young

09/10/09

Location: Kens Sidewalk Cafe

The ring toss booth raised about $800.00.

Tamara will let people know about meetings for the Pumpkin & music festival to be held on Oct 17Th.

Steve from the SUSD wanted to thank all the sponsors again. We are on the 8Th day of school and so far everything is going smoothly. Enrollment is up from the end of the year last year. The board meeting last night was canceled and has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at 6:30. They will be interviewing candidates for the open Canyonville Board position.

The Rodeo starts at 3:30 on the 19Th we need volunteers to run the food booth. Please contact Judy for more info.

Next Thursday at 6:30 the 17Th is a Business Mixer at Forest Glenn. There will be several presenters and drinks and snacks will be served.

Rick came down and cleaned the filters for the North welcome sign. If we can get enough volunteers, Phil will come down and teach us how to do it ourselves. It should be cleaned monthly.
The water timer issues have been fixed.

Canyonville Feed and Ranch has been voted the business of the Month. He would also like to host a mixer in the middle of December. There will be food and live music. Gordon is also interested in trying to put together a local music show for Monday nights to be held at Pioneer Park. He will start researching to see if we could bring in enough people and talent.

The last Oregon 150 chili feed will be on Oct 3rd.

Doug from Ken's has someone to provide Bales of Hay for our October decorations. They are 5.00/each and will be delivered. Please let him know as soon as possible if you want to be included.

October 12Th is the Columbus Day Bunco night. Please purchase your tickets soon they sell out fast.

September 26Th is the Oregon 150 Celebration at the fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed.

In attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Tamara Hoff - Hoffs Frontier
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Shanna Anderson - YMCA
Dan Barzee - undecided
Steve Kelley - SUSD
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Javelin Ormond - Promise
Judy Coleman - Apts
Gordon Thomas - Canyonville Feed & Ranch
Nancy Thomas - Canyonville Feed & Ranch
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Debbie Wilson - Forest Glen
Janet Judd - Forest Glenn
Amber Young - Hometown Ins Center Pam Landell - Bead Mecca

09/03/09

Location: Canyon Cyber Cafe

Pioneer Days is over. The Jail made around 550.00, the pie auction about 5500.00. A big thank you goes out to Rod Miller and Seven Feathers for building and donating the Jail, and all the Sheriffs for donating there time to make the arrests. Next year we might offer photos of the detainees. We had a great crowd with a couple complaints some of the tents were vandalized. Tamara will be taking over the application process. Seven feathers will continue to mark spaces and organize vendors. The performers may change for next year. Tentatively we have a Dean Martin impersonator for next year. Next year try to get more ads for entertainment. (on the radio and news papers) All the T-shirts sold!! We still have some hats available.

We'll have the space we need for the 150 @ the the fairgrounds.

The all staff meeting for the school district went very well. They wanted to thank everyone and handed out certificates of appreciation to those businesses that sponsored the event. The enrollment is up and the first day of school went well.

The timer on the north welcome sign is not coming on at the right times we will figure out what the problem is. Do we want to coordinate the lights and water? At this time the lights will stay on.

Lions Club BBQ made about 1000.00 to help with the sight and hearing fund. They have discussed adding a little variety of meats next year.

Dean Kelley won the TV raffle. He was very excited needless to say.

The Canyonville School Committee earned about 1000.00.

Hestehaven will not be renewing there sign on the board.

September 18 there is a scenic byway opening in Scottsburg.

Tim Freeman's office would like to schedule time to talk about the budget and current the legislator.

A marketing workshop with UCDC has been scheduled for Wednesday Sept 30Th 2-3:30 at City Hall.

The new addition to the reader board is almost done. It just needs to be stained.

Dec 4Th is the 2ND annual city wide tree lighting.

Rodeo is Sept 19 & 20Th. We will pass a volunteer calender around at next weeks meeting.

The annual Columbus Day Bunco event will happen again at El Paraiso. Tickets are 25.00/each.

Oct 17Th is the annual Pumpkin and Music Celebration. Tamara is needing volunteers.

Oct 3rd is the last Oregon 150 Chili Cook off for Canyonville.

In Attendance:

Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Cheryl Masotto - City hall
Dan Barzee - Canyonville
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Judy Coleman - Apts
Tamara Hoff - Hoffs Frontier Real Estate
Steve Kelley - SUSD Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank

08/20/09

Location: El Paraiso

Pioneer Days kicks off on Sat. we will be serving root beer floats and selling badges. Volunteers are still needed for root beer floats and to be sheriffs. The TV raffle is going great. The tickets will be on sale through Pioneer days. KPIC commercials start tomorrow. They donated $3216.00 worth of air time and production. 5,000.00 inserts will be in the News Review, Canyonville Feed and Ranch donated the inserts.

SUSD had a board meeting and Sue Moran resigned. We need to fill the position. The last day to register is Sept. 7Th. They will interview at the district office no vote will be held to replace her.

If there are problem "visitors" please send them to the fireman's booth.

Jake motioned and Jim seconded to put the ad in the News Review for Pioneer days.

Please contact Madilyn if you have anything for the newsletter and contact Dan Barzee for the website. We need to get more organized to have everything updated with current schedules.

There has been another management change at the Leisure inn.

Tim Freeman has a 15 min. presentation about current legislation if we are interested in hearing. Schedule for a future meeting.

There will be a Intro to new businesses in the paper on the 25Th.

We are going to order a timer for the sign.

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real estate
Jessica Carleton - News Review
Madalyn Dixon - Main St Bridge News
Joan Beck - City of Canyonville
Javelin Ormond - PNF & Bakery
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Dan Barzee - Dog Sitting
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Joy Curtis - Planning
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Tim Freeman - State Rep
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
Judy Coleman - Apts

08/13/2009
Location: Creekside

There is a Open House for all SUSD staff at Seven Feathers on the 26th. 225-230 people are expected. Teachers will have a catered lunch but other staff are going to be heading downtown to enjoy some local merchants. The local service merchants have sponsored the after meeting drinks. School starts on Aug 31st. Our Mainstreet Bridge newsletter will be doing an article on the new Superintendent and his history.

We are still looking for Pies for the Pie Auction. We also need help with breaking down the shelving after so the next scheduled performer can go on. Call Carol Malmay with questions.
We have the jail for Pioneer days and it is wonderful. Thanks go out to seven feathers for building it for us.

Jake received another power bill for the new sign. It is around 120.00. We need to talk to Erwin about a timer to cut cost.
Lions Club may help with the elect cost.

The memorabilia for Pioneer days is arriving. Hats aren't expected for another couple of days but T-shirts are here and for sale. You can purchase them at the pharmacy and at the info desk at Pioneer days. Reserved seating tickets are on sale at Ken's and raffle tickets are available almost everywhere. Nan and Judy will help sell tickets for raffle on Monday morn at the post office and Marie and Joy will sell at Rays Monday afternoon. Brian will be taking some to his church also.

The fire dept. is buying a new engine. They will be demoing a truck Tuesday afternoon at the fire hall if anyone would like to see it. They haven't had a new truck since 1980.

The Elks motorcycle run brought in about 30-35 bikes and 100 people. They provided a lot of non-perishables for our reservists families and an additional $111.00 was also raised and donated.

In attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Carol Malmay - Canyonville
Steve Kelley - SUSD
Judy Coleman - Apts

08/06/09

Location:Serafinos

We need pies for the Pie Auction on the 27Th and workers for Root beer floats on the 22ND and Jail workers on the 28-30 if you would like to help out please contact Judy Coleman.

we will look into putting a timer on the North Welcome to Canyonville sign to save power.

Carl White can add 2 more rows allowing for 10 more signs on the business sign at Rays. Jake motioned, Javelin second to have Carl get them up and have the proceeds go to the electric bill on the sign.

Aug 26Th there is an all staff meeting welcome back for about 225 SUSD employees. It will be held at the Convention Center at Seven Feathers. Going to try and set up a discount with local food businesses to offer to employees to draw them downtown. School starts 8/31. Local service business have offered to pool and sponsor the after meeting drinks. Jake's Auto, Canyonville chiropractic, Coleman Apts, Hoff's Real Estate, Bloemendahl Tax, Hometown Ins, Promise Natural Foods and Canyonville Message Therapy.

Tamara had a call from Wildlife Safari they will be bringing an Alligator, Python and two lizards from 3-5pm on sat at Pioneer Days.There will be daily events listed on a sandwich board. There are only 2 more Pioneer Days Committee meetings. there are still selling tickets for the raffle of the TV and seats for the entertainment. An info booth will be open this year selling t-shirts and hats.

Three bills came in to pay Jake motioned, Javelin second to pay.

So far 500 lunches have been given away by the YMCA at the park. They have one more week to go. Get Fit will start up again Sept 14 and runs til Nov 20Th. The prize will be a Y membership and cost 5.00/week.
The Y will be closing the week before Labor day for Yearly maint.

Lions Club BBQ will be at the Old Tyme Family Album again this year proceeds to benefit Pioneer Days.

Madylin will be doing a special edition of the newsletter for the marketing committee. Please contact her with special events or advertising requests by the 14Th. Does the past and present Presidents of Chamber want to contribute stories of past Pioneer Days Or highlight future events. Please email her at newsletter@canyonvillechamber.org

There is a Cycle run from the Myrtle Creek Elks lodge to Galesville Reservoir on the 9Th. Please meet or bring canned foods to donate. Baskets will be made for reservists families that have been deployed.

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
Stephanie Bloemendahl - Bloemendahl's Tax
Dean Bloemendahl - Bloemendahl's Tax
Gary Williams - YMCA
Javelin Ormond - PNF and Bakery
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Katie Siegel- Canyonville Massage Therapy
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Cheryl Masotto - City of Canyonville
Steve Kelley - SUSD
Judy Coleman - APTS.

July 16, 2009

Location: Canyon Cyber Cafe

We have for the Oregon 150 at the fairgrounds on Sept 26Th is reserved. We have a center space. We need to get our stuff together pictures, and who is going to be there to talk about the town.

Sherry Roberts from Seven Feathers is doing the graphics for our buttons. We will have the Beard badge, Jail badge and 150 badge. Stephanie and Pam are going to make them when the time comes.

Non-profits can now advertise on the local radio station for free. Contact john@krem.org to place the ad.

The sidewalk project has started. They are currently working on moving the existing underground lines.

Tim Freeman said the 75Th session has now ended for the state representatives. They discussed 1200 bills and increased the budget by 9% from last year. Inflation is currently at a standstill. There is a 21% increase in budget for the state government. DHS is has a 30% increase from last year.

The yard sale is almost here. Javelin has maps at Promise, you can also pick them up at the visitors center and the park on Saturday. They will be serving Blueberry pancakes and eggs from 8-11 and Hot dogs from 11-3. Pam put our over 80 signs and placed public service announcements. Javelin needs electric griddles and skillets for cooking on sat. Zack, Steve, Jake, Joy, Tamara and Judy have volunteered to help. Be there at 6-7am to help.

The South Umpqua School District hat there first board meeting. It was the annual reorganization meeting. Jeff Johnson has retained the chair position and Bob Ankeny is the Vice-chair. One of the topics is returning the middle school to Canyonville. Steve the new Superintendent is working on a lot of projects and everything seems to be moving along.

Saturday evening is the Music for Music benefit in the parking lot of Rays. There will be hot dogs, chips and a drink for $4.00. It will run from 6-8pm.

Nest Tuesday the Pioneer Day Committee has a meeting at Ken's Sidewalk cafe at 12pm.

Javelin needs more entries for the bed races at Pioneer Days.

The Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge has a scholarship dinner. Its $20.00/ person and the scholarship winners will be reading there essays. The Golf tournament is Sunday with a 9am tee off. teams are 4 people.

Friday there is an auction at the casino for Douglas County Youth Development.

Shane Hancock has opened a branch of Pennsylvania Life in South County. The company has been around for 119 years. It focuses on the self employed and families. They also can help with Medicare and Medicare Supplements.

Seven Feathers had a new banner made for Pioneer Days and it should be hung soon.

We received the first power bill for the north sign. We need to look into grants or get some ideas to help cover cost.
A BIG thank you goes out to Ray Bigelow and The Canyonville South Umpqua Fire Dept. for helping and upkeep on the sign!!!

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Steve Kelley - Superintendent SUSD
Joan Beckman - Canyonville City Hall
Chun Chan Mauldin - Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin- Lions Club
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Tim Freeman - State Rep
Debbie Wilson - Forest Glen
Shane Hancock - Penn Life Co Judy Coleman - Apts.

July 9, 2009
Location: Kens

Signs for reader boards at Rays are being gone over. We will take down signs if payment is not made.Judy still hasn't been able to get a hold of Carl White. She will keep trying.

The yard sale is coming along. There are a few people who have rented space at the park. We will need help getting items from Bead Mecca to Pioneer Park. Jake, Steve will help move. Please Bring donations to Park between 7-8am on 18Th.

Cheryl is going to find out if we can advertise on local radio. 92.1FM Canyonville radio station plays country. The 4J school dist is broadcasting.

Brett Moan sent a Thank You card for the scholarship.

We have the plans for the bleacher cover at Pioneer Park. It will be 17'.2" tall with a 2' lip above and below to help with shade. We will have space available for pictures. It will go out to bid.

We will order the Root beer float supplies for the Olde Tyme Album. It is the weekend before Pioneer Days.We will have a metal pot engraved for the "Chamber Pot" for the Olde Tyme Family Album award.

The Band Jam is the evening of the 18Th at rays.Joy Curtis and Tamara will sell Raffle tickets at rays for the TV. The drawing is August 30Th at 4pm.

We are asking for help from the City Council and Lions Club for the 150. We need to get pics for the booth.

Pioneer days meeting at Creekside Tuesday after that at Pioneer Park.

Canyonville School Committee had a meeting at Kens Last night.

The South Umpqua School Dist. Budget has been adopted for the 09-10 school year.

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
Cheryl Masotto - City hall
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Steve Keller - SUSD
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Javelin Ormond - PNF & bakery
Judy Coleman - Apts
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy

July 2, 2009
location: El Paraiso

Jake has the North Welcome to Canyonville sign finished but has not received any bills yet.

The Lions Club Chili cook off BBQ booth went well. They made a little over 300.00. The Chamber is welcome to trade off every year if we want. Chamber declined.

Dean said the Elks Mixer went really well. Edie Cramer will try to do it next year. They are currently working on a can food drive for reservists. A motorcycle run on the 9th of August from Myrtle Creek to Galesville Res. The American Legion will be handing the food out.

The Pioneer Days Committee is still working on the TV raffle.With the drawing the last day of Pioneer Days. Please see Tamara if you would like to purchase tickets. 5.00/ticket or 5/20.00. A Concert featuring several bands will be in the Rays parking lot on July 18Th. They will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs. Katelyn Wiggs is organizing will be from 6-8pm.

Our City Wide Yard Sale is July 18Th from 8-4pm. Pam is submitting ads for the Paper and possibly Radio. Zack,Rick M, Joy, Tamara, and a few others have volunteered to help Javelin. You can still drop items with Pam at Bead Mecca.Breakfast and lunch will be served at Pioneer Park.

We have available spaces on the reader board at Rays.We would like to put on an extension on the Rays board for 8 new sign places. Javelin motioned Jake seconded.

Debbie from Forest Glen said we could hang a sign on her building for advertising if we want to.

the new superintendent from SUSD came to introduce himself and answer any questions. The new board
has been approved for the 09-10 school year.

The Pumpkin Fest is also doing a food drive.

Business of the month is Hometown Ins. The new sign should be up later today.

The button machine is on it's way. It comes with 50 buttons. We will need to order more. We also need graphics and an estimate for cost. Jake motioned to have 1000 buttons ordered and we will use them through out the year. Chuck seconded.

The Jail is coming along and should be ready soon for any events.

Forest Glen may have room for a food bank. They have a thrift shop open on Fri and Sat.

Web lists are being updated. If merchants haven't paid then they will be removed. Javelin will call those on the past due list to see if they are still interested.

Our booth for the 150 at the fairgrounds Sept 26Th - Mary Dell will bring produce, we will have the Jail and pictures of the local area from the past and present.

Jessica came by with ad offers from the News Review for the Chamber and local businesses. August 7Th would be print and send date. Jake motioned and Tamara seconded to do ad.

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Chen Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaals Tax
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaals Tax
Steve Keller - South Umpqua School Dist
Judy Coleman - Apts
Jessica Carleton - News Review

06-18-09
Location: Serafino's

The press conference for the new hotel at Seven Feathers was this morning. There will now be 298 rooms, 12 suites, 2 convention rooms and a buffet style restaurant serving Mexican, Oriental, Italian, Mediterranean, and American. A Spa will also be opening sometime in July.

City Council has employed a late notice for water service of $10.00. If you notice street lights out please notify them. They have applied for a grant to pave 5th street.

The Lions Club have a BBQ stand at the Chili Cook Off at Seven Feathers this weekend. They will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs from 11am until the crowds thin out. The proceeds will go to benefit the sight and hearing fund.

Pioneer Days is still looking for more talent for the Talent Show. It is free to enter this year and you can pick up applications from Tamara at Hoff's. Donations are also being accepted to help pay for entertainment and use. They are holding a raffle for a 42" flat screen TV. Tickets go on sale Wednesday they are $5 each or 5 for 20. There is also preferred seating being offered this year. We are also needing pies to sell.

The North Welcome to Canyonville sign still needs the ditch filled in but is otherwise finished.

Kathy Brown is going to look into availability of the parent groups button machine. It will be about $250.00 to buy one. After all materials are purchased it will cost approx. 40 cents each. Jake Motioned to do two buttons, Tamara 2nd. One for before your arrested and one for after.

The County will be out to do the 500' sidewalk addition. They are trying to build the rest of the sidewalk into the budget.

A businessmens/womens mixer tonight at the Elks in myrtle creek at 6pm.

The Chamber will sponsor a $35.00 plaque for the Mens Single Horseshoe Competition at Pioneer days. Jake Motioned Tamara 2nd.

Pam Landell will be coming around with paperwork about getting more business for the downtown merchants. Madalynn needs information for the newsletter. You can email canyonvillechamber.org with anything you would like posted. Pam recently did Art in the Park with Riddle kids. She said it went well.
July 1st Lilley's Pad will be changing hands. Tina Jensen and Katey Seamons will be the new owners.
Pam also is wanting to open an Art Gallery in the empty area next to Bead Mecca. The South Umpqua Valley Art Gallery or SUVA would house local artists work for purchase. Hopefully be the end of July it will open. She still needs tape, texture and paint.

Grades K,1,2, 3/4 combo, 5 and 6 will be in Canyonville next year. The DLC was moved to Myrtle Creek. On the Schoolboard Jeannie Weekly and the new Superintendent will start in July.

Forrester's has new owners David and Shelly Klaas. They have also joined the Chamber. Please stop by and say hi.

A new store Just Essentials will be opening next to Lilleys Pad. They will be selling toilet paper, paper towels and other home essentials.

There was a donation made to Seniors Escorting Seniors.

In Attendance:
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Judy Coleman - Apts.
Susan Morgan - Douglas County
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaals Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaals Tax
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Lions Club
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca

June 11, 2009

Location: Creekside

The power should be hooked up at the North sign. They will installing 6 quartz lights.

Boomer sent Rod Miller down to talk to Judy. They will make the Jail 8X8 and in 4 sections. It will be done by Pioneer Days. Chuck Mauldin will be the Sheriff. We will get a free spot at Pioneer Days for Jail if we give proceeds to the Stage Coverings. He has offered to print flyer's and posters for Pioneer days.

Pam will find out cost to make buttons/badges. She is thinking approx. 100-200 dollars.

We should ask the Parent Group to see if they have machine.

Pam L met with the County Commissioner today. they talked for 1 1/2 hrs about sidewalks in Canyonville. Pressing them to put sidewalks all the way to the cemetery. They may do a temporary black top path until they fix road 10yrs from now.

Tamara needs donations for Pioneer days. We still need to raise about 3000.

There is a fundraiser, raffling off a TV $5/ticket or 5 for 20.

raffle on Sunday. Brian will be drawing

Lions club is doing Chili Cook off at Seven Feathers.

Talk to Javelin about changing Yard Sale.

In Attendance:

Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
James Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Judy Coleman - Apts
Pam Young - Hometown Ins
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Tamara Hoff - Hoffs Frontier
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville

06-04-09
Location:Canyonville Cyber Cafe

The Visitors Guide for Canyonville was a full 2 pages this year and looks wonderful.
The Mainstreet meeting with the Commissioners has been rescheduled for June 11 at 10am room 217 at the Douglas County Courthouse. They are asking for show of support if you can make it. Please call Pam or Joanne with questions.

Rays is the business of the month.

The City Wide Yard Sale has been set for July 11th. Rick from the city has volunteered to help cook. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 and lunch from 11-2at Pioneer Park. Maps will be available to show where the yard sales are. To be included on the map there is a 5$ fee or you can donate items that will benefit the Chamber. Please drop all items off at Bead Mecca and have them organized and labeled. There will be press releases sent to the News Review and The Umpqua Free Press.

Myrtle Creek is hosting a Show and Shine on June 27 at Millsite Park. Parking will start at 9am for cars the show will be from 12-3 with entertainment and food booths available. This is usually included with the Summer Festival but they have seperated it this year.
There is a Businessmen/women's mixer being held at the Elks Lodge in Myrtle Creek on June 18th.

Susan was discussing a larger more efficient South County Resource Center. It is currently in Tri-city but they are running out of room to house all the different programs that are available. There are already plans from several years ago that would include several different City, County and State programs. She is going to try and meet with the City Council in the next few months to discuss this project and the funding that is available at this time.

Myrtle Creek Elks are asking for individual donations for there golf tournament held at the Myrtle Creek Golf Course.

The recipients of the Chamber scholarships this year are Tanner Ormond from Days Creek and Brian Moen from South Umpqua HS

In Attendance:
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Daniel Barzee - Canyonville
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Chun Cha Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Susan Dowell - South County Resource Center
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Judy Coleman - Apartments

May 21, 2009
Location: El Paraiso

There will be a DVD presentation of the Road Trip to Carnegie Hall. The trip the Riddle High School Band recently went on. The viewing will be June 3, 2009 @ 7:30pm. Free admission.

Application have been sent out for Pioneer Days booths. The Chamber would like to participate and Judy will start filling out the forms.

In June Douglas County Public Works will be installing drainage and sidewalks from the Horseless Carriage building to Canyon Market. About a 500 ft path.
Pam spoke with Susan Morgan about the sidewalk being paved all the way to the cemetery. There is a presentation to the commissioners on June 4th at 2:30pm. Letters of support are still being accepted along with the petitions that are going around. Anyone can sign.

Jeanie Weakley won the open South Umpqua School Board Position.
The School Board has decided to keep the 6th grade in Canyonville for the 09-10 school year.

The Bingo event held by the Lions at Pioneer Park on Sat went very well. They intend to be having more games in the future.

about 30 people volunteered on Saturday to clean up the city. They weeded, planted flowers and cleaned up from City Hall to Pioneer Park.

Tamara Hoff won the 150.00 Gas gift card raffle held by the Chamber.

The Erwin's have the power pole up for the Welcome to Canyonville sign at the north end of town. We hope to have the electrical up and everything working shortly.

2 scholarships of $500.00 will be awarded by the Chamber to South County Students. The winners will be announced next month.

The City Wide yard sale will be held July 18th. Javelin is organizing.

Dean will be coming around to ask for donations for the Elks scholarships and Golf event. They gave out 9 scholarships to Days Creek this year.
There will be a Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Sun June 14.
A mixer for business people will be at the Lodge June 18 at 6pm. The Elks would like the Chamber Pres. and Lions Club Pres. do be in attendance.

There will be a South County marketing training, by the Lacoda Group from Chicago, and is tentatively scheduled for the 18-19 of June. It will include town specific marketing for Canyonville, Riddle and Myrtle Creek. Once this is complete the Downtown Marketing Committee will apply for a grant under the UCDC economic development. It will help with marketing analysis for the 3 cities. It's for 17,000 and that will be matched by the UCDC. We would have to to volunteer hours as an in kind donation. It will help with determining needs in community. The next step would be to attract new businesses and activity in downtown areas. Helping with cosmetic improvements working in conjunction with the Historical Society.

As soon as Canyonville can come up with the materials cost for the Park seating cover they will begin construction. Some fund raising ideas were discussed.

Ideas are needed for the booth at the fairgrounds on June 26th for the 150.

The Pioneer days Committee needs donations to help with music. They have sent out forms to previous donors.

Kerry is holding the town swap/donation this sat at the Youth Center from 9-3pm.

There is a Chili dinner benefiting the 150th Birthday set for Oct 3rd.

The land has already been offered for the Circus next year. Canyonville Cigars and Ciggs has offered to let us sell tickets for the circus in front of there establishment.

In Attendance:

Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua bank
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Stephanie Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Daniel Barzee
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
P F Tanner
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Rick Masotto - City of Canyonville
Frank Anderson - Canyonville
Judy Holmes - Canyonville
Chun Cha Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Chuck Mauling - Canyonville Lions Club
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Judy Coleman - apartments

May 14, 2009
Location: Ken's Sidewalk Cafe

The Circus went very well. We are receiving a lot of positive feedback with plans to hold it again next year. The chamber made 240.00 off of pres-old tickets, with an additional 98 tickets sold at the gate. Along with a lot of fun, local business also reported having a boost in sales.

The Downtown Assoc. has a meeting tonight at 7pm at Ken's. They will be discussing the sidewalk between here and the Casino. Please let Pam or Colleen know if you have letters of support.

The ballot box will be at City Hall until 8pm on Tues.
The City wide Clean up is this Saturday the 16th from 9-12 and 1-4. Lunch and entertainment will be provided for volunteers at Pioneer Park from 12-1. Meet at City Hall at 9am.
Contact Joanne Gordon at Commonwealth Garden with any questions.

The Lions Club will host Bingo at Pioneer Park on May 16th from 1-3.

The Chamber of Commerce will host the City Wide yard sale this year. It will be the second weekend of July. There will be a breakfast and lunch fundraiser. Tables are 5.00.
Jake Motioned to have Javelin Ormond Chair with Pam and Joy as co-chairs. Chuck Second.

There will be a Chili Dinner for the Oregon 150 on Oct 3rd either at Pioneer Park or the Masonic Lodge depending on weather.

Days Creek High school is hosting there annual Alumni Softball game. Sunday May 17th at 2pm admission is 1.00 with a dinner fundraiser following at 4:30. BBQ Salmon, Chicken and hamburgers will be served this year. Dinner starts at 5.00/adults 4.00/kids age k-12 and 3.00/4 and under. They will be auctioning off 2 sweatshirts and all proceeds go to the girls softball team.

The Pioneer Day Committee has paid the booking fee. They will soon get letters out requesting donations. Doug is measuring for seating. They are discussing different fundraising or raffle ideas.

The month of May and June are busy for the local schools. The softball field is now usable for the 10 and under group. The Fire dept is letting grades 1-4 try the fire hose. Grades 4,5,and 6 will soon have there outdoor trips. The kindergarten will be coming around visiting local businesses and June 2nd is the year end movie. CA Theaters provided a 75% disc. This year to rent the theater if the children would be allowed in advertising. They have laid off one teacher and are blending the 3/4 grades for the 2010 school year.

May 23rd is the Community Giveaway at the Youth Center From 9-3. And will be held the 4th Sat of June and July. Contact Kerry at Ray's with questions.

The YMCA Free Lunch Program is going to be held this year. Starting on June 29-Aug 13 Mon-Thurs from 12-1. All children are welcome. Myrtle Creek and Riddle will also be participating.
The Canyonville Library is also planning some fun activities for children see Carol at the Library with questions.

June 14th there will be a Flag Day Ceremony done by the Boyscouts at the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge and Millsite Park. Sara Linton will be reading her winning essay about what the flag means to her.
June 18th Businessmen's/women's mixer at 6pm at the Elks Lodge 10.00/plate. Dean would like the Chamber and Lions Club Presidents to attend.
Dean will be coming around to get donations for the scholarship program. They gave out 10 scholarships this year 9 to days creek.
Sunday August 9th at 11am there is a Motorcycle Food Drive from Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge to Galesville. The food will go to reservists families who are in need of help. It is joint project between the Grants Pass and Myrtle Creek Elks. There will also be a bike bashing held at 1.00/hit.
We still have raffle tickets available see Brian.

in attendance:
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Dean Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal tax
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Paul Tanner - Myrtle Creek
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Shanna Anderson - YMCA
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Chun Cha Mauldin - Cnvl Lions Club
Chuck Mauldin - Cnvl Lioins Club
Tim Larkin - Canyonville School
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Judy Coleman - Apts
Jackie Robertson - Jackie's Hair Design
Rick & Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy

Chamber Minutes - 05-07-09
Location: Serafino's

Judy updated everyone about the Circus on May 13th. The Clown was here yesterday and went to local businesses and schools. There will be an add in the News Review on May 8th. Seven Feathers will provide a free bus service from City Hall to the circus starting at 4pm and finishing when the circus is over. Seven Feathers purchased and gave out tickets to 152 families and took care of manicuring the field. Cheryl volunteered to call and have utilities located to prevent damage when putting up big top. All the money has been collected from pre-sold tickets totalling over $1100.00. All other monies and tickets need to be returned to Katie Siegel at Canyonville Chiropractic by 12pm on Monday May11th. Our Guest Ringmaster is Doug Sales.

The cover for the bleachers at Pioneer Park has been designed and may start construction soon.

There will be a Chili dinner project for the Oregon 150 on Oct 3rd.

Pam Landell resigned as Secretary of the Chamber effective today 05-07-09. She thanked everyone and we appreciated her work with the chamber. Jenny Gilbert is to replace Pam as secretary. Javelin Motioned to have Jenny replace Pam on the Board of the Chamber and seconded by Brian Shankle.

Pam also informed us of needing to renew the PO Box and the Myrtle Creek Chamber membership.
There will be a meeting tonight at 7pmat Ken's for the Main Street Program and the Bicycle/Pedestrian path. The Group would appreciate any letters of support from businesses and private citizens. The Chamber has already submitted their Letter. Please drop off with Pam or Colleen Deaton.

Lilley's Pad Children's Boutique is now open downtown Tues-Sat 10-4pm. They offer educational toys and clothing.

The Feedlot has been leased. Marla Bates is opening a Restaurant/Gift Shop for Break, Lunch and dinner and should be open in July.

Shanna reminded us about the Dinner and a Movie for adults thrown by the Parent Group. Tickets are still available and it is this Friday 05-08-09 at 8pm. for tickets or more info call 839-6966.
The kids have a "drive in" movie at the YMCA. Please call the Y with questions.
The AOA trips for this summer have been scheduled. Table Rick hike is May 15.
There will be a car wash during the city wide clean up on the 16th. Money is to help the South County YMCA.

Cheryl notified us about about the Canyonville clean up May 16th from 9-12 and 1-3. There is a ballot box drop off at city hall.
If you notice a street light out please notify City Hall.

Doug said the Lions Club will have Bingo at Pioneer Park on May 16th from 1-3.

Brian let us know about the Special Olympics. They raised $35,000. He has raffle tickets benefiting the Square Dance Group. The Chamber still has tickets for sale.

Tamara said the Pioneer days Committee meeting will be held next Tues at Creekside at 12pm. It is open to anyone who would like to help.

In attendance:

Pam Landell - Bead mecca
Tamara Hoff - Hoff Frontier Real Estate
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center
Shanna Anderson - South County YMCA
Joy Curtis - Canyonville
Chuck Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Chun Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Massage Therapy
James Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Rick Masotto - City Hall
Cheryl Masotto - City Hall
Doug Sales - Ken's Sidewalk Cafe
Judy Coleman - Apartments

Chamber Minutes - 04/09/09

Chamber Minutes - 04/09/09
Location: Creekside

Travis Fuller and Cody O'Sullivan from the Days Creek School talked about the fundraiser for the entry of the school. They are selling engraved bricks that are $50.00 each and will have up to 3 lines of script, available in a variety of fonts. So far they have sold 100 bricks, but would like to sell 1000. The kids are doing all the work. If you would like more info contact Mark Hopfer 825-3296.

Days Creek will have 30 graduating Seniors this year.

Javelin talked about the Umpqua Training and Employment summer work program that gives hands on training and mentorship to youth with a cost benefit to the employer. They have openings and funding. If you would like to apply the deadline is April 17th, contact Gaylene Nixon - 672-7761 x 242 or email her at gaylene@utelstop.org

The YMCA had a succesful Healthy Kid's day. They were impressed with the turn-out of complete family units. The Get Fit Challenge ends this Friday. There is an awards ceremony this Friday evening at the Y.

The Canyonville Schools Parent Group is selling tickets to the dinner and a movie event that is on Friday May 8th. Tickets are $20 and include dinner, dessert and the movie. There will also be a raffle for a 26" flat screen TV. for tickets or more info call 839-6966

Jim reported that there is $500 dollars in the Chamber scholarship fund and $5000 in the Harry Burdge scholarship fund.

The circus pre-sold $1300 in circus tickets and that means that all sales from here on out are profits for the chamber. There were 52 tickets that we donated to the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt.Circus posters and tickets should arrive soon.

Chuck announced that the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. that will be this Saturday at 1:00 at pioneer park. There will be different age group categories to make it fair for the little ones. He also wanted to congratulate Tamara Hoff for being the Woman of the Year at Saturdays Citizen of the Year Banquet.

Pam announced the Main Street meeting that will be Thursday April 16th at 7:00 at Ken's Sidewalk Cafe. She asked for a letter of support from the chamber to have when approaching the County Commissioners. Javelin spoke with Susan Morgan who supports the Bicycle/Pedestrian path plans. The Main Street Association will ask for the support of the city at the council meeting on the 20th.

The Oregon Main Street Program will be holding a 2 day workshop April 20-21 on the main street program that is open to everyone and is free of charge. It will be held at Jasmine's on South East Main Street in Downtown. If you are interested contact Pam at 839-6688. You are welcome to attend all or part of the workshop, so come show your support and learn about how the Main Street program can help Canyonville.

The next Chamber meeting will have a peanut party. What is it? come find out at the Canyon Cafe' at noon on Thursday April 16th.

Tamara wanted to remind everyone that the Pioneer Days committee meets this Tuesday at 12:15 at the Creekside. They are looking for help and also want to promote the talent show, which has no entry fee this year.

In attendance:
Pam LAndell - Bead Mecca
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chropractic
Javelin Ormond - Promise Natural Foods
Travis Fuller - Days Creek FFA
Cody O'Sullivan - Days Creek FFA
Shanna Anderson - So. Co. YMCA
D Bloemendaal - Bloemendaal Tax
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Chuck Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Chun Cha Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier Real Estate
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Jake Young - Jake's Auto Center
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center

Chamber Meeting 3/5/09

Location - Canyon Cyber Cafe'
Minutes taken by: Pam Landell
In Attendance: listed below

The Mad Hatter Tea Party will be Sunday March 29th at the Pioneer Indian Museum. Tickets are $20.00 and will benefit the South Douglas County Heritage Tourism. They are earmarked for freeway signs, which will directly benefit all businesses and the community.

Dean talked about the Umpqua Community Development Corp. program that helps low income families build houses. The program is similar to the Habitat for Humanity program that requires sweat equity involvement. He suggested that we have them come down and do a presentation for the program.

The Elks is planning a South County business mixer for May or June. They hope to involve businesses from Canyonville, Myrtle Creek and Riddle. The idea is that if we know what businesses are in our communities we will all grow through referrals. Networking is crucial to growth and success.

Tamara talked about the schedule of meetings for Pioneer Days. All meeting's will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Creekside Restaurant in the back room. August meetings will be held at Pioneer Park.

• March 10, 2009 Creekside 12:15-1:15
• April 14, 2009 Creekside 12:15-1:15
• May 12, 2009 Creekside 12:15-1:15
• June 9, 2009 Creekside 12:15-1:15
• July 14, 2009 Creekside 12:15-1:15
• August 11, 2009 Pioneer Park 12:15-1:15
• August 25, 2009 Pioneer Park 12:15-1:15

Don't forget to mark your calenders for the circus on May 13th.

Jim suggested we send a thank you card and a plant to Debbie Bixby at Canyon Tax for saving us $150 by referring us to the website for filing important non profit tax forms. The cut-off is $25,000. and we fell under that, therefore qualified to self file. Judy will take care of the purchase and delivery.

The YMCA advisory board will meet tonight. The board is made up of community members, YMCA board members and city council members. The goal is to assess the needs of the community and make sure the Y is fulfilling their obligation to the Canyonville community needs. They are also continuing with their scholarship drive. for more info contact the Y at 839-6117.

Pam talked about the Main Street program that is moving forward. The representatives from the Oregon Main Street will be in Canyonville to assess the needs of the community. There will be a town hall meeting on March 17th to introduce the community to the program and get feedback from the people who live here. If you would like to know more please com to the town hall meeting at 6:30-8:30, March 17 at City Hall Council chambers. You can find more info in your March edition of the Chamber Newsletter.

Donna from the Leisure Inn introduced the new manager Genevieve, who will be taking over next week as Donna is retiring.

Brian talked about the Special Olympics Walkathon that will be May 2nd. He will be coming around to solicit sponsorship. He also wanted to remind you that he has tickets for the citizen of the year banquet on April 4th.

Jim talked about the outcome of the Days Creek School Board meeting regarding merging Canyonville with Day's Creek. The board voted it down 4-3.

Tim talked about the Canyonville Schools line up of events.

• 3/12 Parent Math Night

• 3/18 Recommendation for the new Superintendent will be announced
• 3/31 Penny Drive ends (raises money for field trips)
• 4/3 Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader

He also mentioned that there is a survey online about a 4 day school week. to take the survey or read more about what is happening at the schools go to http://www.susd.k12.or.us/ and click on the link on the right side of the page.

In Attendance:
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Dean and Stephanie Bloemendael - Bloemendael's Tax
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn

Madalyn Dixon - Newsletter
Chun Cha Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Chue K Mauldin - Canyonville Lions Club
Marie Pyevach - Canyonville Lions Club
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier R. E.
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractor
Genevieue Manion - Leisure Inn
Shanna Anderson - South County YMCA
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Lynn Herbert - Herbert Lumber Co.
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Judy Coleman - Apts.

Chamber Meeting - 02/19/09

Chamber Meeting - 02/19/09
El Paraiso
Minutes taken by: Pam Landell

Judy opened the meeting

She talked about the progress of the circus which will be on May 13th. The contract is signed and the show will be on the Cofelt (???) property near Herbert's Pond that is owned by the tribe. Judy is meeting with the tribal attorneys regarding water and mowing the property.

Autumn from Gordon's Pharmacy talked about the need for a shelter for the bleachers at Pioneer Park. She will be getting an estimate for a permanent shelter that will have enough pitch to shade the stage area for the performers. The money raised during the circus will help fund the project.

Madalyn talked about the Geo Tourism map that will be produced by National Geographic. It covers Washington and Oregon from Tacoma to Ashland. They are looking for 150 sites for the map and 300 sites for the website. Please consider putting in an enthusiastic nomination for something you love in this area. This is a great opportunity toget the South Umqua Valley on the map, which will help with tourism.

Tim gave a report on the Canyonville School. He talked about the school talent show coming up. He and Misty were at the school board meeting fighting to keep the 6th grade in Canyonville. They showed that of the 23 5th graders, 18 want to stay in Canyonville. The Lions club distrubuted flags to 1st graders. The coffee pot broke. Rick Richardson will help locate a commercial grade coffee pot to keep teachers happy. 25 tiger cards were issued. Average grade for 5th graders was an A+ in state tests. No wonder we're not smarter than a 5th grader.

Jim gave a report about the Schools Committee boundary change. The Days Creek board tied with a vote 3/3. The committee will continue to meet with Days Creek. He also mentioned that they need a Canyonville representative for budget committee school board opening.

Javelin talked about the YMCA scholarship fund drive. The goal is "Never say no to any kid!"

Sweetheart Stroll got positive feedback. There were 46 maps turned in and it was well received with merchants as well as the public. Pam distributed evaluations to the participating merchants. It was suggested that we add balloons.

At the City Council meeting ODOT talked of their plans to start paving I-5 from Glendale to mile 133. Now taking bids. Closing the exit by bill's towing 3 days. The job will start in June.

Historical Society will be holding their Annual Tea. The theme this year is Mad Hatters Tea!

Brian has tickets available for the following events.

• Citizen Banquet. April 4th, 7 Feathers Convention center. $30.00 each. April 1st. Lions club appreciates the support.
• Gas card raffle.
• Jakes youth groups trip to Mexico to help building a house. $2.00 each 6/$10 13/$20
  

Joan from City talked about the Take Care of Oregon Days. The city plans to put flowers @ City Hall and Pioneer Park. The Downtown Association was planning a spring clean up day and may coordinate it with the City.

Donna from the Leisure Inn still needs your fliers for the room directories.





In Attendance:

Pam Landell / Bead Mecca

Autumn Stevens / Gordon's Pharmacy

Chuck Mauuldin / Canyonville Lions Club

Chun Cha Mauldin / Canyonville Lions Club

Joan Beckman / City of Canyonville

Jenny Gilbert / Umpqua Bank

D Bloemendaal / Bloemendaal Tax

S Bloemendaal / Bloemendaal Tax

Donna Spencer / Leisure Inn

Javelin Ormond / P N F and Bakery

Tim Larkin / Canyonville School

Jim Siegel / Canyonville Chiropractic

Brian Shankle / Jakes Auto Center

Jake Young / Jakes Auto Center

Madalyn Dixon / Chamber Newsletter

Michael Dixon / Chamber Newsletter

Chamber Minutes 02/05/2009

Chamber Minutes 02/05/2009
Location: Ken's
Taken by Pam Landell
In Attendance listed below

Judy and Ted talked about the National Geographic Geo Tourism map that will be coming out in the summer. They are seeking nominations for geographical natural and historic landmarks in the South Umpqua region. The map will be beautifully done and will have a driving tour of the area from Crater Lake to Mt Rainier. If there is something in this area that is a not to be missed sight for tourists than we want to know about it. Some mentions were the falls, bridges, museum, pioneer families, 3rd oldest city. So tell us your pick and what you love about it, be descriptive, as passion for your area is important to the selection process. The deadline is in March. Contact Judy for more info.

Ted Ramos talked about the South County Task Force for the Workforce Training and Development Center that will be located in the area. They are currently in the location selection process and are looking for land to build a facility. One possibility is the Tri City Industrial Park at exit 103. The next meeting is on the 23rd. Contact Ted at the Myrtle Creek Chamber for more info.

This Sunday 2/8 there will be a South County Tourism meeting from 2-4 at the Creekside to discuss the signs on the freeway. The meeting will be in the back meeting room.

Jim brought up a couple of bills that needed to be paid, Judy said pay them.

Donna from the Leisure Inn mentioned that she will be retiring in just 5 weeks and wants to complete the books for the rooms by the middle of March. If you have your flyers ready leave them at the front desk. If you need help Madalyn has a special to do the graphic design and printing for just $40. You can reach her at 680-4358.

Brian has tickets available for the Citizen of the year banquet which will be in April. Tickets are limited to 200 and are $30.00 each. Brian can be contacted through Jake's Auto Center. He also has raffle tickets for a gas card and is selling tickets for a church missionary fundraiser.

Shauna from the YMCA wanted to let you know about the Father/Daughter Mother/Son Valentines dance on Feb 12th at 7pm. For more info call the Y at 839-6117. She also mentioned the Strong kids campaign a that will help the south county Y directly.

Umpqua bank is sponsoring a get fit contest that starts this week and runs for 10 weeks. This Friday 2/6 is the last day to register. With the current number of participants the winner stands to take over $1800 dollars. Count me in!

The Tiller school has produced a cookbook to raise money for the 6th & 7th grade class to go to Washington DC. The cookbooks are available through Promise Natural Foods.

There are 4 openings for the South Umpqua School Board. Canyonville needs representaion.

The Elks will be having a Sweetheart Ball on Valentines Day. There will be a great band and there is a $5.00 cover charge.

The Canyonville Downtown Association will have their Sweetheart Stroll on Valentines Day from 11-4. Maps will be available at the Chamber visitor center next week. Strollers will enjoy chocolate tastings at participating shops and get their map stamped. Those who turn in their map will be eligible for a drawing of a sweetheart gift basket. Contact Pam @ Bead Mecca for more info.

The Oregon Main Street Program will be doing a community needs assessment in March. More detils will be forthcoming at the next meeting.

The Oregon 150 requests that everyone decorate with white and green balloons on Feb 14th to recognize the birth of the state.

The Spaghetti feed money totaled over 17,000 dollars and will be given to communities through $500 grants. They are looking for communities that participated and have needs to apply.

Doug has secured the reservation of the Ice Cream cooler for the Root Beer Floats at the event that preceeds Pioneer Days.

Judy mentioned that Clay Potential will be closing it's doors and therefore will not be making the Chamber Pot for the battle of the Chambers.

The Feed Lot has closed permanently. We have a revised meeting calender that will be included in your February newsletter, but if you need a copy contact Pam at Bead Mecca.

In Attendance:
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Bob Deaton - City of Canyonville
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Cheryl Masotto - Canyonville City Hall
Dean & Stephanie Bloemendahl - Bloemendahl Tax
Chuck Mauldin - Lion's Club
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Nancy Thomas - Canyonville Feed and Ranch
Brian Shankle - Jake's Auto Center
Shanna Anderson - South County YMCA
Ted Ramos - Myrtle Creek Chamber
Michael and Madalyn Dixon - Canyonville