Chamber Minutes - 01/08/2009

Chamber Minutes - 01/08/2009
Taken by: Pam Landell
Location: Ken's Sidewalk Cafe

Judy opened the meeting as the new 2009 president. She announced that there were several deaths in the past few weeks, including George Shaffer.

2009 Membership Dues are now due. We will be sending applications with the newsletter to save on postage and to invite other business owners to join.

We will be renewing our membership to the Riddle and Myrtle Creek Chambers and are awaiting their bills.

We need to raise money by June 1st to qualify for the matching funds on the Lilja grant to complete the sign. Rick and Raymond from the fire department have agreed to keep the pond filled. The electricity is still at the mercy of the land owners, Lillian and Darryl.

The Christmas lights have been taken down.

There have been more incidents of vandalism to the lights at the park and to local businesses, including Hoff's Frontier Real Estate. Doug from Ken's witnessed some of the destruction and called the police, who caught the perpetrators. Tamara did not press charges, but made them pay for the damages and apologize.

Jenny from Umpqua bank announced the Business after hours open house that will be held at Sterling Bank in Riddle on January 20th from 5:00-6:30. Refreshments will be served.

Tim from Canyonville Elementary School announced that they will be holding a pop can drive. The proceeds will pay for a 3 day trip to the coast this spring.
He also reported of vandalism and break-ins at the school. Cans were stolen from a storage facility and students were caught after Ralph Johansen observed the students with large garbage bags and realized they were up ton mischief. In a separate incident fire extinguishers were discharged and fire retardant was sprayed throughout a room.

Enrollment at the elementary school is at 146 students for the 2nd quarter. Tiger cards will be issued on Feb 2nd or 3rd.

There will be a school board meeting on Wednesday, January 14th. They are searching for a new superintendent. There will be an 18 person panel making the selection.

Tuesday, Jan 13th will be a celebration of literacy from 12:15-1:00 at 7 feathers convention center. Cookies will be served.

The Elks gave out 167 food baskets at Christmas, which included over 10,000 items. They will be holding a Chinese New Year's Celebration that will have a 3 piece country and western band. Tickets are $20.00 each or $100 for 6.

January 14th is the South Umpqua Hoop Shoot for kids 8-13 years old. Doors open at noon, shooting starts at 1:00pm.

The Marketing Workshop, 7 Steps to Effective Marketing, will be this Wednesday, January 14th at City Hall. The cost is $20.00 and is open to everyone. Contact Joanne Gordon for info. 839-6067

The Lions Club made up 56 baskets this holiday season and distributed food and toys to the needy.

The Leisure Inn is in need of your 8.5x11 ad sheets for their in room guides. She will need 40 copies asap to be ready for room placement when the tourists are back. She is not charging for this service, but it is your responsibility to cover the production charge. See Donna at the Leisure Inn for info.

Doug gave a report on the Downtown Canyonville Holiday Celebration. He wanted to thank all who participated, particularly the Lions Club, Misty who arranged for the music and Mike and Madalyn for the Frontier Santa.

The Canyonville Downtown Association will be holding it's 1st annual Sweetheart Stroll on Valentines Day. If you are interested in participating contact Pam at Bead Mecca - 839-6688

The area museums will be offering free tea and cookies on February 14th for the Oregon 150. This is the actual birthday for Oregon.

The Post office will be giving a special commemorative postmark to honor the sesquicentennial on January 14th.

Day's Creek school district will meet January 21st to discuss boundary changes. They will meet in the computer room.

Shanna from the YMCA reported that they have sent out their new schedule of events. She also mentioned the Y has a new CEO who will be spending some time observing the South County Facility. They will be fund raising for the scholarship program and would like your support. The needs are high due to the slowdown in the economy. The programs are dependent on attendance and if there is not enough enrollment they will have to cancel programs and turn away students in need, but with community support they can keep the numbers up and the kid's involved in a positive activity.

Brian will be coming around to sell tickets for the latest Gas Card Raffle valued at $150.00

Judy is planning another fund raiser to raffle a couple of Easter baskets. Easter is on April 12th. If you have items to include contact Judy in the floral department at Ray's.

Try to change your Christmas Flags to Spring flags by the end of the month. Commonwealth Garden Shoppe have a few left if you still need one.

The Chamber presented a plaque and cake to Jake for his 4 years of service as President of the Canyonville Chamber.




In Attendance:
Judy Coleman - Apartments
Pam Landell - Bead Mecca
Katie Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Bob Deaton - City of Canyonville
Jenny Gilbert - Umpqua Bank
Jake Young - Jakes Auto Center
Ricky Young - Visitor (Walmart)
Pam Young - Hometown Insurance Co.
Dan Barzee - Web Stuff
Bob Chaney - DC Mail
Karrie Felix - DC Mail
Tamara Hoff - Hoff's Frontier
Brandi Gross - Canyonville
Dennis Douglas - City Council 2009
Brian Shankle - Jakes Auto Center
Tim Larken - Canyonville School
Jim Siegel - Canyonville Chiropractic
Donna Spencer - Leisure Inn
Joanne Gordon - Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
Cheryl Masotto - Canyonville City Hall
Dean & Stephanie Bloemendahl - Bloemendahl Tax
Shanna Anderson - YMCA
Chuck Mauldin - Lion's Club
Chun Cha Mauldin - Lion's Club
Joy Curtiss - Canyonville
Ed Curtiss - Canyonville