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
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.
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.
