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