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