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