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 2nd by Chuck M.

Vice President: Tamara Hoff-Nominated by Chuck M and 2nd by Jake y.

Treasurer: Jim Siegel-Nominated by Stephanie B. and 2nd by Jim Siegel

Secretary: Pam Young-nominated by Jake Y. and 2nd by Javelin O.

Voting will be held the next meeting in Dec on the 3rd.

· Ted R. spoke about the 16th 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 4th. 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 CafĂ© on December 4th 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 3rd. Please contact Riddle chamber of commerce for tickets.

· Light Parade December 12th

· December 18th 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

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