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 4th 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 28th and March 1st. 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 19th at El Parriso.
· SOVA Customer service symposium Feb 28th and March 1st 2010.
· Downtown Christmas Celebration December 4th 5-7PM downtown Canyonville
· SUSD regular board meeting is Monday 16th of November and the special board meeting is Wednesday November 18th. Come out and support your schools.
· Friday December 18th 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
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