<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>I can tell you that many of us in business in seaside do not think the toursim director system is working all that well... <br><br>Sent from Jeff-T <div><br></div></div><div><br>On May 19, 2009, at 9:34 PM, "Vetter, George" <<a href="mailto:george@cannon-beach.net">george@cannon-beach.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tomorrow is
Wednesday. In lieu of the Wednesday Morning Meeting, we will attend the Chamber
Board Meeting at </span><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></st1:time><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the Chamber. The
Board is to consider recommendations from the Structure/By-Laws Committee. I am
including notes from the Committee meeting. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">[4 models considered]</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Model
#1: Modeled after </span><st1:city><st1:place><span style="COLOR: black"><u1:city u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on">Seaside</u1:place></u1:city></span></st1:place></st1:city><span style="COLOR: black">. City Tourism Director reports directly to the City
Manager and a volunteer advisory committee and supervises the City’s marketing
efforts, the <u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on"></u1:placename></u1:place></span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black">Information</span></st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black"> <u1:placetype u2:st="on"></u1:placetype></span><st1:placetype><span style="COLOR: black">Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="COLOR: black"> and its staff and volunteers. Chamber is run by
another director who reports to a separate Board of Directors and administers
Chamber committees and special events and related
volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Model
- #3: Chamber run organization with no “Executive Director” but a Chamber
Tourism Director who reports directly to a Board of Directors made up of the
various segments of the business community (hospitality, restaurants, galleries,
retail shops, services, non-profits, etc.). Tourism Director supervises
the <u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on"></u1:placename></u1:place></span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black">Information</span></st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black"> <u1:placetype u2:st="on"></u1:placetype></span><st1:placetype><span style="COLOR: black">Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="COLOR: black"> and an Events Manager who books space in the Community
Room, and runs special events and volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Model
A: Present structure - Chamber Board of Directors (selection
TBD) hires a full-time Executive Director who does marketing (editorial
calendars, website, procurement and maintenance of media lists, community
calendar, more special events); supervises Information Center, it’s staff and
volunteers; an Events Coordinator (if affordable); and an expanded, more
expensive and more aggressive Community Room booking
activity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Model
B: Same structure as above in Model A except Information Center is run
through the City instead of the Chamber under the theory that the Executive
Director is going to have enough to do with new marketing methods, special
events, the Community Room and more volunteers and committees not the least of
which is an Ambassadors program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Management Company - Per the recommendation of this
committee at the last meeting, a management company would be interviewed by the
applicable board of directors or advisory committee. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">After
a lengthy discussion, 6 members preferred Model A and one member preferred Model
#3. It was noted that 4 others may have preferred Model #1 if it was
deemed to be more affordable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Question #2 – It was the consensus of the committee that
the Chamber not sell the building to the City.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="COLOR: black">Question #5 - It was the consensus of the
committee to have the <u1:place u2:st="on"><u1:placename u2:st="on"></u1:placename></u1:place></span><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black">Information</span></st1:placename><span style="COLOR: black"> <u1:placetype u2:st="on"></u1:placetype></span><st1:placetype><span style="COLOR: black">Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="COLOR: black"> remain under the management of the
Chamber.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Subject: Wednesday
Morning Meeting</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Date:
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5/13/2009</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
8am</span></font></p>
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EVOO</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Number in attendance:
30</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Present: MargoD,
TracyA, CarolHun. TheresaM, WendyH, LenoreE, JeanieM, GeorgeV, SuzanneK, JimK,
AnnR, JohnS, TimK, MelissaC, CarmenS, RobinR, BobNer, DebbieN, BrianO,
StephanieA, KellyB, JulieW, GlynisV, CynthiaE, CarlS, CarolHul, GaryH, BobM,
SamS, JessicaPotter.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Absent: Everybody
else</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Discussion
Items:</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.
Sandcastle</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.
<span style="COLOR: black">Ambassador volunteers</span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.
First Cruise Bus</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.
Gazette Promo</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.
Steel Drum Band Sandcastle Day</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.
Promote Next event</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.
Plein-Air and More</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
CB Chorus Performance June 5</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
New Community Board at Info Ctr</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">10.
Two Cruise ships June 22</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">11.
Carmen’s Halloween Party</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">12.
CB Magazine 7.5% Early discount</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">13. In lieu
of Wednesday Morning Meeting next week – May 20, 8am Chamber Board Meeting at
the Chamber</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></span></font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"></span></font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.
Debbie announced that on the Wednesday (June 3) before Sandcaste, Mike McKewan,
at no charge, will move 5 dump-truck loads of sand to a point on the beach just
south of the mouth of Ecola Creek. The community is invited to participate in
the sculpting of Gulliver asleep on the sand as drawn by Bill Steidel. Sam
estimates approx 20 people can be sculpting at once. Please call Debbie 436-2106
if you would like to help sculpt. Sculpting is planned to begin at
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2
pm</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> and be completed by
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7pm</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.
</span></font><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font></span><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> says more ambassador
volunteers are needed. E-mail </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at <a href="mailto:tracyabel@earthlink.net"><a href="mailto:tracyabel@earthlink.net">tracyabel@earthlink.net</a></a>.
</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.
<font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black">CarolHun and Tracy reported on the
first Cruise bus. It came on Tuesday with 60 people. Carol said 8 of them came
into the Info Ctr. Margo had several in her store. The comment she heard was
“What a darling town”. On the way into town, the bus driver stopped in the
S-curves for photos of Haystack. </span></font></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.
CarolHun says the Gazette will stamp each paper with a unique number on
Sandcastle Weekend and readers will be instructed to take their paper to
advertiser’s place of business to see if they are a winner. Advertisers’ ads
will announce what can be won at their business.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.
Carol announced that a steel drum band will perform in the downtown city park on
Sandcastle Day.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.
Someone suggested we promote upcoming events at whatever the current event is –
not only the next occurrence of that same event, but also the next town
event.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.
Plein-Air Event – June 27. The Cannon Beach Gallery Group is organizing this
event. 12 artists or more will spend several hours in locations of their choice
around town starting after </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">noon</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. Once completed, the
artist will take the work to the gallery representing them and will be available
for purchase. Contact Kim Barnett at Bronze Coast Gallery <a href="mailto:info@bronzecoastgallery.com"><a href="mailto:info@bronzecoastgallery.com">info@bronzecoastgallery.com</a></a> or
436-1055</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
Our own Cannon Beach Chorus will perform Beatles
songs on Friday, June 5, at </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7:00</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at Cannon Beach
Community Presbyterian Church and Sunday, June 7, at </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3:00</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at St. Catherines
Episcopal Church in Manzanita </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
CarolHun announced that there is now a Community
Bulletin Board at the Info Ctr. If you have a flyer to post, bring it
in.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">10.
On June 22<sup>nd</sup>, two cruise ships will be coming into
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Astoria</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> and a
large number of cruise bus people are expected in town. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">11. Carmen
announced that she will be having a Halloween Party this year and would like to
involve other businesses. Please contact Carmen at <a href="mailto:carmenswigart@msn.com"><a href="mailto:carmenswigart@msn.com">carmenswigart@msn.com</a></a>.
</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">12.
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Gary</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> announced that early
payment on CB Magazine ads this year will receive 7.5% discount. Contact
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Gary</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> now at <a href="mailto:gphayes@aol.com"><a href="mailto:gphayes@aol.com">gphayes@aol.com</a></a>. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">13.
In lieu of next week’s WMM we will attend the Chamber Board
Meeting Wednesday May 20, </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. This is an important
meeting in that the Board may be voting on recommendations from the Chamber
Structure/By-Laws Committee. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV.end </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Subject:
Town Meeting in lieu of Wednesday Morning Meeting</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Date:
5/6/2009 8am</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Location:
Chamber</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Number
in attendance: 43</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Present:
Chamber Board Members: MarkP, MargoD, RichM, TraceA, CarolH. Others: TheresaM,
WendyH, LenoreE. JoyceL, BobNec, JeanieM, GeorgeV, ValerieR, SuzanneK, JimK,
AnnR, JohnS, TimK, MelissaC, KathyK, CarmenS, NancyL, RobinR, NancyMc, BobNer,
BuzzJ, NancyG, MarkM, DebbieN, BrianO, PatrickN, MikeM, JeffH, DavidR, PattyC,
AbbyH, MichaelE, EdJ, KimB, StephanieA, JeneeP, Unknown1,
Unknown2.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Absent:
Chamber Board Members: ElaineN, SherryS, CynthiaE, KelliT. Everybody
else</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Discussion
Items:</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.</span></font><font color="black" size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; COLOR: black">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber
Building</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Current Chamber
Finances</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Support of Keeping the
Building</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Building Reserve</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Structure & By-Laws Committee
Report</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber By-Laws</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.
City Run Chamber</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
More Volunteers</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
Chamber Board Nominations</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">10. Next
Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 13, </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the
EVOO</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.</span></font><font color="black" size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; COLOR: black">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Mark reminded all
that the Chamber building sits on City land. Someone inquired why the sale of
the building was being considered. George responded that it was an issue of
finances. The Chamber has not been able to set enough money aside for regular,
necessary maintenance and repairs. George stated that he would like to see the
building stay in the hands of the Chamber if financially feasible. Buzz said the
building nets $20K a year. [That does not take into account maintenance and
repairs]</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Buzz says things have
improved in that last two months. The $25K shortfall he projected for fiscal
year end </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6/30/09</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> has improved to a
$700 shortfall due to dues and sponsorship money coming in. Patrick says he
thinks that more financial support is forthcoming as a result of the changes
taking place with the Chamber. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Carmen expressed
support for keeping the building. She feels that is represents the labors and
efforts of both present and former Chamber members and should stay with the
Chamber. Mike explained that he had stepped forward with the idea of the City
purchasing the building after that idea was being thrown around by Chamber
members. He feels the building is more than a </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Building</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">, but also a
Community Hall. He would hate to see local groups and organizations priced out
of using the facility. He would like to see community use for the cost of
cleaning or something very reasonable. Wendy said the building must be managed
so that all costs, including maintenance and repairs are covered. Ed expressed
the same concern as Mike. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Buzz says there is a Building
Reserve Fund, but when money runs out, it is used to pay the bills. There is not
a fund that is “locked” or “protected”. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">BobNer reported on the Chamber
Structure/By-Laws Committee. The committee is currently focusing on ideas for
Chamber structure options. Bob’s analogy was if your house burned down, would
you rebuild it exactly the way it was or would you make changes. He outlined 3
plans and said more would be forthcoming. OPTION 1. The City Council would take
control with the City manager on one hand and representatives of the business
community on the other directing a Director of Tourism who in turn would direct
and Events Manager and Ambassadors, who would in turn use volunteers. OPTION 2.
A board of directors from the business community would contract with a
management company to run the Chamber. This model was based on better
utilization of the Chamber building to raise revenues. The management company
would replace the City Manager and Representatives of the business community in
option 1. Performance measurements would be included in the contract clearly
outlining expectations. OPTION 3. Keep the structure similar to what it is now.
Bob advocated OPTION 2 – the management company. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Rich says that if structure remains
the same, the by-laws will have to be rewritten. There are conflicting
statements in the current by-laws. Carol says that the Board recently reviewed
the by-laws and discovered that they (the by-laws) are not being followed and
haven’t been for years.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">KimBarnett expressed his concern
that the goals of the City would not and are not the same as those of the
Chamber and therefore he would not want to see OPTION 1. Others agreed.
</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
George expressed the need to invite/attract
new/young business people to the Chamber. Volunteers are needed on many levels.
</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
Margo Dueber let everyone know that nominations
for the Chamber Board are now being accepted. Three board positions (for 3-year
terms) will be voted on at the June Chamber General Meeting (date not yet
determined). She has only two names so far. Officers of the Board are voted on
by the Board and not the membership. Current board members whose terms are
expiring are Sherry Smith (Seasons Cafe), Elaine Norling (US Bank)_and Mark
Piscitelli (Duane Johnson Real Estate). Those interested in running should
contact Margo at </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a href="mailto:mdueber@opusnet.com"><a href="mailto:mdueber@opusnet.com">mdueber@opusnet.com</a></a></span></font>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">10.
Next WMM will be back at EVOO. Wednesday May 13,
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. Bring your own
coffee cup. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5/5/2009</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tomorrow
is Wednesday. In lieu of the regular WMM we will attend the "Town Meeting"
called by the Chamber Board at the Chamber. Here is the reminder sent out
earlier today by Chamber Board President Mark Piscitelli. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">The Chamber Board
would like to remind you that we are holding an open forum discussion
tomorrow morning, Wednesday May 6th, from </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8:00 - 9:30
a.m.</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Building</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> to further
discuss options for the organization of our Chamber of Commerce and the
future ownership of the Chamber of Commerce Building. The Board has extended
this invitation to Chamber members and non-members alike in hopes of gaining
comprehensive community input. </span></font></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Additionally I want
to share with you the newly adopted </span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mission</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> statement of the
newly formed Marketing Committee along with the Positioning statement. Keep in
mind that these statements are intended to guide the committee. We will not
necessarily be using these words or phrases in news releases or other
communications with the public. </span></font></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The
</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mission</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> of the Cannon
Beach Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee is:</span></font></p></div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To assess, manage
and evaluate the effectiveness of Chamber resources and to ensure that
members are properly represented through Chamber efforts. <br>To
develop and implement strategies and tactics that effectively brand,
differentiate and promote </span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cannon</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Beach</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> and its
businesses.<br>To enhance the visibility and accessibility of
</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cannon</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Beach</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> and its
businesses to the public.</span></font></p></div></blockquote>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Positioning
Statement of the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee
is:</span></font></p></div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Cannon</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Beach</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is the most
sophisticated beach vacation destination and one of the best art towns in
the </span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Pacific
Northwest</span></font><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">. It is one of the
region’s most popular getaways for Northwesterners due to its combination of
spectacular scenery, first-rate shopping and dining, cultural offerings and
abundant outdoor recreational opportunities
year-round.</span></font></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Following the "Town
Meeting" tomorrow is a meeting of the Website Committee. This is a
sub-committee of the Marketing Committee and will be chaired by Chamber Board
Member Tracy Abel. </span></font></p></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Subject:
Wednesday Morning Meeting</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Date:
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4/29/2009</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
8am</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Location:
EVOO</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Number
in attendance: 22</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Present:
WendyH, LenoreE. JoyceL, BobNec, TheresaM, JeanieM, GeorgeV, ValerieR, CarlS,
SuzanneK, JimK, AnnR, BobM, TracyA, JohnS, SuzanneK, TimK, MelissaC, BettyS,
KathyK, CarmenS, NancyL</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Absent:
Everybody else</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Discussion
Items:</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.</span></font><font color="black" size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; COLOR: black">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Cruise Ship
Excursions to CB</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Ambassador
buttons</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tag Line</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Town Meeting next
Wed</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Coupon Book</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber structure</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Chamber</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Building</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
ownership</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
Interim Chamber office
volunteer</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
Chamber Board Nominations</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">10. Spring
Unveiling</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">11. Chamber
Website</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 65.25pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">12. Next
Wednesday Morning Meeting – May 6, </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the Chamber. This
is a “Town Meeting” called by the Chamber Board, not a regular
WMM.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">1.</span></font><font color="black" size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt; COLOR: black">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> reported that she
and Sharon (Info Ctr) will meet the Cruise Ship Excursion Bus when they arrive
in </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Cannon</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Beach</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> tomorrow (Thursday).
The bus will be stopping in </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Seaside</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> and making its way
here around </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">11am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. They will be in
town for approx 1.5 hours. For future buses, </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> will find out if we
can have someone on the bus to orientate visitors before they get
here.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">2.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tim suggested that
buttons be purchased for all of us to wear. The buttons would say “Welcome to
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Cannon</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Beach</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. How can I help
you”. Anyone who is interested could wear one any time of the year. The idea was
well received. Lenore suggested the buttons be custom and unique to
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Cannon</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Beach</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">3.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Ideas for a tag line
for </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Cannon</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Beach</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> suggested were “Go
Natural, Go Cultural, Go Explore”. “More Than Summer”, “Welcome Year Round”, “So
Wonderfully Different”. Melissa suggested that that the font type and size be
easy to read. BobNer suggested that the not only the Tag Line wording be
standardized, but also the color and font. George reported that the Chamber
Marketing Committee is working on this and welcomed all those interested to
attend the next Marketing Meeting Monday May 4<sup>th</sup>, </span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7pm</span></font><font face="Tahoma" color="black" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the
Chamber.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">4.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> announced
that the Chamber Board has scheduled a “Town Meeting” next Wednesday,
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the Chamber. The
purpose of the meeting is for the board to get feedback on 1. Should the
Chamber/Board continue. 2. What should be done with the
building.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">5.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Valerie inquired whether the
Sandcastle Coupon book being offered by Diane Speakman of Sesame and Lilies is
separate from the one that the Sandcastle Committee had talked about. Consensus
was that they were separate. George stated that the last he heard, the
Sandcastle Committee was not going to be doing a coupon book. Others had heard
this also. Diane’s book has room for 22 advertisers. There is a cost to each.
Contact Sesame and Lilies (<a href="mailto:dspeakm@gmail.com"><a href="mailto:dspeakm@gmail.com">dspeakm@gmail.com</a></a>) for more
info.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">6.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">BobNer reported on of the Chamber
Structure/By-Laws Committee. The committee is currently focusing on ideas for
Chamber structure options. He presented a plan to the committee last night which
involved using a management company contracted by the board as one option. The
model was based on better utilization of the Chamber building to raise revenues.
Bob also reported on committee member’s (Valerie and Nancy) ideas for board
selection. 1) The current Popular election of all members; 2) Nominating
Committee selects a restricted slate of candidates; (how this nominating
committee is chosen would need to be determined; Rich suggested Executive
Committee that includes a Past-President, President and President-Elect 3)
Board members represent selected “constituencies (hospitality, restaurants,
retail, service, City, the arts, non-profits, etc. 4) Some combination of any or
all of the above. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7.</span></font><font size="1"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">BobNer reported on his research
into Chamber building rental revenue. His finding by comparing other venues and
prices is that considerable revenue (profit) could be realized, but now without
some investment. The City, at its Tuesday </span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">7pm</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> May
12<sup>th</sup> Work Session will discuss the possible purchase of the building.
The City owns the land under the building.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8.
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Tracy</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> reported
that Carol Hungerford (Cannon Beach Gazette co-owner and Chamber Board Member)
is assuming the role of volunteer Interim Chamber Office Manager for the
immediate future. Carol will be managing the Chamber office (three days per
week) as well as helping to coordinate the various committees the Chamber now
has in place to oversee functions and events.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">9.
George announced that Margo Dueber asked that he
let everyone know that nominations for the Chamber Board are now being accepted.
Three board positions (for 3-year terms) will be voted on at the June Chamber
General Meeting (date not yet determined). Officers of the Board are voted on by
the Board and not the membership. Current board members who terms are expiring
are Sherri Smith (Seasons Cafe), Elaine Norling (US Bank)_and Mark Piscitelli
(Duane Johnson Real Estate). Those interested in running should contact Margo at
</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><a href="mailto:mdueber@opusnet.com"><a href="mailto:mdueber@opusnet.com">mdueber@opusnet.com</a></a></span></font>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">10. Spring
Unveiling is this weekend. For details/schedule go to <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling"><a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling">www.cannon-beach.net/springunveiling</a></a>.
Joyce announced that one of Norhwest by Northwest’s artist will be featured on
OBP’s Oregon Art Beat tomorrow (Thursday) at </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">8pm</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">11. George
announced that the Chamber Marketing Committee has formed a sub-committee to
look at the Chamber’s Website – <a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org/"><a href="http://www.cannonbeach.org">www.cannonbeach.org</a></a>. </span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tracy</span></font><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is heading it up. The
first meeting will be next Wednesday morning just after the Town Meeting
mentioned above at the Chamber building. </span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">12.
In lieu of a WMM next week, everyone is asked to attend and
speak up at the “Town Meeting” called by the Chamber Board at
</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">8am</span></font><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> at the Chamber.
</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 94.5pt; TEXT-INDENT: -29.25pt"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">Disclaimer: Please excuse any
errors or omissions. I am preoccupied preparing for the big weekend. Don’t miss
Spring Unveiling. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in"><font face="Times New Roman" color="black" size="3"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black">Note: For notes
to prior meetings go to <a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/wmm"><a href="http://www.cannon-beach.net/wmm">www.cannon-beach.net/wmm</a></a>.
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Vetter</span></font></b></p>
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Net</span></font></b></a></span></font></p>
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cell:739-1415</span></font></p>
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