1) Board of Directors of the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
2) CERT Training
3) Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association (OTRMA) Annual Membership Drive
4) Coos County Cultural Coalition offers funding opportunities
5) First Friday Art Walk- 3rd Annual Coastal Douglas Photography Contest
6) The junior high student council at Reedsport Community Charter School car wash
7) St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
8) CDABA Annual Meeting
9) NEXT BUNKO BASH
2) CERT Training
3) Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association (OTRMA) Annual Membership Drive
4) Coos County Cultural Coalition offers funding opportunities
5) First Friday Art Walk- 3rd Annual Coastal Douglas Photography Contest
6) The junior high student council at Reedsport Community Charter School car wash
7) St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
8) CDABA Annual Meeting
9) NEXT BUNKO BASH
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #1 of 9
Congratulations to the 2012 Board of Directors of the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce!
The ballots were counted today by the nomination committee and everyone on the ballot won their seat. There were a total of 81 ballots, a record for the Chamber. We anticipated the possibility of a write-in campaign for some of the positions but it didn't happen. There were a few (4)write-ins for the executive board seats and a handful of write-ins for board positions but all of the nominees won by a landslide.
I'm very excited about the year ahead and all of the positive things we'll work together to make happen!
The ballots were counted today by the nomination committee and everyone on the ballot won their seat. There were a total of 81 ballots, a record for the Chamber. We anticipated the possibility of a write-in campaign for some of the positions but it didn't happen. There were a few (4)write-ins for the executive board seats and a handful of write-ins for board positions but all of the nominees won by a landslide.
I'm very excited about the year ahead and all of the positive things we'll work together to make happen!
President: Nancie Hammond
Vice: Steve Cluck
Secretary: Liz Adamo
Treasurer: Doreen Malone
Past President: Jeff Vander Kley
Levi Allen - Dune Country Realty
Dean Warner - associate
Bobby Del Re - Signs Unlimited
Phyllis Dever - Dockside Vacation Rentals
Bob Del Re - Associate Member
Tom Taraba - Reedsport Natural Foods
Sandra Reese - Lower Umpqua Hospital
Julie Huebner - Fullhart Insurance
Ethel Dibala - Associate
Jenny Emerson - Best Western Motel
Bill Karcher - Coastal Ceramics
Bobbi Unger - Associate Member
Darlene Chapman - Jitterbug n- Java
Debbie McKinney - Associate
Diane Novak - ex-officio representing
Dean Warner - associate
Bobby Del Re - Signs Unlimited
Phyllis Dever - Dockside Vacation Rentals
Bob Del Re - Associate Member
Tom Taraba - Reedsport Natural Foods
Sandra Reese - Lower Umpqua Hospital
Julie Huebner - Fullhart Insurance
Ethel Dibala - Associate
Jenny Emerson - Best Western Motel
Bill Karcher - Coastal Ceramics
Bobbi Unger - Associate Member
Darlene Chapman - Jitterbug n- Java
Debbie McKinney - Associate
Diane Novak - ex-officio representing
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CERT Training
CERT Training
Location: Reedsport Community Center 451 Winchester Ave. Reedsport OR 97467
This is a four-week training on Saturdays.
February 4, 2012 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
February 11, 2012 - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
February 25, 2012 - 8:30 am to 2:10 pm
March 3, 2012 - 9:30 am to 2:45 pm
Contact: Dan & Connie 541-660-0311 or 541-271-2682
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills necessary to keep their family and friends alive and well. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
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What: Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association (OTRMA) Annual Membership Drive
Where: Old Towne Reedsport
What: Annual Membership Drive
When: January & February 2012
Where: Old Towne Reedsport
What: Annual Membership Drive
When: January & February 2012
In March of 2008, the Old Towne Reedsport Merchant Association (OTRMA) became incorporated with the State of Oregon. Since that time, OTRMA has strived to fulfill it's purpose to promote business in the downtown area by providing resources to enhance the infrastructure, marketability, culture and historical aspects of the local area. One of the ways we have worked to further or mission, is by planting and displaying the Old Town Hanging Flower Baskets each June. More recently, lights will soon be installed in the trees downtown. There are other ideas that have come forth, but the organization needs more members and volunteers for these things to take place. For example, for a couple of years now, there has been interest in organizing a chili cook off and a Christmas Parade, just to mention a few.
Anyone is invited to join if their purpose is to improve the downtown area. OTRMA is accepting Membership Applications for Officers and Board Members and reasonable membership fees do apply. Please call Kathi Wall-Meyer at (541) 271-3044 or email your interest to abcsurvy@peak.org and she will mail a Membership Application to you.
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FROM THE COOS COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION
A REMINDER TO CREATIVE COOS COUNTIANS!
CHECK OUT THE COOS COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION
FOR GRANT AID IN ACCOMPLISHING YOUR PROJECT
The Coos County Cultural Coalition offers funding opportunities to members of the local arts, music, theater, creative writing and poetry, cultural and natural history, and crafts communities. There will be more than $11,000 in funding available for the 2012 grant cycle.
The deadline for grant applications is February 29, 2012. For details, take a look at the Coos County Cultural Coalition website at www.ccculturalcoalition.org. Applications are also available at Coos County Public Libraries. Applications should be mailed to the Grant Review Committee, Coos County Cultural Coalition, P. O. Box 1091, Coos Bay, OR 97420, postmarked no later than February 29, 2012.
CHECK OUT THE COOS COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION
FOR GRANT AID IN ACCOMPLISHING YOUR PROJECT
The Coos County Cultural Coalition offers funding opportunities to members of the local arts, music, theater, creative writing and poetry, cultural and natural history, and crafts communities. There will be more than $11,000 in funding available for the 2012 grant cycle.
The deadline for grant applications is February 29, 2012. For details, take a look at the Coos County Cultural Coalition website at www.ccculturalcoalition.org. Applications are also available at Coos County Public Libraries. Applications should be mailed to the Grant Review Committee, Coos County Cultural Coalition, P. O. Box 1091, Coos Bay, OR 97420, postmarked no later than February 29, 2012.
Let us help you bring your passion to the public!
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What: First Friday Art Walk- 3rd Annual Coastal Douglas Photography Contest
When: Friday, January 13th from 5pm-7pm
Where: Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave. Reedsport
This photo contest is in its third year and is a fundraiser for the Reedsport Branch
Public library. There are 110 photos that have been submitted, so this year's show
will be spectacular. You are all invited to the grand opening of the show on Jan. 13th
from 5pm-7pm. The winners of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as the other 7 pictures
in the top 10 will be announced that evening. The pictures will be displayed at Mindpower
Gallery from January 13th-January 27th, 2012.
What: First Friday Art Walk- 3rd Annual Coastal Douglas Photography Contest
When: Friday, January 13th from 5pm-7pm
Where: Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave. Reedsport
This photo contest is in its third year and is a fundraiser for the Reedsport Branch
Public library. There are 110 photos that have been submitted, so this year's show
will be spectacular. You are all invited to the grand opening of the show on Jan. 13th
from 5pm-7pm. The winners of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as the other 7 pictures
in the top 10 will be announced that evening. The pictures will be displayed at Mindpower
Gallery from January 13th-January 27th, 2012.
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The junior high student council at Reedsport Community Charter School will be holding a car wash at Umpqua Bank on Saturday, January 14th from 10 am-3 pm. All proceeds from the car wash will be donated to Special Olympics and the students will participate in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Feb. 4th in Eugene. The students will also be conducting a can drive on that day with proceeds going to Special Olympics as well. Come out and get your car cleaned and help out a really great organization at the same time!
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WHAT: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller – 541-271-2101 / Tamara Szalewski – 541-271-2485
When: Saturday, March 17, 2011
Ready to Put Your Green On?
Save the Date! The 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012. CDABA will once again be presenting this popular fundraising event. This year's proceeds will be set aside to assist with the installation of a platform at the Pacific Auditorium to accommodate persons in wheelchairs and their companions and for other community needs.
More information will be released as they are developed---but---get your teams together now and plan your greenest of outfits. This year promises to be yet another exciting adventure in green!
If you can't wait for the details and have questions contact Tamara Szalewski at the Mindpower Gallery (541-271-2485) or Kathleen Miller (541) 271-2101.
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WHAT: CDABA Annual Meeting
WHAT: CDABA Annual Meeting
WHO: Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance (CDABA)
Contact: Kathleen Miller - 271-2101
CDABA Annual Meeting – Wednesday, January 18th at 5:30 pm
CDABA's Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 5:30 pm. at the Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467
Plans for this meeting include the announcement of candidates to the Board of Directors (none have been received to date), reports of events held in 2010 and brainstorming for events in 2012. More attention will be given to planning events for 2012---and thinking outside the box as to how some events can be conducted differently and what new events CDABA should consider.
The annual meeting will be a potluck style event and will be held at the Mindpower Gallery starting at 5:30 pm. There's lot to celebrate--so plan now to attend and be a part of this group that is attempting to grow access to the arts in our community.
Also, in order to retain membership in CDABA, each person is required to complete a membership form each January (insurance requirement). Membership forms will be available on the 18th and are available from Tamara at the Mindpower Gallery (you don't have to be in attendance at the Annual Meeting to complete a membership form).
Nominations to the Board of Directors are open and anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors or on a committee (or simply participate) should contact any current Board Member.
CDABA Board
Kathleen Miller, President
Bill Karcher, Vice President
Tamara Szalewski, Secretary
Kathi Wall-Meyer, Treasurer
Sue Martino, Past President
Tamara Szalewski, Fountain Director
Joe Coyne, Performing Arts Director
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION #9 of 9
NEXT BUNKO BASH:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 6PM AT EAGLES
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO GREAT AFTERNOONS
CONTACT JUDY MACHO <judymacho@charter.net> , DELAINE <dhumphreys@luhonline.com> OR CHRIS MARSH FOR SIGN UP FORMS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 6PM AT EAGLES
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO GREAT AFTERNOONS
CONTACT JUDY MACHO <judymacho@charter.net> , DELAINE <dhumphreys@luhonline.com> OR CHRIS MARSH FOR SIGN UP FORMS
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http://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/ Click on the Community Calendar link
http://reedsportonline.com/
www.cityofreedsport.org
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