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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL December 2, 2015 CHAMBER NEWSLETTER CHAMBER NEWS Note from the Director Last month, the Chamber’s Board of Directors gathered for an annual board retreat and strategic planning session. We reviewed the goals we set during last year’s retreat and we looked at our successes as well as the areas where we fell short. We reviewed the Chamber’s Mission Statement and how we can re-energize or re-engage our board and volunteers. We examined our strengths and weaknesses and we discussed our opportunities and challenges for the years ahead. We developed a 5 year vision which we can use to help guide our decision making process and we created plans to ensure that we don’t lose sight of our mission and vision. At the end of the retreat, I walked away feeling like this was the most productive board planning session that we’ve had during my time as Executive Director. I’d like to sincerely thank Diana Knous from Pacifi c Power for serving as our Facilitator as well as all of the board members who took the time to participate. We took a very realistic and candid look at the work of the Chamber and what we all want to accomplish in each of our various positions within the Chamber’s leadership. I’d like to invite our entire membership of businesses to look at our Mission, Vision and Goals and tell us how you think we’re doing. We want to know what matters to you and what we can do to help make your business more successful. Thank you, as always for your continued support of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Travis Palmer, Executive Director, Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas in Cottage Grove! 5pm at CGHS Cafetorium 1375 S. River Road Crafts, Food, Antiques, & Garage Sale type items benefi ting the Dorena Preschool Music Program and Parent Club • Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00pm, Trailhead Park Gazebo at 10th & Main sponsored by Pacifi c Power • Pictures with Santa at City Hall 5:30 – 8:00pm, Free Candy Canes and Photos with Santa • Christmas Block Party 5:30m - 8:00pm Presented by Cottage Grove Faith Center located in the Shampoo Dolls Salon Parking Lot (Corner of 5th & Main). Hayrides & Caroling, food, drinks, music, fun and fellowship. • Cottage Grove Museum Stained Glass Exhibit 6:00 - 8:00pm, 147 N. H Street. The CG Museum will have their stained glass lit up and an open house from 6-8pm with guided tours of the stained glass at 6:30 and 7:30pm. Holiday music playing on a 1906 Victrola, refreshments, etc. • Christmas Lights at the Village Green 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Christmas lights, Festive Beverages, etc. FREE shuttle between Village Green and downtown provided by South Lane Wheels. • Art Walk - Saturday, December 5th from 6pm to 8pm at participating businesses in the Downtown Historic District. Artists will display their work at host businesses. Refreshments include, wine sparkling cider and more! • Cottage Theatre Performance of “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” 8:00pm, 700 Village Drive • Enjoy a variety of “Merchant Specials” at participating downtown businesses Event Schedules can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center located at 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Limited Edition Christmas Charms are now available at businesses participating in the Chamber’s “Bridges and Beyond Charm Trail” program. Get them while you can! Charm Trail Maps are available at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Christmas in Cottage Grove is brought to you by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce with supporting sponsorship provided by Pacifi c Power, Cottage Grove Speedway, South Lane County Fire & Rescue, Walmart, and the work of many local organizations and volunteers! Special thanks to this year’s Tree Sponsor, Pacifi c Power and our Santa Sponsors, South Lane Fire and Rescue AND Walmart Pick up a copy of the Cookies and Carols insert in this week’s paper to see a list of the events happening this Saturday, December 5th for the Chamber’s annual kickoff of “Christmas in Cottage Grove.” • Breakfast & Pictures with Santa 8:00 – 11:00am South Lane County Fire Station - 233 Harrison • Jingle Bell Run -5kRun/Walk, Register on-site at the Cottage Grove High School Track at 8am • Prospectors Holiday Bazaar 10:00am - 8:00pm, Dr. Snapp House, 360 S. River Road • Smokey Bear’s Christmas Tree Jamboree - 9am-2pm at Cottage Grove Main Street Scavenger Ranger Station 78405 Cedar Park Road, Hunt (all day) U-cut tree tags will be issued for only $5 Find items hidden at participating and Smokey will be on site to greet visitors from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Music, treats, businesses. Have the store owner/clerk and more! 541-767-5000 for more details. initial that you’ve found their treasure • Dorena School Holiday Bazaar 10am- and submit your form to the Main Street Coordinator in the Bell Tower at All America City Square (7th and Main to recognize student excellence and teacher Street), by 8:00 pm to be entered into the appreciation among other recognitions. drawing. Everyone Wins Something! This year our banquet will held on January 16, 2016. Members save the date on your calendar and don’t forget to submit your nomination for Business of the Year! Anyone can submit nominations for First The Gift Certifi cate Program is a Member Citizen. Benefi t Highlight As a chamber we strive to educate the community of the value of supporting our local merchants. The Gift Certifi cate We are preparing for our 2016 Annual program is one way we encourage shopping local. Purpose: 1. Promote shopping at CG Awards Banquet and seeking nominations Chamber Member businesses. 2. Support for Business of the Year and First Citizen. chamber members with dollars spent in Please take a moment to share your nominations with us and return them to the Cottage Grove. This program makes gift giving easy chamber offi ce on or before November 30, while supporting local merchants and it 2015. Please note incomplete applications promotes “Shop Chamber Members First.” may be subject to removal of consideration. Participating businesses to date are: Last year’s winners: First Citizen - Ruth Anytime Fitness Linoz Apothecaria Business of the Year – Edward Jones Bochetto Day Spa First Citizen Nominee Guidelines - Books on Main The recipient of this award will have Boyce & Sons, Inc. demonstrated leadership and dedication, Buster’s Main Street Café and put forth efforts that have contributed Cascade Home Center to the improvement to the community and CG Habitat for Humanity its citizens. Please submit the name of D & D Automotive the individual whom you feel is worthy Dirtcheapcopies.com of this prestigious award. Don’t count on El Tapatio someone else submitting the name. Don’t Lavender Field Embroidery let a valued member of our community miss Mangiano’s Pizzeria out on this well-deserved recognition!! Pinocchio’s Pizza 1. Must have lived or worked in the Safeway community for a minimum of 3 years South Lane Wheels 2. Involved in at least one community Territorial Seed Company and/or civic activity or organization The Bookmine 3 Must submit a short biography and The Espresso Bar’n at least 3 photos along with this form. The The Flower Basket more photos we have allows for a better Universal Trucking presentation of the nominee. Wal-Mart Business of the Year Nomination Guidelines - This recipient business and its employees of this award will have demonstrated outstanding business practices and involvement in the Join us at the Cottage Grove Sentinel community. Nominations shall be for for this month’s Business after Hours commercial enterprises. on Thursday, December 17 from 5:30 – 1. Must be a Chamber member in good 7:00pm, 116 N. 6th Street. Bring your standing for a minimum of 3 years business card to enter the door prize 2. Demonstrated progressive business drawing, learn something new, and have attitude that promotes Cottage Grove some fun! Your attendance reinforces the 3 Actively supports the community spirit in which the Chamber provides these through school, city, and Chamber monthly activities. We look forward to functions seeing you there! Many thanks to those 4. Demonstrated involvement by both who support our efforts by attending this employer(s) and employee(s) Chamber program. 5. Please include at least 3 pictures Save the Date! Chamber of the business, its owner, employees at Annual Awards Banquet – work, or the business being involved in the community along with this form. January 16 Forms are available the Chamber Mark your calendars and plan to attend our 67th Annual Awards banquet. The Programs tab at www.cgchamber.com, at Chamber Banquet is a time to recognize the Visitor Center Desk or you can request those in our community who truly stand one by email to beth@cgchamber.com out through volunteerism and excellent business practices. It is also an opportunity “Think Local Shop Cottage Grove” We need your nominations December Business After Hours 2015 Chamber Board of Directors, Advisors and Staff Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 700 E. Gibbs • Cottage Grove, OR info@cgchamber.com • www.cgchamber.com P. (541) 942-2411 • F. 888-832-2045 2015 Chamber Board of Directors: Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service! Offi cers Tiffany Thackara, President Emerald Valley Resort Event Center Joe Raade, Vice President South Lane County Fire & Rescue Amanda Akers, Treasurer Commonwealth Financial Network Tim Wilson, Past President Universal Trucking Directors Lorraine Eriksen Cottage Grove Souvenirs Sheri Henry Banner Bank Lindsay Laycock Lindsay Laycock – Jim Downing Realty Gary Manly Cottage Grove Sentinel Linda Schmale Retired, Past Board President Candace Solesbee Shampoo Dolls Salon Don Williams Retired, Past Board President Judd Van Gorder Carousel Delicatessen & Ice Cream Shoppe Rhonda Worley CJW, LLC Advisors Tim Herrmann Richard Meyers Mayor Tom Munroe Krista Parent Darby Valley PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center City of Cottage Grove City of Cottage Grove South Lane School District Cottage Grove Community Acupuncture Visitor Center Volunteers: Heidi Abbott, Bill Caldwell – Volunteer Coordinator, Tara Sue Hugart, Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Sunny Kennedy, Donna Laney, Chieko Tomasulo, Jim Vander Platt, Judd Van Gorder, Sharon Van Gorder, Sherry Wendt , Penny Westling, Nolene Wheeler. Staff: Travis Palmer Executive Director Beth Martin Offi ce Manager Mavis Bradsby Bookkeeper 9A
