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
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