8A • COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL • JULY 3, 2018
CHAMBER NEWSLETTER
Our Mission: Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic vitality through advocacy and collaboration with its members and the larger community.
Director’s Note
Th e 2018 season of Concerts in the Park is off to a great start! We had an awesome
season opener last week. Th e band was great, the crowd was plentiful and everyone
seemed to be having a great time despite the cool and breezy conditions. Th ere
WILL be a concert on the 4th of July and we’re adding something special to this
concert to acknowledge and celebrate our Independence Day. We’re working with
the Cottage Grove Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the Bohemia
Park Foundation to retire the old tattered fl ag that’s currently fl ying in the park and
replace it with a nice new fl ag to start the show on the 4th. Be sure to arrive early to
enjoy all of the 4th of July acknowledgements. Local singer, Cora Branstetter will
sing the National Anthem aft er the installation of the new fl ag. It’s going to be a
great way to start off all of the Independence Day celebrations around town so bring
your blankets or chairs to Bohemia Park on July 4th and enjoy another great concert
in the park! 6-8pm.
Animal House 40th Reunion and World’s Largest Toga Party
Toga, Toga, Toga! You’re invited to the World’s Largest Toga Party on Saturday,
August 18 th in Cottage Grove. Help us celebrate the 40 th Anniversary of National
Lampoon’s Animal House movie and try to break the Guinness World Record for
Largest Toga Party ever! Meet original cast and crew and enjoy performances by
Otis Day & the Knights, Th e Kingsmen, Th e Cry, and others. Don’t wait to buy your
tickets to the Toga Party because the Super Early-Bird pricing will end on July 6 th .
For ticket information and details go to www.animalhousetoga.com or contact the
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.
Keeping You Informed - Chamber Committee Briefs
Greeters – Chair Cassie Barrong
Th e Greeters hosted a very successful fundraiser serving lunch at Wings & Wheels
June 23rd, taking in nearly $1200 for the Greeters Scholarship. We will also be
participating in quite a few upcoming events including this year’s chili cook-off , both
the Bloomers parade and the Bohemia Mining days parade- Linda Trombly has been
working diligently getting the fl oat up and ready! You can also fi nd us at regular
Chamber activities such as business aft er hours, upcoming ribbon cuttings, and at
concerts in the part to purchase your “Toga Kit”- a sheet, laurel headband, and gold
Greek temp. tattoo starting July 18th! Our July meetings will be July 12th and July
19th @ 8am at the Oregon Aviation Historical Society Museum- 2475 Jim Wright
Way, come join the fun!!
TEAM (Training, Education And Membership) – Chair Don Williams
Group members are interested in helping with recruiting new members.
Community conversations are continuing regarding mental health and tran-
sient issues and possible solutions that weigh pros and cons.
SHARE YOUR NEWS
Tell the membership “What’s New” with your business. Its good business to let other
chamber members and businesses know if you have a new manager/employee(s),
new hours, an exciting event, or any news you wish to share. You can drop off or mail
your information to the chamber offi ce or email it to beth@cgchamber.com.
Transit Tomorrow is Lane Transit District’s (LTD) eff ort to fi nd out how we can
better move the people we serve to the destinations that are important to them.
Transit Tomorrow will take a deep look at LTD’s current bus system and ask two
important questions:
How can LTD help people get to where they are going?
What shape should LTD’s services take in the future?
LTD Is Asking You, Th e Community, To Help Shape Th e Answers To Th ese
Questions.
Engage Online: Share your opinions and learn more about the project from your
phone or computer. Provide feedback through our transit choices survey tool.
Participants are eligible to win a gift certifi cate to local businesses or free bus passes.
UPCOMING LISTENING SESSIONS:
Wednesday July 11, 2018 12-1pm at the LTD Next Stop Center, Downtown
Eugene
Monday July 16, 2018 6-7:30pm at the City of Springfi eld Library Meeting
Room
Tuesday July 17, 2018 12-1pm at the Community Meeting Room at EL
Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Cottage Grove
Thursday July 19, 2018 6-7:30PM at the Elks Lodge in West Eugene
Schedule a Presentation: Invite project staff to your neighborhood association,
community group, or agency to talk about the Transit Tomorrow project, and to
discuss transit design choices. Email us to book a presentation today.
July Business aft er Hours
Lane Electric Cooperative will host Business after Hours on Thursday, July 19
from 5:30 – 7:00pm, in Bohemia City at Coiner Park. Bring your business card to
enter the door prize drawing, learn something new, and have some fun! Your atten-
dance reinforces the spirit in which the Chamber provides these monthly activities.
We look forward to seeing you there! Many thanks to those who support our efforts
by attending this Chamber program.
Future Business aft er Hours:
August – EPUD
September – South Lane County Fire & Rescue
October – Banner Bank
Join us in supporting Chamber member businesses and our local economy and
“Shop Chamber Members fi rst”! Th e chamber’s number one goal is to create
a strong local economy. All of the programs and benefi ts supported by your
membership investment go toward achieving that goal. Your membership is also
a commitment to the entire community and a pledge of support for the economic
growth and vitality of the Cottage Grove area. We thank each of you for your New
and Renewed commitment to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and
your support of contributions through volunteered time and service to the Chamber.
We look forward to a bright and successful year!
New Members
Business and personal safety seminar is given by the police dept. staff and
are available to perform assessments and trainings at a work site.
What is Transit Tomorrow?
Attend a Community Listening Session: Join LTD staff to discuss transit system
design choices, and to share your opinions and insight. You are experts in your
communities, organizations, and neighborhoods. Help us understand the choices
and priorities that are most important to you.
Avalon Home Health
Karen Marshall-Stephens
303 E. Main Street
(541) 600-5956
Kmarshall-stephens@hhavalon.com
www.avalonhh.com
Home Health Agency
Pig & Turnip
Natalie Shield
60 Gateway Blvd
(541) 942-6130
pigandturnip@gmail.com
Restaurant
Th e Cottage Events Venue
Kim Still
2915 Row River Road
(541) 942-6888
kimstill@cottageevents.com
Event/Conference Centers
Renewing Members
El Tapatio, Emerald Fitness Club, Health
Revolution Chiropractic, Shampoo Dolls
Salon
Concerts in the Park Have Begun!
We are excited to bring you weekly entertainment throughout the summer for your
enjoyment. In addition local vendors gather to off er a variety of food, craft , and
other items. Market hours are from 5pm – 8pm. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Bring
a friend and support your local vendors, musicians and their sponsors by attending
the Wednesday evening activities. Th ese concerts are made possible with fi nancial
support through sponsorships so join us and take a moment and thank them.
2018 Chamber Board of Directors, Advisors and Staff
Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
700 E. Gibbs • Cottage Grove, OR • P. (541) 942-2411
info@cgchamber.com • www.cgchamber.com
2018 Chamber Board of Directors:
Thank you for your hours upon hours of volunteer time, commitment, and service!
Offi cers
Chloe Beckes, President
Jack Sprats Restaurant
Danny Solesbee, Vice President
5 Flying Monkeys
Ruth Linoz, Secretary
South Lane Wheels
Gary Manly, Treasurer
Cottage Grove Sentinel
Candace Solesbee, Past President Shampoo Dolls Salon
Directors
Cassie Barrong, Greeters Chair
Oregon Aviation Historical Society
Don Williams, T.E.A.M Chair Retired, Past Board President
Judd Van Gorder
Carousel House B&B and Catering
Lloyd Williams
South Lane Television
Ryan Gifford
Gifford & Gifford Attorneys at Law
Shauna Neigh, Promotions Chair
Busterʼs Main Street Café
Cameron Reiten, Legislative Chair KNND AM 1400
Advisors
Tim Herrmann
Richard Meyers/Mike Fleck
Garrett Bridgens
PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center
City of Cottage Grove
South Lane School District
Visitor Center Volunteers:
Heidi Abbott, Dotti Bittner, Suzanne Heubner-Sannes, Tara Sue Hughart,
Susan Jeppesen, Suzy Kanich, Marie Longfellow, Judd Van Gorder,
Sharon Van Gorder, Penny Westling, Sherry Wendt, Nolene Wheeler.
Staff:
Travis Palmer, Executive Director
Beth Martin, Offi ce Manager
Mavis Bradsby, Bookkeeper
Five Year Vision Statement:
Th e Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce promotes Cottage Grove as a prosperous destination community. Economic vitality is at the heart of everything we do. As a resource for businesses, we are the conduit that
provides advocacy, marketing, education, and networking opportunities to over 300 members.
