PRODUCED BY WILSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DECEMBER • 2011
In This Issue
Feature Stories
1
Chamber Events & Updates
2-3
Member News
4-7, 10, flyers
Tourism, OHC
7-9
New & Renewing Members
11
Board, Advocacy
12
Gold Club
13
Calendar
14
Member Announcements
15-16
Holiday Party Pictorial
17
SBU Finds New Home!
EXCITING CHANGES FOR SOUTH METRO
LEADERSHIP FORUM
T
he Chamber's monthly Luncheon has been an
same; so here are the big changes: the luncheon
important part of staying connected to the
will now be a breakfast! One of the key reasons
Chamber and the community. This past year we
for this change was that we heard from our
changed the focus and the name of the luncheon
members that lunchtime meetings are very chal-
wo years after beginning our Successful
to the South Metro Leadership Forum.
lenging for them to attend. We are hopeful that
Business University series, we have outgrown
With the change to the forum this year we
a morning meeting will allow more of you to
T
two locations! Starting in 2012, SBU programming will be held at Clackamas Community College here in Wilsonville (29353 SW Town Center
Loop E) in rooms 111-112. Not only will this
provide us the ability to increase attendance,
the classroom style will provide a stronger learning environment for our attendees.
wanted the topics to be timely, entertaining,
thought-provoking and sometimes controversial
by well-known speakers. Topics and speakers
attend and experience the great education and
networking experience that the forum provides
to our members.
were chosen to stimulate your awareness
The other major change is the location.
and make you a more knowledgeable
We are proud to announce that we will
participant of the business community.
be moving to McMenamins Old Church
The South Metro Leadership Forum will
and Pub. It is exciting that we will be
We have greatly appreciated all of the amazing
continue to focus on 2012 on economic
experts and speakers who have taught classes
vitality, education, public policy, Oregon busi-
the forum and utilize this great “new” facility
and brought new ideas to our Chamber busi-
ness leadership, and public sector leadership.
in our location. The Old Church is located near
nesses. Our committee is continuing the high
We are excited to have our four key chamber
what was, and still is, a major point of com-
quality of topics and presenters in 2012, starting with money management and organization
for efficiency. Watch in January for a complete
list of SBU session for the first half of next year.
sponsors back for the forum in 2012: Fred
Meyer, Convergence Networks, Portland General
Electric, and the Oregon Institute of Technol-
able to use the Old Church facility for
merce in Oregon: the Boones Ferry and Boones
Bridge. It is a fitting location for a forum that
is dedicated and focused on commerce and the
ogy. The Chamber especially would like to
free market.
The Chamber also wishes to thank all of our
thank Fred Meyer for their multi-year support
The South Metro Leadership Forum is one more
members and guests who have taken advantage
of our luncheons/forum; their support is greatly
way that the Wilsonville Area Chamber of Com-
of these COMPLIMENTARY workshops! Topics are
appreciated.
merce is demonstrating itself as the premier
wide ranging and can often fit the smallest and
Now you know everything that is staying the
business advocate in the region. We look forward
largest of our members. Please plan to attend
the Successful Business University series in 2012
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 8:009:30 am at Clackamas Community College,
Wilsonville.
to seeing you in 2012.
...Jumpstart your business
Friday, DECEMBER 2
7:30-9 am
SPECIAL Annual Multi-Chamber
Holiday Gathering
House Co-speaker Bruce Hanna highlights upcoming legislative session
H
ouse Co-Speaker Bruce
regional bank board. He has been recognized as
Hanna is in his fourth
NFIB's "Guardian of Small Business" and, along
full term as the state
with Co-Speaker Roblan, the Oregon Business
representative for rural
Association's "Statesman of the Year."
Douglas and Lane Counties.
Bruce is active in the community through
During his tenure in the
Legislature, Hanna spent
time on the Ways and Means
Committee, including the Human Services and
Public Safety Subcommittees. He became House
25900 SW Heather Place
in Argyle Square-Wilsonville
This Annual Holiday Chamber Mixer not only
offers Door Prizes, Breakfast Buffet, and a
great networking opportunity, but also
BONUS SHOPPING
for all who attend!
S ee M ap , D etails
Minority Leader in 2007, during just his second
term, and was elected co-speaker at the beginning of the historic 2011 legislative session by a
unanimous vote among his colleagues.
Bruce is the owner of the Douglas County
Bottling Company, an independent Coca-Cola
bottling and distribution operation, as well a
Automatic Vending Services. In addition, he has
experience as a restaurant franchisee, a property
service with the Community Cancer Center, the
Roseburg Chamber of Commerce and a number of
other civic organizations.
Luncheon Program
Tuesday, December 13
11:30 am-1 pm
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION:
Al Kader Shrine Center
25100 SW Parkway-N Wilsonville
RSVP required
$20 paid by Dec. 9 • otherwise $30
(Non-Members: $25 by Dec. 7)
Call 503-682-0411
developer, and as a member of the board of
Register O nline
directors for a dental insurance company and a
Special
Join us for the
Happy Holidays
Morning Spark at the Chamber Offices
29600 SW Park Place • Wilsonville
Friday, December 16th • 7:30-9:00 am
Meet our Board of Directors, enjoy great breakfast treats, hot beverages,
and tons of door prizes!
Each attendee will get a goodie bag with special Chamber discounts inside!
RSVP by Clicking Here
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SBU RECAP
Happy
Holidays
Last Month’s Presentation
PEARL DIVING AND
GROWING YOUR NETWORK
C
lackamas Community College is the new home
From Your
Wilsonville Chamber Staff
to our Successful Business University, and
our final speaker of the year presented to a full
house! Jerry Fletcher, the Networking Ninja, used
humor and real-life stories to enlighten attendees
on taking advantage of networking opportunities.
Jerry provided 7 simple steps for successful
networking:
1. Have an objective when attending an event or
meeting. What are you trying to do? Who do you
want or need to talk to? How can you help someone?
2. Don’t be late. You are able to assist the host
No SBU in December
M
ark your calendar for the January 18
seminar featuring “untangler,” Shell Tain.
Tain is credentialed professional
certified coach, a money coach
who knows how to help people
make changes. Shell knows
that improving the way you are
and help welcome the attendees when they arrive. And don’t rush out of the room at the end.
Instead, take time to check in with those you
didn’t meet earlier; remind those you did meet
that you will follow up with them. Always plan
The Ambassador
Angle
2011 AMBASSADOR
OF THE YEAR
A
s many of you know, our Ambassadors are
the face, eyes, and ears of our Chamber.
They spend countless hours personally visiting
and calling upon new Chamber members, greeting and hosting our Chamber networking events,
supporting staff with volunteering at our major
events, and even recruiting new members to add
to our roster.
We would like to thank all of our current Ambassadors for their service:
Scott Stokley, Chair
Sean Andersen
Debi Laue
may act like a host (be helpful so that people
Tammy Beal
Debby Stambaugh
perceive you are the person who makes things
Valia Eskandari
Melody Zweigart
extra time before and after an event so that you
happen).
At the Annual Chamber Holiday Party and Auc-
with money isn’t about number
3. Introduce yourself with “How may I help
crunching. Her coaching focuses
you?” The goal is to shift the interest from you
on how your feelings, beliefs and attitudes
to them. The more you think about helping oth-
about money affect your progress in fulfilling
ers, the more comfortable you will be.
your goals. Working with Shell improves your
4. Be sincere – don’t be the person who is trying
and beyond the job description on a daily basis
confidence and effectiveness with money. Shell
to make a sale. Take time to show interest in the
and has always kept the Chamber in mind dur-
helps you find a way out of your money knot.
other person and find commonalities.
ing their normal workday. You have seen this
5. Ask for a business card – this provides an
person at the majority of our Morning Sparks,
opportunity to learn more (including if they are
South Metro Leadership Forums, Successful Busi-
a person who can get something accomplished
ness Universities, and even at the Golf Scramble
because of their title).
and Fall Food Fest. This person’s enthusiasm,
6. Circulate – don’t rush through the crowd
quickly. It’s better to meet a couple of quality con-
No Last Call in December
W
e look forward to meeting Susan Myers,
Capital Realty, on January 24 at their
beautiful Wilsonville office building on the
corner of Town Center Loop West and Parkway
nections than a dozen people you can’t remember.
7. Follow up – always follow up if you say you
will. Find the pearls – those with whom you truly
make a connection. Build on those relationships
after the meeting. Also, focus on people that
have a problem you can solve, have the money to
pay you, and are willing to talk to you.
tion, we awarded our second annual ‘Ambassador of the Year’ award. The winner has been
personally dedicated to each element of their
Ambassador role. This person has gone above
dedication, strong desire to serve, and overall
positive attitude has made her shine all year.
We are thrilled to announce Melody Zweigart
with Sterling Savings Bank as our 2011 Ambassador of the Year! Congratulations!
Avenue.
2011 brought our members a line up of highquality speakers and presenters from all over
the west coast. We appreciate all who have
participated in the Successful Business University series and encourage everyone to attend in
2012. It is complimentary with your membership! Check your January newsletter for upcoming topics and speakers.
Thanks to Portland Reign Photography
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St. Josef’s Announces
Pheasant Run Winery
Third Thursday Supper Club
SEVENTH
ANNUAL
HOLIDAY TOUR
December 2-4
& 9-11
10 am-4 pm
T
he days are getting shorter and the nights
are getting longer. What better time to enjoy
a beautiful dinner in a relaxed manner.
Announcing our "Thursday Night Supper Club"
at Pheasant Run Winery Tasting Room in Aurora,
corner of Main Street & Ehlen Road.
Enjoy Historic Aurora,
Wine and Chocolate
December 3-4
T
he Wine & Chocolate Walk in Historic Aurora
celebrates the season on Saturday, December 3.
Patrons will be able to wander the historic
area and sample four artisan wines paired with
locally made chocolates. Several fun activities
are planned in conjunction with the Wine &
We love being out here in Historic Aurora - close
Chocolate Walk. The Aurora Colony Museum is
enough to the city, but a little bit off the beaten
hosting a tour to three pioneer era homes that
everal neighboring farm owners have banded
path. One of the highlights about living in the
have been restored. The Annual Aurora Art Show
together creating FAVORITE 5 COUNTRY
midst of the valley is that good food is grown all
& Sale will take place at the Pythagaran Hall on
FARMS to offer a unique, self-guided Holiday
around us; so, we've invited our friend, Chef Sarah
Friday and Saturday.
Tour. You will find friendly farm animals, such as
Carlson, to come prepare a stylish meal with ingredi-
alpacas, Arabian horses, hunter/jumper horses,
ants from within 10 miles around us. Enjoy a lovely,
Locally made sparkling wine, barrel select Pinot
sheep and miniature donkeys.
multi-course meal in the cozy bank building.
S
Noir and others are paired with artisan chocolates from the surrounding villages. A passport
Discover fresh Christmas trees, the perfect pres-
purchased for $5 allows you to sample in four
ents in little shops with unique home & garden
locations and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.
decor, solf alpaca apparel, resident artist-created
Aurora is a unique town and destination for
distinctive jewelry, award-winning local wines,
both local history & antiques. Founded as a
original art, fragrant herbs, lavender and more.
Communal Community in the 1850s, it was one
See spectacular views, tranquil settings, scenic
of the longest running “Utopian Societies” in
countrysides, and local farms in action. Learn
America, lasting over 30 years. The town has
the very different enterprises on nearby farms:
maintained many of the original structures and
where horses are trained to do different activi-
became the first ‘National Historic District’ in Or-
ties, which Christmas trees are more fragrant,
where lanolin comes from, and much more.
Cost for this experience is
Wine Hour & Appetizers: 6-7 pm
a canned food donation for
Dinner: 7 pm
the local Food Bank. All
farms are within a few minutes of each other in the
Wilsonville/Sherwood area,
so just look for the red &
white Favorite 5 signs.
This is a great family weekend outing to take while
supporting participating member busineses: Barn
Owl Nursery, Pure Pizazz, and Tollen Farm
Visit Favorite5CountryFarms.blogspot.com
See attached flyer.
December Friends of the Library Partner is:
Country
Financial
Sean Andersen
1750 SW Blankenship Rd., Suite 425
West Linn, OR 97068 • 503-650-7702
Thanks, Sean Andersen, for donating two
financial reviews, a fleece jacket and a coat as
raffle prizes for those donating books to the
bookstore at Wilsonville Public Library.
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Thursday, December 15th
Dessert by 9 pm
egon. The area has remained the home to many
community minded people, working artisans and
foodies. The goal is to combine them to create
a weekend that is as fun and delicious as the
many local products made in the area.
Price Fix Menu: $30 per person,
not including gratuity
Aurora was named one of the Top 10 Antiquing
Reservations are required: www.theredhare.net
Six Antique Destinations by the Travel Channel.
MENU
• Kalamata and Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade
• Antipasto Platter with Assorted Cheese,
Olives and Dried Salami
• Polenta topped with Tomato Basil Balsamic Salsa
• Olive Oil Roasted Tomatoes, Fennel
and White Bean Salad
• Coq au Vin~ Classic French Farmhouse Chicken
Organic Free Range bird braised in Pheasant Run
Merlot with Wild Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon and
Pearl Onions
• Drunken Grilled Peaches topped with Mascarpone
Aurora Colony Museum, antique shops & places
Please note: Due to our nice menu and very limited
seating, we require a credit card to secure all reservations. We also have a strict cancellation policy - refunds
will be honored for cancellations made at least 48 hours
ahead of time. If you fail to cancel before this, or do not
make it to your reserved dinner, your credit card will be
charged the full amount for the reservation.
For more Information on the Wine & Chocolate
Winter Tasting Room Hours: Fridays & Saturdays
REMEMBER: SHOP LOCAL!
noon-6pm; Sundays noon-5pm.
Towns in America by MS-NBC and one of the Top
The town has many attractions including the
to eat. There has recently been a resurgence of
creative local businesses to augment the antique
stores. The turn-of-the-century bank building,
originally constructed for the 1905 Portland
Worlds Fair, has been converted into the Pheasant
Run Winery Tasting Room. The town mill has
been revived to become one of the west’s top destinations of old building parts: Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage. In the heart of hazelnut country
the nut processing plant has been remodeled and
reopened as Pacific Hazelnuts & Chocolates.
Walk, contact Karen Townsend, Aurora Colony
Visitors Association: [email protected]
or (503) 939-0312.
Support Area Businesses
Raindrop at Sole Haven
L
ynn Woodley, Sole Haven Wellness Center, is
now offering the Raindrop
ROTARY SEEKS FIRST
CITIZEN NOMINATIONS
E
veryone knows a local volunteer who lights
the way for others, going the extra mile to
Technique which includes
make the community a better place to live. That’s
a portion of the Vita Flex
why “Lighting the Way” has been chosen as the
Technique.
official theme for the 2012 Wilsonville Rotary
The Raindrop Technique®, combines aroma-
Heart of Gold Celebration. The awards dinner and
therapy, moist heat and Vita Flex-like massage
auction will be held Saturday evening, February
to combat pain and stress. Fibromyalgia, sciatica
25, 2012, at The Oregon Golf Club.
County Commission
Public Forum
C
lackamas County Commissioners invite the
public to an open forum with the Clackamas
County Commissioners Wednesday, December 7
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Clackamas County
Development Services Auditorium, 150 Beavercreek
and scoliosis are just a few of the ailments that
Nominations are now
studies have shown to improve with this tech-
Road, Oregon City, 97045 on the Red Soils campus.
being accepted for the
nique, which works on the basis that bacteria
First Citizen Award and
The gathering is part of a series of informal conver-
and viruses can build up along the spine.
are due no later than
Vita Flex is a type of reflexology that developed
January 13, 2012. A
from the study of Tibetan culture by Stanley
selection committee will
Burroughs in the mid-20th century. The term
narrow the nominees
stands for “vitality through the reflexes” and
down to four or five finalists. A winner will be
involves a specialized, gentle massage that
announced at Lighting the Way.
stimulates the nervous system to deliver the
“Wilsonville has many great volunteers who
benefits of essential oils throughout the body.
make the community a great place to live,”
Bring Sox to Chamber
Learn more of these healing techniques and es-
Club President Dan Knoll said. “They epitomize
Support Coffee Creek’s Annual Sock Drive
sential oils by contacting Lynn at 503-758-0118
the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. We’re
or visiting SoleHavenWellnessCenter.blogspot.
depending on Wilsonville residents to help us
com.
identify and recognize these individuals who are
C
Set up your appointment now to receive Rain-
lighting the way.”
drop! Go to the blog and click on the 'Book Now'
Any adult who lives, works or volunteers in
design programs. The inmates learn about the
button. Any Chamber member will get 10% off
Wilsonville is eligible for the award. Couples
societal issues of homeless-
between now and January 31, 2012.
can also be nominated for their volunteer work
ness and collect new socks
together.
to help local shelters.
• Download the First Citizen Nomination form
Anyone can donate new socks
• Fill out a nomination in Google Forms
in designated collection boxes
An evening as special as this could not come
together without the generous support of the
Wilsonville community, as well as a dedicated
Submit a Small Business Week Award
Nomination by 12/22!
effort by Rotary Club members to plan and execute the event. Club members will be out in the
sations called Commissioner Community Roundtable,
a discussion forum where the public is invited to
meet the County Commissioners and discuss issues
of concern or ask questions about the county's
operations or programs. For more information
please contact Tim Heider at (503) 742-5911.
offee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) is
hosting their sixth annual sock drive! The
drive was designed as a service learning project
for inmates involved in the eyeglass or hair
decorated by inmates. Collection boxes are placed at the
Wilsonville Public Library,
City Hall, and the Chamber/Visitor Center. Collection boxes are available until December 16.
community seeking sponsorships and donated
This year CCCF is partnering with four local
auction items for this year’s event. Proceeds
agencies:
Members of the SBA team actively invite your
support local and international service projects
participation in the 2012 Small Business Week
by the Rotary Club of Wilsonville, including col-
• Loaves and Fishes- Provides meals to financially needy seniors
nomination process.
lege scholarships for Wilsonville grads, the Wil-
Third party and self-nominations are welcome
sonville Rotary Summer Concerts, the Through
for a diversity of award categories honoring
A Childs Eyes program, and the club’s trademark
small business entrepreneurs and champions
Omelet Breakfasts, which support local schools
of small business in Oregon and Southwest
as well as volunteer projects (WERK Day, Relay
Washington.
for Life, and others).
• P:ear- an organization who helps homeless
youth
The deadline for nominations is December 22nd,
Tickets to attend “Lighting the Way” can be
purchased from any Rotarian. The cost is $50.00
Last year, CCCF raised 2,800 pairs of socks. The
and Jennifer Baker at the Portland District
Office is available to answer your questions on
per person or $400.00 for a table of eight.
how to complete a nomination package. Email
For more information on the First Citizen
Jen at [email protected] and click on the
process, call Dan Knoll, club president, at 971-
SBW icon for more information. Thank you for
645-8734. For tickets, call Dick Kerr at 503-
your consideration in helping to celebrate small
705-7249. For more details on the Heart of Gold
business successes!
Celebration, call Curt Kipp at 971-409-8196.
Friends of Small Business:
• My Father’s Heart – A day shelter and community room for homeless adults
• Good Neighbor Center- Washington County’s
only shelter for homeless families
goal this year is to raise 4,000 pairs of socks!
Donations are also accepted. All proceeds will
purchase new socks for the above agencies.
Contact Kelly Shannon, Program Instructor, at
503-570-6525; Jana Wong, CCCF Public Information Officer, 503-570-6405; Chamber member
Vern Wise, 503-694-2124.
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DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS
Please donate by Dec. 15
Your gift today can go twice as far—in fact,
aTTRELL’S aNNUAL
tREE OF rEMEMBRANCE
there’s never been a better time to support the
American Cancer Society. For a limited time,
you have the power to double your impact in
T
the fight against cancer by participating in The
he staff of Attrell’s Sherwood Chapel
Santa Visits
Wilsonville
Dental Group
S
anta will be visiting Wilsonville Dental
Group on Saturday, December 3rd from
Green Foundation’s $100,000 Matching Grant
11:00 am to 3:00 pm. A professional photog-
“Tree of Remembrance” observance. The purpose
Challenge.
rapher will be on hand to photograph children
of this program is to help establish a holiday
The Green Foundation, a philanthropic organiza-
tradition that will recognize and pay tribute to
tion focused on the arts, education and human
special family members or friends. Anyone who
services - has partnered with the American
has experienced the death of someone close to
Cancer Society to match your donation dollar for
them, whether recently or years ago, here or
dollar, up to $100,000!
elsewhere, is invited to bring a special ornament
Their generous contribution, like yours, will
in memory of their loved one and place it on the
have an immediate impact on the lives of people
Tree located at the Chapel.
facing cancer and will go even further in helping
Wilsonville Dental Group is located at 29292 SW
A dedication of the
people stay well, helping people get well, find-
Town Center Loop East. Call 503-682-0431.
"Tree of Remembrance"
ing cures, and fighting back against this disease.
honoring those whose
Donate today. You can double your impact and
names are on the orna-
double the hope for a day when cancer no lon-
ments will be during
ger steals another year or another birthday from
the “Time of Remem-
the lives of those we love.
invites you to take part in their 14th annual
brance” program on
Sunday, December 4, 2011 4:00 p.m., in our Sherwood Chapel. Guest speaker, Dr. Jacqueline Head,
Smockville Counseling Center, will offer insights
for the holiday season designed to help those
who have experienced the death of a loved one. A
time of fellowship will conclude the program.
Thanks in part to our lifesaving work, today 2 in
every 3 people diagnosed with cancer will survive at least 5 years. Sixty years ago, less than
also visit with the kids. Enjoy cocoa, cider and
cookies, and there will be crafts to do while
waiting to see Santa.
There is no charge to the public for this event—
it is a community appreciation event from
Wilsonville Dental Group.
Langdon’s Grill Introduces
“Prime Rib Fridays”
Check out Langdon’s Grill at Langdon Farms Golf
Club and their New! Prime Rib special. Every
Friday from 4PM to 8PM, stop by Langdon's Grill
and enjoy prime rib for only $17.95.
half of people diagnosed survived that long.
Space and availability are lim-
Please help continue to create a world with more
ited, so please call in advance
birthdays by making a gift today.
(503 678-4653).
Check out their new menu... And
Call (503) 625-6515 if you have questions
about the “Tree of Remembrance.”
and/or families with Santa. A “reindeer” will
HELP THE ‘HEAT’ PROGRAM
Time and time again, Oregonians have shown
also discover some great gift
ideas and learn of the new electronic booking
options for golfers.
The Taste of
Clackamas County
compassion for their neighbors in need. Oregon
Visit www.langdonfarms.com. 24377 NE Airport
HEAT is an independent nonprofit which helps
Road, Aurora.
E
achieve energy self-reliance through education
njoy a delicious dinner buffet of signature
dishes from a wonderful variety of Clackamas
low-income Oregonians pay their energy bills and
and advocacy. Every year, PGE partners with
County restaurants, as well as a dessert auction,
Oregon HEAT to include a donation envelope in
raffle drawings, and no-host bar. All proceeds ben-
customers’ electricity bills — and every year our
efit Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart, a local nonprofit
customers’ generosity is remarkable. In 2011,
organization that brightens Christmas for over
Oregon HEAT distributed more than $307,014
3,000 of ClackamasCounty’s children and adults
to help nearly 3,500 individuals in PGE’s service
with a stocking filled with necessities and gifts.
territory. That included more than $205,000 in
Holiday Dinner &
Dessert Auction, benefiting
Fill A Stocking, Fill A Heart
Thursday, December 8
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Abernethy Center
606 15th Street
Oregon City
Tickets are $20 per person To order tickets, or if
you have any questions, call 503-632-0577.
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Think Smart. Ride Smart.
contributions from PGE customers and employees.
As important as support is from organizations
like Oregon HEAT, it’s not enough to make up for
what is expected to be a 50 percent reduction
in federal funding for energy assistance through
the Low Income Energy Assistance Program for
the 2011-2012 heating season. Knowing this
was coming, many advocates - including PGE
and other utilities - worked together with the
legislature to help fill at least part of that gap
in federal help.
for Dial-a-Ride and trip planning assistance
Call 503-682-7790
www.ridesmart.com
Funded by Wilsonville Businesses
SMART Introduces CNG Buses
at Operations Building on
Elligsen Road
S
GEOCACHERS!
D
id you know? The very first Cache was placed
in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory on May 3,
2000, and this started the excitement of "GPS
outh Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART)
stash hunting" which, in over ten years, has grown
presented the city’s two new, 21-passenger
in extreme popularity. Geocaching is an outdoor
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the public on November 30.
treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.
Deadline Extended
for Wilsonville
Tourism Action Plan
(TAP) Grants.
During the event, Mayor Tim Knapp fueled a
GPS adventurers...
bus using the Compressed Natural Gas fueling
On your Mark! Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory has
station. The Mayor and others said a few words
nine geocaching challenges which began last
about the process of bringing two alternative-
July in the communities of Canby, Estacada,
community applicants for the 2011-2012 TAP
fuel vehicles to the city’s transit system. SMART
Government Camp, North Clackamas/Sunrise
grants. The new deadline is December 15th.
also provided tours of the new buses as well as
Communities, Oregon City, Sandy, Villages of Mt.
Potential applicants can find the application and
rides for those interested.
Hood, West Linn and Wilsonville. Find a specific
guidelines by stopping by the Chamber offices or
number of their identified Caches to receive a
email Jennifer Johnson at jennifer@wilsonvil-
numbered commemorative Geocoin.
lechamber.com.
Wilsonville Chamber/Visitor Center designed the
The Hospitality and Tourism committee of the
coin and helped make this challenge possible.
Chamber will decide
Thank you to “amygems” for placing the Caches
grant recipients by their
and to Bob Taylor for all of your advice. This
project or programs
event has been a fantastic way to bring people
alignment with the
from all over Oregon to our fine city. People get
goals laid out in the
to explore parks and businesses they might have
Wilsonville TAP. Programs and projects or events
otherwise missed because a chance will lead
that demonstrate a strong ability to bring people
them to previously unknown locales.
to the community for overnight stays are most
Mayor Knapp fills up one of the CNG buses with assistance
from Forrest Barber of Smokey’s CNG Conversions.
T
he Wilsonville Hospitality and Tourism
committee has extended the deadline for
likely to receive funding. Grant monies originate
from Clackamas County TLT (transient lodging
tax) and are distributed to the Chambers H&T
The CNG buses cost $105,000 compared to
committee to spend on behalf of the commu-
$90,000 for diesel buses. Maintenance and fuel
nity and to distribute to acceptable applicants.
cost savings are expected to outweigh the ad-
Grants range from $1000 to $5000. For ques-
ditional cost in purchase price. SMART officials
tions, please contact Jennifer Johnson. Please
will monitor performance of the two buses for a
be sure to request a copy of the Tourism Action
year to see if they are providing a cost sav-
plan for Wilsonville to be sure your idea will
ings. Compressed Natural Gas is a clean burning
qualify.
alternative fuel and reduces Oxides of Nitrogen,
an EPA regulated pollutant.
“Our goal is to achieve cost savings, protect the
environment by producing less tailpipe emissions, and using a domestic fuel. If all of these
things fall into place we will be very pleased.”
said Fleet Services Manager Scott Simonton.
SMART looked at other alternatives fuels such
as propane, diesel hybrids, gas hybrids and even
The feedback has been tremendous, not only is
the Wilsonville coin the overall favorite, but the
messages left for us on the Geocaching sites are
all positive. People love exploring Wilsonville
and many plan to return! What a fun way to
show off our city and her special places.
vehicles is they operate quieter than diesel en-
250 coins nearly gone for Wilsonville’s
Geocaching challenge 2011!
gines with a reduction in exhaust fumes. If us-
Geocachers will have to find 7 out of 11 speci-
ing CNG buses proves to be economically sound,
fied Caches, and any other three Wilsonville
other buses or vehicles in SMART’s and the city’s
Caches to make 10 total Caches.
fleet could be converted to CNG.
Redemption location:
The CNG buses replace two, older-model diesel
Wilsonville Visitor Information Center/Chamber
fully electrical vehicles. The advantage of CNG
buses and are expected to be in service December 1. Both buses will be used on a variety of
routes including the Crosstown, 6 and 2X routes.
of Commerce • 29600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville,
OR 97070 • 503-682-3314 • M-F 8:30am-5pm;
Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 10am-2pm.
Visit MtHoodTerritory.com to learn more.
Chamber
Conference Room
Any time of year is a good time to rent our
Visitor Center Conference Room.
As the holiday season approaches, you might
want to consider your party location.
We have THE BEST rates in town!
• Chamber members and Non-Profit
Organizations receive a discount
• Frequent-User discount
• Open to the public for use
• Catering-in your own food is permitted
• Coffee, Teas & Cocoa available
• Hot/Cold Water dispenser in the room
• Free Wi-Fi and high-speed DSL Internet
via Ethernet cable
• Audio-Visual equipment rentals available
Call 503-682-3314 to reserve your time now!
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friendly destination, and participate in strategic
which provide tourism infrastructure will receive
decisions on where to focus our community’s
special attention from the committee.
energy on the development of cycling infrastruc-
Finally, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart-
ture, business services, and marketing.
ment (OPRD), the agency which manages the
You can participate in the conversation about
Willamette Water Trail – a canoe and kayak
bicycle tourism opportunities by registering
resource which runs through our City and con-
today! There is room available in the Bicycle
nects a dozen communities along our beautiful,
By Greg Leo, Chairman,
Tourism Studio on Tuesday December 6th or
but relatively unvisited, river has initiated a
you may submit your comments and suggestions
‘Memorandum of Understanding’ between the
Hospitality & Tourism
Committee
prior to the workshop. To get involved, contact
state and local governments who manage river
Wilsonville Tourism Director Jennifer Johnson at
launch points, parks and other infrastructure es-
(503) 682-3314 or [email protected]
sential to the public enjoyment of the river.
To help local business develop the necessary
What we are missing are private-sector partners
business services and infrastructure to realize
who create economic opportunity by renting
the tourism vision and potential, the Tourism
water craft, providing shuttle and guide services
Committee would like to remind members that
to help both residents and visitors enjoy this
there are matching grant funding available for
resource. Could this be a business you would be
innovative tourism services or programming. The
interested in developing? For more information
Committee is accepting an application through
about the recreational opportunities along the
December 15th for the Community Tourism
Grant, funding that comes from Clackamas
Willamette River, visit: www.paddleoregon.org or
County’s Mt. Hood Territory. Our Committee can
For more information on these topice, contact:
award to a local program, product or event that
Greg Leo, [email protected] or Jennifer
helps promote Wilsonville Tourism. Programs
Johnson, [email protected].
HOSPITALITY
& TOURISM
T
ravelers who go to Provence in France or
Tuscany in Italy are motivated to travel to
these high-end destinations by the beautiful
scenery, culinary excellence, superb local wine
and friendly people. These ‘experience travelers’
generally stay longer, spend more and are often
seeking new, interesting and authentic experiences.
They may come to ride a road bike on a quiet
country road, paddle a canoe or kayak on a
peaceful river, or to ride a horse. Often, in the
www.willamettewatertrail.org.
course of their journey, they come to ‘own’ a place
Bicycle Tourism Studio
for the authentic experience and take home a
loyalty to the products and the people of that
place packed along with the photographs and
memories of a ‘world class’ destination.
The South Metro/North Willamette Valley is
oregon
for Clackamas County
being ‘discovered’ by discerning travelers, and
the travel industry media as a place with all of
the necessary qualities of a world-class regional
destination. To realize this vision and reap the
economic benefits of becoming a fully integrated
‘experience’ destination, tourism infrastructure
needs to be put in place where services, lodging
and hospitality resources are available and there
are ‘cash registers to ring’ at local businesses.
Travel Oregon and the Mt. Hood Territory are
hosting two ‘industry development’ activities
in December which will help the South Metro/
Northern Willamette Valley Tourism industry put
tourism infrastructure in place to realize the
business potent of our special place, and help
WilSonville
WorKSHoP
Tuesday December 6th
9am - 4pm*
rose room, Wilsonville Public library
8200 SW Wilsonville road in Wilsonville
$5 fee to register, includes lunch
*please arrive 15 minutes early as the
program will start promptly at 9am
local businesses help themselves.
To expand and create tourism infrastructure for
the Bicycle traveler, Wilsonville has been chosen
as a Clackamas County Bicycle Tourism Studio
(BTS): a community-based planning and capacity
building program developed by Travel Oregon in
partnership with Clackamas County Tourism and
Cultural Affairs. This one-day seminar aims to
raise awareness among local businesses of the
growing cycling tourism market and foster key
connections in order to become a bicycle travelPage 8
For more and to register, visit
http://industry.traveloregon.com/Clackamas
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Johnson,
Wilsonville Chamber at
(503) 682-3314 or
[email protected]
Join Travel oregon and Clackamas County Tourism
and Cultural Affairs for the Bicycle Tourism Studio —
a community-based planning program designed to elevate your
community and the region as a bicycle
travel-friendly
destination. The program is crafted to bolster awareness of the
growing cycling tourism market, foster key connections
with regional, state and national organizations and focus
community energy on the development of appropriate cycling
infrastructure, business services, and marketing activities.
learn how:
•Oregonhasidentifiedcyclingtourismasakeyeconomic
development strategy
•1.3millionvisitorsbicycledinOregonin2009
•Cyclingvisitorsspent$223millionprimarilyonlodging,
meals and retail
•Yourcommunitycangroweconomicallybyprovidingwhat
a cycling traveler needs
Who should attend?
Anyone from this community or surrounding area who has a personal
or professional interest in cycling tourism. Businesses such as tour
operators, outfitters, local attractions, food providers, brew pubs, and
lodging properties as well as public land managers, trail advocates,
planners, communication specialists, community leaders, and cyclists.
Workshops will also be held in: West Linn & Oregon City (11/29), Sandy
(12/7), Estacada (1/11), Villages of Mt. Hood & Government Camp (2/15),
Molalla & Canby (2/16)
This program is a component of Travel Oregon’s Rural Tourism Studio
HOOFBEATS
Everyone is Invited
to the annual
Oregon Horse Country
By Kellie
Grill,
Oregon Horse Country
Chair
Holiday Potluck Party
S
easons Greetings from
Saturday, December 3rd
6:00 pm
Kellie Grill’s Whirlwind Ranch
26801 SW Stafford Road
Wilsonville, OR
503-582-9149
Oregon Horse Country!
I hope that you are having
a beautiful and blessed
holiday season and that
you get everything you want from Santa and his
elves this month! (and if you don't, maybe you
can go and buy it for yourself---unless of course
you've been naughty and not nice!)
I wanted to update you on our Oregon Horse
Country events for December 2011.
Bring your favorite salad, dish, dessert, or drink to share!
RSVP to [email protected] or call 503-682-0411 or Click Here
CAVALIA, the spectacular Horse Show and Event,
will be in Portland. I highly recommend that you
go to this fabulous experience if you love and
have horses - and even if you don't. It is truly a
show not to be missed. Visit www.Cavalia.net.
KELLIE’S HORSE QUOTE
OF THE MONTH
Our annual OHC Holiday Potluck Party is taking place on Saturday, December 3rd at 6pm
at my home: "WHIRLWIND RANCH" located at
“Ask me to show you poetry in motion,
and I will show you a horse!”
26801 SW Stafford Road Wilsonville, OR 97070.
503-582-9149(ranch/home phone). Please bring
a favorite dish and come mingle and jingle with
OHC members and friends. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call 503-682-0411.
There will be NO... (let me repeat) NO Oregon
Horse Country Committee Meeting and Networking Luncheon on December 21st due to the
holidays.
Oregon Horse Country/OHJA
Offers January Seminar
H
ave you been frustrated when trying to
understand zoning ordinances and how
they affect your property and its use? Do you
have other questions about horse property? Do
you understand the liability risks you face owning horses and horse property? Are you prepared
Enjoy your holiday time with family and friends
to effectively manage and minimize these risks?
and please mark your 2012 calendar for the
Get your questions answered and take away a
next OHC committee networking meeting to be
lot of valuable information for enjoying your
held on Wednesday, January 18th, noon-1:30pm
equestrian lifestyle.
at Whirlwind Ranch - lunch provided.
Mark your calendar for this 2-hour educational ses-
Just FYI -- Back in 2004, it was declared that
sion brought to you by OHC: January 17, 5:30 pm.
December 13th would be the NATIONAL DAY OF
Members are free; non-members $10. Includes light
THE HORSE in the United States. This day is
snacks, coffee/tea/cocoa.
acknowledged to encourage people of the USA
to be mindful of the contribution of horses to
economy, history, and character or the United
States. So, on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
maybe you can pet, ride, feed a carrot or some
sugar cubes to, or watch a movie about a HORSE.
Happy Holidays and HAPPY TRAILS! I hope to
Oregon Horse Country and www.OregonHorseCountry.com will be once again Promoting the
Passion of HORSES all over the beautiful state of
Oregon!
4 Enso Farm
Celeste Bourjaily
25955 SW Stafford Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 970-4052
www.4ensofarm.com
The Duchess Sanctuary
Horse Rescue & Sanctuary,
Charitable Organization
Jennifer Kunz
1515 Shady Oaks Lane
Oakland, OR 97462
(541) 459-9914
www.humanesociety.org/duchess
Toklat Originals
Manufacturar/distributor of tack
and English apparel
Rick Mreen
P.O. Box 488
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-636-6212 x363
www.toklat.com
Wild Rose Ranch Horse
Rescue
I know I will--I hope you will too!
see you soon and to see you in 2012 where we at
NEW
OREGON HORSE COUNTRY
MEMBERS
Thanks to all Oregon Horse Country
members who have supported
OHC programs by renewing
memberships in 2011
Rescue, Boarding, Future Horse Camp
Kenneth & Wreatha Hunt
13895 S. Macksburg Rd.
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-4966
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Short-Term HeaLthcare
Training At
Chamber Visitor Center
"Something I teach to my students is you can
Rachel Stark, The Oregonian, 11/14 (excerpt)
Now, after 25 years of teaching and encourage-
C
ment from business partner Eric Phillips, she's
elina Mesa knows her new private career
school seems too good to be true – it boasts
affordable short-term training in an industry that
continues to grow during the recession. But Mesa's
done the math, and she's confident that Northwest
have all the skills in the world and all the
knowledge, but if you don't have the confidence
to use it, you won't be successful," Mesa said.
ready. Mesa said her experience as a mom also
inspired her.
"You realize there are a lot of people out there
who need to have jobs, who need the opportunity to advance," she said.
Institute for Healthcare Training,
ASPIRE AT WILSONVILLE’S
ART TECH HIGH SCHOOL
T
he ASPIRE program at Art Tech High School
in Wilsonville is looking for volunteer men-
tors. We are looking for hardworking, responsible
adults to mentor our seniors.
Our program provides one-on-one advising to
help our students continue their educations
beyond high school. ASPIRE students will learn
about college options, admissions, and financial
opening next month in Wilson-
Her business move comes as
aid from trained, supportive adult volunteers
ville, will thrive.
private career schools con-
like you. No prior experience in these fields
tinue to attract people who
is necessary, as we provide a training session
have lost their jobs and need
for all new volunteers. By providing advising,
to acquire new skills – quickly
resources, and encouragement, ASPIRE helps
– for re-entrance into the
students access post-secondary education and
workforce. Mesa expects half
training.
of the school's students to be
ASPIRE is a program of the Oregon Student
The school will provide
basic healthcare skills, entry
level training and continuing
education in 10 to 16 weeks.
Students will be prepared for
certification as medical coders,
pharmacy technicians, and
Celina Mesa and Eric Phillips
phlebotomy technicians through courses
taught by healthcare professionals. Classes
recent high school graduates
and twenty-somethings, and the other
half to range in age from thirty-year-olds to
Assistance Commission, a state agency whose
primary goal is to assist Oregon students in
attaining a postsecondary education. ASPIRE
begin Dec. 5 in the conference room at the
adults in their sixties.
Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce.
The school is currently accepting applications.
schools located in various
Tuition for the courses range from $200 for a
regions of the state. Over
medical terminology class to close to $2,000 for
the years, it has grown
certified phlebotomy training. For more informa-
and expanded and now
tion, visit www.nwihct.com.
serves students at 109
Northwest Institute for Healthcare Training is
one of the Wilsonville Chamber’s newest members. Refer to the October, 2011 eCONnection
for NWIHT’s New Member Profile.
sites in Oregon.
The idea for the school is one Mesa has been
brewing for years. She realized her passion for
teaching as a young adult and began spreading
her healthcare knowledge at local colleges. She
dreamed of opening her own school but was
hesitant to take the leap.
CCC Art Show Celebrates
Fish with Whimsy
Donna and Rod Pike are a mother and son col-
“Fall Run,” a collaborative body of work made by
of the works have other materials incorporated
Rod and Donna Pike, featured in the Alexander
Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The
show runs through Thursday, Dec. 22.
laborative team. Rod carves the fish forms out
of soft woods or salvaged wooden objects, and
Donna finishes them with an acrylic paint. Many
with them, such as real cat teeth, rake tines
and/or wheels. Both of them have worked at
different times in their lives for
began in 1998 with 4 pilot
Adult volunteers meet with assigned students
1-4 hours per month to assist them with a
variety of activities. Though the primary goal is
to help with post-secondary decisions, there is
also potential for the building of a strong, positive relationship between you and your mentee.
Students may not readily communicate their
appreciation for your help, or acknowledge that
you have made a difference in their lives, but
you might run into them years later and learn
that you were that one person who made all the
difference in setting them on the path to higher
“Fall Run” is comprised of approximate-
lumber mills. Mother and son are avid
ly 20 suspended, wooden, carved and
antique and garage salers, collecting
hand painted fish that explore a mer-
and adorning their homes and gar-
riment of nature with an affection for
dens with bean pots, carousel horses,
If interested, email Neal Walker at walkern@
American folk art. Some of the works
clapping monkeys, water rams and
wlwv.k12.or.us.
are modeled after specific fish such
salvaged ski lift chairs.
as salmon or trout, while other pieces
display enhanced whimsical qualities
such as wheels for travel or a humanesque head.
As a whole, this body of work represents a visual
dialog between a mother and son over a period
of two decades.
Page 10
The Alexander Gallery is located in
the Niemeyer Center at Clackamas Community
College. It is open Monday through Friday from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition is open and free
to the public. For further information, please
contact Kate Simmons at 503-594-3032.
education! So consider joining our team of mentors today.
WELCOME OUR NEWEST
CHAMBER MEMBERS
Bittner & Hahs, PC
Attorneys: Business, Real Estate, Construction, Litigation, Property Management,
Commercial Finance, Estate Planning/Probate, Elder Law
Eric Postma - Attorney
4949 SW Meadows Rd., Suite 260
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 445-4307
Fax: (503) 228-5626
www.bittner-hahs.com
C V L Communications
Consultants
Patrick Johnson - Owner
PO Box 1026
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 724-3525
Demarle at Home
Cookware - Bringing the Art of Good Living to families by teaching easy cooking
classes using phenomenal non-stick French
bakeware that requires no oil or grease, but
involves no scrubbing during clean up.
Julie Roshak - Independent Rep
PO Box 247
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 680-0515
www.julie.demarleathome.com
Reinvesting in our Chamber...
RENEWING MEMBERS
Thank you for your continued support!
20+ YEARS
Family Chiropractic-NW Wellness Ctr
Dr. David Duemling 503-682-3811
Summit Staffing Solutions, Inc. & Quest
Staffing Services
Melissa Craig 503-682-9292
15+ YEARS
Ludlow Landscape Maintenance Construction, LLC
Brock & Katie Ludlow 503-780-1846
Edward Jones / Investments-Wilcox
Cliff & Vivian Wilcox 503-682-0772
Opportunity'$ Knocking
Bob Raynor 503-413-0657
Elite Realty Group
Kathleen Walmsley 503-682-4155
Mike Glavey, CPA LLC
503-682-7797
Chris Meyer - Owner/Member
27525 SW Baker Rd.
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 682-1624
Joy of Life Chiropractic
Laura LaJoie 503-682-9596
Northwest Farm Credit
Services
10+ YEARS
Rockmore International, Inc.
A leading global manufacturer of premium
quality percussive rock drilling tools.
Global Headquarters
10065 SW Commerce Circle
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 682-1001
www.rockmore-intl.com
KeyBank
Frank Myers 503-454-2096
Bank of America
Candy Bennett 503-682-2611
Far Hill Investments, LLC
Agricultural Lending, New Home Construction, Arena Construction
Khrystia Waibel
2345 NW Amberbrook Drive
Beaverton, OR 97123
(503) 844-7946
www.farm-credit.com
First Team powered by Guild Mortgage
Scott Starr 503-789-2653
Les Schwab Tire Center
Kevin Leasure 503-682-8489
Allied Waste Services of Wilsonville
Frank Lonergan 503-682-0336
State Farm Insurance - Jay Puppo
Jay Puppo 503-582-8181
05+ YEARS
Curves Wilsonville
Carol Veber 503-682-7998
Pioneer Pacific College
Richard Zielke 503-682-3903
Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan
Bill Jones 503-222-2277
Xerox Corporation
Jonathan Hill 503-685-3703
1-4 YEARS
Audi Wilsonville
Pam Tonkin 503-254-AUDI
Macro Solutions, LLC
Mike Henry 503-882-6886
OMAC Advertising
Bill Lovato 503-274-2423
Pacific Hazelnut Candy Factory
Andrew Halls 503-678-2755
Top Notch Plumbing
Mark Weinhold 503-570-7777
Willamette Valley Country Club
Jay Head 503-266-4066
Page 11
President’s
Corner
By Scott Philips
2011 Chamber President
has attracted regional attention, to the continued attendance gains for our Successful Business
University classes.
This past year we have also started partnering
with the city of Wilsonville to find ways to help
the city meet the needs of the business community, while at the same time protecting the
quality of life they work so hard to maintain.
I
t is hard to believe we are already at the end
of the year. But, what a year it has been!
I would also like to urge any of you who haven’t
attended one of our networking events, to take
By Ben Altman and Ernie Platt
2011 Government Affairs
Committee Co-Chairs
As the President of the 2011 Wilsonville Cham-
a few minutes and visit one of our local busi-
ber of Commerce it has been a privilege to serve
nesses during these get-togethers. The Morning
our community and the businesses that make it
Spark and The Last Call can be an excellent way
strong.
to find new business-to-business customers or
My personal goals this year were two-fold: 1)
event find ways to partner with other organiza-
• Bernie Bottomly from the PBA, who will pres-
build a stronger business environment to enable
tions to help expand your operation.
ent findings from a recently complete Industrial
us to attract new companies to our community
I want to personally thank all those who have
Lands Inventory. Not surprisingly, this report
and 2) to build a bridge with other constituen-
helped in making these initiatives come to life:
shows that Wilsonville has a large percentage of
cies that without a united front would keep us
our Wilsonville Chamber CEO Steve Gilmore,
the key available industrial lands in the Metro
from succeeding in our mission to ‘make busi-
The Chamber staff, Chamber board members,
Region.
ness the priority’.
volunteers, Wilsonville Mayor Tim Knapp, the
• A representative from NAIOP will give us an up-
Some of you may have gotten tired of hearing
City Manager Brian Cosgrove, our City Council-
date on Commercial and Industrial Market trends.
that phrase, but this singular focus is vital to
ors, the business community and the citizens
keeping us on the forefront of economic devel-
of Wilsonville. Each and every one has played a
opment and growth. A healthy business environ-
major role in making Wilsonville a great place to
ment is what provides for a healthy community.
work and live.
I think we have been successful as an organi-
I look forward to what 2012 has in store. Please help
local offices. With minor refinements we will be
zation this year doing our part to help local
me in welcoming our incoming President Wendy Buck
utilizing a similar format as last year, culminat-
businesses grow. We have done this through a
from Portland General Electric. Wendy has been a
ing in recommendations for Endorsements to the
number of different programs, from the expan-
significant leader in driving these initiatives forward
Board of Directors. Details will be presented at
sion of our South Metro Leadership Forums that
as well and I wish her the best in 2012.
the December GAC meeting.
SENATORS OFFER
LEGISLATION TO CALL OUT
FOREIGN SUBSIDIES
Trade must be fair as well as free, and foreign
“American working families cannot afford for
nations that back their companies with govern-
Congress to stand idle while other countries fail
ment subsidies are putting American work-
to play by the rules for reporting that we all
agreed to when joining the WTO,” Levin said.
S
ers and businesses at a serious disadvantage.
ix US Senators introduced legislation to
Demanding disclosure of these subsidies is an
“American job creators cannot afford to compete
require disclosure of foreign subsidies that
absolutely necessary step so that we can take
against known violators of international trade laws;
hurt US manufacturing and other jobs. The bill is
action to level the playing field for American
violators must be called to account,” said Snowe.
offered by Senators Jeff Merkley (OR), Mike Enzi
workers and businesses,” said Merkley.
(WY), Chuck Schumer (NY), John Barrasso (WY),
“American industries can compete as long as the
Carl Levin (MI) and Olympia Snowe (ME).
sentative to take action if any member of the WTO is
decks are not stacked against them,” said Enzi.
failing to disclose subsidies. If a major trading part-
The bill follows a similar amendment that was
"USTR must continue to engage China on its
ner repeatedly fails to disclose their subsidies, or if
offered, but not acted on by the Senate during de-
failure to comply with WTO subsidy notification
significant non-disclosed subsidies are found, the
bate over Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation.
obligations and aggressively pursue every oppor-
U.S. Trade Representative would then be required to
Following the introduction of that amendment, the
tunity to bring China into compliance with global
notify the WTO regarding those foreign subsidies.
US Trade Representative (USTR) identified nearly
trade rules,” said Schumer.
By making sure the United States takes appropriate
Barrasso stated, “By working with the WTO to
action under WTO procedures, the amendment helps
200 subsidy programs that China had failed to
disclose to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
enforce the rules, the USTR will ensure that U.S.
“It is abundantly clear that China has been tilt-
workers and businesses are on an even playing
ing the playing field with undisclosed subsidies.
field in the global marketplace.”
Page 12
A
fter a month off, we have an interesting
agenda set for the December 7th Govern-
ment Affairs Committee. Presenters will include:
Also coming in January and February, scheduled
separately from our regular GAC meeting, will
be Candidate Forums providing an opportunity
to meet the various candidates running for key
The legislation would require the US Trade Repre-
ensure that such subsidies are out in the open, and
takes the first step toward enforcing basic obligations of WTO member countries.
WILSONVILLE CHAMBER
2011 LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE TEAM
GOLD CLUB MEMBERS
AT&T Mobility
Aflac - McCreery
Allied Waste Services
Allison Clarke Consulting
Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel
Barbara Eave Bookkeeping
Robert W. Bennett, CPA PC
Columbia City Benefits Group
Complete Care Chiropractic
Cookies By Design
Corrie Coston Photography
Costco
Crowley’s Landscape Management
Elite Realty Group
Elite Realty Group - Owen
Excell Oregon
Farrols LLCFarrols Restaurant & Lounge
First Team powered by
Guild Mortgage
FOODesign Machinery & Systems
Charles A. Ford, PC
Grace Chapel
The Green Future
Garden & Hydroponics
Harrison Medical Engineering
Hasson Company Realtors The Laue Team
Hydro-Temp Mechanical, Inc.
JOAT Enterprises, Inc.
John Ludlow Realty Inc.
Joy of Life Chiropractic
Justin Timm Auctioneering Svcs.
KeyBank
Lance’s Superior Auto Service
Langdon Farms Golf Club
The Leo Company
Lettin & Company, Inc.
Frank J. Lilly, CPA
Lowrie Family
John Ludlow, Distinguished
Lifetime Member
Marquis Care at Wilsonville
OneAccord Partners
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Paulson Real Estate
Portland Reign Photography
PrimePay
Professional Sign & Graphics, LLC
Prographics Services
Providence Medical Group Wilsonville
Rite Aid Distribution Center
Sherwood Forest Equestrian Ctr.
Sonic Drive-In
Sterling Savings Bank
Super 8
Synergy Artistic Salon
3 cottage lane
TwinStar Credit Union
The UPS Store
Vigilant
West Coast Bank
Wilsonville Diamond
Wilsonville Realty
Xerox Corporation
Z-axis Marketing, Inc.
President:
Scott Philips, OneAccord Partners
President-Elect:
Wendy Buck, PGE
Vice President:
Elizabeth Peters, O.A.N.
Treasurer:
Bob Bennett, Robt. W. Bennett, CPA, PC
Past President:
Ray Phelps, Allied Waste Services
503-913-2705
503-464-7368
503-682-5089
503-582-0181
503-682-0336
DIRECTORS
Bruce Bennett
Aurora Aviation, Inc.
Meagan English
Marquis Care at Wilsonville
Keith Gibson
Integrity Logistics
Darren Harmon
Wilsonville Family Fun Center
Greg Leo
The Leo Company
Ernie Platt
Home Builders Association/Metro Portland
Fred Robinson
Kinetics Climax, Inc.
Doris Wehler
Cookies by Design
EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Kellie Grill
Whirlwind Publishing
Celia Nuñez
Wilsonville City Council
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
AMBASSADOR TEAM
Scott Stokley
Mt Angel Publishing
541-968-3544
Sterling Savings Bank
503-582-9256
Melody Zweigart
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Richard Goddard
Portland General Electric
503-209-2797
Ray Phelps
Allied Waste Services-Wilsonville
503-682-0336 x231
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Ben Altman
Ernie Platt
Lifetime Member
503-913-8609
Home Builders Assn. of Metro Portland
503-684-1880
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Greg Leo
O.H.C. Kellie Grill
SPECIAL EVENTS
Meagan English
The Leo Company
503-804-6391
Whirlwind Publishing
503-685-9426
Marquis Care at Wilsonville
503-682-2840
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Keith Gibson
Integrity Logistics
503-582-4400
CHAMBER STAFF
Steve Gilmore
Candi Todd
Brandi Hereford
Jennifer Johnson
Janet Ferguson
Barbara Nordstrom
Patrice Lans
C.E.O.
Office Manager
Membership & Events Director
Tourism Director
Visitor Center Director
Visitor Information Specialist
Membership Assistant
Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
2600 SW Park Place • PO Box 3737
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-682-0411 • [email protected]
www.WilsonvilleChamber.com
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Portland Reign Photography
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
The Morning Spark
7:30 am
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
16
17
Special Events
Committee
8:30-9:30 am
Gov’t Affairs
Committee
Noon-1:15
11
12
13
Economic Vitality
7:30-8:30 am
SOUTH METRO
LEADERSHIP
FORUM
14
SMLF Luncheon
RSVP Deadline
15
The Morning Spark
7:30 am
Board Meeting
4-5:30 pm
Meet the Board
at
11:30 am-1 pm
at Shrine Center
18
19
20
21
22
26
OFFICE CLOSED
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27
24
OFFICE CLOSED
Ambassador Team
Thank You
Breakfast
9-10 am
25
23
28
Executive
Committee
(closed mtg)
3:30-5:00 pm
29
30
OFFICE CLOSED
31
Favorite 5 Country Farms
7th Annual Holiday Farm Tour
Every Fri, Sat, Sun Nov 25 - Dec 11, 2011
10AM – 4PM
TOLLEN FARM
11681 SW Tooze Rd
Wilsonville 97070
503-682-1604
ART
WINE
GIFTS
VINTAGE
ROLLING ROCK FARM
24949 SW Baker Rd
Sherwood 97140
503-625-5677
MINI DONKEYS
ARTISAN JEWELRY
FURNITURE, HOT COCOA
BARN OWL NURSERY
22999 SW Newland Rd
Wilsonville 97070
503-638-0387
CHRISTMAS TREES, LAMPS
BEADED BAGS, SHEEP, POTTERY
WARM CIDER, GIFTED LOCAL ARTISTS
MODEL TRAIN, SCARVES, CARDS, RECIPES
FRESHLY GRILLED BURGERS AND HOT DOGS
HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY, STEPPING STONES
CHRISTMAS COOKIES, BOOKS, FRESH GREENERY
PURE PIZAZZ
26328 SW McConnell Rd
Sherwood 97140
503-625-6023
HERBAL TEAS, ALPACA SOCKS, SWEATERS & WRAPS
TOYS, KITCHEN TEXTILES, DISHES, CUPCAKES, WREATHS
NECKLACES, BRACELETS, EARRINGS, PINS, RINGS, WATCHES
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS & PHOTOGRAPHY, ORNAMENTS, HORSES
ANTIQUES, GOURMET PIE FILLINGS, PEPPER JELLIES, SCENERY
GARDEN DÉCOR, HERBS
EMBELLISHED BIRD HOUSES
GIFT BASKETS, COWBOY BOOTS
STONE MIST ALPACAS
24734 SW 145th
Sherwood 97140
503-970-9926
Favorite5CountryFarms.blogspot.com
[email protected]
503-625-6023 or 503-682-1604
WARM WOOD STOVE, HANUKKAH
PINE CONES, TRELLISES, ALPACAS
LAVENDAR GIFTS, LLAMA, ARBORS
ADMISSION:
A can of
food for the
Food Bank
Look for the RED &
WHITE signs between
Sherwood & Wilsonville
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City Correspondence
Letters of appreciation from the Mayor
to the Old Town Square development
principals:
• Michael L. Ellis, President,
Fred Meyer Stores
• Barry Cain, President,
Gramor Development, Inc.
• Michael McMenamin, President,
McMenamins, Inc.
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Happy Faces of the
2011 Holiday Party and Auction
Thanks to Portland
Reign Photography
Passing of the gavels:
President-elect
Wendy Buck,
President
Scott Philips
Ugly Sweater Contest
Winner: Debi Laue (center)
Congratulations to Meagan English,
recipient of
2011 President’s Award of Merit
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