E-News from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter	April 05, 2011

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in this issue

:: Cherry Festival has arrived! Look at what's available.

:: County Commissioners: Special Session Meeting this week

:: DMV Repair Closures happening in Hood River & The Dalles

:: Now Available: Fort Dalles Days Event Application

:: What's Happening?

:: Wasco County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda

:: The Dalles City Council Meeting Agenda

:: Upcoming Courses being offered at CGCC

:: MCCOG's National Emergency Grant

:: Calling All YoPros: Employers send your Young Staff

:: Sign the Letter and Donate

Dear Member,

The 32nd Annual NW Cherry Festival is here!
Also, check-out the What's Happening Section as many exciting events will be taking place!

Don't forget that the Chamber is here to help you promote your business so send us your news items and promotions. We'll make sure that they are seen by your fellow chamber members and others in and around the community.

Sincerely,

Salvador Miramontes Jr.
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
www.thedalleschamber.com

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce - 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR 97058 - 541.296.2231

Cherry Festival is here!
Starting Friday, April 8th

Cherry Festival!
Presenting:
"Cherry Groove"

Visit the Chamber site for a list of all
Cherry Festival related events: www.thedalleschamber.com

Lip Sync Tickets & T-Shirts are
now available for purchase.

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*Call TDACC for more info: 541.296.2231*

Special Session Agenda
Thursday, April 7th @ 2:30PM
Wasco County Courthouse
(Deschutes Mtg Rm)

Special Session

Wasco County Board of Commissioners
will be having a Special Session Meeting
for the Appointment of the Wasco County
Planning & Development Director.

DMV Closures: HR & The Dalles Due to Repairs - ODOT Release

DMV Closures
Hood River: April 6th-8th
The Dalles: April 12th-15th

DMV will close its offices in Hood River and The Dalles for a few days each in April for necessary repair and maintenance work.

Residents in both areas can find DMV office locations and their hours of business at

www.OregonDMV.com

DMV also recommends that all customers checks this site before they go to a field office in case they may be able to do their business online or to find out how to best prepare for an office visit.

Now Available: Event Application
Fort Dalles Days Committee
Due by April 30th, 2011

Fort Dalles Days will be held July 8-17. And even though we are that far away from those dates, event planning has already begun.

The kick-off event will be the arrival of the David Thompson Voyageur Brigade, an international group of 150 voyageurs recreating the journey made by David Thompson in 1811.

If you are interested in having your event be included in the official Fort Dalles Days advertising and promotion, please fill out an application (see provided link). Fort Dalles Days Event App

For more information, please contact: Susan Buce, 541.296.3202.

What's Happening?
Your Guide to Local Happenings:
Events for 4/06 - 4/12

1-30 OMSI Exhibit: "Everybody Eats"
   @ Discovery High School
         located at 3216 W. 10th,
         Groups call: 541.400.0930
         wonderworkschildrensmuseum.org

06     The Dalles Rotary Club Meeting
   Noon @ the Civic Auditorium

06     Annual "READ ALOUD": 5:30PM
   @ Sherman Co. Public School Library
   in Moro, OR; guest: Jane Kirkpatrick
   Info: Arla Melzer, 541.565.3279

06     Jonathan Byrd & Chris Kokesh
   LIVE! in concert @ Civic Auditorium

7PM; Tickets: $15 @ Klindt's &

Wasco County Board of
County Commissioners
Regular Session - Agenda

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011

LOCATION: WASCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COUNTY COURTROOM #202,
511 Washington Street, The Dalles

9:30 AM      APPOINTMENT
Of individuals to the Wasco County Economic Development Commission and the prioritization of Needs and Issues Projects; Amanda Hoey, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District.

10:00 AM    RATIFICATION
Of the Agreement between Wasco County, Oregon and Wasco County Employees Local Union 2752.

10:05 AM    CONSIDERATION
Of the adoption of the Position Approval Policy.

10:15 AM    DISCUSSION
On the appointment of the Planning & Development Director.

10:30 AM    BRIEFING
On Solid Waste Issues; Glenn Pierce, Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor.

11:00 AM    DISCUSSION
On Auditing Services; Monica Morris, Finance Manager.

11:15 AM    CONSIDERATION
Of request to declare vehicles as surplus; Dan Sanders, Shop Supervisor.

11:20 AM    DISCUSSION
On applying for a Community Development Block Grant; Barbara Seatter, Mid-Columbia Center for Living.

11:35 AM    CONSIDERATION
Of the request from the Wasco County Landfill to reduce tipping fee.

11:45 AM    APPOINTMENT
Of individuals to the Antelope City Council.

11:55 AM    CONSIDERATION
Of Fee Waiver Request from Columbia Land Trust.

The Dalles City Council Meeting

Monday, April 11th @ 5:30PM
City Hall Council Chamber - 313 Court St.

CONSENT ACTIONS
Items of a routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the Consent Agenda to allow the City Council to spend its time and energy on the important items and issues. Any Councilor may request an item be "pulled" from the Consent Agenda and be considered separately.

Items pulled from the Consent Agenda will be placed on the Agenda at the end of the "Action items" section.

ACTION ITEMS
A. Special Ordinance No. 11-540 Vacating Two Portions of Lone Pine Drive.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-028]

B. Approval to Sign Pole Agreement With Northern Wasco County PUD for the Downtown WiFi Project.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-029]

C. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement With Education Service District for IT Services.
[Agenda Staff Report #11-030]

*Complete list, click: City Council Agenda

Upcoming Classes: in HR & The Dalles
Starting Today, April 5th

Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement

(Money Management)

Starts Tuesday, April 5, 2011
CGCC Indian Creek Campus

1730 College Way - Hood River

6:15PM - 9:45PM

Same Course offered in The Dalles!

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Sponsored by:
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Hood River County Chamber of Commerce

Come and learn what you need to know about retirement planning issues and more.

For a complete look at the course being offered as well as how to register, please click on link provided below:

Financial Strategies - Money Management

Social Security

Strategies to help you

(Avoid Mistakes & Gain Maximum Benefits)

Starts Thursday, April 7, 2011
CGCC Indian Creek Campus

1730 College Way - Hood River

6:15PM - 8:45PM

Same Course offered in The Dalles!

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Sponsored by:
Columbia Gorge Community College
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Hood River County Chamber of Commerce

Get Answers to Critical Questions about Your Social Security Benefits, Retirement Income and Financial Planning Issues.

For a complete look at the course being offered as well as how to register, please click on link provided below:

Social Security Strategies

MCCOG's National Emergency Grant
For On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Mid-Columbia Council of Governments (MCCOG), the local provider for the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program, is in the process of implementing a National Emergency Grant for On-the-Job Training (OJT).

This program targets local workers who have been laid off due to the recession. This is not a rehabilitation program.

An employer who hires an OJT-eligible applicant through this program will receive reimbursement.

WIA will pay up to 50% of the OJT participant's wage for one to six months of contracted on-the-job training.

The ultimate goal is to assist eligible dislocated workers in returning to full-time, steady employment. This can happen in one of two ways.

MCCOG can match eligible workers to your openings, or you can contact us to determine if applicants you already have may be eligible.

For more information please contact Traci Johnson at 541.386.6300 x303; 541.298.4101 x 214; or by email at traci.johnson@mccog.com.

Calling All YoPros!
Employers send your Young Staff
YoPros of The Dalles logo

It's time for us to become those ambitious, educated, and wanting-to-make-a-difference-in-our-community players!

YoPros of The Dalles are excited to participate in this year's Cherry Festival events! Look for the logo on the right as a sure indicator of our presence!

On Thursday, April 14, we will be having our next meeting. Location TBA but come on by and network with both members and non-members
(both socially and professionally).

Bring a business card and a friend!
Hope to see you all there.

For more information contact TDACC at: marketing@thedalleschamber.com

Sign the Letter & Donate!
The Dalles Sister Cities - Japan Relief Fund
TDACC, 404 W. 2nd St., The Dalles

Sign & Donate
Help our Sister Cities

Our friends need our support more than ever.

This terrible disaster has affected all their lives.

Please Donate!

Donations made to "The Dalles Sister Cities Association" will be sent to Mercy Corps for distribution to the relief efforts in Japan.

Sign the Letter

Write a note on the poster board and we will mail that to our areas Sister Cities. This is a great way for us to show our support.

*Make Checks Payable to*

The Dalles Sister Cities Association

Japan Relief Fund

Both the donation drop-off and poster board are located at the Chamber office at 404 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR.

Local Promotions

April FEATURED Sub @ SUBWAY!
Double Bacon Egg & Cheese!!
2x's the crispy bacon and lots of
melty cheese on a toasty flatbread.
Limited Time Footlong for only $5!!!
Details at www.subwayfreshbuzz.com

Escape "Cabin Fever" with Timberlake!
Early Spring Special Opportunity!!!
Buy One Night & Get One FREE!!!
Info/Reservations: 509.427.2267
www.timberlakecampgroundandrvpark.com

Columbia Laser Skin Center:
April Specials - FREE Botox!
Purchase ANY laser package this month
and get 25 units of Botox FREE! ($325 value)
Columbia Laser Skin Center Specials

CRAIG Office Supply

would like to say the following:

THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING LOCAL

VISIT: COSNW.COM

"Where Friendships and Fun Never Get Old"

Services Include:

The Dalles Original Active Retirement Apartments - Three Delicious Home Cooke Meals Daily

Housekeeping - Maintenance Service - Great Activities & Special Events

Our Own Transportation for Trips & Doctor's Appointments - Emergency Call System

24/7 On-site Managers - All Amenities for One Low Rent

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For more information, call: 541.296.6880