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Phone 503-668-4006
Fax 503-668-3459
38963 Pioneer Blvd/P.O. Box536
Sandy, Oregon 97055 Chamber@SandyOregonChamber.org www.SandyOregonChamber.org
Office Hours:
Wed-Fri 10-5
Sat & Sun 10-4
Mon. & Tues. by appointment
Staff
Hollis MacLean-WenzelExecutive
Director
Erin Albers Office Manager
Julie Wittenborn Office Assistant
Our Networking Meeting Schedule Good Morning, Sandy 1st & 3rd Wed. ~ 7:30-8:30am
Luncheon 2nd Wed. ~ 11:30am-1:00pm
Good Evening, Sandy 4th Wed. ~ 5:30-6:30 pm
Brown Bag Lunch
Workshop 3rd Thurs. ~ 12 noon-1:00pm
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Lack of improvement doesn't mean things are getting worse for most businesses
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A brightening economy doesn't necessarily mean businesses are seeing
improvements, but they're not getting much worse, either. In recent
survey from Oregon Business magazine, of over 800 readers, 81% said they were not likely to
look for new jobs, while 60% said they would make no changes in the number of
employees in 2010.
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BORING FIRE DISTRICT RECOGNIZES SERVICE "OVER AND
ABOVE"
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Boring Fire District announced award recipients during
its annual banquet this February. Fire
department members who have shown exemplary character, work ethic and
commitment to service were given plaques and recognition.
The individuals listed below have demonstrated the
ability to work under extreme pressure, and the desire to learn and to
teach. It is individuals such as these
that challenge us to meet them at the top.
· Rookie of the
Year - FF Trent Morrison · Firefighter
of the Year - FF Mychal McDonald ·
Officer of the Year - Lt Dave Anderson
Rookie of the year and Firefighter of the Year are chosen
by the Officers of Boring Fire District, Officer of the Year is chosen by the
Chief Officers.
Volunteer FF Trent Morrison (Rookie of the Year)
participates in public education and outreach efforts and responded to 211
alarms. Trent also participated in 40
Evening Duty accomplished 136 hours of training in 2009.
Volunteer FF Mychal McDonald (Firefighter of the Year)
participates in numerous public education and outreach efforts with contagious
enthusiasm. Throughout the year, Mychal
assisted with Boring Fire District's Teen Firefighter Explorer program. In addition, Mychal completed 172 training
hours, responded to 363 alarms, and participated in 40 Evening and 55 Overnight
Duty Crew shifts.
Volunteer Lt Dave Anderson (Officer of the Year) is a
station leader and very active in station events. Lt Anderson leads by example and is truly
committed to the service of his community.
In addition to attendance at Officers Meetings and participation in the
1409 program and in mutual aid station manning, Lt Anderson also completed 112
Training Hours, and responded to 419 Alarms!
Capt George Eisert (Employee of the Year) is a positive,
fair and dedicated Officer. Capt Eisert
demonstrates his commitment to Boring Fire District and the community he serves
through his positive can do attitude.
His professional manner boosts moral and his personable nature inspires
others to excel. A fantastic Ambassador
for the district, Capt Eisert steps up to the plate and takes the bull by the
horns. His resolve and steadfastness
lends confidence to those around him.
The Distinguished Service Award was earned by: Terry Ballard Terry has served in many roles
throughout his 35+ years with Boring Fire.
Starting as a Volunteer Firefighter and Dispatcher, Terry eventually
also managed the Mapping and Water Supply as well as Safety Officer positions
for Boring Fire. Terry will have his
retirement party on April 28th this year!
The Award of Excellence was earned by Brian Plumondore. Brian has served Boring Fire District for nearly 25 years and continues to
consistently demonstrate his faithfulness and perseverance, while performing
his duties in an admirable manner.
Boring Fire District's New Volunteer Association Officers
are:
· President,
Kourosh Modjtabai
· Vice
President, Rick Searles
· Sec/Treasurer,
Amy Morrison
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Good Morning! Thanks for all the positive input about this new EBlast format. I'm glad it seems to be working well; please also continue to keep me informed of any issues/problems.
Also, we are aware of the current
bandwidth problem with our website. We are actually in the process of
switching hosts, and we are working on the issue. I've been told we
should be up and running again next week. (Maybe even this weekend...)
Thanks for being patient with us during the transition, and a huge thanks to Alphabetix, for working so hard on our website.
Erin - SACC Office Manager
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SACC March Luncheon Sandy Main Street & Facade Program - overview and update Wednesday, March 10th, 11:30am-1pm
at The Crossing Restaurant - 39024 Proctor Blvd, Sandy
· Speaker, Tracy Brown, City of Sandy Director of Planning and Development
· Lunch options will be given, & cost will vary based on your choice.
· The public is welcome!
RSVP requested but not required.
503-668-4006 / chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org
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Good Evening, Sandy! Wednesday, February 24, 5:30-6:30pm
Hosted by Dita's Chocolates 38915 Proctor Blvd, Sandy
Please Call Rita at 503-668-1050 for directions.
Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to "adopt" a needy family in December.
Mark your Calendar:
GMS on March 3rd will be hosted by Orient Drive Baptist Church!
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Reminder! SACC 62nd Annual Awards Banquet Nomination Forms
are due to the chamber office by February 28th! Help us honor those who go above and beyond by submitting yours today.
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SBDC Marketing Business Classes at the SACC Office! We have scheduled 3 classes for 2010 through MHCC-Small Business Development Center that we are really excited about. The first one is coming up:
Effective Marketing in Today's Environment
Explore alternative marketing practices to reach a larger group of consumers.
Saturday, March 20, 1-4pm
Fee: $45
The class will be held in our chamber office, 38963 Pioneer Blvd, in Sandy, and is available to the public. Please register at least 1 week in advance to:
503-491-7658 or gerri.raisanen@mhcc.edu
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Local Investment/Estate Planner Needs:
Part-Time Help
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· 15-20 hours/week (mornings, 4 days/week)
· Have
some business/finance background
· Personable,
great with people
· Have
office and computer skills
· Hourly pay
based on experience
·Send brief confidential resume to: Jerry H. Knowlton, CLU, Inc.
17150 University Avenue, Suite 300
Sandy, OR 97055
Email: jerry@jhkinc.com
February 2010
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Avamere Sandy presents:
The
Flavor of Heart Health
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Thursday February 25th
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Featuring:
Heather Michet -Reiki Master/Aromatherapist
Patti Halgren- Go Red for Women Sponsor
Savor delicious foods & drinks.
Take home recipes.
Get easy heart care ideas.
17727 SE Langensand Rd.
Sandy, Or 97055
503 668-4199
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Mary Kay Donation Offer!
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Chamber Member, Penny Johnson, has announced a great offer:"For every chamber
face I put product on in the next 30 days, I will donate $1 to the Mary Kay
Foundation. In addition, for every chamber purchase in the next 30 days I will
donate 10% to the Mary Kay Foundation." This is in effect 2/17 - 3/16.
Learn more about the Mary Kay Foundation!
Penny Johnson Independent Beauty Consultant and proud leader of the Pink Partnership!
Mary Kay Cosmetics
(503) 867-1546
seepennyrun1@MaryKay.com
www.MaryKay.com/seepennyrun1
(Try my virtual makeover!)
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| Have you seen the new local online phone book, yet?
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If not click HERE!
It is still under construction but getting there
quickly. All Around Printing, who is producing the new phone books, assured me, "If you don't
see yourself right now, don't worry. Its a long process to get
everyone up so it take quite a bit of time. Thanks!"
They also mentioned that the
printed phone books should be finished and mailed within the next week or two!
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The Oregon Trail's "Big Give"
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Sandy High School 17100 SE Bluff Rd. Sandy, OR 97055 February 27th, 2010 ♥ 9a.m.-7p.m.
"Come together with a heart of giving" Join us in sharing some community fun at our local fundraiser for Doernbecher Children's Hospital and The Oregon Trail Schools
"Give Back and Give Big"
Oregon Trail Adventure 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sport Camps 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Food Court 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Carnival 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mr. D Starts at: 4:30 p.m.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Persons having questions about or requests for special needs and accommodation should contact the Sandy High School office at: 503-668-8011 ext. 223 Contact should be made 72 hours in advance of the event.
The Big Give Mini Sports Camp Where - Sandy High School Time: 9:00-11:00 A.M. Cost: $8 pre-registered, $10 at the door Pre-registration due by Feb. 26th Call 503-668-8011 for more details or to request a registration form.
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Doing Business With Israel/Middle East: |
A FREE Business Oregon Seminar with Atid-E.D.I.
Thursday, March 11
7:30am registration/coffee, 8:00 - 9:30am seminar
Embassy Suites Hotel
319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204
Main Presenters: Sherwin Pomerantz,President, and Ben Dansker, Vice-President, of Atid-E.D.I., team of economic, research, trade development and planning professionals who understand the nuances and business climates in Israel and the Middle East.
Come to learn about the latest market conditions in Israel and the Middle East and network with other businesses interested in this region.
The event is free, but pre-registration is requested due to limited seating. Please e-mail your name, title, company/organization, and contact information to:
Administrative Assistant Daniel Epp.
Atid-E.D.I. website
Business Oregon website
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Investing in
Oregon's Energy Future
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PGE seeks price
changes beginning January 2011
As we plan for Oregon's energy future, it's important to keep you, our
customers and stakeholders, informed about significant issues. So I wanted to
let you know Portland General Electric has asked the Oregon Public Utility
Commission to begin a comprehensive review of PGE's costs of providing
service and to approve new customer prices to take effect in January 2011.
Today's filing begins a 10-month public process designed to review our
request for an overall price increase of 7.4 percent.
The decision to seek a price adjustment was not one we took lightly,
especially considering the current economic environment. At the same time, we
can't ignore needed investments in new energy resources to meet the growing
demand for electricity, as well as critical system maintenance investments
necessary to continue to provide safe, reliable energy and services that meet
our customers' expectations.
If, after a thorough examination of PGE's costs and analysis, the commission
approves our request, a typical residential customer will see a monthly bill
increase of about $6.70. The combined average price change for large
commercial and industrial customers would be 5.4 percent. Impacts will vary
by individual rate schedules.
About half of the requested amount will be spent on system investments to
meet the growing energy demands of the region, including:
Phase III of PGE's Biglow Canyon Wind Farm project,
which will help meet the state's requirement that PGE derive 25 percent
of its electricity from renewable resources by the year 2025.
Federally-mandated improvements at our hydroelectric
facilities on the Clackamas River, which will allow customers to
continue to count on these low-cost hydro resources for decades to come.
The request also includes both capital costs and operational
savings stemming from completion of a new network of smart meters. The
remainder of the request reflects operating costs PGE must incur to support
continued and future excellence in customer service; maintain safe, efficient
and effective operations; and address new regulatory requirements. It also
addresses needed updates to our information technology systems and rising
health insurance premiums for employees.
There were a number of factors that helped keep our proposed increase as low
as possible. These include the lower price of natural gas, which will help
reduce costs for wholesale power and fuel purchases, as well as ongoing
company efforts to reduce costs and find ways to serve our customers more
efficiently.
As I mentioned, this is a lengthy process. My commitment to you is to keep
you informed along the way and make sure we provide the necessary information
to address any questions or concerns you may have. If you are interested in
learning more about this issue, I invite you to read our news release and a Q&A (PDF) that provides more details.
We've also prepared a video that we're making available for
customers who visit us at PortlandGeneral.com.
On behalf of PGE and our 2,700 employees, I want to thank you for the
opportunity to continue our ongoing dialogue about issues of importance to
you, our customers and our state.
Jim Piro
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Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!
Sincerely,
Erin Albers
SACC Office Manager
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