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October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Directory
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Shop Local - Shop Chamber
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Premier Chair Circle
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Executive Chair Circle
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New Members
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Welcome to these new members in September - show them your support!
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A member says...
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"Chamber helps put a face to the name. Networking with Chamber members is a primary focus of my business. People have to know you, like you, and tru st you before they will refer you to a friend or family member."
Andrew Nordby, Prudential Northwest Properties
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| North Clackamas County
Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Rd
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
503-654-7777
info@yourchamber.com
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 Support charitable giving!
Join us on Friday, December 14 from 7:30am - 9:00am for our annual Christmas Giving Breakfast, where we support and honor a non-profit organization in our community. This year's selected recipient will be Clackamas Women's Services. On behalf of Operation Santa Claus, Clackamas Fire will be collecting unwrapped toys and food for local children and families in need.
Once again Willamette View will provide a delicious breakfast buffet. Santa will make an appearance and the Chamber Ambassadors (acting as Santa's elves) will help hand out the fabulous raffle prizes. Please contact your Chamber if you would like to donate a raffle prize - and thank you to all of the businesses that have generously given raffle prizes for this event!
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President's Message
David A. Kelly, President & CEO
 STORM PREPARATION
Being from the eastern part of the country, I am keeping a close eye on reports about the Megastorm - hurricane Sandy, as she prepares to unleash her wrath on the entire Northeast. Flooding, high winds, downed trees and power lines are major concerns for many of my friends and family.
That got me thinking about how ready this area was for a severe storm. PGE is continually planning for their response to a major storm in Portland and Clackamas County. Linked is a diagram explaining how PGE responds to the various levels of power outages that come with a natural disaster. There is also a link to a publication that explains what steps each of us need to take to be prepared for such an emergency.
Let's hope the Megastorm is overhyped, but let it also prompt us to be prepared for whatever this winter might dole out to those of us in North Clackamas!
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Business leaders share insights!
If you missed the October 24th Forum Luncheon you missed the opportunity to hear from three of our local iconic business leaders and how they've successfully transitioned through economic challenges and corporate ownership changes.
"Best Luncheon Ever" "Fabulous" were some of the descriptors of used by attendees after it was over!
Dennis Gilliam of Bob's Red Mill, Michael Powell with Powell's Books and Shobi Dahl of Dave's Killer Bread were simply wonderful, enlightening and funny in the stories they shared with the crowd. They gave practical, matter of fact feedback and advice when asked how they've accomplished so much in their tenure with their organizations.
Our appreciation goes out to these valued members of our community for taking the time to share with us their thoughtful insights and to our event sponsors Columbia State Bank and Bob's Red Mill for making it all possible.   
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Recognition of members
Your Chamber would like to recognize these members who reinvested in Your Chamber last week:
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Non-profit Showcase (AM Business Connection) - Friday, November 30, 7:30am - 9:00am
Non-profit Chamber members will have the opportunity to showcase at this annual event.
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 New member named to CCC board
Board names Chaimov to represent zone 1
The Clackamas Community College (CCC) Board of Education has appointed Greg Chaimov to represent zone 1. Chaimov is an attorney, who has been a resident in the CCC college district for more than 20 years. He is active in the community, serving on the Milwaukie City Council, the Ledding Library of Milwaukie Foundation, and the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce, where he was Board Chair in 2011-12.
Chaimov's interest in serving on the CCC board grew from his experiences on the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce Board, where he learned of the importance the college plays in the education and training in the district.
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 Don't miss this Veterans Day celebration of Oregon's military history
The Historical Outreach Foundation will host a Veteran's Day open house on Friday, November 9 from 10:00am - 2:00pm at Camp Withycombe, 10101 SE Clackamas Road, Clackamas. Festivities to include an F15 fly over and Howitzer Salute, tours of the Armed Forces Reserve Center, and a Memorial Video with the 234th Army Band. Also an array of National Guard and Oregon Military Museum displays, including vehicles, weapons, equipment and uniforms. Additionally, there will be dance demonstrations and displays by local Native American tribes. Living History interpreters will be circulating through the exhibits. Email your RSVP by November 1 - please plan on arriving no later than 11:45am. VIP parking will be provided.Flyer
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 Real heroes eat pizza
California Pizza Kitchen is honoring our local veterans and military personnel. They would like to invite all veterans and active military personnel to have a meal on them on Sunday, November 11th (Veterans Day) or Monday, November 12th. It's their small way of saying thanks for the tremendous commitment, sacrifice, and heroism that our service men and women have shown. Enjoy any pizza from their menu, along with a non-alcoholic beverage, dine-in only. Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other proof of service.
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Chamber members host women's event!
Key4Women (Key Bank) and East Side Athletic Clubs are hosting a Women, Wellness & Wine! event on Thursday, November 15th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at East Side Athletic Club, 4606 SE Boardman, Milwaukie. The event will include speakers, networking, wine and appetizers, health discussions, chair massages, acupuncture demos, physical therapy, and a Zumba demo. Your $10.00 donation at the door, which includes entry for you and one guest, will benefit the Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation (SHOC Foundation). Please RSVP by email.
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 NCPRD's Milwaukie Center board in need of more applicants
Citizens interested in serving on the citizen advisory board for the Milwaukie Center may apply to serve on the volunteer board. The Milwaukie Center's board includes members appointed by the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners as well as others appointed by the cities of Milwaukie and Happy Valley. The center is a North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) facility. The application deadline for recruitment on the 12-member board is Monday, November 26. There are two vacant positions.
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 Fall Fungi Hunt & Brunch
Join Temptress Truffles at Hopkins Demonstration Forest, as they travel through the forest in search of wild edibles of the Pacific Northwest! This tour will start out bright and early on November 3 with a coffee bar provided by award winning Happy Rock Roastery and delicious farmers breakfast foods. With expert guides, you will forage, identify and harvest wild edibles. They will teach the keys for safe harvesting and conservation methods for wild edibles. During the cooking demonstrations they will show you some of our favorite ways to prepare wild edibles. At this time kids will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of nature crafts. At the conclusion of their tour you will have the opportunity to continue foraging, roast marshmallows, or shop for some yummy edibles or literature to take home. Cost is $40 per person. Click for information or to register. With every ticket purchased they will be donating a portion of profits to Hopkins Demonstration Forest - located at 16750 S Brockway Road, Oregon City.
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 Helen White art opening
A mixed-media show by artist Helen White entitled "Now and Again" opens Tuesday, November 13, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. An artist's reception will take place on Thursday, November 15, from noon to 1:30pm in the gallery. "Now and Again" is an exhibition of approximately 20 works made with acrylic paint, ink, found papers, wooden boards and found objects. In this body of work, White explores past histories and current situations. She moves between ideas of landscape and objects to bring grounding and gain appreciation of what has come before her.
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 Milwaukie events calendarClick here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Milwaukie. Click here for Milwaukie area information.
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 Happy Valley events calendarClick here for the upcoming events and meetings for the city of Happy Valley.
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 Damascus meeting and events scheduleClick on the calendar to view the public meetings and events calendar for the City of Damascus covering the timeframe of October 23 - November 9. Also, click here to view their calendar covering the timeframe of October 30 - November 16.
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Community invited to celebrate Milwaukie's history at local museum
In the spirit of celebrating Milwaukie's history and the museum that chronicles it, Milwaukie Mayor Jeremy Ferguson and Milwaukie Rules blogger Mandy Zelinka Anderson have combined forces to put on an event to raise money for the Milwaukie Museum. On Saturday, November 3, people are invited to enjoy coffee, doughnuts and the city's rich history starting at noon at the museum. Longtime Milwaukie resident Bob Hatz will also be honored at the event. Born in 1918, Hatz grew up around Kellogg Lake and served on the city's Citizen Utility Advisory Board from 1996 until 2012. A $5 per person donation is suggested. The Milwaukie Museum is at 3737 SE Adams Street in what was once the George Wise family farmhouse, built in 1865. The museum, run by members of the Milwaukie Historical Society, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm - 5:00pm and admission is free.
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 Clackamas County conducts 'listening post' on Ballot Measure 3-401
Clackamas County staff will be conducting a "listening post" discussion with interested members of the public on Thursday, November 1, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to discuss the effect on Ballot Measure 3-401 on ongoing county activities. Measure 3-401 was passed by the voters in September, and precludes the Board of Commissioners from authorizing the use of "county resources" for public rail transit." Measure 3-401 doesn't provide clear answers to a number of questions, and the county would like to engage the public in deciding the best way to proceed.
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 Support local small businesses
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities. By supporting local, independently-owned small businesses, we're helping create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Last year, over one hundred million people shopped small on Small Business Saturday. This year, Small Business Saturday is November 24th and let's make the day even bigger. Click or visit ShopSmall.com to learn how consumers and small businesses can get involved.
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