Long Beach, WA

Members:  Please review for our September 10th Meeting:

07-09-10 LBMA Minutes [doc]

07-09-10 LBMA Treasurer’s Report [pdf]

Thank you,

Wayne O’Dell, Secretary

Attendees: Steve Linhart, Merry Scharfe, Craig Smith, Bob & Judi Andrew, Cheri Diehl, Troy Rodenbaugh, Holly Beller, Dave Keizur, Keith Schwartz, Shelly Pollock, Jerry Phiooips, Keleigh Schwartz, Cathi Bonney, Dodie MacPherson, Gayle Borchard, Jenna Nisbett, Missy Bageant, Wayne O’Dell, Ragan Andrew, Boyd Keyser, Dave Little, Jeff Harrell

Call to order:

Introductions:

Minutes:
1. Motion To Approve: Bob Andrew
2. Seconded: Merry Scharfe
3. Vote: Approved

Treasury Report: Attached

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:
1. Boyd Keyser (Superintendent of the Ocean Beach School District): Lobbied the group to ask local voters to vote for the School Levy on this year’s ballot.
2. Rodeo Club : The Rodeo is the weekend of the 24th and 25th of July. There will be a parade in Long Beach starting at 6:30PM on the 23rd. Long Beach businesses are asked to dress for the theme of the weeked.
3. Pacific County Health Department: Melissa Sexton presented issues for the County and the Long Beach Peninsula in reference to the use as well as the production and sale of Methamphetamines. It is a local problem, The County has a Meth Task Force and it has had some successes. Call the Drug Tip Line 360-642-9440 if you see or feel like something is not right and you think it is associated with drug activity.
4. Toastmasters Club: Jenna Austin announced that Toastmasters is starting an organization supporting the Long Beach Peninsula. First meetings are at the Ilwaco Community Room. For more information call 360-642-2152.
5. Mayor Bob Andrew discussed the Heritage Area project, that it was delayed or postponed; but, all should not forget to eventually keep it moving forward when it gets going again.

Committee Reports

1. Beach to Chowder: Great success. There was a preliminary count of 342 participants.
2. Doggie Olympics: Close to 80 dogs, great day, smooth running. A recommendation was made to have First Aid Kits at events.
3. Sandsations: Set to start next week. Tuesday of next week the solo sand artists arrive for the Sand in the City.
4. Jake’s Birthday: Reported that everything is on track.
5. Kite Festival: They will need volunteers for the T-shirt booth. More people are needed for executive committee. The final posters are being mailed out and local posters are being delivered. Everything is still on track for the festival start.
6. Holidays @ The Beach: On Schedule.
7. Blue Grass Festival: No Report
8. Holiday After Hours: No Report
9. Kite Museum: No Report
10. Loyalty Days: request for military band participation already going out. Marysville visit with Loyalty Days Float, won and award, on TV, student participation for school supplies….etc.
11. Summerfest: this weekend is Beach Safety, rodeo western band moving right along
12. Visitor’s Bureau: 4th clean up, Shelley Pollock; as usual
13. Farmer’s Food Market: starting up
14. July 4th Ocean Park parade, bus tours, beach vacation planner at PDX airport, only ones. German media for the night. NTA (nat’l tour association)
15. LTAC Liaison: Budget template for LTAC funds discussed for 2011 budgeting
16. Liaison to Ilwaco/Ocean Park: Blues and Seafood discussed. The Tuna Classic is ready. Ocean Parks Garlic Festival went well. Sunday’s weather dampened things; but, turnout was great. Buzy Bees is going out of business. July 4th parade went well. Twenty tons of “post July 4th” trash was picked up.on the beach.