Friday, January 6th, 2012  8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

8:02 am

INTRODUCTIONS

Missy Bageant, Gale Borchard, Ruth Ann Hockings, Jeff Archer, Dennis Butters, Troy Rodenburg, Laura Price, Dale Jacobson, Kay Buesing, Doug Keilwitz, Cheri Diehl, Alan Craft, Sherry Hash, Beth Sloane, Lori Wirkkala, Keith Schwartz, Nicki Whittle, Merry Scharfe, Steven Linhart

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Gail Borchard to pass the minutes as is.  Seconded by: Merry S. Motion passes

TREASURER’S REPORT

See attached PDF Craig’s last report.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Adopt general member budget: Motion was made by Merry Scharfe to adopt General Fund Budget; seconded by: Ruth Ann Hockings and Motion passes.

NEW BUSINESS

Announcement of Officers:

President: Steven Linhart

Vice President: Merry Scharfe

Treasure: Ruth Ann Hockings

Secretary: Missy Bageant

Board Members:

Holly Beller, Craig Smith, Jane Hollman, Jeff Harrell, and Sherry Hash

• Jeff Archer- New Member: Four Seasons Carpet Cleaning.
• Elks lodge: Thanks to everyone! 420people served at Christmas had a donation can and all money raised went to the food banks.
• Oil Filert Buddy: most buisness is on internet, magnetic suction cup, you put it on the oil filter before you take it off and it gets the oil out of it.  Oilfilterbuddy.com
• Allan from OBH: Budget crisis at the state level, our community Nacy Gorcie New. Feb 3^rd women’s heart to heart brunch at the elks, $7 inculdes lunch and a goodie bag.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Doggie Olympic Games: [Mollie] No Report
• SandSations :  STILL Looking for a chair for Sandsations! Not sure what will happen to this event if there is not a chair to head this event. The chairs job is to fundraise for prizes and to pay the sand builders and to interact with the committee
• Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry] Meeting on Monday to start planning
• Kite Festival [Jane Holman] Merry is working on vendors applications that are already coming in.
• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk  [Sherry Hash] Nothing new since the last LBMA meeting
• Holidays at the Beach [Holly Beller] Winner of the naming contest was choosen; the winner will be here next year as the Guest of honor. Cecile is the winning name for the Sea serpent

OTHER REPORTS

• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing] Next weekend Indoor kite flying at LB school on Friday and Saturday. Longest going indoor kite flying in the united states 11 years. City of LB, Kite Shoppe from Vancouver, OBSD, Super 8 . Feb 4^th and 5^th Chinese New Year and Chinese year and cultural event Bali is the focus. Showing their three main kites and they are huge! Also has sponsorship from humanity out of Vancouver. Over 10,000 people go through it, 50 miles or over away the majority of the visitors.  Spring Break starts March 25^th and then for the next 5 weeks. Will be looking for coupons to give out to the guest to local merchants shops.
• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew] 1st meeting on Tuesday at 2pm at the Chinook observer, more info to come after that.
• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson] Getting the info on how it works but will have it going. Working with the Kiwanis, they have their annual breakfast on the same day. 1^st Saturday after Mothers day….always!
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew] Send good wishes to Ragan as she has been sick and in and out of the hospital.
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller] Vacation planners are here and they are at the Visitors Bureau
• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart] Budget has been improved. 5% increase to water and sewer bills.
• City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell] Steven is now the chair person of the LTAC.
• Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price] Ocean park 77 members, chambers line of credit is paid off. Pre work on the chamber website is done, new officers on Jan 15^th. Ilwaco 8,000 in tourist dollars, changes to the bylaws so that there is individual membership option, Christmas crab pot tree challenged by Westport, WA. Wellsprings have mini grants applications due, clam dates Jan 20^th and 21^st.

Gail made mention of how well our community looks at Christmas time compared to other towns on the hwy 101 stretch!

Dale says we have something to be proud of at our LBMA meetings, he has been to the Cathlamet merchants and we do so much for our community and not so much whining about what the city does or doesn’t do.

Steven asked if anyone had more event ideas for the off season to please bring them forward or send them to him. No more events for summer, but we could use more during the off/shoulder seasons.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ü  LB City Council Meeting: January 2^nd & 16^th, 2012 7:00 pm, City Hall (1^st & 3^rd Monday’s)

ü  LTAC Meeting: January 17^th, 2012 9am at City Hall(3^nd Tuesday)

ü  LBMA Board Meeting: January 20^th, 2012 (3^rd Friday)

ü  LBMA Meeting: February 3^rd, 2012  8am at Benson’s by the Beach(1^st Friday)

ADJOURNMENT

Gail made a motion to adjourn the meeting Merry 2^nd motion passes

Meeting adjourned at 8:54am

Friday, December 2^nd, 2011, 8:00 am Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

At 8:10am

INTRODUCTIONS Missy Bageant, Ruth Ann Hockings, Lois Roberts, Laura Price, Rick Green, Jane Holeman, Holly Beller, Mollie Christianson, Gayle Borchard, Cheri D, Patrick Wes, Craig Smith, Steven Linhart    

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made to approve both October and Novembers general meeting minutes; Motion was made by Gayle Borchard;  2^nd by Cheri D, motion passed

TREASURER’S REPORT

See attached pdf. of the treasure’s report and the draft budget for the 2012 budget.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Election of officers for 2012
  • Tabled until next month’s meeting Jan 6^th 2012
  • Send out an electronic ballot to get more votes and representation for the vote.

NEW BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Holidays at the Beach: Holly Beller: Had a problem with Santa photo’s but was able to redirect people to the photographer’s website which turned out to be better in the long run. Weather took out the set up insides the tents. Had an issue with the tents due to weather/storm. This event needs a permanent spot before next year.  Having decorated tree auction on the 10^th come down to the Neptune theater 1pm.
• White Elephant Ruth Ann Hockings Next Thursday kite Museum at 6pm bring a wrapped gift and favorite dish
• Doggie Olympic Games:  Mollie: working with Ilovedogs.com they really want to get involved, working with Beachdog for rat cards and website.
• SandSations no report
• Jake’s Birthday  no report
• Kite Festival  no report
• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk article that was in Northwest Runner and there is a really nice write up in it. Timer purchase Jeff is working on.

OTHER REPORTS

• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing]  indoor windless at long beach in Jan.
• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew] Applications already 3 bands and second batch of letters
• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson] it is on again and Dale has picked it up for 2012
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew]  No report
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller] 3.5 hour discussion on how they are funded and how to increase funds, most people come from the I-5 corridor. New ways for funding, opening it up to individual membership for people wanting information. Talking about reducing the vacation planner. Visitor counts for 2011…think it was about the same. Down on lodging tax this year, but lot of day trippers. Lots of complements of how well taken care of the city is compared to others.
• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart] :made an exception on the size for the sign it will be bigger and also have the quilt shop, the pharmacy and the mall . Due to not covering up the painted murals. Next meeting on Monday budget is up for public review.  No layoffs, no increases to city employees pay, festivals are all funded for next year and the Visitors Bureau.
• City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell] part of the LTAC budget $70,000 is to go after advertising to get more people down here. Meetings Second Tuesday of the month.
• Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price] United Way Pacific County $900 donations but 100,000 was funded, liquor law discussed, Ocean Park Chamber has 71 new members, sound system was purchased from donations at the Ocean Park 4^th of July. Stress Busters class Dec 10^th Well Springs . lighting of the tree ocean park, Ilwaco dec 3^rd
• Lighted Sea serpent is sick and is under warranty it has a short.  It is being taken to Oregon and having it fixed.
• Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard] The Market is over but did meet with the vendors and they feel that they would like to close at 6pm. Adding hot food this year, pressure for it to pay for itself. Little package goods from around the peninsula to also be sold at the market. Peggy miles had surgery for cancer, she is up on her feet and she is healthy and strong but keep her in your thoughts.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ü  LB City Council Meeting: December 5^th & 19^th, 7:00 pm, City Hall

ü  LTAC Meeting: December 13^th, 2011

ü  LBMA Board Meeting: December 16^th , 8:00 am, Benson’s(Cancled for December)

ü  LBMA Meeting: January 6^th, 8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT

9:00 am

CALL TO ORDER  8:00

INTRODUCTIONS
Keith Schwartz, Holly Beller, Laura Price, Lacie Dewitt, Ragan Andrew, Stefanie Grober, Mollie Christianson, Patrick Weros, Gayle Borchard, Natalie Hanson, Ruth Ann Hocking, Steven Linhart, Merry Scharfe, Jim Tweedie, Craig Smith, Keleigh Schwartz

APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

Minutes had not been read by the membership and so approval was moved to next month.

TREASURER’S REPORT given by Craig Smith and attached.  Craig also presented the Board’s draft budget for 2012, which will be voted on at the December general meeting.  Questions are welcomed by Board Members.  Event year-end report showed all festivals in the black.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Nomination of officers for 2012.  Merry Scharfe and Steven Linhart were nominated to swap positions for 2012 and accepted.  Treasurer and Secretary positions are open.  Craig Smith and Holly Beller indicated interest in sitting on the Board but not in officer seats.  Jane Holeman was nominated as Treasurer (in abstentia).

NEW BUSINESS

Food4Kids.  Natalie Hansen of the Elks Club and Jim Tweedie of the Presbyterian Church gave a presentation on a program begun by Martha Murfin, “Food4Kids”.  The program gives kids that aren’t fed over weekends a backpack of food to take home.  Long Beach Elementary identified 139 students by need.  The program is seeking ongoing food and cash commitments as well as for higher traffic merchants to host donation bins.  For more information, contact Natalie at 642-8244 or Jim at obpc@oceanbeachpres.com.

The Board proclaimed Tuesdays at “Long Beach Merchants Night at the Neptune”.  Please support your local theater so it can continue to carry first-run movies, which rely on attendance counts.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Holidays at the Beach.  Holly reported that it’s time for merchants to decorate for Christmas!  Watch for flyers by email this coming week.  New this year will be a tree auction.  The Cottage Bakery, Re/Max Long Beach, Neptune Theater and beachdog.com, have volunteered to decorate and display trees this year.  The auction will be on Dec 10^th at 1pm as part of “Peninsula Presents!”.

White Elephant Shindig.  Ruth Ann passed out flyers for the event, which will be held Thursday, December 8^th at the Kite Museum beginning at 5:30 pm.  Potluck.  White elephant exchange.  Beer & Wine provided.  Details in a flyer which is posted to longbeachmerchants.com and our facebook page.

Bluegrass Festival.  Ruth ann reported there will be no event in 2012 and she will make the 2013 decision by May 31^st.  The problem is that Chautauqua is the only venue that works and they are remodeling and having challenges.  The event needs a venue that holds 600 people, 2 stages, jamming rooms and rooms for the bands at half price.

Beach to Chowder Run/Walk.  No report.

Doggie Olympic Games.  Mollie Christianson was introduced as the new chair of the event.  She reported one addition this year will be a dog surfing clinic by Skookum Surf of Seaview.

Sandsations.  Mollie may have someone who would co-chair with Becky; TBD.

Jake’s Birthday.  No report.

Kite Festival. No report.

LBMA Volunteer Recruitment.  Merry passed around a sampling of ads that will be going into the Chinook Observer and are available for viewing at longbeachmerchants.com and on facebook.com.  The Observer may also be doing a feature story on volunteering, to coordinate with the ad campaign.

OTHER REPORTS

World Kite Museum.  Merry reported that Bob Milne will again be playing at the Museum on Sunday, November 6^th at 2pm.  Tickets are $25.  Support the Museum while enjoying the educational and talented Bob Milne, who is a member of the Library of Congress.  Appropriate for all ages.

Loyalty Days.  Ragan reported this year’s theme will be “Gone, but not forgotten” and will be honoring Special Forces.  No Loyalty Day Court this year.

Surf Perch Derby. No report.

SummerFest. Ragan reported she is working on budget for 2012.

Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Keleigh reported the Pocket Calendars are available for pickup.

Liaison to Long Beach City Council. Steven noted a new event to take place August 4-5, 2012, “Tinkertown Throwdown”, a personal watercraft event.  This is a race course, with buoys, for wave runners, etc.  The City is in the budget process and meets with Lodging Tax Advisory on Monday, Nov 7, 5-7pm for a workshop.  All merchants are encouraged to attend.  The Depot building has been re-sided.  The new playground equipment is installed and getting good feedback.  Mayor Andrew has collected money from Merchants and purchased 40 pre-lit snowflakes to hang on the light poles downtown.

City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.  Note budget workshop mentioned above.

Liaison to Ocean Park & Ilwaco.  Laura gave a comprehensive report on the goings on at the Ocean Park Area Chamber and Ilwaco Merchants meetings.

Membership. Pay your dues!  Steven sent out 320 invoices and letters. We are currently at 50 paid members; goal this year is 75.  Dues are to be paid by Dec 31^st.

EDC Business of the Year.  Merry reported on a great evening and extended congratulations to our LBMA Business of the Year, Peninsula Golf Course / Jim and Sondra Eaton.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LB City Council Budget Workshop: November 7th, 5-7pm, City Council

LB City Council Meeting: November 7th, 7pm, City Council

LBMA  Board Meeting:  November 18th, 8am, Benson’s

LBMA  Meeting: December 2nd, 8am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT 9:11 am

Respectfully Submitted,
Keleigh Schwartz, beachdog.com

Friday, October 7th, 2011, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

Call to order at 7:59am

INTRODUCTIONS

Missy Bageant, Wayne & Eve O’Dell, Troy Rodenbaugh, Nicki Whittle, Tracy Lofstrom, Heather Ramson, Kay Buesing, Ruth Ann Hocking, Holly Beller, Steven Linhart, Lacie Dewitt, Jerry Phillips, Wendy Murry, OJ, Mike Litawa, Sherry Hash, Ragan Andrew, Laura, Michael Myers, Cathi Bonney, Craig Smith, Merry Scharfe

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes were not online; no need to approve minutes at this time

TREASURER’S REPORT

See link

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Steven; going to the EBB Business of the Year Event, Steven is going from being voted last year as business of the year. October 15^th at the Raymond Elks lodge starts at 4pm. Merry had Hungry Harbor and Peninsula Golf has been mentioned to her. Holly Beller nominated and Ragan Andrew 2^nd for Hungary harbor

Jerry Phillips nominated Peninsula Golf and Mike Littaw 2^nd Vote was taken and Peninsula Golf Course won by a land slide. Steven will inform the owners.
NEW BUSINESS

Heather Ramson has new business in town NEVA Green: she sells the things she makes like jewelry purses and tin smiting, and also selling new and old things with a green twist.

Tracy from the Port of Ilwaco: 1^st meeting and will start being here

Merry: working with Keilgh from Beachdog to get more people involved with the LBMA and with the festivals, they will be putting adds in the paper. Tracy asked that Merry please include the Childrens Parade in this so that it can get more help. Mike asked is there a formal torch to be passed for Event heads?

Nikki from the Radio: Stuff the truck  port of Ilwaco, Anchor Realtiy,

At sids & okes will have live DJ’s at 10-3pm. 1^st annual harvest haul! (flyer)

COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 min)

• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk [Sherry Hash] haven’t had meeting
• Doggie Olympic Games [Mike Litawa] have a member ready to take over the event, Mike is going to work on putting the budget together
• SandSations [Becky Johnson] They are looking for a new event chair for this event and it needs to happen this event cannot go forward if it does not have a chair person. Deadline for finding a chair person…Merry and Steven have to find out. Right now they are going forward as if they are going to have a chair person. There is a budget in place at this time, Becky said she would help out with whoever takes it over
• Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry) Numbers up on money and attendance. Successful and happy with how it went and looking forward to it being bigger and better next year
• Kite Festival [Jane Holeman ) already working on t-shirts for next year
• Holidays at the Beach (Holly Beller) tree donations, decorate the tree auctions wants to work with groups like B&G. 36 snowflakes purchased for the mayor and possible dolphins.
• Holidays after hours: $347 budget, Ruthann is willing to put it on. It is usually the first week of Dec

OTHER REPORTS   (15 min)

• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart] The gentlemen that has been selling pizza at the park is going in next door, new playground equipment being worked on, possible talk of moving the skate park, snowflakes are going where the flags are on the lamp posts, long beach Inn have been redone and making it. Budget will be working on in November you are encouraged to show up and find out what is going on. 366 member ship went out Monday and 8 came back already.
• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing] One world One sky kite fly, started in 1983 because a woman thought we should have communication with Russia. This weekend is peninsula Art association. Sherry hash concert with Bob Mill benefit in November for the kite museum.
• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew ) Ragan coronation is October 15^th this is the last Roalty Court program unless if anyone wants to take it on.
• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson]
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew] We are in Budget season
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller]  Wa Parks up 25 %this summer best attendance for the concerts yet, lighthouse open soon, Park pass go to the website, Award to Denis company for change of the good redoing the mural, two press trips scheduled for October and November, encouraged to trip advisor to see what people are saying online about you.
• City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell]  representing everyone in the process of funding and moving forward, looking at adding more funding for marketing for the city and peninsula. Craig Thanks to the LTAC for helping the Events, because of that they have been in the black.
• Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price] Plug for the food bank…they are way down and need help. Ilwaco mayor said they should ask about funds from LB LTAC, blues and sea food was nominated for muddy water award (blues award), paving the rest of the Beards Hollow trail so if they do a marathon. OP: 40 businesses signed up although there was 80 last year, Op food bank is doing bags that you put at your house to put it in, Long Beach grange is doing a auction to support the Farm to school. Shleburn event Friday, Mike myers are doing the 2^nd annual pumpkin patch(see flyer)Mayor donated of his own money to buy the 300 pumpkins.  Tracy food bank really needs help, Tuna classic is going to be an Ilwaco event and they donated the tuna to the food bank, they are looking at making the event longer…Last weekend of july. Lighted boats, crab pot tree, encourage those with a boat to join in.

Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard] Last Friday has finished for the year

• Liaison to Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller]

Elks has Octoberfest 15^th backpacks with foods for kids that has been going very well ~Jerry

Steven proposal wants to put on a personal watercraft event at the bolstad beach approach 40 competitors, 300 spectators, not a LBMA Aug 4^th and 5^th they are fully self sufficient and do not need out help.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ü  LB City Council Meetings:(1^st & 3^rd Monday of the Month) 7:00 pm, City Hall

ü  LBMA Board Meeting: (3^rd  Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ü  LBMA Meeting: November 4th(1^st Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT ended at 8:47am

Friday, May 6^th, 2011, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

INTRODUCTIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Steven made the motion to approve minutes as written Jane 2^nd the motion; motion passes.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Given by Craig, see attachment MayTR0001

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• Ragan Andrew and Jr. Miss Loyalty Day Girls: Kasey Bageant and Brianna George
• Introduce Crystal Bauer of the Chautaqua Lodge James President of the Board new roof, new ice machine, new boiler for the pool, rooms going where the conference rooms are.
• Aloha Charlie Fish Company (Charlie Gilbert) Fish stick…Jerky…full of omegas. Fresh fish, opened last Saturday! Closed Tuesday and Wednesaday!
• Vistor from Forks… Bob press comservices….raido paging (hospital pagers)
• Lacie Dewitt with  Domestic Violence Awareness Event:
  • Kendall spoke about domestic violence and who the program got started. 5k run/walk No budget this year….Fundraiser….Oceans of Hope silent auction, beer and wine.
  • Ilwaco High School Girls Basketball Tournament: 20 teams scheduled to come
    • 2 shirts left out of the 120 from last year.
    • Asking for assistance again this year….Diane B. motioned to give $200 Gayle B. 2^nd motion; Motion Passed.  Jerry Phillips said that LTAC would also donate $200
    • Chery Delih Human society  look at flyer…..$25 minimum donation
      • Raffle tickets are on sale 60in LCD T.V. and Blue ray player (Steven)

Merry talk about flyers….post office anything that has a $ amount on it they will take it down.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 min)

• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk [Sherry Hash] Steven reports.117 entries a month before the event up 2/3 over last year!
• Doggie Olympic Games [Mike Litawa] had first meeting last month…need volunteers for judging.  May 19^th meeting at the Breakers at 5pm
• SandSations [Becky Johnson] Merry reporting this year if sand in the city does not make money or break even then it will not happen next year. Stroganoff dinner at the Elks tonight fundraiser, Chili cook off fundraiser.
• Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry) Rat cards, Pod cast form Viva Las Vegas and Jake event was mentioned.
• Kite Festival [Jane Holeman ) Moving right along guests are confirmed and tickets paid for.
• Holidays at the Beach (Holly Beller) Santa won Best Motorcycle in the Ilwaco kids Parade and also got 3^rd place for novelty vehicle in the Loyalty Day Parade. Big Thank you to Kimberly and Brittany Waltenmaite and Teddy Bear the mini horse. Name the Sea Serpent contest info is online….will have more revisions to entry info soon.

OTHER REPORTS (15 min)

• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart] Mayors Proclamation to youth week May 5^th through next week …exemptions on property,  announce May 21^st at transport sation microw waves, fridge, can be dumped at no cost.
• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing] Not here…Jane..open house on the 19^th 15^th anninversy
• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew ) Ruthanne gave report…weather meeting next Tuesday, entries a variety, banquets went well, sweepstakes award Ilwaco Pumpers, Founders award to Honor and remember, feeling good about it. Gave our 70 trophies,
• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson] Steven gave report May 14^th Bolstad approach start as early as you want rules and regulations give Steven a call, Kiwanis serving breakfast, Lions serving Lunch.
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew] schedules out for a while nothing new, ready to go.
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller] Una, after 3 years have a full staff, really exciting, PNW travel writers 3 media may 18 -20 and next in mid July. Tourism matters buttons new tourism alliance why it matters.
• City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell]  Mike meeting did have a full quorum talking about 2012 budgets
• Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price]
  • On the go with Joe with Tom Downer talked about clam, beach barons have permits for poker run and, ocean beach hops vintage fundraiser, Saturday market running, fraud alert if you don’t register your credit card. Una added jazz and oysters will be moving to the Beach Barons field.

• Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard]
  • 6 or 7 vendors, not a lots of veggies yet but plant starts and others, community table bring flyers and that table can also be schedules can’t sell anything but can disperse information Opening day of the Market 3pm -7pm
  • Cleensweep…$10 coupon if you have something bigger then yourself then call pen sanitation and they will come and pick it up.

Steven added…Mike to talk about garage sale for the human society…at Mike’s house all profits go to the H.S. $1800 last year raised!

• Liaison to Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller]

VB needs Volunteers!!! Work at Station Camp begins in May-lane closures thru end of May. Job duration is 6 months and can’t work afternoons on Fridays or weekends.  Web report= web traffic up in March (7000 unigue visitors in 4 hours in March 11^th). 4^th of July committee is looking for volunteers. Chinook Gym will be opening in June for activities (no dedication date yet). Adrift hotel plans to have some rooms available soon, with all completed by July 4^th, Will offer spa, possible exercise facility, new conference space, and is family and pet friendly.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ü  LB City Council Meetings: May 16^th,(1^st & 3^rd Monday of the Month) 7:00 pm, City Hall

ü  LBMA Board Meeting: May 20^th,(3^rd Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ü  LBMA Meeting: June 3^rd ,(1^st Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT

CALL TO ORDER

8:00am

INTRODUCTIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by:   Wayne O’Dell

TREASURER’S REPORT

Given by Craig

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Rotary Oysters and Art this Saturday tickets still available

Festival heads need to keep track of items fair market value for any items donated for raffle for LBMA Re: taxes I90

Officer Flint said they will not be shutting down street for Rod Run,  the Fabulous Fairlanes will perform on the big stage from 7 to 10

Community events: Nicky at OMG radio introduced herself call   503-861-6620 with community events

COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 min)

Beach to Chowder Run/Walk [Sherry Hash] Ad’s are out  they are partnering with Ragan & Summerfest for entertainment

Doggie Olympic Games [Mike Litawa] : Meeting Thursday at 5 breakers. Print materials done and ads are setup

SandSations [Becky Johnson] Sand artist for children’s area classes on the beach. Moose lodge will be doing a fundraiser. Chili cook off and Fundraiser raffle planned. Una questioned budget Craig clarified. .

Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry) *Crickets chirping* – I was taking minutes and was not prepared.

Kite Festival [Jane Holeman] Shirts look great everything is on track.

Holidays at the Beach [Holly Beller]

OTHER REPORTS (15 min)

Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart]

Kite Museum [Kay Buesing]

Longview theater collaboration we will be displaying Japan kites in their halway Sunday the 13^th they will be there making kites and telling stories (Open house for theater)

Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew] is a month away everything is on track – Parade has 70 units, the speaker     is on his way he will be comped at the Worldmark

Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson]

SummerFest [Ragan Andrew] big lineup with music and stage entertainment rack cards out shortly.

Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller]

City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell] LTAC: no meeting things look on budgets we are good.

Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price]

Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard] Jane Holman is the new director she is amazed at how many regional farmers there are they expect a  good turnout on first day and as summer progresses more and more attendance

ANNOUNCEMENTS

City of Long Beach:

New city shop employee Brad Gilbertson

Stage under construction on Funland field

Sewer EPA problem was going to cost $25000 the city received a 15 year stay of execution on  that matter

Water plant in final testing phases soon will be online with a open house.

Dog park interference, owned by school dist so looking for new location Kite Museum – Art show this weekend at the KM

VB: board approved options on funbeach bundling discounted price on enhanced 2012

New listings on funbeach with random sorting for lodging and dining

Exciting changes to make fb more self sufficient

Una was delighted to say Edgewater sale is complete and Cathy Bonnie is official out front at VB

The VB has been fielding phone calls from people about radiation in water and milk Una sent out an email on the subject

Clam dates are tested and approved

Governors announcement Wash state tourism offices is closing VB is working on new WA tourism alliance private organization getting started

Thank you Mike from the Breakers and Amy at azure for auction at KPLU for package

Ilwaco : report presented by  Holly  Beller

Lobby for additional spring break spread out as it was this year

Ilwco Childrens parade will be after fishing derby on the Saturday of Loyalty Days weekend

Marry closed the meeting.

Friday, March 4^th, 2011, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

8:00am

INTRODUCTIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by:   Laura Price    Seconded by:   Sherry Hash     Motion passes

TREASURER’S REPORT

Given by Craig See attached PDF

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• Lacie Dewitt : Relay for Life – Pancake Breakfast (see flyer) Become a Sponsor?
• Leila Brown: Skookum Surf Co. – Opened  summer of 2005, Surfing, biking, rentail and clothing.  Free surf lesson for everyone here from April to May.
• Gina Kolhage: Travelers Companion – Asked by Seattle Ferry system to have the books on the docks. 50/50 split with editorial spots. Cost includes internet ad as well, regular circulation.  OP and Ilwaco has been putting adds in for years. March 31^st is the deadline to get in the travelers companion. Back page is open for anyone to advertise this year for 1^st time.
• Missy Bageant: Secretary
  • secretary@longbeachmerchants.com is the best way to send me a message.
  • When sending me info about an item for the agenda please make sure I have the contact information for the person giving the presentation so that I might be able to confirm that they will be here and any other information I may need to have about their presentation.
  • Please PRINT on the sign in sheet! If I cannot read your name I cannot add you to the minutes as being in attendance. The sign in sheet has changed; this is so that we might better keep track of our attendance and New Members.
  • Merry Scharfe: Loyalty Day Court Request – Sponsor Jr. Miss Girls…Have one of the Jr. Miss come to the LBMA Meeting.
  • Merry Scharfe: LBMA Facebook page and Looking at creating a New Logo/Welcome Wagon –

COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 min)

• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk [Sherry Hash]

15 registrations already for the half marathon,  online registrations going well

• Doggie Olympic Games [Mike Litawa]

ordered printing materials, doing more online, first committee meeting next month

• SandSations [Becky Johnson]

3 masters signed to come, after spring break getting with the high school art… offering a battle of the sand to Nassell High, Chinkook tribe on Friday or Saturday night during the bonfire to dance, sing, and story teller. chili cook off fundraiser during the sand city.

• Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry] Have bands lined up, already a 3 car registrations in and Bride of Jake contestants are turning in registrations.
• Kite Festival [Jane Holeman] on track, did get printed materials, Artisit have work in fairly soon
• Holidays at the Beach [Holly Beller] Firm up the plans to have an entry in the parade, online naming of the sea serpent by April 1^st. Has all the voting buckets and printers and

OTHER REPORTS (15 min)

• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart] Jr. Rodeo Aug 14^th & 15^th City council gave them $1000 to get them started, they raised $14000 on their own already, QR codes people are saying nice things, Locations of pedistrain signage in down town, stage behind the police staion there is 4 stakes that is where the stage will be.
• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing] – 3 things happening spring fling during thing spring break for family fun begins 19^th of this month and then the next 4 weeks , Make kites in the museum, treasure hunt, revolution kite flyers clinic is 19^th and 20th

Longview theater collaboration we will be displaying Japan kites in their halway Sunday the 13^th they will be there making kites and telling stories (Open house for theater)

• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew] 6 weeks away, 8 bands, working with the Ilwaco childrens parade, James Monroe is our speaker, If you know of anyone with a convertible please let steven know so that need for parade.
• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson]
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew]  60% complete, have schedual out the first part of April
  • Working with UNA to put together some workshops on customer service and Hospitality.
  • Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller] Astoria has 18 cruise ships coming in, April 11 workshop, North Head light house birthday April 19^th.
  • City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell]  Mike- trouble shot ways to track
  • Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price] Shore bank purchased building downtown merchants to put ads in the windows, 2000 to the fire work display, Diane carter is the New Laision, Lady Wa in port on May 2^nd Airport shut down as of May 6^th,
  • Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard] – looking for voulenteer and vendors they really need vendors! Gas prices is limiting the vendors that are able to come. Looking for sponsors for the market, and they will promote your business they have one sponsor of $400. FOOD only market raw food or packaged not cooked foods or crafts.
  • Night of Blues March 19^th, at the River city theater
  • Jane has tickets for the Oysters and Blues….all the proceeds go to benefit children

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ü  LB City Council Meetings: March 7^th & 21^st,(1^st & 3^rd Monday of the Month) 7:00 pm, City Hall

ü  LBMA Board Meeting: March 18^th,(3^rd Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ü  LBMA Meeting: April 1^st,(1^st Friday of the Month)8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT

Friday, February 4th , 2011, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

At 8:01am

INTRODUCTIONS

Merry Scharfe, Steven Linhart, Craig Smith, Missy Bageant, Patrick Weros, Jerry Phillips, Diana Barker Sayce, Holly Beller, Lacie DeWitt, Ragan Andrew, Wendy Murry, Ruth Ann Hocking, Troy Rodenburg, Flint Wright, Gayle Bochard, Una Boyle, Keleigh Schwarts, Ethan Seifert, Wayne O’Dell, Bob & Judy Andrew, Jane Holeman, Sue Ellyson, Keith Schwarts, Kevin Dodson, Laura Price, Sherry Hash

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made by:  Steven Linhart    Seconded by: Jerry Phillips   Motions passes

TREASURER’S REPORT (2 min)

Report given by Craig Smith see attached pdf. File

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (10 min)

• LBMA Budget approved at last meeting

NEW BUSINESS (10 min)

• Una Boyle: to talk about looking for a member review of the funbeach.com website in particular the activity and attractions page
  • New roll outs to the website over the year. Members please look at the site and see what you would like to be added or want to be seen on the website. Gayle thinks it looks great with the new roll out! Ruth Ann likes it. Holly abc directy harder to locate. Jane looking for tide tables and for them to be easy to find.  Ethan asked if anyone has a business listed on fun beach and would like to see it listed a different way?   You can contact  Ethan at Ethan@beacdog.com with any suggestions or questions you may have
  • If you have anything to tell them about the website send to Una Boyle and cc Keleigh Schwarts. Una & Ethan are willing to come back next meeting to talk about it more.

• Chief Flint Wright: Proposal for Rod Run Weekend from the city
  • To close Hyw 103 from Sid Snyder to Bloastad from 6pm till midnight closing the road down around 4pm to have time to clear out those already parked. There will be room for 200 Rod Run cars to park.
  • Also to have a band on the stage and a dance. All of this to help calm things down were they have been escalating for the last couple of years.
  • Would like to have input from downtown merchants. Please send you feed back to the Chief Flint or Mayor Andrew.
  • Beach barons are on board with the City of Long Beaches Proposal
  • Wayne wanted to know if there will be a meeting for the merchants to come and ask questions. A Town Hall meeting will be held Chief Flint answered.
  • Chief Flint is worried about losing the Downtown area due to the activities that is going on after 10pm. The Chief plans on bringing in 5 additional police officers this summer.
  • Cruise start in Ocean Park between 4pm to 6pm and that will help with traffic.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Beach to Chowder Run/Walk [Sherry Hash]
  • Everything is underway, Had a constructive meeting with Una Boyle.
• Doggie Olympic Games [Mike Litawa]
  • meeting this weekend with BeachDog to get flyers  done this weekend.
• SandSations [Becky Johnson] No report
• Jake’s Birthday [Wendy Murry]  Meeting this Sunday with co-planners, lots of people who want to help out and we are waiting till we have things for them to do.
• Kite Festival [Jane Holeman]
  • Foreign guests, one is from the Netherlands and the other is from England Carl Longbottom. Brochures are on their way.  Logo is a dragon this year.
• Holidays at the Beach [Holly Beller]  Has confirmation from Santa& Mrs. Claus will be down for Loyalty Day Parade riding on the trike.

OTHER REPORTS (15 min)

• Kite Museum [Kay Buesing]
  • Windless Kite festival best ever over 100 visitors! MADE MONEY! This weekend is the Asian New Year this weekend’s theme is Thailand there will be Thai dancers with exhibits!
• Loyalty Days [Bob Andrew]  Things are off and running had first mailing and received 10 apps back in for parade. President James Monroe will be at the schools talking to the kids that Friday before.  Ragan and Lacie have things going with the Loyalty Day Court.

• Surf Perch Derby [Dale Jacobson]
  • no report
• SummerFest [Ragan Andrew]
• • Have bands and entertainers that want to perform, getting creative with the new big stage.
  • Concert at the Old Train Depot this Saturday and one coming each month.
  • Package Travel Workshop on Monday Feb 7^th
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau [Holly Beller]
• • Visitor Bureau adds at bridal shows, coastal shows, and  Coastal  Weekend,
  • Vacation planners going to sporting shows also
  • Pocket calendars are ready
  • Looking at possible electric car plug in’s
  • Visitor Bureau is now tweeting
• Liaison to Long Beach City Council [Steven Linhart]
• • There is work going on with the new dog park on the east side of Culbertson Park, in talks with the school district that owns that property.
  • New Mayor Pro-Term Gordon Zern was put in
  • Beach Pets Fundraiser Beb 19^th 8am-Noon $5
  • Lion Club bring the circus back June 5^th, one show at 2pm and one at 4:30pm
• City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell]
• • 5 year plan that they are working on to get to a productive plan…goal is to figure out how to bring more people to the peninsula with money.
  • Talking about how to extend events longer and to see if it would be even possible with the existing festivals. Will be asking all festival heads about their thoughts as well.
• Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco [Laura Price]
• • Ilwaco:  Diane Carter is the new liaison  to the Visitor Bureau
  • Peninsula  Players moved to the old River City Dance Building with the help from the USCG
  • Ocean Park : Talked about the Back Pack Ministries, 10 pack backs will be filled with non-perishable foods and given to the children and then they will bring the back pack back to school and it will be filled again before the weekend so the child and siblings has food to eat over the weekend.
• Columbia –Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard]
• • Just attended the, WA State Farmers Market Association Conference good thing we found out is that everyone does this differently!
  • looking for volunteers
  • Soft opening at May 6^th grand opening maybe July.
  • City website has the applications for vendors there.
• Ruth Ann Hocking with Thank You Cards:
• • Thank you card from The Williams Family for the plant sent in their fathers honor, Tim Williams.
  • Christmas card from the Domestic Violence Run Committee for the support of the event.
• Mayor Andrew:
• • Pool Committee meeting and going to Astoria Pool to gather some information and research.
  • The account the pool money is in is doing well and  up to 4 million dollars now

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*  LB City Council Meeting: February 7^th, 7:00 pm, City Hall

*  LBMA Board Meeting: February 18^th , 8:00 am, Benson’s

*  LBMA Meeting: March 4^th, 8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 9am

Friday, January 7^th, 2011, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S Pacific in Long Beach; 642-3300

CALL TO ORDER

At 8am by LBMA President Mary Scharfe

INTRODUCTIONS

Merry Scharfe, Steven Linhart, Craig Smith, Jane Holman, Ruth Ann Hocking, Missy Bageant, Becky Johnson, Troy Roclenbaugh, Holly Beller, Ragan Andrew, Laura Price, Gayle Borchard, Cheri Diehl, Dave Keisur, Lacie Dewitt, Wayne O’Dell, Boyd Keyser, Sue Ellyson, Jerry Phillips, Sandra Hay Magtale, Keleigh Schwartz, Keith Schwartz, Brent Dennis, Dave Little, Dennis Roberts, Gene Miles, Richard Dawson

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Amendment to the minutes to reflect that  Craig Smith was reelected as treasure

Motion to approve the minutes:  Steven Linhart

2nded the motion: Cheri Diehl

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer’s Report given by Craig Smith

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• Accountant had access to view information on our online account ; we would like our accountant to still have access to this information. This was agreed upon by the group to allow the accountant to still have access to view the online account.
• Memberships 51 members renewing if there is anyone else please renew your membership or invite new member and have them come in. Last year was 65

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Vote on General Fund Budget
  • How do we manage the oversight of the festivals? Wayne is helping with Sandsations but offered to help other events.  (Craig) We are doing a little more oversight as checks come in.  (Steven)There is going to be some new addition fees that the Ass. That hasn’t had to pay for in the past. Those things are going to be added back into the festivals budget.  Things the city paid for now the festival will be paying for. Will be getting those numbers to the event chairs soon!
  • Need Clarification on all of above…..Ruth Ann Hocking will be in contact with the mayor (*Note as of 1/10/2011 Mayor Andrew sent out an email concerning the above matter a hard copy is with the minutes in the secretary notebook.)
  • Steven Linhart made a motion to pass the budget as is and to revisit as needed… Seconded by Gayle Borchard.

NEW BUSINESS

• Boyd Keyser from the Ocean Beach School District
  • Offers a meeting area at the School District office. It is open to the community for no cost.
  • State of the school district report:  High School Vocational programs in hospitality and tourism, possible culinary arts program coming.  New Math program last year, New Writing program this year, hands on science program for next year. An outstanding Music program this year in all the schools and a High School Marching band this year!
  • Concerned about the physical standing, The District is Losing 350 thousand for this year! Local support we get from patrons in the form of levies is important.  Out to renew our current Maintenance &Operations Levy. Ballots go out Jan 28 election Feb 8th
• Ragan Andrew – Travel Package update(handout)
  • Updating website to be more informative
  • Package Travel Workshop Feb. 7th what is it, why have it, tourism trend? Best bang for your buck. Look for more information on Longbeachpackagetravel.com
• Ruth Ann asked that the LBMA send a plant or something to the funeral Tim Williams.
  • Also pointing out the connection to Police Chief Ralph Painter from Rainer had volunteered here helping with Loyalty Days and Bluegrass. He loved us down here and they looked to retire here on the peninsula.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Beach To Chowder Run/Walk:   Not in attendance
• Doggie Olympic Games:  No in attendance
• SandSations: Becky Johnson had  no news to report
• Jake’s Birthday:  Missy Bageant reported that everything was on track
• Kite Festival: Jane Holeman Reported that they are looking for a foreign guest and logo to have soon.
• Holidays at the Beach: Holly Beller reported that she is working on Name the Sea Serpent Contest, and working on funding….growing some funds

OTHER REPORTS

• Kite Museum:
  • Windless Kite Festival to be held MLK weekend Jan 15^th& 16^th at Long Beach school

• Loyalty Days: Ruthann reports that they are moving forward, Speaker will be James Monroe, This year’s them is 1^st responders. Think about entries for the local parades April 30th Children’s Parade in Ilwaco, May 1^st Long Beach Loyalty Day Parade.  No Senior Court for Miss Loyalty Day this year due to lack of entries. Focus on the 10 junior girls and coronation to be held in October.
• Surf Perch Derby:  No report given
• SummerFest Ragan Andrew reported that they started the ball rolling , events out end of April and 1^st of May
• Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau : Need a liaison to the LBMA: Holly Beller and Lacey Dewitt interested in going to meetings.
• Liaison to Long Beach City Council:
  • Worked on animal ordinance to change the old. Domestic violence Aug 6^th, water plant is online and it is moving forward and looking strong.
  • City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee [Wayne O’Dell] Didn’t have a meeting last month no report
  • Liaison to Ocean Park, Ilwaco Laura Price reported
  • Tax facts are updated, Ilwaco merchant meeting 25,000 visitors to the market last year.
  • Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market [Gayle Borchard]
    • Facebook accounts up now…become friends! Address below : http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001765556560
    • Local contest going looking for two logos….For Volunteers and the Market for merchandise to sell.
    • Ragan working on getting entertainment for Friday nights
    • Market to be held at the property behind Funland
    • Cost? $50 special city license  and working on the fee for selling at the market
    • Target start date is Mother’s Day weekend
    • Jerry Phillips reported that the Elks served 450 meals for Christmas! Lot more needy families and fewer donations this year. Thank you to all the volunteers!
      • Gene Miles Mentioned Oysters and Art coming up April 2^nd
        • He also talked about the benefit of the different services and events that are now at the peninsula such as Dalais Center and Beach Cleanup bringing people to vacation here. People have the services that they may need that they can now receive on the peninsula and events like the Beach Cleanup that allow people to come out and help.
        • Water plant open house in May TBA
        • Jerry Phillip also reported on that there is packet on counterfeit bills available …lots of $1 fake bills going around. Counting on the pen is not the best way to make sure it is real.
        • Beach Cleanup Saturday Jan 8^th 9:30 am, potluck Friday Jan 7^th, soup feed Saturday Also has a Facebook page here is the address http://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsGarbageGang

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LB City Council Meeting: January 18^st, 7:00 pm, City Hall

LBMA Board Meeting: January 21^st, 8:00 am, Benson’s

LBMA Meeting: February 4^th , 8:00 am, Benson’s

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting was called to a close at 9:03am By LBMA President Merry Scharfe

Call to Order: Steven Linhart

Attendance: Missy Bageant, Merry Scharfe, Dave Little, Craig Smith, Troy Rodenbargh, Cheri Diehl, Brent Dennis, Gayle Borchard, Jerry Phillips, Bob Andrew, Judi Andrew, Ragan Andrew, Holly Beller, Becky Johnson, Dian Baker-Sayce, Laura Price, Ruth Ann Hocking, Kay Buesing, Sherry Hash, Jeff Harrell, Steven Linhart, Catlin Bonney, Jane Holeman, Keleigh Schwartz, Keith Schwartz

Approval of minutes:

• Motion to approve by: Merry Scharfe
• Seconded by: Jane Holeman
• Vote: approved

Treasury report: Given verbally by Craig Smith and attached in the Secretary’s binder

At last month meeting Craig Smith handed out a draft of the general fund and it is posted online. He reminded that at the January meeting the general fund needs to be approved.

Old Business:

• Election of new officers
  • Election was held by secret ballot
  • Offices are as followed: President Merry Scharfe, Vice President Steven Linhart, Board Secretary Missy Bageant, Open Board Ruth Ann Hocking, Open Board Jane Holeman
  • Membership: Merry Scharfe; We are only half way compared to last year’s membership, Please get your dues in.

New Business:

• Mayor Bob Andrew mentioned that there had been a merchant looking for membership and they did not receive their free breakfast when they attended a recent meeting. Ideas were discussed on how to make sure prospective new members might be recognized so that this doesn’t happen again.

• Merchant party went well thank you Ruth Ann and Paul

Events:

• Jake’ Birthday: Missy Bageant reported that Jake was the celebrity judge for the Miss Yard Bird Pageant in Chehalis, WA. Jake gained more flowers on Facebook from being at this event.
• Kite Festival: Jane Holeman has nothing new to report
• Holidays at the Beach:Holly Beller reported that it had been a success.
  • Friday’s movie had 85 people in attendance a little less than last year 75/ 80 % of those in attendance where locals. Mini horse Mrs. Clause and conductor where are wonderful addition to the day. The trolley tour with the Conductor around town was 75% full for the day.
  • Saturday attendance was about half of last year. Santa arrived on his trike and the crowd enjoyed that, maybe next year he will ride in on it again. Made $300 in donation for the event. 150 people had their  photo with Santa. Thanks to Jeff Archer who played frosty. Peninsula Children’s Choir & friends did well and many thanks.
  • Ragan Andrew added that she talked with Santa and Mrs. Claus and they said it was a little less than last year’s turn out but great quality people!
  • Keleigh Schwartz stated that Randy said the peninsula did better than the city of Raymond for the 1^st time this weekend!

• LBMA Holiday After Hours Party: Ruth Ann Hockings reported it was a great night and there were 28 people in attendance.
• Bluegrass Festival: Ruth Ann Hockings reported that although the festival has been canceled does not mean that it will not come back, it just maybe a little different. She has been asked to Emcee at other bluegrass festivals and she will continue to promote the peninsula when she does. Jerry Phillips asked to give Ruthanne a hand for all the work and years she has been putting the festival together and to all the volunteers for over the years.
• Beach to Chowder Run: no report
• Sandsations: Becky Johnson reported that she is getting her committee together to looking at having fundraisers before the event.

Other Reports

• Kite museum: Kay Buesing reported that January 15^th and 16^th is the 10^th Windless Kite Event! Connor was on America’s got Talent 3 times and he will be the featured flyer. Saturday the 15^th from 10 am to 2pm, Sunday the 16^th from 11am to 2pm. Scott Davis has instigated this and is doing the event and we owe him a lot. Museum has had a few less people this year but, 90% of the people coming in are from 50 miles or more away. So they are meeting one of their goals to increases tourism!
• Loyalty Days: Mayor Bob Andrews reports;  Dec 15^th getting out parade applications. 2 High School bands have already contacted the committee for applications and plan to be here in 2011. 135 parade applicants last year. Looking at a couple choices for speakers. Miss Loyalty Day Coronation is making some changes for this year. The Theme for this year is “Honor and Remember”  Emergency First Responders.
• Surf Perch Derby: No report
• Summer Fest Ragan Andrew reported yes we have a budget and it is going to happen.
• Liaison to the Visitor Bureau:  Steven Linhart reported that pocket calendars are getting completed.
• Liaison to the Long Beach City Council: Jerry Phillips reported Monday’s meeting they will be wrapping up the budget and the water plant moving forward. Mayor Andrew went out to the water plant sight and it is coming along fantastically, will set up open house when it’s completed. Photos on of all the improvements to the city of Long Beach on website longbeachwa.gov
• Liaison to Ilwaco: Laura Price reported that she had a flyer about the crab pot tree lighting and the lighted boat parade. She also mentioned that she had a copy of the Governors Report about plans for small businesses, it is posted on the LBMA blog.
• Farmers Market: Gayle Borchard reported there is board for the farmers market and the handbook is finished. The Farmers Market needs a logo and they are wanting one just for the volunteers. Market has been funded for next year.
• Elks Holiday Dinner: Jerry Phillips reports that the Elks will holding their Holiday Dinner from 12pm  to 5pm. There will be toys for kids.
  • Jerry also reported that debt card theft is up. Be cautious and look at the ATM before you use it make sure it is clean. If you can use credit card when possible and pay attention to your home computer, make sure it hasn’t been hacked into because people can get your card information that way as well.
  • Toys for Tots:Steven Linhart reported that there are drop boxes at Key Bank, Bank of the Pacific and Federal Credit Union.
    • It was asked if there was a place to drop off canned food. After a short discussion, Ragan Andrew said she will put a box for canned food out at the City Hall and will make sure it gets to where it needs to go.

Announcements

• City hall meeting at Monday 7pm
  • There will be public discussion on cutting the funding for the Vacation Planner. Jane Holeman encouraged the merchants to attend voice their opinion on the matter.
  • No Board meeting in December

Adjourment