Long Beach Merchants Association – Regular Meeting Friday, March 5, 2010
Long Beach Merchants Association – Regular Meeting
Friday, March 5, 2010, 8:00 am
Benson’s by the Beach Restaurant; 504 S. Pacific in Long Beach; 360 642-3300
CALL TO ORDER: 8:05 am
INTRODUCTIONS
Steven Linhart, Paula Mraz, Dave Little, Keith Schwartz, Diane Baker Sayce, Jeff Harrell, RuthAnn Hocking, Ragan Andrew, Bob Andrew, Flint Wright, Missy Bageant, Brandy Ferguson, Wendy Murry, Sherry Hash, Wayne O’Dell, Becky Johnson, Cheri Drehl, Troy, Rodenbaugh, Jane Holeman, Keleigh Schwartz, Craig Smith, Merry Scharfe, Kay Buessing, Cathi Bonnan
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion to approve as written by Jane Hollman and seconded by Merry Scharfe
TREASURER’S REPORT – Given verbally and attached
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The 2010 Budget all members were in favor no one opposed
NEW BUSINESS
Gina at Willapa Valley Events Guide did a presentation on advertising in the visitors guide and handed out brochures regarding the same. Mark Simmons, High School Principal for Ilwaco presented what the students of “Ilwaco Industries” at his school may do for the merchants. Ilwaco Industries is a career and technical club at Ilwaco High School in Ilwaco, Washington. Students involved in Ilwaco Industries learn advanced technical skills and entrepreneurial skills while creating custom products for clients. Students committed to Ilwaco Industries will further their technical skills through competitions, and the desire to contribute to the community. They have capabilities to put logos on T-shirts, using laser engraving. They do not compete with Local businesses only work on products other businesses don’t offer. For further information check out their website ilwacoindustries.com
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BLUEGRASS – Ruthann Hocking reported all excited for the event 3/26-28; everything moving forward.
BEACH RUN – Paula Mraz reported that committee is finalizing brochures and working on the clam dollars.
D.O. GAMES – Brandy Ferguson reported that the brochures are printed; still looking for people to volunteer to help with first aide. Inquiries to Long Beach Fire Department.
SANDSATIONS – Becky Johnson reported that she met with city crew; merchant letters were sent out.
JAKE’S BDAY – Nothing new to report.
WSIKF – Jane Holeman reported well underway; Brochure being worked on it’s the 30th annual. They will be having well known kite makers kites for the past 30 years for said kites to be displayed. Travel arrangements are being made.
Holidays at the Beach – Rack cards were dropped off at the Visitors Bureau. Mayor Bob working on having more Christmas lighting for next years Holiday at the Beach.
LOYALTY DAYS – Ragan Andrew – Six weeks away; 50 entries; Governor unable to attend; have new float built by then. It was mentioned that the Ilwaco Band needs to submit an application in order to participate.
SURF PERCH – No Report
SUMMERFEST – Ragan Andrew reported that schedule is out soon and waiting for confirmation of Mother Goose.
LONG BEACH VISITORS BUREAU – Nothing to report
LIASON TO Long Beach CITY COUNCIL- Jerry Phillips reported that they are hosting the QR Codes you should be seeing them around town.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 am
Next Meeting April 9, 2010 at 8:00 am at Bensons. (Rescheduled from the original date of April 2, 2010)













































































































