May 2013
Chamber News
Free webinar to focus on small biz marketing
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ften businesses (especially small ones) overlook the need for human resources information and training For this reason, we and the Tillamook County Employer Council invite you to a series of human resources development seminars set to begin on May 23. The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries will host the seminars for Tillamook County employers at Tillamook Bay Community College. The cost is $65 per seminar or $200 for all four. Each session will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. Register by calling the Chamber at 503-842-7525
In the mean time, here are descriptions of each seminar: • May 23 - Seminar 1: Understanding and Avoiding Workplace Harassment This seminar provides an overview of federal and state civil rights laws. Employers must ensure that effective anti-harassment policies are in place. Supervisors must be trained to act as role models, to recognize harassment in the workplace, and to respond promptly and appropriately. Employers must also institute effective complaint procedures that are readily accessible to employees and that ensure prompt investigation of harassment
complaints without retaliation. In this session, BOLI’s trainer reviews current trends in this volatile area and gives you tips on minimizing your liability. Instructor: Jennifer Germundson; Bureau of Labor and Industries • May 30 – Seminar 2: Developing an Employee Handbook Everyone benefits from a work environment where policies, procedures and expectations are clear, but developing effective policies and building a useful employee handbook is not as easy as it sounds! The policies that you create need to be clear, legally enforceable and kept current, and it would certainly help
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Chamber News
Kimmel’s Hardware
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immel’s Hardware, in Tillamook, was the April Tillamook Cash Mob destination. Cash Mobs are a way to help local businesses with a quick infusion of revenue. The Chamber organizes these mobs by advertising a meeting place, date and time and then taking those who show up to the surprise destination, where participants agree to spend a minimum amount of money, usually $10 or $20. The Chamber also hosts monthly Lunch Mobs for area restaurants. To receive text alerts on future cash mobs, text “TillamookMobs” to 40404.
Cash Mob participants at the Kimmel’s Hardware.
Chamber on the move
Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Justin Aufdermauer (far right) joins a ribbon-cutting for new member and new business Tangled Yarns in Tillamook.
The Tillamook Transportation District recently added the Chamber’s “Go Tillamook” slogan to some of its buses.
Chamber News
Meet the Chamber Board & Staff
Jennifer Purcell, Chair
Dave Lindstrom, Past President
Connie Green
Dan Leuthold
Gordon Plotts
Kelly Cook
Samantha Swindler
Justin Aufdermauer, Executive Director
Tammy Samagaio, Office Manager
Chamber News ... Continued From Page 2 if those policies made things easier on your supervisors and lead workers instead of the other way around! How can employers write good policies, enforce them effectively, and keep them current as state and federal laws change? Find out by joining us for a session on the practical information you need to develop (or rewrite) effective employee policies and handbooks. Instructor: Jennifer Germundson: Bureau of Labor and Industries • June 4 – Seminar 3: Documentation, Discipline and Discharge This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to properly document employee performance, use positive and negative feedback to keep employees on track, deal swiftly and fairly with problem employees and handle a termination Instructor: Joseph Tam: Bureau of Labor and Industries • June 13 – Seminar 4: Unemployment Insurance; Employer’s View Have you ever wondered about the Unemployment Insurance Program?
Your staff is comprised of unique individuals. Learn how to handle your company’s human resources efficiently and legally with upcoming seminars hosted by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Hear an overview about the history, how a person qualifies, why you are sent forms and the importance of completing them.
Instructor: Sonya Stewart: Oregon Employment Department
Beer on tap
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elican Brewing Co. broke ground at the site of its future Tillamook facility and tasting room on May 13. The company, which owns the original Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, plans to open its Tillamook operation in August. The new brewery and tasting room will be located on Stillwell Avenue.
Business News
Support building for Rails & Trails S upport is building for the development of an 84-mile section of underutilized railcorridor between the western reaches of Portland and the Oregon coastline. Known as the Salmonberry Corridor, the line that once carried the Port of Tillamook Bay railroad now presents an opportunity for what would certainly be one of the country’s most spectacular railtrails, and a trails tourism lifeline for the region. The Salmonberry Corridor Coalition, a group of interested stakeholders including State Senator Betsy Johnson, representatives of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, Tillamook County and a number of state agencies have come together to explore the possibility of a trail connection along the rail line. The group recently released a preliminary feasibility
The Salmonberry line after the storm of 2007.
study for a rail-trail along the corridor, which as well as being a terrific example of trail planning also offers a glimpse of the enormous potential of a rail-trail that would connect the urban, the wild and the rural. Part of the corridor is currently being used by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railway to conduct scenic tours along the coast, and the feasibility study includes the possibility of rail-with-trail in that section. That’s great to see, because we have found that in instances where it is physically possible, a trail for riding and hiking can complement and enhance existing tourist rail operations Despite the obvious excitement for such a rail-trail, the Salmonberry Corridor Coalition is very conscious that such dreams often take time to manifest. “The Banks-Vernonia Trail took over 30 years of planning and construction before it became the full corridor that it is today,” the report reads. “Patience will be required to fulfill the initial vision.” Patience, and support. Do your bit by helping spread the word of this tremendous project, and look for ways you can get involved. By Jake Lynch, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Community News
Out & About in Tillamook County May 17-19
Rockaway Beach Kite Festival Contact: 503-355-8108
May 17-19
TAPA presents “You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running” Location: TAPA Barn, corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook Contact: 503-842-7940 for tickets
May 17
North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & Tilla-Wheels annual Cruise In Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Downtown Tillamook
May 18
North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & Tilla-Wheels annual Show & Shine Time: Begins at 8:00 am Location: Parking lot in front of Tillamook Area Chamber Contact: 503-842-8320
May 18
“Soup Bowl” Project Location: Old Mill Marina, 210 3rd St., Garibaldi Tickets: $40 dinner & bowl/ $15 dinner only Contact: 503-842-9486
May 19
North Oregon Coast Symphony Time: begins at 3:00 pm Location: Tillamook High School Aud., 2605 12th St. Tickets: $12 Contact: 503-368-6321
May 19
“Wine & Chocolate Affaire” hosted by AAUW Location: Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 2nd St. Entertainment by Tico Marimba, silent auction, raffle, door prizes Tickets $25/$30 at the door Contact: 503-355-6349/503-368-4074
The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad will hold operate a dinner train on May 25.
Contact: 503-842-7972
May 25
Garibaldi Museum presents book signing by Brian Patty Time: 1:30 pm Location: Garibaldi Museum 112 Garibaldi Ave. Contact: 503-322-8411
May 25
Blues Festival at Nehalem Bay Winery Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: 34695 Hwy 53, Nehalem Contact: 503-368-9463
May 25
May 24-26
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Dinner Train Time: 6:15 to 9:15 pm Location: Garibaldi Station For Tickets 503-842-7972
May 25-27
Fish Fry by Garibaldi Lion’s Club Time: Noon to 5:00 pm Location: Old Mill Marina 210 Third St., Garibaldi Tickets: Adults $10/ Kids 10 & under $5
TAPA presents “You Know I Can’t Hear You When the Water’s Running” Location: TAPA Barn corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook Contact: 503-842-7940 for tickets
Memorial Day Weekend Steam Train Season Begins Time: Leaves at 1:30 pm Location: Garibaldi to Rockaway
May 26
Fun Facts
Trivia on Mothers and Mother’s Day
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irst Mother’s Day: May 10, 1908; founded by Anna Jarvis; made a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson.
• Busiest Phone Day: 68% of people plan to call Mom on Mother’s Day, totaling 122.5 million phone calls. • Card giving: 50% of households give Mother’s Day cards, totaling some 152 million cards • There is approximately 2 billion moms in the world (8.2 million in the U.S.) • First time moms: average age of new moms is 25, vs. 21 in 1970.
• Average weight gain during pregnancy, 30 pounds
• Modern moms average 2 kids (1950’s 3.5 kids; 1700’s 7-10 kids).
• Baby gender gap: 105 boys born for every 100 girls
• Diaper changes: 7,300 by baby’s 2nd birthday.
MOTHER’S DICTIONARY:
• Most kids: Mrs. Vassilyev of Russia gave birth to 69 children between 1725 and 1765. • Oldest mom: Rosanna Dalla Corte gave birth to a baby boy when she was 63 years old in Italy in 1994 • Heaviest Newborn: Signora Carmelina Fedele gave birth to a 22 lb. 8 oz. boy in Italy in 1955 • Most popular birth day: Tuesday • Most popular birthday: October 5
• Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert • Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots • Full Name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him • Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right • Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word
• Independent: How we want our children to be for as long as they do everything we say • Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it • Show off: A child who is more talented than yours •S terilize: What you do to your first baby’s pacifier by boiling it, and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it and wiping it with saliva • Top Bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies • Two-Minute Warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar-grunting noises.