Business Agenda” Questionnaire for City of Keizer Council Candidates, who are: Mayor Lore Christopher & David McKane City Council Position #1 Dennis Koho City Council Position #2 Ken LeDuc City Council Position #3 Eamon Bishop, Matthew Chappell & Marlene Quinn Answers will be presented at the Luncheon Forum and will be available on keizerchamber.com November 6 General Election activities are in full swing. Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s EDGA (Economic Development & Government Affairs) has partnered with Keizertimes and the Gubser Neighborhood Association in a collaborative effort to disseminate election information on local candidates and State measures. Keizer voters will have the opportunity to hear debates through two Candidate Forums. Members of the Keizer Chamber will have the opportunity to listen and read about candidates and measure proponents/ opponents agendas when it comes to business, jobs, and the local economy A Mayoral Debate & Candidate Forum presented by Keizertimes will take place at the Keizer Civic Center on Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm. Earlier that same day the Keizer Chamber Luncheon Forum will host presentations on the specific Election Measures identified by a members survey on their impact to the business community. The Luncheon Forum will also host an Election Fair of candidate/measure tables of information. On October 18th the Gubser Neighborhood Association will host a Meet & Greet the Candidates at the Civic Center. All local, state, and national candidates have been invited to attend. EDGA prepared and will distribute a “What is your CHAMBER TO FOCUS ON BUSINESS ADVOCACY THROUGH KEIZER VOTES 2012 ACTIVITIES As summer vacation was coming to an end, the Chamber August Luncheon Forum provided an opportunity for Keizer teachers and school staff to meet at the amphitheater for an appreciation BBQ. The Keizer Chamber’s Education Sponsor Fidelity National Title Company of Oregon has generously supported the appreciation BBQ for the last two years. Over one hundred teachers and staff were treated to hamburgers, coleslaw and a bright red apple. During the BBQ a special gift was presented to each of the Keizer school principals. Each received a $300 check to assist students with school supplies. The donation totaling $3000 was made possible through the Keizer Chamber Foundation from the efforts of KNOW (Keizer’s Network of Women), who facilitate a Giving Basket program. The Giving Basket program seeks contributions each year, that are dedicated to assisting underserved Keizer kids. One hundred-twenty-five families receive food baskets and gifts each Christmas. The $3000 donation for school supplies was made possible from these dedicated funds for Keizer kids in need. Special points of interest: KEIZER VOTES 2012 OCT 12 & 13 WILLIAM WALLACE DAYS MEMBERSHIP TEAM BUILDING RELATIONS TURKEY DASH TO BEGIN CHRISTMAS IN KEIZER SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES CRAIG KOLLER JOINS CHAMBER STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO UPDATE STRATEGIC PLAN BASED ON MEMBERS RESPONSES IN “WE’RE LISTENING SURVEY” October/November 2012 KEi i iZERCHAMBER.COM Headliner Newsletter FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO. SPONSORSHIP & CHAMBER FOUNDATION DONATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION 503-393-9111
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Business Agenda”
Questionnaire for City of Keizer
Council Candidates, who are:
Mayor
Lore Christopher & David
McKane
City Council Position #1
Dennis Koho
City Council Position #2
Ken LeDuc
City Council Position #3
Eamon Bishop, Matthew
Chappell & Marlene Quinn
Answers will be presented at
the Luncheon Forum and will
be available on
keizerchamber.com
November 6 General Election
activities are in full swing.
Keizer Chamber of Commerce’s
EDGA (Economic Development
& Government Affairs) has
partnered with Keizertimes and
the Gubser Neighborhood
Association in a collaborative
effort to disseminate election
information on local candidates
and State measures. Keizer
voters will have the opportunity
to hear debates through two
Candidate Forums. Members of
the Keizer Chamber will have
the opportunity to listen and
read about candidates and
measure proponents/
opponents agendas when it
comes to business, jobs, and
the local economy
A Mayoral Debate & Candidate
Forum presented by
Keizertimes will take place at
the Keizer Civic Center on
Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00
pm. Earlier that same day the
Keizer Chamber Luncheon
Forum will host presentations
on the specific Election
Measures identified by a
members survey on their
impact to the business
community. The Luncheon
Forum will also host an Election
Fair of candidate/measure
tables of information. On
October 18th the Gubser
Neighborhood Association will
host a Meet & Greet the
Candidates at the Civic Center.
All local, state, and national
candidates have been invited
to attend.
EDGA prepared and will
distribute a “What is your
CHAMBER TO FOCUS ON BUSINESS ADVOCACY THROUGH
KEIZER VOTES 2012 ACTIVITIES
As summer vacation was
coming to an end, the Chamber
August Luncheon Forum
provided an opportunity for
Keizer teachers and school
staff to meet at the
amphitheater for an
appreciation BBQ. The Keizer
Chamber’s Education Sponsor
Fidelity National Title Company
of Oregon has generously
supported the appreciation
BBQ for the last two years. Over
one hundred teachers and staff
were treated to hamburgers,
coleslaw and a bright red
apple.
During the BBQ a special gift
was presented to each of the
Keizer school principals. Each
received a $300 check to
assist students with school
supplies. The donation totaling
$3000 was made possible
through the Keizer Chamber
Foundation from the efforts of
KNOW (Keizer’s Network of
Women), who facilitate a Giving
Basket program. The Giving
Basket program seeks
contributions each year, that
are dedicated to assisting
underserved Keizer kids. One
hundred-twenty-five families
receive food baskets and gifts
each Christmas. The $3000
donation for school supplies
was made possible from these
dedicated funds for Keizer kids
in need.
Special points of
interest:
KEIZER VOTES
2012
OCT 12 & 13
WILLIAM
WALLACE DAYS
MEMBERSHIP
TEAM BUILDING
RELATIONS
TURKEY DASH
TO BEGIN
CHRISTMAS IN
KEIZER
SCHEDULE OF
ACTIVITIES
CRAIG KOLLER
JOINS CHAMBER
STAFF
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO
UPDATE
STRATEGIC PLAN
BASED ON
MEMBERS
RESPONSES IN
“WE’RE
LISTENING
SURVEY”
October/November
2012
Volume 1, Issue 1
KEiiiZERCHAMBER.COM Headliner Newsletter
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO. SPONSORSHIP & CHAMBER
FOUNDATION DONATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION
503-393-9111
Building steam and
committed to bring
motivation, encouragement,
and education of benefits to
members and prospective
members, the Membership
Team can be spotted
wearing smiley buttons at
Chamber events. Captain
Kim Wakeland and Team
Manager Michael Pingree
are leading the way. If you
have any questions or need
help with your membership
be sure to contact our team
players pictured here.
BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Jeff
Thomas, (503) 949-4215
with New York Life; Larry
Jackson, (503) 363-1990
with Jackson's Body Shop;
Audrey Butler, (503) 393-
6347with Mary Kay
Cosmetics; Michael Pingree,
(503) 584-1124 with Pinson
Digital LLC; Zachary Mize,
(503) 931-2292 with
TransAmerica Financial
Advisors; Paula Moseley,
(503) 588-6633 with
Healing Hands Clinic of
Natural Therapies, LLC; Kim
Wakeland, (503) 871-8101
with Culbertson's Cleaning
Service; Kathy Judd Sivers,
(503) 569-5384 with
ViSalus - Independent
Distributor; Gillian Herndon,
(503) 393-4653 x2 with
McNary Golf Club; FRONT
ROW: Marty Sockolov, (503)
393-7614 with Reliant
Communications and JD
Shinn, (503) 881-2305 with
Waist Away Health Coaching
NOT PICTURED: Samantha
Demchak, (503) 585-
4017with ServiceMaster of
Salem; Erin Ellis, (503) 508-
8665 with ECE
Enterprises,and Sheila
Mousel, (503) 362-1266
with Arbonne International.
MEMBERSHIP TEAM READY TO ENCOURAGE, MOTIVATE,
AND EDUCATE
Page 2 Headliner Newsletter
The Membership
Team can be
spotted wearing
smiley buttons at
Chamber events.
the 388 businesses and
organizations who are active
members. A sampling of the
survey’s open-ended
questions can be found on
the back page.
After reviewing the survey
the Board divided into three
groups based on their
personal “goals/vision” for
the Chamber. The groups
were: Organizational Focus,
Enhance Communication,
and Membership Value.
Key points to update the
strategic plan were
indentified as:
Organizational Focus
Advocacy- Identify
issues address issues;
focus outward
communications with
"advocacy alerts"
Business Growth-
Connect with resources,
advertise and network
Create a tag line to help
identify the Chamber
(quick mission
statement)
Polish/Review Events-
Project proposal
form submitted for
event & activities.
See BOARD, Page #3
The Chamber’s Board of
Directors, Team Leaders, and
staff responded to results of
a membership “We’re
Listening Survey” at their
September work session. The
survey asked members to
share how much they valued
the various Chamber
activities. Treasurer Craig
Koller remarked how most
areas received a higher than
average score. (see graph on
page 3)
The survey was sent to 699
member representatives of
which 10% responded. This
number represents 18% of
CHAMBER LEADERS TO UPDATE STRATEGY -“WE’RE LISTENING SURVEY” RESULTS
REVIEWED AT WORK SESSION “Vision:
A clear
distinct
picture of
an
achievable
future.”
Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3
BOARDCONTINUED FROM PAGE 2
Emphasize Community Volunteer opportunities for
whole year (database)
Playbook for Volunteers (clear outline)
Enhance Communication
Continue educating membership about electronic
communication
Reinstate paper newsletter (add Recognition/
Education/Training/ Inspiration/Calendar/
Recognition of Membership)
Change "New Member Coffee” to just "Membership
Value 101"
Encourage "Mentors" for New Members
CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION
Membership Value
Define tourism as Visitor Services highlight "local"
activities (i.e. stay-cations)
Outreach to local AG businesses
Contact every one of our Members
Membership Team will contact Business Members
Stephan and VP will contact Mission Members, and
Christine/President will contact Executive Members
Continue Commitment to "Tiered" system
membership values
Focus on "i" and sending to website for- Info,
Events, Coupons to build brand and recognition.
Create (18"x24") yard signs with website
The Strategic Plan will be updated and presented at the
Clockwise from left, Scott White, Rich Duncan, Derik Milton, and