Four new members joined the Eagle Point Upper Rogue Chamber this week bringing us to 102 members!!! Let’s all welcome, Mary Ann Prosyniuk from Celebrity Pets, Michael Davis from Michael D Davis and Associates, Tim O’ Sullivan from C & S Fire and Safe and Ted Daw from Easyak Kookies Co. Need holistic treats or grooming for your pets, how bout cookies that actually improve your health, would you like to learn more about photography, staying up to code and saving lives, that’s what our 4 new members bring to the table. Check out the members section of the website for their contact information and reach out and say hi today.
February’s General Meeting is Monday the 4th, 12 noon to 1p at the Ashpole Center. Providing lunch and getting 5 minutes of “Chamber Fame will be Eagle Point Hardware!
Guest speaker is Jack Vitacco, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Southern Oregon University. Jack has worked directly with small business owners his entire professional career. As an account representative for 3M Corp. for 20 years, and as an independent manufacturers’ representative for 12 years, Jack assisted wholesale distribution businesses to increase market share, develop sales personnel, implement effective product knowledge and presentation skills, and management of profit. Areas of expertise include business start-up, marketing, sales, distribution, and strategic planning. Jack earned a Master in Management degree from Southern Oregon University It promises to be a very good and informative meeting for small business owners across all industries..
Committee Members and Volunteers Needed:
We have 2 important events for the area and the Chamber… The Vintage Faire May 11th at the Butte Creek Mill and the Circus comes to Eagle Point on May 21st. Both events pull hundreds of tourists from other parts of the valley to the Upper Rogue. Plus they are family friendly fun events, everything the Upper Rogue is about.
Regarding the Vintage Faire: Do you, one of your employees, a spouse, a friend have a few hours over the next couple of months? This is what we’re looking for: A few individuals that can sit on a committee for just a couple hours a month January-April. Contact the past vendors, help organize the volunteers, organize and help distribute flyers, contacting potential sponsors, help oversee the day of the event.
If you haven’t attended the Vintage Faire Click here to see pictures from last year’s event.
Vintage Faire Sponsors Needed: Would you like to be a sponsor? We’re looking for sponsors for the vintage faire. Sponsors will be included in all marketing merchandise and pieces. Including being recognized on the radio interviews we have already lined up to promote the vintage faire. We’re also trying to secure a gift in kind sponsorship to create a greater presence in the Medford/Ashland are for the event. $500 to $100 sponsorship’s are available, with a goal of obtaining $2,000 of sponsorship’s.
Volunteers for the Circus are also needed. We would like to form a committee with Bob Pinnell as the chair. Help with the organization of promotional materials, working with the school districts in the Rogue Valley to help get the word out to kids and families.
Coaches Needed: The YMCA contacted us Wednesday to let us know that our kids need 5 basketball coaches. We have a variety of coaching opportunities that start with a small 1 hour a week commitment to the largest commitment of about 5 hours a week.
1-2nd Grade Basketball – is a weekly commitment of 2.5 hours and is a one practice followed by a one hour game on Saturdays. (2 Boys Coaches Needed)
3-4th Grade Basketball – is a weekly commitment of 5 hours and is 2 hours of practice a week and games on Saturday. (2 Boys Coaches Needed
5-6th Grade Basketball – is a weekly commitment of 5 hours and is 2 hours of practice a week and games on Saturday. (1 Boys Coach Needed)
The YMCA is an instructional league and focus not on competition but instead on a positive connection with an adult role model, building fundamentals & a love for basketball.
It is the VOLUNTEER COACH that makes the sports experience at the YMCA such a positive one for youth and I am thankful for what you have already given in the past and urge you to consider giving you time again.
If you would like to volunteer as a coach contact Gary Taylor @ gTaylor@rvymca.org
It’s time to enter your 2013 events and promotions. Is your business doing something special? Is your group doing something special? Have a fund raiser or a sale? Get it on the 2013 Events Calendar.
Up Coming Events:
Rogue River Lodge would like to invite you to this unique culinary & wine event on Jan 22nd.
- First Course: Fresh Washington Oysters Three NW Oysters topped with 3 pestos 2011 Chardonnay
- Second Course: Grilled Boat Scallops A large boat scallop seared and served in a wonton tulip with a tarragon and lemon risotto, garnished with Tobiko caviar 2011 Chardonnay
- Third Course: Duck Salad A popcorn encrusted duck breast served over wilted spinach with warm apple wood bacon vinaigrette 2010 Limited Reserve Cabernet Franc
- Fourth Course: Cervena Osso Bucco New Zealand Cervena venison osso bucco with an Insomnia port reduction and wild mushroom medley served over a bed of Minnesota wild rice and Oregon hazelnuts and accompanied with pancetta roasted brussel sprouts 2010 Old Vine Meritage
- Fifth Course: Chocolate Port Lava Cake A decadent chocolate cake filled with Insomnia Port Infused center 2011 Insomnia Port.
Upper Rogue Networking Group Meeting : The Upper Rogue Networking Group’s steering committee is sponsoring a ‘free’ presentation of the survey results.
This public meeting is on January 24, 2013, 4:30 PM at the Edgewater Inn meeting room in Shady Cove. The program also includes a panel discussion, “The Care and Feeding of Volunteers”. Light refreshments will be served. Participants are urged to bring dates and times for events to include in the Upper Rogue Master Calendar. For questions and more information contact Carolyn at aloe999@aol.com.
Open Swims: Open swim at Cascade Community Pool every Wednesday and Friday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Just $1.50 for children and $3.00 for adults.
After Hours Social: We ‘re making plans for the first couple after hours social events. An opportunity to attend for some being that it’s after hours. An opportunity to talk and swap stories being that no ‘official’ business will be slated or conducted. Just a chance for us all to get to know one another a little better… So stay tuned and get ready to mark your calendar!
Avenue of the Flags: The 2013 schedule for “Avenue of the Flags” is now on the calendar. All the dates when they go up, and weather permitting when they come done. If you would like to volunteer they meet at 4p in the Ray’s parking lot near Upper Rogue Independent the days they go up and down.
Join the Facebook party and be one of our over 1,000 “likes” that follow the Eagle Point Upper Rogue on Facebook…
Is your business or group having a promotion/event or special sale? Let the Upper Rogue know about it by posting it on our calendar. Once click and a minute of your time is all it takes.
Comments suggestions e-mail Mike at eaglepointupperrogue@gmail.com
If you missed January’s meeting don’t miss the excitement in February!
We’re looking for a lunch provider for March and April… For the Summer we’re going to take the meetings on the road to enjoy some fresh air and the great Upper Rogue with visits to Richard and Renate’s Alpaca Ranch, summer visit to Arthurs, Cascade Community Pool and more. If you would like to host a summer, early fall luncheon at your place let us know as we’re running out of months 🙂