Currents - Russian River Chamber of Commerce

R u s s i an Ri ver Ch am ber of C o m m erc e
Currents
October 2008
Up Coming Meetings
• OCTOBER 1ST —
CHAMBER MIXER, 6PM
LA TAPATIA RESTAURANT
• October 15th —
Chamber Board
Meeting 4:30pm @ Fern
Grove Cottages
• October 16th —
RRROC 6pm at Monte
Rio Comm. Center
• Every Tuesday—
RR Rotary, 6:30pm at
Highland Dell, Monte Rio
• Next Mixer is
November 12th.
Support all local
businesses by shopping
locally .
A great resource for
local businesses is the
Russian River Lifestyle
Guide, now available at
the Chamber Office!
Inside this issue:
New Members
2
Business of the Month
3
River Arts
4
Board of Directors
Nomination Form
5
Calendar of Events
11
Advertiser’s Index
11
Chamber Contact
12
Community First Credit Union brings a new “smart” ATM to
Guerneville, relocates its River-area home loan office to Main Street.
In July of last year, Community First opened a mortgage loan office in
Guerneville to make borrowing more convenient for residents in West
County and River communities. In real estate lending, perhaps the most
relationship-driven component in financial services, it made sense to
establish an office where it had two well known, local-resident pros: Russ
Anger and Beth Rudometkin.
The experiment went well. So well, in fact, that Community First
relocated its mortgage loan office to a larger – and more professional –
space right on Main Street in Guerneville. It’s within the iconic,
bright-yellow Mercantile Building. Additionally, the credit union ramps
up its commitment to Guerneville with the installation (right outside its
mortgage office) of a “smart” ATM. Among other things, the new ATM
accepts deposits without using envelopes. Checks or cash – doesn’t matter.
Plus, depositors get a confidence-reassuring instant receipt that shows the
envelope-less deposit was credited to their account.
Community First officially unveiled its office and ATM to the local
business community Friday, Sept. 26th, 2008 at an invitation-only event at
the nearby garden area of the Sonoma Nesting Company.
Located at 16215 Main Street, inside the Mercantile.
Guerneville, Ca 95446
707-869-9063
Jazz Festival—Report & Special Thanks
Thanks very much to Stacy Jardine, Valerie Hausmann, Evan and
Art Severe for setting up and manning a Chamber booth at the
September 6th and 7th Jazz Festival.
The Chamber acted as a concierge service promoting restaurants,
businesses and activities as well as fall and winter River events.
Thank you also to Omega Events for donating the booth space to the
Chamber and the opportunity to sell festival tickets at the Chamber
office.
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New Members
Anderson’s Painting
& Maintenance
Susan Anderson
Guerneville, Ca 95446—
707-869-3099
Russian River Fire Protection District
Sean Grimmel, Fire Chief
14100 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, Ca 95446
707-869-9089—www.russianriverfire.org
ANDERSON’S PAINTING &
MAINTENANCE
“Call Anderson’s to get the job done right”
Professional Painting - over 20 years
experience
Repairs/Maintenance
Home/Business Organization
SUZANNE M. ANDERSON
707-869-3099
suzmanderson@comcast.net
The Russian River Fire Protection District is a
combination paid /volunteer organization providing fire,
rescue and emergency medical services to approximately
18 square miles along Sonoma County’s beautiful Russian
River. Made up of 11 full time employees: A Fire Chief, an
Administrative Assistant, one Battalion Chief, two
Captains, three Engineer/EMT’s, three Firefighter/
Paramedics, five Volunteers, and six Firefighter Interns
and having two fire stations, 1 of which is staffed 24/7, the
District operates 10 pieces of equipment ranging from
ALS ambulances, fire engines, a water rescue craft. There
is an annual call volume of 1500 calls. Over 80% of the
call volume is medically related.
Hampton Inn & Suites—Sonoma County-Windsor
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our 116 guestrooms and studio suites, just eight minutes from
Healdsburg. We feature three meeting rooms, the Perfect Mix Lobby, Precor® Fitness Center, swimming pool
and hot tub, 24-Hour: Suite Shop and business center. Enjoy complimentary: high-speed wireless Internet, One
the House Hot Breakfast and Hampton's On the Run breakfast bags (Mon-Fri).
All our stays are backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not satisfied, we don't expect you to
pay. That's 100% Hampton. Located at 8937 Brooks Road South - 707-837-9355
Renewed Members
Cape Fear Café
Coffee Bazaar
Highlands Resort
Rio Nido Homeowners’ Association
RiverBeach Properties
Sonoma West Times & News
Sparky’s
Tom Lynch Construction
Windward Builders
Guerneville 5 & 10
A.L. Nella & Company, LLP
Big Yellow House
Northwood Lodge
Monte Rio Park & Recreation
Russian River Vacation Homes
D&G Equity Management
River Gas
Sandpiper Restaurant
Rio Villa Beach Resort
Wine Country Tours/Cal Rivers Tours
Thank You. 2008 will be Great!
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Up With Downtown Report
Now that summer is over and the dust has settled,
we can take a breather and enjoy our beautiful
community! Please take a few minutes and pick up the
litter around your businesses. Papers and worse have
a tendency to accumulate in the gutters and on the
sidewalks so look around and take care of it.
The old bridge and Plaza need cleaning up too. If
anyone is interested in doing a downtown fall clean
up, send an email to me at jbeach@sonic.net or call
869-2022.
There has been much concern lately about unsavory
activities on the Plaza, old bridge and Riverside Park.
The Sheriff’s Department has stepped up foot patrol
and hopefully this will deter the goings on. It is very
important to call dispatch if you see a crime or
disturbance in progress: 565-2121. Anyone wishing to
discuss this situation or any other downtown issues
are welcome to attend an UWDG committee
meeting. Please let me know and it will be put on the
agenda. Our meetings are the 4th Wednesday of
themonth at noon, place to be announced in this
newsletter.
Last but not least, consider running for the Board of
Directors. New faces, old faces, young faces are all
welcome! The Chamber is solvent so let’s keep this
momentum going…
-Laura Wilson, chair
Art Show @ Carport Gallery
Two California artists will be featured in the upcoming exhibit
“Pattern and Form” at the new Carport* Gallery, in Guerneville. The
gallery, owned by Fred Khodayari, had its grand opening in July, with
a group show of local and international artists. This second show, from
October 9 to November 15, will feature the work of glass artist Sue
Marek, of Forestville, and photographer Cindy Stokes, of Atherton.
The public is invited to an opening reception with the artists on
Thursday, October 9 from 6-9 PM.
The exhibit emphasizes the complementary nature of pattern and form in the work of the two artists. "In an
unexpected way, the bright colors and geometric designs of Marek's handcrafted glass vessels complement the
rich tones and patterns of Stokes' black-and-white photographs," says Khodayari.
Businesses of the Month
Ultimate Limousine
Petaluma, Ca
877-77-ULTIMATE
www.ultimatelimoservices.com
We pride ourselves on delivering the ULTIMATE experience
to our clients. From professionally trained chauffeurs to the
meticulous hand washing of each vehicle before every service,
you will enjoy the ULTIMATE in service from
RESERVATION to destination. Whether its a wine tasting
tour through Sonoma or Napa, or just a night on the town
with the crew, we have
the newest vehicles in
the North Bay Region
and professionally
trained drivers to
provide the Ultimate
Limousine Experience!
Moshin Vineyard
10295 Westside Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-7446
Moshin Vineyards is a
family-owned and operated
winery located on Westside
Road in the heart of the
Russian River Valley. Our tasting room is open daily from
11:00am to 4:30pm and we offer tours of our four-level
gravity flow winery by appointment. Pinot Noir is our
specialty and we produce an abundant selection of small-lot
hand crafted wines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Merlot, Zinfandel and more! Be sure to ask about an exciting
new Fall release called "Message in a Bottle."
Solar! Yes, we are currently having a solar system installed
on our rooftops. Combining this with our four-tier gravity
flow system makes us much more energy efficient!
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River Arts
Live Music, Support Local Music & Food
Rio Nido Roadhouse
On the Calendar:
(707) 869-0821
Laid back times and general
debauchery under the
Redwoods. Come enjoy killer
food and dance to local
musicians. Rio Nido Pool is
open (weather permitted) from
11:30am to 5:30pm to the
public, $6 a day, 2 and Under
are Free! Visit their new
re-done website at:
Saturday, Oct. 4: 4 - 8 p.m., PEGGY
DAY and the GYPSY KNIGHTS make
their debut at the Rio Nido Roadhouse.
$5 at the door. Original "Gypsy Rock", a
rock, Latin, blues derivative sound!
myspace.com/peggydaythegypsyknights
www.rionidoroadhouse.com
October 18: The local & renouned
FARGO BROTHERS return by popular
Main Street Station
On the Calendar:
October 11: The THUGZ return! All
top-notch musicians and vocalists! You
can’t not dance. 6-10 p.m. $5
www.thethugz.net
(707) 869-0501
Enjoy live acoustic Jazz,
Blues, and a variety of other
fine music and comedy in our
intimate entertainment venue.
The aroma of delicious Italian
fare wakens your taste buds to
dine with us. Hear unamplified, pure, world class
music 7 nights a week!
Limited seating, reservations
suggested.
Gryce, Stitt, Brown,Dameron, and Ellington.
The Jazz Doctor YANCIE "Vibes"
TAYLOR
Sat, October 11, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Price: $6
Yancie Taylor - Oakland's hot Jazz Vibraphonist was
influenced at an early age by the "straight" jazz piano
style of Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis. He
attributes his deepest influence to the masters: Milt
Jackson, Bobby Hutcherson, and Cal Tjader. And
don't forget to ask for his newly released CD.
www.yancietaylor.com Cabaret Dinner Shows all
evening.
For an updated calendar, visit Main Street
on the web at www.mainststation.com
Celtic Session Music
Wed, October 1, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Price: No Cover
A variety of musicians with a passion for Celtic
music meet together, to play and entertain you.
Come to Main Street Station on the 1st & 3rd
Wednesday of each month to hear this wonderful
music. We extend an open invitation to all
musicians to join us.
Piano Legend ED WETTELAND
Thu, October 2, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Price: $2
SPEAKEASY THURSDAYS Ed Wetteland is a
consummate musician. He is a performer,
composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his
Charizma Wine
Lounge
(707) 869-0909
Live Dinner Music Every
Week - No Cover Charge
demand! Rock n’ roll that’s scintillating
& sizzling! Blues too! Dance, dance,
dance! 6-10 p.m. $5
Sunday, October 19: a veritable
double-header you won't want to
miss: 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff. 2 p.m.
Bring your competition chili or just
come to eat it! Plus, the band ELVIS
ALWAYS! It's a great way to spend a
Sunday, bring the kids. Eat all kinds of
delicious chili and listen and dance to
Always Elvis. More details later.
career spanning over 40 years he has trained
and backed singers, been music director for
luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby
Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and
performed as both a solo performer and an
ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area
and international bands.
Jazz Pianoman GREG HESTER
COMBO
Fri, October 10, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Price: $5
Greg Hester Greg Hester has been performing
in the Bay Area for 12 years. Greg has each
been a professional for 30 years and has done
concerts and jazz festivals in Europe. His music
consists of bebop, standards, Latin, and originals.
Specializing in playing the not so common
classics that were recorded by Parker, Silver,
Village Inn & Restaurant
(707) 865-2304
BBQ on the Terrace from 11am to
4pm.
Live Music from Noon to 4pm.
~Thursdays: Funky Jazz with
Nils Molin & Matt Silva
~Fridays: Flamenco, Blues,
Jazz & Folk Music with John
Moreno
October 5th—Annie O’Brian
October 12th—Vernelle Anders &
Friends.
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Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Official Board Nomination Form
Nominations can only be received from Members in Good Standing. All nominations
should be received by October 26th, 2008 to be included on the mailed ballot. Additional
nominations will be accepted until November 12th, 2008, at which date the election will take
place with “write in” nominees as necessary.
Date: _______________________________
I, ________________________________________, a Member in Good Standing of the
Russian River Chamber of Commerce, do hereby nominate for election by the general
membership to the Board of Directors the following individual:
Nominee is a Member in Good Standing of the Chamber. Nominee will provide a written
statement of not more than fifty words to be included on the official ballot.
Nominee understands that it is a requirement as a Director of the Board of the Chamber of
Commerce to attend all regularly meetings of the Chamber, to serve on at least ONE
committee of the Chamber and to work in accordance with the ByLaws of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Russian River Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Center
16209 First St. / P.O. Box 331
Guerneville, Ca 95446
707-869-9000—707-869-9009 Fax
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Trick-or-Treating throughout Downtown Guerneville and residential areas.
Harvest Festival @ Occidental Farmers’ Market, 4pm to Dusk,
Downtown Occidental
! Fall Festival for Young-yuns @ Guerneville Vet’s Hall, 10 to Noon.
Saturday, November 1st:
! Halloween Carnival @ Guerneville School, 707-869-2864
For the Bigger Kids:
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Halloween Party @ the Village Inn, 707-865-2304
Halloween Party @ Club Yamagata, 707-869-9875
Have a Safe &
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Halloween!
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President’s Message
Elections! Elections! The Country, County Supervisors and yes, Russian
River Chamber of Commerce! We have so much to think about at this
time including the economy and dare I mention Fall & Winter in the
Russian River area. Although many of our businesses do slow down in
the Winter, we do have much to offer for locals and visitors alike. Our
restaurants are great value for money, our stores are a delight and the
prices are reasonable. Of course, our wonderful Redwood Park is an all
season place to visit and the world class Russian River Wineries are
open all winter. Our lodgings give special rates in the winter months and
everything that we offer is certainly a bargain in today's challenging
times. Let's not forget our Golf people and relaxing Day Spas. So, shop,
eat and play close to home too! Lets all support each other and make a
difference!
In January 09, there is a big Travel Show in Santa Clara. The theme is
focusing on taking vacation closer to Home . Your Chamber has a booth
at this two day show and will be promoting our very special area. Over
8000 people attended last years show and far more are expected this
year. The Chamber will use its new Banner and will be using Lodging
prizes to draw visitors to our booth. We will be taking brochures, rack
cards etc., to display and hand out. There will be the usual charge of
$50 per business to help defray the cost of the booth with the Chamber
bearing most of the cost. We will be announcing details closer to the
time.
This year has seen a remarkable achievement by the Chamber Board and
staff. We practiced 'Back to Basics' and have a very healthy and workable
budget for the next 12 months. We are now able to focus on marketing
goals, some community projects and above all, helping members . We
ask that members contact the Chamber if help is needed to complete
business plans etc. The Chamber does not provide such business advice
but can help to find the advice needed. We do hope to provide some
business related talks or seminars during the winter months.
Drum roll please! It is with great pleasure that the Chamber Board announces that we have nominated someone from the Russian River area
for a Spirit of Sonoma Award. The award will be presented at a lunch at
the Doubletree in Rohnert Park in December. Diana Nolan, Community
Services Officer at Guerneville Sheriffs Sub Station will receive the
award for our area. There will be a full press release later this year but
we are so pleased to announce the choice at this time . Diana has
worked above and beyond the scope of her job and although she does
not live in the River area , she puts her heart, soul, and personal time
into our community. The Chamber is already in the process of filling two
tables for the Award event and will also consider a special local celebration for those unable to attend the lunch on Dec 5th.
Finally- please don't miss out on the Chamber mixers! Come along, do
some networking and above all- enjoy!
Sincerely,
Margaret Kennett
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Fall Festival
October 31, 2008
10 AM to Noon
Guerneville Veterans’ Hall
corner of 1st and Church
Street in downtown
Guerneville
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Games
Crafts
Pumpkin Patch
Maze
Come in
Costume!
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Advertiser’s Index
On the Radio, 95.1 FM KGGV:
Call In At (707) 869-1131
Tuesdays—Community Calendar with
Calabash
Calabash—
—Festival of Gourds
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Dawn Ranch Lodge
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Valerie Hausmann @ 7-7:45 pm
Fridays—Live Broadcast from the
Russian River Performing Arts Center from 7-8 pm
Saturdays—Helena’s Kitchen,
Noon-1 pm
RR Fire Protection District
Page 9
River to Coast Children’s
Services
Page 10
Photos By Robin
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Have a story or want to
place an ad?
Newsletter deadline is
the 25th of Each Month!
Send an email to:
news@russianriver.com
Schedule of Events—October 2008
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Every Tuesday – Preschool Storytime @ Guerneville Regional Library, 707-869-1267
Every Friday – Occidental Farmer’s Market, www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com
October 3rd-5th –Sonoma County Harvest Fair, www.harvestfair.org
October 4th – Author Event @ Guerneville Regional Library, 707-869-1267
October 5th – Calabash! A Celebration of Gourds, benefit for Food for Thought, 707-887-1647
October 9th – Book Discussion @ Guerneville Regional Library, 707-869-1267
October 18th & 19th – ARTrails 2008, www.artrails.org
October 18th & 19th – Top Gun Weekend @ Pacific Coast Air Museum, www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
October 29th – Winemaker Dinner @ Moshin Vineyards, www.moshinvineyards.com
October 31st – Fall Festival @ Guerneville Vet’s Hall, 10am to Noon, RCCS, 707-869-3613
October 31st – Harvest Market @ Occidental Farmers’ Market, www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com
November 1st – Halloween Carnival @ Guerneville School, 707-869-2864
Reminder: The Parade of Lights is December 6th, 2008. Stay Tuned for the Theme!!!
For a complete calendar, please visit our website: www.russianriver.com/calendar
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RUSSIAN R IVER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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16209 First St.
P.O. Box 331
Guerneville, Ca 95446
Phone: 707-869-9000
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Chamber Board & Staff
Opal Pullaro—Chamber Manager
Valerie Munthe—Greeter
Susie Markell—Korbel Visitor Center
Julie Thompson—Korbel Visitor Center
Shirley Dergerlund—Greeter
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Evan Severe—Greeter
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Margaret Kennett (Fern Grove Cottages) —President
Valerie Hausmann (Airport Health Club) —Vice President, Fundraising
James Caron (Applewood Inn & Restaurant) — Treasurer
Laura Wilson (Johnson’s Beach & Cabins) — Secretary
Dana Murphy (Sonoma Orchid Inn) — Board Member
Maryanne Castle (King’s Sport & Tackle) — Board Member
Toni Tacoma (Casa Panama) — Past President
Roxanne Mercer (Herth Realty) — Board Member
Richard Lester (Coffee Bazaar) — Membership
Stacy Jardine (Guerneville Cottage) — Membership & Up With Downtown