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RUSSIAN RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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September 2008
Up Coming Meetings
Chamber Nooze
• SEPTEMBER 3RD —
CHAMBER MIXER, RIVER’S
END, CARPOOL AVAIL.
Russian River Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Nominations and Elections
• September 17th — Chamber
Board Meeting@
The Chamber is accepting nominations for FIVE director positions on the Board
of Directors. There are three (3) two-year terms and two (2) one-year terms
available.
• September 18th — RRROC
6pm at Guerneville Vet’s Hall
• Every Tuesday—RR Rotary,
6:30pm at Highland Dell in
Monte Rio
• Sept. 8th & 21st — Friends of
the Russian River Skatepark
6pm @ River to Coast Child
Services
• Next Mixer is October 1st
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:
Business of the Month
2
New Members
2
River Arts
3
Board of Directors
Nomination Form
4
Calendar of Events
9
Advertiser’s Index
9
Chamber Contact
10
Nominations will be accepted in writing and delivered to the Chamber office by
post, hand-delivery or email (news@russianriver.com) only from members in
Good Standing. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber Office and on
the Chamber Website. Posted, delivered, or emailed nominations will be
accepted until November 12th, 2008 until 12:00pm. After which, additional
nominations may be taken from the floor of the General meeting conducted that
evening at 6:00pm (location to be determined).
Refer to Page 4 for the Nomination Form.
September Chamber Mixer—Please RSVP!
On Wednesday, September 3rd, the Chamber Mixer is going to be held at River’s
End Inn & Restaurant in beautiful Jenner. Due to limited parking space we are
organizing a Carpool for members wanting to join us on this lovely evening.
Please call the Chamber Office at 707-869-9000 or Email us at
news@russianriver.com to RSVP. We will Meet at the Guerneville Park & Ride
at 5:15pm, and will depart no later than 5:30pm.
Walnut Creek Farmers’ Market Report
"Walnut Creek or Bust!"
We have had 2 very successful
Chamber booths down in Walnut
Creek this Summer. They have
invited us back next year for another
round or two of advertising at their
extremely busy Farmer's Market.
Tons of brochures were handed out
and over 400 Russian River guides.
Thanks to everyone that contributed
your business information! ~Stacy J.
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Businesses of the Month
Quicksilver Mine Co.
6671 Front St
Downtown Forestville
707.887.0799
www.quicksilvermineco.com
Guerneville Graphics
16248 Main Street
Guerneville, CA 95446
707-869-0700
Sonoma's Own: The Quicksilver Mine Co. first opened
its doors in the tiny Russian River resort town of
Guerneville, California in 1983. Now celebrating 25
years, our aim is to tap into the rich vein of artists
and craftspeople who have
made our beautiful rolling
hills and rugged coastline
north of San Francisco and
the Golden Gate Bridge their
home. We filled our shelves
with the very best by artists
and artisans living and
working in Sonoma County.
Guerneville Graphics & Printing offers the
finest offset printing, copying, and graphic
design services in the Guerneville and West
Sonoma County area. In business for more
than 30 years, our printing company provides
you with a wide
variety of
commercial
services to choose
from.
New Members
2323 Bethards St.
Santa Rosa, Ca 95405
707-545-1222
www.bbr.org
Blood Bank of the Redwoods is a full-service blood center
that has been serving North Bay communities 24 hours a day,
seven days a week for 58 years. Methods and procedures for
collecting, processing and distributing blood have changed
since we began providing services in 1949. What has
remained the same is the community’s commitment to
helping us provide high quality blood products and services to
local patients in need.
Noel’s Automotive
12050 Hwy 116
Guerneville, Ca 95446
707-869-1833
Mon—Fri 8am to 5pm
Full-service Diagnostic
& Repair; electrical,
brakes, Tune-Ups, Engine Overhaul, Coding System
Repair, New Car Warranty Service, Certified Air
Conditioning Service & Repais, Transmission Service.
ASE Certified Master Technician Charles Brown, “You
get a full inspection...I want you safe!”
Renewed Members
Andy’s Produce
Russian River Getaways
West County Health Center
Raymond’s Bakery
McPhails’ Fuel Company
5 Seasons Resort & Spa
Withywindle Gallery
River Bend Resort
Armstrong Woods Trails & Pack Station
Sonoma Orchid Inn
Safeway
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant
Guerneville Graphics
Gene Gaffney Insurance
Thank You! 2008 Will be GREAT!
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River Arts
Live Music, Support Local Music & Food
Rio Nido Roadhouse
Main Street Station
(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
from 11:30am to
5:30pm to the public,
$6 a day, 2 and Under are Free!
www.rionidoroadhouse.com
(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 un-amplified, pure,
world class music 7 nights a week!
Limited seating,
reservations suggested.
Charizma Wine Lounge
(707) 869-0909
Live Dinner
Music Every
Week
No Cover Charge
~Thursdays: Funky Jazz with
Nils Molin & Matt Silva
~Fridays: Flamenco, Blues, Jazz &
Folk Music with John Moreno
Chamber Booth @ Jazz Festival
Omega Events has invited the Chamber of Commerce to enjoy another booth
space at the Russian River “Jazz on the River” Festival, September 6th &
7th. We plan on providing to visitors and festival goers vital information on
the area, including a restaurant, activity, and lodging concierge service,
provided by our very own Evan Severe.
We encourage all Chamber Members to drop by a packet of about 50 pieces
of your business card, rack card, brochure, or Menu. The deadline will be Friday, September
5th at 5:00pm. You can also mail to us: P.O. Box 331, Guerneville, Ca 95446
Calabash—Gourd Art Preview @ Quicksilver
September 19--October 2
A Preview Exhibition benefiting Food for Thought - Sonoma County AIDS Food
Bank
CALABASH: A CELEBRATION OF GOURDS, ART & THE GARDEN
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1 - 5 pm
6550 Railroad Avenue, Forestville, CA (Map)
Food For Thought, the Sonoma County AIDS Food Bank, and the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center present
this fun event featuring a silent auction of fine gourd art, an exhibit of gourd instruments from around the
world, live demonstrations in creating gourd art, tours of Food For Thought’s beautiful organic gardens, and
seasonal organic food and wine from Sonoma County’s bountiful harvest. Throughout the day, musicians will
entertain guests with a variety of hand-made gourd instruments.
Over 100 artists have been invited to participate this year, including many well-known Sonoma County and Bay
Area gourd artists, some of whom will be displaying their gourd art work for the very first time, bringing their
own artistic sensibilities and magic to the gourd form.
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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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Benefits the Russian River Shelter Project
Saturday, Sept. 20thth, 2008 ♥ Anytime from 5 to 8 p.m.
Classic “Ila Donovan” Spaghetti Feast, Exciting Silent Auction, Fabulous Entertainment
w/Host DJ Damien, Generous Door Prizes Fun For All Ages, Plus a Surprise
Drawing Valued at$500+ !!!
Guerneville Community Church
14520 Armstrong Woods Road
Adults $10.00 / Children $5.00
For Tickets / Donations / Information Call 869-4488 or Email: rrshelter@comcast.net
www.russianrivershelter.org
Need not be present to win. Graciously Co-Sponsored by the Guerneville Community Church
Donations are tax-deductible. We’ll be delighted to share our ID number and pick them up – Just call J
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On the Radio, 95.1 FM KGGV:
Call In At (707) 869-1131
Tuesdays—Community Calendar with
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
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Advertiser’s Index
Blood Bank of the Redwoods
Page 5
Guerneville School Garden
Page 6
RR Shelter Spaghetti Dinner
Page 7
Russian River Travel
Page 8
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—September 2008
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Every Thursday, Community Night @ Pee Wee Golf & Arcade, 707-869-9321
Every Friday, Occidental Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday, Live Music @ The Village Inn, 707-865-2304, www.villageinn-ca.com
Sept. 1st—Labor Day, Office Open regular hours
Sept. 3rd – Chamber Mixer, 6pm @ River’s End Inn & Restaurant, 707-869-9000
Sept. 4th – Opening Night of “Art” @ Pegasus Theater, www.pegasustheater.com
Sept. 6th & 7th – Russian River Jazz Festival, www.russianriverfestivals.com
Sept. 6th – Unauthorized Rolling Stones @ Rio Nido Roadhouse,
www.rionidoroadhouse.com, 707-869-0821
Sept. 12th & 13th – Old Grove Festival, www.communityconcerts.com or 707-865-9403
Sept. 13th – Riverkeeper Community Day, www.russianriverkeeper.org, 707-433-1958
Sept. 20th & 21st – Climb Aboard @ Pacific Coast Air Museum,
www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org, 707-575-7900
Sept. 20th – Flavors of Fall @ Korbel, 707-824-7000, www.korbel.com
Sept. 20th — 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner, benefit for the Russian River Shelter,
5-8pm, Guerneville Community Church, www.rrshelter.org
Sept. 22nd – Burke’s Kids Fundraiser @ Don’s Dogs in Monte Rio, 707-887-2222
For a complete calendar, please visit our website: www.russianriver.com/calendar
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Advertising Rates:
“We Got It All — All The Time”
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Full Page: $50 / month
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Half-Page: $25 / month
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Business Card Size: $15 / month
For more information, please contact Valerie Munthe at
707-869-9000 or e-mail at news@russianriver.com
RUSSIAN R IVER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MAIL TO:
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