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Communiqué
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
January 2013...Happy New Year!
It’s about this time every year that many of us start thinking about making New Year’s
Resolutions. You know lose weight, exercise more, eat better, and play more golf. Those
are a few of my regulars. Last year my daughter Amber, who is a Special Education
teacher in the Portland area, set a goal to read the Top 100 Novels ever written based on a
list developed by Random House Publishing. She finished half of the list, although admits
she hasn’t read them in order but jumped around. Most of these are lengthy publications;
she probably would have accomplished her resolution, but found a number of other books
she wanted to read through out the year that were not on the list. She gets her love of reading from her mother. I think she’ll carry this resolution over to next year to finish the 100
books, you know just like I always do with my list of resolutions I mentioned earlier.
What’s on your list of resolutions? Here are some I’ve thought about. You might consider volunteering with one of the
many deserving non-profit organizations we have in our community, or if you want to keep your volunteering even more
local, help a friend or neighbor with childcare or if they are older, mow their lawn, take them shopping, or help clean their
house. If you cook, bake for someone who might enjoy a batch of homemade cookies or a pie. Volunteer at one of Newport’s schools, beginning with Head Start through high school, what ever age group of youngsters you feel most comfortable
helping. Both the city and county have many volunteer opportunities as well. Finally think about the Chamber and all the
ways you can get involved by participating on one or more of our committees. The Seafood and Wine Festival is just around
the corner and it takes hundreds of volunteers to put this important Chamber event on each year and it’s a lot of fun to boot.
Think about sponsoring or co-sponsoring a Chamber event, come on the “Chamber in Action” radio show, or join the
Chamber Ambassadors. These are but a few of the Chamber opportunities you might consider.
What will the New Year bring? One of my favorite philosophers, former baseball player and manager Yogi Berra, once said,
“I hate to predict things – especially the future.” We each have the responsibility for what happens to us personally, to those
around us, and for the community where we live in the year ahead. Or as Yogi also said, “If you don't know where you're
going, you'll probably end up somewhere else." President Abraham Lincoln (who after all is who our county is named after)
said, "The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” Burt and Bobbie Lippman celebrate their wedding
anniversary every month on the 27th; let’s celebrate the New Year one day or month at a time, just like the Lippmans. I’m
reminded of an old Irish blessing, “May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, slow to make enemies, quick to make
friends. But rich or poor, quick or slow, may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.” May your coming
year be one of good health, happiness and prosperity. Wishing you and your family the greatest New Year!
Don Lindly
Our Mission Statement...
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is organized to unite the efforts of the citizens in
promoting the civic, commercial, agricultural, tourism, marine and industrial welfare of the City of Newport
and its surrounding economic area.
Inside This Issue:
PG 2 … Membership News
PG 3 …Director's Corner
PG 4 … SWF
PG 5 … SWF
PG 6 … New Members
PG 7 … Chamber Calendar
PG 8 … Leadership Lincoln
PG 9 … Renewals
PG 10 …Ambassadors
PG 11 … Chamber in Action
Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market
A community of shoppers, farmers, food producers and artisans of Lincoln County have come
together to form the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market. The market meets an
increasing demand for locally grown foods, artisanal crafts and specialty foods during the winter
months. This Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market highlights small farms from within
Lincoln County and surrounding coastal communities and will specialize in seasonal produce and
farm products, and local artisanal foods and crafts. The Fairgrounds Farmers Market promotes
agriculture in Lincoln County by supporting small farms and encouraging customers to “buy
local” year ’round. The market is open on Saturdays from 10 to 2 in the Main Exhibit Hall at the
Lincoln County Fairgrounds (622 NE 3rd Street in Newport). For more information, contact the
Market Manager by e-mail at lcfairgroundsfarmersmarket@gmail.com or by phone at
541-961-8236 or visit http://lcffarmersmarket.org .
Young Professionals Lunch Mob
Calling all Yo-Pros! Our next Lunch Mob is Thursday, January 10th at noon. We will be dining
at Cecil’s Dirty Apron, located at 912 N. Coast Hwy in Newport. Come network & socialize
amongst your peers, while supporting a local Chamber Member!
“Chamber In Action” Radio
Be our guest! Every Monday morning at 8:35am, Chamber Staff hosts the “Chamber in Action”
Radio Show on KNPT 1310 AM and 98.3 FM. Do you have an upcoming event or special promotion you want to spread the word about? Or perhaps you would like to inform a broader audience
about your business? If so, please contact the Chamber office (541) 265-8801 to schedule your
appearance on Chamber in Action Radio. It’s FREE and a great way reach the masses!
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Every month, the Communiqué is mailed out to 800 business
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Call (541) 265-8801 for more information.
Happy New Year!
As 2013 arrives many of us find ourselves resolving to
change or shift certain behaviors or habits that we desire
to change. Some are personal goals or resolutions. Some
are professional or business related. No doubt that recent
tragic events will shape some of what many will resolve
to do.
One simple inspiration that I heard this week, that was so simple yet very profound, was a challenge by NBC's Anne Curry (who happens to be an Oregon girl).
Her message was this... "If you do good, you'll feel good"-Acts of Kindness.
It was in her blog from 12/18/12 with a simple challenge that I found powerful and
inspiring, and I think you will to.
The following is the direct link, though you can simply google it and get to it
easily, and we would of course be happy to forward to you.
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/12/18/15999109-if-you-do-good-youllfeel-good-ann-curry-explains-origins-of-26acts-of-kindness?lite
While many of us resolve to do something new in the coming year, many of us
find ourselves barely remembering what it was we set out to do after several
months! While this article may not have the same impact or meaning to others as it
does for me, I found this one resolution simple, and if we all set about to do the
same, we will have a positive impact on our lives and the lives of others.
I hope that each of you will have a Happy New Year filled with many moments
that are meaningful and joyful to you and yours!
Lorna Davis
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What is volunteering? It’s an activity where people give of their
time and talents, and without financial gain, offer to share their
knowledge, expertise and skills for the benefit of others or for the
community. The overall Festival is administered by the Newport
Chamber of Commerce staff but for an event that draws nearly
20,000 visitors over a four day period, this undertaking requires
more than six people.
Each year, Newport Seafood & Wine Festival volunteers provide the energy and assistance to carry out the
goals outlined by the Festival Committee. Volunteers bring many things to the table: ideas and concepts,
skill sets, and a plain old “extra set of hands.” Starting with the Committee, many local volunteers begin
meeting with staff the summer prior to the Seafood & Wine Festival to formulate ideas, work on logistics
like parking and site set-up, and in general to shape and develop how the event will take place.
As an attendee to any event of this nature, you probably haven’t given much thought to who places the
directional signs by the road to guide you to the tent, or who takes your ticket at the gate. What about the
volunteers who work with vendors to set up before you even arrive? There are helpers who monitor and
clear away trash during the day, and parking attendants who brave the elements and help you find a space.
There are shuttle bus volunteers who make sure that shuttles and schedules are adhered to. Behind the
scenes there are banking assistants, emergency responders and festival monitors doing their part to make the
Festival a seamless, worry-free experience for each guest. And at the end of the day, volunteers work with
staff to clear away, evaluate and get ready for the next morning.
There are volunteers of another sort….those that work in vendor booths for many of the 20+ non-profit
groups that participate with the Festival as an annual fundraising endeavor. These folks also give of their
time and efforts to promote and expand the objectives of their particular outreach.
The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is a fun, vibrant place for event goers, but one of the underlying but
still remarkable factors is that this community’s volunteerism shines through year after year. We can be
proud… and humbled to be a part of it all.
A special thank you to the 2013 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival Committee: Lorna Davis, Chamber
Director; Doug Orr, Committee Chair; Carol Adams; Susan Andersen; Bill Bain; Roy Emerick; Rich Evans;
Patti Ferry; Eric Ferry; Brian Haggerty; Rhonda Hamstreet; Peggy Hawker; Tony Herman; Judy Kuhl; John
Lingo; Jason Malloy; Don McDonald; Mark Miranda; Rob Murphy; Linda Neigebauer; Dana Orr, Nicole
Orr, Amy Petersen; Bobbi Price; Don Rowley; Todd Sarazin; Sheena Scarberry; Ginny Smith; Joseph Swafford; Kim Voetberg; Mark White; Mike Yost.
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-February 21st: 5-9pm, $15
-February 22nd: 12-9pm, $13
-February 23rd: 10am –6pm, $18
-February 24th: 10am-4pm, $7
2320 OSU Drive Newport, Oregon
E-Tickets are available at www.seafoodandwine.com
Free shuttle service from major hotels. Must be 21 years
or older and present valid ID. For more information:
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
1.800.COAST.44
www.seafoodandwine.com
www.newportchamber.org
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Northwest Reliable
Whale Museum
Reliable Lawn Care and Handyman Repair
Services serves Newport and surrounding
vicinity doing home repairs, property
maintenance, and lawn care.
The only whale museum in Oregon. Focus on
summer resident gray whales. Provide whale
watching trips run by marine biologist.
Exhibits also on sharks, seals, seabirds and
invertebrates.
Contact: Paul Dunphy
Mailing Address: PO Box 1363
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 961-2744
Email: Reliablelawn.handyman@yahoo.com
Website: reliablehandyman.com
Year Established: 2009
Category: Handyman and Landscape
Services
Contact: Carrie Newell
Physical Address: 234 S. Hwy 101
Depoe Bay, OR 97341
Phone: (541) 912-6734 / (541) 765-2219
Email: carrieswhales@gmail.com
Website: oregonwhales.com
Year Established: 2012
Category: Attractions and Museums
KSHL Radio
Senior Songfest
Locally programmed country radio.
All local, all the time.
Senior Songfest produces Piano Books and
LARGE PRINT Song Books of music set in
lower octaves for senior adult voices. Includes
folk songs, popular romantic tunes, patriotic
and spiritual hymns.
Contact: Stephanie Linn
Physical Address: 131 NE 15th
Newport, OR 97365
Mailing Address: PO Box 1180
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-3000
Fax: (541) 265-6478
Email: stephanie@kshl.com
Website: kshl.com
Year Established: 1992
Category: Radio Stations
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Contact: Frank Jo Maitland Geltner
Mailing Address: PO Box 950
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 961-1482
Email: info@seniorsongfest.com
Website: www.seniorsongfest.com
Year Established: 2010
Category: Music Organizations