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SACC at Work 4/7/12

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

This Week Around Town…

We would like you to join us for the luncheon this week Wednesdays April 11th.
If you RSVP and Attend you will be one of the first to receive a new member benefit!
Share what you want or need from your chamber. Ask the board your burning questions.

We hope you have a wonderful Easter!

Networking Events

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday April 18th
7:30-8:30am
Adventist Medical
17055 Ruben Lane

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday April
5:30-6:30pm
FFA Alumni
Sandy High School Greenhouses

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.

Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Speakers: Your Chamber Board

Attend the luncheon and you will be one of the first to receive a new member benefit!

Share what you want or need from your chamber. Ask the board your burning questions.

Date: April 11th, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30 pm
Place: Temporary Change – Smoky Hearth
16607 Champion Way
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: Smoky Hearth

RSVP to 503.668.4006
or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Brown Bag Lunches
Join us for an informational brown bag lunch. Bring your lunch and learn about this great topic.

Topic: Cloud Computing
Speaker: Ebonie Johnson with RADIAH Technologies Group, LLC
Date: April 19th
Time: 12:00 pm
Place: Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce

RSVP to 503.668.4006

Support Our Members

New Members
RADIAH Technologies Group, LLC
AFLAC Insurance – Bruce Gillette

Renewing Members
Massage Therapy Center of Sandy
Mtn. Quail Business Services
Rainbow Trout Farm
Riegelmann’s

Support Our Members
A Barrel Full of Pennies – Presented by the Sandy Actors Theatre

Photo Taken by: Rod Stroh
From left to right: Jim Bumbardner, Dahlila,
Mikki Lipsey, Milo, Mikai, Christine Lyons, Steve Fried,
Brutus, Willow, Amanda Mehl, Dan Bosserman and Ruby

April 6th – April 29th
Friday and Saturday 8:00pm
Sunday 3:00pm

$15 General Admission, $12.00 Students/Seniors (60+),
$10 children under 10

Reservations recommended 503-668-6834

*****$2 off all tickets opening week-end*****
Wheel chair accessible & hearing assistance devices available

Sandy Actors Theatre is a 501(c) 3 organization known for its professional productions and deep community involvement. SAT offers comedies, dramas and children’s productions throughout the year in pursuit of its mission to keep live theater alive.

Mother’s Day Hanging Flower Baskets-Limited Supply
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, May 13, 2012.

We are starting to take pre-orders for our annual Mother’s Day flower basket sale. To pre-order you can call or stop by the Chamber office. The Price is $24.00 each or 2 for $40.00. Pre-payment is appreciated when you order. Pick up dates will be May 10th, 11th or 12th at the Chamber office 10am-5pm.
If you do decide to pre-order, be sure you are able to pick up the morning of the 10th, as we cannot guarantee color or the largest basket. You will need to pick your own.
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce – 38963 Pioneer Blvd – 503.668.4006 – chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Sandy/Clackamas County

Geocaching 101
Are you new to geocaching? Or have you been caching for a little while, but want to pick up some additional tips? Maybe you’re an experienced geocacher who is willing to share your knowledge and team up with some beginners to lend a hand?

Join us for GEO for Geocaching 101
Date: April 14th
Time: 10am-12:00pm
Location:Sandy City Hall
Council Chambers
39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy, OR 97055
Join GEO for Geocaching 101

Connecting Students With The Workplace
Help us connect students with the workplace

Sandy High teachers would like to invite local business leaders to share their expertise and resources with students. Visit the Sandy High website to find out how you can help make learning more relevant and bridge the gap between class and career. Teachers have completed profiles that describe what they teach, and what some of their specific classroom needs are. The greatest need is for guest speakers, but some specific supplies are also being requested, including everything from Sharpies to computers, binders to bird seed, and ceramics tools to power tools. Check out the profiles to see how you can help connect our future workforce with the workplace. The profiles, with contact information, are posted at Oregon Trail School District . Or contact Bri Henderson at 506-668-8011 X256 or brianne.henderson@ortrail.k12.or.us.
Project sponsored by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce Career Education Committee.

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center

Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business

Check out the Spring/Summer lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!
Sincerely,

Karey Milne
SACC Office Manager

Tags: Brown Bag luncheon, Fundraisers, geocaching, good evening sandy, good morning sandy, informational, SACC at Work, Sandy OR
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Menagerie Art Show & Opening Night of Barrel Full of Pennies

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Menagerie, an art show focusing on people, animals and collections, opens Thursday April 5 at 6:45 with a reception at the Sandy Actors Theatre. Members of the Wy’east Artisans Guild present their artwork, in a variety of media, for this visually diverse exhibit. For the opening, artists will be on hand to describe the art and answer questions. Afterward, attendees are invited to stay for a full-length, preview performance of A Barrel Full of Pennies, a play by John Patrick.

This zany comedy revolves around a lovably outrageous family with a penchant for taking in all the stray dogs, ducks, birds and people who cross their path. The Menagerie theme of the artwork reflects the menagerie that this eclectic family has put together. Join the artists and actors for an enjoyable evening of entertainment.

No admission charge for the April 5 event, all donations going to benefit Wy’east Artisans Guild’s community programs. Menagerie will be on display, in the lobby of the theater through the run of the play, April 6-29. This venue is now handicap accessible. Sandy Actors Theatre is located behind the Ace Hardware at 39181 Pioneer Blvd.

Tags: barrel full of pennies, fundraiser, menagerie art show, opening night, Sandy Actors theatre, Sandy OR, wy'east artistan guild
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Clackamas County Commissioners Invite You

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Clackamas County Commissioners invite the public to an open forum with the Clackamas County Commissioners Wednesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Clackamas County Development Services Auditorium, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, on the Red Soils campus.

The gathering is part of a series of informal conversations called Commissioner Community Roundtable, a discussion forum where the public is invited to meet the County Commissioners and discuss issues of concern or ask questions about the county’s operations or programs.

For more information please contact Gary Schmidt, 503-742-5908.

Tags: clackamas county informational, commissioners roundtable, discussion forum, public forum, Sandy OR
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SACC at Work 3/24/12

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Chamber News & Events

This Week Around Town…
My goodness we have just had a whirlwind of weather this past week. I am hoping for spring to be here so we can start getting out and enjoying the spring flowers.
April will soon be here, as we “HOP” right in with both feet, First Friday is April 6th, the annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday April 7th and then Easter Sunday April 8th, are you ready?

Networking Events

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday March 28th
5:30-6:30pm
Partylite Candles & Gifts
Location: Geren’s Feed Store 33680 SE Kelso Rd

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday April 4th
7:30-8:30am
Sandy Public Library
38980 Proctor Blvd

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.
Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Speakers: Your Chamber Board – Get to Know Your Board
Date: April 11th, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30 pm
Place: Temporary Change – Smoky Hearth
16607 Champion Way
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: Smoky Hearth

RSVP to 503.668.4006
or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Support Our Members

New Members
Support our new members.

Renewing Members
Beaverbrook Dental
Firwood Design Group, LLC
Juice Plus
Mt. Hood Meadows
Skyway Bar and Grill

Support Our Members

Mother’s Day Hanging Flower Baskets – Limited Supply
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, May 13, 2012.

We are starting to take pre-orders for our annual Mother’s Day flower basket sale. To pre-order you can call or stop by the Chamber office. The Price is $24.00 each or 2 for $40.00. Pre-payment is appreciated when you order. Pick up dates will be May 10th, 11th or 12th at the Chamber office 10am-5pm.
If you do decide to pre-order, be sure you are able to pick up the morning of the 10th, as we cannot guarantee color or the largest basket. You will need to pick your own.
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce – 38963 Pioneer Blvd – 503.668.4006 – chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Creative Visions Landscaping

Is looking for people to volunteer to make their famous chili for our Mothers Day Celebration on May 12th. They will be judged and there will a prize for the best chili. If you have any questions please call Dori with Creative Visions Landscaping at 503-663-5483 or 503-577-2748.

Sandy/Clackamas County

Calander of Events for April
Clackamas County
City of Sandy
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!

Sincerely,
Karey Milne
SACC Office Manager

Tags: Buisness help, good evening sandy, good morning sandy, Monthly Luncheon, networking Meetings, SACC at Work, sandy area chamber of commerce, SBDC
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SACC at Work 3/17/12

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

Chamber News & Events

This Week Around Town…

St. Patrick’s Day is here and there is so much information out there about St. Patrick’s Day. How do you find out what is real and what is not? Today I will share the story of how wearing green became a tradition. Originally, the colour associated with Saint Patrick was blue. Over the years the colour green and its association with St. Patrick’s day grew. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick’s’ Day as early as the 17th century. Saint Patrick was said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the Pagan Irish, and the wearing and display of the shamrocks and shamrock-inspired designs have become an ubiquitous feature of the day. In the 1798 rebellion, to make a political statement, Irish soldiers wore full green uniforms on March 17th in hopes of catching public attention. The phrase “the wearing of the green’ meaning to wear a shamrock on one’s clothing, derives from a song of the same name. Well now, that was some interesting information. It makes me want to go and find out why the original color was blue. We hope you all have a fun and Safe St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Maybe someone will find a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end, or find a four leave clover in Meinig Park?!

Networking Events

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday March 21st
7:30-8:30am
Jerry Knowlton CLU, Inc
17150 University Ave Ste 300
37707 Hwy 26

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday March 28th
5:30-6:30pm
Partylite Candles & Gifts
Location: TBA
Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.
Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

RSVP to 503.668.4006
or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Support Our Members

New Members
Support our new members.

Renewing Members
Island Oasis Tanning
Kenway Benefits Group
Quail Oaks Financial
Star Alpacas

Support Our Members
We just realized by looking up at our office ceiling that our filters need to be changed! Do yours need to be changed? Do you need to have your heating and cooling unit looked at?
Check out these members:

Comfort Heating & Cooling
Honke Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Royal Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Neighbors for Nordbye
Neighbors For Nordbye invite you to the campaign kick-off for Peter Nordbye Candidate for State Representative House District 52

This Saturday, March 24th 5-7pm
Mt Hood Village RV Resort in the Fireside Room
65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, Oregon 97067

Peter will work for our community not the Lobbyists. He is not accepting any money from outside the district,Peter will not be beholding to lobbyists or big money special interest groups. Come meet and find out about this unique candidate!

There will be music and the best potluck goodies you can find!
www.NeighborsForNordbye.com ~ 503-680-7313

Sponsors Needed!

The Sandy Kiwanis is presenting their Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on April 7th and they are looking for sponsors! They are asking for donations to help purchase the bunnies they children receive if they find a golden Easter egg. If you choose to sponsor a golden egg, your business card will be attached to one of the plush Easter Bunnie’s ear with a note asking each lucky child to contact you and thank you for your donation to Kiwanis and for the parents to please patronize your business establishment. If you are interested in sponsoring a golden egg please contact Kimberly at 503.819.0511 or send your check and business cards to Kiwanis Club of Sandy P.O. Box 1261, Sandy OR 97055. The donations needed are $10.00 each for a bunny.

Mother’s Day Flower Baskets – Limited Supply
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, May 13, 2012.

We are starting to take pre-orders for our annual Mother’s Day flower basket sale. To pre-order you can call or stop by the Chamber office. The Price is $24.00 each or 2 for $40.00. Pre-payment is appreciated when you order. Pick up dates will be May 10th, 11th or 12th at the Chamber office 10am-5pm.
If you do decide to pre-order, be sure you are able to pick up the morning of the 10th, as we cannot guarantee color or the largest basket. You will need to pick your own.
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce – 38963 Pioneer Blvd – 503.668.4006 – chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Sandy/Clackamas County

Sandy City Council Meeting
Monday March 19th
6:00pm
City Council Chambers
Agenda

Clackamas County Community Survey Report

With the help of Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall, Inc. (DHM Research) Clackamas County conducted a scientific telephone survey of Clackamas County residents about county services and issues. Approximately 400 residents were telephone interviewed between February 23-27th, 2012. Seventy five percent of those polled rated job creation as an urgent or high priority, followed by public safety concerns and supporting social service programs. The percentage of respondents who identified economic growth as their number one concern grew from 6 percent in 2008 to…

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!
Sincerely,

Karey Milne
SACC Office Manager

Tags: clackamas county, easter egg, flower sale, good evening sandy, good morning sandy, Oregon, oregon trail primary academy, SACC at Work, Sandy, Sandy Area Chamber, st. patrick's day
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Sacc At Work 3/9/12

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Chamber News & Events

This Week Around Town…

Today the Sandy Public Library Celebrates is Grand Opening. Kids Program will be from 1:00-3:00pm. Mother Seuss will be there with songs, stories, snacks and more. The Open House will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm. Elizabeth Nicholson will be there playing the Celtic Harp. Ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 7pm. They will have free refreshments and door prizes. We hope to see you there. We are very proud to be a part of such a wonderful community.

This evening the Sandy High school Music Foundation is holding their annual dinner and fundraiser at Cedar Ridge middle school gym. 6pm Dinner & Silent Auction, 7pm Live Auction. Fiesta Dinner by La Bamba Mexican Resaurante! Dinner $10.00 – Tickets available on-line or call 503.668.8901 Entertainment by the Sandy High Stage Band!

And, if you are out and about and see some kids and adults out doing some community projects that is more than likely the Ant Farm. They are starting up their “Community Connect” where they will be doing outdoor community projects in and around Sandy. They are also looking for Volunteers, if you are interested meet up with them on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10am at the Ant Farm. If you need help with community service the Ant Farm can help you out if you help take place in the “Community Connect” projects. If you would like to get more involved with the Ant Farm they hold their volunteer committee meeting on the first Thursday of each month from 6-7pm and they also have a community meeting to invite anyone who is just wanting to more know about the Ant Farm and what they do, that is the third Thursday of the month from 9-7pm.

We are very grateful to have such great things happening in our community, if you would like to send us some information or share with us what is happening around town that you see, please feel free to send us and e-mail to chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org.

Networking Events

Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday March 21st
7:30-8:30am
Jerry Knowlton CLU, Inc
17150 University Ave Ste 300
37707 Hwy 26

Good Evening Sandy
Wednesday March 28th
5:30-6:30pm
Partylite Candles & Gifts
Location: TBA

Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.

Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.

Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Speaker: Senator Mark Johnson and
Senator Chuck Thomsen
Date: March 14th, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30 pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
17459 Bruns Street
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: Charitea’s

RSVP to 503.668.4006
or chamber@sandyoregonchamber.org

Support Our Members

New Members
Support our new members.
US Bank

Renewing Members
Avalon Facials
Cool Printing and Copies
Eastside United FC
Gresham Sign Solutions
Oregon Trail School District
Oregon’s Wild Harvest
Portland General Electric
Specktacular Home Remodeling

Supporting Our Members

Spring may not feel like it is in the air yet, but it will be soon. Do you have projects you need to get done around your office or home, big or small?
Check out these members:

Asphalt Solutions
Boring Bark
Bull Run Electric
Creative Visions Landscaping
David R. Eldredge Construction Co.
Douglas Equipment & Supplies
Draft Pro Designs
Energy Unlimited
Frank Saniti Painting, Inc.
Geren’s Farm Supply
Herreid Construction Company
Hoffman Construction
Klobas O’Neil Roofing Co.
Konell Construction & Demolition
Living Water Plumbing
Neilson Construction
Oregon Decks & Remodeling
Specktacular Home Remodeling
Vanport International Inc

Smoky Hearth Restaurant

If you are looking for another great place for breakfast and haven’t heard yet that Smoky Hearth is now serving breakfast, well now you know! They are now open for breakfast Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-noon. They have been working hard at revamping their menu and will soon be adding some new salads. They also have some great $5.00 lunch specials everyday.

Sandy/Clackamas County

Sandy Union High School
If you have not had time to check out the progress on the new Sandy High School then check out these pictures we posted to our Facebook page. They are really working away over there. We will soon have an amazing high school for our kids to attend.
They will hold a grand opening this fall. We hope to get more pictures as it progresses and will continue to share them with you.

Geochaching 101
Sandy is doing it again this year, but before we do we will be holding
a geocaching 101 event so you can learn more and get involved!

Help For Your Business

Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.

East County Business Development Fair 2012
The Best Business Development Fair on the East Side.
Save the Date and Register!
April 25,2012
9:00am-1:00pm
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street, Town & Gown Room
Gresham, OR 97030
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Thank you for your continued support of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce!

Tags: ant farm, chamber members, easter bunnies, geocaching, good evening sandy, good morning sandy, grand opening, networking events, SACC at Work, Sandy Area Chamber, sandy high school, Sandy Library, smoky hearth, spring cleaning, spring projects
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Geocaching 101

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Are you new to geocaching? Or have you been caching for a little while, but want to pick up some additional tips? Maybe you’re an experienced geocacher who is willing to share your knowledge and team up with some beginners to lend a hand?
Join us for GEO for Geocaching 101
Date: April 14th
Time: 10am-12:00pm
Location:Sandy City Hall
Council Chambers
39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy, OR 97055

Join GEO for Geocaching 101
We’ll spend some time indoors going over the basics and then get out on the Meinig Park grounds to test your newly acquired skills.
All are welcome. We hope to have plenty of beginners looking to learn more. But we also hope to have some experienced cachers willing to team up with some new folks to help them around the beginner’s course we’re setting up at the Meinig Park . We’d also appreciate some experienced cachers bringing GPS units that new folks can borrow out on the course if they don’t have one of their own.
Our Agenda is:
A Brief History of Geocaching
Explanation of cache types and a few useful terms
Introduction to GPS and satellite technology
The cache page at geocaching.com
The beginner’s geocaching course
geocaching.com and logging your caches

Sponsored by: Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
City of Sandy
Clackamas County Tourism – Mt. Hood Territory

Tags: beginner geocaching course, City of Sandy, GEO for Geocaching 101, geocaching, Mt. Hood Territory, Sandy Area Chamber, Sandy Oregon
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SACC at Work 3/3/12

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Chamber News & Events

This Week Around Town…
We were glad to see everyone that came out for First Friday. The Chamber would like to try something new for First Friday along with our Artist Receptions. We would like to help our non main street members and home based members by offering them a space at the Chamber Office and Visitor Center to promote their business. Friday April 6th will be the next First Friday and we would like to do a trial run! If anyone is interested please let Karey know at the Chamber office, first come first serve basis.

On a another note, we will be working on spreading a little love around. Have you ever heard of Yelp? Well if you haven’t you should check it out. Yelp is an on-line urban city guide that helps people find cool places to eat, shop, drink, relax, and play. Everything is based on the informed opinions of a vibrant and active community of locals in the know. Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review, and talk about what’s great/not so great in your world. Go see what people are saying on Yelp and while you are there show us a little love too.