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September 2020 Chamber News & Updates

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Message from Executive Director Judy Kuhl Where did summer go? Here we are, at the beginning of September. Normally, kids would all be getting ready to go back to school and be excited for all the new clothes they would get!  Sadly, that is not the case. In the last two months Newport has been full of visitors, and I hope our businesses were able to capture as much revenue as possible.  We are looking forward to getting back to "new normal" activities here at the Chamber of Commerce.  We will be holding our Golf Tournament on October 3rd, 2020.  We will be doing this in a safe way and following CDC guidelines. Grab your partners, sign up as a team and make it a fun day!   We welcomed our incoming and current Board members with our first meeting of the year via Zoom. We have a great group and I love all their ideas and suggestions. I am also getting ready to do a virtual GO West Summit where I get to have individual meetings with people from all over the world and showcase our beautiful coastal town so when safe, we can have tour groups start coming through again.  Have a great September, Judy Kuhl Executive Director

Message from Board President Al Fitzpatrick Your newly elected Chamber Board of Directors met recently on Zoom, and I can say your Chamber Board is an enthusiastic and dedicated group working to continue to improve our Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will host the Lincoln County Commissioner candidates with questions about their vision for our county on September 10th. There will be a link provided so our members and community will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates. Last month, the Chamber Ambassadors group hosted an outdoor garage sale. The Ambassadors meet by Zoom semi-monthly and learn about local businesses. The Ambassadors recently posted a video meeting with new member and NextHome Picket Fence Realtor Lila Timmons on Facebook, where they learned about local real estate in today's market conditions.  Ambassador Chair Richard O' Hearn can answer any questions you may have if you are interested in joining the group. Our Chamber staff continues to be available to members by phone or in person at the Chamber office. When you have a challenge, give them a chance to help.   Al Fitzpatrick Chamber President

Upcoming Chamber Events

Commissioner Candidate Forum Join the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for a Lincoln County Commissioner Candidate Forum, where we will hear from the two remaining candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner: Claire Hall and Joe Hitselberger. The Forum will be shared on the Chamber Facebook page and our website on Thursday, September 10th at 12pm. It can also be livestreamed on the City of Newport website. https://www.newportoregon.gov/citygov/comm/cc.asp Have questions for the candidates? Email them to julia@newportchamber.org.

Presents Newport Chamber Golf Classic Saturday, October 3 The Newport Chamber’s first-ever Golf Classic will be an exciting 9-hole tournament at Agate Beach Golf Course! Grab your team and enjoy a day of golf with good friends and the chance to win great prizes. Schedule: The morning starts with registration at 9:30 a.m. A four-person Scramble Shotgun Start begins at 11:00 a.m. Reception and late lunch served at 2:00 p.m.   There will be various competitions along the course including: Longest drive (male and female) Closest to the pin (male and female) Hole-in-one Mulligans will also be available for purchase.  A late lunch and awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Be sure to stop by the raffle table for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Please note that we will be observing CDC safety and social distancing guidelines as well as providing masks and hand sanitizers for participants, volunteers, and staff.   Put together your team! Chamber Member Price: $75/ person or $225/ foursome Non-Members: $100/ person or $350/ foursome

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Sponsor Information

Online Auction Coming This November The Chamber will be holding an online auction in November. This auction will use some of the items intended for the Banquet and Balloon Auction earlier this year, and it will be in time for holiday shopping with a host of unique packages. Stay tuned for more information!

The Chamber is getting a new website! Our new site will launch today, September 3. Visit for a fresh update and more features for our members! Chamber website address: www.newportchamber.org 

Member News

Business Person of the Year Laura Anderson (Local Ocean Seafoods) pictured with Jason King, Outgoing Board President

Chamber Presents Annual Awards

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce honored several businesses and individuals as part of our annual awards for 2019-2020. Although the awards ceremony was not held in person this year, the awards were presented at the winners’ places of business. The Lincoln County School District was selected as the Organization of the Year, due to their incredible commitment to supporting students with meals and distance learning assistance during the pandemic. Business Person of the Year was awarded to Laura Anderson, owner of Local Ocean Seafoods, for her business ingenuity of creating “Dock Boxes” to turn around a difficult time for business. Kim Smith, AVP/Branch Manager of WaFd Bank was chosen as the Chamber Ambassador of the Year. She has volunteered at many events, served on the Chamber Board of Directors for more than two years, and recently served as the Ambassador Chair for the 2019-2020 year. Employee of the Year was awarded to Maggie Acosta, restaurant manager at Pacific Kitchen at Nye Beach, for her high level of customer service, natural leadership skills, and “bring it on” attitude. Alan Brown Tire Center was presented with the Beautification Award of the Year, for their attractive new building and landscaping at their new location on Highway 20. The Don Rowley Spirit of Service Award was given to Danielle and Roy Emerick. The Emericks have given many hours of selfless volunteerism to the Chamber over the years, serving as Chamber Ambassadors and being a large help at the Seafood & Wine Festival and other events. Doug Orr (owner of Ocean Tire) and his family were recognized for their long-term dedication to the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival. Doug has headed the festival committee for several years, resulting in very successful and highly attended festivals. His family has also been a large part of the annual event. The President’s Award, presented by outgoing Board President Jason King, was given to the Chamber staff for their support of businesses during the pandemic. The Chamber Staff also recognized Jason, thanking him for his service on the Chamber Executive Board for several years, stepping up to serve as President this past year when the spot was vacated. His knowledge and hours of volunteer time to the Chamber have been invaluable. The Chamber also wishes to extend special thanks to True Cut Engraving and Manic Botanic Designs for helping create the unique succulent planter awards. Congratulations to all the winners! Click below to see photos and full description of the winners.

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Welcome New Members! Integrity Women’s Health & Wellness, LLC, is a single specialty, solo medical practice in Newport, OR, focused on the full spectrum of gynecology, as well as trans health care. Contact: 1010 SW Coast Highway Suite 102 Newport OR 97365 (541) 265-4253 https://www.facebook.com/IntegrityWHW Top Shelf Medicine, located in Bend and coming soon to Newport, is Oregon’s first High Times cannabis cup award winning dispensary. Please stop by one of our clean, professionally run locations today and see what we have to offer! Contact: 657 SW Coast Hwy Newport OR 97365 (541) 815-9698 https://topshelfmedicine.co/

August Member Spotlight: Surfside Community, Nye Beach Ever wondered what is happening in the small, quiet manufactured retirement homes for tenants ages 55 and older? Well, plenty it seems, at Nye Beach's Surfside Community located at the corner of 3rd & Hurbert, several blocks from the beach. Surfside Mobile Village was bought by new owners a little over a year ago and they hired Jennifer Ames, one of Surfside's residents as the part time manager. Jennifer has years of experience as a property manager and a degree in Horticulture which has sparked interest amongst tenants to get more involved with the park since her arrival. Due to the new owners' philosophy, there is now a new approach between owners and tenants. The owners officially changed the name to Surfside Community with the hopes of fostering a healthy partnership between management and tenants. So far that seems to be working as close to a dozen tenants have contributed their time: landscaping, gardening (planting & watering), laying bark chips, building flower boxes and rock pathways, painting new community signs and bird houses, donating plants, flower pots and more. Tenants are enjoying making improvements to the park's common areas that they share. Jennifer had enjoyed and seen the benefits of being a Chamber member with her previous employer. When she became manager at Surfside Community she signed the park up as a new Chamber member with the intention of creating community within the Newport area. Due to her influence, the tenants are becoming more inclusive within the park and the Nye Beach neighborhood. "During these challenging times we want the Newport community to know the tenants are alive and well, practicing social distancing, and wearing masks. We enjoy being a Chamber member and good neighbors to everyone." Written by Sandy Blackman, a grateful tenant at Surfside Community Jennifer Ames, Manager Surfside Community 392 NW 3rd St. Newport OR 97365-4934 (541) 265-2109 https://www.facebook.com/surfsidepark/

Leadership Lincoln

Leadership Lincoln Program 2020-2021 We have kicked off this year’s Leadership Lincoln program and are very excited to welcome the class of 2021: Dave Abbott - North Lincoln Hospital Eli Adam – Lincoln County GIS Manager Shelby Baker – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Emily Blume – OSU Extension Office Alesha Buckley - Housing Authority of Lincoln County Jayleen Cook - Lincoln County Personnel Department Rod Cross – City of Toledo Mayor Gavin Curtis – Habitat for Humanity Derek Ethridge - Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lisa Field – Lincoln County Animal Shelter Shamus Gamache – Central Lincoln PUD Jim Graham – US Census Bureau Cassie Griffith – Toledo Police Department Brittany Hillman - Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Zoe Jung – US Bank Faith Kreskey – Lincoln County Historical Society Melanie Leon – WorldMark by Wyndham Rian Martinsen - BBSI Juanita Miller – Samaritan House Kam Mix - Whale Cove Inn & The Channel House Don Nelson – Newport Symphony Ashley Nordstrom – Samaritan Communities Pacific Hospital Judy Richter – City of Toledo City Manager Paul Shuytema – Economic Development Alliance Amber Wishoff - My Safe Place Beth Young – City of Newport City Planner We are excited to get to know and grow with all of you. If you’re interested in this fantastic program please contact Lonna at the Newport Chamber of Commerce office: Lonna Roe, Program Coordinator 541-265-8801 lonna@newportchamber.org

Ambassadors Activities

Ambassador Spotlight: Kim Smith, Washington Federal Bank The Chamber is pleased to spotlight Kim Smith as the Ambassador of the month. Kim has been an active Chamber member on behalf of Washington Federal Bank (WaFd Bank) for five years and became an Ambassador four years ago because she enjoys getting to know the community businesses and has been able to offer financial services, support and promotion to them. “It’s important to me to earn the trust of the local businesses and be their ‘go to’ Bank for their every business need,” stated Kim. WaFd Bank is a national bank, but they’ve tried to act more like a reliable next door neighbor. Ever since their start back in 1917, they have been helping to build healthy, thriving communities. And, as active members of their communities, they are truly invested in their clients—delivering simple, straightforward banking solutions to help make the most of your money. From checking, savings and retirement accounts to home loan and corporate real estate financing, WaFd Bank is ready to help with your financial needs. They operate in eight western states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. Their common-sense, disciplined approach has stood the test of time and made them one of the strongest financial institutions in America. Kim has volunteered with the Ambassadors at the Newport Marathon, Seafood & Wine Festival, and Cider Festival. She has served as the Ambassadors Secretary and most recently as the Chair of the Ambassadors during the 2019/2020 year. All this while also serving on the Chamber Board of Directors for more than two years, and currently as the Secretary on the Board’s Executive Committee. Washington Federal has also shown their support as an active supporter of the Chamber through various event sponsorships. Kim volunteers and assists at many events as needed to promote the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Most recently Kim was awarded the Ambassador of the Year Award for 2019/2020. This recognition is a celebration of a special Ambassador who has willingly and spiritedly served the Ambassadors and the Chamber. Many thanks to Kim for her service, she is truly valued by the Chamber and community! Washington Federal Bank Kim Smith, AVP/Branch Manager 505 N Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365 541-265-2269 kimberlie.smith@wafd.com www.wafdbank.com If you would like to get involved in the Ambassadors program or are interested in additional information, contact Jeanette Campagna at jeanette@newportchamber.org

September Member Renewals

Thank you for your continued Chamber membership!

Afton Tickets Three Years All Nations Lutheran Church Five Years All-Storage Inc. Seventeen Years Animal Medical Care Forty-Three Years Avamere Rehabilitation of Newport Four Years Carpet One Floor & Home Twenty-Seven Years CASA of Lincoln County Fourteen Years Central Oregon Office Solutions One Year Depoe Bay Winery Twenty-One Years Elk City Coffee Company Two Years Fairhaven Vacation Rentals Twenty-Four Years Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, LLC Fourteen Years Fish Peddler's Market & Restaurant Sixteen Years Frontier Title & Escrow Two Years George Plant Twenty Four Years Glass Tech of Oregon, Inc. Twenty-Seven Years Grimstad & Associates Forty-One Years Groth-Gates Sheet Metal, Inc. Thirty-Five Years Habitat For Humanity of Lincoln County Eleven Years La Maison Fifteen Years Lincoln Glass Company Forty-Six Years Local Ocean Seafoods Fifteen Years My Sister's Place Eight Years Nature's Coast Oregon One Year Newport Ace Hardware & Outdoor Two Years Newport Booster Club Twelve Years NW Natural Fifty-Five Years OSU Lincoln County Extension Office Eleven Years Power of Newport Fifty-Three Years Rennie Ferris Thirty-Eight Years Roby's Furniture Twenty-Eight Years Roger Yost Bay Street Gallery Four Years Samaritan House, Inc. Six Years Spyglass Otter Crest Two Years Surfside Community One Year The Barton Law Firm Twenty-Four Years The Edge Glass Blowing Fifteen Years Wiles Construction, Inc. Thirty-Five Years Yummy Bowl Nine Years

Chamber Executive Committee President | Al Fitzpatrick, Coast Guard Comm. College 1st Vice President | Jessica Steenkolk, CrossCountry Mortgage 2nd Vice President | Dr. Ken Bishop, Chiropractic Physician Secretary | Kim Smith, Washington Federal Bank Treasurer | Steve Lovas, Martek Real Estate Past President | Richard O’Hearn, Edward Jones Investments Past President-at-Large | Susan Beck, Farmers Insurance    Board of Directors  Dr. John Baker, NW Management Jeremy Burke, Newport News-Times Maggie Conrad, Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn Daniella Crowder, Bike Newport Saundra Mies-Grantham, WorkSource Oregon Melony Heim, Columbia Bank Lisa Kellenberger, Thompson’s Sanitary Rian Martinsen, BBSI Donna McCrea, Grocery Outlet Jamie Michel, Sweet Homes Vacation.Getaways Paula Miranda, Port of Newport Dana Orr, Ocean Tire and Auto Service Catherine Rickbone, Retired Sandy Roumagoux, Roumagoux Studios   Ex Officio Directors Dean Sawyer, City of Newport Mayor   Dr. Birgitte Ryslinge, Oregon Coast CC - Chamber Staff Judy Kuhl, Executive Director Jeanette Campagna, Membership & Business Programs Manager Bobbi Price, Tourism Services & Festival Manager Lonna Roe, Office & Visitor Services Manager Julia Ryan, Marketing Manager