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Speaker of the House, Dave Hunt, addresses issues of measure 66 & 67 in the following letter to the chamber membership.

"Our North Clackamas Chamber has long recognized that strong businesses need strong schools, health care, public safety, and infrastructure.  Those critical public services are at risk." 
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DON'T MISS THIS FAVORITE HOLIDAY BREAKFAST EVENT. 
ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Over 60 door prizes for the business card drawing; Terry Scott, Bomber Restaurant & Catering, sings Christmas songs; Operation Santa; Thiessen Roadhouse Ministries; Oregon Impact; Santa's cookie jar; Santa Claus and much, much more. 
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Drawing Friday, December 11, 2009 at Christmas Giving Breakfast. 
Tickets:
1 for $10 | 3 for $20

Visit Your Chamber website for a list of all gifts in the package.

Nearly $1500 is Holiday Glitz & Glitter traveling raffle including
14 karat gold Citrine and diamonds pendant necklace.

CREATING A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY

Expose your business - to a potential 100,000 customers
Oregon Lifestyles Expo
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PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY

Governor Kulongoski and Speaker of the House Dave Hunt were in Clackamas Friday December 4 to announce that North Clackamas County Chamber member, Oregon Iron Works, has been selected by Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. to begin construction of its first commercial wave energy PowerBuoy® system in North America, to be installed off the Oregon coast near Reedsport.
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Travel the world with Your Chamber

Come to the chamber office, Wednesday, December 9, 7:00pm - 8:00pm for the Alaska Cruise orientation.  Find out about cruising and excursions on this Inside Passage cruise. 
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NEW MEMBER PROFILE

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That's how your employee programs and gift giving should feel.  Sales incentives, holiday, new customer welcome, promotions, service awards, safety awards, thank yous, employee weddings/new baby, corporate events. . .

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Ribbon is always the perfect gift and so much more personal than a gift card.  Recipients get to choose their own gift.  For more than 40 years Ribbon has been a wonderful way to give.  Suzanne Shelley has been in business for 10 years and enjoys working with people to enhance their programs and make gift giving a true pleasure.  Visit Shelly enterprises website or call 503-560-3247 to schedule a 15-minute overview.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

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How members use other members' services is very important to all, and the more ways we can let people know who used what business and their positive results, the more beneficial the Chamber is as a connector of those businesses.
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Expanded "Move Over" law begins 2010

Effective January 1, 2010, a car or truck must move over into another lane, or slow down if on a road with only one lane in each direction, when passing a police car, ambulance, emergency vehicle, tow vehicle, or roadside assistance vehicle parked on the side of the road with flashing warning lights. If a car or truck driver can only slow down when passing, it must slow to at least five miles an hour below the speed limit for that highway section.

The Class B traffic violation carries a $242 fine, but it increases to $355 if it occurs within a safety corridor, school zone, or work zone.

Oregon's safe distance law is commonly called Maria's Law in honor of Maria Mignano, a Senior Trooper who died in 2001, along with Albany Police Officer Jason Hoerauf, when a car driver fell asleep and struck them on the roadside of I-5 north of Albany. Another trooper, Sgt. John Burright, was forced to retire because of injuries he sustained in the accident. As a result of that incident and others where officers were injured or killed during road-side stops or assists, Oregon legislators established the violation for failure to maintain a safe distance. Similar laws are in effect in 42 other states.

House Bill 2377 prohibits all drivers from using a mobile communication device while operating a motor  vehicle. A mobile communication device is defined as "a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice or text communication".
 

Under the new law, if you are over the age of 18, you may use a wireless device if you are using a hands free accessory that allows you to keep both hands on the wheel while you are driving. Drivers that are under the age of 18 may not use a wireless device in any case except specific situations such as an emergency or farming or agricultural operations.

Like all hands-free laws the usual exceptions include emergencies, safety workers, persons 18 years of age or older using a hands-free accessory and emergency services personnel. Prior to this bill only driver's under the age of 18 were prohibited from using an Cell Phone while they were driving.

To read the details of this new law, visit House Bill 2377

Improving Open Burning Practices and Policies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Many residents and farms currently burn yard debris, agricultural waste and forestry material. Recreational campfires are common. Smoke from outdoor fires is a regular source of neighborhood disputes. It is time for a cool-headed conversation about a very hot topic!

Join Clackamas Fire District #1 and other interested residents for an Open Burning Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at Clackamas Fire District #1 Training Center, 15990 SE 130th Ave. in Clackamas.  Doors will open at 5:30pm. Due to space limitations, public attendance is limited to the first 130 people.

Holiday support for vets

The Hire Oregon Veterans Program, WorkSource Oregon, Labor's Community Service Agency and local Veteran Service Groups are partnering up with community members to adopt three former/current military service members and their families this holiday season. Please join your community in supporting these families who have sacrificed so much for our country.

To find out what each member of the families need and how to donate contact Shalimar MacKinnon Veterans Workforce Coordinator Hire Oregon Vets Program Community Solutions for Clackamas County (503) 655-8858.

Monetary donations are accepted.  Please make checks payable to: Community Solutions for Clackamas County.  Mail to: 112 11th St. Oregon City, OR 97045 or call 503.655.8858.

Donation Drop-Off Sites are Community Solutions for Clackamas County 112  11^th St. Oregon City, OR  97045; WorkSource Clackamas Employment Dept. 506 High Street Oregon City, OR 97045; Clackamas Community College Veteran Center 19600 Molalla Ave. DeJardin Hall Oregon City, OR  97045; and WorkSource Clackamas Portland Metro 7995 SW Mohawk St. Tualatin, OR  97062.   Tax deductable donations will be collected through December 20^th. Questions? Call 503.655.8858.

TIPS & TOOLS

Local Chambers: A best resource - Tap Assets to Gain Competitive Edge 

In these tough economic times, small businesses need to tap the resources that are available in their communities to weather the storm. They need to look no further than their local chambers for help.
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Your Chamber
 
December 8 - December 18
All Committee Meetings are held at the
Chamber office unless otherwise stated.

Community Safety Appreciation Luncheon
Monday, February 22, 2010

State of the Region
Friday, March 12, 2010