Thursday, July 22, 2010

OCRA Chamber Chat, July 21, 2010

**Disclaimer: The Chamber Chat is a courtesy service.  Our goal is to be short and readable with pass-along information and reminders requested from members. This service is being provided in lieu of forwarding e-mails directly to you. Thank you for reading our chat!


 

Grillin & Chillin is right around the corner (Aug 28th)

…interested in having a booth?

OCRA is now accepting applications for City of Ouray Retailers & Restaurants.

For a small $10 Huckster permit to the city, your business can participate.

(Deadline is August 12th).

Contact Mariah at the Visitor's Center for more info, (970) 325 – 4746.


 


 


 

IN THIS ISSUE: 

  • TONIGHT – Rolland McCook at the Community Center, 6:30pm
  • Welcome FJ Summit, July 21st – 24th
  • Kort McCumber Concert, Wright Opera House, July 26th 7:30pm
  • Building you Social Media Brand, July 27th, Business Incubator Center, Grand Junction
  • Colorado Peace Ride, July 29th – August 1st
  • Sheep Day, August 3rd
  • Sally Shuffield Concert, Wright Opera House, August 4th
  • Ridgway Rendezvous Art and Craft Festival, August 7th & 8th
  • Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide – MORE INFO
  • Wildflower Update
  • Jeep Ticket Update
  • Links to members
  • Updated OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS contact list


 

For an updated and online CALENDER OF EVENTS,

check out www.ouraycolorado.com


 

TONIGHT – Rolland McCook at the Community Center, 6:30pm

July 21st, 6:30pm

Meet Chief Ouray Great Grandson in full regalia and learn about connecting legends from the past to our future in regards to protecting and preserving the earth.


 

Second Stage Proudly Presents... 
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged
Directed by Jeb Berrier
July 25-28, 2010 (Sun. – Wed.)
Sheridan Opera House, Telluride
Showtime: 8:00pm Nightly, General Admission
$15 Adult, $10 Student

Telluride, Colorado, July 15th
 – 37 plays, 97 minutes, 3 actors, 1 amazing evening of theater and comedy. What is it? It's The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). One of the funniest plays you may or may not have ever seen.

Watch as the actors blaze through the Shakespearean cannon in a way that would make Monty Python proud. Local thespians Ashley Boling, Buff Hooper and Jeb Berrier bring the Bard's words to life like never before.

 "Pithier than Python. Irresistible." New York Times

"A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughs. Done at a whirlwind pace and with great delight, they are sure to win over even the most skeptical. And there is no doubt that William Shakespeare himself… would approve." Daily Variety

"If you like Shakespeare, you'll like this show. If you hate Shakespeare, you'll love this show!" The Today Show


 

Kort McCumber Concert, Wright Opera House

July 26th 7:30pm

Support the Wright Opera House, while enjoying some great music.


 

Building Your Social Media Brand
Tuesday July 27th, 4pm - 7pm

Business Incubator Center, Grand Junction, 2591 B 3/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO

Cost is $50

How can you use social media tools to enhance your company's BRAND recognition?
This workshop will demonstrate how to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to raise your profile among key industry groups, find and cultivate relationships with your customers, and hone your search techniques and strategies. The objective is to provide a better understanding of how to use social media tools to get involved with the discussion going on in your industry and cultivate your presence in that conversation.
Seats are limited, reserve your seat today. 970-243-5242


 


 

Colorado Peace Ride

July 29th – August 1st


 

Route: Thursday July 29 - Durango to Ouray - 74 Miles - 6985 ft*
Friday July 30 - Ouray to Telluride - 48 Miles - 3870 ft*
Saturday July 31 - Telluride to Dolores - 60 Miles - 1422 ft*
Sunday August 1 - Dolores to Durango - 56 Miles - 2200 ft*


 

Benefits: As the primary beneficiary of the profits generated by the Colorado Peace Ride, the Sophia Peace Center supports non-profits by providing them with free or low-cost retreats in a beautiful retreat center in Dolores, Colorado. This service in turn promotes social change by empowering organizations to become more effective and successful in their mission. SPC retreats provide instruction for strategic planning, project facilitation, and team building. They are also designed to encourage and re-inspire nonprofit workers who are typically overworked and underpaid, thereby preventing burnout and contributing to effective work habits and better outcomes for their worthy missions

For more information log on to www.thepeaceride.com


 


 

Sheep Day

An opportunity to visit a high country sheep camp along the Alpine Loop!

August 3, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.


 

The sheep ranchers, who graze sheep in the Alpine Loop area, invite you to stop at "Open Camp" on August 3rd between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.. Meet the ranchers and learn about the industry. It is an educational opportunity both you and your children will thoroughly enjoy. See the guard dogs and herd dogs and learn the difference. Feel wool on a lamb. Go into the tent and learn about a sheepherder's life, a tradition unchanged in a century.

USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials will be on hand to answer questions regarding public land grazing. There is no charge.


 

The Alpine Loop is located between the cities of Ouray, Silverton, and Lake City. Engineer Pass is on the northern portion of the loop. The camp will be located just east of the summit on Engineer Pass.


 

Sally Shuffield Concert, Wright Opera House

August 4th, 7:30pm

Ouray, Colorado - The Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Artists' Alpine Holiday presents Durango, Colorado, based singer/songwriter, Sally Shuffield. Sally has been compared to Iris Dement and early Nanci Griffith by "No Depression" Magazine and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Association.  She writes and sings songs about growing up in rural Arkansas, as well as traveling and living throughout the West.  With the release of her third CD, "Something in the Water," she firmly establishes herself as a leading new voice in the Americana/folk tradition.  Her music has been widely played on public radio stations across the country and internationally, charting on the folk and American Roots Charts. Sally recently opened the show for Robert Earl Keen in Durango, Colorado, where the Durango Herald said of her performance, the "sublimely voiced Sally Shuffield is able to make a good tune look easy."  To learn more, visit www.sallyshuffield.com.


 


 

Ridgway Art & Crafts Rendezvous, Ridgway Town Park

August 7th & 8th


 

The beautiful town of Ridgway is known for spectacular scenery, railroads, ranching, recreation and of course:  the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous held every year in August for the past 25 years.

 
 

In its 26th year, Weehawken Creative Arts will welcome over 150 artists and vendors on August 7th and 8th in the Town of Ridgway's historic park. 

 
 

All types of fine arts and original crafts will be represented at this show.  Additionally, there will be a diverse assortment of food concessions offering everything from bar-b-que to Gyros.  Additionally, this year's event will feature the locally delicious brews of the Colorado Boy Brewery (of Ridgway) as well as the addition of wine at the event.

 
 

This two-day event offers plenty for you to enjoy all day long throughout each day.  The entertainment on the Main Stage runs continuously on both days of the show with music ranging from bluegrass to bagpipes and rock and roll.  Watch art transpire as demonstrations of all types are scheduled by the vendors throughout each day. 

 
 

This is a perfect show for families to attend as well; with this 26th year having plenty of extra special things for families and kids to do.  The children will enjoy riding the Ridgway Fire Department train, free balloons, face painting, two arts and crafts booths and some really fun family creation station projects each day.

 
 

For more information, contact Weehawken Creative Arts at wcaouray@yahoo.com or call 970-318-0150.  Or, contact the Ridgway Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-220-4959.   This event is sponsored by Weehawken Creative arts and is a fundraiser for the children's arts programming offered through Weehawken.   

 
 

CONTACT FOR RIDGWAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Kentee Pasek, Show Director

Phone:  970-318-6673, email:  ridgwayarts@kentee.com


 

Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide

There is a wonderful and fun Ouray Treasure Hunt in the Visitor's Guide. It is a great activity for family's to do while they are visiting Ouray. The hunt is on page 49.

We encourage you to let your staff and visitors know about the treasure hunt and the awesome poster prize that we have at the Visitor's Center- upon completion.


 

We had one interested family complete the hunt and sent us an email…

"I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful visit to Ouray

Recently. My 11 year old daughter saw the treasure hunt in the travel guide

And she and I set out to complete it. What a great way to get to know the

Town! We met so many people and learned interesting details about Ouray that

We would have passed over otherwise. And, the best part was collecting our

Poster at the end. The quality of the print surpassed any expectation we

had! We had the print mounted and now proudly display it in our Dallas home

as a reminder of Colorado. Thank you very much!!!!"

Please encourage this fun activity - we have plenty of posters, so let everyone know.

Thanks,

Mariah DeGear

OCRA Interim Director


 

Wildflower Update

The wildflowers are approaching their peak. Imogene Basin--Beautiful displays above Upper Camp Bird. Yankee Boy Basin--Beautiful displays. Black Bear--Beautiful displays on west side of the pass.

WARREN BARKER, US Forrest Service


 


 


 


 


 

Jeep Ticket Update

For businesses that are selling Jeep Tickets, Patricia Sullivan will be coming by on Fridays & Mondays to pick up and deliver tickets. If you have too many tickets or need more, please call (970) 318-8469.


 

OCRA is looking for any creative & innovative ideas on how to boost Jeep ticket sales, if you have any, please send an email to ouray@ouraycolorado.com.


 

Requested links for the chamber chat:

·                    City of Ouray: (view City Council Agendas prior to the meetings)


www.cityofouray.com

·                    Jeep road condition updates: http://soajeep.com/custom1.shtml

·                    Newspapers: Ouray Plaindealer and Ridgway Sun - www.ouraynews.com;

·                    Ouray County Watch- www.watchnewspapers.com 

·                    Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) – www.ouraycolorado.com

·                    Ouray County Performing Arts Guild (OCPAG) – www.ocpag.org

·                    Ouray County Arts Association (OOAA) – www.ourayarts.org

·                    Ouray County Historical Society: www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org

·                    Ouray Ice Park: http://www.ourayicepark.com

·                    Ouray Trail Group  - www.ouraytrails.org

·                    Painting Marmot Art Supply and Art School www.paintingmarmotart.com

·                    Rays Good Stuff, jerky, jellies and more http://raysgoodstuff.com

·                    San Juan Mountain Guides: New Classes  www.ourayclimbing.com/

·                    Weehawken Creative Arts (WCA) – www.weehawkenarts.org

·                    Yankee Boy Conservation Association: http://www.yankeeboy.org

·                    Ouray Beautification Committee: Committee meetings - monthly, the second Wednesday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Community Center's San Juan Room.

 
 

 
 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

2010 OCRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS         

Updated 05/20/2010 

Karen Avery (2009-2011)

President

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs

boxcanyonlodge@gmail.com

325-4094

P.O. Box 439

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Festival

Marketing

Lodging

Compensation 

Jill Schoenebaum (2008-2010) Vice President

4 J+1+1 RV Park

e.schoenebaum@yahoo.com

W) 325-4418

H) 325-4864

P.O. Box F

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Membership

Compensation 

Faith Parry (2009-2011)

Treasurer

MorningSong B&B 

info@morningsongbnb.com

325-4913

P.O. Box 708

Ouray, CO. 81427

Festival 

Clint Boots (2008-2010)

Secretary

Citizens State Bank

325-4478 

boots_ouray@q.com

325-4478

P.O Box A

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Compensation 

Lezah Saunders (2010-2012)    

Ouray Mule and Carriage              

tours@ouraymule.com

(970) 708-4946

P.O. Box 1418

Ouray, CO. 81427 

         

Alan Cook (2009-2011)

Timber Ridge Lodge, Mattherhorn

Motel, Antlers Motel and

Hypoxia Crossfit 

acook@ouraynet.com

325-4856

P.O. Box 285

Ouray, Co. 81427 

Membership

Lodging 

Michelle Poirer (2009-2011)

Blue Pear

thebluepear@yahoo.com

Shop: 970-325-0450

Cell: 252-256-4312

P.O. Box 128

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Festival

Marketing

Retail 

Paul Choate (2010-2012)

Outlaw Restaurant 

outlaw4366@gmail.com

325-4366

Cell-729-5060

P.O. Box 1227,

Ouray, Co. 81427 

Restaurant

Ridgway Chamber Liaison

Festival

Scott Campbell (2010-2012)

Riverside Inn &Cabins

& Jeep Rentals 

innkeeper@ourayriversideinn.com

325-4061

P.O. Box 342

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Lodging

Membership

CDC

Ridgway Chamber Liaison 

Jennifer Loshaw

Executive Director

(March 2008 present)

ouray@ouraycolorado.com

Cell- 946-0053

Office- 325-4746

Office: P.O. Box 145

Ouray, CO. 81427 

Festival

Membership

Marketing

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