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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Chamber of Commerce Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Minutes March 25 - Owl Junction The Meeting was held on March 25th at the Owl )unction. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President Linda Fricke', Vice President Mary Herr, Secretary Joanne Flynn and her assistant Marcia Hafner. Directors: Aletta Zimmerman, James Johnson, Bryan Wood, Mark Cloud, and Tricia Johnson. Also present were members Becky Dickerson, Michael Herman, Josh Middleton and guest and Zeta Stamper. Linda called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved: moved to approve - Mark, 2nd - Bryan. The financial report was approved: moved to approve - Bryan, 2nd - Trida. The bills were presented for payment. Moved to pay - Aletta, 2n - Mark. Josh Middleton spoke about offering the use of the sports arena for the 4 events. He would like to finish the run with a lap inside the stadium. He also mentioned that the school would like to open up the stadium and charge for seating during the fireworks. School rules would have to be followed with no backpacks or coolers allowed. They also wanted to sell concessions. There was some discussion about this, because the Chamber charges vendors $350 to sell outside the stadium. If it was just during the fireworks, it might be OK, but nothing was finalized. OLD BUSINESS • Business of the Month E - Blast - Joanne reported that A Haus of Realty would be next. Joanne would like more businesses to participate. Bryan mentioned that Pow'r Grip would be having its 20 anniversary in June and they'd like the "spotlight" then. NEW BUSINESS • New Members - Live Well Natural Health Clinic. • Casino Night - We are ready to go. Committees were reviewed. We just need more people to attend. • Budget - Joanne will contact the members of the committee and see when they can meet. • McAfee - Expires in June, Aletta thought WalMart could renew that for us. OPEN FORUM • Political Speakers - Joanne brought up that several political speakers have discussed speaking at the board meetings. James moved to not allow politicians to speak at the meetings. Aletta 2 Approved by board. • Wireless printer - We still need to be hooked up. Mark said he would speak to Steve Anderson, and Josh M. thought he might have someone. • Spotlight on Business - A Haus of Realty will be next week. • Business after Hours - Still looking for a business for April. Possibly Laurel Ford is interested. • July 4 parade -Mark asked Josh M. how can we get the band in our parade. Josh gave him the band director's name. • EPA regulations - James brought up what he learned regarding new EPA regulations regarding lead paint. Josh said the school had been to the same meetings. Meeting Adjourned Next meetina - April 22, 2010 Owl Cafe Laurel Chamber of Commerce "Building a better community and economic growth through communication and business relations" April 8 2010 - Donna Lea's Moment of Silence Guest Speaker - Bill O'Connor - "Fighting for our Constitutional Rights" (15 minutes) Presentation of minutes: attached Financial Report - Yellowstone checking $9990.71 reconciliation attached Altana Checking $1,661.44 Altana CD #21441 $5,213.75 Altana CD #21442 $2,525.88 Altana CD #20967 $2,525.88 TOTAL $17,776.53 Bills to be presented for payment: NWE $61.75 Great Am. Leasing $78.69 Laurel Outlook - Casino Night $69.50 • OLD BUSINESS - Spotlight on Business of the Month E -Blast - Casino Night report attached • NEW BUSINESS - July 4' Committee - we should meet soon. Ricci's Parking - Report on Food and Craft Fair - Run Sponsors - Run order - Parade time - WELCOME New Members - Blessed Beginnings - Gradalajara, - Amber Sunstead (Billings Assoc. of Realtors) • OPEN FORUM Great Am. Leasing - Insurance issue - $203.28 Printer wireless hookup - we have someone who may look at doing this for us Business After Hours Update - • March - The Crossings - Very Nice • April - Filled by someone. • May - Fumiture Outlet • June - Woods Pow'r Grip - • July- State Farm • August - Altana FCU - • Sept. United Bank- • Oct.- Yellowstone Bank • Nov - OPEN • Dec - OPEN Next Meeting - April 22 - Noon - Owl Cafe'