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July 12 2012
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on July 12th at Guadalajara. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President -
John Mataisz, Secretary Joanne Flynn. Directors: Jim Taylor, Bryan Wood, Joe Statser, asnd Rob Engh (for LuAnne)
Members: Zada Stamper, Laura Mussetter and Lindsay Aguilar.
John called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved: moved to approve -Jim, 2' - Bryan.
The finandal report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve - Zada, 2" - Rob.
NEW BUSINESS
• New Members - None
• July 4 Results - Joanne showed the board some to -date figures from the July 4th events.
Although not conclusive the results included amount collected from Run Sponsors, Run entries,
Parade, Craft Vendors, Food venders and Parking. Final figures will be available at the next
meeting. There was much discussion about the 4 mostly concerning the parade as we had
several entries who assumed that it was OK to stop during the parade for their own benefit. Joanne
said she will do a new parade entry for next year that will include a larger print area of the rules.
All agreed that the Run went extremely well and that we will continue to use Montana Timing and
the online registration. Total runners 353 - total sign ups that morning was down to 44.
OLD BUSINESS
• Laurel Downtown Farmers' Market - Starts next week! The Outlook did a nice ad and
included the need for a Market Manager within the ad.
• World Harmony Run - The runners came to the Chamber on the 5 for a meet & greet. They
explained that Mo did a great job introducing them to the crowd at the fireworks. They enjoyed
the player piano and took lots of pictures.
• Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new.
• Repair the Sign Project - Laura and Mike will ordered the materials. Joanne will call the city
to have the sprinkler near the sign turned off.
• Spotlight on Business - Emma's will do another, since they have changed their name.
OPEN FORUM
• Joanne explained that Peggy Miller wants to visit with the board concerning a project to raise
funds to replace the flags in Laurel for all groups. Peggy will do a short presentation at the next
Chamber meeting.
• Rock the Block - July 20 - Homeward
• Business after Hours -.
o July 26 - Sid's Eastside Bar & Grill
o August 23"' - A Haus of Realty
o September 27 -.Christmas to Remember
Meeting Adjourned
Next meeting - July 26 2012
At 7777777 Food by 77777
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
July 26 2012
at Chamber Log Cabin
Food by Pitts Pizza
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Financial Report
Yellowstone Checking $ 28,370.00 via online banking
Altana Checking $ 405.58
Altana Saving $ 5,336.21
Christmas Repair Fund $ 982.00
TOTAL $ 35,093.79
Bills to be presented for payment: -
• NWE $ 51.97
• MDU $ 11.81
• Cotters $1,500.00
NEW BUSINESS
• July 4 Update- Total Income
OLD BUSINESS -
• Farmers Market - First week , OK still need a Manager
• Set date - Repair the sign" project
Sprinkler has been turned off since Thursday 19 Materials are ordered.
• Spotlight on Business - Emma's is up next
• Business after Hours -
o July 26 - Sid's Eastside Bar and Grill
o Aug 23 - A Haus of Realty
OPEN FORUM -
• Peggy Miller - presentation of Laurel Flag Group
• Rock the Block - Aug 3` - John Buck & Restless
Next Meeting Aug 9 2012