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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Chamber of Commerce (25) Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Minutes The Meeting was held on April 10th at Guadalajara. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President - Christy Williams, Co -VP - Amanda Frye and chamber assistant Marcia Hafner. Directors: Monna Rae Adickes, Holly Anderson, Donnie McVee, Jennifer Ries and alternate- Julie Johnson. Members: Wendy Means, Fred Wennemar, and Zada Stamper . Christy called the meeting to order. The minutes were approved with one correction. Since we did not have a quorum we could not approve the March 13 minutes at the March 27th meeting.: moved to approve as corrected- Donnie, 2nd - Amanda. The finandal report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve - Jennifer, 2nd - Monna Rae. It was noticed in the profit and loss that the entire estimate for the timers was listed as an expense, while only 1 /2 has been paid. The bill has been changed to match the payment, but the obligation is still there. Old BUSINESS • Governor's Conference - Marcia will attend. • Shriners - The board approved holding the "tailgate" craft and food fair. It was discussed that we will need to form a committee to volunteer to help with this. Moved to approve - Amanda, 2 Monna Rae. Approved. • New Board Members - New members were welcomed in: Monna Rae Adickes, Kammy Thurman, and Tom Latos will take over the representation for the Laurel Outlook. Julie Johnson was voted in as an alternate. • Committee Reports - o July 4th - Marcia reported that the members of the community committee have been connected and a meeting is being set up. o Budget - Molly could not be present, so the budget was tabled until next meeting. o Bylaws - o Hiring - Marcia related that we are beginning to get busier with the 4 and we need to hire quickly. Marcia's pay package, as recommended by the Executive Board, was approved. Move to approve- Monna Rae, 2 - Jennifer. Approved. New BUSINESS • Sign -The sign for out front has been finished. It needs to be installed out front. It was suggested we get some bids to install. • Explorer ad- Tabled until next meeting. • Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new. • Meetings - It was discussed and moved that we only allow guest speakers at the 2nd meeting of the month and have a 15 min. limit. Moved to approve - Jennifer, 2 nd- Julie. OPEN FORUM • Legion Baseball Zada presented that the Laurel Dodgers were looking for a home for their sandwich board sign. The boxcar was ruled out, but they could place it next to the Farmers Market signs, next to the building if they would like. • Yellow Ribbons - Fred Wennemar, from the Laurel Walmart brought up that we should place yellow ribbons around town as a Welcome Home to all our vets, present and future. • Business after Hours -. o May - o .June - June 19t Alpha- Omega Meeting Adjourned Next meeting - Anril 24. 2014 at the Log Cabin Laurel Chamber of Commerce April 24, 2014 at the Chamber Log Cabin Moment of Silence Presentation of minutes: Guest Sneaker - Financial Report - Yellowstone Checking - $ 18,802.38 Altana Checking $ 25.00 Altana Saving $ 15,720.97 Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,956.79 TOTAL $ Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date MDU $ 96.70 OLD BUSINESS • Governor's Conference - Report from Marcia • Shriners' Tailgate - Need a committee • New Board Members - Need a copy of your signed agreements from your binder. • Committee reports - o July 4th - Marcia o Bylaws - Christy o Budget - Molly Also vote to change Molly's status to vp/ treasurer o Hiring Executive Board o Scholarship - • Outside sign - Bids with volunteers • Explorer ad - Had been tabled. Can we fit it in the budget? NEW BUSINESS - • OPEN FORUM - • LURA- Maraa Business After Hours - If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber. May - June- Alpha -Omega Next Meeting - May 8th or May 15th at?