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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on April 24, 2014 at the Chamber Log Cabin. In attendance were: Executive
Board Members: President - Christy Williams, VP- Molly Conrad, Co-VP - Amanda Frye and chamber
assistant Marcia Hafner. Directors: Michelle DeBoer, Heidi Jensen, Donnie McVee, Tom Latos, Monna Rae
Adickes, Kammy Thurman and altemate -Julie Johnson. Members: Mary Lou Batalden and Guests: Kat Alford
and Richard Klose.
Christy called the meeting to order.
The minutes were presented and approved: moved to approve - Monna Rae, 2n - Molly.
The finandal report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve - Kammy, 2nd -
Amanda.
Guest Speaker: Richard Klose spoke about the dedication and the transition of the Veteran's Cemetery to
a National Cemetery. The dedication will take place May 23r with the formal ceremony on May 26 Memorial
Day. He reported that families are not allowed to visit the gravesite until the 2 day after intemment, so
some families may be staying over in Laurel. He felt businesses should be aware of this and the Chamber
could provide information on what to do while they stayed here.
Old BUSINESS
• Governor's Conference - Marcia reported on the sessions she attended. Montana's
tourist income has steadily been increasing and taking advantage of this with marketing
strategies was a focus of the conference. Montana's brand is centered on 1.Charming
small town hospitality, 2. Beautiful landscapes and 3. Exciting adventures. All which fit
Laurel to a tee.
• Shriners' Tailgate - A committee was formed: Marcia, Molly, Monna Rae, and Ken Olson.
• Committee reports -
o July 4 - Marcia reported on what the committee has done. The community
committee went very well and we think we have solved a couple of the problems
that were presented. We have 12 food vendors, 11 crafters, 2 runners and 3
parade entries signed up.
The committee suggested we go ahead with a parade theme of Volunteers Getting'
It Done. Moved to approve: Kammy, 2n MoIIy. Approved. The Parade Marshall
was also decided upon. Renae Marshall and who initiated Hometown Troops.
Moved- Julie, 2n Amanda. Approved.
o Bylaws - Christy asked for someone to head that committee and get the
committee together. Kammy volunteered to do that.
o Budget -_Molly presented a budget. The insurance for the caboose was discussed
and has not been included in the budget. Amanda will be reviewing the policy.
Moved to approve the budget: Monna Rae, 2nd- Kammy. Approved. It was also
moved that Molly's title be changed to treasurer. Moved to approve- Heidi, 2nd -
Michelle. Approved.
o Scholarship _Holly has volunteered to head up this committee.
o Hiring -_No action at this time.
• Outside Sign - It was decided we need to get some bids to make a decision.
• Explorer Ad - There was no money in the budget. MoIIy was going to look to see where
the money was budgeted from last year and we could do an email vote.
New BUSINESS
• New Members- Avon representative -Mary Lou Batalden
• Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new.
• Park Fundraiser - Kathy Alford and Mary Lou Batalden presented their progress on a a
series of Park Fundraiser Craft Shows. They have received our list of Farmers' Market
vendors and have several signed up already. Everyone thought it was a good idea, but
did not feel comfortable letting them use our EIN.
OPEN FORUM
• LURA - Heidi presented that they have hired Sanderson /Stewart to present a plan and
some long and short term goals for Laurel. One of the items included is a traffic study of
South 4t Work is also ongoing for some design standards for new buildings.
• Business after Hours -.
o May - Crazy Mtn and the Laurel Jaycees - May 22 at Jaycee Hall
o June - Alpha- Omega - June 19 at Alpha- Omega.
The board then went into closed session to discuss personnel issues.
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting - May 8th, 2014 at Sid's
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
May 8th, 2014
at Sid's
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Guest Speaker -
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 18,914.78
Altana Checking $ 25.00
Altana Saving $ 15,720.97
Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,956.79
TOTAL $ 37,617.54
Bills to be presented for payment: -
OLD BUSINESS
• Committee Reports
o July 4 - On track, moving forward.
o Bylaws -
o Scholarship-
• Hiring - Move Marcia into Executive Secretary Interim Position
NEW BUSINESS -
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Ribbon Cuttings None
OPEN FORUM -
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Business After Hours -
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
September -
Next Meeting - May 22
At the Log Cabin