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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on June 12, 2014. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President -
Christy Williams, VP- Molly Conrad, Co -VP - Amanda Frye and chamber assistant Marcia Hafner. Directors:
Heidi Jensen, Donnie McVee and Jennifer Ries. Guests: Monica Plecker.
Christy called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved: moved to approve - Donnie, 2n - Heidi. Approved.
The financial report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve - Molly, 2n -
Amanda. Approved.
Old BUSINESS
• Spotlight on Business - Alpha -omega had to cancel, so someone else is needed to take
the June date. They would like to have their Open House in September.
• Committee Reports -
o July 4 - Insurance has been approved, the signs are here and ready for use, and
State Farm has volunteered to donate water. An additional cell phone tower has
been approved and will be placed in Thompson Park. The committee will need to
meet next week either after 5:00 P.M. or Wednesday at noon.
o Bylaws - The committee met again and it was decided that Molly will take over
the committee.
o Hiring - There were a total of 8 applications and the interviews to be conducted
were planned for the evening of June 12. It was agreed by the board to accept the
recommendation of the committee as to who would be hired. Moved to approve -
Amanda, 2 — Molly. Approved.
• Shriners' Tailgate - The different areas have been looked at, and they do not have
electricity. Applications will now be accepted.
New BUSINESS
• New Members Al Bedoo Shrine and Antiques & Uniques
• Door - The knobs on the door needed to be replaced, so they were ordered with the
intent of having them all keyed the same. It was moved to approve the cost.
• NAMI - It was approved to use our building for a Family Class. Moved to approve - Molly,
2 — Heidi.
• New Board Member - Dan's position on the board needs to be filled, so it was decided to
put a notice in the newsletter. Kammy's position will also need to be filled.
OPEN FORUM
• LURA -A Town Meeting and ice cream social will be held 6:00 pm, June 26 at Town
Square to discuss the Laurel Gateway project. Invitations will be handed out at Rock the
Block.
• Business after Hours - A lot of networking was done at the last Business after Hours,
cards were shared and ideas were exchanged. The turnout was not high, more
presentation needs to be done at the annual meeting to encourage businesses to attend.
o August -
o September - Alpha- Omega: open house
o October - Christmas to Remember
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting - June 26th, 2014 Chamber Log Cabin
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
June 26th, 2014
at Chamber Log Cabin
Introduction of Carrie Preller
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking $ 22,961.46
Altana Checking $ 25.00
Altana Savings $ 15,722.16
Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,956.79
TOTAL $ 41,665.41
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
MDU $ 36.36
Century Link $ 68.73
Marcia Hafner (door handle) $ 54.97
OLD BUSINESS
• July 4 Committee - Report
• Shriner's Tailgate party - Report
• Door - see above.
• New Board Members - Still looking.
NEW BUSINESS -
• Radio interview -
Ribbon Cuttings None
OPEN FORUM -
• LURA - Marcia - Ice Cream social tonight.
Business After Hours -
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
August -
•
Next Meeting - July 10th
At Guadalajara