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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on September 12th at Sid's. In attendance were: Executive Board Members:
President - Christy Williams, VP- Molly Conrad, Co -VP - Amanda Frye and chamber assistant Marda Hafner.
Directors: Heidi Jensen and Don Woemer. We did not have a quorum, so no votes could be taken.
Christy called the meeting to order.
The minutes were read.
The finandal report was presented and tills were presented for payment.
Old BUSINESS
• Chamber building improvements - Heidi reported that the city could not find a lease
agreement. She will look into having one written up for the Chamber.
• Organization Pot luck - The committee has met and the event is scheduled for Oct. 8th.
• Laurel Flag - Marcia contacted Magnum about replacing the flag over the elevator near
their business. There are several problems with the building and it is hazardous to get to
the top to replace the flag. Therefore, the flag will not be replaced.
• Web Site - A bid was received. Samples of his work have been sent out to the board
members.
• Farmers' Market - It was a slow year. A survey was passed out to the vendors. Results
are not in yet.
• Museum - This year's payment was less than 1 /2 of what we have received for the last 12
years. Since we budgeted on this money, we will have to check and adjust the budget.
• NAMI - Has been using our building for their meetings on Wednesday nights.
New BUSINESS
• New Members- Century Link
• Spotlight on Business - Always looking for new.
• Bountiful Baskets - They would, again, like to use the Chamber building.
OPEN FORUM
• LURA - Marcia presented the key features of the Gateway Plan. The Chamber is co- hosting
an informational meeting on the subject, September 30
• Business after Hours -.
o October - Christmas to Remember has cancelled.
o November 20 - Laurel Outlook
o December 11 - Chamber Holiday Open House
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting - Oct. 9th, 2014 The Palace
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
October 9th 2014
at the Palace
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Guest Speaker -
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 23,214.68
Altana Checking $ 25.00
Altana Saving $ 722.49
Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,956.79
TOTAL $ 26,918.96
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
Payne West (Bond Ins) $ 125.00
Laurel Outlook (Farmers Market) $ 83.40
OLD BUSINESS
• Marcia as Executive Secretary.
• City Lease on building- repairs.
• Museum check.
• Website.
• City Bill for July 4 cleanup.
• Farmers Market report.
NEW BUSINESS -
• Fix ornaments - set date.
• Volunteers for Nov. Christmas decorations - .
• New Board Members - Newsletter, any nominations.
• Nez Perce trail offer.
• Annual meeting - location, stipulate building maintenance for raffle, etc.
• GMM speaker for next month?
Ribbon Cuttings None
OPEN FORUM -
• LURA - Marca -
Business After Hours -
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
November - Laurel Outlook
December - Chamber Open House
Next Meeting - Nov. 13
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