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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaurel Chamber of Commerce (36) Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Minutes The Meeting was held on October 8th, 2015 at the Chamber Log Cabin. In attendance were: Executive Board Members: President- Christy Williams,VP- Holly Anderson,Treasurer- Molly Conrad and executive secretary- Marcia Hafner. Directors: Donnie McVee, Brent Renier, Mary Lou Batalden,Amanda Powell,Annie Seaman,Cindy Drake and Sandy Reese. Members: Bruce Larson and Jean Carroll Thompson. Christy called the meeting to order. • The minutes were approved with a correction: The correction was City Lease -_Molly brought up that she has not heard-anything received a response to our June 29th communication from the city about the lease. (correction to the minutes.) Moved to approve- Mary Lou, 2nd - Molly. The finandal report was approved and bills were presented for payment: moved to approve-Cindy, 2nd - Amanda. Old BUSINESS • Christmas Decorations- Marcia called the company we bought the decorations from and they suggested a stronger strapping. It will cost about $130 for 15 decorations, with the connectors. Moved to approve the expense from the Decoration Fund, moved Sandy, 2nd- Annie. Approved. Dennis has been contacted to repair the 2 sets that fell last year. Marcia also asked for volunteers to set up. Cindy, Molly, Christy, and Mary Lou all volunteered. • Laurel Downtown Farmers' Market - Jean Carroll, our market master, gave a report. She said that the Laurel Woman's Club would like to be the market master again. She would like a meeting in April to discuss the 2016 Market and to line up some ideas of ways to get more people shopping. She would like to set up some demonstrations and some entertainment. • Chamber Sign - Amanda's husband said he would look at it and see what he could do. We would like to attach it to the concrete pad that is already out front. New BUSINESS • The Cloud In-Service- Marcia attended a lunch & learn at Entre Technologies. Office 365 includes cloud backup and multiple computer sharing. We now have our newsletter and our web page "in the cloud", so they can be worked on anywhere. Entre presented Office 365 as a paid monthly software. Marcia believes we can get it free through a tech soup grant. Amanda has used Office 365 and really likes it. We have one computer, except in the summer, and it may not be worth the transition. • 2016 Board Members - The Chamber needs to fill 2 board positions, one is Christy and the other is a 2 year term. Everyone was asked for nominations. An announcement will also be put in the newsletter. • Budget Committee - Molly would like to meet with the budget committee to set up next year's budget. The new board members have not yet chosen a committee to be on, so a list will be sent out so they can chose. • July 4th Committee - See committee information above. The committee would like to meet in Feb. and discuss early plans. Molly and Marcia also attended the city council workshop where the cost of the 4th to the city was discussed. The city is pulling figures together on what it costs. OPEN FORUM • Business after Hours -. o December 17th- Chamber Holiday Open House There are no high school activities that night. o January - Annual Meeting January 21, 2016 Meeting Adjourned Next meeting - November 12th, 2015 The Palace Laurel Chamber of Commerce November 12, 2015 at The Palace Moment of Silence Presentation of minutes: Financial Report - Yellowstone Checking - $ 40,975.25 Altana Saving $ 747.77 Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,867.04 TOTAL $ 44,590.06 Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date Laurel Lions Club (xmas sign) $ 50.00 OLD BUSINESS • Nominations for Board Members- (vote will be taken at December meeting.) • City Lease meeting - City will be discussing tonight. • Christmas Decorations - Sign up. NEW BUSINESS - • New Member- Curtis Iverson Insurance - 209 E. 1st St. • Holiday Open House -Sign up to bring a goodie. Invitations will go out in December. • Annual Meeting- Pick 2 dinner items so Marcia can finish invitations for the Annual Meeting. (See example.) Marcia reserved the Laurel Golf Club for January 21st. The 14th is Wrestling vs. Billings Central. Look into what your business can donate for the raffles. • Ribbon Cuttings None OPEN FORUM - Business After Hours - If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber. February - March- Next Meeting December 10th Guadalajara