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Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, Doe 14th, 2006
The Laurel Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met on Thursday, Dec. 14th, 2006 at Locomotive from 12:00-
1:00 p.m~ In attendance were: President DecDec Crider,Co-Vice President Jerry Bauck' Directors: Jim Taylor, Glenda
Seabrook, Barb McLecd, Becky Dickerson, Stc~e Dicfendfer - Members: Perry Asher, Diana Miller - Lifetime Member
Phyllis Bromgard and Secretary Joalme Flyun
DecDec called the meeting to order with a moment of silence
DecDec asked for a motion to approve the minutes fix~m Nov 9m and staled that there were not enough members present at
the Nov 21~t meeting to constitute a quaram. Barb made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Phyllis and all
approved.
Account Balances were given for month ending Nov, 2006. Jim made the motion to approve the balances, seconded by
Steve. Choeks were presented and approved for payment, by Barb and Steve, all approved
OLD BUSINESS:
Year End Committee Reports were given as follows:
· Bv-Laws/Po#ey Review Committee - Executive Board
Had it's fa'st meeting and is sorting out a few areas that they would like to see rephrased for a clearer undea'standing.
They will meet again to finalize and present to the board.
· Nominating Committee Becky, Shelly, C J, Jerry, Joanne
Nominating Committee will meet on Tues Dec. 19~ at 1:00 at the chamber.
· Fee's Commlttec. -- Becky, C J, Bob, Shelly, Joanne
This committee has met once and is working hard to find a middle ground in presentations of changes and will meet
again on Doe 18th at tha Chamber at 1:00
· DSA Commlttec-
Will meet at the Chamber at 1:00 on Tues, Dec 19t~ - along with the Nominating Committee - Howard Rickard has
already stepped up and came into the office to help Joanne get a better understanding of this event. Phyllis also
volunteered to help with this event.
Circus Location - To be announced, but expected to be at the football practice field.
Box Car _Barb reported that the brackets (made by CHS) were in her truck and ready to hang. It was decided that
Sunday at 1:00 would be a good time to get that done along with cleaning out the storage unit. Those who volunteered
for that were Barb and husband Jim, Jim Taylor, Perry Asher. It was suggested that Bob Atkins would be a good contact
for shelving for the box car. Perry suggested that we may want to add a step and landing to the car also (in the spring)
Members Ouen House DecDec reminded everyone about the Open House tonight at the Chamber- 4:00 till 7:00
NEW BUSINESS
Li~htin~ Contest Deadline Friday, Dec 22Ra was the date set to have all entries in for the contest. Joanne will send out
the form to aH the board members and receive the results at the Chamber. It was previously decided to use cash in place of
merchant bucks this year.
Custer Country Magazine Ad Joanne showed the nl~c~azlne to all explaining that other Chambers do advertise in this
magazine and since they actually pay us hack for postage for mailing this to any visitors, that it may be nice to place an ad
in the magazine. Jim stated that we have advertised with them in the past. After looking at thc ad sizes and prices Barb
made a motion to purchase a 1/6t~ ad with them at thc cost of $295.00 since this goes in all the packets that we mall out.
Glenda seconded the motion and all approved.
Open Forum Consisted of many Thank You's. to aH who have helped with the committee meetings, Christmas events,
Christmas Maps, Decorations and cleaning out the Chamber for the Open House.
Jo~nne read notes form members in appreciation of the Sl~eet Decorations, Norm Gibson and Ken Miller who also stated
there are more brackets at his place if we need them. Also another note form Ken thanking us for sending out information
that affects our businesses, stating that it is much appreciated.
Jerry said that he has spoken to Steven at Main Street EFX concerning the museum pictures at the Chamber and that
Steven said he would come over after the first of the year and take a look at them and see if he can make some
improvement's on thc appearance of them. Jerry also suggested that we send a Thank You to the ladies who worked so
hard on the Christmas to Remember Event which was a great success. We should also send out a Thank You to CHS for
making and painting the brackets for the box car.
Next meeting will be held on TUESDAY DEC. 28th at the OWL at Noon.
Old Business
Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday Dee 28th, 2006
at Owl at Noon
Moment of Silence - Call Meeting to Order
A~nouneement
Conurntuintions to our newly elected Board Members
Becky Dickerson
Dean Rankin
Lynn George
Diann:~ Miller
A special "Thank You for your Support" to All who were nominated
Aonrove Minutes - from Dec 14th Meeting
Account Balances are given at 1~ meeting of each month
Bills Presented for Payment -
Winners of the Lighting Contest $150.00
Winners are:
· Policy Review- Report fi'om. Executive Board
· Membership Fees Committee Report
· DSA nammlttee --. Report- Becky-Shelley-Glenda, Howard, Joanne
· Circus location - Will be at the high school practice football field on June 22"d 2007
· Christmas Party/Open Home Good People, Good Time, Good Food and Drink!
· Li~htin~ Contest Winners are
· Cmter Country Ad wiH be thc same as the front ofthe new Laurel Map.
· Box Car/Storage unit - report from Barb or Jim
New Business
· Committee Si~n Un Sheet Please choose the events that you are interested in participating on.
· Budeet Committee- - meets after first of year with volunte~xs from new board. - Set a Date
· New Board Members Orientation- Set a Date
· Liv. htin~ Contest results - will be announced at the meeting and in the Outlook
· Open Forum: -
Thank You's-- to our retiring board members who have put in 3 years of dedication, support, knowledge and
time. These board membem along with the rea~ining board members have all exhibited support that was
"above and beyond" during a difficult and trying year of 2006.
Retirina Members Are: Bob. O'Dea - CJ Dalde - Traey DuFresne - Glenda Seabrook