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Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on November 10th, 2016 at the Chamber Log Cabin. In attendance were:
Executive Board Members: President- Holly Anderson,VP-Amanda Powell,Treasurer- Molly Conrad and
executive secretary- Marda Hefner. Directors: Brent Renier, Mary Lou Batalden,Ann Soares, Cindy Drake,
Billie Lehman,Jim Mourich,Sandy Reese and new members Lucas Larson, Katie Whitmoyer, and Renee
Studiner. Guests: Noel Eaton, Heidi Jensen,Jean Carroll Thompson and Graduation Matters representatives-
Lori Hodges&Dale Ahlgren.
Holly called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved: moved to approve-Ann, 2nd -Amanda.
The finandal report was presented.
Guest Speaker - Graduation Matters
GMM is looking for ways for the Laurel businesses to be involved. They are looking for
guest readers and speakers at a career fair, not just CEO's but a wide variety of positions
that are available. Job shadowing was mentioned. They will be inviting businesses to a
separate meeting with a listing of options. It was suggested that sending some responsible
students out to invite them personally to become involved. They are looking more for
involvement than money.
Old BUSINESS
• Christmas Repair - The volunteers had trouble replacing the sockets of the LED lights.
The ornaments were all checked and any needed repairs were marked for Dennis Eaton to
repair.
• New Board Slate - The by-laws related to elections were read. Nominations for directors
and new executive board were presented. Renee Studiner, Lucas Larson, Brent Renier and
Katie Whitmoyer were approved to the board. Moved- Molly, 2nd - Mary Lou. The new
executive board: Mary Lou Batalden- pres., Cindy Drake- VP and Sandy Reese- treasurer.
Moved-Amanda, 2nd-Molly, approved.
Outgoing officers were asked to bring in their notebooks.
New BUSINESS
• Donate old equipment - It was discussed that we had some old equipment that we
could donate or give away. Marcia will do that.
• Scholarship Funds - ($478 raised at one of the annual meetings.) Marcia brought up
that we designated these funds, so should arrange to distribute them. After much
discussion it was tabled to committee.
• Office 365 - We need a way to network the 2 computers. Office 365 has been
suggested. We need more information on the cost and how it works.
• New Hire Committee - Holly reported that we were looking to improve the hiring
process. The committee will meet next Monday.
• Volunteers for November 27th - A sign-up sheet was passed around.
• Annual Meeting - Marcia reported on the amounts we have raised in the past and how
we have used the funds. This year she would like to earmark the monies for refacing the
visitor information signs out near the rose garden. Moved to approve- Mary Lou, 2nd-
Molly. Molly suggested we add pictures of the new signs to the PP presentation.
OPEN FORUM
• LURA - Noel reported that they are working on SE 4th, specifically the turn area on
Barnhardt & SE 4th She also reported on what has been done to help curb the pigeon
population.
• Christmas to Remember- Christmas to remember is contacting the local businesses to
ask if they could be open from 3-5pm. We discussed having the Chamber Open.
• Business after Hours -.
o Nov 17th- Park Real Estate - There will also be a ribbon cutting.
o December 15th - Chamber Holiday Open House
o January - Annual Meeting
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting -
December 8th, 2016 Guadalajara
Agenda
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
December 8th, 2016
at Guadalajara
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 52,946.67
Altana CD $ 8,089.83
Altana Saving $ 747.95
Christmas Repair Fund $ 2,015.36
TOTAL $63,799.81
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
OLD BUSINESS
• New Hire Committee - Holly will report.
• Volunteers for Nov. - Decos are up. Sign up volunteers for January 8th to take them down.
• Scholarship Fund - Marcia will report.
NEW BUSINESS -
• Open House - Will be at the Log Cabin on Dec. 15th, 4-7 pm. Pass around goodie sign up, flyers.
• Annual Meeting date - Originally scheduled for Jan. 19th, but that is BB game with Central, so
moving to the 26th. Sent out first notice for raffle items.
• Lion's Club Sign -Vote
• Board Contact Sheet- Get all contact info and sign up for committees. Who needs binders?
Ribbon Cuttings None
OPEN FORUM -
• LURA- Marcia -
Business After Hours -
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
February -
March-
April -
Next Meeting January 12. 2017