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Board Meeting Minutes
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Meeting was held on July 24th, 2008 at The Crossings. In attendance were: President Jared Kaiser,
Co-Vice Presidents Becky Dickerson and Gary Hodde, and Exec. Secretary Joanne Flynn; Directors: Mark
Cloud, Dean Rankin, and Kammy Thurman. Member, Coral Creek and Guest Mandy Brottem fromMSU
Billings who presented the internship and work study programs
Jared called the meeting to order and held a moment of silence. The minutes from the Juul 10th meeting
were presented for approval. Gary made a motion to approve, seconded by Lumpy. All approved.
The financial report was given via on-line balance. Becky made a motion to approve seconded by Dean, all
approved. Jared asked for approval of the stated bills, Dean, made a motion to pay the bills as stated,
seconded by Lumpy. All approved.
Jared introduces Mandy Brottem from MAU Billings Career Center. Mandy gave us a presentation on the
internship and work study programs that we qualify for through them which uses students as either paid
or unpaid employees. Explaining that each student works 35 hours for 1 credit and usually works off 3
credits per semester. If the decision is made to pay them, the Chamber would be responsible for 25% of
their hourly wage plus workman's comp.
OJd Business
Laurel Brochure -- Joanne stated that the 2000 Brochures have arrived and the cost was $1338.04.
Networklna Program -Joanne stated that meetings have been postponed until Sept when things are not
so busy for everyone. Time and place of the next meeting will be announced.
Chamber Centennial Committee (Jared, Lumpy, Aletta, Becky, Joanne) Joanne gave a report on the
Exhibitors and Food and Craft Vendors and stated that all was moving along.
Membership Drive -there were no new members this time.
Farmers Market results were given for the last markets.
New Business
Presentation to City on Aug 8`" was discussed and Lumpy made a motion to approve, seconded by
Kammy.
Ogen Forum Joanne suggested that we have an after the 4`" meeting and compose notes on
improvements.
Coral stated that she would like to have another brochure holder and more brochures for the service area.
Joanne said that she will be out distributing them in the next few days.
Meetin Ad'ourned
Next Meeting at Noon on Aug.i4cn
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C~II #he~teetinq,~ Order -- Moment of silence
Presentation Qf minutes: --July 17th, 2008
Financial Re
Yellowstone Bank $13,813.85 Reconciliation statement attached
Avanta FCU Savings $ 5,057.10
Bills to nt d r en
Ace Hardware $9.98 Painters Tape (July 4`" Craft)
NW Energy $98.15
Laurel Centennial Committee $630.00
Qwest $66.48
Great American Leasing $83.31
Jan's (fruit for Run) $69.22
MDU $10.40
Hassler $15.00
Laurel outlook
July 4~' Craft and Food Fair $69.50
July 4'~ Parade Entry $69.50
2 Farmers Market Ads ($33 ea.) $66.00
Subscription $29.00
Centennial Posters 150.00
Tota I $ 384.00
OLD BUSINESS_-
Centennial Report presentation, income, expenses.
Mandy Brottem - MSU Billings -Career Services -where to go with this.
Laurel Brochure - (2000) Cast is $1,338.04 - ($.67 each)
Membershu Drive - None
NEW BUSINESS -
Discuss 4~' uarter income and events. (DSA Dinner, Annual Meeting, fund raising ideas,
new members, Laurel brochure and more.
OPEN F UM -
Chamber has a new look.
NEXT MEETIN
Aug 28th, 2008, Noon
Location to be announced