HomeMy WebLinkAboutChamber Minutes 4.11.2019Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on April 11, 2019 at Guadalajara’s. In attendance were: Executive Board
Members: President- Amanda Powell, Treasurer- Evan Bruce and Executive Secretary- Camilla Nelson.
Directors: Katie Whitmoyer, Patsy Woody, Lori Hodges, Beth Hoferer, Megan Cutting, Renee Studiner, and
Billie Lehman. Member- Jayson Nicholson
Amanda called the meeting to order.
The minutes were reviewed: Beth motioned that the minutes be approved, Lori 2nd, minutes were approved
Bills to be presented for payment:
None to date
Old BUSINESS
Budget: Committee met March 28th, Cami reported on Budget for 2019. Katie motioned to
approve Budget, Billie 2nd
Job Fair- April 16th from 4-7pm at The Corner, 7 businesses are signed up
Chamber Logo- Options for Logos were presented. We narrowed it down to 2 options. It was
decided on to do an email vote so that all board members can vote on the Logo. Cami will get
that sent out.
NEW BUSINESS
New Members – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
July 4th – 17 food vendors and 11 craft vendor have paid
o Hire Marcia for part-time help- Beth motioned we hire Marcia for summer help, Katie
2nd; it was approved.
o Grand Marshall? - It was suggested to have retired Chief Musson to be the Grand
Marshal. Cami will contact him
o Candy- Cami will email the policy to Board members and talk with Curtis; it was
suggested to have Curtis come talk at the meeting.
o Entertainment/Stage- Jaycee’s said we can use their stage, he is not sure how it would
work for dancers, etc., and it’s more of a band stage. To have stage at the park it would
require a special permit- asking the school thoughts on having it on school property.
o Activities- City does not allow bouncy houses. Cami was thinking maybe getting a dunk
tank and having volunteers sign up? Still waiting to hear about carnival games
o Walkie Talkies- The schools would not have the reach we would need for the 4th of July.
Katie motioned we have a $100 budget for walkie talkies, Renee 2nd, approved.
Christmas light pole @ IGA- We will need to replace a pole by IGA if we want those ornaments
to light up. Lumpy got us quotes on a pole and will donate his time to put it up. Beth motioned to
pay up to $400 for the new pole, Billie 2nd, approved.
Sidewalk- I have received 2 bids for the sidewalk- Must be ADA , we are going to see if we can
get a 3rd bid since the bids were so different.
Tourism Grant- Evan presented a grant through Southeastern Montana- he will get working on
it
OPEN FORUM
Chamber will be Closed April 22nd.
Business After Hours –
o May- Chamber
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting – May 9, 2019 Fowl Play
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