HomeMy WebLinkAboutChamber Minutes 9.12.2019Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on September 12th at Fowl Play In attendance were: Executive Board Members:
President – Amanda Powell, Treasurer – Evan Bruce, Executive secretary- Cami Nelson. Directors: Patsy
Woody, Beth Hoferer, Megan Cutting, Carrie Smith, Brent Renier, Lori Hodges, Billie Lehman and Katie
Whitmoyer. Chamber member: Becky Watson, Jessica LeBrun and Dallas Contreraz.
Amanda called the meeting to order.
The minutes were approved. Moved to approve- Beth, 2nd-Evan. Approved.
The financial report was approved and bills were presented for payment.
Old Business
Job Fair – October 8th 4-7pm @ Our Savior’s, let Cami know if you want a table
South Pond- Lion’s Club is asking for donations to help with the handicap ramp and
walking trail at South Pond. Katie motioned that we donate $1,000, $500 from this year
budget and $500 from next year, Carrie 2nd-approved.
New Business
New Members- Flood Line Farms
Employee Review – Amanda reported on the employee review on Cami, it was
suggested giving Cami a $1 raise. Beth motioned, Carrie 2nd- approved
Graduation Matters- Cami presented a check(from the run profit) to Lori for Graduation
Matters, it was decided we would do a photo for the paper Friday at the High School
Halloween Carnival- Oct.31st 5-7pm @ LMS let Cami know if you want a booth.
Volunteer signup sheet was passed around
Halloween Decorating Contest- We discussed doing the Halloween contest again. Carrie
motioned doing a $50 gift card for pizza and a $25 coffee or drinks gift card for the
winning business, Lori 2nd – approved.
New Board Members- Cami asked for suggestions for 4 new board members
Banner- Retractable banner from Dynamic Designs would be $223, it was discussed that
it would be nice to have a Chamber banner at all of our events. Carrie motioned to order
one from Dynamic Designs, Evan 2nd- approved.
Google Livestream- Oct 16th 10 am- holiday marketing plan @ Chamber- It was asked to
email link to all members.
Ribbon Cuttings –
OPEN FORUM
Chamber discount card – Evan brought an idea to the board of doing Chamber discount
cards. After some discussion it was decided to table it until the beginning of the year.
Ditch It & Switch It – Essential Oils class Sept 26th @ 6pm @ The Chamber
Business After Hours –
o September 19th– The Elite
o October
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Meeting Adjourned Next meeting – October 10, 2019 Guadalajara’s