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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Minutes
Jan 8, 2008
12:00 NOON
Hartford City Hall
Meeting called to order by Sefcik at 12:05 P.M.
Board members present; Moody; Nye, Rios; Rodney-Isbrecht; and Sefcik
Absent; Darling; Hansen; Sinclair; and Vawter
Motion by Rios to approve November meeting minutes supported by Nye as amended to remove any referral to g a m b l i n g.
Motion carried
Motion by Nye to approve December meeting minutes supported by Rios.
Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report
Checking acct balance is $3,034.68 as of 12/31/2007, no outstanding bills at this time.
Motion by Sefcik, seconded Rios accept the treasurer’s report.
Motion carried
Discussion
After hours – table until March Meeting
Nominating committee – Tammy Ackerman has accepted a nomination to serve on the board giving three members to be re – elected at the annual meeting, Rodney-Isbrecht, Darling and Ackerman
Back of Entrance Signs - Sinclair Graphics and Larry Walters did a great job on the “Winter” signs.
Internet address for Chamber entrance signs - tabled until March meeting
October Fest - American Legion Stoddard Post 93 has requested partnership with the Chamber to hold an October Fest, the Insurance Company is asking for additional information. Insurance coverage for Strawberry Fest is about $700+. Comments from the Federated Church as a chamber member would be against supporting an event where alcohol is served.
Motion by Sefcik, supported by Rios, to respectfully decline the American Legions Stoddard Post 93 invitation to participate in an October Fest.
Motion carried
Communications:
Chamber sign out to be put out by McDowell’s apartment in stead of in front of the city limit signs. Billing would be prorated for the fourth sign. What if a current business doesn’t want to get on the fourth sign and what will be charged to a new customer. Check to find out when the sign was knocked down and if the chamber owes the company some time they have already paid for.
By – laws change:
Section 1: Annual Meeting change December to February
Section 2: Selection and the Elections of the Directors. Remove-No board member who has served two consecutive three year terms is eligible for election for a third term.
Motion by Sefcik, supported by Rios to vote on by-law changes at the annual meeting
Annual meeting: Personal Touch Cakes are providing the desserts. Speaker from Senator Jelenik’s office. Gayle Knight and Ed Holland will present information on His Place Community Center. Cost is $12.00 per/person/member. Dinner at 6:00pm, Elections - Voting for best of chamber awards.-
Motion by Sefcik seconded by Moody to budget $100.00 for incidentals for the annual meeting.
Motion by Sefcik, seconded by Rios to adjourn the meeting at 1:07 P.M.Motion carried
Submitted by
RoxAnn Isbrecht
Secretary
Important dates
• Tuesday,
Next meeting
February 12, 2008, 6:00 p.m. annual meeting
at the VBISD Lawrence Conference Center..
Officers for 2007
(L-R)
Vice President - Natalie Rios (269) 621-1006 -
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Trustee - Sheila Nye (269) 621-2405 -
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Trustee - Shelia Darling (269) 621-3594 -
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Secretary -
RoxAnn Rodney-Isbrecht (269) 621-2477 -
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Trustee - Pat Vawter (269) 621-3988 -
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President - Ron Sefcik (269) 621-4349 -
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Treasurer - Tad Moody (269) 621-4526 -
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Trustee - Kim Sinclair (269)
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Trustee -
Tammy Ackerman (269) 621-3038 -
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