Pomme de Terre Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Minutes August 9, 2011

Board Members in Attendance:

Damon Smith, President	Hermitage Floral
Gary Neely, Vice President	Muskie’s, Inc.
Earle Hammond, Treasurer	Pomme Muskie Guide Service
Mabel Davis, Secretary	Lady Esther Enterprises, LLC	
Jim McCarty, Board Member				NARFE
Nancy Sisson, Board Member		      	St Bernadette’s 
Melissa Boyd, Board Member		      	US Bank
Jeannie McCubbin, Board Member	
 Victor Domzalski			American Legion Post 785
 C. J. Jerman					Act Now Promotions
  Mike Turpin	Christian Health Care
  Karolyn Dunning	Indian Hill Resort
  Michelle Brotherton	Rocky Top Marine
  DeVere Brotherton	Rocky Top Marine

 
President Damon Smith called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at the Pomme de Terre Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Office. 
                                    
The Agenda was approved as amended. 

Minutes for July Meeting were read and approved as amended. Motion by Melissa Boyd, Second by Jim McCarty.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented by Earle Hammond: Checking account balance of $17,913.00; Building Fund Balance or $7,297.79; Savings Account balance of $5,333.70.

President Damon Smith reported that he had received a check from southwest Electric for $150 to be used for the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

The Membership report was given by Gary Neely. Phone calls have been made to all members who have not renewed their membership at this time. After discussion it was decided to return to the membership application we used in the past. Businesses have until the end of August to sign up to be included in the 2012 Vacation Guide.


FALL FESTIVAL

Melissa Boyd reported she has 10 reservations for the September 24th Fall Festival. We will have a Bounce House and Kiddy Train for the kids. Additional letters have been sent out as a reminder about the event. Ads will be placed in The Index now and just before the event.  Approval to use the court House lawn has been received. Melissa is asking to have the street closed for the Kiddy Train. Melissa asked for volunteers to help at the Chamber Booth.

VACATION GUIDE

Earle Hammond Karolyn Dunning reported that the Guide is 95% completed. The cut-off date for businesses to be included in the 2012 Vacation Guide is August 31.
  Articles to be included in the Guide are due now.

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 

Damon, Melissa, Jeannie, and Jim reported on the ideas generated at the Corps of Engineer meeting for the celebration. Twenty-two Not-For-Profit booths have signed up so far.  Shirts are for sale at various businesses to help fund the Celebration. 


OTHER

We received a Thank You card from the Scholarship Recipient. President Damon Smith asked Earle Hammond to pick up a new vacuum for the office. A motion was made by Jim McCarty to sponsor the Friends of the Library Gold tournament for $150. Second by Melissa Boyd.  Motion approved. Motion was made to sponsor the Hickory County Community Improvement Foundation for $100 by Melissa Boyd. Second by Jim McCarty. Motion approved.

Mike Turpin the new Administrator at the Christian Health Care was welcomed to the community.

Motion to adjourn, seconded and approved 7:56 p.m.

Mabel Davis
Board Member / Secretary