Vice President Gary Neely called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at the Pomme de Terre Lake Area Chamber Office.

The Agenda was approved.

Minutes were read and approved. Motion by Vince Sala, Second by Earle Hammond. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s report was presented by Earle Hammond with Checking account balance of $12,985.59, Building fund balance of $5,226.86 and $6,717.98 in the Savings Account. The $3,000 that was to be moved from the Savings Account to the Building Fund will remain in the Savings Account at present. The report was filed for audit.

The President’s Report was given by Gary Neely. Damon Smith was absent as he and his wife had a baby boy born Saturday, July 10. Gary read a letter from the Hickory County Community Improvement Foundation asking for donations for their upcoming Golf Tournament. Motion was made to sponsor a team by Jim McCarty. The motion was withdrawn by Jim in favor of the motion made by Vince Sala to sponsor a tee and green fees for $150. Motion seconded by Jeannie McCubbin. Motion carried.

The Membership report was given by Gary Neely. A few more renewals have been received for the 2011 year. Renewals are requested at this time as the 2011 Vacation Guide is presently being revised for publication. Letters and e-mails will be sent out to business who have not, as yet, renewed their memberships. New business are also to be contacted.

OLD BUSINESS

Earle Hammond reported that the Sports Show forms and checks are ready to be mailed to reserve - booths in the Kansas City and St Louis Sports Shows to be held in January and February, 2011.

Vince Sala reported that the Chamber’s Web Site had 9700 visitors in June. He asked for clarification of old instructions about changing the front page on the website. Motion was made by Brenda Vaughan and seconded by Earle Hammond that all Chamber functions or Chamber sponsored functions be added to the website without the previously needed Board approval. This will allow the website to be updated in a timely manner.

Vince reported that he has received more booth reservations for the Fall Festival. Presently he has about 20 reservations. The cancellation deadline for preregistered booths is August 1.

Earle Hammond reported that he had contacted another company for publication bids for the 2011 Vacation Guide. He hopes to have three bids this year. Mary Berry asked for clarification on the bids for gathering information on the Vacation Guide. The two bids received, opened and awarded at the June meeting were: Earle Hammond and Karolyn Dunning - bid $1.500 plus two 1/8 page ads in the Vacation Guide. Mary Berry and Vincent Sala - bid $1,500. Earle Hammond and Karolyn Dunning were awarded the contract.

Jim McCarty reported on Fireworks Over the Water. It was felt the event was well received as many complements have been given to various members of the Chamber. Jim would like to set up a tour of A. M. Pyrotechnics for chamber members. Letters of appreciation for the fireworks and volunteer efforts are to be sent. Jim also expressed his appreciation of the band, Branded, who volunteered to play before and after the event. Their music made the wait to exit the site much easier for many of the patrons.

Gary thanked Jim for all his work on the fireworks event this year as well as to his children who volunteered to collect donations for next year’s event.

Melissa Boyd’s presentation on the Hermitage Vision Committee was postponed.

Vince Sala asked for clarification on the number of events for the Lucas Oil Speedway on the Event’s Calendar. Gary Neely reported that the events were set as recurring events with a link to the Lucas Oil Speedway Website.

NEW BUSINESS

Earle Hammond suggested that the Chamber consider a Fall event as a fund-raiser for Fireworks Over the Water. Gary asked him to get quotes and possible dates for discussion at the August Meeting.

Jim McCarty moved to adjourn the meeting. Vic Domzalski seconded the motion. Motion approved.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Mabel Davis
Board Member / Secretary

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