March 2008

PORTLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MINUTES
FROM MARCH 19, 2008
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Call to Order RJ Niklaus, President

Board Members and guests Tammy Beson, Margery Briggs, RJ, Niklaus, Marilyn Danielson, and guest Warren Danielson

Minutes from last meeting- none taken.

Treasurer’s Report

Linda Eden, Treasurer, (not present) gathering all books and files.
No additional report at this time.

Committee Reports

A. Communication and Promotion-Tammy Beson
1. Packets went out. Others still in Chamber office with stick ons and plaques.
2. Website needs updated. Will see if Cathy might be interested. Group felt
it important that we know how to keep it up.

B. Programs and Activities-Margery Briggs
1. Discussed 4th of July-likely 6pm on the 4th with same route. Sara Manning to handle King and Queen. Explorers will be notified. Must consider roadwork.

C. Membership-Mike Judd
1. Membership info mailed out.
2. Discussed proportionate payment- 6-month intervals? No conclusion reached. Will revisit.

D. Organization and Finance- Gary May(not present)
1. Getting ready for golf outing. Have to set a date but should be coming soon.

E. Ambassadors-RJ Niklaus
1. Legislative lunches continue to be well attended with many leaders bringing good information. Encourage all to come out and hear what’s going on.

Old Business
A. Chamber Book-deadline, Friday, March 21st. Demographics need
updated.
B. Riverfest- meeting March 21st at 6:30pm. Nick interested in Beer Tent and
entertainment for Riverfest. Other meetings to be set up. Some discussion
re: Octoberfest
C. Gambling Event – Now at Trippers-could be huge-likely in the fall.
D. Chamber now has storage at the Surway Storage. All belongings will be
stored in one place. Anyone having any Chamber stuff should call the office,
so it can be inventoried and put away.

New Business
A. Chamber insurance is paid. 4th of July is not covered. RJ will talk with Tom Dempsey re: who should make payment.
B. Egg stuffing- RJ will handle. EEH 12 noon on Saturday, March 22, 2008

Next meeting-April 16th at Jerry’s at noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Danielson, secretary

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