Minutes, October 21, 2009

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PORTLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MINUTES

Board of Directors

(All PACC members and public are invited to attend)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009-8am at Looking Grand Café

www.portlandareachamber.com www.portlandriverfest.com

Present-RJ Niklas, Kory Blastic, Kim Thorp, Gary May, Nancy Binkowski, Linda Eden, Lynne Paradiso, Marilyn Danielson, guest: Marjie Boynton

Call to Order-RJ Niklas

No visitors present

Minutes were approved

Treasure’s Report-Linda Eden

A. Linda is working to get final numbers from last year. Has most of financial picture from March, but wants to get final tally

B. Income for 2008 shy $15,000 for whole year.

C. Appears that 2009 income is staying even.

Committee Reports

A. Communication & Promotion- Tammy Beson, absent

1. Strongly encourages businesses to get their profile in-great way to advertise in the R & O.

B. Programs & Activities-Margery Briggs, absent (knee surgery)

1. Breakfast with Santa- December 5th. 8am to about 10am

a. Cathy Hoort is coordinating

b. Ed Barr is Santa

c. Gary May made generous offer to pay for the food. Receipts to be given to him for payment.

d. Will need helpers. Please arrive about 8am.

e. RJ to check with fire truck

C. Membership-Kory Blastic

1. Plaques years are in. Passed some out at meeting. Everyone renewing this year will receive one. Appears that just about everyone is renewing.

* a note to say that most members have been part of the chamber for over 6 years.

2. Membership letters have been sent.

3. Kim Thorp has list of all Portland area businesses. Will give to Kory

4. Marilyn requested a list of active members of the Chamber, so we can know who to invite to the Chamber.

5. Kory gave short report on the Octoberfest, not sponsored by Chamber,-40 entrants for the Beer Run. Felt it was a good event that needs to grow. Encourage Chamber to participate.

6. Marilyn requested list of active members of Chamber so we can contact those who are not members presently.

D. Organization & Finance-Gary May

1. Golf outing was a great success. Need to make sure sponsors are recognized.

E. City Report-City Manager/DDA Director-absent

F. Ambassadors- RJ Niklas

1. Maria’s Tacos-Dining Room opening-TBD

2. Edward Jones, Kory Blastic, owner, in the Kramer Bldg.TBD

3. Legislative lunch well attended, great chance to ask questions about school, local, and state issues. Very informative. 11:30am Networking, noon Legislative Lunch 2nd Monday of the Month at Jerry’s.

Old Business

A. Annual Dinner

1. Thursday, January 15, 2010 at the Wagon Wheel.

a. Silent auction-need items, door prizes, etc.

b. Entertainment-Nancy to check with Sherry, MaryAnn, and Rush

1. Discussion of other ideas-wine tasting, etc.

c. Need nominations for:

Citizen of the Year

Business of the Year

Director of the Year

B. Christmas ornaments with Congregational Church on sale for $10 at the church or the Chamber office. Vintage ornaments $5 at Chamber office.

1. Can be purchased at Old Mill Boot Sale-ends Halloween

C. 2010 Community Chamber Book

a. Kenny Kramer awarded contract this year.

1. Some discussion re: procedure. Gary May opposed on principle.

D. Fourth of July Riverfest planning meeting Tuesday, December 1st

a. Consensus that it should be more kid-oriented

New Business-None

Next Meeting Wednesday, November 18th at Looking Grand Café

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Danielson, Secretary

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