Canby Chamber of Commerce Meeting

February 10, 2004 – PK Egan’s

1)     Attendees: The Canby Chamber of Commerce met at 5:00 pm on Feb. 10^th at PK Egan’s with the following board members present: Jeff Harms, Angie Groenhoff, Kelli Palmquist and Derrick Ruether.  Also present were Don and Ellie Beman, Loren Hacker, Pat Stanley and Diana Fliss.

2)     Reports - Diana called the meeting to order and presented the secretary’s report.  Don presented the treasurer’s report.

3)     Arctic Blast Recap: Overall, the Canby Chamber of Commerce members present at this meeting and feedback from the community was positive.  Despite the lack of snow, all other events such as the Chili Cook-off, Fish Derby, Golfing and Polar Plunge had a great turn-out.  Ideas for next year that were discussed include:

a.      Chili Cook-off – Invite Aaron Peterson’s band to play again

b.      Fishing Derby - Possibly expand the Fishing Derby to include adults. Would need to follow-up with the Sportsman Club.  Also, fundraise more money for prizes for the Fishing Derby

c.      Golfing – Possibly have the Golf Club of Canby sponsor this activity

d.      Snow Sculpting – Possibly have Ice Sculpting instead of Snow Sculpting

e.      Polar Plunge – Consider having proceeds go to a particular charity

f.        Klondike Kate – Possibly sponsor “Variety Contest” either on Thurs or Sat night

 

4)     New 2004 Board Officers: 

a.      Chair – Derrick Ruether

b.      Vice-Chair – Angie Groenhoff

c.      Secretary – Kelli Palmquist

d.      Treasurer – Don Beman

 

5)     New Signer for Checking Account:

a.      Don Beman will remain one of the signers on the Checking Account.

b.      Pat Stanley and Diana Fliss will be removed as signers.

c.      Derrick Ruether made a motion to add as a new signer Kelli Palmquist. Loren Hacker seconded the motion.

 

6)     YMC Fair Board Request – Loren Hacker motioned the Chamber donate to the Fair $100 as was donated last year.  Jeff Harms seconded the motion.

 

7)     Post Prom – Pat Stanley made a motion to contribute 2 - 125^th Anniversary Afghans as prizes this year vs. $50 in Canby Bucks as was done in the past. Angie Groenhoff seconded the motion.

 

8)     King of Trails – Pat Stanley made a motion to renew our $15 membership. Loren Hacker seconded the motion.

 

9)     Legionville – Pat Stanley made a motion to sponsor one student at $90 to attend the camp.  Kelli Palmquist seconded the motion.

 

10)  New Board Member – Kelli Palmquist spoke to John Thelen on 2/10 and John plans to join the Canby Chamber of Commerce board in March of this year.

 

11) Jaycee’s – This organization is struggling with the number of members. Don Beman is going to talk to Dave Verhelst and invite him to the next meeting to see if they would potentially become a “sub-committee” under the Chamber of Commerce.

 

12)  Next Meeting – March 9^th at the Canby VFW at 5:00 pm