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Canby Chamber of Commerce
April 23, 2008
DeToy’s Family Restaurant
1)
Attendees: Bonnie Longtin,
Don Beman, Ellie Beman, Pat Stanley, Katie Delaney, Rebecca Weber,
Karen Houtman and other community members. 2) Call to Order: Vice President Karen Houtman called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m..
3)
Reports: The
secretary’s report was passed out to all attendees.
Pat made a motion to approve
the minutes, Bonnie seconded and the minutes were approved.
Don handed out the treasurer’s report. Ellie made a motion
to pass, Bonnie seconded; motion approved.
Old
Business
4)
Hat Daze Report:
Ellie presented the week long Hat Daze activity report that the
activities committee submitted.
A final schedule is being completed and will be publicized.
a.
Birthday party: It
was discussed to serve 350 cupcakes decorated in Canby lancer colors
and lemonade from the bakery because of the lower cost.
Katie brought quotes from both the bakery and Jim’s Market.
b.
Parade: Jody Olson
will be asked to serve as Grand Marshall of the parade since she is
Citizen of the Year.
c.
Parade Committee/Helpers:
Anyone who is helping out with the parade will be wearing
a white sailor hat.
Supplies/expenses for the parade thrust include letters, envelopes,
forms and postage which will be billed to the
Chamber.
5)
Communication: Tabled
until next meeting on May 21.
6)
Boyd Good Time Days Parade:
Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m.
7)
Meander Art Crawl Sponsorship:
Think about if we want to sponsor the Meander.
8)
Post Prom Donation:
Ask for money but Chamber passed a resolution last year that if an
organization is also soliciting money from businesses that the
Chamber does not contribute. New
Business
9)
Back to School Bash:
All thought it was a good idea but Pat suggested to check with
the public school/Sandy Arndt and St. Peter’s to make sure they are
on board. Perhaps the
school could hand out information to parents. Maybe include a bike
rodeo, police department, safety, etc.
10)
Christmas Decorations:
Nominate 2 – 3 volunteers to participate on the decoration
committee. Some thoughts
include adding LED lights and go simple with greenery and the red
banners. Take down the
banners after the holidays and leave the greenery up until after
Artic Blast. Bonnie was
going to work with the City, either John or Chris, and contact Chad
Liebl from Otter Tail and perhaps Liz Verhelst to tackle this
project and get it rolling.
11)
Dues Letter: The
dues letter was handed out and approved by consensus.
In addition, information about the Fix It Up fund will be
included in the mailing.
There will be 2 - $500 awards given to any businesses.
The selection will be made from a random drawing.
Pictures of the final project need to be submitted to the
Chamber. Also added to
the letter would be a request for websites and emails so that a list
can be put together that would link this information from the
Chamber website.
12)
Prairie Waters Ad:
Ellie presented information on the ad and that it would cost $338
for a 2.5” x 2.5” camera ready.
Discussion as to what to place on the ad ranged from MECCA to
camping. In the end, Pat
made a motion to not do the ad this year and Ellie seconded; motion
passed.
13) Adjournment: Motion by Bonnie, second by Pat; motion approved. Next Meeting: Regular Monthly Meeting – Wednesday, May 21, @ 12:00pm, DeToy’s.
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