The Walters Chamber of Commerce board met on August 19th, 2019, at Noon, at the Walters Library, located at 202 N. Broadway in Walters, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order by Board President William McKay.
Board Members present were Joi Bellamy, Sheri Davis, Lacy Edgmon, Wes Eidson, Jack Jacob, William McKay, Gina Suson, and Brantley Tillery. Board Members Roberta Ellis, MaryAnn Holman, Craig Williams, and Wendy Zimmerman were unable to attend.
Chamber Members Benne Brewer (HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS), Stesha Kerr (COTTON BLOOM FLORIST), Dawn Schilling (WALTERS GIRL SCOUTS), and Stephanie Smallwood (THE NAKED MERMAID SOAPERY) were also present.
There were no visitors present.
Stephanie Smallwood addressed the Board to introduce her new store, THE NAKED MERMAID SOAPERY, located at 1000 S. 7th, here in Walters. If you haven’t visited their incredible store yet, go soon. You WON’T be disappointed!
Stesha Kerr addressed the Board to introduce her new store, COTTON BLOOM FLORIST, located at 108 W. Kansas St., here in Walters. Her shop is incredible!! They are more than adequately supplied to meet all your floral & gift needs!
The Board discussed how the Ribbon-cuttings went for HAWK HILL FARMS PETTING ZOO, THE NAKED MERMAID SOAPERY, and PEEPAW’S RESTAURANT. All those that got to attend agreed that it was an absolutely good time!! It was determined that we felt we didn’t get to enjoy these businesses for an adequate amount of time, so future Ribbon-cuttings will be performed one at a time, instead of multiples in one evening. We want each and every one of our businesses to get the attention and acknowledgment they deserve.
The Board discussed updating the current By-Laws. Each Board Member was supplied a copy of the current By-Laws, to review and note any recommended changes. President William McKay appointed a By-Law Revision Committee of Jack Jacob, Joi Bellamy, and Gina Suson.
Chairpersons Wendy Zimmerman and Joi Bellamy addressed the Board regarding the ANNUAL ICE CREAM FREEZE-OFF, stating that all went very well!
The Board discussed and considered proposed changes for the ANNUAL CAR CRUZ. After a lot of discussion, it was decided to go ahead with the CAR CRUZ as scheduled, with many changes and improvements. A motion was made and approved to approve the changes and suggestions presented.
Items 12-19 had no action taken, due to lack of time, and as needed, will be addressed at the September 16th, 2019 Meeting.