Walters Chamber of Commerce Met On September 16, 2019

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The Walters Chamber of Commerce board met in regular session on September 16th, 2019.  A delicious lunch was graciously provided by Todd Pyle (THE GEM—JEWELRY REPAIR). The meeting was called to order by Board President William McKay.

Board Members  Joi Bellamy, Sheri Davis, Lacy Edgmon, Roberta Ellis, Jack Jacob, William McKay, Gina Suson, Brantley Tillery, Craig Williams, and Wendy Zimmerman were present.  Board Members Wes Eidson and MaryAnn Holman were unable to attend.

Chamber Members Benne Brewer (HILLIARY COMMUNICATIONS), Kimbreley Davis (OSU EXTENSION OFFICE), Todd Pyle (THE GEMJEWELRY REPAIR), Dawn Schilling (WALTERS GIRL SCOUTS), Stephanie Smallwood (THE NAKED MERMAID SOAPERY), Shawn Strange (WALTERS CITY MANAGER), and Kaila Williams (COTTON ELECTRIC) were also present.

There were no visitors present.

President William McKay addressed the Board regarding Unseated Open Board Member positions, upon review of current By-Laws.  After Board discussion, Gina Suson nominated Dawn Schilling, Joi Bellamy nominated Benne Brewer, Jack Jacob nominated Roberta Ellis, and Lacy Edgmon nominated Craig Williams.  Benne Brewer, Roberta Ellis, and Dawn Schilling were voted in by those present to fill these positions.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve the Amended By-Laws, to be delivered to all Chamber of Commerce Members.  

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve migrating the Chamber’s phone to cloud-based Phone System.  

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve allowing the Treasurer to access the Chamber’s Bank Accounts online.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve consolidating all the Chamber’s bank accounts into one fund.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to ratify the President’s appointment of Jacob Jacob into the vacated position of Treasurer, due to Roberta Ellis’ resignation as treasurer, effective September 3rd, 2019.

After Board discussion, nominations were heard to elect a new Vice-president.  Brantley Tillery nominated Lacy Edgmon. A motion was made and approved to elect Lacy Edgmon as Vice President.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to set the maximum amount to be spent for the large prize items (TV’s, Yetis, tablets) throughout the Chamber year at $1,200.00 (one thousand two hundred dollars).  

The Board discussed having a Veteran’s Day Parade in 2020. No further action was taken.

The Board discussed the upcoming Christmas Parade, to be held on Sat., Dec. 7th, at 6 p.m.  The theme this year is “Happy Birthday, Jesus”. Jack Jacob will chair.  Joi Bellamy will invite participants.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve the Prize money of $100 Cash for Best Float and $100 Cash for Best Non-Float for the upcoming Christmas Parade, out of the General Fund.

A committee was chosen for the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Meeting.  Roberta Ellis will chair, and all Board Members present volunteered to help.

After Board discussion, a motion was made and approved to approve the 2020 Chamber Meeting Calendar.

The Business Advertising/Economic Development Committee stated that BLUE DEVIL NUTRITION and a new flower shop were scheduled to open.

No new business was presented.