MINUTES- July 19, 2007

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERKINS COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

July 19, 2007

Present:

Janice Coate

Richard Coate

James Ramsey

Kenneth Deckard

Candy Deckard

Tom Parks

Terry Wagner

Rita Bridenstine

Virginia Sasser

Kelley Sasser

David Lara

Hannah Malan

Melissa Kiser

Harland B. Wells

Glenda Murray

Karen Lester

Jeff Gill

Rena Hines

Erika Eades

Lori Kastl

BeLinda Adkins

David Sasser

Jack Vassar

Dan Johnson

Mel Miller

Pat Bays

Jamie Andrews

Julie Hawkins

Ramona Perry

Pat Bickell

Roger Gilbert

Travis L. Majors

Teresa Hopkins

Becky Reedy

Chris Petermann

Jalyn Bailey

Patty Johnson

Mike McWherter

Kim Hall

Beth Skye

Carol Lyons

Katie Henderson

Call to Order:

Jeff Gill, president, called the meeting to order.

Meal:

Provided by Buffalo Hill

Invocation:

David Sasser

Guests: Tom Parks, Terri Wagner, CREC; Kelley Sasser, Emily Sasser; Glenda Murray; Katie Henderson; Carol Lyons

Announcements:

-Mel Miller reported a Domestic Violence Seminar will be held at the Iowa Tribe.

-Beth Skye, volunteer with the Perkins Animal Shelter, said lots of animals are available at the shelter, volunteers are working on some fundraising events, and there are volunteer opportunities open.

-Chances are still available for United Way’s fundraiser raffle of a new boat and motor.

Minutes:

David Sasser made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 5 meeting; Patty Johnson seconded; motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Jalyn Bailey reported a balance of $26,868.09. Harland Wells made a motion to approve the report; Travis Majors seconded; motion approved.

Board and Committee Reports:

none

Old Business:

Business Fair: This year’s Business Fair will be held Monday, Aug. 13. Committee members are Pat Bickell, Debbie Clinesmith, and Candy and Kenneth Deckard.

Harvest Fest: OSHF will be held Saturday, Sept. 22. Sign-up sheets were passed around during the meeting.

Pistol Pete Run:

The race will also be held on Sept. 22. It is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. and 50 to 60 runners are expected to participate.

New Business:

none

Program:

Kelley Sasser presented a short program about her new business, Happy Hearts Consignment Store.

Meetings:

The next general membership meeting of the chamber will be at noon, Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Lion’s Den. City manager Pete Seikel will speak about the State of the City.

Meeting minutes by Dan Johnson