MINUTES

Rising Sun / Ohio County Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

April 8, 2003

Members Present: J. Eldridge, J. Fieler, P. Gilley, B. Stowell

Minutes

Motion made by Eldridge, seconded by Stowell, to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2003, meeting. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

No official report.

Old Business

• Changes to Bylaws – Motion made by Gilley, seconded by Eldridge, to approve changes to Article IV, Section I, Paragraph A of the Chamber Bylaws. Motion Carried. Updated Bylaws attached for inspection.
• Membership Meeting – Fieler reported the Chamber is partnering with Historic Downtown to hold a joint Membership Meeting at the Historical Society Building April 22, 2003, at 17:30. Both organizations are to divide costs for the event.
• Business Spotlight – Eldridge suggested Just Desserts First as primary candidate and Bretzel Enterprises as auxiliary candidate for next edition. Board members agree to consider criterion for project and make recommendations at next meeting.

New Business

• Flower Pots – Motion made by Gilley, seconded by Eldridge, to reject a proposal to sponsor flower pots. Motion Carried. Questions regarding current Chamber financial position and integration with Chamber mission and objectives lead to rejection.
• Postage – Motion made by Eldridge, seconded by Gilley, to pay approximately $150 in postage to mail 400 Navy Bean applications. Motion Carried.
• Joint Community Scholarship – Motion made by Eldridge, seconded by Stowell, to approve $100 contribution to Joint Community Scholarship Fund as requested by Gilley. Motion carried. Gilley noted the contribution will become part of the permanent endowment fund.
• Community Activities – Eldridge presented the board with information regarding upcoming community events. The board is asked to consider sponsorship for leadership seminar next year.
• Business Communication – Solicited e-mail and quarterly printed newsletter suggested to maintain communication with business community.
• Health Insurance – Wire Design requested information regarding available Chamber Health Insurance Programs. Gilley reported that coverage is difficult to obtain. Further discussion necessary to determine necessity of Chamber Health Insurance Program.
• Website – Current website is maintained by Tourism. A plan to control and manage the website is necessary.

A Motion was made by Fieler, seconded by Gilley, to adjourn. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Brett S. Stowell!

Secretary

Minutes subject to approval.