Present: Marla Beaty,
Debbie Bruns, Lynn DeGrio, Luann Gislason, Bonnie
Henriksen, Karen Lindgren, Shannon Mann, David
Marty, Derek Rolle
Absent: Sherry Frick, Marty
Licke, Barbara Mason, Sue Mattson, Ron Oleheiser,
Deb Page
Guests: Linda Bauer
Chamber Staff: Bud Stone,
Jennifer Gooch
CALL TO ORDER
Bonnie Henriksen, Chair, called
the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Karen Lindgren made a motion to
approve the minutes from the January 8, 2002
meeting, Derek Rolle seconded; motion carried.
ANNUAL DINNER REVIEW
Committee members agreed that
the Annual Dinner was a success; many positive
comments were received regarding the entertainer.
Some suggestions were made that the evening might
have been too eventful, and that an entertainer
or a band performance, along with the silent
auction, would have sufficed.
Committee members agreed that
ideas regarding the choice of entertainment for
next year should be discussed at the April
meeting, to take advantage of the best selection
of available talent.
GOLF OUTING & FUN DAY
Committee members reviewed
possible dates for the Chamber’s Golf Outing & Fun
Day. It was agreed that Thursdays have worked well
in the past; Thursday, March 18, 2002 was chosen
to be the date for the event. Shannon Mann will
follow up on possible "rain dates".
Requests for Proposal will be
sent to area golf courses that could accommodate
the number of anticipated golfers.
REACTION AND REVIEW OF FEBRUARY
LUNCHEON PROGRAM
Committee members agreed that
the program was interesting, but questioned if
everyone made the "connection" between the topic
of the program and its relevance to the area’s
businesses and organizations. Bud Stone suggested
clearly addressing the program’s relevance in the
newsletter and during the introduction preceding
the program.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS / PROGRAMS
BRAINSTORM
MAPP Presentation
Linda Bauer summarized for
committee members a possible monthly luncheon
program. The program’s aim would be to share with
the Chamber’s membership what the MAPP assessment
is, how it works, and what it can do for the
community.
Committee members discussed
their thoughts regarding the program and decided
that the luncheon would not allow enough time for
Linda Bauer to make her presentation, and that a
different program format such as a workshop or a
seminar would serve better serve the subject.
OTHER
Bonnie Henriksen shared with
committee members concerns that were voiced by
Marty Licke regarding eliminating announcements
being made at Chamber luncheons. Marty Licke is
concerned that by eliminating this platform that
non-profit organizations that have utilized it as
Chamber members may feel that they are losing
their connection to the Chamber, and the value of
their membership.
Committee members discussed the
concerns and shared their own comments and
suggestions. It was decided that while the Chamber
luncheon sponsorship should be encouraged as a
method for addressing the membership, that for
brief announcements of upcoming events, etc, that
guidelines should be made in order to limit, but
not eliminate, announcements at Chamber luncheons.
Karen Lindgren made a motion to
limit the number of announcements made at Chamber
luncheons to three (3), no longer than thirty (30)
seconds in length, to take place at the end of the
program during the announcements of upcoming
events; the persons making the announcements will
be "cued" when they should all rise and approach
the podium, and all will stand by the podium until
each has had the opportunity to make their
announcement. The requests for time for
announcements will be taken on a first come, first
serve basis and will be accepted no later than the
Friday preceding the luncheon. Derek Rolle
seconded; motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held
at the Depot Conference Room on Tuesday, March
5, 2002 at 8:30am.
Submitted by: Jennifer Gooch
