PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
November 12, 2002 - Depot Conference Room
Present: Sherry Frick, Bonnie Henriksen, Marla
Beaty, Sue Mattson, Debbie Bruns, Luanne Gislason,
Ron Oleheiser,
Absent: Steve Kovala, Lynn DeGrio, David Marty,
Marty Licke, Shannon Mann, Karen Lindgren,
Chamber Staff: Bud Stone, Shannon Benolken
CALL TO ORDER
Bonnie Henriksen called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER MINUTES
Marla Beaty made a motion to approve the minutes
of the October 8th meeting. Sherry Frick seconded
the motion: motion passed.
ANNUAL DINNER SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
Shannon Benolken brought up an idea that Bud Stone
had regarding having a dessert auction as a
fundraiser at the Annual Dinner. After a brief
discussion, the committee decided not to have the
new auction this year but keep it in mind for the
future.
Bonnie gave a report from David Marty on the price
of cakes. David was asked to get a few more quotes
for cakes for the next meeting.
Shannon gave a report from Lynn DeGrio regarding
the nametags. A discussion ensued over how to keep
the nametags from getting lost. The committee
decided to hold a drawing at the end of the
program using the nametags. The winner will
receive $10.00 in Chamber Bucks.
Lynn should go ahead and order the nametags.
There was no report from Lilah Crowe.
Karen Lindgren reported to Shannon that she is
starting to acquire auction items.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
John Pratt will be speaking on Non-profits in
Itasca County for the December Luncheon.
The January luncheon will feature the Wells Fargo
economist.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
Due to time constraints, this discussion was
tabled until the December meeting.
COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT / GOALS / PLAN OF
ACTION
The committee reviewed the 2002 mission statement
and goals. Bonnie will prepare the final wording
for the next meeting.
CHAMBER AFTER FIVE LOCATION
The committee was asked to consider holding the
Chamber After Five at different locations.
Consistency was stressed in the discussion. After
a lengthy discussion, the committee decided that
if the location meets the following criteria:
" Event must be held in a separate room from the
general public
" Food and beverage must be available
" Room for the event must accommodate 100 to 150
people
If the criteria is met the business hosting the
Chamber After Five may have it at any location
they choose.
NEXT MEETING
The next Program Committee meeting will be held on
Tuesday, December 10th at 8:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by: Shannon Benolken |
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