Present: Debbie Bruns, Lynn DeGrio, Sherry Frick, Bonnie Henriksen, Karen Lindgren, David Marty, Ron Oleheiser, Derek Rolle,

Absent: Luanne Gislason, Sue Mattson, Marla Beaty, Steve Kovala, Shannon Mann, Marty Licke,

Chamber Staff: Bud Stone, Shannon Benolken

Bonnie Henriksen called the meeting to order.

The Program Committee asked Cheri Bialke, Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau if the Attractions Group would be interested in being the featured speaker for the May 2003 Monthly Luncheon.

A question arose as to what would happen if a for-profit attraction wanted to participate in the program. They would have to join the Attractions Group. Also, chances are that the non-profit attractions would end up filling all the spaces for the presentation.

Cheri indicated that the timing for the presentation couldn't be better. The first full week in May is Tourism Week.

It will be up to the Attractions Committee to decide who will be featured. Cheri will update the Program Committee later in the year on the progress of the presentation.

Debbie Bruns made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11^th meeting. Karen Lindgren seconded the motion: motion passed.

Committee consensus indicated that the program was less than successful. The question arose as to whether the committee has a responsibility to inform the presenters of the Chamber's disappointment. Bonnie will talk to Bud about the issue.

A discussion ensued about having a screening process for program participants.

Karen Lindgren briefed the committee on the door prize progress.

Derek Rolle indicated that everything is on track and Wendigo is being great. He will be sure to tell them that all carts must be back to the clubhouse by noon.

Karen will ask Lefty's Rent-a-Tent if they would donate a few tables

The Ambassadors have started a volunteer signup sheet.

Sherry presented the committee with a mixer event along with a list of questions to be considered. The committee discussed past Business After Hours and whether these events should be considered BAH's. Should the event be revenue generating? Will the event take away from the luncheons? Where should they be held? In the interest of time, further discussion was tabled until the next meeting.

This topic was previously discussed. However, Bonnie will ask Marla Beaty to give a brief overview of the December luncheon, the Itasca Non-profit Council at the next meeting.

Bud Stone asked Shannon to remind the committee to begin thinking about the program for the Annual Dinner. David Marty will bring a few suggestions to the next meeting.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9^th at 8:30 a.m.

Meeting adjourned.