Present: Lynn DeGrio, Sherry Frick, Bonnie
Henriksen, David Marty, Marty Licke, Derek Rolle,
Luanne Gislason, Shannon Mann, Sue Mattson, Debbie
Bruns,
Absent: Steve Kovala, Ron Oleheiser, Marla Beaty,
Karen Lindgren,
Chamber Staff: Bud Stone, Shannon Benolken
CALL TO ORDER
Bonnie Henriksen called the meeting to order.
The committee discussed their upcoming events.
APPROVAL OF AUGUST MINUTES
Sherry Frick made a motion to approve the minutes
of the August 13th meeting. Marty Licke seconded
the motion: motion passed.
CHAMBER AFTER 5:00
A flyer is out in the newsletter. Everything is
running smoothly so far. Mediacom is excited to
sponsor the event. Attendance should be really
good. Bud reported that other businesses are
interested as well.
Lynn will remind the Ambassadors that their
attendance is mandatory.
ANNUAL DINNER REVISITED
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Grand
Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This year's
annual dinner should be special. Ideas were
discussed.
The committee asked Bud to double-check the
Charter date.
A subcommittee consisting of Lynn, Bonnie and
David were formed to discuss ideas for the event.
The committee asked if there is a budget for
commemoratives.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS / PROGRAMS BRAINSTORM
The list of upcoming luncheons was reviewed.
Lynn will confirm the economist with Steve Arbour.
The CVB will presenting, "Be a Tourist in Your Own
Town" in May
Other suggestions were as follows:
" February - Jim Hoolihan: Jobs 2020
" Aug or Sept - School District Update (possible
meet at the new Middle School)
" Riverfront Development
" Feb or March - Governor (send invitation)
" March - Mary Ellen: Local author of helpful
hints
" Got a Problem, Get a Duck author
OTHER
The committee discussed possible workshops.
Joe Constance contacted Bud regarding his training
firm in Marquette Michigan.
David reported that Donna Vennie and Mike Knapp
are working on a 10 minute computerized
profile-hiring tool that gives instant feedback.
This is something that could be formulated into a
workshop because it is helpful for hiring.
David also reported that a Brave New Workshop
would be in town in January 2004.
Debbie suggested that the committee research the
Disney Institute for a customer service workshop
to supplement FISH Customer Service Training.
This discussion will be continued for the next
meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next Program Committee meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 8th at 8:30 a.m.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by: Shannon Benolken |
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