The April 2019 meeting of the Keytesville Chamber of Commerce met at the Café at noon on Monday, April 15, 2019. Members in attendance were President Carla Watts, Lowell Newsom, David Gaines, Nancy Coy, Susan Creason, Cele Sehlke, Melissa Wilhoit, Susan Littleton, Bob Littleton, Wendy Huntsman, Larry Pollard, Rick Jones, and Clayton Enyeart.
President Watts called the meeting to order and asked for a motion for the secretary’s minutes to be approved. Nancy moved the secretary’s minutes to be approved with Susan seconding that motion. All members present voted favorably.
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Nancy stating the current balance of $6,798.93. Carla asked for a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. David made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report with Lowell seconding. All members present voted favorably. Under old business, 84 tickets have been sold so far for the Gift Certificate basket. The drawing will be held at the Alumni Banquet on April 20th. The annual Sally Hubbard Walk will take place from May 14 – June 13 on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. On June 6th a “Family Night” will take place after the walk that day. Food will be provided and some children’s games will take place as well. Members and anyone else interested are asked to donate items for the event, such as food, condiments, plates, etc.
As old business continued, the City Wide Garage Sale has been set for May 11th and this year sign-up is free. The 2019 Chamber of Commerce membership list was in the paper on March 28. Discussion was made regarding the Casey’s Petition and Letters. Janet reported via email that she has completed the petition and is still editing the letter. The plan is to use City Hall as the place the petition and letters will be, but final confirmation has not yet been made.
Under new business, the second annual Bridge Street Affair will take place on Saturday, June 22nd. Local businesses are encouraged to set up booths to promote their business. Chamber members may set up a booth free of charge, but non-members must pay a $10 fee to do so. As of now, the committee is still in search for a band to play after the meal.
As new business continued, L&W Investments has become a new 2019 member of the Chamber. This month’s free meal recipient is the Keytesville Fire Department. Discussion was made in regard to who the next Volunteer of the Quarter should be. Rick moved to nominate the Maxwell Taylor Park Board with Larry seconding that motion. In the past singular persons are nominated, but after discussion it was decided that the nomination of boards would be fitting as well. All members present voted favorably.
Cele Sehlke proposed the idea of having a Chamber sponsored “Educator of the Year” award. The award would go to a teacher currently employed at Keytesville School and could be nominated by anyone in the community. In order to nominate a teacher, an application (to be provided by Cele) must be submitted by May 10th. The award in form of a plaque would be presented at the school’s award assembly on May 24th. The cost of the plaque would be under $50 and be paid for by the Chamber. David made a motion that a $200 stipend be added to the award for the purpose of purchasing supplies for the winning teacher’s classroom. Rick seconded that motion and all member present voted favorably. Committee members are Cele, Nancy, Mellissa, and Carla.
The date for the next Chamber meeting is set for Monday, May 20th.
Monthly Meeting Minutes
- January 21, 2020
- December 16, 2019
- November 18, 2019
- October 21, 2019
- September 16, 2019
- August 19, 2019
- July 15, 2019
- June 17, 2019
- May 20, 2019
- April 15, 2019
- March 18, 2019
- February 19, 2019
- January 22, 2019
- December 17, 2018
- November 19, 2018
- October 15, 2018
- September 17, 2018
- August 20, 2018
- July 16, 2018
- June 18, 2018
- May 21, 2018
- April 16, 2018
- March 26, 2018
- February 20, 2018
- January 16, 2018
- December 18, 2017
- November 13, 2017
- October 16, 2017
- September 18, 2017
- August 22, 2017
- July 17, 2017
- June 19, 2017
- May 15, 2017
- April 17, 2017
- March 20, 2017
- February 13, 2017
- January 18, 2017
- December 12, 2016
- November 21, 2016
- October 17, 2016
- September 26, 2016
- No August Meeting - August, 2016
- July 18, 2016
- No June Meeting - June, 2016
- May 16, 2016
- April 18, 2016
- March 21, 2016
- February 8, 2016
- January 11, 2016
- December 14, 2015
- November 17, 2015
- October 19, 2015
- No September Meeting - September, 2015
- August 24, 2015
- July 20, 2015
- June 15, 2015
- May 18, 2015
- April 20, 2015
- March 16, 2015
- No February Meeting - February, 2015
- January 19, 2015