Chamber Business Meeting

10/6/05

Meeting began 8:05amIn attendance: Tim Barkley, Barkley LawDenny Ahalt, New Windsor State BankAaron Kahn, Eclipse SecurityKerry Turner, Frederick News-PostAndrew Williamson, Chiropractic FirstEllie Bonde, Blossom & Basket, Secret StorkAudrey StapfKeir Knight, Plain English Writing and DesignArchie Rogers, Rogers EngravingBen Gue, Ben Gue GiftsJackie Bingham, PatchesJoyce Piccard-Busse, Entrepreneur’s SourceHoward LeRoux, Mt Airy Dent RepairMichael Zimmer, AttorneyJim Jones, Credit Card StoreHarry Johnson, AflakKen Matthws, Freedom Carpet CleaningTom Neff, MSCCMarlene Titus, Carroll Community CollegeCarol Cahall, The Main EventDennis Regulinski, CPAPaula Wilhelm, Lorien Mt AirySusan Howes, Coldwell BankerDennis Emerson, Erie InsuranceFranklin Johnson, Carroll County Legislative ServicesSteve Rose, Torn2ShredzDavid Koronet, Mt Airy ChiropracticBob Brill, Morgan StanleyRamzy Nassar, CostcoTheresa Daytner, Daytner ConstructionKaye Kolb, Rohrbaugh’s CharterSam Zee, FastmailMinutes stand as posted.Committee ReportsTreasurer’s report:$23073.27 current budget – 3^rd quarter2006 Budget was reviewed by the executive committee and proposed to the membership. The voting approval on the proposed budget will happen at the November business meeting. The finance committee has been tasked with doing an audit of the books before Oct 31^st. The 1024 form to be recognized as a non-profit is being filed with the IRS, and $500 was allocated last year for this expense.Social CommitteeBusiness Card Exchange Oct 12^th 5-8pm New Windsor State BankMembershipThree members joined in September: Ben Gue Gifts & CollectiblesPrevost Insurance Agency, AllstateAmeriprise FinancialMembership is now 288Membership Drive – November 17^th, Century Ford at 405 Century Drive. If you join at the membership drive, your membership dues will be $75.Dues: Due to the possibility of hiring an administrative assistant, it is proposed to raise dues. 2006, $85 ($75 at the membership drive) and 2007 $95 ($85 at the membership drive). Audrey Stapf motioned, Tom Neff seconded. No discussion, motion passed.Carroll County ChamberAs a Mt Airy Chamber member, you may attend Carroll County Chamber functions. AmbassadorsEllie is looking for volunteers to help distribute new member packets. Professional DevelopmentThe first two workshops will be: Business Uses of Power Point and Financial Tax planning for Small Businesses. Local businesses can sponsor these workshops, which will appear in the Carroll Community College brochure (assuming you contact Marlene in time for print deadlines) Sponsors provide a snack for the workshop. Workshops will be free to Mt Airy Chamber members, $10 to non-members. More than one company can sponsor a workshop. AdvertisingAds will come out over the next week for the next business card exchange. Membership drive will be advertised, then there will also be Happy Holidays ads.Mt Airy Vol Fire Co, VFW, Four County Little League have all been sponsored in the past month.Next year’s advertising budget is slightly higher than this year. This is in hopes of finding more local venues to advertise in. Old Business
Gala Update Dinner Dance January 14^th, 2006 7-11pm. You should be receiving your invitation this month. Deadline for RSVP is Dec 1. $35 per person. This is a celebration! They are looking for sponsors of the event- an e-mail with more information will follow soon.NominationsPresident: Carol Cahall1^st VP: Tom Neff2^nd VP: Aaron KahnRecording Secretary: Kerry TurnerCorresponding Secretary: Susan HowesTreasurer: Dennis AhaltVoting will happen at the November meeting.Nominations from the floor for officers – none.Committees – we will need a chairman for the Social Committee. Also, next year, Audrey will need help with membership so that someone else may take over in 2007. If you are interested in either of these positions, see Audrey.Planning MeetingWorked on the budget, plans for 2006 and also Carol Cahall shared "How to grow a chamber"New BusinessMail LabelsThe chamber will provide to the chamber membership, a list of mailing addresses of chamber members. Bank
Right now, chamber money is at Westminster Bank. It is being proposed that just after Jan 1, the money be switched to New Windsor State Bank. At that time, there will be at least 2 signatures on the account (right now there is just one). Archie Rogers moved, Ellie Bonde seconded. Discussion: Fees involved? None. Why can’t we do it now? Wait until the audit is complete and officers are installed. Vote called, motion passed.Business FairApril 29^th 2006 Tables will be $125, shared table $75 each half. Contact Archie if you are interested in being a sponsor. First right of refusal deadlines Nov 17^th. Government RelationsIf you have any questions regarding any legislative issues, see Frank Johnson. South Carroll Business AssociationKeir brought up the idea of becoming a member of SCBA and having a table at their business expo to promote our business card exchanges and our business fair. Frank Johnson moved that we join the SCBA for 2006 and have a table at their business expo on March 4, 2006. Joyce Piccard-Busse seconded. Motion passed

Meeting adjourned 9am.