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Chamber Minutes   February 2004 Minutes Ortonville

GREATER ORTONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FEBRUARY, 2004 MINUTES

Both the minutes and the treasurer's reports were approved.

Two new members were introduced from MacDonalds: Cindy and Justin Villaire

BUDGET
The 2004 budget was discussed. The Chamber Board will establish an annual budget every October or November, to be approved by the membership. At this time, the 2004 budget is not approved, and Russ Govette submitted a proposed 2004 budget. The 2004 proposed budget was passed by membership with a vote of 20 yes and 0 no.

DUES
It was explained that it two individuals from the same company wished to have voting privileges in the Chamber, dues must be paid for each individual. If one member wishes to have two or more companies listed under their name, and the other companies are closely related by line of business to one another, then the member will pay full dues for the first company, and 50% of dues for each of the remaining companies. For individuals who wish to have two or more companies listed under their name, and the companies represent separate lines of business that are not related, then the individual will pay full dues for each company.

OAKLAND COUNTY CHAMBER – CHAMBER COMMITTEES
Russ Govette attended a meeting of the Oakland County Chamber. This Chamber is successful because of its many events and the early establishment of co
mmittees to run the events. Russ circulated sign up sheets for the committees needed for the Greater Ortonville Chamber: Policy and Procedures Golf Outing Ambassadors/Membership Fireworks Septemberfest Mixers Christmas in the Village Business Expo

FEBRUARY MIXER
Susan Reddy reported on the progress of the February mixer. The mixer cost is $5. There will be door prizes as well as a 50/50 drawing with tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5. The mixer will take place on February 11, at the Brandon Township Library, from 5:30-8:00 PM. It is planned to have mixers at various locations throughout the year. A motion was suggested to have the Chamber sell $5 raffle tickets to win one foursome to the Chamber golf outing as a door prize. The motion passed 12 yes and 5 no.

BUSINESS EXPO
The only Thursdays available in April for a Business Expo were 4/22 or 4/29. Membership voted to have the Expo on 4/29/04.

NAME BADGES
Bridget Hughes may be contacted to order a Chamber name badge to (248) 627-4324.

MEMBERSHIP
Current membership stands at 142: 22 honorary members (15%) and 120 voting members. 68 members still have dues outstanding for 2004.

AAU TOURNAMENTS
Fred Waybrant noted that advertising is still available for the AAU tournaments taking place in Ortonville. He also noted that this is a great opportunity to sell Chamber cookbooks.

MIXER AT PALACE
Robert Renchik noted that the multi-chamber mixer will take place at the Palace on February 27. More information is available from Robert at (248) 627-7515.

 

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