ANNANDALE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Board Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2003, 11:30 AM
Lake Center Bar & Grill, Annandale MN
President Marlene Young called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM.
Attendance: 27 Members – Super Great!!!
Adoption / Amendment of agenda:
Jeff Burkhardt made a motion to accept agenda, Charlene Donnelly 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
Motion made by Don Nelson to approve minutes from the March 12th meeting, Jon Ferrell 2nd the motion. Motion carried
New Business in the Community: Black Dog Realty, Appraisals Inspections of Minnesota, Gunnerson Construction, & Windscapes
Ambassador’s Committee: A group of 30 chamber members were at the formal ribbon cutting ceremony at Blue Waters Family Restaurant.
Correspondence: A letter from Pioneer Park requesting a donation for orange juice for their pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 13th. A motion was made to donate $50 by Don Nelson, Derek Groth 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Report given by Jeff Burkhardt. Motion made by Derek Groth to accept treasurer’s report, Charlene Donnelly 2nd the motion.
Committee Reports:
7.A Membership Committee
As of the meeting date we have 157 paid members.
7.B Business Expo
Expo committee needs help with set-up on Friday, April 11. 108 booths are in the
Expo as of the meeting. We will be using golf-carts this year to help with
transfering of vendors and spectators to their cars. Looking forward to a good
day at the EXPO.
7.C All City Garage Sale
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003. Registration forms are out, only 10 turned in so far.
7.D Queen’s Committee
There are13 candidates for the Annandale Ambassador Program. Six of the candidates will be working the Expo with the current reigning Ambassadors. The Annandale ambassador Gala will be held Friday, June 27th.
7.E Fourth of July Committee
Dates for the 4th of July celebration is July 2nd thru 6th. All events for the week-end are moving along smoothly. There are 8 tentative school bands. Again the letters for the parade entries will be out soon. If you don’t want to be part of the parade, donations are welcome.
7.F Arts and Crafts
Date is August 9th. This year it will be held at the Annandale High School. The
high school inside area is full already with vendors.
7.G Golf Tournament
An 18- hole Annandale Chamber of Commence Golf Tournament will be held
July 30th at Four Seasons Southbrook Golf Course. Dinner will be held after the
golf tournament.
7.H Community Christmas
No report.
7.I Social Committee
No report.
8.0 Old Business:
Map update: Map was put on hold to make sure we had all new businesses and everything in place. Map will be ready for businesses when summer people start coming back in the area.
Kioski: A Boy Scout for his Eagle Project will be in charge of repairing &
up-dating the kioski. Anyone with new or old ideas should contact Steve
Bergesch.
Chili Cook-Off: Saturday, May 24th will be the date for this fun adventure for the
Businesses of Annandale. Registrations forms will be sent out soon. There will
be a Public Award and a Judge Award.
Circus: Coming to Annandale on Sunday, August 3rd
9.0 New Business:
None
10. Upcoming Events/Meetings
Business Expo – April 12, 2003 – 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
All City Garage Sale – May 3rd, 2003
Next meeting: May 14th, 11:30 AM at Blue Waters Family Restaurant
11. Adjournment:
Don Nelson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Steve Bergesch 2nd the
motion. Motion carried.
Minutes and Agenda respectfully submitted by Mary Wilson, Chamber Secretary.