Albion Chamber Of Commerce

May 19,2008,  12:00 Noon

Serendipity  Café

 President Phyllis called the meeting of 10 members of the Chamber to order and asked for a

motion on the minutes. Motion was made to accept and seconded. Carried.

A financial report was given by Treasurer Sharon Leitch. Checkbook balance is $1989.27.

Motion to approve and second. Carried.  Sharon also announced that the taxes are paid.

OLD BUSINESS:  Phyllis Herendeen reported that the Town Wide Garage Sale was a success &

there were the same amount of vendors as last year.

The American Flags are up and waving as reported by Randy Myers. Thanks to all who helped

lower brackets on poles, trimmed some trees & installed flags:  American Legion 246 members,

Guy Forker, D&J tree service & Randy Myers. It wouldn’t happen without their help.

The Goodwill Truck location was moved this year to the city lot on Orange St. Although the

turn out was good, there was not enough room for the truck and cars to get around. Next year

the Goodwill truck will be back on York St.

“Creating a Vision for Albion” workshop, a continuation of the program presented 4-21-08 to

the Chamber by Mary Beth Parsons & Angie Blevins will be held at the Albion Library lower level

May 31, from 8:00 am – 3:00pm. We would like to have 30 persons to participate. Lunch will be

served.  Those interested can contact Phyllis Herendeen at 636-2748 or email pjhere@locl.net.

A motion was made by Sandy Petrie for the Chamber to allow the President to spend $100.00

for the food. Second by Carla Fiandt.

 ALBION FUN DAY raised money for the Albion Fireworks.  There was Face painting , games, a

duck race, food and fun for all.

NEW BUSINESS:  “The Cougar Closet” a new project in conjunction with CN School will be in the

garage of the old Brazzell  funeral home.  The school Corp. has bought the property for an

alternative school and is allowing the Chamber to use the garage (after a few fix ups) to make

a place for gently used clothing to be given to students in elementary & middle school. More

details will soon be made available.   President Herendeen will apply for a couple of Grants to

help get started.

The “Skateboard Park”  meeting will be held June 16. They only have $3000.00.

 1:10 pm adjourned.

 Respectfully, Barb Kirkpatrick, C of C Secretary