June 11, 2018

Members Present:  Chris Magnuson (P), Carla Fiandt (VP), Sandy Petrie (S), Sharon Leitch (T),

Ken Cripe, Miranda Wilkins, Phil Lock, Kay Craig

Absent: Tammy Luce

Meeting was called to order at the Albion Pizza Depot by Chris at 12:05 pm.

Minutes:  Carla made a motion to approve the 5/14/18 board minutes and the treasurer’s report (details below) Ken seconded, minutes and treasurer’s report approved. 

Treasurer’s Report: submitted by Sharon. 

Beginning balance - $11,261.76

Income - $50.00

$50 Flags

Expenses - $79.83

$12.95 - Yahoo June Internet

$16.88 - Directory mailing postage

$50 - Noble County Public Library (Flag program posters)

Ending balance - $11,231.93

Old Business: 

Flag Program:  Record year with 42 sponsors and $2100 brought in. Expenses $641.50 – Great Job Dr. Ken Cripe!

Directory/Year Tabs:  Chris will need help distributing the new plaques and tabs when they come in.  They will go to all of the Chamber members to replace existing plaques.  These came in today so distribution very soon.

Chain-O-Lakes sign:  Ken made a motion to give $200 toward the large “icon” sign that will be placed near the Chain-o-Lakes State Park entrance to encourage people to come into Albion for their needs.  Chris confirmed that the requested “lodging” icon will be placed on the sign as we requested.  Kay seconded the motion.  Motion approved.

Noble County Chamber decals: The “county” decals should be in by the end of the month.  No further action has been taken by the county Chamber yet to set dues for a Noble County Chamber member.

Rotary Citizen of the Year:  Chris submitted one applicant and the winner will be announced by Rotary soon.

New Business:

Chamber Insurance: Chris reduced our liability insurance significantly by going through a different local company.  This is saving us over $400 a year.

Chain-O-Lakes Festival Wrap up:  It was a good year and though weather tried to ruin the parade, we got through it!  Good food, good rides, good job Chris and Sharon and entire committee!  Chris did mention that they are looking for someone to house and haul the 40ft x 12ft stage trailer.  So please get the word out and see if anyone has space for it when it’s not in use uptown.

Announcements:

QuIP Grant:   The bike racks have been installed.  The life size chess/checker court has been poured, and the wayfinding signs should be going up this week.

Police Booth at stoplight:  The Chain-O-Lakes Festival committee and the Town of Albion are sharing the cost for upgrading the police booth on the corner.  It should be getting a facelift soon with new windows and roof and some paint and complete new interior.

Adjournment:

Ken made a motion to adjourn, Miranda seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 12:40 pm.

Next Meetings: There will be NO July board meeting.  Next Board Meeting is August 13th at ONE10 West Main.

*High Impact Committee Meeting:  Sandy, Kay and Miranda will meet in July to discuss the high impact member meeting to be held in the fall at the school.