LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MINUTES:
DECEMBER 8TH, 2010
Minutes
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:36
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS COMPLETED
GUESTS: Maggie Tallan
Attendees: B. Morales, M. Druey, C. Ortner, J. Elmore,
M. Tallan, R. Estes, R. Gallagher, J. Gallagher, S. Druey, B. Ochs
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: As
Corrected
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ELECTIONS: All nominees elected as nominated with no
changes.
SANTA VISIT: Event went very well and was very
crowded. Fri night set up was OK. We waited for the Santa Chair from the
Booster Club. We should procure our
own. It should be a sturdy 2
seater. Around 450 breakfasts sold. Did the Boosters give a donation to the
VFW? Betty to check. We spent around $1200 this year (too much). We did get some donations ($200 from
Latimers). We will need to discuss
fundraisers to offset costs. Quilts
sales (or other item?). Christmas tree
sales? To be tabled until January.
HOLIDAY MIXER: Next years invite should state-Must be
present to win the raffles. 45lbs of food and many coats collected. Was a good turnout. Thank you to Umpqua Bank again for hosting
us.
SR 99 / HWY 99E PROJECT –
PHASE 1 - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY. New
date pending.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Senior Center was approached
about letting us rent a room from them for our future offices. After a few days we were notified they are
not interested. No further inquiry with
them to be considered. The VFW has made
an offer to the Chamber. Rent $200
(includes utilities less phone) with no future raises foreseen. A designated space, keys and use of the
VFW. Some discussion took place with no
decisions made at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIP: Letters ready to go out. A few more needed. Betty to complete.
BUSINESS & VOLUNTEER OF
THE YEAR Betty will fold in this flyer
with the membership letters about to go out.
INSTALLATION DINNER: Need to get the bids completed. Ross Turner already submitted the Exchange
club bid .(similar to last year). Clarissa to approach Mill Creek
Restaurant. Waiting Dan Ochs tho he
wants us to celebrated at Lassen Steak house.
Others? Roxies (M. Druey to
approach). The Snack Box? The Bar in Tehama?
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Senior
center lunches Dec calendar is out.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
-
CHAMBER OFFICE
–
CHAMBER OFFICE
-
CHAMBER OFFICE
-
CHAMBER OFFICE
– VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - SOCIAL HOUR @ 6:00
P.M. & 7:00 P.M. DINNER
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 7:43 clo
November
24th, 2010
Los
Molinos Chamber of Commerce
Executive
Board Meeting and Elections for the 2011 Officers and Board of Directors
The meeting was called to
order at 6:18 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Guests: No guests attended this meeting.
Those in Attendance: Betty Morales, Melissa Tallan, Donna
Wallan, Phyllis Martin, Joann Landingham, Jan Elmore, Barbara Ochs, and Michael
Druey
Election
Count Began
Phyllis Martin opened the envelopes. Donna Wallan and Jan Elmore
tallied the votes. Joann Landingham read the votes. Betty Morales verified the
results. Melissa Tallan verified that the envelopes were empty. Twenty-three ballots
were received and counted. The final results are as follows:
President: Betty Morales
Vice President: Donna Wallan
Secretary: Melissa Tallan
Treasurer:
Michael Druey
Parliamentarian: Barbara Whitten
Sergeant at Arms: Ron Gallagher
Legislative Reporter: Walter Dodd
Director of Membership: Kenny Brewer
Board of Directors: Jeannie Gallagher, (Antelope Creek Farm);
Sharon Druey, (Country Haven); Barbara Ochs, (Ochs Mini Storage); Shelley
Patchen, (Nu-Way Market); Jan Elmore, (Hidden Harbor Marina and RV Park); Roger
Estes, (Windications Designs), and Susie Mustaine, (Edward Jones)
Alternate Board of
Directors: Nannette
Smith, (Sierra Pacific Industries); Jeannie Shakeshaft, (Umpqua Bank); Marsha
Shebley, (Marsha’s Minerals and Rocks); Rob Morales, (Rob’s Recycling); Phyllis
Martin, Sherry Borchert, (Latimer’s Pharmacy); Tim Kuhn, (Los Molinos Ace
Hardware); and Dina Greterman
The final tallies of votes are filed with the official ballots.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 PM.
Melissa Tallan
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING OF
MEMBERS: NOVEMBER 10TH, 2010
Meeting called to order at
6:34. The Pledge of Allegiance
performed.
GUESTS None
ATTENDEES: C.Ortner, R. Estes, J. Landingham, P. Martin,
J. Shakeshaft, H. Votaw, D. Wallan, M. Tallan, B. Whitten, B. Morales, J.
Gallagher, R. Gallagher, S. Druey, M. Druey.
Minutes of previous meeting
were approved as corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
BBQ: Are there any loose ends? None reported.
PURPLE & GOLD DAY: Both Nuway and Umpqua Bank
participated.. D. Wallan judged floats.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY – TOWN
CLEAN-UP. Approximately 20 persons
participated, 8 of which worked all day.
B. Morales and M. Tallan did further work after 5pm. This should be a yearly event. We should re-address in the spring.
ELECTIONS: Wed Nov 24th all ballots to be
counted. Any ballots filled out here
tonight will be gathered, locked up and counted on the day. The 24th meeting will only address
elections and no other business.
SANTA VISIT, Nov 4: The first Santa Visit committee meeting was
attended by Melissa Tallan, J. Elmore, Maggie Tallan, and B. Morales. B. Morales has taken the action to call the
booster club to glean further detail on “who” will Santa be? The fishing booth is in process by R.
Morales. B. Morales to go to the
storage unit to pick up balance of supplies needed. Next meeting of committee will be on Mon Nov 15th to count up the gifts and determine what to
order
HOLIDAY MIXER, Dec 6: Please bring appetizers for the
evening. That bank will supply
coffee. Don’t forget: 6pm, bring canned goods and coats for
donation if able.
SR 99 / HWY 99E PROJECT –
PHASE 1 - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY:
Layout of planters pending. S.
Rogers is the contact for Caltrans regarding recent accident involving the now
removed island. Per Barbara O’Keefe,
the date of the ribbon cutting is changing as it depends upon approval from
Sacramento. New date pending.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Senior Center Committee: R. Warner and J. Landingham recently ate
lunch at the center. Ron will look in
to issues regarding it’s clean up and any possible code issues. H. Votaw states the next meeting of the
Board of the Senior Center is Nov 18th @ 2.30. The Chamber committee will be put on the
agenda to request consideration for possible move into the center.
NEW BUSINESS
Regarding town cleanup: Could we get a dumpster to clean up some
homes of the poor or needy? Can the landfill
commission help? Can the area around
the Old “Pancho’s be cleaned up? It is
full of thistles. Might the Fire dept
send a notification?
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS: Judy Blunt of the Corning Observer has
presented the Chamber with a size and rate prototype of our possible calendar
in the Observer. Input requested.
Bell Ringers needed before
Thanksgiving. D. Wallan working the
schedule.
B. Morales read
announcements and upcoming events.
Next meeting: WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 24TH, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M., CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 7:47
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE
MEETING MINUTES: OCTOBER 27th, 2010
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 6:35
GUESTS: Maggie.Tallan
ATTENDEES: C. Ortner, B. Ochs, J. Shakeshaft, D.
Wallan, M. Druey, S. Mustaine, P. Martin, B. Morales, M. Tallan, J. Gallagher,
S. Druey, R. Gallagher
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approved as corrected.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Unchanged since last meeting. A few checks have been written. During last months nomination for treasurer
Mike Druey had stepped aside in favor of Susie Mustaine for the position of
Treasurer next year. Due to a conflict
of interest between us and Edward Jones (we have investments with Edward Jones
for which Susie is our representative), Mike is now again our nominee for Treasurer. C. Ortner made the motion for Mike and it
was seconded and carried. Thank you
Mike and Susie.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: W. Dodd not in attendance. EZ voter guides are available at the
elections office. The election is Tues. Betty Morales is working at the absentee
ballot offices.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
BBQ Thank you to Jeannie and Ron
Gallagher. Considering the rain, all
went great. The left over cake went to
the “Abused Women’s Safe House” In Redding.
Jeannie has volunteered to organize and tally our paper goods, which is
sorely needed. Thank you Jeannie.
PURPLE & GOLD DAY: Kenny will not be able to attend the
“P&G” day. Spirit week is this week
at the High School. This Friday (10-29)
is P&G Day, Please wear purple.
ELECTIONS: Ballots should be ready by next meeting for
counting on Nov 24.
SANTA VISIT: (Sat, Dec 4) Ms. Cuelho of the Booster
club has not yet held a meeting. We
will invite her to our 1st Santa meeting. We still need a Santa (Ron
Gallagher to be asked via Jeannie Gallagher).
D. Wallan stated Francisco was a good Santa last year and was multi
lingual. Santa Day will be 8-11:30
AM-Booster Breakfast with 8:30 to 12noon-Santa. The Committee meeting will meet Mon Nov 8th, 6pm at the Chamber. Clarissa, Betty, Melissa, Donna, Jan and
Nanette make up the committee.
HOLIDAY MIXER: J. Shakeshaft has kindly agreed to host
again this year at Umpqua Bank. We will
include canned goods for the “Food Drive”.
Everyone to bring appetizers and door prizes will be awarded.
NEW BUSINESS
SR99/HWY 99E PROJECT – PHASE
1 – RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: Barbara O’Keefe requests a ribbon cutting for the
official completion of this project on Dec 8.
Barbara will be asked to ensure media is present. Water hook ups for planters coming soon. Planters in the Spring. Details still needed for how this will work
and who is paying for the water. Betty
to ask Barbara for the details.
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
Kenny Brewer has been approached by the Central Tehama Little League,
which is in need of an office to meet and store equipment-Would we help? They would give us a sponsorship and pay for
wireless DSL worth $15 a month. Much discussion was had concerning
insurance, the presence of minors, our potential move. Clarissa motioned to continue negotiations,
2nded and carried. These concerns will
be shared and further discussion facilitated to help make this work.
Kathy Garcia, Next Wed, Nov 3rd has a workshop
session for Business growth. J.
Gallagher will probably attend.
We need to generate money.
The fireworks sales may not always be available for us. Our expenses are going up. After much discussion and suggestions, we
need to have a committee. This will be
followed up in January.
Long discussion held about the Senior Center. They are slowly “going under”. This is a potential location for the Chamber
if/when we need to move. This could be
a great community center under the right circumstances. Much work to be done first. We should work with the Woman’s club and
others and approach the Senior Board of Directors for talks. Betty to start looking into this as she is
also President of the Woman’s Club who regularly attends the center.
2011 membership applications due by early Dec. Clarissa to prepare.
NEXT MEETING- WEDNESDAY,
Nov 10th, 2010 @ 6:30 P.M. CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING MOTION TO ADJOURN: M. TALLAN, 2NDED AND CARRIED: 8:03 clo
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES: OCTOBER 13TH, 2010
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 6:02
GUESTS: None
ATTENDEES: J. Elmore, K. Brewer, R. Estes, B. Ochs, J.
Shakeshaft, D. Wallan, J. Gallagher, S. Druey, S. Patchen, M. Tallan, B.
Whitten, W. Dodd, P. Martin, B. Morales
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Approved as corrected.
2010 FINANCIAL REVIEW: The Annual Treasurers Report was reviewed,
Chamber Of Commerce approval motion made by K. Brewer to accept as modified,
was seconded and approved. 4th
of July Parade approval motion made by M. Tallan to accept as modified, was seconded
and approved. Copy is on file with the
Treasurer.
2011 BUDGET REVIEW: Reviewed and accepted as modified. On file with Treasurer.
BY-LAWS UPDATE / REVIEW:
After review and some modifications S. Druey made a motion to accept the
amended document, it was seconded and approved. Betty Morales to update.
NOMINATIONS FOR 2011
OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS: The
Nomination form was reviewed. A motion
was made, seconded and approved at 7:28 for the changes shown here. (Maker of
motion not recorded in error).
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: Betty J. Morales (Incumbent) - Unchanged
VICE PRESIDENT: Donna Wallan (Incumbent) - Unchanged
TREASURER: Michael Druey (Incumbent) - Changed to S. Mustaine
(pending research into conflict of Interest)
PARLIAMENTARIAN: Barbara Whitten (Incumbent) - Unchanged
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Ron Gallagher (Incumbent) - Unchanged
SECRETARY:
Clarissa
Ortner (Incumbent) - Changed to M.
Tallan
LEGISLATIVE REPORTER: Walter Dodd (Incumbent) - Unchanged
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: K.
Brewer This is a new position
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: (Seven Positions Available)
Sharron Druey (Incumbent) Unchanged
Barbara Ochs (Incumbent) Unchanged
Jeannie Shakeshaft (Incumbent) Unchanged
Jeannie Gallagher (Incumbent) Unchanged
Jan Elmore (Incumbent)
Unchanged
Susie Mustaine (Incumbent)
Not eligible pending new position as an
officer
Roger Estes New
ALTERNATE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: (Unlimited Positions Available)
Shelley Patchen (Incumbent)
Moved up to Board of Director
Nanette Smith (Incumbent) Unchanged
Marsha Shebley
(Incumbent) Unchanged
Rob Morales (Incumbent)
Unchanged
Sherry Borchert (Incumbent)
Unchanged
Dina Greterman (Incumbent)
Unchanged
Tim Kuhn (Incumbent)
Unchanged
Herb Votaw (Incumbent) Removed by his request
P. Martin New
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
BBQ: Everything is ready for Saturday;
J. Gallagher will call for decorations help.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: Purple/Gold Day decorations and prep going well - Please wear Purple.
Cleanup day in 2 weeks. Corning Candidates night only represented
Corning interests, turn out was low.
NEW BUSINESS
Barbara Ochs son - Dan Ochs now
owns Lassen Steak house and would like to bid on upcoming dinners for Chamber.
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS None
NEXT MEETING- WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 27TH, 2010 @ 6:30 P.M. CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 8:17
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LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:04
GUESTS None
ATTENDEES: J. Shakeshaft, D. Wallan, B. Ochs, R. Estes,
S. Mustaine, J. Gallagher, M. Druey, C. Ortner, B. Morales, R. Gallagher, W.
Dodd, J. Elmore.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approved as corrected.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Nov 2
election upcoming. Walter Dodd
recommends to always vote by mail.
Supervisors meetings
have mostly concerned budget issues of late.
Walter is now the Vice
Chair of the Democratic central committee.
The office of the Democrats
of Tehama County is headquartered in Red Bluff on the corner of Walnut and
Washington Street.
Walter takes issue with
cancellation of Candidates night. After
discussion no further issues or changes surfaced.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES –
SUSIE MUSTAINE – EDWARD JONES:
Susie reported that 2 funds
have been moved to more stable accounts and the 3rd fund from
Franklin Income is still in play though it is somewhat volatile. After group discussion and Susie answering
many questions, Jeannie Gallagher moved to reduce risk by reinvesting the
Franklin into a less volatile fund. The
motion was seconded and passed.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ:
Copies of invites to be copied in the next day or so.
ANNUAL MEETING – Mike D,
Betty M and the rest of the financial committee to meet on Monday the 4th
to prep the budget for annual meeting.
SR 99 / HWY 99E PROJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING - Phase 2 and safe passages to schools to be discussed tonight.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: Bi-laws handed out. Members
requested to review for next meeting.
Please be prepared with questions and the vote. There will not be a reading of the bi-laws
in the meeting as would take to long.
Thank you for the homework.
Nov 6th is Clean
up day in Los Molinos.
NEW BUSINESS: 2 packages arrived for the Vets Hall. Ron Gallagher to take ownership. (The items
were bingo related).
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
Kenny Brewer cannot attend Purple and gold day though he has written the
resolution and everything is ready to go.
Roger Estes requests if OK
to make copy of our seal from our website for his. Yes feel free. They will
be linked. Thanks Roger.
Announcements were read
MEETING ADJOURNED 6:42
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LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING MINUTES:
SEPT 8TH, 2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:35
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS: None
ATTENDEES: B. Morales, D. Wallan, J. Shakeshaft, B.
Ochs, H. Votow, J. Gallager, S. Druey, M. Druey, R Estes, J. Elmore, C. Ortner,
B. Whitten, R. Gallagher
READING OF MINUTES: Approved
at corrected
A
look at Tehama County – Through the eyes of our visitors: Per Jeannie and Ron
Gallagher, this seminar was great. The
speaker, Roger Brooks) talked for 2.5hrs. Our county is not doing a good job of
getting/keeping tourists. Not enough
“welcome” signs. For instance the sign
at Woodson has 9 rules you can’t do but nothing you can. 95% of everything is done via the
Internet. Location is 2nd to
activity. We are still in the old mold
of “what a great place to visit” rather than what you can do here. Lassen Volcanic Park isn’t “touted”
enough. Motorcycles seem popular around
here but no catering to them seems prevalent.
Access to the Sac River seems under advertised. The Red Barn stood out as a great example of
“The Way to do it”. Signage should be
studied along with benches and promotions.
ANNUAL
MEETING: The invites will go out (via
Betty) by Oct 1 by postcard.
CANDIDATES
NIGHT: Walter has not been
attending. Scheduling needs to be addressed.
Monday Oct 4 is the Corning meeting.
Since all of our local issues were satisfied during the earlier primary
nothing local is new. Perhaps the state
runners would be interested? Would we
even be able to get them? Should
Corning handle it this year? A motion
was made by S. Druey to cancel our candidate’s night this fall, and support
Corning to handle it all. Motion Carried.
MAKE
A DIFFERENCE DAY – TOWN CLEAN UP: Date
Oct 23rd. Resources
are: Kristina from Landfill can get us
2- 40cu yard dumpsters, 2 -20cu yard dumpsters, 50 pairs of gloves, and
bags. We may also need car haulers and
might need some small tractors/trailers.
Set up could be at the old landfill and at the train tracks at Orange
St. and in-between. New date: Nov 6th,
Sat. Meet at Umpqua Bank to start. 9am.
Some money is avail for advertising by the Landfill commission.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
BBQ: Date changed to the 23rd. Color copies of invites OK’d. Clarissa to
procure more ink as needed and make copies by 1st week of Oct.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
G&G Trophy business has
been sold. Now located East 2 blocks on
Walnut toward River from previous location.
Zelma’s.
NEW BUSINESS
Phase
1 of work probably not affected by budget cutbacks, as it’s so small in comparison
to most. SR 99 new meeting has been
scheduled on the 29th. Would The
Chamber move it’s time so that The Chamber can attend the next meeting? Meeting to start @ 6pm.
Purple
& Gold Day – Oct 29th, 2010 (L.M.H.S. Homecoming) Per Kenny
Brewer, may he work with the businesses in town to promote P&G Day? We say yes and how may we help?
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Jeannie
Gallagher notes that the Coffee shack is open again. Its owner, Tom Petersen, had been in an accident at the Casino (from
a fall on a carpeted floor). After 2
brain surgeries and rehab along with convalescence, he is back.
Per
the owners of Mill Creek restaurant they have received news from Shopping
Center owners that the signage over their Parking lot will be repaired.
Next
meetings-
- CHAMBER OFFICE
– WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2010 @
6:00 P.M. - CHAMBER OFFICE
- CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING
ADJOURNMENT 7:40
LOS MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 25TH, 2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:36
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS - JUDY
BLUNT – CORNING OBSERVER
ATTENDANCE: C. Ortner, J. Landingham, P. Martin, S.
Mustaine, M. Druey, B. Morales, D. Wallan, J. Shakeshaft,
B. Ochs, S. Druey, and B.
Whitten.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approved as modified.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mike states all is
quiet. No new reports since July 4th
activities. Susie Mustaine will report
tonight on Chamber/Parade investments and what if any changes, she (as an
Edward Jones Representative) would recommend.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES –
SUSIE MUSTAINE – EDWARD JONES
There are 3 accounts
currently at Edward Jones for about 31K:
Stifel Nicolaus, Barclay’s Bank and The Franklin Income Fund (money
market account). The first two are
aggressive investments. Susie explained
the risks with the more aggressive funds and the dollars recently lost. There is also a CD at Umpqua coming due next
month for approximately 7K. Discussion
and Q&A was held from the floor. A
motion was made by S. Druey and seconded, to leave the Mutual Fund as is and
reinvest all dividends back into the accounts. Susie abstained from the vote.
Susie will research other less aggressive investments and make a recommendation
for future consideration by the Chamber.
She will come back with the information by the next Executive Board
Meeting or get the information to the Treasurer sooner if possible.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ:
Oct 30th is the BBQ. Little was discussed, as the Gallagher’s (our
hosts) were not present. Clarissa will
find the flyer from last year and update it accordingly. Shelley Patchen was contacted about a sheet
cake for the event and thanked the chamber for the business. Nu-way can easily do the cake with a little
notice (including a phrase). Also, the
meat can be purchased inexpensively, even if the “meat sale” is not
concurrent. More meat is to be ordered
this year as not enough leftovers were available last year. Shall we get a porta - potty again? S. Druey motioned and the motion was carried
to order the porta - potty for the Halloween Appreciation BBQ. Mailing of the Invitations will be around
Oct 1st.
ANNUAL MEETING:
In prep for the meeting, the
by-laws still need updating. B. Morales
has done a lot of work and has called a by-laws committee meeting for Monday,
Sept 13th at 6:00 p.m.at the Chamber Office. Betty, Clarissa, Donna
and Barbara (Whitten) will attend.
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE:
Next meeting scheduled for
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
The Gallagher’s (via a
message) request time on the next agenda to comment on their attendance of the
Tehama County Branding Seminar held at Rolling Hills Casino a few weeks
back. Betty will facilitate.
NEW BUSINESS
Judy
Blunt from the Corning Observer attended to touch base, introduced herself and
offer assistance and a contact at the paper for future reference. The Observe has about 17000 subscribers and
is a bi-weekly. Ms Blunt works
advertising and Julie Johnson is the reporter, but Judy can assist us as
well. Judy works a lot w/the Corning
Chamber spreading the news, providing a calendar in the paper and more. She would like to do the same for the Los
Molinos Chamber. Can we provide her
with some basic info at end of meeting?
Clarissa will provide information.
Judy provided a card and can be contacted at: 824-5464.
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Betty reported that the
40-mile an hour sign in the middle of town is gone with thanks going to J.
Landingham for her letter to the editor in the Red Bluff Daily News. The sign
conflicted with the two 35 mph signs on either end of town. A big Thank You goes out to JoAnn for
fighting this fight for our town.
P. Martin asked if the
Chamber is involved with the Oak Street Clean up. Betty stated that some of the members could volunteer even though
no present plans were active. Betty
will talk with Kristina Miller from the Landfill to see what resources are
available and she will also ask the Kiwanis club to help with the clean up. The
date is tentatively set for Oct. 23rd, but not confirmed. Watch out for poison oak.
Tehama Museum Jubilee:
P. Martin made a motion for
the Chamber to purchase 25 raffle tickets, to help support the Museum Jubilee,
with any winning to be used in future Chamber raffle drawings. The motion
was seconded and carried.
Next meeting:
MEETING OF MEMBERS –
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010 @ 6:30 P.M. – CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 7:59
p.m.
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES- AUGUST 11TH, 2010
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER 6:38
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS
– None
ATTENDEES: C. Ortner, B. Morales, R.Gallagher, J.
Gallagher, S. Druey, M. Druey, J. Shakeshaft, D. Wallan, B. Whitten.
READING
OF MINUTES: Approved as modified here.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
UPDATE:
A meeting for Parade
overview was held and attended by R. Gallagher, J. Gallagher, M. Druey, S.
Druey, J. Elmore, and B. Morales. A quick
overview of some of the ideas:
Get
rid of Parade stops.
Coins
to be handed out after registration but before parade start.
Ea child on “street” must have a matching adult (details of this still need work). At what age should ea child have a parent? 10 and younger? Groups OK with “some” adults?
Contact
the RB Parade group for brainstorming.
Using
our best resources we will use other organizations to help w/parade. Example: Key Club, Kiwanis…
Block
patrols. Getting different businesses
to help with adverts and to supply items or labor.
Signs
on floats/arms must be better utilized-instructed.
Disclaimer
for entry form required? More
manpower. Barricades?
Next
meeting may be Wed, Nov 3 or 4- 6pm.
Special letter of thanks to
the Explorer’s is required: Is Jan
doing that or was it assigned? Betty to
follow up.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
BBQ: Tentative date Oct 30, Sat. Time: 5 till end. Tri tip and pot luck. 50 person sheet cake w/ Thank you BBQ to be
ordered to ensure a dessert. NuWay,
Mill Creek restaurant, Costco are all contenders.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS: Tehama County through the eyes of our
Visitors Seminar at the Casino. Betty
cannot attend. The Gallagher’s will try
to attend for Betty.
With Ron G’s beard growing
in so nice and white, could he possibly be our “Santa”??????
Christine and Earl Beck
joined- Beck Ranch, Clarissa to call them to ask what they would like to say on
the Website.
Kenny Brewer to be added to site
a for free (as he is 2010 Mayor). The
Mayor always gets the year free from the Chamber.
NEXT MEETING:
- CHAMBER OFFICE, , 2010 @ 6:30 P.M. - CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING ADJOURNMENT: 7:21
Los Molinos Chamber of
Commerce
Executive Board Meeting -
Minutes of July 28th, 2010
Called
Meeting to order @ 6:31 pm
Pledge
of Allegiance
No
guests were present
Attendance: Betty Morales, Barbara Ochs, Jeannie Gallagher, Ron Gallagher,
Susie
Mustaine, Jeannie Shakeshaft, Roger Estes, Walter Dodd, Donna Wallan, Melissa
Tallan, Mike Druey, Jan Elmore, and Barbara Whitten.
Reading
of Minutes: Accepted as corrected.
Legislative
Report by Walter Dodd: Walter Dodd
reported that the election coming up, on November 2, 2010, will have a lot of
local offices to fill, and we need to start thinking about planning another
“Candidates Night” for late September or early October. When Walter was done with his report, Betty
thanked Walter, on behalf of the Chamber, for being the grand marshall of the
parade. We presented Walter with a plaque, honoring him as grand marshall.
Treasurer's
Report by Mike Druey: Mike reports that
our budget is fully funded. (See the Profit and Loss Statements provided.) Mike
stated that he has a correction to make to the Chambers main account P & L.
He forgot to charge out the sales tax from the fireworks sales. Mike asked for some help with the Quickbooks
program, and Betty volunteered to help Mike.
Susie
Mustaine provided us with some insight regarding our account with
Stiffel
Nicolaus. It seems that our investment
is all in “aggressive income”; which means that there are some risks associated
with it. Our investment is currently
yielding about 6%, and Susie said we have about $2,000.00 cash in the fund at
this time. Susie suggested that we
discuss making some changes. Q & A
was very informative. The general
consensus was that we should move our investments from Stiffel Niclolaus and
put it with Edward Jones, with Susie Mustaine as our broker. Jeannie Gallagher made a motion that we switch our financial planner. The motion was seconded and carried. (Susie Mustaine abstained from the vote.)
Ron Gallagher then made a motion that we place our investment (currently with
Stiffel Nicolaus) with Edward Jones, with Susie Mustaine as our broker. The motion was seconded and carried. (Susie Mustaine abstained from the vote.) Susie was given approval, by those present,
to start the transfer process, and Susie will provide details at our next
executive board meeting on August 25, 2010.
Unfinished
Business:
4th
of July: Shelley Patchen sent a check
for the trophy and award.
Volunteer
Appreciation Barbecue: Ron and Jeannie Gallagher
agreed to host the event once again. We
will discuss the details at our next meeting.
Other
unfinished business:
Joanne Landingham's public comments
regarding the speed limit signs and the pot hole at the south end of town have
yielded some positive results.
Donna Wallan stated that Roy Gartlett
has expressed some interest in helping us in parade planning. Betty suggested that Donna invite Roy to the
parade meeting on
August
3, 2010 @ 6:00pm. Donna agreed to invite Roy to the meeting.
Betty
Morales mentioned that we have a lot of planning, and work coming up with
Candidates Night, Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue, the Annual Meeting and Santa Visit. August should be pretty quiet, and Betty suggests we take
advantage of that.
Next
Meeting of the Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce: August 11, 2010 6:30pm
Meeting
adjourned @ 7:47pm
Minutes taken by Donna Wallan in absence of
Clarissa Ortner
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
07-14-2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:37 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS IF ANY: Janice Horner
ATTENDANCE: Betty Morales, Melissa Tallan, Sharon Druey,
Barbara Ochs, Herb Votaw, Barbara Whitten, Jeannie Gallagher, Ron Gallagher,
Roger Estes, Jeannie Shakeshaft, Donna Wallan, and Clarissa Ortner.
READING OF MINUTES: Accepted as corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Fireworks: Mike reports all went very well. He also asks that the booth workers make
notes about problems or suggestions for an upcoming meeting. See the fireworks
sales overview attached. Considering
the number of folks manning the register very few mistakes were made. Inventory per Betty also went well. When they came to pick up the overages we
had a great count and no questions came up from Phantom. We have received the invoice. Betty is tallying the difference. We did better this year than last. One mistake was a miss charge (we charged
more than the price on one item). Cash
registers are being reviewed for the future.
Later in the year we may buy one if it helps with inventory. The Fire Marshall states that it turns out
that we cannot store our Fireworks on site; it was an error to say so. Even the daily supply might need to be
stored away. We need to fine tune for
next year. Kudos goes out to Mike,
Betty, Donna, Jan and Melissa for their hard work and dedication.
FOURTH OF JULY
ACTIVITIES:
Parade: Jeannie Gallagher states that the line up
had a “lot” of large gaps. If one
observes other parades like the RB Roundup it really clicks. Folks in some cases get up and leave
thinking the Parade is over (though not as bad as last year). Can we find
someone with experience with this to help?
Entries were up this year at 100.
We also need to reach out to encourage younger folks to assist and get
involved. Key Club? Betty states that all the “helpers” she
tried to recruit let us down. We should
table a discussion till later about how to get the help we need. Sharron Druey states that the coin and
raffle ticket give-aways slow down the parade from the Judges stand on. Mike has some good ideas to keep it
moving. He states we dodged some real
bullets this year (a child and a bike getting to close to traffic). We need more traffic control!!!!!!!!!
Note: Vanessa Richeson is the name of the
volunteer who took over the singing of the National Anthem at both the parade
and play day.
Ideas: One adult per child
in parade (when not on a float).
Contact Key club before
summer over for volunteers.
Change Coin and raffle
handouts to the start, no more stopping midway.
The announcer will do his
thing with the parade moving.
The tractors need to be
reigned in (No tricks at all).
All members need to write
out ideas for a Parade meeting.
The color guard didn’t stop
and that caused a big gap until the singer mounted the stand.
Add the capability to have
an announcer every block or so like Red Bluff.
Next year we will use new
judges as we have turned down some folks who want to get involved.
Special meeting for Parade
ideas and clean up on Tues Aug 3rd. 6pm
Play day: Food ordering was close. No meat or ice pops
were left over. Jeannie Gallagher
totaled the $. $612.76 and after
expenses we did not make much money.
The food set up is an issue.
Trena needs more help because there isn’t anyone there to help and
people were already waiting for food.
Trena found some locals to help.
Once set up folks helped out to prep and sell. Trena did a “Great” job.
Profit of food and manpower are an issue. Laird requested the dodge ball move closer to the
activities. More kids can play and more
parents can watch. Who should get “free
food”? We need to define it
better.
Suggestions- More up front
help.
Anyone entitled to a free
meal should get a ticket first next year. Raise price next year?
25 bags of astro-pops, 300 and
they went early. Next year each ice pop
given away, the hand of the person will be stamped and only one per
person. Next year buy 400?
Water balloons lacked
quality? We need to find a better
quality to keep them from popping early.
Electricity was an issue.
A bill for the port-a-potties is pending. We had two and they were clean.
Mike and Betty will be
signing and mailing the checks for the Parade “winners” by the end of the week
as phone calls have been coming in.
About the convertibles: The foul up was one was ready and it was
cooling off, it had been jumped. The
car they gave us was No Good. Also the
insurance came up as an issue. We never
used to have to have it. The “new” guy wanted the “insurance proof. Corning is insured; they should not be
asking us for proof, just licenses.
Should we look at other dealers?
Yes.
Stevie’s step mom and uncle
came and the caregiver did not as she wanted the family to have the day to
themselves.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Volunteer
Appreciation BBQ, The Gallagher’s to host?
Next meeting they will inform us.
Roger
Estes comment: Cal Trans Bike Travel improvements are forthcoming but what
about bike parking? The only bike
parking is at the Post Office. Can some
of the businesses in town step up? What
about phase 2 of the plan? This issue
should be brought up at the next Cal Trans meeting?
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tehama City Social Media
markets, July 21, 28 and Aug 4th at the RB Job Training Center.
Price $20 per day, $50 for all three workshops. 3-5 pm.
Clarissa to put on Website.
Winners from the Parade need
notification to ensure they get their trophies. Can the website handle a listing? Yes, give Clarissa a copy and she will start getting something
together.
NEXT MEETING OF CHAMBER: JULY 28TH, 2010
@6:30PM.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT @ 8:20
p.m.
(clo)
LOS MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING MINUTES: JUNE 30TH, 2010
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER 6:33
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS: J. Horner, P. Martin, J.
Landingham, C. Dupre
ATTENDEES: B. Morales, M. Druey, S. Mustaine, B.
Ochs, J. Gallager, R. Gallagher, S. Druey, B. Whitten
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Approved as corrected.
Betty explained the misunderstanding regarding “Open Range Communications” and
last weeks minutes. There was confusion
between our Chamber and Red Bluff.
Their interest lay with Red Bluff not Los Molinos.
TREASURER’S
REPORT: The safe has been installed and
can be used for $, keys and whatever.
LEGISLATIVE
REPORT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MAYOR’S
RACE:
Final
count in order of $made: K. Brewer- Honorary Mayor, T. Hamer- 1st
Vice Mayor, S. Honeycutt, R. Singer, J. Baugher and Mike Voyles. Discussion of plaques
verses certificates was held. A motion by R. Gallagher to give plaques to the
Mayor and Vice Mayor along with two for Stevie in memory to his stepmother and
caretaker with certificates to the rest.
The motion was passed. Clarissa
volunteered to make the certificates for 3, 4 & 5th Vice
Mayors. The tally so far is
$5347.54. Stevie’s jar alone had
$373.89 which may be the most a “jar” every made.
P.
Martin voiced unhappiness regarding her opinion that enough isn’t being done to
“advertise” the Mayor’s race and associated fundraisers. Also, not enough is being done to ensure the
townspeople are informed regarding everything from the Mayor’s race fundraisers
to the Cal trans meetings. Los Molinos doesn’t get enough “face time” in the
Red Bluff paper. It was also noted by
P. Martin that not enough chamber members attended the Spaghetti feed
fundraiser. Phyllis is more than
willing to take over the PR for these and possibly other events. Further discussions and definition is
required. A motion was begun by S.
Druey but later rescinded. These issues
to be tabled until after the Parade and Play day as there is too much on the
table to fairly address the detail required tonight. Phyllis concurred.
FIREWORKS
SALES: Sales going well, kinks working
out. 1st day set up was
rough but a routine has been developed.
4 shifts daily most w/3 people.
Training of cash register still ongoing but so far no problems.
PARADE
ACTIVITIES: Placement in the parade of
the new Mayor, the VIP and Grand Marshal and other entries decided. Also the need for and placement of the
“memorial” float for Charlie G. and Stevie H. (to be combined). Decoration of
the wagon time set for 6pm Saturday July 3 and the Judges stand decoration and
chamber set up is at 10am Sat July 3.
Trophies to be reused and the final count given to G & G Trophy for
the Parade. A box of trophies was later
found with 22more in it. It was found
too late, we have already ordered 22 for the parade. Is a costly error this year but will save $ over the next few
years. Tanya Rahming will be the singer
for the National Anthem (Parade and Playday).
The cars for the Parade from Ford should be set but confusion exists about
how many and whom to pick them up? Once
Herb is contacted more info s/b avail.
Further small details to be discussed after this meeting is
adjourned.
PLAYDAY: R. Gallagher will lead the Pledge at Playday. Announcements, Thank you’s, intro’s and the little dancing girls to be handled by Betty and Rob at the start of the activities at the Park. Trenna (the Gallagher’s daughter) to handle the BBQ. Supplies have been ordered. J. Gallagher had itemized the hot dog and hamburger lunches on a spreadsheet. Hamburgers $3.00 and Hot dogs $2.00. The profit margin is break even on the burgers and 25 cents on the hot dogs. Next year we may have to raise the price. J. Gallagher asks: are there to be recycle bins? B. Morales stated some are to be supplied by the county. P. Martin wants to give away water. The chamber stated she is free to do so.
ANY
OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
J.
Landingham wanted to know if anyone had noticed that there is a 40mph sign in
the middle of town and two 35 mph signs into and out of town? She had made several phone calls complaining
about this possibly confusing issue to no avail. She will continue to follow up.
P.
Martin requests something be done about a dumpster in town that on the one hand
isn’t “legal” and yet is being used and emptied, sort of. It should be removed. Christina from North valley should be
contacted.
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
UPCOMING
EVENTS: Fireworks, Mayors race,
Executive meeting of the Chamber, 4th of July parade and the
playday.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 8:17
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES: JUNE 9TH, 2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:37
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS: Janice Horner
ATTENDEES:
C. Ortner, D. Wallan, R. Estes, J. Elmore, B. Morales, M. Druey, S. Druey, B.
Whitten, B. Ochs, M. Tallan.
READING OF MINUTES: Approved as corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MAYOR’S RACE: Press release #2 is out. Jars for Stevie H doing a brisk
business. Upcoming events for the
various members moving along well.
Softball games, BBQ’s, Motorcycle rides and more. The VFW is all ready to collect jars and
count $ on June 30, Noon.
FIREWORKS BOOTH: Clean up set for June 13 starting at
10AM. The new cash register stand is
ready to go (Thank you Mike D). Jan E
will call the fireworks company to find out status of presale tickets. If we get them, Barbara W volunteered to
call around and solicit Chamber members to buy ahead. Clarissa O to send Barbara W names and phone numbers. Nick from the Quality Safety and Fire
extinguisher company gave us his phone number for future reference if we need
to get new fire extinguishers.
FOURTH OF JULY
ACTIVITIES: Entry forms and rules can
be gotten off the website.
A motion was made by Sharron
D as follows: The Executive Board may,
at their discretion, accept and assign the donation of a cash award to be given
at the 4th of July Parade”.
The motion was passed. This
covers the fact that Nuway called on the eve of printing the entry forms and
wanted to participate (donate $100) and become an award backer. They are now the Novelty award cash
prize.
Three possible changes to
next year’s rules suggested for future inclusion: 1. Pick up of trophy the same calendar year is required, 2. Add
description/statement box on back part of mailer, 3. Possibly add statement “
The Chamber/VFW reserves the right to refuse entry to any applicant without
prejudice or cause in the best interest of the children of Tehama County”.
All Trophies left over from
last year and those not picked up in 2007 and 2008 will be inventoried and
taken to G&G awards for reuse.
Action Betty M. To date there
are 23 entries to the Parade and 8 returns for no addressee.
The “Tractor Group”
requested 8 copies of the form. Donna W
at the bank supplied them, along with other copies around town as
requested. The tractor group also wants
to “stay together” in the parade.
Though it isn’t preferred it will be allowed. Mike D will call them to request they temper the speeds used to
perform their tricks. Last years tricks
were too dangerous.
The Democratic Party of
Corning requested they have a booth at the Playday in the Park. After discussion the Chamber will respond
negatively. Political groups will not
be sanctioned or supported. They are
encouraged to enter the parade but are on their own regarding the park (this
goes for insurance and general support).
Open Range Communication
requested of Betty M to set up a booth on the parade route. They offered to donate $100. Betty doesn’t remember this. Clarissa to give Betty their phone number
for follow up.
Judges stand (flatbed)
needed. Betty W to speak w/Lane
Tractor.
ATV’s needed. Barabara O and or Betty M to speak with the
owners of the Garage on the corner.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
Bulletin board cleaned off
but still looks bad and is broken.
Pictures and forms of unsightly properties as supplied by a local parent
still need to go to the county.
Good search up to $1.00
even.
NEW BUSINESS:
Play
day at the park to be discussed at the end of month June meeting.
ANY OTHER NEW
BUSINESS: None
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
8:03
4th of July Parade
Meeting Overview.
5-17-10
M. Druey,
M. Tallan, C. Ortner and J. Elmore attended this working meeting to discuss requirements
of upcoming parade. J. Elmore and M.
Tallan had to leave. A guest. Lydia Benedict was at this meeting as a
guest.
Per Mike
Druey the following is needed:
Requirement: Computerized prize list:
Action: C. Ortner
Requirement: Updated Entry form for 2010
Action: C. Ortner
Orientation
shall be changed to portrait from landscape.
Requirement: Updated Rules
Action: C. Ortner
Requirement: Updated listing of Potential Parade Entrants
Action: C. Ortner
Clarissa
will convert the works version of the 2009 address listing to a .csv file then
to excel. Then update it to 2010 so
other new entrants can be added.
L.
Benedict compared 2008 to 2009 for entrants. as a start.
Requirement: The entry form and rules (3 pages unless we
go 2 sided) are traditionally ½ folds.
Mike set up the folding machine to facilitate the ½ fold. Action complete: M. Druey
Fine-tuning
of New categories is required. For
example: Charles A. Githens possible
Military Vehicle Award? MV. MV is a new category as well and has been
considered/requested for a few years now per m. Druey.
Requirement: Address and return address Labels
Action: TBD, Clarissa available (Note 300 return
address labels are complete).
Requirement: Sticky labels to seal the ½ folded
mailers.
Idea: We can ½ of a return address labels. As they
are small.
Entry
forms should go out no later than June 1.
So we should meet again ASAP to perform the above and get the entries
out. Next meeting to be chosen on 5-26.
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES: MAY 12TH, 2010
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:35
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS – ORLE
JACKSON, ARVIN KRAUSS: Census team
asking Chamber for use of Chamber office to limit usage of Mill Creek
Restaurant. B. Morales recommended use
of Farmers office. J. Shakeshaft
offered Umpqua Bank conf. Room. The
gentlemen will call around and thanked us for the assist.
ATTENDEES: B. Morales, M. Druey, D.
Wallan, C. Ortner, S. Druey, J. Shakeshaft, B. Whitten, R. Este, S. Mustaine, R. Gallagher, J. Elmore, M.
Tallan.
READING OF MINUTES -
Approved as corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CANDIDATES NIGHT -
Candidates night went well. The write
up in the paper was a good one. B.
Morales moderated the meeting rather than Walter Dodd. Walter didn’t mind the assist. We had a
great turnout of audience and candidates.
Next year we need to organize the question cards for the moderator ahead
of time. Food for the Hungry went well
also. 60-70 lbs of food was collected
and will be dropped off by Jan Elmore.
MAYOR’S RACE - Kenny Brewer Pitchathon is Fri at
5pm. Also upcoming, a carwash in Umpqua
Bank. Woman’s Club had volunteered to
sponsor Stevie Hunicutt as he has no other assistance. Nuway is sponsoring Todd Hamer. We have 6 candidates. Herb and John Davis to collect jars 12noon
on June 30. Then awards are ordered and
picked up on the 3rd.
FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES -
Betty Morales will review the G&G award needs for the 4th and
the Mayors race. The procurement of the
pocket Constitution booklets has been approved at 15C per copy plus
shipping. Mike Druey to order.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS –
Bulletin board: Is the signage up yet to clean it up weekly?
The county has returned the
Pictures from the concerned parent regarding local properties. They provided forms for us to fill out once
we gather the “actual addresses” of the properties. Clarissa Ortner took the action.
NEW BUSINESS
FIREWORKS Cal fire meeting
was a good one. Mike Druey learned a
lot including the fact that we don’t need a separated storage area for the main
bulk of the fireworks and the Fire dept always knew what Charlie was doing with
the “empty boxes”. No extra rental
storage unit will be needed. The
delivery date is set and will be to Rob’s (unless Betty can change it). Rob’s Recycling will forklift the shipment
over to the motel.
Mike Druey did learn that
nothing needing electricity may be closer to the fireworks than 25 feet. After much conversation it was agreed that
our cash register should be ok outside of the trailer but probably not the
swamp cooler unless we get an extension.
It was agreed no cooler is needed for now. Mike has programmed the cash register it and it may help to keep
track of the inventory.
Fundraising ideas need to be
discussed at the upcoming Monday meeting (scrip tickets, Horse plop bingo?).
Greg Gutierrez is still
waiting for “permit go ahead” from fire chief but doesn’t foresee any specific
problems.
We still need 3 workers per
shift but probably will only get 2 for many of them.
In order to use the bar
coder a laptop will be needed. The VFW
may be able to offer theirs but on 2nd thought it may not be a good
idea. This may not be viable this year.
The rolling cart to hold the
cash register isn’t around anymore.
Another will need to be purchased.
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS -The Tehama county Chamber retreat is
upcoming on May 21 and 22, 2010 from 8 to 5.
No one from the Chamber seems to be available. Betty Morales may or may not make it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 8:12
CLO
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETING MINUTES: APRIL 28TH, 2010
AGENDA
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER 6:38
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS: None
Attendees: W. Dodd,
M. Druey, R. Gallagher, J. Shakeshaft, B. Morales, B. Ochs, C.
Ortner, D. Wallan, B. Whitten,
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: C. Ortner
Previous
Meeting Minutes approved as corrected.
TREASURER’S
REPORT: M. Druey
No
real activity of late. A copy of latest
Profit and Loss statement will be attached to the filed minutes.
LEGISLATIVE
REPORT: W. Dodd
Walter
reviewed 2 meetings he attended on April 20th and 27th. At the Apr 20th meeting,
Marijuana, Trax City Contract and the Sheriff’s dept drug enforcement monies
were discussed. On the Apr 27th
meeting Public Health and Safety vote regarding the Hemp Festival and Sun City
court order were discussed.
See
the following web site for detailed information.
http://www.co.tehama.ca.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=25
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CANDIDATES
NIGHT: Betty Morales and Walter Dodd
16
candidates have been invited many have accepted some declined and some are
still pending. Will be a good
turnout. One candidate (Champion) was accidentally
invited but will be allowed his 3 minutes.
Ground rules have been sent out and will be present in the next letter
along with Food for the Hungry information for the candidates. Ron Gallagher is Sgt at Arms, Sharron Druey
is the timer keeper, Umpqua is supplying copies, pencils, and colored paper.
The VFW – coffee, Woman’s club – cookies.
MAYOR’S
RACE: Jan Elmore
The
jar stands have been painted by Christopher Tallan. Thank you. 4 candidates
so far are in the running. Pictures and
info are needed for the Jars and for the next press release. Melissa Tallan to gather pics and info. Kenny Brewer has a Face book website for the
run. Signs we planned to get that are
“re-useable” are out for bid. The
question was asked, “can we make them?”
There is a work party Monday at
6pm, May 3.
FOURTH
OF JULY ACTIVITIES: Betty Morales, M.
Druey
As
the Theme has been chosen should we have a meeting to shore up other details
like getting out the invites? Mike D
wants to know if the chamber is interested in buying mini copies of the
Constitution and Bill of Rights for 15cents ea (when 1000 are procured) plus
shipping costs? Discussion was held, as
long as a donation is solicited to try and make some $ it’s seems like a good
idea. A quote of the exact costs is
required. To be further discussed along
with other fund raising ideas at the sub meeting to be held on May 17, 6pm at
the chamber.
FIREWORKS: M. Druey
Mike
has made time to attend the Cal Fire mandatory fireworks meeting on TuesMay
4, 5-11 in Red Bluff. Mike has the forms ready to go pending that
meeting. A sub meeting had been held to
work out details for this year’s event.
The cash register has been programmed by Mike to be more accurate and
training classes will be needed for all users.
(Thank you Mike). Plans for
coverage (3 persons per shift) and rules are being fine-tuned. The fire extinguishers seem to be gone. Replacements are needed if we don’t get them
back. Melissa Tallan to follow up with
Tony to inquire about the old ones. A
bar code reader is to be used this year to better track product. Money handling was discussed along with the
delivery (to Rob’s Recycling) and immediate movement to a soon to be rented
storage unit by forklift.
ANY
OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MEETING
ADJOURNMENT 7:59
1ST
MEETING OF THE FIREWORKS COMMITTEE
04/19/2010
6:00PM
Those
in attendance:
Jan
Elmore, Mike Druey, Ron Gallagher, and Donna Wallan
Discussion:
Permits-
Mike has sent the Property Permission Use form to Phantom and will check with
them on 04/20/2010, to see what out next step is in obtaining the Permit to
operate. Jan will check with the Fire
Dept on Antelope Blvd if need be.
Discussion:
Scheduling-Donna
will handle the schedule. We will have
(4) shifts to cover. 9-12 12-3
3-6 6-9
Our
goal will be to have 3 people for each shift.
We would like to start selling June 27th, Sunday and continue
thru July 5th.
Discussion:
Delivery-Can
we have the fireworks dropped at Rob’s Recycling and fork lifted to Och’s Mini
Storage? Then we will need muscle to load into donated trailer and
inventoried. Jan has the bar code
program (maybe Clarissa could be available to do the inventory with Jan) We
will hand count and bar code inventory before and at the end of
sale.
Discussion:
Work
Party-We need to organize a work party
1 week prior to start of sales, to clean and bug bomb the trailer, gather
tools and supplies, blow down walk ways, assemble the shade structure, assemble
signs, put booth into place and level.
Discussion:
Cashiers-We
talked about keeping the cash drawer with the cash register outside so the
person ringing up the sale will also be making change. (less hands in the
till) We need seed monies to start.
($200.00??) Cash drops mid-day and @
night to night drop box at Umpqua. They
will detail cash and checks and provide receipts to Mike. Donna can take seed money home (if someone
else verifies count with her) and also make sure seed money gets back to
opening staff. Donna can make someone
available from the bank to pick up extra money during the day if necessary.
Discussion:
Volunteers-
As much as we would not like to discourage any volunteers, we must protect our
assets. We will come up with a nice way
to discourage some volunteers and have the other ones read a short list of
duties and expectations, that we will create.
Discussion:
Other
stuff-Where are the Fire extinguishers? Will we need to purchase some? Donna and Jan have volunteered to close at
night, will need some muscle. Donna is
sure she can get Clif Carlson to help again and her husband if he is not on
swing or graveyard shift. Betty said
that Barbara can make a storage shed available to us for a month. We will provide water and ice for our
volunteers. Perhaps we can get ice
donated by Shelley or Los Molinos Market and Deli.
Donna Wallan | Universal Associate | Los Molinos | 1041
Phone: (530)
384-0521 Fax: (530) 384-2519
Happy is as
Happy does!
Chamber
Meeting Minutes
04/13/10
Meeting called to order at 6:37 with the Pledge of
Allegiance and attendance.
Attendance: Members in
attendance included the usual suspects: Betty Jo, Donna & Jeanne, Shelly,
Herb & Barb, Sharron, Mr. Estes, Ron & Jeannie Gallagher, moi and Mike
Druey
No guests
Reading of Minutes: Betty read
the minutes from our last meeting via her blackberry device sent in by Clarissa
who's attending a funeral in Vegas.
Minutes accepted as read with corrections noted for spelling.
The biggest laugh occurred
when we were reminded that the guys put 4 new tires on the fireworks wagon and
that all 4 had air; even though they are not all the same size.
Unfinished Business:
Ron & Herb noted the
recent hub-bub over at the VFW Hall was under control...they think.
Candidates Night:
Betty, unable to reach
Walter Dodd, had to put together the info packet necessary to send to
candidates. She used both e-mail and
snail mail. She found some on-line info
at the Tehama County website and extended invitations to candidates who have
competition for the office they seek.
Candidates Night had to be
moved up a week so as to not clash with Corning Chamber's event; it seems we
each picked May 17. So May 10 at 6:30
is our official event date & time.
This year, Candidates Night
is co-sponsored by the VFW Post 3909.
Betty will perform our opening welcome comments and Walter Dodd will
serve as moderator. It's too early to
report any RSVP's but...it appears many of the state races will be represented
as well as the county races.
Clarissa put together a very
nice outline for the rules of engagement and conduct for our event and there
was a lot of good discussion on this topic.
Remembering a few things from last time that could have been better, we
re-affirmed it's our responsibility to maintain order and to assure a smooth
running event that will leave people glad to have been a part of it.
We covered all the important
components of Candidates Night including the best way to get questions from the
audience delivered to the moderator, using 3x5 index cards provided by Rob's
Recycling. Ron G agreed to be our lawman,
our referee.
Umpqua Bank-Los Molinos
store, generous as ever, will be providing much of the necessary supplies and
copy services. A big thank you goes out to Donna W and Jeanne S. The Women's Club is providing
refreshments. We have one more Chamber
meeting before the event and we can make any last minute changes necessary.
Those who are helping pull
this event together agreed on a show up time of 5:30 with our assigned
supplies. It was decided to put out a "Food For The Hungry"
collection box and make mention of our newest campaign in our welcoming
comments. Jan agreed to make a nice
sign to place on the collection box with suggestions for what the sign should
say offered by Jeannie G.
Mayor's Race: Jan gave a
brief presentation on Press Release #1 and the follow-up questions from the Red
Bluff Daily News.
We scheduled our work
meeting for the preparation of the racks & jars. Melissa painted the racks, Jan laminated the new signs. All we need is photos of our 2010 candidates
and we're ready to go.
Work party set for Monday,
May 3 at 6. By then, we should have all
the candidates we're going to for the photo op.
Betty spend a considerable
amount of time on our new 'media list'.
She had hardware problems which compounded the frustration. A very big 'atta girl' goes out to Betty
from Ron G and the chamber members.
Fourth of July Activities: The parade
theme has been set. This year it is the
VFW's turn to pick the parade theme:
"Learn & Remember The Constitution".
Entry forms can now be
printed for distribution and placement in the Mayor's Race Jar racks.
Mike sent off the Phantom
Fireworks paperwork regarding the property release for fireworks sales.
Reminder put out about our
fireworks sales committee meeting for April 19th at 6.
Announcements: Betty read
a few important announcements about the Red Bluff Rodeo and the VFD Tri-Tip
Dinner on Saturday May 8 from 4-7 with tickets $9.
Adjournment: Meeting
over at 7:41. Most in attendance just
sat there, in stunned amazement that we were finished with our business and it
was still light outside.
Minutes by Jan Elmore. Donna out-doodled me!
LOS MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING OF MEMBERS: MARCH 31TH,
2010
MEETING MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:35
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDEES: List on file.
GUESTS IF ANY:
Maggie Tallan,
Rick Singer stopped by and left info w/M. Druey to report. Rick is coordinating an “annual” Poker run
and BBQ to support the Mayor’s race. He
will run if candidates are needed. He would
like to “back” Stevie Honeycutt (spelling?).
A copy of the Chambers Tax ID was given to Rick as monies are already
coming in.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes read by Clarissa and
accepted.
TREASURERS REPORT
Report presented by M.
Druey, copy on file. A CD is due on 4-1
and will be cashed in (as planned) to provide funds for July 4th
Parade. Susie Mustaine has volunteered
to help Mike overview bonds held by Chamber for clarification and better
understanding. Rent for storage unit
has been paid thru this year. Rent for
offices will be paid pending receipt of July 4th bond proceeds. Mike has made up 3 loose-leaf books for
major events. These books will
chronicle, track and plan all activities for present and future reference.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Walter Dodd reported on need
to plan for Candidates night. Only
“opposed” candidates will be solicited to speak. There may be as many as 15 this year. Walter D moved to have a
Candidates night, motion approved. Ron
to see if the Vets hall will co-sponsor (therefore no fee required). Dates: May 10 or 17. 17th preferred. Sharron moved to have time start at
6:30. Motion approved. Woman’s club to supply refreshments. Sharron Druey to handle time clock. Donna W to help with voter
registrations. Clarissa to look up and
supply “rules” to avoid last years uncomfortable situations.
Such as: 3 minutes for statements, 2 minutes for answers to questions. 3/5 cards to be provided for questions (no verbal questions allowed). MC has final say on all issues. No speeches from audience. Time clock auditor has final say on times.
After the candidates night was addressed Walter proceeded to give his legislative report including the 4 polling locations for the June 8 statewide direct primary: Cone Methodist Church, Vets hall, Mill Creek Baptist Church, Vina Community Hall.
See the following website for detailed information: http://www.co.tehama.ca.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=25
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MAYORS RACE:
There
are 4 candidates thus far. Rick Singer,
Mike Voyles, Kenny Brewer and Steven Honeycutt. Per Jan Elmore the 1st press release is ready to
go. Betty needs to forward the list of
media outlets to Jan and Clarissa to enable the release in early April. Melissa Tallan to work the Radio angle. Jan presented the newly minted Jar stand
signs. Mellissa Tallan will “touch up”
the jar stands. Velcro will be procured
to affix the signs.
FIREWORKS BOOTH:
The property permission form
arrived by mail and sign offs are required by “owner” In Charlie’s stead, the Lawyer for the county will be contacted
by Betty/Mike. A check written to the
Fire Dept was returned. It is paid by
Phantom out of our payment made after everything is over and tallied.
The FWs booth now has 4
tires with air (though they are different sizes). A motion was made by Jeannie G. to authorize the FB committee to
rent a storage locker for 1 month (or obtain a donated one) to store fireworks
safely. The motion was passed. A trailer will be needed to transport the
FW’s back and forth ea day along with a runner. The committee to meet and break down the details.
FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES:
Final approvals are all
complete. Jan had paperwork. Parade committee to solicit entries. Committee to meet soon.
PLAYDAY IN THE PARK:
A committee is required.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Seeds of Opportunity:
Branding. Clarissa read an overview of
conference. Information is avail online
and on disc. Some information on
file. Overall it was a good source of
information for township revitalization.
NEW BUSINESS:
Herb V. from the VFW came into the middle of the meeting with an
announcement that the VFW may be shut down by it’s governing body due to issues
surrounding eligibility of its members to hold office. What to do with the monies in the VFW’s
charge must be decided upon. Would the
Chamber temporarily hold onto VFW monies?
Tho no vote was taken Chamber members want to see the legal
ramifications of this request. The VFW
needs to learn more and consult w/a lawyer before monies can change hands.
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Items
on file.
CHAMBER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, April 14th, 2010 @ 6:30 PM,
Chamber Office
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING – WEDNESDAY, April 28th, 2010 @ 6:30
PM, Chamber Office.
LOS MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING OF MEMBERS: MARCH 10TH,
2010
MEETING MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: 6:34
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS – TOM JONES FROM “FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY”
Tom provided an overview of the history and workings of the Food for the hungry” program. Canned goods and cash are always welcome, not just on Holidays. Whatever the Chamber would like to do to help is appreciated.
ATTENDEES: Signature list on file.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Feb 24 Minutes are approved as corrected
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Note: These are abbreviated minutes; page 2 of
secretary’s notes went missing.
The Chamber offices
have been cleaned up/emptied out for upcoming mayors race prep, fireworks
storage and parade prep. The locker has
been emptied of old boxes and refilled with stored items.
MEMBERSHIP
Review of up to date “paid” memberships complete. Davy’s Heating and Air along with Bianchi Orchards latest.
MAYOR’S RACE: Jan Elmore Chairwoman.
Much discussion of upcoming event planning held. Draft Press release reviewed. Discussion held and press release to be edited and held in abeyance until needed.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Seeds of Opportunity: Branding seminar at the Casino is upcoming. We get 2 free tickets. Betty may not be able to attend. Clarissa would like to attend.
NEW BUSINESS
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 24TH, 2010
AGENDA
CALL
MEETING TO ORDER 6:30
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS: ANNE COELHO - LOS MOLINOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
Discussion: From Anne: re: Santa Visit: The event was good for them. Down 75 but generally ok considering it was
the 2nd year and in another location. Very happy having all in one place. Baskets for bids were higher than last year. Little issues w/the pancakes was the only
drawback. Boosters cleaning up/leaving
early may have hurt the “Santa” part a little?
If we can work the “breakdown” better it would be good for all.
Advertising needs to be
amped up.
Herb for the VFW: We now have a new stove and floor so bring
um on again next year. No
complaints.
We could consider ending at
noon to alleviate end time issue.
Herb for the VFW states they
are “IN”, Ditto the Chamber and the Booster Club
First Sat in Dec is the 4th. Bo @ Nuway makes banners for better
advertising. Dates on the banners are
changeable.
Discussion of presents
held. Chamber to take over. Wrapped gifts again????? TBD
ATTENDEES: See
attendance sheet attached.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: Feb 10 minutes approved.
Mike described his methods
of keeping the books to have them as transparent as possible.
Installation dinner: A review of $ breakdown was provided. The seed money was NOT given away. Kenny Brewer knew what to do. We cleared $200.57.
Membership sign ups going
very well. Mike now has a Post office
key to help w/pickups. Mike has also
gotten into the storage building. See
later in minutes.
Betty adds: 1st year we have been “ahead”
from dinner proceeds.
Sheriff, DA and other
officers are running. A good candidates
night coming(May): June 8 mail in
ballots due back. Good turn out expected. Board of Sup (2 seats up). B. Williams, C.
Willard. Gerber Park Improvement
Project was on the Sups agenda. No
meeting on Mar 9. Candidates night pending how many non contested offices there
are to be. By the 12th of
Mar or so we should know and the night will be in May. Another in Oct.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
INSTALLATION
DINNER
Installation Dinner: Covered
in treasurers event. 3 money boxes have
been donated by Rob’s for future events.
Thank you Betty and Rob.
MEMBERSHIP
All new members approved by
vote. Other members still sending their
checks. This is a good year for
membership.
ANY
OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Keys. We seem to have all the keys we should
have.
Post office, storage unit,
offices.
Mini Storage. We have the key and Mike checked it
out. Its full of mostly empty boxes.
(fire works boxes). We should be
prepared to “Move”. And toward that
end, clean the unit. Label stuff from
the offices and move them to storage.
To make room for FW’s and in readiness to move. Mike talked w/the
auction house fellow (Tony) taking stuff out of Charlie’s house. He gave us a bunch of stuff. Plaques, hats and clippings. Chamber stuff did end up with Phyllis
Martin. For the VFW: A book that belongs to the VFW is the Tony
and needs to get back to the VFW.
Charlie saved clippings and the VFW may want it. Herb to call the Atty to “get it back”.
Mini Storage: Barbara O:
How much for rent? $45 month is
the actual cost of a unit. Would we want to pay $25 per month? A motion by Jeannie G was made and the move
was 2nded. The motion carried to take
the unit at $25 per month. Thank you
Barbara.
Phone Bill: Previous bill was $42. This month it was $95. As it is a business phone we get charged 4
cents per minute. The dial up donated
to the chamber is the culprit. We did
not realize we would be paying by the minute to use the Internet. With new level $4 monthly we can get 250
more minutes to cover our Internet minutes.
New rate approved.
Jeannie G:
Computer printout of the BBQ
and the Inst Dinner with all the pertinent facts for future reference provided
to Betty and Mike.
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
Community partnerships: Kiwanis and Woman’s club looking to “hook
up” with ea other to help with volunteers to cross pollinate with helping
hands. These other groups are burning
out. Woman’s club upcoming Corned Beef
n Cabbage at the VFW hall. Kiwanis has
a booth at the Fair. Does anyone what
to get involved. No takers at this
time.
Upcoming Mar 27 Central
Tehama The Kiwanis Trivia Night. 6:30. Mar 27th
MAYOR’S
RACE
Needed: Advertising, press releases. Jan is making new Signs per Charlie’s
request. Discussion of what are
requirements was held. A committee is
needed to plan, record requirements. Jan
E will chair the committee w/Barb O, Melissa T, Betty M, Sharron D, Susie M.
FOURTH
OF JULY ACTIVITIES
Parade: Jan wants to know
about the Parade Theme. People are
asking already. Entry forms. Committee needed to plan and record requirements: Mike (chair), Clarissa O, Betty M.
Mike suggests we have a
possible Trophy in Charlie’s name or some other tribute. Honorary car?
Permitting is moving along.
Encroachment letter: Jan to procure
permits. Betty has signed and Herb
also.
Fireworks: Committee needed to plan and record
requirements: Jan E-chair, Donna W,
Mike D, Melissa T, Betty M, Ron G.
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Finance committee members
needed: Susie M, Donna W, Mike D,
Jeannie S, Jeannie G, Jan E
Letter to Noel Watkins
giving thanks is complete. Plaque
complete. He will do it again next
year.
Mike D, Clarissa O, Betty M, Jeannie, Donna W, Ron G to meet at
the chamber office to move stuff to storage unit. 10am. (Sat)
Seeds of opportunity: Branding -We get 2 free seats posting the
info on the website and more.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MEETING
ADJOURNMENT: 8:34
Minutes submitted by C. Ortner
LOS MOLINOS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING OF
MEMBERS: FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
AGENDA
CALL MEETING TO ORDER 6:31
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS Christopher Tallan
Attendee list attached
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12-30-09 (approved as written) Feb 2010
(approved as corrected).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INSTALLATION DINNER: Full report @ next meeting as Betty not
avail. Some things didn’t get done due
to learning curve in Charlie’s absence.
Mistakes were made but overall no problems that we can’t learn from.
Cash box overview required: Itemize steps required for
future reference.. Examples-Get
some cash boxes. We gave away the 50/50 seed money along with the prize. Oops.
Over view of caterer: Next meeting more detail but 82 dinners were
served and 82 tickets were sold. Meat
was not as hot as could have been but we started late. Next time “we” should stick to timetable
better and queue the guests. One of the
coffee pots had to be cleaned as had soapy aftertaste. Jeannie G took action. Did we have enough coverage? Over all great event as commented by many
guests. Caterers did a great job.
ANY OTHER UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Parade:
Encroachment papers not recv’d yet by chamber.
We need it soon. Should we talk
to some of the local “Fly” clubs? Jan
approached the fly club to possibly do something. They are thinking about it. Pete Taylor pondering. M. Tallan/C. Tallan: Oscar Mayer Wiener
Mobile will be approached. Melissa
working application.
Membership: No news pending Betty’s input. Another post
office key should be issued to Mike so he can assist, pick up bills and
payments and generally assist Betty wherever possible.
Per
Roger: We should research the
following: Good Search, Good Shopping,
Boxtops 4 Schools, Cafepress.com., Funding Factory. Sites that can earn us $. (Both 4 the Chamber and local schools).
ANY OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Pancake breakfast for Fire
Dept., Feb1-8 till 11am, 6 and 4 dollars.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CHAMBER
OFFICE (Art’s of incorp meeting: 16th)
CHAMBER
OFFICE
CHAMBER
OFFICE
MEETING ADJOURNMENT 7:26
Minutes taken by C. Ortner
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETING: JANUARY 27TH, 2010
AGENDA
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
GUESTS
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Clarissa
read the 1-13-10 minutes as Barbara has not yet submitted the last Dec 30
minutes. The Jan 13 minutes will be used as corrected
TREASURER’S
REPORT
Based
on last week’s meeting choice (option 1) Mike presented the “new budget”. Sharron made the motion to accept it, Ron 2nded. The budget option with the insurance
covering both fireworks and alcohol sales is adopted. The check registers for the Chamber and the Parade were
presented. See attached. Parade insurance went up to $600. Note: the insurance company waived one of the two. $440 dollars have come in for membership and
we have 7 new members. Office rent paid
up for next 3 months.
LEGISLATIVE
REPORT
Walter
Dodd presented the report. The Tehama
Cty supervisors(sups) have reorganized.
New Chair: Ron Warner, Dist 5.
Vice Chair Greg Avila. Sups are
basically working on trying to lower expenses due to lower re-appraisals. The Corning Chamber Dinner was very nice
w/113 people. Now is the time that
candidates are out getting signatures to reduce their filing fees. Be careful what you sign. Sign only once per ea position. Walter always recommends to “Vote by Mail”!
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BUSINESS
& VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Vol
of Year votes: B. Morales, B. Morales,
M. Tallan, B. Morales, M. Tallan, T. Jones, TJ, B. Morales, and D. Wallan.
Business
of Year: Hidden Harbor, Los Mo Hardware, Umpqua, VFW , AF, NuWay, Umpqua,
Umpqua
For
next year attach more info for voters?
Members list - Add a
self-addressed envelope.
INSTALLATION
DINNER
Awards: Dollar amount for award plaques? $100 – 299 Paper cert. $300 and up Plaque.
Decorations: Use the old decorations from 60th,
modified for Valentines Day.
Noel
Watkins or Judge Schuller for swear in?
Barbara
O’Keefe = speech
Caterer:
Ross Turner: All arranged w/VFW for use
of new stove. Appetizers, fruit and
cheese and crackers. Red Napkins.
Key
Club: 2?
Dinners:
B. O’Keefe, Swear in Judge, Key clubbers (2). Singer. 3 dignitaries. Gerber
(5), 3
(11
paid by NuWay).
CO
contact BW about ABC papers w/a copy to Jan.
Get
into VFW on Sunday to set up? 11am
PA
system is broken, Melissa can fix?
U.S.
CENSUS BUREAU
They
did come and held a testing. They
want to come back again. 5th,
12th 19th? Betty
Morales to oversee, Clarissa is back up in case. 12 to 3.
LIABILITY
INSURANCE
We
now have insurance to cover fireworks and alcohol sales.
ANY
OTHER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The
(our) atty, states the articles originally submitted to CA in 1947. Articles of Incorp. are different from
Bylaws and need to be updated in accordance with our Bylaws. The same group will meet to update the
Articles, as did the Bylaws: Clarissa,
Betty, Donna, Barbara, Melissa and Nanette.
16th 5pm. Clarissa
will call Nanette and Barbara.
Brenda
Moore: Girls State. Brenda needs $ to send a girl to state. They potentially have $250 and need $250
more. Woman’s and Kiwanis clubs are donating, so far. Individuals from the chamber have donated enough now to get us to
$100. Melissa motioned to have the
chamber supply the last $100.
Discussion changed to make it $50.
The
$100 donation was declined and changed to $50.
Donna W volunteered to donate $100, Barbara O to donate $50, the last
$50 donated by the Gallagher’s.
NEW BUSINESS
ANY
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
The
LM Woman’s Club is trying to put together a corned beef and cabbage lunch. The VFW has yet to be contacted. The School also does this and the Woman’s
club may be in conflict.
The
Kiwanis Club may want to put together a Trivia night on March 27. Does the
Chamber want to put together a team of up to 8 members?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fire dept Pancake Breakfast: Feb 13.
Location VFW
Lien sale at Och’s on Feb 13
Meet
Doug La Malfa on Feb 10, 10am till noon.
Info w/Betty.
Red
Bluff July 4th golden tickets going on sale ($100). This year you don’t have to be present to
win.
In
March we need to meet and discuss fundraisers.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
LOS MOLINOS VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
CHAMBER OFFICE
CHAMBER OFFICE
CHAMBER OFFICE
CHAMBER OFFICE
MEETING
ADJOURNMENT 8:26
Minutes
taken by C. Ortner
LOS
MOLINOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING
MINUTES
DATE:
1-13-10
AGENDA
CALL MEETING TO ORDER @ 6:32
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDEES: B. Morales, H Votow, D. Wallan, C, Ortner, M.
Druey, B. Ochs, R. Gallagher, J. Gallagher, B. Whitten, J. Elmore, S. Druey
GUESTS IF ANY:
No
Show-Joseph Brazos, to help La Carona Restaurant? Possible fundraiser for the restaurant?
READING OF MINUTES: CO to
update one change and file.
TREASURERS REPORT: Mike and Betty met with the attorney (atty),
insurance people and accountant. The
attorney instructed us as to what paperwork we need, He will get it for us. Articles of Incorporation. Atty: too many board members?
Too few for a quorum? .
Major warning: W/O liability
insurance (INS) the BOD/officers are liable in case of a “problem”. With “due conscience” we may not be held
liable but who knows?
Note: Do we want to amend bylaws to add a clause to modify
members???????
Do we need outside auditing?: A yearly accounting (unbiased) is Okay as
long as it’s not involving the treasurer.
A committee will be formed.
Jeannie G, Donna W, Jan E and Betty M.
Is a clause needed if the chamber ceases doing business what will be
done w/the $?
If our gross receipts were
over 25k a year, we could have tax liability but acct says we don’t have any
issues.
Bids for insurance were put
out by Mike, 5 ea. We had 2 no quotes
because of fireworks. 2 agents in
Red Bluff did quote. The INS Company
used by Corning Chamber may also be able to get us a quote that is sensible but
as yet have not had INS before, right now quotes are high (2.5k). See the financial statement area of the
minutes for further info.
The only thing that could be
a tax ramification- Most of the fundraisers are non-taxable but not so
“advertising”. Like selling advertising
on the website but perhaps that can be worked around.
We should have filed a 990N
tax statement. Form on line. For under 25k in receipts. We have not filed in the last 2 years as
checked by atty. 3 years in a row we
could lose our non-profit status. We
need to file by May 3 to keep up. Mike/Betty to take the action to
do the online form.
Mike presented the financial
statement. Inside are 2 budget
scenarios. This includes $500
deductible for property INS. for
$2400. Less w/o fireworks or
alcohol selling.
Bottom line:
Do we want to make $ without selling alcohol and w/o fireworks? This would lower our INS needs. But how would we make $? 2 scenarios presented one with one
without.
Discussion:
Expected revenue:
fireworks: approx 3k. Expense to cover everything is 2.5k. But we may not make that much?? It’s only a projection.
Discussion debated to keep or
not to keep the fireworks, alcohol vs. other fundraisers…
Motion: Proposed budget 1(keeping fireworks and
alcohol events and $2400. ins: Clarissa
moved to use budget 1, Ron 2nded, motion carried.
Ideas for July 4: What can we sell to make $. Discuss next meetings.
Betty and Mike got our coins
back from the probate and they are correct according to Charlie’s records.
The Motel is for sale. The lease will be void once it sells. We may or may not need to get a new
place?
Creditors who may be owed
money from Charlie’s estate may fill out a form and turn in to go before a
judge.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Business & Volunteer of
the year: Fill out form for next week.
MEMBERSHIP: No discussion
INSTALLATION DINNER: Questions from/for caterer -
Left over dinners:
“adjusted”. Who serves - They
do. Cost of appetizers? $100 whether he supplies or Jeannie G. buys
separate. A contract is pending to
Jeannie G. Invite is ready to go
out. Barbara W to fill out form for ABC
(alcohol) and make a copy for Jan.
Wristbands not required as no children usually attend. Awards: Search web for amount
of awards, get info to Betty.
Guest speaker Barbara O’Keefe or
others to address Los Mo issues. Betty
to call around. Gerber Chamber to be
invited: 5 free tickets. Vanessa Richeson to be asked to sing the
Anthem. Donations for drawings.
Umqua(Donna W), Latimers(Clarissa o), …Antelope creek(Jeannie G)… Betty to make
a program.
U.S. Census Bureau: Fri 1-16-09 at 10am to test more
applicants.
NEW BUSINESS:
NO OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Storage Unit: What is in it. Do we need it, how shall we use it. 8x10. We should consider
paying for it as it has been donated until now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CHAMBER MEETING - WEDNESDAY,
1-27
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING –
WEDNESDAY, 2-10
INSTALLATION DINNER –
MONDAY, 2-8
Mayor’s Race: We need better representation from the
Chamber.
Ideas: Stress: win or lose; invited to Vol
BBQ?
MEETING ADJOURNMENT @ 8:30
Minutes taken by C. Ortner