TEKOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APRIL 4, 2008 7:00 A.M.
FEEDING STATION RESTAURANT
The meeting was brought to order by President Lynette Gaines.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Lynette Gaines; Hillary Lawson; Donna & Jerome Squibb; Linda Zehm; Kathy Hutton; John Jaeger; Sara Chase; Alan Arnold; Don Heitt
MINUTES READ
Minutes for the March 7 meeting were presented. Linda moved to accept the minutes, and Kathy seconded the motion. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Checking Balance $2,344.12
Savings Balance $2,473.50
CITY COUNCIL NEWS
John reported that the City Council is working on a Spring Cleanup. They are trying to coordinate the weekends with the discount days at the Whitman County Dump. So far, they have one person who has donated a truck and a driver for them to use, but they still need a couple more. They are considering holding the clean up over two weekends. Kathy suggested that John talk to the FCLA to help with this event.
SCHOOL NEWS
There was no school news to report as they were on Spring Break.
THEATRE
Cheryl reported that the Miss Tekoa Pageant will be on Sunday at 4pm. There are four girls trying out and it should be a great show. Cheryl also reported that the new neon marquee lights are up and running.
TEKOA TRESTLE
Lynette announced that Dennis has decided to no longer produce the Trestle. No one else has come forward to take the Trestle over. Lynette has talked to John about possible putting something each month in the City Newsletter about the Chamber. Kathy moved to discontinue the Trestle and Alan seconded. Motion carried. Sara will collect the donation jars from around town.
SLIPPERY GULCH
The next Slippery Gulch meeting is April 15 at 6:30pm. John reported that Angie Rambo would still like to be in charge of the fireworks. She would also like to help more with the auction. Lynette stated that her and Angie would be getting together and working everything out.
AUCTION
Kathy created a flyer for the Benefit Auction. It is being held April 16th at 5:30 at the High School. Tickets are $20 and are available at Balloon Biz, Tekoa Pharmacy, and Kate’s Cut n Curls. Thirty tickets have been sold already. Kathy will also be advertising on the reader board. Chamber will be getting auction items and supplying geraniums for center pieces. Kathy moved to purchase a gift certificate for St. John Bed & Breakfast. Jerome seconded. Motion carried. Linda, Lynette, and Hillary will be setting up the tables and items. Don Heitt will help create the certificates for auction items.
NEW BUSINESS
Lynette was asked by the Car Club for a donation of $200 to help with the trophies for the car show on Slippery Gulch day. Lynette will request that a Car Club representative come to the next Chamber meeting to explain the details.
Linda, Lynette, & Jerome will be on the committee to decide the Chamber Scholarship.
Being no further business Alan moved to adjourn and Jerome seconded the motion. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:30am.
Respectfully Submitted.
Sara Chase, Treasurer
Chamber of Commerce
