Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Meeting was called to order by President, Jeff Rivers at Noon on January 4, 2012 at the Maple Manor Apts. 

 Introductions were made.   There were 21 voting  members present, 24 people total.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

    Secretary’s report:  Cathy had emailed and distributed the minutes from the previous month to everyone.

   M/S Paul Manuel/ Dana Dingmann to approve the December 7, 2011 minutes.   

Treasurer’s report:  Kathy Hennen reported we have $7,922.64 in our Chamber checking acct, $7,013.34 in our CD and $841.65 in the Gear Head Acct.   M/S Linda Rassat/ Wendy Sylvester to approve the Treasurers report.

Government report: Linda Hruby reported the City is applying for a grant to help with the “INI” project. 

   School report:  Mark Redemske said the School is looking at the budget for next year.  They are researching different options for making capital improvement upgrades to help with the energy usage. 

   Community Ed: Nicole Wilke announced the new Community Ed book has been mailed.  Anyone with new ideas for classes should contact her.

Committee Reports:

   Social: Paul Manuel will be emailing the information to all Chamber members for the date and time of the Social which will be held at the Legion.

   Irish Gala: Linda Rassat reported the Gala will be held on Saturday March 10^th at the Legion Club.  The Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m.  A committee meeting for the Gala will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Legion on Wednesday, January 11^th.  Nomination forms for the Grand Marshall and Commodores awards will be in the Messenger next week.

   St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Deb Geyen has been in contact with the State gambling board concerning the raffles we will do this year.  Irene Hudek said she is working on the entertainment, hopefully to find anyone to play the bagpipes.  Heidi Strand said they will be offering sponsorships for businesses to advertise during the 1:30 p.m. parade.

   Craft Sale: Kathy Hennen said Betty Gordon is sending out information for the craft sale on Saturday, March 17^th from 9:00-2:00.

   Gear-Head Get-together: John Rivers reported they will be meeting to discuss sponsorships and entertainment.  The event will be held on August 18, 2012 from 8:00a.m-?

New Business:

   Officers:  Our 2012/2013 officers will be Jeff Rivers, President, Brian Zarzycki, Vice-President, Kathy Hennen, Treasurer and Cathy Elfstrand, Secretary.  The vacant Directors seat will be voted on at our February meeting.

   2012 Business:  Jeff thanked Kathy Hennen for a great job on the current year’s budget.  He noted the budget is used only as a guide, and amounts may change.

Comments:

   Greg Thomes mentioned the 37^th Ice Fishing Derby will be held on February 4.  This event is sponsored by the Maple Lake Lake Association.   Mark Redemske noted that the Lion’s Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 15^th at the High School.

Adjournment:  M/S Wendy Sylvester/Irene Hudek to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.

 Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1^st at the Maple Lake Cafe .

 

                                                                          Cathy Elfstrand, Chamber Secretary