Estacada Chamber of Commerce

April Full Board Meeting

@ View Point Restaurant

April 9, 2003

7:37AM-8:51AM

Attendees: Lisa Homan,Julie Howland, M.V.Whitney, Jeff Gray, Steve Stone, Becky Arnold and Tanya Phillips.

Meeting called to order: By Julie Howland (President) 7:

March 12, 2003 Minutes: Read by Secretary, M.V.Whitney approved

with amendments.

President’s Update: Julie reported that: WEB page for Chamber good idea. Needs “Chamber at its Best”. New Chamber members, renewals, job postings, Etc. Need cost on additional web space Steve to check. Julie reported that Estacada Kiwanis is disbanding. They want to partner with the Estacada COC. Motion carried to allow former Estacada Kiwanis partner with the COC.

Financial Report: Becky- $702.81 General Checking, $677.00 Savings, $8000.13 TDC, A/R $2977.00. this is due to no renewals/slow renewals. Lisa diligently working with those not able to rene. A/P $8497.00 $7k of this is Western Display. Steve Stone motioned to check into obtaining a loan for COC. Motion carried to check into obtaining a loan for COC.

Truck Raffle: Becky/Lisa- 6 more tickets sold. Steve working on corporate level ticket sales. Weston to donate 10 tickets to needy families in area. Whitney made a Truck Raffle banner N/C to use @ Dean Holden’s office window and @ raffle sale table. Tickets on sale @ Civil War Reenactment.

Staff Report to Board: Lisa- On file @ Chamber office.

4^th of July: Lisa- 22 vendor applications out. Parade applications printed and ready to go. Clinkscales and Honey Bucket bidding on portables-Lisa to compare quotes and pick the lowest. Diedre found company to do cones for HWY 224 and collect cones when done. Steve suggested that the beer garden stay open from 2:00PM-11:30PM. A private short fireworks display to be shown @ 11:15PM. Budweiser will provide free banners (Baha Grill). Tanya Phillips reported that she wants the Estacada COC to continue being in charge of the parade and not turn it over to the city. Lisa contacted Canby Trophy for quote on trophies. Next 4^th of July meeting: Wednesday, April 23^rd-7PM @ Dan Skoog’s house.

Swap Meet: Lisa suggested COC doing a swap meet or flea market @ Timber Park next year as fundraiser.

Car Show: Jeff Gray- Too late in season this year. September is the best month-take a lot of planning. Tanya suggested combining the car show with swap meet.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:51AM

Next Full Board Meeting to be at Harmony Baking Company

May 14^th,2003-7:30AM

Submitted by:

M.V. Whitney

Estacada Chamber of Commerce Secretary