BULVERDE/SPRING BRANCH AREA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MINUTES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING

October 25, 2017 8:00am

Chamber Office – Meeting Room

Present:Kate Crosby, Gary Grinstead, Tom Hackleman, Susan Herr,Brett Martinets, Mike Masso, Sherry Mosier, Amanda Pawkett, Pat Rodriguez, Jon Sams

Absent:Jim Binkley, Annabel Fey, Sandy Hancock

Guests present:None

Staff present:none

Call Meeting to Order:

Mike Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m. Gary did the Invocation and all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.

New Business:

  • President’s Report– see written report for detailed information
  • May want raise price on shredding per box, suggested $5/box
  • Approve Minutes of September 27, 2017 meeting - Motion was made and seconded to approve the September 27, 2017 board minutes with the amendment showing Brett is on the nominating committee, not Mike Masso. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Accept Financial report–Motion was made and seconded to accept the financials as presented. Motion passed unanimously. FYI - Finance council will meet once per month.
  • Converting Phones to VOIP – Discussion regarding the pricing between Tom Hackleman’s company and GVTC for Chamber VOIP. Executive committee made decision to work with Tom’s company.
  • Market Day Proceeds to Foundation - Motion was made and seconded to donate $5000 from the Market Day proceeds to the Chamber Foundation. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Nominating Committee Report– does not currently have specific candidates identified. Coming off the board are Jim Binkley and Kate Crosby. Recommendations are welcome. Need to review bylaws. Motion was made and seconded to remain at a one year term for Chair at the present time. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

  • Update on Strategic Plan – add Mike Masso attending as well as Brett, Pat, Gary & Tom. Amanda cannot attend, Sandy is not sure. Mike will check on El Guapo for lunch. Decided to have board meeting November 9 at the Strategic Planning meeting.
  • Rendition of Business Property Tax – we will have to pay a penalty since we haven’t filed

Consent Agenda(Action Item)

A motion was made and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.

Office Report – Past Dues – if anyone has contacts with these please contact them.

  1. FinanceAmanda Pawkett
  2. MembershipJudy Wilken
  3. Events & Fundraising Kim Compton
  4. Business EducationMike Clark
  5. Government AffairsPaula Stakes
  6. AmbassadorDenise Henk
  7. Marketing/Communications-no reportInterim – Christen Patterson
  8. LeadershipCandice Thompson/Mike Johnson

Any Other Business to Come Before the Board

  • Sherry Mosier requested we have a Visitor’s Bureau Committee. She and Mike Masso will be the committee currently. Should be added to consent agenda.
  • Should we remove Marketing/Communications from consent agenda as it is handled by staff?
  • Tom donated a gift card to the board for a drawing, Susan won but gave it to Chamber staff.

Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned by Mike Johnsonat 9:00am

Reminder of next events:

Sept 28 – Business Networking Mixer – Texas Physical Therapy Specialist 5:30 pm

Oct 7 - Chamber Fall Market Day Event 10 am to 4 pm (Help needed)

Oct 17 - Google Street Presentation 3 pm to 5 pm – BSB Library

Oct 18 - Power Lunch 12 – 1 pm at Hampton Inn Bulverde

Oct 18 - Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening - Hampton Inn – Bulverde 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Oct 21 - Shred Day - Chamber Members 9 am to 12 Community 10 – 12 pm

Oct 28 - Drug Take Back Day - 10 am to 2 pm

Next Board Meeting: November 9, 2017 – Strategic Planning Meeting8:00am

The Mission of the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce is to advocate and promote the success of our members and responsible growth of our business community.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Herr

11/27/2017