Galesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Meeting
June 4, 2014
Directors present: Brian Furlano, Becky Johnson, Tammy Paulus, Lindsay Spitzer, Sarah Livermore, Kim Gorka, Jim Riley, Sharon Spahr and Renee Brenengen.
Directors absent: Troy White, Ann Seago, Diane McMahon, Kim Byom and Mike Happel.
Members Present: Leah Rentmeester (Marinuka Manor), Mary Knappen (Phoneco, Inc.), Alex Wegner (Gale Star Shows) and Chuck Gauger (Trempealeau County Times).
Meeting was called to order at 7:32 am by President Jim Riley.
Secretary’s Report:
Renee B. made a motion to accept the report from May. Motion was seconded by Tammy P. and the motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Renee B. made a motion to accept the report from May. Motion was seconded by Brian F. and the motion carried. Tammy P. made a motion to approve the following bills for payment: AdVenture Advertising $30.60, City of Galesville $500.00 and Trim Warehouse Storage $600. Motion seconded by Kim G. and was passed.
Committee Reports:
Agri-Business:
Lindsay S. reported that she has received payment for 5 more spots for Farmers’ Market which begins this coming Saturday.
Economic Revitalization & Development:
No report.
Historic Preservation, Beautification & Design:
No report.
Organization & Membership:
No report.
Promotion & Tourism:
Renee B. made a motion to give $100 to Friends of the Fair. It was seconded by Tammy P. and carried unanimously. The next meeting of the Promotion & Tourism committee will be June 17th at 7 pm.
Website:
Sarah L. reported there were 3,409 hits on the Chamber website during the month of May.
Old Business:
1. Speltz Sign Co. is not interested in refurbishing our 2007 Garden of Eden sign located on the Waldenberger property 8 miles outside of Galesville on Hwy 35/53. Renee B. has now contacted Coulee Signs to provide a quote to repaint the red on the sign as well as the cost to replace the sign. Kim G. offered to get a second quote for these projects from Sign Pros. It will be discussed again when we have the quotes.
Other Business:
2. Kim G. made a motion that monthly meeting of the Board of Directors be moved to the 2nd Wednesday of the month beginning in July. Brian F. seconded it. This will allow enough time for the treasurer to prepare reports and email them to directors prior to the meeting. Others also indicated that the first Wednesday of the month is very hectic for their work schedules. It was noted that we often have to postpone our meetings because the first Wednesday conflicts with a holiday. So, the motion was passed and our new monthly meeting day will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month beginning in July.
3. We have received a disclosure adding terrorism coverage from Acuity Insurance to our liability policy. Kim G. made a motion that we reject the coverage for terrorist acts as defined in the terrorism risk insurance act. This was seconded by Lindsay S. and passed. Sarah L. will deliver the signed rejection notice to Ristow Insurance. This rejection will be valid for the policy term beginning on 7-24-14.
4. Alex Wegner from the Gale Star Music & Drama Shows made an informative presentation about the upcoming summer events at Old Main. They plan to have one “pass the hat” show each month including a flatbed and food. The Main Event will be on September 13th and one of the performing groups will be Joe Gow and the Furlough Riders. This event will showcase all 3 communities (Galesville, Ettrick & Trempealeau). Later in the fall, Old Main plans to do a Fall Dinner similar to their successful Irish Holiday Dinner. Alex said they are striving to reach a younger crowd as they bring awareness to the area about Old Main. They are currently looking for sponsors for their upcoming events. Their schedule will be a printed on a colorful brochure/poster with a print run of 5,000. 3,000 copies will be mailed to residents and the remaining 2,000 will go to LaCrosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and other outlets. The purpose is to encourage day trips to our area and then entice the reader to finish up at Old Main with a Gale Star Show. Kim G. made a motion the Chamber purchase a $350 sponsorship ad with guaranteed placement on the third panel, top right position. Tammy P. seconded the motion and it carried.
New Business: None
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 7:30am at the Library Community Room.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 a.m.
Submitted by
Sarah Livermore
Secretary