Moraga Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors Meeting

April 1, 2015

8:00 – 10:00 AM

I. CALL TO ORDER

Ellen Beans, Kevin Reneau, Larry Tessler, Phil Arth, Wendy Scheck, Bob Fritzky, Tony DeVenuta, Kathe Nelson, Jason Evans, Ashley Louisiana, Peggy Hall, Bill Snyder.

Intern: Robby Rivera

Recording: Ashley Louisiana

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES

  1. Agenda:

1. New Business, Item F, Ambassador Program

2. New Business, Item G, Citizen of the Year

  1. March Board Minutes: No changes. Motion to adopt made by Jason. Bob second.

III. OLD BUSINESS

  1. Results of vote on new Mission Statement
  • Current Mission Statement – not as catchy as we would like it to be
  • Bob provided example Mission Statements – Phil provided an example
  • #5 with modifications is the winner (most votes)
  • Modification: ‘To advance economic vitality…’
  1. Strategy for using Moraga business list to obtain new members
  • Wendy and Jason have not had a chance to meet yet
  1. Final version of New Business Brochure
  • Print 200 for no more than $250.00 Motion by Wendy. Jason seconds.
  • Kathe wants to use Minuteman Press – can’t be over 15% above the lowest bid
  • Edit - “Are you section” – semicolon, ‘the information will guide you through these steps; however some…’
  1. Insurance Overview – Henry scheduled for May meeting
  • Kathe spoke to Orinda and Lafayette Chambers – we are spending too much
  • Insurance agent will attend May Board Meeting
  • Lamorinda Policy with all three Chambers?

IV. REPORTS

  1. Proposed 2015 Budget
  • Motion made by Bill to approve getting a Chamber credit card through Mechanics Bank – credit card only, secured. Jason seconds.
  • Citizen of the Year: $500 – Chamber does not approve spending this money
  • Remove $250 tree light donation – use money for other donations
  • New Member Bonus – Kathe gets a bonus for every new Member
  • Theater donation ($500) CAIFFA: Independent Film Festival
  • Bob makes motion to approve budget. Jason seconds.
  1. Town of Moraga
  • Repairing Rheem Blvd.
  • St. Mary’s Lights
  • Rancho Laguna
  1. Golf & Tennis Tournament
  • Spice up scramble event
  • Beat the pro contest at one of the holes
  • Closest to pin
  • Most accurate drive
  • Marshmallow
  • Buffet this year by bar
  • Celebrity auction
  • Tennis: Kathe meeting with Mark to discuss

V. NEW BUSINESS

A.How can the Chamber attract Members to attend Business Meetings? – holding until next meeting

B.Small Business nominations

  • One nomination – Lynn
  • Move to select Lynn. If there are any other nominations by Friday 4/3 we’ll discuss at that time. Motion to approve Lynn as Small Business Person of the Year made by Jason. Bob seconds. All in favor.

C.Personalize newsletter articles/references – holding until next meeting

D.Comments on Chamber Benefits first draft

  • Any comments send to Larry
  • Vote at May Board Meeting

E.Insurance Overview – already discussed under Old Business (above)

F.Ambassador Program

  • Want to reach out to Members multiple times a year
  • Postcard with Chamber information
  • Board Members agree to make phone calls – 10 Members each
  • Ashley will develop ‘phone call form’ for Board Members to use
  • Kathe will get estimates for designing and printing postcard

G.Citizen of the Year – holding until next meeting

VI. FUTURE MEETING DATES

A.April 28th Mixer at Serbian Church

B.May 6th Board Meeting

Motion to adjourn made by Wendy. Bob seconds. All in favor.