June Minutes

BEAR LAKE RENDEZVOUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Minutes of meeting June 5, 2008

The meeting was held at Harbor Village at 12:00 noon.  Those in attendance were:

                Jackie Meads, President                     Judy Holbrook                                      Sandi Warner

                Loretta Fidler                                        Frank Smith                                           Brenda Terry

                Ray Elliot came later

  Chocolate Festival 2009:  Sandy Warner was asked if she would accept the Chairmanship of the Chocolate Festival Committee for 2009.  She accepted and was approved unanimously.  Her dues for 2008-09 will be considered paid for her services.  Discussion followed regarding the dates when the festival should be held.  Presidents Day is the February 16th.  It was decided the dates should be Saturday, February 14^th (Valentine’s Day) and Sunday February 15^th.  It was discussed and decided that the venue should be the same as the first year; the convention center at the City office complex.  Jackie will check with the town regarding the rental of the convention center.  It was also felt we should buy our own chocolate machines and every vendor must have chocolate.  It was suggested we contact See’s Candy, Utah Truffles and Bluebird Chocolates.  Frank has been contacted by a person wanting to make hand-made chocolates.  Also it was felt that the chocolate forest should be reconsidered and kept at the same venue as the rest of the Festival.

  Nominating Committee:  We will need a completely new slate of officers for 2008-09.  Frank Smith volunteered to chair this committee.  Discussion was had regarding having a membership drive after our meeting in October.

  Chamber Meetings were discussed regarding the best time for meetings (pre-work or noon), if we should serve food at the meetings to get members to attend.  Judy suggested that we get guest speakers for our meetings and mentioned John Aslet who speaks all over the U.S.  He would probably attend one of our meetings, and comes from Pocatello. 

  Commuter Bus:  Judy reported that the tires on the bus had been slashed – nobody knows who did it.  Ray indicated he has Ukranian employees and he is providing housing for them now.  Brandon Cook at Hometown has employees that use the bus and also Bear Trapper has 10 employees.  KOA is also using this service.

  Treasurer’s Report:  The report was given by Loretta Fidler, and is made a part of these minutes.  Approval was unanimous upon motion by Judy Holbrook, seconded by Brenda Terry.

  Miscellaneous:  Judy reported that the snowmobile show will be held October 24 and 25 in Salt Lake City and she will be there with a booth.  She also reported there will be a bike ride on the weekend of June 14.  People will be bussed to the east side of the lake and then ride back.  Judy also reported she has someone who wants to swim the length of Bear Lake in September to benefit a needy family.  We can get some press on this.  It will take him about 11 hours to swim the lake

  There will be no summer meetings, with meetings resuming the first Thursday in October. 

  The Board of Directors consists of Angie McPhie, Carmen Madsen, Brenda Terry, Jackie Meads, Loretta Fidler and Brandon Moldenhauer.

  The meeting was adjourned on motion made by Frank Smith, seconded by Sandi Warner.