14 May News from the South Glens Falls-Town of Moreau Chamber of Commerce, 5/6/2024

Call to order by President Cheryl Lawyer at 5:30pm

Attendees: Cheryl Lawyer, Ashley Wilbur, Alicia Bethel, Linda Cusma, Holly DeKleine, Joan Heber

Approval of the Agenda: Motion by Linda, 2nd by Holly, motion passed.

Approve of the minutes for the February Meeting: Corrected Alicia’s last name. Motion by Holly, 2nd by Alicia

President’s Report:

• Five board members attended, and many ideas were share about developing membership, activities, etc. Discussed how to grow this networking.
• Regularly attending Village Board meetings
• SGF Memorial Day Parade – Alicia, Linda, Ashley confirmed; two will march with banner. Cheryl offered her convertible.
• Facebook spotlights needed.
• Thank you Linda Cusma for great Canva class on 5/2
• Yard signs distributed with Chamber logo and event QR code for Village/Town Garage Sale
• Letter signed by attendees validating Cheryl as president so tax ID form can be obtained.
• Treasurer’s Report attached.

Committee Reports:

• Concerts in the Park – At least 3 more sponsors are needed at $500 each to break even. Reviewed list. Members will reach out to potential sponsors. Create posters by end of May. Dates are on the new chamber rack card.
• Scholarships – 3 applicants; deadline for selections is May 20th. Ashley and Cheryl will review. Checks will be awarded to winners at their award ceremony in June.
• Golf Tournament – meeting after the Board meeting; assigning outreach
• Membership – new email distribution program SendGrid to increase professional image and improve communication; newsletter will be sent through the program after summary of board meeting notes sent to Alicia
• Christmas Tree Lighting – no report

Old Business:

Chamber statement about Biochar. Voted that as a nonpartisan organization, the chamber will not make a public statement on the issue. Motion: Holly, 2nd Alicia . All attendees voted in favor of the motion.

New Business:

• Ashley Wilbur voted in as a Board Member
• Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting at Mr. Bill’s Carhop; 11:30-2; ribbon cut by 11:40; Jesse Fish Town Supervisor will attend
• Open House Ribbon Cutting, Awesome Hair Lab, Wednesday June 12, 5-7pm

Meeting adjourned at 5:47.
Next Meeting: June 10 th , 5pm location TBD; maybe at community center or SGF PD