Time:    6:30 pm

Place:   Precision Flow

Attendees:

Mark Smith

Sue Simmons

Kevin Brady

Miriam Adams

Mery Rosado

Heather Plonchak

Bob Cranston

Kevin Brady opened the meeting and welcomed new board members

Kevin provided an overview of board responsibilities, as well as how the board operates

Chair/Co Chair

Sue motioned that Kevin and Heather remain as chair and co-chair

Second by Miriam

Treasurer

Heather motioned that Bob remain as Treasurer

Second by Sue

Secretary

Kevin motioned that Miriam assume the role of secretary

Second by Heather

Sue Simmons volunteered to assist when necessary

Justine’s Responsibilities.

Justine has graciously agreed to continue with responsibilities as outlined during the February meeting, however Justine has expressed that she may not be interested in continuing with answering the phone

There is a possibility that the Chamber phone lines could ring into Precision Flow. Kevin will provide updates regarding status.

The phone lines will be answered by a Precision Flow employee during the day and appropriately distributed.  During evening hours callers will be instructed to leave a message. 

Messages will be reviewed on the next business day and appropriately distributed

Heather brought up 800 number and local number

Kevin indicated that we can keep both

Financial Updates:

Bob Cranston provided the financial updates

Invoice received from Kathode Ray for $400

Invoice received for the Health Insurance for approximately $1431

A check for the full amount of Health Insurance premium, that is due, was received from the member.  Bob will disburse check for payment to Erin Nevins.

Deposit made in the amount of $1875

Board members need to send bios to Heather by March 30th

Heather received bios from Mark and Mike

Heather will check on Fuel Plan (continued availability, cost to members, enrollment periods, etc)

Heather will send out Membership guide to new board members via email

Discussion tabled regarding the combination of committees

Possibilities include combining Marketing/Membership and Fund Raising/Special Events

Board discussed featuring a speaker or workshop at each membership meeting

Potential list of speakers

More time will be allotted for the speaker.  Board will present the following items (allotted time for speaker will be approximately 20 min)

• upcoming speakers
• upcoming workshops
• upcoming committee meetings
• upcoming events
• announcement of next scheduled membership meeting (date, time and location)
• necessary pertinent business items

Existing and new members will be featured at each membership meeting.

New members will be featured at each meeting (finalization to occur at next board meeting)

• members will have the opportunity to speak briefly and promote their  business
• flyers, brochures, etc will be encouraged
• board member volunteer needed for charge of organizing the assignment and invite of featured members

Discussion regarding membership tours of area businesses, restaurants, etc.  Further discussion to occur at future meetings

Agenda established for March membership meeting  

Preliminary Agenda Established for April Board meeting   

April Board/Membership Meeting Schedule: 

Tabled for April meeting

Motion to Adjourn           Bob Cranston

Second                         Kevin

Respectfully submitted by:

Miriam Adams/Secretary