Greater Odenville Chamber of Commerce

November 2005 Minutes

November 11, 2005

Members in Attendance:  Gayle Brandt, Mark Brandt, David Wood, John Joyner, Mark Weaver, Dr. Shawn Stubbs, Ed Brasher, Paul Becker

Non Members in Attendance:  Greg Bratcher – Odenville Building Inspector, Don Smith – Odenville City Council, Hal & Kelli Brewer – Pro Wrench Automotive

Meeting called to order by Dr. Shawn Stubbs at 7:00 pm.  Mark Brandt offered the Prayer.

Treasurer’s Report:   Gayle Brandt gave the Treasurer’s Report and reported Beginning Balance of $1,624.81, with expenditures of $177.30, deposits of $880.80.  This gives a new ending balance of $2,328.31. Of this amount, $1,530.00 is tickets sold for the Lawn Mower Give Away.  Motion was made by Mark Weaver to accept Treasurer’s Report and Seconded by John Joyner.

Minutes:  Everyone had a copy of the October 2005 minutes and no changes were needed.  Motion made by David Wood to accept Minutes and Seconded by Mark Weaver.

New Applications:  Two new applications for Membership were offered.  Branchville Barber Shop and Sara’s Kitchen both applied.  Mark Weaver motioned for acceptance and David Wood Seconded.

By Laws:  David Wood reported that the preliminary work had been done and will follow up with full committee approval and present them in the near future.

Financial:  Gayle Brandt reported that the Committee had not completed a budget.  Mark Brandt took partial responsibility because he had not established a projected need for Office Supplies.

Media:  Mark Brandt reported that both the St. Clair Times and Leeds News had been very responsive in covering events for the Chamber.  Continued communication will be ongoing to insure maximum coverage of Chamber events such as additional ribbon cuttings.

Membership:  There were no Membership Committee members present and no report was made.

Fundraising:

• The Lawn Mower Give Away had an income of $1,530.00 and a cost of $1,147.99.  This gives the project a net profit of $382.01.
• Progress on the Train is ongoing.  Materials have been donated by Mark Weaver and Mark Brandt.  Melba Knight will be donating a bell.  John Joyner is pursuing a fogger to be used to simulate smoke.  Advertising will be sold on the train in the future for a fundraiser.  John Joyner has arranged for decorating the train and cars, and mentioned that funds were need up front to cover the decorating.  A motion was made by Mark Brandt that $100.00 would be provided for decorations and Mark Weaver seconded the motion.

• Gayle Brandt will email all Chamber members to get candy to be distributed during the Christmas Parade.

• Jackson’s Amusements is presently out of contact.  When contact is established, it can be discussed on what available dates would be good for a Community Block Party.  A location for this was discussed and Gayle Brandt assured the Chamber that there was a good enough relationship with the Odenville Elementary School that it could be held there.  The Car Bash could be held at the same time.

• Mark Brandt distributed a draft copy of what can be used in future correspondence asking for Corporate Donations and a “Thank You” letter that could also be used.  Dr. Shawn Stubbs motioned that these be accepted and Mark Weaver seconded.

Website:  Paul Becker will update the website. He will incorporated new members and the Logo onto the website.

Council Representation:

• Greg Brasher gave an extensive explanation as to what the responsibilities of the Odenville Building inspector.  This was followed by a lengthy question and answer period. Gayle Brandt obtained the Published requirements from the City and distributed copies.  Mr. Brasher was thanked by Dr. Shawn Stubbs for coming and answering questions.

• The Council was questioned on if there was anything being done to combat the extensive flooding from the Rail Road Trestle to the Exxon Station any time that a hard rain came.  Don Smith answered that the Council was very aware of the problem and research was being done to eliminate the problem.  Mr. Smith was thanked for coming to the meeting.

Logo/Newsletter:

• Mark Brandt distributed copies of the final Logo design.  Paul Becker motioned that the Logo be accepted as the Chamber’s Official Logo and John Joyner seconded.

• Mark Brandt distributed a sample format for future Chamber Newsletter.  It was suggested that any member who had anything that needed publishing submit it to Mark Brandt for incorporation in the next Newsletter.

Kelli Brewer explained the area program trying to raise funds for area disadvantaged children.  Ms. Brewer was asked to provide Chamber Members with boxes so that Members could participate.  Members were encouraged to bring a Toy to the December 19^th meeting.

Paul Becker will keep the Chamber posted on a Mustang Club Meeting at Barber’s Motor Speedway from August 31, 2006 thru September 3, 2006.  This could be a potential fundraiser for the Chamber.

Dr. Shawn Stubbs suggested that at the December 19, 2005 Chamber meeting, that we have some snacks in a reception type atmosphere since this was a meeting very close to Christmas.  Gayle Brandt and Kathy Joyner will arrange these items.

Motion was made by Mark Brandt to adjourn and seconded by John Joyner.  Meeting Adjourned.