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Membership Renewals - Thanks to the following businesses & individuals for renewing their Chamber membership:Cove Wood Products Don & Jean Brewer Grant Eatery Howard Hawk Ivy Cottage Show Car Products Senator Hinton Mitchem Waterfront Grocery Porky’s Restaurant McLaughlin & Edmundson LLC Whitaker Backhoe Service Peoples State Bank New Hope Telephone Co-Op Jan Allison March Chamber Board Meeting: The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the Chamber office on Monday, March 10, 2003. The meeting was called to order by President Naomi Barfield. Minutes of the February meeting were approved. The Treasurer’s report was given and approved. Committee Reports: Ambassadors: Ambassadors have been calling members for information to go in the ad we plan to put in The Advertiser Gleam saluting our members. They only have 7 more to complete.Economic/Industrial Development: Don Milligan gave a detailed report of a meeting about Huddle House. A study done by Huddle House found that Grant does not pass requirements for a franchise. Don plans to search for other potential candidates. Golf Tournament: In Joe Powell’s absence, Jean Brewer reported that Joe would like to have the annual Golf Tournament on June 28, 2003. Of course, this will depend on the availability of the golf course. Historian: Jean Brewer, Chairman, reported that she is still working on the book. Merchants Coordinator: Chairman Russ Hamilton had nothing to report but was congratulated by the Board on winning the Humanitarian of the Year award.Student Chamber Association: Chairman Ann Barnes reported that Angela Otts of The Advertiser Gleam had interviewed her about the SCA and will do an article about the organization in an upcoming issue. It was also decided that interviews will soon be held to fill the vacancies of the 8 seniors who will be graduating in May. Sophomores and Juniors will be eligible to apply. Short/Long Range Planning: No Report. Naomi is going to ask Kelly Casey about the possibility of students from Auburn University assisting in the Long Range Plan. Theme: Chairman Jean Brewer will set up a committee meeting after signs are put up. Old Business: Signs should be in place soon. They are ready. The Board did an evaluation of the February Banquet to see if anything should be changed before next year. Due to the high cost ($138.00) of having tablecloths laundered, next year we will get paper tablecloths. No one has received any negative comments.Naomi reported that Dr. Sparks had thanked the Chamber for the letters to the Hospital Board about the possibility of locating a Wellness Center in the area. New Business: The Cathedral Caverns Welcome Center Opening is approaching. A special called meeting may be necessary as soon as a date is set. Naomi asked the Board their opinion about possibly building a Kid-Zone behind the Grant Recreation Center. The liability insurance was noted as a stumbling block for the project, but Vicki Hall has information about a Kid-Zone and she will be contacted. Changing the date and time of future board meetings was once again tabled. The next meeting will be April 14, 2003.There being no further business, a motion was made by Jean Brewer and seconded by Chris Weeks to adjourn. President’s Paragraph - Things are really moving at the Grant COC! Our next big event is Administrative Professional’s Day planned for April 23 at the Kennamer Cove Trading Post. Sherrie Wertz & Jan Rucks & their committee are putting together an exciting event. We’re awaiting word on the date of the Cathedral Caverns Welcome Center opening. This will be a great celebration so watch the news for the date of this event. Hopefully, the Grant signs will be in place by the time this newsletter comes out. I hope you’re pleased with the results. Thanks to the entire CoC team for their hard work and dedication.Grant Focus – Our Focus this month is on Russ Hamilton, one of our newest Board members. He currently serves as the Chamber’s First Vice President. Russ is the son of Sidney & Gloria Hamilton of New Hope. He and his wife Betty have two children - Nicki & Shannon. Russ served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and is currently the manager of the Grant, Guntersville & Skyline Memorial Chapels. He is an active member of the Civitan Club and the Arab Car Club Classics & Cruisers. His hobby is restoring antique cars & trucks.Early Bird Coffees - Our next Early Bird Coffee will be held in May. Watch the next newsletter for information.Upcoming Events -Director’s Corner - The next three months will be busy for the dedicated members of the Chamber. Our Event Committee and Golf Committee will be working hard to plan events in April & June. If asked, please lend a helping hand.Calendar/Newsletter - Please notify the Chamber office by April 21 of any items that you have for the May calendar/newsletter. You may also e’mail these (jerryannholt@aol.com) items. Thanks! |
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