President’s Paragraph - Thank you for the honor of serving as your president for 2003! Our road has been paved and clearly marked thanks to the dedication of Jerry Ann Holt, Executive Director; Jean Brewer, Past President; and our committed board members. Also, with the continued support from our Ambassadors and the Student Chamber Association, the Chamber plans to branch out in new directions and continue to actively promote civic, industrial, commercial, tourism, & recreational activities, as well as the general welfare of Grant and its citizens. One major key to our success this new year will be through the Chairmen of our various committees. We need people who are ready to go the second mile to promote our town. This link must be strong and secure. I look forward to seeing each of you at our February banquet. Let’s make 2003 the very best for Grant AL….Our Scenic Mountain Town!

Naomi Barfield, President

Membership Renewals - Thanks to the following businesses & individuals for renewing their Chamber membership:

The Signmakers, Inc.

 

December Chamber Board Meeting, December 9, 2002:

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held at the Chamber office on Monday, December 9, 2002. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported a balance of $3,864.99 as of November 30, 2002. This does not include two $5,000 CD’s that the Chamber has on deposit.

Committee Reports:

    Tourism - No report

    Fundraising – No report

    Planning – No report

    Volunteers – No Report

    Economic Development - No report

    Sign Committee - Naomi Barfield reported that prices have been received for four signs that will be placed in strategic locations leading into Grant. After much discussion, it was decided that signs would be ordered as soon as possible.

    Old Business. – The upcoming Chamber Banquet was discussed. The date of the banquet was changed to February 1, 2003, to avoid a conflict with a DAR function. The banquet will be held at the new Trading Post in Kennamer Cove. Letters will be sent to local businesses/individuals requesting quotes for catering this event.

    Spring Contest - The entries for the "Name the Spring Contest" were reviewed and a winner chosen. The student with the winning entry will be recognized at the February banquet.

    Due to various DAR activities & holidays, the date of the Spring Event will be Saturday, June 7.

    New Business – Thank you letters from the Marshall County Christmas Coalition and the DAR Elementary School were read.

    New Board Members - It was announced that Stan Mannon and Russ Hamilton were elected to serve as Board Members.

    New Officers - The following slate of officers was unanimously elected to serve in 2003:

          President Naomi Barfield

          President-elect Stan Mannon

          1st Vice President Russ Hamilton

          Secretary/Treasurer Ann Barnes

Early Bird Coffee - Due to the upcoming Chamber Banquet, no Coffee will be held in January. Coffees will be held quarterly in 2003.

Volunteers - Our current Ambassadors are doing a fantastic job, but they need help. If you, or anyone you know, can volunteer 5-10 hours a month at the Chamber office, please have them call the Chamber! We need you!!

Director’s Corner - It’s been a great year, but many exciting things are planned for 2003, so watch your mailbox! I would like to thank the outgoing Board of Directors for their confidence & support this last year, and I look forward to working with our new Board of Directors in 2003. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday & I wish you a Happy New Year!

Calendar/Newsletter - Please call the Chamber office with any items that you have for the February calendar/newsletter.

 

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