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January 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
January 14, 2010
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Minutes from the November meeting were presented. Genice Read
made a motion to approve the minutes, Matt King seconded – motion
passed. The Treasurer’s report was presented. Gordon Gengelbach made
a motion to accept the financial report, Don Talley seconded –
motion passed.
Cindy Spellman won the monthly drawing. Presiding
Commissioner Randall Relford told the group that it is going to take
$15,000 to restore the David Rice Atchison statue and asked for
donations. Wade made a few community announcements and then introduced
Guest Speaker Beverly McCulloch.
Beverly spoke to the group about the upcoming
Civil War Re-enactment in April. She shared many historical points and
encouraged everyone to get involved with the event.
Following her presentation Don Talley made a
motion asking the Board to consider monetary assistance for the event.
Ron Adam seconded the motion – motion passed.
DJ Gehrt with the City of Plattsburg also stated
that he would be assisting Beverly with a grant application. And, the
advertising committee agreed to help with PR for the event.
Submitted
by Secretary Becky Black
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
February
4, 2010 Gary Jenkins will talk
about his historical documentaries
March
4, 2010 Terri
Swopes, Special Education Director with CCR-III
April
1, 2010
(BREAKFAST) Adam Arnold, new Clinton Co. Conservation Agent
May
6, 2010
Jeremy Brady with USDA Rural Community Development
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February 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
February 4, 20010
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Minutes from the January meeting were presented.
Mike Edward made a motion to accept, Brenda Grooms seconded the
motion--minutes were approved. Treasurers report was on the tables,
Cindy Spellman made a motion to approve the report, Tonya Sloan
seconded the motion--motion passed.
Joe Fouceut with KMRN radio won the door prize
donated by Plattsburg License Office. RT Photography was drawn
as the next business to be featured in the newsletter.
Wade told the membership that the Chamber donated
$250 to the 1864 re-enactment committee and that sponsorship
information was on the table.
Several committee announcements were made,
including a Perkins Park clean-up on Saturday, March 20, at 9
a.m.
Plattsburg native Gary Jenkins talked with the
group about his documentary "Negroes to Hire" which will be
shown later this month at Plattsburg High School.
Submitted by Becky Black, Secretary
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Speakers include:
March 4 Terri Swopes, Special Education
Director with CCR-III
April 1 (breakfast mtg) Adam Arnold, new
Clinton Co. Conservation Agent
May 6 Jeremy Brady with USDA Rural
Community Development
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March 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
March 4, 2010
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Lola Villalobos' name was drawn as the monthly winner.
Lola received a gift bag from Wooden Dove donated by Brenda Grooms. Bo
Hoskins of State Farm Insurance was drawn as the next Business
Spotlight in the newsletter.
Minutes from the February meeting were presented.
Gordon Gengelbach moved to accept the minutes. Matt King
seconded the motion--motion passed. Tonya Sloan moved to accept
the financial report. Mike Edwards seconded the motion--motion
passed.
Posters were passed out for the annual
Recognition Banquet. Nomination forms were passed out. The
nominations will be counted and members will vote at the April
breakfast for this year's honorees.
Visitors included: Jerry Wingate (guest of
Plattsburg License Office), Terri Swopes--CCR-III Special Education
Director, Miranda Phillips--pharmacy intern, and Brad Bake, new
administrator at Clinton Care and Rehab.
Several community announcements were shared.
The program featured Terri Swopes who talked to
the members about the school district's special education program.
Submitted
by Secretary Becky Black
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
April
1, 2010
(BREAKFAST) Adam Arnold, new Clinton Co. Conservation Agent
May
6, 2010
Jeremy Brady with USDA Rural Community Development
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April 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
April 1, 2010
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Becky Black won the monthly drawing and received two
tickets to the Chamber's Recognition banquet. Clinton Care and
Rehab was drawn as next month's "Business of the
Month."
Minutes from the March meeting were
presented. Don Talley moved to accept the minutes. Charlie
Dawson seconded the motion--motion passed. DJ Gehrt moved to accept
the financial report. Mike Edwards seconded the motion--motion
passed.
Several community announcements were
shared. There was also discussion about the Recognition
Banquet--auction items, set up and attendance. Ballots were
passed out to the members. Winners will be announced at the
banquet on April 10.
Visitors included: Dave Schauer, mayor candidate
for Plattsburg; and Karen Bartlett and Dorothy Jacob, Clinton Care and
Rehab.
DJ spoke to the group about the city's retail
stimulus program. He also announced his last day would be April
14th. He is going to Afghanistan to help rebuild their rural
communities.
Maurine Bodenhausen talked about the "home
delivered meals" program and stated that the Ministerial Alliance
will work with the school district and Second Harvest to begin the
"Backpack Buddies" program. The Ministerial Alliance
will fund the first year of the program.
The program featured Adam Arnold, Clinton County
Conservation Agent. Adam talked to the members about all the
aspects of local and regional conservation, including huntings
economic impact on the area.
Submitted
by Secretary Becky Black
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
May 6,
2010 Jeremy Brady with USDA Rural Community Development
June 3,
2010 Jeff and Rayeann Longwell with a website update and
information
July 1,
2010 (breakfast) Chief Zephry Bingham, Plattsburg Police NIXEL program
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May 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
May 6, 2010
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Rayeann Longwell won the monthly drawing and received a
gift from Bank Liberty. Bailey & Cox Funeral Home was drawn
as next month's "Business of the Month."
Minutes from the April meeting were
presented. Don Talley moved to accept the minutes. Gordon
Gengelbach seconded the motion--motion passed. Don Talley moved
to accept the financial report. Beth Jones seconded the
motion--motion passed.
Several community announcements were shared--lots
of events in the coming weeks. Cindy Spellman spoke on behalf of
the City of Plattsburg and the Shop-N-Save Program coming up in the
month of June. If you spend $300 (taxable dollars) in
Plattsburg, in the month of June, save your receipts. Turn in
the receipts into City Hall for a $30 Plattsburg gift
certificate. Each adult in the household is eligible. Gift
certificates must be spent by Aug. 31st. Details at City Hall.
Wade asked the membership to please have their
board nominees to him before the end of the month. At the June
meeting we will vote on four board members. Those up for
re-election are Becky Black, John Huffman and Rita Terwilleger.
Beth Jones is retiring from the board after 9 years of service.
THANKS BETH!
Visitors included: Lindsay James, Pharmacy
Intern; Bill Ballard, Safe Place for Kids; Dorothy Jago, Clinton Care
and Rehab.
The program featured Jeremy Brady with USDA Rural
Community Development.
Submitted
by Secretary Becky Black
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
June 3rd, 2010 Chief Zephry Bingham,
Plattsburg Police NIXLE program
July 1, 2010 (BREAKFAST) Pending
August 5, 2010 Pending
September 2, 2010 Jeff and Rayeann
Longwell, Website Information
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June 2010
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July 2010
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Membership breakfast at the Pink Rosebud Bed and Breakfast
Thursday, July
1, 2010
President Wade Wilken opened the
meeting. Minutes from the
June meeting were presented. Don
Talley moved to accept the minutes as written. Gordon
Gengelbach seconded; motion passed.
The treasurer’s report was
presented. Don Talley
moved to approve the treasurer’s report, seconded by Matt King;
motion passed.
Wade Wilken won the monthly door
prize, a mirror donated by Mid-America Frame/Mickey Burnich.
The Leader sponsored a drawing
related to their Ticket to Summer Fun promotion.
Gordon Gengelbach won two tickets to the St. Joe Mustangs.
The featured business for next
month’s newsletter will be Tinnen Enterprises.
Wade announced the results of the
Chamber’s board election. Lynn
Wood is replacing Beth Jones on the Board.
Beth served nine years on the board, thanks to Beth!
Board officers are Wade Wilken, president; Becky Black,
vice-president; Genice Read, Treasurer; and Cindy Spellman, secretary.
The Chamber will be providing free
water and ice cream to attendees at the 4th of July event
from 7 p.m. until the supply runs out or ending at 9:30 p.m.
The Longwell family will be manning the food booth and a local
4H group will clean up following the event.
Wade asked for volunteers to act
as ticket sellers and ticket takers for the upcoming Culpepper-Merriweather
Circus on Tuesday, August 31. Wade
and Cindy Spellman had previously volunteered to serve on the
committee. Lynn Wood and
Lola Villalobos will assist them.
Visitors included Jimmy McMillan
from Clinton Care and Rehab and Grace and Jim Hobbs’ granddaughter,
Ava.
Membership packets were mailed out
this month. The deadline
to return the forms is August 5 in order to be listed in the
membership directory. Forms
are also available on-line and automatic billing can be set up, as
well.
The guest speaker was motivational
speaker Jamie Grayson of JLG Enterprise LLC.
Jamie’s vision is “Living a Dream while Serving a
Purpose.” A golf
tournament scheduled for July 24 will help fund two scholarships Jamie
has established.
Tonya Sloan announced that Platte
Valley Bank was having Customer Appreciation Days on July 2.
The Huffman’s are celebrating 50 years together.
Congratulations John and Susie!
Brenda made a motion and Cindy
Spellman seconded to adjourn the meeting.
August guest speaker will be Lacee
Sell
September guest speakers will be
Jeff and Rayeann Longwell
Submitted by Secretary Cindy Spellman
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
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January 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2009
@ Pink Rosebud Bed and Breakfast
President Tonya Sloan called the meeting to
order. It was a full
house. Visitors included
the Plattsburg Clinic Pharmacy intern and newly elected commissioner
Charlie Dawson.
The board’s advertising committee
reported about the success of the holiday advertising.
Brenda Grooms thanked all those who made the Santa visit a
success, 62 kids participated. Winners
were announced from the Longwell Home/Business Decorating contest. Genice Read reported that Plattsburg Bucks sales went really
well. She noted that many
businesses bought Bucks for employees.
Brenda made a motion to approve the minutes
and Wade Wilken seconded – minutes were approved.
Don Talley made a motion to approve the
treasurer’s report, Polly Jaben seconded – report was approved.
There were many community announcements regarding
upcoming events.
It was also mentioned that the Tour of Churches
was successful this year; it was one of the better crowds.
The Adopt-a Family program was also very
successful during the holiday season.
Maurine Bodenhausen reported that the Food Pantry saw 10%
increase in families helped and that they were so grateful for the
numerous cash donations and the donations of canned goods was
“phenomenal.”
The winner of this month’s drawing was Grace
Hobbs. She received a
gift certificate from Corner Spa.
The speaker for January was Ronda VanDyke with
the Economic Development Council of Clinton County.
After Ronda concluded her program Tonya adjourned
the meeting. The
Plattsburg High School Media Club will make a presentation at
February’s meeting.
Submitted
by Becky Black, Board Secretary
Upcoming speakers:
March
– Trevor Black, Emergency Preparedness for spring
April
– Rebecca Evans, Small Business Development |
February 2009
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
Thursday, February 5, 2009
@ Pink Rosebud Bed and Breakfast
President Tonya Sloan called the meeting to
order. Guests introduced
were new member Chris Davis with Net Life Insurance, Kim with Edward
Jones, Keith Foster and students from the media club and Mary Lou
Bailey.
Wade Wilken made a motion to accept the minutes
from the previous meeting and Brenda Grooms seconded.
The minutes were approved.
Dona Talley made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report
and Wade seconded. The
financial report was approved.
Gordon Gengelbach won the drawing. He received a pool pass from the City of Plattsburg.
The Advertising Committee gave a report about the
events calendar.
Brenda gave a report to the members about Great
Northwest Day. 344
attended from the region. The
Chamber distributed postcards and other information about Plattsburg.
She said it was a great way to network.
Tonya thanked Brenda for representing the chamber.
It was announced that the awards program and
banquet would be Saturday, April 4th this year in the high
school cafeteria. We will
begin nominations at the next meeting.
Members shared promotions, events and news.
Several community announcements were made.
Betty Walters shared with the group that she found a program
from the 16th annual Plattsburg Chautauqua among here
things. She plans to
donate the items to the historical society.
Tonya told the membership that the Extension
office is moving into the former Chamber building in March.
The program featured Keith Foster and the Clinton
County R-III Media Club.
The meeting was adjourned.
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March 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
March 5,
2009
President Tonya Sloan called the meeting to
order. Guests included:
Brett Thorne of Thorne Lumber; Tim Spellman; and Sheila Wilken.
Wade Wilken made a motion to accept the minutes
from the previous meeting, Don Talley seconded – motion passed.
Wade made a motion to accept the financial report, Brenda
Grooms seconded – motion passed.
Tonya announced the annual Recognition Banquet
and Unique Labor Auction will be Saturday, April 4th. Becky passed out the nomination ballots.
Voting on the finalists will take place at the April breakfast
meeting. Tonya reminded
everyone she needs items for the auction.
Hannah Kennedy announced that Treasure Chest in
Lathrop wants to buy a billboard on I-35 and is looking for another
business to split it with her. Anyone
interested should talk with Hannah.
Rita Terwilleger gave the report for the
Advertising committee. She
announced the addition of a Chamber newsletter, the “Chamber
Exchange.” It will definitely be quarterly, but they are going to
attempt monthly. It will
be emailed to the membership prior to the monthly meeting.
She also announced the new Chamber tourism piece should be out
in April.
Kate Long spoke to the group about updating the
organizations list on the website.
She encouraged everyone to get her the information for their
group.
Brenda Grooms updated everyone about the Economic
Development Council of Clinton County.
They had more than 100 people at their kick-off and have 19 new
members.
Tonya told the membership that the Extension will
be moving into the former Chamber office the middle of March. An email will go out to members regarding bids on excess
items.
The door prize was donated by Thorne Lumber, Don
Talley won a weather radio.
And finally, Trevor Black with the Northwest
Missouri Amateur Radio Emergency Services group gave a program on how
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April 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership breakfast at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
April 2,
2009
President Tonya Sloan called the meeting to
order. Genice Read moved
to approve the minutes and Roger King seconded the motion – minutes
were approved. Genice
presented the financial report. Wade Wilken moved to accept the
report, Don Talley seconded the motion – report approved.
Tonya announced the plans for the annual
Recognition banquet. Nominees
were announced. The group
was updated on the Pony Express Tourism Council.
Cindy Spellman is the representative for the Chamber.
Our chamber will be hosting the Pony Express Tourism Council in
July.
Cindy announced that the Master Gardners would
have a plant sale the weekend of the Citywide Garage Sales.
Rich Bel has stepped to chair this year’s event, May 1-2.
City Administrator DJ Gehrt spoke to the group
about several items, including the upcoming April 7th
election.
Jim Hobbs won the door prize for this month.
The prize was donated by The Wooden Dove.
Rebecca Evans, Regional Director with the Small
Business Development Center then spoke to the group about what her
office can do for small businesses.
Upcoming
Speakers include:
May 7 –
Mary Jo Eiberger with the Clinton County Domestic Violence Shelter
June 4 –
Stacie Bratcher with Immacolata Manor and the Janey Over the Hill Run
July 2 –
Brenda Kennedy with Region D Recycling (BREAKFAST)
August 6
– Don Wichern, District Engineer with MoDOT
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May 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
May 7,
2009
President Tonya Sloan called the meeting to
order. The Clinton County
Library Friends donated the Door Prize for May. Lambeth Zachary won a
family pass to their Summer Fun event May 31. Wade Wilken moved to
approve the minutes and Don Talley seconded the motion – minutes
were approved. Genice
presented the financial report Don Talley moved to accept the report,
Wade Wilken seconded the motion – report approved.
Tonya congratulated the winners from the annual
Recognition Banquet. The
dinner and auction profit was $928.
Next, Tonya addressed the lunch reservation
issue. She told the
membership the importance of lunch reservations, so that the Chamber
can give Pink Rosebud an accurate count.
A letter will be sent out to the membership explaining the
situation.
Lambeth Zachary volunteered to be a contact
person for tours that come to our area.
She will coordinate information with the bus companies.
Don Talley spoke to the group about the
Rotary’s effort make a Clinton County DVD.
Money is needed for expenses; Jim Patrico is the contact for
more information.
Becky Black announced that Plattsburg was
featured in “Haunted Kansas City, Missouri” a book about area
haunts. Books are available at Pink Rosebud Antiques.
Becky also announced invited the members to the
Clinton County Library Friends Summer Fun dinner, book fair and
auction. Cheryl Barnes with PCEC announced Platte-Clay’s Energy
Fair. Many other community announcements were made.
Mary Jo Eiberger and Carolyn Lovelace spoke to
the group about the Clinton/DeKalb County Domestic Violence Task Force
and the group’s effort to provide a shelter in Cameron to service
the area. The group will host a Poker Run on July 11th.
Upcoming
Speakers include:
June 4 –
Stacie Bratcher with Immacolata Manor and the Janey Over the Hill Run
July 2 –
Brenda Kennedy with Region D Recycling (BREAKFAST)
August 6
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July 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
July 2,
2009
President
Tonya Sloan called the meeting to order.
Wade Wilken made a motion to approve the minutes from the
previous meeting, Randy Broyles seconded the motion – motion passed.
The financial report included information for the next budget year.
Wade made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, Randy seconded
the motion – motion passed.
Guests were introduced; Ian Terwilleger came with
his mom, Rita. Tonya introduced the new board members elected at the
June meeting. Lou Proctor, Rayeann Longwell, Genice Read and Kate Long
were welcomed. She thanked former board members Brenda Grooms, Mike
Lord and Kathy Williams for their service.
Membership letters were sent out, and Tonya
encouraged all members to invite new members into the Chamber.
She announced that the Chamber and the City would
be hosting a DJ, watermelon and water at the park prior to the
fireworks. Let her know if you can volunteer.
Tonya also mentioned that the Chamber needs to
start planning this year’s Homes tour. The committee is looking for
new members and homes.
Community announcements were made about upcoming
events. The Fall Festival committee noted that they made $350 from
Summer Songfest this year. Cindy Spellman told the group that the Pony
Express tourism group would be in Plattsburg on July 9.
Ronda VanDyke and DJ Gehrt were speakers in July.
Ronda spoke about the upcoming EDCCC Summer Blowout. DJ talked about
current City issues.
Donna Howard won the door prize, a fireworks
package donated by Crazy Jimmy’s Fireworks.
Submitted
by Becky Black, Secretary
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
August 6
– Don Wichern, District Engineer with MoDOT
September 3
– Brenda Kennedy, Region D recycling
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August 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
August 6,
2009
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Guests included Lindsey Skillings, the Pharmacy intern for
August. Wade announced
the new board officers: Wade Wilken, President; Tonya Sloan, Vice
President; Becky Black, Secretary; Genice Read, Treasurer.
Tonya made a motion to accept the minutes, Cindy
Spellman seconded – motion passed.
Gordon Gengelbach made a motion to accept the
financial report, DJ Gehrt seconded – motion passed.
Alan Hall won two tickets for the EDCCC concert
and Gordon Gengelbach won a “Jayhawk” tomato in the monthly
drawing.
Under Old Business Wade told the membership about
the upcoming EDCCC event and the food booth the chamber would be
hosting with the Rotary and Masonic Lodge. He reminded everyone to
come and volunteer. Ronda
encouraged the businesses to participate in the booths. She also said
there were a few openings still for the golf tournament.
The deadline for the Membership Directory was
announced. The Advertising Committee hopes to distribute the directory
in October.
Guest speaker Don Wichern with MoDOT talked to
the group about MoDOT’s goals.
Submitted
by Becky Black, Secretary
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming
Speakers include:
October 1
– Christina Bingham will talk about her People to People trip &
Fall Festival committee last minute update
November 5
– Tom Watkins, with Community Action Partnership
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September 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday, September 3, 2009
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Platte Valley Bank donated the door prize for September and
Lola Villalobos won the Duck-n-Run cookbook. Guests included the
Plattsburg Clinic Pharmacy intern, Megan, and Candace Hanks of the
Clinton Co. Clerk's office.
The minutes were presented, Brenda Grooms made a
motion to accept, Genice Read seconded the motion--motion passed.
Matt of M-n-H Lawn Care made a motion to accept
the Treasurer's report, DJ Gehrt seconded--motion passed.
Person of the Year ballots for the Fall Festival
were passed out. Members were asked to nominate three
people. Those names will be tallied and members will vote on a
winner at the October breakfast meeting.
Wade asked for a volunteer to chair the Santa
visit committee. Brenda Grooms said she would do it again this
year. The visit will be December 8th at the Community
Courtyard.
He also announced that there was a Fall Festival
meeting that night and that if anyone had an item for the Silent
Auction or could volunteer time to please contact Tonya Sloan or
Rayeann Longwell.
There was discussion about the fate of the Homes
Tour and the need for more homes.
Community announcements were made - Maurine
Bodenhausen told the group that more than $3,300 was raised for the
food pantry adn the dinner and concert fundraiser. She pointed
out that the demand is up and that would cover 1 1/2 months
groceries.
Brenda Kennedy with Region D Recycling and Waste
Management then spoke to the group about recycling in Clinton County
and what Region D does for the community.
Submitted by Becky Black, Secretary
The speaker for November 5th will be Gordon
Gengelbach. Gordon will talk tot he group about his memories of
Plattsburg.
Tom Watkins from Community Action Partnership
will be hosting a luncheon for Chamber members on Nov. 18th at
noon, held at the lower level of the meeting room in the Clinton
County Courthouse. He will be speaking on economic development,
workforce development and education. Those interested should
RSVP to pckeesaman@endpov.com.
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October 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast Thursday,
October 1,
2009
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. The minutes from the previous meeting and the financial
report were presented. Ronda Van Dyke made a motion to accept
both, Brenda Grooms seconded the motion--the motion passed
unanimously.
Randall Relford won the motnly drawing and received a
mum donated by Brenda Grooms. Guests included Mary Kaser from
Plattsburg Family Medicine, the Bingham family and Cynthia Jacobs with
the LaClede Hotel.
Ballots fro the Chamber's Fall Festival Person of the
Year were on the tables. Members were asked to vote for one
individual. Becky Black, Brenda Grooms, Tonya Sloan and Wade
Wilken were the 2009 nominees. Cindy Spellman will announce the
winner during the festival opening ceremonies.
Wade announced that committee sign-up sheets were
available and encouraged the membership to sign-up for a committee to
assist board members. He also reminded everyone that there are a
few Chamber t-shirts left in sized M to XL.
Several community announcements were made including
the Rotary Chili Supper, Tom Watkins luncheon and the courthouse
elevator status.
Gordon Gengelbach will share his memories of
Plattsburg at the November 5th luncheon.
Our program was Christina Bingham, a freshman at
Plattsburg High School who took the People to People trip this
year. She shared photos and stories from her trip
abroad.
Submitted by Becky Black, Secretary
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
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November 2009
Plattsburg
Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon at the Pink Rosebud Bed
and Breakfast
Thursday,
November 5,
2009
President Wade Wilken called the meeting to
order. Minutes and Treasurers reports were approved as
presented.
Guests were recognized.
Commissioner Relford talked about the progress of
the elevator construction at the courthouse. DJ Gerht announced
that the fence leading to PErkins Park would be taken down next week
for powder coating.
Wade made several community announcements.
Gordon Gengelbach was the guest speaker for the
day. He shared his memories of early agriculture families in the
Plattsburg area.
The next meeting will be Friday, December
4. It will be a come and go Winde & Cheese social at the
Pink Rosebud from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Recorded in the absence of Secretary Becky Black
Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Speakers include:
January 14, 2010 Beverly McCulloch will speak to the group about
the upcoming Civil War Re-enactment in April 2010.
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December 2009
No lunch meeting was held. Instead a Come
and Go Wine & Cheese Social was held at the Pink Rosebud on
Friday, December 4, 2009, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Members
were treated to special appetizers and holiday music, and were
presented with a packet put together by the Chamber Board, including a
business directory, window decals to display their Chamber membership,
and a special thank you card from the Chamber displaying the various
activities the Chamber had helped contribute to in the year
2009. The next meeting will be Thursday, January
14, 2010. The speaker will be Beverly McCulloch who will talk to
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For more information or questions about the Chamber of
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e-mail
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