Moraga Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Meeting
April 1, 2015
8:00 – 10:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ellen Beans, Kevin Reneau, Larry Tessler, Phil Arth, Wendy Scheck, Bob Fritzky, Tony DeVenuta, Kathe Nelson, Jason
Evans, Ashley Louisiana, Peggy Hall, Bill Snyder.
Intern: Robby Rivera
Recording: Ashley Louisiana
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES
A. Agenda:
1. New Business, Item F, Ambassador Program
2. New Business, Item G, Citizen of the Year
B. March Board Minutes: No changes. Motion to adopt made by Jason. Bob second.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. Results of vote on new Mission Statement
 Current Mission Statement – not as catchy as we would like it to be
 Bob provided example Mission Statements – Phil provided an example
 #5 with modifications is the winner (most votes)
 Modification: ‘To advance economic vitality…’
B. Strategy for using Moraga business list to obtain new members
 Wendy and Jason have not had a chance to meet yet
C. Final version of New Business Brochure
 Print 200 for no more than $250.00 Motion by Wendy. Jason seconds.
 Kathe wants to use Minuteman Press – can’t be over 15% above the lowest bid
 Edit - “Are you section” – semicolon, ‘the information will guide you through these steps; however
some…’
D. Insurance Overview – Henry scheduled for May meeting
 Kathe spoke to Orinda and Lafayette Chambers – we are spending too much
 Insurance agent will attend May Board Meeting
 Lamorinda Policy with all three Chambers?
IV. REPORTS
A. Proposed 2015 Budget
 Motion made by Bill to approve getting a Chamber credit card through Mechanics Bank – credit card
only, secured. Jason seconds.
 Citizen of the Year: $500 – Chamber does not approve spending this money
 Remove $250 tree light donation – use money for other donations
 New Member Bonus – Kathe gets a bonus for every new Member
 Theater donation ($500) CAIFFA: Independent Film Festival
 Bob makes motion to approve budget. Jason seconds.
B. Town of Moraga
 Repairing Rheem Blvd.
 St. Mary’s Lights
 Rancho Laguna
C. Golf & Tennis Tournament
 Spice up scramble event
 Beat the pro contest at one of the holes
 Closest to pin
 Most accurate drive
 Marshmallow
 Buffet this year by bar
 Celebrity auction
 Tennis: Kathe meeting with Mark to discuss
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. How can the Chamber attract Members to attend Business Meetings? – holding until next meeting
B. Small Business nominations
 One nomination – Lynn
 Move to select Lynn. If there are any other nominations by Friday 4/3 we’ll discuss at that time. Motion
to approve Lynn as Small Business Person of the Year made by Jason. Bob seconds. All in favor.
C. Personalize newsletter articles/references – holding until next meeting
D. Comments on Chamber Benefits first draft
 Any comments send to Larry
 Vote at May Board Meeting
E. Insurance Overview – already discussed under Old Business (above)
F. Ambassador Program
 Want to reach out to Members multiple times a year
 Postcard with Chamber information
 Board Members agree to make phone calls – 10 Members each
 Ashley will develop ‘phone call form’ for Board Members to use
 Kathe will get estimates for designing and printing postcard
G. Citizen of the Year – holding until next meeting
VI. FUTURE MEETING DATES
A. April 28th Mixer at Serbian Church
B. May 6th Board Meeting
Motion to adjourn made by Wendy. Bob seconds. All in favor.