SIREN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEETING
January 6, 2015
Minutes
Secretary's Reports: December 2nd Board Meeting Minutes were reviewed. Motioned for approval by
Joan, seconded by Matt – motion carried
Treasurer’s Report: 2014 YTD Calendar Year Report was reviewed; more information and
approvals will be supplied at next meeting
□ 2014 Year-End Reports & YTD Fiscal Year Reports; Emily motioned for approval, Joan seconded
– motion carried
□ Excludes December payroll; last year’s did as well.
□ December ‘Pageant’ account fraudulent online activity by hacker – debit card replaced &
Chamber email account password reset.
Old Business
1. Events:
a. Christmas in Siren – November 29th Kick-off
i. Results review; overall a positive event, though not a significant income
source for the chamber. Will continue with Small Business Saturday
promotions, and will look towards some new events in 2015.
ii. Big Bundle Up – 113 total items!
b. Siren Destination Wedding Fair – January 25th
i. 30 booths to date (vs. 35); requests still being received.
c. St. Patrick’s Day
i. NEW Family Snow-building and/or ‘Medallion-hunt’ Activities – proposal &
next steps: Matt Golke will continue to work on this and bring a proposal
forth at the February board meeting
d. 2015 Events – Board assignment review.
2. 2014-2015 Membership: (75 vs. 83 last year)
a. 4 New members (vs. 8 last year) – Siren Pharmacy & Yah-Butz ‘Welcomes’ tbd;
b. Website update with members only - pending;
c. Non-member business contacts – status;
d. Concentrated effort to sign-up all ‘Dining’ businesses – progress report;
e. 2015 Decals – Distribution update by all.
New Business
1. 2015 Music in the Park: 11 of 14 bands booked
2. Membership Meetings:
a. 2015 PROPOSED Membership Meeting Schedule was confirmed with locations;
for New Year’s email to membership this week communicating new schedule.
3. Chamber Bucks:
a. Liability reporting now included on Balance Sheet;
b. VOTE REQUIRED: Expiration date determination – 5 years from date of issue:
decision on write-offs at each fiscal year end. Cheryl motioned for approval,
Jamie seconded – motion carried.
4. Tourism:
a. NEW Siren Digital Sign next steps:
i. Jan. 7th Siren School & BCDA Meetings; Joan and Chris to lead these
discussions.
ii. American Legion approached – declined, no $ to donate;
Marketing:
iii. Chicago market ad – Jan. 21st ‘Winter Fun Guide’ issue, 1/8 page; paid for
by the Siren Tourism Commission.
iv. Brochure & Tour Map ‘re-prints.’ will be necessary this year, but hasn’t
been budgeted yet.
b. 2015 Minneapolis Home & Garden Show – Wed., Feb. 25th.
Burnett County Tourism Coalition – progress continues on a comprehensive
tourism website for Burnett County.
c.
Meeting Close