MARTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Minutes of the Thursday, January 19 meeting.

President Richard Bair called the meeting & Luncheon to order at Martin Livestock Auction with 17 members present.

Secretary minutes and Treasurer’s report were read and approved.

Bills to Tim Huether $133.15 parade trophies and Security First Bank $23.60 stamp were approved for payment.

Old Business:

Belinda gave an update on the School activities.

Jean Kirk reported on the City activities and Rolf Kraft updated members on County activities and also the Hospitals critical financial situation.

Rolf also asked for anyone interested in placing items in the Centennial Time Capsule to get them gathered up.  A meeting will be scheduled to get this organized.

Golden West grants have not reorganized yet but will contact Richard and Tim when it becomes available.

Richard read a thank you from the Legion for choosing them as the place for the Chili supper.  He also thanked all who attend the December Christmas Social and supported him throughout is 2 yrs. as Chamber President.

A standing ovation was given for Richard for the excellent job he has done as president.

A slate of Officers for 2012 was presented and a unanimous vote was cast.

2012 Officers

Co-Presidents Chaney Schofield & Andrea Fanning

1^st Vice President – David Jones

2^nd Vice President – Amelia McDonnell

Secretary – Judy Kratovil

Treasurer – Shelly Otte

New Business:

Richard mentioned there is an attorney interested in setting up an office in Martin & he is looking for rentable space & funding.  Rolf said there is also a man from Sioux Falls interested in moving here.  Funds from West River Foundation may be available.

A motion was made by Tim Huether to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved.

The next meeting in February will be announced at a later time.

Respectfully submitted by

Shelly Otte, Treasurer