Carlisle Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting
May 4^th, 2006
Great Western Bank Board Room

1. Previous minutes - Spelling corrections made, Motion made to approve with corrections by Larry Watkins, seconded by Jim Segreto, none opposed motion passed.

2. Executive Director Report -            

A. New Calendar of Events completed and to be distributed.
B. 15 Businesses are interested in the Welcome to Carlisle Packet. Ethel has investigated the cost of purchasing bags to place materials into. Will continue to price different options but feel that some type of bag will be needed.
C. Directory has been distributed. Extras are available at the City Hall.
D. Beautification Project – have collected 16 bicycles, half are painted and expect the rest will be done in the next week or so. MWA will be coming to Carlisle to present the check   for their donation to the project.
E. Encounter Carlisle June 3^rd, 2006. – Channel 12 is running a PowerPoint on the event. Current committee members are Chris Pighetti, chair; Ruth Fetters; Ann Carter; Theresa VanRaden; Conrad Woodard; Ethel Lee. Event is growing and looking forward to a great turnout.

3. Treasurers Report –

A. Dues collected year to date – New list of paid membership completed.
B. April 2006 Report presented.
C. November Minutes have been modified to include the results of the Officer Elections and to list the Executive Board Members. Motion to accept the changes by Jim Segreto, seconded by Larry Watkins, none opposed, motion carried. This Change will be posted to the Chamber accounts for signature cards to be completed.

4. Old Business -

A. Committees:

1. Governmental/Community Relations –

a. Signage Committee: met on Tuesday. Discussion regarding possible ideas was held and a decision was made to move forward on previous idea that had been developed. Way –Finding signs along the Highway would be quite cumbersome and would not actually serve the purpose intended. The annual cost of such a project may better be spent elsewhere. “Historic Downtown Carlisle”  sign concept was reviewed and it was felt that this project would do as well to direct people to downtown area. The possible placement of the sign is the corner of 1^st St. and Highway 5. on the School corner. The cost of the project will be around 6 to 8 thousand dollars total. We are investigating the possibility of people donating some time and talent to the development of this project. We understand the sentimentality of the current memorial located on that corner and are looking at how to incorporate this project also. We will also be looking at the possibility of locating a services sign off the bypass. The services sign would be more personalized for each business but will be quite costly also.

2. Membership – 

3. Program/Community Events –

a. VFW Loyalty Day Parade on May 6^th.
b. Celtic Festival May 13^th.
c. Encounter Carlisle June 3^rd.
d. Chamber Night at Principal Park – game scheduled for August 8^th, 2006. Ticket Forms have been distributed to membership
e. State Fair Parade – considering a float from all the partnership members

4. Nominating – 

a. Committee to add nominations for special recognition of community members.

5. Fundraising  -

a. Chamber Directory – Has been distributed, expected income from the directory is approximately $724.00          b. Bike event - Need volunteers to run registration table and First Aid Station.  

6. Finance – 

a. Looking at obtaining the services of an Independent Auditor.

5. New Business -

A. May 9^th General Membership Luncheon Meeting at the Family Life Center. Presenter will be Chief Ronald Fox of the Carlisle Police Department.
B.  June 13^th, General Membership Dinner Meeting: Ribbon Cutting for Carlisle Superstars, Recognition for Steve Curran, Presentation of MWA Grant for Beautification project, and Presentation of Word of Mouth program by Wyckoff Industries. Will attempt to schedule other ribbon cuttings that evening also. 
C. Insurance for Events – Quote has been received from Paul Nolte, no quote received from Isley at this time. Will contact and follow up. 
D. School will be having Civil War Days on May 12^th. The Cannon will be firing from 2:30 to 3:00pm.

6. Adjourn -