September 2013 - Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce meeting minutes: Marceline Chamber of Commerce meeting was called to order on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 by President Albert Yocom. 21 members were present at the fire barn. Minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s monthly report showed an ending balance of $4,368.43 and was approved. Under old business, Albert announced that the chamber had written a letter of support for the North Missouri Arts Council in their pursuit of a 2014 Missouri Arts Award. Frank Morales passed around a copy of the shopper survey for approval. It will go into stores for a few weeks and then will be summarized. Mike Greene updated members on the Redneck Games and his hopes for a great weekend. The Wine & Art Stroll sold approximately 300 glasses, almost 20 artists participated and the date has been set for next year’s event – September 6, 2014. Under new business, we discussed Trick or Treat Downtown for Thursday, October 31. Crossing guards are definitely needed. No report was given on the Christmas tree project for Peanut Night. The chamber will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 17 at 11am for the Marceline Family Pharmacy. An email reminder will be sent. Under community reports, the city noted the council meets on September 17 at 5:30pm; Matt Finch reported on Bell Game plans and other school activities; and Tourism noted that Toonfest is coming up September 20-21 with a huge turnout for Student Day. Steve Long updated us on the clinic renovations and hopes to be moved in by November 1. He introduced Jane (VanWye) Spencer, Outreach and Enrollment Specialist for the Family Health Center. Jane will be working part-time in Linn and Chariton counties to inform and assist folks in signing up for the Affordable Care Act health plans. She will be in the Marceline clinic one day a week, and is eager to speak to organizations as well. Meeting adjourned.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:38:25 +0000
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