MINUTES – January 12th, 2021

The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce held the monthly meeting at the Village Offices on
Tuesday January 13, 2021 at 7:30am.

Trustees Present: Brad Niekamp, Keith Kessen, Keith Selhorst, Morgan Bechtol, Nathan Burtch,
Eric Thomas, Jack Schwegman, Amy Spriggs, Kirstie Miller

New Trustees Present:

  • Morgan Bechtol- McDonalds

Guests:

  • Stacy Vorhees – McDonalds

Officer Reports:

  • Treasurer’s Report – was presented by Keith Selhorst. The reports were motioned to approve by Jack Schwegman and seconded by Nathan Burtch.
    •  December Income: $3,350.73
    • December Expenses: $2,740.20
    • Checking balance as of December 31, 2020: $25,824.83
    • Gift Certificate balance as of November 30, 2020: $17,512.54
  •  Secretary’s Report – n/a 

Committee Report:

  • Membership Ongoing
  • Website/Social Media
    • Amy Spriggs to continue posting info about the Chamber. Will post the banquet award nominations and speeches once configured.

Old Business:

  • Pole Mounted Christmas Lights
    • Brad brought up discussions about possibly having Lefeld Welding produce a snowflake decoration with an LED light display. This is something we’ll need to discuss this upcoming year.

New Business:

  • VIRTUAL 2021 Banquet –
    • Award nominations were reviewed and approved by the Chamber. Chamber members will begin contacting the award winners and schedule a time to present the award virtually. Currently is stands we will present virtually on Feb.2nd between 2-5PM
  •  New Trustees – New trustees were mentioned again for 2021 and they include:
    • John Dingledine – Mercer Health
    • Michelle Clune – PIVOT
    •  Kylie Thwaits—The Peoples Bank (potential treasurer)
    • 4 TH T.B.D.
  • Miscellaneous
  • Brief discussions were made about the potential of appointing a business director to the Chamber. Potential responsibilities would include, treasurer, secretary , and maybe provide some other social duties and leg work.

Nathan Burtch motioned to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Jack Schwegman.
President Brad Niekamp adjourned the meeting at 8:27 A.M.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Save the Dates: 

February 2nd 2021 Virtual Banquet

THE NEXT CHAMBER BUSINESS MEETING WILL ON TUESDAY MARCH 9TH , 2021 @ 7:30 AM AT THE VILLAGE OFFICES.