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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber Home | Minutes | Rodeo | County-Wide Calendar - MINUTES - PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday June 10, 2008. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Eugene Reinbold, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Lisa Clark, Steve Stork, Brad Surrells, Rad Burkett, Cindy Boyd, Bob Taylor, Clint Knoblett and Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the May meeting were approved. Cindy Boyd gave the treasurer the report.. OLD BUSINESS: There was no
report available for the Coon Hunter Trials, although the Lions Club
food stand was kept busy. NEW BUSINESS: Tanner Harvey Memorial Golf Outing scholarship- Rad Burkett made the motion to donate $100.00, seconded by Steve Stork. Motion carried. The Don Garrett family is making a $1000.00 donation to the Pioneer City Rodeo in his memory. Don had been a member of PRCA and he and his family had been camping and attending the rodeo for many years. Something will be arranged to acknowledge the contribution. Jim Kent
- Grounds and mantainance- The pump for the sprayer needs to be replaced
at a cost of approximately $300.00. Steve Stork made the
motion for the purchase, seconded by Fred McNair. Motion carried.
The cost for providing electrical hook-tips for Cowboy Row will
be approximately $4500.00. CORRESPONDENCE: Reminder from CMH of the Men's Health and Recreation Event on June 17th. Illinois Chamber of Commerce meeting in Chicago on June 20th. MISC: All the buildings at the arena are under water. Thanks to all who helped move the equipment, refrigerators and freezers before the water reached them. Things are stored at the firehouse and Surrells storage. Beulah will be attending a meeting discussing ideas for the betterment of Palestine. Cindy and Lisa have some of the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" samples and order forms. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 13, 2008. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Dee Fulling, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Lisa Clark, Steve Stork, Brad Surrells, Eugene Reinbold, Clint Knoblett and Jim and Donna Kent. David Chambers from the Charleston Police Department was a guest. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. In the absence of Cindy Boyd, President Clark gave the treasurer the report. Bob Taylor made the motion to accept the report, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: The Chamber purchased a painting by J. Wible at the Crawford County Arts Show. NEW
BUSINESS: Although there was no charge for the use of the Rodeo Arena grounds for their Circus, the Robinson Kiwanis presented the Chamber with an appreciation check for $250.00. The Eastern Illinois Sportsman Club will be holding their 10th annual Fishing Rodeo at Washington Park on June 7th, for children 6 to 15. Steve Stork made the motion to donate $25.00, second by Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank you
from the Palestine Library for the donation to the summer reading
program. MISC: The University of Illinois Extension "Brainstorming" meeting will be May 28th from 6:30 to 8:30, at the Palestine High School. The 2nd Annual Men's Health Event, sponsored by the Crawford Memorial Foundation, will be held on June 17th. Bob Taylor reminded everyone of the Memorial Day program to be held at 1:30 on Monday May 26th. Lisa Clark- The "Dare To Wear Pink" committee needs $560.00 to order souvenirs to meet the requirements. They are ordering hats, bracelets and T-shirts as samples for orders. Lisa made the motion, seconded by Fred McNair for the $560.00. Motion carried. The committee would like to have breast cancer survivors ride around the arena in a wagon at each of the Rodeo performances. Steve Cunningham has agreed to using his wagon and horses for the cost of gas in transporting from Bridgeport. Bob Taylor made the motion for re-embursment, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. Beulah Bowen- Central Illinois Tourism dues are $125.00. Michael Fulling made the motion to pay the dues, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. Michael Fulling- There should be more grants available since the recognition of Palestine by 1st Lady Laura Bush, for Historic Downtowns. Some of the events scheduled for August 1st Friday: Fish Fry - Chamber, Little Miss and Mr. contest-Cheerleaders, Movie at the Opera House, Pioneer City Flea Market, and a Farmers Market. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday March 11, 2008. Members present were Jim Clark, Cindy Boyd, Dee Fulling, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Bob and Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Judie McCarter, Lisa Clark, Steve Stork, Brad Surrells, Eugene Reinbold, Larry Surrells and Jim and Donna Kent. Tanya Nidey, our summer employee was also present. Minutes of the March meeting were approved. Cindy Boyd gave the treasurer the report. Jim Kent made the motion to accept the report, second by Bob Taylor. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Request from the Post Prom Committee for donation. Bob Bowen made the motion to donate vouchers for 5 rodeo T-shirts and 5 pair of rodeo tickets for Post Prom. Second by Jeff Shaner. Motion carried. Palestine Youth Baseball request for donation. Michael Fulling made the motion to donate $100.00, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. Palestine Library request for donation to summer reading program. Judie McCarter made the motion to donate $100.00, second by Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. Larry Surrells made the motion to place the ad in the Crawford County Fair book at the cost of $65.00. Steve Stork seconded arid the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: MISC: The Palestine Eagles Aux. Easter Egg hunt will be April 12 at l:00pm at Leaverton Park. Rescheduled due to rain. Jim Clark will attend the Merchants meeting on April 14, at 5:30 at the Art Center. Jack Schultz, author of Boomtown, will be at the Grade School on April 17, at 7:00pm. The Palestine Library received a grant to sponsor the event, so there is no charge. Everyone is urged to attend. The Robinson Kawanis Circus will be held at the Rodeo Arena parking lot on April 28th. Performance times are 4:30 and 7:30pm. The University of Illinois Extension brainstorming meeting will be May 28th at the Palestine High School. Larry Surrells - Pioneer City Flea Market will be held the first Friday and Saturday of the month beginning on May 2nd and 3rd, beside LaMotte Trading. Booth size is 10ft by 12ft. And no charge for booth rental. The Betsey Reed Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 6th and 7*. Meeting
adjourned at 7:20pm.
PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday March 11, 2008. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Marcus Deckard, Dee Fulling, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Bob and Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Judie McCarter, Lisa Clark, Steve Stork, Brad Surrells, Eugene Reinbold, Larry Surrells and Jim and Donna Kent. Guests were Steve McGahey and Susan Lockhart. Minutes of the January meeting were approved. Cindy Boyd gave the treasurer the report. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Jack Schultz will be conducting a meeting at the Palestine Grade School on April 17th at 7:00pm. Sponsored by the Palestine Library. Steve McGahey - The Economic Development Committee will sponsor a town wide brainstorming meeting on April 28th at 6:30 at either the Grade School or the Fife Opera House. Everyone who is interested is urged to attend. CORRESPONDENCE: The PDA will again sponsor the Golf hi The Park on April 6th. Motion was made by Jim Kent to again be a hole sponsor at $50.00. Second by Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. President Clark signed an agreement with the Economic Opportunity Corp to allow them to use the office as needed, to have meetings to provide services for the needy in our community. There will be no cost to the Chamber. Request from the Robinson Kiwanis to use the Arena parking lot for a circus on April 28tn. There would only be a charge is they the water or electric. Fred McNair made the motion to approve the request, second by Bob Bowen. Motion carried. Crawford County Council for the Arts will be having the art show at the Fife Opera House beginning March 30 through April 13. Jeff Shaner made the motion to make the $250.00 art purchase again this year. Motion seconded by Bob Taylor. Motion carried. Donna Kent will make the purchase. MISC: Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. Respectfully
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday January 8, 2008. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Marcus Deckard, Dee Fulling, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Bob and Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Judie McCarter, Lisa Clark, Steve Stork, Brad Surrells, Rad Burkett, Larry Surrells and Donna Kent. Minutes of the December meeting were approved. Cindy Boyd gave the treasurers report. Bob Bowen made the motion to accept the report, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from Miss Rodeo Illinois for continued support and an invitation to the coronation in Bartonville. MISC: Jeff Shaner - The Christmas decorations on Main Street looked very nice. Fred McNair - The Chamber needs to be thinking about plans for the up-coming Bi-Centennial in 2011. Bob Bowen - The celebration has been discussed at PDA meetings. They are looking for a professional group to help in organizing events. The Academic Foundation Reunion Committee is planning an All School Reunion for that year with Jim Bush in charge. Beulah Bowen - Chamber received 40 business listings for the Central Illinois Tourism magazine ad. At $10.00 per listing and the donation of $475.00 from the County Tourism, the cost was almost completely covered. Larry Surrells made the motion to pay the $40.00 per month rent for the Senior Citizens Center for six months, at three month intervals. Second by Fred McNair, motion carried Jeff Shaner - The banner on Main Street for returning military personnel that was paid for by Ruth Beckes was destroyed and should be replaced. Larry Surrells made the motion to replace the banner, (cost approximately $100.00) second by Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. Respectfully
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday December 11, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Dee Fulling, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Beulah Bowen, Eugene Reinbold, Steve Stork, Jim Kent and Donna Kent. Minutes of the November meeting were approved. Cindy Boyd gave the treasurer the report. Steve Stork made the motion to accept the report, second by Bob Taylor. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: The Chamber received $475.00 of the $900.00 requested from the Crawford County Tourism for the ad in the Central Illinois Tourism magazine. If any Palestine businesses wish to be listed in the ad, the cost is $10.00. Requests
from November Meeting: Fred McNair
made the motion to pay $25.00 for PPPS membership, seconded by
Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Jim Clark is putting together sponsor packages that will contain pictures. Discussion was held on having a Buck Off- having local celebrities in a contest riding a mechanical bull. The PDA would like to have a downtown event for campers and visitors on Thursday night before Labor Day if it would not interfere with any plans already made. The Chamber has no problem with the event, and welcomes the involvement of the PDA. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from the Assembly of God for the use of the dunking booth. They had approximately 500 children attend their festivities. Thank You from the Senior Citizens for the Chamber support during the year. Thank You from PDA for help during the Wine and Art Festival. They also gave the Chamber a donation of $1000.00. Michael Fulling made the motion to use the donation to purchase new picnic tables, seconded by Steve Stork. Motion carried. Thank You from the AMVETS for donation for veterans grave markers. MISC: The Artist Relocation Center will be closed for a few days in January. Artists are scheduled for every month in 2008. Fort LaMotte Rangers are having a shoot January 19th and 20th. The PPPS Teeny Tiny Tea Party is Super Bowl Sunday. The February Dinner Meeting will be held at the High School gym
on February 20th. Respectfully
submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday November 13, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Dee Fulling, Sharlene Booth, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Lisa Clark, Judie McCarter, Beulah Bowen, Brad Surrells, Jim Kent, and Eugene Reinbold. Also present were Carletta Prather and Debra Turner from Rides Mass Transit. After corrections, minutes of the October meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Fred McNair made the motion to accept the report, second by Bob Taylor. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Beulah Bowen would like to place a full page 2008 rodeo ad in the Central Illinois Tourism magazine at the cost of $950.00. The space has to be reserved by November 16th with the information submitted by December 7th. There is a possibility the Chamber could get a grant from the County Tourism Committee. Jim Kent made the motion to place the ad, seconded by Eugene Reinbold. Motion carried. Beulah recently attended the South-Western Illinois Tourism workshop and reviewed high-lights of the day. Approval was given to reimburse her $14.00 for gasoline. Approval was given to pay the Illinois Chamber dues of $275.00. CORRESPONDENCE: rawford County Arts donation - tabled until December meeting. PGS Character Education donation - tabled until December meeting. PPPS donation - tabled until December meeting. MISC: Fred McNair made a motion to re-pay Eugene Reinbold $50.00 for a filing cabinet for the office. Second by Brad Surrells. Motion carried. Jim Kent - The Bull Bash On The Wabash roughly figured to have cleared $1700.00, and hopes are that next year will be even better. Bob Taylor - Thank you for recognition of Veterans Day. Jim Clark and Bob Taylor noted that Andy Brock would be returning home November 23rd, after his tour in Iraq. Flags will be placed along the highway and on Main Street. There will be a reception at the Fife Opera House in the afternoon. Everyone may attend. Fred McNair made a motion to donate $270.00 to AMVETS Post 33 for the purchase of flag holders. Judie McCarter seconded the motion. Motion carried. Dee Fulling - The office is now accepting Discover cards along with Visa and Master Card. Attended this weeks PDA meeting. Cost for Rodeo Thank You ad in Daily News is $125.00. Michael Fulling made the motion to pay for ad, seconded by Brad Surrells. Motion carried. Fred McNair made the motion for a 30 day trial with Verizon for high speed internet service, for an additional $11.00 over what we are now paying Shawneelink. There is a 2 year guarantee on price. Motion seconded by Eugene Reinbold. Motion carried. Michael Fulling made the motion to have the Christmas Lighting Contest with prizes of $25.00, $50.00 and $75.00 in Chamber Bucks. Fred McNair seconded the motion and it carried. Committee is Donna Kent, Judie McCarter and Rhonda Webster. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. Respectfully submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday October 9, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Lisa Clark, Sharlene Booth, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Marcus Deckard, Judie McCarter, Bob and Beulah Bowen, Larry Surrells, Pat Schofield, Rad Burkett, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the September meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Bob Bowen made the motion to accept the report, second by Judie McCarter. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Planning meeting for 2008 - after reading through the minutes, discussion was held. Plans are already in the works with a lot more to be done. NEW BUSINESS: A request was received from LTC for a donation to the Trick or Treat at The Trail - no action taken. CORRESPONDENCE: MISC: Bob Taylor - Navy Day is the last Friday in October - Fly your flags. Beulah Bowen - The flags and bows will remain at the entrance to Palestine, until December, but will need to be replaced for next year. Ruth Beckes paid for and placed the Welcome Home banners for our returning military. Thank you Ruth. Twila Murphy will be taking charge of First Friday, with the help of Michael Fulling, Rick Kelshimer and Otie Turtle. Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm. Respectfully
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 11, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Brad Surrells, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Lisa Clark, Eugene Reinbold, Charlene Booth, Bob Taylor, Michael Fulling, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the August meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Fred McNair made the motion to accept the report, second by Steve Stork. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Approximately 1,938 enjoyed the chuck wagon breakfast. The parade went well, although there were still some gaps. Main Street vendors were down from last year, but there were more "quality merchandise" vendors, and all seemed happy with the results. Lunch With The Clowns, headed by Peggy Deckard, went very well. Lunch With The Clowns T-shirts were given to the first 25 children, which was very well received. Many parents asked if T-shirts could be purchased. A possibility for next year. The Bull Bash on The Wabash was very well attended and feel it will grow if we continue for next year. Attendance was approximately 500 over last year Friday night rodeo. The Rodeo went very well. Total attendance was between 111,000 and 120,000. There were no negative comments. Final income and expense report will take a few more months, as all bills are not yet in. Pork Chops on A Stick, have deposited $4,967.00, but not all bills are in. The campgrounds were filled and had to turn away 10 or 12 campers. Lincoln Land - loved the new sky box and will be back next year. Though there were only three girls hi the Miss Illinois Rodeo contest, Lisa Clark reported there will be six or more for 2008. There was more work done at the arena and campgrounds this year than ever before. A big thank you for those who did all the hard work, NEW BUSINESS: A request was received from LTC for a donation to the Performing Arts Department. Bob Taylor made the motion to donate $100.00, second by Jim Kent. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from Flat Rock Homecoming Committee for advertising. Thank You from the Food Pantry for donation. Thank You from the Tanner Harvey Memorial Golf Scramble for the Hole Sponsor donation. MISC: Jim Kent - Have taken pictures of all the banners and signs except one. Michael Fulling - Reminder to everyone about the Wine and Arts Festival on October 6th and 7th. Bob Taylor - The opening ceremonies were very impressive and heard many positive comments. Shriners are also having trouble getting help with the ticket taking. Dee Fulling - Lions Club did very well with their food stand. Rita Holscher would like to move the August Little Miss and Mr. Contest closer to center of Main. There are a couple of people who are interested in taking over the First Friday. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. Respectfully
submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Cornmerce at 7:00 pm on Tuesday August 14, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Beulah & Bob Bowen, Marcus Deckard, Brad Surrells, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Rad Burkett, Judie McCarter, Lisa Clark, Eugene Reinbold, Jay Wilson, Doug , Michael Fulling, and Jim & Donna Kent. Minutes of the July meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Fred McNair made the motion to accept the report, second by Bob Bowen. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: If First Friday is to continue, someone will have to take over organizing the event. If anyone or any organization is interested, they should contact Jim Clark. Lisa Clark reported the Miss Illinois Rodeo contest is on again with three contestants. Jim Kent - The Jr. Rodeo went very well. There were about fifteen boy and girl contestants. The stock contractor, organizers, and participants were extremely happy with the arena and facilities. On a trial basis, they were not charged for the use of the arena. There needs to be a fee set for any future use. The only suggestion was to have a concession stand, at least for drinks. The Chamber received $144.00 from their part of the camping. Jim Kent - The stockade fence is finished, arena fence painted, chute gates repaired, dogging chutes repaired, souvenir stand built, handicap platform repaired, and thanks to Clifford Adams, the roof on the North tower has been replaced. Two freezers and one refrigerator replaced in concession stands. GFI's checked and fifteen replaced, waterline and 7 new hydrants installed for the front row of campers is completed and eleven frozen water hydrants in rest of campground replaced. Finishing the skybox and new South bathroom is all that remains to be done. Other than placing the banners and the scoreboard, everything is ready to go. NEW BUSINESS: Request from Youth Football League for donation. Beulah Bowen made a motion to donate $100.00, second by Michael Fulling. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from 4-H Foundation for $250.00 donation. Thank You from Robbie VanWinkle for Rodeo ticket donation to Relay For Life. MISC: Jim Clark - Ed Brock, Brock's Food Town, is donating a buckle for "First Man Down" for the Friday night Bull Bash On The Wabash. Jay Wilson - The youth group from the Christian Church will help with the Pork Chop on a Stick. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. Respectfully
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday July 10, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Beulah & Bob Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Brad Surrells, Rhonda Webster, Sharon Draper, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Bob Taylor, Juanita Jochim, Rad Burkett, Larry Surrells, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the June meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. OLD BUSINESS: Jim Kent also reported on the work being done at the arena and campgrounds. The West stockade fence has been replaced, and some of the boards in the North guard tower will be replaced. The Rainforest Project has the arena fence painted except for touch-ups, and Marcus Deckard has started working on the chute gates. Brett Burkett has torn down the South bathroom and started rebuilding. The water line is being run for the front row of campers, and will be installing seven new hydrants. Eight hydrants have been replaced in the campgrounds that had frozen and burst. Welders will soon be starting on the frame for the new sponsor house. A huge thank you needs to go to Rob Byrley for donating all the boards for the stockade fence. The only cost to the Chamber is for labor. Jim also noted that the majority of the work being done is being done by volunteers who are non-Chamber members. Jim Clark also noted that a big thank you needs to go to Tempco for donating all the windows at the arena and for the Artist Relocation building. Rhonda Webster reported First Friday for August 3rd will be the Chamber Fish Fry and Pork Chops. The PHS-HHS cheerleaders will have the Little Miss and Mr. Contest; the Presbyterian Church will have ice cream, and possibly bingo by the Eagles Aux. using our license. Garland Murphy will perform for 1 !/2 hours, donating his time. Will work on having some type of games for children. There will be no First Friday in September. October will be the Wine and Art Festival and plans are being made. The PPPS will be serving soup. Since Rhonda will be working during the hours for further First Fridays, we need someone to take over. Rhonda will continue to help, but will be unable to attend. Notify Rhonda and the office if anyone is interested in the job. Juanita Jochim rejtorted an enjoyable time at the Illinois Tourism meeting. The speaker was very good, and they handed out many Betsey Reed Festival brochures. Several wanted information on the Lincoln Heritage Trail though the State seems to have abandoned the project. NEW BUSINESS: Bills were received from WTWO and Fox 38 totaling $117.00 for advertising the Betsey Reed Festival. Jim Kent made the motion to pay the bills, second by Sharon Draper. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: MISC: Sharon Draper reported a new category added to the Labor Day parade, decorated golf carts. Cindy Boyd reminded everyone to think of ideas for the Chamber float. The theme is "Favorite Comedy Shows". Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. Respectfully
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday June 12, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Judie McCarter, Michael Fulling, Brad Surrells, Rhonda Webster, Sharon Draper, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Eugene Reinbold, Bob Taylor, Joan Fulling, Juanita Jochim, Lisa Clark, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the May meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd OLD BUSINESS: August First Friday will feature the Fish Fry by the Chamber, the Little Miss and Mr. Contest by the Palestine-Hutsonville cheerleaders, and entertainment by Garland Murphy. More activities may be added. Beulah Bowen reported on the Bed and Breakfast meeting held on May 22nd. A very successful meeting with approximately seventeen in attendance and a couple of people are interested. The flea market held in conjunction with the Lions Club Memorial Day Fish Fry and Cruise In had four vendors. There was the threat of rain all morning which may have changed the plans of the other vendors who had replied. In speaking with each vendor, they indicated they would return again next year if it was decided to continue. The Lions Club had a great turn out, much better than last year. NEW BUSINESS: Jim Clark announced the Chamber had received two Tourism grants. The first grant is for advertising the "Bull Bash on The Wabash" in the amount of $5000.00 the second grant is for $475.00 to purchase two freezers and a refrigerator for the concession stands at the arena. Fred made the motion to pay $30.00 for the meals and allow $50.00 for gas for Joan and Juanita to attend the meeting. Second by Judie McCarter. Motion carried. Jim Kent made the motion to donate $250.00 to the IU Extension - 4-H, second by Dee Fulling. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from Cathy Johnson for purchasing her painting at the Crawford County Arts Show. MISC: Eugene Reinbold request permission to use the Chamber tents for the Betsey Reed Festival. Permission granted. Susan Goodwine request permission to use Chamber cookers for the Betsey Reed Festival. Permission granted. Jim Kent announced the Jr. Rodeo will have two performances at the arena on Saturday August 11th. The performance times are 9:00am and 1:00pm. Please try to attend and show our support. Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm.
PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In the absence of President Jim Clark, 2nd Vice President Fred McNair called to order, the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 8, 2007. Members present were Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Dee Fulling, Steve Stork, Eugene Reinbold, Bob Taylor, Joan Fulling, Lisa Clark, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the April meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Bob Taylor made the motion to accept the report, second by Eugene Reinbold. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Painting of the arena fence by the Rainforest Project is going very well with the south side, from the roping chutes to the bucking chutes finished. Amy Kimberlain is in charge of the project and doing a great job. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from PDA for hole sponsor for Golf In The Park. Thank You from Chelsea Walker (Miss Rodeo Illinois) for donations and support for her reign and coronation. She is looking forward to representing our Pioneer City Rodeo in 2007. Thank You from the Palestine Public Library for the $100.00 donation to the summer reading program. Crawford Memorial Hospital announcing their 1st annual Men's Health and Recreational Tune Up event, with details to be published in the Robinson Daily News. No action was taken on the donation to the Oblong Don Helene Memorial golf outing. NEW BUSINESS: MISC: Bob also reminded everyone of the Lions Club Fish Fry and Cruise In on Memorial Day, May 28th. And the Memorial Day program at the Palestine cemetery. Lisa Clark met with Lisa Bodine, coordinator for the Miss Rodeo Illinois contest. So far, there are three contestants and they would like to sell raffle tickets at the Rodeo. They are also having trouble finding motel accommodations. Joan Fulling - PPPS having the breakfast and garage sale at the Opera House on May 19th. They are also planning a Texas Holdum on June 2nd and are looking for donations for prizes. The top prize is a weekend at French Lick Resort. Cost is $10.00 to play, and $5.00 to watch. Jim Kent made the motion to donate two $25.00 Chamber Bucks certificates, seconded by Eugene Reinbold. Motion carried. Donna Kent - Purchase award from the Crawford County Art Show - a painting by local artist Kathy Johnson. Dee Fulling - The Valley Showcase that aired on TV in April, featured the Palestine merchants and lasted almost an hour. The program was great. Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm. Respectfully submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Jim Clark called the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday April 10, 2007. Members present were Jim Clark, Fred McNair, Cindy Boyd, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Judie McCarter, Dee Fulling, Michael Fulling, Steve Stork, Eugene Reinbold, Bob Taylor, Larry Miller, Lisa Clark, Rhonda Webster, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of the March meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd. Bob Taylor made the motion to accept the report, second by Jim Kent. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Turn out was lower than expected for the Golf In The Park due to the cold weather and the high water. The Miss Rodeo Illinois will be held hi Palestine again this year. Lisa Clark will be in charge of arrangements. She and Jim Clark will be meeting with the organizers at a later date. The Artist Relocation open house was well attended with over 200 signing the attendance book. Eugene Reinbold, Larry Surrells and Dick Kent are continuing to work on the building. First Friday activities were moved to the Village Hall due to the cold weather. All though the turn out was low, the Lions Club did 34 eye exams. May First Friday will feature the Blue Grass Band - Crooked Creek, the Fort LaMotte Rangers will have a bake sale and the Rain Forest Project will have a raffle and nachos. More may be added later. Fred McNair made a motion to give Rhonda a budget of $150.00 per month for 6 months for expenses for First Friday activities. Motion was seconded by Cindy Boyd. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from Larry Surrells for Citizen of the Year award. Roger Eddy for response to the Gross Receipts Tax proposal. The Crawford County Council of the Arts show will be held April 22nd through May 6th at the Fife Opera House. Jeff Shaner made the motion to do a purchase award in the amount of $250.00, second by Dee Fulling. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Rhonda Webster made the motion to donate 5 rodeo T-shirts and 10 rodeo tickets for the Post Prom, second by Judie McCarter. Motion carried. Beulah Bowen made the motion to donate $100.00 to the Palestine Library for their Summer Reading Program, second by Jim Kent. Motion carried. MISC: Rhonda Webster - The PDA will be repaying the Chamber $3000.00. PPPS
will be holding a breakfast and garage sale at the Opera House
on May 19th. Respectfully
submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Minutes of the January meeting were approved. The treasurer the report was given by Cindy Boyd OLD BUSINESS: The Senior Citizen of the year award was presented to Katie South, and the Citizen of the year award was presented to Larry Surrells. The theme for the 2007 Labor Day Parade is "Your Favorite Comedy." Larry Miller was presented a lifetime membership in the Palestine Chamber of Commerce for the use of his Main Street property for the '50s caboose. CORRESPONDENCE: Crawford County 4-H and Extension would like the chamber to support a 2 cent assessed valuation increase for the county to help sustain the organizations. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Larry Surrells, second by Bob Bowen for $100.00 donation the Palestine Youth League. Motion carried. Motion by Larry Surrells, second by Judie McCarter for $100.00 donation to the Girls Softball Association. Motion carried. Motion by Jim Kent, second by Judie McCarter for $100.00 donation to the Palestine Grant-N-Aid. Motion carried. Steve McGahey - Governor of Illinois is proposing a Gross Receipt Tax that would prevent many prospective businesses from locating in the state, and would cause some of those already here, to move their business out of state. A new business recently located in Palestine, (Illiana Cores) has said they would have to relocate if the tax is passed. The proposed tax would also affect the area grain elevators, ethanol plants and local farmers. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has drafted letters to be-sent to all senators and representatives urging them to vote against the proposed tax. Bob Bowen made a motion to adopt a resolution, based on those suggested by the State Chamber of Commerce, and send to our state representatives and senators. Larry Surrells seconded the motion and it carried. MISC: Jeff Shaner - The Booster Club is in need of two freezers and one refrigerator for the arena concession stands. Donna will check on purchases. Kelsey Walker, Miss Rodeo Illinois, will be having a fundraiser at the Lawrenceville Elks on Saturday March 24th. There will be a dinner, dance and auction, with coronation at 6:00pm, for anyone wanting to attend. Michael Fulling - There will be and Art Show on March 24th and 25th at the Artist Relocation Building. Dee Fulling - Palestine Lions Club will be doing eye testing at the April 6th First Friday. Donna will talk to Rhonda Webster about other First Friday events. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm. Respectfully
submitted, PALESTINE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Fred McNair called the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday January 9, 2007. Members present were Fred McNair, Jim Clark, Beulah Bowen, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Judie McCarter, Dee Fulling, Doug Heidorn, Michael Fulling, Charlene Booth, Rad Burkett, Joan Fulling, Steve Stork, Eugene Reinbold, Bob Taylor, Jim and Donna Kent, J. D. Kimberlain, Brad Surrells. Guests present were Lisa Clark, Kelsey Walker and Theresa Walker. Minutes of the December meeting were approved. In the absence of the treasurer the report was given by Jeff Shaner. Bob Taylor made the motion to accept the report, second by Jim Clark. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Jeff Shaner
presented the proposed slate of officers for 2007 as follows: NEW BUSINESS: Fred announced the Chamber Banquet would be held at the High School gym on Thursday February 21st. The change was made due to the new Grade School commons area would not be large enough. Due to the condition of the flower barrels on Main Street, they will be removed. Beulah Bowen is helping the Village write a grant to replace them with flower pots. Fred noted that the 25 year lease with Leaverton Park for the shower house will be up in November of 2007. He also discussed the lease with Larry Miller for the ground with the caboose. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from the Rainforest Project for the $140.00 donation. Thank You from Leadership Crawford County. MISC: Jim Clark made a motion to donate $100.00 to Kelsey Walker to help with her expenses, seconded by Beulah Bowen. Motion carried. Bob Taylor reminded everyone of the upcoming Library Board election. Candidates are Jim Kincaid, Walter Frichie and Sherry Repp. Fred thanked everyone for all their help and support for the year and asked for the same support for Jim Clark, the incoming president. Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm. Respectfully submitted, PALESTINE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Fred McNair called the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday December 12, 2006. Members present were Fred McNair, Jim Clark, Beulah Bowen, Cindy Boyd, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Rhonda Webster, Judie McCarter, Dee Fulling, Doug Heidorn, Michael Fulling, Steve Stork, Eugene Reinbold, Jay Wilson, Bob Taylor, Jim and Donna Kent. After corrections, minutes of November meeting were approved. Treasurer's report was given by Cindy Boyd. Jim Kent made the motion to accept the report, second by Judie McCarter. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: Fred reported on the trip to the National Finals. The Specialty act for the 2007 rodeo will be Tommy Lucia. The act previously reported was not available. At the present time, we do not have a specialty act signed for 2008. The Small Outdoor Rodeo of the year went to South Dakota, the Large Rodeo went to San Antonio, and Stace Smith received the Contractor of the Year. Rudy Burns was nominated again for Man In The Can, but did not win. Jeff
Shaner presented the proposed slate of officers for 2007
as follows: Fred announced the Chamber banquet will be held at the new Grade School cafeteria on February 21st, 2007. There was a question as to whether the cafeteria would be large enough to accommodate the number we have attending. NEW
BUSINESS: CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from Palestine-Hutsonville football team for help sponsoring bus to finals. Thank You PPPS for membership donation. Thank You from Robinson Assembly of God for use of the dunking booth. Great
Lakes Circuit - Thank You and check for $500.00 for Best
Footing Award. Bob Taylor urged everyone to attend the Shrine Game between Oblong and Palestine-Hutsonville, at LTC on Friday night. The women will play at 6:15, followed by the men's game. Beulah Bowen attended Central Illinois Tourism meeting. There is a representative willing to come to a meeting to speak about starting a Bed and Breakfast in the area. Invitations could go out to anyone from the area who is interested, to attend the meeting. Beulah also attended the Wabash Regional Planning meeting on writing grants for Villages and communities. Some of the projects for Palestine would be housing, the sewer extension, farmers market, the Artist Relocation project, Fort LaMotte replica, Harper House, and the skate park proposal. Fred
noted that the Christmas trees in the barrels on Main
Street need to be decorated
by merchants
who have trees in front of their
business. Respectfully
submitted, PALESTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President Fred McNair called the regular meeting of the Palestine Chamber of Commerce to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Members present were Fred McNair, Jim Clark, Beulah Bowen, Cindy Boyd, J. D. Kimberlain, Jeff Shaner, Marcus Deckard, Brett Burkett, Rad Burkett, Rhonda Webster, Judie McCarter, Dee Fulling, Dough Highthorn, Steve Sharpe, Jim and Donna Kent. Minutes of October meeting were approved. Treasurer's report was given by Cindy Boyd. OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: The Chamber will again sponsor the Christmas Lighting Contest for homes in the Palestine school district. Prizes of Chamber Bucks in the amount of $25.00 for 3rd place, $50.00 for 2nd place and $75.00 for 1st place. Motion made by Jeff Shaner, second by Jim Kent. Motion carried. Rhonda Webster in charge of contest. The annual Chamber banquet will be held on February 21st, 2007, if arrangements can be made with the school superintendent. Time and place to be announced. Fred appointed Jeff Shaner and Larry Surrells to the nominating committee for 2007 slate of officers and directors to be announced at the December meeting. Committee for Hall of Fame nominees are Jim Clark, Brad Surrells, Rad Burkett, and Fred McNair. 2007 Rodeo committee to be announced at a later date. Jim Clark announced the receipt of a check in the amount of $500.00 for second place in the Best Footing Award from the WPRCA. Thanks to Jim and Bob Kent for the work on the equipment used to work the arena grounds, and getting it done in time for Friday night's performance. Jim Kent made the motion to place a Chamber ad in the Southeastern Illinois travel book in the amount of $214.00. Second by Rhonda Webster. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Thank You from the family of Kent Burkett. In memory of Roy Shaner from Chris and Dana Tylka. Thank You from Miss Illinois High School Rodeo Queen, Miss Haley Huff. Thank You from Miss Crawford County, Miss Tome Roberts. Thank You from PGS Character Education Committee. Thank You for candy donation for Halloween Party from Palestine Eagles Auxiliary #3329. Thank You for continuing support from Palestine Miller Center for Seniors. Jeff Shaner made the motion to cover the rent for the Center for another six months at $40.00 per month. Second by Judie McCarter. Motion carried. Beulah Bowen made the motion for $25.00 membership donation the PPPS, seconded by Dee Fulling. Motion carried. MISC: Beulah Bowen will be going to the Central Illinois tourism meeting on Thursday, and needs a gift from Palestine, with at least a $10.00 value. A gift pack from J.D. Mullen's will be donated. Palestine will need to host a meeting sometime in 2007 for 40 to 50 people. Beulah will make the arrangements. Fred announced the Christmas Lighting in the Park will again be held on Friday after Thanksgiving. The Lions Club will begin serving ham and beans at 4:30pm, with entertainment from 5:00 to 7:00, and fireworks at 7:00. After |