Chamber Minutes
Wisner Area Chamber of Commerce Minutes
February 25, 2010
A total of 14 members met at Coachmen’s Steak House for the regular meeting
President Doris Podany called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
There were no guests present.
The minutes of the January 27, 2010 meeting as emailed, sent regular mail and provided as a handout
were reviewed. Cindy Goeller made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, second by Sally
Harms. No further discussion, motion carried.
Co-Secretary/Treasurers Sonya Arduser and Brenda Cox gave the Treasurer’s Report with a handout
showing fiscal year to date transaction history and with the total of all accounts as of February 23,
2010. The handout is made a part of these minutes by reference. A motion to accept was made by
Tom Podany, second by Chase Becker. No further discussion, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED – An email was received from Doyle Hopper recognizing our local fire
and rescue’s professionalism on February 14, 2010. Todd Wuestewald read the email. President
Doris Podany brought up the idea of having the chamber buy an ad in the Cuming County Visitors
Guide. Cindy Goeller made a motion to have a whole page and Nadine Hagedorn second the motion.
No further discussion, motion carried.
UPDATE ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – We currently have 49 members paid; a second letter will be sent
out reminding members to pay their dues.
WCD UPDATE - Nadine reported that Tom Feller will be our local representative when the Community
Development becomes one. There was discussion about there being an ad for an economic director
for Cuming County.
OLD BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF 2009 ACTIVITIES – Discussed all of 2009 activities.
ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION - Chairman Erin Vrba reported that are trying to make this year’s
celebration focus on the children. They are planning on having Bounce Around Inflatable, professional
face painter, paintball contest, etc. They want young adults to wear costumes during the day and be
interactive with the children. VFW will be serving a meal and Zion’s St Johns will be serving pork
sandwiches by Arvids. There was concern on her part that there hasn’t been much participation from
the community. Nadine volunteered to put the meeting dates on the website for future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES – 2010 events were discussed and the need for volunteers in
certain events. There was a motion made by Cindy Goeller to have the pony rides at the Livestock
Show this year, Nadine Hagedorn second the motion. No further discussion, motion carried. Sonya
Arduser and/or Brenda Cox will call and get this lined up. Chase Becker reported that the Great
Nebraska Tractor Ride is filling up quickly they have 100 riders so far and are planning on 200.
INPUT FROM MEMBERSHIP- HOW IS CHAMBER DOING – Cindy Goeller suggested that everyone really
think about what he or she thinks the chamber should be doing and what the chamber is about. Are
we reaching our mission as a chamber? Discussed the fact that we need to get the brochures out at
events and let our community and surrounding communities know what Wisner has going on and what
Wisner has to offer.
MISCELLANEOUS – Discussed that we need to be thinking about what the chamber wants as a theme
for the 2011 calendar.
NEXT MEETING – March 31, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Coachmen’s. Some research was done and it was
discovered that the next school late start is March 24th, 2010. In order for our high school chamber
members to attend the meeting will be changed to March 24th, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Coachmen’s.
ADJOURNMENT – A motion to adjourn was made by Tom Podany, second by Todd Wuestewald, roll
call all ayes. Doris Podany adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Respectfully submitted:
Sonya Arduser and Brenda Co
Co-Secretary/Treasurer
February 25, 2010
A total of 14 members met at Coachmen’s Steak House for the regular meeting
President Doris Podany called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
There were no guests present.
The minutes of the January 27, 2010 meeting as emailed, sent regular mail and provided as a handout
were reviewed. Cindy Goeller made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, second by Sally
Harms. No further discussion, motion carried.
Co-Secretary/Treasurers Sonya Arduser and Brenda Cox gave the Treasurer’s Report with a handout
showing fiscal year to date transaction history and with the total of all accounts as of February 23,
2010. The handout is made a part of these minutes by reference. A motion to accept was made by
Tom Podany, second by Chase Becker. No further discussion, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED – An email was received from Doyle Hopper recognizing our local fire
and rescue’s professionalism on February 14, 2010. Todd Wuestewald read the email. President
Doris Podany brought up the idea of having the chamber buy an ad in the Cuming County Visitors
Guide. Cindy Goeller made a motion to have a whole page and Nadine Hagedorn second the motion.
No further discussion, motion carried.
UPDATE ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – We currently have 49 members paid; a second letter will be sent
out reminding members to pay their dues.
WCD UPDATE - Nadine reported that Tom Feller will be our local representative when the Community
Development becomes one. There was discussion about there being an ad for an economic director
for Cuming County.
OLD BUSINESS:
REVIEW OF 2009 ACTIVITIES – Discussed all of 2009 activities.
ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION - Chairman Erin Vrba reported that are trying to make this year’s
celebration focus on the children. They are planning on having Bounce Around Inflatable, professional
face painter, paintball contest, etc. They want young adults to wear costumes during the day and be
interactive with the children. VFW will be serving a meal and Zion’s St Johns will be serving pork
sandwiches by Arvids. There was concern on her part that there hasn’t been much participation from
the community. Nadine volunteered to put the meeting dates on the website for future meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES – 2010 events were discussed and the need for volunteers in
certain events. There was a motion made by Cindy Goeller to have the pony rides at the Livestock
Show this year, Nadine Hagedorn second the motion. No further discussion, motion carried. Sonya
Arduser and/or Brenda Cox will call and get this lined up. Chase Becker reported that the Great
Nebraska Tractor Ride is filling up quickly they have 100 riders so far and are planning on 200.
INPUT FROM MEMBERSHIP- HOW IS CHAMBER DOING – Cindy Goeller suggested that everyone really
think about what he or she thinks the chamber should be doing and what the chamber is about. Are
we reaching our mission as a chamber? Discussed the fact that we need to get the brochures out at
events and let our community and surrounding communities know what Wisner has going on and what
Wisner has to offer.
MISCELLANEOUS – Discussed that we need to be thinking about what the chamber wants as a theme
for the 2011 calendar.
NEXT MEETING – March 31, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Coachmen’s. Some research was done and it was
discovered that the next school late start is March 24th, 2010. In order for our high school chamber
members to attend the meeting will be changed to March 24th, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Coachmen’s.
ADJOURNMENT – A motion to adjourn was made by Tom Podany, second by Todd Wuestewald, roll
call all ayes. Doris Podany adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Respectfully submitted:
Sonya Arduser and Brenda Co
Co-Secretary/Treasurer
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