Chamber Minutes
Wisner Area Chamber of Commerce Minutes
June 30, 2010
A total of 11 members met at Coachmen’s Steak House for the regular meeting
President Doris Podany called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
There were no guests present.
The minutes of the May 26, 2010 meeting as emailed, sent regular mail and provided as a handout
were reviewed. Kathie Stracke made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, second by Brenda
Cox. 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 June 30, 2010.
The handout is made a part of these minutes by reference. A motion to accept was made by Barb Rabe
second by Sonya Arduser. No further discussion, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED – We received some information from the State Chamber. Discover NE
Nebraska sent us a flyer wanting us to put an ad in it for 2011, we decided not to a motion was made b
e Brenda Cox and second by Kathie Stracke no further discussion. Jennifer Keller from the CHICS
sent us a thank-you for the donation we gave them to put flowers in the pots around town. Kermit
Schweers thanked us for the hamburger feed for the tractor ride, and wanted the school to know that he
was grateful for them opening up their doors for the tractor riders also.
UPDATE ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – No new members at this time.
WCD UPDATE - Barb Rabe reported that the new economic developer starts July 1st, 2010 and he will
be living in West Point. His office is located at the courthouse in West Point. A representative of Jeff
Fortenbury left a card at the city office, and said if there are any concerns about the bridge to contact
them on the card. They will be evaluating the bridge on June 30th, 2010 to see what needs to be done
to get it back in service.
OLD BUSINESS:
GREAT NEBRASKA TRACTOR RIDE AND BURGER FRY – FOLLOW UP – Chase reported that it was a
success and wanted to thank Wisner and the school for being great hosts. The hamburger was
anonymously donated, very much thanks to that person. Thank you to all of the helpers couldn’t have
been done without everyone’s generosity. A special thanks to the secretaries at the school for their
accommodations, they helped to direct people in the right direction.
REMINDER - Photos of all seasons needed for 2011 Chamber Calendar. Deadline is getting close to
have them in.
WISNER BEAUTIFICATION – UPDATE – Pots look really nice and seem to be watered regularly. There
was concern of the weeds in the cracks along the sidewalks, Barb said she would talk with Randy and
see if they can get that taken care of.
BROCHURE USE – UPCOMING NEEDS - Doris brought up the fact that if there is anything going on in
town and we want the brochures at the event to let Nadine know quite a while in advance so they can
get printed for the event.
WISNER LIVESTOCK SHOW – The date has been changed because of the flooding in the park to July
29-August 1st, 2010. The horse show was moved to July 1st to accommodate the horse showers.
THUNDER BY THE RIVER – UPDATE - Friday night’s session of the tractor pull will begin at 5:30 pm,
August 20th. Saturday’s sessions will begin at 12:30 and 5:30 on August 21.
NEW BUSINESS:
WISNER PILGER SCHOOLS SOCIAL – Alan Harms reported that the date will be August 19th, 2010 and
he will check on the time for sure. It was discussed if we should do the ice cream sundaes like we
have done in the past Doris Podany made a motion to do the sundaes Todd Wuestewald second. No
further discussion, motion carried. Alan said there are some new faculty, Mark Porter principal, and
Marlene Greinier preschool teacher.
CHRISTMAS APPRECIATION – Committee and plans…it was brought up that there hasn’t been a
volunteer to head the appreciation this year. If anyone is interested or if you know of anyone please
contact a chamber officer so we can get the information to the right person. The date for this year is
December 5th, 2010.
PROMOTIONS TO BRING SHOPPERS TO WISNER/THANK THOSE SHOPPING IN WISNER - With the
bridge being out some of the businesses in town are struggling. Some suggestions were brought up
that maybe we could do the receipts for shopping in Wisner like we do during the Christmas
promotion. Give away a gas card or something like that. Violet and Doris are going to contact some of
the business owners and see what they think and maybe try and get something going for this.
MISCELLANEOUS - Alan Harms discussed that there will be a special election on September 14th,
2010. People will be voting if they want to build on to the High School, which will make all the schools
in one building. The Board of Education needs someone to chair a committee to promote this. He
reported that right now there is a big issue on security at the middle school and elementary school.
There was a big thank you to the City of Wisner for the fast action in getting the park back in order after
the flooding. Barb Rabe reported that there were 410 people at the Wisner Alumni. Many of the people
commented on how beautiful Wisner looked. She also stated that there were 80 or 90 people at
Coachmen’s for the sports get together.
NEXT MEETING – There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 25th, 2010 at 8:00
a.m. at Coachmen’s.
ADJOURNMENT - A motion to adjourn was made by Kathie Stracke second by Chase Becker, roll call
all ayes. Doris Podany adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Sonya Arduser and Brenda Cox
Co-Secretary/Treasurer
Chamber Minutes - Historical
May 26, 2010 Minutes
April, 2010 Minutes
March, 2010 Minutes
February, 2010 Minutes
January, 2010 Minutes
December, 2009 No Meeting
November, 2009 Minutes
October, 2009 Minutes
September, 2009 Minutes
August, 2009 No Meeting - Wisner-Pilger Schools Social
July, 2009 Minutes
June, 2009 Minutes
May, 2009 Minutes
April, 2009 No Meeting - Highway Cleanup
March, 2009 Minutes
June 30, 2010
A total of 11 members met at Coachmen’s Steak House for the regular meeting
President Doris Podany called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
There were no guests present.
The minutes of the May 26, 2010 meeting as emailed, sent regular mail and provided as a handout
were reviewed. Kathie Stracke made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, second by Brenda
Cox. 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 June 30, 2010.
The handout is made a part of these minutes by reference. A motion to accept was made by Barb Rabe
second by Sonya Arduser. No further discussion, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED – We received some information from the State Chamber. Discover NE
Nebraska sent us a flyer wanting us to put an ad in it for 2011, we decided not to a motion was made b
e Brenda Cox and second by Kathie Stracke no further discussion. Jennifer Keller from the CHICS
sent us a thank-you for the donation we gave them to put flowers in the pots around town. Kermit
Schweers thanked us for the hamburger feed for the tractor ride, and wanted the school to know that he
was grateful for them opening up their doors for the tractor riders also.
UPDATE ON MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – No new members at this time.
WCD UPDATE - Barb Rabe reported that the new economic developer starts July 1st, 2010 and he will
be living in West Point. His office is located at the courthouse in West Point. A representative of Jeff
Fortenbury left a card at the city office, and said if there are any concerns about the bridge to contact
them on the card. They will be evaluating the bridge on June 30th, 2010 to see what needs to be done
to get it back in service.
OLD BUSINESS:
GREAT NEBRASKA TRACTOR RIDE AND BURGER FRY – FOLLOW UP – Chase reported that it was a
success and wanted to thank Wisner and the school for being great hosts. The hamburger was
anonymously donated, very much thanks to that person. Thank you to all of the helpers couldn’t have
been done without everyone’s generosity. A special thanks to the secretaries at the school for their
accommodations, they helped to direct people in the right direction.
REMINDER - Photos of all seasons needed for 2011 Chamber Calendar. Deadline is getting close to
have them in.
WISNER BEAUTIFICATION – UPDATE – Pots look really nice and seem to be watered regularly. There
was concern of the weeds in the cracks along the sidewalks, Barb said she would talk with Randy and
see if they can get that taken care of.
BROCHURE USE – UPCOMING NEEDS - Doris brought up the fact that if there is anything going on in
town and we want the brochures at the event to let Nadine know quite a while in advance so they can
get printed for the event.
WISNER LIVESTOCK SHOW – The date has been changed because of the flooding in the park to July
29-August 1st, 2010. The horse show was moved to July 1st to accommodate the horse showers.
THUNDER BY THE RIVER – UPDATE - Friday night’s session of the tractor pull will begin at 5:30 pm,
August 20th. Saturday’s sessions will begin at 12:30 and 5:30 on August 21.
NEW BUSINESS:
WISNER PILGER SCHOOLS SOCIAL – Alan Harms reported that the date will be August 19th, 2010 and
he will check on the time for sure. It was discussed if we should do the ice cream sundaes like we
have done in the past Doris Podany made a motion to do the sundaes Todd Wuestewald second. No
further discussion, motion carried. Alan said there are some new faculty, Mark Porter principal, and
Marlene Greinier preschool teacher.
CHRISTMAS APPRECIATION – Committee and plans…it was brought up that there hasn’t been a
volunteer to head the appreciation this year. If anyone is interested or if you know of anyone please
contact a chamber officer so we can get the information to the right person. The date for this year is
December 5th, 2010.
PROMOTIONS TO BRING SHOPPERS TO WISNER/THANK THOSE SHOPPING IN WISNER - With the
bridge being out some of the businesses in town are struggling. Some suggestions were brought up
that maybe we could do the receipts for shopping in Wisner like we do during the Christmas
promotion. Give away a gas card or something like that. Violet and Doris are going to contact some of
the business owners and see what they think and maybe try and get something going for this.
MISCELLANEOUS - Alan Harms discussed that there will be a special election on September 14th,
2010. People will be voting if they want to build on to the High School, which will make all the schools
in one building. The Board of Education needs someone to chair a committee to promote this. He
reported that right now there is a big issue on security at the middle school and elementary school.
There was a big thank you to the City of Wisner for the fast action in getting the park back in order after
the flooding. Barb Rabe reported that there were 410 people at the Wisner Alumni. Many of the people
commented on how beautiful Wisner looked. She also stated that there were 80 or 90 people at
Coachmen’s for the sports get together.
NEXT MEETING – There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be August 25th, 2010 at 8:00
a.m. at Coachmen’s.
ADJOURNMENT - A motion to adjourn was made by Kathie Stracke second by Chase Becker, roll call
all ayes. Doris Podany adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Sonya Arduser and Brenda Cox
Co-Secretary/Treasurer
Chamber Minutes - Historical
May 26, 2010 Minutes
April, 2010 Minutes
March, 2010 Minutes
February, 2010 Minutes
January, 2010 Minutes
December, 2009 No Meeting
November, 2009 Minutes
October, 2009 Minutes
September, 2009 Minutes
August, 2009 No Meeting - Wisner-Pilger Schools Social
July, 2009 Minutes
June, 2009 Minutes
May, 2009 Minutes
April, 2009 No Meeting - Highway Cleanup
March, 2009 Minutes
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