SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Board of Directors – September 14, 2006

PRESENT: Rhys Reynolds, Jeffery McKanna and Melanie McNulty

The meeting was held at Panera Bread on Winton Road and called to order at 8:12 A.M. by president Rhys Reynolds.

Treasurer’s Report – Jeff McKanna gave the following report:

Balance as of July 31, 2006 - $2, 229.07

Income 0.00

Expenses - 330.00 (sponsorships for 2 summer events)

The current balance (as of August 31) was not reported, as the bank statement was not available.

New Business:

• The St. Vivian School’s science and computer program has requested grant funds from the Chamber of Commerce. The board voted to contribute $200 toward the purchase of new equipment. Mr. McKanna will send the check.
• The STCC could be headed in a new direction. As a result of participation on the Springfield Township Vision Committee, Ms. Reynolds expressed concern about how spread out township businesses are and that the different pockets of businesses do not feel a part of the whole. There is also a lack of recognition and knowledge of the Chamber of Commerce throughout the business community and the community in general. Discussion took place about the continuation of a central Chamber of Commerce board of directors, with the addition of satellite groups representing the smaller business districts throughout the township. These satellite groups would understand the needs of their own business district, yet still be connected to the Springfield Township Chamber of Commerce. The hope is to continue with a core board of directors and satellite groups. This idea will be proposed at the general meeting of members on November 9^th.

The next general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is Thursday, November 9, 2006. The meeting will begin at 11:30 A.M. in the fire department training room located at the Springfield Township Administration and Fire Complex at 9150 Winton Road. Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to Melanie McNulty by telephone at 522-1410 or email at mmcnulty@springfieldtwp.org

The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Melanie McNulty, Recording Secretary