SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GENERAL MEETING – NOVEMBER 11, 2004

The luncheon meeting was held at the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA on Winton Road. There were 11 members in attendance.

Following lunch, the meeting was called to order by President Rhys Reynolds at 11:50 A.M. Ms. Reynolds asked for all in attendance to introduce themselves and state what business they represented.

Treasurer’s Report – Bob Will gave the following report:

Balance as of last general meeting - $2,759.71

Income - 36.83

Expenses - $224.97

Current balance - $2,571.57

Membership renewal notices for 2005 will be sent out by the end of the year.

Membership fee has been adjusted to a flat rate of $50.00 per business.

Committee Reports:

• Communications – Chip Berquist reported that the STCC new website domain is www.springfieldtwpchamber.org Scott Finke is currently working on a new membership brochure and applying to get a bulk mail permit to save money on large mailings.
• Programs – A holiday Open House is planned for Thursday, December 9^th from 5 – 7 P.M. at Sunrise Assisted Living on Winton Road.
• Membership – Ms. Reynolds hopes to attract new business members with the organization’s new status as a Chamber of Commerce. She had many pamphlets with information about what advantages STCC members can receive as part of the Chamber. President Reynolds also hopes to attract more “hands on” members that are willing to take positions on the Board and help with other projects when needed.
• Land Use and Zoning – No report. DeShonne Jackson has moved to a new location out of Springfield Township. We will need a new Trustee to fill his position.

Chamber Update:

• Election of Officers - Due to a low turn out of members because of Veteran’s Day, Melanie McNulty made a motion to postpone the annual election of officers and trustees until the January meeting. The motion was seconded and passed.
• The Chamber’s Vice President, Andy Boettcher, has taken a position in Dayton and can no longer serve on the board.
• Scott Finke designed the new STCC logo. A motion was made by Laura Kinney to give Scott an honorarium of $50 for his services. The motion was seconded and passed.

Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA):

• The STCC is now a member of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance, or SOCA. Bob Will is our membership’s contact person regarding questions pertaining to insurance. Mr. Will stated that SOCA is affiliated with Anthem.

There was no Old Business

New Business:

• The STCC will be a part of the RCP Directory again in 2005. All business members are listed in the directory as part of their membership. Ads may be place in the directory for $150.
• The RCP Holiday Party is Wednesday, December 15^th from 11 until 1 at the Springdale Hotel and Conference Center. Businesses may sponsor a table at the party for $250. Cost is $15 for RCP members and $20 for non-members.

Rhys Reynolds introduced the day’s speaker, Mike Cicak, from the Sheakley Group of Companies. Mr. Cicak spoke about workman’s comp.

Announcements:

• The next general meeting is scheduled for 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Springfield Township Senior and Community Center.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 by President Reynolds.

Respectfully submitted,

Melanie McNulty,

Recording Secretary