The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 March 1991 — Page 10

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - MARCH 28. 1991

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WALKERTON C. OF C. BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting March 13 at 12:00 noon, at Lea's Restaurant. President Leo Savoie, Jr., called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. and declared a quorum present. Those present were president Leo Savoie, board members Jo Hershberger. Rene Williams. John McGee, Karen Awald. Christy Clark. Jim New and Roman Brehm. Also present were Connie Medich. Chamber secretary, Joe Ann Pulliam, editor Walkerton Shopper, and Dave Behr. Economic Developer. The minutes of the February meeting of the board, having been published, were discussed. Jim New made a motion to accept the minutes as publicized. Rene Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Christy Clark gave the treasurer's report. The checkbook balance as of this date is $1,802.11. She also reported the receipt of a letter from the IRS concerning certain payment requirements. This was given to president Savoie for further follow up and resolution. Christy also presented a letter from Dan Weidner, accountant, reminding the Chamber to gather information for filing property taxes for 1990. She and Leo are to follow up on this matter. Christy Clark, as membership chairman, reported one new mem-

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ber had been acquired since last meeting. She has collected a total, as of this date, of $6,130 in membership dues. President Savoie introduced and Christy concurred, a suggestion to lower the annual individual dues from SSO to $25. This was presented as a possible means of obtaining membership from individuals who had expressed a desire to work on various committees or projects, but felt the current dues were too high. After discussion. Rene Williams made a motion, seconded by John McGee, to reduce the annual individual membership dues from SSO to $25, effectively immediately. Motion carried. A general discussion ensued concerning innovative methods of recruiting new members and renewing existing memberships. Secretary Brehm commented that at the superboard meeting, a need for input from the Commer-cial-Industrial organization existed. The educational institutions are ready and have both facilities and expertise to provide educational needs that may be enunciated by the various industrial or commercial establishments. Without this input, they are not able to serve the needs of the community or individual employee. President Savoie introduced the subject of a possible advertising rate change for the Walkerton Shopper. He recommended incorporation of a preferential rate favoring advertisers who are members of the Chamber of Commerce. With the concurrence of the board, president Savoie directed board member Jo Hershberger as board

representative on the Retail Merchants Committee to pursue the subject with the committee and report back at the next Chamber Board meeting. Jo Ann Pulliam. Walkerton Shopper editor, was present and she was directed to prepare a recommendation for incorporating such a rate structure within the present rate schedule. President Savoie, as Great Pumpkin Festival chairman, reported receiving many calls of inqury, indicating considerable interest. Jo Ann Pulliam, co-chair-person. reported sign-up of many "quality” booth vendors. The subject was discussed but not finaled as to limiting the festival to a Friday and Saturday event. Jim New pointed out that bad weather on a Saturday could be most detrimental to the overall success of the Festival. Overlapping of scheduled events was recommended as a tool for greater drawing power. The Pumpkin Festival Committee is to meet on these issues and report back to the board. Jo Hershberger, as Retail Merchants Committee member, reported the Walkerton Shopper was doing well and providing a good advertising vehicle and a fine means to announce events and products of interest to the Greater Walkerton Area. As Public Relations chairperson, Jo enunicated a need for better communications with Chamber members. After much discussion, it was recommended that an informational letter be composed by board members and sent out over the board president’s signature to prospective and present members, setting forth the activities and events sponsored or initiated by the Chamber. The letter is to tell the advantages to be realized thru membership in the Chamber. Jo Hershberger made a motion, seconded by John McGee, which carried unanimously, that this type of informational letter be composed and issued quarterly to the membership. The date for a general membership and guests meeting was set for April 18. The meeting is to be held at Miller’s Merry Manor from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. This will be an informational meeting to update the membership on current and projected activities and the assoctated requirements and problems attendent with such undertakings. President Savoie presented a tentative income and expense budget and asked for input from the board. Certain modifications were suggested and initiated and the president asked for continued input and monitoring of this area of his responsibility. Dave Behr, Economic Developer reported no new activities in the Industrial-Economic Development area. “Paper work" is still in progress on the Downtown Rehabilitaiton project. He also presented a report on the Walkerton Area Map Project. With most of the advertising space sold on the "glove compartment” size map, he asked for the authorization to spend $2,518.00 for the first printing of 5,000 maps. Jim New made a motion for such authorization. Rene Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. In the report, Mr. Behr presented a schedule of distribution and changes for the sale of the map. He was asked to review the recommended bundling of 100, to making SO size bundles available and to a possible change in price structure. He is to report back to the board. President Savoie voiced the urgent need for fund raising activities. With much to be done, financial support is mandatory. He asked for community input with suggestions and recommendations. With no other business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Shop At Home

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The Indiana Federated Clubs 13th District held their annual art contest at the Walkerton Community Building, on March 16. All contestants were graduating high school seniors planning a career in the arts. Each student was sponsored by an IFC Universal Cub of the 13th District. The winners received a ribbon and cash award. First place winner received the privilege of entering the IFC State contest, wherein, an SBOO scholarship is available for first place and a $450 scholarship for second place. The winner of the 13th District contest were Stacie Neiswanger, first; Wendy Justice, second and Beth Stackhouse, third, sponsored by clubs of Kosciusko County and fourth place was Patricia Christensen. of John Glenn High School, sponsored by the GFWC Woman’s Community Gub of Walkerton. Judges were Sister Angelene, of Ancilla College and Nora Wilson, artist and instructor; residing at Koontz Lake. The contest was directed by Alice Walker. 13th District Art Department chairman, assisted by Mildred Casey, of the Walkerton club and Carol Hurst, of Mentone. After judging, a brief discussion of the entries, by the judges and

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contestants, was enjoyed and refreshments were served along with congratulations and best wishes. NOTICE The Marshall County Christian Women's Gub will hold their monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, April 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Plymouth Holiday Inn. Cost is $5.00 per person. Theme for the day is “How Does Your Garden Grow?" Special feature of tips from the gardener, music and speaker, Pat Suter, of Ohio will be on hand. For reservation call Joanne at 784-2426 or Barbara at 586-2284 by March 29. 55 Saves Lives The average brain comprises two percent of a person's total body weight, yet requires a quarter of all oxygen used by the body.

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