Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Meeting Date: March 16, 2011 Meeting Time: 7:30 ABSENT Bushman, Dr. Patrick – Retired Deal, Debbie – GUSD Fdn. Hendricks, Dr. Michael – COUSD Herman, Ken – City of Glendora Lunde, Rona – Jan’s Towing Murabito, Gene – Business Systems Support Ruh, Bill – Citrus Valley Assoc. of Realtors Vobecky, Bianca – Ship DTS Voors, Robert – GUSD Woods, Anne – Express Employment Professionals PRESENT Albasha, Saed – Farmers Insurance Chiappetta, Dennis – Athens Services Imboden, Fawn – ACCU Hamlow, Dr. Cliff - APU Hermann, Linda – A & J Cake and Candy Hofer-Tinsley, Sonia – Chocolates by Imagination Jafari, D. J. – Glendora Tire & Brake Loukota, Pat – Coordinating Council Macias, Anthony - Primerica Overlock, Daryl – American Home Source Perri, Dr Geraldine – Citrus College Quay, Mary Ann – Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman Taj, Arif - Sportclips STAFF Hodge, Kathy – Director of Operations Thompsett,Valarie - Administrative Assistant __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order –President Linda Hermann 7:30 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes from the February 16, 2011 Board of Directors Meeting –Motion made by Daryl Overlock and seconded by Arif Taj. Approval of the New Members –Motion made by Dennis Chiappetta and seconded by Fawn Imboden EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS President, Linda Hermann – Linda welcomed everyone. A motion to accept the three nominations for Board membership was made by Daryl Overlock and seconded by Mary Ann Quay. The three nominated individuals elected to serve on the Chamber Board for a three year term starting in June 2011 thru June 2014 are: Anthony Macias from Primerica, Mary Zimmer from Citrus Valley Health Partners and Mercedes Castro from Proforma. Finance Report- Linda Hermann reported for Gene Murabito that the Chamber is holding its own in view of the fact that W. Covina Chamber recently closed its doors. It’s important to keep membership up and focus on renewals. A motion to accept the financial report as read was made by D. J. Jafari and seconded by Anthony Macias. CITY AND COMMUNITY REPORTS City Council Report, Cliff Hamlow – Cliff reported that Glendora will not have a station for the Goldline, but 54 Condos and above ground parking will be built on the site originally slated for a station. The site was originally scheduled to include retail, but that is not part of the new plan. REPORTS FROM EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS GUSD –Dr. Robert Voors – No report COUSD – Dr. Mike Hendricks – No report Citrus College – Dr. Geraldine Perri – Dr. Perri reported that the college is still dealing with budget issues and approximately $4 to $8 million more in cuts which could potentially lead to a loss of 1,000 students. The college is looking at purchasing some additional property to be used to increase parking. Coordinating Council –Pat Loukota invited everyone to the April 11th meeting of Coordinating Council at the Continental Restaurant. Each month the Coordinating Council honors one individual with a Humanitarian Award and one youth with a Youth Recognition Award for their contributions to the community. Nominations for individuals Page 2 March 2011 Board Minutes worthy of receiving these awards are being sought, so if you know someone who would be a worthy candidate, please see me. Foundation for Glendora Schools –No report COMMITTEE REPORTS Citizen of the Year – The invitations have been mailed reported Kathy. The event is moving along and once again promises to be a great event for two deserving individuals. Ambassador Report, Sonia Hofer-Tinsley –Sonia reported that the Ambassadors will be focusing on making new members feel welcome at events. The Ambassadors did a great job at Petrillo’s of mentoring the new members. Nine advertising spaces will be sold on the back of the Member 2 Member Discount Card. The cost is $100 and it appears that four of the spots are already sold. The goal is to print 5,000 Member to Member Discount Cards for distribution to the membership. The committee will be handing out invitations “ Come to an Ambassador Meeting” at ribbon cuttings in the hopes of getting the new members involved. The ambassadors are also going to start “tagging” individuals and personally inviting them to attend a breakfast or lunch on the Chamber in the hopes of getting more members involved. Legislative Committee, Dr. Cliff Hamlow – Cliff reported that the Legislative Committee is sponsoring a water forum on April 26th at the GUSD Board Room to discuss the water issues that could potentially affect everyone. The Legislative Committee consistently receives requests to support legislation, so feedback on how to proceed is always appreciated. Centennial Committee, Dennis Chiappetta – Dennis commented that the November celebration at Louie Pompei Park continues to grow and will include a car show, carnival and much more. Relay for Life, Saed Albasha –Relay for Life will take place on June 4th and 5th reported Saed. Volunteers are needed to man the Chamber booth. Volunteers will work a 3 hour shift. A sign- up sheet was passed around. Cash donations, raffle prize donations and walkers are needed, so any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. The theme for the Chamber is the 1980’s , so decorations, clothing, etc. related to the theme would be appreciated. Flashback, Daryl Overlock –Daryl reported that the Centennial logo has been purchased and will be put on the Flashback T-shirts. To date 6 of last year’s sponsors have agreed to return. Flashback is only 5 months away. STAFF REPORTS Director of Operations, Kathy Hodge –April 21, 2011 is the deadline for scholarship applications reported Kathy. Cuisines in quickly approaching and is sold out with 26 restaurants participating. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Nominations for Business of the Year and New Member of the Year will start being accepted soon, so its not to early to begin thinking of someone to recommend. June 26th is the date for Installation Dinner, so mark your calendars. A Redevelopment Luncheon with Jeff Kugel is planned for March 31st and will be held at Citrus Valley Assoc. of Realtors. The Chamber is waiting to receive a proof of the map. Business Development – No report New Business – Linda mentioned that the Arcadia Chamber hosted an ADA Compliance workshop and questioned whether the Glendora Chamber should join with other area chambers to host one. It is important that our members be aware of the rules and regulations regarding people with disabilities. Linda picked A & J Cake and Candy to be the “Spotlight Business of the Month.” Linda continued that someone tried to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at her store . They caught the young girl because her employee recognized that the bill was a fake. They were able to stall the perpetrator long enough that the police were able to catch her even though she finally left the store. Arif Taj commented that a lot of counterfeit $20 bills are being circulated. So, be aware. Page 3 March 2011 Board Minutes Old Business –None There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 am Minutes recorded by Valarie Thompsett
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