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December 6, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm at the Cresent.
Members Present: Lisa & Tom Ojanen, Musech, Hollanitsch, Crettol, Haxton, Tom Chapman, Tim & Debbie Johnson, Diane Pascuzzi, Gina Nukala, Pete & Sara Niska, Al Vogt, Sue Martin, Linda Freeman, & Pajari.
Minutes: Corrections-Windy Hill Farms. Motion by Tom Ojanen, seconded by Chapman to Approve. Motioned carried.
Treasurer’s Report: .Checking $2,793.19, Savings $1,316.64, Money Market $2, 3034.88. Take- A-Kid Fishing $3,714.44. Expenses-Cook News Herald & Zup’s. Ordered Laptop-$850.00. 2011 Quick Book. Received and activated new credit Card, cancelled debit card. Motion by Hollanitsch, Second by Haxton to accept treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
Old Business
- Flags-In March a news article and a form for persons to fill out, will be placed in the Cook News Herald asking people to purchase a flag in memory or honoring someone. Price is $30.00. Lindgren will tell us how many he needs.
- Jim Klobucher Bike Tour-Scheduled for the third weekend in June. More information to follow.
- Wolftrack Sled Dog Race-will be held on February 26, 27, & 28. Layover for racers will be Sunday the 27th at the Homestead Mills. The Chamber discussed organizing a special event that day in downtown Cook. Tom Chapman offered Sweet Wind Kennels to give adults and children dog sled rides. Pete Niska volunteered to be in charge of the route. Possible movie at the theater. Motioned by Pajari, seconded by Hollanitach to fund these events. Motioned carried.
- Art Guild-Chapman and Martin reported on progress of this endeavor. Meeting December 14, 6pm-9pm at the Visitors Center. Patty Feld from The Edge Arts Center in Big Fork will attend to help develop the ideas the group may have. Some suggestions were that Cook Businesses could be asked to sponsor a particular artist. Spring Art Expo, May 14-31st. They asked to use the Chamber P.O. Box number. Permission granted.
- Cook Country Christmas-Santa was Eric Pederson. Everyone was satisfied with his performance. 70 children visited Santa and received gift bags. Discussion followed on how to improve it for next year. More volunteers needed. Diane Pascuzzi offered to coordinate this event next year.
- Street Smart Rentals-Tom Chapman read an e-mail from Steve Anderson. Normal rental is $100.00 per day. To own one would be $3,900.00. Tom Ojanen will check on an electronic sign.
- Sue Martin-owner of Moose Birds presented some suggestions and ideas for Cook. Pet parade, mascot, destination, authentic friendly Community. We thanked her for active participation.
- Next Meeting-January 3, 2011, 6:00 p.m. at the VFW.
Respectfully Submitted,
November 1, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:26 pm at the Cresent.
Members Present: LLisa Ojanen, Musech, Hollanitsch, Crettol, Haxton, Darrell Lindgren, Tom Chapman, Albertson, Mary & Ken Waschke, & Pajari.
Minutes: Corrections; 5k run/walk went well despite poor road conditions and first meeting of the Art Guild was held at the Cook High School. Motion by Albertson, seconded by Hollanitsch to approve. Motioned carried.
Checking $3,055.89, Saving $1,316.64, Money Market $23,017.85, Take-A-Kid Fishing $4,106.44.Expenses-Cook News Herald, Lakes Gas, Art Limited, & Gilley’s Naturals. Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Chapman to change the debit card to a credit card. Motion carried. Motion by Chapman, second by Waschke to accept treasurer’s report. Motion Carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Crettol gave a detailed report on Profit & Loss January-October 2010.
Old Business
- Snowmobile Club-Crettol notified the club that permission was granted to join their organization.
- Advertising-Pajari is highlighting a couple businesses every week in the Cook News Herald as an advantage of being a Chamber member.
- Flags-In January a news article will be placed in the Cook News Herald asking for persons to purchase a flag in memory or honoring someone. Price is $30.00. Lindgren will tell us how many he needs.
- Jim Klobucher Bike Tour-Scheduled for the third weekend in June. Ojanen is finding space for a 150 riders for restrooms facilities and shelter in case of rain.
- Wolftrack Sled Dog Race-will be held in February. More information to follow.
- Art Guild-Successful meeting held October 19 with 9 people attending. 20 persons in the directory. First board meeting November 5. The group needs a 501C non-profit status. Hollanitsch will check on this. Thanks to Chapman and Sue Martin for this endeavor. Chapman expressed his positive feelings that this could be a big attraction.
- Contact Point-News letter electronically. Chapman will report more on this in January.
- Nominations President Ojanen presented the following nominees: Vic president Jill Gilley, Secretary Gina Nukala. Motioned by Mary Waschke, seconded by Hollanitsch to accept, Motioned carried.
- Cook’s Country Christmas-November 29 through December 4. A letter will be sent to
Businesses in Cook listing the following proposals:
- Drawings for donated prizes and Chamber Bucks.
- Advertise specials in the Cook News Herald.
- Decorate their store front with snow flake theme or whatever they have. Prize for the best store front decoration will be judged by members of the Art Guild. Drawings will be held December 4. Persons do not have to be present to win
- Santa will be at the city. Pajari will fill gift bags to give to children. Sleigh rides provided by Wendy Hills Farms.
- Chamber Bucks can be redeemed at Chamber members business only.
- Next Meeting-December 6 2010, 6:30 p.m. at the Crecent. Motioned by crettol, seconded by Haxton to have a Christmas party and hors d’oeuvres at the meeting. Motioned carried
Respectfully Submitted,
Verdella Musech
October 4, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:12 pm at the Cook Area Credit Union. It was agreed that perhaps offering meetings at other than the VFW may be to confusing, since several members appeared at the VFW.
Members Present: Lisa Ojanen, Gilley, Hollanitsch, Crettol, Haxton, Pajari, & Chapman
Minutes: Crettol, seconded by Chapman to approve. Motioned carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Checking $8,533.26, Saving $1,316.64, Money Market $18,000.26, Take-A-Kid Fishing $4,106.44. Pending Invoices: Pajari $64.53, Art Unlimited $17.46. Motion by Chapman, seconded by Hollanisch to approve. Motion Carried.
Old Business
- Art Unlimited has updated the members list on the website asking to update information and their listing with Google map.
- Dawn Reing had requested a presence of the Chamber website, a page of their own that could list trail conditions, photos, etc. It was decided that they would join the Chamber and the Chamber in return would join the Snowmobile Club. Crettol agreed to contact them with these results. Motion for above by Chapman, seconded by Hollanisch; carried.
- It was unanimously agreed that the previous meeting at the Crescent and Sue Martin was a great success. Also agreed was the fact that most of the comments had to do with new/ better signage-consent was that a core group or committee should be put in place. November 18 were set as a meeting to talk about changes, improvements, & general infor on it. Discussion followed about advertising the meeting in the CNH. Steve Anderson has offered his sign for the Hwy during the 2011 Timber Days celebration at a cost hard to refuse-free
- Also discussed and agreed was that the extra calls & contact to members had been effective in better attendance. The next Chamber meeting is scheduled for November 4 at the Crescent for the election of officers. The meeting for signage on the 18th will also be at the Crescent at 6:30pm.
- Advertising in the CNH (as they are Chamber members) Facebook, Linkedln, & Merchant Circle were proposed as possible areas of social networking & advertising, to bring the Chamber into the forefront with a new face. Suggested was a heading the would highlight members with a small ad of their own, identifying them as members. A motion was made by Haxton and seconded by Hollanisch to begin these ads with the first issue being True Care Medical and the Cook News Herald. Pajari will check the exact rates.
- Reported that 5k walk/run went well despite poor weather.
- Discussion on replacing the flags on Main Street with a plaque (by donation) to be displayed prominently in the park area.
- Jim Klobucher Bike Tour is interested in participation by the Chamber.
- Wolftrack Sled Dog Race is also interested in making a stop in Cook.
- Proposal of an article to introduce the community to the idea of an Art Guild. It was agreed to ask Joan & Ed Bergman to help write grants and the Chamber ad would ask for participation of volunteers. A meeting is set for October 19th at 5:30pm. The Chamber would make a press release ASAP naming Chapman as contact person for the first meeting at the VFW.
- Discussion of the Visitors Guide-agreed it was boring & needed to really highlight what Cook has to offer.
- Northwoods Riders Operation Rudolf asked for donation. The decision was to leave it up to each business individually.
- Linda Freeman has offered to sit as Secretary on the announcement that Verdella Musech will be stepping down. Since Linda has no operating business to join the Chamber and as an officer should be a member; it was decided to offer her an associate membership for $25.00. The bylaws will be consulted on the proposal.
- Health Share information was offered to each attendee.
- Election-nomination for Secretary and Vice President-next meeting.
- Chamber Meeting-suggested that monthly meeting could be at different sites. Crettoll offered To have next meeting at the Credit Union.
Respectfully Submitted,
Verdella Musech
September 13, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:13 at the VFW
Members Present: Lisa Ojanen, Musech, Hollanitsch, Crettol, Haxton, Darrell Lindgren, Tim Johnson, Anna Anderson, Keith Aho
Minutes: Motion by Lindgren, seconded by Crettol to approve. Motioned carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Crettol gave a detailed report on Profit & Loss January-August 2010. Checking $8,457.92, Saving $1,314.15, Money Market $17,986.22, Take-A-Kid Fishing $4,096.41. Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Haxton to approve. Motion Carried.
Old Business
- Duties-Musech and Anderson have been meeting to brainstorm and update the categories and members on the Chamber website. There is nothing listed under economic development. Hollanitsch suggested Anderson meet with City Administrator Theresa Martinson
- Art Limited-Anderson presented results from website in August. Site usage 496 visits, visitor overview 451, map overlay, traffic sources overview and content overview.
- Cook Business Climate-Sue Martin, owner of Moosebirds, will speak about ideas for customer service and how to attract customer loyalty. She will help us share the wealth of knowledge about business from each other and help us brainstorm creative ideas for business growth on September 16, 2010, 6 p.m. at the Cresent Bar. Some Chamber members were asked to call all Chamber members.
- 5k Walk/Run-will be an annual event and promoted more. Chamber members were asked to donate some promotional items or souvenirs which will be given to each participant?
- Laptop-will be purchased in the future.
- Iron Range Resources-Culture and Tourism Grant-unable to apply for the grant because we do not meet the qualifications. Hollanitsch will work on this matter.
- Unsigned Bills-There will be no purchased for the Chamber unless authorized the Executive Board member. Purchases must by signed.
- EMT Fundraiser for Penny Buckingham-car wash September 18 and lunch/auction September 26
- Flags-Lindgren stated we need new flags for streets. A notice will be put in the local Newspaper for persons to donate a flag in honor/memory of someone. Flags will cost $35.00 A plague will be put up listing the donors
- Community Coalition Joint Power Board-Keith Aho gave us a presentation on the CCJPB. It is open to memberships from Tower, Cook, Orr, Bois Fort, and the townships of the Northern School District attendance area. The purpose is to provide an organization through which local units of Government may work jointly and collaboratively for efficient use of public resources. Issues of Interest could include establishment of trails, ambulance, and other public services.
- Jim Klobuchar Bike Tour-Monday, June 13 2011, asked for information for 150 people for place to camp and eat. Ojanen will explore possibilities and let him know.
- Election-nomination for Secretary and Vice President-next meeting.
- Chamber Meeting-suggested that monthly meeting could be at different sites. Crettoll offered To have next meeting at the Credit Union.
- Ariel Cook-assignment to get information about a city that starts with your first or last name. Musech will send her information about Cook.
- United Way-We are asked to check the information they have on the Chamber and make any changes, additions, or deletions to information.
- Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog Race-February 26, 27, & 28th. More information to follow. Motion made by Crettol, seconded by Hollanitsch to adjourn at 7:30pm. Motioned carried. Next meeting is October 4, 2010, 6pm at the Credit Union.
Verdella Musech
August 9, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:06 at the VFW
Members Present: Lisa & Tom Ojanen, Musech, Hollanitsch, Gilley, Pajari, Crettol, Haxton, Darrel Lindgren, Tim Johnson, Sarah Niska
Minutes: Motion by Pajari, seconded by Hollanitsch to approve. Motioned carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Crettol gave a detailed report on Profit & Loss Previous Year Comparison & Balance Sheet through July 2010. Chamber receipts & Timber Days income & expense. Savings $1,314.15, Checking $7,344.95, Money Market $17,970.95. Take-a-Kid-Fishing $6,361.46. Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Haxton to approve. Motion carried.
Old Business
- Fire Department and Ambulance EMT Day-Hollanitsch reported it will be held August 21, 2010, from 11 am-2 pm. There will be food concession, live music, Jaws of Life demonstration & photos with Fireman.
- 350 Project-Tabled because lack of time.
- Take-a-Kid-Fishing Event-43 Kids took part in the first annual event which the Chamber provided 501c6 non profit status and liability insurance for the event. Kids were treated to a walleye shore lunch, hats, fishing rod & reel, & backpacks.
- Directors-Ida Haxton, Karen Hollanitsch, Darrel Lindgren, and Tim Johnson volunteered to be on the Board.
- Timber Days-Pros & cons discussed. Thanks to the Timber Days Committee, Volunteers, & contributions from members, it was a huge success. Total amount raised $8,863.00.
- Laptop-will be purchased in the future.
- Duties-Musech will meet with Anna Anderson & discuss how to relay better information to members & to answer Emails.
- Cook business Climate-Lengthy discussion how to promote businesses & recruit more Chamber involvement. Motion by Pajari, seconded by Crettol for Art Limited to advertise business opportunities in Cook.
- Border to Border-9 teams raced to Cook on July 29, 2010. Cook Chamber provided water, fruit, and trail mix to Racers. Thanks to the City of Cook for blocking off the street, providing trash cans, and getting “Welcome Border to Border” banners for the race.
- 5k Walk/Run-September 25, 2010. Chamber members are asked to donate some promotional item or souvenir which will be given to each participant.
- Correspondence-
- Iron Range Resources- Culture & Tourism Grant-Hollanitsch volunteered to review it with City Administrator Theresa Martinson. Consensus was the money could be used to attract more events for Timber Days.
- Minnesota/Wisconsin Travel & Recreation Directory 2010/2011-Musech will contact them to Change the phone number & add Timber Days to the Calendar of Events.
- Sportsman Club of Lake Vermilion-Complimentary copy of the publication featuring front Page article of Take a Kid Fishing.
- Range View Publication-Tom Ehrbright president of Disability Specialists wins the Labovitz Entrepreneurial Success award. Congratulations to Tom.
- Congratulation to Sarah Niska for receiving the Minnesota Certified Floral Design Award.
Next meeting is September 13, 2010, 6pm at the VFW.
Respectfully Submitted,
Verdella Musech
May 3, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:00 at the VFW
Members Present: Ojanen, Musech, Hollanitsch, Gilley, Pajari
Minutes: Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Gilley to make a correction on #7 Old Business. Tom Chapman instead of Tom Ojanen. Motioned carried.
Treasurer's Report: Ojanen gave report in absence of Crettol. Savings $1311.70, Checking $2060.29, Money Market $17,922.92. Take-a-Kid-Fishing-$400.00. Motion by Hollanitsch seconded by Gilley to approve. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- Scholarship-Musech will present scholarship to Daniel Mault May 10 at Awards Night at the Cook School. Pajari would like a sample scholarship to keep in the Chamber file.
- Fire Department and Ambulance EMT Day-Hollanitsch reported there will be an organizational meeting in May to make plans.
- Art Fair-will contact Tom Chapman. Tabled until after Timber Days.
- Networking Organization-Gilley stated it was a beneficial organization. She will attend a meeting and get more information and invite a Speaker to a meeting.
- 350 Project-Gilley volunteered to write an article for the Cook News Herald and Timberjay explaining the project.
- Take-a-Kid-Fishing Event-Crettol obtained permission to provide 501 c6 non profit status and liability insurance for the event. Ojanen attended the meeting and reported raffle tickets will be sold.
- By-Laws-Motion by Pajari, seconded by Hollanitsch to accept the By-Laws draft with the correction on Article IV, Section 2 to read as follows: The organization shall have up to 9 Directors, inclusive of a President and Vice President. Motioned carried.
- Timberdays-meeting will be every week on Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Old Muni. Volunteers needed.
- Chamber Tent-Donated to the Lion's Club for their use. Diane Brunner asked if the Cook School could use the tent for Track and Field Day. Consensus is that they can use it only if responsible persons put is up
- Chamber Phone-set up at the Cook Dollar Store. Answering service working well. Phone number (218) 666-6093 and (877) 526-6562.
- Lap Top Computer-motioned by Hollanitsch to purchase a new computer for the Chamber.
- Disability Specialist-Hollanitsch attended the ground breaking ceremony.
Next meeting is August 11th, 2010, 6pm at the VFW.
Respectfully Submitted
Verdella Musech
Secretary
February 1, 2010
President Lisa Ojanen called the meeting to order at 6:09 at the Cook VFW
Members Present: Ojanen, Musech, Gilley, Hollanitsch, Haxton
Minutes: Motion by Gilley, seconded by Haxton to approve with the correction of misspelled names, Motioned carried.
Treasurer's Report: Savings $1306.81, Checking $3354.11, Money Market $15,391.94. Invoices to be paid: Steve Fogelberg for storage $200.00 and Art Limited. 38 paid members. Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Gilley to approve. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- Chamber phone-Pajari will be in contact with Qwest to add a phone for the Chamber soon.
- Sled Dog Race-Holanitsch reported the Racers have been offered a place to rest at the City Hall. The Timberwolves Snowmobile Club will be helping on the trail.
- Bylaws –Special meeting-Ojanen, Crettol, Gilley, & Musech met on January 27 to draw up a draft of the bylaws. They will be readey to review at the next meeting.
- Chamber Bucks-will be reprinted to read that they will be redeemed at Chamber Member Businesses only. The Chamber website will be printed on the bucks so recipients can check who Chamber Members are.
- Checks-Motion by Hollanitsch, seconded by Haxton, that all funds be expended only on the signed authority of the Treasurer and one other designated board member.
- Directors-The new by-laws suggests we have nine Directors inclusive of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer plus five other members. If any Chamber Members would like to volunteer to be a Director, please call Verdella at 666-5383.
- Timberdays Meeting - Tuesday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Mumi. Volunteers are needed, please come & help plan this big event.
- Easter egg Hunt-April 3 at the VFW.
- Thank you letter from Destiny Husk for her scholarship award. Note and check sent to her congratulating her perseverance and GPA of 3.67.
- Minnesota Judicial Branch has appellate and district court judges available to speak to our organization on topics of local interest. Consensus was to send this letter to Jennie Taylor for a Comnmunity Education Topic.
- Boise Cascade-terms and condition for purchase orders (we do not purchase from them).
- Travel and Recreation Directory-Verdella will call to find out more information to advertise in their directory.
Next Meeting is March 1, 2010, 6 P.M. at the VFW.
Respectfully,
Verdella Musech
December 7, 2009
President Ellie B. called the meeting to order at 6:05 at the Cook VFW
Members Present: Brunner, Crettol, Musech, Tom & Lisa Ojanen, Pajari, Jill Gilley, Anna Anderson
Minutes: Motion by Crettol, seconded by Ojanen to approve, Motioned carried.
Treasurer's Report: Savings $1306.81, Checking $442.68, Money Market $15,391.94, bills to be paid: banners $1204.48, state food license $90.00 will be paid in May. Motion by Ojanen, seconded by Anderson to approve. Motion carried.
Director's Report: Cook Chamber of Commerce filing cabinets and pertinent papers are being stored in the basement of the Brown Building for easy access. Brunner will compile a list of chamber events throughout the year. New winter street banners do not fit the street light poles. Top standard will be replaced.
Old Business:
- Chamber phone & address – no information on the add on phone at City Hall
- Sled Dog Race – 30 teams will spend Sunday night, March 7, in Cook. Representative met with Tom Musech regarding use of the snowmobile trails. Arrangements will be made for clean up.
- Cook Country Christmas – 54 children visited Santa at City Hall. New ideas discussed for next year was the drawing, time, sleigh rides, and how to encourage more businesses to get involved.
- 59 membership letters sent. Ojanen motioned that new Chamber Members who paid their membership the last quarter of the previous year will not have to pay the following year. Anderson seconded. Motion carried.
- Bylaws – Pajari handed out copies, members will review and discuss at the next meeting.
- E-mail address – moved by Tom Ojanen, seconded by Anderson that the Cook Chamber of Commerce list of e-mail addresses will not be given our or sold. Second by Anderson, motion carried.
- Art Limited website management – Anderson's suggestions were more updates, pictures, Google Map, & Calendar.
- Welcome to Cook Sign – motion by Tom Ojanen, seconded by Anderson that no other signs be placed on that property. Motion carried.
Respectfully,
Verdella Musech
8.17.09
President Ellie B. called the meeting to order at 6:05.
Members Present: Ellie B., Rich C., Verdella M., Tom & Lisa O., Diane Brunner, Sharon Hill, Lois P., Karen H., Darrell L., Tim Johnson, and Dave Grecinger.
Minutes: Motioned by Tom, seconded by Rich to approve, motion carried.
Treasurer's Report: Savings $1304.34, Checking $1,052.17, Money Market $15,287.08, there are 56 paid members, Rich reviewed profit and loss statements and gave a detailed Timber Days 2009 summary of income, expenses and net profit of each event, moved by Lisa and seconded by Diane to approve, motion carried.
Director's Report: Ellie gave detailed report on events of Timber Days 2009. Comments and suggestions were made by members present and a thank you to all who worked to make Timber Days a success. Verdella was asked to send thank you notes to some key volunteers.
Old Business:
- Flags: Darrell reported the flags are ripping due to the points at the top of the light poles. Some were repaired. An article will be put in the Cook paper asking persons to donate a flag in honor or memory of someone. Cost of the flags is approximately $35.
- Police protection-provided by the City of Timber Days.
- Scholarship-Ellie presented the Scholarship to Destiny Husk at the awards banquet.
- June meeting-cancelled because of Timber Days meeting.
- By-laws-working on getting a copy.
- Chamber phone and address-We do not have either. Verdella will talk to the City Administrator about having this service at the City Hall.
- Border to Border-Apparently successful race to downtown Cook. Chamber provided fruit, snacks, and water. Organizers of the race asked to have the street closed from the comet tot he Congregational Church building, due to cars traveling on the street when the runners were coming to the finish line. Need suggestions to make this event more welcoming to cook.
- Membership into the State Chamber of Commerce-Tom Ojanen will research.
- Cook Hospital 50th Anniversary-Ellie will send an e-mail to Chamber members requesting a donation to the 5K race.
Dear Chamber members:
There will be a Walk/Run on September 19, 2009. There are 30 people registered, and expecting at least 20 more to register before the event. Folks can also register that morning, so a head-count of 50 is probably conservative. There could be as many as 100. If Chamber members would like to provide items for a bag, such as brochures, coupons, information, or any kind of donations,please get them to Brian or Carrie in the Rehab Dept. at the hospital. Karen has requested use of the Chamber tent for the event. Lee Phillips has offered to help them set it up for the event.
Thank you,
Karen Hollanitsch, UR Coordinator
If you have any question, please contact Brian or Carrie at 216-666-6225 in the Rehab. Department.
Respectfully,
Verdella Musech
5.4.09
Cook Chamber of Commerce Meeting May 4, 2009
President Ellie B. called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
embers Present: Ellie B., Rich C., Verdella M., Scott and Michelle E., and Lois P.
Minutes: Motioned by Lois, seconded by Rich to approve, motion carried.
Treasurers Report: Savings $1301.90, Checking $690.61, Money Market $12,204.40, there are 53 paid members, Rich reviewed profit and loss statements, motioned by Michelle and seconded by Lois to approve, motion carried.
Directors Report: Timber Days report- there are 5 queen candidates, Lois is in charge of candidates. The Queen Coronation will be Sunday at 12 noon, and the parade will follow at 1:00 p.m. New street banners are up and they will be taken down in the fall. No by-laws found will try to get a sample copy from another Chamber of Commerce.
Old Business:
- Flags: for now Darrel will check to see which ones are usable and at least put them on the main street.
- Director jobs description: tabled at a later date.
- Art Unlimited: Pay-Pal consensus not to consider at this time.
- Bills: Motioned by Verdella, seconded by Rich to pay, motion carried.
- Scholarship: Lois, Michelle, Rich reviewed the scholarship applications. Winner is Destiny Husk. Alternate is Misti Aune. Ellie will present the scholarship at the Cook School May 18.
- Police Protection: City of Cook will provide a policeman for Timber Days.
- June meeting: No meeting in June due to the busy time. Timber Days meeting will be Wednesday May 13, Tuesday May 19, May 26, June 2, and June 10 at the Old Muni 6 p.m. Volunteers needed to work. Please call Ellie B.
Respectfully,
Verdella Musech
2.2.09
Cook Chamber of Commerce Meeting February 2, 2009
President Ellie Brunner called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Members present: Ellie B., Rich C., Karen H., Lois P., Gary A., Brian M., Verdella M., Roberta Y.
Minutes read- Motioned by Rich and seconded by Karen to approve.
Treasurer report: Checking account is $5442.68, savings is $1299.49, and Money Market is $5156.65. Rich alluded to the fact that the Chamber is spending more money than it takes in. Motion by Karen and seconded by Gary to accept the report.
Guest: Brian McCarthy, Director of Cook Hospital Rehab, reported that the Cook Hospital will be celebrating its 50 year anniversary on September 19, 2009. One of the plans is to have a 5K unique run. He is asking the Cook Chamber of Businesses to participate with a gift of some sort to be given towards the race. He also stated that this is in the planning states and more information will be given later.
Old Business:
- Membership: 36 members paid their dues.
- Police Department cut: Director Ellie did not send an e mail to the downtown businesses because of the lack of information.
- Highway 53 project: Correction from Bob Anderson that 95 % of the grading and 60% of bituminnous sufacing is done. Project completed 2009.
- Timber Days: Meeting February 3rd, more crafters are interested.
- Lion's Club Coupon Books: consensus of the members not to purchase the books.
- Lake Vermilion Resort Association: phone usage. Lois will check the price of an 800 number for the Chamber and will report at the next meeting.
- Storage: Motion made by B.K. and seconded by Lois to pay $200 for yearly storage fee to Steve Fogelberg. Motion carried.
- Iron Range Resources Application: Karen reported on a Community Business Partnership Grant Program that needed support immediately. Director Ellie wrote a letter of support on behalf of the Chamber Members and gave it to the city. The City of Cook would have a fund that the businesses could get a 3.5% loan from. The grant Program would match the loan 2 to 1. More information will be passed on to the businesses so that they can send letters of support.
- Audit: will be completed and reported at the next meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Lois and seconded by B.K.
Next meeting: March 2, 2009 at 6:00 at the V.F.W.
On the agenda: Easter Egg Hunt
1.5.09
Cook Chamber of Commerce Meeting January 5, 2009
President Ellie Brunner called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Members present: Verdella, Lisa and Tom Ojanen, Karen Hollanitsch, Lee Phillips, Dan Manick
Minutes read and motion to approve by Tom and seconded by Lisa.
Treasurer Report: Checking account $1763.46, savings account, $1299.49, money market $5146.81. Ellie reported that Rich Crettrol, new treasurer, has taken care of trasferring the Cook Chamber of Commerce banking to the Cook Area Credit Union.
Old Business:
- Cook's Country Christmas: Positive remarks regarding gifts from area business and Lights of Love. 46 children received Christmas gifts from the Chamber. Discussion to have Santa somewhere inside because of the cold weather next year. Karen or Dan will ask the City Council if Santa could be at the City Hall.
- Flags: Darrell Lindgren was not present to report.
- Membership: 26 paid members. New businesses in Cook to be contacted are Davis Veterinarian, Damar Taxidermy, Furniture Plus, The Crescent, and Cook's Corner Closet, and State Farm. They will be given a framed welcome certificate. Mayor Edblom or a council member will be asked to welcome new businesses also.
- Police Department cut: Dan asked the Chamber to e-mail the downtown businesses if they would be willing to pay an extra assessment for the downtown streetscape in order to preserve local law enforcement in Cook. Please respond before the next council meeting on January 9, 2009.
- Highway 53 Project: Lee reported the four lane to Cook is 60% paved and 5% graded. To complete the four lane to Cook will cost 47 million dollars. Passing lanes will be conducted between Cook and Int'l Falls. Input on this matter is needed from the public.
- Timber Days: The first meeting will be on February 3, 2009 at the Old Muni at 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be on February 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the V.F.W.
Respectfully submitted,
Verdella Musech
12.1.08
Minutes of Cook Chamber of Commerce's Meeting 12-1-08
President Lee Phillps called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. December 1, 2008 at the V.F.W.
Present: Lee Phillips, Ellie Brunner, Rich Crettol, Verdella Musech, Gary Albertson, Roberta Young, Scott & Michelle Ehrnriter, Darrell Lindgren and Edna Albertson.
The minutes from the November 10, 2008 meeting were read and stand as presented.
Old Business:
Cooks Country Christmas:
Gary and Darrell have been collecting donations for Cook's Country Christmas.
Tom Chapman will donate wood for the bonfire.
Ellie and Verdella will collect the boxes from the businesses.
Cooks Country Christmas was a great turn out. The kids received a goodie bag from Santa with a treat, a juice box and a coloring book. It was a little chilly but fun was had by all.
Thank you so very much to all of the businesses for donating prizes for the drawings.
News Business:
Darrell Lindgren will check into flags for next year. Some of them need to be replaced.
Rich will order checks from the Cook Area Credit Union for the new checking account. Ellie will close out the Money Market account and open a new one at the C.A.C.U. When the checks have cleared the First National Bank, Ellie will then close out the checking account and transfer the funds.
Treasurers Report:
Checking account: $2373.63
Savings account: $1297.04
Money Market: $5130.71
Terms of office were discussed. The decision was unanimous to run the terms of office for President, Treasurer and Secretary for 1 year. Nominations will be held at the October 2009 meeting. Elections will be held in November 2009. Gary motions to have an annual banquet for Elections. Verdella seconds. Details will be determined during the year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn and enjoy cake for Lee's retirement party was at 7:00 p.m. Thank you to everyone who showed up.
We will miss Lee, but I am sure he will still be around to lend a hand.
The next meeting will be on January 5, 2008 at 6:00 at the V.F.W.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. And here's to a Happy New Year.
Ellie Brunner
President
11.10.08
Minutes of Cook Chamber of Commerce's Meeting 11-10-08
President Lee Phillips called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m., October 10, 2008 at the V.F.W.
Present: President Lee Phillips, Secretary/Treasurer Ellie Brunner, Tom Chapman, Karen Hollanitsch, Lois Pajari, Verdella Musech, Rich Cettrol, Edna & Gary Albertson, Laura Pajari and Darrell Lindgren.
The minutes of the Cook Chamber meeting held on September 20, 2008 were read and stand as presented.
Correspondence:
- Triathlon - Thank you letter
- Letter from Ben Franklin - Business is for sale.
- Application for employment - Resume forwarded to Steve Hill.
- 2007 Income Tax letter from Russ Hyppa
Savings: $1297.04
Money Market $5130.71
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$8858.18
Claims: 4793 Ellie Brunner $200.00
Motion made by Gary Albertson, seconded by Rich Cottrol to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
We received a letter from Russ Hyppa explaining that we would not be able to get our money back from the IRS that we had to pay for filing late. In the letter they stated they would not reverse the money back to us. The 501C needs to be filed by the end of May. Lee will put together all correspondence that he has and forward it on to Oberstar, Coleman and Klobechar to see if we can get some help on what to do and what the next step should be.
Some of the discussions were:
The possibilities of having auxiliaries.
Do we have bi-laws? Lee wasn't aware of any. Verdella was going to see about contacting other Chambers and seeing if any of them had something we could take a look at.
Discussion was held on how to get more chamber members involved. Tom Chapman stated one of the reasons people become members is for exposure. One way of getting members involved would be to give them their own banner on the website rather than just a name and address. Maybe some perks. Art Unlimited has offered to help with the website to keep it up to date.
We have tried to have guest speakers, after business hours parties. It just doesn't seem to bring the people.
New Business:
The Light's of Love and Cook's Country Christmas will be on December 5, 2008 at 5:30 in the Montana Cafe parking lot. There will be a small fire. Santa will arrive at 6:00 with bags of stuff for the kids. The drawings will be at 6:30.
Gary Albertson will ask some local businesses for donations for the drawings. Individuals will need to be present to win. Gary will bring boxes to the local businesses for people to put there names in. Edna will make the boxes. Verdella will go to the businesses and ask them to decorate their windows/front of their buildings for the holiday festivities. Tom and Pat Chapman will make the hot chocolate. Hadersbeck's Hometown Hardware will borrow us the large coffee pot. Lee will bring in a 55 gallon drum and cardboard to burn. We will purchase 70 coloring books from the Cook Dollar Barn. We have 20 left over from last year.
Karen Hollanitsch discussed Christmas decorations for downtown Cook. She would be willing to donate 1/2 of her City Council wages to help pay for the expenses. The decision was made to hold off on any large purchases until after we get the "Welcome to Cook" banners up next spring.
Rich Cettrol and Lois Pajari will hang garland and strings of lights up on the poles on the main street some time in the beginning of December. Lois has garland at the Dollar Barn. We will have to try and find lights.
Karen will check with Theresa at City Hall and make sure it is okay to plug in the lights into the new poles.
Verdella requested that dues statements be sent out in December.
Election of officers were held. Gary Albertson nominated Rich Cettrol for president. Rich stated he would have to decline the position of president, but that he would be willing to be the treasurer as he has experience in that certain field. Gary then made a motion to appoint Rich as the Treasurer. Rich accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
Verdella would be willing to take notes at the meetings. She will then give them to Ellie to get them sent out to the Chamber members.
Rich nominated Ellie for President. Lee made a motion that Ellie keep her responsibilities, less the Treasurers responsibilities and taking notes at the meetings and still be paid $200 per month for her duties. Motion carried unanimously.
Art Unlimited will take responsibilities for the website. Ellie will work with Rich and get him familiar with the Quick Books program.
Verdella would like to see Ellie provide a Director's report. So the Chamber can see how many hours she puts in a month.
Darrell Lindgren discussed the flags that are hung around town. 30 flags are needing replacement. There are approximately 60 flags between Hwy 24, the main street and Hwy 53.
Darrell will see if he can get funding for the flags that need to be replaced.
Gary motioned to transfer all monies to the Cook Area Credit Union from the First National Bank. The checking account and money market will need to be closed at the First National bank. Rich will then be able to view all funds and make transfers accordingly. All monies will be given to Rich for him to make the deposits. Lee seconds. Motion carried unanimously.
Lois, Verdella and Lisa will meet with Ellie and do a final audit for 2008 in December before Rich takes over.
Ellie, Verdella and Rich will take over on January 1, 2008.
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Darrell, seconded by Gary. Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.
The next meeting will be on December 1, 2008 at 6:00 at the V.F.W.
On behalf of the Cook Chamber of Commerce and the Community of Cook we all extend a sincere Thank You to Lee for his wonderful years of service.
Ellie Brunner
10.20.08
Cook Area Chamber of Commerce October 20, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Present: Lee Phillips, Ellie Brunner, Roberta Young and Lois Pajari.
Lee read the minutes from the May 5, 2008 meeting.
Lois approved the minutes. Seconded by Roberta Young. Motion carried.
Treasurer's report:
Savings account $1297.04
Checking account $2655.43
Money Market $5119.60
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$9,072.07
Roberta approved the treasurers report. Seconded by Lois. Motion carried.
Old business:
The banners that will be put on the new street poles on the main street came in. We received them in June. The company sent the wrong size. New ones were ordered and delivered in July. They will be put up in the spring and hang for the spring, summer and fall 2009. An ad will be put in the Cook News Herald looking for help when it comes time to hang them.
The banners are being stored at the Cook Dollar Barn.
New Business:
Cook’s Country Christmas is scheduled for Dec. 5, 2008. Provided there is enough help. If there is any ideas on what to do, please let me know. If we don’t have enough help, there will not be anything done by the Cook Chamber of Commerce. The expenses need to be cut down, so this year we will not be having sleigh rides.
Lee will be retiring from the Cook Chamber of Commerce as President. I have decided to keep working for the Chamber if I am voted back in.
We will be holding elections at the meeting on November 10, 2008.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The next meeting will be on November 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the V.F.W.