April 2009 Minutes

Vice President Ryan Story called the meeting to order.

Dr. Terrell Watts gave the invocation.

Secretary Pat Allen read the Minutes from last month’s meeting. A motion to approve the minutes, with minor corrections, was made by Annabelle Morgan and a 2nd was made by Betsy Heath.

Treasurer’s report was given by Becky Rowell and the balance as of 4/2/2009 is $xxxxxx. For more details, please see Becky.

Guests
Kevin Gullet, director of the Stanly County Economic Development, offered to be a future speaker.

Reports
• Chief Lowder gave an update on his department’s activities. He strongly encouraged everyone to keep his department current with your contact information.

• Mayor Little reminded everyone that the first Thursday in May is National Day of Prayer.

• Chris Lambert announced the Outdoor Heritage Days at the Fork Stables.

• Libby Phillips told us about three Chamber events:

o Ribbon Cutting at the Looking Glass on May 1st ;

o Business After Hours for April 23 hosted by Mauney Home and Garden in Norwood; and

o Membership Drive now through the end of April.

• Ron Crawley told us about:

o Chamber of Commerce golf tournament beginning June 25th through May 5th ; entry deadline is April 13th ; and,

o Uwharrie Senior Games on April 13 for folks over 55 years of age sponsored by the Parks and Recreation and the Senior Center.

• The Oakboro Museum’s exhibit of tools will continue until the end of May

Committee Updates
Bob Barbee brought us up to date on the Cruise In; it was rained out but expects a larger turnout next month.

• Cruise In Committee meets on Monday evening of the week prior to the burn out.

A calendar has been further developed to showcase a special car each month. For more information, please contact Becky Rowell. If you are interested in placing an ad for the 2010 calendar, please see Becky. All proceeds are for Cruise-In expenses.

Speaker Paul Jenkins of 704 youth organization talked about his youth ministry and how he wants to build a youth center for Stanly County. He talked about many youth problem issues within Stanly county then described the key benefits of 704. He closed by discussing many ways we could help youth in Stanly County.


Old Business
• Bob Barbee told us that the legal draft for GOBA’s non-profit status has been completed and that it is still being pursued.

• 2009 Oakboro Magazine has been printed (7500 copies) and are warehoused at Rowell Screen printing. He acknowledged the efforts of ColdHouse Publishing, Annabelle Morgan, Becky Rowell, and Pat Allen as editors.

A motion to adjourn was made by Becky Rowell and a second was made by everyone as we vacated the room.

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