June 2009 Minutes

President Jim Cameron called the meeting to order.

Dr. Terrell Watts gave the invocation.

Jim Cameron read the Minutes from last month’s meeting. A motion to accept the Minutes as read was made and seconded.

Treasurer’s report was given by Becky Rowell and the balance as of 6/4/2009 is $xxxxx. For more details, please see Becky.

Blood drive today at the elementary school.

Chamber of Commerce upcoming events includes a Business After Hours at Seven Oaks Hardware on Main Street on June 18th.

Committee Updates

Cruise In

• Jerry Crayton has received several positive comments about the events, the cars, and about the Fox Network publicity.

• The insurance company has given us a good deal on increased coverage: Currently we have $1M coverage for $1800.00 but for $2 M coverage would cost an additional $80.00. Becky Rowell made a motion that we accept this increased insurance coverage; Bob Barbee seconded the motion.

• The Cruise In committee meets at Penny’s on June 15th at 5:00 p.m. everyone is invited to participate.

• The Burnout begins next month. The T-shirts are ready.

• Several non-profit groups have asked to have booths during the events. Following the same guidelines as last year, two non-profits are invited at each Cruise In; they may setup their tables in the Mini Park.

Larry Branch advised us that Highway 205 will be closed for railroad crossing construction for three weeks. They SHOULD be finished by July 1st.

Tom House said that the Oakboro Magazine Committee is investigating options for its look and communication strategy for next year. When the Committee has completed its research, it will make a proposal to GOBA. Debbie Cole is doing well.

Bob Barbee talked about the recent Museum Membership Drive. The Tenth Anniversary of the Historical Foundation is approaching. The Railroad Museum is in good order and appreciates the volunteers who work to keep it open. The Presbyterian Church is in need of repairs so that it may host weddings and receptions in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.

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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