May 9, 2017
Meeting Minutes
Call to order:
Meeting called to order at 6 PM by President Phyllis Lapi. 13 in attendance
Minutes:
Previous minutes distributed by secretary. Motion to approve made by Carl Marucci and seconded by Sheryl Neal.
Treasurer’s Report:
No treasurer’s report at this time
Correspondence:
No correspondence
Old Business:
Family day at Arkell Library and museum, chamber was represented by Phyllis Lapi and Sheryl Neal, very nice event.
New Business:
Membership letters have gone out. Approximately 25 memberships have been received. A reminder will go out, membership form can be found on the website.
Events and fundraisers:
$325.00 donation received from the Tioli BBQ dinner.
House and garden tour scheduled for 6/24/17 10-2, tickets to be sold at the Canajoharie information booth.
May Day was a success despite the weather.
Brochure is still being worked on.
Farmer’s Market grand opening is 6/11/17
Palatine Bridge’s 150th Anniversary community event will be 6/17/17 featuring chicken barbecue, live music, car show and many other fun events.
Marketing Seminar presented by CMK marketing’s CEO Liza Viana.
Here are a few highlights:
- Most local people know about you, important to target tourists or people passing through
- This can be done by having a good website and through social media such as Face book
- Face book ads are relatively inexpensive and can boost your page.
- Web pages can be done yourself through sites such as word press.
- Make sure your web page is clear and concise, has your contact information, include personal messages, spread out your services on each page.
- Promote local attractions, remember we are close to Cooperstown and Sharon Springs.
- Have people give testimonials or reviews about your business.
Questions contact Liza Viana, at CMK Marketing 883-1099
Meetings:
Meetings to be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Next Chamber meeting 6/13/17 PM at Arkell Center at 6 PM.
Motion:
meeting adjourned
Respectfully Submitted by:
Kim Lawrence, Secretary