December 10th 2007 Meeting Notes

In Attendance:

1. Elizabeth Emery Emery Designs
2. Bob Campbell Edinburg Marine
3. John Ingro J & S Old Country Store
4. Kristie Bailey J & S Old Country Store
5. Wally Hart Fulton County Chamber of Commerce
6. Janice Baldwin Hawk Drilling
7. Bill Baldwin Hawk Drilling
8. John Horning AXA Advisors
9. Jay Barnes Securities Network
10. Amanda Barnes Securities Network
11. Dominick Laccorier Dominick’s Sand Bar
12. Kevin Chafe Mayfield Grill
13. Vic Marshall Vic’s Tavern
14. Adenia Vic’s Tavern
15. Suzanne Douglass The Perthshire
16. Sharon The Perthshire
17. Charles Waldren ChazCAD Designs
18. Jeremey Kristel Kristel’s Lodge

1. Treasurer‘s Report – Doug Sterling – We have paid all outstanding bills for the raffle and the fish. We are still owed $3,390.00 for fish from our members in the contest. We need to follow up on Dan Bowler to be sure he is paid and speak with Lou about last years fireworks and with Betsy about the outstanding balance for the ads in I Love NY.
   
2. Fireworks – Bob Campbell - Bob will get the list of sponsors from last years fireworks from Lou at Fuel and Food. And will follow up on co-op $ for this years fireworks. It was recommended that we move the fireworks from Sunday to Saturday of Presidents weekend so as not to interfere with NASCAR. Bob will send the co-op info to Powerhouse Motor Sports, Alpin Haus, Herba, and Harts. We will need $5,000.00 to put on this event.
   
3. EVENTS Committee – The events committee will meet prior to our next meeting on January 7th with a recommendation on which events we should do and budget recommendations. John Ingro has agreed to head up this committee. Members from our October formation Are:. Dave Dalfonso Sacandaga Publishing, John Ingro J & S Old Country Store, Doug Sterling Edinburg Newsletter, Vic Marshal Vic’s Tavern, Kevin Chaffe Mayfield Grille
   
4. The Business impact study Committee – (John Ingro, Louie Stutzke, Elizabeth Emery) The group voted on the format for the questionnaire. We are showing increase/decrease rather than expenses and dollar figures by month for an accurate snapshot.
   
5. Contests 2008 Committee – (David Huckans, James Johnson, Lou Stutzke) Had no members present. The group has asked the committee to have a draft of a letter ready to go outlining the contest for us to vote on at the January Meeting. As the Contest begins again in the spring.
   
6. 2007 Fishing Contest – 17 Fish have been caught so far, all have been paid for. We are sending out the next billing at 20 fish. We are still having difficulty collecting some of the outstanding invoices for fish that have been caught YTD.
   
7. 2007 Big Buck Contest – 2 Bucks have been weighed so far one at 156 lbs. And another at 143 lbs. Contact Fullers store or Fuel and Food for More information.
   
8. Membership 2008 – (Carl Ward, Justine Davidson, Janice Baldwin) will meet this month and have a report for us next month.
   
9. The Perthshire is having a snowcross event and is expecting over 1,000 spectators February 23rd and 24th. There are great advertising opportunities. Follow up with Sharon at www.perthshireofperth.com The Perthshire will also be providing railhead parking in coordination with the Fulmont snow travelers for easy access to trails and the Lake.
   
10. Kristie, Bob, and Betsy will be working on a nominations committee to come up with nominations for officers by our January meeting.
    
11. It was unanimously decided to send out our billing for 2008 this month for payment January 1st Bob Campbell will be working with Kristie Baily on a letter of review, Thank-you and going forward letter to send out to members with the bill.

NEXT MEETING MONDAY January 7th at Vic's Tavern at 6:00 pm