Meeting Minutes – February 1, 2024

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02/01/2024 – Meeting Minutes

Date: February 1, 2024
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Alpine Cleaning and Restoration
Presiding Officer: Darrell Simmons

Attendees

Name Organization Notes
Darrell Simmons Smithfield Chamber Presiding officer; welcomed members.
Deon Hunsaker Smithfield Lions Club Discussed eyeglass testing, upcoming blood drive, Day of Service, and Blue Sox concessions.
Wayne Moore Alpine Cleaning and Restoration Meeting host; discussed cleanup services, fire season safety, and insurance reviews.
Kathy Christiansen Cache County School Board Discussed passed bond, new middle school progress, and neighborhood tweaks.
Matt Veil Easy Breezy Pros Discussed ductwork and carpet cleaning; seeking commercial/manufacturing customers.
Teresa Gwilliam Zions Bank New to Smithfield; getting to know local businesses.
Danny Hansen Cache Valley Bank Provided lunch; discussed flagship personal and business services.
Zane Johnson Cache Valley Bank Operations Manager; available for banking questions.
Ted Stokes Smithfield City Discussed email database (2500 emails) for civic event distribution.
Zach Manwaring Whole Body Health Care Discussed winter injuries and running injuries.
Tyler Noell Whole Body Health Care Intern finishing chiropractic training.
Payden Knudsen Farmers Insurance Discussed new products and leveling insurance rates.
Trevor Nunn USU Credit Union Discussed Gold Rewards shares and 0% balance transfers for 6 months.
Pete Krusi Lee’s Marketplace Discussed Super Bowl prep, cookie challenge, and Valentine’s Day roses ($19.99).
Josh Nuckles Stone Fire Pizzeria Discussed Valentine’s Day/Super Bowl take-and-bake pastas and family meal donations.
Andrew Hansen Stone Fire Pizzeria Discussed party room for large groups.
Richard Varela Smithfield Recreation Discussed sold-out indoor triathlon, winter basketball, and spring league registration.
Zoe Erickson Family Place Discussed Princess and Prince Party; seeking food sponsors.
Andrew Davis Host Huski Discussed $3/month business email and USU student resources.
Annalisa Davidson Healthy Bite Brigade Discussed healthy vending and hiring people with disabilities.
Terri Stapley Stapley Advisory Services Discussed business advising, goal setting, and tax help.
Nicole Smithfield Chamber Mentioned in context of Easter Egg Hunt coordination.
Kim Tippetts Community Member Announcing LDS mission to Africa South Area.
Jim Tippetts Community Member Announcing LDS mission to Africa South Area.

Agenda Notes

  • Meeting opened at 12:05 PM by Darrell Simmons.
  • Recognition of Alpine Cleaning and Restoration for hosting.
  • Recognition of Cache Valley Bank for providing lunch.

Discussion Points

  • Smithfield Lions Club: Eyeglasses were cleaned/tested in January. Partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Smithfield’s Day of Service to build beds.
  • Alpine Cleaning and Restoration: Currently in “fire season” (electrical, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves). Offers free evaluations for fire, water, wind, or mold cleanup.
  • Cache County School Board: Bond passed. Orders are being placed for two new middle schools.
  • Smithfield City: Database of 2500 emails is available for distributing civic event information and new business announcements.
  • Lee’s Marketplace: Promotion of Super Bowl food demos and $19.99 per dozen roses for Valentine’s Day.
  • Stone Fire Pizzeria: Providing meals to submitted families in need; party room available for groups.
  • Smithfield Recreation: Saturday late hours have been popular and will continue through March.
  • Family Place: Princess and Prince Party tickets sell out annually; “Pay It Forward” tickets available for purchase for those in need.
  • Host Huski: Offering $3 monthly business email services.
  • Membership Dues: Window clings are available for members.
  • Newsletters: Two newsletters planned for spring (March and April). Ads are $100 and include flier and social media placement. Digital electric board ads are available via Alpine and Preston Watts.
  • Easter Egg Hunt: Scheduled for March 30th. Smithfield Youth Council will stuff eggs provided by the Chamber. Coupons can be used in place of physical presence for prizes.
  • Tri-School Golf Tournament: Scheduled for May 8th. No fee for Chamber members to sponsor a hole. Proceeds benefit three elementary schools and the scholarship program.
  • Pancake Breakfast: Scheduled for May 11th from 8:00–9:30 AM. Proceeds go to the scholarship program.
  • Mission Announcement: Kim and Jim Tippetts are leaving May 6th for an LDS mission in the Africa South Area (covering 16 countries) focusing on education and technology.

Action Items

  • Insurance: Members encouraged to review insurance coverage (suggested by Wayne Moore).
  • Civic Events: Contact Ted Stokes to distribute civic event or new business info via the city’s email database.
  • Triathlon: Provide any participant items to Richard Varela by Friday (February 2nd).
  • Family Place Sponsorship: Contact Zoe Erickson for food sponsorships for the Princess and Prince Party.
  • Membership Updates: Provide updated email addresses to the Chamber for window clings and digital communications.
  • Easter Egg Hunt: Notify Nicole how many eggs businesses would like to have stuffed.
  • Golf Tournament: Chamber members should contact the Chamber to sponsor available holes (no fee).
  • Pancake Breakfast: Volunteers needed for the event on May 11th.

Calendar Items

  • February 10, 2024: Princess and Prince Party at Castle Manor (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM).
  • February 19, 2024: Smithfield Lions Club Blood Drive.
  • March 2024 (First Week): Easter Egg Hunt posters to be released.
  • March 30, 2024: Easter Egg Hunt.
  • April 2024: Blue Sox concessions start.
  • April 27, 2024: Smithfield’s Day of Service.
  • May 6, 2024: Kim and Jim Tippetts depart for mission.
  • May 8, 2024: Tri-School Golf Tournament.
  • May 11, 2024: Health Days Pancake Breakfast (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM).
  • December 7, 2024: Night of Giving.

Next Meeting Info

  • Date: March 7th
  • Location: TBD