03/07/2024 – Meeting Minutes
Date: March 7, 2024
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Lions Lodge
Presiding Officer: Aimee McNeil
Attendees
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deon Hunsaker | Smithfield Lions Club | Presented $10,000 to Weber State program for kids’ diabetes camps. Hosting senior luncheon this Saturday. Helping Scouts with Eagle Scout project (eyeglass cleaning/testing). Participating in Smithfield’s Day of Service (April 30) testing eyeglasses and making beds with Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Blue Sox baseball starts in April; running concession stand fundraiser (Lion Pups and double cheeseburgers). Seeking new members. |
| Trudy Wilson | Birch Creek Elementary | Parent/Teacher conferences recently completed. Leadership and Learning Day scheduled for May 3rd. |
| Aimee McNeil | Summit Elementary | Held Valentine Dance for families and McTeacher Night PTA fundraiser. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts Collision and Glass | Body work scheduling is currently a few weeks out. |
| Matt Veil | Easy Breezy Pros | Offers vent cleaning for allergies. Approaching busy season. |
| Bill Petersen, Toni Wood | McDonalds | Lobby currently under remodel/construction. Transitioning to a new breakfast method. |
| Teresa Gwilliam | Zions Bank | Home equity credit lines available. Offering business credit cards with $500 cash back bonus. |
| Zane Johnson | Cache Valley Bank | Money Market interest rates increased to 5%. Seeking local help for Hispanic community financial literacy class at the Logan branch. |
| Zach Manwaring, Tyler Noell | Whole Body Health Care | Reported staying busy as people become more active. |
| Wayne Elwood | Farmers Insurance | Insurance rates are increasing; Farmers is working on rate timing. Encouraging policy reviews and quotes. |
| Scott Nelson | Schreiber Foods | Encouraged purchasing cheese and yogurt. Always hiring ages 18 and up. |
| Trevor Larson | USU Credit Union | Balance Transfer promo (0% interest for first six months) ends at the end of the month. Visa Rewards Card offers a $150 credit statement. |
| Zoe Erickson | Family Place | Play with the Family Place (Dr. Seuss themed) on March 21st. April is Family Strengthening Month (gala fundraiser/awareness). |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website services available. Offers $3/month email with domain name. Working to increase performance without passing costs to customers. |
| Kim and Jim Tippetts | Not stated | Leaving the country in May. Helping with Night of Giving. Missionary farewell is April 28th at 9 am at Northwest Chapel in Hyde Park (480 N 100 W). |
Agenda Notes
- Aimee McNeil welcomed Chamber Members.
- The meeting was hosted at the Lions Lodge.
Discussion Points
- Membership: Window clings are available for members.
- Newsletters: The March Newsletter is currently out. The April Newsletter will advertise the Golf Tournament and Pancake Breakfast.
- Advertising: Ads in the April newsletter cost $100 and include placement on the flier and social media.
- Pancake Breakfast: Scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. It will not conflict with the race this year. Proceeds benefit the scholarship program.
Action Items
- Email Updates: Members should provide updated email addresses if necessary.
- Easter Egg Hunt (March 30th): Members should bring a table, prizes, and signage. Setup begins at 8:00 AM.
- Tri-School Golf Tournament (May 8th): Members requested to notify the Chamber ASAP regarding golf teams or hole sponsorships.
- Pancake Breakfast (May 11th): Volunteers are needed for the event.
- Chamber Scholarships: Applications open April 1st; members/public should check the website for applications.
Calendar Items
- March 21st: Play with the Family Place (Dr. Seuss themed)
- March 30th: Easter Egg Hunt (8:00 AM setup)
- April 1st: Chamber Scholarship applications open
- April 28th: Tippetts Missionary Farewell (9:00 AM, Northwest Chapel, 480 N 100 W, Hyde Park)
- April 30th: Smithfield’s Day of Service
- May 3rd: Birch Creek Elementary Leadership and Learning Day
- May 8th: Tri School Golf Tournament
- May 11th: Health Days Pancake Breakfast
- December 7th: Night of Giving
Next Meeting
- Date: April 11th
- Time: Not stated
- Location: TBD (To Be Determined)