11/06/2025 – Meeting Minutes
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: Adjourned at 1:05 PM (Start time not explicitly stated)
Location: Not stated
Presiding Officer: Darrell Simmons
Attendees
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deon | Lions Club | Preparing for Night of Giving; tree theme is “Visions of Sugarplums”; seeking donations. |
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | Helping immigrants obtain GEDs and make connections. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website design and review services, especially for non-profits. |
| Analisa Davidson | Healthy Bite Brigade | Provides healthy snack options and job opportunities for neurodivergent young adults; interested in joining the Chamber. |
| Tom Gibbons | N/A | Semi-retired CPA. |
| Terri Stapley | Stapley Accounting | Available for year-end consultations and reviewing business needs. |
| Chris Olsen | Smithfield City / Vision Adventure LLC | Owner of Vision Adventure LLC (security consulting). |
| Ryan Benson | Sierra Restoration | Home remodeling and emergency restoration. |
| Trish Ybarrando | Yardmaster | Top-dressing services and snow removal. |
| Amanie Crosbie | Sky View High School | Counseling department assessing family and student needs; coordinating with Night of Giving. |
| Jimmy Birman | United Way of Northern Utah | Starting food and coat drive; flyers to be sent. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Healthcare | Treating headaches with ozone injections; sponsoring a food drive. |
| (Not stated) | Birch Creek Elementary | Upcoming Veteran’s Assembly; assessing student needs for Thanksgiving Break. |
| Kris Monson | Smithfield City Mayor | Announced Storybook Festival on December 8th. |
| Danny Hansen | Cache Valley Bank | Announced low interest rates. |
| Jace Cox | Backbone Planning | Retirement planning. |
| Toni Wood | McDonalds | New snack packs and holiday deals; new adult meal deal. |
| Richard Varella | Smithfield Recreation Center | Turkey Trot on Nov. 22; SRC 25th anniversary celebration; deadline for racebag items is Nov. 17. |
| Liz Villegas | Cache Valley Refugee and Immigration Connections | Seeking donations/help; promoting “America 250 program” meeting. |
| Trevor Larson | The Antics / USU Credit Union | 1) Comedy group student discounts and charity shows. 2) Refinancing and interest rate options. |
| Diana Parker | Farmers Insurance | Partnered with Moen for auto water shutoff systems installation. |
| Aaron Rudie | Smithfield City (Mayor Elect) | Expressed support for the Chamber and community. |
| Jay Downs | City Council | Expressed support for business attendance momentum. |
| Jack Johnson | Community Books / Discover Heritage Hub | Promoting historical books, online records, maps, and local resource lists. |
| Dan Fast | Sandstone Psychology | Mental health services; offers free mental health screening via QR code. |
| Tori Wanner | Zions Bank | Refinancing and financing options. |
| Anita Gerber | Learning Turtle Preschool | Local preschool (not childcare); has openings available. |
| Scott Nielsen | Schrieber Foods | Hiring for Logan and Smithfield plants; starting pay $22-$23/hr. |
| Allyssa Warner | Family Place | Beginning Giving Tree campaign. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts | New tow truck and car repair equipment. |
| Jon Engler | City Council Liaison / Story Coach | Tells family stories; thanked Mayor Kris Monson for service. |
| Bodey Hunsaker | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Advice on winterizing hose bibs and foundation snow removal. |
| Mike Summers | Sunrise Elementary | Christmas events and evaluating student/family needs. |
| Ange Johnson | Summit Elementary | Preparing to provide for family needs. |
Agenda Notes
- Welcome: Darrell Simmons invited businesses to share “30 second elevator speeches.”
- Catering: Soups and bread provided by Schwab Bakery; meal paid for by Cache Valley Bank.
Discussion Points
- Night of Giving / Angel Tree:
- Social media blast and digital copies for distribution are pending.
- Angel Trees are up at the Recreation Center (as of Nov 1) and Stonefire Pizza to offset family shopping costs.
- There is a printing error on tickets (wrong date), but posters and postcards contain correct information.
- The list of families in need is growing; the goal is to provide $150 per child, though this may be reduced if donations are insufficient.
- 56 tickets remain for the event.
- Business Reviews: Various local business owners and organization representatives provided updates on services, hiring needs, and upcoming events.
Action Items
- Business Outreach: Take posters/postcards if your business has traffic.
- Donations: Contact Nicole or Rhonda for auction items, raffle items, and golden ticket prizes.
- Deadlines:
- Racebag items must be delivered to Richard at SRC by Nov. 17.
- Auction items must be delivered by Noon on the Saturday of the event to be in the program.
- Event Support: Volunteers needed for cleanup after the auction.
Calendar Items
- November 17, 2025: Deadline for SRC Racebag items.
- November 22, 2025: Turkey Trot (9:00 AM program/registration, 10:00 AM race start).
- December 8, 2025: Storybook Festival at 5:30 PM.
- Night of Giving (Friday): 4:00 PM Drop off.
- Night of Giving (Saturday): 8:00 AM Setup; 12:00 PM Auction item deadline; 6:00 PM Walkthroughs; 6:30 PM Event start.
Next Meeting Info
- Date: December 11, 2025
- Location: Birch Creek Golf Course
- Notes: Lunch will be provided. Attendees will pick up names to shop for families and pick up items from the “Giving Tree.”