Submitted by Jeanette Swarts, Chamber Executive Director
The Osage City Chamber of Commerce members meeting was called to order by Chamber President Jim Lohmeyer at 12:05 p.m. July 19, 2016, at the Flint Hills Beverage hospitality room with the following in attendance: Kristen Punches, Don Shaw, Tara Azwell, Dave Azwell, Nancy Washburn, Jodi Smith, Jeanette Swarts, Kenna Burns.
The minutes from the June. 2016 members meeting were approved on a motion from Jodi Smith, second by Kenna Burns, motion carried. An updated treasurer’s report was not available.
Summaries of the Osage County Fair Chamber sponsored successful events including the parade, 35th Infantry Division Band, Kansas Army National Guard Rock Band, the outdoor movie. Jeanette Swarts reported that the summer ball concession stand during the week of July 5-8 was a success. The menu was a nice variety & enjoyed by participants & spectators. There were no expenses due to the generous donations of food items & supplies. The total revenue for the 4 days was $1,027.08.
It was determined that the Chamber of Commerce ad in the 2016-18 Osage County Guide will be a half page ad at the cost of $360. Decision was to include the events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for the ad. The business names would not be included. The ad would have to be a full page with the addition of the businesses.
Immediately following the meeting will be a ribbon cutting at the Osage City Public Library new addition. All members were invited to help with the ribbon cutting. COF will hold a Chamber After Hours Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 at the Osage County Senior Center.
Jim indicated the date for the 4th annual Beer Festival will be September 24. Any additional assistance for helping coordinate the event & day of the event personnel will be greatly appreciated.
Jodi Smith passed out an invitation card for the Vintage Park 4th annual Luau celebration on Friday, August 19 from 3:00 till 7:00 pm. Jodi is also seeking sponsors and/or donations for the 6th annual Vintage Park Car Show which will be held October 15th. Jodi is also canvassing for ads for the Citywide Garage Sale which will be held September 16-17.
Kenna announced that ECKAN will be offering school supplies again this year, supported by a generous grant from the Jones Foundation. ECKAN also received $8,000 grant from the Humphrey Estate to be designated for dental assistance.
On a motion from Kenna Burns and second from Tara Azwell, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.