Guests: Daryl Miller, Bradford County Commissioner & CJ Walters, Bradford County Sheriff
The meeting was called to order by President Krystle Bristol.
Jen Malehorn made a motion to accept the February 4th meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Rod Spalding and passed unanimously.
After the treasurer's report was given by Elizabeth Card Bowers, Membership Committee Report was given: Paid Members (Goal 100)-Membership packet information is currently at the printer.
• First Time Members (Goal 20)-there now are four first time members!
• Renewal with Gap in Membership-1 • 2015 Plaque & Stickers will be distributed once membership dues are received.
Website & Social Media-Please submit your business promotions/ sales/ and events so they can advertise for you!
Schoonover’s will be a vendor at the 2015 Home Show which is scheduled for March 13-15, 2015
Lycoming College Recreation Center, 508 Mulberry Street, Williamsport, PA; Show Hours: Friday, 3:00-9:00
Wiggle & The Bridge-are co-sponsoring the Harlem Wizard events that will be that will be at Troy HS on March 16th & Athens HS on March 17th. For details visit: http://www.wiggle100.com/page.php?page=calendar
Animal Care Sanctuary-got Cabin Fever? It’s a great time to register for Mutt Strut which will be held this spring on May 16, 2015 at Riverfront Park in Sayre. It is our largest fundraiser of the year and features a pledge dog walk, fun fest with doggy contests, and a 5k. Visit the website at www.animalcaresanctuary.org
Mooses Enterprises-Now has a sign! They are located in Sylvania and offer Safety Supplies, Rental Equipment, and Banners from their print shop.
Bradford County Manor will be holding their spring fling on June 13th from 10 am-3 pm.
There will be a letter in membership packets describing the Chamber of Commerce Gift Card program. Any business who does not wish to participate, may note this on membership application.
Membership Packets will go out on Monday, materials are currently at the printer. 2015 Membership Forms will be available via the Chamber of Commerce webpage once the form has been finalized.
PFEW-PA Free Enterprise Week is a great opportunity for a business driven sophomore or junior. They get to participate in a week long interactive business model with different business leaders. Please inform any educators you know in the Troy Area SD so we can get students involved. The application fee is income based but may be up to $200. This could be waived completely or a business could sponsor. Please help get students involved.
• If businesses need flyers or information emailed to all members please send to Rachel Rossiter, Secretary rrossiter@animalcaresanctuary.org.
• If you would like flyers, events, promotions posted to the website and social media, send to Chris, Website and Social Media Chair caoconner17724@hotmail.com. Send anything you can in a .jpeg file so it can be easily posted.
Jr. Chamber Members - Danielle Bohner & Maddie Stumpo will be attending from Troy Area High School. Thank you for attending ladies!
Jr. Council Person Program-Troy Borough Just passed a resolution to accept applications for a Jr. Council Person. Applications will be accepted until the end of May for the September 2015-May 2016 term.
Someone from Florida will be staying in Troy for a month in May and requested a visitors' packet. Krystle gathered information on businesses, which she sent to the visitor.
The 2015 Brochure will be printed with new members added. Those who have returned membership dues by the end of March will be included in the brochure.
The next meeting will be held April 1, 2015 at the Troy Guthrie Hospital at noon!