Thursday, November 16, 2006

The Chickasaw County Tourism Council met for its regular monthly meeting at the Carnegie Cultural Center on Thursday, November 16.

The meeting was brought to order by President Jeaneen Lindeland at 7:10. The minutes from the October meeting were read and approved.

The Treasurer's report was given by Secretary Karen Wilson in the absence of the Treasurer, and approved.

There was discussion of renting a Main Street building in Nashua to store Tourism Council supplies, and would be available for Director meetings. Sue Schueth made the motion to rent the building with a second by Richard Armbrecht. The motion passed unanimously.

It was decided to have seven 16 X 20s made of various pictures from the Bradford Museum to be used for display in Des Moines for Legislative Night in February. These will be made at Copyworks in Cedar Falls.

Sue Bussey reminded members of the soup supper in Nashua on Saturday, December 9 at the Nashua Community Center. This is a fundraiser for the pending Welcome Center. The supper is from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Tickets are $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door.

The defeated Hotel/Motel tax was discussed. The idea of a County Tour was discussed.

A motion to adjourn was made by LaVonne Snider and seconded by Richard Armbrecht. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Members were reminded of the annual Christmas Party at the Gathering Room at the Engelbrecht Farm on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 PM. Pot Luck. Bring a prize gift for games.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

The Regular meeting of the Chickasaw County Tourism Council met Tuesday, October 17 at Legacy Farm with 11 members and 2 guests present.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Della Reiser at 7:10 PM.

The Secretary's report was read and approved.

The Treasurer's report was given and approved. A report on the Tourism website was given by Sue Bussey.

The minutes of regular meetings will now be written on this website as well as the local newspapers. The Tourism website address is www.chickasawtrails.com.

The Welcome Center in Nashua is waiting to hear from FIMA as to the grant situation for a storm shelter. Karen Wilson will purchase five 12-pocket brochure racks to be added throughout the county.

Legislative Night in Des Moines in February was discussed. Jeaneen Lindeland and Karen Wilson will be attending and feature the Bradford Museum this year.

The annual membership drive was discussed. Letters will be going out in December.

A 7% hotel motel tax was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00.

The next regular meeting will be at Twin Ponds Nature Center on Thursday, November 16, at 7:00 PM.