MeetMin08

Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2008

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME

Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:40pm

ATTENDING

Peggy Hansen, Dan Hansen, Jean Grosse, Patricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Gary Gluth,

Vern Christopherson, Sue Pelner, Fran Makos, Bob Talbot, Melinda Bellcour, Scott Kohl & speaker – Paul Putnam of UW-Extension

SECRETARY REPORT

P.Schutte did not have Nov.2007 meeting minutes on hand; table approval until Jun.meeting.

TREASURER REPORT

J.Grosse read the financial report. Motion by K.Schutte accept the treasurer report for

March 24, 2008 as read and as written; Christopherson 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

SPEAKER – PAUL PUTNAM - UWEX

P.Hansen presented Paul Putnam of UW Extension to all in attendance. Paul recapped on the information Hansen gave him from BaBa. Putnam suggested evaluating the info & come to a conscience of what the vision is of the CCBA group; inventory assets & identify needs; Branding our area is a high priority. Putnam said is will be meeting with V.O.Coleman on Apr. 21st & working with them on economic development in the village.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion

(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)

Makos said this committee is gathering a list from the towns of all businesses in the communities & that this list will be used for mailings. All “new” businesses will receive a case of CCBA water & welcome folder. When a new member joins, they will receive a plant or flowers. Membership dues invoices will go out in late May. Up coming events are;

5th Annual Area Wide Spring Sale on May 16 & 17 from 7am-4pm & the Annual Garden Show on June 14 from 9am-3pm at the Coleman ballpark.

Market Analysis

(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse, & N.Deering)

Grosse went over the survey sent out to 91 area businesses & received 36 (40%) responses. Putnam suggests evaluating results, put in the newsletter & developing a community profile.

Community Development

(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)

P.Hansen stated BCB had been in contact with the townships asking what the CCBA could do to help promote their communities. Christopherson suggested available properties be put on the CCBA website to help bring in business; if info is collected & submitted this can happen.

OLD BUSINESS

Village Reports

Pound: K.Schutte said Pound will be having a “Car & Tractor” show along with the pulls & FD picnic on June 27 & 28. Banners will be purchased for Business 141 in the village.

Coleman: Nothing to report.

Signage

K.Schutte said he found a piece of property in Beaver for the CCBA sign & suggests making an offer to purchase. D.Hansen stated that this purchase should be contingent on the State of Wisconsin giving clearance to our sign. It was suggested to offer $1,500.00 for the land with the contingency added. Motion by D.Hansen to make an offer to purchase the piece of property located in Beaver on Hwy. 141, north of Banazak’s, for the price of $1,500.00 and that this offer is contingent upon the approval from the State of Wisconsin regarding the CCBA sign; Christopherson 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

Scholarship

P.Hansen stated the committee members are J.Gross, D.Hansen, D.Rhodes, BCB, & T.Prue; anyone having interest in a scholarship should pick up application at Coleman school.

Recognized Woller Precision in Peshtigo Times

P.Hansen stated that a news release was in the Peshtigo Times to recognize Woller Precision for their growth & expansion; the other CCBA members are not ready for their release yet.

R & A Mfg. & Olsen Transport, Inc.

NEW BUSINESS

Nomination committee

P.Hansen stated the positions of Vice president & Secretary are up for election. We need a nomination committee. Volunteering are: Christopherson, K.Schutte & S.Pelner

J.Gross asked for a motion to open a CD at Bank Mutual in the amount of $7,000.00 from the checking account. Motion by Gross to open a CD account in the amount of $7,000.00 at Bank Mutual and that the money will be withdrawn from the checking account; Makos 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

Future Meeting dates

June 12, 2008 – 6:30pm (location to be decided)

COMMENTS

Things to do: Purchase land / look for land south of Coleman / design sign / look into “Utube”

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by K.Schutte to Adjourn the March 24, 2008 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Gluth 2nd motion; All in favor; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:36pm.

Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:

Patricia Schutte

Patricia Schutte – Secretary

Date: April 4, 2008

Meeting Minutes for June 12, 2008

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME

Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:40PM

ATTENDING

Peggy Hansen, Dan Hansen, Jean Grosse, Patricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Gary Gluth,

Vern Christopherson, Sue Pelner, Fran Makos, Tom Prue, BCB & Scott Kohl

SECRETARY REPORT

November 2007 meeting minutes were on hand for review. Motion by K.Schutte accept November 2007 meeting minutes as written; Makos 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

March 24, 2008 meeting minutes were on hand for review. Motion by K.Schutte accept March 24, 2008 meeting minutes as written; Makos 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT

J.Grosse read the financial report. Motion by K.Schutte accept the treasurer report for

June 12, 2008 as read and as written; Christopherson 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion

(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)

Makos said the committee sent out a large mailing of membership dues invoices & did receive new members. T.Schutte said the garden show was ready to go for this weekend. T.Schutte said the area wide spring sale was a great success with 38 locations on the map. A suggestion to publish the map; entry fee may have to increase if the publication is costly. T.Schutte suggested separating this committee in two or we need more help.

Market Analysis

(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse, & N.Deering)

Grosse stated she has been collecting data for a community profile.

P.Hansen asked to move the presentation by the library to this part of the meeting; no objections. Dorothy Kaminiski of the Coleman-Pound Area Library gave a presentation on the circulation and importance of the library. Kaminiski gave handouts with data regarding circulation and spoke of the financial support that is needed to keep this library. Dorothy left.

Community Development

(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)

Christopherson reported on the Village of Coleman Community Development committee meetings with 14-15 people on the committee. BCB stated she contacted the local municipalities for their input regarding their communities. It was suggested to start a business fair and to put vacant properties for sale in our area on our website. P.Hansen stated she spoke to UW-Ext. Brian Lancour to speak on subjects regarding business, ie. customer service, quality assurance, etc….

OLD BUSINESS

Signage – North & South

P.Hansen stated Mr. Brye is willing to sell and/or give a piece of property for the sign on the south end of USH 141. P.Hansen said she would contact Boomerang Marketing, (the marketing company Marinette County used for their new logo & web design) to see if they would design a sign for this location. Motion by Christopherson to contact Boomerang Marketing company to design a sign for the USH 141 signage project; Gluth 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

Scholarship

P.Hansen said the 2008 CCBA Scholarship went to Jerri Noll who will be attending UWGB for architect landscaping and journalism.

Nomination – Secretary and Vice President

Nominations open for the position of Vice President. Vern Christopherson nominated for VP. Nominations closed. Motion by K.Schutte to accept the nomination of Vern Christopherson for Vice President of the CCBA; Makos 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried. Nominations open for the position of Secretary. Fran Makos was nominated for secretary. Nominations closed. Motion by BCB to accept the nomination of Fran Makos for Secretary of the CCBA; Grosse 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried. V.President: V.Christopherson & Secretary: Fran Makos

P.Hansen brought up the issue of the CCBA logo being on the Village Of Pound business banners. Hansen stated this was never approved at a meeting. P.Schutte said this was a way to get the association familiar to everyone that would see the logo. Some discussion on this issue and the decision to go ahead with the advertising of the CCBA logo was approved by a motion. Motion by K.Schutte to let Village Of Pound businesses put the CCBA logo on their banners to help promote the CCBA organization; Makos 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

Marinette County Fair (Water)

Grosse stated that the CCBA bottled water will be sold at the 2008 Marinette County Fair. The fair committee will be purchasing 200 cases at the price of $3.00 per case. This is a great way to get the CCBA name and website out to the public.

NEW BUSINESS

Walk/Run (Matt Lesperance)

P.Hansen suggested the CCBA sponsor a “walk/run” for Matt Lesperance, a basketball Paralympics teammate, as a fundraiser. Matt is the son of Brenda & Tony Lesperance and a Coleman H.S. graduate. Matt will be competing in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, China. The event date would be August 1, 2008 at 5:30PM. The ATV club would help with security on the route. We would try to get as much P.R. for the event regarding radio, TV, & newspaper. The biggest thing we need is to get help. Anyone interested call P.Hansen.

COMMENTS

No comments.

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 18, 2008

November 18, 2008

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Grosse to Adjourn the June 12, 2008 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; BCB 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:53PM.

Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:

Patricia Schutte

Patricia Schutte – Secretary

Date: August 7, 2008

Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2008

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME

Meeting was called to order by President Hansen at 6:40pm & “Welcomed new member” Judy Krueger of Travel Leaders.

ATTENDING

Peggy Hansen, Patricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Vern Christopherson, Tom Prue, BCB,

Dick Cromell, & Judy Krueger (new member)

SECRETARY REPORT

P.Schutte read the June 12, 2008 meeting minutes. Motion by K.Schutte accepts June 12, 2008 meeting minutes as written; BCB 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT

Hansen went through financial report. Motion by K.Schutte accepts the treasurer report for

September, 18, 2008 as read and as written; (Attached) Some discussion on the CCBA water sales & report. All present agreed CCBA water is a good idea. Cromell 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion

(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)

P.Schutte read “thank you” cards from Coleman Fire Dept., Jerri Noll, & a letter from Robert Werley of the Coleman School District. Paid members list was brought up; 50 paid members as of today. Invoices were sent out in June to all businesses on our updated list. The business list was updated & the membership list is now updated. Krueger asked about a directory. P.Schutte stated the directory needs to be updated. Krueger mentioned doing a place mat with advertisements of businesses & putting these mats at the local restaurants & businesses. Good ideas!

Market Analysis

(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse, & N.Deering)

P.Hansen updated on the community amenities data chart information from Jean Grosse.

Community Development

(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)

Christopherson reported on the Village of Coleman Community Development committee meetings & stated they created fliers on “Why not Coleman?” He also stated they have a 3-5 yr. plan regarding the clean up of businesses on Main St. & Business 141. BCB contacted the school about having a “job fair” next year; the school has set a tentative date of Wednesday, March 11, 2009. BCB will continue to work with Mrs. Gluth & Mrs. Casper on this event. BCB still is working with the municipalities on community amenities.

OLD BUSINESS

Signage – North & South

Hansen said she talked with Mr. Brye & he is willing to sell a piece of property for the sign on the south end of USH 141. Hansen said he had some concerns regarding appearance & maintenance of the sign. Hansen presented a draft of the design from Boomerang; some discussion of what the WDOT will approve. BCB said she wants the Towns & Villages that we serve listed on the sign. Hansen will get with Karen of Boomerang with the comments from this meeting.

Walk/run MLOF results

Hansen said the event raised over $10,000.00 for the Lesperance family. GREAT JOB! CCBA looking at having an annual walk/run.

NEW BUSINESS

2009 Fundraiser – 2/7/09

Hansen said the tentative date for the Annual Fundraiser is February 7, 2009 at Romy’s Holiday. The committee is Peggy Hansen, Jean Grosse, BCB, & Tricia Schutte. We would do the same as last year, a raffle ticket for $50.00 which includes your dinner; dinner info will be on the tickets.

2009 Tourism Guide – Marinette County

Hansen said the Marinette County Tourism Guide will be coming out early next & the deadline to submit your ad will be October 31, 2008 with no price increase.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

No comments.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Hansen had correspondence from Marinette/Menominee Chamber, Marinette County Tourism

& UW-Madison.

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 25, 2008 - Fundraiser Committee at Hansens - 6:30am

November 18, 2008 – General at Country Junction in Pound. P.Schutte mentioned having more frequent meetings to get more done & to have shorter meetings; will set 2009 meeting dates.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Cromell to Adjourn the September 18, 2008 Cougar Country Business Association meeting; Prue 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried; Adjourned 8:18pm.

Submitted to the best of my knowledge and ability:

Patricia Schutte

Date: September 23, 2008

Co-Secretary

Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2008

CALL MEETING TO ORDER & WELCOME

President Peggy Hansen called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Introductions were made as new member were present.

ATTENDING

Peggy Hansen, Franny Makos, Patricia Schutte, Kevin Schutte, Jean Grosse, Toni Williquette, Tom Prue, Gary Gluth, Kat Meisner and Bonnie Beamer

SECRETARY REPORT

Franny Makos read the minutes from the September 18th meeting. Kevin Schutte moved to accept the minutes as read, Tom Prue 2nd motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

TREASURER REPORT

Jean Grosse presented the report. Motion by K.Schutte to accept the treasurer report for

November, 18, 2008 as read and as written; (Attached) G. Gluth 2nd the motion; AIF; Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership-Training-Advertising-Promotion

(Committee members: F.Makos, P.Schutte, & K.Schutte)

Makos reported that the membership list has been updated and they are working to keep website up to date. T. Schutte added that she has started planning on the sidewalk sale and will meet with F. Makos regarding garden show.

Market Analysis

(Committee members: J.Karban, J.Grosse, & N.Deering)

Need to regroup the committee because of non-active members.

Community Development

(Committee members: T.Prue, D.Rhodes, V.Christopherson, & B.Beamer)

Beamer reported tentative dates for the job fair at the high school would be Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Wednesday, March 25th or Friday, March 27th, 2009. Also they are still working on a list of amenities with the Villages and Townships.

OLD BUSINESS

Signage

P. Hansen Presented samples of a sign layout and discussion followed. B. Beamer asked if we could put our CCBA Logo on the proposed Lion's Club sign. K. Schutte is meeting with the property owner for the north end sign and asked to convene the sign committee to finalize this. It was decided that Hansen would send our new ideas to Boomerang and bring 3 layouts to the fundraiser to be voted on.

Fundraiser

The Fundraiser committee will meet on December 16th at 6:30 am at the Coleman Country Cafe to finalize plans.

Tourism Guide

Ads are sold and CCBA has sent in check. If anyone has events to publish, they need to be in by December 1, 2008.

Community Food Drive

Hansen reminded us that the CCBA would provide fruit annually for the Community Food Drive as voted on in past years.

NEW BUSINESS

Lion's Club Sign Proposal

Hansen will ask the Lion's Club if they would consider an advertisement of our Logo on their sign.

Library Raffle

Hansen read a letter from the Coleman/Pound Area Library soliciting donations for prizes on their fundraising raffle. CCBA will donate water to them this year.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Schutte reported, the Village of Pound will be having a Christmas Light Parade on December 15th at 5 pm.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Hansen read a letter from Tom Mallica of Studio Tommy soliciting creation of a promotional CD.

FUTURE MEETINGS