The Walters Chamber of Commerce board met on December 9th, 2024, at 5:15 p.m., at the Walters Chamber Meeting Room, in Walters, Oklahoma. The meeting was officiated by Wes Eidson.
Item # 1—Board Members present were: Joi Bellamy, Wes Eidson, Matt LaFee, Myiul Morris, Donna Ouellette, Stephanie Smallwood, Wendy Zimmerman, and Donna Zwieacker. Board Members Benne Brewer and Marla Stapp were unable to attend.
Item # 2—Additional Chamber Members and/or Visitors present were: None.
Item # 3—Wendy Zimmerman made a motion to approve the November 2024 Regular Meeting minutes. Donna Ouellette seconded the motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None.
Item # 4—After discussion, Matt LaFee made a motion to approve the current Financials. Stephanie Smallwood seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None.
Item # 5—The Board discussed how the Christmas Parade went. Carrie Belcher was chosen 2024 Citizen of the Year. The Best Float Prize was awarded to Cotton County Sash Sisters. Best Non-Float Prize was awarded to The Rod Shop.
Item # 6—The Board discussed and considered approval of Marla Stapp’s Letter of Resignation as Treasurer. Donna Ouellette made a motion to approve Ms. Stapp’s Letter of Resignation. Wendy Zimmerman seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None. Thank you, Marla, for all your dedication to the Walters Chamber of Commerce.
Item # 7—The Board heard nominations to fill the Treasurer’s position. Wendy Zimmerman was nominated to fill the position. Donna Ouellette made a motion to approve Ms. Zimmerman as Treasurer. Stephanie Smallwood seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None.
Item # 8—The Board heard nominations to fill Benne Brewer’s Vice-President position. Matt LaFee was nominated to fill the position. Stephanie Smallwood made a motion to approve Mr. LaFee as Vice President. Wendy Zimmerman seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None.
Item # 9—The Board discussed the upcoming Annual Chamber Banquet, scheduled for Feb. 20th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the COTTON ELECTRIC Community Room. The Board decided on Don Jose Mexican Restaurant for Catering. Guest Speakers are being notified. Joi Bellamy stated that she will check on having invitations created. Matt LaFee and Wes Eidson will deliver the invitations. The tickets will be $20 each, with discounts given for groups that prefer to purchase the whole (or half) table seating. There will also be a Baked Goods Auction.
Item # 10—The Board reviewed, and considered approval of, updated By-Laws. After discussion, Myiul Morris made a motion to approve the updated By-Laws. Wendy Zimmerman seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Seven, Nays: None, Abstain: One.
Item # 11—The Board reviewed, and considered approval of, a “Policies and Procedures” handbook. After discussion, Matt LaFee made a motion to approve the handbook. Wendy Zimmerman seconded that motion. The vote was: Ayes: Seven, Nays: None, Abstain: One.
Item # 12—Advertising/Economic Development—None presented.
Item # 13—New Business: Stephanie Smallwood addressed the Board regarding honorary Lifetime Memberships. Joi Bellamy addressed the Board regarding the donation of the 2023 Car Cruz shirts. Matt LaFee made a motion to donate the shirts to a shelter. Donna Zwieacker seconded that motion. Joi Bellamy also asked the Board about if there will be a 2025 Pancake Supper. It was decided that there will be.
Item # 14—Wendy Zimmerman made a motion to adjourn. Donna Ouellette seconded the motion. The vote was: Ayes: Eight, Nays: None.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Walters Chamber of Commerce will be Monday, January 13th, at 5:15 p.m., in the Chamber Room of the Walters Public Library. Make plans to attend, if you can! We’d love to see YOU there!
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