Gunnedah Chamber: Sept 13 Meeting.pdf

- Attendees: Paul O’Donnell (Chair), Sam Bath, Michael Broekman, Josh Cameron, Keira Gifford, Tracie Finlay
- Apologies: Darren Swain, Initra Larson, Hollie Crawford, Gail Paddison
- Meeting Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes (5:42pm - 7:46pm)

Agenda Items:

1. Previous Minutes: AGM rescheduled to 29/09, approved as correct.
2. President’s Update:
- Invoices sent, AGM rescheduled due to public holiday.
- Susan Frater (Economic Development) to spend funding on Gunnedah events.
- Christmas Fair: Keira to coordinate with Susan.
- Hay and Harvest Festival, Agquip, Golf Day, and sponsorship updates.
- $1500 budget for Golf Day catering, executive to decide on food, drinks, prizes, marketing.
3. Treasurer’s Report:
- Budget drafted, marketing budget set at $400 (AGM), sponsorship sought for weekly funding.
- Tiered sponsorship, 3-year commitment, business awards, and events planned.
4. Membership Update:
- 52 renewals, 69 outstanding invoices, 5 members not renewing.
- Imperial Hotel and Carter’s Pharmacy updates for member notifications.
5. Admin/Media Update:
- Website update: $1000 budget approved for Raw Confetti to finalize homepage.
6. Subcommittees/Chamber Representatives Updates:
- Skills committee meeting this Thursday, affordable housing committee pending.
- Sister Cities active, business partner program email received.
- All roles to be re-confirmed and notified to Council after AGM.
7. General Business:
- AGM: Via Zoom - No, candidates, catering ($500 budget), social functions/events update.
- Executive/Admin Assistant role outcome after AGM, bank signatories finalized.
- Committee nominations, non-paying members follow-up, next meeting on 11/10 (TBA location).

Actions Arising:
- Paul: Supply Golf Day details to Keira.
- Tracie: Contact outstanding membership renewals.
- Keira: Coordinate AGM, arrange AGM materials, post minutes, contact Carter Pharmacy, confirm event, correspond with Susan Frater, provide membership benefits flyer, continue website work.