Wagner Chamber - February Meeting Minutes Boom’s Restaurant Noon Monday, February 13th Call to Order

February meeting called to order by President, Patty Frei

Welcome Guests

Rachel Woods introduced Lindsay Wiechmann — Apparel Worx

Shout Outs!

Mike Frei complimented the Wagner City workers on their excellent job clearing out the snow this winter. Very fast and efficient!

Approval of Minutes First, Kara Frei Second, Marla Hewitt Approved

Approval of Financial Report

Christmas promo and deposits for NW Energy, City of Wagner, advertising - including 2023 Chamber dues Currently at $27,445.97 First, Rachel Woods Second, Kara Frei Approved

Signatures on Bank Accounts

Patty Frei motioned to update signatures at Commercial State Bank since the current ones are outdated.

First, Jeff Doom Second, Randy Rysavy Approved

Membership Updates

Chamber Dues Letters Please mail dues to the Chamber PO Box, and if your business didn’t receive the the letter, please get a hold of Michele or Patty to get that mailed to you.

Website Laken Nedved is almost finished with the new City of Wagner events website!

It is a way for individuals to stay current with events in the area!

Chamber businesses please send your information soon so the website can post current information to the website.

Committee Updates Have not send committee lists yet because Chamber is waiting for dues to come in. Next month hoping to discuss current committees!

If you know of someone that would be interested, please let Patty or Michele know!

Chamber Calendar

Hoping for more involvement from those in the community! Let’s grow Wagner Chamber and grow the community and events!!

Meeting dates Sending survey to Chamber Members so they can give their input on the day and time of the month that works best Planned Events Making it a goal this year to send Chamber Members a list of upcoming events months in advance so individuals can have these scheduled on their calendar Committees

Chamber Dollars - Deadline to spend Holiday Bucks is February 28th Currently sold close to $39k worth of Holiday Bucks sold this year Many new individuals purchased holiday bucks Farm Home, Garden & Sports Show Thursday, March 23 Applications have been sent to area vendors Ads and posters are coming out soon!

Volunteers are needed for the set up on Wednesday and take down after the event on Thursday Contact Scott Pechous for any questions or if you are wanting to be a vendor for the event Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8th Rachel Woods: Great attendance last year! Event requires 2,000 eggs and filler candy for a total of $400 Requested $400 from the Chamber Motion from Marla Hewitt Second, Kara Frei Approved Location will be at Wagner Lake depending on weather If you would like to volunteer please contact Rachel City Beautification Will talk to Linda about the flower pots on Main Street Community Clean Up Tentative date in May Hunting & Fishing/Recreation Walleye Tournament — June 22, 23 Fire Department will volunteer to clean up fish Prairie Dog Bay will be the check in spot for boaters Donors so far: City of Lake Andes — $5k Pickstown $2,500 Fort Randall Casino $5k Mike Frei is the contact for the event City Wide Rummage Scavengers Journey — June 23-25 Chamber and Wagner Area growth are sponsoring for 3 years More information to come! Possibly move the Wagner City wide rummage for event to get involvement from several surrounding towns

Meeting Adjourned Motion to adjourn

First, Rachel Woods Second, Marla Hewitt Meeting adjourned at 1:05pm

Next Meeting Tuesday, March 14th at noon

Location at Booms Boom’s Restaurant Noon - Monday, February 13th Call to Order February meeting called to order by President, Patty Frei Welcome Guests Rachel Woods introduced Lindsay Wiechmann — Apparel Worx Shout Outs! Mike Frei complimented the Wagner City workers on their excellent job clearing out the snow this winter. Very fast and efficient!

Approval of Minutes First, Kara Frei Second, Marla Hewitt Approved Approval of Financial Report Christmas promo and deposits for NW Energy, City of Wagner, advertising - including 2023 Chamber dues Currently at $27,445.97 First, Rachel Woods Second, Kara Frei Approved Signatures on Bank Accounts Patty Frei motioned to update signatures at Commercial State Bank since the current ones are outdated.

First, Jeff Doom Second, Randy Rysavy Approved Membership Updates Chamber Dues Letters - Please mail dues to the Chamber PO Box, and if your business didn’t receive the the letter, please get a hold of Michele or Patty to get that mailed to you.

Website Laken Nedved is almost finished with the new City of Wagner events website!

It is a way for individuals to stay current with events in the area!

Chamber businesses please send your information soon so the website can post current information to the website.

Committee Updates Have not send committee lists yet because Chamber is waiting for dues to come in. Next month hoping to discuss current committees!

If you know of someone that would be interested, please let Patty or Michele know!

Chamber Calendar Hoping for more involvement from those in the community! Let’s grow Wagner Chamber and grow the community and events!!

Meeting dates Sending survey to Chamber Members so they can give their input on the day and time of the month that works best Planned Events Making it a goal this year to send Chamber Members a list of upcoming events months in advance so individuals can have these scheduled on their calendar Committees Chamber Dollars - Deadline to spend Holiday Bucks is February 28th Currently sold close to $39k worth of Holiday Bucks sold this year Many new individuals purchased holiday bucks Farm Home, Garden & Sports Show Thursday, March 23 Applications have been sent to area vendors Ads and posters are coming out soon!

Volunteers are needed for the set up on Wednesday and take down after the event on Thursday Contact Scott Pechous for any questions or if you are wanting to be a vendor for the event Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8th Rachel Woods: Great attendance last year! Event requires 2,000 eggs and filler candy for a total of $400 Requested $400 from the Chamber Motion from Marla Hewitt Second, Kara Frei Approved Location will be at Wagner Lake depending on weather If you would like to volunteer please contact Rachel City Beautification Will talk to Linda about the flower pots on Main Street Community Clean Up Tentative date in May Hunting & Fishing/Recreation Walleye Tournament — June 22, 23 Fire Department will volunteer to clean up fish Prairie Dog Bay will be the check in spot for boaters Donors so far: City of Lake Andes — $5k Pickstown $2,500 Fort Randall Casino $5k Mike Frei is the contact for the event City Wide Rummage Scavengers Journey — June 23-25 Chamber and Wagner Area growth are sponsoring for 3 years More information to come! Possibly move the Wagner City wide rummage for event to get involvement from several surrounding towns Meeting Adjourned Motion to adjourn First, Rachel Woods Second, Marla Hewitt Meeting adjourned at 1:05pm Next Meeting Tuesday, March 14th at noon Location at Booms