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Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce Minutes of Meeting – June 16, 2009

Meeting was called to order by President Robin Albright.

Those present:
    Robin Albright Jack Hallum Betty Jo Bates Linda Hassell Judy Fisher Julie Corley Carson Cook Sandy Lynam Debbie Blalock
    James Doak Minutes of the May 19th meeting were approved as read. Financial statement for May was approved as read.

Old Business:

• Shrimp Boil – Linda reported an income of $6,358.50 and expenses $4,147.36 with net profit of $2,211.14. Robin reported we sold out by 7:00 PM, having served over 500 people.

• Chamber Evening Meeting – Joyce Weston has reserved the Real County Courthouse for our July 21st meeting, starting at 6:00 PM.
• July Jubilee:
• Dance – Robin said the dance will be Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 PM to 12:00 midnight. It will be held in the street on the south side of the courthouse. The Toman Brothers band has been hired. Gate admission will remain at $5 per person, 10 and under are free. Joyce Weston has advertised in the Hill Country Sun, Funrivers.com, Uvalde Leader-News, Leakey Star plus there will be radio spot advertising.
• Parade – Debbie Blalock announced after 15 years of coordinating the parade, Julie Corley has volunteered to take the job. Debbie and Betty Jo have volunteered to do the Miss Leakey contest. Debbie and Betty Jo have been distributing July Jubilee laminated flyers to be displayed by businesses in Concan and Leakey. Julie said the schedule will be in The Leakey Star this week. Line up for the parade will start at 7:30 AM and judging will be from 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Sandy Lynam will ask her employees at the bank to help. Bob Albright will help with the line-up. The American Legion will lead the parade, with the American Legion Auxiliary following them. Betty Jo and Debbie will be the announcers. Debbie said the minimum age of 4 should be strictly adhered to regarding operation of motorized vehicles. Jack Hallum reminded them to announce to the crowd to remove their hats as the American flag passes by.
• Arts & Crafts Vendors – Linda said there are a total of 97 booth spaces sold. Sandy Lynam asked about the committee that was formed to review the vendor rules. Betty Jo said Jimmie Walker was waiting for some information. Linda said the forms will be mailed out the first week in January, but she needs any changes to be made before then. Betty Jo said we do not have anyone who can distinguish between the jewelry sold what is handmade. A suggestion was made to ask Penny Maguire and Michelle Hood observe what the jewelry vendors are selling. Another problem is the vendors who park on the south street of the courthouse where vendor spaces are reserved. Robin said she will ask the sheriff if we can leave the street blocked off after the dance Friday night. Sandy said the bank will be closed Saturday, so we could block both the east and west sides of the street.
• Chamber Lawn Care – Francisco Mendez was the only person to submit a bid. He will charge $20 each time he mows and trims the yard. He will water the plants, also. Robin said we are still trying to get the back of the building cleaned. Danny Rimkus has volunteered his trailer to remove the dirt and concrete. Some of the items belong to the EMS. Robin suggested getting the boy scouts to help, as community service.
• New Sign At Courthouse – Some discussion took place regarding the sign at the courthouse, which belongs to the Chamber. Betty Jo said she would like to replace it with an electronic sign, which costs about $10,000. Jack Hallum said we would need permission from the County Commissioners and Judge. Betty Jo said First State Bank of Uvalde – Leakey Branch donated the Leakey ISD sign and maybe Hondo National Bank would donate the Chamber’s sign. Robin appointed Betty Jo Bates, Judy Fisher and Julie Corley to a committee to replace the old Chamber sign on the courthouse square.
• Mixer – Robin reported the mixer sponsored by River Rim Resort in Concan was great. Debbie suggested we do some with our Concan members. Robin suggested the new Buckhorn Grill and River Bluff pavilion as good places.

Meeting adjourned.

Linda Hassell Secretary

The Frio Canyon Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, May 19th. Click here to read the minutes.