January 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:03am
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Matt Krzyston, Valerie Nichols, Jerry Pellegrino, James Arrufat, Matt Marchese, Julian Peploe, David Rama Sr.
Marketing Updates
Primary focus has been on the Farmer’s Market
4 signs were ordered which will be placed in four strategic locations on Wednesdays to enhance the awareness of the market’s location during the winter months. The frames arrived and Lisa will follow up on the statis of the inserts.
Events for 2024
Mixers
Committee formed - Jerry and Matt K.
Farmers' Market
Review of price structure to vendors, expenses associated, vendor growth, and how it is being facilitated. All agreed no committee needed as current facilitator does a good job
Payment sent out to County Workforce for setting up tents
Bridge Run-June 2024
Committee formed - Christina, Julian Peploe and Matt M
Fair on the Square-July 2024
Although this is not a Chamber event, discussion was had on how we can help support the event. Jerry volunteered to attend meetings
Harvest Festival-September 2024
Committee formed – Christina and Matt M
Holiday Parade-December 2024
Committee formed – Christina and Lisa
Discussion on ways to entice more participation
1st Quarter Mixer
Details still being finalized but slated to held at Quarter Moon Café in February
Star Awards
Quarterly awards honoring outstanding community members in the following categories: Community Volunteer Star, Community Business Star, Customer Service Star, and newly added Community Event Star
Awards to be presented at quarterly mixers
Nomination form to be added to our website
Budget Discussion
Tabled to next month’s meeting
Donation/Sponsorship Discussion 2024
Discussion on a budget and guidelines for donations
Donation request form to be added to our website
More details to come once budget discussion is had at next month’s meeting
DTC Voice Mail
This is no longer needed and will be removed
Committees
Marketing – Lisa and Julian
Events – broken out by event and members listed above
Fundraising - TBD
Membership – Jerry and Lisa but all will work on recruitment
Creation of a postcard and or rack card to be used during the recruitment process
Discussion on broadening membership beyond Delaware Academy School district
Meeting Minutes Process
Minutes will be posted on the chamber’s website
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, February 13th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am.