February 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:05am via zoom
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Matt Krzyston, Valerie Nichols, Jerry Pellegrino, James Arrufat, David Rama Sr.
Financial position
Community Bank Checking Balance as of 2/13/2024 $29,136.00
Recap/Debrief of the Mixer at Good Cheap Foods
Great attendance, food, and location
Star award recipient does helps drive attendance
Items to keep in mind for next event
More time to promote the event -planning stage to begin earlier to help with the promotion piece.
Clear expectations for food and drink in an effort to appeal to the majority of attendees
Next Mixer
Discussed hosting an afternoon mixer following the Farmer’s Market so vendors could attend. Summer mixer seems to be most appropriate. Possible locations sited – This and That or Strickland Hollow Distillery Tasting Room
Budget Review for 2024 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DP8fMSmBif9KoI0yK-m5RQYxhVa6yfj7/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117446357579273959142&rtpof=true&sd=true
Farmers' Market Updates
Signs are being used each week to help promote the market in addition to the digital marketing
Matt K noted that vendors feel attendance is down. Traditionally our area seems to have less traffic this time of year – nothing to be too concerned about at this time
Bridge Run Updates
Lisa Henderson has sent out sponsorship letters
Membership Updates
The new platform is active. This allows the chamber to track membership and dues
Discussed the creation of a marketing piece that would allow for easy membership recruitment
Valerie will follow up with the County Chamber on getting a detailed list when members sign up with dual membership
Advocacy Updates
Matt K spoke of discussions being had to combine the Town and Village of Delhi Offices. A potential site mentioned was the old Wickham Garage
The Bramley Fire Tower project is continuing to gain momentum with a strong possibility of the tower being constructed this summer. Lisa will reach out the Ann Roberti – Friends of the Bramley Mtn Fire Tower as the Chamber would like to highlight this achievement with a ribbon cutting.
Beautification Committee
Lisa met with Belinda of the Beautification Committee to review how the Chamber can assist in their efforts. The Chamber will continue to support and promote their events. Lisa offered to build them a website which will help encourage community engagement.
Planning for Spring/Summer
Review of the following events the Chamber hosts or sponsors:
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Farmers’ Market
Bridge Run
Fair on the Square
Everything else!
James mentioned that the Chamber’s efforts to help promote local events are effective.
Lisa mentioned it might be beneficial to educate local businesses on how to utilize social media to its full potential
Parameters for donation requests will be drafted and reviewed before they are placed on the website
A second opinion will be sought on how the Chamber files taxes
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am