December 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:00am
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Valerie Nichols, Dave Rama, Matt Marchese, Matt Krzyston, Amanda Faulk-Ghidinelli, Doug Perrett, Christina Viafore
Mixers/Events
Next mixer proposed to be held at the American Legion in February 2025.
Holiday Parade Recap – great turn out for both spectators and participants. Suggestions made:
Holiday Parade committee to meet in August
Adding a speaker midway down the street to increase the audio of the MC and music for those spectators past This & That
Tree lighting event to be more structured with the addition of a countdown with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Judges for this year’s floats were Polly Dellacrosse, Mayor Gearhart, and Delhi Town Supervisor Maya Boukai. The theme for this year’s parade was Holiday on the Farm. The winners are Delhi Telephone Company, SUNY Delhi Vet Science, and Delaware Academy’s marching band.
Event Committee’s need more people to assist so it does not fall on one person
Marketing
Continue to share local events with the chamber
Yearend email – Correspondence will be drafted to highlight 2024, create excitement for 2025, and generate new membership.
Additional marketing piece for mixers will be created and posted on the boards at The Hollow and Dubbens to invite people to attend and join the Chamber.
Policies & Procedures
Non-disclosure agreements were distributed and signed by all board members present.
Advocacy Updates
Matt K provided an update on sales tax sharing. The County Board will be discussing this topic in January for 2026 fiscal year.
Discussion was held on the price of gas in Delhi compared to surrounding townships.
Membership Updates
December 20th Main Street Holiday Event. Main Street businesses will be organizing an event for December 20th to drive foot traffic to local shops during the holiday season. More details to come…
Increase awareness that the Chamber is always looking for new board members via newsletters, mixers and website
Board Member Elections/Nominations
Executive positions were discussed. The following were presented and voted on without objection:
President – Lisa Wisely
Vice President – Jerry Pellegrino
Treasurer – Lisa Wisely
Secretary – Valerie Nichols
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am.