May 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:05am
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Matt Krzyston, Valerie Nichols, Jerry Pellegrino, James Arrufat, David Rama Sr., Christina Viafore
Financial position
Community Bank Checking Balance as of 5/14/2024 $28,736.39
Monies received from Bridge Run to date $5,391 (sponsorship & runners)
Monies paid to Bridge Run to date for expenses $401.40
Next Mixer
Discussed hosting the next mixer at Workstation/Bizzy Bee’s on June 20th
Discussed hosting the summer mixer at the College Golf Course at Delhi
Discussed hosting the fall mixer at Strickland Hollow
Farmers' Market Updates
The market is back on the square and attendance has been good despite the raining spring weather
Signage will be used directing traffic to the square
9-10 tents need new canopies – the board voted unanimously to purchase the new canopies. Once these are repaired, there will be a total of 27 tents available for events
Pellegrino Grant
Discussion on items that need to be clarified before next year
Applicant must be an active member
Applicant is required to be the owner/proprietor of the business
Winners of this years’ grant are still being determined
Bridge Run Updates
Approximately 150 registrations
Promoting the event is the primary focus at this time
The Town of Hamden is starting to plan their 200-year celebration and they are interested in hosting a similar event. Discussion on the potential of a run in Hamden, Downsville, and Delhi.
Harvest Festival – September 21st
Registrations are starting to come in for vendors
Christina voiced concerns with clarifying payment with registration. This will be looked into further in an attempt to streamline the process
Membership Updates
The new platform is active. This allows the chamber to track membership and dues
Received a list from the Delaware County Chamber of those businesses with a dual membership
Advocacy Updates
Matt K spoke of a request for landscaping around the new county buildings
Seeking input on how the concessions building located next to the pool should be structured/utilized
Everything else!
Lisa met with Julian regarding signage
New businesses
Pizzo’s Pasta & Gourmet Foods has relocated from Andes to 191 Main Street in Delhi
Baker’s Grimm is now open and is located at 116 Main Steet in Delhi
Memorial Day event to be held in the square
Fair on the Square vendor form is now available and the schedule is being drafted. The Chamber is interested in sponsoring the R/C cars again. FOS is not a chamber event but will promote all the activities and encourages local businesses to participate
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, June 11th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am.