East Mountain Chamber of Commerce
General Meeting—August 7, 2008

1. Meeting Called to Order : Bill Walters, President called meeting to order at 11:55am. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, and introductions were done.

2. Treasurer’s Report: $7553.63 in account, $9512.61 in total assets. 5 new members have joined.

3. New Member Presentation: U.S. United Insurance Group, with Shirley Sisneros. Life, health, they take care of everything from the baby basket to the casket. They can cover things like: worker’s comp, general liability, employee benefits, disability insurance, and many more products. They also teach the Bob Ross method of painting at their shop, during “off” hours.

4. Current Member Presentation: Rick Shoudt with Special Events Marketing. He represents Special Events Marketing as well as The Talent Pool. The Talent Pool can provide your function with speakers and special events. The business participates in trade shows, special events, concerts, and much more. The big event for them this year, the Green Ideas Show. This show is going to be October 25 th and Oct 26 th and will be promoting all things “green” i.e.: weddings, funerals, art, financing, services, xeroscaping, etc…..

5. Guest Speaker: Stephanie James from “What About the Flowers?” Stephanie taught us so many great things about flowers, starting with how much people love to get them….They can really make you smile. Here are some great highlights to help you with your flowers in the future. When getting ready to put your flowers in a vase, always cut them on an angle, this allows for the flower to “drink” up the water. Misting your flowers can help lots, since they need the moisture externally as well as internally. If you have gotten some flowers from “What about the Flowers”, Stephanie puts flower food in her vases. It is best to never pour that water out, just add to it. And for long flower life keep them in a vase as opposed to foam. “What About the Flowers” also has a great gift selection to take a look at. For those of you who might need reminders of special events, they can do that for you too…. And join the bunch club while you are there, you buy 9 bunches and the 10 th one will be free.

6. Old Business: September 11 th, at Paako Ridge Golf course is the Tri-Chamber Golf Tournament.

7. New Business: Dave Puddu spoke about Community Assets event to be going on September 13 th at Moriarity City Park.

   Recycling bins are now available for cans and bottles, and the chamber office.