Regular Meeting 09.26.2023

The Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on September 26, 2023 at Brickstreet
Members Present: PG Jellison, Larry Brown, Shawn Robinson, Ted Romer, Thomas Shaw, Amy Wendel, Sue Heiser
Secretary Report: Ted made a motion to approve the previous month meeting minutes, seconded by Sue
Treasurers Report: Checking account beginning balance 4,606.80. Disbursements totaling 220.00 receipts totaling 153.00 with an ending balance of $4,536.80. Cash on hand is $5.00 and the Fort Recovery Scholarship Fund is $8,371.38 for a grand total of $13,259.73. Ted made a motion to approve, seconded by Shawn
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Old Business: Tobe’s Carryout ribbon cutting happened today at 1:30 p.m. Congratulations to Chad and Jenna Tobe! There will be a facebook posting, feel free to like and share!
New Business: Present members agreed to advertise in the “Christmas in the Fort” on WCSM for $90; Shawn motioned, Larry seconded

• Chambers (Eric) is posting a Member Spotlight (every Sunday) on the Chambers Facebook page, please like and share!
  Village:
  School: BAC – County-wide Business Advisory Committee got together a second time, it seems to be a positive county group
• The Fort Recovery Middle School was awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award; there will be more celebration in November
• Also received a 4.5 star on the Report card.
  Merchants: making decisions about the placement of the Santa House.
• Historical Society & Project Recovery: One of a Kind Auction – October 22nd, The tickets are available at the Banks and Insurance Agency.
  Community Foundation: Solicitation letter will be mailed out soon.
  OTHER news: Fall Cruise in October 7th
• If you have an event or happenings at your business that you would like shared with the community, please feel free to let us know! We would love to share all the exciting things happening in and around Fort Recovery! Email amyw@wabash.com
  PG motioned to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 31st at noon at Brickstreet.