The November meeting was at the Eureka College Cerf Center with 23 people in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. The October minutes were approved. Treasurer Eldon LiaBraaten said the balance is $5282.78.
Committee Reports:
Buy Local: The Eureka College intern is continuing to report on local businesses.
Holiday Homecoming 2008: The insert that will run in the Woodford County Journal was passed around. Seventeen businesses will be open for the Holiday Stroll, and fourteen businesses will participate in “The Jingle is Right” game. Plans are in place for the December 13 event as well. Fifteen businesses have agreed to sponsor the Candy Cane Hunt on December 21.
Nominating Committee: If anyone is concerned about the current officers holding offices for another term, please contact Duane Schroeder.
City: Jim Meares shared that the City is installing the Bullock to Henry sewer main replacement and the college subdivision is nearing completion. FEMA is still taking claims for flood damage. Flyers are at the city hall and library. The City filed a $115,000 claim with FEMA for the sewer plant. They are replacing a damaged electrical panel and need to work on the facility’s entrance. The City passed the 2009 Tax Levy with no increase.
Sesquicentennial Update: Laura Siscoe said that a Day in the Life of 1859 will be May 16 at 4-H Park or at the middle school if it rains. Cookbook sales are going well; crock sales are a little slow.
New Business:
Eldon LiaBraaten brought up the idea of EBA t-shirts for members to wear to EBA events. A discussion ensued about colors and wording. If dues are in by December 31, members will get one free t-shirt. A motion was made and carried.
Brief Business Update:
Donna Sweeney said that Cornerstone Family Restaurant is offering a promotion: for every pie sold, Cornerstone is donating $1 to United Way. Amber Harmon of RSVP said the 1st Sale for Seniors will be at Maple Lawn Memorial Hall on Saturday. The public is welcome to come shop the vendors’ booths. EBA gift checks will be for sale. Larry Whitaker said that he had approached five large employers about purchasing gift checks for employees and the response had been positive. Eldon LiaBraaten said Precision Photo Imaging makes photo Christmas cards. He is offering a special to EBA members: for every 25 you buy, he will give you 5 free. Check out his website at www.precisionphotoimaging.com. Gary Towler from Town & Country shared that the planned expansions have been put on hold due to the economy.
