A New Name and a New Website!

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1 Chamber News! Volume 1, Issue 2 August 1, 2011 Chamber News! A New Name and a New Website! Inside this issue: New Name/Website 1 Monthly Mixers 1 Chamber Spotlight 2 Join Us on Facebook 2 BBQ Update 2 Meet Your Vice President Meet Our New Members 3 3 Congratulations! You are now a member of the Lake Barkley Chamber of Commerce! With this name change, we have positioned ourselves to be THE chamber of commerce for all of the Lake Barkley region. This will help you as a business owner and will help us as a Chamber. It s a win-win situation for everyone involved. We have also launched a new website with some great new features. Over the next month we will be moving information from the old site to the new and improved site. I f you have not yet checked out the new site, you need to take a look and sign on as a member. There is a ton of information there plus lots of opportunities that never existed on the old site. In addition to our regional news and updates, we have also added links to our state and national chambers. In other words, our new site is now your one stop for everything you Visit Our New Site at: need to know related to your chamber. Sign up now to keep yourself and your business up-to-date. Hope to see you there!! We Love Lake Barkley! Special points of interest: July Executive Board Meeting Minutes - p. 4 Golf Tournament Coming Soon! - p. 6 Next Chamber Executive Board Meeting: Aug 11, 8:00 a.m. Monthly Chamber Mixers Beginning this month, your Chamber is hosting monthly mixers where members can meet in an informal atmosphere, visit, and share ideas. The upcoming schedule is as follows: Aug Christian Care Center Sept Buchanon s Oct Designs By Don The mixers are from 6-8 p.m. and can be held at your place of business or your home. Let us know if you would like to get on the hosting schedule - thanks!!

2 Page 2 Chamber News! Chamber Spotlight Signs & Signs of Mayfield Owners Brad Youngblood & Kevin Russell of Signs & Signs offer a variety of services to their customers: Cards, Decals, Posters, Brochures, Logo Design, Graphic Design Studio, Custom Ornaments. Great to be Lake Barkley Chamber members! Give us a call if you need signs or anything related. Thanks! 25 year Laminate Outdoor Signs, Car Wraps, Established Tiles, Coasters, Monogrammed Cake Carriers, Fatheads/Cutouts, Screen Printing, Photo Quality Digital T- Shirt Printing, License plates, Window Graphics, Custom Corn hole Boards, Custom Lawn Signs, Baby Shower Banners, Custom Hair Bows, Realtor Signs, Business Signs & Signs is open Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm and on Saturday from 9 am-1 pm. Phone: Their store is located at 1101 Paris Road in Mayfield. Join Us On Facebook! If you haven t already done so, you are invited to join us on Facebook! You can do so by going to: and clicking the Like button at the top of the page to join us. Check us out and stay informed! Most of your friends are already there! Don t forget! That s: We will be posting news and happenings there as well as on our website. BBQ Festival Update The Harvest & BBQ on Barkley Fest is on track to be the best festival yet! By combining the best of the BBQ On Barkley Fest and the Kuttawa Harvest Fest, we have come up with what is sure to be the highlight of the season. To see what all the excitement is about, you can watch our video on youtube at: Or, check it out on the main page of our website at: The festival will take place on September 30th and October 1st. Hope to see you there!!

3 Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 3 Meet Your Vice President Amy Defew has been a member of the Chamber and Board of Directors for a number of years. As Program Chair last year, she spearheaded our extremely successful coat drive and was instrumental in making our annual dinner a hugh success. Amy is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Kentucky Barkley Lakes Board of Realtors, and the Marshall Co. Chamber of Commerce in addition to being an active force with our Chamber. Amy is also a member of the Lyon County Board of Education. In addition to her vice presidential duties, Amy is continuing to work this year with our Program Committee. She and her husband Matt reside in Eddyville with their four children. Amy is a definite plus for our Chamber and we are pleased to have her as Vice President! Welcome New Members! Tradewater Pirates Lyon County Fiscal Court

4 Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 4 July Executive Board Meeting Minutes LAKE BARKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JULY 14 TH, 2011 Board members in attendance: Jim Stott, Karen Wallace, Amy Riley, Amy Defew, Trent Gibson, Melissa Wynn, Michelle McCollum, and Rick Fullard. Others in attendance: Dave Baxter, Don Gabbard, Robin Pool, Nancy Slaton, Marty Richie, Rinnie Bryant, Levi Holsapple, Ladonna Allred, Jody Selph, and Wade White. Jim Stott called the meeting to order. Trent Gibson introduced Marty Richie. Marty Richie spoke about his company, Analysis that builds websites. Don Gabbard spoke about upcoming Tradewater Pirates game on July 19 th, Rick Fullard spoke about obesity and exercise and possibly having a camp. Rinnie Bryant spoke about having fun while exercising. He explained he wanted to speak to children about exercise being fun. He also said he wanted to bring exercise and having fun to the community. Dave Baxter spoke about a Car Show on August 13 th, 2011 that is put on by Champions Against Drugs. He asked the Chamber for a $25.00 donation to purchase trophies to be handed out at the Car Show. He also spoke about the program Character Counts. Rick Fullard made a motion to do both programs. Trent Gibson seconded the motion. Jody Selph gave the Face of the Chamber report. Explained she took pictures of the Fiscal Court and Signs & Signs. Deb s Barber Shop and Goody s both want to do ribbon cuttings. Amy Defew made a motion to approve June minutes. Amy Riley seconded the motion.

5 Page 5 Chamber News! July Minutes, Page 2 Amy Riley made a motion to approve June financials. Amy Defew seconded the motion. Jim Stott appointed committee chairs. Jim Stott spoke about the name change and our name will be changed to Lake Barkley Chamber of Commerce. Jim Stott spoke about the new chamber website. He explained the cost for the website will be $ per year. Amy Defew made a motion to approve the website. Michelle McCollum seconded the motion. Amy Defew spoke about the 5k run/walk. The 5k was pushed back until spring due to date available this year. Amy suggested doing it in March Michelle McCollum spoke about monthly mixers. Ladonna Allred, Karen Wallace, and Amy Riley volunteered. It was decided that the mixers would be held on the third Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Jim mentioned signature change from Jaison Riley to Amy Riley. Rick Fullard made a motion to change signatures and put Amy on. Amy Defew seconded the motion. Rick Fullard spoke about the State Chamber of Commerce meeting he attended in Louisville. Amy Defew made a motion to adjourn. Amy Riley seconded the motion. Jim Stott adjourned the meeting.

6 Chamber News! We will lead our business community in economic growth by: Focusing on tourism; Recognizing and focusing on new and expanded industry; 82 Days Inn Drive Kuttawa, KY Phone: Coordinating closely with city, county, state and federal governments and community organizations; and Organizing and promoting activities that spotlight our community as a quality and exciting place to live and enjoy! Golf Tournament - Coming Soon!! We are in the process of putting the final touches on what is sure to be our best tournament yet! Lots of great prizes plus many new surprises are in store so stay tuned! We should have information out to you in the next week or so. Get your clubs ready - the Lake Barkley Golf Tournament is coming your way! FORE!!