Community Club January 2018 Meeting

Clear Lake Community Club Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018 Meeting was called to order by Alison Blanchard-Avery. Secretary’s Report: December minutes were read. Treasure’s Report: $7,286.53 Old Business: Santa Day – not much for food donations but raised $197.00 in cash donations for the food shelf. Fireworks – Had a good turn out even though it was very cold outside. Everyone that attended was happy and pleased. We need better marketing like posters and putting it on the Wisconsin Tourism website. New Business: Non-profit status – Kyle Overby explained what and how becoming tax exempt is filed with the IRS. It was discussed on possibly partnering with someone and possibly starting a foundation. A motion was made by April Riniker to file for the club to become tax exempt, Lisa Duden 2 nd Event Chairperson – For each of the events that we have going on through out the year will have a chairperson and co-chairperson. Easier for people that would like to volunteer their time to help could pick just one event instead of all the events if they wanted. Each event has a binder with a detailed list on what needs to be done, what changes need to be made for the following year, and who to contact if help is needed. All information will be updated yearly to help go more smoothly for the following year. 2018 Goals – Getting more information and events into the Polk County Tourism Get an article in the local paper Get a full-time secretary Bring Commuity Club name change ideas to the next meeting Get more people involved with the club Sign up with “sign-up.com” for event staffing Have a club booth set up at local events to show the community what we do Push our website Save the Date Cards – We need to add Queen for a Day, need to talk to Amy Strobach for the 2018 date CL Days Bands – Sunday’s Regret and possibly the Poprocks 1 st Impressions Wednesday at 1:00 pm – analyze Clear Lake when someone first comes to the community, what changes need to be made, what updates should be done, add signage, freshen the paint on buildings and signs, etc. The will be going to Woodville to analyze them. Next meeting February 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm, 1 st motion by Kyle Overby, 2 nd by April Riniker