The Chamber board met December 1, 2006, at 7:30 A.M. at the VFW building.

CUP SALES: There are still a few 2006 cups. The 2007 cup is in! They can be purchased for $8.00 at the Chamber office or the Adrian Journal office as well as the Adrian Bank. Keep them in mind for stocking stuffers or to fill with candy etc. for birthdays or other holiday gifts.

BAT: The November BAT was hosted by the VFW on November 10 at their building on West Main. There was great food and a great time. Thanks to the VFW for hosting the BAT and for allowing the Chamber board to meet in their building monthly. December was the Quarterly Luncheon which fell on the day of largest snowfall we had in years. Seven of us were able to dig out and met for lunch and a discussion of Chamber goals for the future. If you would like to host a BAT please let us know. The Chamber phone number is 297-0004. There will be our yearly meeting in January for election of board members. If you have an interest in serving on the board, let me know. Please plan to attend that meeting. The date will be Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Wimfields.

Highlight: December highlight was Hubbard Construction.

Turkey Giveaway: Businesses were asked to place a container marked as a chamber sign up for a free turkey. These were collected and a drawing for the 10 winners took place Monday, December 18, 2006.

Christmas Light Contest: for residents is in full swing. I am seeing many homes with outdoor decorations. Judges have been selected and the winners will be announced in the paper.

March Banquet: March 9th is the tentative date for the banquet. You don’t want to miss this great feast and much fun. Put it on your calendar now.

Membership: Dues are due January 1, 2007. Send your check for $35.00 to Linda Oldfield at the Adrian Journal or send it to the Chamber office P.O Box 303, Adrian, MO 64720. We are trying to promote more business in Adrian and promote your business on the website. A revised membership list will be placed on the website. Remember you can have a link placed on the Chamber website to your business website.