The Chamber board met January 4, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. at the VFW building.

WEB SITE: Check out the website! We are now updating membership.

CHAMBER DUES: Dues have been increased to $35.00 and due as of January 1st. This is the first increase since the Chamber began.

CUP SALES: There are still 2006 cups. The 2007 cup is in and makes a great gift. Fill it with candy, etc. and give it to a friend.

BAT: The BAT for February is to be held at Adrian Bank on February 16, 2007. Be sure to put this on your calendar and drop in for food and fun from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. If you would like to host a BAT please let us know. The Chamber phone number is 297-0004.

ANNUAL BANQUET: The March quarterly luncheon will be replaced by our annual banquet held at the antique tractor village. The menu will be brisket and ham. This is scheduled for the evening March 9th. Details will follow next month. Put it on your calendar as it is always a lot of fun and really good food.

HIGHLIGHTS: We will highlight Griffith Bookkeeping in January. Be sure to read about this business and its history in the Adrian Journal.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS: The annual meeting was held Thursday January 4th 2007 at Wimfield’s. At that time a slate of board members was presented to the membership. There were no nominations from the floor and a motion was made to accept the slate of names. The motion was seconded and carried. The board members for 2007 are Ethan Rowe, Andy Enos, Elbert Scrogham, Linda Oldfield, Patsy Lemon, Philip Oates and David Francis The new board met and elected Patsy Lemon as president, Linda Oldfield as secretary, and Elbert Scrogham as treasurer for 2007.

CHAMBER BUCKS: Remember to give chamber bucks as gifts to friends, employees and family. This must be spent in Adrian. As of January 4th 2007 $8856.00 in Gift Certificates has been cashed. This money stays at home. We hope to have a sign printed that you can display in your business stating that you accept Chamber Bucks.

CHAMBER 2007: We hope to continue the activities outlined in the November 2006 newsletter and add to them anything that will help further business in Adrian. If you have a suggestion, please feel free to discuss it with us.

SEE YOU AT THE BAT FEBRUARY 16, 2007

GET INVOLVED! WE NEED YOU!!

Patsy Lemon