The Chamber board met March 1, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. at the VFW building.

WEB SITE: Check out the website! Danny Ferguson has updated some of the changes in Adrian Businesses. Membership will be updated April 1st upon receipt of 2007 membership list. Please get your dues renewed by March 31st. We have asked Danny to add pictures of Adrian past and present. Also pictures of Vision 2007 process, the MO DOT renovation to Main Street beginning in July. If you have pictures of Adrian’s past businesses please get us a copy. They can be left at the Adrian Journal, the Chamber office or e-mailed to me.

CHAMBER DUES: Dues have been increased to $35.00 and due as of January 1st. This is the first increase since the Chamber began. You can pay your dues at the Annual Chamber banquet March 9, 2007.

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. They will be available at the annual banquet for $8.00 each.

BAT: Thanks to the Adrian Bank for hosting the February BAT. This is the Adrian Bank’s 75th year so congratulations to them on this achievement. The BAT was well attended. It is nice to get together to talk to other business owners. March will not have a BAT due to the Annual Banquet. The BAT for April is to be held at Ethan’s Auto Repair. Check the April newsletter for the date and time. 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 pork loin at a cost of $12.50 per person. This is scheduled for the evening of March 9th. The doors will open at 6:00 and the meal will begin at 6:30. We have around 70 confirmed attending at this time. Please call Chamber office if you have not confirmed a reservation. We must guarantee a count and need to have as accurate number as possible. We will once again have drawing for door prizes so if you would like to furnish one be sure to bring it with you. Put March 9th on your calendar as the banquet is always a lot of fun and really good food.

HIGHLIGHTS: Head Over Heels was to be highlighted in February, but due to the early birth of a new baby to Mitzi and Scott Chulufas it has been delayed. March Highlight will be Ingram Heating and Cooling. We have tried to keep records of all businesses highlighted but may have missed someone. Please e-mail me if you have not had your business highlighted in the Adrian Journal and we will get everyone. Remember we only do one a month. We also want to thank Kreisler Floral for donating the flower arrangements given to the highlighted business.

CHAMBER BUCKS: Remember to give chamber bucks as gifts to friends, employees and family. This must be spent in Adrian. As of March 1st 2007 $9546.00 in Chamber Gift Certificates has been cashed. This money stays at home. We plan to have a sign printed that you can display in your business stating that you accept Chamber Bucks.

SEE YOU AT THE ANNUAL BANQUET MARCH 9TH!

GET INVOLVED! WE NEED YOU!!

Patsy Lemon