PRESENT: Paul Brockmeyer, Larry Donnelly, David Monahan, Tim Nash, Ken Orf, Mark Porter,
Marvin Rodenbaugh, Larry Shroth, Sarah Shroth, Sandra Stokes, Peggy Alexander, Ray Alexander.

GUESTS: Patti Bartlett-Remax Team, Holly Blair-Missouri Career Centers, Nancy Hance and
Peggy Rodgers-Progress Bank, Jill Smoot-Wright City Schools, Gina Sweet-First Bank.

President Tim Nash opened the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

Introductions around the table.

Minutes: October 4, 2006 – Approved as printed.

Treasurer's Report: Approved. Current Balance: $3013.00

City Update:
City Administrator, Sandy Stokes reported that a Retail Antique Gift Decor Shop is going to open in the old Golden Travel Building. The West I-70 Inn is going to open a meeting room that will hold 40 people. Those using the room can cater their meals. It may be open in December. This could afford the Chamber an opportunity to hold future meetings in Foristell. Warrenton Oil Co. is starting to move on a Fast Lane Gas Station/Convenience Store and Fast Food Store. T/A Travel Center’s Food Court will be open soon.

Current Business:
Sandy Stokes passed out some information on the joint Chamber and City of Foristell Christmas Party. The Planning Committee has come up with some excellent ideas. It will be held at City Hall on December 8th from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Residents will be invited to tour the City Hall, Police Department, and hopefully the Fire House. They will be invited to donate can goods and register for a drawing of prizes donated from businesses. Most residents do not know about the Chamber and businesses. This is a chance to promote both. Prizes can be gift certificates, or whatever else you would like to donate. Food donations can include meat trays, crackers, fruit, vegetables, cookies, drinks, ice and cups, and paper products. Special Attractions include Toys for Tots (through local Marine Reserve Unit), Canned Goods to be donated to local food pantry, Coat Drive-WIL Radio is conducting a coat drive for children in the St. Louis Area (drop off at all Shop & Save locations). There is an opportunity for displays: Volunteer Program (City to promote a sign up sheet listing opportunities both present and future, showcase future park concept, Chamber can have a display board with Chamber members/businesses, Chamber can offer candy/small toy/pencil/pen with business logo. Volunteers will be needed to help with set up and clean up. It would be nice to have someone from the Chamber present throughout the entire event. The Chamber might want to encourage prospective members to visit us that day.

New Business:
President Tim had a report from Gary Elmstead of the Transportation Committee of the League of Chambers. He will copy it for our Chamber members and bring it to the next meeting.
A Ribbon Cutting Committee was organized for welcoming new businesses to the Foristell area. It will be a coordinated effort between the City and the Chamber. The committee will let the membership know when a Ribbon Cutting will be held so Chamber members will have an opportunity to participate. The committee members are Patti Bartlett, Nancy Hance, Tim Nash, Larry Shroth, and Sandy Stokes.
Larry Shroth announced that the League of Chambers Luncheon will be held on November 14th at Whittmoor Country Club. Julie Nuemann will be the guest speaker. He will forward information to Secretary Ray so he can notify the membership.

Program:
Mark Porter, District Superintendent of the Wright School District brought us up to date on what has been happening in the District since his last report. There is currently a one to two per cent increase in growth. They are involved in long range planning. They have sold the old Middle School building and are planning new facilities. Tom Johnson Construction has donated twelve acres of ground to the District. It is located on Cotton Road. There is a tax free bond issue on next week’s ballot that needs to pass to raise the funds for expansion. There are potentially 7700 homes coming to the area in the next few years. The Wright City District crosses counties. New businesses are needed to help offset the real estate taxes for residential home owners.

Election of Officers and Directors for 2007
President: Tim Nash
Vice President: Chris McAmis
Treasurer: Chris Daleo
Secretary: Ray Alexander
Directors:
1 Year Term
Dave Monahan
Ken Orf
2 Year Term
Nancy Hance
Larry Shroth

There was no other business. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

There will be no regular meeting of the Chamber in December. The Joint Holiday Party at City Hall will be held in lieu of it. Or next regular meeting will be held on January 3, 2007 at Ruggeri’s Ristorante in Wentzville at 12:00 noon.

Respectfully submitted,

Ray Alexander, Secretary