Minutes for meeting held May 11

Andrea: The new sign will be going up on the corner of Division Rd. It will cost $75.00 a year. The old sign will be taken down as it is in bad shape.The Farmers Market will be run as a first come first serve basis. True Value will handle the sign up sheets. Any questions should be directed to Andrea or Chris at True Value.The new trail is open and people are enjoying it. The trail will be marked soon and benches and kiosks were addressed. More will be reported on this as information comes in.

Ike and Casey: No new business to discuss. Joel talked about the Cab Program. There are properties available for new business and Brenda is working with several businesses as to whether Campbellsport would be a location they would consider.

Jackie: 400 bags of Easter candy were made up. We had approximately 330 kids. Everything went well. Halloween Caper is coming along. Entertainment has been hired and a contract signed.

Joel: Sponsorship for the Truck Pull is going strong. The Chamber will purchase a race clock with the High School to use for the truck pull. The Lion's Club will sponsor the pony rides at the picnic. Rock,Paper,Scissors sign up at King Pin Lanes. Truck Pull sign up at Culley's and on line.The budget was discussed for the Picnic. All seems to be going well. Joel asked for an increase in the advertising budget for the picnic.

Dave Twohig offered to approach the Fond du Lace Visitors Bureau for additional funds.The signs and banners will be coming out for the picnic activities.If anyone would have photos of last year's parade please get them to Andrea at the Campbellsport News as she lost hers when her computer crashed.

Lois: We are having problems with the cell phone. Chris said it was old and recommended that we check into a new one. Joel said we may get a free phone if we sign up for a new plan.4 welcome baskets were delivered with 1 more to go. 80 invitations were sent out for the May Social. 65 letters were delivered to local business people concerning the Police issue in town. The meeting for this discussion will be May 22, at 7p.m. at the Library.Attendance is very important in order to hear your opinion and concerns.

Tom: The meeting schedule was discussed. At the next annul meeting the by-laws will be ammended. A budget must be submitted by each committee chair for the fiscal year.Any additional monies needed will have to be board approved.It was also discussed that anyone can attend the monthly meetings but if a vote is in order only board members can participate.

Dave Twohig told us that the Pioneer Princess has been purchased and will be docked at the Mercury Marine Boat House on the Hwy 45 site. The boat can serve dinner up to 65. He also informed us the they have been successful in opening several locks in order for boat traffic to move freely.

It was brought to our attention that the trail connecting Long Lake and Mauthe Lake should be finished this summer.

Ribbon cuttings will be held in the future. Please check the web site and your emails for further details.