The Village of Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Held at the Meritage
Attendance: Sherri Kohnle (President), Diane & Dave (V. President) Agricola, Jenny Kilgore (Secretary), Judy Rupert & Thomas Davenport (Key Bank), Ellen Bockenstette, Jenny Dennis, Debbie Grueninger, Ralph Hoop, Becky Regenold, Lou Anne & John Smith, Lou Martinelli, Donna Wesselman
Gathering at 5:30 to enjoy cocktails & conversations among attendees
Call to Order: 6PM
President Sherri Kohn requested that in a roundtable format each attendee introduce themselves.
The 2012 Chamber Board.
Sherri Kohn: President,
Dave Agricola: V. President,
Jenny Kilgore: Secretary,
Beth Lauter: Treasurer
Key Bank.
Judy Rupert spoke to the benefits of access to high deductible health plan,
Contact Thomas Davenport for information regarding a health savings account with waivable fees for employees
2012 Chamber sponsored Street Fair.
Becky Regenold is 2012 Street Fair Chair
Scheduled date: September 29
Website soon to be set up
Booth cost of $49.50 includes assembly & removal, $5.50 less than last year tent use.
Power needs to be assessed, 2011 issues addressed
Currently contacting 2011 musicians
Seeking Event Sponsors
Fire Chief’s Convention.
In Glendale Fire Chief David Moore’s absence Sherri Kohnle described plans to accommodate the 2012 Fire Chief’s Convention:
Scheduled in July at Sharonville’s Convention Center
Event to be planned at Glendale Village Square for Monday, ticket pre-sale to attend ‘dine, shop,
Wine Fair.
Robin Thomas, owner of The Iron Horse, will sponsor the 3rd Annual Wine Fair
Consensus of attendees included need for better communication with chamber members and neighboring residents
Ordinance Relating to Businesses.
Glendale Mayor Ralph Hoop advised that Village Administrator, Loretta Rokey, is the best source for information regarding regulations.
Attendees request that Ms. Rokey visit individual businesses for the purpose acquainting one with the other
Office Depot discounts.
Chamber members should contact Josh Tucker to receive 5 o 30 % discount on purchases
Donna Wessleman suggested revisiting collaboration with Sharonville’s Chamber, which because of size & tax base has a dedicated staff as support & resources.
Adjournment: 7PM