Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce

Strategic Planning Committee

November 6, 2008

Present: Rich M., Jane D., Mike O., Marcy B., Becky D., Deb T., Andy M., and Susan O’Handley

• Reviewed committee charges and comments from chairs
• Discussed committee process
• Communication
• Voting
• Members
• Discussed proposed communication and action protocol
• Proposed Communication and Action Protocols:

General direction of a committee is guided by charges; specific activities are shaped by Committee Chair and participating committee members.  Each committee reports on activities to board at regularly scheduled board meetings with action items and supporting arguments put forth for vote; committee meeting minutes are submitted to Chamber office for posting on website within 15 days of meeting.

Action items that need board approval in short term due to time issues (before next board meeting) need to be communicated to full board via email that specifically states – TIME SENSITIVE – VOTE REQUIRED.  A minimum 3-day turn around for responses is required.  A non-response is assumed to be in favor.

• Next meeting is Dec 4 at 8:30am, Wilber Bank on 28