John Corcoran President

During the previous board's administration, the Past Presidents have completed a review of the PowerTipps bylaws. The updates made were made to clarify existing "rules" and further outline the roles of the board, the board positions, members, sponsors, etc. To review the updated bylaws, please CLICK HERE.

Fall is here, and it's a good time to look toward expanding our mambership. Several business categories are currently available, among them are Chiropractor, Credit Card Processing, Drafting, Eye Doctor, Flowers/Florist, Janitorial, Landscape Supply, lighting, Mini-Storage, Notary, Photography, Real Estate Inspection, Shipping/Postal Services, Title Company and Window Cleaning. Of course, these are just examples and, potentially there are many others. Consider those that you've done business with and that you would be comfortable referring business to.

As always, potential new members business categories should be PRE-viewed with the V.P (Butch Peacock).

As I noted in our September 25th meeting, with the changes in major parts of how we live our lives, we may want to consider letting those that represent us know how we feel about these things. Whether you agree or disagree with those representing us, it would be worth while to let these folks know how we feel. For you're convenience, I've placed Contact information for the Congressman and Senator representing this area on the Events page.

In the past few months, we have seen a decline in regular attendance. With that in mind, I have a couple of requests.

• First - Please read the bylaws. Re-acquainting outselves with our mission and member responsibilities might be useful.
• Second - If you know members that have been missing regnular meetings, perhaps a call from a fellow member would be useful. The board will soon be sending lettters to members who consistantly miss our meetings as well.
• Third - This board has been open to suggestions for how we might improve our meetings. If you have a suggestion, bring them up with the board. In person or via email.

IMPORTANT REQUEST FOR SPONSORING MEMBERS

Please contact Kathie Colosimo, Vice President of PowerTipps before inviting new members. The V.P. will help to make sure that there are no conflicts with existing members.

Please view the bylaws for updates based on recent meetings.

If you have suggestions, please contact one of the board members or send an email to TheBoard@powertipps.com.

Tammie Peacock Secretary

PowerTipps meeting notes:  Friday January 29, 2010

Meeting call to order by Pres. John Corcoran

Board Members Present:

All board members present: President John Corcoran, VP Kathie Colosimo, Secretary Tammie Peacock, and Treasurer Gayle White.

	Gary Dagastine of Northwest Recumbent Cycles presented the Appreciation Cup to Bill Dick of Mobile Service Technologies Inc.
	1st Timers:	Dave Cook from America’s Inspection Service (Certified Radon Mitigation) brought in by John Corcoran of RE/MAX by the Lake
	2nd Timers:	( none )
	3rd Timers:	( none )
	New Business:
	We are now listed in the Coeur d' Alene Press calendar section
	Old Business:
	The Coeur d' Alene Chamber Business Fair is February 16th. We would like 2 members at the Powertipps table and 2 members on the floor the entire time. We are looking for volunteers to cover different times.
	Chamber report:
	Bill Dick reminded us about the Upbeat Breakfast scheduled for February 9th at 7 a.m. The new chamber CEO, Todd Christensen will be the speaker.
	Commercials for Member Businesses
	Speaker:
	Ed Collins spoke on referrals and the Powertipps group. He said that it is imperative to have a 24 hour turn around time on service and to be competitive. Always think of the members first when you know of someone that needs something! You should always have a member list with you to hand out. A soft referral is giving out a card or a list. A hard referral is getting the person in needs card and then giving it to the member. Please remember to give members a chance to earn your business. Remember a member! Next week's speaker (Feb 5) is Clifford Roatch of SendOutCards.com
	Announcements:
	Gentelmen's Quarters (Gussie O'Connor) is relocating. Effective March 1st, the new business address will be 317 E. Harrison in Coeur d'Alene.
	Meeting Adjourned
	Members Present: 29 Members Excused: 1   Members Unexcused: 14  Tardy: 4

We want to re-enforce the value of our relationships as PowerTipps member businesses. One of the basic member responsibilities is regular attendance as outlined in the bylaws. If you are unable to attend, please, contact the board to let them know. For your convenience, you can use the email address below.

If you have suggestions, questions, or are unable to attend meetings, please Email the board at TheBoard@PowerTipps.com.

Please check the web site often for updates (proposed or adapted) to the PowerTipps bylaws.