Bill Dick President

Please remember, potential new members business categories should be PRE-viewed with the V.P (Clifford Roatch).

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 Clifford Roatch, 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.

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

B. Calvin Saul Secretary

PowerTipps meeting notes:  Friday July 23, 2010

This meeting was overseen, for the first time, by its newly elected board members with Gayle White standing in for Treasurer Ralph Kerr.

President Bill Dick opened the meeting with a witty story about geriatric newlyweds, and asked us to mention in our introductions what our businesses can offer newlyweds.

	Bonnie Orser, of Action Printers, passed the Appreciation Cup to Jennifer Johnson, of M J Travel, for her willingness to be a stand-in and business friend.
	1st Timers:	Mark Worth made his first visit with us today, representing his company, Hope Realty.  Mark has been operating for seven months and seems to be enthusiastic about the opportunities that Hope Realty and PowerTipps can offer each other. - Sponsor, Ralph Kerr
	2nd Timers:	( none )
	3rd Timers:	( none )
	Commercials for Member Businesses
	Chamber reports:
	Hayden Chamber:  Secretary B. Calvin Saul reported on the Hayden Chamber of Commerce meeting, also attended by Lou Stein, of Phoenix Leather and Vinyl Repair, and J.R. Newcomb, from Dragon Point Computers.  Hayden Days run today and Saturday, including a $6 Pancake Feed Saturday morning 0700-1000 at the Hayden City Park (near the intersection of Honeysuckle & Government Way).  “You’ve Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band” is the name of the upcoming, Fist Annual Music Festival, August 13th & 14th, also at the Hayden City Park.  The Kroc Center Blood Drive (free) is today 0900-1500, followed by the (also free) Kroc Center “Abba-solutely Amazing Moonlight Swim with Dive-In Movie” for adults 18+ with 70’s music and karaoke 2000-2200. Coeur d'Alene Chamber:  President Bill Dick announced some upcoming events from the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, like the Indian Pow Wow in Greyhound Park in Post Falls and George Winston coming to Coeur d’Alene in the near future.
	Speaker:
	Today’s speaker, Mike Lundy, expanded our knowledge of ACN Communications.  He pointed out the convenience and versatility of using a single agent to handle utilities, cable TV, broadband, phone, and cell phone services.  The cost savings available on cell phones alone should pique your interest. Next week’s (July 30) the speaker - Bill Sever of NetBest Internet Services
	Announcements:
	The last of the PowerTipps stickers were used today, leaving the membership hungry for more. Today, Secretary B. Calvin Saul will be destroying the voting slips from the last election.
	Meeting Adjourned

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.