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The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce met on July 16 in the Route 66 Auditorium at the Historic Courthouse Museum to discuss the upcoming events happening in Holbrook. Board members present included Yvonne Larson, Cindy Tafoya, Daniella Day, Sharlene Gillespie, Tany Tafoya, Tyreta Brown, Tara Young and Atsuo Sakurai. Chamber Secretary Colleen Marsh was not able to make it to the meeting in person but was brought in through a conference call.
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On Thursday, July 25, the chamber invites the community to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Center, located at 212 Arizona St. for Christmas in July Bunco.
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Guests can participate in the 50/50 raffle and enjoy appetizers and desserts. Some of the gift prizes that will be given throughout the evening include Diamondbacks tickets and Christmas wreaths. Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
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As they gear up for the next season of events, Treasurer Brown announced that the Native American and Mexican dances will close out the summer with their last performances today, July 24, for Native American dances and this Friday, July 26, will be the final performance for the Mexican dances.
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In last month’s meeting, a motion to approve funding from the director’s salary for a new cell phone for the director was tabled to allow time to research more cost-effective options. During last week’s meeting, President Gillespie explained that herself, vice president Day, Director Tafoya and Secretary Marsh met on a later day to discuss the topic in more detail. Not only is the phone not compatible with the new chamber website’s software but the photos and videos are of poor quality, according to Gillespie.
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Because of Tafoya’s current phone’s condition, it was agreed upon that $599 plus tax would be used from the director’s salary to purchase an iPhone 8. After discussion the motion was approved by the board.
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In new business, Tafoya presented the possibility of a set schedule for event committee meetings. Tafoya explained that it would help alleviate some of the pressure of last-minute preparations for those who want to attend on a more consistent basis. After a brief discussion, the motion was approved.
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The board also agreed that the election of officers, was tabled until the board orientation is completed. A review of the bylaws and procedure was also tabled until the board orientation.
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The discussion on the scheduling of monthly chamber meetings was also tabled due to the number of board members who were absent. Also tabled was a discussion on banners until more details became available.
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It was noted that in last month’s meeting Councilwoman Francie Payne presented a resolution to the board requesting support of the Equal Rights Commission’s (EAC) proposed amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America to include the Equal Rights Amendment, which she stated would provide equal rights under the law regardless of gender.
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Gillespie stated that she and other board members do not have a full understanding of what ERAC is asking of the chamber and requested that the matter be tabled until the special board meeting on Aug. 20 after researching both opposing views with the assistance of Councilman Tim Dixon and Councilwoman Payne, who were both present at the meeting.
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Marsh informed the board that she will be assisting Day in completing the story that will be read for the drone video of Holbrook. A timeline for completion has not been established.
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For those who want to get a head start on the Christmas festivities, the board announced that The Polar Express was announced as this year’s theme for the annual Parade of Lights.
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For more information on chamber activities, visit their Facebook page under Holbrook Chamber of Commerce.
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