The Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce met for its regular meeting on November 20, 2006 at Faith Missionary Church for lunch. President Mike Spohr welcomed everyone to the meeting. The invocation was given by Pastor John Moser.

Door Prizes were furnished by Platte River Pelletizing and winners were: John Moser, Dave Chebatoris, Tammy Ahrens, Betty Harms, Lindsey Powles, Rick Setchell, Jean Colbert, Don Hughes, Jean Bruns, Steve Mausbach and Brian Gegg.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Jean Bruns with a balance of $2,839.04. Diane Christian made a motion to accept the report, 2nd by Dave Elm, motion carried.

Kay Gerdes handed out brochures and posters for Coming Home For Christmas and gave an update on all the activities going on during the weekend. Additional posters and brochures are available if anyone needs them. Any donations for the CHFC need to be given to Kay.

Election of officers was held and results were: President: Mike Spohr, V. President: Keith Hammons, Secretary: Betty Welte, and Treasurer: Jean Bruns. New members to the Executive Board are Diane Christian, Don Hughes, and Lindsey Powles.

Mike advised that a new engineer was hired for the Hike/Bike Trail due to lack of anything being done. Also, Weeping Water is still in the workings on the Hwy 50 issues.

John Plucknett was introduced as our guest speaker and he represented the Cass County Economic Development. He gave the names of each member of the CCED Board. Their goal is to help existing businesses as well as bring in more small businesses. They act as a matchmaker/coordinator for any possible economic developments. They also are a resource for government agencies. They are presently funded by the County Commissioners and private businesses. For Weeping Water to get more involved, we need to come to their meeting and let them know what the town is looking for in the way of economic development.

Barb Davis made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Dave Elm, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted
Betty Welte, Secretary