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Vol. 6 No. 2
MCCE Executive
Online
Don't Miss Out!
MCCE Annual Meeting, February 7-9
February 7 is approaching fast! Don't miss your opportunity to
attend the MCCE Annual Meeting!
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tions from guest speaker Cathi Hight, Hight Performance Group,
three formal networking opportunities, two high level break-out
Mark your sessions, and presentations on chamber & community branding;
Calendar workforce development initiatives led by local chambers; employ-
ee benefits for local chambers and more!
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Web at, www.mnchamber.com/mcce/index.cfm. For more infor-
mation, contact Lisa Engdahl, (651) 292-4699, (800) 821-2230
Nat’l Guard or e-mail lengdahl@mnchamber.com.
Troop
Reintegration We look forward to seeing you at Grand View!
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Legal Update
Starts New Program
The Albert Lea-Freeborn County
Chamber of Commerce is starting a new program, called
"Positive People - Progressive Community". This program is
designed to help advance communication between the com-
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munity and local businesses.
The program kicked off its first event Thursday, January 18, with
Managing speakers from the Albert Lea Economic Development Agency.
by the
Numbers The focus of this program is to inform the Freeborn County com-
munity about area businesses and try and communicate all the
positive things going on in the county and city. Susie Petersen,
Chamber executive director, hopes companies
will share their stories of where they come from,
what they do, and why they are in the area.
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More than 3,000 Minnesota Guard and Reserve personnel are currently
deployed around the United States and across the globe while their families and
employers remain in our community. When a soldier goes to war, their family is
significantly impacted as well, and so are their employers and communities. As
one local example, the Clay County Attorney is currently deployed and his
deployment has just been extended by four months. He has a wife and two
young children, too.
The Moorhead National Guard's 2-136 HHC Family Readiness Group meets
monthly to help assist 250 families affected by the current deployment. Chamber
member firms have provided financial support for the group and its support
efforts, including a Military Kids program that connects dependent children and
schools with supportive resources in the community. The Minnesota Extension
Service and local colleges have been an ally in this and community reintegration
efforts.
Welcome!
Diane Klaers - Information Coordinator, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of
Commerce & CVB
Miranda Anderson - Communication & Events Director, Brainerd Lakes
Area Chambers of Commerce
Amanda Zurn - Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Detroit Lakes
Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Legal Update
What are the responsibilities of a chamber which son-
pors an event where injuries are suffered by participants
or guests; or when when property damage occurs?
The "immunity" provision of the Act provides that a person who serves without
compensation as a director, officer, trustee, member, or agent of a Chamber is not
civilly liable for an act or omission by that person if the act or omission was in good
faith, was within the scope of the person's responsibility as a director, officer,
trustee, member of agent of the Chamber, and did not constitute, willful or reckless
misconduct. This exemption does not apply, however, to: (1) an action or proceed-
ing brought by the Minnesota Attorney General for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director; (2) a cause of action to the extent it is based on federal law; (3) a cause of
action based on the person's express contractual obligations; or (4) an action or pro-
ceeding based on a breach of public pension plan fiduciary responsibility. Nor do
the provisions of this statute limit an individual's liability for physical injury to
another person or for wrongful death which is personally and indirectly caused by
that individual.
1 One Page reports are adequate for our busy volunteers. If a document requires
a staple it's too long for the board of directors. Brief is best.
1/4/7/9 A simple member retention plan: In the 1st month of joining, mem-
bers get a welcome kit. In the 4th month a member of staff calls to introduce his
or himself as a source of contact. In the 7th month, a member of the board calls
to inquire about member satisfaction. In the 9th month a membership committee
member calls to encourage renewal (as bills will soon be mailed in the 10th or
11th month).
By Bob Harris, CAE. For free tips and templates on strategic planning, board gover-
nance and nonprofit management visit wwww.nonprofitcenter.com. (bob@rchcae.com)