December 2025 Meeting Minutes

Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Minutes

Romney Brew Station

December 3, 2025

Meeting called to order at 10:05 am

Agenda approved – motion Jon Todd Hott, 2 nd Cathy Simon unanimously approved

Meeting Minutes - motion Jodi Adams, 2 nd Jon Todd Hott unanimously approved

Treasurers Report – checking balance $10393.49, discussion around budget, tabled vote until next meeting motion Jon Todd Hott, 2nd Lee Ann Wikki unanimously approved

Marketing Report – 2 new members, created Instagram, adding ads for paid members,

discussion around how to create excitement and awareness. It was determined phone calls were the best option. Jenna asked for input on newsletter information to be shared.

Directors Report – Jackie Graybill reported on activities. Discussion on events to be attended in 2026. motion Jodi Adams, 2 nd Lee Ann Wikki unanimously approved

Membership Committee Report – some members need approved. Continued discussion on the membership levels and the included benefits. Will revisit in January meeting to create consistency for the year. Memberships are annual based on date partners joined chamber and will bill on anniversary date annually. Discounted membership ends on December 31 st , 2025.

Programs Committee Report – committee did not meet in November, there will be a call on December 5 th to solidify content for 1 st quarter education series. motion Jon Todd Hott, 2 nd Cathy Simon unanimously approved.

Old business Discussion – By Laws – lengthy discussion on the content of the By Laws to be less restrictive with number on board as well as specific representation by various county organizations. Motion on the table by Jon Todd Hott to approve By Laws as written with addendums to come for next meeting 2 nd by Cathy Simon, unanimously approved.

Education Series – see programs committee report above.

December Event – discussion about the event, phone calls definitely helped attendance thank you Jon Todd Hott for his efforts. Overall the event was well received, those in attendance shared there approval of the event. Discussion included

New Business Discussion

Autobooks - $10 a month for premium which will allow easier tracking of income/expenses, motion by Jodi Adams, 2 nd by Jon Todd Hott, unanimously approved.

Attendance – discussion about events that were well attended vs. not. Understanding different markets/locations will bring different levels of engagement. This also tied into marketing enthusiasm and general enthusiasm for the events was created best either face to face or by phone calls.

Meeting adjourned at 11:33 am.