(PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
DM CREATIONS … Debbie Campbell showed everyone various items she has in her shop to purchase or that she can customize for anyone including this women’s Vikings shirt she’s holding.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Metamora Chamber of Commerce held their meeting on Wednesday, September 11th. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a tribute to 9/11.
Members first moved to approve the minutes for the month of July as well as the list of financials as presented. It was then announced that The Village Reporter was the newest member of the chamber before Cathy Mossing recapped the 401-K meeting and went over some unofficial meeting dates for 2025.
Next up came business spotlights with Evergreen Superintendent Eric Smola speaking first. Mr. Smola discussed the homecoming bonfire and pep rally scheduled for October 2nd from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Homecoming is on Friday, October 4th against Bryan.
The band director, Mr. Lyons, is retiring after this year, so the school will be inviting former band members to join the band on the field during homecoming. The transition of the 5th and 6th graders to the middle school has been a great success.
Debbie Campbell from DM Creations was next on the list to talk about her business. Debbie discussed various items and showed examples of her products, including t-shirts, hats, mugs, tumblers, air fresheners, and car coasters.
She recently started a Metamora t-shirt line and an “inspired by Michelle” line in memory of her late business partner, Michelle Herr, who passed away in 2022.
The clothing line funds a high school scholarship at Evergreen called Legacy, in honor of Michelle. DM Creations has also partnered with other local business owners to sell their products in her store.
The Chamber is planning to start a Chili Taste Off, with details still being finalized. They hope to make it an annual event if it’s successful.
The Village Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, December 15th, the day after Lyons has their Christmas Parade. This scheduling worked well last year, so they decided to do it again this year.
The Chamber then approved the purchase of 50 flowerpots and nine benches for the downtown area of Metamora, costing about $9,000.
A change was made to the Financial Assistance Program, which now includes all high school students. One cumulative award will go to a senior with the most cumulative voluntary hours over the course of four years.
A.J. from St. Mary’s Meats informed everyone that customer appreciation day was a huge success once again, and that they had run out of food. He raised a little over $3,000 for the Evergreen Athletic Boosters.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on November 13th at 6:00 p.m.