Agenda and Minutes
Current Agenda
P.O.W.E.R. Hour Agenda
Providing Opportunities to Workforce Employers and Residents
Date & Time: August 14th, 2025, 11:30 to 1:00 PM
Location: Tamarack Golf Course
Host: Town of Limon
Lunch & Learn Presenter(s): None (Discussion regarding the suspension the Chamber)
11:30 Meet ‘n’ Greet over lunch
Discussion Topic:
12:00 Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance, introductions (quorum set), and host recognition.
- Agenda Review
- Approval of Minutes and Filing of Financial Statement
- Board Reports
- Hub City Classic Car and Motorcycle- Need volunteers for the Chamber table located inside of the senior center from 8A.M. to 3 P.M. (Contact Sara to sign up for shifts)
- Discussion about the suspension of the Limon Chamber of Commerce
- August 23rd – Hub City Classic Car and Motorcycle
- December 6th – Christmas Activities
- August 23 – Rotary’s Concert in the Park
Learning Presenter(s): None
Round Table (3 Minute Limit per person)
Meeting adjournment
Date………………………………………………………….. Location………………………………………………………….. Host
September 11th……………………………………………. Transwest………………………………………………….. Transwest
October 9th…………………………………………. Metcalf’s School House……………………………………. Health Markets
November 13th…………………………………… Limon Heritage Museum……………………… Limon Heritage Museum
December 11th ……………………………………. Metcalf’s School House………………………….. Rural American Realty
General Meeting Minutes
Limon Chamber of Commerce
General Power Hour Meeting
July 10, 2025
Called to order at 12:02 pm.
Board Members Present: Jake Herrera, Joy Johnson, Penny Pearce, Alison Arnold, Teresa Bauman
- Pledge of Allegiance, host recognition and thank you.
- Agenda Review—No revisions
- Approval of Minute: Monica Gonzales made a motion to accept the June 12, 2025 minutes, Donna Metcalf seconded, motion approved by vote.
- Filing of Financial Reports: Teresa Bauman reported that she’s been transferring money into the savings account to cover events. The Chamber was on budget with fireworks. Donna Metcalf asked where the money in savings was from. Teresa Bauman answered that that money was donated for specific events. The money is being kept in savings so it won’t be spent on anything else. Alison Arnold made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Penny Pearce seconded, motion approved by vote.
- Board Reports
- There is a board vacancy.
- Chamber Suspension for 2026
- Membership and donations are low.
- Board vacancy since January.
- Discussion will be held at the August general membership meeting.
- Vote will be held at the September general membership meeting.
- Greg Tacha asked if membership was down or was participation down.
- Joy answered that participation has always been a problem and that donations are down.
- Teresa Bauman reported that the Chamber is lacking 40 or 50 membership payments.
- Leesa McCue suggested that a list of members be put on the website and thanked.
- It was found that the membership list on the website is “…being updated—Come back soon!”
- Car Show
- Delon Fox reported that the Rotary concert featuring the Jeffrey Allen Band will be held that night.
- Monica Gonzales stated that events should always have things for kids to do. Joy answered that we do.
- Learning Presentation
- Dr. Leesa McCue of Eastern Colorado Veterinary Services gave an excellent presentation on rattlesnakes and pets. Stacy Larson stated that the clinic is holding their annual Strut Your Mutt! run/walk on the first weekend in October at 7:30 am. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund. Date to be determined.
- Round Table
- Donna Metcalf congratulated everyone who worked on the 4th. She’s confident that the general membership will find a solution for the Chamber.
- Michael Bidwell presented flyers on Morgan Community College’s Drone Soccer Camp on July 17th.
- Delon Fox stated that the Rotary appreciates the community’s support at their free concerts.
- Events in Chronological Order (BOLD are Chamber Events). Let us know about events not listed – Sara Mae Lancaster, 828-243-7681, saramaesacco@yahoo.com
- August 23—Hub City Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
- August 23–Rotary’s Concert in the Park
- October—Strut Your Mutt!, 7:30 am in Hugo
- October 4—Wine Walk, Whiskey Flight and Beer Flight plus Back Alley in Hugo
- December 6–Christmas event
Adjourned at 12:47 pm.
Future Meeting Details
August, date TBD – Board Meeting
August 14th – Hosted by the Town of Limon at Tamarack Golf Course
September, date TBD – Board Meeting
September 11th – Hosted by Transwest at Transwest
October, date TBD – Board Meeting
October 9th – Hosted by John Sullivan at the Metcalf School House
November, date TBD – Board Meeting
November 13th – Hosted by Limon Heritage Museum at the museum
December, date TBD – Board Meeting
December 11th – Rural American Realty at the Metcalf School House
Past General Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2025, May 8, 2025, April 10, 2025, March 13, 2025, February 13, 2025, January 26, 2025; 2024
Board Meeting Minutes
Limon Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting
July 2, 2025
Called to order at 5:38 pm.
Present: Jake Herrera, Alison Arnold, Teresa Bauman, Joy Johnson, Sara Lancaster, Jess Castle plus Chamber Administrator Katie Zipperer
- Sara made a motion to approve Katie’s June time of 20 hours, Alison seconded, motion approved by vote.
- After a comment from Raejean Palko at the general meeting, Joy suggested sending out invitations to members for board meetings. It was also reinforced to add the board minutes to the general meeting packets.
- Sara wants Stan Kimble to be consulted in regard to suspending Chamber operations for 2026. All attendees agreed. Stan can be reached at home. Jake will call him. This issue will be added to July’s general meeting agenda. A recommendation will be made at August’s board meeting. If appropriate, a vote will be held at August’s general meeting.
- Car Show
- Sara sent an email to Jessica at Genoa-Hugo School to solidify the plan for student volunteers. She is still working on getting sponsorships.
- July 4th Celebration
- Joy reported that she has only two vendors.
- Jason will be splitting food in order to take some to the railroad park during the concert.
Adjourned at 6:24 pm.
On July 3, 2025 via text Sara made a motion to approve board minutes from June 3, 2025, Alison seconded, approved by vote.
On the same day via text Alison made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report, Teresa seconded, approved by vote.
Past Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2025, May 7, 2025, April 1, 2025, March 4, 2025, February 4, 2025, January 7, 2025; 2024