The Billings Chamber of Commerce met Thursday, July 15th at 6 pm in the Billings Community Center. Interim President Lewain Learned welcomed the small group attending and led member in the Flag salute and prayer. Those answering roll call were Lewain, Aimie and Eileen Learned, Rachel Silvey, Linda Stoll and Candy Oller. Oller read the June Chamber report minutes which were unanimously approved as read. Oller presented the financial report provided in a text message from Karen Culp Treasurer who could not attend. The financial report was unanimously approved as presented. Oller reported Mark and Cheri Howry were awarded the July Yard of the Month. Old business discussed. Stoll and Silvey reported the Billings 3rd of July Celebration went well and was well attended. The day was filled with fun events including a parade, corn hole tournament, horseshoe tournament, carnival games, bounce house, free swim, free hot dogs, and watermelon culminating with a wonderful 30 minute fireworks presentation. A family style street dance was held following the fireworks show. Special thanks were given to all who donated time, supplies, and funds toward the event and to the Billings Fire Department for hosting the events. New Business discussed included possibly holding a Town Clean-Up Day in October for students and citizens before the Wheat Country Festival. Oller updated Chamber members on the Wheat Country Festival committee meeting held the previous evening. The Wheat Country Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 9th and the Committee discussed and delegated the duties for the many exciting events that are being planned. Learned presented School news. School begins August 12th and an evening has been scheduled for parents, guardians, and students to meet the teacher. Five Billings Jr. High and six High School students are traveling to DCLA for the Billings/DLCA football co-op. The school is still looking for a high school science and a History teacher. The school will provide a jail booth, barrel train and carnival games for the upcoming Festival. Learned reported the summer lunch program was a huge success with a many families benefiting. Learned also reported a plasma cutter was being purchased for the Vo. Ag. Department. Coming events discussed were the Community Vacation Bible School to be held July 18-21 beginning with enrollment and pool party on July 27th. Learned provided members with a list of free movies held each Tuesday at the Poncan Theater in Ponca City. The ...
