Bradley County Chamber of Commerce board of directors tentatively set their annual meeting for Jan. 18 at the monthly board meeting Monday.
The location and time of the meeting are still to be determined. Doug Thornton, the Redneck Gourmet, will be asked to cater the event.
By Tim Kessler
Saline River Chronicle Contributor
New officers will be installed during the annual meeting. Board members gave initial approval to have Dana Harvey serve next year as board chairwoman and James Wells will continue as treasurer.
Board members serve three-year terms. Nominated for the Class of 2025 were Ricky Rodriguez and Nancy Arnold. Nominated for the Class of 2026 were Kim Forrest, Dana Harvey, Ron St. John and new board members Steve Mahanes and Randall Raney.
In other action:
- Treasurer Jane Harris presented the financial report, which was accepted by the board.
- A discussion was held about Sunday’s Warren Christmas Parade, led by board member Estephany Roman. It was noted that the parade was longer than usual with good crowds in attendance.
However, it was noted that all parade participants need to sign in and adhere to city regulations prohibiting the throwing of candy from floats. It was suggested that people walking alongside the floats could hand out candy to avoid causing problems for the city Street Department in cleaning up after the parade. There was one injury reported during the parade which required medical attention. More law enforcement presence will be requested in the future to contain crowds better.