Chamber of Commerce presents quarterly luncheon plan and community events calendar

Emily Montague, introduced to the council as a Chamber of Commerce representative, invited members and the public to a chamber luncheon and proposed a shared community events calendar so civic groups would not double-book events. She described a recent Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at UA) tour that praised Fayette and said the new calendar would help coordinate festivals such as Frog Level and the Christmas parade.

Montague explained the chamber shifted luncheons to quarterly because monthly events made it difficult to secure speakers and sponsors; the hospital has agreed to sponsor the next luncheon and the chamber will charge $10 per attendee to support chamber activities.

She announced an upcoming ribbon cutting for Fannie's Courtyard (discussed dates; speakers corrected a flyer-based date and agreed March 24 at 9 a.m. was the likely date) and noted other events including a Rockin' Rural concert April 1 at the high school. Councilors thanked the chamber for the appropriation that supports events and encouraged residents to participate in the proposed calendar.

Ending: Council accepted the chamber update and directed coordination on event dates and sponsorships; no formal vote was required.