Londa introduced toda's speaker, Melissa Tsuji, who provided members a great overview of the Chamber at today's meeting.
Melissa has lead the Chamber as its Director for just less than a year. Prior to that she chaired the board two years ago. The Camber's mission, Melissa said, was to be "a member organization committed to encouraging, promoting, and building businesses in Lenawee County" as well as a hyper-local netwrok designed to drive growth in Adrian, Tecumseh and Lenawee County. The Chamber currently has 300 members.
I will bullet the topics Melissa covered:
KEY PILLARS OF THE CHAMBER
Business support & Resources
Networking & Community Building
Advocacy
ROI FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE LENAWEE CHAMBER
Credibility & Consumer Trust
Trust Factor: Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods or use services from a local chamber member business
Reputation: 44% of consumers believe a business that is active in its chamber is "reputable" or a more "community-minded" business
Director to focus on areas including re-igniting Chamber relationships with stakeholders, business partners, members and the greater Lenawee County community, improving internal processes and systems, and more operational directions for 2026; dedicated to delivering highly valued services focusing on cultivating strong local business environments, expanding member visibility through marketing and sponsorships, and promoting business resilience through education. The Chamber, she said, will ensure that its programs are shaped to meet diverse member needs, making them feel supported and understood.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next "Regular Club Meetings" in February - Thursday, February 5, 12 and 19 at the Centre'.
REMINDER: SEND YOUR PERSONAL WELL WISHES
Please feel free to keep sending them a card to let them know they are missed and remain in our thoughts.
Bob and Audrey Sack - American House Somerset #116 3400 Livernois Rd Troy, MI 48083
Kathye Herrera - Adrian Bay & Rehab Center - 700 Lakeshire Trail, Adrian, MI 49221. She has COVID currently. She would love to hear from you.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10 at 5pm at the Comfort Inn in Adrian board room beginning at 5pm.
UPCOMING CLUB SOCIAL
Super Bowl Party at the Gardner's. More info coming.
HELP THE NEEDY OPPORTUNITY
Michele mentioned what Patty suggested last week and members gave toward the cause - $140!! You can still give by donating a pan, cake mix, and a can of soda pop. Please contact Michele for more info.
NEW PROJECT IDEAS
REMEMBER: Members are asked to come up with ideas about future projects we might want to work on. If you have any, please let us know. Patty offered her own idea about putting baking items in a pan and drop off to a deserving person or organization!
FINES
Brent handled this today and fined: B. Gardner (5), Mercer, Chase (4), Williams, Burh, Pender, Pickles.
HAPPY BUCKS
M. Gardner, Williams, B. Gardner.
50-50 RAFFLE
$12 was in the small pot which was won by Nelson again and $181 was in the big one and Michele's ticket was drawn but she did not pick the winning card!
GUESTS
Amy Platt and Gabe Swede guests of Kathy Williams; Jacob Cooper and Deb Elliott.
Londa introduced toda's speaker, Melissa Tsuji, who provided members a great overview of the Chamber at today's meeting. 
