Welcome to the Tavern League of Burnett County
Minutes
Minutes
Chuck Anderson -- President
Greg Hunter – Vice President
Kathy Vandergon - Secretary/Treasurer
Matt Swenson – Sergeant- at- Arms
Next Meeting: McGraw Lake Tavern
February 11th, 2025
TAVERN LEAGUE OF BURNETT COUNTY MINUTES
January 14th, 2025
President Chuck Anderson called the meeting to order. The meeting was held at the B & O. Members present were Sweeny's, B & O, Frederic Golf Course, Salty Steer, 10th Hole, Cabaret, Whiskey Joe's, Route 35, Pour House, 300 Club, McGraw Lake Tavern, Hummers, Crow Bar, Junkyard, Trail Blazers, Bumps, Siren Golf Course, Webb Lake and Zia's.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Antitrust Statement was read.
The Secretary/Treasurer reports were accepted as submitted.
CHARITY
Charity slips will be handed out at each meeting to fill out or you can email Kathy or bring reports anytime.
CORRESPONDENCE
League Leader Updates:
Liability for Photo Copyright Infringement – Make sure you are using original photos or purchase individual photos or get a subscription to use on the internet to promote your business to avoid liability.
A fundraiser for Jerry and Kris Zappa will be held at the Barronett Civic Center on January 25th. Donations are welcome.
Secretary Kathy Vandergon received a thank you card from ICCPA Foundation for our donation to the Newspaper for Kids.
Legislative Day is March 13th in Madison.
Spring Caucus – March 24th, 2025. Hosted by Washburn.
Spring Convention 2025 – April 7-10th, 2025 in Wausau. Reservations are open. It will be held in Rothschild at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center. There are 4 available hotels. Check TLW website or newsletter.
Fall Caucus 2025 – August 18th, 2025. Hosted by Ashland/Bayfield.
New TLBC website is up and running. Go to www.tavernlbc.com and check it out.
Make sure you are using the new TLW app. More user friendly for you to input your information and specials.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Reviewed latest active/inactive list from TLW.
Just a reminder that TLW is urging everyone to start paying their dues on their anniversary date. If you don't know your anniversary date please get in touch with Kathy. To make this process easier, there is an autopay option for TLW to have your dues automatically taken out of your bank account. If you are interested, please see Kathy.
Remember we have a thumb-drive from TLW that is a brief presentation as to why a business should join the tavern league.
FUNDRAISERS
Tour de Bar Books – Salty Steer and Cabaret will be taking on the fundraiser with Pheasant Inn's help. They will be asking for information for the books to be submitted soon.
TLBC Golf Tournament 2025 – Frederic Golf Course will be hosting the 2025 tournament. Date is August 24th. Start looking at your purveyors for sponsorships. $100/hole.
OLD BUSINESS
Sara from the Staying Connected App gave an update on how the app is doing. It is continuing to grow with Local Events & Food getting the most hits.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
Drawing was won by 300 Club and donated back. Thank you!
The Next Meeting:
Will be held at McGraw Lake Tavern, February 11th, 2025, 2:00 pm
REMINDER:
Everyone is eligible to have a meeting at their establishment if they show up for a monthly meeting. New members are encouraged to show up to see what we are all about and if you attend 2 meetings in a row you are eligible to have that next meeting. It is a great way to host and to meet the other Tavern League members.
Every Tavern League member is eligible for the next meeting except for: McKenzie Landing, The Local, Knotty Pines, Webb Lake Tavern, Sweeny's, Route 35, The REC, Salty Steer, Midtown, Pine Wood Motel, B & O and McGraw Lake Tavern.
GOOD AND WELFARE
Webb Lake Tavern – Brian McDonough Foundation fundraiser January 31st.
Cabaret – Indoor Ice Fishing Contest February 8th.
Bump's – Ice fishing contest February 15th.
10th Hole – Hexbug races January 25th.
Zia's – Adult bingo March 8th.
The meeting was adjourned.
SAFE RIDE REPORT
No report.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
READING OF ANTI-TRUST STATEMENT
SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT
CHARITY REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
League Leader Updates
Email Scam
Legislative Day
Spring Caucus
Spring Convention – Nominating and Rules Committee Forms
Fall Caucus
Fall Convention
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
FUNDRAISERS
Tour de Bars Book
TLBC Golf Tournament
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DRAWING
NEXT MEETING
GOOD & WELFARE
ADJOURNMENT
SAFE RIDE COMMITTEE REPORT
