Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield.  Deputy Lori O'Dell, D.A.R.E. Officer, Stoddard County Sheriff's Department was the guest speaker.  Food was provided by Southern Bank and catered by Elderland.

She discussed Intruder Training for businesses, the D.A.R.E. Program at the local Stoddard County schools, Crime Prevention in Environmental Design, Women's Safety that Andrew Johnson teaches, and First Impact that John Atkinson teaches.  She also passed out Drug Deactivation Kits for people to dispose of prescription pills that are no longer needed.

The Bloomfield Chamber may offer some classes during the summer.  They will let everyone know on Facebook when those classes are available and what type of Intruder Training classes will be offered.

Mrs. Sue Mayo, representative from the Bloomfield Action Team (BAT) discussed the current fundraiser available to the public.  She has RADA Cutlery available for sale.  You can contact her for more information.

Amy Haas, Chamber President, stated that the Farmers Market will begin the first Tuesday in June at the Elderlan Restaurant parking lot on Highway 25 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.  Set up is at 3:00 p.m. and no earlier.  Contact her if you are interested in having a booth.  The Farmers Market is co-sponsored by Ozark Federal Credit Union.

There will not be a May monthly meeting due to so many school functions and graduations.  Meetings are typically at noon.