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HARTINGTON — The latest census shows Hartington has 1,514 residents.
Hartington Chamber of Commerce President Ray Sukovaty is hoping a couple dozen of those folks are willing to step up to help pr eserve an institution here. After years of declining participation, the Hartington Chamber of Commerce is at a crossroads. A Town Hall meeting is being planned for 6 p.m., Wednesday (tonight) to discuss the future of the Chamber. All community members are welcome to attend. The group of dedicated volunteers charged with promoting the community, planning local events and advocating for local businesses is getting smaller each year.
Sukovaty said the Chamber organizes three or four community events each year, and while the events are generally well atten ded, only a handful of people volunteer to help out.
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Lisa Dendinger said it is disappointing that only a small core group is doing most of the work.
'We use the same volunteers all the time and we’re getting tired,' she said. 'We have to make some changes. The way we’re doing things now — it’s just not working.'
Getting people to attend the monthly meetings is also an issue, she said.
