Hello, I am a new MMBA director, and happy to be one! 

My name is Shelly Dillon and I am the Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Callaway (Pop 234).  We have an off/on sale establishment.  Believe it or not, I've wanted to be a member/director of this unique group since I went to a MMBA Boot Camp in 2010.

A little about me. I am a wife to Matt Dillon (Public Works Director for Callaway).  We will be married 25 years in October.  I am a mother to two sons, Elijah (18) and Noah (16).  I grew up in Callaway and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. 

 Matt and I are both former Marines, so needless to say we like order amongst the chaos!  I have worked for Callaway for 10+ years. I am also a licensed assessor for Becker and Mahnomen County and a church organist.  (I have all my bases covered!)  I love my jobs!

I knew nothing about the liquor business when I started.  We had a competent manager so I didn't need to be involved.  Then the Liquor Manager, Chuck Prussia, retired after 30 years of great service. 

The new manager, Patty Spry (promoted from Senior Bartender) and I wanted to infuse a new vibe and direction into our Liquor Store and figure out what we were doing and the best way to go about it. What a better way to start than going to MMBA Boot Camp.  We learned so much and met many great people, that I knew I wanted to be a part of this organization.

As I see it, I would like to help encourage a good working relationship between City Hall and Municipal Liquor Stores.  I feel I can offer City Clerk/Treasurer knowledge to the MMBA to help in the objective of controlling the sale of alcohol AND generate income for the community. 

A good relationship between the Liquor Store Manager and the City Clerk is a must!  We need to work together by putting in place good policies and procedures so everyone will know what is expected of them and how to work together to achieve these goals.

I would be happy to share with you Callaway's policies and procedures or help create your own. I can be contacted by phone 218-375-4691 or email, callaway@arvig.net. 

Cheers!

Shelly Dillon