Gateway Area Business Association
GABA September 23rd, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE: AJ Prasad, Lee Powell, Carl Stein, David Panichello, Karen Montez, Dawn Rasmussen, Alan Sanchez , Dean Wiest & Special Guests Ann & Fred Sanchez. Excused absence: Lou Fontana & Mike Wolf.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President, AJ Prasad at 6:45pm. A special & deeply appreciative Thank-you & acknowledgement to Fred & Ann Sanchez with Realty Brokers in offering their lovely home in addition to fine hospitality of dinner & beverage for our special September Board Retreat. Again: Thanks Fred & Ann on behalf of the entire GABA Board!
BOARD MINUTES: It was moved to accept the August 2010 Board Minutes as submitted by Carl, seconded and approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: It was moved & seconded to approve August/September Treasurer’s Report as submitted by Karen. The David Douglas Music-CD Fund has a current balance of $3,005 as of August 23, 2010. Dean acknowledged being ready to help finalize the printing of CD covers. Christian School Society of Portland recognized as a new paying member. It was noted that our reserves are getting low and a greater emphasis on sponsors, advertisers, increasing membership and access to community grants will help balance our budget in continuing the tradition of successful GABA community events into the future.
2010 FUN-O-RAMA FAIR & CRUISE-IN: In Lou’s absence, current update for 2011 Fun-o-Rama Fair has been tabled until next month. Dean acknowledged city permit fees are creating a financial burden for hosting community outreach hosted events. Dean suggested a “Fun Run” for early morning of next year’s F-O-R Fair. It was noted that importance must be maintained that our annual Fun-o-Rama functions are in the heart of Gateway & serving our gateway community. Emphasis on bringing back key sponsors is imperative. Fred suggested that consideration should be made in bringing back the F-O-R parade, highlighting past success and GABA recognition.
GATEWAY STRATEGIC & VISION PLANNING ~ MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Dawn requested additional Board input in preparing final analysis involving our strategic & vision planning covering Advocacy, Partnership, Education/Meetings/Involvement & Membership. Work is still in progress identifying the top 3 focus priorities within our 4 categories. Oregon Historical Society (Chet Orloff) is scheduled speaker at our October 14th meeting. City Commissioner Amanda Fritz will be featured at our November 11th meeting. Discussion of Holiday Party ideas acknowledged.
NEW BUSINESS: AJ noted Columbia Bank to budget & host future community events at his Gateway Branch. Fred suggested revisiting and creating new sponsored GABA Member Maps and/or Directories in showcasing our Gateway businesses. Dawn suggested having “feature” members host future breakfast, lunch or after-hour functions (mix it up) in bringing GABA members together aside from our monthly meetings. Alan volunteered putting together a budget for anticipated costs in having the Fun-o-Rama parade return, Board approved. Consideration was made in having 2 events, the current Fair & Cruise-In in late summer and the Parade in May-June (for school~youth involvement including bands).
MEETING ADJOURNED: Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm
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