Gateway Area Business Association
GABA December 16th, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE: AJ Prasad, Lee Powell, Carl Stein, David Panichello, Lou Fontana, & Alan Sanchez. Excused absences: Karen Montez & Dawn Rasmussen.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President, AJ Prasad at 6:18pm.
BOARD MINUTES: It was moved to accept the November 2009 Board Minutes, seconded and approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Due to Karen’s absence, the November Treasurer’s Report was not presented to the Board. Karen to forward Treasurer’s Report and AJ to forward November bank statements via email for subsequent Board Approval.
GENERAL MEETING SPEAKERS & MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GABA Holiday gathering and dedication ceremony for Portland Police East Precinct Commander Michael Crebs confirmed for December 21st, 5-7pm at 11th Square. January 14th General Meeting kicks off the New Year with a specific “Business Social” involving a “speed dating” format of integrated socializing & “meet & greet” of fellow GABA business members. Cheryl Carter with PGE will be rescheduled for a later time (AJ). Dan Saltzman, Portland City Council is confirmed for our February meeting (David). A list of specific topics to enhance 2010 membership general meetings has been identified. Board to help allocate speakers in meeting these selected topics. The Board agreed to maintain general meetings at the current location, Parkview Christian Retirement Community (PCRC) into 2010.
FUN-O-RAMA ~ NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Lou reconciled the final figures from the 2009 event ~ approved by the Board. Discussion of improving the event, budget considerations, earlier advertising (2009 was the inaugural year of combined F-O-R ~ N-N-O) and creating additional sponsorship opportunities.
PUBLICITY: Final draft of a revitalized “Membership Benefits” letter is being created for delivery to all GABA members by the end of 2009. Updates to the website to follow and a new brochure considered. Follow-up calls to members as renewal reminders & future meeting reminders is a continuous priority. GABA Mission Statement to be reviewed for potential revamping by the Board.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: Sponsorship letters are being proposed for distribution. AJ, Alan & Dawn to help finalize with Board feedback welcomed.
NEW BUSINESS: David requested monthly postcards going out to all members on a consistent basis. The emphasis going into 2010 is to re-define membership benefits and to grow our membership and increase overall involvement from our members.
MEETING ADJOURNED: Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.
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