Thank you to everyone who attended June's general meeting!
In Attendance:
Board of Directors: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Dan Wingate- Membership Chair (The Pullman)
Not Attending: Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs), Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board Member (Paul Rue Agency),
Members: Keith Forrester (Poppa Corns), (Atlanta Clay Works), Beth Martin (Cornerstone Bank), (Avila), Beth Bosworth, (Spotted Trotter), Stuart (Kirkwood Car Wash), McKayla (Urban Purpose Design), Tanya (Realtor), Cameron Childress (SUMO Consulting), Katie Savage (Scout + Arrow)
Community Members: Jill Weiner,
11:00AM- Meet and Greet: Introductions
11:05: Approve/Amend: May 16, 2017 Meeting Minutes Randy Motion to Approve; APPROVED
11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith
11:15: Organization Update
11:20: Membership- Chair: Dan Wingate- The Pullman
Welcome package: 2017 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro
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Membership: Total Members: 61 Active. 11 Lapsed- See list here
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New Associate Members: Lakeview Capital Partners, Evans & White and Cornerstone Bank
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Renewing Members: Taproom
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UPDATE: NEW Business Orientation: Smuggs Fitness (Sam), Sumo Consulting (Cameron) and Pullman (Dan)
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Peer mentoring program for new businesses with questions about licenses, trash pick-up, contracts, taxes, etc.
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Monthly/Annually; program logistics are still in the works
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Could potentially partner up with the Startme program in East Lake
11:30: Monthly Meeting & Business Mixers: Chair: Mehrnush Saadat of Blue Ink Title
11:35: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta SAVE THE DATE: 11th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 22, 2017 from 7:00-10:00PM- New Time!
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Wine Pouring Station Sign Up: DEADLINE: June 30,2017 Only 21 left
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Must be a member. Log in at kirkwoodbiz.com to sign up. http://kirkwoodbiz.com/event-2472608
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All stations receive 2 tickets and access to a discount code for customers
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This year we’ll be much stricter on pouring; must use 1 oz. pourer for safety and so nobody runs out (FYI we use Kirkyard’s liquor license to run the event)
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Current Stations: Augusta Designs, WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA, Kirkyard Public House
Urban Pie, The Pullman, Homes For Atlanta - Keller Williams Realty, Guitar Shed, Blue Ink Title
Standard Code, Clue Town Books, Evans & White, Smugs Fitness, Indigo Wellness, Sun in my Belly, Anna's BBQ, Poppa Corn's, Lakeview Capital Partners, The Paul Rue Agency - Allstate Insurance, The Music Class, Inc.
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Food Stations: Only 10 spots! Will open up to members next week
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Wine Stroll Sponsorships: See package here. Please share!
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Wine Stroll Committee Meetings: Thursday June 29 @ 6PM- Randy’s House
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Non Profit Organization Donation Submission Submission Deadline: July 18, 2017 Announcement of Award: August 15, 2017 Wine Stroll: September 22, 2017
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Encourage all wine pouring stations to offer a special/promo (raffles, discounts with passport, etc.)
11:45: New Business:
Noon: Adjorn
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