Thank you to everyone who attended! Great turnout.

Thanks to Smuggs Fitness for the bagels and KUCC for hosting!

READ THE MINUTES HERE

2019-2021 Board of Directors: Available Positions and Job Descriptions

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Nominations: October 16,  2018 Election: November 13, 2018

First Event: December 4, 2018         First BOD Meeting: January 8, 2019 Noon-1:30PM       

First General Meeting: January 15, 2019            2016 KBOA Bylaws

2019 Meeting Dates and Events Calendar

MISSION:  

The Kirkwood Business Owners' Association also known as KBOA was established in 2007 to promote growth, stability and profitability of the Kirkwood Business District. Kirkwood is bound on the north by DeKalb Avenue, on the south by Memorial Drive and Interstate 20, on the west by Montgomery Street, and on the east by 1st Avenue.

TERM: January 2019-January 2021

• 2 year term
• 11 seats total       
• 2 open seats on the Executive Committee     
• 2 open chair seats
• 2 open committee seats   

CALL FOR NOMINEES:

Secretary (1) Executive Committee

NOMINEE: CANDACE McCOULLOUGH Atlanta Clay Works

I was born in South Georgia and have a degree in Music and Foreign Language Education. I was a German teacher for 30 years in public schools and most recently part-time lecturer of German at Georgia Tech. I currently live in Ormewood Park and have been a ceramist for almost 30 years. I've been with Atlanta Clay works since 2005, and assumed the role of treasurer in 2014.

• Keeps meeting minutes for both the BOD and general body meetings. Coordination with Director for distribution to the general body.
• Familiar with Google Drive is a plus! Minutes are taken on the Agenda on a Google Doc.
• Secretary signs the by-laws and manages any amendments.
• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.

Treasurer (1) Executive Committee

NOMINEE: JOSH BENNETT: Bennett Accounting Services

Graduated in 2010 with a double major in finance and accounting from Georgia State University.  I have worked in various corporate roles for many industries varying from Start-up companies to more well known companies such as Turner Broadcasting.  In April of 2018 I decided to leave the corporate world to help small local businesses throughout Atlanta and the US.  I specialize in helping small businesses understand their companies from an accounting perspective and provide guidance on how to run their finances more efficiently.

• Maintains all accounting in QuickBooks for KBOA.
  
• Produces a P&L statement each month to the BOD and General Body.
• Manages all accounts receivable and payable.
• Develops the annual budget with President.
• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.
• Familiar with Google Drive is a plus!
  

Open Chair Positions (1)

• Events and Business Mixer Chair: Organize location and engagement from KBOA members for quarterly KBOA business mixers. Outreach to KBOA members regarding community events and possible participation.
  
  

NPU-O Representative (1):

• Attend the NPU-O monthly meetings, on the 4th Tuesday of the Month,  and report back to the board of directors as well as the general body.
  
• Requires 5 hours of meetings.
  

Open Wine Stroll Committee Positions (2)

• Co-Chair: Assist chair in running meetings and taking point on managing committees from February-October.
• Sponsorship Chair:  (Nominee: Sumarie Forrester, Poppa Corn’s Gourmet Popcorn) Lead the efforts in gaining sponsors for the event and manage all benefits from printing, publicity to day of event.
  

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: RETURNING FOR ANOTHER TERM

President: Dano Kirk of Kirkyard Public House (Lanta Gras representative/proxy)

Vice-President: Sandra Mersinger of Snapdragon Designs

Wine Stroll Chair: Randy Brazee of Homes for Atlanta

• Wine Stroll Marketing: Leslie Brashear of Delightful Sites
  
• Entertainment: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed

Social Media and Marketing: Emily Wimbush of August Designs

(Lanta Gras representative/proxy)

At-Large Board Members:

Dan Wingate of The Pullman (Lanta Gras representative/proxy)

Mehrnush Saadt of Blue Ink Title

Kimia Amin of Avilia Development

THANK YOU:

• Parker Smith of Guitar Shed (treasurer)
• Jill Wener of Conscious Health Meditation & Wellness (secretary)
  
  

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WHO CAN RUN? To be eligible to run, your business must be a member of KBOA and representing the business member. The owner of the company does not have to the one to be on the board of directors as long as it is approved by the owner.

• Members or associate members in good standing.
• Members are businesses and property owners that operate within the bounds of Kirkwood.
• Associate members operate outside of the bounds of Kirkwood.
  

Check your membership here. If you are not listed in the directory, your membership has lapsed.

Executive Officers and Committee Chairs make up the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Time Commitments: 10 hours per month + Business Mixers & Events

• The executive officers are the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The executive officers govern KBOA.
  
• Committee Chairs vote on major issues and manage each area of expertise.  Reports to the Executive Officers and works closely with Director on action items and plans.
  

Required Monthly Meetings: 5 hours

• Attendance of BOD meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from Noon-1:30pm at the Kirkyard Public House. Lunch is on KBOA.
• Attendance of the General Membership meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 11:00am- Noon at KUCC or the Kirkwood Library.
  
• Attendance at quarterly business mixers.
• Board of Directors may not miss more than 3 meetings total per term.
• Shared Between All Board Members: Attendance of neighborhood association monthly meeting. Estimated 2 hours.  Sign up for dates in advance.

Working Sessions & Follow up: 5 hours

• No more than 5 hours per month during normal KBOA functions regarding preparation of agendas, follow up items and emails between Board of Directors and the community.

2019 Meeting Dates and Events Calendar

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks by Smugs Fitness and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: September 18, 2018 meeting minutes

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank Balance: $81,599.86
• October P+L

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 11/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 10/23/18
• VIC Tour with Major Klotzer: 12:30-2pm: Right after meeting. 180 Peachtree Street NW, 30303
• 2019 Meeting & Event Calendar
• Holiday Mixer: Tuesday, December 4, 5:30-8pm. No general meeting in December.

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form
• Membership:  Total Members: 91 Active  New Members: Fast Signs of Decatur

11:25: Kirkwood Guide & Map Distribution:

• All members listed will receive 15 maps to distribute at your business. Must be a current member to receive your maps. We will also distribute to Air BnBs. Real Estate members will receive 25 to give to potential residents.

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 13th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 20, 2019 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

FINAL NUMBERS FOR 2018

• TICKETS SOLD: 1614 Total. 1332 Paid Tickets, 61 @ Door. 282 comps.  Tickets Redeemed: 1421
• SPONSORS:  14            POURING STATIONS: 43
• FOOD BITE STATIONS: 10        BEER: 2
• TOTAL INCOME: $73,205.89             TOTAL EXPENSE: $41,653.64    TOTAL PROFIT: $31,552.25
• Entertainment: 8 Bands
• Photographers: 3.   See photos here by Bonnie Heath Photography & Stephanie Howard Photography
• See Video by Harry Hayes of Content Puppy.
• NonProfit Awards: $5000: Kirkwood Cares: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 & Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000. To be awarded at December 4th holiday party.

11:40:BOD Elections:  November 13th @ Last Meeting of 2018.    

NOMINEES:  Treasurer: Josh Bennett of Bennett Accounting Services

OPEN POSITIONS:

• Secretary
• Co-Chair Wine Stroll
• Wine Stroll Sponsorship Chair
• Events & Business Mixer Chair
• NPU-O Representative
• Read the job descriptions and time commitments here. Join a great group of business owners and residents dedicated to the success and sustainability of Kirkwood's business community.
• FYI: Dan, Dano and Emily are sharing a role on the Lanta Gras board to represent the busineses.

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Pops with Cops: Saturday Oct 20. 11-1pm. Bessie Branham Park. Sponsored by KBOA
• Urban Pie Grand Re-Opening: Sunday October 21. 2-6pm.  Facebook Event
• Guitar Shed: Beginning Guitar Workshop: Saturday October 27. 10-11:30am
• Lanta Gras: January 28, 2019 2-6:30pm.  Crewe Application  Parade Route  Sponsorship Info

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks by The Pullman and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: No meeting minutes from August

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank balance: $48,849.93
• PayPal balance pending: $2,518.05
• September P+L

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 10/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 9/25/18
• Downtown Planters: Fall by Karen the Fitness Girl (outside of The Pullman) and Keller Knapp Realty (outside of GBG & Indigo Yoga)
• Kirkwood Guide & Map is here!
• BOD elections will be held November 13th! Want to be a part of the group that makes it all happen? Email:  kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com by October 3rd.
• • NOMINEES:  Treasurer: Josh Bennett of Bennett Accounting Services
  • OPEN SEATS: Secretary

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form
• Membership:  Total Members: 89 Active  New Members: Friends School of Atlanta, JoJo Gilbert Ross, Realtor Timothy Cox & Co. and The Howard House
• Pending: Charter Bank
• Renewing Members: Sumo Consulting Inc, mdash LLC, Snapdragon Design LLC, Addison Hill Photo, FitWit LLC, Kirkyard, Atlanta Intown, Sun in my Belly, Anna's BBQ, Kirkwood Feed and Seed Pet Supply & Grooming, Stryant Construction & Management, Valero Gas Station, The Pullman
• Renewals Due for Pouring Stations: Poor Hendrix, Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur, Urban Pie, Evans & White, elmyriachi, McCullough Salon

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• PURCHASE TICKETS: $50 Tickets this week  BUY TICKETS NOW! 1290 SOLD TO DATE! We’ll sell out at 1500!!!!
• • Use DRINKWINE18 for $5 off online ticket price
• SPONSORS:  Presenting: Wahoo Grill & Wahoo Wine & Provisions $3000, Wine: United. Beer: Second Self and Eventide Brewing. Silver: Stryant- Electric Stage ($2000), Wahoo Grill & Wahoo Wine & Provisions- Jazz Stage ($2000) Bronze ($1000) The Element Apartments, Kelsey Erin Salon, Scarendipity, Atlanta Intown. Photography Sponsors: Content Puppy, Bonnie Heath Photography and Stephanie Howard Photography. Sipper: Friends School of Atlanta and Guitar Shed- Acoustic Stage
• 2018 POURING STATIONS: 42: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s bbq, Arden's Garden,Atlanta ClayWorks,Blue Ink Title,Clue Town Books,Community Electric, LLC,Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness,Corrective Chiropractic,DJ Tiny,Edison Bikes,elmyriachi,Evans & White,FitWit,GBG Market,Guitar Shed,Indigo Wellness,Keller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee,Kelsey Erin Salon,Kirkwood Car Wash,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Kirkwood Valero,Kirkyard Public House,McCullough Salon Studio,My Coffee Shop,Poor Hendrix,Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn,Scout & Arrow,Seviin Yoga,Sherwin Williams,Smugs Fitness,State Farm- Erica Allard Agency,Stryant Construction & Management,Sun in my Belly,Tanya Demjanec, REALTOR®,Taproom Coffee & Beer,The Business House, Inc.,The Kirkwood Apartments,The Music Class, Inc.,The Pullman,Urban Pie and Wholesome Wave
• • Booth Locations & MAP

• FOOD BITE STATIONS: Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix, Urban Pie, Poppa Corns, Dish Dive, My Coffee Shop, Mix’d Up Burgers, Anna’s BBQ, Steel City Pops and Sun in My Belly.
• • Buy directly from the station. No ticket needed.
• BEER: Eventide and Second Self Craft Beer for sale with $5 ticket. Purchase inside the stroll.
• Entertainment: Parker Smith  See the line-up
• NonProfit Awards for 2018 KWS: Kirkwood Cares: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 and Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Seviin Yoga:  Partnership with FATE Foundation & Upcoming Events
• StartME: StartME Market, Sat Sept 29th. 9-Noon @ Refuge Coffee
• Imagine Memorial LCI: Pop-Up Design Studio, Sat Sept 29th. 10-Noon @ Alonzo Crim HS

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks by Kirkyard Public House and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: July 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank Balance: $53,719.69

• Large purchases: $2,835 Wine Glasses, $2,855.50 Pocket Maps, $957 Insurance

• PayPal Pending: $1,113.40

• P+L: August 19

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 9/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 8/28/18

• Downtown Planters Summer sponsorship by Happy Mango. Fall by Karen the Fitness Girl and Keller Knapp Realty. New Signs in Progress

• Kirkwood Guide & Map will be here by the Wine Stroll.

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form

• Membership:  Total Members: 73 Active  New Members: Bennett Accounting Services, Steel City Pops and Mix’d Up Burgers Pending: Charter Bank

• Renewing Members: Music Class, Wholesome Wave, Cluetown Books

• Renewals Due for Pouring Stations: Poor Hendrix, Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur, Urban Pie, Evans & White, FitWit LLC, Kirkyard, Atlanta Intown, Sun in my Belly, Anna's BBQ

• Kirkwood Feed and Seed Pet Supply & Grooming, elmyriachi, Stryant Construction & Management, Valero Gas Station, The Pullman

• Renewals: Augusta Designs, Snapdragon Design LLC, Addison Hill Photo, Mothers Legacy Foundation, Sumo Consulting Inc, mdash LLC, The Spotted Trotter

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• HELP DISTRIBUTE FLYERS AND POSTERS

• PURCHASE TICKETS: $40 Tickets until Sept 16  BUY TICKETS NOW! 569 SOLD TO DATE!

• SPONSOR:  Presenting: Wahoo Grill & Wahoo Wine & Provisions $3000, Wine: United. Beer: Second Self and Eventide Brewing. Silver: Stryant- Electric Stage ($2000), Wahoo Grill & Wahoo Wine & Provisions- Jazz Stage ($2000) Bronze ($1000) The Element Apartments, Kelsey Erin Salon, Scarendipity, Atlanta Intown. Photography Sponsors: Content Puppy, Bonnie Heath Photography and Stephanie Howard Photography. Sipper: Friends School of Atlanta and Guitar Shed- Acoustic Stage

• VOLUNTEER:  SIGN UP TODAY! All volunteers get a free T-shirt and a ticket to the wine stroll.

• • Mandatory Volunteer Orientation: Saturday September 15th,  11-Noon @ KUCC

• 2018 POURING STATIONS: 42: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s bbq, Arden's Garden,Atlanta ClayWorks,Blue Ink Title,Clue Town Books,Community Electric, LLC,Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness,Corrective Chiropractic,DJ Tiny,Edison Bikes,elmyriachi,Evans & White,FitWit,GBG Market,Guitar Shed,Indigo Wellness,Keller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee,Kelsey Erin Salon,Kirkwood Car Wash,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Kirkwood Valero,Kirkyard Public House,McCullough Salon Studio,My Coffee Shop,Poor Hendrix,Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn,Scout & Arrow,Seviin Yoga,Sherwin Williams,Smugs Fitness,State Farm- Erica Allard Agency,Stryant Construction & Management,Sun in my Belly,Tanya Demjanec, REALTOR®,Taproom Coffee & Beer,The Business House, Inc.,The Kirkwood Apartments,The Music Class, Inc.,The Pullman,Urban Pie and Wholesome Wave

• • Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 5- Kirkyard at 2pm and 7pm.

  • For new stations or new people running your booth: Sign up for 2pm    Sign Up for  7pm

• FOOD BITE STATION SIGN UP:Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix, Urban Pie, Poppa Corns, Dish Dive, My Coffee Shop, Mix’d Up Burgers, Anna’s BBQ, Steel City Pops and Sun in My Belly.

• Entertainment: Parker Smith  See the line-up

• NonProfit Awards for 2018 KWS: Kirkwood Care: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 and Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000

• T-shirts: We will have limited supply of T-shirts for sale prior to the event. Pick up at the event.

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks by Delightful Sites and coffee by KUCC! Thank you to Steel City Pops for the delicious Popsicles

Approve/Amend: June 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes- Approved

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank Balance: $58,227.59    PayPal Balance: $1528.71

-more income coming in still for pouring stations and ticket sales

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 8/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 7/24/18

• Downtown Planters Summer sponsorship by Happy Mango. Fall by Karen the Fitness Girl and Keller Knapp Realty.

• New Summer banners installed downtown with added locations by Kirkwood Park, Howard and College Ave coming soon.

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form

• Membership:  Total Members: 88 Active  New Members: Indigo Yoga.  Pending: Charter Bank

• Renewing Members: Blue Ink Title, 691 Consulting

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• PURCHASE TICKETS: $40 Tickets until Sept 16  BUY TICKETS NOW! 432 SOLD TO DATE!

• SPONSOR:  Need Presenting- $5000! Silver-Stryant, Bronze- The Element.  Sponsorship Package  

• VOLUNTEER:  SIGN UP TODAY! All volunteers get a free T-shirt and a ticket to the wine stroll.

• • Mandatory Volunteer Orientation: Saturday September 15th,  11-Noon @ KUCC

• 2018 POURING STATIONS: 42: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s bbq, Arden's Garden,Atlanta ClayWorks,Blue Ink Title,Clue Town Books,Community Electric, LLC,Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness,Corrective Chiropractic,DJ Tiny,Edison Bikes,elmyriachi,Evans & White,FitWit,GBG Market,Guitar Shed,Indigo Wellness,Keller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee,Kelsey Erin Salon,Kirkwood Car Wash,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Kirkwood Valero,Kirkyard Public House,Lakeview Capital Partners,McCullough Salon Studio,My Coffee Shop,Poor Hendrix,Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn,Scout & Arrow,Seviin Yoga,Sherwin Williams,Smugs Fitness,State Farm- Erica Allard Agency,Stryant Construction & Management,Sun in my Belly,Tanya Demjanec, REALTOR®,Taproom Coffee & Beer,The Business House, Inc.,The Kirkwood Apartments,The Music Class, Inc.,The Pullman,Urban Pie

• • Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 5- Kirkyard at 2pm and 8pm.

• FOOD BITE STATION SIGN UP:Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix, Urban Pie, Poppa Corns, Dish Dive, My Coffee Shop and Sun in My Belly.

• Entertainment: Parker Smith

• NonProfit Awards for 2018 KWS: Kirkwood Care: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 and Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000

-tickets are $40 now. We will be receiving promotional coupons to share with our networks

-432 tickets sold

-we still need sponsors

-idea to meet with KNO to do a community sponsorship package

-presenting sponsor $5000, silver sponsor $2000 (Kelsey will do the bronze level!)

-local beer sponsors- Eventide and 2nd Self

-discussion about recycling and trash/extra dumpsters

-more lights at the end of the night this year

-we need volunteers (they all get a free ticket!)

-limited edition T-shirt this year, will pre-sell them

-working on foodbite stations- maybe more of the eastlake places

-entertainment is booked! 3 stages- jazz, electric and acoustic- announcements coming august 1

-need ice this year too- valero

11:40: Kirkwood Pocket Map for Tourists/New Residents:

• Ads due: June 27, 2018        Design: July          Print: August

-will be printed by wine stroll!

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Kirkwood Apartments: Exclusive Resident Discount Card:  Contact Silvana by June 30th manager@liveatkirkwood.com   See Mock Up

-memorial for Tom Wednesday at Kirkwood feed and seed 5 or 6p

-people are starting to move into kirkwod apts!!

-end of summer art show at Scout and Arrow- end of august

-Kelsey Erin hired 3 new stylists- all is going well over there :)

-seviin 6 month anniversary, running specials and some community donation classes

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks by Delightful Sites and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: June 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank Balance: $58,227.59    PayPal Balance: $1528.71

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 8/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 7/24/18

• Downtown Planters Summer sponsorship by Happy Mango. Fall by Karen the Fitness Girl and Keller Knapp Realty.

• New Summer banners installed downtown with added locations by Kirkwood Park, Howard and College Ave coming soon.

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form

• Membership:  Total Members: 88 Active  New Members: Indigo Yoga.  Pending: Charter Bank

• Renewing Members: Blue Ink Title, 691 Consulting

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• PURCHASE TICKETS: $40 Tickets until Sept 16  BUY TICKETS NOW! 432 SOLD TO DATE!

• SPONSOR:  Need Presenting- $5000! Silver-Stryant, Bronze- The Element.  Sponsorship Package  

• VOLUNTEER:  SIGN UP TODAY! All volunteers get a free T-shirt and a ticket to the wine stroll.

• • Mandatory Volunteer Orientation: Saturday September 15th,  11-Noon @ KUCC

• 2018 POURING STATIONS: 42: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s bbq, Arden's Garden,Atlanta ClayWorks,Blue Ink Title,Clue Town Books,Community Electric, LLC,Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness,Corrective Chiropractic,DJ Tiny,Edison Bikes,elmyriachi,Evans & White,FitWit,GBG Market,Guitar Shed,Indigo Wellness,Keller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee,Kelsey Erin Salon,Kirkwood Car Wash,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Kirkwood Valero,Kirkyard Public House,Lakeview Capital Partners,McCullough Salon Studio,My Coffee Shop,Poor Hendrix,Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn,Scout & Arrow,Seviin Yoga,Sherwin Williams,Smugs Fitness,State Farm- Erica Allard Agency,Stryant Construction & Management,Sun in my Belly,Tanya Demjanec, REALTOR®,Taproom Coffee & Beer,The Business House, Inc.,The Kirkwood Apartments,The Music Class, Inc.,The Pullman,Urban Pie

• • Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 5- Kirkyard at 2pm and 8pm.

• FOOD BITE STATION SIGN UP:Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix, Urban Pie, Poppa Corns, Dish Dive, My Coffee Shop and Sun in My Belly.

• NonProfit Awards for 2018 KWS: Kirkwood Care: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 and Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000

11:40: Kirkwood Pocket Map for Tourists/New Residents:

• Ads due: June 27, 2018        Design: July          Print: August

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Kirkwood Apartments: Exclusive Resident Discount Card:  Contact Silvana by June 30th manager@liveatkirkwood.com   See Mock Up

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

Read the meeting minutes here and get up to date on the Kirkwood Business Owners' Association.

11:00 AM:

Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks provided by Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: May 15, 2018 Meeting Minutes

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Bank Balance: $60,165.63     PayPal Pending: $290.40
• June P&L

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 7/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 6/26/18
• Thank you! Poppa Corn’s, Kelsey Erin Salon and Edison Bikes for hosting our June 11th Summer Mixer. Very well attended, great demos and delicious food from Elmiryachi.
• Downtown Planters to be updated for Summer by Happy Mango.
• New Summer banners to be installed with added locations by Kirkwood Park, Howard and College Ave.

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form
• Membership:  Total Members: 91 Active  New Members: Awful Good Works, Dulce Vegan Bakery and Cafe, Keller Knapp Realty, and DJ Tiny
• PENDING:  Best Face Forward Cosmetics, BRMB Radio, Cornerstone Handyman Services
• Renewing Members: Indigo Wellness, Sherwin Williams, Taproom, Avilia Development

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• PURCHASE TICKETS: $40 Tickets until Sept 16  BUY TICKETS NOW! 432 SOLD TO DATE!

• SPONSOR:  Need Presenting- $5000! Silver-Stryant, Bronze- The Element.  Sponsorship Package  
• VOLUNTEER:  SIGN UP TODAY! All volunteers get a free T-shirt and a ticket to the wine stroll.
• • Mandatory Volunteer Orientation: Saturday September 8th 11-Noon @ KUCC
• 2018 POURING STATIONS: 42: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s bbq, Arden's Garden,Atlanta Clay Works,Blue Ink Title,Clue Town Books,Community Electric, LLC,Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness,Corrective Chiropractic,DJ Tiny,Edison Bikes,elmyriachi,Evans & White,FitWit,GBG Market,Guitar Shed,Indigo Wellness,Keller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee,Kelsey Erin Salon,Kirkwood Car Wash,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Kirkwood Valero,Kirkyard Public House,Lakeview Capital Partners,McCullough Salon Studio,My Coffee Shop,Poor Hendrix,Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn,Scout & Arrow,Seviin Yoga,Sherwin Williams,Smugs Fitness,State Farm- Erica Allard Agency,Stryant Construction & Management,Sun in my Belly,Tanya Demjanec, REALTOR®,Taproom Coffee & Beer,The Business House, Inc.,The Kirkwood Apartments,The Music Class, Inc.,The Pullman,Urban Pie
• • Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 6- Kirkyard at 2pm and 8pm.
• FOOD BITE STATION SIGN UP:. SIGN UP BY JUNE 27- Only 3 Left- Join Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix, Urban Pie, Poppa Corns, Dish Dive, My Coffee Shop and Sun in My Belly.
• NonProfit Awards for 2018 KWS: Kirkwood Care: $2000, Atlanta Clay Works: $1000, Kirkwood Dog Park: $1000 and Wholesome Wave Georgia: $1000

11:40: Kirkwood Pocket Map for Tourists/New Residents:

• Ads due: June 27, 2018        Design: July          Print: August
• • One Small Ad Still Available. Email kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com to reserve.
  • First to reserve gets it! Must be a member of KBOA!

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Kirkwood Apartments: Exclusive Resident Discount Card:  Contact Silvana by June 30th manager@liveatkirkwood.com   See Mock Up

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

11:00 AM: Meet & Greet. Enjoy the snacks provided by  Kirkwood Apartments and coffee by KUCC!

Approve/Amend: April 17, 2018 Meeting Minutes- APPROVED!

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Wells Fargo Balance: $57,317.08  PayPal Pending  $483.55 5/1 P+L
• 2017 Taxes Filed!

-lots of $ coming in for renewals and wine booths

-some fraud with our account, has already been reversed/settled. Total $1400. Yay wells fargo.

11:15: Organization Update

• KNO Meeting 6/10/18 & NPU-O Meeting 5/22/18

-some confusion with neighbors who didn’t know about KNO and hadn’t paid dues so couldn’t vote

-need better communication with community

11:20: Membership-Sam Mugavero- Smugs Fitness

UPDATED Welcome package: 2018 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro

GET YOUR 2018 KBOA MEMBERSHIP STICKER TO DISPLAY AT YOUR BUSINESS

• NEW RESOURCE GUIDE   New Businesses: Fill out the Let’s Have Coffee Form
• Membership:  Total Members: 84 Active  New Members: GBG Market, Kirkwood Apartments, Outta My Kitchen
• PENDING:  BRMB Radio, Best Face Forward Cosmetics, BRMB Radio, Cornerstone Handyman Services, Dad’s Tree Care,
• Renewing Members: Paul Rue Allstate Insurance, Cummin Landscape, My Coffee Shop, KUCC, and Scout & Arrow, Kirkwood Car Wash, McCullough Salon Studio, Jill Wener

-Start Me has joined KBOA!

11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta, Co-Chair Leslie Brashear- Delightful Sites) 12th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 21, 2018 | 7:00-10:00PM! kirkwoodwinestroll.com

• $30 TICKETS FOR LOCALS: May 14-May 21st!  BUY TICKETS NOW! 22 SOLD TO DATE!
• SPRING FLING BOOTH: Saturday May 19. Tickets will be $30 the week of Spring Fling at kirkwoodwinestroll.com or stop by our booth!
• SPONSOR:  Need Presenting! Silver-Stryant, Bronze- The Element.  Sponsorship Package
• WINE POURING STATIONS NOW OPEN: ONLY 4 available.   SIGN UP BY MAY 19   
• 2018 POURING STATIONS: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency, Anna’s BBQ, Atlanta Clay Works, Blue Ink Title, Clue Town Books, Community Electric, LLC, Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness, Corrective Chiropractic, elmyriachi, FitWit, Guitar Shed, Indigo WellnessKeller Williams Realty, Jon Huff and Randy Brazee, Kelsey Erin Salon, Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply, Kirkyard, Lakeview Capital Partners, Origins Real Estate, PoppaCorn's Gourmet PopcornScout & Arrow, Seviin Yoga, Smugs Fitness, State Farm- Erica Allard Agency, Stryant Construction & Management, Taproom Coffee & Beer, The Kirkwood Apartments, The Music Class, Inc., The Pullman, Urban Pie, GBG Market, Sun in My Belly, Poor Hendrix, Kirkwood Car Wash, The Business House
• FOOD BITE STATION SIGN UP: 10 total. 8 available. SIGN UP BY MAY 31- Kirkyard, Poor Hendrix

-tickets on sale starting yesterday- 26 sold!

-booth at spring fling with raffle

-pouring stations- there are only 2 left!!

-big savings to get printing/advertising done in advance, more money for KBOA

-beer sponsor- 2nd self- can beer, committing to 1/2 , waiting to hear back from Eventide

-don’t need a ticket for food or beer (just the weekend)

-food- urban pie, SIMB, kirkyard, poor hendrix

-new payment structure for food- paying at each station rather than tickets, should be easier for attendees

-looking for some more food stations

-each station needs to provide own table/tent/chairs, signage, marketing stuff, etc, people to help them pour wine, KBOA will provide the wine

-1 oz pours only!!

11:40: Kirkwood Pocket Map for Tourists/New Residents:

• All Current Members as of May 31, 2018 will be included with location on map, name of business, address and website.   See mockup   Home based businesses listed business name and website.
• Printing 3000 copies for distribution at Wine Stroll, new residents, Air BNB and tourists
• Purchase an AD:  Small $100 (4)  Large $200 (2 available)    email kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com to reserve

-this is very exciting!!

-we are going to print 5000. Kirkwood Apartments will pay for 2000 and use for their marketing purposes.

-get in before the deadline- may 31- email jennifer- not many spots left for ads

11:50:New Business/Member Announcements   

• Kirkwood Apartments: Exclusive Resident Discount Card:  Contact Silvana by June 30th manager@liveatkirkwood.com   See Mock Up

-232 total units, 140 walked

-certificate of occupancy soon

-lots of interest even without marketing

-will open in phases

-resident discount card- june 30 is the deadline, no cost to be a part of it

• Community Meeting: Gilliam Park to Edgewood Court Trail. 5/16 @ 9am or 5/17 @ 6pm- Coan Pk

-trail (not trial)

• Margaret Hofland with Pietja KIRKWOOD. LLC: We are negotiating the purchase of 2011 Hosea Williams and look forward to restoring the neglected building into a lively gathering place for the community with EVERGREEN Butcher + Baker shop and residence.

-has been empty for 20 years! All natural products. Neighborhood-oriented with classes.

-timeline- working with contractors now

-GBG- new market! Basic groceries, some prepared food, will be sending out a survey as well, won’t have a food prep area. 30-60 days pending permitting.

-marketing announcement- start an IG or FB page so KBOA can help you promote

NOON: Adjorn   Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz  @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook