AGENDA: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2017 | KIRKWOOD LIBRARY
11:00AM- Meet and Greet:
Approve/Amend: October 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes
11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith
Current Balance: $69,626.71 Current P&L
11:10: Organization Update
NPU-O and KNO Update
Memorial Drive Resurfacing Update
FYI: Mayoral Race Run Off: Tuesday December 5, 2017 (Keisha Lance Bottoms & Mary Norwood)
FYI: City Councilmember District 5: Natalyn Archibong
11:20: Membership
Welcome package: 2017 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro (Will be updated for 2018)
Membership: Total Members: 65 Active.
11:25: Upcoming KBOA Events
November 25: Kirkwood Shop Small Hunt and Tree Lighting Noon-7:00pm
Share FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/303569913476601
Use #shopsmall #kirkwoodbiz and #kirkwoodatl in social media posts!
Participating Locations: Happy Mango, Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn, Indigo Wellness, Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply, Language International Kids, Kirkyard Public House, Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness, Atlanta Clay Works, Augusta Designs, Scout & Arrow, Arden's Garden, The Pullman, Urban Pie and Elmyriachi
Friday November 17: All participating businesses will get Shop Small bags, handouts and other Shop Small materials.
How it works: Teams pick up Kirkwood Shop Small Hunt card at participating businesses. Turn in to Arden’s Garden by 5pm. Must be present to win. 1st, 2nd and Third prizes.
Thank you for the donated prizes from Happy Mango, Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn, Indigo Wellness, Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply, Kirkyard Public House, Atlanta Clay Works, Augusta Designs, Scout & Arrow, Arden's Garden, Urban Pie and Elmyriachi
December 5: KBOA Holiday Mixer: Tuesday 6-9PM @ KUCC- 100 Rogers Street
Share Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/286162008570263/
NEED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS(All funds raised will benefit the KUCC Christmas in Kirkwood)
We have 12 items valued at $500. How about a few more to reach at least $1000.
NEED FOOD DONATIONS: Supply food for 25 people. Drop off day of event at 6pm.
NEED ARTIST MARKET (FREE to sell, must donate an item to the silent auction value of $50 or more) Augusta Designs and Atlanta Clay Works are the only two currently!
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE BY NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Zone 6 Toys for Tots: Toy Drive- Bring an unwrapped toy.
Wine Stroll Nonprofit Award presentation of $1000 to 5 different non profits.
Live Music by Elegant Bachelors
Beer/Wine by KBOA
11:45: KBOA Board Elections TERM: January 2018-January 2019
First Events: November 25 (Small Biz Saturday) & December 5, 2017 (Holiday Mixer)
First General Meeting: January 16, 2017 11am-Noon
VOTE FOR YOUR 2018 KBOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLINE HERE or In person on 11/14
Current KBOA members vote YES or NO for the entire slate of volunteer board of directors.
Associate and honorary members do not have voting rights.
RETURNING:
President: Dano Kirk of Kirkyard Public House
Vice-President: Sandra Mersinger of Snapdragon Designs
Treasurer: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed
Wine Stroll Chair: Randy Brazee of Homes for Atlanta
Social Media and Marketing: Emily Wimbush of Augusta Designs
General Board Members:
Dan Wingate of The Pullman
Mehrnush Saadat of Blue Ink Title
NEW NOMINEES:
Co-Secretaries
Jill Wener MD of Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness
Sam Mugavero of Smugs Fitness
General Board Member: Kimia Amin, Avila Development for Kirkwood Apartments
Events and Business Mixer Chair: Leslie Brashear, Delightful Sites
Membership Chair: Amy Langer, eXp Realty
THANK YOU: Ashley Smith of Wholesome Wave Georgia), Paul Rue of Allstate Paul Rue Agency
11:50: New Business
Language International Kids: Thanksgiving Break Camp: Nov 20-22. $40 Reserve Now
Scout & Arrow: Pop-Up Holiday Market: December 2 from 11am to 5pm
Guitar Shed: Guitar Techniques Workshop: December 2 from 10am to 11:30am
Atlanta Clay Works: Holiday Sale + Party: Dec 1 & 2 from 5-10PM
Noon: Adjorn
Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Like Kirkwood Wine Stroll Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodWineStroll/
Kirkwood Business Owners' Association has four open seats for the 2018-2019 term of volunteer board of directors.
Elections will be held a the general meeting on November 14th as well as online 24 hours prior to the meeting. KBOA needs 26 members to vote. Associate members can not vote.
See all 2018 Meeting dates and events here
Co-Secretary Nominees
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.
Leslie Bradshear of Delightful Sites
Membership Chair: Outreach to possible members, new and existing members regarding KBOA membership.
Amy Langer, REALTOR powered by eXp Realty
General Board Member (1): Support existing projects and programs. Focus on community outreach.
Kimia Amin of Avilia Development/ The Kirkwood Apartments
In Attendance:
Board of Directors: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC), Dan Wingate- The Pullman (Membership Chair), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs)
Not Attending: Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board
Member (Paul Rue Agency), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed)
READ MINUTES HERE
Thank you: Ashley Smith of Wholesome Wave Georgia and Paul Rue of Allstate Paul Rue Agency
In Attendance:Board of Directors: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC), Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed), Dan Dingate- The Pullman (Membership Chair)
Not Attending: Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board Member (Paul Rue Agency),
Members: Keith Forrester (PoppaCorns), Stan Sugarman (Stryant), Jetha Wagner (Avila Development), Jules Bothwell (Spotted Trotter), Shirah Frazier (Language International Kids), Beth Bosworth (Lakeview Capital), Amy Langer (eXp Realty), Lee Vann (Lee Vann Photography), Candace McCollough (ATL Clayworks), Paris Campeau (Indigo Wellness)
Community Members: Kent Strickland
AGENDA: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 | KIRKWOOD LIBRARY
In Attendance:Board of Directors: Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC)
Not Attending: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board Member (Paul Rue Agency),Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed), Dan Dingate- The Pullman (Membership Chair)
Members: Keith Forrester (PoppaCorns), Stan Sugarman (Stryant), Jamie Russell (Poor Hendrix), Jetha Wagner (Avila Development), Jules Bothwell (Spotted Trotter), Shira (McCullough Salon Studio), Beth Martin (Cornerstone Bank), Leslie Bradshear (Delightful Sites), Tanya Demjanec (Origins), Jill Wener (Conscious Health Meditation & Wellness), Candace McCollough (Atlanta Clayworks), Beth Bosworth (Lakeview Capital), Sam Mugavero (Smugs Fitness)
Community Members: Michelle Olympiadis, Kent Strickland, Carrie Salone
Approve/Amend: July 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Emily motioned; Minutes APPROVED
Bank Account - $45,451.72 Current P&L 2017
Any questions, please email kirkwoodbiz@gmail
Most of the money in the bank is the Wine Stroll (will be spent soon); other than that, expenses stay pretty low
11:15: Organization Update
NPU-O and KNO Update (meetings are on the 10th of every month)
Stan Sugarman:
8 Kirkwood Road (empty lot next to Urban Pie). Proposal is for street level retail space and 6 townhomes. Building height was 45 feet (35 max code) and parking didn’t meet parking variances
APD is still looking for shooting suspect. Will not release information until they are arrested in an jail. Please continue to support Urban Pie
Kirkwood Dog Park Committee; meeting tonight @ Urban Pie 8:30pm. Looking at putting a dog park in Kirkwood
11:25: Membership- Chair: Dan Wingate- The Pullman
Welcome package: 2017 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro
Membership: Total Members: 67 Active. 9 Lapsed. Goal of 75 for 2017.
Back in 2015 there were only 30 members; if anyone ever asks about KBOA please feel free to pass out the “One Sheet” (don’t have to be a member to come to meetings)
New Members: Mothers Legacy Foundation
New Associate Members: Delightful Sites
Renewing Members: Sumo Consulting Inc, Blue Ink Title, Wholesome Wave Georgia
11:30: Wine Stroll Committee: Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta
11th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll | Friday September 22, 2017 | 7:00-10:00PM- New Time! kirkwoodwinestroll.com
Tickets: $40 until 9/16. $50 week of event 423 tickets sold to date! (ahead of where we were last year)
USE THIS LINK FOR $5 OFF YOUR TICKETS
All KBOA members can share the August promo code links to clients/email lists
Think link is valid through the end of the month (August 31)
Pouring stations please use the PINOTNOIR code to track traffic through pouring stations
Sponsors will also have their own code, too
Wine Pouring Stations: 41 STATIONS COMPLETE! 7 Food Bite 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.,Scout & Arrow,The Spotted Trotter,Atlanta Clay Works, Taproom Coffee & Beer,Jill Wener, MD | Physician, Vedic Meditation Teacher, Conscious Health Ally,Cummin Landscape Supply,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Origins Real Estate, FitWit,Kirkwood Car Wash,The Business House, Inc.,Chili Pepper Woodworks, LLC,McCullough Salon Studio,Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services,Language International Kids,Le Petit Marche,Valero Food Mart,Poor Hedricks, Arden’s Garden,elmyriachi,Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur, Stryant Construction
Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 6th 2-3pm or 7-8pm@ the Kirkyard
Please send at least one person from each pouring station
Will be stressing the 1 oz. pour rule this year; how to pick up your wine and more info about load-in and load-out
RSVP through the Eventbrite link
Food Stations can attend pouring meeting to get more information about food station logistics
POSTERS & POSTCARDS to be distributed week of August 21st
NEW THIS YEAR: Second Self Beer for sale at the Kirkyard and Pullman Booths. You don’t need to buy a Wine Stroll ticket to purchase beer or food tickets.
Do not need a ticket to drink the beer (cannot bring your own alcohol)
FOOD BITES: Kirkyard Public House, Urban Pie, The Pullman, Sun in my Belly, Anna's BBQ, The Spotted Trotter, Poor Hedricks
ENTERTAINMENT: https://www.kirkwoodwinestroll.com/music
2 stages this year; Electric stage @ Styrant_ Acoustic stage @ 1986 Hosea
Scratch DJ will play in between sets
VOLUNTEER: https://www.kirkwoodwinestroll.com/volunteer 8-10PM & 10-11:30PM Shifts Needed!
Volunteer Orientation @ Blue Ink Title on Saturday, September 16 @11am
Volunteers get T-shirts and can enjoy the event for free (just not wearing your shirt)
Wine Stroll Sponsorships: $10,750 (cash) $10,500 (in-kind) TOTAL: $21,250
Wine: United Distributors Beer: Second Self Brewing Gold Medal:Avila Development for The Kirkwood Apartments Silver Medal:Stryant Construction, Cornerstone Bank, Atomic Entertainment ($2000-PENDING) Bronze Medal: Wahoo Wine and Provisions Big Sipper:Private Bank of Decatur Sipper: KUCC (Water), Bond Community Credit Union
Atomic Entertainment just bought The Pullman Yard
We have a Sponsorship Chairman this year to make sure Sponsors are recognized and taken care of
Wahoo! Will add things in the passport to let attendees know where they can buy the wine they are sipping
Sponsors will get their tickets ahead of time!
Wine Stroll Committee Meetings: Thursday Aug 31 @ 6PM- Randy’s House
Email kirkwoodwinestroll@gmail.com if you’d like to add anything to the agenda; anyone can attend!
Any special logo/picture should be sent through the Facebook Message
Child Care will be offered 6:30-10:30 (potty trained children only); $30/each on night of event ($5 off if you sign up in advance). Volunteers don’t have to pay
Lyft pickup at the Library and Post Office
No dogs allowed this year (City of ATL code)
11:45: Wine Stroll Non-Profit Awardees:
KBOA will donate $5,000 towards 2018 local nonprofit projects.
10 nonprofit organizations submitted applications. Amount subject to change based on funds raised.
Created a new process this year for vetting non-profits. Board has selected 5 non-profits this year
All nonprofits will have a booth at the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on 9/22 to learn about their work!
Wholesome Wave Georgia (Georgia Fresh for Less; doubling food stamp dollars at EAV Farmers Market)
KNO Roof Replacement (Looking to expand program to help neighbors in need; reach out to Stan directly if you’d like to help)
Lanta Gras (started in Kirkwood; goal to provide instruments and music instruction to children- this is the annual parade that happens in February)
Georgia Overdose Prevention (overdose kits and needle exchange)
Fred Armon Toomer Elementary Educational Foundation (teacher training)
11:50: New Business:
Aug 15: Bee Nguyen, Kirkwood Candidate Meet and Greets, House Dist 89. Pullman. 6:30PM
Aug 19: Atlanta Clay Works: Beer & Gnomes Fundraiser for Atlanta Clay Works. 5PM-8PM. Eventide Brewery
Aug 22: Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong, Candidate Meet and Greet. City Council Dist 5. Pullman. 6:30PM
Aug 23: Sachin Varghese, Kirkwood Candidate Meet and Greets, House Dist 89 Pullman. 6:30PM
Aug 28: Liliana Bakhtiari, Kirkwood Candidate Meet and Greets, City Council Dist 5 Pullman. 6:30PM
Aug 30: Monique Keane, Kirkwood Meet & Greet House Dist 89 Pullman. 6:30PM
Sept 3: Mother’s Legacy: 3rd Annual Hometown Country Cookout 4pm-7pm: 2112 Wisteria Way
Become A Sponsor Contact: Carrie Salone 404-425-3350 or hometowncookout@gmail.com.
Sept 9: Keep Atlanta Beautiful Recycling Coming to Edgewood. 10am-3pm.
Coan Middle School at 1550 Hosea Williams Drive See flyer here
Sept 10: District 2 & 5 City Council Candidate Town Hall. Dad’s Garage. 2PM
Sept 17: Wholesome Wave Georgia: 8TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN CHEFS POTLUCK Serenbe @ 3p
Sept 22: Kirkwood Wine Stroll: Friday Sept 22, 7-10PM $40 tickets until 9/16 kirkwoodwinestroll.com
Thank you to the 2017 Sponsors of the 11th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll!
Wine:
United Distributors
82 wines from around the world
Representing over 30 unique vineyards both large and small
Beer:
Second Self Beer Company
Local craft brews for sale during event
www.secondselfbeer.com
Second Self Beer Company, Georgia's fast growing craft brewery located in Atlanta, GA making exciting beers designed with food in mind.
Gold Medal:
Avila Development for The Kirkwood Apartments
http://www.liveatkirkwood.com/
Opening Late 2017
Offering 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments
THE KIRKWOOD 71 HOWARD STREET ATLANTA, GA 30317
P: (678) 203-4593
Silver Medal:
Stryant Construction: Electric Music Stage Sponsor
www.stryantconstruction.com
Our expertise spans from complete residential gut rehabs to commercial build-outs of office and retail space. We have completed over 75 single family rehab projects, 350 apartment unit renovations, and 46,000 square feet of commercial build out in recent years. Stryant Construction offers an exceptional value and commitment to provide the finest quality of construction services.
Cornerstone Bank: Acoustic Music Stage Sponsor
https://www.cornerstonebankga.com/
Located in downtown Decatur at 125 Clairemont Ave
Specializing in personal, business and loans.
Atomic Entertainment: Main Food & Beer Ticket Booth
Bronze Medal:
Wahoo Wine and Provisions
http://www.wahoowine.com/
1036 W College Ave, Decatur, GA
Buy the wines you love right at the KWS from the Wahoo booth. Just find the Wahoo logo next to the wine in the passport. Buy tonight and pick up tomorrow.
Big Sipper:
Private Bank of Decatur
https://privatebankofdecatur.com/
150 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur,
Sipper:
Kirkwood United Church of Christ (KUCC)
https://www.kirkwooducc.com
Kirkwood United Church of Christ is a liberal, progressive Christian community in Atlanta's Kirkwood neighborhood. We believe God's love belongs to all.
100 Rogers St NE, Atlanta,
Bond Community Credit Union
https://www.bondcu.com
433 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta
In-Kind:
Addison Hill Photo
photography
Snapdragon Designs
graphic design
Augusta Designs
public relations and social media
Tuesday August 15, 2017 KBOA General Meeting
Kirkwood Library
AGENDA
Tickets: $40 until 9/16. $50 week of event 423 tickets sold to date!
Augusta Designs, WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA, Kirkyard Public House, Urban Pie, The Pullman, Homes For Atlanta - Keller Williams Realty, Guitar Shed, Blue Ink TitleStandard 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.,Scout & Arrow,The Spotted Trotter,Atlanta Clay WorksTaproom Coffee & Beer,Jill Wener, MD | Physician, Vedic Meditation Teacher, Conscious Health Ally,Cummin Landscape Supply,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Origins Real EstateFitWit,Kirkwood Car Wash,The Business House, Inc.,Chili Pepper Woodworks, LLC,McCullough Salon Studio,Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services,Language International Kids,Le Petit Marche,Valero Food Mart,Poor Hedricks, Arden’s Garden,elmyriachi,Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur, Stryant Construction
Wine Pouring Station Orientation: Wed. September 6th 2-3pm or 7-8pm @ the Kirkyard
Volunteer Orientation @ Blue Ink Title on Saturday September 16 @11am
Wine: United Distributors Beer: Second Self Brewing Gold Medal: Avila Development for The Kirkwood Apartments Silver Medal: Stryant Construction, Cornerstone Bank, Atomic Entertainment ($2000-PENDING) Bronze Medal: Wahoo Wine and Provisions Big Sipper: Private Bank of Decatur Sipper: KUCC (Water), Bond Community Credit Union
KBOA will donate $5000 towards 2018 local nonprofit projects.
All nonprofits will have a booth at the Kirkwood Wine Stroll on 9/22.
Wholesome Wave Georgia
KNO Roof Replacement
Lanta Gras
Georgia Overdose Prevention
Fred Armon Toomer Elementary Educational Foundation
Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Like Kirkwood Wine Stroll Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodWineStroll/
Board of Directors: Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs), Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed), Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC), Dan Dingate- The Pullman (Membership Chair)
Not Attending: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board Member (Paul Rue Agency)
Members: Lee Vann (Lee Vann Photography), Keith Forrester (PoppaCorns), Stuart Brady (Kirkwood Car Wash), Stan Sugarman (Stryant), Jamie Russell (Poor Hendrix), Kimia Amin (Avila Development), Jules Bothwell (Spotted Trotter),
Community Members: Stephanie Howard, Suzy Schultz, Leslie Bradshear, Fred Hicks, Rashida Winfrey, Kelsey Unger, TJ Copeland
Approve/Amend: June 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Keith Forrester Motioned; APPROVED
PayPal Pending - $1,113.65 Bank Account - $44,231.23
Current P&L 2017
Money coming in from pouring stations
Storage unit; KNO has been invoiced for 1 year
UPDATE: KBOA 2016 Taxes Filed and PAID ($500)
Once your gross receipts go above $50k; you must file a different return with a lot more information
KNO; Stan (VP)
Spring Fling made over $30k net
Kirkwood Urban Forest takeover (add special vote to Wine Stroll fund grant)
PRIORITY: Keeping seniors in place and helping with emergency repairs
Pullman Yards purchased by Atomic Entertainment; is every building protected in preservation (environmental/historical)? Currently in discussion
($5-8M contamination on site)
NPU-O (Sign permit for street sign, parking variances, etc.)
Brick & Mortar $100/yr Home-Based $50/yr Associate $50/yr
Membership: Total Members: 69 Active. 9 Lapsed. Goal of 75 for 2017.
New Members: McCullough Salon Studio
New Associate Members: Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur, Poor Hendricks, Greathouse Trial Law,
Renewing Members: Valero, Le Petite Marche, Arden’s Garden
Any questions or information that come up as new businesses come in, please email kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com to help create the welcome package (resources on build-out, permits, etc.)
11:30: Wine Stroll Committee (Chair Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta SAVE THE DATE: 11th Annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll is Friday September 22, 2017 | 7:00-10:00PM- New Time! Kirkwoodwinestroll.com
Biggest fundraiser for KBOA that raises most money; Language International Kids is offering child care for the night
2 stages (need to rent another stage for acoustic stage) of live music; DJs will play in between sets
Tickets are $40 until 9/18. 378 tickets sold to date! USE: CODE AUG17 FOR $5 OFF!
Wine Pouring Stations: 40 STATIONS COMPLETE! 7 Food Stations
Current Stations: Augusta Designs, WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA, Kirkyard Public House, Urban Pie, The Pullman, Homes For Atlanta - Keller Williams Realty, Guitar Shed, Blue Ink TitleStandard 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.,Scout & Arrow,The Spotted Trotter,Atlanta Clay WorksTaproom Coffee & Beer,Jill Wener, MD | Physician, Vedic Meditation Teacher, Conscious Health Ally,Cummin Landscape Supply,Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply,Origins Real EstateFitWit,Kirkwood Car Wash,The Business House, Inc.,Chili Pepper Woodworks, LLC,McCullough Salon Studio,Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services,Language International Kids,Le Petit Marche,Valero Food Mart,Poor Hedricks, Arden’s Garden,elmyriachi,Corrective Chiropractic - Decatur {Add Stryant Construction}
Wine Stroll Sponsorships: $9,0000 + WINE CONFIRMED:
Wine: United Distributors
Gold Medal: Avila Development for The Kirkwood Apartments
Silver Medal: Stryant Construction, Cornerstone Bank
Big Sipper: Private Bank of Decatur
Sipper: KUCC (Water)
Food Stations: Tickets sold separately ($1 goes to KBOA $1 goes to restaurant)
Each station decides how much each food item costs
Should prepare food for at least 300 (can be prepared on site or beforehand)
Wine Stroll Committee Meetings: Thursday, July 20 @ 6PM- Randy’s House {106 Kirkwood Road; old Kirkwood Library)
Still need volunteers and/or volunteer coordinator (email kirkwoodbiz or go to wine stroll website to sign up to volunteer at event)
Before, During and After
Schedule a food station meeting and wine-pouring meeting
Non Profit Submissions Closed: Announcement of Award: August 15, 2017 (at next meeting)
Give back a portion of Wine Stroll profits to local non-profits
New process for accepting and vetting applications this year
11:45: New Business:
Aug 12 & 13: Kirkwood UCC Homecoming Weekend.
10-2 on Sat.(Open House) 5pm on Sun (Worship/Reception)
Aug 12: Meet and Greet with Liliana Bakhitari. District 5 Candidate. Noon-2pm
Aug 19: Beer & Gnomes Fundraiser for Atlanta Clay Works. 5PM-8PM. Eventide Brewery
Sept 9: Keep Atlanta Beautiful Recycling Coming to Kirkwood. 10am-3pm.
Pullman Fundraiser for Atlanta Community Food Bank coming up in October
Kirkwood Apartments; 1,2,3 bedroom apartments (opening by end of year??)
Rashida Winfrey candidate for School Board (District 5); looking for feedback and insight from residents and businesses
Noon: AdjornAdd #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
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
Bank Balance: $40,516.76 PayPal Pending: $727.75 Current June P&L 2017
UPDATE: KBOA 2016 Taxes
In progress; Ryan is ON IT!
Bike Corral Planters- Signage coming soon!
11:20: Membership- Chair: Dan Wingate- The Pullman
Three Levels of Membership: Brick & Mortar, Home-Based, Associate
Membership: Total Members: 61 Active. 11 Lapsed- See list here
Record number of members
New Associate Members: Lakeview Capital Partners, Evans & White and Cornerstone Bank
Greater Good, Mixd Up, Poor Hendrix have been contacted to be associate members and food stations (still waiting to hear back from Greater Good)
Renewing Members: Taproom
UPDATE: NEW Business Orientation: Smuggs Fitness (Sam), Sumo Consulting (Cameron) and Pullman (Dan)
Peer mentoring program for new businesses with questions about licenses, trash pick-up, contracts, taxes, etc.
Monthly/Annually; program logistics are still in the works
Could potentially partner up with the Startme program in East Lake
11:30: Monthly Meeting & Business Mixers: Chair: Mehrnush Saadat of Blue Ink Title
Next Mixer: 07-17-17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Atlanta Clay Works
Alcohol and snacks provided; social gathering to talk and network
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!
Tickets are $40 until 9/18. 363 tickets sold to date !
Wine Pouring Station Sign Up: DEADLINE: June 30,2017 Only 21 left
Must be a member. Log in at kirkwoodbiz.com to sign up. http://kirkwoodbiz.com/event-2472608
All stations receive 2 tickets and access to a discount code for customers
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)
Current Stations: Augusta Designs, WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA, Kirkyard Public HouseUrban Pie, The Pullman, Homes For Atlanta - Keller Williams Realty, Guitar Shed, Blue Ink TitleStandard 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.
Food Stations: Only 10 spots! Will open up to members next week
Wine Stroll Sponsorships: See package here. Please share!
Wine: United Distributors Gold Metal: Avila Development for The Kirkwood Apartments Silver Metal: Stryant Construction Big Sipper: Private Bank of Decatur Sipper: KUCC (Water)
Wine Stroll Committee Meetings: Thursday June 29 @ 6PM- Randy’s House
Please attend if you’d like to become more involved (or even just to listen to what’s going on)
Non Profit Organization Donation Submission Submission Deadline: July 18, 2017 Announcement of Award: August 15, 2017 Wine Stroll: September 22, 2017
Encourage all wine pouring stations to offer a special/promo (raffles, discounts with passport, etc.)
FYI: Keep Atlanta Beautiful Recycling Coming to Kirkwood Sept 9th. 10am-3pm.
In the works: electric car-charging stations could potentially be installed
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