Gateway Area Business Association
GABA February 17th, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE: AJ Prasad, Lee Powell, Carl Stein, David Panichello, Lou Fontana, Karen Montez, Dawn Rasmussen, Alan Sanchez & Mike Wolf. Excused absence: Dean Wiest . Special Guest: Fred Sanchez, Realty Brokers.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President, AJ Prasad at 6:10pm. AJ welcomed new Board Member & Director, Mike Wolf & Special Guest Fred Sanchez.
BOARD MINUTES: It was moved to accept the January 2010 Board Minutes, seconded and approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: It was approved & seconded to approve January/February Treasurer’s Report in addition to December & January bank statements as presented by Karen. 2 new members – Farmers Insurance & West Coast Business Community. Karen re-sent annual dues reminders to all members.
GENERAL MEETING SPEAKERS & MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kent Lewis, Anvil Media (March), Verlea Briggs, PGE (April), Steve Hoyt-McBeth, City of Portland-Transporation (May), Zero Waste Alliance (June) & Commissioner Randy Leonard, City of Portland (July) have all been scheduled as future general meeting speakers. Annual Appreciation Fair slated for September 9th at 111th Square. Governor’s Race ~ forum considered for October meeting. Discussion of showcasing a Gateway Strategic Planning Workshop for November meeting. Dawn suggested Thank-you cards and/or small token gifts for future speakers.
2010 FUN-O-RAMA & CRUISE-IN: Annual event is being considered for Sunday, June 27th as Fun-O-Rama Community Fair and Cruise-In. Parade is removed from festivities due to lack of High School Bands & Rose Festival Court participation on Sundays. Police & Fire Depts, live bands, rides & games for kids, large scale cruise-in, GABA business booths, various food & handling and community involvement all in store. Sponsorship opportunities available. NE Rotary, PGE, US Bank & Fred Meyer confirmed to sponsor. Flyers to be printed, t-shirts for sale & trophies for cruise-in participant category winners.
PUBLICITY: Reminder calls to GABA Members from the Board for continued support of General Meetings.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: Sponsorship letters are being finalized awaiting distribution and growing participation in GABA events and fundraising efforts.
NEW BUSINESS: Fred Sanchez shared with the Board an update concerning the David Douglas High School Music Fundraiser event. Hazelwood Neighborhood Assoc., Realty Brokers & Wells Fargo have agreed to sponsor $500 each to the developmental costs associated with CD production & copyright law fees. John Harrington, former DDHS Principal, is assisting to promote & chair this growing fundraiser. A Mother’s Day ~ 3-mile Bike Ride event has been scheduled for May 9th from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at 111th Square. Flowers for Mothers, police attendance & general GABA gathering opportunity for all member participants. A Special Thanks! by the GABA Board to Lou Fontana, Parkview Christian Retirement Center, for his generosity, support & valued dedication on behalf of all GABA members and the continued success of our Association
MEETING ADJOURNED: Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
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