Note this is a new location and time. We are working on reaching more business owners. 

We will meet every other month at 11am at the Kirkwood Library March 15, May 17, July 19, Sept 20 and Nov 15. 

April, June, August and October we will be meeting at 6:30pm at Bessie Branham. 

MEETING AGENDA

11:00-11:10: Meet & Greet

11:10: Approve/Amend February 15, 2016 Meeting Minutes

11:10-11:30: Updates

• NPU & KNO Update

• • Sell Kirkwood swag (banners, stickers, mugs) at your business. Purchase from KNO for 15% over cost. Interested?

• Organization Update:

• • New board members: Branding/Marketing Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC, 2016 Wine Stroll Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta and Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography, Stuart Brady-Kirkwood Car Wash, Dan Wingate- The Pullman.

  • Unfilled positions: Treasurer and Membership Chair. Responses to postings. In progress.

  • New KBOA Bylaws being reviewed.

  • • Annual meeting and new board elections will be November 15th at general meeting

    • No less than 5 board members and no more than 11

• KBOA Membership Update: 48 members

• • All members need to log in kirkwoodbiz.com and update directory listing by 3/23/16

  • Directory to be added when enough members have input their listing.

  • NEW LEVELS ADDED:

  • • Associate membership level for $50 a year. No voting or marketing rights.

    • Honorary membership level (FREE) is added.  Kirkwood Urban Forest, Police Station, Library, Fire Station, Post Office will be added by KBOA website admin.

11:30-11:35: KBOA Finances

• Current Bank Balance

• 2015 Taxes. Time to file 501 c(6) taxes. Waiting on Quote. Researching last year’s taxes

• Outstanding 2015 wine pouring fees: $300

11:35-11:45: Marketing and Branding Committee (Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC)

• In progress: New KBOA logo, billboard, handout. Also wine stroll website. 
• No March meeting due to Spring Break. Emails will be sent to interested KBOA members.
• LIKE KIRKWOOD BUSINESS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ON FACEBOOK

11:45-11:55: Wine Stroll Committee (Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta and Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography)

• 2016 Wine Stroll: Friday September 23-10th Year Anniversary    See March 3rd Meeting Notes

• KBOA @ Spring Fling to promote the 2016 Kirkwood Wine Stroll. Special ticket price.

• Next Meeting: Thursday March 31 @ 5pm- Randy’s House  

11:55-NOON: Community Events

• 2nd Drew Charter PTA Fundraising Auction-  Saturday April 23, 2016

• • Seeking sponsors and auction items    MORE INFO HERE

• Saturday, April 23 @ Kirkwood Station

• • 9AM Women Run the Vine 5K Race       1PM - Earth Day Soiree

• Kirkwood Spring Fling- Saturday May 14, 2016

NOON: Adjourn

Board Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month @ Noon- Kirkyard Pub

General Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month

April 2016

BOD:  Wed. April 6, 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  April 19 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)- Bessie Branham

May 2016

BOD:   Wed. May 4 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  May 17 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library

June 2016

BOD:   Wed. June 1 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  June 21 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)-Bessie Branham

July 2016

BOD:  Wed. July 6, 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  July 19 @  11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library

August 2016

BOD:   Wed. August 3 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  August 16 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)-Bessie Branham

September 2016

BOD:   Wed. Sept 7@ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  Sept 20 @  11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library

October 2016

BOD:  Wed. October 5 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  October 18 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)-Bessie Branham

November 2016

BOD:   Wed. November 2 @ Noon (1st Wed)

General Members:  November 15 @  11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library

December 2016

BOD:   Wed. December 7 @ Noon (1st Wed)

Holiday Mixer:  Tuesday December 20 @ 6:00pm- Location TBD

PLEASE REGISTER TO ENSURE YOU GET THE MEETING UPDATES AND REMINDERS! Thanks!