MEETING AGENDA 2.21.17

11:00: Meet & Greet

11:10: Approve/Amend: January 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes

11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith

• Current Bank Balance: $33,188.90     January 2017 P&L

• MEMBER VOTE NEEDED: 2017 Budget    Review here

11:15: Organization Update

• NEEDED:  KBOA Secretary  and  Monthly Article Writer    Read descriptions and commitment here  

11:20: Membership: Chair: Dan Wingate- The Pullman

• Membership:  Total Members: 52 Active. 12 Lapsed

• New Members: KHerrick LLC  Pending: The Element Kirkwood

• NEW Membership Welcome Package

• • Membership information/ 2017 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers

11:25: Quarterly Business Mixers: Chair: Mehrnush Saadat of Blue Ink Title

• Business Mixer: Thursday March 16, 2017 5:00-7:30PM | FREE | Invite Your Business Neighbors

• https://www.facebook.com/events/375738356143786/

• • Start the night off 5:00-5:30 @ FitWit Kirkwood (2191 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317) for a quick stretch yoga session.

  • Then walk over to Dish Dive 5:30-6:30 (2233 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317) to learn about their menu and see their space, if you've not been there yet. Enjoy appetizers by Dish Dive. KBOA will provide beer & wine.

  • End the evening at Sun in My Belly 6:30-7:30( 2161 College Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317) for an offering of appetizers, cash bar and live music by Shreeps http://www.shreepsmusic.com  Get information on monthly supper clubs and special events. Full dinner menu will be offered for those who want to stay and dine.

11:30: Marketing and Social Media Committee: Chair Emily Wimbush Augusta Designs

• In-Progress: Member Brochure

• Social Media: LIKE KirkwoodBiz ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, Twitter  #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz add @kirkwoodbiz to all posts.

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 6:30-10:30PM

• Wine Pouring Station Sign Up: Feb 20-May 20,2017    Only 40 available  Must be a member. Log in at kirkwoodbiz.com to sign up.

• Wine Stroll Committee Meeting Orientation: Thursday March 9 @ 6PM. 106 Kirkwood Rd NE Email kirkwoodwinestroll@gmail.com for more information, to attend or questions

• In-Progress: Sponsorship Package & Website Updates

11:40: New Business/Member Announcements

• Kirkwood Security Patrol: Nick Pirog, President, nick@kirkwoodsecuritypatrol.org

• • Offer membership for $250 instead of $300 for each individual business

  • • If 10 businesses are willing to sign up, we would discount the membership even further to $200 per business.

  • Special attention from our officers during patrols, member businesses will receive a KSP sticker (or one of the KSP signs that we give to households). Mention these businesses KSP member newsletters.

  • Finally, our members (businesses included) can ask for a one-on-one security consultation with one of our officers, who can provide recommendations on keeping the business safe.

• Imagine Memorial Update Meeting: Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 6-9PM Drew Charter School. Read more info https://www.facebook.com/events/1365179566836533/

• KHerrick LLC: Trademarks and Toast, Tuesday March 14 8:30am @ Sun in My Belly.  FREE RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trademarks-and-toast-learn-about-ip-protection-over-breakfast-tickets-32087255846

• Playworks @ Toomer Elementary: Saturday March 25, 2017 11-1PM @ Toomer Elementary. FREE community engagement event  Read information here   Contact Desiree Carson: desiree.carson@playworks.org 757-748-7686  to participate

• Pullman Yard Update

11:55: 2017 Community Projects

• Education & Non-Profit Donations: Distribution of Donations and Photos

$500- KirkCats Organization     $250- Drew PTA     $250- Toomer PTA- Distributed 1/17   

Noon:  Adjourn

QUICK LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Imagine Memorial Update Meeting: Tuesday Feb 21 from 6-9PM @ Drew Charter School

Wine Stroll Committee Meeting Orientation: Thursday March 9 @ 6PM. 106 Kirkwood Rd NE

Trademarks & Toast: Tuesday March 14, 2017 @ 8:00AM- Sun in My Belly

March Business Mixer: Thursday March 16, 2017 -https://www.facebook.com/events/375738356143786/

March Meeting: Tuesday 21st @ 11am

Kirkwood Spring Fling: Saturday May 20, 2017

Kirkwood Wine Stroll: Friday September 22, 2017

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