Attending: Janet Lawson, Dave Agricola, Beth Lauter, Ariell Burrey, Jack Buescher, Wally Cordes, Diane Argricola, John Smith, Catherine Fitzgerald, Robin Thomas, Donna Wesselman, Jenny Dennis, Sherri Kohnle, Caliesta Bockenstette, Steve Dinnerstein, Sheere Armstrong, Bob Roncker, Sandtrese Keys, Bob Simpson, Ralph Hoop, Chuck Day and Carolyn Lunt.
Guest: Gina Kurts/Cincinnati Enquire
Welcome New Member: Bob Simpson/Andy Caress Foundation
Treasurer’s Report
Beth reported that we currently have $4318.07 in CHECKING and $ 2920.97 in SAVINGS.
Dues remains unpaid for some members. 19 members have paid their 2011 dues.
2010 Audit Report
John Smith submitted the Audit Report for 2010 on January 7, 2011 and concluded: The monthly bank statements and supporting documents were reviewed for the checking and savings accounts with Fifth Third Bank. No material discrepancies were found and the sum of the report is a reasonable representation of the financial activity for 2010.The transactionschecks, deposits and other charges for each month were reviewed to support the opinion. In total, the funds available to the chamber decreased from $8,763.88 at the beginning of the year to $6,420.17 at the end of the year for a total decrease of $(2,343.71).
Secretary Report
The Trustees received a revised Chamber By-Laws prior to the meeting and were asked to vote on the new By-Laws. The Trustees agreed and the vote was unanimous to go forward with the new Chamber By-Laws. Any Chamber member may submit a request to have the By-Laws emailed or mailed to them.
The second vote of the meeting was to vote on Chamber Bucks and the Chamber membership drive
The Chamber members voted unanimously for the membership drive and Chamber bucks.
To recap: The Chamber drive goal is to increase our Chamber memberships. Each Chamber member who refers a new member will go in a quarterly drawing for $25 Chamber Bucks to be redeemed at any Chamber business. The business owner who accepts the $25 in Chamber Bucks will then submit the “buck” s to Janet for a full reimbursement.
Committee Reports
WALLY Cordes made the following announcements:
The Village pays for a membership at QUEEENS CITY RACKET CLUB. There for offering the Residents, Chamber Members and Business owners a considerable discount; $25 a month for a single membership and $45 a month for a family membership.
The new street banners have been installed except (2) two. The 2 (two) remaining banners are destined for the square.
The Village is splitting the installation fee with the Chamber.
The Village would like to have a Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in the Spring to celebrate the new and improved square. Would like to possibly co inside with the Chamber drive or the Iron Horse April 29 Royal Wedding Charity event.
The Village is currently working on additional grants for more improvements such as extending the sidewalk and streetscape improvements into the municipal parking lot and the other business districts as well as increasing lighting in the square and parking lot.
The Chamber members are welcome to put business materials in the new resident packets.
Catherine Fitzgerald announced HWB will have a budget finalized in February and will decide where they stand on partnering with the Chamber on The Sounds in the Square. . Robin proposed new name for “Sounds on the Square.” Discussion Followed
Emily Percy is a UC Marketing Grad student that is currently working with Catherine on marketing the Village. Catherine asked for co chairs and someone would like to be interviewed by Emily and Calista Bockenstette, Steve Dinnerstein and Robin Thomas agreed.
Jack Buescher announced the 20th Annual GHP Pancake Breakfast will be held April 2, 2011. The GHP is looking for silent auction items and volunteers.
Chuck from the running spot introduced his experience with Groupon. www.groupon.com.
What is going to bring business into the Village of Glendale?
Christmas on the Square
Thank you, Sherri ,for doing a fantastic job.
THANKS TO EVERYONE BETH, SUSAN and DAN for all their hard work on getting the sponsors.
December 7 2011 will be the next Christmas on the Square. Sherri agreed to be the Chair for 2011
Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Dave Agricola announced the committee is currently looking for an individual to oversee the festival. Dates have been chosen. May 13-15, 2011. This year this event will be Bigger and Better.
Street Fair
Dates set for September 24 from noon to 9 pm. It was suggested in the meeting to extend the time.
Janet Lawson will be the returning chair and is looking for a co chair.
Survey came back from the vendors and the overall feeling was the event was a success. Many requests for more lighting and extended times.
Sounds on the Square
First Wednesday of every month. Considering and looking for Themed options for Sounds on the Square
New Events Proposed
After Hours Events
Tuesday 6-8 PM/First Tuesday every month
Mini Trade Show
To be held at the Glendale Lyceum. Business’ can set up tables and information, after hours networking event.
Burger Bash
Best Burger in Cincinnati Cook Off open to residents and restaurants.
Concerns
The Chamber and the Village need to focus on how many times they are going to close down the square. During events the day of set up and tear down in the square has a considerable affect on the businesses. A Friday and Saturday shut down kill the business. What can be done to illuminate a complete shut down? Discussion followed and a motion to continue this conversation outside of the Chamber meeting at another date was agreed upon.
Advertising Opportunity
Cincinnati Enquirer/ Sticky Notes stick to the front page of the paper and allow the customer to pull and reattach the “note” to another place. The Chamber’s sticky note could be the Chamber/Village event calendar
Meeting Adjourned/ Next meeting February 16/Grand Finale 6 PM