GCBA August 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Call to order: 9:09 AM
In attendance: Sharon Hassett, Jackie Perrydore, Elaine Fleming, C&D Courtney, Sue Bellows, Dawn Parker, Mickey Edell, Amy Smith, Natalie Thurmond, Mike Walker, Dominic King, Elaine Salter
Welcome new member, Total Dumpster Rental
JULY MINUTES TO APPROVE: Natalie Thurmond first, Sue Bellows second. Minutes approved.
Treasurer's report; starting balance $12978.82, income $100.00 expenses $3605.10 ending $9473.73.Please let any of us know if you want to look at our bank balances at any time
Band & Insurance was the reason for the high amount of expenses - report filed
July MITP was phenomenal! We had probably our largest crowd, lots of dancing, Hogz sold out, Heavenly Hot Dogs was very pleased with their sales. King Kone was there giving out free ice cream. Let's hope August is just as good!
Last MITP 8/15 - Sinjon Smith. Vendors are fluid - they seem to vary at each event. Most of the vendors appreciate being under the pavilion. But they are free to set up wherever they wish
Contest - to entice the music lovers to the vendors, we are drawing a raffle ticket for a $100 cash prize. The tickets are at the vendor tables - the more you visit, the better your chances.
We do have a backup plan for rain. If it’s threatening rain, we will post on Facebook live.
Grand opening was on 7/27 - Eureka Eatery on Ford / Henry Ruff, attached to the gas station. There was a huge crowd of people that traveled from all over for the opening. There was a helicopter that dropped biodegradable confetti on the crowd. We confirmed they received their GCBA welcome bag when they applied for their business license.
Grand Opening / Ribbon cutting at Vera’s Bridal Salon is tomorrow at 12:00pm 29474 Ford Road.
Farmhouse is doing a food truck rally. They are looking for vendors and sponsors. The event is in October. Please check the Straight Farmhouse website for details.
Member spotlight:
Dawn/Sue/AAUW American Association of University Women / February children's play is Beauty & the Beast.
Elaine Fleming from Bookkeeping made simple
Natalie Shaklee ambassador - promoting healthy living and healthy home with natural products
Dave Courtney from GC Rotary. They will be collecting school supplies at our August MITP. They are able to help between 150-160 kids with school supplies and also do scholarships for GC High School students which includes Cambridge. New members and donations are appreciated.
Amy Smith - Mary Kay Independent beauty consultant. She is doing a special for the GCPD. She will providing hand sanitizers at no cost to them. Donations appreciated to offset the cost.
Dominic King - President of the GC Soccer Club
Sharon - Farmhouse - we received a thank you letter from Auto’s for Autism which raised over 25k this year for the Burger Center for Autism. Road Rally coming up, Food Truck Rally, Oktoberfest - check out their website
Commission on Aging - they are having a health & wellness expo on Sept 17 and they are looking for vendors
The Chili Cookoff is coming up and they are looking for sponsors
Mike Walker Liberty Tax Ford/Middlebelt and 2 others. They are having their tax class starting October 7 for anyone looking to join their team for tax season. He is licensed for medicare and health care as well.
Jackie Perrydore - National Realty Centers - specializing in first time home buyers.
Elmwood blessing box is doing a food truck / vendor show at the Farmhouse a week from Saturday. Info can be found on facebook.
Holiday Party for the GCBA - yes or no? What do you all think?
Adjourn 9:36
