September General Membership Meeting Minutes
GCBA Monthly membership meeting 9/12/2025
In attendance:Sharon Hassett, Mike Walker, Jackie Perrydore, Elaine Salter, Joe Bartley, Sue Bellows, Mickey Edell, Donna Anticuar, Dawn Parker, Kelly Faust, Faylene Chung, Matt Miller, Brandy Overholt, Mike Lawrence
Call to order: 9:02 am
New member this month, Carpet Cleaner LLC
Approve the minutes for August - Motion to approve, Sue Bellows, Mike Walker 2nd - motion approved.
Treasurer’s report - Paper copies on the table for all to review.
President’s report - President’s committee - this is a group of Presidents for all the local non-profit groups that will meet up quarterly to share ideas, share supplies, share dates for upcoming events so we’re not scheduling them on the same dates.
MITP wrap up - We think it was very successful. The crowds were larger this year. We discussed as a board that we will continue to have 3 events next summer and will be looking for new bands to give some variety to our residents. Elaine Fleming will be sending a survey to all the vendors to gauge their experience and if it was worth their time. Also requesting input with any new ideas. We’re also exploring on how to get more volunteers to work MITP in the future - possibly donating to another non profit if they offer to volunteer.
Mike W - 2026 elections are coming up. This year we are voting for the President, Treasurer, and the 1 year Trustee. Nominations starting today after the meeting until November 13.
Once candidates have accepted their nominations, they will have 5 minutes at our November meeting to campaign on their own behalf. Winners will be announced at the December meeting. Joe will not be running again for treasurer this term.
Audit of the GCBA books. Faylene Chung conducted our audit and everything was in balance and acceptable. She did a 2 year audit for us, and we thank her for her time..
Member spotlight:
Kelly Faust - Team Eagleworks - Lathe artists. October 11 at the Straight Farmhouse
Donna - DJ designs - Home Decor. She will be at Lucky squirrel, the Chili Cookoff and October 11 at the Straight Farmhouse
Dawn Parker - PLYMOUTH CANTON AAUW - Non Profit organization that helps more equity for women in education. They had a yard sale to raise funds and did very well. Their annual fund raiser is in February which is a children’s play that is performed at O’Leary Auditorium
Mickey Edell - AAUW (ditto)
Sue Bellows - AAUW (ditto)
Faylene Bookkeeping Made Simple, please contact her if you need help with your bookkeeping needs.
Matt Miller - GC City ; Lucky Squirrel, chili cookoff. A pancake breakfast has been added this year. It is being sponsored by Kiwanis, Goodfellows & the Lion’s club. Proceeds will go to the Straight Farmhouse to fund their gazebo. gardencitymi.org/DDA for more information. Car / Motorcycle show, touch a truck kids area on Central. Also they will have a tree trimming company that will have equipment. Petting zoo. Bands/Beer Tent & cornhole tournaments. Food Trucks / Vendor show. September 27. Sidewalk program is going well and still in progress. Curbs are being converted to ADA compliance. Sidewalk chalk is available at city hall for kids to decorate their new sidewalks.
Brandy Overholt - Public Service Credit Union Credit union win day on September 20 - gift cards, prizes, etc. 9am - 1pm.
Mike Lawrence - GC HIstorical Museum. Wedding dress displays are up. Open Wednesdays & Saturdays 12:00 - 3:00 pm.
Sharon Hassett - Straight Farmhouse. They are still looking for vendors and sponsors for their October fest on October 11.
Elaine Salter - Elaine’s Gift Baskets
Joe Bartley - J&J Taxes & More. The deadline to file for those that requested extensions is coming up soon. Joe posts updates about the Big Bill passed by Congress and how it affects taxpayers.
Mike Walker - Liberty Tax, at the end of this month the dept of treasury will no longer accept checks or disperse checks for federal payments. All payments and disbursements will be made electronically either by direct deposit, or debit cards will be sent.
Medicare open enrollment is coming up.
Jackie Perrydore - National Realty Centers
Meeting adjourned 9:31 am
