Agenda, April 19. 2017

Agenda for 4/19/17 GBBA General Meeting
 
Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage and support retail, professional and non-profit businesses in the Northwest New Jersey Skylands Region area by promoting activities and events that build a strong local economy, showcase our hometown values and historical traditions, and encourage community members to shop locally.
 
Networking from 6:30 to 6:45 pm:

• Please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers and samples to share! A special members-only table will be available to promote your business.
• Please make sure you sign in. If you would like to speak during public participation, please sign up to do so.

 
Opening Remarks at 6:45 pm:

• Thank you to The Breathing Room for hosting our meeting.
• Thank you to Cheryl Paulson of The Breathing Room for speaking tonight.
• Self-introduction of members and guests.

 
Board of Director Reports:

• Chairperson (Publicity, Scholarship) – Sandra Roberts of Kaleidoscope Enrichment
• 1​st​ Vice President (Membership) – Jeannette Iurato of The Carriage House and The  Blairstown Musseum
• 2​nd​ Vice President (Board Development) – Ravi Romano of RE/MAX Ridge Real Estate
• Treasurer – Keith Van Derzee of YMCA Camp Mason
• Secretary – Angela Heim of MakeUp Eraser
• Member at Large (Events Chair) -- Danielle Miller of Feather Artistry Photography
• Past Chair – Ron Fischer of Redemption Processing Representatives, Inc.

 
Formal Business (some may be covered in board reports)

• Please send in membership renewals and dues

• We can now accept credit cards.
• New GBBA flyers being made for upcoming events.
• New stickers and magnets being ordered for members.

• GBBA Bucks Program Update
• ​Upcoming Events
  • Sip & Shop, April 23
  • Blairstown Fourth, July 4
• Upcoming Meetings
  
  • Wednesday, May 17 at the Foodshed Alliance
    
  • Wednesday, June 21 at AMC Camp Mohican
    
  • Wednesday, July 10 at Brown Financials
    
  • Wednesday, September 20 at YMCA Camp Mason
• New business as needed

 
Speaker: Cheryl Paulson of The Breathing Room at approximately 7:15 pm

• Ways to use meditation and yoga to reduce stress and bring energy and inspiration into your life.

 
Public Participation at approximately 7:30 pm

• Please sign up to present your activities, news, events, etc. Please, no direct solicitation. Everyone will be given 3 to ­5 minutes to share.

 
Closing Remarks and Networking from approximately 7:45 – 8:00 pm:

• Thank you all for attending.