January Meet & Greet Agenda

Agenda for 1/16/2019 GBBA General Meeting
Today’s Message: “We’re only as strong as our membership.”

Networking from 6:30 to 6:40 pm:

• Please bring your business cards, brochures, flyers and samples to share!
  
• Please make sure you sign in. If you would like to speak during public participation, please sign up to do so.
  

Opening Remarks at 6:40 pm:

• Thank you to all for attending and to First Presbyterian of Blairstown for hosting.
  
• Self­-introduction of members and guests.
  

Formal Business at approximately 6:50 pm:

• Board Changes - 5 minutes
  
  • Recognition and thanks to those leaving the Board
    
  • 2019 Board Announcement - Chair Sandra Roberts, 1st VP (Membership) Dave Tillisch, 2nd VP (Board Development) Ravi Romano, Treasurer Keith VanDerzee, Secretary Karin White
    
  • Two Member-at-Large openings - Publicity Committee Chair, Events Committee Chair
    
  • Committee openings - Publicity, Events, Membership, Scholarship
    
• Board Reports/Board Meeting Summary - 5 minutes
  
• GBBA Mission Review - 10 minutes
  
  • “The Greater Blairstown Business Association’s mission is to encourage and support existing businesses in the Northern Warren County, New Jersey area, promote the development of new enterprises and foster high business and civic standards in the community. Inherent in our structure is the commitment to give back to the community, thereby helping to establish willingness on the part of the general public to do business locally.”
    
• GBBA 2019 Goal Setting with Members - 15 minutes
  
  • Current Suggestions include:
    
    • Increase interaction with BEC and Township Committee
      
    • Create a GBBA Member Discount Card for Community
      
    • Increase visibility through events
      
    • New Business welcoming
      
    • Better define what we do to the community
      
    • Take a proactive stance in identifying needed businesses
      
    • What are your ideas?
      
• Membership Drive Brainstorming - 10 minutes
  
  • Renewal notices went out December 18th
    
  • How can we increase our reach?
    

• Upcoming Meetings - 5 minutes
  
  • February 20, 6:30 pm at Kaleidoscope Enrichment, 1077S Rt. 94, Blairstown, NJ. Speakers Terri and Mark Trapp on “Your Prosperity Picture” financial planning for your business and home.
    
  • Need volunteers for upcoming 3rd Wednesday meetings
    
  • Suggestion to host quarterly meetings either Weekday Early Morning or Saturday Morning
    

• Upcoming Events - 5 minutes
  
  • Spring Sip & Shop -- Coordinators needed
    
• Business Personality Profile. Discussion and analysis tabled. - 5 minutes
  

Public Participation at approximately 7:50 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 at approximately 8:00 pm:

• Thank you all for attending.
  

Keep the conversation going!

• Follow the GBBA Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/shopgbba/
  
• Join GBBA Members Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/GBBAmembers/
  
• Complete the Business Personality Profile http://bit.ly/2FzaHpP
  

Share your news with the Publicity Committee https://www.facebook.com/events/503734193435928/