MEETING MINUTES
Attendance: Indigo Wellness, Homes for Atlanta, Augusta Designs, The Joint, 691 Consulting, Spotted Trotter, Guitar Shed, Stryant Construction and Paul Rue Agency
11:00-11:10: Meet & Greet
11:10: Approve/Amend June 21, 2016 Meeting Minutes- Approved
11:10-11:20: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed
Current Bank Balance: $6,933.94
Year to Date Financials
July P&L
2015 Taxes have been filed!
Dekalb County Environmental Health Dept: $75
11:20: Updates
NPU-O & KNO Update
Wine Stroll update approved. Kirkwood Apartment Complex broke ground. Sugar creek apartments 280 units and 15 townhomes Dearborn on Memorial Drive. Wayfinding Signs are approved by DeKalb county (health, senior center and mental health center). City of Atlanta and KNO wayfinding signs- must get other neighborhoods to join- have to connect- Reynoldstown, Edgewood, East Atlanta must connect with Grant Park. Coan Splash will final vote from KNO next month.
KBOA Organization Update: Thank you to Kyla Cox for serving as Vice President.
Board elections in November.
KBOA Business Mixer: Working on College Avenue for late August early September
KBOA Membership Update: Total Members: 56
New July Members:
The Joint: Patrick Greco: Associate Member
691 Consulting: Dan Campbell: Home Based
Chili Pepper Woodworks: Rick Barnard: Home Based
KBOA Memberships are up for RENEWAL SEPTEMBER 1ST!
Log in to kirkwoodbiz.com to respond to meetings, update directory listings and see more information for members only like contact info and resources.
11:30-11:35: Marketing and Branding Committee (Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC)
Billboard Design & Installation
KNO Approved donating $464.81 towards this project
Membership decal/sticker
Window cling and website badge
LIKE KIRKWOODBIZ ON FACEBOOK and Instagram! Members send social media information to Emily Wimbush: augustadesigns@me.com
11:35-11:55: Wine Stroll Committee (Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta & Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography)
2016 Wine Stroll: Friday September 23-10th Year Anniversary: kirkwoodwinestroll@gmail.com 6:30-10:30pm
City of Atlanta Special Events Permit is submitted and accepted. KNO approved.
NPU-O Appearance: Tuesday July 26 @ 6:30PM
Pouring Station Sign Up until August 9th: $150 for current KBOA members: https://kboa.wildapricot.org/event-2259691
Confirmed Pouring Stations to Date: The Music Class, Stryant, FitWit, Kirkwood Feed & Seed, Aggregate Law, Cluetown Books, Guitar Shed, Augusta Designs, Indigo Wellness and the Pullman
Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship package available : $1500-$250
Confirmed Sponsors to Date: Thrive Homes (Gold $3000) Euramex Management Group LLC (Bronze $750), KUCC (Sipper $250)
Pending: Stryant Construction (Silver $1500)
Volunteer Coordinator Needed
Entertainment: Parker Smith of the Guitar Shed is the coordinator. Budget of $2000 + donated talent. Email lessons@guitarshedatl.com if you know of a performer who wants to entertain at the Wine Stroll.
KirkwoodWineStroll.com now live!
Next Meeting: Thursday July 28th: 6pm @ 106 Kirkwood Rd NE
Wine Pouring Station Pick Up & Tasting: Tuesday September 20th 7-9pm @ the Kirkyard
11:55-NOON: Member Announcements/ Collaborative Events with KBOA
Member Announcements
Indigo Kirkwood Yoga & Community Center: Opening Sept 1
Blue Inc Title to open in Kirkwood Station (old Savor space) on August 1st
The Joint @ Glenwood Place to open August 1st
Guitar Shed: August 13 8-11pm
Mango: Back to school block party: August 6: 5pm-10pm
Kirkwood Feed & Seed: Barks and Brew
Lanta Gras: January 28, 2017 Noon-5pm
Home for the Holidays/Coan Splash Event
NOON: Adjourn
Board Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month @ Noon- Kirkyard Pub
General Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 11AM -Kirkwood Library
August 2016
BOD: Wed. August 3 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: August 16 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
September 2016
BOD: Wed. Sept 7@ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: Sept 20 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
October 2016
BOD: Wed. October 5 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: October 18 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
November 2016
BOD: Wed. November 2 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: November 15 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
December 2016
BOD: Wed. December 7 @ Noon (1st Wed)
Holiday Mixer: Tuesday December 20 @ 6:00pm- Location TBD
WHEN: September 23, 6:30 to 10:30 pm
WHERE: Downtown Kirkwood, Hosea L. Williams Dr. SE & Howard St. SE, 30317
The Kirkwood Wine Stroll was established in 2006 as a unique way for neighbors to experience downtown Kirkwood. From a few local businesses pouring wine and 500 “strollers”, the event has grown into a block party within downtown Kirkwood. The Wine Stroll is now a beloved in-town Atlanta event with 35 pouring stations serving 1,500 people. But that’s not all! The KWS also includes food served by local businesses and live music and entertainment on two stages.
We are expecting more people than ever at our 10th Anniversary event! Organized by the Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association (KBOA), proceeds from this annual event support local schools and initiatives and fund other KBOA events throughout the year. The Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association, is a 501c(6) nonprofit organization established in 2007 to promote growth, stability and profitability in the Kirkwood Business District.
Proceeds from the Wine Stroll will be used to enhance the business districts and help fund other Kirkwood organizations and events.
For the first time, KBOA is offering local businesses a chance to promote your business to our loyal wine strollers through sponsorship opportunities.
DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE HERE
WineStroll-sponsorship2016.pdf
Contact Co-chairs Randy Brazee and Meredith Hill at kirkwoodwinestroll@gmail.com to secure your sponsorship today. Deadline for sponsorships are August 15th!
MEETING AGENDA
11:10: Approve/Amend April 19, 2016 Meeting Minutes- Approved!
11:10-11:20: Updates
FYI: Bad Travelers checks have been found at El Miryachi.
DeKalb County Elections May 24th
MARTA Route #24 updated schedules runs to 12:30am and weekends
Crime is down in NPU-O. East Lake is down 13%. Coffee with a Cop Zone 6
KNO: Successful Spring Fling, Wayfinding Signage proposal from Odell- get a copy to send to members- Upgrade Fire Station, Police, Library upgrade own signs. Update Kirkwood boundaries- KNO formal motion to keep existing boundaries.
Beautification Progress & Status Read notes from Sandra here
KNO projects need lead to make them happen
Purchase cigarette disposals high quality
Final volunteer day to deliver pea gravel (next day in June at 6pm) Need location with Stan
Organization Update:
Welcome New Treasurer: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed
KBOA Membership Update: Total Members: 50
NEW Members: Allstate Insurance - The Paul Rue Agency (business)
Membership Directory is now live! See here
New Honorary Member: Kirkwood Branch Library
Directory Update
Honorary membership level (FREE) is added. Kirkwood Library is added.
Will Add: Kirkwood Urban Forest, Police Station, Fire Station and Post Office
11:20-11:30:Kirkwood Library Resources Ms. Reeves andaiye.reeves@fultoncountyga.gov
Seeking local job listings (or listings for locations accessible by MARTA) in a brief, easily printable format
11:30-11:35: KBOA Finances
Current Bank Balance
2015 Taxes. Time to file 501 c(6) taxes. Waiting on Quote. Researching last year’s taxes
Spring Fling Week Wine Stroll Sales: $4290.00 (148 tickets @ $30)
11:35-11:45: Marketing and Branding Committee (Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC)
Business Mixer: Friday May 20th 5:30-7:30 at Guitar Shed & Spotted Trotter. Free Drinks/Snacks and entertainment.
Kirkwood Billboard VOTE BY FRIDAY MAY 20: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRS83CV
11:45-11:55: Wine Stroll Committee (Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta & Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography)
2016 Wine Stroll: Friday September 23-10th Year Anniversary
Spring Fling Wine Stroll Booth Update: 148 Tickets sold!
In Progress; Pouring Station and Event Sponsorship Package, more benefits like discount codes for your customers/friends, food pairing stations, KBOA Xorbia ticketing account
Next Meeting: Thursday May 19th @ 6pm- 106 Kirkwood Rd- Randy’s House
11:55-NOON: Community Events
Collaboration with KBOA
June 2016
BOD: Wed. June 1 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: June 21 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
July 2016
BOD: Wed. July 6, 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: July 19 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
Last year the Kirkwood Business Owners' Association voted to allocate funds from 2014 Wine Stroll to new Kirkwood billboards. Three new designs by Snapdragons Designs are ready for your feedback.
Vote for the design you love the best and want to see installed at DeKalb and Arizona and Moreland/Hosea.
Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MT72ZM7 and cast your vote by Wednesday June 8th!
We will print and install by end of July!
In Attendance
Board of Directors: Kevin Cregan ASSC (President), Sandra Mersinger Snapdragon Design LLC (Branding and Marketing Committee Chair) Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc) Not Attending: Kyla Cox Savor Wine Boutique (Vice President) Randy Brazee Homes for Atlanta, Keller Williams Realty Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography (Wine Stroll Co-Chairs), Stuart Brady Kirkwood Car Wash, Dano Kirk Kirkyard Pub (Secretary) Dan Wingate The Pullman.
Members: Emily Wimbush Augusta Designs,Phnewfula Frederiksen Happy Mango, Parker Smith Guitar Shed, Addison Hill Addison Hill Photography
Community Members: Odell Horne NPU O
11:10: Approve/Amend March 15, 2016 Meeting Minutes- Approved
11:10-11:30: Updates
Spring banners and Spring Fling banners being installed by KNO.
Sell Kirkwood swag (banners, stickers, mugs) at your business. Purchase from KNO for 15% over cost. Interested? Need prices from KNO
NPU-O: Marta will be operating on the weekend. Bus stop by Library is closed.
Morris’ Lounge needs liquor license and business license
KNO: Wayfinding signs: Section 2.3 Blue Directional signs for public service for free. Cost of wayfinding signage $12,300 a sign. In front of Marche. Contact original sign installer. Sign permit from City of Atlanta. County has a budget for wayfinding signs for Govt complex at corner of Hosea and Warren. Maybe funds from Spring Fling and Wine Stroll.
KBOA: Add a directional from Arizona to Rodgers
KNO: Clean up garbage cans in Kirkwood, beautify downtown Kirkwood. Cigarette butts, remove weeds, replace garbage can liners.
Unfilled positions: Treasurer and Membership Chair
New KBOA Bylaws being reviewed.
Annual meeting and new board elections will be November 15th at general meeting
No less than 5 board members and no more than 11
KBOA Membership Update: 48 members
Membership Directory is now live! See here Can add to KNO website
Kirkwood Library Resources
Will present at our May 17th meeting regarding business resources
Current Bank Balance $6,323.17 (Paid idealDESIGN,inc $700 for April) Canceling storage unit. $118. Reimburse Emily for new lock on storage unit.
Coan Splash donation of $500 on 3/28/16 See blog post
Outstanding 2015 Wine Stroll: Income: $150 Expenses: $171.84
NEW KBOA logo. Thanks to Sandra of Snapdragon Design and everyone who helped!
In progress: KirkwoodWineStroll.com Emily to design on Wix. Send images to Addison for credit , billboards- Need sizes from Landtrust and from Stan. Need website. HistoricKirkwood.org or Kirkwoodbiz.com. Shop. Dine. Explore.
Brochure: Calling all businesses. Set deadline. Have for the Wine Stroll
Planning Quarterly Networking events. May 20th 5:30pm @ Guitar Shed, check with Spotted Trotter. Sept 14 and Dec 20 (2nd Wed)
KBOA @ Spring Fling to promote the 2016 Kirkwood Wine Stroll. Special ticket price of $30 that weekend only May 13-15. VOLUNTEER HERE
$50 for 3 days before the event
Coupon codes for pouring station sponsors
Next Meeting: Thursday April 28 @ 6pm- Randy’s House 106 Kirkwood Rd.
Need more committee members to help with sponsorships, logistics, music etc... See signup sheet.
4 cases of 24 of Wine glasses at Sherwin Williams. 20 cases at ASSC. One case to Happy Mango.
May for permitting for Wine Stroll
2nd Drew Charter PTA Fundraising Auction- Saturday April 23, 2016
Seeking sponsors and auction items MORE INFO HERE
Earth Day Soiree Saturday, April 23 @ Kirkwood Station
9AM Women Run the Vine 5K Race 1PM - Earth Day Soiree $25 before/$35 day of
Coan Splash Picnic in the Park Fundraiser Sunday April 24 3-6PM @ Coan Park
Kirkwood Spring Fling- Saturday May 14, 2016
NOON: Adjourn: 12:05
May 2016
BOD: Wed. May 4 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: May 17 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
On April 28th, Kirkwood Business Owners' Association presented Coan SPLASH with a $500 donation towards the project. KBOA voted to allocate funds from the 2014 Wine Stroll proceeds at the end of last year.
For more information on the progress of the Coan SPLASH project, visit their Facebook page.
Marisa Atencio of Coan Splash and Randy Brazee of KBOA pictured below.
Board of Directors: Dano Kirk Kirkyard Pub (Secretary), Sandra Mersinger Snapdragon Design LLC (Branding and Marketing Committee Chair) Dan Wingate The Pullman. Not Attending: Kevin Cregan ASSC (President), Kyla Cox Savor Wine Boutique (Vice President) Randy Brazee Homes for Atlanta, Keller Williams Realty Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography (Wine Stroll Co-Chairs), Stuart Brady Kirkwood Car Wash
Members: Susannah Davis Kirkwood UCC,, Emily Wimbush Augusta Designs, Leisa Curtis Urban Pie, Stan Sugarman Stryant,, Raina Sayer The Music Class, Phnewfula Frederiksen Happy Mango,Jonathan Huff Homes for Atlanta, Keller Williams Realty, Mia Canada That's a Wrap!, MARIANELA Belloso Calo Dance Studio, Parker Smith Guitar Shed
Community Members: Monica Tookes Empty Spaces Gallery, Susan Powell Connected Body Therapy, Odell Horne NPU O, Derek Lawler Derek Lawler Creative
11:10: Approve/Amend February 15, 2016 Meeting Minutes
NPU & KNO Update
Sell Kirkwood swag (banners, stickers, mugs) at your business. Purchase from KNO for 15% over cost. Interested? That’s a Wrap!
1954 Memorial purchased by Paces Properties
Kirkwood Library- call/email county fulton commissioner
KUCC moving end of May, worshipping at Tomer Elem on Sundays. Church House day to day
Wayfinding signage: Natalyn Archibong- Hosea and Kirkwood Warren/Hosea Memorial/Hosea
Police, Fire, Library to the park Interstate 20 to Kirkwood
KBOA signage Dekalb blvd banner. Rogers Street curve around
New board members: Branding/Marketing Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC, 2016 Wine Stroll Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta and Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography, Stuart Brady-Kirkwood Car Wash, Dan Wingate- The Pullman.
Unfilled positions: Treasurer and Membership Chair. Responses to postings. In progress.
All members need to log in kirkwoodbiz.com and update directory listing by 3/23/16
Directory to be added when enough members have input their listing.
NEW LEVELS ADDED:
Associate membership level for $50 a year. No voting or marketing rights.
Honorary membership level (FREE) is added. Kirkwood Urban Forest, Police Station, Library, Fire Station, Post Office will be added by KBOA website admin.
2015 Taxes. Time to file 501 c(6) taxes. Waiting on Quote.. Researching last year’s taxes
Outstanding 2015 wine pouring fees: $300
In progress: New KBOA logo, billboard, handout. Also wine stroll website.
No March meeting due to Spring Break. Emails will be sent to interested KBOA members.
LIKE KIRKWOOD BUSINESS OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ON FACEBOOK
Location in relation to other areas, fun spots. Map on Facebook. Hoot Suite- post on social media #kirkwoodbiz #kirkwoodatl Map from happy mango
2016 Wine Stroll: Friday September 23-10th Year Anniversary See March 3rd Meeting Notes
KBOA @ Spring Fling to promote the 2016 Kirkwood Wine Stroll. Special ticket price.
Next Meeting: Thursday March 31 @ 5pm- Randy’s House 106 Kirkwood Rd.
Music class and happy mango for committee
Mia, Monica and Guitar Shed
Excess glasses at UDCC, Sherwin William, ASSC (Give Away at Spring Fling 2016)
Give Aways donate gift cards, swag - volunteer. Gift cards for all. Discounts.
Saturday, April 23 @ Kirkwood Station
Karl Holt for location of Spring Fling
Kirkwood UCC: Saturday March 19: 9-Noon. Free breastcare screening
March 19: Easter Egg Hunt
March 27: Sunrise Service in Bessie Branham 6am with an easter egg hunt after
General Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ Kirkwood Library
April 2016
BOD: Wed. April 6, 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: April 19 @ 11AM (3rd Tuesday)-Kirkwood Public Library
With such an incredible turnout for our March general meeting, the KBOA board of directors has voted to move the general meetings to 11am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Our meetings are generously being hosted by the Kirkwood Library at 101 Kirkwood Rd NE.
Please join us!
April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, Sept 20, October 18 and November 15. The holiday mixer will be held on December 20th. Location and time is still to be determined.
In Attendance:
KBOA BOD: Kyla Cox -KBOA Vice-Presdent (Savor Wine Boutique) John Huff (Homes for Atlanta) Randy Brazee - KBOA Vice Chair Wine Stroll (Homes for Atlanta) Sandra Mersinger - KBOA Chair Branding/Marketing (Snapdragon Designs) Jennifer Ohme - consultant (idealDESIGN,inc)
Community Attendees: Odell Horne - NPU-O and KNO
6:30-6:40: Meet & Greet
6:40-6:45: Approve/Amend January 19, 2016 Meeting Minutes- Approved
6:45-6:50: Updates
Discussion about moving the meeting time to 11am due to low attendance.
KBOA Membership Update
All members need to log in kirkwoodbiz.com and update directory listing
New Members: Guitar Shed and Dish Dive
COAN Splash Donation- Next steering committee meeting is 2/18 @ 7:30pm 39 Warren St. SE 30317
$500 from KBOA to be presented
6:50-7:05: KBOA Finances
2015 Taxes. Time to file 501 c(6) taxes
Treasurer Needed ASAP. QuickBooks savvy a plus
7:05-7:15: Marketing and Branding Committee (Chair Sandra Mersinger -Snapdragon Design, LLC)
February 4 meeting report
7:15-7:25: Wine Stroll Committee (Co-Chairs Randy Brazee- Homes for Atlanta and Meredith Hill- Addison Hill Photography)
2016 Wine Stroll - Friday September 23, 2016- 10th Year Anniversary
February 3 meeting report
Next Meeting: March 3, 2016 Time and Location: TBD
7:25-7:30: Community Events
9AM Women Run the Vine 5K Race
1PM - Earth Day Soiree
7:30: Adjourn
In attendance:
Board Members: Kevin Cregan (president) Atlanta Sport and Social, Kyla Cox (vice president) Savor Wine Boutique, Dano Kirk (secretary) Kirkyard Pub, Members:Vielka Reina - Smart Choice Electric, , John Huff - Homes for Atlanta, Emily Wimbush - Augusta Designs, Dan Wingate - The Pullman, Sandra Mersinger - Snapdragon Designs, Community: Odell Horue - NPU-O VP, Carl Holt - KNO, Consultant: Jennifer Ohme - IdealDesign
6:40-6:45: Approve/Amend November 17, 2015 Meeting Minutes
6:45-6:55: Updates
NPU-O & KNO Update - Wayfinding Signs, Murals, Dog Park
KBOA Membership Update - 48 Members!
COAN Splash Donation- Next steering committee meeting is 1/21 @ 7pm
$500 from KBOA to be presented at 1/21 - Coan Rec Center
2016 Wine Stroll- Saturday September 24, 2016- 10th Year Anniversary
Feb. 3rd Planning Meeting @ 1:00 P.M. Kirkyard Pub
6:55-7:05: KBOA Finances
Current Bank Balance - $10,563.11
2015 Taxes- Time to file 501 c(6) taxes. - Dano to get quote from Ryan Marosey for ‘14 & ‘15
2015 Wine Stroll Report
Final 2015 P&L
Outstanding pouring fees= $600
7:05-7:15: Marketing and Branding Committee Now Forming
Help create the new branding and marketing for KBOA to promote the businesses of Kirkwood through billboards, advertising, brochure, and social media
First Meeting: Thursday February 4, 2016 @ 6:30pm- The Pullman
Sandra to Chair
- Getting a KBOA Instagram!(?)
7:15-7:30: Community Events (#KBOA)
Lanta Gras Parade- Saturday January 30th. Starts at noon at Bessie Branham Park and ending with music and fun in downtown Kirkwood by 12:30pm
Become a Sponsor KBOA “Mardi Gras Chief” sponsor for $500
Kirkwood Spring Fling- Saturday May 14, 2016 - 10a till 8p, next meeting 2/11 at 6p, kirkwoodsf@gmail.com
General Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 6:30pm- Bessie Branham Park
January 2016
BOD: Wed. January 6, 2016 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: January 19 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
February 2016
BOD: Wed. Feb 3 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: Feb 16 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
March 2016
BOD: Wed. March 2 @ Noon (1st Wed)
General Members: March 15 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: April 19 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: May 17 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: June 21 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: July 19 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: August 16 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: Sept 20 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: October 18 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
General Members: November 15 @ 6:30pm (3rd Tuesday)
Holiday Mixer: Tuesday December 20 @ 6:00pm
