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2021-2023 Board of Directors: Available Positions + Job Descriptions
Nominations: January 19-February 5 Election: March 16, 2021
First BOD Meeting: April 7 Noon-1:30PM First General Meeting: April 20 11am-Noon
2019 KBOA Bylaws 2021 Virtual Event Calendar
MISSION:
The Kirkwood Business Owners' Association also known as KBOA was established in 2007 to promote growth, stability and profitability of the Kirkwood Business District. Kirkwood is bound on the north by DeKalb Avenue, on the south by Memorial Drive and Interstate 20, on the west by Montgomery Street, and on the east by 1st Avenue.
TERM: March 2021-March 2023
2 year term
Up to 13 seats total
1 open seats on the Executive Committee + 2 open At-Large seats
Committees open
CALL FOR NOMINEES:
Vice President (1) Executive Committee:
Assists the President with both the BOD and general body meetings.
Advocates on behalf of the membership to the community at large.
Coordination with the Director for key projects.
Holds fiduciary responsibilities.
At-Large (2):
Attend all monthly meetings and assist on projects and outreach. At-Large members may develop a committee based on need and support from general members.
Committees:
Membership: Assist with outreach to potential, new and existing members.
Marketing: Assist with social media marketing of members.
Wine Stroll Marketing: Assist with social media for Wine Stroll.
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: RETURNING FOR ANOTHER TERM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Sam Mugavro: Smugs Fitness
Vice President: OPEN
Secretary: Katie Greiner-Francis: Birdie’s Bone Broth for Pets
Treasurer: Josh Bennett: Bennett’s Accounting Services
WINE STROLL COMMITTEE
Chair: Sumarie Forrester: Forrester Fundraising
Vice Chair: Randy Brazee: Homes for Atlanta
Committee:
Wine Stroll Marketing: OPEN
Entertainment: Parker Smith: Guitar Shed
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs: Sam Mugavro: Smugs Fitness + Carrie Padget: Blank Canvas Massage
Committee: OPEN
NPU-O Liaison: Carrie Padget: Blank Canvas Massage
Film Liaison: Emily Wimbush: Augusta Designs
Social Media and Marketing: Leslie Brashear: Delightful Sites & Delightful Tours
At-Large Board Members:
Dano Kirk: Kirkyard Public House (Lanta Gras representative/proxy)
Tim Jackson: DJ Tiny
THANK YOU:
Dan Wingate: The Pullman
WHO CAN RUN? To be eligible to run, your business must be a current member of KBOA and representing the business member. The owner of the company does not have to be the one to be on the board of directors as long as it is approved by the owner. Only 2 seats available for non business owners.
Members or associate members in good standing.
Members are businesses and property owners that operate within the bounds of Kirkwood.
Associate members operate outside of the bounds of Kirkwood.
Check your membership here. If you are not listed in the directory, your membership has lapsed.
Executive Officers and Committee Chairs make up the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors Time Commitments: 10 hours per month + Mixers & Events + Work Sessions
The executive officers are the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The executive officers govern KBOA.
Committee Chairs vote on major issues and manage each area of expertise. Reports to the Executive Officers and works closely with the Director on action items and plans.
Required Monthly Meetings: 5 hours
Board of Directors may not miss more than 3 meetings total per term.
Attendance of BOD meetings on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from Noon-1:30pm.
Attendance of the General Membership meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 11:00am- Noon.
Attendance at quarterly business mixers.
Shared Between All Board Members: Attendance of neighborhood association monthly meeting. Estimated 2 hours. Sign up for dates in advance.
Working Sessions & Follow up: 5 hours
No more than 5 hours per month during normal KBOA functions regarding preparation of agendas, follow up items and emails between the Board of Directors and the community.
2021 Virtual Event Calendar
Review the 1.31.21 Weekly Update Here
Tuesday January 19, 2021
VIEW MEETING AGENDA HERE
