October 5, 2007 Minutes
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007The meeting was called to order by President Andrew. Stephen Linhart moved last month’s minutes be approved as-is. Mikel Burns seconded that motion, and the motion carried. Mikel Burns made the Treasurer’s Report. Gayle Borchard reported that approximately 220 requests for 2008 dues were sent out in mid-September, and Mikel Burns reported that approximately 25 members had submitted their payment to date. First to pay their dues was Shelly Pollock – a new member. Thanks, Shelly!
Bob Andrew presented the following OLD BUSINESS items:
1. All event/festival chairs must submit their budget requests to the LTAC committee as soon as possible, if they had not done so already.
2. The LBMA now has a blog site up and running at http://longbeachmerchants.com/ this site will include minutes plus provide an opportunity for board members to express themselves and communicate important information with one another.
3. October 5th and 6th were the first two planting days of the Peninsula Gateway Beautification Project. The anticipated next planting days for Stenlin’s corner will be delayed until November (current expectation) due to a minor slip in the State DOT schedule or their work at that location (which precedes the Gateway Project’s work).
4. Three Board Member positions and all Officer positions –President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer – are open. Those wishing to nominate Board Members or Officers should send their requests to Gayle Borchard at borch@independent-books.com or 642-8561 by the end of October, so the slate can be finalized. Stephen Linhart will continue to serve as LBMA’s Community Liaison, a non-elected position.
New Business: None.
Committee Reports:
1. Christmas: Ragan Andrew reported that while event planning is moving along nicely, the LBMA still needs to put a committee chair in place, Due to Ruth Ann Hocking’s retirement from that position. Ragan has the kid’s coloring contest underway, and the City is considering a storefront challenge contest (for best decorated store) this year. Bob Andrew reported that while there is plenty of power at the Boardwalk, more receptacles are needed before the City and Merchants can light the Boardwalk for Christmas. Bob also reported that the LED lights that were installed last year in trees lining Pacific have been removed for rehabilitation, and are expected to be reinstalled by this Christmas.
2. Blue Gras Festivals: No report
3. Sandsations: No report
4. Kite Festival: Jane Holeman and Kay Buesing are at
5. Beach to Chowder Run: The date of June 7th is selected, and the race will run at the same time as the D.O.G. next year.
Other Reports:
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2. Peninsula Visitor’s Bureau: Mikel Burns reported the Bureau’s membership drive is on. She also reported that John Schmidt of Washington State Parks is a new and most welcome Board Member.
3. Community Liaison: Steve Linhart reported that new Lewis & Clark National Park Manager David Szymanski will be the guest of the Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark on Wednesday, October 10th for a no-host luncheon at the Shoalwater Restaurant, starting at . This is a great opportunity to meet one of the area’s most important resource managers, and to welcome this new addition to our community. Steven also reported that the Cranberrian Fair is October 10-14. There will be a Harvest dinner dance on October 13th in Ilwaco. Tickets can be obtained at the
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4. Loyalty Days: Bob Andrew reported that next year’s theme will be “The Progression of Liberty”. The branch of the military that will be honored is the Navy.
5. Surf Perch
6. National Heritage Area: Gayle Borchard reported that Destination: The Pacific (DTP) has raised more than $30,000 of the initially required $50,000. Dean Takko has joined Betsy Johnson as two elected officials who will work with DTP to raise an additional $225,000 to complete the Congressionally-required studies/analyses and the required public involvement program. She also reported that the first series of public meetings were being planned for the week starting November 5th, and recommended folks keep an eye on the newspaper for further information.
Announcements:
Jill Gray reported that the Humane Society will be hosting its annual champagne brunch fundraiser December 1st. Tickets are $25 and are limited to only 125, so Jill recommended you get your tickets quickly from members of the Humane Society’s Board or at the shelter.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Borchard
Substitute Secretary