Lexington Michigan Board Meetings, Calendar of Events, activities

Lexington Business Association

Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Members Present: Jim Gresock, Marty O’Brien, Marilyn Light, Deanna Werthman, Peggy Stencel and Betty Harvey

Absent: Carol Watson and Phil Essenmacher

Guests: Erica Sheridan, Kelly O’Connor, Colleen Light, Anita Ruffini, Judy Gaw and Diana L.

President Jim Gresock called the meeting to order at 2:40 P.M.

Marilyn Light updated the board on the August Fine Arts Street Fair. She will have shirts printed for the Fair after getting price information. Betty will write a letter of invitation and send it with registration forms to various artists.

Advertising at the Lakeport Campground was discussed. Peggy made a motion to include the campground as an advertising outlet for our brochures. The motion was seconded by Marilyn. A vote was taken and results were unanimous – in favor of the motion.

The 2008 Vacation Land publication is looking for more advertisers. The radio spot contract was discussed. Advertisers will have their commercial aired 20 times during a week for $80.00.

Lexington logo designs done by Cros-Lex Art students were discussed. All LBA members present agreed that the students did a fantastic job. I t was difficult to choose the top 3. Students who created the top 3 designs will be invited to the next meeting. Presentations will be made at that time.

Walking maps will be ready soon.

Erica Sheridan of Edward Jones Investing and Financial Planning announced she is opening an office in mid May. It will be located in the Dan Brown complex.

Anita Ruffini brought information on the Civil War Encampment weekend of June 14-15. The activities will be held on the Village Green. The LBA will sponsor entertainment one day and Adam Bushbacher will sponsor the other day.

Fourth of July weekend was discussed. Since costs are going up, volunteers are needed to help collect money on the 4 corners the night of the fireworks.

John Quade will be in charge of a 50-50 drawing in the park the evening of the fireworks.

Marty opened a discussion how to keep people in town after the fireworks. Board members will look into having music at the harbor area before and after the fireworks.

Judy Gaw was at the meeting to discuss the 4^th of July parade. Budget was discussed. Peggy made a motion to increase budget. Marty seconded the motion. There was a unanimous vote in favor of the motion. The budget for the parade will be $5,000.00 and fireworks budget $7,000.00. Judy asked for persons to transition into organizing and running the parade because this will be her last year as parade coordinator.

Deanna volunteered to write letters of invitation to the participants.

There will be a $50.00 entry fee with charitable and notable organizations being exempt. There will be one horse group allowed. That group will be at the end of the parade. The first group to get their entry in will get the designation.

There was a discussion on the feasibility of adding a Jimmy Buffet band to the weekend of August 15. Peggy will head up this project.

Although Carol was unable to be at the meeting, she did send the monthly treasurer’s report:

LBA checking account: $2,890.03

Fine Arts Fair account: $6,135.84

Total: $9,025.87

2008 Visitor’s Guide Labor: $2,620.00

2008 Visitor’s Guide Printing: $8,807.00

2008 Visitor’s Guide Supplies: $208.58

2008 Visitor’s Guide Total: $11,635.58 for 20,000 copies

Income Year to Date: $15,724.00 (membership, July 4^th, ice sculptures, misc.)

Expenses Year to Date: $14,158.50 (other than advertising)

Year to Date: $2849.78

Total Expenses: $17,008.28

Meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Harvey, Secretary