June 12, 2012 Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Commissioners: Beverly Kinner, Dr. Billy Kendall, Greg Paul, Melba Spurlock,
Rev. Peggy Myles, Adele Lindsey, Ann Davis, Elaine Tarpley, Kat Canella, Stacy
Poydasheff, Vanessa Lewis, Karon Henderson
Ex Officio: John Brent, Travis Landrum in lieu of James Worsley
KCB Staff: Gloria Weston-Smart, Beth Wilson, Jihara Lipford
Excused: Robert Nobles, Eva Smith, Stan Stovall, Elliot Waddell, Linda
McLemore, Frazer Loomis, Chris Consoletti
CALL TO ORDER/ WELCOME- Chairperson Karon Henderson called the meeting to order
Chairperson Karon Henderson asked for approval from the minutes for April 10,
2012 meeting, Dr. Billy Kendall motioned and the minutes were unanimously
approved.
TREASURE?S REPORT- In the absence of Frazer Loomis, Gloria Weston-Smart
presented the financial reports the summary of profit and loss reports for
KCGB, KCB, and the 25th Annual Awards Luncheon.
NOMINATING REPORT (Election of Executive Board)- Beverly Kinner presented the
Nomination Report which included recommendations to council and the slate of
officers for the Executive Board.
Vanessa Lewis, Dr. Billy Kendall, Darlene Hughes, and Elliot Waddell are slated
for reappointment to the board.
Rev. Peggy Myles, Willette Roundtree, and Tood Goodson will be rotating off the
board. The three recommended nominees are Cleo Griswould, Becky Bassett, and
Sue Dalelio.
The proposed slate of officers for the Executive Board is: Beverly Kinner-
Chairperson, Greg Paul- Vice Chairperson, Eva Smith- Secretary, and Frazer
Loomis- Treasurer.
Chairperson Karon Henderson asked if there were any other nominations for the
Executive Board, there were none; Chairperson Karon Henderson called for the
vote. All Executive Board members for 2012-13 were unanimously approved.
PRESERVING OUR LEGACY MEDIA CAMPAIGN (Mildred Miller Fort Grant), KCGBC
Sponsorship Opportunities- Gloria Weston-Smart announced The Woodruff Company
would be a Major Investor. A presentation was displayed to Columbus Water
Works on June 11, 2012. Other scheduled presentations include MeadWestvaco,
Georgia Power, and Atmos Energy.
2012 PROGRAM/ PROJECT FOCUS
April 28, 2012 Prescription & over the counter drug take back, personal paper
shredding- 500+ pounds of prescription drugs were collected. Proved to be a
great success.
25th Anniversary Awards Luncheon May 10, 2012- Event was a great success; Dr.
Billy Kendall congratulated everyone involved.
2012-13 Tentative Calendar- Karon Henderson reviewed the proposed 212-13
calendar and urged Commissioners to please choose projects to volunteer.
HHW Project, October 13, 2012 or March 9, 2013- Gloria stated that CCG Public
Service will be budgeted enough for one project for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
After some discussion it was recommended that the project be held on March 9,
2013 in support of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Commissioners Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the
Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road
Many Commissioners participated in the tour of the Robert Wright Building,
which was guided by the Dean Wilkeson.
We received a thank you card from Chairperson Karon Henderson for the gift that
was presented to her during the Awards Luncheon.
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