June 11, 2013 Commissioner?s Meeting Minutes
Commissioners in Attendance: Beverly Kinner, Greg Paul, Eva Smith, Dr. Billy
Kendall, Melba Spurlcok, Becky Basset, Cleo Griswould, Chris Consoletti, Elaine
Tarpley, Elliott Waddell, Stacy Poydasheff, Sue Dalelio, Karon Henderson
KCBC Staff in attendance: Gloria Weston-Smart, Beth Wilson
Excused absences: Kat Cannella, Adele Lindsey, Frazer Loomis, John Brent
CALL TO ODRDER/WELCOME/INTRODUCTION- Chairperson Beverly Kinner called the
meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRAUARY 12, 2013 MEETING- Chairperson
Beverly Kinner called for the approval of the April 9, 2013 meeting minutes.
The motion was made by Elliott Waddell and seconded by Elaine Tarpley. The
minutes were unanimously approved.
TREASURER?S REPORT- Gloria Weston-Smart
Financial Reports
KCGBC Inc. Non-profit Status- Ann McNeer, the KCBC and KCGBC accountant, has
resubmitted 990?s for the years requested by the IRS. Treasurer Frazer Loomis
will follow up.
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation request $25,000 continued support of ?Preserving
Our Legacy? WRBL Campaign- Gloria submitted a request asking for $25,000 to
continue the ?Preserving Our Legacy? campaign. Gloria stated in her request
that the funds were needed to expand the project to include other local
television stations.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT (Election of Officers)- Vice Chairperson Greg Paul
presented the 2013-2014 slate of officers for KCBC. Greg Paul called for any
nominations from the floor for all offices, there were none. Greg Paul called
for the approval of the slate of officers. The motion was made by Elliott
Waddell and seconded by Elaine Tarpley. The slate of officers was unanimously
approved.
Chairperson Beverly Kinner
Secretary Cleo Griswould
Treasurer Robert Nobles- pending Council approval
2013 PROGRAM/PROJECT UPDATE
Awards Luncheon May 9, 2013, Cols. Convention & Trade Center- Dr. Billy Kendall
gave an overview of the Awards Luncheon. Overall the event was a great
success. Billy thanked the Commission for their support whether it was
financially, or by their attendance. Billy requested that we submit award
applications to the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation to be recognized at their
awards luncheon in October. The financial report will be available soon. KCB
is expecting a $1,500-$2,000 profit from the Awards Luncheon.
The Tour of Gardens, June 8-9, 2013- Tour of Gardens Chairperson Sue Dalelio
gave a brief overview of the tour. She thanked all of the committee members
and volunteers. The project was an overall success. The official profit and
ticket sales report will be available at a later date. A wrap-up committee
meeting will be scheduled.
August 3, 2013, Household grease, prescription & over-the-counter drugs
recycling project, 10am-2pm. Kmart Macon Road and Wal-Mart Airport Thruway-
KCBC will team with Columbus Water Works for the bi-annual project.
Commissioners were encouraged to volunteer.
Festival of Trees- Commissioners engaged in a lively discussion in regards to
modifying the Festival of Trees. Many valuable suggestions were offered by
Commissioners including having Santa & Mrs. Claus on site for events,
providing table top trees and wreaths for auction, and engaging the Young
Professional?s or the Junior League to assist in planning the project. It was
suggested that KCBC will have 3 major fundraisers, and implement one per year.
Chairperson Karon Henderson suggested a car raffle for a 2013 Nissan Leaf as a
possible fundraiser. The Commissioners decided to feature the next Festival of
Trees in 2014.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, TBA
A tree top tour was available immediately following the meeting at a cost of
$5.00 per person. Beverly, Elaine, Chris, Gloria, and Beth participated.
ADJOURN
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