April 10, 2012 Commissioners Meeting Minutes
Commissioners Attending: Beverly Kinner, Billy Kendall, Eva Smith, Frazer
Loomis, Linda McLemore, Rev. Peggy Myles, Brenda Storey, Chris Consoletti,
Elaine Tarpley, Elliott Waddell, Jane Holcombe, Jo Fike, Kate Canella, Robert
Nobles, Stacy Poydasheff, Karon Henderson
KCBC Staff Attending: Gloria Weston-Smart, Beth Wilson
Ex Officio Attending: John Brent, Travis Landrum attended for Dr. James Worsley
Excused Absence: Frazer Loomis
CALL TO ORDER/ WELCOME- Chairperson Karon Henderson called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MNUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2012 MEETING-Karon Henderson asked for
approval from the minutes for February 14, 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 including the summary of profits for the 25th
Anniversary Motorcycle Ride.
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT- OFFICER POOLE- Officer Poole of Columbus Consolidated
Government Special Enforcement gave a report on ticket eligible infractions in
his department.
PRESERVING OUR LEGACY MEDIA CAMPAIGN- WRBL representatives Carlos Williams and
Pegi Taylor gave a presentation on the Preserving our Legacy campaign. The
campaign will be funded by the Mildred Miller Fort Grant and will begin airing
on July 1, 2012.
2012 PROGRAM / PROJECT FOCUS
25th Annual Going Green Motorcycle Ride March 24, 2012- Karon Henderson, John
Brent, Robert Nobles and Gloria Weston-Smart gave an overview of the event.
All said event was fun and an overall success. It was announced there was an
event in Lagrange that took away from potential riders from Columbus.
25th Annual Awards Luncheon May 10, 2012- Dr. Billy Kendall reminded
Commissioners of the May10, 2012 Awards Luncheon. He announced that we will
honor past Edna Kendrick Award winners and past Chairpersons of the
Commission. He encouraged Commissioners to purchase their tickets for the
luncheon, as well as sponsor a student. A 25th Anniversary reception will be
held at the Botanical Garden of Columbus at 6pm. All award honorees and
Commissioners are encouraged to attend. Commissioners are encouraged to bring
a dish to the event. The final committee meeting concerning the Awards
Luncheon will be held April 25, 2012 at 2pm at Greystone Properties at
6001River Road Suite 401.
April 28,2012 Prescription & over the counter drug take back, personal paper
shredding, 10:00am-2:00, Wal-Mart Airport , Thruway, Columbus Public Library,
Macon Road- The Commissioners were reminded of the April 28, 2012 drug take
back and paper shredding project and were encouraged to sign up to volunteer
for a 2 hour shift.
Nominating Committee Report- Beverly Kinner announced that seven Commissioners
were eligible for rotating off the board. And of the seven, four Vanessa
Lewis, Billy Kendall, Elliot Waddell, Darlene Hughes have decided to be
reappointed. We will have three vacancies, and three individuals have been
contacted as possible replacements. Beverly asks to submit any potential
candidates to her as soon as possible. The slate for the 2012-2013 Executive
Board are: Beverly Kinner -Chairperson, Greg Paul -Vice Chairperson, Frazer
Loomis -Treasurer, Eva Smith -Secretary.
2012-13 Tentative Calendar- The tentative calendar was emailed to Commissioners
prior to meeting. Karon Henderson asked that everyone please review and chose
a project in which to volunteer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 12,2012, Columbus
Technical College Rover Wright Building, 4600 River Road, Contact Gloria Dodds
(706)649-1016
April 25, 2012 final meeting for Awards Luncheon, Greystone Properties, 6001
River Road Suite 401
Reservations for the Awards Luncheon , $25 adults, $15 students
Coupons for free water- Karon asked Commissioners to take a few of the coupons
for free water while shopping and return to the KCBC office.
Tour PAWS
VI. ADJOURN- The meeting was adjourned by Karon Henderson.
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