Minutes December 19,2013


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Minutes December 19, 2013

Attendance Michael Babin, Leslie Taisey, Brian Bartlett, Rob Taisey, Mary Conroy, Thad Day, Scott Libby, Marilyn Matthews
Meeting called to order at 7:05 AM
Presentation For benefit of new member Scott Libby, all present introduced themselves and their businesses, offering brief round table discussions on NYBA and what we do.  Thad Day added he has office rental space avail. at his No Yarmouth location.  Mary Conroy added her design/ graphics business includes web design services.   Scott Libby owns Royal River Heat Pumps LLC on North Rd.  He offers 28 years experience in all aspects of HVAC, and residential and commercial geothermal systems.  His business is thriving and he currently has five employees.   He can be reached at 207 415 7002, or slibby3@maine.rr.com.
Discussion A motion was made to accept the November minutes, seconded and approved.  Constant Contact program was reviewed and it was thought wise to send reminders out for meetings and socials Monday and Wednesday of those weeks.Trade Show: March 7, 2014 to be held at Skyline Farm. They will heat the space.  Leslie will confirm in writing to Skyline. The show  hours will be 5 – 7 pm, with exhibitors in at 3:00 pm for setup.  The fee level was approved to exhibit will be $50 for members and $75. for non members.  We will ask local banks if they wish to sponsor the event.Upcoming deadlines:  12/19/13 Email blast inviting members to Annual Meeting and Trade Show, 1/23/14 Direct Mail mockup and comments, 1/25/14 Email blast inviting members to have booth, and 1/29/14 Direct mailer to printer.

Membership: Thad talked with two members that do intend to remain and will pay dues within two weeks.

Reports Treasurer Leslie Taisey reports checking acct. balance of $1199.04 as of 12/19/13. January 9th annual meeting, 5:30 pm Toddy Brook, to hold elections. The slate of officers at present, per nominations all seconded, is: Mary Conroy, President, Brian Bartlett, VP, Marilyn Matthews, Secretary, Leslie Taisey, Treas., Thaddeus Day, Clerk.   If other members wish to hold office they should contact Thad Day or Marilyn Matthews.Leslie Taisey also provided an outline of recurring expenses NYBA incurs at present which includes NP Corporation filing fee, web hosting, Fun Day Sponsorship, Web Domain Name, Fire Co Sponsorship, Constant Contact six months, and food for the annual meeting, totaling $687.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 AM — Respectfully Submitted: Marilyn Matthews, Secretary