Attendees: Chairman:Joe Smith, Vice Chairman: Frehiwot “Frey” Assefa, Secretary: Tiffany Smith, Treasurer: Christina Hibbs
Special Guest: Awet “Howard” Eyasu Time: 10am
Duration: 1.5 hour
Notes
- If board has even amount of people, the chair has to abstained
- If board has odd amount of people, the chair will vote
- Max people on board: 5
- Board Term: Minimum 1 year, Maximum 3 years in particular seat/role.
- Qualifications to be board member Current on membership dues
- Be a member of the association
- Qualifications to be a member (and/or)
- Doing business in Clarkston
- Reside in Clarkston
- Willing to connect with other businesses, share information/knowledge, support/ celebrate Clarkston’s business successes
- Cost of Membership
- $50 per person annually per business
- Businesses are allowed one person to represent and vote Renews January 1st
- Grace period of 1 month
- Benefits of Membership
- Creating a sense of Community
- Guidance (Shared information/knowledge to ensure your business succeeds) Connecting with like minded individuals with a common goal
- Celebrating businesses successes
- Bank Account for Business Association
- Website
- Showcases each businesses (url link, photo/logo & contact information)
- Pay dues online
- Backup email with Google
- Window stickers for businesses & badges for their own businesses website (Proud Member of Clarkston Business Association)
- Mission Statement
- Clarkston businesses connecting, engaging and celebrating other businesses.
- Aspirations Awards Grants
- Partnering with City of Clarkston Events
- Monthly Meetings Refuge Coffee
- Addis Ababa
- Co-Working Space (Edwin Jarvis CoWork Club) Adams Hall (over 80 people)
- RE-EVALUATE AFTER 6 MONTHS THE LOCATIONS
- Subject
- Explain member benefits, board member qualifications Location: Edwin Jarvis Cowork Space
- Board Members will meet after business association meetings for lunch
Action items
- Board Terms
- Membership
- Bank Account/PayPal
- Mission Statement
- Monthly Meetings