Recap
of Matching Grants Expenditure
Will try to recoup expenses for lighting and for signage and permit fees from
city Matching Grants Fund.
$700 for lights
Can Banner over road be included in matching grants?
Can installation charges and permit fees for signs be reimbursed through matching
grants?
Tour
Recap:
Recommend advance ticket sales at area merchants and have individuals sell
at work etc..
Sell through website
$8 in advance/ $10 at door
Ben and Leann will work on the banner and with Progress Energy on having banner
hang over street.
Best House Voting as an option
Do a participation prize for each home- Oakwood homes get $300 for decorating.
Need more volunteers for ticket sales
Suggestion to do another round of canvassing one month before tour.
Expenses:
Jan outlined total expenses as follows:
588.50 Banner
504.12 Party including band and soft drinks (wine donated)
260.00 Programs
150.00 Accompianist
405.00 Luminaries
$1907. 62 Total Expenses
Income:
1890 Ticket Sales
1600 Direct Sales advertising
420 in gifts
$3910 in Income
Block
Party
Date Set for April 30th.
Jim Ward and Rhett to run with ideas/coordination.
Suggestions
for Fundraiser/100 Year Anniversary Party
Jazzfest theme
Poker Night with Phil Gordon
Large Yard Sale in conjuction with Pink Truck Pick up
T-shirt sales- $10 each- Christina has remainder.
Dues:
Agreement that dues schedule will now run from January to December 31st. Dues
will be raised to $10 per voting member. If someone paid for both years (2004
and 2005) during the canvassing done in October/November, they are exempt
from paying dues for 2005, even though the amount is higher for 2005. However,
even if someone paid their dues in November or December for 2004, they will
still be required to pay for 2005 if they wish to maintain Voting Member status.
Action
Items:
Richard Averitt will work on adding Historic Glenwood Brooklyn to our mural
Rhett will get quote for backside of banner
Matching Grants for new year – Christina and/or Chris Ernst will find
out what can be done to apply for new grant.
Jill to get in touch with Norty regarding costs of T-Shirts