Minutes
Twenty-eight members were in attendance for the October 21, 2008, BBA meeting held at The Delta Room. Members present were, Ernest & Ann Lytle, Kristy Alexander, Pat Bailey, Joe Stephens, Daniel Thornton, Dr. Sue McElrath, Richard Carraway, Tony Cooper, Kay Kirkland, Betty & Scottie Morris, Andrea B. Johnson, Betty Williams, Joyce Moore, Darlene Knox, Edna Morales, Terry Knight, Brenda Cain, Jean Carney, John Ashworth, Maggie Stewart, Holly Haak, Kim Pique, Kim Schwarz, Monica Bevins, Albert & Paulette Campbell. We had four visitors present: Cassandra & Justin Reeder, Darlene Hasler, and Frank Fawcett.
Vice-President, Albert Campbell
called the meeting to order in the absence of Pres. Sonia Outlaw-Clark and
opened with prayer. The minutes of the September meeting were passed out
to all the members. They were approved as written. Jean Carney
presented the treasury report was also approved as presented.
The Rescue Squad’s our special
guest again tonight speaking to us about the Christmas Parade (December 6) and
encouraging all businesses and churches to get involved. There will be a
grand prize for the best entry in the parade and want local business to donate
gift certificates and gifts for the prize. There will not be any candy thrown
from the floats or cars in the parade. The rescue squad has plenty of
candy they will be handing out to the kids. There was talk of getting Rex
Barnes’s horse and carriage to carry Santa in the parade. The rescue
squad said we could use their little house for Santa to use on the square or
the vacant lot. There will be a tree lighting ceremony.
Holiday Open House November 2,
2008: The businesses that will be participating will be open from 1-4 on the
Sunday. A grand prize will be given, and to be eligible you must have
visited every business and had your card stamped by every business. You do
not have to be present to win; the winner will be posted in all the business
that participated. Talked a lot about how to get people back into our
businesses after the contest.
Holiday in Haywood November 14,
15, & 16. We have space for 30 booths. This is the biggest day for the
pre-holiday shopping.
We went around the room and
everyone told their names and what their business is.
Kristy read the Mission
Statement. Next meeting is October 18, 2008. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Lytle
Secretary