President Kimberli Rompilla called the meeting to order.The minutes from the June 23 meeting were reviewed and approved with a motion by Frank C. Murray and second by Ali Khokhar.
  Present for the meeting were, Tim Bigham, Doug Burch, Robbie Burke, Ali Khokhar, Kelly Kill, Ron Kremer, Candy Kuck, Anne Larger, Sandy Matthews, Frank C. Murray, Joan Novotny, Aaron Olsen, Pam Prater, Jeremy Rable, Mary Riepenhoff,  Kimberli Rompilla, , Kevin Schmidt, Jeff Squire, Derek Vogel, Linda Vogel, and Deb Zwez.
  Previously excused or absent were Todd Fleagle, Rick Francis, Tom Hitchcock, and Marv Ruppert.
Ron Kremer gave the Treasurer's Report. Everything was on target. Jeff Squire approved the Treasurer's report and it was seconded by Ali Khokhar.
  Kelly Kill gave the Director's report. She reported that we are waiting for approval for the beer-tasting permit for the fall festival. She also reported that she has been attending many meetings this month and she spoke briefly on a few of those meetings. Kelly said we have 6 new members in July and 16 since last July. She stated that she has also been concentrating on the approaching SummerFest.
  The committee reports began with discussions about the state of the lake algae levels. The CVB is working hard at controlling the negative press. Candy Kuck spoke of the Farmers Market and how we are seeing it grow bigger every year. Mary Riepenhoff spoke of the new PDA program they have for grades 3-6. Each child gets a PDA to work with and then have assignments to do on the PDA. She reported that this program is a huge step forward for the school system to keep up with the changing times. Pam Prater reported that the letters for the golf outing teams and the sponsorships are ready to go out. Kimberli Rompilla reported that the Historical Walking Tour needs 12 volunteers for the September 13 event. Anyone wanting to help, please let her know. Kelly Kill reported that Ohio Parks Department is doing many projects to improve the Miami-Erie Canal and locks. Sandy Matthews said that a meeting is coming soon for the Retail Task Force.
  Kimberli Rompilla reminded everyone about the Beautification Committee project on August 22. The day will consist of cleaning up along the canal and KC Geiger and painting of the Nativity Scene. Kelly gave some updates on SummerFest. The cheerleading competition has been cancelled due to lack of entries, but will be tried again next year. The Pudding Dive is still scheduled to take place with much excitement and interest. Sponsorships are down $3800.00 from last year as of now. Robbie Burke reported that we will be having a Business After Hours on July 30 at America's Best Value Inn & Suites. It will be catered by Perfect Party Catering and will take place next to the pool unless it rains. The hours will be extended ½ hour due to a golf outing that day. Sandy reported that the next Women in Business will be on Aug. 20at Eagles and will focus on Women and Self Esteem.
In new business, Kelly stated that she needed written permission from the board to sit on other boards. The motion to give permission was approved by Frank C. Murray and was seconded by Jeremy Rable. Kill also spoke of a new way to advertise. For $1560.00, we can advertise on the Evening Leader website and each month we can get a report of number of hits to our link. Suggestions were made to add this to next years budget.
  A motion was made by Frank C. Murray to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Sandy Matthews. The meeting was adjourned.

 

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Event Mission
. Educate businesses on upcoming construction and construction related opportunities.
. Connect Construction and facility services companies to government and primes.
. Help government & primes find capable small businesses to meet set-aside goals.
. Provide construction-specific training to local firms.

September 1, 2009
8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
(Registration begins at 8:00am)
Hope Hotel
Bldg 823 Area A
Dayton, OH 45433