March 9, 2004

Attendees

Mary Hernandez, David Brown, Chris Eriksen, Eddie Serralles, Ralph Schuler, Tom McPeek, Steve Mica, Jennifer Frankowiak, Karen Reynolds

Banner

Thirty-four banners have been sold to-date. Money collected is $440. All banners are due to be delivered before the Tour of Homes.

Tour of Homes

Jennifer gave an update on the status of the tour. There are 11 homes, the Sanctuary Lofts, the Renaissance Center for the Arts and a garden confirmed for the tour. All money has been collected from Tour sponsors. Volunteers are still needed for the day of and to contribute baked goods for the bake sale.

Greenprinting Initiative

Lena was not in attendance to update the board.

Treasurer’s Report

Tom has not been added as a viable signature. There are no invoices yet for the banners or the Tour of Homes brochure. Steve is still trying to work out the accounting problem with the CDC’s check for $175.

Web site

The board discussed enhancements for the web site. Mary would like a list of historic homes on the National Registry. Currently there are only two – Mr. Gardner's house and St. James House of Prayer. Mary also wants past prominent residents – this will take some research. Would like to include information about/from Officer Skypack and Deputy Dusty. There was a motion to write a letter to Major McNamara requesting to use Officer Skypack and Deputy Dusty’s photos on the website. Motion passed unanimously. We discussed the web site host problem but more information needs to be gathered from Mike and Malign Spooks. Mary also wants links to code enforcement put on the web site.

New Forms

Porch parties – there are still plenty of spaces left to sign up as a host for a 2004 porch party. This needs to be announced at each general membership meetings. Membership Applications – Steve created forms for each of us to circulate to our neighbors.

Guests speakers

Several guests speakers were suggested for upcoming meetings including Mayor Iorio, Kevin White, Shannon Edge, Bank of America/Leslie Land Corporation, Major McNamara, Jim Davis, Arthenia Joyner, Les Miller and Senator Hargrett.

Ideas

Cookbook fundraiser – Mary passed out information on gathering recipes for a Tampa Heights cookbook. Mary will suggest this opportunity at the next general membership meeting.

Old Fashion Picnic in the Park – Shelved due to the Greenprinting event

Citizen of the Year Award - Mary would like to nominate Cedric Fluker but will open nominations to the General Membership.

Yard of the Month - what months should we run this program. Winners will receive signage to display in their yards. The board will consider a small gift certificate as well.

Newsletter – Jennifer will create a draft for Q1 for approval and input. An undetermined amount of newsletters will be printed and distributed via neighborhood outlets such as Lee’s Grocery, YMCA, Gold Ring Deli, Hernandez’s Office, Mobley Park, Blue Ribbon, Eddie’s Office, Palm Avenue Baptist Towers and the Sanctuary Lofts.

Christmas Stroll - Mary will contact Roger’s Christmas house for more information on this opportunity.

Sell Guideline Books – Mary is spearheading this with Annie Hart’s help.

Goals

Increase membership dollars/attendance with the distribution of the mailer.

Annual Report – the board will begin to develop an outline.

Database – Jennifer will create a form to pass out with new and updated information.

Share community information – this item was discussed to include on the web site.

Other

Tampa Heights Marker -- Ralph announced the damaged letters on the marker can be temporarily replaced for free. Ralph will take care of replacing the letters.

Amend the By-laws to increase dues for next year to $15.00 – this topic will be up for discussion at the next general meeting.

402 East Oak Street – Rochelle Gross is looking into getting a copy of the stipulations for the new office buildings. The project passed the ARC.

Next Board Meeting

The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday April 13 at 7p.m. at the YMCA.

Meeting Adjourned

Board meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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